Six members of the Orofino High School Youth Legislative Club who assisted at the Clearwater County Republican Lincoln Day banquet Saturday are shown receiving a check at the close of the event. Pictured left to right are Carole Galloway, U. S. Representative Bill Sali and students Yolande George, Mindy Montambo, Mariah Hanna, Clint Garrett, Rob Cummings and Julie Bunt who is shown receiving a check from Ed Galloway, chairperson of the county Republican committee. Pam Danielson photo
Lincoln Day Dinner hosted by Clearwater County Republican Party
By Ed Galloway, Chair
The Clearwater County Republican Party hosted the annual "Lincoln Day Dinner" Saturday March 22. Approximately 150 people attended the dinner and auction to raise funds to support our candidates in their various elections this fall.
Helping with the event was the OHS government and legislature classes, for whom
the Republican party raised $500 to help the students go to Boise to participate
in student government affairs. Rep. Bill Sali led the group with a moving
prayer for divine guidance for our country, followed by the key note speech by
Lt. Gov. Jim Risch (candidate for U.S. Senate).
Attendents included Bill Sali, 1st. District Congressman, Jim Risch and Richard Phenneger, U.S. Senate, Lee Heinrich, state Senate District 8, Rep. Ken Roberts, District 8, and Rep. Paul Shepard, District 8. The event was MC'ed by county commissioner Stan Leach, Chris Goetz for county sheriff, and Joy Hall for county commissioner District 3.
Candidates and attendees agreed concerning the importance of unity in supporting our "Platform for Life" tax restraint, and small government. We as a Party have a solid group running this election year and are looking forward to keeping Idaho and the nation on the course set by our founding fathers and our Creator. God Bless America.
The Sheriff’s wife, Carol Hengen, sang the national anthem. Good job and thanks, Carol.
Pictured lower right: Lt. Governor Jim Risch, (far right) who is a candidate for the U. S. Senate is shown with Clearwater County campaign chairmen (left) Dr. Dennis Harper and Alex Irby. Risch was key note speaker at Saturday’s Clearwater County Republican Lincoln Day banquet. Charlie Pottenger photo