Joanne Kelly of Lake Worth responds to article by Joe Capozzi at the Palm Beach Post

Joanne Kelly of Lake Worth had a letter to the editor published today (Sunday, 1/3) along with the picture of a historic memorial stained glass window that ended up in the possession of Shanon and Phil Materio at the McMow Art Glass gallery at 701 N. Dixie Hwy here in Lake Worth. You can read more on this interesting story here with a link to the article by Joe Capozzi. Here's an excerpt from the letter by Joanne Kelly:

     The work of art is precious and has such an exciting up-and-down history. Precious also is the artist couple Phil and Shanon Materio, who operate McMow Art Glass Studio. They have such care and talent with any work they do, from repair of Vizcaya windows to offering classes in glass.
     Just driving by their shop windows with beauty displayed is a treat.
     The piece described in The Post is a wonder. What a life it has had. Thanks for a fascinating article, and I look forward to seeing it displayed in their store window. If the Mandel Public Library doesn’t take it back, I feel certain the Lake Worth library will be happy to have it. [emphasis added]

Here is the link to read the entire letter that appeared in the print edition.

The typical letters that make the cut and get published by people from Lake Worth are usually of the cringe-worthy sort but this last one is excellent. Also note the editors don't specify whether the letter is from a City resident or from suburban Lake Worth so it's really hard to know in many cases. Joanne Kelly is most definitely a City resident.

Do you have the urge to write a letter to the editor and see your musings on the printed page? Here's how you do it:

Send a letter to the editor: letters@pbpost.com [copy and paste link into browser (Letters are subject to editing and must include the writer’s name, address, e-mail address and daytime phone number. Preferred length is a maximum of 200 words.)