U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole to Headline Lincoln Day Luncheon on Saturday, May 10, 2008

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx Also to Speak

 (Jefferson, NC) – The Ashe County Republican Party will hold a Lincoln Day Luncheon on Saturday, May 10 at 12:00 noon in the Community Building at New River State Park, Hwy. 221 Access Area. The meal will be a delicious fried chicken picnic lunch catered by Shatley Springs Restaurant, and the cost per person will be $15.00 in advance or $20.00 at the door.

Two prominent lawmakers from North Carolina will address the luncheon. The keynote speaker will be U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole, who is running for reelection, and also featured on the program will be 5th District U.S. Representative Virginia Foxx, who likewise will be on the November ballot.

“We are extremely fortunate to have two such prominent members of Congress take the time from their busy schedules to come to our annual Lincoln Day gathering,” said John Wheeler, chairman of the Ashe County Republican Party. “Senator Dole is in especially high demand this election year, and we are honored that she has accepted our invitation. I encourage citizens from all across the High Country to attend.”

Due to the high-profile speakers, the local gathering is expected to attract a large number of GOP partisans from the surrounding counties of Watauga, Wilkes, Allegheny and Alexander. The scenic state park location was chosen as a good place to handle the crowd, as well as offering the added bonus of river recreation afterwards.

“This will be a real family day in the mountains,” added Pam Barlow, chairwoman of the Lincoln Day Committee. “Folks can come over to the park and eat a hearty picnic lunch, enjoy some good, old-fashioned GOP patriotic speeches for dessert, and after that head right over to the New River for a few relaxing hours of fishing or canoeing.”

Dole fans may attend a private reception with Senator Dole at Jefferson Landing, hosted by long-time friends John and Edith Crutcher in their home from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. The cost of this fundraiser to benefit the Dole campaign is $250 per person.

“This reception will be an excellent opportunity for serious Republicans to meet with Senator Dole in a relaxed private setting,” said Jonathan Jordan, a local attorney who, along with his wife and law partner Tracie, are the Ashe County coordinators for the Dole campaign. “Space is limited, so I would strongly urge those interested to make their reservations early,” Jordan continued. For more information on the private Dole reception, contact Jonathan Jordan at (336) 846-1657.

For more information on the Lincoln Day Luncheon, please call Lois Bare at 336-846-5054. Advance tickets for the luncheon are available at Jordan and Jordan Law Offices, 401 E. Main Street in Jefferson (across from the Jefferson Post Office), or from local Republican Party Executive Committee members. 

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