Back when I was in school, on the last day of FFA week FFA members drove a tractor to school. It’s great to see the tradition carries on at AlWood schools as at many other area schools. What has changed are the tractor colors. I remember at that time classmates drove Ford blue, International red, Case yellow, Allis Chalmers orange, John Deere green and White silver. Many did not have cabs: maybe the occasional factory, Hiniker or Year-a-Round cab, but mostly they were an open station.
After driving through the AlWood parking lot to see the tractors. I participated in the Education Roundtable sponsored by WRAM/WMOI radio, Monmouth College and Bridgeway at the Patton Block in Monmouth. The Roundtable was well represented by Leadership from area Colleges, school Districts and the Regional Office of Education. Thank you to the sponsors and Leaders.
On Sunday we started out enjoying some pancakes and sausage at the Annual Orion FFA Breakfast. I helped Jana Guinn, Stenzel Auction Service auction several great community-donated items and wood flowerpot stands made by the FFA students. The community support was fantastic. There was a great crowd and generous bidders. Good job FFA members. It was nice to meet the new FFA Advisor and teacher Ms. White.
Tammy and I made it to support the Rio Fire Protection District pancake breakfast. Thank you for all you do!
