GLEN PARK Izaak Walton Club

09/04/2026

Trapshooting notes for Sat (9/5) & Sun (9/6):
Sorry for this late of a post, but I didn't think the guys could pull it off. First off, the guys were able to get the PAT traps working. Which was a feat in itself since they were under water. The team, headed by Larry L, Bob P & Pete B were relentless on the traps. A call to Charlie at PAT lead them in the right direction. Last Saturday everything ran just fine. But this past Wednesday night, the center trap gave me fits. Today Larry & Bob tackled the wireless issues. A call to Gary Parker at Target Shotguns gave them guidance. I got the got an hour ago that everything is good to go for the weekend. A big thanks to Jay F. He came out to cut grass for the weekend. Last week Tom J. jumped in to get things going. I felt despondent, but my spirits have been uplifted. With all that I have to deal with at home, the club issues seemed so distant.

Saturday there may be a chance or rain. But we will open as usual. Munster Donuts in the morning, hot dogs for lunch. The plan is to go to Wobble by 11 am.

Sunday ATA seems to be the better day. Temps in the mid to upper 70's, with some clouds. Munster Donuts in the morning, lunch will be Stracks Fried chicken (although the chicken is not confirmed, yet).

Also, be aware that White Flyer gave us a 7% increase in target cost. So, effective September, practice will go $.50 a round, and ATA will increase $2 per 100.

I know there might have been others who helped resurrect us, but just know that I really appreciate your efforts.

Bill Radwan - a grateful Trap Manager

08/27/2026

Trapshooting Saturday August 29, 2026:
We will be open for trapshooting this Saturday. This will be a shakedown shoot, to make sure traps are functioning correctly. Many thanks to Bob, Larry & Pete for not giving up. East & West traps were up & running first, after following the manual "in case of flooded traps". The Center trap required more work because it's solid state. That required some parts overnighted. And several calls to Charlie at PAT Trap.

EDIT: I forgot about guys who did grounds cleaning & grass cutting. Thanks to Jay who brought out his equipment. And I believe he also took care of that tree that fell north of the west field in the parking area. Tom J worked with Jay while the guys worked on the traps. Who else did I forget???

Temps will be lower 80s, cloudy, and a south wind. We'll have Munster Donuts in the morning. Not sure what's for lunch. Assuming our shakedown shooting goes off without a hitch, I'll put out the presquad sheet for our ATA shoot September 6th.

Wi******er, who owns White Flyer, has announced in June a 7% increase in our targets. And because we have to cover our costs, beginning in September, shoot fees will go up $.50 a round, on 25 targets. Our ATA target fees will go up from $28 per 100 to $30 per hundred.

I've already gotten calls if donations for the trap range will be accepted. YES. I'll set up a coffee can for loose change, or Checks. We've had some unusual expenses lately due to the storm.

Also, if any of you would like to donate your time to chores around the trap range & other parts of the club, see me. This will mostly be cutting grass, general cleanup and some fallen trees to chain saw. Right now we need to box some targets drying out in the main building, upstairs. I'll leave the main building door open this Saturday. There are loose targets & boxes for the targets. We'll do this every Saturday. If any member wants to do this chore during the week, you can do so. Just let me know so I'm aware of our progress.

Bill Radwan - Trap Manager

08/26/2026

Status Wednesday August 26, 2026:
No shooting today. The plan is to open Saturday.

08/25/2026

Blackhawks Raffle tickets available soon to help fund storm recovery work at the Glen Park Chapter! See the best game in Chicago up close!

08/22/2026

Club update, sort of, August 21:
We have power. However, the traps have not been examined, after being under water for an extended period of time. So no shooting as yet.I have personal issues at home, so i may or not be out saturday. But, if anyone wants to come out, you can do a few things, like walk around the trap range and collect branches and stack them centrally, like maybe on the the old north trapfield. Or bring a rake to start the cleanup process.

We'll start inspecting the traps over the next days.

Even though I haven't been to the club, it appears the indoor range is intact. I have access to the indoor range Cameras, and things seem to be normal.

Bill Radwan - Trap manager

08/19/2026

Club shooting status 8/19/2026:
I appreciate all the calls, emails & texts on our status. 1st off, we have no power. We can't do anything till nipsco repairs downed poles, and downed wires. I understand they will be replacing at least 6 poles. There are still wires on the ground.

Then there is the issue of the PAT traps. Previously when we lost power, sump pumps failed and water was "up to the trap machines". This current flood of water rose much higher and covered part of the traps. The machines will need to be thoroughly dried out. Then we'll need to inspect each machine and follow the "flood" procedures in the manual.

Hopefully I can get more info when power is restored.

Bill Radwan - Trap Manager

08/14/2026

08/13/2026

Update for anyone interested- entrance is impassable and it is going to be a lot of work to get going again.

08/08/2026

Trapshooting notes for Saturday August 8, 2026:
Looks to be another good day to shoot. Temps look to be upper 70's, NW wind at 5 mph, 80% humidity & about 60% cloud cover. Munster Donuts in the morning. Lunch will be hot dogs & Italian beef, in crock pot.

We have 23 entries in the Wobble League. Because of the big turnout in the league, our Saturday policy will be to run 4 squads of 16's on Center first and then flip to Wobble (approximately 11 am). That is the plan. West will be available for 16's and handicap. If needed, East trap (currently on Doubles) will be available for 16's & handicap.

We will be shorthanded, so if anyone wants to score or load, see me.

Bill Radwan - Trap Manager

08/06/2026

Commentary on ATA Shoot August 2, 2026:
Once again we dodged the weather bullet. Saturday practice got rained out. But this shoot the weather was good for shooting.
16 Yard Event (21 entries):
Once again there was an attempt to collect the 100 Straight Bounty, but no cigar. Lew Turk came the close with a 99, followed by 96’s by Tom Jenkins, Stephan Terzo & Tom Antczak, with 94’s by Bradley Dapshis & Ed Turk. Half of the shooters broke 90 or better.
Handicap Event (20 entries):
The Handicap was a tough event. The high score was a 96, by Tom Jenkins & Stephan Terzo. Each got a half yard punch for their efforts. Stephan had a middle 50 score of 49, which earned him the middle 50 pot of $55.
Doubles Event (15 entries):
Only two shooters broke in the 90’s: Tom Antczak with 95 & Lew Turk with a 94.

Lew Turk was high in the HOA with 286, followed by Tom Antczak with a 282.
All the reports & scores have been uploaded to the ATA, and fees paid, including the ITA on Tuesday Aug. 4th. Shooters scores may take a while to record as the Grand is in progress.
Our next shoot will be Sunday September 6th. By the way, if anyone would like a printout of their average card, please let me know next time you are at the club. We do have payout envelopes for quite a few shooters, so see me at the counter next time you are at the club.
We threw 5,600 targets, and hosted 24 shooters. The Options and Added Money for this shoot totaled $486.25 in payouts.
Bill Radwan – Trap Manager