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'''Smith Lake Jake''' is a groundhog (''Marmota monax'') kept by [[Ginger Whitworth|Ginger]] and [[Heath Whitworth]] and used in [[Groundhog Day]] events at the [[Maurice C. West Community Center]] in [[Graysville | '''Smith Lake Jake''' (born c. [[2005]]) is a groundhog (''Marmota monax'') kept by [[Ginger Whitworth|Ginger]] and [[Heath Whitworth]] and used in [[Groundhog Day]] events. He has been making public predictions since [[2011]], most recently in an annual breakfast event at the [[Maurice C. West Community Center]] in [[Graysville]]. | ||
In [[2024]] Smith Lake Jake participated in [[List of feature films shot in Birmingham|filming scenes]] for "[[Bad Man]]" with star Seann William Scott. | In addition to annual weather forecasts, Smith Lake Jake has been enjoined to predict the gender of unborn babies and the outcomes of football games. He is credited with accurately predicting [[Taylor Hicks]] win on "[[American Idol]]" in [[2006]]. | ||
Smith Lake Jake has a collection of more than 125 hats for public appearances, including a black stovepipe top hat embellished with pictures of [[Smith Lake]] wildlife, a red plaid winter cap with ear flaps, and a [[houndstooth hat]] in honor of [[Bear Bryant]]. | |||
Smith Lake Jake was a celebrity guest for promotions at [[Birmingham Suzuki]]. In [[2024]] Smith Lake Jake participated in [[List of feature films shot in Birmingham|filming scenes]] for "[[Bad Man]]" with star Seann William Scott. | |||
The lifespan of a captive groundhog is thought to be up to 14 years. The Whitworths have kept other groundhogs, including a '''Smith Lake Jake Jr''' who was deemed Jake's heir apparent. | |||
==Groundhog Day predictions== | ==Groundhog Day predictions== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* | * "[https://apcshorelines.com/2015/04/15/meet-smith-lake-jake/ Meet Smith Lake Jake]." (April 15, 2015) ''Alabama Power Co. Shorelines'' | ||
* Byington, Pat (January 29, 2024) "”Smith Lake Jake” set to make forecast at Graysville Groundhog Day reveal." {{BNow}} | |||
* Byington, Pat (February 1, 2024) "Town of Graysville hosts Seann William Scott + more for Hollywood production." {{BNow}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/smithlakejake/ Smith Lake Jake] | * [https://www.facebook.com/smithlakejake/ Smith Lake Jake] at Facebook.com | ||
* [https://countdowntogroundhogday.com/groundhogs-around-the-world/Smith_Lake_Jake Smith Lake Jake] at countdowntogroundhogday.com | |||
[[Category:Rodents]] | [[Category:Rodents]] | ||
[[Category:Graysville]] | [[Category:Graysville]] | ||
Revision as of 14:21, 2 February 2024
Smith Lake Jake (born c. 2005) is a groundhog (Marmota monax) kept by Ginger and Heath Whitworth and used in Groundhog Day events. He has been making public predictions since 2011, most recently in an annual breakfast event at the Maurice C. West Community Center in Graysville.
In addition to annual weather forecasts, Smith Lake Jake has been enjoined to predict the gender of unborn babies and the outcomes of football games. He is credited with accurately predicting Taylor Hicks win on "American Idol" in 2006.
Smith Lake Jake has a collection of more than 125 hats for public appearances, including a black stovepipe top hat embellished with pictures of Smith Lake wildlife, a red plaid winter cap with ear flaps, and a houndstooth hat in honor of Bear Bryant.
Smith Lake Jake was a celebrity guest for promotions at Birmingham Suzuki. In 2024 Smith Lake Jake participated in filming scenes for "Bad Man" with star Seann William Scott.
The lifespan of a captive groundhog is thought to be up to 14 years. The Whitworths have kept other groundhogs, including a Smith Lake Jake Jr who was deemed Jake's heir apparent.
Groundhog Day predictions
- 2023: no prediction
- 2022: saw shadow
- 2021: did not see shadow
- 2020: did not see shadow
- 2019: saw shadow
- 2018: did not see shadow
- 2017: did not see shadow
- 2016: did not see shadow
References
- "Meet Smith Lake Jake." (April 15, 2015) Alabama Power Co. Shorelines
- Byington, Pat (January 29, 2024) "”Smith Lake Jake” set to make forecast at Graysville Groundhog Day reveal." Bham Now
- Byington, Pat (February 1, 2024) "Town of Graysville hosts Seann William Scott + more for Hollywood production." Bham Now
External links
- Smith Lake Jake at Facebook.com
- Smith Lake Jake at countdowntogroundhogday.com