Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce to Publish New Community Map

(Dover, NH) - The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that sales for its upcoming community map are now underway. The 8,000 maps are on target to print next spring, and will be distributed in and around the Chamber service area.

The full-color, glossy community map will feature a street-level community map showing local points of interest - schools, parks, water features, landmarks, tourist attractions, etc. - and county or regional map(s) showing primary and secondary roads and major points of interest. Depending on space, the community map may also include a concise community profile, which highlights local events; important phone numbers; listings for community organizations, shops and restaurants, entertainment and cultural venues; and information about the Chamber of Commerce to create a useful resource guide for current residents and businesses, as well as a promotional piece for those considering relocation.

Advertising in the Dover community map has unrivaled advantages. The multi-platform advertising bundle goes beyond the traditional print publication to include: a community website and downloadable NewView eBook®, which convert the publication's editorial, pictures and design elements into a digital format, as well as on-the-go wireless access via various web-enabled devices. All advertisements will appear online at Village Profile's Community Profile Network® website (www.villageprofile.com) soon after they are published, and will also link from the Chamber's website. Since 1996, the Village Profile® website has seen over 250,000,000 hits from Internet locales around the world and from all manners of users. This considerable traffic will prove beneficial to the entire Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce community. The vpmobile.us site totaled 8,187,392 hits in 2010. The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce site has registered 361,970 hits.

In addition, a user-friendly Smartphone app is now available--accessible via the iPhone and Android--an extension of Village Profile's enhanced connectivity not offered anywhere else in the Chamber publishing industry. All of these elements come together to offer the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, participating advertisers and the community valuable added exposure to a global audience.

This technologically advanced, royalty-generating publication is produced at NO COST to the Chamber.

This leading-edge publishing program is made possible through a partnership between the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce and Village Profile® - an innovative Chamber publisher.

For publication and advertising information, contact the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce or Sales Representative Robert Monahan at 603-742-2218 (chamber office) or 603-748-1219 (cell) to reserve ad space now.

Starting with a Bang - 4th of July Schedule

The 25th Annual Cochecho Arts Festival Begins with 4th of July Celebration

Toby Arkwell of RW Insurance, shown here manning the grill at last year’s July 4th celebration, will once again be among the members of the Chamber’s Board of Directors who have volunteered to sell steak tips to raise money for the Chamber.

Those looking for 4th of July Festivities need look no further than the friendly confines of Henry Law Park in downtown Dover.

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce will once again be kicking off the popular Cochecho Arts Festival on the 4th with a performance by the Wisconsin “garage pop” band Locksley, named one of Rolling Stone Magazine’s Top 6 Bands to Watch. The Liberty Mutual Fireworks display will begin at 9:15 p.m., immediately following the performance by Locksley, which begins at 7:00 p.m.
In addition to the concert and fireworks, children and adults alike will enjoy an inflatable bouncy house and obstacle course, as well as a mechanical bull that will be stationed in lower Henry law Park. A number of vendors will also be on hand selling food and drinks, as well as patriotic novelty items and other merchandise. Among the food vendors will be the Chamber’s own Board of Directors, who have volunteered to raise money for the Chamber by helping to serve steak tips and other refreshments.

Those looking for an earlier start to the day can head downtown for an authentic-costumed reading of the Declaration of Independence. This Dover tradition takes place outside on the steps of City Hall beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Monday, July 4th, 2011

Schedule of Events

Authentic Costumed Reading: Declaration of Independence
9:00 am at City Hall Front Steps

Inflatable Bouncy House, Backyard Obstacle Course & Mechanical Bull
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Lower Henry Law Park
Brought to you by Blast Party Rentals

Food & Novelty Vendors
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Henry Law Avenue

Opening Night Cochecho Arts Festival - Locksley
7:00 pm at Rotary Arts Pavilion
Brought to you by Laconia Savings Bank
Stage Sponsor Burns, Bryant, Cox, Rockefeller & Durkin

Liberty Mutual Fireworks
9:15 pm at Henry Law Park
Brought to you by Liberty Mutual, Martel Plumbing and Heating and Federal Savings Bank

For additional Information, please visit the festival website or contact The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce
http://www.cochechoartsfestival.org
550 Central Avenue
Dover, NH 03820
Tel: (603) 742-2218
Email: info@dovernh.org

Summer Reading Programs for Children and Teens begin July 5 at the Dover Public Library

“One World, Many Stories” is the theme for this year’s Children’s Summer Reading Program. This five-week reading adventure is for children ages 5-12 and will begin on Tuesday, July 5 and continue through Tuesday, August 9. The program is designed to encourage children to make reading an enjoyable part of their summer activities.

Sign-ups begin on Tuesday, July 5 and continue throughout the program for Dover Public Library cardholders (including non-resident borrowers). Children must come to the library in person to register and to receive their personal booklet or reading log and special pencil for recording books/minutes read, and a voucher for a free ticket to a Portland Seadogs baseball game! Children will then return with their booklets or reading logs (after recording books/minutes read) to earn stickers and prizes.

Besides reading, many exciting things will be happening during the five weeks of the program.

• Lindsay and her Puppet Pals will be at the library on Thursday, July 7 @ 10:30am to help “kick-off” our summer program with adapted folk tales from around the world.

• “Drop-in” story times will be conducted every Wednesday @ 10:30am.

• A “Make-it, Take-it” craft table will be here all day, every day with all the supplies needed to make crafts to take home.

The following special classes will be held for learning how to play games or make cultural crafts from other countries (registration required):

• Learn to play Mancala (Africa) on Tuesday, July 19 @ 2pm

• Learn to play Bocce (Italy) on Tuesday August 2 @ 2pm

• Create a “God’s Eye” (Mexico) and a “Mayan Weaving” on Thursday, July 28 @ 2pm.

Children are invited to explore “One World, Many Tails” during the program! They may sign up for a “Paws for Reading” session. Goldie, a Certified Therapy Dog, and her handler, Karen, will be in the Children’s Room on Saturday, July 9 from 10:30-11:30am, Tuesday, July 19 from 6:30-7:30pm, and Saturday, August 6 from 10:30-11:30am. Goldie loves a good story but needs someone to read it to her! If interested in helping Goldie and practicing reading aloud, sign up for a 15 minute reading session during one of these times (and don’t forget to cross off 15 minutes on your reading log or record the book you’ve read to Goldie in your reading folder!)

Also, all are welcome to join us in the Lecture Hall to meet Jane and her dog Sasha from the Cocheco Valley Humane Society. They will visit the library to talk about pets and pet care on Thursday, July 14 @ 10:30am. Pets as “purr-fect friends” and choosing the pet that’s right for you will be discussed. Come and discover the valuable work being done at CVHS and how this work serves the animals in our community.

In addition to the above programs, the library’s Monday Movie Madness will feature free movies in the Lecture Hall every Monday afternoon at 2pm beginning on July 11. Everyone is welcome! Feel free to bring your own refreshments!

Here is the line-up:

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules, July 11, rated PG.

Gnomeo & Juliet, July 18, rated G.

Rango, July 25, rated PG.

Despicable Me, Aug. 1, rated PG.

Yogi Bear, Aug. 8, rated PG.

A party for all participants and their families will be held on the library lawn on

Wednesday, August 10 at 10:30am. After refreshments, Sammie Haynes will entertain us with her interactive musical show. Sammie is an award-winning children’s musician whose performances have enchanted national audiences for the past 15 years.

The Teen Summer Reading Program theme is “You Are Here” and also runs from July 5 to August 9. For every two hours of reading completed, participants will be given a raffle ticket—and will get to choose which prize to put in for. Lots of great prizes will be offered throughout the five-week program—including gift certificates to local business, fun-pack gift bags, and much more. The first 20 kids to sign-up get a free book!

You choose what to read—novels, magazines, graphic novels, comic books, nonfiction—whatever you might enjoy.

Middle school readers are eligible participate in both the Children’s Program and the Teen Program. Drop by the library’s reference desk to sign up for the “You Are Here” Teen Program, visit online at http://library.dover.nh.gov, or call 516-6082. Come in person to the Children’s Room to sign up for “One World, Many Stories” or call 516-6052. Don’t miss all the fun! Plus, it’s a proven fact: kids who keep reading over the summer do better in school in the fall!

HOLY ROSARY CREDIT UNION ANNOUNCES ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS FOR 2011

Pictured from left to right: Richard Sylvain, HRCU Scholarship Committee; Dana Flanders, HRCU Chairman of the Board; Brian Hughes, HRCU President & CEO; Katherine Charron, Bryana Spinale, Samuel Baldwin, Richard Falardeau, HRCU Board or Directors; Ethan Drouin, James Brock, HRCU Scholarship Committee Chairman.

(ROCHESTER, NH) – On June 20th, HRCU’s Board of Directors, along with President and CEO Brian Hughes, presented five $1,000 scholarships and two $500 scholarships to seven deserving high school graduates.

This year’s $1,000 scholarship recipients are as follows: Katherine Charron, 2011 graduate of Spaulding High School who will attend Colby-Sawyer College in New London, NH; Ethan Drouin, 2009 graduate of Spaulding High School currently attending University of New England in Biddeford, ME; Joseph Lanoie, 2011 graduate of Spaulding High School who will attend Brandeis University in Waltham, MA; Stephanie Lanoie 2009 graduate of Spaulding High School who attends St. Joseph’s College of Maine in Standish, ME; Bryana Spinale 2008 graduate of Farmington High School who attends Bryant University in Smithfield, RI.

In addition, HRCU awarded two $500 scholarships from the HRCU Banking Fundamentals Program, both of whom graduated from Spaulding High School, as follows: Samuel Baldwin who will attend the University of New Hampshire in Durham, and Annmarie Hall who will also be attending the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH.

“These are all hard working students with impressive applications. We are very pleased to have awarded two additional scholarships to students who displayed outstanding performance in our Banking Fundamentals Program at Spaulding High School, this year,” said Brian Hughes, President and CEO of HRCU. “Congratulations and we wish them all the best of luck and success in their academic adventure.”

The Banking Fundamentals Program is a college prep level course held at Spaulding High School and initiated by HRCU to help students understand the world of banking and finance.

All scholarship recipients are HRCU members who are either graduating high school seniors accepted at an accredited college or university, or individuals currently enrolled full-time to an accredited college or university. For more information on scholarships available through Holy Rosary Credit Union, please contact Donna Claveau at (603) 332-6840 ext. 2217.

Service Credit Union participates in Walk NH and donates toward cause

Dr. Susan Lynch, New Hampshire’s First Lady and Chairwoman of Walk NH, far left, and Shawn LaFrance, executive director of Foundation for Healthy Communities, center, accept the donation from Service Credit Union President/CEO Gordon Simmons, far left.

PORTSMOUTH (June 6, 2011) ‑ Service Credit Union participated in Walk New Hampshire on Monday, June 6, 2011 to promote healthy habits and exercise among its employees. Dr. Susan Lynch, New Hampshire’s First Lady and Chairwoman of Walk NH, joined Service Credit Union.

Walk New Hampshire is a way to encourage walking and help keep adults and children on the path to a fitter lifestyle and overall well- being.

"Walk New Hampshire is a great opportunity to reach out to adults and children in our community and educate them on the benefits of walking as a healthy activity which can be incorporated in their day-to-day activities,” says Gordon Simmons, President/CEO of Service Credit Union. “By participating today in this walk, Service Credit Union can demonstrate our support for a healthier New Hampshire."

The walk was held outside Service Credit Union’s corporate headquarters on Lafayette Road in Portsmouth and was approximately two miles. More than 40 Service Credit Union employees, including President/CEO Gordon Simmons, participated in the walk. Service Credit Union also made a donation to The Foundation for Healthy Communities of $3,000 to Dr. Lynch and Shawn LaFrance, executive director of Foundation for Healthy Communities, to support improved health and health care delivery in N.H.

The Foundation for Healthy Communities is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to improve health and health care delivery in New Hampshire. The Foundation is a partnership involving hospitals, physicians, health plans, home care agencies and other organizations concerned about improving health in our state.

Service Credit Union is a full service financial institution, offering a wide range of financial products to its members. With 35 branch locations including two staffed 24/7 contact centers, and full internet banking services, Service Credit Union serves anyone who lives or works in New Hampshire (excluding Coos County), 4 towns in Cape Cod, MA., and all branches of the U.S. Military and Department of Defense employees and their families. With over $1.8 billion in assets, Service Credit Union has 18 branches in New Hampshire, one in Massachusetts, and 16 branches on U.S. military bases in Germany.

Federal Savings Bank Awards $5,250 in Scholarships

Dover – Federal Savings Bank has presented seven, $750 scholarships to local graduating high school seniors.

The Federal Savings Bank scholarships were awarded to graduating seniors attending an accredited college or university on a full-time basis who reside in the communities in which the Bank serves. This year’s recipients included: Alyssa Neslusan of Dover, Nathan Cook of Rochester, Allison Cummings of Rochester, Jenny MacArthur of Durham, Veronica Anatone of Dover, Kelly Worcester of Barrington and Sarah Shouse of Portsmouth. Representatives from local high schools selected the recipients based on FSB’s defined criteria, which included community involvement and leadership.

“These students have excelled in the classroom, but more importantly, they have made a difference in their local communities through their volunteer efforts,” said FSB President and CEO, James J. O’Neill, Jr. “Their commitment to giving back aligns perfectly with FSB’s community service practices and we are pleased to have this opportunity to recognize their achievements,” he added.

Federal Savings Bank plans to offer the scholarship program for the 2011-2012 school year. For more information, contact Kelly Glennon at 603-842-6477.

Since 1890, Federal Savings Bank has operated as a true community bank, a “mutual” bank owned by its depositors. The bank has offices in Dover, Barrington, Durham, Portsmouth and Rochester. For more information, call toll free 1-800-462-2265, visit www.fsbdover.com or www.facebook.com/federalsavingsbank

Local fourth-grader brings software exec to school for ‘show and tell’

MADBURY, NH—Parker “PK” Smith, a fourth grade student in Sarah Curtin’s class at Moharimet Elementary School was recently selected as the class “Star of the Week.” As such, Parker was able to present anything, or anyone, to his class for show and tell. Parker selected Neil MacGregor, Vice President for Learner Development for goQ Software in Dover. Parker had so much fun using the goQ product WordQ to help improve his reading and writing that he wanted to share his learning discovery—and Neil—with his classmates. MacGregor, who is Dyslexic, met with students and teachers during class and shared his experience of how WordQ helped him overcome his own reading and writing challenges.

About goQ Software: Used by millions of people worldwide, WordQ + SpeakQ is the first and only integrated word prediction and speech recognition tools available. WordQ + SpeakQ is assistive technology that discreetly and seamlessly integrates with any writing application. From Word to Facebook, email to Twitter, WordQ + SpeakQ helps writers of any age or skill level communicate efficiently and effectively-it is a uniquely personal experience. WordQ + SpeakQ is distributed in the United States by goQ Software which is located in Dover, NH. More information is available at goQSoftware.com.

Attached photo goQshowandtell.jpg: Neil MacGregor, Vice President for Learner Development for goQ Software, (left), talks about WordQ, an easy-to-use software that helps improve reading and writing skills, with Moharimet Elementary School fourth-graders Nico Karatzas (center) and Parker Smith (right)

Christopher M. Williams

Director, Strategic Communications

Cookson Stephens Corporation

chris@cooksonstephens.com / 603.782.8192 (o) / 603.630.1259 (c)

Lincoln Financial Foundation increases support for Museum InReach program at Children’s Museum of New Hampshire

(Dover, NH / June 16 2011) – Lincoln Financial Foundation is providing increased support for the Museum InReach program at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire. The foundation’s recent $8,000 education grant will enable students from underserved elementary schools throughout the state to visit the Children’s Museum at no cost during the 2011—2012 school year. Lincoln Foundation was a founding sponsor of this program in 2008, and the upgrade in their support this year will increase the number of students who will be served through Museum InReach.

“The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire is grateful to Lincoln Foundation for this fourth year of support for Museum InReach,” said Paula Rais, Outreach Director for the museum. “This program welcomes hundreds of children from under-served communities at no charge. Most of these students would not otherwise be able to visit a museum due to school budget constraints. Thanks to Lincoln Foundation, students from schools across the state will be able to experience the dynamic, hands-on learning opportunities that the Children’s Museum provides.”

Byron Champlin, assistant vice president and program officer for Lincoln Foundation, said that the foundation’s continued support for Museum InReach speaks to the quality of Children’s Museum programming as well as the challenges faced by poor and rural school districts. “Education can come alive at a place like the Children’s Museum, but only if kids have access to it,” he said. “Through Museum InReach, we hope that economic circumstances and distance will cease to be barriers to an enhanced learning experience for children.”

The goal of Museum InReach is to continue to provide access to the Children’s Museum for under-served and low-income children. The program effectively eliminates economic obstacles for the state’s poorest children to experience alternative methods of learning that encourage educational growth and achievement. A visit to the Children’s Museum is an inspiring event for many children because the ability to read or sit still in a classroom is not a prerequisite for success. For many students, Museum InReach will be their first, and perhaps only, visit to a museum.

About the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire

The not-for-profit Children’s Museum of New Hampshire is located at 6 Washington Street in Dover and offers two levels of hands-on, custom-created exhibits for children ages 1-12. Children can explore a wide range of subjects, from dinosaurs, music and aeronautics to world cultures, art and natural history. Open year-round, the museum hosts a variety of live performances, workshops, classes and special events for families. The museum serves as a critical resource for children, families, schools and social service agencies. For more information, please call the museum at (603) 742-2002 or visit www.childrens-museum.org.

Pre-Paid Legal Services Joins Dover Chamber

Pictured L to R: Nancy Montville, Regional VP, Pre-Paid Legal; Peter Widmark, Pre-Paid Legal; Kevin Montville, Regional VP, Pre-Paid Legal; Laurie Widmark, Pre-Paid Legal; Dover Mayor Scott Myers; Chamber Board Member Christine Goodwin of WB Mason; Chamber Ambassador Scott Wellington of Liberty Mutual; Chamber Executive Director Molly Hodgson Smith; Chamber Board Member Toby Arkwell of RW Insurance; Chamber Board Member Doug Glennon of Glennon Consulting; Chamber Board Chair Mike Bolduc of Wyskiel, Boc, Tillinghast & Bolduc.

DOVER, NH — Pre-Paid Legal Services recently joined the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, and held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Chamber Visitor Center, located at 550 Central Avenue in Dover.

Independent Associates Laurie and Peter Widmark of Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. have established a presence in Dover with a shared office located at 56 Sixth Street. Business owners in the area for nearly 40 years including commercial, residential and self storage, the Widmark’s have experienced the value of service from both the personal and business side.

Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. (NYSE: PPD) provides legal services through a network of independent law firms across the US and Canada. The US Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Thomas J. Donahue, praised the legal services company and its Chairman and Founder, Harland Stonecipher, for “strengthening the backbone of our economy and our job-creating capacity, America’s small business sector.”

Pre-paid Legal Services, headquartered southeast of Ada, Oklahoma, provides legal services to over 1.4 million families. The legal service plans provide for legal service benefits, including unlimited attorney consultation, letter writing, document preparation and review, will preparation, traffic-related violations and general trial defense. The company also markets a small business plan as well as an identity theft protection plan.

For more information, please visit www.prepaidlegal.com/info/pwidmark or call (603) 438-7012.

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit association of businesses, professionals, individuals, and organizations working together to advance the economic well-being of its members and the community. For details on Dover Chamber membership and other programs or for a schedule of activities, please call the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce at 603-742-2218, e-mail info@dovernh.org, or visit www.dovernh.org.

Portsmouth Harbor Cruises Joins Dover Chamber

Pictured L to R: Chamber Board Member Doug Glennon of Glennon Consulting; Chamber Board Chair Mike Bolduc of Wyskiel, Boc, Tillinghast & Bolduc; Chamber Executive Director Molly Hodgson Smith; Katelyn Stavros; Karen Goldthwaite of Portsmouth Harbor Cruises; Chamber Board Member Christine Goodwin of WB Mason; Dover Mayor Scott Myers; Chamber Ambassador Scott Wellington of Liberty Mutual; Chamber Ambassador Laurie Widmark of Pre-Paid Legal Services; Chamber Board Member Toby Arkwell of RW Insurance; Maddie Radcliffe.

DOVER, NH — Portsmouth Harbor Cruises recently joined the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, and celebrated the occasion with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Chamber Visitor Center, located at 550 Central Avenue in Dover.

Portsmouth Harbor Cruises’ narrated tours are casual, sometimes amusing, and always informative. Whether discussing the birdlife of the inland waterways, the folklore of the Isles of Shoals, the ship building history of Portsmouth harbor, or just musing on the ever changing tides of the Piscataqua, their captains always have something of interest to offer.

In business since 1982, Portsmouth Harbor Cruises offers a variety of daily daytime and evening cruises, including sunset cruises, Isles of Shoals cruises and scenic foliage tours in the fall. Private charters are also available, which can be custom tailored to include catering, bar service, music and narration.

For more information, including cruise schedules, please visit www.portsmouthharbor.com.

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit association of businesses, professionals, individuals, and organizations working together to advance the economic well-being of its members and the community. For details on Dover Chamber membership and other programs or for a schedule of activities, please call the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce at 603-742-2218, e-mail info@dovernh.org, or visit www.dovernh.org.

Leddy Group Joins Dover Chamber

Pictured L to R: Chamber Board Chair Mike Bolduc of Wyskiel, Boc, Tillinghast & Bolduc; Chamber Ambassador Laurie Widmark of Pre-Paid Legal Services; Chamber Board Member Doug Glennon of Glennon Consulting; Chamber Executive Director Molly Hodgson Smith; Dover Mayor Scott Myers; Scott Shimer, Vice President at the Leddy Group; Chamber Ambassador Scott Wellington of Liberty Mutual; Chamber Board Member Christine Goodwin of WB Mason; Chamber Board Member Toby Arkwell of RW Insurance.

DOVER, NH — The Leddy Group recently joined the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, and held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Chamber Visitor Center, located at 550 Central Avenue in Dover.

Leddy Group, a division of Work Opportunities Unlimited, is a privately owned staffing and human resource consulting business serving New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. Since 1994, Leddy Group has been recognized for its ability to provide personal, customized solutions to match each client’s unique needs. Leddy Group is a woman owned business, guaranteeing forward thinking, timely, and proactive hiring solutions.

For more information, please visit www.leddygroup.com.

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit association of businesses, professionals, individuals, and organizations working together to advance the economic well-being of its members and the community. For details on Dover Chamber membership and other programs or for a schedule of activities, please call the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce at 603-742-2218, e-mail info@dovernh.org, or visit www.dovernh.org.

Laconia Savings Bank Celebrates 180 Years

Pictured L to R: Tim Gill, Mortgage Originator, Laconia Savings; Dover Chamber Ambassador Scott Wellington of Liberty Mutual; Dover Chamber Board Member Toby Arkwell of RW Insurance; Dover Chamber Executive Director Molly Hodgson Smith; Laconia Savings Bank Office Manager Leslie Simpson; Chamber Board Member Christine Goodwin of WB Mason; Dover Mayor Scott Myers; Chris MacDonnell, Cash Management VP, Laconia Savings; Jon Shapleigh, Commercial Banker, Laconia Savings; Amy Sharp, Business Banking VP, Laconia Savings; Dover Chamber Board Chair Mike Bolduc of Wyskiel, Boc, Tillinghast & Bolduc.

DOVER, NH — Laconia Savings Bank is currently celebrating 180 years of service to their customers and communities throughout New Hampshire. Over the years, Laconia Savings Bank has grown to become the largest independent bank in New Hampshire. With 19 full service offices across the state and recently announcing two new additions, Manchester and Rochester, Laconia Savings Bank continues to grow and prosper. Laconia Savings Bank is looking forward to serving the families, businesses and communities of New Hampshire for at least another 180 years.

For more information, please visit www.laconiasavings.com.

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit association of businesses, professionals, individuals, and organizations working together to advance the economic well-being of its members and the community. For details on Dover Chamber membership and other programs or for a schedule of activities, please call the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce at 603-742-2218, e-mail info@dovernh.org, or visit www.dovernh.org.

St. Thomas Aquinas High School Student Receives Full Scholarship to Spend Two Weeks in South Korea

CIEE: The Council on International Educational Exchange, a world-leader in international education and student exchange, has announced the acceptance of St. Thomas Aquinas High School student Phoebe Rafferty (class of 2013) of Durham, NH to a prestigious Scholarship to South Korea from August 9-22 2011. Phoebe is one of 100 high school students selected to participate in the third annual South Korea Scholarship Program for high school students, which is referred to in Korea as the Korea – US Youth Network. Students will be hosted by Yonsei University South Korea’s oldest and most acclaimed university located in Seoul, South Korea. Participants will attend academic lectures, tours, and cultural excursions throughout the program, with the intention of fostering understanding and diplomacy between the U.S. and South Korea.

In August, Phoebe will set off to represent the United States and St. Thomas Aquinas High School. The program begins in one of five U.S. gateway cities, where students will be met by CIEE representatives who will provide them with a pre-departure orientation to prepare them for their experience abroad.

As part of the application process, Phoebe wrote an essay describing how she will contribute to the process of building an amicable and cooperative relationship between Korea and the United States. In her essay she noted that, if she were to be chosen as a participant, she would share with young people her experiences and adventures in Korea. As a member of the STA International Club, Phoebe will have plenty of opportunity to share her experiences. She, along with fourteen members of the International Club, have been able to share personal experiences with fellow St. Thomas students, as well as have had the opportunity to share their own cultural experiences with other local schools.

“I love adventure,” said Phoebe. “I like to visit new places and experience new cultures.”

St. Thomas is thrilled that Phoebe was awarded this Scholarship from CIEE. CIEE and St. Thomas have worked together over the past year to develop a successful international student program at the school. If you are interested in learning more about the St. Thomas program or hosting an international student, please contact Admissions Director Patty Krupsky.

Located in Dover, NH, St. Thomas Aquinas High School is a coeducational, Catholic high school community where young people are called to be challenged academically, to stretch their hearts spiritually and to embark on a journey to make a difference. For more information, visit STA at www.stalux.org or call (603) 742-3206.

City of Dover News: Street grinding starts this week; Three-month memberships available at Fitness Center City Manager | Executive

Parking to be restricted during upcoming street grinding

Third, Grove, Chestnut and First streets are scheduled for grinding on Friday, June 17. Grinding work helps prepare a street for paving. During the grinding work, no parking will be allowed on the affected streets from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Grinding will also occur at the following locations:

Central Avenue at City Hall on Sunday, June 19. There will be no on-street parking from 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.;

Main Street on Monday, June 20. There will be no on-street parking from 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.;

Central Avenue at U-Haul on Tuesday, June 21. There will be no on-street parking from 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Paving is expected to begin on Wednesday, June 22.

For more information, contact Community Services at 516-6450.

Dover Recreation Fitness Center offers three-month memberships

The Dover Recreation Department will begin offering three-month memberships at the Fitness Center. This is a great option for college students home for the summer who want to work out but don’t want the expense of a yearlong membership.

Resident adult three-month memberships are $35 and nonresident adult three-month memberships are $70.

For more information, call 516-6401.

Service, Seacoast credit unions join and increase footprint in New Hampshire Seacoast

PORTSMOUTH (June 14, 2011) – Seacoast Credit Union members voted in favor of merging into Service Credit Union at a special meeting held in June.

The merger also met regulatory approval from the New Hampshire Banking Department and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). Seacoast Credit Union of Hampton and Exeter announced its intent to pursue a merger with Service Credit Union earlier this year after determining that Service shared the same member service philosophy as Seacoast, offered more financial products that their members sought, had more locations and longer hours of service and, from a safety and soundness position, was financially strong.

The Seacoast Credit Union Board of Directors expressed confidence that Service Credit Union’s more than 50 years of exceptional member-oriented service, up-to-date technology, competitive rates and lower fees will benefit its members.

“We would like to thank our members for their loyalty and allowing us to serve them,” says Joanne Nadeau, President/CEO of Seacoast Credit Union who will be a member of the senior leadership team at Service Credit Union. “Keep in mind, you will continue to enjoy the same member-focused service by the staff that serves you today.”

Like Seacoast Credit Union, Service Credit Union features a rich history of serving members in the local communities where they live and work. Service Credit Union opened its doors in 1957 to provide affordable credit to military members at Pease Air Force Base in New Hampshire. Today, it has expanded into 7-day banking in Walmart locations, remote servicing through free online and mobile phone banking, remote deposit, mobile phone apps, personal finance management online program and other access and convenience services within communities in New Hampshire and around the world. Service Credit Union still remains focused on exceeding member expectations.

Seacoast Credit Union members will enjoy expanded services and enhanced products such as getting paid up to two days early, instantly issued Visa credit and debit card at any branch, instant decisions on loans and fully-automated online mortgage decisions, free I.D. theft protection and free 24/7 Live Person Service by phone, online chat or secure email.

“Our track record for over 50 years embodies Service Credit Union’s commitment to offer all of our members exceptional products and enhanced services for their individual financial needs,” says Gordon Simmons, President/CEO of Service Credit Union.”Our organization is dedicated solely to satisfying our members’ financial requirements and we look forward to welcoming our new members from Seacoast Credit Union.”

Service Credit Union strives to be a leader in corporate citizenship, supporting non-profit and educational programs in the communities which are served by the credit union and will continue this long-standing tradition in Hampton and Exeter and its surrounding communities. Service Credit Union is already investing significantly in the area by supporting the Walk by the Sea against Brain Injury, the Wish Trees for Seacoast Firefighters, Child and Family Services of Exeter, and the Miss Molly Fund in Hampton for families battling severe illnesses.

Service Credit Union is a full service financial institution, offering a wide range of financial products to its members. With 35 branch locations including two staffed 24/7 contact centers, and full internet banking services, Service Credit Union serves anyone who lives or works in New Hampshire (excluding Coos County), 4 towns in Cape Cod, MA., and all branches of the U.S. Military and Department of Defense employees and their families. With over $1.8 billion in assets, Service Credit Union has 18 branches in New Hampshire, one in Massachusetts, and 16 branches on U.S. military bases in Germany.

City of Dover News: Willand Pond to be treated; author visits Library; Wildflower Walk is Saturday

City Manager | Executive

Willand Pond to be treated for milfoil

Portions of Willand Pond will be treated with an herbicide to control milfoil growth. The treatment is expected to begin on Tuesday, June 21. A special permit for the treatment was issued by the New Hampshire Division of Pesticide Control.

During the treatment, the following temporary restrictions will be enacted:

-- No swimming will be allowed for 24 hours following the treatment;

-- Do not use the water for drinking, irrigation or mixing of sprays for agricultural or ornamental plants until further notice. Some irrigation restrictions may be relaxed, as per the pesticide label, at the discretion of the applicator. These restrictions apply to all intakes within 1,200 feet of the treatment area and to within 50 feet of wells in the treatment area. For more information, contact Aquatic Control Technology, Inc., at 508-865-1000 or by email at info@aquaticcontroltech.com.

Other domestic uses of well water are not restricted.

The shoreline of the pond will be posted with signs warning of the temporary water restrictions prior to the treatment.

A map of the treatment area can be viewed at http://www.ci.dover.nh.us/forms/Willand%20Pond%20Advisory%2006.21.2011.pdf.

Edgar-nominated mystery author Paul Doiron to visit Dover Public Library

Mystery novelist and editor-in-chief of Down East magazine, Paul Doiron, will visit the Dover Public Library on Monday, June 27, at 7 p.m. for a book signing and a reading from his second “Mike Bowditch” novel, Trespasser, which was just published by Minotaur Books.

Trespasser is the riveting follow-up to Doiron’s Edgar Award–nominated first novel, The Poacher's Son. Maine Game Warden Bowditch is back on the job, and once again he's tripping over bodies. He’s called to an accident scene in which a car hit a deer, but when he arrives neither the deer nor the driver are there. Though instructed to leave the matter to the state police, the situation continues to haunt Bowditch. Where would a young woman go on a cold, snowy Maine night? Devastated when the truth is revealed, Bowditch risks all to finally bring a killer to justice.

Paul Doiron leapt from the editorship of Down East magazine to the big leagues of crime writing with his soulful debut novel, The Poacher’s Son, which was nominated for an Edgar Award, Anthony Award, Strand Critics Award, International Thriller Writers Award, a Barry Award, and Kirkus’ Best Mysteries of 2010 list. Now in Trespasser, Mike must reopen old wounds in order to catch a killer with friends in high places. Reviewers of Doiron’s second novel have called it “altogether impressive”, “perfectly plotted” and “incredibly evocative” of the Maine landscape.

Paul Doiron is a Maine native. He attended Yale University, where he graduated with a degree in English, and he holds an MFA in creative writing from Emerson College. Paul is a Registered Maine Guide specializing in fly fishing and outdoor recreation and lives on a trout stream in coastal Maine.

This is a free author event at the Dover Public Library and everyone is welcome to attend.

For more information, call 516-6050.

Community Trail hosts Wildflower Identification Walk

The Department of Planning and Community Development is pleased to announce that Dover Community Trail Committee member and UNH forestry graduate student Gabe Roxby will lead a one-hour wildflower identification walk on Saturday, June 18, at 10 a.m. The walk will begin at the Watson Road Trailhead of the Dover Community Trail. Participants will learn how to identify wildflowers and will identify species in bloom on the walk.

Participants should wear comfortable outdoor shoes and can bring paper, pens and cameras to capture what they learn.

The Dover Community Trail has been in development since the mid-1990’s and is part of the City of Dover's Master Plan. The trail provides a pedestrian and bicycle-friendly connection through the city, improved access to multimodal transportation options, and is open to all nonmotorized vehicle recreation and motorized wheelchairs. The urban portion of the trail stretches from the Downtown Transportation Center to Fisher Street and will be paved next spring. Last spring the northern portion of the trail, with a trailhead at Watson Road, opened to the public, providing miles of recreational opportunity along the Cochecho River. Work continues to develop the system into a contiguous eight-mile trail.

The Dover Community Trail has a Facebook fan page in which residents can learn more about the trail and find maps and announcements of trail events.

For more information, contact the City of Dover Department of Planning and Community Development at 516-6008.

SMALL BUSINESSES BAND TOGETHER TO KEEP FILM ALIVE

120processing.com and Aperture Announce Joint Venture To Serve Photography Lovers

To encourage renewed interest in analog photography, Aperture (Cleveland, OH) and 120processing.com (Dover, NH) are joining forces to offer film lovers the full array of products and services they need to create their distinctive ‘lo-fi’ images.

Media outlets have recently been predicting the demise of film photography—in spite of the recent uptick in film sales and renewed interest in certain sorts of vintage photography. To foster the renaissance of the analog photography movement, two small businesses—120processing.com and Aperture, A Photography and Variety Store—have joined forces. Located in Cleveland, Aperture sells vintage cameras, film and accessories. 120processing.com is the new online venture of Photosmith Imaging, a photo lab that has been processing and printing film in Dover, NH for the last thirty years.

In contrast to what many see as the ‘sterility’ of digital photography, the analog renaissance has centered on ‘low-fidelity’ photographs. The images are often fuzzy and dream-like, with peculiarly intense colors; many of them are multiply exposed or split. To achieve these and other effects, photographers have turned to comparatively rare camera designs and film labels; they also require processing for these less common films, often using special techniques, like ‘cross-processing,’ where slide film is processed in the chemistry for color-negative film. With these special supplies and services, photographers are able to tap into a whole range of images that are completely unavailable to digital photography.

Since the return to analog photography is relatively new, analog supplies and services can be difficult to find; thus Aperture and 120processing.com have joined forces to better serve the budding film photography movement. In particular, 120processing.com will be supplying a full range of lab services for Aperture’s customers, who can drop off their film at Aperture for processing and printing. “Our customers have had great difficulty finding quality, consistent, and reliable labs to process their film. Also, cross processing has become so popular we wanted to offer our customers a trustworthy lab that will do just that,” explains Scott Meivogel, founder and owner of Aperture. “Now we can offer processing for any film we sell, both normal and crossed processed. We could not be more grateful that 120processing.com has agreed to join us.” Such partnerships are particularly valuable considering that many markets lost their local photo labs as a result of the ‘digital revolution.’

120processing.com also sees an advantage in partnering with businesses like Aperture, which has cultivated in Cleveland a community of photographers through gallery shows, classes and events. “Establishments like Aperture are doing a tremendous job reminding people what is valuable about film—the slower tempo, the distinctiveness of the image, the strangely beautiful effects,” says Steve Frank, the owner of 120processing.com. “Keeping film alive will be a collective effort—we’re thrilled to work with them.”

Laconia Savings Bank is Joining in the Fight to Prevent Financial Elderly Abuse

New Hampshire – June 14, 2011 - To spotlight June 15th “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day” Laconia Savings Bank is offering tips on how to identify and prevent elder financial abuse.

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, seniors throughout the United States lose an estimated $2.6 billion or more annually due to elder financial abuse and exploitation. “Seniors are valued members of our community and it is our responsibility to ensure they live safely and with dignity,” explained Carolyn Peverly, Senior Vice President - Deposit Operations & Administration for Laconia Savings Bank. “They can steer clear of financial abuse by being alert to the signs and knowing who to turn to for help.”

Laconia Savings Bank offers the following tips to our elder consumers:

• Never give your Social Security number, account numbers or other personal financial information over the phone unless you initiated the call.
• Don’t open e-mails from unknown sources, and beware of any notice claiming you have won a lottery.
• Shred receipts, bank statements and unused credit card offers before them away.
• Review your monthly accounts regularly for any unauthorized charges. Report lost or stolen checks immediately.
• Order copies of your credit report once a year to ensure accuracy.
• Lock up your checkbook, account statements and other sensitive information when others will be in your home.
• Do business with companies you know are reputable, or first check their references and credentials. Beware of any home improvement contractor that comes to your door or tries to sell you services over the phone.
• If a stranger needs to send you payment for something, insist on a check for the exact amount. Never accept a check for more and wire the difference back.
• Never let someone pressure you into agreeing to loan terms before you’ve had a chance to review them in writing with a trusted advisor.
• Report any unusual account inquires you receive—whether by phone or e-mail—to your banker, who will take measures to protect your account and notify authorities.
• Carefully choose trustworthy people to act as your agent in all estate-planning matters.
• Talk to your local banker about any financial needs, concerns or questions.

Laconia Savings Bank, founded in 1831, provides deposit, lending and wealth management services to families and businesses throughout New Hampshire. With 19 community offices within the state and assets exceeding $1 billion, Laconia Savings Bank is the largest independent bank in New Hampshire. Because Laconia Savings Bank is a mutual organization, it doesn’t answer to stock holders and can focus on the success of its customers, communities and employees. Throughout its 180 year history, Laconia Savings Bank continues to be a strong and stable financial organization. For more information, call 1-800-832-0912 or visit www.laconiasavings.com.

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen invites you to participate in a TRADE MISSION to INDIA

September 24th - October 1st, 2011

India, one of the world’s fastest growing and most dynamic economies, offers growing sales opportunities for New Hampshire companies. Come and join Senator Shaheen on a Trade Mission that will include visits to two cities in India, customized appointments with potential distributors and clients, meetings with government officials and industry leaders, and invitations to receptions and networking events.

Whether you are new to exporting or a seasoned global marketeer, this is an excellent opportunity to expand your sales to one of the United States' most important foreign markets.

Please see the attached flyer for more information on the Trade Mission to India, as well as the application form.

Application Deadline: July 8, 2011

For more information or for questions regarding the application, please contact:

NH International Trade Resource Center

U. S Department of commerce

Dawn.Wivell@dred.state.nh.us

Leanne Spees

Leanne.Spees@dred.state.nh.us

603-271-8444

U.S. Department of Commerce

Justin Oslowski

Justin.Oslowski@trade.gov

Taylor Little

Taylor.Little@trade.gov

603-953-0212

Edgar-nominated Mystery Author Paul Doiron at Dover Library June 27

Mystery novelist and editor-in-chief of Down East magazine, Paul Doiron, will visit the Dover Public Library on Monday, June 27 at

7pm for a book signing and a reading from his second “Mike Bowditch” novel, Trespasser, which was just published by Minotaur Books.

Trespasser is the riveting follow-up to Doiron’s Edgar Award–nominated first novel, The Poacher's Son. Maine Game Warden Bowditch is back on the job, and once again he's tripping over bodies. He’s called to an accident scene in which a car hit a deer, but when he arrives neither the deer nor the driver are there. Though instructed to leave the matter to the state police, the situation continues to haunt Bowditch. Where would a young woman go on a cold, snowy Maine night? Devastated when the truth is revealed, Bowditch risks all to finally bring a killer to justice.

Paul Doiron leapt from the editorship of Down East magazine to the big leagues of crime writing with his soulful debut novel, The Poacher’s Son, which was nominated for

an Edgar Award, Anthony Award, Strand Critics Award, International Thriller Writers Award, a Barry Award, and Kirkus’ Best Mysteries of 2010 list. Now in Trespasser, Mike must reopen old wounds in order to catch a killer with friends in high places. Reviewers of Doiron’s second novel have called it “altogether impressive”, “perfectly plotted” and “incredibly evocative” of the Maine landscape.

Paul Doiron is a Maine native. He attended Yale University, where he graduated with a

degree in English, and he holds an MFA in creative writing from Emerson College. Paul is a

Registered Maine Guide specializing in fly fishing and outdoor recreation and lives on a trout

stream in coastal Maine.

This is a free author event at the Dover Public Library and everyone is welcome to attend.

For more information, call 516-6050.

Greater Dover chamber of Commerce Seeking Membership & Business Resource Manager

Chamber Mission:

Making good things happen in Dover for business, visitors and residents

Position Overview:

The Membership & Business Resource Manager is responsible for membership development and retention. This position oversees all business resources, benefits, networking and promotion.

General Responsibilities:

• Responsible for recruiting, retaining and maintaining positive relationships with member and not-yet members
• Cultivate the sponsorship for all of the business events listed below
• Serve as the staff liaison to the Ambassadors Committee
• Produce the quarterly print Newsletter & Insert program & market and sell any/all business advertising opportunities
• Develop, design and send Member/Business E-blasts
• Maintain the chamber database.
• Institute a checklist for new members and track the progress of the checklist
• Develop creative membership recruiting techniques and tools
• Coordinate new member orientation meetings
• Schedule, organize, set up & attend breakfast forums and business after-hours functions
• Work with the Executive Director to establish annual new member & retention goals
• Coordinate new member ribbon-cuttings and other promotional photo opportunities
• Work with the Ambassador Committee Chair to select and train new ambassadors
• Work with the entire chamber staff team on events as needed
• Recommend and develop feasible & profitable new member services, programs & benefit as needed

Current Programs, Services & Events under the Leadership of this position:

• Seacoast Business Expo (Annually in October)
• Business Open Houses (Monthly)
• Tri-Chamber Business Open Houses (Quarterly)
• Local Expert Series (Monthly)
• Annual Dinner & Recognition Programs (Annually in January)
• Forum Series (Quarterly)
• New Member Welcomes & Ribbon Cuttings (Monthly)
• Printed Newsletter (Quarterly)
• Ambassadors Committee Meetings (Monthly)
• New Member Welcomes (Quarterly)
• Advertising & Sponsorship Sales (event, web, print etc – on-going)

Qualifications and Experience Required

• BA/BS with 2-3 years of membership development or similar experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 2-3 years of experience working directly in the chamber of commerce industry preferred
• Proven membership development experience preferred
• Proven event management experience preferred
• Effective public speaker
• Effective project management skills
• Ability to establish strong partnerships and build collaborative efforts
• Organized with ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• IT proficiency – Microsoft Office software, website content management,
• database systems, constant contact
• Positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Must have own reliable transportation and valid driver license

Work Environment:

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce offers a supportive and engaged work environment that values and encourages creativity and growth. Our headquarters is located at 550 Central Avenue in Dover. Some early and late hours may be necessary.

Sister Georganne Pearson, SSND to Retire: Another Chapter Comes to a Close at St. Thomas Aquinas High School

In 1961, John F. Kennedy was inaugurated as President, the Berlin Wall was built, the Peace Corps was established, and Sister Georganne Pearson came to St. Thomas Aquinas High. Sister watched numerous students pass through her classroom doorway, grow as young men and women, and then graduate to leave a mark on the world. It was an era of great change, from a moon landing to a shuttle disaster, from the birth of the Beatles to the death of Michael Jackson, from a school staffed by many School Sisters of Notre Dame to a time when she would be the sole remaining member of her order.

And so, an era has come to an end. After 50 years as a classroom teacher and librarian, beloved St. Thomas Aquinas High School faculty member Sister Georganne Pearson has announced that will retire at the end of the 2010-11 school year.

To the delight of many, Sister Georganne will stay in the Dover after her retirement – in a community she loves and a place where she has an abundance of friends. In spite of retirement, however, she says she is not finished at the school quite yet. While Sister is ready to close this chapter of her life, she plans on keeping her reserved parking space, indicating she is looking forward to volunteering at the school after her official retirement.

Sister Georganne grew up in Rhode Island. She became a Postulant with the School Sisters of Notre Dame in Baltimore, MD and during this time earned a college degree in Education from Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey.

Her first teaching job was at St. John the Evangelist School in Leonia, New Jersey where she taught elementary and middle school students for 13 years. Her journey changed in 1961, when she was sent to the newly opened St. Thomas Aquinas High School by the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND).

Much has changed since Sister Georganne joined the St. Thomas Aquinas community in 1961. Tuition was $100 a year; the school was staffed by seven SSNDs, two priests, and one coach, welcomed nearly 300 freshmen students and by the time the first graduating class received their diplomas, the school was filled to capacity with nearly 900 students.

Sister Georganne taught five classes a day and most of those classes had 40 students in them. She taught Biology, Chemistry, Theology, US History and whatever was asked of her…and if she wasn’t trained in a particular subject, she went to summer school to learn. She attended Fordham University in New York and Randolph-Macon Women’s College in Virginia to further her education and eventually received her Master’s from Union College in New York.

“We did whatever was needed,” said Sister Georganne. “We made it work. Every day was different – I enjoyed what I did.”

The nuns lived on the fourth floor of the main building (now occupied by Science, Music and Social Studies) until the Notre Dame Convent was built a year later. For a number of years, this building would house the religious faculty. Eventually, however, the school was bursting at the seams, and the convent would be needed for additional classroom space. With the help of several friends and alumni, Sister Georganne and colleague Sister Catherine Goodell relocated to an apartment in Dover, close to campus.

Impacting thousands of students in the classroom, Sister Georganne also made a difference outside the classroom by leading the Student Council and National Honor Society groups. She also ran the Community Service program, a program that is still alive and well today where every student is required to perform 40 hours of community service before they graduate.

Above all, Sister Georganne is most proud of the activities where she and her students had the opportunity to serve others; organizing one of the first blood drives at school, helping build homes with Habitat for Humanity, fundraising for the school, and creating Christmas baskets for needy families in the area.

In 2009, Sister Georganne and Sister Catherine, a fellow STA faculty member of thirty years who retired in 2009, were named the recipients of the school’s Lux in Tenebris Award. The Award, which means “light in darkness” was established in 2006 to honor members of the St. Thomas Aquinas High School community who have made significant and enduring contributions to humanity. Few have given back to the world all that the sisters have given by devoting their lives to the service of others.

In 2010, St. Thomas celebrated 50 years. Sister Georganne served as 50th Jubilee Committee Honorary Chair. As a member of the committee, she provided insight, shared stories, and helped to plan the festivities. To open the 2010-11 school year, the entire school community, along with some alums from the first graduating class of 1964 joined Sister Georganne on the front steps, re-enacting the first day of school in 1960, including a special ribbon-cutting, opening the school for its 50th Jubilee year.

Looking back, Sister Georganne is reflective and notes how many parents and alumni helped make the journey special. “It’s gone by so fast,” said Georganne. “It’s been wonderful though. The community of St. Thomas Aquinas High School is like no other. There is a cohesiveness that bonds us together like a family. Everyone cares about you.”

Being at St. Thomas Aquinas High School was more than a job, it was a calling, and her devotion to the students and to the mission has always been evident. One of the greatest joys is when alumni contact her. Alumni and friends interested in reaching out to Sister Georganne can send correspondence to the school (St. Thomas Aquinas High School, 197 Dover Point Road, Dover, NH 03820) and it will be forwarded to her.

In honor of her years of dedication, and because she began her career at St. Thomas Aquinas as a chemistry teacher, the school will name its to-be-renovated Chemistry Lab in honor of Sister Georganne. As the school continues to move into the 21st century, it also looks back to its beginnings, and the role that Sister played in contributing to the school’s academic success.

The community of St. Thomas Aquinas High School is grateful for the many years of service to our school and students. The School wishes Sister Georganne a happy retirement filled with relaxation and joy.

Located in Dover, NH, St. Thomas Aquinas High School is a coeducational, Catholic high school community where young people are called to be challenged academically, to stretch their hearts spiritually and to embark on a journey to make a difference. For more information, visit STA at www.stalux.org or call (603) 742-3206.

Key Partners, Inc. Announces Computer Training Classes

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My Tutors are the Best Out There!

This month's featured tutor has been working with Tutor Doctor only since March but has already made a big impact on several students' lives! Tonya lives in Concord and has traveled to Amherst, Dunbarton, Chichester, Northwood, Nashua and Hollis to reach a student in need.

Tonya says her greatest accomplishments are "seeing the look in her students' eyes and the joy in their voices when they see their grades go up". She also prides herself in watching a former student walk across the stage and turn his/her tassel and say "thank you to Mrs. Delia!"

Delia has adopted some of our greatest challenges and always comes out shining. If you have a student in need of some tutor TLC give us a call for a free consultation at 603.953.5025 today.

Sincerely,

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aneal@tutordoctor.com

Tutor with Compassion - Tonya Delia

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Tutoring Expertise

Reading

Math K-9

Special Education Consulting

GED

Emotional Disabilities

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Franklin Pierce College, Bachelor of Arts, Human Services, Social Work

Franklin Pierce University, Master of Education, General Special Education K-12, EBD

New Hampshire Teaching Certification: General Special Education (K-12), Emotional Behavioral Disabilities

Praxis 1: Math, Reading and Writing

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Work Experience and Hobbies

Tonya has worked at Merging Rivers Academy, Franklin Middle School, Rundlett Middle School and Child and Family Services in Concord.

Her hobbies include volunteering at the Live and Let Live Rescue Farm, scrap booking, beach time, reading and spending time with her husband and two children.

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Howard appointed CEO of The Homemakers

The Homemakers Health Services, a nonprofit health care agency which provides nursing, rehabilitative therapy, home support and adult day care services throughout Strafford County, has announced the appointment of Linda Howard, as its acting chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2011.

Howard, who has been with the home health agency for more than 35 years, has been serving as the interim CEO since January.

“This is a challenging time for the home health care industry and it’s vital that we have the right people in place as we move forward,” said Jeff Taylor, president of the Board of Directors of The Homemakers. “As a nonprofit home health care agency serving adults throughout Strafford County and beyond, The Homemakers requires a combination of experience in home health care, vision, compassion and management expertise in its CEO. Linda has just this combination. Her wealth of community experience, track record of management success and commitment to the people we serve through our home health, home support and adult day care services will be valued assets in our ongoing mission to provide these services.”

During her 35-year tenure with The Homemakers, Howard, who has a B.S. in social services from New England College and an Associate’s degree in business management from McIntosh College, has served in a variety of capacities from home health coordinator to Director of the Agency’s Day Out Adult Day Care program.

She currently serves on the executive board of the Transportation Coordination and Consolidation Committee, is a member of the NH Transit Association and a member and former vice president of the Adult Day Care Providers of NH. She is also a past member of NH Quality Assurance for Medicaid and the Rest in Peace Foundation.

For more than 36 years, The Homemakers Health Services has provided home health care services throughout Strafford County. Services include visiting nurse, physical and occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides, homemakers, in-home care providers, Alzheimer’s respite and adult medical day care. For more information about The Homemakers Health Services visit the Agency’s website at www.TheHomemakers.org , call (603) 335-1770 or email info@thehomemakers.org.

Federal Savings Bank Approved to Offer New Business Lending Programs

Dover – Federal Savings Bank has been approved by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to offer the agency’s Express Line of Credit and Patriot Express lending programs.

The SBA Express Line gives small business borrowers an accelerated application process and expedited turnaround time for critical loan decisions. In addition, generous loan advance rates and competitive interest rates are often available using these SBA programs.

The SBA Patriot program provides financing for business owners who have served in the military. Eligible military community members include: veterans, service-disabled veterans, active-duty service members eligible for the military’s Transition Assistance Program, reservists and National Guard members’ current spouses of any of the above, and the widowed spouse of a service member or veteran who died during service or of a service-connected disability.

“Federal Savings Bank is committed to providing products and services that will provide credit access to business owners in our communities,” according to FSB Senior Vice President, David McArdle. “Through our partnership with the SBA, we are able to offer local business owners more lending programs with affordable and flexible financing terms that help to sustain and grow their businesses,” he added. For more information about these new programs, call 1-800-462-2265 and speak with one of the Bank’s experienced Commercial Loan Officers.

Since 1890, Federal Savings Bank has operated as a true community bank. The Bank offers a wide array of both personal and business banking services and recently introduced an online banking platform for business customers. For more information, call toll free at 1-800-462-2265, visit www.fsbdover.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FederalSavingsBank.

GARRISON PLAYERS ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR FALL SHOWS

DOVER – Garrison Players, the Dover area’s all-volunteer community theatre group, will hold auditions for their first two shows of the 2011-12 season at 7 p.m. on July 12 and 13 at the Garrison Players Arts Center, Route 4 in Rollinsford. Call backs will be on Thursday, July 14. Auditions are being held for the comedy,

“The Butler Did It” by Tim Kelly, and “The Hound of the Baskervilles”, a mystery adapted for the stage by Tim Kelly of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic novel.

Auditioners should come prepared to cold read from the scripts, and may try out for either, or both shows. There are roles available for 5 men and 5 women for each play and all roles are open. Actors should bring a copy of their resume, even if it's a little dusty, as Garrison Players encourages those who haven't been onstage in awhile to come out for these auditions. Anyone who might want to work backstage in any capacity is also encouraged to attend the auditions.

“The Butler Did It” is a delightful comedy that spoofs English mystery plays, but with a decidedly American flavor. Miss Maple, a society dowager noted for her "imaginative" weekend parties, invites a group of detective writers to eerie Ravenswood Manor on Turkey Island where they are to assume the personalities of their favorite fictional characters. This play successfully interweaves all the classic elements with an imaginative approach. It is great fun and strictly for laughs. It will be directed by Megan Davenport Karas and staged on October 7-9; 14-16, 21 and 22, 2011.

“The Hound of the Baskervilles” is perhaps the most famous and popular of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries and deals with the curse of the Baskerville family, and the fiendish killer hound which stalks its members. Sir Charles Baskerville has died under mysterious circumstances, and his nephew and heir, the young Sir Henry, has been threatened even before his arrival at Baskerville Hall. Enlisting the aid of Sherlock Holmes, he sets out for his ancestral home in the company of Dr. Watson, Holmes' trusted colleague, a journey which brings him to danger, mystery and suspense. Directed by Chris MacEachern, this show will be staged on November 18-20 and December 2-4, 2011.

Garrison Players is a nonprofit, volunteer-based community theatre group dedicated to enriching the cultural life of the area by presenting high-quality theatrical performances geared for family audiences. Established in 1953, the players encourage people of all ages to enjoy and participate in the many facets of the performing arts; and to help maintain the Garrison Players Arts Center. For more information about auditions, shows, or the Garrison Players, visit the website at www.garrisonplayers.org.

Dover Farmers Market at the Chamber Visitor Center

DOVER, NH – Beginning on June 8th, the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, located at 550 Central Avenue, will once again host the weekly Seacoast Growers Association Farmers Market every Wednesday from 2:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Dover Farmers Market, now entering its second year at the Visitor Center location, features over a dozen farmers and local area vendors, some vending their wares every week, and others rotating in and out to add variety to the Market. Shoppers can expect to find not only fresh produce, but also plants and cut flowers, eggs and dairy products, meat and poultry, maple syrup, and baked goods, as well as artisans selling hand made pottery, ceramics and other related items.

For those who endeavor to support local businesses, the Farmers Market is an ideal place to shop. The Seacoast Growers Association (SGA) is made up of farmers and vendors from Strafford, Rockingham and York counties, with all products sold at the Market being grown, produced and harvested in this geographic area.

“Once in a while, we’ll have someone come up to us in June and ask ‘Where’s the corn?’” notes Celeste Gingras of 45 Market Street Bakery in Somersworth, who also serves as the President of the SGA’s Dover Market. “Since everything at the Market is 100% locally grown, the offerings are seasonal and the selection varies from week to week. Once they understand that, our patrons love the idea that they’re buying produce that’s not only fresh, but also truly native to our little part of the world.”

For more information on the Dover Farmers Market, please visit the SGA’s website at www. SeacoastGrowers.org.

About the Chamber:

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit association of businesses, professionals, individuals, and organizations working together to advance the economic well-being of its members and the community. For details on Chamber membership, a schedule of activities, and information on other programs, please call the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce at (603) 742-2218; write to 550 Central Avenue, Dover, NH, 03820; or visit www.dovernh.org.

Summer of Special Events Planned at Children’s Museum of NH

The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire in Dover is hosting a wide range of special events for families this summer. From a local foods farmer’s market to tender loving care for tattered teddy bears, the museum’s special events are all open to the public and included in the regular price of admission: $8 for adults and children, $7 for seniors age 65+, and free for children under one year old. During the summer, the museum is open to visitors seven days a week.

The Children’s Museum of NH is located in Henry Law Park on the Cochecho River in downtown Dover, making it an ideal day-trip destination. Several free outdoor concerts are held in the park each week, there is a playground and picnic area, and dozens of restaurants and shops are within an easy walk. More information on planning a trip to Dover can be found at www.dovernh.org.

This summer’s special events at the Children’s Museum of NH include:

Four on the Fourth

Monday, July 4

10 am – 5 pm

- Celebrate the Fourth of July with $4 admission all day long. This half-price admission applies to adults as well as children, and visitors are free to leave for lunch and come back in to play later!

Colossal Construction Day

Monday, July 11

10 am - 3 pm

- Can we build it? Yes we can! Join us for a day of design & engineering challenges for all ages. From buildings & bridges to vehicles & your own imaginative creations, the sky is the limit on Colossal Construction Day. Lego your Mind will be providing kids with LEGO building elements, axles, and wheels of all sizes to enable them to free build rolling creations that will be tested down a ramp for speed and distance.

Local Roots Food Fair

Tuesday, July 20

1-4 pm

- Discover the joy of eating local at this seasonal food fair, presented in partnership with Hannaford Supermarkets. The museum will welcome a variety of area farmers and local food purveyors for an afternoon of tasty sampling, hands-on activities for kids, and coupons and information for parents.

Bubble Science Day

Tuesday, July 26

10 am - 3 pm

- Parents and children can roll up their sleeves for some good, clean fun when the Children’s Museum celebrates Bubble Science Day. The museum’s large classroom will be transformed into a bubble laboratory where families can experiment with bubble shapes, colors and sizes, and build 3-D bubble shapes, walls and windows. In the museum’s Project Area, children can make bubble wands to take home, and parents can pick up hand-outs with more ideas for bubble play to continue the learning at home.

Teddy Bear Clinic & Tea Party

Wednesday, August 10

10 am – 12:30 pm

- Children are invited to bring their favorite stuffed friend to the museum’s annual Teddy Bear Clinic from 10 a.m. – noon, followed by a Teddy Tea Party from noon – 12:30 pm. This event is designed to not only be fun, but also help children who may be anxious about visiting the doctor. Volunteer health professionals will be on hand to issue each animal an ID bracelet, perform health check-ups, and conduct minor surgery on furry friends in need of repair. At the noontime tea party, guests will enjoy juice, animal crackers and fruit.

Patterns & Puzzles Day

Thursday, August 18

10 am - 3 pm

- Patterns are everywhere! Join us as we look at the world in a whole new way as we seek out patterns and get creative with exhibit-related pattern activities and take-home projects throughout the museum. Older children & adults will scratch their heads as they work to solve brainteasers and riddles sure to give your brain a work-out!

Build It. Fly It. Day

Tuesday, August 23

10 am - 3 pm

- Young imaginations will soar as children create their own flying machines using a variety of everyday materials in this high-flying challenge. Kids will learn about the principles of aerodynamics and flight as they test their creations in the museum’s two-and-a-half-story Build It. Fly It. exhibit. Whose invention will fly, flip or flop? Visitors can also try their hand at constructing some other simple flyers to test and take home.

The museum will also be staying open extended hours on the nights of Cochecho Arts Festival evening performances in Henry Law Park. On Friday nights between July 8 and August 12, the Children’s Museum of NH will remain open to the public until 7 pm to welcome families arriving early for the concerts.

More information on all of these events can be found at www.childrens-museum.org. The Children’s Museum of NH is open all summer Mon – Sat 10 am – 5 pm and Sun 12-5 pm.

About the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire

The not-for-profit Children’s Museum of New Hampshire is located at 6 Washington Street in Dover and offers two levels of hands-on, custom-created exhibits for children ages 1-12. Children can explore a wide range of subjects, from dinosaurs, music and aeronautics to world cultures, art and natural history. Open year-round, the museum specializes in creating family learning experiences and works closely with schools, social service agencies and educators. The museum also hosts a variety of live performances, workshops, classes and special events for families. For more information, please call the museum at (603) 742-2002 or visit www.childrens-museum.org

Children’s Museum of New Hampshire

6 Washington Street, Dover NH 03820

603-742-2002

www.childrens-museum.org