May 24, 2011
Utah's Colonial Heritage Festival of Orem
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
5/24/11
For additional information:
Linda P. Walton 801-812-0125
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(OREM, Utah)—The city of Orem will host the second annual Utah’s Colonial Heritage Festival at SCERA Park on July 1-4.
Sunday, July 3, in preparation for the celebration of our nation’s independence and the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, there will be a Patriotic Observance with a keynote speaker. The event will feature the newly organized Orem Chorale.
Colonial Fest will focus on the early American colonial time period from the pilgrims to the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Alpine District school teachers and artisans will take guests back in time to a re-created colonial town complete with blacksmith, gunsmith, bakery, school, Native American camp, weavers, cooper, and more.
All weekend there will be numerous activities featured for families. Children can participate in colonial games, see a debate in the old south church, or have their picture taken in the stocks. An outdoor eating tavern will be available.
“Last year’s attendance was around 10,000 people, we anticipate more visitors for this year’s event,” Gregg Hardy, chairman, said.
All the events for Colonial Fest will be free including military musters at 11 A.M., 2 and 5 P.M. daily. See debates, your name in a calligraphy from the “Cup and Quill” or have fresh bread and churned butter from the Bethlehem Bakery.
The festival will also feature a free showing of the musical “1776,” Friday and Saturday at dusk.
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Thursday, May 5, 2011
Utah Valley National Day of Prayer
For Immediate Release
4/21/11
For additional information:
Chaplain Linda P. Walton, 801-362-0330
Utah Valley's National Day of Prayer service, will be held at the Provo Community United Church of Christ, 175 North University, on Thursday, May 5 at 7 p.m.
The keynote speaker at the 60th annual commemoration will be Judge David Sam, Senior United States District Judge.
National Day of Prayer is an opportunity for members of all faiths to gather and pray for their community, state, nation and world. President Barak Obama said,
“We know too that whatever our differences, there is one law that binds all great religions together. Jesus told us to "love thy neighbor as thyself." The Torah commands," That which is hateful to you, do not do to your fellow." In Islam, there is a Hadith that reads, "None of you truly believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself." And the same is true for Buddhists and Hindus; for followers of Confucius and for humanists. It is, of course, the Golden Rule—the call to love one another; to understand one another; to treat with dignity and respect those with whom we share a brief moment on this Earth.”
"With much of the world being in a state of turmoil, President Obama’s remarks delivered at the annual National Prayer Breakfast on February 3, in Washington D.C. helped set the tone for this year’s National Day of Prayer," Chaplain Linda P. Walton, chair, said. "The overall theme for the National Day of Prayer this year is 'A Mighty Fortress is Our God.' Virtually every faith enjoys a form of prayer and, in this time of conflict and difficulty, we want to focus on what we have in common and not our differences.”
The service will also include musical performances by One Voice Children’s Choir, pianist Bob Bailey, and harpist, Hailey Felberg. Prayers and scripture readings will be given by government and community religious leaders including representatives from the Seventh-day Adventist Church, American Indian faith, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Judaism, and Islamic faiths.
A flag ceremony, national anthem, and veteran’s tribute will be presented by Troop 51 from the Provo Community United Church of Christ, led by General Jeffrey Burton.
Featured philanthropy for the year will be Habitat for Humanity of Utah County, a non-profit, ecumenical organization committed to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness in the county. They have built or remodeled 43 homes since 1991.
The Utah Valley Ministerial Association and Utah Valley University Interfaith Student Association are sponsoring this year’s event. For further information contact Walton at (801) 362-0330.
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
New Employee
For Immediate Release
Date May 3, 2011
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For Additional Information: Benjamin Tateoka, (801)812-0125
Brigham Young University student Benjamin Tateoka, has joined The Walton Group Inc. as its newest intern. Through their summer internship program, the agency provides students working toward their degree in communications an opportunity to gain hands-on public relations experience.
Since opening their doors in 1985, The Walton Group Inc. has helped Utah’s small businesses, in addition to non-profit organizations, set and obtain their communications objectives.
Tateoka is a senior from Hazelton, Idaho studying Public Relations at Brigham Young University. He has volunteered with local organizations to assist them in developing strategic communications campaigns and was in charge of creating a marketing campaign for a student-run philanthropic group that promotes the donation of time and money in order to give need-based scholarships.
“In Utah Valley, The Walton Group Inc. has been a leader in the field of PR for the past 25 years,” Tateoka said. “Their reputation has advanced the profession and I am pleased to have this opportunity to work with them.”
Tateoka also worked with BYU’s Department of Communication in developing a campaign to increase undergraduate enrollment and position the department as a top-ranked national communications department.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Utah Valley University Chamber University
Utah Valley Chamber University
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
04/27/11
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For additional information Raelle Cunningham, 801-812-0125
(PROVO, Utah)- The Walton Group Inc. is hosting the Utah Valley Chamber University, May 19, on “How to Choose the Right Advertising.”
The event begins at 9:30 a.m. at Zion’s Bank on 462 West 800 North, Orem, and will feature a panel of advertising professionals discussing different advertising options. Linda P. Walton, president of The Walton Group, will serve as the panel moderator. Panelists will include: Egon Bolt, advertising representative for Media One, Andy Pew, online advertising representative for Media One, Sarah Ehrmantraut, advertising representative for the Daily Herald, Dana Robinson, Mr. Media, and Jeff Sheets, professor of advertising at BYU.
Questions addressed include:
- When is the best time to advertise?
- What are strengths and weakness of your type of advertising?
- What type of business is best served by your type of advertising?
Panel discussion concludes at 11 a.m. The event is free of charge. Refreshments will be served.
The Walton Group Inc. is a full-service public relations and advertising agency based in Utah County. It began in 1985 as a PR consulting firm, but in 1987 diversified into a full-service agency. Since its establishment, The Walton Group has provided small businesses, medium-sized businesses
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and non-profit organizations with solutions to their communication needs; thus, cultivating relationships with many corporations and organizations throughout Utah.
For questions about the event, contact Raelle Cunningham at 801-812-0125 or Raelle@thewaltongroupinc.com. For more information, visit www.thewaltongroupinc.com.
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