Bob Brandt, the "Official" Groundhog Falcon, & Unadilla Bill
(Courtesy Michele Capps)
Carl Ashman & the Groundhogs
(photo contributed by Bob Brandt)
First Timer: Susan Schearer & the Groundhogs
(photo contributed by Bob Brandt)
Darrel Draper portrays Daniel Freeman & his wife "Aggie"
Waiting for the Lincoln Parachute Club jumpers
(courtesy Mark Czapla)
Jumpers landing
Jumper Duane Hansen
(courtesy Mark Czapla)
American Legion & VFW Color Guard
American Legion Auxiliary, Post #100, Officers
(courtesy Mark Czapla)
Picking up candy
(courtesy Mark Czapla)
Our two favorite Groundhogs!
(courtesy Mark Czapla)
Mindy Liesemeyer & Midlands College Championship Volleyball Team
2013 King Brian Zahn & Queen Bonnie Ebert Mertens
(courtesy Mark Czapla)
Some of Central Groundhog Committee riding in Falcon owned by
Larry Beers. This car has been in every Groundhog Parade since
the beginning
Falcon owned by Jeanie Steinkuhler
Germanfest Entry from Syracuse
(courtesy Mark Czapla)
Wilhelm Family Farms presents Pete Ricketts
Lant for Otoe County Sheriff
Steve Schutz's Lawn Service
(courtesy Mark Czapla)
"Freedom Forever" from Wilhelm Family Farms
(courtesy Mark Czapla)
Chuck Bjork driving the Ford 8N tractor he completely restored
(courtesy Mark Czapla)
The Paul Wallman family provides a sweet ride to anyone celebrating their
birthday on Groundhog Day
(courtesy Mark Czapla)
Local U.S. Cellular agent Erin Brehm Velazco
Candidate Pete Pirsch
Candidate Beau McCoy
(courtesy Mark Czapla)
Girl and Boy Scout Troops
(courtesy Mark Czapla)
Turner & Jan Moore bring the Groundhog to life every year
(courtesy Mark Czapla)
CLASSIC CARS FROM THE JOHN MOSS COLLECTION
Unadilla Rescue Squad
(courtesy Mark Czapla)
Ma & Pa Walkers
Jerky Judges: Matt Capps, Aaron Rule, Jason Hurt
(courtesy Michele Capps)
Soup & Spam Judges
Harvey Vogt, Jimmie & Jill Cox
(courtesy Michele Capps)
Winner of the Groundhog Loyalty Basket - Maureen Vogt
Unadilla Village Chairman Dan Crownover
& Burr Village Chairman Bruce Gerking
(photo contributed by Bob Brandt)
2014 Queen Kathryn Speth Romine
2014 King Roland Rodaway
(courtesy April Isaacs)
Keith Kimbell, Bob Wilhelm, Craig Kimbell
(courtesy Mark Czapla)
Lynn Schomerus, Todd & Corinne Zahn
(courtesy Mark Czapla)
Nina Jean Rohlfs "tickling the ivories"
Brody & Barry Brandt
(courtesy Mark Czapla)
Larry Larson
(courtesy Mark Czapla)
GROUNDHOG DAY 2014
UNADILLA, NEBRASKA GROUNDHOG DAY
26th ANNIVERSARY 1988-2014
25th ANNUAL PARADE @ 1:00 P.M. IN
"BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN UNADILLA"
FEBRUARY 1, 2014
"Get down with the Groundhog!"
ENTERTAINMENT
10:30 Darrell Draper will give an educational presentation
on Daniel Freeman, Nebraskas first homesteader.
Don't miss this special event!
Sponsored by the Unadilla Area Fund
and the Nebraska Humanities Council.
PARADE
ALL ENTRIES WELCOME TO ENTER THE PARADE
Enter at Dan's Tire Shop by 12:15 p.m. for the
1:00 p.m. start
Parade will be kicked off by the Lincoln Parachute Club
.
This year's Grand Marshal will be
Midlands College Championship Volleyball Team
accompanied by the Official Groundhog Car - The Ford Falcon!
(Last year there were 30 entries and temperature was
35 degrees)
LAST YEAR'S WINNERS:
John Moss & Jason Newby, Antique Cars, Palmyra Action League, B & G Express, Girl Scout Troop 200 and Boy & Cub Scout Troops
Thanks to Perry Stoner, Bill Farmer & Donna Crownover for announcing and judging
COMMUNITY CENTER (SCHOOL GYM)
Bid on silent auction items and purchase your 2014
Groundhog shirts!
8:30 - 2:30 Craft Fair & Quilt Show
9:00 Christian Church Bake Sale
10:30 Darrell Draper portrays Daniel Freeman
11:00 Momma Prelle's lunch starts
12:00 Silent Auction closes!
VENDOR RENTS TO THE UNADILLA LIBRARY
Thanks to Larry Larson & Peggy Leefers, organizers
ll:00 - 12:30 United Methodist Church Luncheon
(1/2 block north of the Co-op)
Menu: Drinks, Biscuits & Gravy, Sandwiches, Soup, & Dessert
WINE TASTING AT TR MART 12:00 - 6:00
DUNCAN BUILDING ON MAIN STREET
10:00 A.M.
*Groundhog Shirts also available here
*Check out the Nebraska Nut Growers Pecan & Walnut Products
11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Grab a hot dog from the Boy Scouts and listen to
the music of Nina Jean Rohlfs
SOUP CATEGORIES & LAST YEAR'S WINNERS:
Chili: Allison & Duane Hansen tied with Jen Bassinger
Vegetable: Allison & Duane Hansen
Other: Patty Beecham
JERKY CONTEST LAST YEARS WINNERS:
Reagan Wilhelm
Brian Zahn
Pressley Wilhelm
Soup & Jerky contests are at the Duncan Building
on Main Street
Sponsored by the Unadilla Area Foundation
and Michele & Matt Capps.
Bring your entries between 11:00 and 12:30.
Stay & taste entries after 2:00 (donation required)
KING & QUEEN CORONATION
2:00 at THE BAR
Reigning King: Brian Zahn
Reigning Queen: Bonnie Ebert
2014 nominations are:
King: Roland Rodaway, Doug Swanson, Mike Weyers,
Richard Lechner, Chris Dankleff
Queen: Rose Dankleff, Karen Hassler, Joni Hruby,
Jane Lewis, Kathryn Speth
VOTING:
At "The Bar" until 10:30 a.m. on Febr 1st
At Countryside Bank until Noon on Febr 1st
THE BAR
8:00 P.M.
Join "McKenzie & The Renegrades" for more music
Wear Orange!
It's the Official Color of Groundhog Day!!
THANKS TO THE OTOE COUNTY VISITORS
COMMITTEE FOR THEIR
MARKETING SPONSORSHIP!
Note: The Unadilla Area Foundation will sponsor
Unadilla Bill's Breakfast
at the Duncan Building on
Sunday Morning at 7:00 a.m.
Free Will Offering
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!