Seven-year-old Addie Skinner sat perched on the curb of Hazel Dell Avenue Saturday morning as she watched marching bands, cheer leaders and people waving from vehicles go by her.
But it’s the ones throwing candy Addie was waiting for, and she came prepared. Behind her sat an easel designed to help her rake in more sweets.
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