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Combat Veterans and Families with Warrior Hunts Look Forward to “Squirrel-a-Palooza” and trail ride Near Kirby, Arkansas

Jan 7, 2015 by Riverbank Products 0 Comments

For Immediate Release

Contact : John Nolan, Jr.

Email: warriorhunts@gmail.com

Website: www.warriorhunts.com

 Combat Veterans and Families with Warrior Hunts Look Forward to “Squirrel-a-Palooza” and trail ride Near Kirby, Arkansas

West Monroe, LA  (January 6, 2015) – Warrior Hunts, US Army Corp of Engineers, USDA Forest Service, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and Kirby Landing Motel and Marina staff have teamed up to host combat veterans for a squirrel hunt that’s been dubbed Squirrel-A-Palooza for the 2nd year running.  The event is set to take place January 16-17th.

Base camp will be Kirby Landing on Arkansas’ beautiful Lake Greeson.  Surrounded by National Forest and the Ouachita mountains, this setting is perfect for a relaxing getaway for America’s veterans and their families.

“Last year’s hunt was such a success that we were honored to be invited back for the second year running,” said Warrior Hunts Director John Nolan. “The commitment shown to supporting veterans by the local community made a huge impact in the lives of all of those who came.  With the addition of an ATV trial ride, this year’s event looks to be even better”

Hunters stop to listen for squirrel dogs treed on a nearby hill.
Hunters stop to listen for squirrel dogs treed on a nearby hill.

When asked about last year’s event, retired Marine Matt Hackler said.  “The scenery around there was amazing and it’s hard to beat a chance to hang out with old friends and making new friends that will become old friends. And squirrel hunting. Let’s face it, after all the anxiety they cause during deer season, it’s payback time.”

Warriors planning to attend the event this year are set to arrive at Kirby landing on Friday, Jan., 16.  The Kirby landing motel has provided rooms for the warriors and families to stay free of charge.  On Saturday, local sportsmen and Corp of Engineers AGFC, and US Forest Service staff will guide the warriors on a public land squirrel hunt in areas around the lake while the veterans’ families enjoy an ATV trail ride to a rendezvous point for back country lunch with the hunters.

If you would like to help support Warrior Hunts either monetarily or as a volunteer, you can find more information at www.warriorhunts.com.

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About Warrior Hunts of NELVA

Warrior Hunts of NELVA is an all-volunteer 501c Non Profit that started in 2012, with two injured veteran hunters.   Warrior hunts are a way of giving back and helping wounded combat veterans and active duty special operators connect and cope with combat injuries.  Through 2014, over 100 Warriors and Family members have been hosted.

Frog Giggin, Press Release

Giggin For a Miracle a Success

Jul 15, 2014 by Riverbank Products 0 Comments

This weekend’s Giggin for a miracle tournament, a part of The Frog Giggin Tournament Series by Riverbank Products, was a huge success.  

In all, 38 Frog Gigging teams participated in the event which benefited the Miracle League of Jonesboro and several hundred people came to watch the event and and enjoy a catfish dinner.  When the last frog was weighed and the results tallied, The Frog Giggin Tournament Series by Riverbank products had raised approximately $4,500 for the Miracle league Project.

Miracle League Softball Coordinator, Sharon Turman said she’s watched special needs children watch their siblings play ball and not be able to participate. But, that will soon change. “This will give every child an opportunity, no matter what their special need is to get out and play the sport of baseball,” Turman said.  A 2015 Tournament is in the works.

Winners 

  • First place- Tommy Lawrence, Joseph Nunally and Mitchell Nunally with a bag weight of 10.65 lbs. Lawrence also won the prize for the largest frog-measuring from snout to vent – 7.3 inches.
  • Second place- “Black River Giggers”-Colton Durham, Tanner Johnson and Will Smith. They came in with a bag weight of 9.43 lbs and their largest frog was 6.7 inches.
  • Third place- “Frog Grip”- Hunter Adams, Zach McCamey, and Nic Graves with a bag weight of 8.94 lbs and their largest frog was 6.4 inches.

For more information about how you can host a Frog Giggin Tournament Series by Riverbank Products event in your area visit The Frog Giggin Tournament Series by Riverbank Products page

Frog Giggin' Tournament Series by Riverbank Products

 

Frog Giggin, Press Release

Giggin for a miracle

Jul 2, 2014 by Riverbank Products 0 Comments

“Giggin for a miracle” is an official licensed and sanctioned event of The Frog Giggin Tournament Series by Riverbank Products.  All proceeds from this event will benefit the Miracle League of Jonesboro.  What is the Miracle League of Jonesboro you ask?

According to event organizer Sharon Turman, “Miracle League is a softball/baseball league for special needs kids. With the help of the funds raised at this event and other fundraising efforts, the field that Jonesboro is going to build is designed for children and adults with special needs. They will be able to play softball and basketball on this surface which is specially made so it can accommodate wheelchairs and walkers. Adjacent to the field will be a special needs playground which will feature padded equipment to give special needs children a safe place to play.”  

See for yourself in the following video.


“This is a big deal for Jonesboro and will pull in visitors from several surrounding states.” Said Sharron
We cannot change or cure the medical issues life has dealt disabled individuals. What we can do is provide them with an opportunity to experience the joy and benefits that come from playing our national pastime-baseball.

The Frog Giggin Tournament will be held Friday, July 11, at the Southside Softball Complex. Registration is $75 for three-person teams. Each person must have a valid Arkansas fishing license. Limit 10 frogs per team. Weigh-in will be held Saturday at 9 a.m.

Included with the registration fee is a catfish dinner cooked and served by members of John 3:16 Ministries. Dinner is also open to the public at $10 per plate.

All proceeds from the event will go toward the construction of the Miracle League ball field and playground.

For more information, contact Sharon Turman at (870) 882-5430.

 

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Tensas Parish Frog Giggin’ Tournament Benefits Bank Robbery Victims

Aug 14, 2013 by Riverbank Products 0 Comments

News Release

For More Information Contact:

Chris Porter, Riverbank Products

479-435-8774 – riverbankproducts@gmail.com

Tensas Parish Frog Giggin’ Tournament Benefits Bank Robbery Victims

 

Aug 14, 2013 (St Joe, LA) —The Tensas Parish Ag arena on hwy 65 just north of St Joe, LA will be the site of the Frog Giggin’ Tournament Series last regular season stop on Aug 16th-17th  before the championship Aug 23-24th in Farmerville, LA. Money raised from the event will be given to the families affected by Tuesday’s attempted bank robbery.

 

“This is our second year of doing these tournaments and we’ve had a lot of fun with it.    We’ve been working on putting this tournament together for a couple of months now and we were really excited about the event.  But when we heard the news about the Tensas Bank Robbery and murder, it just broke our hearts”, said tournament director Chris Porter.  “Tensas State Bank was the first sponsor to sign on and I had the chance to meet some people there at the St Joe bank a couple weeks ago.  Little did I know, I wouldn’t get to see some of them at the tournament.”

 

On Aug 13th at around noon, a lone gunman walked into the Tensas State Bank and took three hostages.  After hours of negotiations, one hostage was released.  Later the deranged man shot the two remaining in hostages before police were able to stop him killing one and critically injuring the other.

 

The show must go on and several teams have already registered for the tournament.  “On hearing the news early Wednesday, we felt like we needed to do something.  Normally tournament participants compete for prize money generated from the registration fees.  However, in this case we have decided to modify our rules to some degree.  The prize money that would normally go to the winning teams will instead be donated to the families of the victims.” Chris Porter said.

 

Unlike many bass tournaments, this is a team event and is limited to 100 three-member teams.  Teams must work together to find ten of the biggest bullfrogs they can find.  The biggest frog and biggest bag weight will receive payouts.   Kids are encouraged to participate in this family friendly event.  Following the weigh-in Saturday morning, kids of all ages have their chance to compete in a frog race for additional prizes.

 

Entry fee is $60 per team.  To register visit www.riverbankproducts.com/froggiggin. For additional info, contact riverbankproducts@gmail.com or contact one of our sponsors: Goldman Equipment, Tensas Parish Police Jury, Cross Key’s Bank, Tensas State Bank, Tensas Co-op Gin, Newleton Elevator Co.

 

 

 

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Muscular Dystrophy Association and Riverbank Products Team Up for the Frog Giggin’ Tournament Series Championship in Farmerville, LA

Jul 15, 2013 by Riverbank Products 0 Comments

Muscular Dystrophy Association and Riverbank Products Team Up for the Frog Giggin’ Tournament Series Championship in Farmerville, LA

 

(El Dorado, AR) July 15, 2013 – The Frog Giggin’ Tournament Series by Riverbank Products is winding down its second year, but it’s not ending without a bang.  Riverbank Products has teamed up with the Muscular Dystrophy Association to host the 2013 Frog Giggin Tournament Series Championship Tournament August 23rd and 24th in Farmerville, LA.

 

Riverbank Products created the Frog Giggin Tournament Series in 2012 as a way to get people outdoors together, while having good, competitive fun.  The company makes and sells a variety of sporting goods products and promotes the events in small towns across the south.

 

“Frog Giggin is near and dear to my heart because, like many kids in the south, I got my start in the outdoors frog giggin with my dad at a young age,” said Chris Porter – owner of Riverbank Products. “When I learned that there are over 400 families in the north Louisiana, South Arkansas region living with Muscular Dystrophy, I thought, what a great partnership this could be.  These kids need to be given the opportunity to experience the outdoors in a fun environment.  What better way to end the season than to get these kids and other competitors out doing something fun while raising money for such a worthy charity?”

 

Similar to a bass tournament, The Frog Giggin Tournament Series is a team event and is limited to 100 three-member teams.  Total bag limit per team is 10 frogs, and the teams with the biggest frogs and biggest bag weight will receive prizes. However, that’s where the bass tournament similarities end.  Unlike a traditional Bass Tournament, teams are not required to stay on one lake or body of water.  Teams may search for frogs within 60 miles of the weigh-in location.  The Frog Giggin Tournament Series by Riverbank Products also hosts a Kids Frog Race.  Kids of all ages are encouraged to participate.

 

“Times are hard all over,” says MDA Fundraising Coordinator Christina Griffin.  “We know that, and we are looking for fun, non-traditional ways to raise money, and awareness, for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.  The families we serve depend on MDA to help provide clinic visits with our team of neurologists, take care of maintenance and repairs on their durable medical equipment, as well as fund research, support groups, and other programs and services.  The Frog Giggin’ Tournament is just interesting enough, and novel enough, that we felt it would be a unique way to raise some money, while having a fun, family-friendly weekend!”

 

The event will begin Friday, August 23, 2013, with Team Registration at 5:30pm at Lake D’Arbonne State Park off of Highway 2 in Farmerville.  Additional events on Saturday, August 24, 2013, will begin at 9:00AM and will include a pancake breakfast, games and activities for children, the Official Weigh-In, awards presentation, silent auction and fish fry lunch.  The games and activities for the children will be free, but MDA will be accepting donations for the pancake breakfast and fish fry lunch.

 

To register your team or for more information, log on to www.riverbankproducts.com, or call Chris Porter at 479-435-8774 or Christina Griffin at the MDA office at 318-388-3221.  You can also email cgriffin@mdausa.org for more information about the Muscular Dystrophy Association.