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Page 10 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, June 16-June 22, 2016 PETS FREE KITTENS TO A GOOD HOME. Lattimore area. 704-434- 9955. FREE KITTENS TO GOOD HOME. 704-472-7116 or 704- 482-3392. WANTED HORSES. Also have hay for sale. Alfalfa & orchard grass, $12 per square bale. 704- 300-0366. (1) PURE BRED ANGUS BULL, $1200. (2) Pure Bred Angus Heif- ers, $1000 each. 9 months old. 828-287-0053. MOSQUITOFISH for sale. Bring own container, 50 for $10. 828- 657-9252. (2) MINIATURE HORSES, both Geldings, one white, one brown, 9 & 13 years old, very friendly, $300 each OBO. 828-748-8769. FARM GARDEN PINE SHAVINGS and sawdust 18 yard dump load $185. size 14x7x5. Shavings pickup truck $20, trailers filled $9, large bags $5. 828-443-0534. FARM GARDEN FESCUE HAY, 4X4 ROLLS, NO RAIN, stored in barn, $25 per roll. Please call 704-538- 9228. FORD 4X4 DIESEL COMPACT TRACTOR with tiller adn woods finishing mower, $3950, call 704-472-6875 5025 SKYTRAK ROUGH TER- RAIN High Lift Forklift. Built on Ford 3000 industrial trac- tor, $6900. Miniature all Wheel Drive Backhoe, $2250. Swift Tractor Repair, 704-300-5025. WATER PUMP, LARGE 3 POINT HITCH for tractor. Large 4" diameter. Pump ideal for ir- rigation ponds etc. Only $475. 704-466-2671. WANTED: OLDER JOHN DEERE Tractor in very good shape with front end loader & 4WD, 40-65 horse power, less than 2010 year model. Serious inquiries only. Please call 828- 287-0053. LOST & FOUND LOST GRAY FEMALE tabby kit- ten. Approximately 12 weeks old and very timid. No collar or micro- chip. 704-460-3743. 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: Photos@RutherfordWeekly.com Mail: 369 Butler Rd. • Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: 828-248-1408 *Publisher has the fi nal decision of which photos appear in print, per available space. OUTDOOR TRUTHS Now that turkey season is over, I'm get- ting my mental facilities back in sync. I've noticed for the past few years that as each hunting season lingers I begin to overlook the beauty around me and focus solely on the hunt itself. It's really not a good situation. After a couple of weeks in hunting detox my senses are renewed and I see creation for much more than a turkey or deer. It's really the greatest and most prominent clue that there truly is a God and this earth is His playground where I'm invited to come and play every day. Each week I'm reminded of how blessed I am to be able to hunt and fi sh. I'm reminded of these things when I see others who are not able to walk, run, or climb. For over 30 years I've walked the hallways of the hospitals and nursing homes, and I've grieved with those in the funeral homes. Every single time I come from one of these places I count my blessings of health. I can remember years ago making a pledge that I would forgo the elevators if it were possible to take the stairway. Why? Because I could! I see people fi ght each other for the closest parking spot at the mall and I think if they only realized the blessing it is to be able to walk. Each Sunday many folks complain about how long they have to stand up in church while some would love the opportu- nity to stand if just for a moment. For most of my childhood and early adult years I struggled with asthma. During those early adult years I learned the effects these medications can have on my bones. I determined I would do something. I didn't know what, but something. Ever since then my health has always been in the forefront of mind. That doesn't mean that I have always done the right thing but it means that I have somewhat understood that without my health I cannot enjoy life as much as I want to. The fact is I want to grow old and still be able to chase a turkey through the mountains. I can't do that unless I'm willing to do something about it now. And you can't either. It may be that you just need to park in the back of the parking lot or take the stairway instead of the elevator. But whatever it is, do something to insure that you can enjoy God's creation until He calls you home. Why? Because you still can. By By Gary Miller Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ ller ller ller ller GARY MILLER gary@outdoortruths.org ~ www.outdoortruths.org The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, State Highway Patrol and Mothers Against Drunk Driving recently kicked off the sixth annual "On the Road, On the Water, Don't Drink and Drive" campaign with a news conference in Wrightsville Beach. The multi-agency safety initiative works to reduce alcohol-related accidents on the state's roadways and waterways, both of which see increased traffi c during summer months. According to statistics published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Coast Guard, North Carolina ranks 10th nationally in boating fatalities. Speakers from the participating agencies stressed the importance of having a designated driver, whether operating a vehicle or vessel. "The dangers and consequences of driving a vehicle or a vessel while impaired cannot be stressed enough," said Capt. Todd Radabaugh of the Wildlife Resources Commission. "Accidents caused by driving under the infl uence are entirely preventable, so it's important to have a plan. Designate a driver, call a cab or phone a friend. Don't risk your life or the lives of others by getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol." Enforcement offi cers will be conducting sobriety checkpoints and promoting public awareness to deter impaired operation of vehicles and vessels. Awareness and enforcement efforts are centered on four of the busiest summer weekends, including: Operation Dry Water (National safety campaign) - June 24–26, 2016 Independence Day - July 2–4, 2016 Labor Day - Sept. 3–5, 2016 In North Carolina, a driver or vessel operator with a blood- alcohol concentration that meets or exceeds .08, or is appreciably impaired by alcohol and/or drugs, is subject to arrest. The campaign is coordinated by the Wildlife Resources Commission, State Highway Patrol and Forensic Tests for Alcohol, and supported by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard and local police and sheriff's offi ces, along with participating non-governmental organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving. For more information on boating safety and regulations, visit www.ncwildlife.org/boating or call 919-707-0031. On the Road, On the On the Road, On the Water, Don't Drink and Water, Don't Drink and Drive Campaign Starts Drive Campaign Starts Article provided by: http://www.ncwildlife.org The RS 11U Baseball Club won three of three games last Saturday in the Chick-fi l-a June Jamboree in Morganton. Winning scores were 11-3, 9-5, and 16-7. Congratulations to Coaches Anthony Guffey, Chad Scruggs, Steve Guffey, pitchers Elijah Stafford, Audrey Scruggs, Trey Shearer, and players Brooks Beam, Austin Scoggin, Carson Guffey, Michael Wilson, Ayden Kirton, Kaden Smith, Logan Scruggs, and Caleb Ward. The boys will now play in the Mountain State Championship at Catawba Meadows in Morganton. RS 11U Baseball Club Article Provided By: Andrew Amberleigh Not Just Oil, Pennzoil Brought to you by: Brought to you by: 828-245-0434 293 S. Broadway St., Forest City FAST FAST FAST FAST WAY WAY WAY WAY ©Community First Media Community First Media SPORTS SPORTS After doing some thinking, I may not have given East Rutherford and Bobby Reynolds the credit they deserved. So, here is some rambling to go along with what could be an apology letter of some sorts. The East Rutherford baseball championship was just meant to be. It still surprises me that East Rutherford wins all their playoffs games on the road to claim their sixth 2A title. After losing to county foe R-S Central for the second time, they lost just once and that was in Game 2 of the championship series. Congrats to all the Cavaliers!!! Holden Greene, Kendall McGowan, Daiquan Davenport, Reece Oliver, Gehrig Christopher, Matt Miller, Kaleb Greene, Cameron Simmons, Ethan Stewart, Adam Barnette, Nick Strickland, etc. Considering how they were destroyed by a solid Kings Mountain team in April, some people wrote off the Cavs. I probably was one of them. So, I am sorry that I was such an idiot. Former player, Zeke Blanton just passed away, the Cavs defi nitely played with heavy hearts. Blanton, who hit .750 in the playoffs during his 2007 senior season played on perhaps the best high school baseball team this county has ever seen. Blanton is tied with the most runs scored in a season, third in career hits and fi fth all-time in career doubles according to the NCHSAA record book. Nonetheless, East Rutherford has been runner up on three different occasions. In 2008, they had to beat Owen and Hibriten on the road. In the Owen game on a damp and chilly night, it was the heroics of Seth Arrowood. Arrowood crushed a pitch to left fi eld. The ball was a good 10-15 feet foul, but luckily some Black Mountain wind pushed the ball back into play. The shot went onto be a grand slam that was barely inside the foul pole and it opened the fl ood gates. "I have never seen that before," Reynolds said after the game. "I may never see that again." In 2008, that was one of the years in which East fi nished second. Realistically, East and Bobby could have nine titles by now. And think about all those he has coached. Chad Flack, who owns about every school baseball record. Cullen Park, Marcus Covington, Dakotah Thomas, Seth Baldwin, Michael Milam, Drew Reynolds, Derek Deaton, Tyler Jacobus, Ryan Leach, Ethan Stewart and of course Zeke Blanton. That list maybe scratches the surface of what kind of talent the Cavs have produced over the years. Last year, I asked Reynolds what made him so passionate about baseball. For once, I got to see a side to Bobby that many don't get to hear from. This tough, rugged guy from Cherryville understood exactly what I was asking him. His demeanor changed, he was probably the most humble and sincere I had ever seen him. There are rumors fl ying around about Bobby being done at East Rutherford after the sixth championship. All I can tell you, it's a rumor. Nothing more, nothing less. I am sure the school will give him ample time to fi gure out what is best for himself and I have enough respect to allow that to happen as well. I don't exactly see him leaving, but I would understand if it happened. Regardless, East Rutherford and Bobby Reynolds have established themselves among the state's best programs in baseball. I can only fi nd that Cherryville (8) and Whiteville (7) have more baseball titles as a school. R u t h e r f o r d W e e k l y R u t h e r f o r d W e e k l y By KEVIN CARVER Bobby Reynolds, East Rutherford deserve more credit Just as the summer vacation begins for thousands of students and families up and down the east coast, state troopers from North Carolina, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Virginia will once again engage in Operation Border to Border. Operation Border to Border is a coordinated traffi c safety enforcement initiative targeting approximately 791 miles of U.S. Route 15 and 124 miles of U.S. Route 17 in the State of Georgia that parallels I-95. US Route 15, which originates in Waterboro, S.C., and ends in Corning, N.Y., is a heavily-traveled thoroughfare for summer vacationers and for those attempting to avoid congested interstates serving seven of the eight states. For three days, troopers from each of the eight agencies will work together, conducting saturation patrols, sobriety check points and other enforcement initiatives to reduce traffi c crashes and combat criminal behavior along this major, non-interstate highway. The initiative begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2016, and runs through midnight, Sunday, June 12, 2016. This is the fi fth year for the coordinated, multi-state enforcement effort targeting U.S. Route 15 and third year to include U.S. Route 17 in Georgia. The campaign ties in with the nationwide traffi c- safety campaign, Drive to Save Lives (#drivetosavelives). With additional troopers on patrol along this north-south corridor, motorists are reminded to comply with each state's Move Over law (#MoveOver). In 2015, Operation Border to Border resulted in a total of 2,018 traffi c related summons being issued by all participating agencies. A sample of the results included: 1,189 Speeding Violations 28 Driving While Impaired Violations 114 Seatbelt Violations 22 Move Over Violations-with the increase of troopers being struck while conducting traffi c stops, a strong emphasis will be focused on this ever-growing problem. 152 Motor Carrier Inspections 22 Motor Vehicle Carriers Out of Service 50 Motor Carrier Violations 35 Motor Carrier Summons During the 3-day effort, troopers will cover approximately 158 miles of roadway in North Carolina and will be paying special attention to those motorists who are driving careless and reckless, exceeding the posted speed limit and following too closely. Citizens may report crashes, impaired drivers, stranded motorists or other highway situations to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol by dialing * HP (*47) on their cellular telephones. This is a toll free call that connects the caller to the nearest Highway Patrol communications center. For more information, please contact Lt. Jeff Gordon, Public Information Offi cer at (919)733-5027 or Jeff.Gordon@ncdps.gov. Highway Patrol Joins 8 Other States in "OPERATION BORDER TO BORDER" Article Provided By: Jeff Gordon Small Town Friendly BIG Time Results FARM & GARDEN LOST & FOUND PETS•LIVESTOCK FARM & GARDEN

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