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Page 14 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, September 21-September 27, 2023 Here are the results: • 1st place, Robby Rush, 4 fi sh, 7.52 lbs. Also took big fi sh honors with 2.90 pounder • 2nd place, David Moss, 5 fi sh, 7.28 lbs. • 3rd place, Roger Beaver, 5 fi sh, 6.86 lbs. • 4th place, Jamie Canipe, 5 fi sh, 6.72 lbs. • 5th place, JImmy Melton, 5 fi sh, 6.56 lbs. They will fi sh this week at Rhodhiss for the September tournament. Local Fishing Report Tammy Melton with Cleveland County Bass Club fi shed their August tournament, August 26th. August was hot, so I don't have to tell you how hot and miserable it was. I would love to share your results and pictures. Send them to me at mawlovesherbabies@gmail.com Stay safe and always remember to wear your life jacket when on the water. Tammy Melton The Rutherford County Carolina Bass Club fi shed Lake Rhodhiss September 16. They had 20 anglers to fi sh. They reported the weather was perfect, the water was great 78-82 degrees and clear, boat traffi c was not as bad as it has been. They also said fi shing was good, and most of the anglers caught fi sh. Here are their tournament results. Congrats to the winners. • 1st place,The team of Mike Melton and Mike Cash, 5 fi sh, 10.16 pounds. • 2nd place, The team of George Crosswhite and Jason Price, 5 fi sh, 9.52 pounds. • 3rd place, The team of Stan Brackett and Chris Cross, 5 fi sh, 9.13 pounds. • 4th place, The team of Keith McClure and Jr. Self, 5 fi sh, 7.71 pounds. Mike Casgh won the big fi sh of the day award with a 3.21 pound largemouth. Jason Price won the 2nd big fi sh of the day award with a 3.14 pound largemouth. The Carolina Bass Club fi shes Lake Lookout September, 21 2023. The High School Fishing League, Cleveland County Bass Anglers, will have their 1st tournament of the 2023-2024 year this week at High Rock Lake. Join in with me in wishing this great group of young men and women good luck and a safe year fi shing. The seasons are changing. The mornings and evenings are cooler, the days are getting shorter, and the days of harvesting are coming to an end. Fall is most people's favorite time of year. I'm not sure if it's because of its comfort and colors, or because it's simply a reprieve from the previous months of sweltering heat. For hunters, of course, it's our favorite time because our seasons begin to open in earnest. The days of practicing, waiting, and dreaming will turn into mornings of crisp expectations. And then it won't be too long until the cycle will repeat itself. It has for centuries, with only small changes to climate and seasonal temperatures that are unusual to a particular time of year. Cycles make things predictable. And each cycle has its own signs that let us know what season is ahead. These indicators have been accurate as long as man has been around. They are not only a compass but early-warning-signs that tell us to make sure we're ready for whatever it is that is coming up next. For instance, right now the signs are telling me to make sure I have enough fi rewood for the winter. They tell me to get ready. Followers of Christ believe that creation is the fi rst language God spoke. The Apostle Paul said that in it we can see God's invisible qualities, divine nature, and eternal power. It is His compass and His early-warning system. It not only lets us know about earthly things, but it lets us know about heavenly things as well. And seasons are a clue that hits us in the face several times a year. I think its main alert is to let us know that one day, even our time on this earth as we know it, will be over. We will transition to a new heaven and a new earth. Some even now say, we are in the last days. They may be right. But if I am to be honest, I have heard that since I was a child. And yet, here we still are. Waiting. Watching. Wondering. So, what do we do when we can know or understand the signs? We listen to the words of someone we know and someone we can trust. Because words are better than signs. For me, I quit looking for the signs. I quit being concerned whatsoever about how soon our transition is. I just remember the promise of Jesus – the one in whom I trust. And he simply said. "In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also." (John 14 ESV) And with that promise, I can rest knowing that whenever it is, I am ready. By By Gary Miller Gary Miller Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ GARY MILLER Gary Miller has written Outdoor Truths articles for 21 years. He has also written fi ve 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 From the Convenience of your car! 102 James Love School Rd. • Shelby, NC Off S. Lafayette St. across from Hoyle Plumbing 704-480-0410 Mon-Thurs 8:00-10:00 • Fri & Sat 8:00-11:00 • Sun 12:00 Noon-6:00 We Are Your Tailgate Party Headquarters! It's Football Season! It's Football Season! Food is a big part of fall, and farms play a signifi cant role in sea- sonal celebrations. Each fall, families plan apple picking excur- sions with their eyes on baking homemade ap- ple pies. And while Hal- loween is made even more fun when carving jack-o'-lanterns, savvy celebrants know that carving sessions are not complete without some roasted pumpkin seeds. The fall harvest is a great time to indulge in some freshly picked healthy foods. While the picking season may vary de- pending on where you live, and specifi cally the climate in your region, the following are some fruits and vegetables that might be ripe for the picking this fall. • Apples: Apple-picking season typically begins in late sum- mer and extends into fall. Many farms offer a variety of apples, which may be harvested at different times. For example, in the northeastern United States, Gala apples tend to be har- vested in late summer, while Granny Smith apples may be best picked in early October. • Beets: The Spruce: Eats notes that beets may be in season in temperate climates from fall through spring. • Broccoli: Fresh broccoli makes a healthy addition to any dinner table, and Pickyourown.org notes that broccoli can have a lengthy harvesting season. Early harvesting may begin in May in some regions, though it's still possible to pick fresh broccoli in late October. If you want to pick fresh broccoli, The Old Farmer's Almanac recommends doing so in the morning when the buds of the head are fi rm and tight. • Cabbage: If you're looking to do some late fall picking, cab- bage might be for you. The online resource Harvest to Table notes that cabbage can survive under snow without being harmed, making it an ideal late fall vegetable. Spoiled outer leaves can be pulled away after harvesting without affecting the quality of the remaining cabbage. • Peaches: People who can't wait to whip up a peach cobbler may need to do so before fall even begins. According to Pic- kyourown.org, peaches can be ready for picking as early as July in the northeastern United States, and the picking season generally ends around mid-September. The season is even earlier in places like Georgia, a state known for its peaches where the picking season can begin in mid-May and extend through early August depending on the variety. • Pumpkins: Thanks in part to Halloween decor and the pop- ularity of pumpkin pie as a Thanksgiving dessert, pumpkins are synonymous with the fall harvest. And pumpkin picking season aligns perfectly with each of these holidays, typically beginning in early or mid-September and extending deep into October. Fall is a great time of year to pick fresh fruits and vegetables at a local farm. Fall harvest fruits and vegetables