For Immediate Release Contact: Lynda Breault
“BAG IT FOR BUCKS”
SALT RIVER TUBING’S OPENING WEEKEND
PHOENIX, ARIZ (May 4, 2005)--- Salt River Tubing kicks off opening weekend (May 14 – May 15) with its very popular “Bag it for Bucks” event in support of the national Take Pride in America program. The event is scheduled for May 14 - May 15, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., at the Salt River Tubing rental facility located in Tonto National Forest, northeast Mesa. The tubing opener coincides with National River Clean-up efforts scheduled nationwide. The “Bag it for Bucks” event is the company’s token of appreciation for tubers’ stewardship and conservation efforts in helping to keep the Lower Salt River clean and beautiful. Free Tommy Tuber litter bags will be distributed to floaters and encouraged to stash their picnic trash in bags as they board their shuttle buses bound for the Lower Salt River. Upon exiting the river, tubers will trade in full litter bags for a $5 tube rental discount coupon valid for their next visit to Salt River Tubing.
Henri Breault , president of Salt River Tubing, says “Salt River Heroes are responsible for a ninety percent reduction in litter along the Lower Salt River. We are pleased to offer a $5 discount coupon for tubers who take pride in Arizona’s recreational oasis. We greatly appreciate the tubers response in serving as stewards of our public lands.” Based on the success of last year’s “Bag it for Bucks” events, Salt River Tubing received a 2004 Certificate of Appreciation from the U.S. Department of Interior for its continuing efforts to further the goals and mission of the national Take Pride in America program.
Water flow levels are projected to be the greatest since the late 90’s due to the abundant rain and snowfall that Arizona received this winter. Company officials recommend the
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following Helpful Tubing Tips to assist tubers in planning their floating picnic adventures
this summer:
- Life vests are strongly recommended for children, non-swimme and inexperienced swimmers
- Drink at least one to two bottles of water per hour while floating.
- Sun block should be applied before and during the float trip.
- Wear a cap, hat or visor to help shield the face and head from the sun’s rays.
- Tennis shoes or other protective footwear should be worn while floating and walking to and from river entry/exit points.
- Alcohol, drugs and the Salt River do not mix! Play it safe…don’t do it!
- Glass containers are not allowed at the Salt River by law and will be confiscated. Bring cans or plastic containers
. - Children must be eight (8) years or older and four feet tall for tubing and shuttle bus service.
- Tube rental + shuttle bus service is $13 per person/tube.
“BAG IT FOR BUCKS”Take Pride in America Event
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TAKE PRIDE IN
“BAG IT FOR BUCKS” WEEKEND
RED, WHITE & BLUE BEACH PARTY
MESA, ARIZ (June 14, 2004)---Thousands will be celebrating the star-spangled July Fourth weekend on the Lower Salt River by participating in the Take Pride in America “Bag it for Bucks” event. Back by popular demand, “Bag it for Bucks” is a component of the 9th Annual “Salt River Heroes = Litter Zero” event scheduled July 3rd – July 5th, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. , at Salt River Tubing in northeast Mesa Lower Salt River and encouraged to stash their picnic trash in bags while floating. The tubing company is offering a $3 tube rental discount coupon as a token of appreciation for tubers’ conservation efforts. Tubers will trade in full litter bags for a discount on their next visit to Salt River Tubing. The coupon is valid seven days a week until Labor Day.
The “Bag it for Bucks” Take Pride event was immensely successful on Salt River Tubing’s opening weekend and tubers have requested another opportunity to show their patriotic pride in lending a hand to keep the Salt River clean and beautiful. To date, a total of three hundred sixty-eight (368) tons of picnic trash has been stashed and bagged by Salt River Heroes. The event offers entertainment, water balloon and hula-hoop contests, and beach ball bonanza. The event is co-sponsored by Tonto National Forest Salt River Tubing.
Henri Breault, president of Salt River Tubing, says, “Salt River Heroes are responsible for a ninety percent reduction in litter along the
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Company officials offer the following tips for tubers celebrating a red, white and blue beach party on the
· Drink at least one to two bottles of water per hour while floating.
· Apply sun block before and during the float trip.
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Alcohol, drugs and the
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Glass containers are not allowed at the
· Life vests are strongly recommended for children, non-swimmers
and inexperienced swimmers.
· Children must be eight (8) years or older and four feet tall for tubing and shuttle bus service.
9th ANNUAL
“Salt River Heroes = Litter Zero”
BAG IT FOR BUCKS
Take Pride in America Event
Special Event Details
DATES: July 3rd – July 5th, 2004
Saturday - Monday
TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. LOCATION: Salt River Tubing headquarters Northeast Mesa on Power Road 15 miles North of US Hwy 60 Tonto National Forest FREE Tommy Tuber Litter Bags, Beach Balls, Prizes, Live Entertainment provided by The ZONE 101.5, KKFR POWER 92, & KISSFM 104.7. CONTACT: Lynda Breault (480) 984-3305 **Special Holiday Weekend operating hours: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
2004: Permission to reprint photograph granted by Salt River Tubing & Recreation.
Left – right: Jessica Peacock, Patrick Samaniego.
For more information about Salt River Tubing, please visit the website at www.saltrivertubing.com or call (480) 984-3305. Special holiday weekend operating hours are 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. The cost of tube rental is $12.00 + taxes ($13) per person/tube which includes inner tube rental, free parking, and shuttle bus service. Salt River Tubing is located in northeast Mesa on Power Road, fifteen miles north of US Hwy 60 East in Tonto National Forest.
NEWS RELEASE
For
Immediate Release Contact: Lynda Breault
“BAG IT FOR BUCKS” OPENING
WEEKEND
TAKE PRIDE IN
MESA, ARIZ (May 5, 2004)---Salt River Tubing kicks off Opening Weekend (May
15 – May 16th) with a “Bag it for Bucks” event in support of the
national Take Pride in America program.
The “Bag it for Bucks” event is the company’s incentive for tubers to
keep the Lower Salt River clean and beautiful this
summer. The tubing company is offering a
$3 tube rental discount coupon as a token of appreciation for tubers’
conservation efforts. Free Tommy Tuber
litter bags will be distributed to floaters as they board their shuttle buses
bound for the Lower Salt River and encouraged to stash
their picnic trash in bags. As tubers
finish their floating picnic adventure and exit the Lower Salt River ,
the tubing company will be collecting the full litter bags and rewarding
floater’s efforts in bagging their picnic trash. Tubers will receive $3 tube rental discount
coupon valid for their next visit to Salt River Tubing.
Henri and Lynda Breault of Salt River Tubing received the 2003 national
Take Pride in America award presented by Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton
in Washington, D.C. Salt River Tubing was the only winner in the business
category of the Take Pride in America award selection. The national award honored the company for
“outstanding stewardship” for their development of the “Salt River Heroes =
Litter Zero” program. The program is a litter awareness, education, and prevention initiative
designed to minimize litter along the Lower Salt River
shorelines and picnic areas.
Opening day on the
· Drink at least one to two bottles of water per hour while floating.
· Sun block should be applied before and during the float trip.
· Wear a cap, hat or visor to help shield the face and head from the sun’s rays.
· Tennis shoes or other protective footwear should be worn while floating and walking to and from river entry/exit points.
·
Alcohol, drugs and the
·
Glass containers are not allowed at the
· Life vests are strongly recommended for children, non-swimmers
and inexperienced swimmers.
· Children must be eight (8) years or older and four feet tall for tubing and shuttle bus service.
· Tube rental + shuttle bus service is $12 + taxes per person/tube
BAG IT FOR
BUCKS
Special Event Details
DATES: May 15 –
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For more information about Salt River Tubing, please visit the website at
www.saltrivertubing.com or call (480) 984-3305.
Operating hours are
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inner tube rental, free parking, and shuttle bus service.
L-R: Lynda and Henri
Breault, Vice President and President of
2004: Permission granted to reprint photograph by Salt River
Tubing & Recreation
2004: Permission granted to reprint photograph by Salt River
Tubing & Recreation
