Fishing Derby fantastic! About 100 kids, members and parents participate

The conditions for our June 15 fishing derby were incredible!  Sunny with the temperature in the 70s.  We had 36 youngsters registered, and there were a total of about 100 people in attendance.  The kids had a ball catching one fish after another.  

 

The winners of the derby were:

 

Overall:                      Justine Derouin (12" Perch)

Youngest Angler:      Tia Angelletti

2 and Under:              Karson Hall
                                    Abbey McBride

3 and 4:                       Alex Chimenti
                                    Xavier Stewart
                                    Ben Chimenti
                                    Mady Witherow
                                    Peyton Walker
                                    Caleb Gibson

5 and 6:                      Matt Bloom
                                    Zach Irwin
                                    Ian Gibson
                                    Eric Delp

7 and 8:                     Dilan Harmic
                                   Gracie McAninch

9 and 10:                  Brandon Connor
                                 Audrey Smith

11 and 12:                Caleb Smith
                                  Khristian Hollopeter

Door prizes:              Alex Chimenti, Zachery Irwin, Ben Chimenti

                                   and Tia Angelletti.

We gave away 17 fishing rods and 7 door prizes this year!

I want to thank the following members for their help; it would not have been as great without them:  Bud Thomas, Andy Shaffer, Carl Huss, Jeremy Smith, Steve Beretsel, Tom Noble, Andy Chimenti, Jerry Witherow, Marty Hrin and Brian Allen.  I also want to thank the spouses that put a great deal of time in for the kids: Karen Hamilton, Justine Derouin and Melissa Chimenti.

– Tom Hamilton

Preparations continue for Fishing Derby

Club member Steve Beretsel of DuBois helps prepare for Saturday's Kid's Fishing Derby by whacking the weeds along the pond in the rain.

 

Work continues as we get ready for our 2nd Kid's Fishing Derby this coming Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The pond is ready for the kids from the dock to the pine trees.

 

We cut several places through the trees so the kids would have easier access to the pond.  We still need members to go to the club and cut places around the lower side of pond with a weed whacker before Saturday.

 

Club members have donated almost $250.00 worth of fishing rods and another $200.00 worth of other prizes.  I am very proud of our membership, this has come out of their pockets.

 

I want to thank Steve Beretsel and Walt Kuzemchock for coming out in the rain to get the picnic tables hauled down to the pond and getting a good jump on making the pond "kid friendly".

 

Thanks,

 

- Tom Hamilton

 



Joe Reffner, Tom Hamilton, Mike Solida win deer target matches

Results of today's 400-yard deer target matches:

Conditions were the best we have had in many years, 75 degrees, light to no wind, and sun. We shot 34 targets.

Unlimited Class

1st - Joe Reffner of Hollidaysburg
2nd - Tie
Jim Baum of Northern Cambria
Jeff Gates of Altoona

Factory Heavy Barrel

1st - Tie
Tom Hamilton of Curwensville
Mike Solida of DuBois
3rd - Linda Solida of DuBois

- Reported by Tom Hamilton

Kid's Fishing Derby set for Sat., June 15

The Kid's Fishing Derby will be held next Saturday starting at 10:00 and going until 1:00.

We have lots of prizes and anticipate a lot of attendees.

The weather should be a lot nicer than last year and is expected to be in the 80’s with no rain.

There will be a work party Monday 6/10/13 at 10:00 to mow and trim for the derby.

Club to have drawing for custom knife donated by Michael McClure, Steve's Brother

We have received the knife donated by Steve McClure’s brother, Michael McClure. This is a high- quality knife made by Steve’s brother who is a well-known knife maker. The knife has a blade length of  3.25 inches and a total length of  7.25 inches. It is hand forged from 15N20 tool steel, flat ground, with a bronze guard and pins.

The handle has a mortised tang and is made from Sambar stag and includes a custom hand sewn horse hide leather sheath. Our  website will show what the knife looks like: http://www.customknivesbymike.com/for-sale/small-game/.  There will be a members-only drawing for this knife to raise money to help fund the annual Steve McClure Fishing Derby. Tickets will be available at the next meeting and will sell for $10.00 each. Members may buy multiple tickets.

Anderson Creek Sportsmen

June 8,  2013

Meeting Minutes

 Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m.

 

The May minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and were approved on a motion by Ken Straub and a second by Tom Neble.  The treasurer's reported was presented by George McCoy and approved on a motion by Roger Thomas and a second by Breck Neeper.

Match Reports – Tom Hamilton reported the conditions for the ARA match were so bad that they did not have an official match. The results are available at www.andersoncreek.blogspot.com.

Old Business - we have received the knife donated by Steve McClure’s brother, Michael McClure.. This is a very high quality knife made by Steve’s brother who is a well known knife maker. The knife has a blade length of  3.25 inches and a total length of  7.25 inches. It is hand forged from 15N20 tool steel, flat ground, with a bronze guard and pins.

The handle has a mortised tang and is made from Sambar stag and includes a custom hand sewn horse hide leather sheath. This web site will show what the knife looks like:http://www.customknivesbymike.com/for-sale/small-game/. On a motion by Dr. Charles Bungo we will have a members only drawing for this knife to raise money to help fund the annual Steve McClure Fishing Derby. Tickets will be available at the next meeting and will sell for $10.00 each. Members may buy multiple tickets.

The recent work party replaced the door to the shooting room and did general cleanup. Thanks go out to Tom Hamilton, Roger and Bud Thomas, Carl Huss, Jeremy Smith (and kids) and Shannon McKee. Tom Noble worked on the thrower and found that the oil was extremely thick The oil was changed and the thrower has been working very well.

The fishing derby will be held next Saturday and will start at 10:00 and go until 1:00. We have a lot of prizes and anticipate a lot of attendees. The weather should be a lot nicer than last year and is expected to be in the 80’s with no rain. There will be a work party Monday 6/10/13 at 10:00 to mow and trim for the derby.

The 400 yard back stop still needs repairs. Eric McClure scheduled maintenance for the pop machine, and after a day’s delay it was still not fixed and will be replaced. It was determined that we will put a padlock on the new machine.

New Business - There will be a Steak Feed and Trap Shoot on June the 30^th, contact Tom Noble if you want to participate. After a discussion by Steve Beretsel it was determined that mower repairs for consumables in the $50-60 range will be approved at the following meeting. Our club was well represented at the recent Youth Field Days. Joel Dutra, Paul Grey, Jeremy Smith and Mrty Hrin volunteered to help with the event.         

Bud Thomas won the door prize .

Randy Mitchell made a motion to adjourn.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

Fishing Derby a week and a half away

We are a week and a half away from our fishing derby, and we still need a few more small fishing rods for prizes. 

If you have an item to donate or would like to contribute money to buy prizes, please bring it to the meeting this Saturday.

A few of us are going to the club this coming Monday to mow and take picnic tables down to the pond. If you have a free hour or so, come joins us to help get ready for the 15th.

Thanks,

- Tom

 

James Eazdor, Jim Chesley win 100-yard benchrest matches

Here are the results of Sunday’s (June 2) 100-yard benchrest match:

Varmint for Score
1st – James Eazor, 248-14x
2^nd – Larry Seger, 246-14x

Factory
1^st – Jim Chesley, 242-7x
2^nd – Rick Heitzenrater, 232-5x
Super Stock
No Shooters

We would like to have more participation from club members.  We all have varmint rifles.  Please come out and give it a try.

Respectfully submitted,

Steve Strouse
Match Director