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Thursday, July 28-August 3, 2022 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 9 The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the N.C. Wildlife Federation will offer two free online hunting-related webinars in August. "Introduction to Deer Hunting" will be held on Aug. 9, and "Practical Deer Processing: From Field to Freezer" will be held on Aug. 11. Both classes will run from 7 – 8 p.m. and are open to anyone interested, especially individuals who have never hunted, are new to hunting or lack social support for hunting. "Both webinars are intended to assist novice hunters for the upcoming white-tailed deer season, which opens September 10, said Walter "Deet" James, the hunter engagement coordinator at the Wildlife Commission. "It's a fantastic opportunity for people who may not have access to an existing hunting community of family members and friends. Each session will be followed by a question and answer session led by agency staff and volunteers." The "Introduction to Deer Hunting" webinar will cover whitetail habits and habitats, scouting techniques, essential equipment, tree stand safety, effective shot placement, tracking techniques and fi eld dressing. The "Practical Deer Processing: From Field to Freezer" webinar will focus on fi eld dressing, skinning, safe meat handling and basic home processing. Chronic Wasting Disease, which was detected for the fi rst time in North Carolina in a deer harvested in Yadkinville last season, will also be discussed as it relates to new regulations in Yadkin County and surrounding areas. Pre-registration for the webinars is required at ncwildlife.org/sbs. A recording of the presentation will be available to all registrants at a later date. For additional information, contact Walter "Deet" James at 919-707- 0059 (offi ce) or 984-202- 1387 (mobile). The 2022-23 deer season dates are available on the agency's website at https://www.ncwildlife.org. Email: Email: events@rutherfordweekly.com events@rutherfordweekly.com Mail or Drop-Off: Mail or Drop-Off: 157 W Main St, • Forest City, NC 28043 157 W Main St, • Forest City, NC 28043 *Publisher has fi nal decision of which photos appear in print, per available space. We Want Your Kids Sports Photos! •Basketball •Baseball •Softball •Soccer •Archery •Equestrian •Etc! We Want Your Outdoor Photos! We Want Your Outdoor Photos! Hunting, Fishing, Playing Ball, Etc. Hunting, Fishing, Playing Ball, Etc. Sportsman's Corner Sportsman's Corner Email: events@rutherfordweekly.com Mail: 157 W Main St., Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: 828-248-1408 *Publisher has the fi nal decision of which photos appear in print, per available space. The map showed 700 acres in famous Pike County, Illinois. And it was ours to hunt – 4 of us, that is. We had planned on this hunt for months and knew we would be arriving at the prime time for the rut. The outfi tter showed us where some of the best places to put a stand were, but also wanted us to scout the day before we were scheduled to hunt. The 700 acres were broken down into three sections; the east side, the west side, and the sanctuary which lay between the two and to the north. This was the animal's haven. It was home plate. It was the place to reach after running the gauntlet of bows and bullets. And they seemed to know it was off limits to hunters. We could hunt on the edge of it and even on the thoroughfares that ran to it, but the sanctuary was the exclusive area for bucks and doe alike. Sanctuary is not a word we use very often. But when we think of an animal's sanctuary our mind easily moves to the correct defi nition. It is a place off limits to controllable predators. It is a place set aside as a safe-haven and has a greater protection under the law. It is meant to allow animals to roam without undue pressure that comes from outside this area. Now think ahead to the place that Christians call a sanctuary. It is normally thought to describe a building or more particularly a room. And while I don't prescribe to one room being more special than another, I do like the idea of "sanctuary." If there is one place one must be able to go and feel safe it is to a local church. Not only physically safe, but safe from the diffi culties and even misunderstandings that come from living outside the presence of the sanctuary. This safety does not come from a building but from the people within. Let's make sure when others make it to our sanctuary, they receive the encouragement and acceptance that can only come from this special place. If they do, we can be sure when the outside world brings unwanted pressure, they will come running back to the place they know is safe. By By Gary Miller Gary Miller Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ GARY MILLER Gary has written the Outdoor Truths article for 20 years. He has also written four books which include compilations of his articles and a father/son devotional. He also speaks at wild-game dinners and men's events for churches and associations. gary@outdoortruths.org Bring your chair and an umbrella for shade and be prepared to fi nd a really nice collectible, toy, and advertising auction on July 30th at 9AM. We will set up tents and the auction is a 3 minute walk from the parking area. We will have this auction rain or shine. There will be food and drinks available. This auction will be around 150 very nice and quality lots. We will be fi nished before noon. Partial listing: Porcelain Hood Tire sign, 1960's wind up wall hung Coca Cola clock, 1960's RC sign, 60's RC thermometer, Wooden Biltmore crate with porcelain name plate, round Coca Cola thermometer, BB rifl es, large dough bowl, Packard car thermometer, Gordon cracker rack, 1960's Tom's 3 jar rack & Tom's counter peanut rack, Lance jar, gum ball machine, parking meter, 2 corn shellers, cross cut saw, large Coca Cola sign, large Pepsi cap sign, pedal cars including a 1958 Hamilton army jeep, an airplane, and others, many vintage metal toys, cap gun set in original box, and others, Crown gas sign, Spur drink sign, Southern Bell fl ange sign, Honda engines sign, John Deere sign, vintage train items, 1960's drink cooler, Coca Cola 6 pack holder, wash pot, RR lanterns, Gone With the Wind lamp, Craven face jug, 4 gallon Catawba Valley storage jar, 5 gallon GA churn, Dale Cosner chicken, vintage cookie jars, Dr. Pepper door push, old mill chest, cast iron pans, old meat saw, depression glass, vintage hanging lights, vintage out door speakers, White House Vinegar jars, vintage tools, coin operated riding horse, coin sets from early 1900's to 1964, Four $5.00 German silver coins with swastika, WWII German youth belt with swastika, Rutherford County Dairy Goat sign, Texaco neon clock, and many more really nice treasures in this one. ADVERTISING/TOY/COLLECTIBLES AUCTION SATURDAY, JULY 30 • 9AM RAIN OR SHINE SEE PHOTOS ON AUCTIONZIP.COM • AUCTIONEER #29763 ©Community First Media Community First Media 126 PARK LANE DRIVE, RUTHERFORDTON, NC Mark your calendar for this one. There are lots of advertising items, pottery, vintage toys, vintage tools, quilts, and more. NO BUYERS PREMIUM. A 6.75% NC sales tax will be added to every purchase. If you have tax exempt number you will need to show your exempt certifi cate. Terms: Ace Auction will accept cash and good checks with no buyers premi- um. A NC 6.75% sales tax will be added to all purchases. All items must be paid for and removed on auction day. We re- serve the right to add or delete items up to and including auction day. Any an- nouncements made on auction day take precedence over all other advertised material. Please be careful Ace Auction is not responsible for accidents or theft. 122 Charleston Court, Spindale, NC 28160 Barry W. Ruppe NCAL #8332 - NCAF #9793 Phone (828) 429-2851 www.ncauctionace.com Ace Auction Company, LLC Directions: From Hwy, 221, Hwy 108, or 74 Bypass, take 74 Business toward Ruth- erfordton. Auction is in Park Lane Plaza at Dive Bombers Vintage Antique Mall. This is located behind the CVS & Tru- ist/BBT Bank in Rutherfordton. If you have questions or prob- lems fi nding this call Barry at 828-429-2851. Free Deer Hunting and Processing Webinars Offered in August NEW HUNTERS ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER Article by: ncwildlife.org. Tree stand safety will be one of the many topics covered in the two webinars. WEEKLY NEWSPAPER WEEKLY NEWSPAPER 157 West Main Street, Forest City 828.248.1408 • rutherfordweekly.com Call Today! 828-248-1408 828-248-1408 Make sure your Make sure your business gets business gets SPOTTED! What Can Do For You?

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