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In 2022 Mike Dubber stepped up and agreed to teach us. Remember, our first three classes were only five days each — that’s barely enough time to get started! This time around, we petitioned for a 10-day class — to which Mike, Sandy, and GRS agreed. We were super excited! Our project this year was a Colt 1911 with a design Mike drew exclusively for the Lady Sharpshooters. When we arrived at class Mike was waiting for us with whips in hand. We had a lot of work to do. Our first order of business was to choose what we would put on the top of the slide as our major raised multi- metal inlay. Our choices were diverse, from a navy emblem to eagles, gemsbok, and even a sloth. We thought 10 days would be enough to get more done, but with advanced skills comes more time needed. We accomplished what we set out to learn but didn’t even come close to completing the project. Mike helped to correct some of our bad habits and worked with everyone individually as needed. Another smashing success of a class! Our class with Mike is forever memorialized in the infamous cabinet of beautifully engraved items in the break room at GRS. Mike was gracious enough to donate the master plate and our LSS All-Star Award, which Mike made for the class. It was awarded to a different student each day chosen by the current holder for outstanding work.
Paula Lyon
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