Publisher Doug Frey Editor Debbie Frey Red Chute Gazette Red Chute Gazette Volume 10, Issue 11 November- December 2018 Inside this issue: Upcoming Skeet Shoots: The Last Chance Open (2X100) Shooter s Choice December 1, 2018 Madison County Shooting Sports New Market, AL 4th Annual Rudolph Open December 2, 2018 National Shooting Complex San Antonio, TX 2018 Holiday Open December 7-9, 2018 Coast Rifle & Pistol Club Biloxi, MS 2018 Buckle Race Series Finals December 8, 2018 Greater Houston Gun Club Houston, TX That s All Folks December 18, 2018 Comal County Shooting Sports Club Spring Branch, TX A Word from The Publisher 2 Wade Jones Obituary 3 Milestone Events 4-5 Poule D eau Open I & II 7-11 Reason For The Season 16-17 Funnies 19 News From The High House 21 Skeeter s Ponderings 23 Dining On The Road 25-27 Quotable Quotes 31 Recipe of the Month 34 Buy Sell or Trade 36-38 Club Contacts 41-46 Red Chute Gazette Deal 47 Citrus Fiesta Open January 3-6, 2019 Mission Skeet & Trap Club, Inc. Mission, TX See more on our website. Why is your shoot not listed on our site? Send us a flyer and we will help you
A Word From The Publisher Thanksgiving has come and gone and Christmas will be here in a few weeks. We had a great feast day at the Frey house with both our kids and their families including our five grandchildren. We were blessed to have Debbie s parents with us too. Cool weather has finally arrived and I will soon be making Gumbo to utilize the left over Thanksgiving turkey. That has become a seasonal tradition for many in Louisiana. We have a lot to be thankful for and we have been counting our blessings. Those include family, and friends, and of course the privilege of living in this great country where we enjoy many freedoms others do not have. One is the freedom to enjoy shooting sports which has brought us many new friends over the years. We learned Sunday that we lost another dear Skeet friend, Wade Jones of LeCompte, Louisiana. His sweet wife Susanne and daughters are in our prayers. Wade was very active in Louisiana Skeet having served on the Board of the LSSA and as Secretary-Treasurer for many years. Wade was inducted into the LSSA Hall of Fame in 2004. I spent hours with Wade when working on The Louisiana Skeet Shooting Hall of Fame, A Rich History of Skeet in Louisiana, an E-Book I compiled in 2016. I could not have done that without Wade s first hand recollections and access to his archives of everything about Louisiana Skeet. I will miss Wade and others of our Skeet community that passed away this year. We were blessed to know them, each and every one. Download the E-Book from our website on the Flyers Page in the Louisiana section. We send you all good tidings of great joy, wishing you a very merry Christmas and a healthy, happy and prosperous new year. Until I see you in these pages or on the Skeet field, I am wishing you 3@8! Doug Frey Page 2
WADE HAMPTON JONES, III August 14, 1937 November 25, 2018 Funeral services for Wade Hampton Jones III will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at First United Methodist Church of Lecompte with Reverend Ross Ford and The Reverend Elizabeth Ratcliff officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park under the direction of John Kramer & Son Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at the funeral home. Wade Hampton Jones III, age 81, of Lecompte, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his family. Wade was a third-generation banker. He was born and raised in Lecompte and was dedicated to making his community a better place. Wade was responsible for the restoration of Smith s Landing in Lecompte, a former depot for the first railroad chartered west of the Mississippi River. He was active in his church, serving in a variety of capacities, as well as the Rotary Club of Lecompte. Wade was also an avid hunter, Skeet shooter and outdoorsman. He served on the board of the Louisiana Skeet Shooting Association for many years. Wade was a person of unmatched integrity and honesty who touched the lives of many, both professionally and personally. We miss him terribly, but he will continue to inspire us. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 53 years, Susanne King Jones; daughters, Julia Jones Callis, Jenifer Jones Gilchrist (Randy) and Mittie Margaret Jones Bolton (Michael); and five grandchildren, Caroline Bolton, Georgia Bolton, Claire Callis, David Gilchrist, and Kate Gilchrist. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wade H. Jones, Jr. and Margaret Elizabeth Magruder Jones. Wade was a caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. Pallbearers honored to serve will be Michael Bolton, Foster Bond, Wade Bond, Randy Gilchrist, Chase Hoffman, Caleb King, Daniel King, Paul King, and Kate McNeill. The family requests that memorials be made to Smith s Landing, P.O. Box 596, Lecompte, LA 71346; Children s Advocacy Network, Inc., P.O. Box 8418, Alexandria LA 71301; or to a charity of your choice. The family wishes to thank Sharonette Armstrong, Ursula Brown, Gloria Clark, and Kimberly Thibodeaux, as well as, CHRISTUS Hospice and Palliative Care, for their loving care. To extend online notes of condolence to the Jones family, please visit: www.kramerfunerals.com. Page 3
PERSONAL MILESTONE EVENT REACHED! On a beautiful fall day here in Alabama Frank Proietty of Anniston, went out to the skeet field to make history! Shooting at the Turkey Trot Open, hosted by the MARS Skeet and Trap Club at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL, on 17 November; Frank reached a goal that many of us never think possible! On station eight, fourth box, during the 12 gauge event he shot (and broke) his 275,000 th target of his long shooting career. Frank began his shooting career after his return from his service with the US Army in the Korean conflict in 1953. His early days of shooting were interrupted by the normal aggravations of life faced by all young men (school; marriage; family; and career), all of which delayed his first major milestone (50,000 targets) until 1975! In recognition of this momentous accomplishment, the MARS Skeet Club presented Frank with a cake during the lunch break, which he graciously shared with all who attended the shoot. Shown presenting the cake is Roy Jorgensen, MARS Skeet Manager, and President of the Alabama Skeet Shooting Association. After the event was complete, Frank (our 85 year young, senior veteran) stated that his next goal is to shoot 100 birds on his 100 th Birthday We hope that you do, and we all hope that we re there to celebrate with you! Roy Jorgensen Page 4
HAT SHOOT EVENT If you have pictures of a Hat Shoot Event, or a Milestone Achievement please send them to us. We love to share success stories! Page 5
Club Hours Noon to Dusk on Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday 9 AM to Dusk on Saturday Come shoot with us! New Shot Reclaimed Shot AA & STS Shells Rio & Estate Ammo Steel Shot Shells Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana Call Paul Williamson at (318) 453-0991 to order Reloading Supplies. paul.williamson.12@us.af.mil You must visit the club to get our low prices. Come shoot with us and save big $ on supplies. Page 6
Poule D eau Open Marathons The final registered Skeet events in Louisiana were held at Lafayette Skeet Club at David & Mary Hebert s Farm near Kaplan, Louisiana October 13 and 14th, 2018. These were the Poule D eau Open (28 Gauge Marathon) and the Poule D eau Open (.410 Bore Marathon). These two shoots are also the last opportunity for Louisiana shooters to compete in Louisiana Marathon Buckle Race Events for 2018. In accordance with our Buckle Race Rules, some shooters shot gauges other than the slated events to make-up for gauges they missed during the season. We will announce the Buckle Race Event winners in January. These shoots are always fun. The weather was nice (as it usually is in October) with mild temperatures and no rain. Just sunshine with highs in the 80s. The big winner this weekend was Junior shooter Carter Royston whose efforts earned him Champion in the 28 Gauge Marathon on Saturday and again in the.410 Bore Marathon on Sunday. That is some very good shooting Carter! Carter Royston On Saturday, Carter shot 194/200 taking Champion and Junior Champion. Roland Thibodeaux was close behind posting 183/200 for RU and VTCH. In 3rd Place and VTRU was E. Wayne Tanner with 191/200. In Sunday s.410 Bore Marathon Carter Royston continued his winning streak posting 191/200 to earn Champion and Junior Champion again. This time David Hebert took Runner-Up and SRCH with 189/200 and E. Wayne Tanner took 3rd Place and VTCH with 185/200. Photos and scores from these shoots follow this page. David Hebert and the Members of Lafayette Skeet Club want to thank everyone who came to these shoots and all the shoots hosted at Lafayette Skeet Club this year. They invite you to come back and pass a good time here in 2019. I look forward to seeing you there! Doug Frey Page 7
Poule D eau Open Marathons Pictured below from left to right are: Andrew Rauss, Shelton Green, Jr., Referee Eli Clampet, Shelton Green, III, Becky Meyers and Robert Myers. Robert and Becky Myers were recently recognized for shooting 1,000,000 registered target between them. That is amazing! Page 8
Poule D eau Open Marathons Above: Raymond Haik, Wayne Tanner, Torrey McClelland, Carter Royston, David Hebert and Referee Eli Clampet Below: Andrew Rauss, Doug Frey, Becky Myers and Robert Myers Page 9
Poule D eau Open Marathons Above: Cody Simon. James McCaskill, Rebekah Henson, Paul McHenry and Jason King Below: Adam Crotty, Bea McNamee, Shelton Green, III, Shelton Green, Jr, Austin Hebert and Mark Harlan Page 10
Poule D eau Open Marathons Above: Adam Crotty, Andrew Lane, Doug Frey, Jody Lane and Mark Harlan Below: Gene Saizon, Ronald Leger, Don Cain, Roland Thibodeaux, Burt Hoffpauir Page 11
Date March 2 March 3 May 5 June 7-9 July 5-7 July 5-7 August 10-12 October 12 October 13 2019 Skeet Shoots Youth Skeet Clinic (Not a registered event) Crawfish Étouffée Open* (12 Gauge Marathon) Boiled Crawfish Open* (20 Gauge Marathon) Briley Louisiana Open Louisiana State Championships Bubba Open izone VI Championships Poule D eau Open* (28 Gauge Marathon) Poule D eau Open* (.410 Bore Marathon) *Denotes a LA Marathon Buckle Race Event Watch for the flyers at: http://redchutegazette.com/shoot-flyers.html Page 12
D.C. Pawn & Gun 516 Sibley Road, Minden, LA 71055 Phone: (318) 371-9606 Open Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Saturday 8:30 AM to 430 PM Come see our huge selection of new and used guns, bows, and crossbows. We sell ammunition, archery supplies, holsters, scopes, lasers, magazines, rings, mounts, powder, primers and a large selection of jewelry for the ladies. We special order and do gun transfers. Brands include: Benelli DPMS Ruger Taurus Beretta Glock Savage TriStar Browning Henry Smith & Wesson Walther Diamond Bows Martin Stoeger Winchester Page 13
Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana You are invited to shoot Skeet with us! Date 2019 Shoots Targets March 16 Windy Open* (12 Gauge Marathon) 200 April 20 The Easter Bunny* (20 Gauge Marathon) 200 June 15 June Bug* (28 Gauge Marathon) 200 July 13 Independence Open* (.410 Bore Marathon) 200 August 23-25 North Louisiana Open (DBLS, 12, 20 28 &.410) 500 September 14 RCSSC Champ & Open * (12 Ga Marathon) 200 *Denotes a Louisiana Marathon Buckle Race Event. Pre-Registration Required To pre-register call Doug Frey at (318) 635-6218 or send him an E-Mail at dougfrey@bellsouth.net. To reserve camper space in the BAFB campground or to reserve a 3 bedroom house trailer contact Paul Williamson by phone at (318) 453-0991 or E-Mail him at paul.williamson.12@us.af.mil Merry Christmas! Watch for the flyers at: http://redchutegazette.com/shoot-flyers.html Page 14
. We now have 3 Skeet fields. Page 15
Luke 2:1-21 KJV THE REASON FOR THE SEASON And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David) to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. Page 16
And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. And Joseph and his mother marveled at those things which were spoken of him. Page 17
You are invited to shoot Skeet in Mississippi Date Dec. 7-9 2018 Shoots 2018 Holiday Open - Coast Rifle & Pistol Club http://www.msskeet.org/registration Don t miss out on the fun! Merry Christmas! Page 18
Funnies Why did Frosty ask for a divorce? Because his wife was a total flake. What did one snowman say to the other? Do you smell carrot? What do you call an elf wearing earmuffs? Anything you want. He can t hear you. What is every parent s favorite Christmas Carol? Silent Night What do you call a kid who does not believe in Santa? A rebel without a Claus What do you call a bankrupt Santa? St. Nickel-less What do you get when you cross a snowman and a vampire? Frostbite Why did Santa s helper see the Psychiatrist? He has low elf-esteem. What do you call a frog hanging from the ceiling? Mistletoad Page 19
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News From The High House (A Message for Louisiana Skeet Shooters) Dear Louisiana Skeet Shooters: The year and skeet year is rapidly ending. Holidays, hunting, football, family have stopped my skeet for the year. It was a good year that I enjoyed much despite my apparent lack of interest in competing. Having nice equipment, good friends, good squad mates, and opportunities to break things while making much noise makes me a winner. We are very lucky to have skeet and the ability to shoot. I am grateful for skeet and want it to continue which is why I find myself as President of LSSA. Since I am neither charismatic nor evangelistic, you all will need to help me grow skeet. Any help will be appreciated and all suggestions/criticism will be given consideration and action as appropriate. Great leadership from Wayne Tanner and Roland Thibodeaux was important to LSSA. Happily Roland will continue to be Secretary/Treasurer and Wayne will be on Board as Past President. With help from the rest of the Board and they should protect LSSA from my incompetence and lack of focus. My shotgun is cleaned and locked away for the winter. Unpleasant weather will give opportunity to reload. Perhaps I will watch some instructional DVDs or read some instruction books that I own (apparently cellophane keeps their knowledge from seeping across the room into my brain.) I will return as a shooter in a few months but will be involved as an administrator as called. I am old enough that all I want for Christmas is to keep my two front teeth I do brush and floss and can duck if warned. Best wishes and happy holidays to all. Sincerely, Raymond Haik President LSSA Page 21
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SKEETER S PONDERINGS There are four stages of life: 1.You believe in Santa. 2.You don t believe in Santa. 3. You dress up like Santa. 4. You look like Santa. Skeeter s Word of the Month Wrapper: (Noun) An elf who sings. Page 23
Shouldn't you be advertising in the Red Chute Gazette? Tuesdays Noon to Dusk Paul.Williamson.3@us.af.mil Page 24
Dining on The Road Old 27 Grill, Fairhope, AL Long time readers know that I like to report on restaurants that I find that might be of interest to our readers. A number of readers have told me that it is their favorite feature in the Red Chute Gazette. We have another restaurant to tell you about. In our November-December issue for 2017, I wrote about our visit to the Original Oyster House on the Mobile Causeway on Mobile Bay. I mentioned eating grilled/baked oysters prepared on the half-shell resting on a plank of Bill E s small batch bacon. I was intrigued by the mention of Bill E s small batch bacon several places in the menu. I also mentioned that I don t recall ever eating at a restaurant the mentioned a brand name for bacon. It has taken a year to accomplish it, but I have followed up on Bill E s small batch bacon and will report on that here and now. Bill E s small batch bacon is made by a gentleman named Bill E. Stitt in Fairhope, Alabama. Bill has a real passion for bacon. An Internet search brought me to his blog where you can learn all about that. Bill researched various breeds of pig stock and experimented with recipes for several years trying different curing methods and timing for the smoking process. Bill says When Berkshire Red Pigs and Chantilly White Pigs get together, magic happens. Bill searched out small family farms to provide his pork bellies and experimented with different curing methods as he refined his recipe. He developed an 8 day curing process using pink salt and dark brown sugar from the finest molasses to make his bacon. FYI, Pink Himalayan salt comes from the Punjab region of Pakistan, near the foothills of the Himalayas. Pink salt is purported to containing a lot of minerals and health benefits not available from refined white table salt. Page 25
Dining on The Road With a story like that and Bill E s passion to create a quality product, I just had to check into this a little deeper. My research led me to a website for the Old 27 Grill. The Old 27 Grill is Bill E. Stitt s restaurant and store which is located at 19992 HWY 181 (Old County Road 27), Fairhope, Alabama. This is a family friendly restaurant and grocery offering casual dining for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. The restaurant has an outdoor patio area which is also used as a venue for local singers and musical artist to perform in the evenings. Bill says these artists serenade his bacon. You can get that in your local grocery store. In October, Debbie and I helped run the Poule D eau Open shoots at Lafayette Skeet Club near Kaplan, Louisiana. On Monday morning following those shoots, we drove from Scott, Louisiana to Orange Beach, Alabama for a week of rest and relaxation. Lunch at the Old 27 Grill was a perfect fit on our schedule and gave us the opportunity to check out this restaurant and get some of Bill E s small batch bacon. My GPS brought us right to the restaurant, just in time of lunch. Entering the restaurant we approached a counter where a very nice lady told that we could sit in the courtyard or in the store. We chose the store which serves as a dining room. I had hoped to get a BLT to check out that bacon. The menu did not disappoint. The menu has some interesting appetizers including: 1. Bill E s Bacon Taster 2 strips of Bill E s small batch bacon 2. Pork Belly Trio Pork Belly Bites (BBQ, Spicy & Sweet Chili) 3. Pimento Cheese & Potato Chips House made with tomato, Wickles Pickles and Bill E s Bacon The appetizers were tempting, but Debbie and I both ordered BLTs. I ordered rough cut fries as a side and Debbie ordered onion rings. The sandwiches were good triple-deckers made with Texas toast, Bill E s bacon, lettuce, tomato and Comeback sauce. It was a full meal deal. If you aren t that hungry, I suggest you pull out the middle slice of Texas toast. Page 26
Dining on The Road While we were waiting for our food, some ladies and the table next to us ordered some of the burgers which were substantial in size. I am not sure which ones the picked, but I noticed one had bacon on it. The restaurant has an ample list of burger choices including: 1. Old 27 Burger - served with a dill pickle and Comeback sauce 2. Black & Blue Burger - served with a dill pickle, Key s Spice and Blue cheese 3. Mushroom Burger served with dill pickle, mushrooms and Swiss cheese 4. Ole Texas Burger jalapenos, Comeback sauce and Swiss cheese on Texas toast 5. Bill-E s Blended Burger Bill E s Pork Belly & Certified Angus Beef with Wickles Pickles, Swiss cheese and a soft fried egg 6. Holy Cow Burger Their famous knife & fork signature burger that deserves to be encircled by rough cut fries. It is held together with Swiss cheese, on a fresh toasted roll, smothered in Pepper Corn Cream Sauce that will make you say, Holy Cow, someone just figured out how to put the cream back into the cow! The Old 27 Grill menu includes salads and soups, Bill E s Pulled Pork and a variety of hot dog presentations. There are even some dessert options, including Bill E s Chocolate Belly Savory pork belly bites and sweet salted caramel bits covered with a brown bourbon brown sugar glaze and topped with a smoke cherry. You can get that a la mode if you want. I missed that Bill E s Chocolate Belly when I was looking at the menu. That is probably a good thing. It looks downright deadly! But then, what a way to go? Maybe next trip. Before we left, I bought a pound of Bill E s small batch bacon. It is sliced thick and appeared to have considerably more lean meat in it than regular bacon. It cooked up very nicely. It is excellent bacon. At $12 a pound, it may be a bit pricey for every day breakfast. Then again, it might make a great and different Christmas gift! They will ship it to you. While we were there, Debbie and I had the pleasure of meeting Bill E. Stitt. Bill came by our table and visited with us for a few minutes. He is a very nice guy and seems to enjoy his work. It was certainly a pleasure meeting Bill. Bill even posed for a photo with me. He is the good looking guy on the right. If you find yourself in that neck of the Alabama woods, I recommend you stop buy the Old 27 Grill. Come hungry! If you see Bill E. Stitt, please be sure to tell him I sent you. Doug Frey Page 27
1365 Northwest Drive, Port Allen, Louisiana 70767 You are invited to shoot Skeet with us in 2019. Date March 30, 2019 May 25, 2019 August 16-18, 2018 2019 Skeet Shoots 12 Gauge Marathon* (200 12 Gauge Targets) 20 Gauge Marathon* (200 20 Gauge Targets) Baton Rouge Open *Denotes a LA Marathon Buckle Race Event To preregister Contact: David O'Quinn (225) 753-2144 E-Mail: dloquinn@bellsouth.net Red Chute Gazette Volume 10, Issue 11 Page 28
Alabama Skeet Shooting Association 2018 Shoot Schedule Dates Shoot Name Host Club March 3 Cold Nose Open, 2 x 100 (12, 28 & Dbls) Muscle Shoals Skeet & Trap Club March 10 Pat Pa erson Open (2x100 (12 & 20 Ga)) Red Eagle Skeet & Trap Club March 10 Lamb or Lion Open, 4 x 50 MARS Redstone Arsenal March 11 Taxman Cometh, 2 x 100 (20,.410 & Dbls) MARS Redstone Arsenal March 17 Luck O The Irish (2x100 12 & 20 Gauge) Southern Skeet & Trap Club March 24 March Winds Open, 4 x 50 Headland Skeet Club April 13-15 The Rocket City Open, 5 x 100 MARS Redstone Arsenal April 21 The Li le Money Open, 2 x 100, (12 & 28 Ga) Headland Skeet Club April 22 The Warrior Open, 2 x 100, (20 &.410) Fort Rucker Skeet Club May 12 The Ed Eckl Open, 2 x 100 (12, 20 & Dbls) Muscle Shoals Skeet & Trap Club May 19 & 20 The Stephen M. Gilbert Memorial (4x100) MARS Redstone Arsenal June 8-10 The Heart of Dixie Open, 5 x 100 Red Eagle Gun Club June 15-17 The LA Open, 5 x 100 Fort Rucker Skeet Club July 20-22 The Alabama Open, 5 x 100 MARS Redstone Arsenal July 27-29 Zone 4 ishoot @ Ft Rucker Fort Rucker Skeet Club August 18 Summer Sizzler, 2 x 100 (12 & 20) Madison County Shoo ng Sports August 24-26 The Southern 500 Open, 5 x 100 MARS Redstone Arsenal August 25 The Miner Clie Open (2x100(12 & 20 Ga)) Red Eagle Gun Club September 14-16 Alabama State Championship Skeet Shoot (AL Shooters only) Fort Rucker Skeet Club September 27 Fall Burner Open, 2 x 100 (28 & 410) Madison County Shoo ng Sports October 6 The Dove Cookin Open, 2 x 100 (20 &.410 & Dbls) Muscle Shoals Skeet & Trap Club October 20 The Harvest Moon Open, 4 x 50 Headland Skeet Club October 27 Falling Leaves Open, 4 x 50 MARS Redstone Arsenal October 28 All Hallows Eve, 2 x 100, Shooter s Choice MARS Redstone Arsenal November 2-4 Redneck Open, 5 x 100 Fort Rucker Skeet Club November 17 Mini Ironman (2x100) Shooters Choice Southern Skeet & Trap Club November 17 The Bill Karwin Memorial Open, 4 x 50 Headland Skeet Club November 18 Turkey Trot Open 2 x 100 (Shooter's Choice) MARS Redstone Arsenal December 2 Last Chance Open, 2 x 100, Shooter s Choice Madison County Shoo ng Sports For shoot contact information see the Schedule at: http://redchutegazette.com/shoot-flyers.html Page 29
Young Shooters Gun Club Sterlington, Louisiana Invites you to shoot with us. Date 2019 Shoots Targets March 23 Gary Sibley Memorial (20 Gauge &.410 Bore) 100 Each September 21 One More Before The World (12 & 28 Gauge) 100 Each Space is limited so be sure to pre-register. with Jacob Young by E-Mail at: youngjl@warhawks.ulm.edu Or by phone at: (318) 953-2721 Shoot Management reserves the right to make modifications without further notification. Watch for the flyers at: http://redchutegazette.com/shoot-flyers.html Page 30
Quotable Quotes Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings. William Arthur Ward There is a day which is ours. Thanksgiving Day is the one day that purely American. O Henry Pride slays thanksgiving, but a humble mind is the soil out of which thanks naturally grow. A proud man is seldom a grateful man, for he never thinks he gets as much as he deserves. Henry Ward Beecher My cooking is so bad my kids thought Thanksgiving was to commemorate Pearl Harbor Phyllis Diller I think we've taken the meaning of Christmas out. People don't stop and think about Jesus or the birth of Jesus. When they think of Christmas, they think of Santa Claus and - for the children, and they think of giving gifts and out-giving the next person of spending their time looking for the right thing for somebody who has everything. Billy Graham A good conscience is a continual Christmas. Benjamin Franklin Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it's Christmas. Dale Evans There would be no Christmas if there was no Easter. Gordon B. Hinckley He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree. Roy L. Smith If you find yourself on the Naughty List and do not get a visit from Santa, call me and I will get you a sweet deal on a new car or truck. Phil Ponder Red Chute Page 31
Bayou Boeuf Skeet Club LeCompte, Louisiana Invites you to shoot with us in 2019. Date 2019 Shoots Targets May 4 28 Gauge Marathon* 200 July 20 Doubles Marathon 200 Pre-Registration Required To pre-register contact Phil Carney at (318) 201-9655 or E-Mail him at pcarney2020@aol.com Food: RV: Lunch will be available at the club. Hookups available with advance registration. Ties: Ties will be shot off (time & weather permitting) with Doubles at 3-4-5. *Denotes a Louisiana Buckle Race Event Shoot Management reserves the right to make modifications without further notification. Watch for the flyers at: http://redchutegazette.com/shoot-flyers.html Page 32
The Toby Bancroft Memorial Gun Club Invites you to shoot with us. 599 E Puckett Lake RD, West Monroe, Louisiana (Physical Address - Not for Mail) Date 2019 Shoots Targets March 9 TBMGC 12 Gauge Marathon* 200 March 10 TBMGC 20 Gauge Marathon* 200 April 12-14 Lucky Open 500 June 1 TBMGC.410 Bore Marathon* 200 Pre-Registration Requested To pre-register contact Raymond Haik at (318) 537-0856 or E-Mail him at rehaik@live.com Food: RV: Lunch will be provided at the club. Hookups available with advance registration. Ties: Ties will be shot off (time & weather permitting) with Doubles at 3-4-5. *Denotes a Louisiana Buckle Race Event Shoot Management reserves the right to make modifications without further notification. Watch for the flyers at: http://redchutegazette.com/shoot-flyers.html Page 33
Recipe of the Month Seafood Cornbread Stuffing From or friend Sandra Gaspard Thibodeaux 1 (8.5oz) Box of Cornbread Mix **Make sure you buy ingredients for Cornbread** 1 Yellow Onion 1 Green Bell Pepper 1 Red Bell Pepper 1 Stick of Celery 1 Bunch of Green Onion 2 Cloves of Garlic 1/2 stick of butter 1 (10.5oz) Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 & 1/4 Cup of Water 1/2 lb of Chopped Shrimp 1/2 lb of Lump Crab Meat 1 Teaspoon of Tony Chachere's 6 Cut up slices of Pepper Jack Cheese Directions: Prep your cornbread according to its package, set aside, and let cool. Heat up a large pot on the stove at a medium heat. Chop all of your vegetables. Add your butter to the pot, and let melt. Add your vegetables and stir occasionally for about 20 minutes. During this process you want to chop your shrimp and check your crab meat for shells. Preheat your oven to 350. Add your can of Cream of Mushroom Soup and stir. Add the 1 & 1/4 cup of water and stir. Add your Shrimp, Crabmeat, Tony Chachere's, and stir. Crumble your cornbread in and mix well. Add your cut up pieces of cheese and mix until melted. At this time butter an 8 x 11 baking dish. Pour the mixture into the dish and bake in the oven for 35-40 Minutes. Let cool for 5-10 minutes and then serve. Page 34
Help Wanted We have immediate openings for the following positions: Chef Chef needed to prepare plan and prepare food for special events with 5 to 150 participants. Must be able to work on a tight budget with less than optimal facilities and equipment. Sous Chef Needed to assist the Chef in preparation and serving food at special events for 5 to 150 participants. Good dishwashing skills a plus. Marketing Manager Needed to promote participation in special events (Skeet shoots) and to solicit corporate sponsorship (prizes). Must be a skilled communicator with the ability to maximize results through social networking, Internet and other means with virtually no budget for expenses. Skeet Czar (aka Skeet Chairman, Manager or MIC (Man in Charge) Needed to oversee the management functions of a registered Skeet program. Those functions are Planning, Organizing, Staffing and Controlling. Qualified candidates may be male or female. In the event of the later, she would be the Czarina, Manager or FIC (Female in Charge). Registrar- Responsible for registering contestants and collecting the appropriate fees and dues. Candidate should be familiar with NSSA Classification systems and shoot management software (if lucky). Candidate needs to be able to do simple math (addition, subtraction and averaging). Scheduler Responsible for squadding shooters. Qualified candidates must be a master at coordinating, placating, and diplomacy. A PhD in Psychology would be helpful. Referee Must be knowledgeable of the rules of the game of American Skeet, a fast thinker and have the ability to take command of the Skeet field to which he or she is assigned. Candidates should have good eyesight and be physically able to stand in the hot sun for hours. Experience dealing with difficult people a plus. Scorekeeper The scorekeeper manages the scoreboard, evaluating the results, determining the winners in accordance to NSSA rules and posting those results for all to see. Mentor/Coach/Recruiter Encourages, teaches and recruits new shooters to the sport. Helper The person selected for this position must be able to help or fill in for any of the individuals listed above on a moments noticed. There are many opening for this position. Pay None of these positions pay monetary wages. If you are feeling charitable and think you would like to experience the gratification of helping others enjoy the sport of skeet, please contact one of the Club Representatives at one of the Clubs listed in the back of this publication today. They would love to hear from you. Page 35
$ Buy, Sell or Trade $ If you have something shooting related that you want to buy, sell or trade, advertise it here in the Red Chute Gazette Personal Want Ads. Send us an E-mail with the details and your contact information. Digital pictures (jpeg) help, but are not required. If you own a business, we invite you to contact us about our reasonable rates. 12 Gauge Mec 650 With 3/4, 7/8 and 1 1/8 oz. bars and a New Mec Supersizer $150 TERRY CASE (225) 573-1482 TERRY_CASE@BELLSOUTH.NET Wanted Good used over/under Skeet guns for beginners looking to get into Skeet. Have one? Sell it here! Wanted Field Reporters for the Red Chute Gazette. Applicants must have a digital camera or a friend who will loan them one. Must also have a desire to promote their gun club and be willing to work for free. To volunteer send an E-Mail to: publisher@redchutegazette.com Page 36
For Sale Browning Citori 12 Gauge Skeet 28 inch Barrels Briley Sub Gauge Tubes in 20/28/.410 with chokes in Skeet, Skeet, Full and Modified for each gauge Custom Adjustable Winig Stock plus Original Browning Stock Tube Case and 2 Spring Kits An ideal beginners gun in great condition for Skeet or Sporting Clays Contact: David Hall (501) 476-1154 24 sycamore ST Cabot AR 72023 d.ehall13@icloud.com Page 37
$ Buy, Sell or Trade $ Perhaps your ad should be here. Got something to sell? We are always looking for articles of interest to Skeet shooters. If you have something that would be of interest to our readers, we invite you to share your information, writings, photos, and experiences with us. Please send your contributions to publisher@redchutegazette.com. Please feel free to call me at (318) 635-6218 to talk about how we can help you promote the sport we love and your Club s efforts to do so. Doug Frey - Publisher Page 38
Don t miss the target! If your marketing strategy includes targeting consumers of high end competition shooting products you should be advertising in the Red Chute Gazette. Promote your products and services and support the sport of American Skeet at the same time. Contact: Douglas F. Frey, Publisher Red Chute Gazette Phone: (318) 625-6218 E-Mail: Publisher@redchutegazette.com Page 39
Don t miss out on FREE advertising! Notice to All Gun Clubs Please send your Skeet shoot flyers when they are ready. We will post them on our website so our readers can plan their shoot itineraries. Be sure to take advantage of the Red Chute Gazette Deal described on the last page of this issue. Page 40
Alabama To pre-register for a shoot or find out more information about a club contact: Club Contact Phone E-Mail Web Site Alabama Skeet Shooting Association Roy Jorgensen, President Club Contacts (256) 924-0683 alabamaskeet@aol.com http://www.alabama-skeet.org Ft. Rucker Skeet Club Ft. Rucker, AL Ralph P. Aaron, President (334) 347-8363 RPASKEET@YAHOO.COM Headland Skeet & Gun Club, Dothan, AL Bob Jenkins. Pres. Earl Beamon, Sec.-Tr. (334) 677-6131 bobj@headlandskeetgunclub.com earl@headlandskeetgunclub.com www.headlandskeetgunclub.com Madison Co, Shooting Sports, New Market, AL Mars Skeet Range Redstone Arsenal, AL Muscle Shoals Skeet & Trap, Florence, AL Ralph Applebaum Bill Zupko (256) 379-2716 (256) 509-3412 rangemaster@mcssa-al.org bill.zupko@adtran.com Larry Krutsinger (256) 450-9329 TNSKEET@AOL.COM Charles Irwin, Secretary, Treasurer (205) 757-1481 Club (256) 740-7005 www.mcssa-al.org Red Eagle Skeet & Trap, Childersburg, AL Arkansas Scott Roberson President (256) 872-1625 scott@royaltireservice.com www.redeaglegunclub.com Club Contact Phone E-Mail Web Site Arkansas Skeet Shooting Association North Little Rock, AR Rick Hall (870) 723-5022 rickhall1950@yahoo.com www.arkskeet.com Bella Vista Skeet Club Springdale, AR Blue Rock Sportsman Club, Inc. North Little Rock, AR Gary Greenhaw (479) 756-1189 GARYGREENHAW@COX.NET Hal Matthews, Shoot Chairman (501) 771-1997 hc.matthews@comcast.net http://www.bluerocksc.com/ If you see something that needs to be updated, let us know. Page 41
To pre-register for a shoot or find out more information about a club contact: Arkansas Club Contact Phone E-Mail Web Site Dirty Creek Skeet & Gun Club Coal Hill, AR Rick Weaver (479) 754-2512 Duncan Farms Shotgun Sports & Game Birds Bismarck, AR Malloy Sportsman Club El Dorado, AR Mountain Valley Sportsman s Association Hot Springs, AR Pajaro Gun Club Fort Smith, AR Twin Lakes Gun Club Mountain Home, AR West Poinsett Gun Club Weiner, AR Louisiana John Duncan (501) 865-3459 dfarms@catc.net www.duncanfarms.net Chris Crawford (870) 881-6178 Tom Sackett, Chairman Wendall Holmes President Floyd Lee President Wayne Black Chairman (501) 922-9060 TLSACKETT@SBCGLOBAL.NET (479) 646-4331 glow2282@yahoo.com PAJAROGUNCLUB@YAHOO.COM www.mvsaonline.com (870) 481-5599 skeet@twinlakesgunclub.com www.twinlakesgunclub.com (870) 910-6969 wayne@bscn.com Club Contact Phone E-Mail Web Site Louisiana Skeet Shooting Association Cottonland Skeet & Trap, Inc., West Monroe, LA Bayou Boeuf Gun Club LeCompte, LA Bridge View Gun Club Port Allen, LA E. Wayne Tanner President Roland Thibodeaux Secretary/Treasurer (337) 239-6043 (318) 518-8778 wtlimousin@aol.com Roland_thibodeaux@yahoo.com Wade Jones (318) 776-5474 Wjones1015@aol.com Eddie Baker Club Contacts Glynn P. Kiper (318) 366-2194 kiperfarms@att.net info@bridgeviewgunclub.com www.redchutegazette.com www.bridgeviewgunclub.com Lafayette Skeet Academy Kaplan, LA Gordon Benoit (337) 962-5334 gbenoit09@gmail.com Red Chute Shotgun Sports Club, Barksdale AFB Doug Frey (318) 635-6218 dougfrey@bellsouth.net www.redchutegazette.com Toby Bancroft Memorial Gun Club West Monroe, LA Raymond Haik, M.D. (318) 537-0856 Rehaik@live.com Page 42
To pre-register for a shoot or find out more information about a club contact: Louisiana, cont. Club Contact Phone E-Mail Web Site Young Shooter s Gun Club Sterlington, LA Jacob Young Manager (318) 953-2721 ETYOUNG@QPSB.NET Mississippi Club Contact Phone E-Mail Web Site Mississippi Skeet Shooting Association Starkville, MS Clark Hartness (662) 324-5353 (662) 341-2462 clark@msskeet.org www.msskeet.org Capitol Gun Club Jackson, MS Judy L. Stewart- Boyd, Manager (601) 506-6052 Club Phone (601) 362-6053 LYN2DALE@BELLSOUTH.NET www.capitalgunclub.com Coast Rifle & Pistol Club Biloxi, MS Randy Brownlee Skeet Chairman (228) 263-6151 Gorace815@aol.com www.gcrpc.com Starkville Gun Club Starkville, MS Clark Hartness President (662) 324-5353 clark@msskeet.org Www.starkvillegunclub.org Whitetail Ridge Outdoors Blue Springs, MS Richard Holloway President (662) 869-2925 whiteridgeoutdoors@yahoo.com www.whiteridgeoutdoors.com Missouri Club Contact Phone E-Mail Web Site Missouri State Skeet Assn. O Fallon, MO Jeff Smith (636) 262-9200 jsmith92@gmail.com www.moskeet.org Gateway Gun Club Bridgeton, MO Club (314) 344-1050 manager@gatewaygunclub-stl.com Www.gatewaygunclub-stl.com Joplin Skeet & Trap Club Joplin, MO Roger Brown Manager Club (417) 781-1101 Page 43
Missouri, Continued To pre-register for a shoot or find out more information about a club contact: Club Contact Phone E-Mail Web Site Lead Belt Gun Club Bonne Terre, MO Dave Bahr Manager (573) 760-5669 Poplar Bluff Gun Club Poplar Bluff, MO J L Costin, Mgr. Mike Galloway, President (573) 785-8405 secretary@pbgunclub.com 2atloweight@gmail.com Www.pbgunclub.com Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports Club, Columbia, MO Matt Riddell Manager (573) 387-4747 SHOOTING@PRAIRIEGROVESH OTGUNSPORTS.COM www.prairiegroveshotgunsports.com Rolla Shooting Club Rolla, MO Rover Gun Club West Plains, MO D. C. Look Chairman Lester Jett Owner (573) 341-7510 LOOK@MST.EDU www.rollashootingclub.org (417) 293-9020 ROVERGUNCLUB@GMAIL.COM Springfield Rod and Gun Club Springfield, MO Bud Wood (417) 833-2199 W (417) 862-2701 THE4102MYFRIEND@HOTMAIL.COM SHOOTING@PRAIRIEGROVE SHOTGUNSPORTS.COM St. Louis Skeet & Trap Club Pacific, MO Rex Powers (636) 271-4210 THEMANAGER@SKEETRAP.COM WWW.SKEETRAP.COM Oklahoma Club Contact Phone E-Mail Web Site Oklahoma State Skeet Assn. Broken Arrow, OK Pete Garcia President Ray Vaslavsky Secretary/Treasurer (918) 495-3774 (918) 455-2133 pete.garcia@cox.net RVASLAVSKY@AOL.COM www.okskeet.com Ada Skeet & Trap Club Ada, OK Bartlesville Sportsmen s Club Bartlesville, OK Jim Bevers Wade Drennan Chairman L M Winkler, Chairman Joe Simon, Sec. (405) 755-3359 Cb(580) 332-5286 H (580) 436-7699 (918) 333-2583 jbevers@earthlink.net wade@cableone.net lossonw@sbcglobal.net joe.simon64@gmail.com bartlesvillesportsmensclub.org Oil Capital Rod & Gun Club Broken Arrow, OK Michael Brewer Sec/Treasurer (918) 266-3866 (918) 486-1113 ducknorth28@yahoo.com Oklahoma City Gun Club Arcadia, OK Craig Wasson (405) 840-9398 wasson@ionet.com www.okcgunclub.org Sand Springs Sportsman Club Sand Springs, OK Harold Hockett President (918) 214-4881 secretary@sssportmanclub.com sssportsmanclub.com Tulsa Gun Club Tulsa, OK Matt Riggin, President Carol Goodart, Skeet Chairwoman Rex Powers, Club Mgr. Club (918) 272-2062 meriggin@cox.net cagoodart@aol.com powers.rex@gmail.com www.tulsagunclub.com 69 Clays Miami, OK Jean Lasiter Manager (918) 540-0733 69clays@datalinkok.com Page 44
Oklahoma, cont. To pre-register for a shoot or find out more information about a club contact: Club Contact Phone E-Mail Web Site Comanche Skeet & Trap Fort Sill, OK Bob Wolf Manager (580) 248-3427 Texas Club Contact Phone E-Mail Web Site Texas Skeet Shooters Assoc. Rockwall, TX Aerial Targeting Systems Uvalde, TX Woody Anderson President Tomm Hupp Manager (214) 808-3721 wanderson@mytssa.com www.mytssa.com (830) 591-7860 acero@hilconet.com American Shooting Centers Houston, TX Ed Arrighi President (281) 556-8199 lynn@amshootcenters.com www.amshootcenters.com Arlington Sportsman Club Mansfield, TX Ernest Blocker Manager (817) 295-0657 Asc-membership@swbell.net Bandera Gun Club Bandera, TX J. M. Clements Manager (830) 796-4610 bandergunclub@sbcglobal.net Bexar Community Shooting Range Marion, TX Jennifer Winkelmann Manager (830) 914-2182 bcsrths@sbglobal.net Callahan Co. Shooting Assoc. Clyde, TX Kevin Meier Chairman (325) 672-9521 Capitol City Trap & Skeet Austin, TX Henry Wurzburg Skeet Chairman (512) 423-3479 hwurzburg@yahoo.com www.capitolclays.com Cen-TX Skeet Club Henry Wurzburg (512) 423-3479 centxskeet@yahoo.com www.centxskeet.com Comal County Shooting Sports Spring Branch, TX John Van Ausdall (210)573-5361 jvanausdall@logixonline.com www.comalskeet.com Corpus Christi Gun Club Corpus Christi, TX Dallas Gun Club Dallas, TX Ellis County Sportsman Club Waxahachie, TX El Paso Skeet & Trap Club El Paso, TX Bud Colwell Skeet Chairman Woody Anderson Skeet Chairman Charlie Beard Skeet Chairman John Braddock Skeet Chairman (361)696-3335 arthur.colwell@hdrinc.com (972) 462-0043 info@dallasgunclub.com www.dallasgunclub.com (469) 371-9882 cebeard@peoplepc.com (915) 629-7386 johnrose23@sbcglobal.net Page 45
Texas, cont. To pre-register for a shoot or find out more information about a club contact: Club Contact Phone E-Mail Web Site Fayette County Gun Club West Point, TX Fort Hood Skeet & Trap Club Belton, TX Walter Van Wart Skeet Chairman Henry Wurzburg Skeet Director (979) 242-3389 wb78963@yahoo.com (512) 423-3479 hwurzburg@yahoo.com www.fthoodskeet.com Fort Worth Trap & Skeet Club Ft. Worth, TX Tracy Ragle Skeet Chairman (817) 244-9878 clubmanager@fortwortht rapandskeet.com www.fortworthtrapands keet.com Graham Skeet Club Graham, TX Bob Manskey Skeet Chairman (940) 328-1400 Grand Prairie Gun Club Grand Prairie, Texas Robert Nicholas (214) 325-9653 nicholas.robert@sbcglobal.net www.gpgc.net Greater Houston Gun Club Missouri City, Texas Kevin Doughtery Manager (281) 437-6025 manager@ greaterhoustongunclub www.greaterhoustongun club.com Hot Wells Skeet Range Cypress, TX Josh Vacek Manager (281) 373-0232 (832) 603-1777 Josh@HotWellsRange.com www.hotwellsshootin grange.com Gun Emporium Conroe, TX Madison County Gun & Archery Madisonville, TX Maud Gun Club Texarkana, TX Mission Skeet & Trap Club Mission, TX Rose City Flying Clays Tyler, TX San Antonio Gun Club San Antonio, TX Sheppard AFB Skeet Wichita Falls, TX Terrell Rifle and Pistol Club Terrell, TX Waco Trap & Skeet Club Waco, TX Mike Scambray Skeet Chairman Dave Radenz President Larry Oxford, Skeet Chairman Richard Kotzur Skeet Director Chris Dorsey Owner P. D. Parker Manager Rick Davis James Schmehl David Bell President Greg Surber Manager (936) 760-2323 info@gunemporium.net wwwgunemporium.net (936) 348-6423 gailradenz@aol.com www.missionskeetandtrap.com (903) 280-0482 loxford@windstream.net (956) 279-4594 richardk@hiline.com (903) 597-3345 chris@rosecityflyingclays rosecityflyingclays.com (210) 828-9860 manager@sagunclub.com (940) 224-8165 rickcrashdavis@hotmail.com JUDGEFLB@HOTMAIL.COM (903) 454-6334 davebbell@gmail.com (254) 753-2651 wstclub@wacoskeet.com wacoskeet.com Be sure to send changes to your organization s contacts to Publisher@redchutegazette.com. Page 46
THE RED CHUTE GAZETTE DEAL Mission Statement The goal of the Red Chute Gazette is to promote the game of American Skeet. Our target market includes Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Our goal is accomplished through publication and distribution an Internet only magazine containing items of interest to those individuals participating in, promoting and supporting registered skeet shoots. Subject matter includes calendars of upcoming events, shoot flyers, shoot reports and pictures. Also included are articles and stories about bird hunting, travel and food. The Deal The Red Chute Gazette will publish flyers advertising registered skeet shoots for your gun club at no cost to your club. Simply send us your flyer in Microsoft Word or PDF format via E-Mail. That s FREE! The Catch If we agree to publish your shoot flyers, you agree to provide us with a shoot report, write-up or article suitable for printing in the Red Chute Gazette. Include pictures (jpeg or gif files) if possible. It doesn t have to be lengthy and it doesn t have be worthy of a Pulitzer. Just tell or show our readers about the fun you had. What about Sporting Clays and Trap or other events? The mission of the Red Chute Gazette is to promote interest and participation in registered Skeet. Sporting Clays and Trap are not subjects we focus on. We recognize that many gun clubs offer events other than Skeet. We are happy to provide commercial advertising space for clubs that wish to promote other shooting related events... Please contact us for our very reasonable rates for commercial advertisers To take advantage of this service contact Doug Frey by phone at (318) 635-6218 or via E-Mail at publisher@redchutegazette.com. 2018 All Rights Reserved Douglas F. Frey, Publisher, Red Chute Gazette, 6600 Gahagan Circle, Shreveport, LA 71119-3402 Page 47