GROUNDHOG DAY, Thursday, February 2, 2023
(All photos by Bob or Barb Wilhelm unless otherwise noted)
Shirt Style #1
Shirt Style #2
Unadilla Billie makes her prediction: 6 more weeks of winter!
Billie and some of her friends
Nick Wilhelm & Gary Seelhoff being interviewed by a TV reporter
Celebration time - Saturday, February 4
Early Saturday morning: John Vanderford, Bob Brandt, Jan Moore, Taryn Vanderford
Photo: ?
The morning started off with a craft fair in the gym. Thanks so much to Ashley Anthony for organizing this!
Jeff Barnes, Speaker
Nina Jean Rohlfs entertains in the Duncan Building
The "Soundhogs": Randy Baker, Pat Glen, John Moss
Parade Preparations
Perry and Fritz Stoner
Jan Eisenhauer Moore
Photo: Bob Brandt
Photo: Bob Brandt
John Moss
Photo: Bob Brandt
Photo: Bob Brandt
Photo: Bob Brandt
Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts
Dave Hall
Photo: Bob Brandt
Parade Time: 2:00 p.m.
Bob Wilhelm saluting the Color Guard as it passes by
Photos: Amy Bryan
Bob Brandt leads in his Ford Falcon - the official car of Groundhog Day, as it was introduced to the public on February 2, 1962.
Sue Saathoff, Grand Marshall & dedicated 12 year Library volunteer (You can see the Groundhog quilt she made in the Duncan Building.)
Ron Zeiger's 1969 Chevelle - driven by Liam Zeiger
Honoring Late King, Brett Dettmer & Queen, Jan Moore
Girl Scouts "Spirit of Nebraska"
Kathy Knake, Kirsten Knake, Chauty Jhes, Kenzie Jhes, Pam Pfeiffer, Joslyn Pfeiffer
Groundhog Central Committee: Larry Beers & Dale Henke
1961 Ford Falcon Futura - has been in the parade every year
Jeanie Steinkuhler & Rebecca
1962 Ford Falcon Futura - "The Cadillac of Falcons!"
Groundhog Birthday Float - driven by Paul Wallman
Driving a 1962 Cadillac that's been in the parade for 20 consecutive years
Senator Pete Ricketts, family, staff, & volunteers
Joe's Garage Classified Convoy
1987 Duece & 1/2, 1951 Chevy PU, identifying as a 1967 Corvette, 1991 Deuce & 1/2
Photo: Amy Bryan
"Let Freedom Ring" and Thank you to all Veterans - Wilhelm Family Farms
Syracuse Germanfest (Looking for a better photo)
Ava Teten, Little Miss Germanfest, Jodee Paulsen, Burgermeister 2022-2023, Bent Teten, Burgermeister 2021-2022
Nitty Gritty Gas & Thrift/Dan & Bev Anderson, Owners
"Big Foot AKA The Unadilla Yeller", Get down to the Nitty Gritty!
NoWear BMX: Mason, Jett, Gabe, Shane, Jamie, Pete the Pup
NoWear BMX is a non-profit organization. They would like to see a BMX Park in Unadilla to help promote positive growth in our community.
1929 Franklin 137, 7 passenger touring car, owner & driver: John Moss
1929 Franklin 135 4-door sedan, driven by Steve Jones, owner: John Moss
1927 Ford TT 1 ton, all original, owner & driver: Jason Newby
1930 Ford Model A, 2-door coupe, navy blue, 40 horse, owner & driver Dale Jergensen, passenger: Greg Bowden. Been in the family since the late 1940's
1930 Ford Model A, black standard coupe, 80 hsp. Owned and driven by John Ledely, passenger, Daniel Ledely
Cornhusker Model A Club. 1931 Ford Tudor. Driver: Harv Jecha. Passengers: Judy, Avery & Lanz Jecha
Cornhusker Model A Club. 1931 Ford Model A 2-dr coupe. Bill & Linda Buckley
Cornhusker Model A Club. 1931 Deluxe Model A Tudor, Car's name is "Ole Rudy". Owners: Gayle & Nancy Hanshaw
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Cornhusker Model A Club. 1930 Model A Tudor Sedan. Restored by Robert & son Scott Callway. Owned by family for 63 years. Robert & Judy Callaway.
Harmony Massage - Lyle Eisenhauer - celebrating 20 years in business
Once Upon A Child - Cody, Melissa & Bonnie Mertens - Buy & sell gently used items for children - Located in Lincoln
Gary Wertman - 1951 Chevy 3100 5-window cap Pickup
Don't know why this shows up as 2 different colors! 1956 Ford Victoria, owned by Glen & April Isaacs, riders Glen "Pezix" Isaacs and grandson, Gavin "Spanky" Wardyn
Mike Weyers - NMHC Men's Club
NMHC Men's Club - supporting greater Otoe County youth with mentorship and scholarships
Erin Kimbell - Realtor Burrows Tracts Real Estate
Village of Unadilla - Ed, Aubrey, & Charles Meinke
Village of Unadilla - 2000 Case IH tractor driven by Arlin Rohlfs
1955 Chevy 3100 - Greg & Marsha Harring
2017 Nissan Frontier - Joe Godberson's 61st Groundhog Day Birthday
1971 Plymouth Duster/color: Moulin Rouge owned by Brady & Kelli Rohlfs/Paws Customs
1966 beige Ford Ranchero/Keith & Sue Coleman
1963 white Chevy Impala/Carl Siefert of Bennet
1800's Albany Sleigh - The Walker Family
St. Paulinus Catholic Church - Syracuse/2023 John Deere gator for church gala raffle
Flower Mound Ranch
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Unadilla Fire & Rescue Vehicles
Syracuse Fire & Rescue
Lincoln Food Bank
King & Queen Crowning
King: Turner Moore, Queen: Shelby Wallen