08/06/2026
We couldn’t have pulled it off without you!
This week, we celebrate more than just a new trap house and range. We celebrate the dedication, generosity, and hard work of so many people who made this project possible.
This has truly been years in the making. From club fundraisers and grant-writing efforts to business and personal donations, both monetary and in-kind, every contribution played an important role in bringing this vision to life. Whether you donated materials, equipment, labor, expertise, or financial support, you helped create something that will benefit our youth and communities for years to come.
As the saying goes, "Many hands make light work, and strong communities make big dreams possible." This project is a shining example of what can happen when people come together behind a common goal.
A special thank you to everyone who helped build and move the shed, prepare the site, and provide the equipment and manpower necessary to complete the project. We are also grateful to Brush Creek 4- H for priming the trap house and to Holt for finishing the painting in its official color “Blarney Stone”.
We would like to recognize and thank the individuals, businesses, and organizations whose support helped make this project a reality:
* Holt County Visitor's Committee
* Jim Brennan
* Atkinson Community Foundation
* Shad's Electric
* O'Neill Community Foundation
* FCF Construction
* Gary Stauffer Memorial
* Stuart Concrete
* NVEMC
* Holt County Fair Board
* Emme Sand & Gravel
* Shane Farms
* Mitchell Equipment
* Holtgrew Irrigation
* Chambers Shop Class
* Holt County Shooting Sports 4-H Club
As the largest 4-H Shooting Sports Club in Nebraska, we continue to provide outstanding opportunities for young people to learn safe fi****ms handling, sportsmanship, responsibility, and leadership. This new trap house and range addition will enhance those opportunities and help future generations develop their skills and confidence.
Projects like this do not happen because of one person. They happen because families, businesses, organizations, volunteers, and community members are willing to invest in the next generation. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who contributed to making this dream a reality.
From all of us at Holt County Shooting Sports, thank you for your generosity, your support, and your belief in our youth. We truly couldn't have pulled it off without you! 🍀