Kids Fishing Derby Winners:

 Front Row - Benjamin Chimenti, Eathon Finlay, Emma Wisor and Colton Neeper

Back Row - Aiden Lockett, Justine Derouin, Audery Smith, Ty Finlay, Jacob Peterson, Chance Pelton, Jacob Butterfuss, Kayla Butterfuss and Brianna Yanulitts

The weather was wet, but it did not dampen the spirits of the 25 kids that showed up for the fishing derby. It was a great success, with everyone catching fish.

We did shorten the time a bit because of the rains.

Many parents came up to me and asked if we were going to do this again, I told them yes. There were several fish caught that were 13" or better.

Many of our members, and wives, came out to help set up, measure fish, cook hot dogs and clean up. We had a great support group from the membership,

The winners were:

Biggest fish overall - Ben Chimenti
First angler to show up - Justine Derouin
Youngest angler - Colton Neeper
Under 5 - Eathon Finlay and Emma Wisor
5 & 6 - Ty Finlay and Jacob Peterson
7 & 8 - Audrey Smith and Aiden Lockett
9 & 10 - Chance Pelton and Kayla Butterfuss
11 & 12 - Jacob Butterfuss and Brianna Yanulittis

I want to let the membership know that they did a fantastic job at our fishing derby. Even though it rained the whole time, the fellows and wives, stuck it out till the end. We had 25 youth show up to fish and they all had a great time.

I received several phone calls on Saturday night from parents, and kids, about the wonderful time they had and are we doing this again. All comments were positive!

There were well over 100 fish caught and released during the day. If you are at the pond and see bobbers moving around, they are still connected to some rather large bass. Several were caught and broke 8-pound fishing line.

There are two new paddles under the canoe, if someone wants to go out with a harpoon, or real heavy tackle, and try to get them.

A picture, and names, of the winners will be in the Courier-Express, Progress, Gant Daily, WTAJ-TV and the "Big Ole Fish".

A special thanks goes out to my wife, Karen, Kristi Hamilton, Mike, Linda and Alan Solida, Steve McClure, Tom Noble, Jeremy Smith, Carl Huss, Rick Knisley, Breck Neeper, Andy and Melissa Chimenti, Brian Allen and Renea, Ed Spencer, Andy and Laura Shaffer.

We will be publishing more pictures from the Derby throughout the week.

 

Thank you all for a job well done,

~ Tom Hamilton

Excitement builds for Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday!

We are a few days away from our first Kids Fishing Derby from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 28.

The message channel on our local cable and Gant Daily have been advertising it for about a month now. My wife and I are expecting around 100 kids to show up.

The membership has been working very hard to get ready for this event by cutting brush, mowing, weed eating and supplying items for the derby.

So far we have had 10 fishing rods, 2 sleeping bags and a youth fishing vest donated by club members for prizes. Tom Noble has ordered 30 dozen night crawlers for the event and many members, and wives, have committed to come and help.

There are quite a few areas opened up around the pond for easy access to the better fishing areas. Because of the size and numbers of largemouth bass in the pond, we are going to allow a few to be taken out to give the smaller fish a chance to grow.

I want to thank the membership for the help they have given to the club for the kids and I know it will be a great time for all.

~ Tom Hamilton

Class winners, left to right:  Jamie Eazor, Ron Bailey Sr., Chuck Leroy and Jeff Gates.

Here are the results of the July 22 400-yard round target match:

Temperatures were great, winds a bit unpredictable and a lot of mirage to contend with, but we still shot 35 targets.

Unlimited Class:
1. Chuck Leroy of DuBois
2. Chuck Leroy
3. Jamie Eazor of Falls Creek

.30 Class:
1. Jamie Eazor
2. Ron Bailey Sr. of Marstellar
3. Tie:
Rick Knisley of Chestnut Grove
Mike Solida of DuBois
Ron Bailey Sr.
Jamie Eazor

.22 Class:
1. Jeff Gates of Altoona
2. Tom Hamilton of Curwensville
3. Steve Strouse of Boonesboro

Sniper Match:
Winner: Ron Bailey Sr.
  
Ron Bailey also won the Sniper Match last week and is our first two-time winner in this class. Congratulations, Ron!

~  Tom Hamilton

Work party does fantastic job of getting ready for fishing derby

We had a great day at the work party on Saturday, July 21,  and we are ready for the fishing derby next Saturday, July 28 . Eleven people showed up to give us a hand at the work party. 

Weed eaters, mowers, hammers and drills were running for almost four hours. The pond looks great! There are many places cut out for the kids to fish the whole way around the pond.

I would like to thank Wayne Hicks, Brian Brubaker, Breck Neeper, Andy Shaffer, Steve McClure, Jeremy, Caleb and Audrey Smith for a great job mowing and weed eating.

Tom Noble and Carl Huss did a fantastic job building and hanging a new door on the trap house.

Thank you very much fellows.

Our membership needs to give a special thanks to new member, Rick Knisley, for his work on our farm tractor. Rick picked up the tractor, made all the repairs, washed it, serviced it and brought it back in great shape with no labor cost to the club.

We moved 2 of the picnic tables down by the dock.  These will be put in the grove after next Saturday. I want to remind everyone that is going to help next week to come up to the club around 12 noon so we can take down chairs, tables and get things ready for the kids.

- Tom Hamilton

Big buck spotted at Hamilton camp

Got this picture of a trophy whitetail near my camp during the weekend of July 14. If you look closely at the rack, you'll see it is a 10 point.

~Tom Hamilton

Jamie Eazor fires 2 perfect scores

Jamie Eazor

Here are the match results from the 7/15/2012 400-yard Deer Target Match:


Jamie Eazor doubles up and fires 2 perfect scores, with 2 different rifles, in todays match.

Winds were very brisk, but the rain held off till after the match was over, and we shot 46 targets today.

Unlimited Class:
1. Jamie Eazor of Falls Creek - 2 perfect 25 out of 25 scores
2. Chuck Leroy of DuBois

Factory Heavy Barrel Class:
1. Steve Strouce of Boonesboro
2. Tie
Tom Hamilton of Curwensville
Mike Solida of DuBois
Steve Strouse

Deer Rifle Class:
1. Bob Huston of DuBois
2. Tie
Marty Hrin of DuBois
Bob Huston


~ Tom Hamilton

Anderson Creek Sportsmen

July 14^h, 2012 Meeting Minutes

      Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m. on July 14^th, 2012

The June minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and were approved on a motion by Joel Dutra and a second by Breck Neeper. The treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Marty Hrin  and a second by Ed Spencer.

Match Reports – Jeremy Smith reported there were 2 shooters for the rimfire match, and he is working on a new schedule for the matches to avoid conflicts. Tom Hamilton reported he is working with the American Rimfire Association to get our rimfire matches sanctioned. The fee is $20.00 per year and $1.00 per target. Walt reported 37 targets were shot for the deer rifle match. Tom Noble and Steve Beretsel will have a Trap Shoot and Steak Feed on 7/29/12. Please let Tom know if you plan to attend by 7/24/12 to allow time to order the food.

Old Business

Rick Knisley has repaired the tractor and donated his 4 hours of time spent to the club. Tom Hamilton anticipates about 100 kids for the Youth Fishing Derby to be held on July 28^th. Tom will get the hot dogs and condiments and Ed Spencer has been getting prizes. Guests and members are reminded not to bring dogs to the fishing derby.  Marty Hrin needs to know where to drill the holes for the 50 yard back stop. If a member does not have 2 books of raffle tickets by the August meeting, they will be sent to the member. Carl Huss has built a new door for the trap house.

 

New Business

Scott Brubaker has requested permission to put in an archery range, after a discussion permission was granted. There will be a work party on 7/21/12 starting at 10:00 am in order to get the club ready for the Fishing Derby. Walt Kuzemchock suggested we construct a new target for patterning shotguns to the right of the 50 yard range in order to reduce the damage done to the 50 yard target by shotgun pellets. Breck Neeper made a motion for the new target and it passed on a Tom Noble second after a discussion was held about what was needed for construction.

Steve McClure donated a solid steel gong for the 400 yard range. Joel Dutra is taking a group of young shooters to the National Matches in Camp Perry and thanked the club for allowing them to practice at the club ranges.  Joel Dutra discussed the construction of a new outdoor small bore range, and the availability of NRA grant money for such a project. He will review and present a proposal at a future meeting. Marty Hrin presented information on the August 19^th, 2012 PWHU pig roast to be held at the Dubois Lions Club park. Tickets are $20.00 and sponsor packages are available for $250.00. Steve Beretsel reported on the repair of the lawnmower and advised members that if the mowers need repair to contact him.

The scheduled rimfire matches have not been suspended as previously reported.

Randy Mitchell won the prize drawing.

Joel Dutra made a motion to adjourn and Dave McNeel  seconded the motion.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

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