Klody Memorial Open

Clinton-Irwin’s Klody Memorial

August 30, 2023 By Cara Woodard

The Clinton-Irwin Rod and Gun Club near Barkeyville, PA hosted the 16th Klody Memorial observation (Klody One-Day) on June 10th. John Klody was a tireless volunteer at this Club during the time that the second field was being built and field two is named in his honor.

The weather was great, in the low 80s with light winds and an overcast (perhaps due to the lingering smoke from the Canadian wildfires?).

Four shooters arrived early and shot doubles on Saturday morning. Brian Steinert was CH and A1with his 96; Brian’s dad Don took B1 with 86.

Fifteen shooters then participated in the main event (20 and 28-ga). Tom Shields took HOA CH honors with a nifty 195 and Carl Biddle’s 191 was good for HOA RU.

The 20-gauge was first. Ernie Avolio’s 99 was good for CH and A1. B, C and D class firsts went to Paul Augustin, Don Steinert and Andrew Hazlett, respectively.

In the 28-gauge event on Saturday afternoon, Shields’ 98 made him CH and A1. Don Steinert, John Avolio and Hazlett, respectively, took B1, C1 and D1.

Many thanks to everyone who helped. Shoot sign-up and score-keeping/posting was handled by Wayne Haines and Casey Vensel. Pullers and scorers included Terry Leake, Greg Lopata, Dave Snerker and Rich Vensel. Casey Vensel ran the kitchen and provided hot dogs, burgers, macaroni salad and browinies for lunch.

Nice club, nice people, good birds, good lunch, Clinton-Irwin would love to see you at their August 4-6 Lopata Classic!

– Contributed by George Gleich

Clinton-Irwin’s Klody Memorial

August 24, 2022 By Cara Woodard

The Clinton-Irwin Rod and Gun Club near Barkeyville, PA, hosted the 15th annual Klody Memorial Open on June 12. John Klody was a tireless volunteer at this club during the time that the second field was being built, and field 2 is named in his honor.

Fourteen shooters shot at least one gun in this one-day, three-gun shoot. Evan Martin’s 195 took HOA champion honors; Brian Steinert was runner-up with 194.

The weather was cloudy and threatening with a bit of rain early and then began clearing in the afternoon with increasing humidity. Unfortunately, the prediction of rain for the entire day probably convinced some potential shooters to stay home.

Eight shooters went after doubles first thing in the morning. Don Steinert’s 94 was good for champion and B1. Other class firsts went to Brian Steinert (AA), Mark Eckert (A), Bill Sellitto (C) and Jason Callahan (D).

The 20-gauge came next, and 14 shooters participated. Brian Steinert was champion and AA1 after winning a shoot-off of 98s with Martin (runner-up and A1) and Tom Shields. B and D firsts went to Scott Hazlett and Andrew Hazlett, respectively.

Fourteen shooters also participated in the 28-gauge event in the afternoon. Paul Augustin shot a nice 98 and was champion and A1. Don Steinert, George Gleich and Mark Jones, respectively, took B1, C1 and D1.

Many thanks to everyone who helped. Shoot sign-up and scorekeeping was handled by Casey Vensel and Wayne Haines. Pullers and scorers included Wayne Haines, Terry Leake, Greg Lopata and Rich Vensel. Lenny Vensel loaded houses. Darlene Burns prepared and served food including sloppy joes, hot dogs, macaroni salad and deviled eggs.

Nice club, nice people, good birds, good lunch. Clinton-Irwin would love to see you at their upcoming August 5-7 four-gun shoot, The Lopata Classic.

– Contributed by George Gleich

Clinton-Irwin’s Klody Memorial Open

June 26, 2018 By Sherry Kerr

The Clinton-Irwin Rod and Gun Club near Barkeyville, Pennsylvania, hosted the 11th annual Klody Memorial Open on June 8-10. John Klody was a tireless volunteer at this club during the time that the second field was being built, and field 2 is named in his honor.

Fourteen shooters shot at least one gun in this 5-gun shoot. Rich Vensel’s 388 took HOA champion honors, and Kenny Riddile was HOA runner-up with 387; Vensel was HAA champ with a 481.

The weather was variable, sunny, clear and calm on Friday and Saturday and very wet on Sunday. Unfortunately, the earlier prediction of rain for the entire weekend probably convinced some shooters to stay home.

Ten shooters went after Doubles on Friday afternoon. When the smoke had cleared, Ernie Avolio’s 94 was good for champion and A1. Other class firsts went to Chris Greenlee (B) and Mark Johnson (C).

Saturday morning’s 12-gauge event included 14 shooters. Rich Vensel smoked 100 targets, taking the 12-gauge championship and AA1. This was Rich’s first registered 100 straight, and his hat was appropriately vented. Avolio broke 99 and was A1; B, C and D firsts went to Scott Holman, Dale Snow and Gary Schuette, respectively.

Fourteen shooters also participated in the 20-gauge event on Saturday afternoon. Avolio and Riddile were high with 99s; after a short shoot-off, John emerged as champion and AA1, and Kenny was A1. Paul Augustin, Cecil Smith and Schuette, respectively, took B1, C1 and D1.

Sunday morning dawned wet; lots of Frogg Toggs and similar attire were in evidence. The 28-gauge event was first, and 11 shooters participated. Riddile was champion and A1 with a 98. Other class firsts included Avolio (AA), Vensel (B) and Jeff Riddle (C) after a shoot-off with Greenlee.

On Sunday afternoon, with the skies still leaking, it was time for the .410. Vensel continued his good shooting, despite the rain, and took the little-gun championship and AA1 with a nice 97. Class first places went to Augustin (A), Riddle (B), George Gleich (C) and Schuette (D).

Nice club, nice people, good birds, good lunches. Clinton-Irwin would love to see you at their next shoot.

– Contributed by George Gleich