Anderson Creek Sportsmen

October 13, 2012

Meeting Minutes

Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m. on October 13^th, 2012

The September minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and were approved on a motion by Joel Dutra and a second by Dave McNeel. The treasurer’s report was presented by George McCoy and approved on a motion by Marty Hrin and a second by Steve Strouse.

 Match Reports – The deer rifle winners were Joel Dutra and Bob Huston. Tom Hamilton, Joel Dutra and Mike Solida tied for second in the High-power match. There was no 22 match and no IBS report from Brian Allen.  The Chukar hunt went very well.

Old Business

After a lengthy discussion it was decided that we will purchase and award a grand prize in the name of Steve McClure at our annual fishing derby.

The shotgun patterning target has been completed.

New Business
We continue to have a problem with damage to the various targets at the club. Several lights were shot out at the 100 and 200 yard ranges. The 400 yard target holders were shot and the new turkey target had targets and junk left after it was used. Suggestions are needed to eliminate these problems. We discussed having sign in sheets, setting up game cameras etc.. .

Charles Bungo made a motion to donate $100.00 to the Grampian Penn/Bloom fire department and it passed on a James Johnston second.

Steve McClure left his membership to his son Kyle, and Kyle has assumed Steve’s membership as of the September meeting.

The annual Grice January Sale will be January 26/27, 2013. Steve Strouse has volunteered to man a table for Anderson Creek . We will need additional volunteers to represent the club at the sale.

After repeated attempts to contact Brian Allen concerning the IBS matches it was decided that we need to make some changes to the IBS matches. It was suggested that Steve Strouse become a director/assistant director of the matches and that the times need to be changed to an earlier start time. Steve Strouse will let us know his intentions by the next meeting.

On a motion by Shannon McKee and a second by Steve Strouse, Joel Harris has been contracted to plow the snow at the club for $30.00 per occurrence.

Joe Mitchell and Steve Straub have purchased the materials to repair the front of the club house. On a Marty Hrin motion and a Walt Kuzemchock second the motion to buy a new steel door with a wooden frame passed, and on a Charles Bungo motion and a Shannon McKee second a combination lock with a combination matching the gate code will be installed in the new door.           

There will be a work party to repair the 50 yard range target on October 21^st  at 2:00 pm, all members are urged to attend.      

Dave McNeel won the door prize for the first time in 75 years of attendance.         

Dan Francisco made a motion to adjourn and Andy Chimenti seconded the motion.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

 

Beautiful day, great time at the Sept. 30 chukar hunt

Attached are a few pictures from the recent chukar hunt. 

 

Beautiful day and a great time. We had a few kids involved, also.

 

The kids are Caleb Smith (standing with the bird and shooting with the dogs) and Brandon (Steve Beretsel's step-son).

 

- Jeremy Smith

 

Brandon - Steve Beretsel's step-son
 

 

Caleb Smith




Caleb Smith



Hammer

Kimber

Dog Point 

New shotgun target holder ready for use

 

The new shotgun pattern target holder is up and ready for use. It situated near the 50- yard target backstop and should be used for "Bird Shot Only".

It is a corrigated sheet of plastic that to which you can tape targets. There is to be no centerfire rifle or pistol, no rimfire, no buckshot or slugs used on this target holder.

I want to thank Walt Kuzemchock for taking the lead on this, getting the materials and getting it put it in.


- Tom

1 shot-1 kill

Elk jumps off bridge at Clearfield bypass

 

 

This was at the bridge near Long John Silver's restaurant at the Clearfield bypass.

On Tuesday, Sept. 18,   a bull elk started across the bridge ner the old mall.

 

It evidently panicked and jumped over the edge.

 

A local tow truck operator hoisted the animal out of the river and estimated its weight at 1,000 lbs.

 

The link below is the Facebook page of WTAJ-TV reporter Leah Kirstein, who covered the story and where this photo originated.

 

 Scroll down on her Facebook page to see her photos and  comments.

 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Leah-Kirstein-WTAJ-Your-News-Leader/239970686025173

 

- Tom Hamilton

Work needs to be done before winter

First, I want to thank the membership for all the hard work they have done this year. I have had several compliments on how nice our club grounds are looking, but there are still things that need done before winter.

1. 50-yard backstop needs finished

2. Brush along the driveway needs cut back

3. Brush and small trees around our apple trees need cut down or removed

Second, I hope I am not beating a dead horse, but someone was shooting clay pigeons at the 400-yard range and had them set above the first section of match target holders and shot several new holes in the cross-member. We have been telling the membership for awhile about this problem, but someone evidently thinks he is a much better shot than he is. If any member sees someone doing this, please call me or one of the officers. It won't be long before we will need to replace target holders if this continues.

Finally, sometime between Friday and Sunday afternoon someone shot the lights out of the 100-yard enclosure. The shot was very high and went through the wood above the anglesd metal plate, through the light fixture, blowing out both bulbs and putting a big hole in the light cover. This is going to be an expensive repair and whoever did it needs to step up and take care of it. We needs this done well before the next IBS match.

Thanks,

- Hammy

Jeff Gates, Mike Solida, Bob Huston win 400-yard matches

Here are the results from the Sept. 9 Deer Target Match:

Today was a mixed bag of weather, sunshine, mirage, clouds, rain and winds high enough to send Toto back to Kansas.

 Unlimited Class:

1. Jeff Gates of Altoona
2. Tie:
    Ron Bailey Sr. of Marsteller
   Jim Baum of Indiana
   Steve Strouse of Boonesboro

Factory Heavy Barrel Class:

1. Mike Solida of DuBois
2. Tie:
   Chris Lentz of Marsteller
   Mike Solida

Deer Rifle Class:

1, Bob Huston of DuBois
2. Joel Dutra of Grampian

- Tom Hamilton

Club member Steve McClure passes away

It is with much sadness that I am informing everyone that member Steve McClure passed away, due to injuries received from a motorcycle accident, on Friday evening, September 7. 

There will be no funeral home visitation. A memorial service will be held at the Tri County Church, in DuBois, at 11 a.m. Wednesday morning, September 12. 

Members attending are going to meet at the church at 10:45 a.m.  If you need directions to the church, please call me at 814-592-5540 or e-mail me at gunrunnerth@yahoo.com.

Thank you,

- Tom Hamilton

Anderson Creek Sportsmen

September 8, 2012

Meeting Minutes

 Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m. on September 8^th, 2012

 

The meeting was opened with the announcement that we lost member Steve McClure due to a motorcycle accident Friday night. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. There will be a service on September 12^th at the Tri-county Church in DuBois at 11:00 a.m.

 

The July minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and were approved on a motion by Joel Dutra and a second by Breck Neeper. There was no treasurer’s report due to the absence of George McCoy.

 

Match Reports – There was no .22 match and no report from Brian Allen. There were 25 shooters in the high power match and 26 in the target for score match. Club winners were Bob Huston, Tom Hamilton and Joel Dutra.

 

Old Business

 

Scott Brubaker has plans to build the new archery range in the first row parallel to the driveway. He should be able to start next week. The clips for targets on the 100 and 200 yard ranges need replaced. Extra clips and a screwdriver are in the clubhouse and members are encouraged to replace the clips as needed.

 

New Business

 

Members who have not picked up tickets for our November raffle should contact George McCoy or Walt Kuzemchock for tickets. Breck Neeper made a motion to buy rodent poison at the Curwensville Feed Store. The motion passed on an Andy Shaffer second. There is a Youth Pheasant Hunt on October 6^th with a mandatory safety class to be held September 29^th . The hunt is sponsored by Pennsylvania Wildlife Habitat Unlimited and is for youth from 12-16 years old, who has taken the hunter safety course. Contact Marty Hrin for more information.

 

We will be having our annual Chukar Hunt on September 30^th at the club. The cost is $160.00 for a 4 person group and includes a steak dinner. Please contact Jeremy Smith for more information by  September 25^th to sign up.

 

Joel Dutra also has NRA tickets for sale, please contact him for more information.

 

Roger Thomas made a motion to donate $50.00 to the Pennsylvania Wildlife Habitat Unlimited for their youth hunts. The motion passed on a Tom Hamilton second.

 

Andy Shaffer made a motion to adjourn and Bob McClure seconded the motion.

 

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell,  Secretary.

Tom Hamilton, Ron Bailey Sr., Jeff Gates and Jamie Eazor win 400-yard Score Target Matches

Here are the results from the August 19, 2012 Score Target match at Anderson Creek Sportmen's Club:

It was a great day for shooting till the 1:00 starting time.  Then the winds and mirage moved in. We shot 37 targets.

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

.30 Class:
1. Ron Bailey Sr. of Marstellar
2. Joel Dutra of Grampian
3. Tie
Ron Bailey Sr.
Joel Dutra

Unlimited Class:
1st thru 3rd Jeff Gates of Altoona

We tried a new target at the match - one used in groundhog matches. The result was a tie between Jeff Gates and Jamie Eazor of Reynoldsville.

- Tom Hamilton

Anderson Creek Sportsmen

August 11, 2012

Meeting Minutes

      Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m. on August 11^th, 2012

The July minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and were approved on a motion by Bob McClure and a second by Breck Neeper. The treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Marty Hrin  and a second by Steve Strouse.

Match Reports – Tom Noble reported that the 7/29/12 Trap Shoot and Steak Feed was successful. There will be another Trap Shoot Steak Feed on 8/26/12.  Please let Tom know if you plan to attend by 8/21/12 to allow time to order the food. There were 2 shooters for the rimfire match and the scheduled rimfire matches have been cancelled for the rest of the season. Tom Hamilton will be attending an ARA match to learn more about our sanctioning as an ARA Match. There were 46 targets shot in the sniper match and 35 targets shot in the 22 caliber match.


Old Business
Charles Bungo donated lumber and material to build the shotgun backstop.  It was determined that the archery range will be built parallel to the driveway and between the Autumn Olive bushes, and a meeting will be held for the final plans.  Steve Strouse made a motion to supply $125.00 for the new archery range and the motion passed on a Dave McNeel second.


New Business

The Fishing Derby had 25 kids and approximately 40 adults in attendance. Despite a lot of rain the event was very successful with every kid leaving with a prize. Tom presented the club with a framed picture of the kids who participated, with special thanks to his wife for putting the picture and frame together.  Their will be a meeting in January to make plans for next year's fishing derby. There will be a work party in September to rebuild the 50 yard range target holder.

A discussion was held concerning rebuilding the front of the camp, it is estimated to cost approximately $1,000.00.  Joel Harris was presented as a new member and he was approved on a Bob Huston motion and a Tom Noble second.

Bob McClure won the prize drawing.

Tom Noble made a motion to adjourn and Ken Straub seconded the motion.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell, Secretary.

More great photos from the kid's fishing derby!

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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Kids & Adults enjoy great day of fishing!

We had a birthday party for my grandson at the club today, 6/30/2012, and had about 25 kids and adults fishing in our pond during the afternoon.

Pictured is Emma Leonard, daughter of Brian Leonard, with a beautiful largemouth bass she caught off the dock. Everyone that was fishing had a ball with non-stop action. This was a great test for our upcoming fishing derby.

We are still in need of a few more fishing rods for prizes and volunteers to help the day of the derby. I am going to have a work party the Saturday before the derby, 7/21 at 10:00 AM, to get the area around the pond ready.

Any member that has a weed eater or push mower they can bring up to help clear areas out for the kids would be greatly appreciated.

- Tom Hamilton

KIDS FISH FOR FUN DERBY

THE ANDERSON CREEK SPORTSMEN'S CLUB

WILL BE HOLDING A “KIDS FISH FOR FUN DERBY"

ON JULY 28TH FROM 2 TO 5PM

THE EVENT WILL BE HELD AT

976 VIADUCT ROAD~ROCKTON~ PA

IT IS OPEN TO ANY CHILD, ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT,

AND WILL BE A CATCH AND RELEASE DAY OF FISHING.

THERE ARE BLUEGILL) PERCH AND LARGE MOUTH BASS

PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE YOUNGEST

BOY/GIRL

CATCHING A FISH, BIGGEST FISH, HEAVIEST FISH

AND OTHER PRIZES

WE WILL HAVE FREE HOT DOGS, CHIPS AND DRINKS

THERE IS NO COST FOR THE EVENT.

INTRODUCE CHILDREN, 12 AND UNDER,

TO THE FUN SPORT OF FISHING.

IF YOUARE INTERESTED,  CONTACT TOM HAMILTON AT (814) 236-3828,  OR E-MAIL AT

GUNRUNNERTH@HOTMAIL.COM

FOR INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS

Tom Hamilton, Jim Baum, Alan Solida, Jeff Gates win 400-yard matches

Sunday, June 17, was a day for shooting, despite the winds.  Temperature was in the 70's, but there was a bit of a mirage to contend with.  We shot 44 targets.  

.223 Class:  
1. Tom Hamilton from Curwensville  
2. Jeff Gates from Altoona  
3. Joel Harris from DuBois  

.30 Class:  
1. Jim Baum from Indiana  
2. Tie:      
      Tom Hamilton      
      Ron Bailey Sr. from Marstellar      
      Mike Solida from DuBois  

Unlimited Class:  
1. Tie:      
      Alan Solida from DuBois      
      Jeff Gates  
2. Tie:      
     Jeff Gates      
     Jamie Eazlor from Bonnesboro      
     Linda Solida from DuBois  

Sniper Match (winner takes all):  
Tom Hamilton 48 - 1X  

The sniper match continues to get good participation, and we will continue to shoot a relay at each match. 

At our test sniper match on June 10, we had seven shooters competing. Walt Kuzemchock won the match with a score of 47 out of 50. All contestants were able to keep all shots within the scoring area, no easy task with the mirage. 

We may make this a complete match for next year.  

-Tom  Hamilton

Anderson Creek Sportsmen

June 9^th, 2012

 Meeting Minutes

 Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m. on June 9^th, 2012

 The May 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 Shannon McKee and a second by Roger Thomas.

Match Reports – There were no shooters for the rimfire match, the match dates conflict with a sanctioned match. A discussion was held concerning rescheduling the trap and rimfire matches to avoid conflicts. Walt reported 38 targets were shot for the deer rifle match. The inaugural sniper match will be held 6/10/2012. The 400 yard targets selected are equivalent to a 1200 yard competition target. Tom Noble reported the trap shoot had 9 shooters.

Tom Noble will not be able to attend the 6/24/12 trap shoot and after a discussion it was decided that the trap shoot will be cancelled and rescheduled for a later date.

 Old Business

Tom Hamilton was unable to repair the tractor. Marty Hrin made a motion to run the tractor to Bob Knisley to have it repaired. Andy Shaffer seconded the motion and it was approved. Rick Knisley volunteered to bring a trailer and haul the tractor to have it repaired.

Tom Hamilton asked for donations for the Youth Fishing Derby to be held on July 28^th. The derby is open to children 12 and under and must be accompanied by an adult.  There will be prizes for the youngest, the biggest fish, the heaviest fish and catching a fish. Tom Noble will pick up 12 dozen night crawlers for the derby.

New Business
Tom Hamilton asked for volunteers to take the posts and fence that were around the apple trees and put them around the old well in the grove, to make it safer. Tom Hamilton has a new fire ring for the grove.

Marty Hrin volunteered a post hole digger for the holes for the backstop and Randy Mitchell will bring over a tractor to drill the holes.

Carl Huss volunteered to build a new door for the trap house. Joel Dutra reported that there a several broken trusses in the big pavilion roof. A crew will review the trusses and make arrangements for repair.

A sympathy card was circulated for the members to sign to be sent to Steve Beretsel Jr.. His father recently passed away after a car accident while on his way to the recent trap shoot.

Ed Gray, sponsored by Travis Spencer, appeared at the meeting for membership in the club. He was approved for membership.

Walt Kuzemchock won the prize drawing.

Joel Dutra made a motion to adjourn and Scott Hemminger seconded the motion

 Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

Strouse, Hamilton, Gates and Eazler win 400-yard deer rifle matches

The temperature was hot, winds light, and mirage desert-like , but we still shot 44 targets Sunday, June 10, in the 400-yard deer rifle matches.

Deer Rifle Class:
1. Steve Strouse from Boonesboro
2. Marty Hrin from DuBois
3. Bob Huston from DuBois

Factory Heavy Barrel Class:
1 & 2. Tom Hamilton from Curwensville
3. Tie
Mike Solida from DuBois
Jeff Gates from Altoona

Unlimited Class:
1. Tie
Jeff Gates from Altoona
Jamie Eazler from Falls Creek
2. Tie
Ron Bailey Sr. from Marstellar
Bob Kingsbury from Falls Creek
Jamie Eazler from Falls Creek

- Tom Hamilton
 

.22 rimfire benchrest match set for Sunday, June 3, at 10 a.m.

Range opens at 8 a.m. for sighting and practice.

Good shooting!

Elk on the Caledonia Pike!

My wife, Karen, snapped these pictures of a 5-by-6 bull elk during the storm on Sunday, May 26.

She took them at 5 p.m. near our camp on the Caledonia Pike.

- Tom Hamilton