GLEN PARK Izaak Walton Club

09/12/2026

Many thanks to John Hruskocy. I stopped at the club Thursday afternoon. I thought for sure that Earl Scheib had been there. The traps got fresh coat of green paint.

In other matters, we are looking for a few people to score and load the traphouses. If you're retired and looking to keep busy, stop in and see me (and get paid). If you have a 15-18 year old that wants to be part of our family, scoring & loading, stop in to see me.

Bill Radwan - Trap Manager

09/11/2026

Commentary on Sept. 6, 2026 ATA Shoot:
Another fine day to shoot, with some very good scores.

16 Yard Event (23 entries):
With the weather cooperating I thought for sure there would be a 100 straight. But not. High score was a 98 by Chris Geron & Alex Overmyer. There were 97s by Rich Haltek and John Hruskocy, followed by a lone 96 by Adam Hoekstra, 94s by Diane Hoekstra & Tom Antczak, 3 scores of 92 by Jenkins, Matthews and Busch.

Handicap Event (20 entries):
The high score in handicap was a 95, by Tom Antczak. That earned him a half yard punch for his effort. And his score for middle 50 of 48 earned him the middle 50 pot of $65. There were two 92s by Tom Jenkins & Chris Geron, and two 91s by Alex Overmyer & John Hruskocy.

Doubles Event (16 entries):
Only two shooters broke in the 90’s: Tom Antczak with 91 & Chris Stueck with a 90.

Tom Antczak was high in the HOA with 280.

All the reports & scores have been uploaded to the ATA, and fees paid, including the ITA on Monday Sept. 7th. Shooters scores may take a while to record as the ATA is closing out the 2026 year, making sure clubs have turned in all their shoots.

Our next shoot will be Sunday September 20th. 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 a few shooters, so see me at the counter next time you are at the club.

We threw 5,900 targets, and hosted 24 shooters. The Options and Added Money for this shoot totaled $563 in payouts.

My hats off to some of our “trap committee” (Larry Lipa, Pete Brissette, Jay Frederick & John Hruskocy). Just when the last squad of Singles was finishing up on the East, the East trap died. We shot 5 squads of handicap on Center & West traps while they worked on it. After getting their hands dirty for a few hours on the East trap, they found the issue, a loose wire. We started Doubles at our usual time of 3 pm, without issues. All I know is that they weren’t going to give up till they found the problem. Some of our good guys.

Bill Radwan – Trap Manager

09/10/2026

Wobble League Status - Sept. 9, 2026:
Here is the league status as of today Sept. 9, 2026. Due to the storm, the league is extended beyond September, just know how long after. So try to get your scores in while you can.

Bill Radwan - Trap Manager

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 Sh****ns 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