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Do you remember seeing the drone overhead during the Groundhog Day parade? Here's the link - enjoy!
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
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.
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