2007-2008 Big Buck Contest Winners

First Place $300 Bass Pro Prize Package

Mark Dibble

"This deer was killed on Nov 16th, 07 just outside of South Haven. I made the shot at 32 yards, using my 12 gauge shotgun. The deer only made it 40 yards before expiring. This was a 10 point buck in the 150 point class and the rack included 7 inch brow tines, 12 1/2 inch G2 tines, and 11 inch G3 tines. This is my second trophy buck taken from this property in the last 2 years."

Second Place Runner Up

Mike Burnett

"2nd Place Bass Pro Shop $200 Prize Package" with this story to follow: "I harvested this buck the evening of October 1st in Port Sanilac, Mi. I was hunting the edge of a field tucked in the woods a couple yards. I was in a tree stand over a heavily traveled run with a velvet rub 5 yards off the field. I was watching some doe's and a couple really small bucks when I heard this guy come through directly below me. He stopped and was watching the other deer in the field. I drew my bow back and was able to place a shot right in the business office! He ran into the field, and dropped about 35-40 yards out. He's an 8 point weighing in at 205 lbs."

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"US Steel was a lead regional sponsor for this event. All vendors providing services to USS were invited to participate with donations. I was made aware of the event by the Environmental Department at the main plant and also by the Zug Island plant managers. Vendors who exceeded a set dollar figure earned their names on the events T-shirt and advertising spots."



Susan Long of Klochko has recently been nominated to the board of directors with the National Association of Women In Construction (NAWIC). We would like to congratulate Susan for her hard work in achieving this status. NAWIC is well known for getting women involved at every level in the construction industry. Klochko will also host the "Skirts in Dirt" meeting to be held next spring at our Melvindale, Mi. location.