FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Tuesday, January 17, 2012KPPV 106.7 FM “The Mix” along with Hensley/Anheuser Busch Products and All City Kokopelli Transportation reported another successful “Do The Ride Thing” safe-ride home program. The holiday program offers free taxi rides home to those who wish to drink at local establishments participating in the program.

From 5 p.m. Christmas Eve through 6 a.m. New Years Day, All City Kokopelli Transportation recorded an impressive 200 rides home across the tri-city area and in the Verde Valley.  Do The Ride Thing was once again an overall success with a record number of designated drivers.  The fares were paid for by Hensley Beverage Company, Tim’s Auto Group, All City Kokopelli Transportation along with Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos.

With 200 + taxi rides given throughout this holiday season it is apparent that this kept many impaired drivers off the street. Unfortunately there are still many people making poor choices and this was reflected in DUI arrests over the holidays.  The Prescott Police Department and the Tri-City DUI Taskforce continue to stress the importance of making good choices when driving and we stress to stay safe and don’t drink and drive,” Sgt. Corey Kasun of the Prescott Police Department said.

Since its inception in 1989, the program has helped thousands of people get home safely during the holidays. “The object of this effort is to make the roads safer during the holiday season and I think we helped accomplish that goal,” KPPV 106.7 FM owner Sanford Cohen said.

Sponsors of the safe ride program include KPPV 106.7 FM, Hensley Beverage Company, All City Kokopelli Transportation, Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos, Tim’s Auto Group, Cable One and Prescott Newspapers Inc.

Do the Ride Thing is endorsed by all local law enforcement agencies.

Arizona’s Hometown Radio Group is owned by Sanford and Terry Cohen. Founded in 1985, they operate KPPV 106.7 FM in the Prescott quad-cities and also on 100.7 FM in Flagstaff; KQNA 1130 AM in the quad-cities, also on 99.9 FM in Prescott, Chino Valley and Paulden; KDDL 94.3 FM in Chino Valley and the quad-cities; KPKR 95.7 FM in Parker/ Lake Havasu City; and KUGO 102.5 FM TravelRadio at the Grand Canyon.

Local Letter Carriers have announced the results of the November 19th “Help Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive”. 45,500 pounds of food was collected by NALC Branch 859 and the staff of KPPV 106.7 FM during this annual Food Drive. “Outstanding” said KPPV President Sanford Cohen, “People really stepped it up this year and we are grateful.”
KPPV staff performed simultaneous live broadcasts from Safeway stores in Prescott, Prescott Valley and Chino Valley on Saturday, November 19th from 10am – 1pm while acting as collection points for the Food Drive. Donations were also picked up at residents’ mailboxes by local letter carriers in all three communities.

The Postal Service credited local radio station KPPV 106.7 FM, “The Mix” for the excellent results. The food collected was distributed to local food banks including the Chino Valley Food Bank, Community Cupboard of Prescott, Yavapai Food Bank and Saint Vincent DePaul Food Bank of Prescott Valley.Sponsors of the annual event were KPPV 106.7 FM, (USPS) United States Postal Service and Local Letter Carriers, Safeway, Lamb Nissan, Taco Bell, Melcher Printing, Cable One, and Prescott Newspapers.Arizona’s Hometown Radio Group is owned by Sanford and Terry Cohen. Founded in 1985, they operate KPPV 106.7 FM in the Prescott quad-cities and also on 100.7 FM in Flagstaff; KQNA 1130 AM in the quad-cities, also on 99.9 FM in Prescott, Chino Valley and Paulden; KDDL94.3 FM in Chino Valley and the quad-cities; KPKR 95.7 FM in Parker/ Lake Havasu City; and KUGO 102.5 FM in Williams/Grand Canyon.