~Strawberrians~
Strawberrians find new wheels for the court
In 2006 a 1991 Lincoln Continental Towne Car ( 27 foot stretch limo) replaced a 45 year old Lincoln with 'suicide doors' that wasn't getting any younger. It was bought for $4,500 after months of fund-raising.
The old Lincoln had developed rust spots all over the car, and because of the age of the car, no replacement parts could be found to fix it, so it was sold for $1200 with a profit of $800 since the original price they paid was $400.
The Strawberrians have been Lebanon's ambassadors of goodwill, and official chaperons of the royal court, since 1969 when the organization started as the Royal Order of the Golden Strawberry.
During the Festival, Strawberrians serve as official hosts and ushers at the coronation, and walk beside the court and the cake in the Grand Parade.
Members also escort the princesses to festivals in other towns around Oregon.
In 2006 a 1991 Lincoln Continental Towne Car ( 27 foot stretch limo) replaced a 45 year old Lincoln with 'suicide doors' that wasn't getting any younger. It was bought for $4,500 after months of fund-raising.
The old Lincoln had developed rust spots all over the car, and because of the age of the car, no replacement parts could be found to fix it, so it was sold for $1200 with a profit of $800 since the original price they paid was $400.
The Strawberrians have been Lebanon's ambassadors of goodwill, and official chaperons of the royal court, since 1969 when the organization started as the Royal Order of the Golden Strawberry.
During the Festival, Strawberrians serve as official hosts and ushers at the coronation, and walk beside the court and the cake in the Grand Parade.
Members also escort the princesses to festivals in other towns around Oregon.
