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Page 6 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, April 9 - Wednesday, April 22, 2020 OUTDOOR TRUTHS As everyone in the world knows, we're right in the middle of a pandemic. Many people are falling sick, and some are dy- ing. What is not killing us virally is killing us economically. I hurt for small business, churches, and every worker. What comes to mind for me, are the situations I heard about concerning the Great Depression. I pray this time is different. But even though it will be differ- ent and even though we will make it through, everything will change. We will change how we do business, church, and our own personal lives. And we will fi nd out what we can really do without. In the middle of this catastrophe, turkey season opened in my home state. It felt different. It felt good. It felt like something I could run to and enjoy, while making sure I was social distanc- ing. And since we are quarantined, I plan on spending several hours a week matching wit with the toms who have no idea our world is upside down. What I'm taken back to right now is the simplicity of life as it is lived away from most manmade constructs. I have a gun, a few calls, and then I am in nature. I am wallowing in what is turning out to be the most trusted substance anywhere around. Dirt. Yes, dirt. No viruses. No unhealthy bacteria. Just dirt. What you and I are made of. For some reason, I trust most things untouched by human hands. I had rather be bitten by a spider in the wild, than in an aban- doned old house. I had rather drop my bologna sandwich in a pile of leaves and still eat it, than drop it on blacktop, knowing I'll have to throw it away. I may be naïve, and I know I can't always trust these standards, but this morning, I can't imagine the Coronavirus being closer to me than about 15 miles. I run to the woods. Not only do I fi nd comfort in nature, but I also fi nd the clutter between her and her Creator is minimal. The distance between dirt and Deity is only a starry sky interrupted on occasion by a welcomed gobble. I hope you have a place like this. By By Gary Miller Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ ller ller ller ller GARY MILLER gary@outdoortruths.org ~ www.outdoortruths.org 228 N. Washington St. Shelby, NC 704-487-4521 www.arnold'sjewelry.com "The Diamond Leader" NO MORE ROBERT H. LUTZ Attorney At Law 704-600-6003 • 704-600-6004 www.rlutzlaw.com WE CAN HELP STOP FORECLOSURES! WE CAN HELP STOP FORECLOSURES! OVERWHELMING CREDIT CARD DEBT! OVERWHELMING CREDIT CARD DEBT! REPOSSESSIONS! REPOSSESSIONS! ©CommunityFirstMedia WE ARE A DEBT RELIEF AGENCY. WE ARE A DEBT RELIEF AGENCY. We help people fi le for bankruptcy relief We help people fi le for bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code. under the bankruptcy code. 310-8 E. 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On the week, gas price averages in 35 states de- creased by double-digits, pushing the national average to $2.25, the cheapest price point of the year. "During this uncertain time of COVID-19, gas prices are declining despite increasing gasoline demand and decreas- ing U.S. stock levels," said Tif- fany Wright, AAA spokesperson. "There's a high likelihood that the national average could hit $2 per gallon by the end of March." Gas prices are trending cheaper for two major reasons: Concerns about COVID-19 are contributing to cheaper crude oil prices. The crude price war be- tween Russia and Saudi Arabia. South Carolina is still a part of the nation's top 10 least expen- sive markets with average pump prices now at $1.97, while North Carolina's weekly price average is now $2.07, a decrease of 13 cents. It's likely that North Caro- lina will fall below the two-dollar price point in the coming week. After President Trump an- nounced that the U.S. Depart- ment of Energy would purchase oil to top off the Strategic Petro- leum Reserve, crude prices rallied briefly. However, the announce- ment is unlikely to help increase crude prices further since the lim- ited number of barrels the U.S. could purchase is small when compared to the dramatic reduc- tion in global crude demand as a result of reduced economic activ- ity due to COVID-19. Moving into this week, crude prices are likely to continue decreasing as the world grapples with how to contain the ongoing international public health crisis and associated economic challenges that could lead to a global recession. Until the price war ends and fears about COVID-19 subside, domestic crude prices are likely to remain low. Gas prices continue to fall