Summer parades and events

Saturday night and my family and I just got back from Wellesley Island. Jamie and I attended the TILT event and had a wonderful time. My mother informed me that Aaron fell alseep almost immediately, so he didn't even miss us. The food was spectacular, and the setting, Mrs. Taylor's house, was perfect for the outdoor event. The only unfortunate part was that we were still full from our chicken BBQ in Hammond, so I could not try all of the offerings. There were a lot of people in attendance and it was nice to see many people that I don't get to see that often, at least in a social setting. It has been a busy day.

Hammond was the start of the second half of the day. I was able to catch up with old friends from high school, and we were able to drop in on my Great Aunt and Uncle a few doors down and chat with the house full of cousins. There were at least four generations there and some had not met Aaron yet. We gave my sister and brother-in-law the night off so they could be in the pre-school float in the Hammond parade instead of the Addie for Assembly group. Although we wanted to go back for the dance....Jamie had to work the next morning.


Saturday started in Sackets Harbor, which is not in the River District, but so many people visit the Can-Am Festival and enjoy the parade that I thought it would be good to walk in that parade to say Hello. It is always a great parade and I saw lots of friends their, and of course I have family there as well. I am beginning to feel like I am back in marching band, I know just about every parade route in the district. Thankfully I do not have to wear the hot uniforms anymore.


From Sackets we were off to Ogdensburg, to take in the Founders Day festivities. We watched the reenactments at Fort LaPresentation. They will be hosting the 250th French and Indian War Celebration in 2010 and I have my "to-do" list to help them get underway. Aaron, being French, Indian and English did not seem conflicted at all about the fighting. I wonder which side he will cheer for when he gets older? I have been in Ogdensburg a few times in the last week or so, with a fundraiser being planned in few weeks. I truly appreciate the planning efforts and help from so many people there.


My final stop this weekend will be Clayton on Sunday and I will be in their parade. I hope to see many supporters and meet some new folks as well. I truly enjoy getting out, going to anyone of the 22 towns in the River District and talking to people.


UPDATE: The Clayton Parade was cancelled. You all experienced the down pours, too. Do not worry, I will be at the KOC on August 7th. You all are welcome to come!

Lots of Activity

There has been a lot of activity since I last posted, and we' ve been so busy with organizing our campaign committee, getting our office, set up, getting petitions signed, and of course, being out in the District, that I haven't posted in a long time. I've been in numerous parades in Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties, lots of communities, and have had a number of meet and greet events.

The folks in St. Lawrence County held a meet and greet in Canton and I had the opportunity to meet a lot of hard working labor representatives as well as some new volunteers for my campaign. I was also in Ogdensburg and Massena several times to meet petitioners, march in parades and talk to some UAW retirees. I also met some representatives on the Alliance for Municipal Power board, and we discussed their initiative to get power generation and delivery to be owned locally, as well as their ideas on alternative energy.

In Jefferson, I have been talking with people from throughout the District and was recently invited as a guest on the WOTL Radio Show, "The Hotline" with Jeff Graham. I'll be busy with appearances, parades, and other events for the rest of the summer, right through to Election Day. This week, I will be in the Jefferson County Fair parade, the Can-Am parade in Sackets Harbor on Saturday, the Clayton parade on Sunday, and in Hammond as well.

I want to thank everyone that carried petitions for me this past month. We collected more than double the number of signatures required - over 1,000! I am most grateful to you and to all that signed for me as well. This is an exciting time and I am looking forward to meeting and talking with many people in our great District and talking about what I believe are the critical issues facing our area and what my plans are to address them as your next Assemblywoman in the 118th District. I am looking forward to meeting you on the campaign trail. In the meantime, stay tuned to my blog and I promise I'll post more often!! - Addie