DUBOIS – 4-H members from the Clearfield County 4-H Riflery Club recently took part in 2 local 4-H air rifle competitions. The purpose of both events was to offer an opportunity for 4-H youth to showcase and demonstrate their knowledge on shooting an air rifle, as well as their overall shooting sports abilities and skills.
On Sunday, March 1, 10 4-H members took part in the Clearfield & Jefferson County 4-H Shooting Sports Day held at the DuBois Rifle & Pistol Club located on McCracken Run Road in DuBois. The event was open to all youth between the ages of 8 and 18, as of Jan. 1 who are currently enrolled in the 4-H program. All participants must currently be taking a 4-H shooting sports project and completing the appropriate project book requirements.
In the novice division, which was open to 4-H members ages 8 through 10, Cassandra Folmar, daughter of Scott & Crystal Folmar of Luthersburg, took home first place. Second place went to Devin Muth. Devin is the son of Jeff & Penni Muth of Luthersburg. Tyler Muth finished in third place. Tyler is also the son of Jeff & Penni Muth of Luthersburg. Fourth Place went to Bryce Sallack, who is the son of Todd and Becky Sallack of Luthersburg. Jeremy Ficsher finished in fifth place. Jeremy is the son of Jeff & Cristina Ficsher of DuBois.
In the junior division, which was open to 4-H members ages 11 and 12, Brittany Sallack received first place honors. Brittney is the daughter of Todd and Becky Sallack of Luthersburg.
In the intermediate division, which is open to youth between the ages of 13 and 15, Chelsea Folmar was awarded first place. Chelsea is the daughter of Scott and Crystal Folmar of Luthersburg. Braden Sallack son of Todd & Becky Sallack of Luthersburg received second place, and Kyle Pisarcik, son of Jeff & Jayne Pisarcik of Sykesville received third place.
Our final age category was the senior division, which was won by Brock Sallack. Brock is the son of Todd & Becky Sallack of Luthersburg.
All 10 4-H members that competed in this event received a participation ribbon. First place winners received a gold medal, second place winners received a silver medal, and third place winners received a bronze medal. All first place winners in each age division will also receive a plaque. Ribbons were awarded through sixth place in each category. All 4-H members and their families were also served pizza and desserts. All participants also received a gift card or prize along with the announcement of the overall team scores.
On April 4, 4-H members from across the region traveled to Kersey to take part in the Central Region 4-H Shooting Sports Day and joined over 50 youth from the counties of Clearfield, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter. The event took place at the Fox Township Community Building. In the 8 to 10 year old category, Cassandra Folmar received third place as an individual, Devin Muth received fifth place as an individual, and Tyler Muth received 6th place as an individual. Bryce Sallack received an honorable mention in this age category. In the team event, Cassandra Folmar, Devin Muth, Tyler Muth, and Bryce Sallack comprised the Clearfield County 8-10 year old team and received first place. Brittney Sallack was a participant in the 11 to 12 year old category and received an honorable mention. Chelsea Folmar received second place in the 13 to 15 year old category and Braden Sallack also participated and received an honorable mention. Chelsea Folmar, Braden Sallack, and Brittney Sallack comprised a team for Clearfield County and received third place. Finally, in the 15 to 18 year old category, Brock Sallack received second place honors.
“A very special thank you goes out to all of the 4-H Volunteer Leaders and Parents from the Clearfield County for all of their help in putting on these events, as well as the encouragement and training they give to the youth members.” Jana Lynne Davidson, Children & Youth Development Educator.
4-H is a non-formal youth development educational program of Penn State Cooperative Extension for all youth between the ages of 8 and 19, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. For additional information on the 4-H program or to locate a 4-H club in your area, contact Jana Lynne Davidson at the Clearfield County Cooperative Extension office at 814-765-7878 Ext. 3 or Susan Alexander at the Jefferson County Cooperative Extension office at 814-849-7361.