Court approves one‑time appropriation for county 4‑H archery club; commissioners praise youth shooters

During citizens communications Gary (4‑H coach) described recent achievements by the county’s 4‑H shotgun and archery members at state and national competitions and thanked the court for a prior proclamation recognizing a local shooter.

Later on the agenda the court considered Order No. 2025‑0002, a one‑time appropriation to the Victoria County 4‑H archery club to cover the shortfall for a temporary shooting location for the year. The court described the appropriation as a temporary, one‑time measure while staff and volunteers continue to look for a permanent facility that meets safety and operational requirements.

A commissioner provided background that the archery program and the rifle club previously shared a building and that archery operations were displaced following safety concerns. The court noted the archery club serves about 60 children; the appropriation covers the “delta” for a place to shoot for this year while longer‑term arrangements are pursued.

A motion to approve the appropriation passed after discussion acknowledging many county staff and auditors assisted in assembling the funding. Commissioners and the judge expressed appreciation for volunteers and coaches working with youth programs.

The court’s action was limited to the one‑time appropriation; members said they are continuing work to identify a permanent, safety‑appropriate facility for the archery club and to coordinate future support.