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Reclamation Schedules C.A.S.T. For Kids Event at Shasta Lake

Media Contact: Jeffrey McCracken, 916-978-5100, 06/07/2006 18:33

For Release: June 07, 2006

The Bureau of Reclamation's Northern California Area Office is holding its seventh annual C.A.S.T. (Catch A Special Thrill) For Kids event on Saturday, June 10, 2006, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Packers Bay Boat Launch Area on Shasta Reservoir.

The day begins with each child receiving fishing gear, a t-shirt, and a hat. While enjoying breakfast, the children will learn about boating and water safety from Shasta County Sheriff's Boat Patrol officers and will be treated to a visit by a fire truck from the California Department of Forestry; Smokey Bear from the U.S. Forest Service; mascot Chipper from the California Highway Patrol; and clowns from the Moose Lodge. The children, parents and guardians, and their fishing mentors will then head out to enjoy a morning of fishing on Shasta Reservoir. A barbecue lunch will be served, and the day will conclude with closing ceremonies and awards.

This event is co-sponsored by Reclamation and the C.A.S.T. For Kids Foundation with the support of more than 100 local sponsors.

C.A.S.T. For Kids events are outdoor programs that "team up" sponsors and fishermen with special needs children for a day of fishing enjoyment. This year, there will be participants from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Special Olympics, Northern California Burn Foundation, and other local agencies and schools.

For more information, please contact Ms. Sheri Harral at Reclamation's Northern California Area Office at 530-276-2030 (TDD 530-275-8991) or e-mail sharral@mp.usbr.gov.

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