Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club
Full 2011 Benchrest Rimfire Match Results
May 22, 2011 Match
Custom Sporter
1st Place		Jim Peightal		247   11X
2nd Place		Tony Harper		246   14X
3rd Place		Marc Coleman		240   5X
Unlimited I
1st Place		Marty Hammon		250   11X
2nd Place		Dan Wilson		249   16X
3rd Place		Marc Coleman		248   16X
Unlimited II
1st Place		Jim Peightal		250   18X
2nd Place		Tony Harper		250   16X
3rd Place		Marc Coleman		250   16X
Squirrel
1st Place		Marc Coleman		238   6X
2nd Place		Marty Hammon		236   4X
3rd Place		Jim Peightal		223   6X
June 26, 2011 Match
Custom Sporter
1st Place		Jim Peightal		246   10X
2nd Place		Jack Igou		241   9X
3rd Place		Marc Coleman		236   7X
Unlimited I
1st Place		Marc Coleman		250   20X
2nd Place		Jack Igou		249   13X
3rd Place		Jim Peightal		247   12X
Unlimited II
1st Place		Marc Coleman		249   16X
2nd Place		Jim Peightal		248   13X
3rd Place		Jack Igou		247   12X
Squirrel
1st Place		Dave McNeal		237   6X
2nd Place		John Solan		236   7X
3rd Place		Dave Coudriet		236   6X
July 25, 2011 Match
Custom Sporter
1st Place		Jim Peightal		245   15X
2nd Place		Marc Coleman		238   7X
3rd Place		Jack Igou		237   7X
Unlimited I
1st Place		John Toki		250   19X
2nd Place		Jim Peightal		249   15X
3rd Place		Jim Johnston		248   13X
Unlimited II
1st Place		Bob Messina		250   19X
2nd Place		Marc Coleman		250   18X
3rd Place		Jim Peightal		250   16X
Squirrel
1st Place		Dave McNeal		236   6X
2nd Place		Harp McNeal		231
3rd Place		Marc Coleman		230   9X
August 28, 2011 Match
Custom Sporter
1st Place		Tony Harper		249  15X
2nd Place		Jim Peightal		237   8X
3rd Place		Marc Coleman		231   4X
Unlimited I
1st Place		Dave Coudriet		248   10X
2nd Place		Tony Harper		244   10X
3rd Place		Jim Johnston		242   12X
Unlimited II
1st Place		Tony Harper		248   14X
2nd Place		Jim Johnston		248   13X
3rd Place		Dave Coudriet		246   10X
Squirrel
1st Place		Marc Coleman		230   3X
2nd Place		John Solan		229
3rd Place		Harp McNeal		221   4X
September 25, 2011  Match
Custom Sporter
1st Place		Marc Coleman		243   12X
2nd Place		Jack Igou		224   2X
3rd Place		Morgan Neeper		221   1X
Unlimited I
1st Place		Marc Coleman		248   18X
2nd Place		John Toki		247   13X
3rd Place		Jack Igou		245   8X
Unlimited II
1st Place		Marc Coleman		249   12X
2nd Place		Jack Igou		245   15X
3rd Place		John Toki		245   8X
Squirrel
1st Place		Marc Coleman		237   8X
2nd Place		Dave McNeal		232   8X
3rd Place		Jack Igou		232   7X
October 22, 2011 Match
Custom Sporter
1st Place		Jim Peightal		246   12X
2nd Place		Marc Coleman		245   11X
3rd Place		Tony Harper		245   8X
Unlimited I
1st Place		Marc Coleman		249   19X
2nd Place		Jack Igou		249   14X
3rd Place		Jim Peightal		248   18X
Unlimited II
1st Place		Marc Coleman		249   18X
2nd Place		Jim Peightal		249   16X
3rd Place		John Toki		246   14X
Squirrel
1st Place		Marc Coleman		243   12X
2nd Place		Dave McNeal		234   5X
3rd Place		John Solan		228   3X

Eric McCoy elected to the Board of Directors

Eric McCoy was elected to the Board of Directors of Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club at the December meeting.

Congratulations, Eric!

Tom Hamilton elected president of Anderson Creek Sportsmens Club

Tom Hamilton was elected president of Anderson Creek Sportsmen at the December meeting.

Other officers elected are:

Vice President:     Joel Dutra
Secretary:             Randy Mitchell
Treasurer:            George McCoy III

Congratulations to all the officers!

Andy Shaffer wins members-only rifle drawing

Andy Shaffer won the Remington LSS rifle in the members-only drawing at the December meeting.

Congratulations, Andy!

Anderson Creek Sportsmen

December 10, 2011

Meeting Minutes

Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m. on December 10^th, 2011.

The November minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and approved on a motion by Marty Hrin and a second by Joel Dutra. The treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Tom Noble and a second by Steve Strouse.

Old Business
There were 3 perfect scores for the year in the Bulls Eye Matches by Steve Strouse, Bob Kingsbury and Joe Reffner. Derek Hoyt was the Deer Rifle Champion for 2011.
Club Dues and points must be paid for by April or you will be removed from the club. Contact George McCoy if you have any questions about the points you have accumulated for the year.

The gun raffle tickets for the coming year have been distributed to the members. Any member who did not receive tickets to sell can get tickets from Joel Dutra, Randy Mitchell or George McCoy.

The 3 windows have been installed in the club house, and the walls have been winterized. Joseph Mitchell and Mike Straub recommended that we replace the boards and reside the front of the club house next year. It was noted that the door sill also needs replaced.

New Business
Randy Mitchell made a motion to wave the points requirement for Greg Yutzey for the preparation of the corporation income tax forms.  The motion passed on a Breck Neeper second.

Andy Shaffer suggested that we clear the brush (Autumn Olives) from around the pond. It was decided that we will organize a work party while the pond is frozen to clear the brush.
The following officers were elected for 2012:

President      Tom Hamilton

           Treasurer       George McCoy
           Secretary      Randy Mitchell
           Vice  Pres.    Joel Dutra

Members are reminded to get raffle tickets and sell them to benefit the club.

Steve Beretsel won the 50/50 drawing.

Andy Shaffer won the Remington 700 LSS in the Members Only Drawing.

Bob Huston made a motion to adjourn and Wayne Hicks seconded the motion.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell, Secretary.

A proud moment in the Jeremy Smith household!

Attached is a picture of my son Caleb’s first buck. He’s 10 years old and shot the 6 point at about 3pm on the first day with a T/C Contender in 22 hornet. It’s a toss-up who was more excited, he or I. The shot placement was great. and the deer ran less than 30 yards before piling up.

On a side note, I’ve also attached a picture of my daughter Audrey shooting the S&W .22 pistol she won through the Anderson Creek gun raffle last spring. You won’t want to mess with her!

Club members Tom Hamilton and Bob Huston win 400-yard matches

Here are the results of  the 400-yard bulls eye match held November 13 at the club range.

Conditions were very good for shooting.  We had our 3rd perfect score of the year. Club members Tom Hamilton and Bob Huston closed out the year with wins.

Joe Reffner from Juniata Valley shot a perfect 50/50 in the very first relay. Forty targets were shot today.

22 Class:
1. Tom Hamilton of Curwensville 46/50
2. Jeff Gates of Altoona 45/50
3. Tie 44/50
Jeff Gates
Tom Hamilton

.30 Class:
1. Joe Reffner of Juniata Valley 50/50
2. Joe Reffner 49/50
3. Dan Wise of Marstellar 48/50

Unlimited Class:
1. Bob Huston of DuBois 49/50
2. Tie 48/50
Jeff Gates
Mike Solida of DuBois

Anderson Creek Sportsmen

November 12, 2011

Meeting Minutes

Meeting was called to order by Jeremy Smith at 7:30 p.m. on November 12th, 2011.

The October minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and were approved on a motion by Joel Dutra and a second by Marty Hrin. The treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Don O’Dell and a second by Tom Noble.

Old Business

The gun raffle tickets for the coming year were distributed to the member. Any member who did not receive tickets to sell can get tickets from Joel Dutra, Randy Mitchell or George McCoy.

The remodeling supplies have been delivered and the installation of the new windows will start tomorrow.

The tickets for the members only drawing are available from Walt Kuzemchock. This year’s members only prize is a Remington 700 LSS in any of 7 calibers.

The trap thrower has been removed from the trap house and stored in the clubhouse for the winter

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New Business

Marty Hrin made a motion to have Randy Mitchell purchase more fuel oil for the furnace for the winter.

The water for the clubhouse needs to be shut off and drained for the winter. Jeremy Smith will contact Scott Brubaker to arrange to have this done.

Members are reminded to get raffle tickets and sell them to benefit the club.

George McCoy won the 50/50 drawing.

Charles Bungo made a motion to adjourn and Roger Thomas seconded the motion.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell, Secretary.

Anderson Creek Sportsmen

October 8, 2011

Meeting Minutes

Meeting was called to order by Jeremy Smith at 7:30 p.m. on October 8^th, 2011

The August minutes were presented by Jeremy Smith and were approved on a motion by Joel Dutra and a second by Tom Noble. The treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Marty Hrin and a second by Joel Dutra.

Old Business
It was reported that the Chukar Hunt had miserable weather, it was a fun day and money was made.

Report on pheasant hunt, thanks for the dogs and handlers,  a little warm, kids had fun.

New Business
The trap thrower should be pulled before the next meeting.

The new windows are to be done before winter.

Tom Hamilton won the 50/50 drawing.

Tom Noble made a motion to adjourn and Scott Brubaker seconded the motion.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell, Secretary 

Just a man and his new muzzle loader

My wife and kids got me everything to go in-line muzzle loader hunting for my birthday, I have been talking about getting one for some time now. I went up to the club and tried 2 different bullets and had the rifle sighted in for 100 yards and was ready for the first day of the season. What I wasn't ready for, was the "first day of muzzle loader season"!

We woke up, at camp on Saturday morning to find there were hurricane force winds and almost enough rain to float and ark, yet we still went out. We saw several deer during the day.   Unfortunately they were either a half-mile away or traveling at mach 1 as they went by us. You would think that after having to go back to camp and dry off three times during the day, we would have enough sense to stay in.   We didn't.

I got back in my stand at 5 o'clock and settled in for the rest of the day. At 5:15 I saw a doe at 125 yards, standing broadside. I put the crosshairs on the deer and pulled the trigger, my rifle went "pffft". I fumbled around and got another primer in, the deer was still standing broadside, and I pulled the trigger again.  This time it went "pffft - wosh - bloop", and I watched the bullet fall out of the end of the barrel.   The deer was still broadside.

I took out the breech plug and looked down the barrel to make sure there was nothing in it. What I saw was the deer standing broadside. Now I am in full panic mode! I reloaded the gun, put in a primer, put the cross hairs on a still-standing broadside deer and pulled the trigger. The rifle worked flawlessly, and after the smoke cleared I got to see the tail of the deer waving goodbye as it ran into the woods.

You would think I should have been able to stay calm after all that happened, I wasn 't!  My son explained to me, as he was laughing, that black powder does not like wet weather. I know this now.  But I reminded myself that, "A bad day of huntin' is still better than a good day of workin'!"

Good luck to all you hunters.

- Tom Hamilton

Steve Strouse, Linda Solida (twice) and Tom Hamilton win top honors in Oct. 9 400-yard deer rifle match

Member Steve Strouse on a hot streak!

After winning the 200-yard Benchrest match, on Sept. 17, Steve fired a perfect 25 score on Oct. 9 in the 400-yard deer rifle Unlimited class to take top honors two matches in a row. The day was as perfect as you could get, with no wind and great temperatures. We shot 31 targets.

Linda Solida continued her own hot streak  by shooting two winning scores in the Factory Heavy Barrel class, tying Tom Hamilton for the top spot in that category.  Linda's husband, Mike Solida, shot two runner-up scores in the Unlimited class.

Unlimited:
1. Steve Strouse from Boonesboro (Perfect 25 Score)
2. & 3.   Mike Solida from Dubois (23 out of 25)

Factory Heavy Barrel:
1. 3 way tie:
Linda Solida (X2) from DuBois
Tom Hamilton from Curwensville

We have one more 400 -yard match, on round targets, on Nov. 13.   The three  classes are 30 caliber, 22 caliber and everything else.

This match has unlimited sighters.  We encourage all members to come out, fine-tune your rifle for deer season, eat good food (venison chili and corn bread muffins) and have a great time.

- Match results reported by Tom Hamilton

Steve Strouse and Bob Houson win 200-yard IBS matches

Steve Strouse and Bob Houson won top honors in the 200-yard IBS benchrest rifle matches held September 17 at Anderson Creek Sportrsmen's Club.  Strouse also took third place in the factory class.

Varmit for Score:
First place  - Steve Strouse - 248-5x
Second place - Art Whitaker - 245 3x
Third place -  Larry Seger -242-2x

Factory
First place -  Bob Huston - 240 1x
Second place - Jim Chesley - 237-3x
Third place - Steve Strouse - 235-3x.

- Reported by Brian Allen

Youth pheasant hunt scheduled Saturday, Oct. 8

Marty Hin reports that there will be a Youth Pheasant hunt on Saturday, Oct. 8.

Volunteers are needed as mentors or to supply dogs for the hunt.

Anybody who knows of any kids who are interested in participating should contact Marty for more information. The hunt is open to youth between the age of 12 and 16.  Those who wish to participate must have completed the hunter safety training education.

For more information or to volunteer, please call Marty at 814-583-5979.