Warren County 4-Hers complete citizenship tour

Twenty-nine Warren County sixth through eighth grade 4-H members recently learned about all aspects of county and state government by participating in the 4-H Citizenship Tour 2005. The tour involved an intensive six week study of how our county government operates. In order to graduate from the course, participants were allowed to miss only one meeting and attend the County Commission meeting in March. 4-H members were responsible for completing information sheets on all speakers as a requirement to graduate from the tour.

During the tour, members had the opportunity to learn from County Clerk, David Smart, Register of Deeds Terry Smith, County Property Assessor Carolyn Miller, Mayor Kenneth Rogers and County Commissioner David Hill. They were also able to learn about the job responsibilities of Sheriff Jackie Matheny and the school system director of attendance Jane Allison. At the final meeting, students traveled to the courthouse to meet with Judge Larry Ross and then received a tour of the Southern Standard. Students were recognized at the county commission meeting and were honored to lead the pledges and say the opening prayer.

Graduates of the tour received a polo shirt, trip to Nashville and will be recognized at the 4-H Awards Banquet. While in Nashville, members met with State Senator Jerry Cooper and State Representatives Judd Matheny and Charles Curtiss. They also viewed the representatives in action during a legislative session. Supper at the Spaghetti Factory and a tour of the County Music Hall of Fame were highlights of the trip.