This little 17 year old gal was up bear hunting where I was last September. I met her Grandparents a couple years ago up there and last September she drew a black bear tag for the first time. She was very excited to have the opportunity to hunt bears for the first time and was a real trooper throughout the entire season, and even though she saw a couple bears never had a decent shot and rather than risk making a bad shot, she passed them up. She is very bright and articulate and will make a good role model for the shooting sports. I receieved this email from her and thought maybe some here might be interested. Thank you.

"Hello~ For the first time in National 4-H .22 Shooting Sports the team is from one county......Moffat County, CO! (All 4 team members) I'm proud to be apart of this! I will be traveling to San Antonio, Tx. in June to the Nationals. I will be one of a team of 4 representing Colorado in .22 shooting. But I am in need of sponsors & donors to help with travel expenses. I will be spending 6 nights in a hotel, fuel money to drive to Texas, & my meals. This is quite a big expense. I would greatly appreciate any donations or sponsors.
Could you please pass this to any one who would be willing to help."

Thank you for you time,
Miranda Blomquist
601 Valley View Dr.
Craig, Colo. 81625

A great bunch of kids here folks, and I'm sure we will all benefit in some way from their efforts.

One last time, thanks everyone.