FFA sells tickets for 2008 Dodge Ram pickup

Warren County’s FFA chapter is once again selling tickets for a chance to win a new truck as part of the Hometown Scholarship Program.

This year, the truck is a 2008 Dodge Ram Mega Cab pickup. Tickets are being sold at the fair near the petting zoo and cost $5. They will be on sale there today and tomorrow.

Last year, the local FFA chapter sold 2,200 tickets and was recognized as the No. 1 chapter in the nation in terms of ticket sales. Those tickets generated $11,000 ‘ all of which stayed in Warren County for scholarships.

‘We had 68 kids who benefited from that money,’ said longtime FFA advisor Russell Watson, who revealed he is contemplating retirement at the end of this school year. ‘It’s a win-win situation. You’re donating $5 and you get a $7.50 T-shirt. Plus you’re helping out our kids. All the money stays here.’

Celebrating its fifth year, the Hometown Scholarship Program has raised over $3 million for high school organizations nationwide. A full 100 percent of the proceeds go toward scholarship and leadership development programs.

The truck giveaway is a regional competition. Watson said last year a Kentucky resident was the winner.

In addition to the fair, truck tickets can be purchased in the future at the Autumn Street Fair in downtown McMinnville, and the Dottie West Music Fest at the fairgrounds.

Bill Boruff Automotive is partnering with Warren County FFA in the program.