So far we have total amount of $23,000 raised! That's up $5,000 more than last year! I have total yet on the number of walkers, but my guess is about 400! I'll let you know more as I get the details!! Plus I will be posting my pictures tonight so make sure to check back!
Thursday at work I received our company Giraffe Award!! The meaning of our Giraffe Award is that personally and professionally we stands "heads and shoulders above the rest!" I was given the award for all my hard work while my boss was out on maternity leave for 8-weeks! It's not an Oscar, but it sure felt like it when I got up in front of the company to accept it! LOL
Village of Albion mayor is once again in trouble with the law. Wednesday morning he faced a judge, accused of stealing money from a village fundraiser.
The mayor seems to blaming his troubles on his political enemies. At this point he has no plans to resign despite another call from residents.
The sleepy town of Albion awakened to more news about its embattled mayor Michael Hadick. Some angry residents want him to resign.
News 4 reporter Lorey Schultz took the question to residents, "Do you think its time for the mayor to step down?"
"Yes, most definitely, there shouldn't be any question about it," replied Ron Root.
The mayor returned to court Wednesday morning where he pled not guilty to petit larceny and official misconduct, both misdemeanors. Last week state police accused him of stealing money from a fund raiser meant to defray the cost of the city's Fourth of July fireworks display.
"The nature of the allegations are - that certain monies were received at certain concessions during the evening," said Joseph Cardone, Orleans County District Attorney.
"Those monies were collected at those concessions and not turned over by him."
Hadick came under fire last year after pleading guilty to driving while impaired. Residents then called for his resignation after racy pictures allegedly of him surfaced on the Internet.
He emerged from court Wednesday with an apology on this latest matter but no admit of guilt.
"As a politically exposed person, these things are expected," said Hadick. "We're going to work through this and deal with it. I'm continuing to lead village as mayor of Albion and don't see that changing anytime in the near future."
Some of his constituents wish otherwise.
"If he were running for re-election and the election were tomorrow, would you vote for him," asked Schultz.
"Oh, absolutely not, absolutely not," said resident Mary Guerrero.
"You've lost faith?"
"Yeah."
The mayor still insists he has a lot of supporters and will continue his term through 2010.
"I'm a politically exposed person and these things are expected. You know that, you know that. When you're that you and you your family are always exposed to things like this," said Hadick.
It looks like this case is headed for a trial. The mayor is due back in court on November 19th. These are misdemeanor charges and the mayor could face up to a year behind bars.
We'll have the latest on the story Wednesday night on News 4 at 5 and 6.
Story by Lorey Schultz, WIVB.
Last Sunday I worked the Hilton Apple Festival for Watts. We brought tons of fudge and nothing else! We have three tables full of the most popular flavors. Most times the line is 4 or 5 people deep. We move quickly and have to do all change in our heads. Which is no problem, I'm used to it from the market, but I'm surprised that there are those who struggle.
We did go back to Market for one last time yesterday! It was a beautiful day but chilly in the early morning when we arrived. Our apples were a beatiful display, as well as our late variety of peaches called Encore! I decorated and brought our Breast Cancer jug and raised $68! Woohoo! I was happy to go back one last time before the winter! And I loaded up on apples! And bought a cheese beer bread I just made to go with my chili! ;-) YUM!
On the way home I hit the McDonald's drive-thru for one of those delicious little ice cream cones! A rare treat I don't do often. But we came up to a completely ridiculous sight, A DOUBLE drive-thru. What a shame that their fatty food draws enough traffic to create two lanes. :-(
Now my evening can not be topped! A big group of us rented a school bus and went to Oktoberfest in Ellicottville last night!!! It was the best idea we've ever had! The bus in total had 33 of us, making it very cheap! We were allowed to drink and party our way down there, which meant I didn't spend a lot at the bars once there! I think we held up our beers and cheered about 30 different times! lol Ellicottville was packed but I ran into two great friends from college and two co-workers! It was a lot of fun to go and I'm hoping we've created a yearly thing!
It’s that time of year again! Our fourth annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk is approaching quickly!! Please join us on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at Watt Farms Country Market in Albion, as we come together to walk for a cure.
Last year we doubled our numbers with 300+ walkers raising $20,000 towards Breast Cancer Research!! We are growing quickly, but to us numbers don’t matter. Our passion is with you and your support. Anyone and everyone are welcomed to walk with us!
This year we will hear from a very special guest speaker, Lynn Bateman. Over the course of the year, Lynn has supported and survived her late husband Dennis. Part of the small percentage of men afflicted with Breast Cancer, Dennis was an avid supporter of our walk and finding a cure after his diagnoses. This year his memory will inspire us all to do what we can for the cure.
For those of you who can make it, please join us at 9am for registration. Our walk will begin at 10am sharp! After you have completed our 5k walk through the orchard, please join us for our Sunday Brunch! And don’t forget, you receive 20% off in the gift shop for wearing pink!!
Of course it is understood that not everyone can make the commitment to walk, but any support you can give would certainly be appreciated. Please visit my personal donation site and give what you can. Your support and prayers on October 19th will mean the most.
I love Halloween! The decorations are cool, the parties are fun and costumes are great!!! But check out this decorative Halloween Candle thingy I made myself!! I got the idea out of a craft book that had all crafts under $10! Mine was a grand total of $4! WOOHOO!!!
