GROUNDHOG DAY, Thursday, February 2, 2023 

(All photos by Bob or Barb Wilhelm unless otherwise noted)

 

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Shirt Style #1

 

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Shirt Style #2

 

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Unadilla Billie makes her prediction: 6 more weeks of winter!

 

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Billie and some of her friends

 

Celebration time - Saturday, February 4

 

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Early Saturday morning: John Vanderford, Bob Brandt, Jan Moore, Taryn Vanderford

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The morning started off with a craft fair in the gym. Thanks so much to Ashley Anthony for organizing this!

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Jeff Barnes, Speaker

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Nina Jean Rohlfs entertains in the Duncan Building

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The "Soundhogs": Randy Baker, Pat Glen, John Moss

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Parade Preparations

 

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Perry and Fritz Stoner

 

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 Jan Eisenhauer Moore

 

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John Moss

Photo: Bob Brandt

 

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Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts

 

 

 

Parade Time: 2:00 p.m.

 

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Bob Wilhelm saluting the Color Guard as it passes by

Photos: Amy Bryan

 

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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.)

 

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Ron Zeiger's 1969 Chevelle - driven by Liam Zeiger

Honoring Late King, Brett Dettmer & Queen, Jan Moore

 

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Girl Scouts "Spirit of Nebraska"

Kathy Knake, Kirsten Knake, Chauty Jhes, Kenzie Jhes, Pam Pfeiffer, Joslyn Pfeiffer

 

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Groundhog Central Committee: Larry Beers & Dale Henke

1961 Ford Falcon Futura - has been in the parade every year

 

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Jeanie Steinkuhler & Rebecca

1962 Ford Falcon Futura - "The Cadillac of Falcons!"

 

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Groundhog Birthday Float - driven by Paul Wallman

Driving a 1962 Cadillac that's been in the parade for 20 consecutive years

 

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Senator Pete Ricketts, family, staff, & volunteers

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Joe's Garage Classified Convoy

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1987 Duece & 1/2, 1951 Chevy PU, identifying as a 1967 Corvette, 1991 Deuce & 1/2

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Photo: Amy Bryan

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"Let Freedom Ring" and Thank you to all Veterans

 

Syracuse Germanfest (Looking for a better photo)

Ava Teten, Little Miss Germanfest, Jodee Paulsen, Burgermeister 2022-2023, Bent Teten, Burgermeister 2021-2022

 

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Nitty Gritty Gas & Thrift/Dan & Bev Anderson, Owners

"Big Foot AKA The Unadilla Yeller", Get down to the Nitty Gritty!

 

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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.

 

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1929 Franklin 137, 7 passenger touring car, owner & driver: John Moss

 

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 1929 Franklin 135 4-door sedan, driven by Steve Jones, owner: John Moss

 

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1927 Ford TT 1 ton, all original, owner & driver: Jason Newby

 

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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

 

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1930 Ford Model A, black standard coupe, 80 hsp. Owned and driven by John Ledely, passenger, Daniel Ledely

 

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Cornhusker Model A Club. 1931 Ford Tudor. Driver: Harv Jecha. Passengers: Judy, Avery & Lanz Jecha

 

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Cornhusker Model A Club. 1931 Ford Model A 2-dr coupe. Bill & Linda Buckley

 

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

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