Wednesday, August 24, 2016

West Mountain Over the Top Mountain Bike and Trail Run Race; Queensbury Baseball and Hockey; Warrensburg Lobster Bake, Horicon Day; 1st Annual Warrensburg Democratic Picnic.

After returning from a quick trip to visit with Wanda's family in MI, it was back on the campaign trail supporting many local events and meeting with more voters.

Saturday Wanda and I had a great time supporting Sara and Spencer Montgomery and West Mountain Ski Center by volunteering for their 1st Annual Over the Top Mtn Bike and Trail run race. The trails, views and venue were top notch! Looking forward to next years race. We then showed our support for the Queensbury Baseball and Hockey teams. It is an exciting hockey year for us as Owen will be the starting goalie for the Queensbury Hockey team this year as a sophomore! Wanda and I then headed North for the annual Lobster Bake in Warrensburg. George Green and the rest of the crew did a fantastic job once again this year! Thank you to everyone involved. We finished the night in Horicon at the Horicon Day celebration. All of the performers were amazing! Such incredible talent in the North Country. The fireworks were spectacular! A cordial at the HUB was a nice way to end our long day.

Sunday we watched Owen and the rest of the Queensbury Hockey team finish up their 4x4 sectional tournament. We finished our weekend at the first annual Warrensburg Democratic Picnic at the Fish Hatchery. A great turnout and fun event.

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Wayne Stock IX; Elk's Cornhole Tournament & Family Breakfast; Adopt a Pet; HHHN Family Fun Day; Sticky Wicket Croquet Competition & Picnic; Mountain Days Festival.

Wanda and I had another fun filled weekend meeting with the voters of Warren County while volunteering and supporting many great causes and events.

Saturday we started our day watching our fellow Elks and others compete in the Annual Elks Cornhole tournament. Some great competition, a lot of laughs and the best BBQ I've ever eaten. Joe Girardi and Kevin Rundell out did themselves! Wanda and I just love being Elks and what they do for our youth and vets.

We then showed our support for several local organizations that do so much for our four legged friends. Some beautiful animals looking for a home. We even met "Hudson", the 2015 Hero Dogs Award recipient. A sad story with an incredibly uplifting ending.

After attending the HHHN Family Day, and speaking with some doctors and practitioners about Family Court, we headed up north to Wayne Stock IX to meet with the incredible people of North Creek and listen to some great music. We caught up with Wayne as he was adding some art work to his canvas. Wayne Bukovinsky's tragic motorcycle accident led to the first Wayne Stock in 2008. Out of this evolved The North Country Hardship Fund. Wayne and his wife Tammy started this organization to raise funds for others that have suffered a recent tragedy. They did this as a way to give back to the community that was there for Wayne when he was in need. Just awesome! The yearly festival that had raised over $155,000 over the past 8 years! What an inspiration. The music was awesome. Daryl Dasher left everyone wanting more. Best of luck to Daryl in making it in Nashville.
The highlight of our day was supporting our friend, co-worker and "family" member as he battles brain cancer. Kevin is an incredibly strong man who will undoubtably beat it!

Sunday we served breakfast with our fellow Elks at the Family Breakfast for the community. We then headed up north to Warrensburg and Stonycreek to support some local events. We learned a few things about croquet at the Sticky Wicket Croquet Competition & Picnic to benefit the Warrensburg Historical Society. Incredible chicken by Brian Engle!

We finished our weekend at the Mountain Days Festival in Stony Creek. What an amazing sight to watch the Lumberjacks compete in various events.