LETTERS From CAMP Rehoboth

Speak Out

If you’ve been following the local news lately, you’ve heard the buzz about animal overpopulation.

• Over 18,000 cats and dogs are euthanized in the Delaware shelters each year;

• Close to 90% of animals in shelters are euthanized to make room for others;

• A dog and her offspring can produce 76,000 dogs in 6 years;

• A cat and her offspring can produce 420,000 cats in 7 years.

We need land, materials, time and money to shelter the many animals in need. Consider adopting, or becoming a foster parent until a permanent home is found. We need low-cost spay and neutering programs. Lastly, we need an education center where people can come to learn about animal abuse and neglect as well as pet care.

Any help you can give is appreciated. Your tax deductible contributions can be made to: Animal Rescue League, PO Box 149, Lewes, DE 19958, or call 302-228-4783 for more information.

Teresa Figgs

Here it is Memorial Day and the summer season has begun. Main Street is now accepting donations for the annual Fireworks display to be held Sunday, July 6, over the water at the boardwalk and Rehoboth Avenue. We generally have 80,000 people watching the display from the boardwalk and shoreline from Cape Henlopen to Dewey Beach.

As you may be aware, this event is funded entirely by generous residents and businesses in the area. While donations have been coming in at a steady pace, we are still a long way from our goal of over $40,000 needed to fund the annual event.

We’re asking readers to help us by donating whatever they can to make sure this annual tradition can continue to light up the sky over Rehoboth Beach. This year, more than ever, we want to present a spectacular display to celebrate Independence Day, patriotism and the beginning of a wonderful summer in Rehoboth Beach.

Please forward donations to: Main Street Fireworks, P.O. Box 50, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

Since Main Street is a non-profit organization, donations are fully tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

Please help make 2003 an awesome year for fireworks!

Kathy McGuiness, Promotions Chair, Rehoboth Beach Main Street, Inc.

Letters should be addressed to Editor, Letters from CAMP Rehoboth, 39 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth, DE 19971, or e-mail: editor@camprehoboth.com. Include your name and phone number for verification. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.

LETTERS From CAMP Rehoboth, Vol. 13, No. 5 May 16, 2003