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.