How we can make Atchison better

I believe one of the biggest keys to making Atchison better is the youth. We need to find a way to reach the youth. Many of the people who grew up in Atchison will be more inclined to stay here and help it grow if they enjoy their time here and find it to be a great place to raise a family. What better way is there to be a community leader than to help lead the youth of the community? Most or all of us have had a chance to impact the kids of Atchison one way or another. Last year, Rob, Danny, and I spent a few hours at the local Boys and Girls club. And in those few hours, the kids had a great time. However, this should be our duty as residents and we need to put in more time with the youth. I suggest that we start a program that allows us and the future community leadership groups a semester long chance to talk and interact with the kids. It will be a chance for us to let them know the dos and donts in becoming a successful impact on the community. Through this program, hopefully, we can help guide them to be the best they can be.