The Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club held its monthly Groundhog shoot today.
Topping the list was Jack Balon of Ebensburg.  Jack also won the side group match giving him a $122.00 payday.
Unlimited Class :
1st Jack Balon of Ebensburg
2nd Jeff Gates of Altoona
3rd Jack Balon
Factory Class :
1st Harold Peters of Nicktown
2nd Nate Farabaugh of Ebensburg
Side Group Match:
Jack Balon  1.14" 5 shot group at 400 yards.

7 year old Gunner Hamilton harvests his first deer

7 year old, Gunner Hamilton,  harvested his first deer during the Kansas early youth hunt.
1 shot at 136 yards. He is the grandson of club member Tom Hamilton.

Tractor Shed Work Party. 8/28-29 5:00pm

There will be a work party this Monday and Tuesday , starting at 5;00pm, to put the roof on the right side of the tractor shed. Jeff Kriner is taking the lead on this project and can be contacted at 591-1127.

400 yard deer target match - 8/20/17

The Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club, of Rockton PA, would like to announce the winners of Sundays 400 yard deer target match.
Unlimited Class:
  1st Jeremiah Keefe of Hastings
  2nd Tie:
    Jeff Gates of Altoona
    Steve Brennen of Ridgeway
Factory Varmint Class:
  1st Branden Shaw of Duncanville
Deer Rifle Class:
  1st Carl Huss of DuBois

Tractor shed roof repair help needed.

The club needs help with the tractor shed roof. This project needs completed as soon as possible. It will be attaching wood strips on the existing roof and attaching the metal roofing.  Jeff Kriner has volunteered to take the lead on this project, but he needs help. He would like to do this in the evening,  during the week. Any help would be great. You can contact Jeff at; 591-1127

Groundhog Match 8/13/2017

The Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club held its monthly Groundhog match today,  8/13/2017.
The results are :
Unlimited Class;
1st Jim Wonders of Johnstown
2nd Jeff Gates of Altoona
3rd Jeremiah Keefe of Hastings
Factory Class:
1st Nate Harabaugh of Ebensburg
2nd Harold Peters of Nicktown
3rd Joe Lash of Pittsburgh
The winner of the 300 yard side group match was Jim Wonders with a 5 shot group measuring 1.147".
Thank you
Tom Hamilton

WARNING:Use Caution at the Pond.

A member had a his dog bitten by a snake near the pond over the weekend. With the hot and wet weather the snakes have been out more than normal. Please use caution and be aware of your surroundings.

July 9th Groundhog Match

The Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club held thier monthly Groundhog shoot on Sunday. The winners are:
  Unlimited Class :
    1. James Eazor of Falls Creek
    2. Jack Balon of Ebensburg
    3. Bob Horton of Johnstown
  Factory Class:
    1. Nate Farabaugh of Ebensburg
    2. Harold Peters of Nicktown
    3. Joe Lash of Pittsburgh
  300 yard group match winner:
    Jim Wonders of Johnstown with a 5 shot
    group measuring 1.052
We had 23 shooters today and we would like to thank all of them for coming. Our next match is next Sunday, a 400 yard deer target match.

Work Party 6/3/17

There will be a work party on 6/3/17 starting at 10:00 am.
This work party will be for preparation for the fishing derby on 6/10/17.

5/14/17 Groundhog Match

  The Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club would like to announce the winners of Sundays groundhog match.
Unlimited Class :
1. Rich Gregorchick of Johnstown
2. Jeff Gates of Altoona
3. Jim O'Hara of Blairsville
Factory Class :
1. George Mock of Johnstown
2. Joe Lash of Johnstown
3. Tom Hamilton of Curwensville
The side group match was won by Greg Shaw, of Duncanville, with a 5 shot group at 300 yards measuring 1.508".

2017 Kid's Fishing Derby

It's that time of year, again! 

 

Our annual kids fishing derby will be held on June 10th, starting at 10AM and ending at 1 PM.  

 

The derby is open to any child, 12 and under accompanied by an adult, and is FREE!  

The club will supply hot dogs, drinks, chips and bait.  

Our pond is full of bluegill, sunfish, perch and large mouth bass.   

 

The club is located at 976 Viaduct Road, Rockton, PA. 

For more information , or directions, 

contact Tom Hamilton at 236-3828 or gunrunnerth@yahoo.com.

 

 

April 2017 Work Party

There will be a work party on 4/29/17 starting at 10:00 am.
Repairs are needed for the pond drain, shed roof and the 100 yard range.

April 2017 Minutes

Anderson Creek Sportsmen
April 8th, 2017 Meeting Minutes

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

The March minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell  and approved on a motion by Tom Noble and a second by Steve Wagner. The treasurer’s report was presented by George McCoy and approved on a motion by Scott Brubaker and a second by Jeremy Smith.

Match Report
Steve Strouse reported the winter match had 12 shooters.

Old Business
Tom Hamilton reported that the date for the fishing derby has been set for June 10, 2017.

There will be a work party on 4/29/17 starting at 10:00. Repairs are needed for the pond drain, shed roof and the 100 yard range. We need 2 more sheets of metal for the shed roof. For the pond drain repair, Jeremy has the pipe, Mike Solida has the membrane and Marty Hrin will deliver 4 tons of 3B gravel. 
New Business
After a review of the club by-laws it was determined that we must vote on any new members after they have served a 2 year probationary period in order for them to become full members of the club.

Tom Hamilton reported we have significant termite damage to the club. Tom secured 3 quotes and on a Steve Strouse motion and a Ken Straub second the members voted to accept the low bid of $750.00 from Primo Pest Control for extermination.  On a Charlie Bungo motion and a Jeff Kriner second the club accepted the bid of $640 plus $100 contingency from GP Mitchell Contracting for repair of the damage to the floor of the club house.

Jeff Kriner made a motion to buy cardboard for target backers. On a Brian Brubaker second the motion carried to purchase cardboard at a cost not to exceed $400.

We will have openings for 7 new members this year and will have to fill 2 seats on the board for non-returning members.

________________ won the door prize.
James Johnston  made a motion to adjourn and Dave McNeel  seconded the motion.


Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

3/25/2017 Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club 100 yard score match

The Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club would like to announce the winners of the
1st. John Shoeman of Altoona 271
2nd. Shelly Brennen of Ridgeway 268
3rd. Jack Balon of Ebensburg 264
Lewis class. Steve Brennen of Ridgeway 264.
There were a total of 19 shooters there.
The club will be holding UBR benchrest matches on the 4th Saturday of the month,  starting in April thru October. 
Thank you

100 yard score match held on Saturday,  March 25th.

Club dues must be paid by the April 8th meeting.

Club dues must be paid by the April 8th meeting.

Dues are $30.00 and must be paid by the April meeting or lose their membership in the club.

3/11/2017 Match results

The Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club would like to announce the winners of the 100 yard group match held on 3/11/2017.
The winners are:
  1st.  Jeff Gates of Altoona. .420 aggregate
  2nd. Steve Brennen of Ridgeway.  .500 aggregate
   3rd. Craig Meyers of Altoona.  .540 aggregate
Thank you,
Tom Hamilton

March 2017 Meeting Minutes

Anderson Creek Sportsmen
March 11th, 2017 Meeting Minutes

Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m.
Club dues are due by the April 8th meeting.

                                                         
The February minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell  and approved on a motion by Breck Neeper and a second by Steve Wagner. The treasurer’s report was presented by George McCoy and approved on a motion by Scott Brubaker and a second by James Johnston.
Match Report
Tom Hamilton reported the winter match had 8 shooters, 40 mph winds and a temperature of 9 degrees.
Old Business
Jim Johnston made arrangements and the porta-john has been cleaned. Tom Hamilton reported that plans are progressing for the fishing derby but a date has not yet been set. There will be a drawing for bikes. Dates for the Trap Shoots and Chukar hunt have been set and are on the calendar in the club house. Past member Don O’Dell requested to be put back on the member list and the members unanimously agreed. Club dues are due by the April meeting.
New Business
Jeff Kriner made a motion with an Andy Shaffer second to purchase 4 tons of gravel to repair the pond overflow pipe.  Jeremy Smith has a section of 12” pipe he will donate for the repair. The limbs need trimmed on the 400 yard range. Randy Mitchell started a discussion about having decals made that say Anderson Creek Sportsmen. Several members agreed to check on pricing. A discussion was held concerning repair of the road back to the 400 yard range, with agreement to review and discuss further. Jeff Kriner asked for permission to start a new  UBR Match. The match will be shot at a  variable size target dependent upon the caliber used and will be at 100, 200 and 300 yards. The matches will be held the 4th Sunday of the month.

Andy Hickman won the door prize.
Jeremy Smith  made a motion to adjourn and Dave McNeel  seconded the motion.


Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

Club dues must be paid by the April 8th meeting.

All members must pay their dues by the April 8th meeting or they are to be removed from the club roster as per the club bylaws.

Club dues must be paid by the April 8th meeting.

February 2017 Meeting Minutes

Anderson Creek Sportsmen
February 11th, 2017 Meeting Minutes

Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m.
                                                         
The January  Minutes were presented by Tom Hamilton  and approved on a motion by Breck Neeper and a second by Scott Brubaker. The treasurer’s report was presented by George McCoy and approved on a motion by Steve Wagner and a second by Marty Hrin.
Match Report
Tom Hamilton reported the winter match had 15 shooter.
Old Business
REMINDER: Club dues are due by the April meeting.  The fishing derby will be held in June with the date to be announced. Tom Hamilton has already purchased several bicycles as prizes for the event.
New Business
Jeremy Smith will determine the date for the Chukar hunt. With a motion by Mike Solida and a second by Bud Ellis, Jim Johnston was authorized to make arrangements to have the porta-john serviced.

Mike Solida won the door prize and Jerry Witherow did not.
Walt Kuzemchock made a motion to adjourn and Dave McNeel  seconded the motion.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

Food Committees by Month 12/2016

Jan. - Bryan Brubaker, Scott Brubaker, Jeff Kriner

Feb. - Randy & Joe Mitchell,  Ken Straub

March - Ed, & Travis Spencer, George & Eric McCoy

April - Bob McClure, Carl Huss, Jeremy Smith

May - Bud Thomas, Roger Thomas, Roy Mahlon, Steve Wagner

June - Harp McNeel, Dave McNeel, Greg Yutzey, Wayne Hicks

July – Jamie Eazor, Charles Bungo, Steve Strouse, Marty Hrin

Aug. – Steve Beretsel, Don Farbo, Bud Ellis, Craig Ellis, James Johnston

Sept. - Andy Shaffer, Jerry Witherow, Shannon McKee

Oct. - Jim Johnston, Joel Dutra, Paul Gray, Mike Hickman, Brian Allen

Nov. - Bob Huston, Breck Neeper, Mike Solida, Tom Noble

Dec. - Tom Hamilton, Walt Kuzemchock, Andy Chimenti

To be assigned: Mike Frisco, Scott Harmic, Brad Lingle, Jason Wisor

December 17th, 2016 Meeting Minutes

Anderson Creek Sportsmen

December 17th, 2016 Meeting Minutes

Meeting was called to order by Scott Brubaker at 7:30 p.m.

                                                         
A moment of silence was held for Dan Witherow, the son of Jerry Witherow in sympathy for his recent passing.
The November Minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell  and approved on a motion by the president . The treasurer’s report was presented by George McCoy and approved on a motion by Breck Neeper and a second by Shannon McKee.

Match Report
Steve Strouse reported the winter match had 10 shooters. Tom Hamilton, Jamie Eazor and Jeff Kriner assisted with the match. The are 7 remaining matches and the next match is 1/14/17.  Steve Strouse will need someone to run the March 11th match as he will be out of town.
Old Business
The food plot has been mowed and the members reported seeing a lot of deer and turkey in the fields. The trap machine has been moved inside and the club house has been winterized.
The pond report was reviewed by Walt Kuzemchock and the results are very good with acceptable results in all categories.
New Business
A motion to donate $200 to the family of Dan Witherow was made by Jim Johnston and was seconded and raised to $250 by Tom Hamilton. The motion passed unanimously.

The officers for 2017 were installed by acclimation and they are as follows:
    President – Tom Hamilton
    Vice President -  Jeremy Smith
    Treasurer- George McCoy
    Secretary – Randy Mitchell   
    Board Member – Andy Chimenti

The member drawing was held and was won by Jimmy Johnston.

Randy Mitchell updated the Board member list as follows,
2013 Dave McNeel
2014 Andy Shaffer
2015 Carl  Huss
2016 Bob Huston
2017 Andy Chimenti
2012 appointee Eric McCoy was replaced by Andy Chimenti in 2017.

Wayne Hicks won the door prize.
Mike Solida made a motion to adjourn and Dave McNeel  seconded the motion.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

Dan Witherow Obituary

Dan is the son of our member Jerry Witherow.
Our sympathy goes out to the Witherow family.

Daniel P. ‘G.I.’ Witherow, 35, of Grampian died on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

He was born on Nov. 14, 1981 in Clearfield, a son of Jerry and Lillian (Ferris) Witherow of Grampian.

Funeral services will be held at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Curwensville on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Ron Emery officiating.

Interment will follow in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Grampian.

Friends will be received at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10-11 a.m.

It is encouraged that in lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made on behalf of the children to Erin Baroni, c/o GPB Fire Co., P.O. Box C, Grampian, PA 16838.

November 12th 2016 Meeting Minutes

Anderson Creek Sportsmen
November 12th, 2016 Meeting Minutes

Meeting was called to order by Andy Shaffer at 7:30 p.m.

The October Minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell  and approved on a motion by Tom Noble  and Breck Neeper . The treasurer’s report was presented by George McCoy and approved on a motion by Tom Hamilton and a second by Ken Straub.
Match Report
Walt Kuzemchock reported the Groundhog Match had 19 shooters. The Deer Rifle Match had 14 shooters with Tom Hamilton winning the class for the year. Next year the deer rifle minimum caliber will be reduced from 6mm to 22 caliber. There will be 6 matches from May through October.
Old Business
The member drawing will be held at the December meeting. Tickets are $20 and available only to members. Any excess tickets can be purchased the night of the drawing.
New Business
Tom Hamilton made a motion to buy 2 battery tenders for the equipment from Pittsburgh Equipment (George McCoy). The motion passed on a Carl Huss second. Dave McNeel made a motion to have the water tested and the motion carried on a James Johnston second. It was noted that the food plot needs to be mowed and the barrels and pallets near the equipment shed need to be removed. James Johnston reported that Joe Shaw will not be returning as a member. Steve Beretsel will pull the trap machine and store it for the winter. Members are reminded that they can get 1 point for every 10 tickets they sell.
Nominations for officers for 2017 are:
    President – Tom Hamilton
           Vice President -  Jeremy Smith
           Treaurer- George McCoy
    Secretary – Randy Mitchell   
    Board Member – Walt Kuzemchock
The next meeting will be on the third Saturday of December 12/17/16.
Bob McClure won the door prize.
Don Farbo made a motion to adjourn and Bud Ellis  seconded the motion.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

Last Groundhog Match of the year

The Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club  held their last groundhog match of the year on Sunday.  Jack Balon, of Ebensburg,  took home 1st place and a $96.00 payday. 2nd went to Jeff Gates, of Altoona,  earning  $54.00 and 3rd place was Rich Gregorchick, of East Conemaugh, $36.00.
The last match of the year will be held next week and it will be a 400 yard deer target match.

October 8th, 2016 Meeting Minutes

Anderson Creek Sportsmen
October 8th, 2016 Meeting Minutes

Meeting was called to order by Scott Brubaker at 7:30 p.m.

The September Minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell  and approved on a motion by Tom Hamilton  and Breck Neepr . The treasurer’s report was presented by George McCoy and approved on a motion by Shannon McKee and a second by Bob McClure.
Match Report
Tom Hamilton reported the Groundhog Match had 18 shooters with club member Jamie Eazor taking first place. The Deer Rifle Match had 16 shooters. Steve Strouse has the winter matches scheduled for 12/17, 2/25, 1/28 and 3/25. And the 15$ Group matches are scheduled for 1/14, 2/11, 3/11 and 4/8. Steve Beretsel reported the August trap shoot had 8 shooters. Tom Noble reported that the Chukar hunt had 10 groups of shooters and was very successful.  There were many comments about how good the club house grounds looked
Old Business
The recent work party had 3 people show up and with a lack of materials the shed roof was not completed. We are still looking for a better price on metal for the shed roof. Randy Mitchell reported the Small Games of Chance license was received from the Clearfield County Treasurer and cost $125.
New Business
Steve Beretsel found micro switches to repair the trap machine at a very goods cost on the internet.  The trap machine must be hand set until the part is installed. Members are reminded that although our proprty is not posted, anybody using the club facilities must have a member present. A discussion was held concerning changes the combination after the April 2017 meeting and the new members have been installed. Steve Strouse suggested we install dual locks on the gate so Dave Shoff can enter using his own lock and key. Members were reminded that in order to vote in the upcoming presidential election they must be registered by October 11th.

Bryan Brubaker won the door prize.
Steve Wagner made a motion to adjourn and Ken Straub seconded the motion.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.