Broadcaster Press 11 February 26, 2013 www.broadcasteronline.com One in a VerMillion Meet Randy Hout By David Lias david.lias@plaintalk.net Several years ago, Randy Hout’s son wanted to participate in a program that would teach young people the proper and safe way to handle firearms and a bow and arrow. There was just one problem. There didn’t seem to be anyone around to teach those skills. Randy decided to step in. Today, he helps lead the way as the youth and volunteers of the Clay County Flyers 4-H club in Vermillion fulfills its mission of teaching proper shooting methods. He has been involved in teaching Shooting Sports for seven years. His involvement began when his son desired to participate in the program, but there was no full-time leader. “A few of the other 4-H leaders from other clubs asked if I’d be interested in doing it,” Randy said, “so a friend of mine and I went through the courses and got started.” The club was already active in the Vermillion community, Randy added, when he became involved. “Shooting sports for 4H had been here a lot of years,” he said. “It’s a volunteer thing, and for us to have seven leaders means that many people have stepped up to do it. “We have a terrific program of kids who are involved with their parents. Parental involvement is huge,” Randy said. “This is a good opportunity for parents and kids to do things together.” Randy appeared to be the person in charge during a recent Sunday afternoon gathering of the club at the Clay County Extension building. Local youth practiced their archery and BB gun shooting skills, all the under the watchful eye and direct instruction of several adult volunteers. “I guess you could say I’ve been around the longest,” he said. One thing trumps everything else in the instruction offered by ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE AUCTION SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2013 LOCATED: SKYLON BALLROOM – HARTINGTON, NEBRASKA AUCTION STARTS @ 10:00 A.M. LUNCH AVAILABLE Auctioneers Note: Please make your plans to join us for our March Antique Auction. We have some exceptionally nice items to be sold. Many more Primitives, & Collectibles will be sold that are not included in this listing. Please visit our Web Site www.MCHJAUCTIONEERS.COM for many photos of the great items to be sold. In case of inclement weather call 402-254-9753. 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NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR THEFT. AUCTION CONDUCTED BY: CREAMER HEIMES JANSSEN AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS L.L.C. 402-254-9753 those volunteers to the 4-H club members – safety. “Safety is our number one concern. Safety is always first, and that is something that we stress, no matter what,” Randy said. “Safety is the very first thing that we teach, and a common phrase that may be yelled out by anyone at anytime is ‘Cease fire.’ When anybody hears that, you shut down, no matter what,” he said. “Everything is set down and put in a safe situation so nobody gets hurt. We want kids to learn safety, and to handle things correctly and properly.” The Shooting Sports program is offered nationwide through 4-H. “We are a 4-H program sponsored through the Extension program. We are a regular 4-H club, and right now we meet every Sunday afternoon. We offer archery, BB gun, shotgun, .22 (caliber rifle), and there are opportunities for pistols,” Randy said. The club is able to offer such a diverse program of shooting instruction thanks to its seven volunteer club leaders. For some archery participants, the Sunday afternoon session was more than a time of leisurely practice. They were taking their best shots at scoring high enough to qualify for state competition. “Things are a little more Wyatt Waage, 13, is presented a plaque by Clay County Flyers 4-H club leader Randy Hout in honor of his recent “Robin Hood” achievement in archery marksmanship. (Photo by David Lias) serious when you’re trying to qualify for state,” Randy said. The Clay County Flyers currently have enough leaders to be able to offer shooting instruction yearround. The Clay County Sportsmen’s Club allows the 4-H’ers to use its facilities near the Clay County Park during the summer for training with shotguns and .22 caliber rifles. “We use the 4-H building here in town for BB guns and archery. We started with the BB guns and archery during the end of November, and just got things going again here this year,” Randy said. Let Our Family Business keep yours in the go with: The Shooting Sports program involves much more than simply teaching young people how to shoot a gun or bow and arrow. Heavy emphasis is also placed on teaching participants everything they need to know about bows, arrows, shotguns, and BB guns. “In archery, for example, we teach them about understanding their bow, understanding the arrow, understanding every part of what they’re doing. When they step to the line, they should be able to tell you what part of the bow is where; they should be able to tell you different areas of safety, and the proper way to treat their bow,” Randy said. “Before they ever get to shoot an arrow, that’s one of the first things they’ve got to know – proper handling of the equipment and proper knowledge of the things they are doing.” One sign of the program’s success: Kids from Vermillion have participated in state shooting competitions every year. “The state competition takes place every year in Ft. Pierre,” Randy said. “It’s usually a three-day event.” The club operates on a limited budget, but does own a few bows and BB guns so that kids who can’t afford such equipment will still have the opportunity to learn how to shoot. 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