Outdoors notes
The family of George Block, who wrote an outdoors column for the Observer-Reporter for more than 40 years and passed away July 25, has decided to sell at public auction his quality firearms from his vast collection, consisting of reloading equipment, cartridges, powder, bullets, books, accessories, and assorted hunting supplies.
The auction will be held at Westmoreland Fairgrounds on Sept. 24 at 9 a.m. The auction will be conducted by Mark Ferry Auctioneers, Inc., AY2076. Visit www.markferryauctioneers.com for a complete list and photos.
The Marianna Field and Stream Club has set its fall shoot schedule. It includes:
Sept. 11 and 25 –
- .22 rifle shoots, 1 p.m.
Oct. 9 –
- .22 rifle shoot, 1 p.m. 23 – Shotgun shoot, 1 p.m.
Nov. 6 – Sporting Deer Rifle Shoot, 11 a.m.; 13 and 20 – Shotgun shoots, 1 p.m.