Punxsutawney Hometown’s Groundhog Festival Edition
July 2015 - Issue #177
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PUNXSUTAWNEY AREA HISTORICAl & GENEAlOGICAl SOCIETY June 29 through July 4 (10 a.m. – Noon) The Punxsutawney Area Historical & Genealogical Society will host children’s activities (ages 6-12) at the Lattimer House. The focus this year is “Early Settlers.” If you have any questions, please call the museum at 938-2555.
The Park & Shine Cruz-In will be held on Sunday, June 28, in the Powell Parking Lot (across from Barclay Square). Registration runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the event running from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Bucket donations will be gratefully accepted to raise funds for the VFW Meeting Hall. Dash plates will be given to the first 75 people who register. Bring your custom vehicle and join in on the fun! Sponsored by the Lions Club. continued on next page Christine’s tanning tanning salon, salon, inC. inC. Christine’s
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GROundhOG FesTivAl COmmiTTee: Kudos and thanks to the members of the Groundhog Festival Committee for their efforts in planning the 2015 Groundhog Festival: (bottom row, l-r) Barb matthews, nancy shields, lisa Wingard, Peg henninger, Roger steele, and Curtis smelko; (middle row) mary steele, dee lyle, Brooke henninger, and Josie smelko; and (top row) norma martin, Cindy saxton, Jennifer heinze, and Joe henninger. Candi Knox and Jason Wingard were not present when the picture was taken. (submitted photo)
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Top 3 Males & Top 3 Females will receive awards Open to all ages • Children under 18 need parental consent
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2015 Schedule of Events
contInuEd From PrEvIous PaGE as several different bands. As Reach the Masses, the brothers play contemporary worship music at churches, camps, festivals, youth events, and fundraisers. Their songs have reached the masses via radio several times within the past year, and they hope to reach many more people in the year to come! Go to facebook.com/ReachTheMasses if you want to learn more about them. Sponsored by Miller Brothers Furniture.
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CROSSFIRE Sunday, June 28 (2-3 p.m.)
All Week-long Events Sunday thru Saturday June 28 thru July 4 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Groundhog Festival’s June 28 afternoon of Gospel music, featuring Reach the masses and Crossfire, is sponsored by miller Brothers Furniture, represented by sharon stahlman (center), who is accompanied by Groundhog Festival Committee members Peg henninger (left) and dee lyle. (submitted photo)
REACH THE MASSES (Contemporary Worship Music) Sunday, June 28 (12:30-1:30 p.m.) Reach the Masses got its start in 2012 as a church worship group. Since then, the band has gone through many member changes, and even a name change. It now consists of brothers Kevin, Kempton, and Kyle Beatty. The three have been making music together since their early teens, and have dozens of original songs under their belts, as well
The band Crossfire is a well-rehearsed group of musicians and friends who play a variety of wellknown favorites including oldies, old and new country, gospel, bluegrass, rock ’n’ roll, and even a few original tunes. Band members are Pat and Tom Hibbert, Dave Heist, Mike Tosh, Ray Lantz, and Mike Zaffuto. Their vocals, harmonies, musical talent, and years of experience give this band its polished sound and the band’s friendly demeanor and ability to entertain are certain crowd-pleasers. The band can be heard performing in surrounding areas at a wide range of events – from festivals and fairs to churches, senior centers, and many places in between. Sponsored by Miller Brothers Furniture. PUNXSUTAWNEY AlUMNI BAND Sunday, June 28 (3:30-4:30 p.m.)
• Food vendors, arts and crafts and sponsor vendors in Barclay square • Bring lawn chairs, no seating available in Barclay square • rides and games provided by C & L shows, sun.-sat. 1-4 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. • no pets/bicycles/skateboards/scooters/ rollerblades/solicitation in the Park • Church and organization bake sales • Face Painting in the Park • reaCt First aid Booth on scene SUNDAY, JUNE 28 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Registration for Park & Shine (Cruz-in) Powell Parking Lot • 1-4 p.m., Park & Shine (Cruz-in) • 12:30-1:30 p.m., Reach The Masses, Sponsored by Miller Bros. Furniture • 2-3 p.m., Crossfire, Sponsored by Miller Bros. Furniture • 3:30-4:30 p.m., Punxsutawney alumni Band • 6:30-7:30 p.m., Steel City Trio • 8-9 p.m., Steel City Trio MONDAY, JUNE 29 • 10 a.m. - noon, Children’s activities (ages 6-12) at the Lattimer House. this year’s theme is “early settler activities” Sponsored by Punxsutawney Historical Society • 10:30-11 a.m., Registration for Diacontinued on next page
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During the Diaper Derby Race – held in festival park – little ones will crawl straight into your heart as they compete for this year’s championship. There is no doubt that this photo opportunity will be attended by moms, dads, grandparents, and even aunts and uncles! Registration for entries will begin at 10:30 a.m., and the first heat will start at 11 a.m. The Diaper Derby is limited to crawling babies only. The little ones, cheered on by family members, will crawl toward the finish lines on a special padded surface. The total number of heats will be determined by the amount of entries. The winner of each heat will determine this year’s champion. Sponsored by Punxsutawney Area Hospital Expecting You. TOT TROT RACE Monday, June 29 (10:30 a.m. registration) The Tot Trot Race for new walkers will immediately follow the Diaper Derby Race. Contestants who are 12-18 months of age will race the same course in the park as those competing in the Diaper Derby. Encouragement from family and friends will ensure an exciting time for the little trotters to stay on course and finish the race! Registration for the Tot Trot will be at 10:30 a.m. (the same time as the continued on next page
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registration for the Diaper Derby), and the tots will race following the Diaper Derby Race. Sponsored by Punxsutawney Area Hospital Expecting You. DENNIE HUBER (Balloons) Monday, June 29 (11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 3:30-5:30 p.m.); Tuesday, June 30 (10:30 a.m. – Noon); Wednesday, July 1 (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
magician and balloon artist dennie huber will display his talents at the Groundhog Festival from monday, June 30, through Wednesday, July 1. his appearance at the festival is co-sponsored by indiana First Bank, represented in the picture by shannon Kaza, who is accompanied by Groundhog Festival Committee member Joe henninger. (submitted photo)
tivities” Sponsored by Punxsutawney Historical Society • 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Dennie Huber - Balloons • 1:30-2 p.m., Dennie Huber - Magic • 3-4:30 p.m., Dennie Huber - Balloons • 7:30-8:30 p.m., Jessie Brown Band (Country) Sponsored by Proform Powdered Metals • 9-10 p.m., Jessie Brown Band (2nd show)
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Master Balloon Artist, Dennie Huber has been twisting balloons since the age of twelve. Starting as others do – with the one-balloon puppy and giraffe – over the years, Dennie has built a reputation for his multiple balloon creations and his wacky balloon character hats with big 3D eyes, wings, feathers, and legs. Don’t be surprised to see children of all ages – and even a few brave adults – wearing one of Dennie’s silly balloon hats, ranging from big, rednosed clown hats to new characters like Chocolate the Moose and Daffy the Duck. It’s no wonder Dennie’s line never seems to end! Co-sponsored by Indiana First Bank. DENNIE HUBER (Magic) Monday, June 29 (1:30-2 p.m.); Tuesday, June 30 (1-1:30 p.m. & 3-3:30 p.m.) A performer since the age of twelve, Dennie’s shows offer wholesome family fun. Each show features silly and mystifying magic tricks, interesting
stories and lively toe tapping music. Dennie is also one of the few magicians in the country who sings while performing some of his routines. Audience members are also a big part, joining Dennie on stage to sing, dance, and share in the fun. Dennie guarantees that “there’s something for everyone” and “there is never a dull moment.” Co-sponsored by Indiana First Bank.
WEDNESDAY, JUlY 1 • 10 a.m. - noon, Children’s activities (ages 6-12) at the Lattimer House. this year’s theme is “early settler activities” Sponsored by Punxsutawney Historical Society • 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Dennie Huber Magic • 1-3 p.m., Dennie Huber - Balloons • 4-4:30 p.m., Dennie Huber - Magic • 7 p.m.,19th annual Community Center Groundhog 5K Run/2 Mile Fun Walk Registration at Community Center starting at 5:30 p.m. registracontinued on next page
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Groundhog Festival Committee members Josie smelko (left) and Brooke henninger (right) are all smiles about s & T Bank’s – here represented by Jodi Presloid – sponsorship of Ole ’97’s show, set for monday evening, June 29, during the 2015 Groundhog Festival. (submitted photo)
Ole ’97 Johnny Cash Tribute Show Band performs high-energy, engaging, and interactive entertainment for festivals, fairs, dinner shows, private parties, private clubs, and nightspots. Based in
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What was one of the more unusual aspects of their success? These were not kids, but men in their 40s intent on approaching their passion as a business – a business designed to appeal to not just baby boomers, but to everyone, especially families. In 1994, their passion finally took them full-time. They gave up established and lucrative careers to do what they most loved. Life on the road led to inevitable personnel changes and the option of a live band was added in 1998. In 1999, in an attempt to “grow,” and after a name change, the group split. One original member continued with the act while Tom Caldwell reunited with Greg Couch, another original founder of the act. They added former lead singer Gary Royse, and later Phil Snell, to form The Avalons. They vowed to return the act to the elements that made them great and beloved by audiences. Since then, the Avalons have continued to perform for fairs and festivals, concert and arts venues, and as an opening act for The Vogues, The Four Lads, Tommy James, and dozens of legendary artists. In 2005, the original act (then called the Marquees) folded and a few of the members formed a new group called The Legends. Tom Caldwell and Gary Royse agreed to go back and help out temporarily with that act, as well. Six years later in 2011, the Legends closed up shop. Gary Thompson, talented falsetto for The Legends, joined forces with the Avalons to form the group as it exists today. Tom says that, in effect, the act came full circle from the original act in 1987. The name changes and personnel changes of both groups have caused confusion all around, but fans need only to know that the real Sh-Boom of Ohio
still exists in the fun and excitement that is the Avalons. Sponsored by First Commonwealth Bank; Hopkins Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning; Krise Transportation; and Priority First Credit Union. FIREWORkS Saturday, July 4 (10 p.m.)
The community fireworks display will begin at approximately 10 p.m. For more than thirty-five years the Independence Day fireworks display has been sponsored by the Defelice family — Thermal Guard Building Products and Local Distributor Burke & Sons. •••
50TH ANNIVERSARY COOKBOOK
Calling all those who have been Groundhog Festival members since 1966! the 2016 Groundhog Festival will be putting together a cookbook to celebrate our 50th anniversary, and we need your recipes. send as many recipes as you like to Groundhog Festival Committee, P.o. Box 1001, Punxsutawney, Pa 15767. or please drop off your recipes at our festival booth in the park at this year’s festival. We’d love to see you! For additional information, please call nancy shields at (814) 938-4575.
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