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Page 8 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, May 24-May 30, 2018 CAMPERS CAMPER COVER. $300 camp- er cover, 84x72, white fi berglass, ARE brand, obo. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net WANT TO BUY. Pop-up camp- ers. (828) 429-3935 CAMPERS SCENIC RIDGE CAMP- GROUND. CHERRYVILLE, NC. RV, Tent Sites, Cabins. Ask about 20% OFF Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938 FARM & GARDEN HAY RAKE. 8 WHEEL V RAKE, $1800. (828) 429-7647 CHICKEN, DUCK, TURKEY SUPPLIES. All for $80. Call for more information. No texts please. Calls only (828) 391- 0919 FARM & GARDEN 1950 FORD 8N ALL ORIGI- NAL. Local tractor. Has every option that was available in 1950. Four good tires with wheel weights on rear. Includes middle buster plow and 3 point carryall. $3450 Call (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net TOP QUALITY FESCUE HAY Excellent quality, fertilized and weed free. Tight and heavy net wrapped rolls. Large quan- tity available. (704) 300-9042 FARM & GARDEN FARM EQUIPMENT: 07 KUBO- TA M9000 Cab Tractor, 92HP, Diesel, 2900 hours, 2WD. 10 ft. Woods pull type Bush Hog, $21,500 for pair, will separate. 828-429-5001 or (828) 429- 5002 CORBIN FAMILY BEE SUP- PLY offering 8 and 10 Frame Woodenware. Same prices as 2017. Call for appointment. (828) 980-1823 3 INDUSTRIAL SIZE GATES. Heavy Duty. $100 each. (828) 391-0919 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 The older I get, the more I enjoy the small rivers around my area. I used to be the lake type. I used to look forward to the sport, and even the competition of fi shing. That competition was not necessarily with other boats, but it was as much with me. It seemed each time I went fi sh- ing the score was zero to zero and each fi sh I caught or didn't catch moved the score in one direction or another. I loved it, but it seems now that I didn't appreciate it as much as I should have. Don't get me wrong, my most memorable trips are still the ones where I caught the most fi sh; except perhaps for those where thunder and lightening were involved. But for the most part the lake has provided some great memories. And I hope it has more to give. The river however, is another species. It calls for one to be good at multitasking. If you spend too much time thinking about catching a fi sh, you will soon be going through some rough water sideways, and then upside down. Old Man River, over the years, has collected from me, many anchors, a slew of baits, and a few expensive rods and reels. And rarely does he give any back. I can remember a few years ago, at nine-o'clock in the morning, having to dive in to retrieve another anchor that had come untied (it seems I lose about 3 of these each year). The river does however provide plenty of sights that do serve to feed the imagination. It's commonplace to see deer wad- ing out into the more shallow areas and turkey fl ying from one side to the other, and the ducks gathered into small pools. The river is a kaleidoscope of nature; each turn provides a different view; each view a different perspective, and each perspective a different you. There's no doubt the older we get the more intro- spective we become. I somehow think men are particularly this way; at times to a fault. Thinking is good, but it shouldn't replace conversation – only add to it. And for me, the river gives me the perfect environment for both. Maybe you are neither the lake nor the river type. Perhaps your activities take you in other directions. And perhaps they are so involved that you rarely have time to think about any- thing, much less something of substance. These are fi ne, but don't let them keep you from dealing with the weightier matters of life. Just because we ignore them, doesn't mean they will go away. 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 has completed a land acquisition that will add 2,500 acres to the Johns River Game Land in Burke County. The land was purchased from Duke Energy on April 11. "The Johns River land acquisition exemplifi es the power of partnership by enabling the Commission to increase this game land by 66 percent," said Gordon Myers, the Commission's executive director. "This game land will provide lifetimes of access and opportunity for many of our constituents and it enables us to to conserve the abundance of habitat for multiple signifi cant species." The acreage will adjoin the 3,887 acres currently known as the Johns River Game Land, which was originally purchased with funds provided by Duke Energy as part of the 2006 Catawba-Wateree Comprehensive Relicensing Agreement (CRA) and grants from the Clean Water and Natural Heritage Trust Funds. Following this latest acquisition, the game land will encompass 6,448 acres. "This achievement is a testament to partnerships, perseverance and patience," said Steve Jester, Duke Energy's vice president of water strategy, hydro licensing and lake services. "The concept of preserving land in the Johns River Basin resulted from Duke Energy's partnership and stakeholder-focused approach to the Catawba- Wateree Hydroelectric Project relicensing process spanning 2003 to 2006. In addition to that three-year period, continued efforts yielded the Upper Catawba Trails Agreement and associated purchase options in 2008. Today that collaboration during the years-long relicensing process is rewarded as we celebrate forever protecting these special lands for the people of North Carolina." Johns River Game Land provides opportunities for hunting, fi shing and other recreational activities. Several access locations to the game land will be provided directly from N.C. Department of Transportation-maintained roads. With more than 2 million acres of public game lands in North Carolina, outdoor enthusiasts have ample opportunity to experience hunting, fi shing, hiking, birding, nature photography and more. For more information, visit www.ncwildlife.org/gamelands. Land Acquisition Increases Land Acquisition Increases Johns River Game Land Johns River Game Land by 2,500 Acres by 2,500 Acres Article provided by: http://www.ncwildlife.org Commission chairman John Coley with Duke Energy's Steve Jester & Commission executive director Gordon Myers. 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 It was a great Spring sports season for many teams in the county, but none of them could come up with state titles. There were only two left from last week as they reached the third round of the postseason. R-S Central Baseball, who won the Western half a year ago, fell in the third round to a very tough Ledford club 2-1, last Wednesday. It was a great ballgame! Central had the bases loaded with two outs, but a liner was caught near the warning track to end the season for the Hilltoppers. Ledford has four Division I prospects, so there is nothing to be ashamed of in that reguard. Nine seniors were apart of a 49-10 record in last two years and back- to-back regular season conference championships. Austin McClellan, Cam Snethen, Marty Barella, Keaton Snethen, Jack Laughter, Chase Harris, Joey Daigle, Wesley Smith and Jace Crowe all ended high school careers with right postseason victories in the past two years. R-S Central Girl Soccer Again, the third round bit R-S Central last Wednesday when Hendy knocked out the Lady Hilltoppers, 5-1. Central wasn't exactly full strength, but I thought good enough to make Hendy nervous. The Lady Bearcats were not having it. In retrospect, 30-11-1 over the last two seasons and the good news is that most of the team returns for next year. Katie Rumfelt and Kenley Wilson sadly closed high school careers in the loss last week. You know the old adage...it never gets old. Well, yea it does. That's the one thing in general that gets really old for me...watching kids have to deal with a season coming to an end. I get it. I have been there. The brotherhood or sisterhood of organized sports that teaches life lessons. How to win and lose the right way. How to move on from to the next thing in life. You learn a lot about people and who they are and that social part helps down the road...eventually. Of course, maybe you gain a good friend or two out of it as well. Unfortunately, Rutherford County doesn't win a team title in the spring, but there were many competitive teams out there. NASCAR Well, the All-Star Race was at least interesting with the restrictor plates. I actually kind of liked it. Despite the ending being all Kevin Harvick pulling away for the win, I'm glad to see some close racing for an entire Charlotte race. Plates don't work at New Hampshire, but at Charlotte, I'm cool with it. The Coke 600 is this the weekend as well as the Indy 500. Danica Patrick will race in her fi nal event at the 500, while Martin Truex is may pick this weekend for the 600. NBA I think all of us have the Cavs facing the Warriors in the fi nals, but the Celtics and Rockets are making it more of a problem than anticipated. The Celtics I believe have the better shot because they might be the best defensive team in the league. Still, until it happens, it's likely Lebron's team vs. an actually deep team in Golden State. And the Carolina Panthers do have a new owner, but as to how that will translate to the team...who knows? 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 High School Sports have officially ended Email your questions, pictures, scores, etc. to photos@rutherfordweekly.com Rutherford County Carolina Bass Club fi shed Lake Wiley this past weekend on May 19. Trent Killian & Braxton Spurling took the win with 13.21 pounds and won the 2nd Big Fish Award with a 4.11 Large Mouth. George Crosswhite & Jason Price won 2nd place with 9.49 pounds of fi sh. Terry Horn & Gary Horn took 3rd place with 9.40 pounds and won the Big Fish Award with a 4.46 Large Mouth. Fishing Report Article Provided By: Rutherford County Carolina Bass Club MAYSE MFG. 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