"Now is the time to seize the day. Send out the call and join the fray. Wrongs will be righted. If we’re united. Let us seize the day!" That was the message the fabulous group of musical kids, teens, and adults sang out from the Addison County Democrats Bristol Fourth of July Parade float last week.
The first time I heard the phrase, "Vote early and often" was from my Great Aunt Heek. Born years before women had the right to vote, once Hilda Atterberg earned the right, she used it well. Aunt Heek worked for decades as a librarian at the Rochester (NY) Public Library and lived for over 50 years with her best friend and life partner, Martha.
Although it's summer, our campaign is not on vacation! We're busy getting out to meet people and spread the message about how important this election is for our county, state, and country.
Ruth launched her campaign on May 22, 2018 at American Flatbread in Middlebury, Vermont. Here are her remarks.
At her campaign launch party, Ruth's 17-year-old daughter, Greta, introduced her to a packed house at American Flatbread in Middlebury.
