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Page 6 The Courier December 19, 2012Yuletide time — Worcester County Democrats held their annual Christmasparty at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club December 9 with Dr. John LaFerla and wife Susanas guests. Dr. LaFerla ran unsuccessfully for Congress in Maryland’s 1st District thispast November. From left: Tom Sandusky, president, Democratic Club of WorcesterCounty; Bill Louis, vice president; Lanny Hickman, president of Democratic Club ofOcean City/Assateague and treasurer, Democratic Central Committee, WorcesterCounty; Dr. LaFerla, Susan LaFerla, Tom Wilson, past president, Democratic Club ofWorcester County and member of the Democratic Central Committee; Norm Conway,delegate, Maryland District 38B; and Woody Gross, secretary, Democratic Club ofWorcester County.Safety Pup makes seasonbrighter for homeless petsOn December 7,Worcester CountySheriff’s Office mascotSafety Pup deliveredgifts to make the seasona little brighter forpets awaiting foreverhomes at WorcesterCounty Animal Control(WCAC) in SnowHill.These special gifts,made possible thanksto a private donation,included turkey jerkytreats for dogs,morsels for cats, stainlesssteel food andwater pails and Kurandaraised dog beds.WCAC operatesunder the auspices of the WorcesterCounty Sheriff’s Office to assure thefair treatment of animals, protectpublic health, promote adoption, andraise awareness of the proper careand handling of pets.“Human intervention is essentialto end the plight of the abused andneglected animals that without rescueare forced to suffer in silence,”Chief Animal Control Officer SusanRantz said. “WCAC strives to findsafe, loving, permanent homes forthe family-friendly pets that becomeeligible for adoption. So far this year,we have found homes for 121 cats anddogs.”Caring for animals requires along-term commitment. WCACstrives to educate pet owners aboutthe practical steps they can take toassure their pets remain happy andhealthy.-Provide the three basic essentials:water, food and adequate shelter-Provide veterinary care to protectpets from parasites and various diseases-Spay or neuter pets-Protect pets from the elementswhen temperatures rise or dropsharply-Provide pets with plenty of opportunitiesfor exercise and attention-Consider obedience lessons tohelp new puppies understand basiccommands and to socialize themWCAC is also offering assistanceto those who need short-term assistanceproviding pet food to their animals.Those seeking assistance mustprovide proof of their pet’s currentrabies vaccine. For more information,please contact WCAC at (410)632-1340.
December 19, 2012 The Courier Page 7Tape it up — Duct Tape Again! is an After School Academy class offered atStephen Decatur Middle School that allows students to use their artistic talents to createworks of art from duct tape. Displaying the Christmas trees the students have been workingon are Karla Maldonado, Candace Allen and their teacher, Mrs. Davis.Join us for the19th Annual AGH Penguin SwimTuesday, January 1, 2013Registration at noonSwim at 1pmPrincess Royale – 91st StreetOcean CityTo register today, visitwww.penguinswim.atlanticgeneral.orgPrizes awarded for most money raised by team andindividual & youngest and oldest penguins. Incentivegifts provided for each donation level.
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