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The Benton County Republicans cheered on Republican candidates and encouraged voters to vote "Republican" from their float entry in the Philomath Frolic Parade on July 12, 2008 in Philomath, Oregon. The Benton GOP played a supporting role for Representative Andy Olson, who walked the parade route passing out candy. Bob and Linda Bartcher were so kind to pull the float. Reece Hrizuk and Graham Hay walked with Rep. Olson. Riders were Birdie Reetz, John Detweiler, Shirley Douglas, Sandra Hickey, Dale Clark (President of Operation Homefront Oregon), PJ Hunter, Stella Guenther and her grandsons, Jace, Derrick and Ryan. Decorators were Stella Guenther, Sandra Hickey, Linda Bartcher and PJ Hunter.
Move your cursor over the picture and then off again to see our active sign display in the float. Watch carefully! We got cheers and applause with this 'moving' message and it was lots of fun.
