Do you remember seeing the drone overhead during

the Groundhog Day parade? Here's the link - enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG4LzGQ28L8

Groundhog Day 2017

UNADILLA BILL DID NOT SEE HIS SHADOW! (2-2-2017)

Bob Brandt, Brody Brandt and "Bill"

True believers enjoy a hearty breakfast at The Bar (2-2-2017)

2014 King Roland Rodaway & 2016 Queen Shirley Fensler

(Photo: Bob Brandt)

Husking Hooks & farm memoriabilia collected by Gene West

History Room

Corey Schulze operates one of the trains much to the children's

delight

History Room

Cindi Bassinger & family view displays in the Veterans Room

Silent Auction items in the Gym

This year's speaker, Regan Anson, talked about the upcoming

Nebraska 150 Celebration, Nebraska trivia & history, and answered

questions from the crowd.

Heartland Nuts 'N More had a booth in the Duncan Building with

all kinds of nuts and products made with nuts.

Contest Judges: Jason Hurt, Aaron Rule & Gabe Meints

Organizers: Matt & Michele Capps

Spam Division: 1st - Nancy Gerking, 2nd - Nina Jean Rohlfs

Veggie Soup Division: 1st - Nina Jean Rohlfs, 2nd - Chuck Porter

Chili Division: 1st - Steve Cooper, 2nd Arlin Rohlfs

Jerky Division: 1st - Harper Wilhelm, 2nd - Presley Wilhelm,

3rd - Reagan Wilhelm

Raffle Crew at the Duncan Building

Maureen Vogt, Jill Vogt Cox, Harvey Cox

Winners: Samantha Hoy & Melissa Boldt

(Photo: Bob Brandt)

Right before the parade started, a couple from Lakeland, Florida,

renewed their wedding vows. Later they rode in the parade.

Groundhog #1, Bride, Kathy Shane, Unadilla Bill, witness,

Groom, Allen Shane, Groundhog #2, and Pastor Sandy Denton,

who performed the ceremony.

Pre-parade conference: Senator Dan Watermeier, Dawn Dettmer,

Brett Dettmer, Gov. Pete Ricketts

(Photo: Bob Brandt)

Legion Post #100 & VFW Post #5547 Color Guard: Keith Goering,

 Eldon Halm, Lyle Gartner, Bob Wilhelm, Jerry Goering

(Photo: Amy Bryan)

GRAND MARSHALLS

Unadilla Village Board: Janet Oelke, Lynn Schomerus, Dale Stoner,

Scott Hincker, Chairman Dan Crownover

Gov. Pete Ricketts & wife Suzanne

Senator Dan Watermeier

Otoe County Commissioner Dean Speth

and daughter Kathryn Romine

Also participating in the parade but blurry photographs:

Cub Scout Pack #337 of Syracuse & Unadilla

Syracuse Girl Scouts Troop #20579 & Troop #20835

2016 Royalty: Queen Shirley Fensler & King Tom Hruby

ride provided by the Ron Zeiger family

The Official Car of Groundhog Day - the Falcon! Introduced on

Groundhog Day in 1962. Driver: Bob Brandt

Candy Grab at the Parade

Chasing more candy!

Groundhog Central Committee members Larry Beers & Dale Henke

This Falcon has been in every single Groundhog Parade!

Jeannie Steinkuhler in her 1962 Ford Falcon Futura

"The Cadillac of Falcons!"

Village Street Department Truck

Dwight Kastens & Harlee Snyder

Clean up after your groundhogs!

Arlin Rohlfs

Steve Schutz

Attendees with Groundhog Birthdays

1962 Cadillac driven by Paul Wallman

Giant Pumpkin Contest - Duane & Allyson Hansen

Last year Duane had a 550 lb pumpkin

(Unadilla Pumpkin Contest in the Fall!)

1983 Buick Riviera Convertible driven by Jeff Knapp

Central Nebraska Auto Club

1960 Edsel "Ranger" driven by Andrew Cean

Nitty Gritty Gas & Thrift

1995 Mustang Convertible/Dan Anderson & Jane Lewis

Otoe County Relay For Life

Syracuse will host the 2017 event in the Kimmel and Fair Ground

area on Saturday, 6-3, 6 - 10 p.m.

Syracuse Germanfest

Burgermeister: Doug Beach

King & Queen: Ron & Diane Hawkins

Lil' Miss Germanfest: Lauren Brehm

Hollman Angus Farm, Martell, NE

1991 Jeep Wrangler/ Rold Hollman & Ryan Draus

Raising registered Angus since 1960/ Marine Corp Veteran

"Freedom - I Salute You"

1984 Duece 'N Half/ used in Desert Storm/Restored in 2012

Driven by Army Command Sgt. Majors Greg McBride 

& Troy Johnson

"Freedom 2 - Salute 2 You"

1991 Duece 'N Half/ featured in the move "Doomsday" and the

National Geographic Special "Freedom"

Driven by retired Lt. Colonel Keven Bricker

"75 Big Red"

1975 Ford F-250/Jeremy Wilhelm, Jay Young, Nick Wilhelm

Frame-off restoration completed by Chuck Bjork in 2016

1955 Ford Thunderbird/Bill & Sharon Davis

68,500 miles, 200 hp, V/8, original; convertible top 

removes fiberglass/ repainted 15 years ago

Cornhusker Model A Ford Club

1930 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan

Robert & Judy Callaway

Cornhusker Model A Ford Club

1931 Ford Model A Tudor

Jeff & Debbie Thomas

Cornhusker Model A Ford Club

1931 Ford Slant windshield 4 door/early V8 drivetrain

Jim Cook

1929 Ford Model AA/Commercial 1 1/2 ton capacity truck

Dave Allder

Mystery "Hog" Rider

(Andrew Kimbell)

1938 Buick Special/All original

Steve & Easton Cooper

1987 Aero Coupe

Slow Rollers Automobile Club of NW Missouri

2013 Ford Mustang GT

1929 Ford Model A Phaeton

Chad Barnau

1930 Auburn/suicide doors

John & Greg Wilson

1932 Franklin 163 driven by Roger Newby

1919 Franklin Ragtop 9B Touring Car

John Wilson, Sandy Denton, Allen & Cathy Shane

1929 Franklin 135 Touring Car

Alice & Craig Rohrson, Leanne Wilson

1932 Dodge DL driven by Gayle Lanning

1932 Chrysler CI driven by Carlton Flynn

1930 Oldsmobile F30 driven by Bob Bryan

1930 Auburn 6-85 driven by Steve Jones

1927 Ford TT driven by Jason Newby

Meadowlark Ford Model A Club

1930 Ford Coupe driven by Dale Jergensen

1963 White Chevy Impala/Carl Siefert, Bennet

Meadowlark Ford Model A Club

1931 Ford Model A 4dr Touring Sedan driven by Charlie Earnest

Meadowlark Model A Club

1930 Ford Model A/200 ci/80 hp/John Ladely

Unadilla Volunteer Fire & Rescue driven by Tyler Crownover

Unadilla Ambulance driven by Linda Liesemeyer

Unadilla Volunteer Fire Department

Unadilla Volunteer Fire Department

Unadilla Fire Chief Steve Vodicka

Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department

Jess, Ryan & Emma Kirckhoff

Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department

Tim, Riley, & Rory Seelhoff

Kent Baker driving Sam, 8 years old

Dean Luff riding Bird, saddle mule, 26 years old

Gov. Ricketts congratulates the Color Guard on a job well done.

Jerry Goering, Bob Wilhelm, Gov. Ricketts, Lyle Gartner,

Eldon Halm, Keith Goering

Governor Ricketts proclaims Unadilla as the

"Groundhog Capital of Nebraska"

2017 Queen Carolyn Gartner Kastens

2017 King Mike Leefers

This contest raised $3730. for the Unadilla Area Fund, 

the Fire Dept. and the Rescue Squad

Have you voted for the Groundhog Royal couple yet? King candidates are: Arlin Rohlfs, Will Juilfs, Mike Leefers, and Chad Lutjemeyer. Queen candidates are: Carole Lashley, Carolyn Kastens, Nikki Lutjemeyer, and Jane Lewis. 

The Groundhog Central Committee will sponsor a potluck breakfast on Thursday morning, February 2, at The Bar. Unadilla Bill will be on hand for the official broadcast at 7:32 a.m. (Actually, it's 7:32 plus 34 seconds!). Everyone please wear groundhog attire, and encourage your friends to come.

That evening from 5 -8 p.m., The Unadilla Area Foundation will sponsor a Groundhog Kings & Queens reception and reunion, at The Bar. Snacks will be provided and B103.1 will have a live remote broadcast. Bring a friend. Commemorative shirts and hats will be available at this event and some will be given as door prizes!

This year's parade will start at 2:00 p.m. Please notice the time change! Start lining up by Dan's Tire at 1:30 p.m. Thanks for your participation in advance.