Future citizens

Almost a hundred seventh graders from across the county convened in Sundance last week for a day of learning about civics. Elected officials were on hand to introduce the students to the functions of local government and the impact each office will have on their adult lives.

Arranged by Sara Fleenor, 4-H Educator, and educators from each of the three schools, the field trip included visits to each of the county offices, as well as the museum.

The visit began with a welcome speech from Sundance Mayor Paul Brooks, who spoke to the role of local government in people's everyday lives and the impor...