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 The event was held at the fertilizer and chemical
plant on Illinois Route 136. The heat took its toll on the event
with only nine tractors, a trailer with two vintage Cub Cadet Lawn
tractors and another trailer hosting some very old gasoline engines
in attendance.
Some folks might have been more willing to come out had they
realized that inside the shop area at Sun Ag it was really quite
comfortable. Sun Ag had provided sweet treats for guests and frozen
root beer and lemon aid that really hit the spot as the mercury rose
on the thermometer.
The Friends and Family Relay Team sold pulled pork sandwiches and
raffle tickets for four drawings that will be held later this year.
While the crowd was small, those who did come had a very enjoyable
time. The collectors spent a good deal of time outside gathered
around the trailer of antique engines, sharing stories and visiting
about their tractors and other important issues.
On occasion they would venture inside the shop for a cold drink, and
several were happy to buy a sandwich to support the American Cancer
Society. Raffle tickets were also very popular. At the end of the
day about $250 had been collected in sandwich and raffle ticket
sales.
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The tractor club was also signing up new members for the club.
Darren Haberland, who organized the event on Saturday, said that indeed they did
gain a few new members and that was very gratifying.
Sun-Ag representatives said they were happy to host the tractor club as they
work to become an interactive member of the community. The company purchased the
Tri-Ag Fertilizer and Chemical plant last September. Due to the pandemic the
transition was done quietly without fanfare. However, now that restrictions on
public gatherings have been lifted, the company is looking forward to hosting a
community celebration on September 10th of this year.
Lincoln Daily News will have additional information on the event at a later
date.
[Nila Smith] |
