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C.A.S.T. For Kids Reels In Whopper Of Fun At Black Canyon Dam In Emmett, Idaho

Media Contact: John Redding, (208) 378-5212, 08/03/2005 21:29
Erika Arellano, earellano@pn.usbr.gov

For Release: August 03, 2005

Children with a wide range of disabilities will have the opportunity to reel in a whopper of a good time as they join some enthusiastic volunteers during the C.A.S.T. for Kids event scheduled for Black Canyon Park on Saturday, August 20.

C.A.S.T., which stands for Catch a Special Thrill, offers children with disabilities and terminal illnesses an opportunity to enjoy a day of fishing at Black Canyon Park, near Emmett, Idaho. For some kids, this is their first experience fishing, said Erika Arellano of the Bureau of Reclamations Snake River Area Office. For the volunteers, its a great opportunity to be part of a special experience that these children will remember for a lifetime.

The children invited range in age from 7-16 years old and have a variety of physical or developmental disabilities and, in some cases, a terminal illness. Each participant will receive fishing gear, a tee shirt, and a hat, Arellano said.

The State Bass Anglers societies work under the large umbrella of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society. Volunteers from the Idaho BASS Club will provide fishing boats and expertise to assist novice anglers. The morning fishing events will be followed by a barbecue lunch hosted by the Centennial Job Corps.

The Gem County Sheriffs Department will be assisting by providing emergency services for the event. Partners include: C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation, Bureau of Reclamation, Idaho BASS Club, Centennial Job Corps, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

Black Canyon is located on East Black Canyon Highway, Northeast of the town of Emmett, Idaho.

For more background information about the program, contact Shari Kohlbecker at Bureau of Reclamation, Suite 100, 1150 North Curtis Road, Boise ID 83706-1234, or (208) 378-5050.

For more information about the August 20th event, contact Erika Arellano at the Snake River Area Office at (208) 383-2254. In the event of rain the C.A.S.T. event will be canceled.

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