Serving up a feast

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Annual Ground Hog Dinner makes grand return

  • Debi Knecht, left, and her daughter Blake serve biscuits, gravy and sausage during the first shift of the 65th Annual Ground Hog Dinner Saturday morning. The event is hosted by the Methodist Men’s Group. Photo / Michael Pineda
    Debi Knecht, left, and her daughter Blake serve biscuits, gravy and sausage during the first shift of the 65th Annual Ground Hog Dinner Saturday morning. The event is hosted by the Methodist Men’s Group. Photo / Michael Pineda
  • There were three shifts of volunteers to ensure plates were filled at the 65th Annual Ground Hog Dinner Saturday. Pictured from left, Kristi Swink, Mallory Poplin, Jeri Poplin, Diane Barnard and Ginger Strong. Photo / Michael Pineda
    There were three shifts of volunteers to ensure plates were filled at the 65th Annual Ground Hog Dinner Saturday. Pictured from left, Kristi Swink, Mallory Poplin, Jeri Poplin, Diane Barnard and Ginger Strong. Photo / Michael Pineda
It was worth the wait. The 65th Annual Ground Hog Dinner returned Saturday after a year absence and a postponement earlier this year. Plates were filled with sauerkraut and ribs, new potatoes, biscuits with sausage and gravy at the First United Methodist Church. Those not leaving with a full stomach were simply not trying as three shifts of volunteers ensured the dinner ran smoothly. “We have…

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