Delaware Farm Bureau News
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The Hottest 10 Days of Summer
Attendees of the 97th Delaware State Fair were no stranger to the extreme heat that encompassed the ten days from July 21st-30th. This year the theme of the state fair was, “A Slice of Summer Fun”. We at the Delaware Farm Bureau were happy that we could be one slice of the summer fun that was the Delaware State Fair. With heat indexes of 113 degrees on some days, however, many fair-goers sought reprieve from the bright sunshine in the air conditioned buildings throughout the fairgrounds.
One such facility is the Delaware Agricultural Commodities Building. In an effort to openly connect consumers with the agriculture industry, the Delaware Department of Agriculture invites various agricultural commodity and interest groups to engage in conversation
with those trying to escape the heat. The Delaware Farm Bureau was once again one of these groups promoting the importance of agriculture to those at the state fair.
In addition to sharing information about the Delaware Farm Bureau and various member benefits, the staff running the booth provided
additional information to attendees about Rural Road Safety, GMOs, Agriculture in the Classroom initiatives, scholarship opportunities, and other programs presented by the Delaware Farm Bureau. Individuals also got the chance to answer questions about agricultural topics in efforts to win a prize. The Ag Commodities Building also featured presentations throughout the fair week on topics ranging from the farm to the table. One such presentation occurred on Governor’s Day at the state fair. In addition to competing in the watermelon eating contest at the FFA Fair Games, and touring around the FFA and 4-H building observing various exhibits, Governor Jack Markell was present at a new milestone for help-
ing young farmers purchase land. The Delaware Young Farmers Loan Program provides no interest loans to young farmers to help purchase or expand a farming operation. The land purchased is also automatically enrolled in the Farmland Preservation Program – which is also celebrating its 20th year. This year, three Young Farmer loan recipients were announced, bringing the total participation in the program to 28.
The average age of a young farmer involved in the program is 29, while the average age of a farmer in the state of Delaware is 55. For more information on the Young Farmer Loan Program, please visit dda.delaware.gov. Just outside the Ag Commodities Building was the
Blair Hill poses with her Reserve Champion Goat at the 2016 Delaware State Fair.
From the President's desk
Delaware Farm Bureau’s Food Booth at the Delaware State Fair each year provides the opportunity for members and non-members to connect with old friends and make new ones. We talk about how things are now and reminisce on how they were years earlier. Alan Mills stopped by with some old Delaware Farm Bureau publications from 1958, 1959 and 1960 that his wife had purchased from an antique store. It was fascinating to read the old articles of the issues facing agriculture back then. Oddly enough, the topics were much the same – membership and regulations.
James Baxter was the Delaware Farm Bureau President during that time. Mr. Baxter served for eight years from 1954-1962. As I read Mr. Baxter’s president articles, his emphasis on membership is still true today. In 1944, when we started, there were 510 members. In 1959, during Mr. Baxter’s presidency, we reached 1,371 members—the first time Delaware Farm Bureau reached quota. Today, I’m proud to say, we have almost 8,600 members. Your membership drives our organization and we are here to work for you!
The Delaware Farm Bureau serves an important role in Delaware working to protect the agriculture industry. There are constantly unnecessary rules and regulations coming up that impede the ability to farm that need agriculture’s voice, OUR voice, to be heard on those issues. Farmers are so busy farming and doing what they love to do that they don’t always have the
time to stay on top of those issues. That is why the Delaware Farm Bureau is here—to work for you!
Delaware Farm Bureau is an essential asset to farmers in Delaware.
To paraphrase what Mr. Baxter said: “Delaware Farmers need Delaware Farm Bureau and Delaware Farm Bureau needs farmers.” This isn’t just a state wide issue; this is a national issue as well. New York Farm Bureau is using that very same slogan in all of their messaging. We need to have the support of all farmers in the state to be more effective. The Delaware Farm Bureau addresses state and national issues. If you haven’t renewed your membership, please do so today. If you have, thank you. If your friend or neighbor isn’t a Farm Bureau member, please encourage them to join at www.defb.org. We are only as strong as our membership.
Delaware Farm Bureau News
Editor Heather Kline 302-697-3183 heather.kline@defb.org
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DELAWARE FARM BUREAU LEGISLATIVE REPORT
State Legislation
SUPPORTED H.S.1 to H.B. 262
“The Land Protection Act”
After several “stakeholder” meetings and committee hearings, H.S. 1 to H.B. 262 introduced removing the SRA Map provision, the Delaware Wildlife Action Plan, and provided language to protect the collection of data on private property and required the Open Space Council to be subject to the Administrative Procedures Act when adopting or changing the programs standards and criteria for acquiring land. Special thanks to Representative Gerald Brady, Chairman of the Sunset Committee for scheduling “stakeholder” meetings for input.
SUPPORTED S.A. 2 to S.B. 253
“Erosion and Sediment Control"
The legislation gives stormwa-
ter more flexibility for meeting standards in the state sediment and stormwater management program. It adopts standard plans that can be used for poultry house construction where the work disturbs fewer than 10 acres and includes an exemption for projects on less than an acre if they comply with federal requirements. It also gives people with approved plans five years to complete projects, rather than three. The legislation also extends the deadline for the RAC to complete its regulatory work for a year and it places into law a methodology for measuring water to the 1st inch of runoff that will be treated for quality. Special thanks to Senator Gerald Hocker for sponsoring S.A. 2.
OPPOSED H.B. 189 – “Cow Tail Docking” Legislation & S.B. 39 – Increase In the Minimum Wage. No action was taken.
DFB President Kitty Holtz
Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation Mobile Ag Lab. This mobile classroom spends its summers traveling to summer camps presented by Boys and Girls Clubs and child development centers throughout Delaware. The mission of the Ag Lab is to provide an increased understanding of the agriculture industry, and where food comes from for elementary school students with the hope that they will grow up as a more informed and connected consumer. Only its second year at the Delaware State Fair, the Ag Lab presented interactive activities focusing on the importance of soil conservation through the use of cover crops, growing fresh produce through the planting of seeds, and the chance to win prizes by answering questions pertaining to the sun, water, and plants. If you would like for the Mobile Ag Lab to come to your school or summer camp, please contact Laura Simpson at (302) 697-3183.
Across the street from the Ag Commodities Building and the Mobile Ag Lab you would find the Kent Building which housed all of the sheep and swine exhibited at the Delaware State Fair. On the evening of July 26th, this building was packed as onlookers witnessed the best market animals of the 97th Delaware State Fair being shown in the 2016 Livestock Extravaganza. In order to qualify for the Extrav-
aganza, a showman must exhibit a market animal that places first or second within its respective class. Out of the 17 steers, 198 hogs, 125 lambs, and 187 goats exhibited, only four grand champions, and four reserve grand champions were selected at the Livestock Extravaganza. Exhibitors remained poised as they did their best to show off the best attributes of their animal before the judges and the master of ceremonies, Michael Scuse, former Delaware Secretary of Agriculture and currently the Acting Deputy Secretary of USDA.
The grand champion lamb was shown by Madison Cook who also received the Sammy Tatman Award for this champion market lamb. The reserve was shown by Alex Swan.
The grand champion market goat was shown by Kassidy Hearn, with the reserve shown by Madison Cook.
The grand champion steer was exhibited by Peyton Ridgely, who also received a special award in memory of Betty Palmer. The reserve steer was shown by Shelby Warren.
Drew Harris had the grand champion market hog, with Madison Cook as the reserve.
Additionally, four exhibitors competed to be the Overall Livestock Champion Showman. Shelby Warren, Miranda Hunter, Madison
Cook, and Ridge Betts went species by species, as they exhibited their showmanship skills using a randomly assigned hog, sheep, goat, and steer to prove they were they very best livestock showman at the 2016 Delaware State Fair. Madison Cook, for the second year was awarded this honor, complete with a silver cup, and a jacket from Delmarva Auto Exchange. While a warm evening, it was a very exciting night for all.
The 2016 Livestock Auction raised over $187,000. As always, State Representative Dave Wilson lent his auctioneer skills to
the event urging bidders to support the hard work of the kids who raise and work with these animals year-round. Delaware Farm Bureau, County Farm Bureaus and the Young Farmers & Ranchers all supported the Livestock Auction, purchasing animals and donating proceeds to FFA and the 4-H.
In addition to the air conditioned buildings throughout the fairgrounds, attendees could also cool off with a hand-spun Delaware Farm Bureau Food Booth milkshake. With a brand new sign and menu, the Food Booth Com-
Kent County Farm Bureau YF&R Chair Jacob Urian kissing the pig after winning fan favorite! Participants in the Pig Kissing Contest raise money every year that funds the Junior Exhibitor Scholarship.
Antique Tractor Pull which, with an impressive turn out, saw 79 pulls including a new Double Tree class this year. Big thanks go to the Delmarva Tractor Pullers Associa-
tion for the use of their equipment!
Join us again next year at the Delaware State Fair July 20-29, 2017
The last day of the State Fair saw the Young Farmers and Ranchers
mittee members had another great year. This could not have been accomplished without the legion of volunteers that assisted in cooking, serving, and cleaning throughout the days at fair. This year, the Porter Gang 4-H Club, Lake Forest FFA, Cape Henlopen FFA, State FFA Officers, New Horizons 4-H Club, Sussex Central FFA, New Castle Sheep County Sheep Club, Dover FFA, Houston Cardinals 4-H Club, and Sussex 4-H Leaders each took their turn serving up Farm Bureau favorites to fairgoers. In exchange for their time, a portion of the proceeds for the day will be donated back to their respective club or chapter. A portion of the overall proceeds from the Food Booth are donated to the Women’s Committee Scholarship Fund. Scholarship winners are announced each spring, and are selected from the pool of applicants based on criteria selected by the Farm Bureau. For more information on scholarship opportunities through the Delaware Farm Bureau, please visit our website at www.defb.org.
Volunteers helping out in the Delaware Farm Bureau Food Booth. Proceeds from the Food Booth fund the Women’s Committee Scholarships
Class #12 Weight Class 4501-5500
Class #13 Weight Class 5501-6500
Class #14 Weight Class 6501-7500
The Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee gather around one of the antique tractors which pulled during this year’s
2016 Antique Tractor Pull Results
Kent County Farm Bureau YF&R Chair Jacob Urian mans the ring as a puller finishes their run.
Roy W. Crow: Honored at National Sales Conference
Roy W. Crow, President, Crow Insurance Agency, Inc., Middletown DE, was recently recognized at the Nationwide® national Farm sales conference held in Scottsdale, Arizona, as one of the company’s leading writers of farm insurance.
The Crow Insurance Agency is one of a handful of Elite Certified Agents in the MidAtlantic Area.
“We’re proud to acknowledge agents who have made the commitment to specialize in farm insurance. We’re the number one writer of farms and ranches in the country because of agents like Roy and his team at Crow Insurance Agency”, said Dirk Pollitt, Nationwide Vice President of Sales, Des Moines.
“This is an increasingly complex line of business, requiring an ongoing commitment to agriculture.
Our FAST Track Conference recognizes agents who are considered best in class.”
The annual FAST Track Awards & Recognition Conference was held for top producing agents for sales of new farm insurance policies during the 2015 calendar year.
While more than 6200 agencies write farm insurance for Nationwide, only 83 qualified for the 2016 FAST Track Conference.
“They deserve to be congratulated for reaching this level of
recognition,” said Pollitt, “and for their ongoing dedication to protecting MidAtlantic farmers.” Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the U.S. and is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor’s. The company provides a full range of insurance and financial services, including auto, commercial, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; banking and mortgages; pet, motorcycle and boat insurance.
For more information, visit www. nationwide.com.
Nationwide, Nationwide is on your side, Join the Nation and the Nationwide N and Eagle are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.
(From L-R) Brad Liggett, President NW Agribusiness; Roy Crow, Judy Crow and Dan Kelley, NW Director pose with the FAST Track award at the 2016 FAST Track Awards & Recognition Conference.
Preventing Common Farm-Vehicle Accidents
Safely navigating large agricultural equipment over rural roads to and from the fields is a challenge for even the best drivers. Nationwide reminds you to consider the following rules on the safe operation of your equipment to help reduce the number of farm-vehicle accidents on America’s rural roadways.
The basics
Most states allow leeway regarding the use of implements of husbandry on public roadways. For the most part, regulations for size and type of equipment don’t apply when you operate agricultural equipment on roadways. But you need to be aware of bridge and road embargos to help prevent serious injury and damage to roadways and equipment.
The increase in size of agricultural equipment makes it almost certain that portions will extend left of center when operated on public roads. Courts have generally upheld the right of equipment operators to use public roads, but that doesn’t give immunity from liability should you have an accident when the size of your equipment is in direct violation.
Accidents are more prevalent at certain times of the day. Operating in the morning presents an increased risk as people head off to work and school. Drivers are usually in a hurry and often lack the patience to follow a slow-moving vehicle. The same is true during afternoons and early evenings as schools let out and people are returning home from work.
Accidents may be prevented if equipment operators use equipped turn signals or hand or arm signals when operating older equipment.
Don’t forget about the trailer. When pulling trailers, operators often rely on the lights from the power unit as their warning system. This can increase the risk of collision because these lights can become obstructed by the roadway curving or the large loads being pulled, such as large hay bales.
Recommendations for avoiding farm-vehicle accidents
Before pulling onto the road, you must understand the hazards of driving and the importance of sharing the road with others. Never allow an inexperienced or untrained driver to get behind the wheel. Regulations require drivers to be trained on how to operate the specific equipment they are assigned to use and to how to navigate the equipment in the environment they’re operating in.
Because the potential for accidents is high, we offer common-sense tips to road safety and other preventive measures to common farm-vehicle accidents to help keep America’s rural roadways safe.
Let’s look at the following scenarios to learn more:
Left-turn collisions
The left-turn collision is one of the most common accidents involving articulating farm vehicles, such as a tractor pulling a tool bar and nurse tank. When attempting to make a left turn, equipment operators commonly pull to the right in order to make a wide left turn. Motorists behind the equipment may view the movement of the equipment to the right as permission to pass.
Accidents may be prevented if equipment operators use equipped turn signals or hand or arm signals when operating older equipment. Before committing to the turn, operators should pay close attention to oncoming traffic and check all mirrors or look over their shoulder to ensure motorists are not trying to pass.
Rural bridges
Large farm equipment and old bridges don’t mix. Before crossing a rural bridge, make sure your vehicle weight will not damage the bridge or cause it to collapse.
Because rural bridges are often very narrow, allow oncoming traffic to clear the bridge before starting across. This reduces the total weight on the bridge and gives you more space to maneuver.
Tractors, combines and sprayers have high wheels with tires that have large lugs to facilitate traction. If you pull right to cross the bridge with oncoming traffic, your tires can easily come into contact with the guardrail and subsequently cause your equipment to climb the rail or even tip off the bridge.
Passing cars
When driving a slow-moving vehicle, there will always be other motorists wanting to pass. You should never wave a driver to pass. Ultimately, it’s the passing driver’s responsibility to pass – not yours.
You shouldn’t drive with half of your vehicle on the shoulder either.
As the passing vehicle straddles the center line, your equipment may sideswipe it if you have to swerve to avoid an oncoming mail box, road sign or other obstruction.
Always drive with the left side of your vehicle to the centerline, even though the width of your equipment extends onto the shoulder. If a vehicle needs to pass, the driver will have to make that decision based on the law and safe opportunity to do so.
Rear-end collisions
On contouring roads, it’s easy for a car traveling at higher rates of speed to be surprised by a larger, slower-moving vehicle, especially around a sharp bend or after the crest of a hill. It’s difficult for drivers of faster, smaller vehicles to judge the speed and gap distance of a larger piece of equipment. You can help avoid rear-end collisions by monitoring your mirrors for fast-approaching vehicles and making sure your vehicle’s warning devices, such as SMV signs, are clearly visible. When moving large ag equipment on heavily traveled paved roads, you should utilize an escort vehicle.
Single-vehicle accidents
Single-vehicle accidents typically occur when an operator drives on the road’s shoulder, which may be soft, wet or steep, causing the vehicle to tip over. Accidents also occur when operators strike stationary objects such as mailboxes, guardrails, signs or telephone poles. Driving on the shoulder is often hard to avoid. But you can reduce the chance of an accident by knowing where shoulder hazards are before you start out.
Margie Chase Nationwide Senior Consultant
IT’S THE WATER YOU DON’T SEE
Even small water damages have the potential to cause serious structural and indoor air quality issues over time. The key to avoiding costly future restoration is to handle every water problem as a real threat to your property. SERVPRO® Franchise Professionals have the equipment, training and experience to find and dry unseen water before secondary damages occur. The proper equipment makes a measurable difference in reducing the damage expense during a fire or water loss. When time matters, technology and equipment must be counted on to perform. Your local SERVPRO® Franchise Professionals will answer your call with rapid action and a full arsenal of drying equipment. Here are a few of the tools used by your local SERVPRO® Franchise Professionals.
•Moisture Sensors are used to detect moisture in carpets, baseboards and walls.
•Moisture Meters are used to determine the actual moisture content of various materials. The moisture tester provides accurate readings, allowing SERVPRO® Franchise Professionals to monitor the drying process.
•Thermohygrometers measure temperature and relative humidity. When armed with this information, SERVPRO® Franchise Professionals can calculate and create an environment most conducive to drying. When facing a contaminated water loss, it is not only important to dry the structure, but the structure must also be disinfected and often deodorized.
•Ultra Low-Volume (ULV) Foggers will atomize liquid deodorizing agents, producing a fine mist that can easily penetrate the site where odor-causing residues may accumulate. This device can also be used to inject fungicides and disinfectants into wall cavities and other hard-to-reach areas.
•Thermal Foggers dispense solvent-based products by creating a dense fog. The fog consists of tiny particles of deodorant solution that attach to and neutralize odor causing particles.
The bottom line?
Delaware Farm Bureau awards over $9,000 in Scholarship Money
The Delaware Farm Bureau has again awarded scholarship money to deserving high school seniors and students currently attending college. In total 12 scholarship winners were presented a combined $9,500 from the Farm Bureau Women’s Committee, Kent County Farm Bureau, New Castle County Farm Bureau and Sussex County Farm Bureau. Each year the Delaware Farm Bureau Women’s Committee awards scholarships to students in the agricultural and non-agricultural field. Below is a complete list of this year’s winners:
Allison Wheatley State Women’s $2,500 Committee Ag Scholarship
Allison is from Clayton, Delaware and is the daughter of Mike and Kim Wheatley. Allison is a 2016 graduate of Smyrna High School where she was the President of the Smyrna High School FFA Chapter and Delaware FFA where she was elected State Secretary in 2016. She also participated in the Business Professionals of America, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Letterman’s Club, Blue/Gold Club, Math Club and Student Government Association among an extensive list of other extra-curricular activities. She plans to attend either Washington College or University of Delaware in the fall where she will double major in Environmental Studies and Business. Allison hopes to one day find a career in Agri-Business.
Mindy Cook New Castle County Farm Bureau Women’s $1,000 Scholarship Mindy is from Newark, Delaware and is the daughter of Stephen and Kristin Cook.
Mindy is a currently majoring in Agri-Business at Hutchinson Community College where she participates in the Collegiate Farm Bureau and is a member of the Hutchinson Community College Livestock Judging
Team. She is a 2015 graduate of Caesar Rodney High School where she was the President of the Caesar Rodney High School FFA Chapter. She also participated in the Business Professionals of America, Distributive Education Clubs of America and Honors Society among an extensive list of other extra-curricular activities. Mindy hopes to one day find a career in Agriculture Sales.
Maura West Kent County Farm Bureau Women’s $1,000 Scholarship Maura is from Milford, Delaware and is the daughter of Steve and Alison West. Maura is a 2016 graduate of Milford Senior High School. She participated in the Marching, Jazz, Pit and Concert Band, Kent County Honors Band, National Honor Society and Varsity Swim Team. She was also a Classical pianist with the Southern Delaware Music Teachers Association. She plans to attend Washington College in the fall where she will major in Business. She hopes to one day find a career in Business.
Zakary Keeler Sussex County Farm Bureau Women’s $1,000 Scholarship Zakary is from Frankford, Delaware and is the son of Lance and Christina Keeler. Zakary is a 2016 graduate of Sussex Central High
School where he was the Leader of the Kick Butts Generation. He also participated in the National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Brother/Sister Knights, and SCTV among an extensive list of other extra-curricular activities. He plans to attend Regent University where he will major in Cinema-Television. Zakary hopes to one day find a career as a Producer or Director.
Hannah Gardner Kent County Farm Bureau $1,000 Roland Garrison Memorial Scholarship
Hannah is from Harrington, Delaware and is the daughter of Tim and Amy Gardner. Hannah is a 2016 graduate of Lake Forest High School where she participated as a member of the Lake Forest High School FFA among an extensive list of other extra-curricular activities. She plans to attend Delaware
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Allison Wheatly
Mindy Cook
Maura West
Zakary Keeler
Hannah Gardner
Technical and Community College where she will major in Agriculture Business. She hopes to one day find a career in Agri-Business.
Ryan VanSant New Castle County Farm Bureau $500 Scholarship Ryan is from Middletown, Delaware and is the son of Shawn and Denise VanSant. Ryan is currently majoring in Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Delaware where he participates in the Collegiate FFA and University of Delaware French Club. He is also the Delaware FFA Association’s State President and Delaware Farm Bureau’s State Youth Ambassador for 2016-2017. He is a 2015 graduate of Middletown High School where he was the Class of 2015 President as well as Middletown High FFA’s President. He also participated in the National Honor Society among an extensive list of other extra-curricular activities. Ryan hopes to one day find a career in Agricultural Education.
National Honor Society as well as an extensive list of other extra-curricular activities. Macie hopes to one day find a career as an Elementary School Teacher.
Darren Foraker New Castle County Farm Bureau $500 Scholarship Darren is from Townsend, Delaware and is the son of Nichole Foraker. Ryan is a 2016 graduate of Middletown High School where he participated in FFA, Wrestling and Golf Club among an extensive list of other extra-curricular activities. He plans to attend the University of Delaware in the fall where he will major in Environmental Science. Darren hopes to one day find a career in Wildlife Management.
Macie Willoughby New Castle County Farm Bureau $500 Scholarship Macie is from Middletown, Delaware and is the daughter of Robert Willoughby and Emily DelleDonne. Macie is currently majoring in Elementary Education at the University of Delaware. She is a 2013 graduate of Middletown High School where she participated in
arship Rebecca is from Wilmington, Delaware and is the daughter of Michael and Katherine Malone. Rebecca is currently majoring in International Studies and American University where she served as
Chair of the Washington International Relations Conference and participated in Sigma Iota Rho International Affairs Honor Society and American University Model United Nations among an extensive list of other extra-curricular activities. She is a 2014 graduate of the Charter School of Wilmington. Rebecca hopes to one day find a career in U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security.
Erryn Smith Sussex County Farm Bureau $500 Scholarship
where she participated in the National FFA Organization, National Honor Society and Lake Forest High School Honors Program among an extensive list of other extra-curricular activities. She plans to attend the University of South Carolina Beaufort where she will major in Biology. Erryn hopes to one day find a career as a Wildlife Veterinarian.
Amanda Ritter Sussex County Farm Bureau $500 Scholarship
Jaclyn Harkins New Castle County Farm Bureau $250 Scholarship Jaclyn is from Wilmington, Delaware and is the daughter of Thomas and Francine Harkins. Jaclyn is currently double majoring in Accounting and Finance at the University of Delaware where she participates in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, The National Society of Leadership and Success and is a member of Alpha Xi Delta- Theta Gamma Chapter among an extensive list of other extra-curricular activities. She is a 2013 graduate of Saint Mark’s High School. Jaclyn hopes to one day find a career as a Certified Public Accountant.
Rebecca Malone New Castle County Farm Bureau $250 Schol-
Erryn is from Bridgeville, Delaware and is the daughter of Matthew Smith and Cristine Eskridge. Erryn is a 2016 graduate of Lake Forest High School
Amanda is from Nassau, Delaware and is the daughter of Brad and Laura Ritter. She is a 2016 graduate of Cape Henlopen High School where she participated in FFA and the National Honor Society among an extensive list of other extra-curricular activities. She plans to attend the University of Delaware where she will major in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Biosciences. Amanda hopes to one day find a career as a Veterinarian.
Macie Wiloughby
Darren Foraker
Jaclyn Harkins
Rebecca Malone
Erryn Smith
Amanda Ritter
Ryan VanSant
