Locals Bank Underwrites 2010 Apple Harvest Day

DOVER—
Federal Savings Bank has renewed their support of the premier Fall Event on the Seacoast. The Dover-based community bank will serve as Apple Harvest Day Underwriter for 2010, which takes place on Saturday, Oct. 2nd for the 26th consecutive year.
“Federal Savings Bank is proud to celebrate our 120th anniversary this year. We’ve seen firsthand the changes in Dover throughout the years and couldn’t be happier to have our headquarters located in such a vibrant city. We look forward to positively impacting this great community for many more years to come,” said President Jay O’Neill.
Vendors, artisans and crafters at Apple Harvest Day will be located only along Central Avenue and Henry Law Avenue. The event now attracts over 35,000 people and 300 vendors into downtown Dover on the first Saturday in October, which this year falls on Oct. 2nd.
To celebrate Dover’s annual autumn event, the 2010 Festival will feature new pavilions, an even greater array of entertainment options than ever before, including the 2nd running of the Apple Harvest Day 5K Road Race through the downtown area on Saturday morning and a completely revised and family friendly amusement zone in Henry Law Park.
The Apple Harvest Day Committee is also creating some new exhibiting and performance opportunities this year to try to broaden the appeal of the event. An “Artist in Residence Venue” will feature arts and crafts made at the event. Additionally, a North End entertainment stage has been added, with Gazpacho and The Modulators signed on to perform. Also new this year is the “Seacoast Chef’s Challenge” which we feature local chef’s facing off in an Apple Themed cooking competition.
Indeed, it appears that seacoast area residents can expect more entertainment, attractions and surprises than ever at this years’ Apple Harvest Day celebration, where there is truly something for everyone to enjoy.
For additional information on Apple Harvest Day, please call the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce at (603) 742-2218, email info@dovernh.org, or visit www.dovernh.org.
Photo caption: Federal Savings Bank presents the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce with a check to commemorate their underwriting of the 26th Annual Apple Harvest Day in Dover on Oct. 2nd. Pictured are Kirt Schuman, Executive Director of the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce; Kim Bryan, AVP, Branch Manager of Federal Savings Bank and Co-Chair of Apple Harvest Day Committee and Jay O’Neill, President and CEO of Federal Savings Bank. (Courtesy photo)

Frisbie Volunteer Bette White Honored at Retirement

ROCHESTER—
Frisbie Memorial Hospital recognizes Elizabeth “Bette” White for 42 years of dedicated volunteer service at the hospital. She has served in a variety of capacities during her time at Frisbie -- from patient care positions, to coffee shop volunteer, to Auxiliary fundraising events. Bette has been a tireless advocate promoting the hospital’s mission and a competent leader for many successful Auxiliary events over the years. Bette also has served several terms as Auxiliary president and as a Corporator for the hospital. Volunteerism has been a lifelong endeavor for Bette White as she has served her community these many years with integrity and pride.
A formal proclamation was made by the Mayor of Rochester, T. J. Jean, on July 29, 2010, calling this date The Bette J. White Day, celebrating her dedicated service to Frisbie Memorial Hospital and to the citizens of the greater Rochester area. She leaves with us a shining legacy to be remembered and very much appreciated.
Photo caption: Left to right — T. J. Jean, Rochester Mayor, Antoinette Hills, FMH Dir. Volunteer Services, Bette White, FMH Auxilian and Al Felgar, CEO Frisbie Memorial Hospital (Courtesy photo)

St. Thomas Aquinas High School Celebrates 50 Years

DOVER—
St. Thomas Aquinas High School is proud to commemorate its 50th jubilee anniversary this year and plans are well under way for the celebration. This milestone is a true testament to the strength of our community and the mission of our school, and it is with that strong community spirit that we invite the community to join us in celebrating our 50th birthday by participating in some or all the events and activities that are planned.
The 50th Jubilee Kick Off Event is on Monday, Aug. 30, 2010.
At 8 a.m. there is a reenactment of first day of school September 1960. Students, faculty and staff will gather in the front of the school for a ribbon cutting ceremony. St. Thomas Librarian and Honorary Jubilee Chairwoman Sister Georganne Pearson (who has been at St. Thomas for 49 of its 50 years) will do the ribbon cutting honors. Ron Holtz, Dean of Studies, will speak to students about the school’s 50-year journey. Students will gather for a photo in front of the school.
At 1:30 p.m. STA students, faculty and staff will reconvene out in back of the school after each receiving a ‘birthday present’ in their homeroom. Students will create a celebratory “50 STA” formation on the field while aerial photos are taken by STA graduate Aaron Rohde ’95 in a small aircraft flown by STA friend Kenn Ortmann.
Photo caption: (Logo taken from www.stalux.org)