Jeff Gates, Brian Allen Win IBS 200-Yard Matches

For a windy day with on and off rain, there where some pretty good scores shot at the IBS 200-yard match on Saturday, June 20, at the Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club range.

Varmit for Score
1st place - Jeff Gates - 251
2nd place - Joe Cowan - 250 with 2 wipeouts
3rd place - Steve Strouse - 244

Factory Class
1st place - Brian Allen - 240
2nd place - Brian Baird - 230
3rd place - Rob Long - 222

Our thanks to Brian Allen for taking charge of the IBS matches and posting these results.

Anderson Creek Sportsmen
June 13th, 2009 Meeting Minutes

Meeting was called to order by Jeremy Smith at 7:30 p.m. on June 13th, 2009

The May minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and approved on a motion by Shannon McKee and a second by Roy Mahlon. The treasurer’s report was presented by George McCoy and approved on a motion by Charles Bungo and a second by Andy Shaffer.

Old Business
Tom Hamilton did a very good job of presenting the $600.00 we collected to donate to Life Skills of Pa for David Kuzemchock on May 20th at the Clearfield High School.

A discussion was held covering the areas of the by-laws which will need attention and revision - wills, dues, members points and amendments.

Jeremy Smith reported he has finalized plans for the member raffle for the 4 man fishing trip to Lake Raystown. The date of the trip will be selected by the raffle winner.

New Business
The line for city water ends approximately 1 mile from the camp and would cost too much to extend to our property. James Johnston made a motion to give Bryan Brubaker permission to buy a new pump and all of the supplies necessary for installation. The motion passed on a Bud McCall second.

Andy Shaffer reported that the Wild Turkey Federation has supplied us with a bag of seed corn, which he has planted. He has also planted sunflower and turnips. Andy reported the new diesel tractor is also a lot more economical to run than the old tractor.

Carl Huss followed up on his earlier timber harvest report. He recommended that we Roundup the ferns and girdle some of the older beech trees to open up the woods for new growth.

Jim Peters will be contacting Bill Russell to get excavation estimates to make arrangements for the new pistol range.

No candidates for the one remaining opening for membership in the club were present. The next candidate on the list will be notified.

Match Reports
The rimfire match had 22 targets shot, with a lot of new faces. Dave Coudriet, Jerry Witherow, and Harp McNeel were club members who placed in the matches.

The IBS match had 9 shooters, which was a good turnout considering the matches are just getting reorganized. Brian Allen took first in Factory Class.

The Trap Shoot and Steak Feed went very well with great food and nice weather, 80 rounds were shot using 2,000 birds.

The 400 yard match had 29 targets on a very windy day. Dave Coudriet is currently the high point scorer for the plaque for highest gross points in the year.

Roy Mahlon won the $10.50 50/50 drawing.

Andy Shaffer made a motion to adjourn with a Tom Noble second.

- Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell, Secretary.

Jeff Gates, Steve Strouse, Dave Coudriet Post Wins

Perfect temperature, light winds and 47 targets shot, equal a great match. Here are the results of today's 400-yard deer rifle match at Anderson Creek Sportsmen' Club:

Unlimited Class:
1. Jeff Gates - Altoona
2. Three-way tie:
Jeff Gates - Altoona
Joe Cowan - Altoona
Steve Strouse - DuBois

Factory Varmint Class:
1. Steve Strouse - DuBois
2. Joe Baumer - DuBois
3. Five-way tie:
Lt. Matt Hamilton - Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas
Harp McNeel - Clearfield
Jim Baum - Indiana
Steve Strouse - DuBois
Alan Soliday - DuBois

Deer Rifle Class:
1. Dave Coudriet - Philipsburg
2. Two-way tie:
Tom Hamilton - Curwensville
Dave coudriet - Philipsburg

- Posted by Tom Hamilton

400-Yard Deer Rife Match Sunday at 2 p.m.

There will be a 400-Yard Deer Rifle Match this Sunday, June 14, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club range.

Shooters will compete in three classes of competition:

- Deer rifle (sporter rifle)

- Factory heavy barrel (no custom shop guns or rifles with flat bottom stocks)

- Unlimited (anything goes under .40 cal.)

Rifles with muzzle breaks will compete in their own relays.

One Year's Free NRA Membership

The NRA is giving a year's free membership to new members.

Go to MidwayUSA's website ( http://www.midwayusa.com/). The link to the NRA website is at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.

If you wish to go to the NRA sign-up screen directly, go to:

https://www.nrahq.org/nrabonus/accept-membership.asp.

If you value your gun rights, there is no better way to help than signing up today with the NRA. Better yet, sign up and pay for multiple years' membership.

Trap Shoot & Steak Feed Sunday - June 7

Tom Noble reminds members that there will be a Trap Shoot & Steak Feed on Sunday, June 7th, at 10 a.m. at a cost of $25.00 per shooter.

If you haven't already done so, please contact Tom immediately in order for him to have time to order steaks. His phone number is 814-590-9044

Lt. Matt Hamilton Bags 2nd Gobbler

Lt. Matt Hamilton, son of club member Tom Hamilton, bagged his second gobbler of the season May 22 in Kansas. The bird had 7/8" spurs, 10" beard, and weighed about 19 pounds (thats a guess). It is legal to shoot more than one turkey in Kanas.