State Senator Patty Ritchie visited the St. Lawrence County Fair this week, attending the event’s “Band Day.”

During the awards portion of the day, Senator Ritchie presented Carlton Peck, also known as “Mr. Band,” with an official Senate Proclamation commemorating the 50^th edition of band awards. 

A former high school marching band member, Senator Ritchie secured more than $50,000 recently to support high school bands throughout central and northern New York.