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July 11, 2021 • Vol. 2, Issue 28 WINTERTHUR’S NEW ARTISAN MARKET

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Photo CREDIT:Brian k. leonard 2 HEADLINES LIST OF BOND BILL’S COMMUNITY PROJECTS STILL UNPUBLISHED

BY CHARLES MEGGINSON When the General Assembly passed a record-setting assurance that the list of recipients would be made $1.3 billion bond bill last week, the spending package public once finalized. did not include a list of the $70 million in projects Both the House and Senate passed the budget, and chosen by legislators for their districts. Gov. John Carney signed it without the list. The Community Redevelopment Fund includes one-time Some legislators say the list should be included in the allocations which legislators earmark for nonprofits, Bond Bill as a matter of transparency so it could be schools and community agencies in their districts. presented to the public before a vote. Ordinarily, each organization receiving funding Others say the decisions had already been made but would have its own line item within the Bond Bill. This the list itself had not been collated, and that in order to way, if a legislator should object to particular recipients meet the June 30 deadline, this was how it had to be done. of funding, they could vote accordingly. Rep. Jeff Spiegelman, R-Clayton, argued that while he But this year, because of the amount of funds available recognizes the unique challenges the state faced this and the number of organizations that applied, the total year because of the unusually large budget, structural $70 million fund was listed as one line-item under the problems were revealed within the bond process itself.

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9/11 CHARITY PAYS OFF MORTGAGE FOR STATE TROOPER’S FAMILY

BY BETSY PRICE On April 26, 2017, Delaware State Police Cpl. Stephen Siller, who was assigned to Brooklyn’s Squad 1, had Ballard, 32, approached a suspicious vehicle at the Bear just finished his shift and was on his way to play golf Wawa. with his brothers when he got word over his scanner of Inside the car was Burgon Sealy Jr., armed with the a plane hitting the north tower of the World Trade gun he fired into Ballard’s torso, even after Ballard fell Center. Siller called his wife, Sally, and asked her to tell to the ground. his brothers he would catch up with them and returned Ballard died, leaving behind his daughter, Abigail, to Squad 1 to get his gear. and his wife of 18 months, Louise. Siller’s truck was stopped at the entrance of the Brooklyn As a mark of respect, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation Battery Tunnel, which was already closed. Determined has paid off their home mortgage. to help, he strapped on 60 pounds of gear to his back Dedicated to providing aid and support to families of and raced on foot through the tunnel to towers. fallen firefighters and law enforcement officers, Tunnel That support to Ballard’s family came in the form of a to Towers honors the memory of New York City firefighter bank document presented to his widow last week con- Stephen Siller, who died on Sept. 11, 2001, when the twin firming the mortgage on her home had been satisfied. towers were attacked. click here to read more

4 HEADLINES 刀攀搀甀挀攀⸀ 刀攀甀猀攀⸀ 刀攀瀀攀愀琀⸀

䬀攀渀渀礀 䘀愀洀椀氀礀 匀栀漀瀀刀椀琀攀猀 漀昀 䐀攀氀愀眀愀爀攀 挀愀爀攀 愀戀漀甀琀 琀栀攀 攀渀瘀椀爀漀渀洀攀渀琀⸀ 䤀渀猀琀攀愀搀 漀昀 甀猀椀渀最 㘀㔀 䬀 猀椀渀最氀攀ⴀ甀猀攀 瀀氀愀猀琀椀挀 戀愀最猀 愀 眀攀攀欀Ⰰ 漀甀爀 WOMEN’S GROUP ASKS SENATE 挀甀猀琀漀洀攀爀猀 栀愀瘀攀 栀攀氀瀀攀搀 甀猀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 漀甀爀 瀀氀愀猀琀椀挀 眀愀猀琀攀 琀漀 樀甀猀琀 ㄀ Ⰰ㔀 爀攀甀猀愀戀氀攀 戀愀最猀 愀 眀攀攀欀℀ TO START DARIUS BROWN ETHICS 圀攀 氀漀漀欀 昀漀爀眀愀爀搀 琀漀 挀漀渀琀椀渀甀攀 氀漀眀攀爀椀渀最 INVESTIGATION 琀栀愀琀琀 渀甀洀戀攀爀 眀椀琀栀 漀甀爀 挀甀猀琀漀洀攀爀猀밂 猀甀瀀瀀漀爀琀⸀ 吀栀愀渀欀 礀漀甀 昀漀爀 礀漀甀爀 挀漀洀洀椀琀洀攀渀琀 琀漀 爀攀搀甀挀椀渀最 瀀氀愀猀琀椀挀 眀愀猀琀攀 椀渀 漀甀爀 挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀Ⰰ BY CHARLES MEGGINSON 洀愀欀椀渀最 漀甀爀 眀漀爀氀搀 愀 挀氀攀愀渀攀爀Ⰰ 洀漀爀攀 A women’s group has called on the Senate Ethics expressed concern about Brown remaining in office 戀攀愀甀琀椀昀甀氀 瀀氀愀挀攀⸀ Committee to conduct a formal inquiry into the arrest and in particular chairing the Judiciary Committee, of State Sen. Darius Brown, D-Wilmington. which votes on issues regarding women’s safety. That committee rarely meets and requires a fellow Brown later was removed from his chairmanship, but senator to ask for an investigation because of legislative State Sen. Dave Sokola, D-Newark, said the Senate would misconduct. wait and see how the case turned out before focusing on In May, Brown was arrested and charged with two Brown’s seat. misdemeanor counts of domestic assault after a woman “Accusations of domestic violence are serious and in was punched at Taverna Rustic Italian Restaurant in direct conflict with the values of the Delaware Senate Talleyville. Police reports later said the incident occurred Democratic Caucus,” Sokola said in a statement then.” during an argument about a social media post. However, a presumption of innocence is one of the most Brown was accused of throwing a glass of water at the sacred principles in the American criminal justice system.” woman before he left the restaurant. “We understand Sen. Sokola’s response and respect The Women’s Defense Coalition of Delaware, which the presumptions of innocence until proven guilty,” the describes itself as a statewide non-partisan movement, Women’s Defense Coalition of Delaware said in its press issued a press release Thursday saying it had emailed release. Delaware legislators in May about Brown. That letter click here to read more

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AFTER YEARS OF WAITING, SALE OF TRI-STATE MALL BRINGS HOPE

BY KEN MAMMARELLA Tri-State Mall has been sold, providing hope of a nicer Enthusiasm reigned on Matthews’ Facebook page and future for the forlorn Claymont site. a private group called Take Back Claymont, with many Katz Properties Retail of New York purchased the site hoping for upscale shopping, plus posts suggesting on June 8, Sean Matthews, who represents the area in Amazon or another warehouse. Many noted how close the State House, revealed on Facebook. the site is to the interstate and to Pennsylvanians looking “First and foremost, Katz will demolish the former for tax-free shopping. Levitz building, which has been an eyesore for the com- The site covers 41 acres and of late included an empty munity and a safety concern for more than 10 years,” he mall, a parking lot used as a storage area and a strip wrote on Facebook, noting the demolition will follow an shopping center with about 20 active businesses. on-site reception at 11:30 a.m. July 14. It also has a bus stop served by DART and SEPTA, “What will follow will be a transformation into new making it an important transfer point for low-cost travel and productive uses that will help to revitalize Claymont between greater Wilmington and greater Philadelphia. and bring much-needed jobs to the area,” he continued. Katz’s site had nothing about the mall. It lists its only click here to read more Delaware property as Rite Aid Plaza in Dover.

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photo7 credit: kerry harrison CULTURE HAGLEY’S AL FRESCO DINING AND BIKE & HIKES APPEAL TO GUESTS HAPPY TO BE BACK

“We just finished a successful series with Hagley Alfresco in May and had tremendous response with advance ticket sales,” said Laura Jury, spokeswoman for Hagley. The variety of things to do at Hagley, its link to the BY BETSY PRICE famous family and company and the beauty of the As Hagley Museum and Library prepares for its Septem- property helped the venue earn a Travelers’ Choice ber opening of “Nation of Inventors,” it’s packed summer Award on travel site TripAdvisor. The award is given to at the original du Pont family estate with activities such the Top 10 best-reviewed sites on the website. There, it’s as Bike & Hikes & Brews. ranked No. 1 among things to do in Wilmington and Among the offerings are cannon firing demonstrations, has a 4½ star rating. Science Saturdays for children, specialized walking Hagley no longer makes gunpowder, but it does tours, Dog Days and Summer Saturdays for kids that routinely fire off a cannon to give visitors of sense of include Fishing on the Brandywine, Hand-cranked Ice what that was like. Cream, Edible Dirt and Fun-powder, a kiddied-up “All the demos of gunpowder and machine shop of version of gunpowder, the product that made the du gears was fantastic,” one review said. “All the employees Pont family rich. were super friendly and informative. The grounds are The family was French, and on July 14 Hagley will salute absolutely beautiful. Well worth a visit, rain or shine.” those roots with Hagley Alfresco dinner for Bastille “Definitely a must visit to enjoy some history, the Day, with food by Le Cavalier, the French restaurant at beautiful outdoors, great docents, and a way to under- the Hotel du Pont. stand the history of the Dupont family and black powder Tickets must be purchased in advance for $35 and production,” another said. “Entry fee is a bargain…We diners have their choice of Bavette Steak Brochette with spent 3+ hours there and could’ve spent more.” Tahini au poivre, Shawarma Chicken Brochette with Harissa chili crisp, or Trumpet Mushroom Brochette click here to read more with Pine nut tarator.

8 CULTURE “My work is inspired by my children Bailey and Kirill, my dog Olive, new things, old things, nature, travel, really good music and really good film, not always in that order,” she writes on her site. “I get some of my best ideas when walking my dog, thus the name.” She has mastered about 100 breeds, with airedales, golden retrievers and shih tzus the most popular. She crafts them as ornaments, puppies, adults and in vignettes, with the dogs maxing out at about seven inches long. Prices range from $30 to $150. “My entire life I have been dabbling in art,” Shue said. “And I’ve been felting for about 10 years.” She specializes in dogs but takes commissions. How about cats? She laughed.

click here to read more WINTERTHUR’S NEW ARTISAN MARKET HONORS FINE CRAFTSMANSHIP (AND FARMING)

BY KEN MAMMARELLA

Winterthur expands its salute to craftsmanship and garden items. honors its history as farmland with its first artisan market. Tickets are $6 to $20 and include the grounds, exhibi- From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 17-18, 86 vendors, about tions, reservation-only house tours and music. half from Delaware, will sell antiques and collectibles; One of the more intriguing offerings will be oh-so-cute furniture and home décor; up-cycled and architectural felted dogs by Tracy Shue, an artist from York, Pennsyl- salvage pieces; crafts and handmade items; vintage vania. clothing and jewelry; small-batch and artisanal gourmet Her business is Walking Olive, named for the family packaged goods; original art in a variety of media; and dog, a border collie and Labrador retriever mix.

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Photo Credit: Gagan Kaur from Pexels 10 GOVERNMENT Masking at the DMV will follow Centers for Disease reast Can Control guidance, asking B cer re C a o those who are not vaccinated w a a l l Celebrates i e t to continue to wear masks i o

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The full reopening means changes for drivers. Drive license/vehicle regis- years tration suspensions for bad checks will return, along of service with uninsured motorist 30 DMV REOPENS: customer notifications for any outstanding balance The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) has been connecting ANOTHER SIGN OF and supporting breast cancer survivors, and their families in owed to the DMV. communities across Delaware for over 30 years!

Class D road tests and DBCC offers breast cancer survivors a variety of resources including: NORMALCY counter eye exams will re- financial aid, personalized support, health programs, activities, and events with other breast cancer survivors to foster healing and recovery. sume. Specific guidance has been put in place from the BY BETSY PRICE DPH to protect both customers and staff. The DMV As Delaware continues to reopen businesses as asks that customers follow all instructions received COVID-19 vaccinations rise, there’s one more sign of from DMV staff when using these services. normalcy: The DMV is returning to normal operations The final change coming to the DMV is the that late July 13. fees for expired state credentials and vehicle transac- That’s the same date that Gov. John Carney’s State of tions will be assessed starting on Aug 2. Emergency order is slated to expire, dropping masking One pandemic-inspired item that will continue is that Having gone through I gained both peace my own journey with Your financial help was amazing and got me and strength from select DMV transactions, such state-issued credentials breast cancer, I am observing life through and social distancing mandates statewide. those who passionate about the through a very difficult few months. Food or bills nature during my breast work that DBCC does cancer journey. It gives are not vaccinated to continue to wear masks. and vehicle registrations, can be completed through the to make the path more is a real struggle I’m bearable. DBCC learning to deal with but you a wonderful The state also has reached a 70.6% vaccination rate, DMV website or by using the self-serve kiosks at provides solidarity and your help was great. reassurance that nature knowledgable direction I hope I can explain how is a cycle and proof that meaning that percentage of those eligible for vaccines Delaware DMV locations. for people who are difficult it is for someone life and nature do go on newly diagnosed. dealing with this can be. in a beautiful way. have had at least one dose. The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles Thursday click here to read more announcement follows theaters and music venues an- To learn more, volunteer, or to donate to debreastcancer.org nounced indoor concerts for the first time in 16 months. support DBCC's work in our communities visit:

11 GOVERNMENT BIDEN APPOINTS CARNEY TO HAVE A BIPARTISAN PLAN FOR GOVERNORS YOUR PAIN COUNCIL Also appointed Thursday to the Council were Minne- sota Gov. as co-chair; Gov. Mike DeWine as co-chair; Gov. ; Learn the risks Gov. Gretchen Whitmer; Oregon Gov. Kate Brown; involved with prescription opioids. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox; Gov. Phil Scott and Gov. Mark Gordon. ’s Gov. Bill Lee Ask your doctor also is on the council. His term expires in 2022. about alternative therapies. “I’m proud to join the bipartisan Council of Gover- nors to help strengthen cooperation between our states Decide together and the federal government on a range of threats facing on a pain management plan that works for you. BY BETSY PRICE our country—from extreme weather to public health Opioids can be addictive, dangerous, and even deadly. Gov. John Carney has been appointed to a national challenges,” Carney said in a press release. “As we’ve But they aren’t your only option. You can always talk with Council of Governors by President Joe Biden. seen over the past year, state-federal cooperation is your health care provider and choose a different path. HelpIsHereDE.com can help you start the conversation. The two have known each other for decades. critically important, especially during a crisis situation. The Council of Governors is designed to link state and I want to thank President Biden for the appointment, federal authorities in dealing with emergencies, disasters, and for bringing governors of both parties together to homeland defense, defense support for civil authorities address important issues we all face. and matters pertaining to the National Guard. The council was created by the National Defense Authorization Act HELP IS taking control of your pain in 2008 and formally established by on Jan. 11, 2010.

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13 HEALTH

DELAWARE RECORDS NO COVID-19 DEATHS IN LAST 7 DAYS

BY BETSY PRICE While Delaware’s percentage of new positive COVID-19 A total of 1,695 Delawareans have passed away due to tests continues to drift up, vaccinations do, too. complications from COVID-19, but none in the last The Delaware Division of Public Health said Friday in seven days. 一漀琀栀椀渀最 戀爀椀渀最猀 愀 a press release that the state is just 14 cases away from Nationwide, health officials are increasingly warning topping the 110,000 mark of COVID-19 cases reported that the majority of those who are dying from COVID-19 昀愀洀椀氀礀 琀漀最攀琀栀攀爀 to the state. are those who were not vaccinated. The seven-day average of new positive cases decreased There were no COVID-19 deaths reported in the last 氀椀欀攀 愀 最漀漀搀 洀攀愀氀⸀ to 24.1 as of Thursday, July 8. That’s down one from last week. week, but up four from the week before. While COVID-19 cases and deaths are rising in other 䘀愀洀椀氀礀ⴀ漀眀渀攀搀 ☀ 漀瀀攀爀愀琀攀搀 昀漀爀 As of Tuesday, July 6, the seven-day average for the states, Delaware’s variant cases remain steady and low. 洀漀爀攀 琀栀愀渀 ㈀㔀 礀攀愀爀猀Ⰰ percentage of total tests that were positive was 1.7%, an The state identified variant cases by testing random increase from 1.2% as of Tuesday, June 29. positive samples to see which strain of the virus caused 䬀攀渀渀礀 䘀愀洀椀氀礀 匀栀漀瀀刀椀琀攀猀 In addition, 31 individuals are currently hospitalized the infection. As has been the case for weeks, the U.K. 漀昀 䐀攀氀愀眀愀爀攀 due to COVID-19, steady from last week, with six Alpha strain is the most widespread in Delaware, with 愀爀攀 栀漀渀漀爀攀搀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 漀甀爀 critically ill. 956 cases followed by the New York Iota strain with 316. Delaware reported Friday that 70.6% of those eligible The Indian Delta strain, feared nationally for its ability 挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀椀攀猀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 昀漀漀搀 琀栀愀琀 for vaccination have received at least one dose; which to infect faster, has shown up 23 times on state testing. 戀爀椀渀最猀戀 礀漀甀爀 昀愀洀椀氀礀 琀漀最攀琀栀攀爀⸀ means 53.5% of the total population have had at least one dose. That also means 455,096 Delawareans are click here to read more fully vaccinated.

14 HEALTH DELAWARE COVID-19 CASES DRIFT UP A BIT; VACCINES UP, TOO

BY BETSY PRICE Delaware’s COVID-19 numbers have crept up slightly in the last 10 days. Tuesday’s state dashboard said the state is now averaging 27 new cases per day over the last week with a testing rate of 1.5%. more easily and be more dangerous than other form. That’s up from an average daily case rate of 14.1 the To determine spread, the Delaware Public Health week of June 19-25, when the percentage of positive tests Laboratory routinely tests some specimens of positive was 1%. results. Last week it tested 41. In total, it’s tested 3,230. There are 26 hospitalizations (four critical), down from Nationally, health officials are starting to watch out Friday’s 31 hospitalizations. for the Lambda variant, which originates from South At the same time, 70.5% of those eligible for vaccines America and has been the majority of cases in Peru. have received at least one dose of vaccine and 53.3% of The two most common variants in Delaware are the the total population has had at least one shot. UK Alpha one, with 947 cases, and the New York Iota As of Wednesday, the state has seen 109,900 cases of strain with 316 cases. COVID-19, and 1,1,019,054 doses of the vaccine admin- The Delaware Division of Public Health also said Friday istered in Delaware. that there have been 405 breakthrough cases in people On Friday, the state said that that the Delta variant of who have been vaccinated, less than one-tenth of 1%. COVID-19 was not making a lot of inroads in Delaware, Five of those people have died from it, although not with only 15 cases confirmed, although it’s spreading necessarily from COVID-19. rapidly in some states that have large unvaccinated areas. That variant originated in India and is said to spread

15 HEALTH

I’M HERE to care for your growing family. ONE DELAWAREAN DIAGNOSED WITH LISTERIA, LIKELY FROM READY-TO-EAT FOOD I’M KANDIS SAMUELS- BY BETSY PRICE LEUTZINGER, MD, MPH A Delaware resident has been diagnosed with a case beyond the gut to other parts of the body. Pregnant Caring for families has always been my of Listeria, which is a serious food poisoning caused by people, adults 65 years or older, and people with weakened passion. In addition to treating patients of bacteria. immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness. all ages, my expertise in OB-GYN, prenatal The Delaware Division of Public Health declined to The Tyson frozen, fully cooked chicken products were care and deliveries means I can provide all give any details about the person or how they came in produced between Dec. 26, 2020, and April 13, 2021. They the care needed for mothers and the youngest contact with the bacteria. are subject to recall. The product labels can be seen here. ones in your family. I’m here to bring better But it did say the exposure is assumed to have happened They bear the establishment number “EST. P-7089” on health for you and your loved ones. in Delaware and that the Delaware case and two cases the product bag or inside the USDA mark of inspection. in Texas were linked to people who were either hospi- Products include frozen, fully cooked chicken strips, CLICK HERE to learn more. talized or in a long-term care setting. diced chicken, chicken wing sections, and fully cooked The outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections pizza with chicken and were sold under many brands have been linked linked to recalled Tyson Foods ready- including Tyson, Jet’s Pizza, Casey’s General Store, Marco’s OB-GYN & to-eat chicken products. Pizza and Little Caesars. FAMILY MEDICINE Listeria can cause severe illness if the bacteria spreads 1-866-BAY-DOCS click here to read more

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17 FOOD & DINING

WE’RE HERE SONORA RESTAURANT REOPENS because your child’s IN NEWARK health matters.

BY PAM GEORGE Melissa Ferraro is one determined restaurateur. “Stopped in for brunch today, and the scrapple eggs BAYHEALTH PEDIATRICS, MILFORD When the landlord sold the building that housed her Benedict was outstanding!” wrote one customer on We’re parents too and we know your child’s New Castle restaurant, she could have thrown in the Sonora’s Facebook page. “Great price, very nice, comfort- health is a priority! Whether you have a towel and hopped back on her food truck, Outlandish. able place, quality food. I’ll be back for sure.” newborn, toddler, or teen, we’re driven to Few could blame her. Sonora at the David Finney had only Ferraro’s ability to spin some bad luck is likely due to give them the care they need. As moms we’re been open a year when COVID-19 ravaged the industry. her get-’er-done Midwestern roots. She grew up in Sault experts in TLC, as pediatricians, we’re experts Ferraro, however, is made of tough stuff. Ste. Marie on the northern end of Michigan’s Upper in your child’s health and wellbeing. “I never thought I shouldn’t be doing this,” she said of Peninsula. the restaurant business. “Worst-case scenario, I will just In 2000, she arrived at the University of Delaware to CLICK HERE to learn more. be on the food truck for a while. But I love that, so it’s study criminal science. When she realized she’d rather not really a hardship.” be in a commercial kitchen, she transferred to the Art This past May, Ferraro found firm footing again with the Institute of Philadelphia’s culinary program. opening of Sonora Restaurant & Bar in Newark. Situated in After graduation, she worked at various restaurants, PEDIATRICS Two Stones Pub’s old space, the new establishment is including Jack’s Bistro at the David Finney Inn. 1-866-BAY-DOCS attracting her old customers and new fans. click here to read more

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19 EDUCATION “For me, it was a no brainer when it came to choosing my career path,” said Ashley Middleton, who will major in elementary education at UD, with a concentration in Middle School Social Studies. ““From a young age I have always loved school.” She’ll also participate in the World Scholars Program, studying and teaching English abroad. FIRST IN DEL.: NEW “As I got older I found my passion for helping others, especially with children. I believe that education is HIGH SCHOOL something that can sometimes be taken for granted. We live in a world where everyone is not given the same GRADS LINE UP quality of education,” she said. POST-COLLEGE click here to read more JOBS

BY BETSY PRICE Four new Appoquinimink School District alumnae from Delaware State University. have received contingent offers of employment at their “I want to be a teacher because it allows me to shape alma maters—if they complete a college teaching degree the future in a fun and creative way all while making a and meet all the other requirements. positive impact on the lives of young, impressionable The Grow Your Own Initiative, aimed at a nationwide children,” said Madison Billips, who plans to major in teacher shortage and the huge growth in the district, elementary education at the University of Delaware. is a first in Delaware and maybe the nation, a district “I believe that all children deserve a positive, engaging, spokeswoman said. and safe environment, and by working at my local Boys The Teacher Academy Pathway “has helped me gain and Girls Club I found that it is unfortunately very com- understanding of what my true passion and purpose is mon for children to not have that type of environment in life, and that is to reach others through my gift of readily available, so I would love to provide that for education,” said Jordan Johnson, who’s working on a them,” she said. five-year plan to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees

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SMYRNA’S LANEY TO MAKE WNBA ALL-STAR DEBUT JULY 14

BY BETSY PRICE The 2021 WNBA All-Star game will once again star a the first time ever in Las Vegas on July 14th at 7pm/ET on Delaware high school hoops legend, and no, it is not ESPN.#CountIt pic.twitter.com/hu1vw7Hvsb Elena Delle Donne. Betnijah Laney has been a rising — WNBA (@WNBA) June 30, 2021 star in the WNBA over the past two seasons and will Laney has certainly earned the nod this season. In 19 represent Team WNBA in Las Vegas on July 14. games, she is averaging a career high 19.6 points, 5.3 The game itself is a great set up! The format features a assists, and 4 rebounds per game for the New York Liberty. team full of WNBA All-Stars taking on the USA The career year is fresh off being named the WNBA Basketball Women’s National Team. The legendary Lisa Most Improved Player in 2020 when she set career highs Leslie and Tina Thompson will be coaching Laney and in points per game (17.2), assists per game (4), rebounds Team WNBA. per game (4.9), steals per game (1.6), and her shooting Announcing your @ATT #WNBAAllStar 2021 roster! percentages. They will be squaring off against @usabasketball for click here to read more

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