Page 42 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch December 6, 2013 The Dispatch Forever In Memory Of Our Founder, Dick Lohmeyer (May 25, 1927-May 5, 2005) The Dispatch, Serving Greater Ocean City Since 1984, Is Published By Maryland Coast Dispatch Inc. Weekly On Friday Mornings MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 467 Berlin, Md. 21811 PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 10012 Old Ocean City Blvd. Berlin, Md. 21811 PHONE: 410-641-4561 FAX: 410-641-0966 WEBSITES: www.mdcoastdispatch.com www.facebook.com/thedispatchoc J. STEVEN GREEN Publisher/Editor editor@mdcoastdispatch.com LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A Shining Star Editor: Several years ago, a black Labrador retriever named “Jazzy” arrived at the Humane Society, cold, hungry and skin and bones. Jazzy was in desperate need of care. Kenille Davies and veterinarian Dr. Maniatty were there and they went to work. Dr. Maniatty took Jazzy to his home. There he could see to the animal’s medical and physical recovery. Sadly, Jazzy had to lose one of her legs, but he saved her life. She did well and soon was returned back to the shelter. Adoption was the next step. Finding someone to give Jazzy a loving home was tough. She became an orphan. As time passed, Kenille decided to take Jazzy to her home. She was already sharing her home with Mandy, her other dog who was blind. A blind dog and now a three-legged dog, it didn’t matter. Kenille’s view was different. They simply were beautiful animals in need of care in a loving home. Two years passed and sadly Mandy died. She was 8. Jazzy is doing great, playing and bopping around the house like any normal dog. She doesn’t know she only has three legs – a sad, yet happy ending. Kenille Davies is a shining star who needs to be saluted. She is the Mother Theresa of our Humane Society and a valuable asset to Worcester County. To those few influential people who think her removal is favorable, shame on you. Gene Cleary Ocean City Discovery Center on the Pocomoke River! We are a relatively new museum on the Eastern Shore, opening its doors to the public just four years ago and serving as a source of learning and discovery for the public through the preservation and interpretation of its cultural and natural heritage. I am reaching out to our local communities in our search for volunteers for the 2014 season. Our museum boasts a 6,000-gallon aquarium, a life-size steamship replica, a growing collection of animals, Native American and Colonial exhibits, two touch tanks and so much more! As a non-profit entity, we rely on volunteers to help us continue to serve our communities and we have a variety of different volunteer positions available that will help us meet our goals for the coming year. One goal that the museum is particularly interested in meeting over the next year is to partner with local schools in creating field trips that complement the science and history guidelines that are required in the Maryland Common Core Curriculum Framework. While Maryland State Assessment Scores in 2012 for literacy and math were above average on the Delmarva Peninsula, science scores were significantly lower. The Discovery Center is searching for volunteers who will help combat this problem and raise the Assessment scores for our schools in 2014! By donating only 4 hours a week, volunteers will have a direct impact on the improvement of education at local schools. Volunteers will research and design classes that will include science and history guidelines required in the Maryland Common Core Curriculum as well as make local schools aware of this opportunity by providing outreach. We are also looking for front counter receptionists and sales associates to greet our public and nature trail and heritage guides to conduct tours. Even something as small a lending a hand (or a hammer) for a day would be greatly appreciated! We will train for all positions so come make some friends (animals and human alike!), gain professional contacts and resume building skills, enjoy a free family membership for the year, and make a difference in your community. Megan Sullivan Pocomoke (The writer is the volunteer coordinator at the Delmarva Discovery Center.) to all of our volunteers who devoted their time and talents in preparing the baskets that were raffled and for all of the generous donations for the door prizes. Also, we want to thank Joe Verdura, Bill George, Lisa McDonald, Paul Hawkins and Ray Kudobeck for their help in the kitchen, on the bingo floor and with the cleanup. And finally, we want to express our appreciation and heartfelt thanks to the following game sponsors and businesses that contributed to the event. Without their support this event would not have been possible. They are: Island Canvas Designs, Lucky’s Surf Shop (Gold Coast Mall), Mother’s Cantina, Kay Gubash, Bonnie Hansen, American Legion Riders #166, Lois Barstis, Dr. Robert D. Steinberg, DDS, Bank of Ocean City, Taylor Bank, Alpha Beverages (CHEERS), Eileen Salafia, Bethany Resort Furnishings (Donoway Furniture), Fager’s Island, Ocean City, Three Brothers, LLC, Cork Bar, Ravens Roost #58 (Pit & Pub), Pickles Pub, Steve & Adele Deaver, DeNovos, Decatur Diner, Marina Deck, Lombardi’s, West Ocean City, Coins, Outback, J.C.’s Northside Pub, Race Track Auto, Bagels and Buns, Little House of Pancakes, 3 Brothers Italian Restaurant, Connors Beach Café, Popeye’s, Coffee Beanery, Eagles Landing Golf Course, Deer Run Golf Club, Crabcake Factory, Kirby’s Red Onion Grille, Kirby’s Pub, De Lazy Lizard, Crafters, Gold Coast Mall, Free as a Bird, Buxy’s Salty Dog, Pit & Pub, Crabs to Go, Bearded Clam, Comfort Inn, Gold Coast Mall, Angler, OC Golf Club, Ocean Resorts Golf Club, Eagle’s Landing Golf Course, Deer Run Golf Club, Bonfire Restaurant, D.A. Kozma Jewelers, Buddas & Beads, Captains Table Restaurant, Cheese Beer & Wine, Seacrets Bar & Restaurant, The Shark Restaurant, Phillips Restaurant, The Dough Roller, Sunset Grille, Galaxy 66 Bar & Grille, Rosemary Garlitz, Embers Restaurant/Blu Crabhouse, and The Fractured Prune. The proceeds from this event will be used for the various local charities that our Auxiliary supports. This event truly demonstrated what could be accomplished when the Ocean City business community and the “Legion Family” come together to help those less fortunate. Mary Herl Berlin (The writer is the president of the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 166.) NEWS DEPARTMENT SHAWN J. SOPER News Editor Sports Editor ssoper@mdcoastdispatch.com JOANNE SHRINER Staff Writer joanne@mdcoastdispatch.com TRAVIS BROWN Staff Writer travis@mdcoastdispatch.com CHRIS PARYPA Photographer SALES DEPARTMENT TERRI FRENCH Account Executive Entertainment Editor terri@mdcoastdispatch.com JEANETTE DESKIEWICZ Account Executive jeanette@mdcoastdispatch.com Winterfest Reflections Editor: (The following letter was addressed to the Ocean City Mayor and Council and Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department.) I am writing to congratulate you on the 2013 Winterfest lights festival. The pride that the city takes in this festival is apparent. I attended the festival on opening night and saw many smiling faces. However, I must also express my disappointment in the religious light displays. This festival is a city-sanctioned event, held in a city park that is managed by the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department. Religious displays at such an event have been shown time and time again to be in violation of the First Amendment's Establishment Clause. More importantly, they send a message that Ocean City looks more favorably on the beliefs of some over others. I would like to request that future events be entirely secular in nature, so that all members of your community can enjoy themselves without being made to feel marginalized or lesser than, due to their differing beliefs or lack thereof. Thank you for your time and kind attention. Marie Fisher MANETTE CRAMER Account Executive manette@mdcoastdispatch.com ART DEPARTMENT CINDY WARD Art Director art@mdcoastdispatch.com JENNIFER T. O’BRIEN Graphic Artist COLE GIBSON Graphic Artist Webmaster BUSINESS OFFICE PAMELA GREEN Bookkeeper Classifieds Manager classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com The Maryland Coast Dispatch (USPS #015125) is an official and legal newspaper for Worcester County. Periodical postage paid at Berlin, Maryland, and additional mailing offices.. The Maryland Coast Dispatch, 10012 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, Md. 21811, is published weekly on Friday mornings, 52 weeks a year. Subscription rates are $75 per year, $55 for six months. POSTMASTER: Please send change of address to Maryland Coast Dispatch, P.O. Box 467, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Maryland Coast Dispatch offices are located at Route 346 and Graham Avenue, Berlin, Maryland. Support Appreciated Editor: We want to express our appreciation to everyone who participated in and/or attended the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 166 Luncheon Bingo held at the Post. We wish to thank everyone for your support and for the donations of cash, items to raffle and door prizes. Thank you to our Bingo Committee – Lois Barstis, Alice Jones, Bonnie Hansen, Chris Hawkins, Rosie Garlitz and Tina Preziotti – for all of their planning and hard work to make this event a success. Thanks Ashamed Of Actions Editor: Having lived here and adopted animals from the society for 30 years, I am totally amazed and disgusted with the actions of the group responsible for Kennile’s dismissal. They are taking a project born of love and devotion and turning it into a business. I guarantee that the backers and volunteers of the WCHS will not be as devoted as they are now. This is what the innocent SEE NEXT PAGE Volunteers Needed Editor: Greetings from the Delmarva