2 PUBLISHERS NOTE COMMUNITY NEWS Get out of your fried clam rut By DAN SZCZESNY The York Independent This edition of the York Independent focuses on fried clams. Like snails are to France (okay, not a great example), fried clams are one of those foods that give the Maine coast its distinctive fl avor. They keep the tourists coming, and for the rest of us, they keep those arteries from ever loosening up. Seriously, fried clams on a summer afternoon with the ocean nearby are one of this regions great experiences. But all fried clams are not alike, so we thought wed commission a safari up the length of Route 1 (the stretch of it that runs through our area, anyway) and see what variations pop up from one source to the next. What we found was surprising. These things called fried clams start with clams, yes, but clams can vary considerably from source to source. And after that, methods of preparing and serving them go in some very different directions. Like how? Well, variables include the type of oil and how often its changed, whether or not the oil is also used to fry potatoes (a big no no, I think), what kind of coating and breading is used, the length of time in the frier and the temperature, how theyre drained, and so on. And then theres how theyre served. My part- ner in this venture, Jeff Rapsis, who is clearly nuts, swears that fried Dan Szczesny clams taste best when served in a paper boat with red stripes. (It shows what a lifetime of consuming red- dye tainted products will do to you.) And dont even get me started on tartar sauce. So put it all together, and you have a fried clam scene that lends itself to comparison shopping. And since one of the glories of this part of the world, whether youre a tourist or a native, is the density of fried clam sources, why not try this yourself? Its a small piece of what makes this part of the world unique, so get out of your fried clam rut and explore it. One thing we learned, however, is that its probably not the best idea to do it all in one afternoon. Let us know if you liked this approach and if youd like us to do more. I, for one, would be up for a chocolate Santa safari sometime closer to the holidays. REACHING Patient MILESTONE A campaign York Hospital For Every now more than halfway to $7 million goal With 100 percent participation from the board of trustees and hospital leadership, as well as signifi cant contributions from the medical staff, employees and volunteers, President Jud Knox announced that the York Hospital family has donated just over $1.2 million to the Hospitals For Every Patient Campaign to raise $7 million for various hospital projects and services. Knox commended the Hospital familys enormous generosity. He added, This is a testament to how caring the folks are at York Hospital. They are dedicated to taking care of our patients and our patients families and they understand how vital this campaign is to York Hospital and the community. In fact, the York Hospitals family dona- tion was inspired by a generous $1 million gift made by the Peterson Family of York Harbor. We are thrilled that our family gift has helped motivate others to also give to this important campaign, said Carolyn Peter- son, ambassador of the For Every Patient campaign. Additional donations, including a $250,000 grant from the Baldwin Foundation and a $100,000 grant from Kennebunk Savings Bank, along with gifts from many individuals and area businesses, have brought the cam- paign total to $4 million raised thus far. To date, donations have helped im- mensely, said Lorraine Boston, chair of the board of trustees. The hospital has been able to convert many of the patient rooms on the Strater Wing from semi-private to private rooms, has completed a new, dedicated helipad for emergent transport needs, and has opened Phase I of the Surgery Center Expan- sion, but there is more to do. Fundraising will continue as the capital project moves forward to Phase II, which includes the opening of two new Operating Room Suites and the completion of the Sur- gery Center Addition; the addition of Breast MRI services to the diagnostic capabilities available in York Hospitals Breast Care Center, and the renovation of the Hospitals Biewend Wing to convert inpatient semi-pri- vate rooms to private rooms. Dr. Thomas Albright, chairman of the medical staff campaign, said, The gener- ous donations of the medical staff validates the importance of providing patients and the community with modern, private hospital rooms and up-to-date surgical care facili- ties. He added, These improvements will position the hospital well to respond to the changes that are coming in the delivery of medical care. Crystal Butler, chairman of the employee campaign, said she has been impressed by the across-the-board support from housekeepers to nurses to the administrative staff. Its not even about the amount; its about working as a family. People just feel like theyve been touched by the Hospital in some way and this is a way to give back she said. Many dona- 2 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black THE INSIDE GUIDE Community News, 3 Staff Q & A, 4 Library Happenings, 5 Cover Story, 6-8 Event Listings 10-11 Art, 12-13 Food, 14-16 Live Music, 17 Movies, 18 Car Talk, 19 Pet Connection, Tides, 20 Crossword/Sudoku, 20 News of Record, 21 Bulletin Board, 22 These improvements will position the hospital well to respond to the changes that are coming in the delivery of medical care. tions also have been made in memory of oth- ers. For instance, more than $15,000 has been donated in memory of long-time Hospital employee Bob Masi, who died of cancer in 2004. Those who donate will be honored on a donor wall or with a naming opportunity. Roberta Sullivan, chair of the volunteer campaign, also commended those who not only volunteer their time but have made contributions to the campaign, noting Our volunteers are wonderful people. We are so fortunate to have them at York Hospital because they truly make a difference. To learn more about how you can make a difference by supporting the For Every Pa- tient Campaign, contact Susan McDonough, Lead of Development, at 351-3522 or at smcdonoughyorkhospital PUBLISHER EMERITUS Stephen M. Rasche PUBLISHER Deborah A. Bouchard ASSOCIATE PUBLISHERS Dan Szczesny, Jeff Rapsis CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jennifer L. 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2 PUBLISHERS NOTE COMMUNITY NEWS Get out of your fried clam rut By DAN SZCZESNY The York Independent This edition of the York Independent focuses on fried clams. Like snails are to France (okay, not a great example), fried clams are one of those foods that give the Maine coast its distinctive fl avo
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Q&A MIKE McDERMOTT Cyan Magenta Yellow Black THE FRIED CLAM GURU By TARYN PLUMB The York Independent Age: 45 Lives in: Wells Summer on the Maine coast simply doesnt exist without a few key ingre- dients (in some cases literally): Beach time, tourists, ice creamand, of course, fried clams. And for
tend to experiment. Seafood is such a delicate and flavorful product. The biggest thing about seafood is: It has to be fresh. Its about using a great fresh product. And the biggest thing about frying seafood is, like anything, just to not overcook it. You can ruin itit becomes tough, it becomes no
Cover Story Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Five servings in five hours: A tasty summertime treat or too much of a good thing? By JEFF RAPSIS The York Independent My affection for fried clams is rooted in childhood. Like any kid raised in New England, no trip to the coast was complete without an order o
Heating Oil Kerosene Diesel Propane Full Service Heating Pre-Buys Budget Plans Sales Repairs Heat Conversions Residential & Commercial Installation of AC, Gas & Oil Heat 207-363-4172 JEFF RAPSIS PHOTO Afternoon crowds remain strong at Bobs Clam Hut, prompting the manager on duty to pred
quently to the Maine coast, and Yorks Best is always their first stop. As if on cue, the basket of clams arrive. Theyre devoured just a bit slower than the first, and we all agree theyre better than Bobs. Woody, however, says the real secret of Yorks Best is his wife, Weng, who does all the cooking
MY KIND OF SHOW SPAMALOT = HILARIOUS Review: Lots of laughs at Ogunquit Playhouse By JENNIFER L. SAUNDERS The York Independent Sometimes, a person really needs to throw her head back and laugh out loud. That is just what I needed last Friday evening, Aug. 20, when I was fortunate enough to attend o
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11 COMMUNITY BRIEFS Community Work Party on Mt. A on Saturday Aug. 28 , Volunteers are needed at Mt. Agamenticus for a Communi- ty Workday on Saturday, Aug. 28th from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to help improve trails and grounds. If youve enjoyed summit views and the areas 40 miles of forested trail, then
12 ART Charles Shaughnessy of The Nanny and Mad Men Rachel York and FROM U-HAUL TO NEW LIFE By SUZIE GOODWIN The York Independent Local photographer leaves advertising to focus on her passion 12 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black 064136 064148 Route 1 Ogunquit ME 207.646.5511 Tickets 24/7: OgunquitPlayhou
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14 Food MY EXCELLENT FORAGING ADVENTURE A walk in the local woods yields a harvest of mushroom varieties By SARAH GRANT The York Independent The truth is that food and science are intrinsically linked. Growing food requires at least some rudimentary knowledge of biology. Amending the soil to the cor
15 Eat here A weekly column about local food By SARAH GRANT The York Independent Eats and drinks in Ogunquit: Do you like cinnamon? How about butter? If you answered yes to these questions, considering trying the cinnamon butter puffs at Bread and Roses Bakery at 246 Main St., Ogunquit, open for th
16 Food TACKLING TOO MANY TOMATOES What to do with this years big haul from local gardens By SARAH GRANT The York Independent Last year we had that nasty blight that ruined our tomato plants before most tomatoes had a chance to ripen. The year before was just an off year for tomatoes: the plants did
17 Music listings WHOS PLAYING, WHEN & WHERE FRIDAY, AUG. 27 Lisa Marie Band, Inn on the Blues, 7 Ocean Ave., York Beach, Maine, 351-3221 Richard Thompson, 7 p.m., Prescott Park, Portsmouth, N.H. (603) 436-2848 The Blues Prophets, 6:30 p.m., Ellis Park, York Beach, Maine, 363-1040 Peter Finkle,
18 FILM REVIEWS liberal arts geek into a science nerd but even I left the theater wondering where Id put that old astronomy textbook. The images here are stunning and beautiful and the 3D is both en- hancing and unobtrusive. The third dimension is more gimmick than attraction in most mov- ies (see,
19 CAR TALK BY TOM AND RAY MAGLIOZZI Somethings fishy in car batterys early death RAY: In our experience, most cars can sit for about two weeks these days before the bat- tery is too weak to start the car. TOM: Why is that? Well, there are certain electronic components that continue to run even when
20 THE PET CONNECTION LOOKING FOR A HOME If youre interested in adopt- ing any of these animals or if youd like to know whos avail- able for adoption, please visit the Animal Welfare Society Web site at www.animalwelfaresoci- ety.org or call 98-2. Belle Meet Belle, a -year-old Mixed Breed. Belle is
21 NEWS OF RECORD OBITUARIES Harriet Williams Sturm Harriet Williams Sturm, 98, died Aug. 17, 2010 at York Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Lancaster, Penn., on Jan. 2, 1912, Harriet was raised in Montclair, N.J., and Brooklyn, N.Y., where she graduated from The Packer Collegiate Institute of
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