The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
On November 15th a group of antique tractor enthusiasts met near Media for a tractor ride through Henderson County.
They had 16 tractors (several had buddy seats) and one pickup. They had tractors from as far away as Pittsfield, Illinois City, Monmouth, Colchester, Burlington and Lee County, Iowa.
It was originally advertised as being a Carhartt ride expecting cold weather, but Mother Nature threw them a curve and it was almost 70 degrees that day with wind.
The group made a stop at Bigger Bucks near Media and toured their hunting lodge. Then they went past the Media railroad bridge.
They traveled 53 miles at a speed of 12 miles per hour. They were up and down the bluff 4 times and made a stop at the covered bridge to explore it.
On to Oquawka and down along the river and stopped at Mamas Place for lunch. On the way back they went by South Henderson Church and drove through Rick Olson’s Treasures east of Biggsville.
All in all it was a good ride and everyone enjoyed themselves. The group took up a freewill offering to be donated to FOCC.
When you go on a trip, take "The Quill" along and have your picture taken with it, then send it to us. Let’s see where all "The Quill" can travel.