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Sussex Republicans hold Big Tent Event fundraiser

Delaware Republican party officials attended the Big Tent Event to show their support and raise funds for the party. Shown are (l-r) Ron Sams, Republicans for Sussex County chair; Rep. Steve Smyk, R-Milton; Rep. Dan Short, R-Seaford, House minority leader; Sen. Dave Wilson, R-Bridgeville; Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes; and Candice Gray and her husband Rep. Ron Gray, R-Selbyville. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
July 12, 2021

The Republicans for Sussex County held their Annual Big Tent event July 11 under the pavilion at American Legion Post 28 in Millsboro. The event was a fundraiser for the Republicans for Sussex County PAC. The funds will be distributed to state and local candidates.

Attendees enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, chips, and macaroni salad, with ice cream for dessert.  Door prizes were given, and a live auction called by Sen. Dave Wilson, R-Bridgeville, raised over $1,000.

“It was a nice day for a picnic, with a great turnout,” said Republicans for Sussex County Chair Ron Sams. “Everyone enjoyed the burgers, ice cream and fellowship.”

“Summer brings together friends during the relaxation of executive orders,” said Rep. Steve Smyk, R-Milton.

 

Senate Minority Leader Gerald Hocker, R-Ocean View, left, speaks with Sussex County Sheriff Robert Lee.
Delaware Republican Party Chair Jane Brady, left, pauses for a photo with National Committeeman Hank McCann.
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Delaware Republican Party Chair Jane Brady speaks to attendees gathered at the event.
More than 140 people attended the Big Tent Event.
Attending the event are (l-r) Drew Sunderlin, 41st District Republican Club president; Rep. Rich Collins, R-Millsboro; Sen. Dave Wilson, R-Bridgeville; Suzanne Sams; and Ron Sams, Republicans for Sussex County chair.
Enjoying the event are (l-r) Ron Sams, Republicans for Sussex County chair; Jane Brady, Delaware Republican Party chair; and Republican National Committeeman Hank McCann.
Rep. Ruth Briggs King, R-Georgetown, speaks with her constituents at the event. Shown are (l-r) Monica and Ira Brittingham, and Stanley and Ruth Briggs King.
Lori Lee sings the national anthem before the event.
Republicans for Sussex County Chair Ron Sams speaks to attendees about events happening with the GOP.
Republican National Committeeman Hank McCann speaks about the strength of the GOP.
Republicans for Sussex County board member Bob Clarke listens to the speeches at the event.
Auctioning off a plane ride for three people is Sen. Dave Wilson, R-Bridgeville.
Waiting for lunch to be served are Sen. Gerald Hocker, R-Ocean View, and his wife Emily.
Joseph and Darlene Rhoads show their support for former President Donald Trump.
Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, speaks to one of his constituents.
Rep. Steve Smyk, R-Milton, right, poses with Sussex County Republican Party Vice Chair Lewis Briggs.
Rep. Steve Smyk, R-Milton, left, chats with Sen. Dave Wilson, R-Bridgeville.
Working the event check-in table are (l-r) Kevin and Nancy Burdette, Gail White, and Carole and Ken Andrejko.
Former candidate for governor Julianne Murray, left, shares ideas with Rep. Ruth Briggs King, R-Georgetown.
Founding member of Republicans for Sussex County Priscilla Clark, left, gets a hug from Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes.

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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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