By taking COM 210 this semester, I have been able to reach many of my personal writing goals. One of these goals has been to work better with AP Style. It is still hard for me, but I am beginning to get a hang of using "Fla." instead of "FL."

Learning how to write effective Press Releases and Broadcast pieces have been especially helpful. I am an intern, and I write press releases all the time for our company's events and parties. It is helpful to have a guideline for public relations writing for me to refer to. I am saving my notes for future references!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales to Appear at Cedar Point in Parade
Sandusky, Ohio (June 10, 2009) – The Cedar Point Amusement Park will hold a parade to show the famous Budweiser Clydesdales on Friday, June 12 at 2p.m. The Clydesdales will be will be pulling a restored antique beer wagon that dates back to the turn of the century. The parade will start at the Sky Ride and end at the Wicked Twister roller coaster. This is a one-day-only event, with showings from 1:30-2:00 p.m. and 2:30-3:00 p.m. The parade is free with park admission.
The Budweiser Clydesdales are considered to be a part of Americana, and were given to August Busch Senior as a gift from his son in 1933 to celebrate the repeal of prohibition. Shortly after, Anheuser-Busch started their beer empire in St. Louis, Mo. The Clydesdales still act as a mascot for the company to this day. They are well traveled, visiting over 300 cities per year. The horses appear in the biggest sports events in America, such as the Super Bowl and the Rose Bowl. They also are a part of the popular Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
To be eligible as a Budweiser Clydesdale, the horse must stand 6-feet tall at the shoulder, and weigh 1,800 to 2,000 lbs. Anheuser-Busch owns ten teams of Clydesdales, each consisting of eight horses, with two back-up horses. The horses are fed 25 quarts of feed, 60 pounds of hay and drink 30 gallons of water everyday
The park will also host a celebrity guest. There will be a special appearance by Cleveland Browns' quarterback Brady Quinn on June 14. The park will hold “Brady Quinn Day,” with a session for fans starting at noon. Afterwards, fans will be able to have their picture taken with Quinn until 1:15 p.m.

Media Contact:
Caitlin Brown
Anheuser-Busch
843-812-0468
caitlin@beerisgood.com

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ARRESTS MADE AFTER JEWELRY STORE ROBBERY

POLICE SAY TWO MEN ARE UNDER ARREST AFTER ROBBING THE VILLAGE PAWN SHOP YESTERDAY.
ONE MAN SHOWED A GUN AND INSTRUCTED TWO EMPLOYEES TO PLACE ALL CASH FROM THE REGISTER AND SEVERAL JEWELRY ITEMS INTO A DUFFEL BAG. THE POLICE WERE CALLED WITH A DESCRIPTION OF THE GETAWAY CAR. THE CAR WAS SOON SPOTTED IN AN ALLEY. POLICE ENTERED AND FOUND THE ROBBERS WITH CASH AND JEWELRY ITEMS. THE VEHICLE WAS DETERMINED STOLEN. THE MEN HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS 34-YEAR-OLD MILES STANDISH OF MIDDLEVILLE AND 28-YEAR-OLD JOHN ALDEN OF SMALLTOWN. THEY WILL FACE SEVERAL CHARGES.

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HERON BANK TO BUY MIDDLETON SAVINGS

HERON BANK, INC. HAS AGREED TO ACQUIRE THE MIDDLEVILLE SAVINGS BANK, INC. OF MIDDLEVILLE FOR NEARLY EIGHT-POINT-FOUR MILLION DOLLARS. MIDDLEVILLE SAVINGS BANK HAS ONE BRANCH IN SALLTOWN AND TWO IN MIDDLEVILLE. HERON BANK HAS ASSETS CLOSE TO TWO BILLION DOLLARS.
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SALT CREEK BRIDGE

ACCORDING TO THE MIDDLEVILLE TIMES, THE SALT CREEK BRIDGE WILL RECEIVE A 200-THOUSAND DOLLAR GRANT FOR REPAIRS FROM THE STATE’S TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUND. THE GRANT WILL COVER COSTS TO STABILIZE THE BRIDGE THAT HAS BEEN CLOSED SINCE 2005. PERMANENT REPAIRS COULD COST UP TO TWO MILLION DOLLARS.


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