Ikes to Host Colonial Marksmanship Event & Rifleman's Quarter-Mile

On August 6 and 7, Lincoln Ikes will be honored to host a national Project Appleseed 2016 Tour event. Project Appleseed is a nationwide program that teaches rifle marksmanship skills that have been passed down from generation to generation. It reconnects Americans with the people and events of colonial America.

Appleseed participants are taught skills that allow a rifleman to be accurate out to 500 yards using a standard rifle with iron sights. This ability is traditionally known as mastering the Rifleman's Quarter-Mile. It's an American tradition that has been part of this nation from its very first days. The Project Appleseed 2016 tour is sponsored by the Revolutionary War Veterans Association.

Get info, directions and register at: www.appleseedinfo.org/search-states-location.php?locationid=248. For additional information, contact the Nebraska

state coordinator at NE@appleseedinfo.org. Purchase tickets at Eventbrite.com.

See prices, tips and event advice on page 2 inside this newsletter. Lincoln Ikes is allowed to have one member participate for free.

If you are interested, contact Ray Rowen.

JULY 2016 VOLUME 16 ISSUE 7

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CONSERVATION MINUTE

We are at a conservation crossroads.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife director Dan Ashe

recently laid out the challenges we face.

Read more about it in the article on page 8.

IT’S ELECTION TIME! Let Your Voice be Heard! Yes, that time has rolled around and almost slipped by unnoticed. But we do need to elect 4 members to serve on your board for the coming 3-year term. Each year, 1/3 of the board stands for election to keep the option of rotating workloads on the table. This year, terms of Dave Tunink, John Wittwer, Ron Teselle, and Lance Garvin are expiring. John and Lance are filling chairs vacated mid-term. All have accepted nominations to return, but that’s not to say it’s a slam dunk. All members are eligible after 2 consecu-tive years of membership, which makes a huge bank of potential board member candidates.

This year, we will accept nominations through the end of July, followed by election on August 16 at the membership meeting (see pg. 2). If anyone has an interest in our business, let it be known this month and send a short biography to Wes Sheets, wsheets@radiks.net, in time for the next newsletter. There’s not a better way to learn how the chapter works than to participate once a month on Tuesday evenings.

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Appleseed Project

Event Details

In addition to the prices noted below, Lin-coln Izak Walton will charge a range fee: $10.00 per person/day (waived for partici-pants under the age of 18, host members, LEO and active & reserve military).

APPLESEED EVENT PRICES:

Adult ticket: $60.00

Youth under 18 years of age with ID : $20.00

Active military, reserve & guard, peace officers, disabled (with ID), re-enactors in Revolutionary War period dress, elected officials (w/proof): FREE

We will shoot at 25 meters. Bring a .22 rimfire rifle and some spare mags. You will gain valuable marksmanship skills without using up your expensive centerfire ammo. You will want about 400 - 500 rounds. A GI web sling is highly recommended.

Centerfire is welcome, so if you have a new high-powered rifle or new mags you want to test drive at 25 meters, that’s OK, too. While it is expensive, there is no better way to learn whether you can depend on your equipment than putting 400 - 500 rounds through it in two days. Lincoln Izaak Walton League is a cold range. No tracer, AP, or incendiary ammo allowed (fire hazard, hard on steel targets). Attracts a magnet is OK.

Please leave your rifles in the car until asked to bring them to the firing line.

Please, no handguns (concealed or open) on the firing line.

Bring layered clothing, raingear, a wind-breaker, and lightweight gloves, eye protec-tion, and hearing protection. Dress for the weather and prepare for rain if forecasted.

Bring a lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. A shooting jacket will be extremely helpful, especially if shooting a high-powered rifle, and a shooting mat may make prone and sitting positions more comfortable.

WES’S NOTES

The trip to Devil’s Lake has come and gone, but I gotta tell you that the anticipation was not wasted. Even though the lake level was down, the quality of the fishery is still superb. Even to the extent that two Shimano reels were worn out. But yesterday Bass Pro Shop had a cou-ple of Pflugers that have replaced them in time for the upcoming trip to look for walleyes in Green Bay Lake in Michigan. I’ll let you know how the Number-One-Selling Reel holds up.

Chapter Happenings

Have you noticed that the playground is getting a facelift? Thanks to Eagle Scout Cole McNally, the age-old and worn fence is being re-placed, along with some general cleanup. Projects like these just continue to improve our home. Thank you Cole.

The date for the annual meeting has been set. Mark August 16th on your calendars to attend. The most important business will be the elec-tion or re-election of four members to serve in board positions. We’ll have the usual announcement of award winners and a timely program, if a speaker can be arranged for. Do you know of a likely candidate to get nominated and on the ballot? Contact a board member soon. They will need to submit a short resume for the next newsletter.

I think we are finally on track to establishing regularly-held hunter education classes. Thanks to Curt E., John W. and Dan L., a firearm class was just completed, and we’ll be offering a bowhunter class at the end of July, followed by another firearm class in August. If you know of youngsters needing the class, they can get registered through the NGPC Outdoor Nebraska Web Page or by contacting one of us.

Once again, inquiries about RSO (Range Safety Officer) train-ing are coming forward. As some of you know, requests in the recent past have not moved forward. I am hopeful once more that we might be able to coordinate some training options. The carrot would be that, if you be-come certified as an RSO, you would be eligible to volunteer your skill on our range operations including the300-yard range and of course schedule times that you might do a little practice on that range. If you still have that interest ,or think you might, please call our president Ray or myself, and let’s talk about it.

Enough Ramblin’

But remember this:

“Be careful about reading the fine print. There is no way you’re going to like it.” From the desk of Bill Miller

Cheers—-Wes

by Wes Sheets, Membership Chairman & National Director

GOT A PARTY? RENT THE HALL

Clubhouse, food service area, and beverage services are available. Beverage service includes a full bar. The hall will seat 300. The daily rental fee is $500.00. A refundable damage deposit is required. The facility is perfect for receptions, class reunions, anniversaries, birthdays, or office parties. For price quotes and hall availability call the clubhouse at 474-6555 and leave a message on the answering machine. Members and non-profit organizations may receive a discount on the rental fee. Contact Mike Kunkee (540-7120) for discount information.

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IZAAK WALTON BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MONTHLY MEETING Second Tuesday

7:15pm AT THE CLUBHOUSE

ALL MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

MOVING?

You will save the chapter nearly a dollar if you make sure we have your new address. Call Wes (466-9040) or send an update to: LIWL PO Box 6755 Lincoln NE 68506

Vintage Military Rifle Match by Ray Rowen

Thought I should do a report and send along some pictures to let everyone know how this match has developed over the last three years.

For starters, we now shoot on the 100-yard range (#2). The course of fire is still the same with 10 shots for each position standing offhand, sitting, and prone for a total of thirty rounds fired for score. Not much new here. But there have been some other chang-es concerning the rifles we now allow for the match. At this time, any military rifle made before 1960, be it bolt action, semi-auto or single shot, is OK. No ARs, AKs, or SKS. All we ask is that all rifles are single loaded for each shot on the line. It doesn’t matter if the rifle is as issued or has been sporterized at some time in its life. The different classes for the rifles are based on the sights used. As issued, target or sniper if scoped. Scopes need not be period correct for the rifle. We have also added a .22 LR class for younger shooters or anyone who wants to compete with a small bore rifle. Any .22 rifle is acceptable with classes for iron sights and scopes.

This is a formal match, but with a relaxed pace

and plenty of time to complete the course of fire, so

beginners need not feel intimidated if they are new to

competitive shooting. Safety is first in all cases and a

good measure of fun to go with it. I have included a cou-

ple pictures from the match last month. If you have an

old military rifle or a .22, come out and give it a go. The

match doesn’t take too long and starts at 8:00 a.m. with

a sight in period lasting one hour and the main match

starting at 9:00 a.m. We’re usually done by 10:30 or so.

FOR SALE…

Browning Citori Ultra XT Trap

12 GA O/U with 30-inch ported barrel. High post tapered rib, adjustable comb “Invector Plus” chokes—2 full, imp. modified. Manufactured in 2011. Excellent condition. $1,800.

Dan Evans, Lincoln, 402-421-2782

Colt Woodsman Target Third Series—1976 Including Holster

Original box and receipt. Some holster wear. Real-world priced at $525. Call Jim at 402-420-7355 or email newtonexp@windstream.net.

June 19-2016 — IHMSA Report By Chuck Pfitzer

We had a nice turnout on June 19th, Fathers Day, with David and Jean Stapel coming from Kansas to shoot with us.

Last month, we had a record scoring 40 in the UASHS Class and this month David Stapel shot a “Record Score of 40 in the UASHS Class.” Jean Stapel shot a perfect 40 in SB-UAS. It will be interesting, to say the least, to see what the month of July will bring us—more record scores, I hope? We have shooters here in Lincoln who can do just that. You may want to come out, sit back and watch, or bring out your gun and have some fun?

Thanks to Ed Mundorf, Ron Teselle and Mike Kunkee for a great job on running the Match! I almost forgot...thanks Jeff Shultz for helping.

Scores from June 19th 2016 Next Match JULY 17th 2016

BB P AAA Chuck Pfitzer TC 300 Whisper 35 0 CB

BB P AAA Ron Teselle TC 270 Ren 32 0_____

BB R AAA David Stapel FA 44 Mag 35 0

BB R A Ed Mundorf DW 44 Mag 21 0_____

BB U AAA Chuck Pfitzer TC 300 Whisper 35 0 CB__

BB UAS INT Chuck Pfitzer TC 7-30 Waters 35 0 CB

BB UAS AAA Ed Mundorf XP 7 BR 37 0_____

SB UAS INT Jean Stapel Ans 22 LR 40 0_____

FP P AA Dale Pester Ruger 41 Mag 17 0_____

N1 PHS Ron Teselle FA 357 Mag 35 0

N1 PHS Chuck Pfitzer TC 270 Ren 25 0 CB__

N2 PHL Ron Tesellee FA 454 Mag 32 1_____

N4 PH 22 LR Jeff Shultz FA 22 LR 0 0______

HS UASHS AAA David Stapel XP 7 BR 40 5 ML

HS UASHS AA Ed Mundorf XP 221 FB 30 0

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High Overall League Champion: Trevin Alberts 277/300 - 138

High Overall Senior Male Champion: Connor Voigtman 277/300 - 133

High Overall Senior Male Runner-up: Josh Mulinix 273/300

High Overall Senior Male 3rd place: Jake Elwood 268/300

High Overall Senior Male 4th place: Case McNally 266/300

High Overall Senior Female Champion: Samantha Ugarcina 271/300

High Overall Senior Female Runner-up Hayley Long 262/300

High Overall Junior Male Champion: Dagen Voigtman 268/300

High Overall Junior Male Runner-up: john DeFord 266/300

High Overall Junior Male 3rd place: Maxwell Smith 260/300

High Overall Junior Male 4th place: Sean Kile 258/300

High Overall Junior Female Champion: Morgan Bice 248/300

High Overall Junior Female Runner-up Jolene Dawson 238/300

High Senior Male Handicap Champion: Dominic Johnson 130/150

High Senior Male Handicap Runner-up: David Tolend 128/150

High Senior Male Handicap 3rd place: Sam Philson 125/150

High Senior Male Handicap 4th place: Bryce McGill 122/150

High Senior Female Handicap Champion: Bailey Gasseling 128/150

High Senior Female Handicap Runner-up: Karlie Hubbard 125/150

High Junior Male Handicap Champion: Luke Buettner 123/150

High Junior Male Handicap Runner-up: Cole McNally 121/150

High Junior Male Handicap 3rd place: Nolan Uribe 121/150

High Junior Male Handicap 4th place: Jacob Uphoff 120/150

High Junior Female Handicap Champion: Seanna Woodward 112/150

High Junior Female Handicap Runner-up: Julia Stephenson 109/150

High Senior Male 16-yard Champion: Josh Seamans 141/150

High Senior Male 16-yard Runner-up: Caden Boesiger 137/150

High Senior Male 16-yard 3rd place: Michael Walsh 128/150

High Senior Male 16-yard 4th place: Jacob Walsh 125/150

High Senior Female 16-yard Champion: Erin Muntz 136/150

High Senior Female Runner-up Susana Moyer 134/150

High Junior Male 16-yard Champion: Sam Bright 134/150

High Junior Male 16-yard Runner-up: Peyton Hansen 128/150

High Junior Male 16-yard 3rd place: Jayce Franzen 128/150

High Junior Male 16-yard 4th place: Corbin Fix 125/150

High Junior Female 16-yard Champion: Tenley Katt 115/150

High Junior Female 16-yard Runner-up Hope Nordman 104/150

A total of 95 shooters shot 24,000 targets in the 6-week Ikes summer youth league, which just completed

in June with the awards banquet held on June 27th.

2016 Lincoln Ikes Summer Youth Trap League Results

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Director Dan Ashe: A Make-or-Break Moment in Conservation History

The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) recently invited U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Direc-tor Dan Ashe to speak at the group’s 14th Annual Western Media Summit. Ashe’s remarks provided an eye-opening glimpse into the state of conservation and challenges we face as a world, as well as challenges faced by conservation professionals. We will cover his three concerns in this and the next two Lincoln Ikes newsletters. What are your thought on this? It’s a topic we should all be talking about with each other and outside of Ikes.

From his remarks—the first of three ways we are in crisis:

As the earth’s population grows—expected to be 10 billion by mid-century—we will consume more of the planet’s ecological space just to keep pace. That means less and less space for biodiver-sity, and it’s altering the biochemical processes of the planet. The evidence:

Scorching temps and wildfires in the southwest

Record high temps in the Arctic (snow is trucked in for the Iditarod)

Ninety-percent of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has experienced bleaching

Wildlife species in American prairies are seriously declining or taking over

Among other things, director Ashe recommends creating urban wildlife conservation partnerships. Read more in the TRCP blog: http://blog.trcp.org/2016/06/27/dan-ashes-manifesto-its-a-make-

Daniel M. Ashe Director of the U.S. Fish

and Wildlife Service. Photo from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service website: www.fws.gov.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Possible with Untreated Lyme Carditis from Tick Bites

Recent news reports and an article from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) alerted pathologists, medical examiners and coroners to consider Lyme carditis when patients die from sudden cardiac arrest. In addition, they are urging healthcare providers to ask Lyme patients about cardiac symptoms—as well as asking patients with unexplained heart prob-lems about possible tick exposure. Three deaths have recently been attributed to Lyme carditis in the U.S.

The CDC reminds readers of the article to prevent tick infection by:

Using repellent when outdoors

Checking for ticks daily with possible exposure

Showering promptly after potential exposure

Conducting landscape management in areas of potential infestation

Symptoms of Lyme carditis include shortness of breath, light-headedness, faint-ing, palpitations or chest pain—especially where there is a high incidence of Lyme disease. For more information, read Medscape’s article: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/817736.

UPDATE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS! If you receive a paper newsletter and would prefer email, send your correct address to Mike Moore at

webrat@windstream.net. Every month, we have returned emails due to bad, old or incorrect addresses.

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CHAPTER 65 D IRECTORY

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

CHAPTER 65 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ray Rowen (president)

Brad Philson (vice president)

Dave Tunink (secretary)

Wes Sheets (treasurer)

Mike Alexander

Lance Gravin

Dick Mavis

Mike Moore

Curt Mueting

Ron Teselle

Todd Walter

John Wittwer

STATE DIRECTORS

Larry Hutchinson

John Wittwer

NATIONAL DIRECTOR

Wes Sheets

CORPORATION BOARD

REPRESENTATIVE

Gene Ripa

MEMBER SERVICES

WEB MASTER

Mike Moore

NEWSLETTER EDITOR

Kindra Foster

MEMBERSHIP

Wes Sheets

CLUB MANAGER/CLUBHOUSE RENTALS/ BAR MANAGER

Mike Kunkee

RIFLE/PISTOL RANGES

Bob Sibal

EVENT MANAGERS

300-YARD INFORMAL SHOOT/

300-YARD MATCH SHOOT

Mike Shapoval

AMERICAN RIMFIRE ASSOCIATION

Mike McConnell

BLACK RIFLE CHALLENGE

Ben Jochum

CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM

Need Director

COWBOY LEVER ACTION SILHOUETTE

Ed Mundorf

GLOCK PISTOL EVENTS

Sean Gewecke

INDOOR AIR RIFLE/PISTOL

Ben Jochum

Ed Mundorf

PISTOL SILHOUETTE

Ed Mundorf

RIFLE SILHOUETTE

Chris Westover

SELF-LOADING TRAP

Dave Tunink

TRAP LEAGUES/ATA REGISTERED

Dick Mavis

TRAP/YOUTH TRAP

Dick Mavis

Dave Tunink

VINTAGE MILITARY RIFLE MATCH

Ray Rowen

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LARRY HUTCHINSON (440-7240) familyhutch2@gmail.com

BEN JOCHUM (417-5832) BENJOCHUM@YAHOO.COM

MIKE KUNKEE (540-7120) mhkunkee@gmail.com

DICK MAVIS (430-7519) dickmavis@gmail.com

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MIKE MOORE (483-7394) webrat@windstream.net

ED MUNDORF (217-9234) emundorf@windstream.net

BRAD PHILSON (416-3018) brad.philson@ubt.com

GENE RIPA (328-0078) ripahome@aol.com

RAY ROWEN (730-2808) motomanv11@neb.rr.com

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