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Page 12 The INDEPENDENT, March 17, 2011 Murphy’s 2011 St. Patrick’s Day Parade a “splash” due to rain The 32nd Annual Murphy’s St. Patrick Parade held last Saturday, March 12, made quite a splash, literally. Mother Nature provided an unyielding deluge of hydration equaled only by an unceasing brisk breeze. The uncharacteristic weather did not dampen the spirits of the parade entrants. The more than 60 groups par- ticipating shrugged off the pre- cipitation as “atypical Oregon Sunshine”, donned their cele- bratory trappings and produced another fabulous procession. Washington County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse proudly led the way as Color Guard, looking like a mesmerizing time warp back to the “Old West”. New Hillsboro Police Chief Carey Sullivan beamed with pride as his new community wished him welcome. Hillsboro Fire’s im- pressive engine, the imposing Your New Best Friend IS WAITING FOR YOU AT THE BONNIE L. HAYS SMALL ANIMAL SHELTER 1901 SE 24th Ave., Hillsboro. 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All along the parade route “Thank You” and wishes of “Happy St Patrick’s Day” were volleyed back and forth between onlook- ers and those participating in the happy caravan. Werner James, of Edward Jones on the corner of 2nd & Main, gener- ously hosted a special Senior Viewing Area (canopy, chairs and all). This year’s young troupe of judges had quite the time deter- mining the recipients of this years trophies. Tom & Eric’s Semi-Precision Motorcycle Drill Team captured Most Irish Vehi- cle Entry. Their unabashed de- sire to finally take home this coveted prize was evidenced by enthusiastic daredevil mo- torcycle maneuvers. Viasys- tems Group (formerly MERIX) strutted to stardom with the Most Irish Animal entry. Their draft-horse-drawn wagon brimmed with proud personnel. 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Cowboys & Cowgirls delighted in the Roy- alty from Columbia County Rodeo, Tillamook County Rodeo Queen, Miss Vancouver Rodeo, Clark County and St. Paul Rodeo Courts. “Every- body’s Friend” Ronald McDon- ald, again joined the celebra- tion and, of course, the festivity would not be complete without the disciplined display of Helen Wick’s Dance Studio and the zillion vehicles of the Tualatin Valley PT Cruiser Club. The party continued at the Hillsboro Civic Center Plaza where onlookers “soaked up” the enthusiastic dance of stu- dents from The NW Conserva- tory of Dance. As they kicked up their heels with a variety of displays, it was the perfect tes- timony of the indomitable Irish spirit. The sumptuous Classic Corned Beef and Cabbage Feed served by Sports Look volunteer staff gave hearty re- ward to all who braved the ele- ments, and wee ones delighted in the shamrock hunt hosted by our local Boys And Girls Club. Murphy’s Furniture in Cor- nelius wishes to thank all who attended and participated for helping continue their family’s legacy of the Murphy’s Saint Patrick’s Parade. March 26 is SOLV Beach Cleanup On March 26, from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., thousands of volunteers will come together to help clean up Oregon’s beaches. SOLV encour- ages volunteers from around the state to join the 27-year-old Ore- gon tradition of cleaning the entire Oregon Coast of stray trash kicked up after winter storms. Visit www. solv.org to register online and view a map of check-in sites, or call SOLV at 503-844-9571 or 800- 333-SOLV (7658). 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