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Martin Artisans Guild’s 80th Anniversary Of D-Day

Annual Summer Salon WWII veterans are referred to as the “Greatest
Generation,” and rightfully so! Thank you to the Halpatiokee
By Jackie Holfelder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the
The red-hot Summer Salon presented every year by Road to Victory Military Museum for hosting the incredible
Martin Artisans Guild will take place from July 3 to 80th Anniversary of D-Day event, which brought tears to the
August 31 at Palm Room eyes of many of the Normandy Invasion soldiers’ families that
Art Gallery and Artisans attended in their memory. Martin County Tax Collector Ruth
Boutique, located at 3746 Pietruszewski’s father was a 101st Airborne paratrooper who
S.E. Ocean Boulevard fought on the Normandy beaches. The tremendous turnout
in Harbour Bay Plaza, at the event showed how powerful the memory of these
Sewall’s Point. Alexandra Akerberg individuals was. It’s hard to imagine the sacrifice those who
The popular opening died in the battle and their families have made. Because of
reception is set for • Tepa Charles their gift, we get to enjoy freedoms that people in other parts
Wednesday, July 3 from • Mallo Bisset of the world have never known. We should thank God such
5:30 to7:30 p.m. with • Michaelann Bellerjeau men and women lived! We don’t know them all, but we owe
appetizers and a cash bar. Don’t forget to check out the special, one-of-a-kind items them all. Thank you to all WWII veterans!
The Meet the Artists Laura Kay Whiticar-Darvill in the Artisans Boutique.
event is always a fun-filled The Palm Room Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday
gathering, and this one will be no exception. Plan on from noon to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
dropping by Wednesday, August 7 between 4 to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.martinartisansguild.org.
Light refreshments will be served. Photos provided by Martin Artisans Guild
Exhibiting artists include:
• Alexandra Akerberg
• Barb Bucci
• Chris Kling
• Danuta Rothschild
• James J. DeMartis
• Jane Lawton Baldridge
• Jose Farinas
• Laura Kay Whiticar Darvill
• Lynn Morgan
• Marian Vitale
• Sue Klahne
• Susan Clifford
• Dot Galfond Barb Bucci

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