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Page 10 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, May 18-May 24, 2017 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 Fishing is a great sport that millions of men and women participate in each year. Most of the country boasts of its places to fi sh and each area has its specialty. For instance, my area is known for its lakes. Other areas are known for its rivers or streams, and some for its access to an ocean. There really is something for everyone. What I forget many times about fi shing is how my success today is based on what has happened yesterday or even the past several days. It may be beautiful and sunny today but if the last several days were full of rain, it may be impossible to fi sh. This doesn't affect the larger bodies of water as much but it still makes a difference. The riv- ers and streams will always show the effect from the weather of a few days earlier. Every time I think about this truth, I am reminded of how im- portant it is for me to do the right things today so I can be ready for what might happen in the future. So many people live their lives only reacting to the situations they fi nd themselves in. In many cases this is no big deal, but in some it will surely bring the wrong reaction. The best way to ensure the right response is preparing for the action ahead of time. For instance, if you are fi shing with the expectation of the possibility of an evening thun- derstorm, you will be both prepared for it and not taken aback when it comes. Many times in our spiritual lives we are thrown into a storm. The Bible is clear that these will come to all of our lives from time to time. Thus, we need to expect them and be prepared for them as well. But how? We do this by knowing what the Bible says about these storms and by reading how God delivered His people in and through them. When we see how God responded then, we know how He will respond in our situation as well. As a result, we will not be blindsided by whatever comes our way. There is a Biblical principle here. It is "you reap what you sow." If you sow into your life the truths about God now, you will reap the benefi ts of right reactions when you're caught in the storm later. Don't wait until you're in the storm to look for needed help. Everything you need to prepare for it is available now. By By Gary Miller Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ ller ller ller ller GARY MILLER gary@outdoortruths.org ~ www.outdoortruths.org Hayden houser caught this nice size largemouth bass in a private pond! Nice catch, Hayden! Photo Furnished. 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As part of the Preserve Your Life campaign, wildlife enforcement offi cers will hand out coupons that can be redeemed for discounts on life jackets at selected retailers throughout the boating season. Participating retailers include Overton's, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Great Outdoor Provision Co., Chatlee Marine and REI (Cary and Durham locations only). Also, as in years past, wildlife offi cers will conduct pre-launch safety checks at boating access areas across the state. In an effort to promote life jacket usage, the Commission urges boaters to join in the "Ready, Set, Wear It!" event on May 20. The event aims to break last year's world record of 6,784 participants wearing a life jacket in one day. If you'd like to participate, visit http:// www.readysetwearit.com. Finally, boaters should be on the lookout for the "Life Jacket Zone" at boat ramps throughout the state. The Life Jacket Zone is a reminder to you and your passengers to put on a life jacket whenever you're on the water. "It's important to put on your life jacket before heading out on the water," said Maj. Chris Huebner of the Wildlife Resources Commission. "Even the strongest of swimmers can be incapacitated during an accident. In dire situations, there often isn't time to grab a life vest and put it on properly. It can it save your life and can help you assist others who may be in danger." Life jackets have seen drastic design improvements over the years. Newer models are not the bulky, hot fl oatation devices that some boaters remember. In fact, many life jackets are designed for specifi c activities such as fi shing, water sports and even hunting. These specialized fl oatation devices grant the user the freedom to enjoy their day on the water in comfort. Both North Carolina and federal regulations state that a personal fl oatation device in good condition and of appropriate size should be accessible for each person onboard a recreational vehicle. North Carolina requires anyone younger than 13 to wear an appropriate life vest when on a recreational vessel. Anyone riding a personal watercraft or being towed by one must also wear an appropriate life vest. There's no reason to not wear a life jacket. In the end, your life may literally depend on it. For more information on safe recreational boating or to enroll in a free boating education course by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, go to http://www. ncwildlife.org/Boating.aspx or call 919-707-0030. N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission 'Preserve Your Life' Campaign 'Preserve Your Life' Campaign Article provided by: http://www.ncwildlife.org 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 High School Playoffs Six Rutherford County teams won fi rst round games. Now, we are down to three teams left out of seven that made the postseason this Spring by this week's deadline time. R-S Central's softball team had won in the fi rst two rounds, while East Rutherford and R-S Central baseball have made it two rounds as well. R-S Central Softball has won two games by an 18-1 count so far this postseason, but had to visit Lake Norman Charter Tuesday. If they won, they would go to Madison or host East Davidson Friday (5.19.17) The goal this week is to win twice more and the Lady Hilltoppers have reached the regionals. Baseball is a little more simple to deal with as East Rutherford will play R-S Central for the third time this year and in the third round of the playoffs. If East Rutherford wins, they will continue to travel on Friday (5.19.17) since they would be the highest seed remaining in the West. However, traveling didn't stop them last year from winning it all. R-S Central would remain to have home fi eld advantage unless they have to face Forbush during regional play, which is a best of three series. The Hilltoppers have won in two consecutive shutouts. East Rutherford won by 10 runs in round one and then clipped East Lincoln 1-0. As for the other four, Chase softball put up a valiant effort against Forbush in the fi rst round, who has a state fi nals appearance twice in the last three years. The young Lady Trojans lost 10-4 and were the last team to get in. They lose three seniors in Maggie Robbins, Cassidy Pinkerton and Jori Whitesides. Pinkerton was a heck of pitcher all four years, but was nagged by injury this season. R-S Central soccer won their fi rst round game at home 6-2 over Lexington as a 16- seed in the 2A West, but lost to Hendersonville in the second round on the road, 6-0. The Lady Hilltoppers had went 7-2-1 since Spring Break to make the run they did in order to fi nd the playoffs. Alina Chavez and Reed Kennedy were the only two seniors on the club. Chavez was by far one of Central's best attributes and was as good with the ball as she was without it. East Rutherford Soccer had the toughest schedule and played well throughout the season. Last week, they won their fi rst girls soccer playoff game in school history after beating Mt. Pleasant 6-0. They were then defeated 3-2 by a solid Lake Norman Charter club, who beat East by four goals earlier in the season. I'm glad to see that Emily Elgin and Abigail Smith got a playoff win at East, but those two seniors have ended their high school careers, along with Victoria Whiteside and Ashton Davis. Thomas Jefferson soccer whipped Atkins 6-1 in the fi rst round of the 1A playoffs, but coincidentally ended the season with a 6-1 loss at Bishop McGuinness in the second. Just four seniors Mikayla Burleson (15 goals), Erin Tevis, Ali Huston and Brianna Crouse were the only four seniors on the team. Freshman, MacKenzie Hamrick led them with 34 goals this season. NASCAR The All-Star weekend has arrived in Charlotte, but unfortunately Aric Almirola won't be driving. It's a shame to see Joey Logano break a rotor in the right front which caused Danica Patrick and Almirola into a three-car crash of total destruction at Kansas, leaving Almirola with a fractured vertebrae. Although, Logano has ruffl ed the feathers of about every Cup driver in the series, Saturday night was not his fault as cameras clearly showed. No doubt, Almirola will be out for awhile, but I do hope for a quick and full recovery. Almirola is one of the nicest I ever met in the garage. He gives a good interview and also a pleasure to talk to in general. He is humble and I like that. He may become even more humble after a crash like that...if that's even possible. 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 Six Rutherford County teams win 1st round games Email your questions, pictures, scores, etc. to photos@rutherfordweekly.com

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