November 22, 2013 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch Page 35 . . Shelter Director Steps Down Nov. 30 FROM PAGE 9 Another allegation is that Davies ran the shelter autonomously without input from the board. The letter suggests there were never official board meetings held. “The three other board members could have said let’s have a board meeting,” she said. “We always considered working together a board meeting. All of us worked together in the same building and if we had a problem, maybe there was a sick cat or a sick dog or something like that, we’d discuss it there. At least half the board was there all the time and we considered those discussions board meetings.” Davies said what hurts the most, perhaps, is the apparent discounting of her efforts on behalf of the shelter for over three decades. She also defended the shelter’s current financial situation. “I’m taking the blame and that’s fine, but I’m the one who loves those animals,” she said. “Whether they like that or not, that’s the only reason I was ever there. They act like I never did a single thing right or that we’re broke. Apparently I did something right. They’re not broke.” Meanwhile, attorneys for the board of directors on Thursday released their own formal statement on the situation. The statement appears to reflect the opinions of the three board members who have led the effort to remove Davies, including Kelly Austin, Sandra Mitchell and Beverly Sweitzer, although it is headed as a statement on behalf of the entire board. “We do not believe that a public airing of any grievances or concerns regarding the departure of Ms. Davies will advance the needs of the shelter, nor serve Ms. Davies’ reputation,” the statement reads. “As has been noted in the media and other public forums, there were clear reasons based on objective evidence regarding the management of the shelter, particularly with respect to financial matters, that led to Ms. Davies’ resignation. The shelter needs to be rescued.” The statement continues, “Of paramount importance is that the shelter be enabled to operate efficiently and in a fiscally-sound manner as we move forward,” the statement reads. “For this reason, we choose to refrain at this time from publically detailing the factors that precipitated Ms. Davies’ resignation. We would hope that after November 30, Ms. Davies discontinues carrying on a public diatribe about the many transgressions that led to her resignation. It only hurts the animals and the shelter she professes to love. The members of the shelter that advocated for the resignation respect and admire Ms. Davies’ many years of devotion and service, but for the good of the shelter, the animals and the community it serves, feel the time is right to turn the page with new management and a renewed focus on serving the animals and the community of Ocean City and Worcester County.” Wed-Fri. Open @ 4pm Sat. & Sun. Open @ noon Closed Monday & Tuesday BOOK Our BANQUET Room Now, For Your Holiday Party! KIDS EAT FREE Kids 12 years & Under from Kids with Adult Menu purchase from menu ✖✤✸5✱✵¤☛✤✱✵❉¤✖✤✸5✱✵¤✖✤✳¤✘✚¤x¤✖✤✧✬✲¤✗✫✲✹ ✛✡✠✒✡✗✠✝✣✗❉ Show is taped ❚✍✚✡ ❃❆❄✳✰q¤Our Ravens Room Is Open 5-9pm! Come For The Fun & The Great Bud Light & Food Specials! Free Chances to WIn Prizes Every Show # No Show 11/27 # During All Games & Ravens Rap Shows Ribs Chili • Sliders • Chili Cheese Fries & Fries Sliders • Buffalo Tenders ☛✲✲✶✥✤✯✯¤✑5✱✷¤ $5 ea. $9 $11 CrabCake Sliders And Much More! Plus $2 Bud Light Bottles • $1.50 Natural Light Cans Free WinterFest Of Lights Ticket For Every $20 Spent On Your Check HAPPY $6 HOUR ✠✤✬✯✺ ✛5✧✱5✵✧✤✺❆✗✤✶✷✧✤✺❉¤✳5✱❆❃✳✰¤x¤✗✷✱✧✤✺❉¤✳5✱¤‘✶✬✯¤✦✯✲✵5 Fish & Chips Steamed Chicken $7 Pulled BBQ $8 1/2 lb. Shrimp AND MUCH MORE! $1.50 Domestic Draft & Can Beers • $1.50 Natural Lt. & Natty Boh $2 Domestic Bottles • $2.25 Rail Drink • $3 House Wine ✌✲✰5✰✤✧5¤“✟✲✰✩✲✶¤☛✲✲✧” DINNER SPECIALS, 4-10PM FRIDAY: Hand-Battered Fish & Chips $12.99 SATURDAY: Prime Rib $17.99 SUNDAY: Turkey Dinner with Homemade Dressing $11.99 & 1/2-OFF Entrees WEDNESDAY: Hand-Battered Fried Chicken $11.99 & 1/2-OFF Entrees THURS DAY: Homemade Pot Roast $11.99 & 1/2-OFF Entrees 12601 Coastal Hwy. info@theblueox.com 410-250-6440 theblueox.com Ocean City, MD 21842 facebook.com/theblueox