Cherokee County shooting club aims for new year

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Practicing perfection

Hope Johnston and Triniti Montgomery pair-off in archery practice.

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Cherokee 4H Shooting Sports will be having their new 4H year “Meet & Greet” at 1:30 p.m. Sunday Aug. 9, at the Rusk Civic Center on Euclid St. in Rusk. All parents with children ages 8 to 18 are encouraged to attend and find out more about what C4HSS has to offer. Cherokee 4H Shooting Sports in a project driven 4H club, their mission to enrich the lives of children and strengthen the parental bond through shooting sports. C4HSS offers a safety and controlled environment where they teach rifle, pistol, shotgun and archery. The coaches with C4HSS are certified by the state 4H office and some coaches are certified by other organizations, such as the NRA. The participation cost for C4HSS is very low. The club provides firearms, ammunition, bows, arrows and other equipment eliminating the need for parts to absorb that cost. Cherokee 4H Shooting Sports holds regular range days twice a month with numerous other activities during the course of the year. This past year there were more than 70 kids enrolled in C4HSS. Cherokee 4H Shooting Sports would love to have you and your children as a part of ourfamily. For more information on joining C4HSS you can contact the Cherokee County Extension Office at (903) 683-5416.