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The 2026 Historic Farm Days in Penfield Illinois takes place July 9-12. Congratulations to the I & I Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Club celebrating their 50th anniversary at the same time that the US is celebrating 250. What a special occasion! We attended on the 9th, only able to go for one day this year. But it was a fun one. A bit steamy, but nice. The hubby brought along a battery-operated…

Della Neimann had been telling us for months not to worry about anything for the Route 66 Tractor Drive. She said whenever they had an event, all was good. No worries. God had always blessed them and bless us he did. Saturday June 20th dawned sunny and balmy. Temperatures topped 80 after days of violent stormy weather. The day shined on our Route 66 tractor drive. This idea has been in the works…

Besides the joy of the drive, the Jim Klaus Sr. Tractor Drive that took place on June 6th, has a purpose. The drive raises money for the maintenance of the Nilwood Baptist Church. Built in 1878, the church is almost 150 years old. Drive story Pastor Ron Schaaff shared the drive is special raising funds for church upkeep. Church members provide a dinner, and tractor drivers offer up a donation.…

At the Auburn, Illinois Cemetery’s Memorial Day event, Joe Powell reminded us that Memorial Day is much more than BBQ’s and fun. It is a day to remember those that sacrificed all for us to be free. Several people we knew were on hand to take out time to remember those that fought and died for our freedom. A few Trinity Lutheran Church members were part of the anniversary. My husband Keith and I…

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