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Archery enthusiast Gene Moe hopes to make the Olympics, pass on love of
sport to new generation.

Spooner Advocate-Carlos Kumpula

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 02nd, 2003 10:20:00 AM





SPOONER, WI- Gene Moe is serious about archery.

That's why he's building a 90-meter indoor 3-D course and target range at
his home just east of town.
When finished, it will be the only privately owned Olympic-size range in the
United States.

It's all part of his plan to represent the United States in the 2004 games
and, in doing so,

pass on his love of the sport to a new generation of archers.



So far he's done pretty well at both.



Moe, who two years ago placed 10th in the World Championships in the Czech
Republic and who

last year set four records while winning the USA Nationals in Michigan,
recently added another

pair of titles to his already glowing r�sum�. He finished first in the
Minnesota State Fita and

Voyageur Cup and duplicated that effort in the Ashland 900 round. Moe hopes
to use those

wins as a springboard to the National Target Championships in Pennsylvania
in late July and

for September's World Target Championships in Madrid, Spain.



Two of his students, meanwhile, served notice that they, too, are to be
reckoned with. Bo Conner, 15,
took first in his age group at each meet, while 16-year-old Brandon Rizzo,
competing in his first-ever large tournament,
nailed a second-place finish in Ashland.



Area archers and fans will have an opportunity to meet the trio at a
pre-grand opening celebration

of Moe's range from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on July 26.  In addition to
enjoying free refreshments,
shooters will be able to tour the on-going construction, shoot on the
already-completed outdoor 3-D course,
and apply for lifetime memberships to the facility. The $1,000 lifetime
memberships will include both the indoor 3-D and
target ranges as well as the outdoor range and are available for both
singles and families.



The complex is located two miles east of Spooner on Hwy. 70,

or one mile east of the Hwy. 53/70 interchange.



More information can be obtained by contacting Moe, 715-635-3874.

http://www.genescustombowstrings.com/



An Open House/Barbecue is being held on Saturday, July 26th. All are
welcome!


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