Lee County Patriots
To the editor:
The Lee County Patriots wish to thank the many local businesses and supporters who contributed to the success of their recent fund-raising event for Marco Rubio.
For donating to the Chinese auction, thanks go to Dot Birmingham, Alden Pines Country Club, Matlacha Menangerie, Jim Welch from Paradise Gardens, Frills, Doc Watson’s Spirits, Winn Dixie, Jim Mannion, Dr. and Mrs. Greg Lignelli, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Harrington, Ms. Ced Gregorski and Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Jones.
Lee County Patriot volunteers who played a big part in the event’s success include Joan and Charlie Spiegel, Peg and Joe Riske, Vickie Duflo, Anna Stober, Mary Watson, Barb Pavcovich and Barbara and Curt Wright.
Lastly, a huge thank you to Leoma Lovegrove and Mike Silberg. Leoma and Mike entertained the group prior to Marco’s arrival and Leoma’s original painting, “Only in America” was much appreciated by Marco, whose personal story reflects the painting’s title. He stopped at her gallery in Matlacha as he was leaving the island and got a real kick out of her mannequin display in support of his campaign.
Marco loved Pine Island and commented to me that he’d be bringing his family here on vacation some day.
Regards,
Kathy Jones
St. James City