MEDIA ADVISORY:GET HOOKED ON FISHING AT THE 10TH ANNUAL MERWIN SPECIAL KIDS DAY
Posted: July 16th, 2010 8:12 AM
MEDIA ADVISORY:
Get hooked on fishing at the 10th annual Merwin Special Kids Day
Saturday, July 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Merwin Fish Hatchery
10 miles east of Woodland, Wash.
OPPORTUNITY:
Once a year, Pacific Power, the Washington Fish and Wildlife Dept. and Go Play Outside Association of Washington for Kids opens the Merwin Fish hatchery to special guests--more than 100 children from local hospitals and rehabilitation facilities, dozens of good-hearted volunteers and two ponds teeming with 3,000 fish.
The event brings young patients from Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital, Kaiser Kids and other rehabilitation facilities – many in wheelchairs with spina bifida, cerebral palsy, cancer or other illnesses – to the hatchery. The children cast their lines with help from volunteer coaches and enjoy a barbecue lunch, prizes and once-in-a-lifetime memories. This event also features educational and art booths, a storyteller and other fun activities for all ages.
Fish hatchery operators work year-round to cultivate fish especially for this event. The fish range in size from one to nine pounds each. Dozens of local businesses donate food, beverages and prizes, with sponsors and Woodland community members providing volunteer support.
GETTING THERE:
Take I-5 to the Woodland/Cougar exit. Go east on Highway 503 for 10 miles. Turn right at the Merwin Dam/Pacific Power sign. Go one-half mile down the hill and follow the signs.
For more information, contact Tom Gauntt at 503-813-7291. Calling ahead is good, but not necessary. Media can check in at the registration booth and you'll be directed to someone who can show you around.
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