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June 19, 2013
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Homeschoolers holding share and swap June 20 MARBLE FALLS — Texas Hill Country Homeschoolers is inviting people and families to its curriculum share and swap June 20. The event is 6:30 p.m. in the covered picnic area at Johnson Park, 230 Ave. J South. There will be a short presentation on homeschooling with curriculum on hand. Attendees are encouraged to bring curriculum in which they think others might be interested. Children are welcome. Teenagers will be on hand to supervise kids. Email Jones at kjjones@nctv. com and also include the number of children coming.
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Competitive shooter, MFHS graduate wins 4-H state title BY JENNIFER FIERRO Picayune Staff
VICTORIA — Katie Bridges will leave the Burnet County 4-H Club out on top. Bridges, who graduated June 1 from Marble Falls High School, captured the 2013 Texas 4-H Roundup Indoor Rifle Match championship with 641 points. Bridges said she thought about several things immediately after the victory, including her father, Michael, who died of cancer, and the fact she had just finished her time as a Burnet County 4-H member. “I was sad because I enjoyed (4-H),” she said. “I was happy I won. It’s the last 4-H match ever. It was bittersweet. (My father) probably would have been proud of me.” She earned a belt buckle as the state champion. Bridges finished second at district to reach the state competition. At the state event, she had to score in the top 10 of 109 shooters to advance to the final. Shooters took 20 shots in each position: prone, standing and kneeling. Bridges scored 565 out of a possible 600 points and took a 12-point lead into the final but had to wait three hours before it started. In the last round, the shooters got 10 shots. “We all go at the same time,” she said. “It’s a five-four-three-two-one start.” Competitors got 75 seconds to take each shot. During that short break, Bridges reminded herself to stay calm and concentrate. She edged runner-up Tyler Gardner of Austin County by seven points. Bridges will study geology at Texas Christian University in the fall and will be a walk-on for the women’s rifle team. The Horned Frogs won the NCAA championships in smallbore rifle and the bronze medal
Inks Lake offers programs in June BURNET — Inks Lake State Park has several programs this month. The park is located at 3630 Park Road 4 West. Entrance fees are $6 for ages 13 and older, $3 for Texas
Katie Bridges accepts the Texas 4-H state champion belt buckle from 4-H extension program specialist Larry Hysmith. COURTESY PHOTO KATE BRIDGES AT A GLANCE n Winner of the Day 1 Dewar Match at the NRA Smallbore Nationals at Camp Perry, Ohio (2009) n Texas State Prone Champion for three years (2009, 2011, 2012) n 2nd High Individual in the nation in Smallbore 3-Position in the NRA Sectionals (2010) n Intermediate Junior Prone National Champion at the NRA Smallbore Nationals at Camp Perry, Ohio (2011) n USA Junior Women Prone National Champion at the USA Nationals at Fort Benning, Ga. (2012) n 3rd overall in Smallbore Metric Prone Metallic Sights (no scope) at the NRA Metric Nationals in Bristol, Ind. (2012), and also earned the High Women National Champion title n Woman National Champion in Metric Prone at the NRA Metric Nationals in Bristol, Ind. (2012) n High Scoring Team Member on the USA Drew Cup Team (2012) n High Scoring Team Member on the Randle Team (2012) n High Individual at the State 4-H Roundup in Victoria (2013) n Shot a perfect score of 1,600 in a metallic sight match Thanksgiving weekend 2012 n Founder of Operation Cover A Friend, which helps patients at the Cancer Care Center of South Texas Clinic in Marble Falls
in air rifle. Before Bridges focuses on college, she has other competitions this summer. She’ll shoot in the Firecracker 4800 Prone Match in Raton, N.M., on July 4-7; the NRA Metric National Championship in Bristol, Ind., on July 11-15; and the NRA Smallbore
Championships in Camp Perry, Ohio, on July 19-26. People wanting to help Bridges compete may donate to the Burnet County 4-H Club, which is a nonprofit group. Call Janet Bohannon at (512) 756-5463. jfierro@thepicayune.com
residents ages 65 and older and free for ages 12 and younger. Programs include: n Tackle Loaner Program — The park provides fishing poles and a tackle box for free. Visit the park store. n Electric boat rides — Sunset cruise is 7-9 p.m. June 29. Morning
cruise is 9-11 a.m. June 22. Weather permitting. Meet behind the park store. Pre-registration is required. There is a limit of eight passengers per trip. Cost is $20 for adults and $16 for senior citizens, children and Texas State Park Pass holders. n Kids kayak clinic — Learn the basics of kayaking 1-2 p.m. June 22. Meet behind the park store. Pre-register at the park headquarters. Cost is $3. n Fishing with a Ranger — Learn the basics of fishing 6-7 p.m. Fridays. Meet behind the park store. Free with park entrance fee. n Moonlight paddle — 8-10 p.m. June 22. Participants must be at least 18. Wear water shoes and bring bottled water and a flashlight. The park will supply lifejackets. Preregistration is required. Meet behind the park store. Cost is $15 per person or $12 for those who bring their own canoes or kayaks (with a properly working 360-degree light.) n Canoe clinics and tours include: Devil’s Waterhole noon-2 p.m. June 29 and Stumpy Hollow noon-2 p.m. Fridays. Learn the basics of paddling a canoe followed by a guided tour to either Devil’s Waterhole or Stumpy Hollow. Wear swim clothing and shoes. Pre-registration at the park headquarters is required. Meet behind the park store. Cost is $12 for adults and $10 for seniors, children and Texas State Park Pass holders. To register, call (512) 793-2223 or visit the park headquarters.