October 25, 2013 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch Page 45 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FROM PAGE 44 tempt to defund the Affordable Care Act, “Andefault” chose to vote for the option that panders to the most extreme right wing of his constituents regardless of consequences and would have done the most harm to the country, as he does on most issues. Responsible Republicans need to be looking right now for a reasonable alternative for 2014. Bob Augustine Berlin many have pointed out before, we are truly blessed to be a part of this community which includes so many truly inspirational role models. Please join us at the Ocean Pines Chamber in expressing our gratitude to these heroes among us. Gwen Cordner Berlin Berger Saved A Life Editor: On behalf of the Maryland Society of Surveyors, I wanted to express our thanks and gratitude to Dr. Leonard Berger, owner of the Clarion Hotel. The surveyors membership had their annual fall meeting at the hotel Oct. 11-12 and encountered an emergency situation on the last day of the conference. One of our members experienced profuse sweating and dizziness while attending one of the classes. Dr. Berger stabilized the attendee and 911 was called and responded immediately. Dr. Berger stayed with our guest and calmed him down while he gathered information for the EMS staff. The EMS staff credited Dr. Berger for saving the man’s life. He was subsequently taken to AGH, then transferred to a hospital in Baltimore where he had surgery. Because of the quick response by Dr. Berger and his expertise in handling a medical emergency, we averted a disaster and we are so grateful for his response. Rona Goldberg Mark Husik Positive Impact Saluted Editor: The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce presented the annual Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year awards at a “roaring twenties” themed event catered by Gal-axy 66 Restaurant which was held at the Ocean City Lions Club on Oct. 18. Owner Bob Hammond of Atlantic Physical Therapy accepted the Business of the Year award and Kathy Jacobs of Brandywine Assisted Living was named Citizen of the Year. The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore sponsored the NonProfit of the Year award, which was presented to the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation and accepted on its behalf by Todd Ferrante. The positive impact of the efforts and achievements of these individuals, businesses and organizations has been a blessing to thousands, if not tens of thousands, in our local community and far beyond. As