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Courtesy photo Timothy Daves, of Waitsburg, returned last month from the 4-H National Shooting Championship, and sent this inspiring message to The Times: "It has been a privilege and honor to be a part of Team Washington, representing both our state and most importantly our valley! In attendance were 666 competitors from 30 states competing in 9 disciplines: compound archery, recurve archery, small bore pistol, small bore rifle, muzzle loading, hunting, air rifle, air pistol and my area, shotgun.  Although, I personally was unable to bring home any medals, our 13-member team brought home 20 medals altogether!   "Thank you to my family, friends and area business' who have supported me making this trip possible, allowing me to attend the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships in Grand Island, Neb., from June 24-29!  Without the support, I wouldn't be able to follow my dream, developing my skills, making my best better!  Shooting sports is an activity that allows me to spend time outdoors (away from my livestock) developing skills I wouldn't learn anywhere else!"