Less Than 24 Hours Until the Big Shindig! I Can Hardly Wait to See You All!

That's right . . . we're less than 24 hours away from my Meet & Greet and Country Rhodes Fish (& Chicken) Fry. Come one, come all! Again, the details are:

Date: Friday, February 3, 2012 (That's tomorrow, ya know)

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Come by & fill your belly before the big game!)

Place: Rolland Lewis Community Building

City Park

Mt. Vernon, IL

Dinner prices: $8.50 - Adult & Carryout

$5.50 - Child (12 & under)

Remember, if you need dinner delivered, give Cathy a call at 246-3342

Well . . . I'm off to Matt's 5th grade ballgame. See you all tomorrow!

Only Two Days Until My Meet & Greet and Fish Fry!

Hello, my blogs friends! Campaign season has kicked into full swing and life in the Walton home is BUSIER THAN EVER! I love it!

DON'T FORGET to come to my Meet & Greet and Fish (& Chicken) Fry this Friday, February 3rd. It's some yummy food, as you well know if you've ever had the opportunity to partake of Country Rhodes fine cooking abilities. Serving starts at 4:30 and ends at 7:00 p.m. Carryouts are available . . . and we'll even arrange for delivery if you need it (just call Cathy at 246-3342). Tickets are $8.50 for Adult/Carryout and $5.50 for Child, and can be purchased at the door. Soft drinks and dessert will available for purchase as well.

I've had a number of people ask me where they can send a campaign contribution. Thank you so very much for your support! You can send a check to:

Meleah H. Walton for Jefferson County State's Attorney

P.O. Box 572

Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

Have a great night, my friends. See you Friday!

Mark Your Calendar!

Welcome to Thursday, January 19, 2012. The Primary Election is getting closer by the minute!

Below are important upcoming dates pertaining to both the Primary Election and General Election. It will be time to pack the polls before you know it!

2012 Election Schedule & Registration Deadlines

http://elections.il.gov/Downloads/ElectionInformation/PDF/ElecSchedule.pdf

General Primary Election - Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Last day to register to vote: February 21, 2012

Grace Period Registration and Voting:

First Day - February 22, 2012

Last Day - March 13, 2012

Early Voting for Primary:

First Day - February 27, 2012

Last Day - March 15, 2012

General Election - Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Last day to register to vote: October 9, 2012

Grace Period Registration and Voting:

First Day - October 10, 2012

Last Day - October 30, 2012

Early Voting for Election:

First Day - October 15, 2012

Last Day - November 1, 2012

More information about EARLY VOTING and ABSENTEE VOTING soon to come . . . .

Campaign Signs are in!

Hello, my friends. It's true, my campaign signs are in and ready for your yards! If you would like one, please let me know and I'll get one to you.

Also having arrived on my doorstep are more campaign goodies . . . handy nail files and tip table/palm cards. And don't forget the t-shirts! Those tees are quite the rage - they flatter every figure :)

Now, please allow me another plug for my upcoming fundraiser on Friday, February 3rd. We'll be having a Country Rhodes all-you-can-eat fish (& chicken strips) fry with all the fixin's. Adult & Carryout tickets are $8.50 and Child tickets are $5.50. There will also be available for purchase drinks and desserts. You can purchase your tickets ahead of time from myself, my husband Brett, Donna Walton, Carmen Randall, Julie Berry, or Cathy Graham. You also have the option to purchase your tickets at the door - same price. Please come! Your support is needed and GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Remember . . . the Primary Election is only a little over a month away, on MARCH 20TH. If you're going to be out of town and will not be here to vote, you will want to get your ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION as soon as possible. Also, don't forget, Jefferson County has EARLY VOTING in which you are able to vote before March 20th, at the courthouse. I'll have more on these voting options in an upcoming post.

Enjoy your evening! And remember to pick up your "Vote for Meleah H. Walton for State's Attorney" sign!

Here comes the first Meleah H. Walton for Jefferson County State's Attorney Fundraiser!

Well hello my friends in Blogsville! I trust you all had a great holiday. My family sure did! Now that I'm finally over the aftershocks of such great food (and the abundance thereof), it's time to get this campaign in high gear!

Please join me on Friday, February 3, 2012 for my first campaign fundraiser. We'll be having a good old fashioned fish fry by Country Rhodes at the Rolland Lewis Community Building in Mt. Vernon from 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tickets are: $8.50 for Adults and Carryouts; and $5.50 for Children. The ticket price includes all-you-can-eat (except carryouts, of course) catfish, walleye, chicken strips, popcorn, plus yummy sides.

ALSO, we need volunteers to sell tickets, donate desserts, deliver to area groups, and work the event. If you are able and willing to help, PLEASE let me (618-204-5022) or Cathy Graham (618-246-3342) know. Thank you so very much!

The adventure has truly begun . . .

And now . . . the Meleah H. Walton for State's Attorney Mascot

My kids have been adamant that I introduce you to Biscuit, our silky terrier. So . . . here he is! Biscuit will be accompanying us in the big downtown Mt. Vernon Christmas Parade tomorrow (Saturday, December 3rd) at 5 p.m., sporting his red bandana. Hope to see you there!

I'm looking forward with excitement to seeing everybody at the parade! What better way to kick off the Christmas season? We've got the goody bags ready for the kids (young and young-at-heart alike). I am thankful for the many wonderful people who are braving the cold with me to show their support. Thank you!!

For those who are walking with me in the parade, please meet up at "H" parking lot at Mt. Vernon Township High School at 4:30 p.m. Yes, this is a bit of a change from the original information that you were given. Your forgiveness is greatly appreciated. Be sure to wear warm underlayers. After the parade, we'll meet back at my office to thaw with hot chocolate and cookies.

If you noticed my sign on an earlier blogpost (big thanks to my dear friend, Paula for her creative design capability), you now know that my colors are . . . RED and WHITE! Yes, red IS my favorite color (& it nicely matches my car). Plus, it's perfect for Christmas!

By the way, tomorrow is also my dad's birthday - Bill Cross. When you see him, be sure to wish him a very happy birthday!

May you all have a wonderful evening. See you soon!

. . . and Here's the Rest of the Family

Well, you all met one of my blessings yesterday - Princess Madi. Now you get the privilege of meeting the rest of my family of five. See those crazy boys?! Will, who's 11, is the blondie. Matt, who's 10, is the baby of the Walton fam. As you can tell, Matt gets his height from his mother. Okay, maybe not. Now . . . Will really does get his height from you know who.

Below is my husband of almost 20 years - all of it pure wedded bliss, of course! (This is where you all lift up your pant legs so you don't step in anything.) Seriously, though, Brett and I were high school sweethearts during our last couple of years at MVTHS. (Your cue to say "Awwwww.")

No, we don't own a Harley-Davidson, but we sure enjoyed renting this one. Wild ones, eh?! Brett and I have had some incredible adventures in our years together and we look forward to the many that still lie ahead.

Well, my blog friends, I've had a great night of 6th grade basketball out at Bluford and of an awesome Thanksgiving Eve feed put on by my "Aunt" Iris out in Belle Rive, both of which now have my cozy bed calling my name.

I likely will not be blogging tomorrow, but, rather will be focusing on my great family. First we will head to the Cross' and will dine with my little brother Ryan and his kids, my little sister Kara and her crew, and my parents. We'll end our day at the Waltons' with Brett's brother Zack and his family, as well as his parents, Dick & Donna Walton.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Day 3 of the Journey

Busy, busy, busy . . . that's how it rolls these days. My office computer system decided it needed a day off today, so here I am . . . finally able to post for the day.

My day has been full, to say the least. I can honestly say that I'm having a blast in this quest to become the next elected State's Attorney of Jefferson County! The whole election process is so interesting to me. Lots of papers to fill out, people to meet and others with whom to get reacquainted, and decisions to make.

Decisions, decisions, decisions . . . such as, what shall my campaign colors be? I've got my favorite color in mind, but what do you think??

Well . . . that's all for tonight, my friends. Have a wonderful Friday!

P.S. The photo has nothing to do with my election, but I just love the picture of my family and our dear friends, Tammy and Alex, battling the Colorado River :)