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Each year, I have to chuckle as Feb. 2 approaches, for it’s on that day that a rodent perceived as a pest by most for the rest of the 364 days on the

Dunkirk Dave predicted an early spring. Without any fanfare, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dunkirk Dave did not see his shadow and predicted an early spring. Dunkirk Dave is the second longest predicting groundhog in the world, and an iteration of Dunkirk Dave, joined by handler Bob Will, has been predicting a short winter or long spring for the last 53 years. The decision to postpone the public appearance was made to keep Will, Dave’s other handler Bill Verge, anyone who would have been in attendance at the event, and Dunkirk Dave safe from the COVID-19 pandemic. “Dunkirk Dave will not b...

The OBSERVER’s View Jan 26, 2021 A Dunkirk tradition will be very different this year. Groundhog Dunkirk Dave will be coming out on Feb. 2 to see if it sees its shadow as a prediction of a prolonged winter or early spring. However, it will be done in private. Bob Will, the groundhog’s handler, said COVID-19 is forcing the change. “Dunkirk Dave will not be able to come out and check his shadow at daybreak, because no masks are available for groundhogs. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dave’s handlers want to respect the regulations put in place because of the virus,” Will said. “...

adolce@observertoday.com OBSERVER File Photo Bob Will is pictured with Dunkirk Dave as he is deciding on a late winter or early spring in 2011. He decided for spring. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of events and traditions to be put on hold in the last 10 month. One of the events joining that lengthy list is Dunkirk Dave’s yearly seasonal prediction. Dunkirk Dave is the second longest predicting groundhog in the world, and an iteration of Dunkirk Dave, joined by handler Bob Will, has been predicting a short winter or long spring for the last 53 years. The decision to postpone the p...