PARSONS – Tucker County Commissioners learned about some local FFA members and listened Tuesday as the members shared some of the things they most look forward to doing while attending the upcoming National FFA Convention. FFA Members are hopeful Tucker County Commissioners will help sponsor their trip to Louisville, Ky.
“What is fueling my excitement for this year’s convention is the massive career and machinery expo,” said FFA member Jacob Houser. “We are going to a concert, and I am also excited to see all of the blue jackets in one place.”
FFA member Tanner Burns said he is proud to wear his jacket, and is very excited for the convention.
“I have always wanted to go to the National Convention so I can see the rodeo,” said FFA member Jacob Beavers. “I am excited to see that and meet the cowboys. I hope to become one someday.”
FFA member Lydia Mullenax said the Tucker County Commission helped eight members attend the National Convention.
“Words cannot explain how much fun we had last year,” said Mullenax. “We were all sharing our memories. It is a once in a lifetime experience, and I just want all these guys to experience what we experienced. I want to tell my kids when I grow up how much fun I had and I hope they will attend and experience the fun.”
Tucker County Commission President Mike Rosenau said the group has made a positive impression in the county.
“You have made a great impression in the county and in the state,” Rosenau said. “We were in Charleston and I spoke with Walt Helmick. What we discussed was the greenhouse, your tractor and the kids in FFA. Make sure when you wear that blue jacket, you wear it with pride.”
Commissioner Lowell Moore said he wanted to commend the group.
“I just want to commend the FFA, their board and their students,” Moore said. “They have grown so much in the last few years. I wore an FFA jacket all four years in high school and I wore it after that until I wore it out. Wear it with pride – it’s an honor.”
Commissioners voted to table funding for the FFA trip until they could look at their budget and the group’s request
Also during Wednesday’s meeting, Tucker County Community Correction Director Dustin Luzier said his office has been busy.
“We took over home confinement fully and it’s been working great,” Luzier said. “We have eight on home confinement right now. The judge is utilizing home confinement more. It’s working great and is saving the county money on jail fees”
The next Tucker County Commission meeting is slated for 4 p.m. Oct. 22.
