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Sussex County Republicans hold Big Tent event

RFS raises funds to support candidates
Republican office holders who attended the event are (l-r) Sussex County Sheriff Bob Lee, Republicans for Sussex Chairman Ron Sams, Sen. Gary Simpson, Rep. Harvey Kenton, Sen. Gerald Hocker, Rep. Ruth Briggs King, Sen. Ernie Lopez, Sussex County Councilman I.G. Burton, Rep. Lyndon Yearick, Sen. Bryant Richardson and Rep. Ron Gray. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
July 17, 2017
Republicans for Sussex Chairman Ron Sams welcomes the crowd to the event and introduces the politicians in attendance.
Republicans for Sussex Chairman Ron Sams poses with upcoming young politicians for the Republican Party. Shown are (l-r) David Skoranski from Wilmington, Ron Sams, state Republican Party Vice Chair Emily Taylor, Brian DeMott and Cristina Furtado from New Castle.
Rep. Harvey Kenton, left, shares a light moment with retired Episcopal priest Jim White of Lewes.
Rep. Ruth Briggs King, left, speaks with Republican Bob Martin.
Sen. Gerald Hocker, right, enjoys the picnic with wife Emily.
Republicans for Sussex members (l-r) Gale White, co-founder Priscilla Clark and Sussex County Republican Club First Vice President Diane Meyer enjoy the Big Tent Event.
Republican State Party Chairman Mike Harrington, left, and his wife Donna enjoy the picnic.
Lori Lee sings the national anthem before the start of the event, accompanied by Cliff McCall.
Irma Henz, 8, loves her patriotic face painting by Hair Artistry stylist Destiny Thibodeau.
Sen. Ernie Lopez, right, poses with Republicans for Sussex patron Bob Clark.
Lola Henz, 4, tries her talent at the hula hoop.
Lola Henz, 4, shows her unique technique at bean bag toss.
Erin McCall sings with her husband, Cliff.

Republicans for Sussex held their fourth annual Big Tent Event July 9 at American Legion Post 28 on Route 24 in Millsboro. Music, food and fun for the entire family were the order of the day in an old-fashioned picnic atmosphere. The event also raised funds for Republicans for Sussex candidates.

According to Republicans for Sussex, the RFS is a political action committee comprising presidents and other leaders of the Republican clubs in Sussex County. The mission of the RFS is to coordinate efforts to broaden awareness of Republican elected officials and candidates who sincerely and honestly work for the future well-being of their communities.

 

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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