Past News Items


We’re Springing Outdoors in March (We Hope)

Mar 14th, 2010 | By Lady Viper | Category: Past News Items

Baby_Rabbit_eventsAs mild spring weather gives us a break from a snowy and wet winter in Illinois, the Long Nine Cowboys plan to move outdoors for our match on March 28, 2010 – weather permitting.

Reports from our Club President Brisco Big’n and Match Director Don Jorge indicate that the lower ranges at Lefthander’s Gun Club at Loami, where we hold our outdoor cowboy matches, are pretty darned soggy.

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Casino Table for Sale

Mar 9th, 2010 | By Lady Viper | Category: Past News Items

casino-table

Casino Table with numerous games including black jack, roulette and many others.

A great buy for your cowboy/cowgirl or Old West get-togethers or fund raisers.

Asking $45 or best offer.  Contact Montana Di for more information.

casino-table-smLong Nine Members are welcome to send Trading Post cowboy-related items for posting on this web site for sale or trade.   Subject to approval.




Condolences to the Guardsman

Mar 3rd, 2010 | By Lady Viper | Category: Past News Items

daffodilPhyllis Wilbur, wife of Richard Wilbur [a.k.a. Guardsman], one of our Long Nine members,  passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2010, in Decatur, Illinois.   We were unaware of this news at the February 28th match.  The Long Nine Cowboys send our condolences to Richard and the Wilbur family.    Mrs. Wilbur leaves her husband, four children, eight grandchildren and two sisters.

For more information please read the complete obituary.

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Midwesterners Earn Top Spots at 2010 Winter Range

Mar 2nd, 2010 | By Lady Viper | Category: Items of Cowboy Interest, Past News Items

Deuce_TwoThe SASS 2010 National Championship of Cowboy Action Shooting,  known as Winter Range, took place February 24 – 28, 2010, in Phoenix, Arizona.  The 19th annual event attracted 643 shooters and included a Main Match with 12 stages over 3 days, plus numerous side matches such as Wild Bunch, Cowboy Clays, Long Range and Speed Events.

Deuce Stevens of Grand Rapids, Michigan was named  Top Cowboy Shooter and Two Sons of Covington, Indiana as TopRead more…




New ROIs Passed Course in Springfield

Feb 28th, 2010 | By Lady Viper | Category: Past News Items

From Sunday, February 28, 2010
New_ROIs

We have 10 New ROIs.

Boben Weev and Bushy Cap did a great job of running our first ever R.O.I. [Range Officer I] Safety Course in the classroom at Bullet Express range in Springfield, Illinois, following our regular monthly match.

We had 13 participants, 10 of whom took the test and earned their R.O.I. pins: August Lee, Bad News Hughes, Buffalo Burr, Cotton Mouth Jim, JesseRead more…




Men’s Calf Suede Vest for Sale

Feb 1st, 2010 | By Lady Viper | Category: Past News Items

mens_suede_vestMen’s Large Suede Vest [ Size 44]
This brand and model originally retailed for over $200.
Excellent-quality calf suede, fully-lined to keep its shape. Warm, yet not bulky with beautifully-sewn seams and detailing.
Never been worn.
Asking $85.00 or make offer.

Contact Lady Viper for more information.

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Long Nine Members are welcome to send Trading Post cowboy-related items for posting on this web site for sale or trade.   Subject to approval.




Litchfield Match and Dinner in February

Jan 29th, 2010 | By Lady Viper | Category: Other CAS Clubs, Past News Items

Litch_SmokingJoin us for a smokin’ good time in Litchfield.

The Litchfield Cowboys invite you to participate in an outdoor shoot on February 20, 2010 followed by the Annual Awards Banquet at Maverick’s Restaurant in Litchfield.

Please reserve your spot by contacting Miss Weev or Montana Di by February 15, 2010.  Spouses, significant others, and guests are very welcome.

The Litchfield Cowboys Annual Banquet will take place after the match  at 2:00 p.m.   Entrees… Read more…




January Clean Shooters

Jan 28th, 2010 | By Lady Viper | Category: Clean Shooters, Past News Items

January Clean ShootersJanuary’s Clean Shooters were ready to party at the Annual Banquet after the match after a rousing 4 stages at our indoor range.

Congratulations to our Clean Shooters:
Miss Weev
, Missouri Sunshine, Don Jorge, Lemon Drop Kid, Black Jack McGinnis, Turquoise Tony, Danjo, and Postman

We had 37 total shooters with 8 clean shooters.




Scores from 2009

Jan 25th, 2010 | By Lady Viper | Category: Past News Items
Archived 2009  Scores Location of Match
January 25, 2009 Indoors
February 22, 2009 Indoors
March 22, 2009 Outdoors – Rained out.
April 26, 2009 Outdoors
May 24, 2009 Outdoors
June 28, 2009 Outdoors
July 26, 2009 Outdoors
August 23, 2009 Outdoors – Canceled due to tornado damage.
September 27, 2009 Outdoors
October 25, 2009 Outdoors – Canceled due to flooding.
November22, 2009 Indoors
December 20, 2009 Indoors