2 Publishers Note 300 years and counting By JEFF RAPSIS The York Independent Last June, this newspaper published a story about Boon Islandyou know, that pile of rocks that pokes above the surface of the ocean about six miles off the York coast. Our focus was the Boon Island Lighthouse, which we dubbed Yorks OTHER Lighthouse in comparison to its more famous and much photographed on- shore cousin, the Nubble Lighthouse. In writing the article, however, I learned the story of the Nottingham Galley, a Colonial-era shipwreck that left 14 men stranded on Boon Island for most of De- cember, 1710. I had never heard of it be- fore. Faced with starvation, the survivors finally resorted to cannibalism, consuming the flesh of a fellow crew member who perished following the wreck. Amazing! I did the math, and it occurred to me that our story was perhaps a bit premature. The 300th anniversary of the shipwreck was coming up that very December. Wouldnt it be great to mark the occasion with a big story then? Well, too late. Our edition with the Boon Lighthouse article hit the streets as scheduled, and that was that. But now that December is here, I feel we should at least tip our hat to the Not- singing students 2 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black 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 ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Sandee Marriner 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. tingham Galley, which as of this month has been part of the local lore for a nice round three centuries. I think its important to remember, even if it hap- pened so long agoand Jeff Rapsis not only for what the crew members endured, but also because their tale is a part of what makes the York area a community with a unique and special identity all its own. Thats because a place is more than what we see in the present. Its the sum total of all thats gone before us, whether or not we can see that with our own eyes. In the case of the Nottingham Galley, the shipwreck (and several others) did result in something we can see, if the weathers clearthe Boon Island Lighthouse, which continues to warn mariners away from the rocks. But we often dont understand why things are the way they are, as I didnt when I started writing about the light- house, unless we keep stories such as the Nottingham Galley shipwreck alive. And thats important, for the shipwreck and its legend has helped define the areas seafaring identity for a very long time now. Thats of immense value, especially in an era when so many communities are becoming the same as everywhere else. If youre interested in taking part in an actual ceremony to honor the memory of Nottingham Galley and its crew, theres one set for Saturday, Dec. 11 at 1 p.m. at Sohier Park at the Nubble Light. Its the actual 300th anniversary of the wreck, right to the day. Hope to see you there though on dry land, of course. And afterwards, we can all go grab a burger. Just kidding! COURTESY PHOTO The York High School Music Program will present its annual Choral Holiday Concerts on Thursday, Dec. 9 and Friday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. The concerts will be held at St. Christo- phers Catholic Church in York Village under the direction of Rob Westerberg with accompa- nist Deborah Clough, and will include performances by the YHS Chorale, Chamber Singers and full Chorus. There is no admission fee for the concerts, but early arrival is strongly encouraged. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. Time to light up Festival of Lights celebrates all that York has to offer The Festival of lights is held annually on the first Saturday of December (this year Dec. 4, 4:30 p.m.) to give thanks to the community for making York the delightful place it is and to celebrate the warmth and tradition of the season. The festival is hosted by a committee of business people and citizens working together for the betterment of the community. The public is invited to attend the many events taking place: The Polar Express, Breakfast with Santa, Festival of Gingerbread Houses, Greens and Wreaths Sale, Book Sale, Festival of Trees, visits with Santa Claus, Contemporary Art and Object Exhibition, Student Art Exhibit, Christmas Tea, Holiday Film Festival, Sing- a-Long, Lighting of the Village, Festival of Lights Parade, craft fairs, painting with Santa at Naked Plates, church suppers and desserts, and lots more. There are many detailed festival fliers, complete with event locations and times, that have been distributed throughout the community and www.yorkmaine.org has a complete schedule of events. The Festival of Lights is so successful, in large part, to the countless number of vol- W h e n C l i m b i n g M t . Wa s h i n g t o n , Zahnna says. . . COMMUNITY BRIEFS The Inside Guide Community News, 2-3 Q & A, 4 Library Happenings, 5 Cover Story, 6-7 My Kind of Town, 7 Event Listings 8-9 Arts 9-11 Food, 12-14 Live Music, 17 unteers who help with the numerous events and programs that take place throughout the weekend. The Festival of Lights Celebration Parade will once again kick off the start of the holiday season this Saturday, Dec. 4 at 4:30 p.m. Grand Marshalls this year are the 2010 York Citizens of the Year, Lorea & Howard Merrill. The York Food Pantry van will also be in the parade and welcomes all canned goods and non-perishable food items as well as cash donations for the pantry. On Sunday, Dec. 5, there will be a recep- tion in honor of Lorea & Howard Merrill. The public is welcome to attend at the York High School Cafeteria from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m., for light refreshments and to con- gratulate them for their service to York and beyond. York Elks holds annual hoop shoot contest The York Elks will hold their annual Hoop Shoot contest at the York High School on Sunday Dec.12. Registration begins at 9 a.m. This is a free throw contest open to all boys and girls ages 8 through 13. Contestant age groups will be determined by their age as of April 1, 2011. Birth certificate required. Thanks shoppers for their support throughout the year. Your generosity allows YCSA to continue the good work at York Food Pantry and Family Services each year. The Thrift Shop will remain open till 7:00 p.m. on December 2, 9, & 16 for your holiday shopping. 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2 Publishers Note 300 years and counting By JEFF RAPSIS The York Independent Last June, this newspaper published a story about Boon Islandyou know, that pile of rocks that pokes above the surface of the ocean about six miles off the York coast. Our focus was the Boon Island Lighthouse, which we dubb
3 Local winners will advance to the District, State and National shoot-off. The Elks Hoop Shoot is the largest non-commercial co- educational sports program in the country. For more information contact Jim Pratt at 361-2965. Ogunquit to celebrate Christmas by the Sea Beginning Friday, Dec. 10 and co
4 Sarah patch 4 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Q&A By Taryn Plumb The York Independent Shes built up walls and torn them down. Shes even eaten a few. Clearly, were not talking drywall herethis is the domain of the gumdrop- festooned, candy cane-embellished, icing-sided gingerbread house. And just in time
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6 me Page o H Cover Story Catch a Piece of Maine 6 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black A guide to online shopping for food-related gifts from Maine By SARAH GRANT The York Independent So youve decided you want to buy Maine products as often as possible in order to keep Maine money in Maine and help our local
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9 Visual Arts Listings holiday tunes Send us your listings! Got a gallery exhibit coming up? Send the info to yorkindependent gmail.com. Listings run on a space available basis Jonathans Ogunquit is proud to announce the first ever Young Maine Readers Holiday Tea at Jonathans. Join special guest au
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12 L ocal FOOD By SARAH GRANT The York Independent James Haller met Phil Hughes when Phil was the baker and cook at Flynns News Stand in the village of South Berwick. James, who likes to be called Jim, was going through a bout of cancer, and Phil was the only guy in the neighborhood who made him the
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14 Eat here A weekly column about local food Winter Farmers Markets: The first of the season Gateway Winter Farmers Market at Wentworth Greenhouses (141 Rollins Road, Rollinsford, N.H. (603) 742- 1113) picked up where the last one left off last spring without skipping a beat. There were 52 vendors
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16 in Alfred, or at Shaker Hill Kitchens on Thornton Ave. in Saco. People interested in having cards mailed to them will be asked to pay for the postage. Please contact Mary Doyle at 324-1137 or by e-mail at mqdoyle gmail.com if you would like to support the York County Shelter Programs and order an
17 Music listings WHOS PLAYING, WHEN & WHERE FRIDAY, DEC. 3 Chris Isaak, 8 p.m, Tickets are $90 or $75. Tickets can be purchased at The Music Hall box office at 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, NH, by phone at (603) 436-2400, or online at www.themusichall.org. Nanci Griffith, 8 p.m., Jonathans Restaur
18 CAR TALK BY TOM AND RAY MAGLIOZZI Loose bolts may be cause of major excitement RAY: Did the Check Engine light come on? Finally, a good use for that light! TOM: I dont think the engine fell out, Robyn. But it could have fallen down. RAY: You really cant run over the engine and see it bouncing dow
19 FILM REVIEWS times feels like a fashion mon- tage married to a music video. The truth is that she has a good strong voice with exactly the right amount of range to pull off the many songs required for this movie, but we never really get to enjoy the voice the movie is way too concerned with maki
20 THE PET CONNECTION Looking for a home Ogunquit, Christmas by the Sea hosts a Cookie Walk from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, upstairs at the Dunaway Center at 23 School St. The Village Food Market, 230 Main St., will graciously supply cookies for the Animal Welfare Society table
21 NEWS OF RECORD OBITUARIES Ernie Reppucci Ernie Reppucci, 64, of 2 Skylark Lane, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010 at home. He was born Aug.10, 1946 in Cam- bridge, Mass., a son of the late Ernest J. and Margaret B. (Murray) Reppucci Jr. He had worked as an auto body tech and also an alignment tech at S
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