Just outside the main gate at the WTC Complex is an irrigation ditch which the kids call the RIVER. The water runs through a culvert under the road. It is the farthest point from their house when they walk. There are lots of rocks which will eventually end up in the river as the boys have to pick them up and throw them into the water to see the splash! Reminds me of Sam who threws rocks into the lake by our dock ramp, many years ago. Have a great graduation, Sam. I won´t be there to see you, SORRY. The irrigation ditch runs thru the property and forms a divide for the living/playing/school area versus the farming space. The students used to do the farming as a way to learn good work habits and provide edibles for the kitchen, but they have recently leased out the property to area farmers to allow for more concentration on academics. It was also difficult to monitor and train students who had never had any farming experience. Now the work portion of the program is to maintain the grounds and clean the facilities on Friday afternoons from 2 - 6.
Oooppss. Just previewed the blog and this picture does not have enough light on the people. Hope your imagination can fill in the action! The narrow dirt roadway that runs by WTC is lit nicely.
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