Important message for members and shooters

The benches at the A.R.A. and 400-yard ranges have been measured and string- lined. They are not to be moved.

The A.R.A. is very strict about bench placement, and it takes considerable time to put them in line.

In the past we have had problems with members and their guest moving the benches and not putting them back in place. Some even have mixed up the bench numbers.

If you need to shoot prone, there is plenty of room between the benches to do so.

Thank you for your cooperation.

 - Tom Hamilton

Small work party completes a lot of projects

We only had 6 people show up for the May 18 work party, but we got a lot done.

I want to thank Carl Huss, Tom Noble, Bud and Roger Thomas and Jeremy Smith and his kids for taking time to make our club better.

The work party installed a new door in the shooting room.  It is a foot wider to make access to the benches easier. 

In addition, the 50-yard benches were painted, a large amount of garbage disposed of, the trap machine serviced and installed, and the grass cut. 

Thanks again to all who helped.

- Tom Hamilton


Tom Noble finishes servicing and installing the trap machine.

Carl Huss with the gun he won at the members-only raffle.  With him are Scooby and Audrey Smith, children of member Jeremy Smith.

Canada geese which have taken up residence on our pond.

Hiding under the mother are five baby geese.

 

Hi Guys,

Just a reminder that there will be a work party at the club this Saturday, June 18th, at 10:00 a.m. 

We will be working on the 400-yard backstop, installing a new door in the shooting room, sealing the 50-yard benches and cutting weeds and grass at the pond. 

We need weedeaters, push mowers and shovels.

Thanks,

Hammy

Take a look at this NRA video

 

Please take the time to view and pass it on as you see fit.

 

http://videos.allinnra.com/share

 - Jeremy Smith

Jeff Gates, Allan Solida/Tom Hamilton, Mike Solida win 400-yard matches

Here are the results from today's 400-yard deer target match:

We can say without a doubt, that today's match had the worst shooting conditions we have encountered in a very long time!  Very steady winds with 40 mph gusts, cloudy, cold and snow.  Chairs were being blown over, a bag of hot dog buns flew off the food table, and we could not keep the coffee hot enough.  Karma for shooting on "Mothers Day?"

  

We did manage to shoot 20 targets.

Unlimited Class:

  1. Jeff Gates from Altoona

  2. Jamie Eazor from Falls Creek

  3. Steve Strouse from Boonesboro

Factory Class:

  1. Tie

        Allan Solida from DuBois

        Tom Hamilton from Curwensville

  3. Linda Solida From DuBois

Bi-Pod Class:

Mike Solida from DuBois

- Reported by Tom Hamilton

Steve Beretsel Is Our Man of the Year

Steve Beretsel has been honored as Anderson Creek Sportmen's Man of the Year for his hard work and outstanding contributions during 2012.  Congratulations, Steve!  Your honor is well-deserved.

Bud Ellis Is New Club Member

We have a new member - Bud Ellis of Home Camp. Welcome to the club, Bud!

Remaining 2013 Shooting Schedule

ARA Rimfire Benchrest Matches
4th Saturday of the month through September. Start time is 10 a.m.   Gates open at 8 a.m. 
Classes: Sporter, Unlimited and Squirrel Gun

IBS Benchrest Matches
1st Sunday of the month through November.   Start time is 1:00 p.m.  Gates open at 11 a.m.
100-yard, 200-yard and Group matches.
Classes: Varmint for Score (Unlimited), Super Stock and Factory

400-Yard Matches
Three different style of matches, with all matches held on Sundays.  Start time is 1:00 p.m.  Gates open at 11:00 a.m.

 

Round Target Matches

May 19, June 16, July 21
Combined score of 2 targets, 10 shots
Classes: Factory, Custom, Bi-pod

Silhouette Target Matches - (B34R OC)

Aug. 18, Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov 17
Combined score of 4 targets, 20 shots
This is a Bi-pod only match with a rear rest.

Deer Target Matches
May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 15, Oct 13
Combined score of 2 targets, 10 shots.
Classes: Deer Rifle, Factory Heavy Barrel, Unlimited

If you have any questions about any of the matches, please e-mail Tom Hamilton, at gunrunnerth@yahoo.com or call 814-236-3828.

 

Anderson Creek Sportsmen

May  11^th, 2013

Meeting Minutes

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

The April minutes were presented by Jeremy Smith and were approved on a motion by Randy Mitchell and a second by Tom Noble. The treasurer’s report was presented by Tom Hamilton and approved on a motion by Joel Dutra and a second by Bob McClure.

Match Reports – Tom Hamilton reported there were 45 targets shot in the IBS match, Walt Kuzemchock reported there were 11 shooters in the 400-yard match and Jeremy Smith reported there were 9 shooters in our first ARA match. The full match schedules are available at www.andersoncreek.blogspot.com.

Old Business

Tom Hamilton reported on the option to increase the insurance for the club house from 50 thousand to 75 thousand dollars and the coverage for the tractor from 5 thousand to 10 thousand dollars for an extra charge of $180.00. The members voted to accept the Steve Beretsel motion to increase the coverage.

It was brought to the attention of the members that we had failed to vote on the acceptance of Kyle McClure as a member to assume his father’s willed membership. The members unanimously voted to accept Kyle as a member and due to his inclusion this month he will have until the June meeting to pay his $30.00 dues.

A discussion was held concerning the upcoming Fishing Derby. The Derby will be held on June 15th2013 from 10:00 until 1:00, for all children up to age 12 accompanied by an adult. Members are encouraged to donate prizes for the kids and can contact Tom Hamilton to assist with the tournament at 236-3828 or gunrunnerth@hotmail.com. Dave McClure (Steve McLure’s brother) has donated a knife to the club in his brother’s memory. The members have agreed to hold a raffle for the knife and use the proceeds for future fishing derbies.

Andy Shaffer has arranged for 20 tons of lime for the fields and the pond. The lime is scheduled to be spread on May 17th at a cost of $34 per ton.

New Business

There will be a work party on May 18th at 10:00 am at the club. Items to be done are the 400- yard range dirt, trap machine setup, the picnic tables sealed and brush cut around the pond. Steve Beretsel started a discussion concerning the repair of the GFI switch in the trap house. Andy Shaffer will contact an electrician to try to identify why the breaker keeps tripping.

Mike Solida has invited all of the members to attend his son’s graduation party at the club on 6/11/13 from 2-7 pm. Mike installed a metal swing target on the 400-yard range.

Tom Hamilton will contact Dennis Mollura about adding a classified ad section to our web site for items for sale or items wanted.

Bud Ellis of Home Camp was installed as a new member on a Bob McClure motion and a Carl Huss second. He is sponsored by Steve Beretsel.

Randy Mitchell won the door prize .

Bud Thomas made a motion to adjourn.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

Anderson Creek Sportsmen
April 13, 2013
Meeting Minutes

A meeting of the Anderson Creek Sportsman Club was held on April 13, 2012.  The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by President Tom Hamilton.  The minutes from the March meeting were unavailable due to the absence of the Secretary. 

The treasurer’s report was read Treasurer George McCoy.  The bills were approved to be paid on a motion by Breck Neeper and 2^nd by Shannon McKee.

Match Reports:

Steve Strouse reported that the IBS 200-yd match was attended by 10 shoots including a number of junior shooters.  A discussion took place involving the handicap accessibility of the shooting room and will be continued at the next meeting

Jeremy Smith reported that the first ARA-sanctioned rimfire match will take place on the fourth Saturday of April and requested volunteers to help run the match.

Walt Kuzemchock reported that a 400-yd match will be held on April 21.  There was a price correction with $10 being the correct amount.

Under old business, Steve Beretsel received the Man of the Year honor for 2012.  At this time Jerry Witherow, George McCoy and Jeremy Smith also received Man of the Year shirts for past years' honors. 

A thank you card was received from Allen Saladay for the donation made by the club in honor of his father’s passing.  The American Flag display case was received from President Tom Hamilton and a thank you goes out to Carl Huss for the wood he cut and delivered to the shooting room.

A discussion was held regarding the property insurance being carried by the club and how it should possibly be changed or updated.  Treasurer George McCoy will speak with the insurance agent and report back at the next meeting. 

The current pond water analysis was reviewed by Walt Kuzemchock and interpreted as being acceptable for the fish.  Items that will need to be worked on at a work party were listed by President Hamilton as being the picnic tables, 50=yd range benches, and the 400 yd backstop.

Under old business announcements, the Pennsylvania Wildlife Habitat Unlimited will again be sponsoring the Youth Field Days event at Camp Mountain Run in Dubois.  This event will take place on June 1.

Under new business, $200 petty cash was allocated for miscellaneous farming expenses.  It was agreed through a motion by Charlie Bungo, 2^nd by Walt Kuzemchock and approved by the membership to have a soil test conducted on the fields and apply the lime and fertilizer as indicated by the test results.

Steve Strouse will purchase needed IBS targets and present the bill to the membership for reimbursement.

Steve Wagner, whose sponsor is Breck Neeper, was approved for membership on a vote by the present members.  There are still 4 vacancies that need to be filled.  The next 4 applicants on the waiting list will be contacted so they know to be present at the May meeting.

The members-only drawing was held with a total of 44 members returning their tickets.  Karl Huss was the lucky member to be drawn.  Harp McNeal won the door prize drawing.

Joel Dutra announced that there will be a 2^nd Amendment Rally in Harrisburg on April 23 and encouraged members to join in the rally.  Seats on a scheduled bus are still available.

The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Steve Strouse and 2^nd by Karl Huss.

Marty Hammon, Tony Harper, Brian Brubaker win April 27 ARA Benchrest Matches

Results of ARA Rimfire Benchrest Matches at Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club on April 27:

Unlimited Class
1.  Marty Hammon - 4100 (Total - 2 cards)
2.  Jim Peightal - 3850
3.  Tony Harper - 3700

Sporter Class
1.  Tony Harper - 4200 (Total - 2 cards)
2.  Jim Peightal - 3185

Squirrel Gun
1.  Brian Brubaker - 1000 (1 card)
2.  Tom Hamilton - 1000
3.  Jerry Witherow - 765

Jeff Gates, Jim Chesley win 100-yard IBS rifle matches, Jim Baum scores smallest group

Pictured are: Jim Baum - smallest group, Jeff Gates - Unlimited Class winner, Jim Chesley - Factory Class winner.

Results from Sunday's 100-yard IBS rifle match:

It was sunny with mild temperatures. Everything about the match was great, except for one thing.  Unfortunately we had wicked wind conditions.  There were a total of 45 targets shot.

Unlimited Class:

  1. Jeff Gates of Altoona

  2. Jim Baum of Marsteller

  3. Dan Penrose of New Florence

Factory Class:

  1. Jim Chesley of Reynoldsville

  2. Tom Hamilton of Curwensville

  3. Ron Bailey Sr. of Marsteller

Smallest Group:  Jim Baum

 

Congratulations to the winners and all the shooters!

 

 

Members reminded of fishing derby and work party

Members are reminded that our fishing derby is scheduled for June 15th and we still need prizes -- small fishing rods, tackle boxes, small fishing vests or anything else that would make good prizes for the derby.

There will be sign-up sheets for the derby at the May meeting. The sheets will be up until the June meeting.  We need hot dogs, small bags of chips, drinks, bait and volunteers. 

  

There will be a work party on May 18th at 10 a.m to work on backstops and start getting the pond ready for the fishing derby.

  

I have an idea of adding to our website.  Would members be interesting in having a sidebar or another portion of the blog for a classified section?  Members could post on it.  Let me know.

- Tom Hamilton

Jamie Eazor and Chuck Leroy (tie), Tom Hamilton, Ron Bailey Sr. win 400-yard matches

It was a little cool with a ton of mirage, but 11 shooters came for the today's (4/21) 400-yard round target match.

Unlimited:
    1. Tie
        Jamie Eazor of Reynoldsville
        Chuck Leroy of DuBois
   3. Jim Baum of Indiana

Factory:
  1. Tom Hamilton of Curwensville
  2. Linda Solida of DuBois

Bi-pod:
  1. Ron Bailey Sr of Marsteller
  2. Mike Solida of DuBois
  3. Joel Harris of DuBois

Congratulations to the winners!

Opening day of PA trout season was very good for Benjamin, son of club  member Andy Chimenti, with one of the limit of fish he caught by 9 a.m.  This brown trout measured 14" and was caught on Medix Run using a night crawler.

 

Members are encouraged to send in photos of thier fish and a description to our website.

 

- Tom Hamilton

 

 

 

Jeff Gates, Jim Chesley win 200-yard matches

Results of last Sunday's (4/9/13) 200-yard IBS match:

VFS/ Varmint for Score:
1st - Jeff Gates, Altoona  245 -7x
2nd - Mike Cummings, Altoona  244 - 2x
3rd. Mike Redin, Madisonburg  243 - 5x

Factory:
1st - Jim Chesley, Reynoldsville  232
2nd - Dave Banty, Punxsutawney  226 -1x
3rd - Rick Heitzenrater, Punxsutawney  167

We had 10 shooters and hope all had a great time as conditions were not the best.  It was very windy.

We also had 2 JR's shoot the match:  Gus Redin and Shooter Cummings.  We hope they enjoyed the match.

- Reported by Match Director Steve Strouse

The ice has melted off the pond. Karen and I spotted several small bass at the lower end near the 200-yard backstop.

 

The pond water was tested about a week and a half ago, and we should have the results by this Saturdays meeting.
 

- Tom

 

Important Notice:

Members are reminded that dues and points money are due by the April meeting, 4/13.  

If they are not paid by then, the member will be removed from the roster.

Members-only drawing tickets have been mailed to those who were not present at the March meeting.

The cost of the deer target match is $10, not the $20 fee that is on the match schedules that were sent out.

Photo of members at our 3/9/13 meeting. The flag on the table was sent by Captain Matt Hamilton, son of club president Tom Hamilton,  with a certificate that says:

"This is to certify that on this 31st Day of January, 2013 the accompanying flag was flown over the American compound, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan by the Officers and NCOs of Operations Company, Task Force Defender, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley Kansas during "Operation Enduring Freedom" in honor of the Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club.

Anderson Creek Sportsmen

March 9^th, 2013

Meeting Minutes

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

The February minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and were approved on a motion by Joel Dutra and a second by Ed Spencer. The treasurer’s report was presented by George McCoy and approved on a motion by Roger Thomas and a second by Bob Huston.

Tom Hamilton presented a flag from his son who is stationed with the 1^st Infantry Division in Afghanistan. The flag was flown over the Bagram Air Force Base and was sent as a thank you for the support received from the Anderson Creek Sportsmen Club.

Match Reports – There were 8 shooters in the 100 yard IBS match and Tom Hamilton took first in factory class. The full match schedules are available at www.andersoncreek.blogspot.com.

Old Business
The members drawing tickets are available from Walt Kuzemchock for $15.00 and the drawing will be for a T-Bolt Browning in 22 caliber.  The $30.00 dues are due before the April meeting, please send any dues to George McCoy. On a motion by Bob McClure and a second by Bob Huston the club donated $500 to Allen Solida to help defray expenses for his summer matches. He has received an appointment to West Point and will be leaving in July.  

New Business
Carl Huss, Tom Noble and Steve Strouse cleaned up the clubhouse for the upcoming shooting season. Roger and Bud Thomas trimmed the brush and limbs from the road into the club. Randy Mitchell presented information on the club joining the Civilian Marksmanship program. On a motion by Bud Thomas and a second by Roger Thomas the club voted to join the CMP.

Mike Solida volunteered to contact a surveyor in order to map out the 100 and 200 yard berms on the 400 yard range. Steve Beretsel was named Man of the Year for 2012. Mike Solida will have a graduation party for his son Allen on June 8^th at the club. Club members are invited to attend.

A lengthy discussion was held concerning upcoming state and federal gun regulations.  Congressman Glenn Thompson, state representatives Tommy Sankey and Matt Gabler have been very vocal gun rights supporters. It is very important that our members and any gun owners support the various upcoming events for gun rights.

On April 7^th from 11:00 to 1:00 there will be a local gun rights march in Clearfield sponsored by Grice Gun Shop. On April 23^rd there will be a state gun rights gathering in Harrisburg. Contact Joel Dutra for information and to reserve a bus ride for the Harrisburg gathering.

Travis Spencer won the door prize .

Shannon McKee made a motion to adjourn.

- Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

More info on deer chronic wasting disease

From Pennlive.com (Harrisburg Patriot-News):

State agencies provided a bit more detail about three new Pennsylvania cases of deer with chronic wasting disease, but little in the way of the actions they will take in response to those cases, at a news conference Monday afternoon.

The three new confirmed cases of CWD — all in free-ranging deer — were detected in an adult buck in Frankstown Township, Blair County; an adult doe in Freedom Township, Blair County; and a year-and-a-half-old buck in South Woodbury Township, Bedford County, according to Brad Meyers, southcentral regional director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

The hunters who harvested those deer did not notice anything usual about them, he said, noting, "Our officers asked them if these deer appeared sick or were acting strangely, and there was no evidence of that."

CWD is an always fatal brain disease among white-tailed deer and other cervids, like elk and moose.

Although it does not recommend that anyone eat venison from a deer confirmed to be infected with CWD, the Centers for Disease Control says, there is no evidence that the disease can be spread to other types of animals or to humans.

Jeff Gates posts perfect score in one relay of 100-yard benchrest match

Results of the 100-yard IBS benchrest match Sunday, 3/3/13:

Conditions were a less than favorable, with winds, snow squalls and temps in the 20s.  Eight shooters braved the winter conditions to start our 2013 rifle season. 

As bad as conditions were, Jeff Gates managed to shoot a perfect 50 - 5X in one of the relays.

Unlimited Class:

1. Jeff Gates of Altoona,   250 - 17X

2. Tie:
    Jamie Eazor of Reynoldsville, 248 - 9X
    Mike Cumming of Altoona, 248 - 9X

Factory Class:

1. Tom Hamilton of Curwensville, 232
2. Brian Baird of DuBois, 206 - 1X

- Tom Hamilton

Jeff Gates Displays Perfect Relay Score.

Full Lineup of Shooters

Jamie Eazor Takes Aim...and 2nd Place.



A Snowy 100 Yards to the Targets

Fatal disease detected in wild white-tailed deer in Pennsylvania

March 1, 2013 4:35 pm

By John Hayes / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

A fatal wildlife disease has been detected for the first time in wild populations of white-tailed deer in Pennsylvania.

Today the Pennsylvania Game Commission confirmed that three deer killed by hunters during the 2012 rifle deer season in Blair and Bedford counties tested positive for the neurological disorder, chronic wasting disease. In October 2012, a farm-raised penned deer in Adams County tested positive in the state's first confirmed case of chronic wasting disease.The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has said there is no evidence chronic wasting disease can be transmitted to humans or household pets. The state has not issued consumption advisories for hunter-shot venison.
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/fatal-disease-detected-in-wild-white-tailed-deer-in-pennsylvania-677456/#ixzz2ML6i3rPG