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the fun we had at past Redneck In Ramona events. You are welcome
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2011 Parade Marshall, Betty Ohm of Ramona (front seat) with her granddaughter, Jordan, standing behind her, rode down the parade route at the Redneck Parade in the Poverty Flats Limo, owned by Paul Kruse (right) of Gypsum. Paul brought some of his friends (back seat) to add spice to the ride).
Winning first place in the floats division of the 2011 Redneck parade, was the "Bubba Jethro's Homemade Fireworks". "All fireworks that are expired are 1/2 off! And beer is $3 a can, unless we've drank it all!" Ramona City Councilwoman, Jeannie Goza (center with he pink cowboy hat), created the float with her friend Lori Moldenhauer (far left) who grew up in Ramona. The group won $100 from Agri-Producers in Tampa.
"Redneck Reality" won second in the Floats Division. "We have two featured homes this mnth. The first one is a cozy one bedroom home that sleeps 6, has an outdoor shower, and a swimming pool. The next featured home is this lovely blue tent that also sleeps six. Its best feature is that you can literally pick up your house and take it with you!" They won $75 from Central National Bank in Herington. This float was created by Tanya Eklund (wearing the crown--who was 2009 Miss Redneck), and her best friend, Julie Noeth fo Ramona (in the sunglasses). Also on the float were Ryan and Rachel Eklund of Ramona.)
The "Redneck Ambulance," won third place in the Floats division. "For excellent healthcare, try our Beer IV, to fix you right up!" Driving the ambulance is Jim Stroda of Plainville, and his sister, Elaine Carpentier of Salina is the patient; the nurse is Melanie McClure of Edwardsville (Jim's girlfriend). They won $50 from Al's Cafe in Lost Springs (Great Mexican Food!
The "Ramona Spa & Bait Shop" was created by Russell Moore of Wamego. They won 5th place. "The Ramona Spa and Bait shop--your headquarters for perms and worms! Relax in one of our jack-oozy spas while setting a line in yer favorite fishin hole! Revel in the power of our industrial hair dryers, while reeling in the big one!" They won $20 from the California Sisters' Guest Houses in Ramona.
Elias Jirak and Noah Tajchman (right) won first in the kids division of the parade. "What's for Dinner? These cousins have been out huntin' and are plenty hungry!" They won $25 from the California Sisters Guest Houses in Ramona, and a 12 pack of soda from Barnes Food Center in Herington.
Demi Ann Bollinger of Herington won 2nd in the kids division with "Redneck Babysitter of the Year." She received $20 from the California Sisters Guest Houses in Ramona.
Alex Hajek of Rampa with his friends Houston Svoboda (left), Chad Mueller and Justin Deines (right), won first in the Teens division with "Redneck Doctor & Friends". Alex is driving his great, great, grandpa's restored doctor's buggy. While Alex isn't a doctor, he'd be willing to take a good look at any girl under 25! As you can see, it looks like the patients walking along with him are on their own getting any medical attention! Alex and friends won $30 from North Central Kansas Co-Op in Hope.
Justin Richardson of Platte City, MO won third in the Teens Division with "A boy and his redneck dog." He won $15 from North Central Kansas Co-op in Hope. Justin's grandmother, Betty Ohm, was parade marshall for 2011.
Jordan Miller of Lost Springs won 3rd in the kids division with " Redneck Mower." What makes this mower "Redneck?" It's got TWO mufflers! Jordan won $15 from the California Sisters Guest Houses in Ramona.
Clara Noeth of Ramona was the first kid to try out the waterslide on this hot Fourth of July.
Pictures of Ramona 4th of July Event from past years.
