aSomerset County
officer to be honored
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Somerset County Wildlife Conservation Officer Travis Anderson is to be honored by the National Wild Turkey Federation for his work.
The Jerome resident will be recognized as the NWTF’s Pennsylvania wildlife law enforcement officer of the year during the federation’s
34th annual national convention Thursday-Feb. 21 in Nashville, Tenn.
“Travis’ record of successful prosecutions at the district and county levels are a direct reflection of the excellent job he does and the countless hours he spends on investigations, case preparations and presentations,” said Matt Hough, director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Southwest Region. “He is well-respected and goes above and beyond the call of duty.”
Anderson and other state award winners will be eligible for the NWTF’s national law enforcement officer of the year award, which will be presented on Saturday during the convention.
The NWTF started its officer of the year award in 2000.
Evanisko retained
by NRA group
George Evanisko of Oakhurst has been retained for his 15th consecutive term as chairman of the Conemaugh Valley Friends of the NRA.
Jack Slifko is vice chairman, Harold Schneck treasurer, Mike Zahoran secretary and Bob Serotkin prize and donation chairman.
The associates are Nick Constantino, Greg Gallardy, John Heckman, Margaret O’Malley, James Drapchak and Michael McVicker.
The local chapter ranks 100th nationally out of
1,100 chapters and 10th among 50 Pennsylvania chapters.
The group’s annual fundraising banquet will be held Aug. 13 at Christ the Saviour church hall in Johnstown’s West End. Volunteers are being sought to help with the banquet.
Information: Evanisko at 539-2158.
Daisytown club
reschedules event
The Daisytown Sportsmen’s Club’s annual polar bear shoot has been rescheduled for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the club grounds along Fulmer Road.
A $10 per-person admission includes a dated pin, hot food and drinks. Admission for couples is $15, and for nonshooters it is $7.
The event offers offhand shooting at $1 per shot for
32 caliber and larger firearms with a 6-power limit on scopes.
Shooters may bring their own firearms, or use those available at the club.
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