NEAT members enjoy annual breakfast at Trinity Lutheran Church

Volunteers who prepared breakfast for members of the North Easthope Antique Tractor Club at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sebastopol included, from left, Donna Swartzentruber, Cathy Wilker, Carol Grasby, Brenda Horst, Janet Fuhr and Bonnie Winhold. Missing from the photo is Rich Wilker. Gary West photo

By Gary West

Members of the North Easthope Antique Tractor Club (NEAT) made their weekly breakfast stop in Sebastopol last Thursday, where they were warmly welcomed by the women of Trinity Lutheran Church.

The annual breakfast fundraiser once again attracted a large turnout of club members, along with their wives and partners, filling the church hall for a hearty meal and fellowship.

The breakfast was prepared and served by Trinity Lutheran Church volunteers, who look forward to hosting the antique-tractor enthusiasts each year.

Cathy Wilker, who helped lead the organizing team, said the church is always pleased to welcome the group back for the annual fundraiser.

NEAT president Murray Gingerich of Baden thanked the church volunteers for their hospitality and provided members with a brief club update before breakfast.

He also acknowledged several members who were unable to attend because of illness and reminded everyone the club's next breakfast outing would take them north to Poole.

Before the meal, church member Janet Heinbuch offered the blessing.

The weekly breakfast rides continue to be a popular tradition for NEAT members, combining scenic drives on antique tractors with visits to communities across Perth, Waterloo and Oxford counties.