Publishers Note Never an end, always a beginning By DEB BOUCHARD The York Independent Hello York County! I am back and its wonderful to be back publishing a York County newspaper! Many readers will remember me as the owner and publisher of Making It At Home Newspaper several years ago. Though I remained in the area, I became involved with a publication in the Boston and seacoast N.H. area and now have come full circle back home where I belong publishing in my hometown! Ive been working hard behind the scenes here at The York Independent and our part- ner, Quality of Life Publications. Quality of Life is what the paper is all about! Its why we love living here and raising our children along the beautiful coast of southern Maine and why we involve ourselves in all of the great community events and causes we hap- pen upon. At the York Independent, we love to help our readers explore our wonderful area and give you the information to do so. As always, we are a free paper and you can find us in over 125 locations from Portsmouth to Wells. Its great to recognize how quickly the paper is picked up and we continue to grow. We like to think, and hope that you as our valued readers and advertisers do as well, that The York Independent is your local paper and guide to what is going on in our community. Whether it is news about music, theater, outdoor events, galleries and community events, you can Deb Bouchard find it all in each issue. Our food editor will always keep you in the know about local restaurants and give you new and exciting recipes. Our Q&A feature will introduce you to interesting folks in the area. Of course, our cover stories are always well written and keep our readers in the know about new and interesting goings-on. Our recent issues on Pathway To The Past and our story on the old trolley system gave readers a great history lesson! If you are looking to adopt a pet please check out our Pet Connection column each issue. There are always a variety of pets to adopt that need a good home. From birds to hamsters to guinea pigs and dogs and cats you are sure to find a friend to bring home to love! I look forward to hearing from you when you know of community events and as always, we invite you to send your list- ings to yorkindependentgmail.c Ive always been involved with a locally owned and operated independent newspaper and The York Independent is no exception. York County is so special and unique its why we live here, its why The York Independent is so successful. So, as I like to say: never an end, always a beginning! COMMUNITY BRIEFS COURTESY PHOTO Pictured are just a few of those helping to organize the Oct. 5 Fashion Fling: from left, Dawn Fernald, Barbara Conda, Ellen Baldwin, Kathy Barnhorst, Susan Booth, Sue McDonough, and Cheryl Farley and Robert Levinstein of the Ogunquit Playhouse. Cyan Magenta Yellow Black THE FLING RETURNS York Hospital Fashion Fling coming to Ogunquit Playhouse Looking for a way to see the latest fashions and help a great cause? The York Hospital Fashion Fling is returning this fall. In support of Breast Care Services at York Hospital in Wells and York, the fashion show is planned for Tuesday, Oct. 5 at the Ogunquit Playhouse. The event, highlighting couture for Ladies, Men and Children will feature local physicians and community members, while showcasing clothing from 11 area retailers: Amy Williams, Carlas, Clothes Encounters, Cole Haan Outlet, Daisy Janes, Dress Barn Woman, John Farley Clothiers, L.L. Bean, The Little Red Wagon, Lizology and Serendipity. The evening will begin with a Gourmet Champagne reception featuring fare from over 25 area restaurants, along with a Si- lent Auction. Additionally, all guests will go home with complimentary swag bags filled with gifts sure to pamper. Co-chaired by both Barbara Conda, Bangor Savings Bank Branch Manager Staff PUBLISHER EMERITUS Stephen M. Rasche PUBLISHER Deborah A. Bouchard ASSOCIATE PUBLISHERS Dan Szczesny, Jeff Rapsis CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jennifer L. Saunders, Taryn Plumb, Sarah Grant, Suzie Goodwin, Amy Diaz PRODUCTION MANAGER Glenn Given The York Independent is published 26 times per year by York Independent Newspaper, LLC, (207-363-8484) and is available at select locations in the greater York region. Offices are located at 4 Market Place Drive, Suite 215, York Village Business Center, with access from Route 1. The Inside Guide Q & A, 4 Library Happenings, 5 Cover Story, 6-7 My Kind of Town, 8 Letters, 9 Event Listings 10-11 Art, 12-13 Food, 14-16 Live Music, 17 Movies, 18 Car Talk, 19 News of Record, 21 Real Estate, 23-24 and Ellen Baldwin, owner of Coldwell Banker-Yorke Realty, a committee of area volunteers has been meeting for months planning The Fashion Fling. We are so excited to bring back this incredibly popular and fun event after almost nine yearsand just in time to help Breast Care Services at York Hospital, said Conda. The Fashion Fling was always a com- munity favorite and Im thrilled that it is coming back--so many wonderful people joining together to help us improve our Breast Care Services, said Jud Knox, president of York Hospital. Anyone interested in purchasing tickets for $50 each, should visit www.york- hospital.com/fashionfli email the Friendraising Office at fryorkhospital. com or call them at 351-2385. Big money up for grabs; York High hopes for share Liberty Mutual will soon make a con- tributions in the form of $5,000 Respon- sible Sports Community grants. York High Schools wrestling program hopes to be one of them. Community Grants are part of Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports program, which is an ongoing effort championing and celebrating responsibility in youth sports, said Greg Gordon senior vice president of Consumer Marketing at Liberty Mutual. This community-based program offers meaningful, easy-to-use educational resources for youth sports parents and coaches, including access to on-the-field game and practice preparation tools, as well as self-paced online course- work filled with learning tools, videos, and topics addressing youth sports issues. For York High School, wrestling coach Bryan Thompson hopes to directly apply AUTO GLASS CUSTOM MIRRORS TUB & SHOWER ENCLOSURES VINYL WINDOWS STOREFRONTS PLEXIGLAS & LEXAN PORTSMOUTH 431-2077 064400 Senior Home Care Transportation & More KITTERY 439-2077 361-2077 YORK The York Independent September 10 - 23, 2010
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Publishers Note Never an end, always a beginning By DEB BOUCHARD The York Independent Hello York County! I am back and its wonderful to be back publishing a York County newspaper! Many readers will remember me as the owner and publisher of Making It At Home Newspaper several years ago. Though I re
uit the grant to the creation of a wrestling/ cheering and multi-use space out of a former band room. Weve practiced in the school cafeteria for 15 years; this has historically created a burden on custo- dial staff who clean and prep the area daily for practice, and a safety issue for athletes, who
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Q&A LAURIE WALLACE By TARYN PLUMB The York Independent Call her old-school? Laurie Wallace wont get offended. Thats exactly what shes going for. The York mom and home care nurse crafts a plethora of items from scratchstarting with fiber sheared straight off the alpaca and
the time how long it takes me, and its really difficult to define that. In the evening I might take an hour or two on something, then pick it up three days later. I sell at the farmers market (in the lot behind the Greater York Region Chamber of Commerce visitors center), and at Harvestfest. I simp
Cover Story to a degree, was what was overwhelming the event. It was almost too much for a small group of people to manage. So we began to consider changes, and when we had a reason to do things differently, it was an opportunity to look at everything. Goodwin said that drove the idea to break off
Clay in the Woods Studio Phone: 207.363.6937 Description: Pottery sale and open house at Clay in the Woods Studio. Come watch on-going throwing demonstrations and a Raku firing on Sunday afternoon. Several potters and jewelers will be showing their work. Location: 18 Gardners Crossing, York, Maine
MY KIND OF SHOW OUR INCREDIBLE FOSTER PUPPY EXPERIENCE How we helped an adorable dog find a local home By JENNIFER L. SAUNDERS The York Independent Have you ever noticed that here in our little town by the sea, we really love our pets? In my neighborhood alone, theres a dog and/or cat in almost eve
READER COVER OPINION STORY LETTERS Laurie DuPaul Executive Director Child Abuse Prevention Council of York County The York Independent welcomes letters on local issues of reasonable length. We reserve the right to edit letters for style and sense, and to reject letters judged unsuitable for publica
10 listings Send us your listings! List your event in the York Independent for free! Listings are run on a space available basis. Send complete information about your event, including exactly when and where it takes place, any admission charges, and anything else necessary for readers to take action
11 VISUAL ARTS LISTINGS Road and Mill Dam in York Send us your listings! Village features assemblage, Got a gallery exhibit coming up? Send the info to yorkindependentgmail. collage and mixed-media com. Listings run on a space available basis sculpture and is open daily and by appointment. Con- Jus
12 ART THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PHOTOGRAPHY York resident envisions center where art treats physical, emotional disorders By SUZIE GOODWIN The York Independent I wanted my work to be a true reflection of myself, not influenced by others, she recalls. Placing in the contests provided her with the encouragem
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14 Food SEAFOOD SURPRISE The frozen bait vending machine is just the beginning at Hebert Bros. By SARAH GRANT The York Independent Justin Hebert is the type of person you would like to have as a neighbor. The moment I met him and he grabbed my hand for a firm handshake, all the while making uninterr
15 Summing up summer squash Prepared fresh now or frozen for later, they yield delicious, nutritious meals By SARAH GRANT The York Independent Every year my garden produces an over- abundance of summer squashes. And, every year, I wind up giving away more summer squash than I sell. Right now, I have
16 Eat here Our most popular cold cut sandwich is stacked high on a fresh baked braided Italian roll with Genoa Salami, Imported Ham, Mortadella, Provolone Cheese and your choice of veggies and condiments, and then finished with olive oil and vinegar. If you cant eat a whole one, find someone to spl
17 Music listings WHOS PLAYING, WHEN & WHERE FRIDAY, SEPT. 10 NOTE: Nanci Griffith has postponed all Sept. shows due to health reasons; all tickets purchased for Thursday shows automatically transfer to Satur- day, Dec. 4; all tickets purchased for Friday shows automati- cally transfer to Friday, D
18 FILM REVIEWS in very short skirts. Other ladies in various states of undress abound, including Lindsay Lohan, playing the trampy daughter of Booth, who engages in some Machete love. And just when you think things couldnt get more loco, Cheech Marin shows up as Machetes shotgun-wielding brother wh
19 CAR TALK BY TOM AND RAY MAGLIOZZI HOW to stop in an emergency failing to suggest that you sideswipe a few parked cars on the way to the tree. That would have been more fun! TOM: Actually, these days its very hard to lose all of your brakes. Cars have dual braking systems. So if you wanted to cut
20 THE PET CONNECTION Looking for a home Register for walk on Sunday, Sept. 12 The Animal Welfare Society is accepting registrations for individuals, teams and squads for its annual Strut Your Mutt. The walk, now in its 16th year, is the single largest fundraiser for the Animal Welfare Society and w
21 NEWS OF RECORD OBITUARIES Robert E. Freeman Sr. Robert E. (Bob) Freeman Sr., 91, of 2 Lorraine Drive died on Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 after a long battle with Alzheimers disease. He was born on Nov. 1, 1918 to Abbott E. Freeman and Gladys (Littlefield) Free- man and was raised in York Beach. He was
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