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Friday, March 7, 2014
Volume 10 • Issue No. 10
Radio Icon Woos Ogunquit
Community Spotlight
Left: Arnie “Woo-Woo” Ginsburg at his home in Ogunquit. (Photo by D.B. Bostdorf) Right: Ginsburg on air. (Photo courtesy Arnie Ginsburg)
By Maura Curley Special to the Sentinel OGUNQUIT Reunions can be extraordinary, when we meld memories with the provocative present. When I first heard his voice over the phone; seasoned with age, but still strong with that unmistakable authority, I was reunited with my younger self, growing up on Boston’s north shore. I was suddenly sitting in my brother’s old Ford on a Sunday night, listening to “Night Train” on WMEX radio. We’d feast on Hostess cupcakes and Coke, and let
Arnie “Woo-Woo” Ginsburg introduce us to the latest rock and roll. Recently I learned the iconic Arnie of my youth, was a neighbor (sort of) in Ogunquit, so I decided to give him a call to talk about those days – and now. After seven decades in broadcasting, with legions of loyal fans, and a nice life here, Ginsburg wasn’t looking for any publicity. Yet our phone conversation grew increasingly interesting, and a half hour later he welcomed me into his cottage on Shore Road. He gave
me explicit directions, but it was the “woo” on the car in the driveway that directed me to his door. (The “woo” originated from a train whistle he sounded on his show, followed by a bevy of other sound effects.) Arnie Ginsburg was to radio broadcasting what Mark Zuckerberg is to social media. Ginsburg revolutionized our relationship with radio, and fostered a generation’s affinity for rock and roll. “I never wanted to do anything else, but radio,” Ginsburg See GINSBURG page 16...
Creator of America’s Bellamy Eagles focus in Kittery KITTERY James Craig, author of the new book entitled “American Eagle: The Bold Art & Brash Life of John Haley Bellamy” and curator of the upcoming exhibit of carvings by Bellamy at Discover Portsmouth, will be the featured speaker at the March 11 at the meeting of the Kittery Historical Society. The
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exhibit is anticipated to be the largest collection of Bellamy carvings ever assembled - over 100 pieces. It will include seven examples from the Kittery Museum’s own collection on loan for the summer. Widely considered to be the pinnacle of American woodcarving, the Bellamy eagle vies with such hallowed icons as the Statue of Liberty, the Great Seal, and Old Glory. Yet what of its creator? Who was the man responsible
for giving flight to this most celebrated piece of Americana? Recounting more than five years of investigative findings, author Craig answers these and other questions concerning the art and life of the immortal John Haley Bellamy, Kittery’s favorite son and America’s greatest woodcarver. This free presentation begins at 7p.m. For more information, contact Kittery Historical and Naval Society at kitterymuseum@netzero.net.
Yorkwise Auction Ups the Ante on Exotic YORK Yorkwise will host its 16th annual auction to raise funds to provide safe and chemicalfree activities and initiatives for
teens. The much-anticipated event will take place on Saturday, March 15 at the York High School gymnasium. Pizza, dessert and a silent auction begin at
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The life of John Haley Bellamy will be discussed at a meeting of the Kittery Historic Society.
A South African photo safari is among the items up for bid at the Yorkwise auction at York High School on March 15. (Photo courtesy www. zulunyalagroup.com)
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5p.m. followed by the live auction starting at 6:30p.m. More than 150 items will be featured in the silent and live auctions, running the gamut from landscaping and medical services to a South African photo safari for two at the Zulu Nyala Game Lodge, valued at $5,950. Closer to home items include tuition for driving school, dance classes, yoga, restaurant and gift certificates to many local businesses. This is a major fundraiser for Yorkwise, the organization that sponsors Project Graduation, Making Change, substance abuse education, educational
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speakers and more. The majority of the money raised through the auction will go toward Project Graduation this year, which is an all-night chemical-free party for graduating seniors. Through Project Graduation children and the town are kept safe on what has historically been the most dangerous night of the year for teenagers. Tickets are $5 per person, $20 per family and can be purchased at the door. Admission includes pizza and desserts. If you would like to donate a service, gift basket or item, become a sponsor or see a current list of auction items visit www.yorkwise.org.
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