Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Wednesday, November 22-November 29, 2023 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 9 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. Anglers, get your fi shing gear ready. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will soon stock more than 67,000 trout from its Bobby N. Setzer and Armstrong state fi sh hatcheries into 44 small lakes and ponds located in the state's Mountain and Piedmont regions. Between November 29 and December 21, NCWRC staff will stock brook, brown and rainbow trout to provide seasonal angling opportunities to the public. All fi sh stocked will be 10 inches or larger. Anglers may harvest up to seven trout per day in the impoundments. There are no bait restrictions and no minimum size limits. Requirements include a fi shing license, which may be purchased online or by calling (833) 950-0575, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or visiting a local Wildlife Service Agent. The stocking schedule with locations and dates is posted on NCWRC's website and is subject to change, therefore it is recommended reviewing the schedule prior to planning a fi shing trip. For more information on trout fi shing in North Carolina, visit NCWRC's trout fi shing webpage. Dates Announced for State's Annual Winter Trout Stockings Article by: ncwildlife.org. Winter trout stockings begin November 29 in waters in Mountain and Piedmont regions. My ground blind leaks. Yours does too. Yeah, I know you have the top-of-the-line, largest, most cushy, made-of-the-best-waterproof- material-blind money can buy. I'm sure it's nice. But it leaks. It may not leak as much as mine. It may not leak in the same places as mine. But it leaks. Those leaks may not show up until the hardest rain, but, you know, it leaks. I'm sorry. It's nothing to be ashamed of. You can still claim superiority in ground blind wars. But it leaks. And sometimes those leaks are all you can think about. I sat in the rain, bored from seeing no deer, and from having no cell signal in order to keep my mind occupied. So, my leaks became my obsession. What I discovered was there is one thing that causes every blind to leak. It's not faulty material or holey seams. It's not the lack of sealant. It's windows. Yes, windows -those things that we actually can't do without if we want to hunt. It's the difference between a tent and a hunting blind. It's those things that are necessary if we are going to accomplish what we are going to accomplish. So, dealing with leaks is just something we have to endure if we are going to get those opportunities. And it's odd that as I write, I feel like I'm talking about something else. I get a punch in the side telling me, "Gary, you really can't reach those people that I need you to come in contact with, if you're in a tent and not a blind." I get another punch that tells me not to think my sins are any better than the sins of the worst individual. A leak is a leak. A sin is a sin. I get yet another jab that reminds me to not be so concerned about getting a little world on you. Greater is He that is in you, than He that is in the world. And if that that's not enough jabs and pokes, one last somewhat audible admonition tells me, "Gary, have you noticed this whole conversation has been about YOU and YOUR blind, and YOUR obsession with it? Doesn't that sound just a tad bit selfi sh? I don't think this is included in the 'Love God with all your heart, and your neighbor as yourself' lesson I gave." So, I regroup, and rearrange my seat so my thoughts are on more important things and so that my view is of what's outside, where I'm supposed to be looking anyway. 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 A fi re in Chimney Rock Park on a recent Thursday afternoon, contained by fi refi ghters that same evening, created a dramatic sky over The Flowering Bridge in Lake Lure. Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Photo Contributed. Unique skies over Chimney Rock small town friendly BIG time results Compose With Color Color Create a winning ad by adding color to your palette. Color will make your advertising stand out and get noticed faster. Research even shows that people are more likely to remember and respond to a color ad than one in black-and-white. And when your ad looks good, you look good too. In other words: Color Sells! We Sell Results! To start advertising in color, call today: 828-248-1408 Marion Business Associaton announced that, as a member of the American Express® Neighborhood Champion Program, it will host Shop Small Main Street Craft Crawl as part of Small Business Saturday, on Nov. 25 from 10AM–4PM. Created by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday celebrates the impact small businesses have on communities across the country. With a focus on "Shop Local," Small Business Saturday is traditionally the day following Black Friday and was made to encourage Christmas-time buying from small and local businesses. Small Business Saturday is a national effort, and the Craft Stroll is just one way to participate. More than 50 local crafters will be on the sidewalks of Marion to celebrate Shop Small Saturday. There will be jewelry, fabric crafts, wood crafts, pottery, cups and mugs, clothing, home décor and baked goods. It is a great time to fi nd Christmas gifts for the family and friends. To encourage the community to Shop Small®, Marion Business Association is participating in the American Express® Neighborhood Champion Program to spotlight small businesses and the impact they have on communities. According to Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey, 97% of consumers who shopped on Small Business Saturday agree that small businesses are essential to their community and 95% reported the day makes them want to shop or eat at small, independently-owned businesses all year long, not just during the holiday season. "For every dollar spent at a small business, American Express estimates an average of $0.68 stays in that business's local community. This has the potential to boost sales during the 2023 holiday season, with many small businesses still working to make up the revenue they've lost throughout the pandemic." says www. uschamber.com. Marion Business Association has supported Shop Small Saturday since its inception in 2010. For more information, call 828-652-2215. Main Street Marion Craft Crawl Article Provided By: Freddie Killough