Steve Strouse and Brian Allen win IBS 100-yard matches

Results for the May 21 100-yard IBS rifle matches:

Varmint for Score
1st  -  Steve Strouse       250-17x
2nd -  Stue Smith           250-12x
3rd -  Larry Seger           248-12x

Factory
1st  - Brian Allen          247-12x
2nd - Rob Long            224-0x

- Results reported by Brian Allen

First .22 Rimfire Match Set for Sunday

The 2011 rimfire match schedule kicks off this Sunday, May 22.

Range opens at 8 a.m. and match starts at 10 a.m. sharp!

The schedule:

ANDERSON CREEK SPORTSMEN

2011 RIMFIRE BENCHREST SHOOTING SCHEDULE

.22 RIMFIRE ONLY

Matches goverened by IR 50-50 Rules

Classes of Competition:

Sporter ( 6 1/2 x scope limit)
Unlimited I
Unlimited II
Squirrel Gun Match Following IR 50-50 Matches------------Club Rules
     Typical sporter-type squirrel gun
     10x scope limit
     No heavy barrel

Rimfire Match Schedule
May 22 - 10 a.m.
June 26 - 10 a.m.
July 24 - 10 a.m.
Aug. 28 - 10 a.m.
Sept. 25 - 10 a.m.
Oct. 23 - 10 a.m.

Range opens at 8 a.m. on match day for sighting and practice.
Matches start at 10:00 a.m. SHARP!

Fees:
1 gun------$ 8.00
2 guns-----$15.00
3 guns-----$20.00
4 guns-----$25.00

QUESTIONS/DIRECTIONS--------------contact Jim Johnston (814) 236-1414

Winners announced in May 15 400-yard match

This was without a doubt, the wettest match we have ever held. Winds were light, rain was heavy. Walt and I did plan ahead and wore raingear, but we still got soaked during target changes. We had a good turnout, with a few new faces. 37 targets were shot.


The unlimited class was the closest we have had, with a 3 way tie. All 3 shooters scored 23 out of a possible 25 points.

Here are the results from the 5/15/11 400 yard Deer Target Match:

Unlimited
3 way tie for first:
Jim Baum from Nicktown
Mike Soliday from DuBois (member)
Chuck Leroy from DuBois (member)

Factory Heavy Barrel
1. Linda Soliday from Dubois (wife of member)
2. Ron Bailey Sr. from Marstellar
3. Brian Baird

Deer Rifle
1. Bob Hustin from Dubois (member)
2. Tie:
3. Tom Hamilton (member)
    Derek Hoyt from Luthersburg

Club note:

Linda Soliday has become a regular shooter at our matches for twoyears now. She is our first female winner, and if she keeps improving the way she has, we may have to put a bounty on her head to get more club marksmen to come out to the matches and compete!

Congratulations Linda and keep on shooting!

- Tom Hamilton

Minutes of April 9 Meeting

Meeting was called to order by Jeremy Smith at 7:30 p.m. on April 9th, 2011
 
The March minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and were approved as read on a motion by Bob McClure and a second by Carl Huss. The treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Shannon McKee and a second by Tom Noble.
 
Old Business
​Carl Huss reported on the work party, the tractor shed door was repaired, the pear tree was cut down, the pit for the thrower was cleaned out and the front sidewalk was cleaned. Don O’Dell made a motion to buy a tri-axle load of 2a or modified to repair the driveway. The motion passed on a Joel Dutra second. James Johnston will check on delivery of the stone. Bob McClure made a motion to buy the filters, oil and supplies necessary to service the mowers and the golf cart for the upcoming year and the motion passed on a Ed Spencer second. It was reported that Dr. Charles Bungo’s brother has donated a wood stove for the shooting room of the clubhouse, arrangements are being made to get it delivered. George McCoy stated he will order the parts for the trap thrower. Randy Mitchell reported that the drawbar for the tractor has been found by Andy Shaffer in the field near the woods.
 
New Business
​Members are reminded that volunteers are needed for the Youth Field Day on June 4th at Camp Mountain Run in Penfield. The first reading of the alcohol policy was made by Charles Bungo. Due to our recent reassessment our taxes will increase $213.63. The increase is due to the additional buildings which have been added. Randy Mitchell talked to the assessment office and we had not been assessed for the golf cart shed, the picnic pavilion, the 400 yard range pavilion and the 22 range building. Volunteers are needed to help run the 22 rifle matches due to James Johnston’s scheduled knee surgery. Gerald Bloom and James Peters have been removed from the club roster due to insufficient points. Members who have applicants on the waiting list are encouraged to check to see if they will be coming up for membership in the coming year.
 
 
Ed Spencer made a motion to adjourn and Randy Mitchell seconded the motion.
 
Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.
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The April 16  200-yard IBS rifle match was cancelled due to weather.

Only a few guys showed, and we decided to cancel.

The shoot next month will be 100 yards.

- Brian Allen

Members are reminded that the club cannot be reserved on holiday weekends.

Members who work away, like to come and shoot on three-day weekends.

This has been in our by-laws for several years.

Ron Bailey receives plaque for "Perfect Score" rifle match

Ron Bailey Sr., of Marstellar, at left,  receives a plaque commerating his "Perfect Score" shot during the final 400-yard match of last season.  Presenting the plaque is Walt Kuzemchock, Match Director.

- Photo by Tom Hamilton

Ron Bailey Sr., Jim Laughner, Bob Huston win 400-yard bulleye matches

The results from Sunday, April 10, 400-yard bullseye match:
30 caliber:
1. Ron Bailey Sr. of Marstellar
2. John Armstrong of Las Vegas, Nevada
3. Ron Bailey Sr.
22 caliber:
1. Jim Laughner of Ridgway
2. Linda Soliday of DuBois
4. Bob Huston of DuBois
Unlimited:
1. Bob Huston
2. Rick Stanko of Sheffield
3. Rick Stanko
Club note:
Alan Soliday, son of member Mike Soliday, and his mom Linda had just returned from the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, where Alan competed in the Junior Olympic National Championship in air rifle. Linda not only beat Alan in every match today, she also beat her husband, Mike. Maybe the wrong Soliday was shooting in Colorado!

- Reported by Tom Hamilton

Big week at Anderson Creek Sportsmen

-  Work Party on Saturday, April 9, 8:00 a.m.

-  Monthly Meeting on Saturday, April 9, 7:30 p.m.

-  April meeting is the last opportunity for members to pay their 2011 dues.  Those who do not pay will be removed from the roster and the vacancies filled by new members.

-  First 400-yard rifle match on Sunday, April 10, 1 p.m. 

- See full 2011 schedules for 400-yard score matches and 400-yard deer rifle matches below.

ANDERSON CREEK SPORTSMEN’S CLUB

976 Viaduct Road, Rockton, PA

400 YARD SCORE MATCHES

22 caliber CLASS
Any 22 caliber rifle, any ammunition, any scope power

30 caliber CLASS
Any 30 caliber rifle, any ammunition, any scope power

UNLIMITED CLASS
Any rifle, any centerfire caliber, any bullets, any scope power

COURSE of FIRE
Match fee: $5.00 per target
400 yards

IBS 300 yd score target (bullseye with sighter)
Five shots on record target with unlimited sighter shots; 15 minute time limit
LOWEST five holes on targets with excessive hits scored
All firing from the bench, with separate front and rear rests
Club provided wind flags (100, 200, 300 yards) only
Spotting scopes allowed

1st, 2nd, 3rd places paid in 22 caliber, 30 caliber, and unlimited classes

IF YOU CANNOT KEEP ALL OF YOUR SHOTS WITHIN THE BACKSTOP, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE FIRING.

Range opens for practice at 12:00 PM.

DATES /TIMES

April 10, 2011 1:00 PM

June 19, 2011 1:00 PM

July 17, 2011 1:00 PM

August 21, 2011 1:00 PM

November 13, 2011 1:00 PM

ANDERSON CREEK SPORTSMEN’S CLUB

976 Viaduct Road, Rockton, PA

400 YARD DEER HUNTER MATCHES

DEER RIFLE CLASS
Sporter barreled actions, with functional safety, muzzle brakes allowed
Stock suitable for hunting use – no benchrest stocks or adapters
Stock bedding or replacement allowed; trigger adjustment or replacement allowed
Hunting ammunition (must be legal under PA Game Laws)
Minimum bullet diameter 6 mm
Scope maximum of 10x fixed or variable set to 10x

A TROPHY WILL BE AWARDED IN THIS CLASS AT END OF SEASON

FACTORY VARMINT CLASS
Factory (not custom shop) heavy barreled (V/T) rifles, with functional safety
Single shot or repeater action; factory stock; bipods allowed
Stock bedding and trigger adjustment (not replacement) allowed
No benchrest stocks, benchrest adapters, or flat bottom Savage rifles
Any factory caliber, any bullets, any scope power

UNLIMITED CLASS
Any rifle, any centerfire caliber under .40, any bullets, any scope power

COURSE of FIRE
Match fee: $5.00 per target
400 yards, at “life size” deer target (scored at 5,3,1,0 points)
Five shots per target in 10 minutes; no sighting shots
LOWEST five holes on target scored
Firing from the bench, with separate front and rear rests
Club provided wind flags (100, 200, 300 yards) only

1st, 2nd, 3rd places paid in deer rifle, factory varmint, and unlimited classes

IF YOU CANNOT KEEP ALL OF YOUR SHOTS WITHIN THE BACKSTOP, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE FIRING.

DATES /TIMES

May 15, 2011 1:00 PM

June 12, 2011 1:00 PM

July 10, 2011 1:00 PM

Aug 14, 2011 1:00 PM

Sept 11, 2011 1:00 PM

Oct 9, 2011 1:00 PM

Jamie Eazor and Brian Baird win IBS matches

Jame Eazor and Brian Baird won their respective matches in the March 19 IBS rifle matches at the Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club.  Jamie edged out Jeff gates by 2x in Varmint for Score while Brian Baird squeeked past Brian Allen by 1x in Factory.  The match results:

Varmit for Score
1.  Jamie Eazor-249-15x
2.  Jeff Gates-249-13x
3.  Steve Strouse-249-7x

Factory
 1.  Brian Baird-230-3x
2.   Brian Allen-230-2x

-Results reported by Brian Allen

April is the dealine to pay club dues
Members are reminded that the deadline for paying 2011 dues is April 9, the next club meeting.  Those who still owe should bring check or cash to the meeting, or send them to Treasurer George McCoy at his home or place of business.

We will begin filling vacancies at the April meeting.

Anderson Creek Sportsman

Minutes of Meeting

March 12, 2011

The meeting was called to order at 8:04 p.m. by President Jeremy Smith.

Minutes of the February meeting were presented by acting secretary Joel Dutra and approved by a motion by Carl Huss.

George McCoy gave the Treasurers Report that included both the February and March amounts. A motion by Breck Neeper to approve the reports passed.

A motion to pay the presented bills carried on the motions by Tom Noble seconded by Dave McNeel.

Walt Kozemchuk advised that receipts, even for petty cash, should be kept for tax purposes.

Old Business
Dates for the trap shoots are June 3rd, and August 7th. That completes the match schedule for the 2011 season.

A reminder to all members to have dues and points paid by next meeting (April) as new members will be inducted for vacancies.

Andy Shaffer reported there is seed left but the draw bar for the tractor can not be found. Any member with information should advise him. A replacement will be aproximately $100.00.

Jim Johnston showed the 2010 winners plaques for the 22 matches. Jack Igo was the winner of unlimited and Mark Colman for the squirrel class. Targets are okay for at least the first several matches.

Work parties were set for April 9th and May 14th.

Jeremy read the pond report from Mahaffey labs.

New Business
Andy Shaffer requested an increase in farming petty cash to $200.00 the motion passed.

Some discussion on the new alcohol policy was had; the board of directors will review and present the by-law changes.

Marty Hrin reported Youth Field Days at Camp Mountain Run will be help June 4th for 7 – 14 year old, and volunteers would be appreciated.

The spring raffle sold 1,237 tickets and the profit was approximately $1334.00.

Winner                                                      Sold By
1st -   Steve Starner #218                       Breck Neeper
2nd - Jerry Witherow #30                      Jerry Witherow
3rd -  Roy Holman #981                          Charlie Bungo
4th -  Andrew Peters #1478                    Joel Dutra
5th -  Audrey Smith #1340                      Jerremy Smith
6th -  Dennis Anthony #165                     Glenn Bierley

Two  $100.00 extra winners were Jan Williams and Rob Brothers.

Four  members sold over 100 tickets each - Dave Francisco, Bob McClure, Joel Dutra and Jerry Witherow.

A motion to adjourn was made at 9:11 and Bud Thomas won the 50/50.

Submitted by Joel Dutra, acting secretary

Please turn off furnace and clean up the club before you leave

Sometime since our last meeting and today, Sunday Feb. 27, someone used the club and left the furnace turned on and the lights on in the shooting room.

We do not keep that much oil on hand for the furnace and if you turn the furnace on, please turn it off before you leave. With temperatures being what they are this time of year, the furnace would not have shut off for several days and we easily could have run out of oil.

There is garbage in the shooting room and the meeting room is a mess. Someone needs to clean the place up, particularly those who left it in that condition.

- Tom Hamilton

Steve Strouse and Brian Allen open IBS season with victories

The 2011 Anderson Creek IBS shooting season opened on Saturday, February 11, with Steve Strouse and Brian Allen taking the initial victories in the 100-yard match. Full results:

Varmint for Score
1st - Steve Strouse,  245-5x
2nd - Jim Baumm 242-6x
3rd - Jamie Eazor, 242-6x

Factory
1st - Brian Allen, 238-5x
2nd - Bob Lee, 229
3rd - Bob Lee, Sr., 200

A total of 10 shooters participated.

The remaining IBS match schedule for the year:

March 19
April 16
May 21
June 18
Jul 16,
August 20 (Trophy Shoot)
September 17
October 15
November 19

All matches start at 4 p.m. except the Trophy Shoot,  which starts at 12 noon.

- Reported by Brian Allen

Shannon McKee New Board Member

Shannon McKee of Curwentville was named to a five-year term as a member of the Anderson Creek Sportsmen Board of Directors, replacing Dave McNeel, whose term has expired.

Congratulations, Shannon.

Anderson Creek Sportsmen

Meeting Minutes

February 12th, 2011

Meeting was called to order by Jim Johnston at 7:30 p.m. on February 12th, 2011.

The January minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and were approved as read. There was no treasurer’s report due to the absence of George McCoy.

Old Business
Charles Bungo has drafted the revision to the by-laws concerning the alcohol policy for the club. The board will review the changes before the revision to the by-laws is formally read for inclusion. A lengthy discussion concerning the changes was held by the club members.

There was no report on the purchase of a porta-pottie for the range. The club was well represented at the Grice’s show in January and many tickets were sold. Randy Mitchell reported that the draw bar for the tractor is missing, and any club member with information as to it’s location should contact Randy.

Tickets for our spring gun drawing are due at the club by the start of the March meeting, additional tickets are available from Joel Dutra, George McCoy or Randy Mitchell. We received a thank you note from the Dubois Rifle and Pistol Club for our recent donation. Walt Kuzemchock presented a plaque to Bob Huston for the High Score in Deer Rifle Matches for 2010. We have received our new 911 sign from the Grampian Penn Bloom Fire Company.

New Business
Members are encouraged to watch for a replacement oil furnace for the club house and Don O’Dell will check at Tractor Supply for a wood burner for the gun room. Tom Hamilton commended Joe Mitchell for a good job on plowing out the club house for the meeting. Jim Johnston has scheduled the 22 rimfire matches for the 4th Sunday of the month for May through October. Deer rifle shoots are scheduled for the Sunday after the Saturday meeting each month. The IBS matches are scheduled for the 3rd Saturday of every month. A discussion of the alcohol policy continued, with many members suggesting changes.

Remember: Tickets for the spring gun drawing are due at the March Meeting.

Scott Wink won the $12.00 50/50 drawing. (note: Scott is a new member and has won the 50/50 at each meeting he has attended)

Don O’Dell made a motion to adjourn and Bob McClure seconded the motion.

- Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell,  Secretary

2011 dues of $30.00 are now due.  Please bring to Feb. 12 meeting or mail check (no cash) to the club Treasurer:

George McCoy III

3 Evergreen Street

DuBois, PA 15801

Matt Hamilton bags 2nd trophy buck in 2 years

Lt. Matt Hamilton harvested this buck on Thanksgiving day while archery hunting in Kansas. This is his 2nd trophy buck in 2 years. The buck was a 10 point, 20" spread and 16" high.

Matt has just received an appointment to the next Captains Career Course, after a recommendation from his commanding officer. He and his family will be moving to Fort Leonard Wood, MO in April and will begin school the first week in May. After completion of this course, October 2011, he will be promoted to the rank of Captain and will have a Maters Degree in management.

This will put him in line for a Battalion Commanders spot, one of the most sought after positions in the Army.


- Tom Hamilton

Santa's reindeer rests before his big day

This 4X6 elk was bedded down in the front yard of my camp, The Hamster Cage, a few days before Christmas. I had my grandson, 2-year-old Benjamin, with me and he got all excited seeing one of Santa's reindeer resting up before the big day.

- Tom Hamilton

Time to go home and take the day off!

"Yesterday morning was opening day of season for deer.  As I approached my deer stand, I decided to go home and mow grass instead."

- Unkown would-be deer hunter in November 2010

Anderson Creek Sportsmen

Meeting Minutes

 January 8, 2011

Meeting was called to order by Jeremy Smith at 7:40 p.m. on January 8th, 2011

The December minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and approved on a motion by Joel Dutra and Don O’Dell . The treasurer’s report was presented by the George McCoy and approved on a motion by Andy Shaffer and Shannon McKee.

Old Business
Andy Shaffer reported that the tractor has been repaired and the cost will be $500. The cab and the loader had to be removed to get to the brakes. Several seals were replaced and 2 fuel leaks were repaired. Randy Mitchell and Andy Shaffer installed the chains and delivered the tractor back to the club.

The board met and formulated a new alcohol policy for the club. No alcohol will be allowed on the ranges at any time, no alcohol is permitted at the club during any matches and the hosting member will be responsible for the conduct of any invited guests at the club. Charles Bungo made a motion to adopt the new rules as an addition to the by-laws. After a discussion it was decided that the new policy will have to be presented in written format as a by-law addition.

Charles Bungo agreed to draft the addition and present the formal version at the February meeting. Members are reminded that the $30.00 dues are now being collected, tickets are available for the March drawing and members are encouraged to contact George McCoy for any additional money owed for points.

New Business
Marty Hrin made a motion to renew our membership in Pennsylvania Wildlife Habitat Unlimited and the motion passed on a Roger Thomas second. Members are reminded to contact Jeremy Smith to volunteer to man the table at the Grice Gun Shop show on January 29th and 30th.

A discussion was held concerning purchasing a wood stove versus a propane stove, it was decided we will watch for a used wood stove for next year and continue to use the current stove for now. Bryan Brubaker stated that we will have to eventually replace the oil furnace which is just about worn out. Don O’Dell stated that John Bloom has some porta-potties for sale that could be used at the range. He thought the price was $250 but will check on the price and availability.

Charles Bungo won the $10.00 50/50 drawing.

Roger Thomas made a motion to adjourn and Don O’Dell seconded the motion.

- Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell. Secretary.

ANDERSON CREEK SPORTSMEN

2011 RIMFIRE BENCHREST SHOOTING SCHEDULE

.22 RIMFIRE ONLY

Matches goverened by IR 50-50 Rules

Classes of Competition:
Sporter ( 6 1/2 x scope limit)
Unlimited I
Unlimited II
Squirrel Gun Match Following IR 50-50 Matches------------Club Rules

Typical sporter-type squirrel gun
10x scope limit
No heavy barrel

Rimfire Match Schedule

May 22 - 10 a.m.

June 26 - 10 a.m.

July 24 - 10 a.m.

Aug. 28 - 10 a.m.

Sept. 25 - 10 a.m.

Oct. 23 - 10 a.m.

Range opens at 8 a.m. on match day for sighting and practice.

Matches start at 10:00 a.m. SHARP!

Fees:
1 gun------$ 8.00
2 guns-----$15.00
3 guns-----$20.00
4 guns-----$25.00

QUESTIONS/DIRECTIONS--------------contact Jim Johnston (814) 236-1414

Tom Hamilton made this photo of the dock at the pond on the club property on Monday, Jan. 3, at noon.

Nice shot, Tom.  Very Nice.