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Reclamation to Hold C.A.S.T. For Kids Fishing Event at Shasta Lake

Media Contact: Pete Lucero, 916-978-5100, 06/06/2008 22:34

For Release: June 06, 2008

The Bureau of Reclamation's Northern California Area Office is holding its ninth annual C.A.S.T. (Catch A Special Thrill) For Kids event on Saturday, June 14, 2008, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Packers Bay Boat Launch Area on Shasta Lake.

C.A.S.T. For Kids events are outdoor programs that "team up" sponsors and anglers 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, California Children's Services, and other local agencies and schools.

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 and will be treated to visits 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, their parents and guardians, and their fishing mentors will then head out to enjoy a morning of fishing on Shasta Lake.  A barbecue lunch, hosted by the Elks Lodge, will be served, and the day will conclude with closing ceremonies and awards.

In addition to Reclamation, this event is co-sponsored by the C.A.S.T. For Kids Foundation with support from Lake Shasta Caverns, Burger King, Coca Cola Bottling, Costco Warehouse, Crown Camera, Frito Lay, Guy's Rent, Kent's Meats and Groceries, Manhattan Bagel, Mercy Life Support, Mt. Shasta Spring Water, North State Ice, Packers Bay Marina, Pepsi Bottling Co., Phil's Propeller, Raley's, Shasta Recreation Company, Wal-Mart Distribution Center, Wal-Mart Super Center, Welch Enterprises, and Winchell's Donuts.

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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