PAL Fishing

by Sheila D'Amico

Children in the Oakland Police Athletic League (PAL) summertime program are fishing once again at the trout ponds at McCrea Park on Carson Rd. Director Sergeant Mullnix from Youth & Community Services says fishing happens on alternate weeks during July and August.

Every other week, Officer John Cave, who supervises the children's fishing, oversees the draining and cleaning of the concrete ponds. At the beginning of a fishing week, the ponds are replenished with fresh water and restocked by the Department of Fish & Game with fresh trout.

PAL also operates a summer camp at Roberts Park, a reading program, and other sports activities. For information on participation in PAL activities, call Sgt. Mullnix during business hours at 238-3641.