| Sportsman's Warehouse Donates to Help Apache, Canyon and Saguaro Lakes Recover |
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Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 - Approximately 150,000 largemouth fingerlings that were purchased by Arizona Game and Fish were stocked in Apache, Canyon and Saguaro lakes on May 14, 2008 as part of the AZ G&F two year recovery plan. UAAF coordinated the volunteer effort to help to get the fish out to their new homes. We strategically placed the little fish in grass and watched them run for cover. Among the volunteers for the Saguaro Lake stocking were three Sportsman's Warehouse managers: Bruce Gibson, Southwest Regional Manager; and Kim Polfus and Seth Powell, Mesa store managers. Mark Russell, Avondale manager, was unable to attend at the last minute.  Left to right: Seth Powell, Bruce Gibson and Kim Polfus of Sportsman's Warehouse present a $5,000 donation to UAAF's Ron Schofield and Jim Patterson At the stocking of Saguaro Lake, Sportsman's Warehouse presented a very generous $5,000 check to UAAF to help the Salt River lakes recover. Bruce Gibson stated this is the first donation of its kind for Sportsman's Warehouse and they are thrilled to be a part of it. UAAF's Ron Schofield presented a very nice plaque to them in appreciation of their support along with a very big "Thanks" to all the folks at Sportsman's Warehouse. Sportsman's Warehouse has been very generous in their support of UAAF efforts to restore the Salt River Lakes. In December 2007, the Mesa store sent a truck and two employees to get Christmas trees to Canyon Lake for the habitat project. A big "thank you" also goes out to Gary Cook, Ron Wells, Jim Hughes, Bob Oberst, Dave Winston and Greg Benham for the volunteer efforts at Canyon Lake. Bill Kile, Frank Love and others helped to stock Apache Lake. Thanks to everyone that participated, and to UAAF member, Ray Ritchotte, for the countless hours he spent coordinating the volunteer efforts. |
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