On August 7, 2009, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics announced the most recent unemployment figures—14.5 million Americans unemployed. Add 8.8 million workers whose hours and wages have been involuntarily reduced and 2.3 million so-called marginally attached workers, and the total numbers 25.6 million. But these numbers belie the real toll of suffering in these extraordinary times. Few among us have escaped the jarring impact of the seismic economic events of the past months. In the wake of bank failures, collapsing automakers, and record foreclosures, there is just so much misery to go around that we forget about the most vulnerable institutions of all, the non-profits. Charitable giving is under assault by high unemployment, disappearing corporate profits, and growing deficits.
Fortunately, stalwart supporters for a wide range of worthy causes remain. One such organization soldiering on in the face of adversity is United Cerebral Palsy. On August 7, more than 200 shooters came out to Colorado Clays in Brighton, Colorado, to support the cause of children and adults with cerebral palsy by participating in the 4th Annual Straight Shot sporting clays event.
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Missouri State champion Gary Walstrom accepted his trophy from River Hills owners Kevin and Barbara Picket.
Nebraska State Championship
Richard, Tood, and Chase Walter represented three generations at Oak Creek Sporting Club.
New Mexico State Championship
Winners at the New Mexico State shoot included champion Rick Camuglia, LYCH Karen Parmeter, course designer Mike McAlpine, OSHOA Bode Porter, RU Sam Wortham, and B2 Doug Crespin.
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Wisconsin State Championship
Resident Olympian Diego Duarte claimed Wisconsin’s state champion honors.
National FITASC Championship
National FITASC medalists celebrate their patriotism with Caribou Gun Club owner, target setter RandyVoss.
Ducks Unlimited Great Lakes Regional
Champ Bill Mayer posted the first perfect score on the Argentina Clays field at Ohio’s Hill ’n Dale Club.
Fourth Annual Straight Shot
Chris Higgins founded the event which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to improve the lives of children and adults with cerebral palsy.
Texas Open & Junior Open
Travis Mears presented Junior Open Champion Justin Fox with the Briley-engraved Beretta 391.
Clayfest
Texan Junior All-American John Howard Kane won Clayfest at the National Shooting Complex.
Hardy Classic
Perennial favorite Joseph Zeitler once again claims HOA at The Shooting Academy’s Hardy Classic.
