Page 40 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch December 20, 2013 Regional Digest Wallops Launch Delayed WALLOPS – A significant rocket launch from NASA’s Wallops Island facility planned for Thursday that would have been visible across the Lower Shore and much of the east coast was scrapped this week due to work needed on its ultimate destination, the International Space Station. An Antares rocket carrying supplies and other cargo to the International Space Station was scheduled to be launched on Thursday evening, but the mission was postponed by mid-week to allow crews to replace a faulty pump module on the space station. Earlier this fall, residents across the Lower Shore were treated to a spectacular launch of an Antares rocket from Wallops, the first mission of its kind to send needed supplies and other cargo to the International Space Station. A second Antares launch was scheduled for Thursday and again the viewing area would have been much of the eastern half of the U.S., but the mission was scrubbed by Wednesday. NASA crews will now proceed with a series of space walks to replace the faulty pump module at the International Space Station and the Antares launch from Wallops will now occur no earlier than January. Island Internship Offered ASSATEAGUE – The Assateague Island National Seashore is now offering a volunteer internship in environmental education within the Division of Interpretation for the spring of 2014. The position, which is in the Maryland District of the barrier island, is considered a volunteer assignment and the intern will work alongside seasonal and permanent naturalists and have similar duties and performance requirements. The internship requires a college-level background in natural science or education, writing and public speaking skills and a valid driver’s license. The position runs for 12 weeks from March 24 to June 14. The intern will spend about 75 percent of his or her time assisting with the Assateague Island National Seashore curriculum based education programs. The remaining 25 percent of the time will be spent on visitor center management duties. The intern will help plan, prepare and conduct education programs for grades pre-K through high school. The intern will also learn the basics of marine biology and barrier island ecology and, in turn, will provide interpretation of this knowledge to school students and visitors through regularly scheduled beach, ecology and marsh walks. The applicants must be able to commit for the full 12-week program. Those interested should submit a cover letter or formal email stating their reason for interest in the position, a resume including at least two references and grade transcripts to Jay Johnstone, Education Spe-cialist-Assateague Island National Seashore, 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, Md. 21811, or email jay_johnstone@nps.gov. OPEN FRI.-SUN 11 A.M. LUNCH & DINNER Ugly Swe at er P a rty Businessman Honored SATURDAY, DEC. 21 • 8-11 P.M. $50 Gift Card to Ugliest • $25 for Runner Up Live Music by Nic Hills • Drink & Food Specials All Night SUNDAY, DEC. 22 • 4:25 P.M. RAVENS VS PATRIOTS FREE Buffet at Halftime BERLIN – Local businessman Robert Cook was recently inducted as a laureate in the Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore Hall of Fame. During a luncheon honoring exemplary service dedicated to the mission of Junior Achievement (JA), Cook was inducted to the Eastern Shore program’s Hall of Fame. In 1982, Cook took the helm of the thenemerging Junior Achievement program on the Eastern Shore and began building the foundation of the Junior Achievement that exists today on Delmarva. The fledgling JA program began operations under the umbrella of the Wilmington office, but Cook quickly saw the need for a local, independent JA board to serve students in Wicomico and the Lower Shore. Obtaining a charter for a separate JA of the Eastern Shore proved difficult and financial stress threatened the effort at every turn. In 1987, Cook’s dream became a reality and Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore became its own entity. “Junior Achievement, along with other youth programs like the Boy Scouts, helps build character, values and work skills in our youth,” said Cook. “In this way, JA helps to secure the future of this great nation.” Downtown In Focus OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Mayor and City Council's 18th Annual Open House is scheduled from 1-3 p.m. on New Year's Day at City Hall, located at 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue. The Mayor and City Council’s Open House, which has been a community tradition since 1997, offers a different theme each year. This year's theme focuses on the "Come Walk All Over Us: The Ocean City Downtown Association.” Mayors and City Council members, both past and present, are invited to attend and will be on hand to greet visitors to the Open House. Once inside, visitors can view the pictorial history of Ocean City displayed throughout the halls of City Hall. Outside, the festively decorated City Hall, the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Department will have equipment on display and also back by popular community demand will be the mounted police and canine units of the Ocean City Police Department. NEW YEAR’S DAY OPEN 11 A.M. 1/2-PRICE DRAFTS & FOOD Specials All Day WE WILL BE CLOSED DEC. 23-25 • REOPENING DEC. 26 TIL JAN. 5 45TH STREET ON THE BAY • 443.664.2201