TIM'S CORNER
Tim’s Corner March 2021
On Feb. 28th OTSA was able to hold a Derby shoot that attracted 20 shooters. They were greeted by a strong North wind, and 56 degree temp. that made shooting rough. Spencer Scotter, Nathan Lemke, and Ron Bliss all tied with 45's in the singles. Jeff Barker, and Tyler Burke won 1st place in the handicap with 41's. Tim Mount, and Bennie Livingston won 2nd place with 40's. Brian Stoa won 3rd place with 39. Jeff Barker, and Nathan Lemke won the Doubles with 43, and Tim Mount was next with 42.
We were all very shocked to learn Ashley Grybowski lost her battle with cancer on March 1st. Ashley was the granddaughter of Danny, and Linda Elston, and sister of Corbin Grybowski. Ashley was only in her early 20's at the time of her passing. OTSA has set up an Ashley Grybowski Memorial fund account to help offset the tremendous expense occurred by the Grybowski family. You can send donations to the fund at P.O. Box 1462, El Reno, OK 73036. Be sure they are marked "Ashley Grybowski Memorial fund". Our sincere condolences go out to the Grybowski, and Elston families, and ask you to remember them in your prayers.
Shawnee Twin Lakes TR held their 1st registered shoot of the summer season on March 7th, and 6 squads [28 shooters] shot 200 Singles. It was a warm 62, but very windy. Mitchell Wyatt, a sporting clay shooter, who recently started shooting trap, broke a pair of 97's, and his 194 won champion. Nathan Lemke's 190 won A class; Shelton Shively's 190 won B class. Randy Farmer's 186 won C class. Zoe Traylor, Rookie of the year last year, broke 185 to win D class.
Vickie Farmer won Ada's March 9th Tues. shoot with 47.
Ada's 1st registered shoot of the summer season March 14th drew good attendance. Rain held off the start till 12 noon, and the wind came up in the afternoon. Emile Heitland won Champion, and Mike Grove won A class with 95's. Larry Higgs won Champion in the handicap with 93. Don Bowers won short yardage with 89, Randy Farmer won middle yardage with 83, and Billy Pierce won long yardage with 84.
OTSA held their 1st Reg. shoot on Sat, March 13th. They had good weather and 20 shooters attended. Kya Funkhouser won Champion in the singles with 98. Nathan Lemke broke 95 from the 27 yd line to win Champion in the Handicap, and a 1/2 yd. Jeff Barker, Rookie of the year last year, broke 90 to win Champion in the Doubles. Nathan also won A class in the Singles, and doubles.
The Ada March 16th Tues. shoot was a 3-way tie for 1st place. Collin Rindal, Austin Palmer, and Creede Booth all had 46's.
Zane Arnold has now become a new Game Warden for the State of Oklahoma. Dennis Patrick has now shot 25,000 Singles in his career.
Jack Murphey sent the information on Bartlesville's Sportsman Club winter Big 50's shoots. It runs from 11-1-20 to 3-1-21, 20 nights of shooting. They have been doing this now for 5 years, and award Belt Buckles to the winners of the cumulative scores. Billy Pierce won the HOA Buckle. Jack Murphy won Singles Champion. Winners in Singles classes are A-Pete Wedlin, B-Rob Martin, C-Jake Keene, and D-Joel Keene. Doubles classes are A-Carl Brown, and B-David Breedlove. Handicap short yardage, Kurt Pendleton, and long yardage Justin Cavett. Junior Champion Brady Rucker, and Jr RU Josh Keene.
Ada's March 22nd Tues. shoot was won by Larry Higgs with 45. Ada has their 2nd Annual "Hull Pickers Shoot" coming up on April 25th.
Don't forget to get your ticket for the Gun drawing.
Everyone take care, and be Safe!
Tim Deister
Oklahoma ATA Delegate