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Written by:
ODNR Division of Wildlife
9/20/2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 14, 2010
Sportsman’s Legacy on Target in Adams County
Donations will help fund archery program
WEST UNION, OH – Donations are being accepted for the Kenton Crawford Memorial Archery Fund according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
An avid hunter and outdoorsmen; Kenton Crawford passed away on September 2, 2010. After speaking with county Wildlife Officer, Chris Gilkey, his family chose to honor Kenton’s memory by setting up the Memorial Archery Fund and the moneys will be used to help fund the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) in Adams County.
The NASP is used to teach target archery right in the school gym. The curriculum covers archery, safety, equipment, technique, concentration skills and self-improvement. Schools may form teams and compete at the state tournament held in Columbus each March. Last years tournament saw a total of 1,034 student archers from 45 teams compete. Each competitor could score a maximum of 300 points by shooting arrows as close to the center of a target as possible. For more information on the program, visit www.ohionasp.com.
If you would like to make a donation to the Kenton Crawford Memorial Archery Fund you can visit any of the Fifth Third Bank locations in Adams County. Donations can also be mailed to Fifth Third bank at P.O. Box 158 West Union, Oh 45693.
Wildlife conservation is an interest and love for many individuals. Persons who might like to consider a bequest for wildlife conservation or make a donation in memory of a loved one can contact the Division of Wildlife at 1-800-WILDLIFE (1-800-945-3543).
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