St. George Lions Club and its Ladies Auxiliary make donation
The St. George Lady Lions have donated $500 to the Erin Kimball Memorial Foundation to help women and children fleeing oppressive and dangerous circumstances.
"The courageous families we serve thank the Lady Lions for their commitment to a healthier community," stated Sue Kimball, Executive Director of the Erin Kimball Foundation, The $500 gift will provide 50 nights of shelter in an apartment setting for homeless survivors of family violence.
Founded in 2002 by Sue and Don Kimball, the Erin Kimball Memorial Foundation provides transitional housing for families fleeing from domestic violence and directs them towards ending the cycle. It’s program provides housing assistance, allowing a time frame to gain emotional and financial stability in a safe environment. It helps these families create a safety plan, provide life and job skills training and refers them to many great community organizations where they can gain additional assistance. It believes in personal advocacy and each family’s right to choose their own directions through self-empowerment.
Friday, July 19, 2013
ART IN KAYENTA FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES MOVE TO FALL DATES
The Kayenta Arts Foundation located in Ivins, Utah, announces that its annual Art in Kayenta Festival will be held Oct. 11-13 at the Coyote Gulch Art Village.
The same Art Festival people have attended for 13 years moves from spring to new fall dates in 2013. “We realized the weather is more pleasant and predictable in the fall,” said Art in Kayenta spokesperson Gayle Bray. The desert colors are breathtaking in October, and the canyons and red rocks will provide a gorgeous backdrop for a fine Art Festival such as this.”
More than 50 juried artists representing ceramics, wood, painting, photography, jewelry and textiles will be showcasing their talents in booths throughout the three day event.
An Art in Kayenta Festival favorite, the live action Quick Draw competition will take place during the festival on Saturday, Oct. 12. In 90 minutes, artists will exhibit their skills and personal creative process under pressure to produce original works of art. Beginning with a blank canvas at 2 p.m., artists will paint shoulder-to-shoulder in a roped-off, tented area as spectators circle, cheer, photograph and witness the artistic process unfold. Thirteen artists have been selected to work against the clock after which the finished pieces will be sold at a live auction at 4 p.m.
Quick Draw artists scheduled to participate this year are: Edward Hlavka, Spike Ress, Kate Starling, Jeff Ham, Ginny Norcott, Aimee Bohnam, Janet Tenneson-McCarty, Bonnie Conrad, L’Deane Trueblood, Sara Straw, Sang Choi, Michelle Deaderick and Russell Black.
Additionally, an ongoing silent auction with over 30 works of art will take place during the festival. With artwork and bidding forms on display in the Coyote Gulch Art Village, closing of bids and announcement of winners will take place Sunday afternoon.
The Art In Kayenta Festival will feature live entertainment and performances throughout the event, and food vendors will be on site for Festival patrons.
Proceeds for the three-day festival will benefit Kayenta Arts Foundation, a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, dedicated to creating an environment that fosters diverse artistic endeavors for educational and enrichment purposes.
For more information, or for an artist participant application, contact Tami Hlavka (435) 237-2051, or visit kayentaartsfoundation.com.
The same Art Festival people have attended for 13 years moves from spring to new fall dates in 2013. “We realized the weather is more pleasant and predictable in the fall,” said Art in Kayenta spokesperson Gayle Bray. The desert colors are breathtaking in October, and the canyons and red rocks will provide a gorgeous backdrop for a fine Art Festival such as this.”
More than 50 juried artists representing ceramics, wood, painting, photography, jewelry and textiles will be showcasing their talents in booths throughout the three day event.
An Art in Kayenta Festival favorite, the live action Quick Draw competition will take place during the festival on Saturday, Oct. 12. In 90 minutes, artists will exhibit their skills and personal creative process under pressure to produce original works of art. Beginning with a blank canvas at 2 p.m., artists will paint shoulder-to-shoulder in a roped-off, tented area as spectators circle, cheer, photograph and witness the artistic process unfold. Thirteen artists have been selected to work against the clock after which the finished pieces will be sold at a live auction at 4 p.m.
Quick Draw artists scheduled to participate this year are: Edward Hlavka, Spike Ress, Kate Starling, Jeff Ham, Ginny Norcott, Aimee Bohnam, Janet Tenneson-McCarty, Bonnie Conrad, L’Deane Trueblood, Sara Straw, Sang Choi, Michelle Deaderick and Russell Black.
Additionally, an ongoing silent auction with over 30 works of art will take place during the festival. With artwork and bidding forms on display in the Coyote Gulch Art Village, closing of bids and announcement of winners will take place Sunday afternoon.
The Art In Kayenta Festival will feature live entertainment and performances throughout the event, and food vendors will be on site for Festival patrons.
Proceeds for the three-day festival will benefit Kayenta Arts Foundation, a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, dedicated to creating an environment that fosters diverse artistic endeavors for educational and enrichment purposes.
For more information, or for an artist participant application, contact Tami Hlavka (435) 237-2051, or visit kayentaartsfoundation.com.
Friday, July 12, 2013
Mama Knows Pizza Gets Chamber Welcome
Brittni and Shaun Shelton
806 North Bluff Street
St. George, Utah 84770
435-628-1520
www.mamaknowspizza.net
Brittni and Shaun Shelton, owners of Mama Knows Pizza, set out to create the perfect pizza. In their minds, this not only meant a healthy, natural, fresh option, but in order to cater to today's family, it needed to be fast and completely mobile. Blending time-honored traditions, unique recipes, patented technologies, and all natural ingredients, they came up with a never-frozen, all natural pizza that goes from oven to mouth in just 90 seconds. Mama Knows offers an expanded menu for Dine-in, Carry-out, delivery, catering and full event planning. While there are three new locations under development, their Grand Opening for the newest location inside Fabulous Freddy's on Bluff Street is this Friday and Saturday, June 14th and 15th. Come and sample their pizza!
TCS ANNOUNCES SIGNING OF NEW CLIENTS
The St. George-based agency,
Tenney Clemons Saarelainen (TCS) Advertising & Public Relations announces
the acquisition of two new client accounts: Heart Walk Foundation and Janice Brooks.
For Heart Walk Foundation, TCS
will coordinate a national tour for the documentary short film, “Heart of the
Andes.” Filmed on location in Peru in 2012, the film shares the never before
told story of the international humanitarian organization Heart Walk Foundation
based in southern Utah. Founders Tim and Penelope Eicher (Tim is a university
professor and Penelope a mental health therapist) learned of the plight of the
Q'ero Tribes living high in the Andes Mountains while they were traveling in
Peru ten years ago. Through the eyes of a small boy, the film tells how Heart
Walk Foundation is bringing hope and opportunity to a once forgotten and
impoverished people on the brink of starvation and describes something
unforgettable about the resilience of human nature, and the hope that education
and assistance can bring to a people once destitute and desperate to survive.
In addition to the film tour,
TCS will coordinate a national fund-raising effort to assist Heart Walk
Foundation in meeting the request of the Q’ero tribe leaders in May to help
them construct 100 high-mountain greenhouses by 2015. Approximately 30 Heart
Walk Foundation full-garden greenhouses have been constructed and are
successfully operating in the remote villages that survived for centuries on
meager potato crops – the only vegetable they could grow living high above the
tree line at 17,000 feet. The goal of the yearlong campaign is to raise funds
to construct one greenhouse per Q’ero family.
The mission of HWF
is to support the preservation of the Q’ero people and their native culture and
traditional community living through improved agriculture, education, and
health initiatives. Heart
Walk Foundation is supported by a national board of
directors and more than 700 supporters internationally.
Janice Brooks is a professional
speaker, public affairs consultant, community activist, freelance writer,
actress and professional storyteller living in Ivin’s, Utah. At completion of
her work as CEO at southern Utah’s renowned Green Valley Spa, Brooks is
devoting her creative energy and passion to compiling her memoirs and accepting
public speaking engagements. TCS will manage production, publication and
promotion of Brooks’ written works with supporting film and audio tracks. TCS
will also provide publicist support for Brooks as she attends national speaking
engagements.
Brooks served six years (two as
Vice-Chairman) for the Clark County Housing Authority in Nevada. She also
served as chairman of the Commissioners Committee for the National Association
of Housing and Redevelopment Officials. For her dedication and service to the
Las Vegas community, “Janice Brooks Bay,” a 100-unit affordable housing
development, was named in her honor. She is the author of two books, “Focus on
Nevada’s Children” and “Focus on Nevada’s Women.” She has served on numerous
community and civic boards, and works as a society columnist for St. George Magazine.
“This is an exciting time for TCS Advertising &
Public Relations,” said Brian Tenney, TCS president. “The community is growing and so is our client base. We are
thrilled to be representing both Heart Walk Foundation and Janice Brooks as
they prepare to enter the national spotlight this coming year.”
Assigned to manage both accounts
is TCS Director of Public Relations and Creative Services, Melynda Thorpe Burt.
With more than 20 years of experience in marketing, media and public relations,
Burt brings to the table the skills and experience to lead national and local
promotional efforts for both clients. TCS Advertising and Public Relations is a
full-service marketing company located in St. George, Utah. With a team of
professionals with vast marketing backgrounds and expertise, TCS aims to help
businesses grow by applying effective and efficient advertising and integrated
brand, identity and promotion techniques.
DOCUMENTARY HIGHLIGHTING HEART WALK FOUNDATION ACCEPTED TO 2013 INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The DOCUTAH International Film Festival of southern Utah recently
announced its 2013 list of accepted films. From more than 300 submissions,
50 professionally produced films representing 30 world countries have been
selected to screen at this year’s Sept. 3-7 Festival. Among those
selected, “Heart of the Andes” is the only locally produced professional
documentary film accepted.
Filmed on location in Peru in 2012, “Heart of the Andes” tells the story
of the international humanitarian organization Heart Walk Foundation based
in southern Utah. Cofounders Tim and Penelope Eicher (Tim is a university
professor and Penelope a mental health therapist) learned of the plight of
the Q'ero Tribes living high in the Andes Mountains while they were
traveling in Peru ten years ago. Through the eyes of a small boy, the film
describes how Heart Walk Foundation is bringing hope and opportunity to a
once forgotten and impoverished people.
“We are thrilled that this touching short film was accepted among so many
submissions from around the world,” Heart Walk Foundation Co-founder
Penelope Eicher said. “This film builds a bridge across two continents and
takes viewers truly into the heart of the Andes Mountains and into the
lives of the indigenous and impoverished Q’ero people.”
“Heart of the Andes” celebrated its world premiere in February at the
Heart Walk Foundation’s Annual Gala in St. George, Utah. “We were very
pleased to see the audience reaction to this touching film and look
forward to festivalgoers being able to experience the purpose and mission
of Heart Walk Foundation on the big screen,” Penelope Eicher said.
According to Myke Bush, co-producer of the film, “There is something very
genuine and unforgettable about the way this story tells itself,” he said.
“Working on this film taught me the significance and resilience of human
nature, and the hope that education and assistance can bring to a people
so destitute and desperate to survive.”
According to Brian Tenney of the film’s representing agency, TCS
Advertising and Public Relations, “Heart of the Andes” will debut its
national film tour after screening at the DOCUTAH Film Festival in
September. “Our goal and primary focus is to help Heart Walk Foundation
raise the funds they need to meet the request of the Q’ero tribal leaders
for greenhouses,” Tenney said.
In May, the Eichers made their annual trek to the high mountain Q’ero
villages where tribal leaders expressed enthusiasm for the 30 initial
Heart Walk funded greenhouses with a request for 75 more to be built by
2015. Having survived for centuries on potato crops – the only vegetable
they could grow above the tree line at 15,000 feet ¬– Heart Walk
Foundation introduced trout farm and greenhouse projects to bring vitamins
and nutrients to the Q’ero diet.
“One hundred new greenhouses would give every family a garden to grow and
tend to,” Penelope Eicher said. “In a country where we have access to so
many modern amenities, it is difficult to comprehend how much a gift like
this truly means to a mountain community subsisting on potatoes and tubers
for nearly 500 years.”
According to Tenney, “We are thrilled to be able to assist Heart Walk
Foundation and the beautiful people of Peru by taking this film on the
road and allowing supporters to participate in this Growing a Mountain
Garden yearlong campaign.”
The mission of Heart Walk Foundation is to support the preservation of the
Q’ero people and their native culture and traditional community living
through improved agriculture, education, and health initiatives. The
organization is supported by a national board of directors and more than
700 international supporters. For more information, go to
www.heartwalkfoundation.org or call (435) 619-0797 to become involved. ###
Additional Quote:
“By watching this film, our supporters can now get a personal glimpse into
the lives and hearts of the Q’ero people they have been helping for so
many years. And to new supporters, once you see this film, you will want
to be involved for many years to come. The story is remarkably touching.”
– Penelope Eicher
CAPTIONS
Filmmakers: "Heart of the Andes" is the only locally produced film to be
accepted to the 2013 DOCUTAH International Film Festival to be held in St.
George, Utah in September. Of 307 entries, 50 films were accepted
representing 30 countries, commonwealths and republics. Three of the 50
were produced by Utah filmmakers including "Heart of the Andes," produced
by editor Myke Bush, writer and director Melynda Thorpe Burt, and sound
engineer Keith R. Owen. All hail from St. George, Utah.
Image 2426: Filmed on location in Peru last Fall, "Heart of the Andes"
tells the story of a people living high in the Andes Mountains on the
brink of starvation 10 years ago. This never-before-told story chronicles
the work of Tim and Penelope Eicher of southern Utah who happened upon the
plight of the Q'ero people while traveling in Peru in 2003. Since then,
they have built a community of supporters to introduce education,
nutrition, and hope for a bright future.
announced its 2013 list of accepted films. From more than 300 submissions,
50 professionally produced films representing 30 world countries have been
selected to screen at this year’s Sept. 3-7 Festival. Among those
selected, “Heart of the Andes” is the only locally produced professional
documentary film accepted.
Filmed on location in Peru in 2012, “Heart of the Andes” tells the story
of the international humanitarian organization Heart Walk Foundation based
in southern Utah. Cofounders Tim and Penelope Eicher (Tim is a university
professor and Penelope a mental health therapist) learned of the plight of
the Q'ero Tribes living high in the Andes Mountains while they were
traveling in Peru ten years ago. Through the eyes of a small boy, the film
describes how Heart Walk Foundation is bringing hope and opportunity to a
once forgotten and impoverished people.
“We are thrilled that this touching short film was accepted among so many
submissions from around the world,” Heart Walk Foundation Co-founder
Penelope Eicher said. “This film builds a bridge across two continents and
takes viewers truly into the heart of the Andes Mountains and into the
lives of the indigenous and impoverished Q’ero people.”
“Heart of the Andes” celebrated its world premiere in February at the
Heart Walk Foundation’s Annual Gala in St. George, Utah. “We were very
pleased to see the audience reaction to this touching film and look
forward to festivalgoers being able to experience the purpose and mission
of Heart Walk Foundation on the big screen,” Penelope Eicher said.
According to Myke Bush, co-producer of the film, “There is something very
genuine and unforgettable about the way this story tells itself,” he said.
“Working on this film taught me the significance and resilience of human
nature, and the hope that education and assistance can bring to a people
so destitute and desperate to survive.”
According to Brian Tenney of the film’s representing agency, TCS
Advertising and Public Relations, “Heart of the Andes” will debut its
national film tour after screening at the DOCUTAH Film Festival in
September. “Our goal and primary focus is to help Heart Walk Foundation
raise the funds they need to meet the request of the Q’ero tribal leaders
for greenhouses,” Tenney said.
In May, the Eichers made their annual trek to the high mountain Q’ero
villages where tribal leaders expressed enthusiasm for the 30 initial
Heart Walk funded greenhouses with a request for 75 more to be built by
2015. Having survived for centuries on potato crops – the only vegetable
they could grow above the tree line at 15,000 feet ¬– Heart Walk
Foundation introduced trout farm and greenhouse projects to bring vitamins
and nutrients to the Q’ero diet.
“One hundred new greenhouses would give every family a garden to grow and
tend to,” Penelope Eicher said. “In a country where we have access to so
many modern amenities, it is difficult to comprehend how much a gift like
this truly means to a mountain community subsisting on potatoes and tubers
for nearly 500 years.”
According to Tenney, “We are thrilled to be able to assist Heart Walk
Foundation and the beautiful people of Peru by taking this film on the
road and allowing supporters to participate in this Growing a Mountain
Garden yearlong campaign.”
The mission of Heart Walk Foundation is to support the preservation of the
Q’ero people and their native culture and traditional community living
through improved agriculture, education, and health initiatives. The
organization is supported by a national board of directors and more than
700 international supporters. For more information, go to
www.heartwalkfoundation.org or call (435) 619-0797 to become involved. ###
Additional Quote:
“By watching this film, our supporters can now get a personal glimpse into
the lives and hearts of the Q’ero people they have been helping for so
many years. And to new supporters, once you see this film, you will want
to be involved for many years to come. The story is remarkably touching.”
– Penelope Eicher
CAPTIONS
Filmmakers: "Heart of the Andes" is the only locally produced film to be
accepted to the 2013 DOCUTAH International Film Festival to be held in St.
George, Utah in September. Of 307 entries, 50 films were accepted
representing 30 countries, commonwealths and republics. Three of the 50
were produced by Utah filmmakers including "Heart of the Andes," produced
by editor Myke Bush, writer and director Melynda Thorpe Burt, and sound
engineer Keith R. Owen. All hail from St. George, Utah.
tells the story of a people living high in the Andes Mountains on the
brink of starvation 10 years ago. This never-before-told story chronicles
the work of Tim and Penelope Eicher of southern Utah who happened upon the
plight of the Q'ero people while traveling in Peru in 2003. Since then,
they have built a community of supporters to introduce education,
nutrition, and hope for a bright future.
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