CONFERENCE URGES YOUTH TO BUILD 'UP' THEIR FAITH
Thousands of middle schoolers expected this weekend
(Nov. 20, 2009) The Ocean City convention center will be the headquarters for this weekend's Youth For Christ ALIVE Conference, during which approximately 3,000 middle school students, youth leaders and parents are expected to gather for activities that are designed to encourage participants to build "UP" their faith and spiritual lives. Full Story
Santa, specials on tap in WOC
(Nov. 20, 2009) "The Spirit of Christmas is alive and well at White Marlin Mall for the 2009 holiday season," said Matt Mittenthal, property manager at Greenberg Gibbons Commercial, the mall's leasing and property management firm. "Santa Claus will return again this year to greet all the children and their parents who visit [the mall] during the holiday season. Full Story
Churches welcoming guests for free holiday feast
(Nov. 20, 2009) Berlin First Baptist Church and Ocean City Baptist Church will again provide free turkey dinners with all the trimmings this Thanksgiving, as they have for more than two decades. Full Story
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Nov. raffle benefits Sunshine Kids The West Ocean City Prudential Carruthers office is sponsoring a raffle to benefit Sunshine Kids, a nonprofit organization that aids to children with cancer. Full Story
Nothing can keep dedicated senior bowlers away
Ida's wrath didn't have an effect on area's athletes
PHOTO COURTESY IRISH KEMP (Nov. 20, 2009) Neither rain, pain nor wind or dark of night keeps local seniors from taking flight. Would you believe every one of the high noon bowlers blew in for last Thursday's competitions? Full Story
HOROSCOPE
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) While it seems that chaos is taking over, you get everything back to normal, even if it means being more than a little assertive with some people. Expect to hear more job-related news soon. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Expect to be able to move ahead with your workplace plans now that you have a good idea of what you might have to face. Full Story
LOCAL PHOTO ENTERED IN NATIONAL CONTEST
Ocean City resident Nancy Lower submitted this photograph of an early morning sunrise she captured in late October near 28th Street to a weekly contest, sponsored by MSNBC.com, that includes travelers' snapshots from around the world. Voted on by viewers of the Web site, Lower's photograph was ranked as high as fourth place last week. To view her entry and others, visit www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33538809. Full Story
Crash survivor to share story
(Nov. 20, 2009) Ocean City's 20th annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast will feature a speaker who was physically injured for many years and then was healed by faith. Thirty years ago, when he was 22, Lee McDougald was rear-ended in a car accident. He suffered internal injuries, a broken back and a severe concussion. Full Story
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY HONORS 'WOUNDED WARRIORS'
Carol Frazier of Ocean Pines pins a Purple Heart ribbon on Ed Niemenski, a Vietnam veteran also of Ocean Pines, during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Community Church at Ocean Pines on Nov. 11. The tribute to "Wounded Warriors" was sponsored by the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Committee. Full Story
YOU ARE NOW 'HERE'
Follow 'Jane' as she takes on many of life's challenges
(Nov. 20, 2009) Julie Andrews once sang from the top of the Alps, "Let's start at the very beginning, a very good place to start." But I think in Jane's case, we should start in the middle, and continue in reverse. Full Story
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