Hoppy’s Bar and JD’s East Branch Outfitters Owners Throw Benefit Thanksgiving Dinner

Tips and donations at a free Thanksgiving dinner hosted by the new owners of Hoppy’s Bar and JD’s East Branch Outfitters recently raised $750 which was donated to the Ontonagon Valley Sportsmen’s Club, to support the youth programs and youth activities of the club. TheIronCountyReporter says the funds will help the club provide equipment, supplies and safety instructors for the disciplines of archery, .22 caliber rifle, black powder and shotgun for the Camp Nesbit 6th Graders Outdoor Experience Program, the annual 5th grade “Range Day” held at the club’s new Himanka Hill Road shooting sports range facility for the students of Ewen-Trout Creek, Ontonagon and Watersmeet, and for the club’s Summer Youth Shooting Sports Program for all area youth ages 8-14.