Rutherford Weekly

Page 8 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, June 14-June 20, 2018 FARM & GARDEN FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE. Ford N Series Tractor with 3pt hitch and good tires. Looks and runs good. $3000. Bush Hog (King Kutter) 3pt hitch. $1000. (704) 418-1590 2 TON WILLMAR FERTILIZER SPREADER. $1500. Call (864) 489-9473 GALVANIZED STEEL CHAIN LINK FENCING, $350. 149 ft x 4 ft Galvanized steel chain link fencing. 2 4 ft x 4 ft decorative gates, 11 post toppers, top rails and all hardware. No posts in- cluded. Was used around pool. sbmeacham@carolina.rr.com CORBIN FAMILY BEE SUP- PLY offering 8 and 10 Frame Woodenware. Same prices as 2017. Call for appointment. (828) 980-1823 6FT. BUSH HOG FOR SALE. BUSH HOG BRAND, $800. Call or text. (828) 447-3627 WOODWORKING PLANS, CHICKEN COOP, MORE. MAS- SIVE COLLECTION OF PLANS AND MORE. NC4Ever@email. com TOP QUALITY FESCUE HAY. Excellent quality, fertilized and weed free. Tight and heavy net wrapped rolls. Large quan- tity available. Quantity discounts available (704) 300-9042 HAY RAKE. 8 WHEEL V RAKE, $1800. (828) 429-7647 OUTDOOR TRUTHS I can remember my fi rst solo deer hunt- ing trip. I sat in a maple tree that was only about 50 yards from an oak tree that was fl ooded with acorns. The path to that oak made its way right under my tree stand. I remember sitting there in an old Baker climbing stand that thankfully was later stolen by someone while hunting in Alabama (they probably saved my life). Everything about that hunt was new. Every effort was my fi rst. Every situation was a fresh experience. I had ideas and thoughts, but they came only from other's experiences and not my own. I spent those few hours looking at everything around me from different prospective and position. The weeks before that day I had listened to others, watched hunters on TV, and had shot my bow as I was taught. Now I was on my own and there was no one to look to for answers. I was so new, not only did I not know the answers, I didn't even know the questions. Have you ever been there? There's no doubt some who are reading this right now are liv- ing in a period of confusion. The cause of this confusion is real- ly not important – it all has to do with the need for answers. The problem is that you have prayed and prayed for answers to no avail. It seems as if you have maneuvered words and phrases thinking this would be the difference. You have assumed every position of humility to somehow show God how serious you are, and yet, still no answer. Now you are simply spent. You want to pray. You want to ask God. You want answers. But now you are not even sure you know what questions to ask. There is hope for the believer. God has given us the person of the Holy Spirit for situations like these. Here's how the Apostle Paul explains it. "And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don't know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God's own will." (Romans 8:26-27) Have you ever been speechless? Have you ever been in a situation where the only thing you could do was moan or groan, or simply shake your head? The Holy Spirit interprets this to God in exactly the right question – the question that you really wanted you to ask. God then gives you what you need the most. He works in your hurt not only by giving you the answer but also by giving you the question! And that, my friend, is a deal no one should refuse. By By Gary Miller Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ ller ller ller ller GARY MILLER gary@outdoortruths.org ~ www.outdoortruths.org 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. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will accept entries to its 14th annual Wildlife in North Carolina Photo Competition until 5pm, Sept. 1, 2018. Entries can be submitted at www.ncwildlife.org/contest and past winners can be viewed on the Commission's website. The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers of all ages, except for employees of the Wildlife Commission, the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences and their immediate families (children, siblings and spouses). Entrants must be either current magazine subscribers or younger than 18 years old. Only photographs taken in North Carolina since Sept. 15, 2014 are eligible for the competition. The categories are: • Birds, Invertebrates, Mammals, Reptiles and Amphibians, Animal Behavior, Outdoor Recreation, Wild Landscapes, Wild Plants and Fungi. • Youth Photographer, 13–17: Any of the above subjects, shot by photographers under 18. • Youth Photographer, 12 and under: Any of the above subjects, shot by children 12 and younger. Photos of captive native animals are allowed, but photos of animals that are both captive and non-native to North Carolina will not be accepted. No pets or domestic animals will be accepted, except animals participating with people in an outdoor activity, such as hunting dogs or riders on horseback. Entries will be judged by a panel comprising staff from the Commission and the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, as well as professional wildlife photographers. The grand prize winner will have his or her photo published on the cover of the January/February 2019 issue of Wildlife in North Carolina and will receive a check for $200. All winning photographs will be published in the magazine and exhibited at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. First place in all categories pays $100; second place, $75; and third place, $50. The Commission is accepting entries online only — no slides, negatives or prints will be accepted by mail. Entrants may submit a maximum of two photos per category. Each photo must be in JPEG format and no larger than 2 megabytes each. Wildlife in North Carolina is published bimonthly by the Commission in both print and electronic formats. Subscribers to the magazine enjoy exceptional color photography and articles on hunting, fi shing, natural areas, wildlife research and the state's environment in every issue. Subscribers also receive spring and fall outdoor guide special editions, with the latest hunting, fi shing and sportsman information. Wildlife in N.C. Magazine Photo Magazine Photo Competition Accepting Competition Accepting Entries Through Sept. 1 Entries Through Sept. 1 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 Legion baseball Post 423 has started out 6-0 on the year and have a pretty strong cast of players on the roster this season. A year ago, they were a force to reckon with, but now that the majority of the team is back, they could be a tougher out this season. However, they are now on graduation break and will not return to the fi eld until June 20th when they face Cherryville at home. Forest City Owls The Owls are now 5-4 on the season and maybe showing some better signs of life after 17-1 win to end the last week. Forest City will host this Friday and upcoming Monday at 7pm. I also like the fact that the CPL is trying to push the pace of play this season. It's been a long time coming. I am in favor of the rule changes with the two minutes between each half inning before resuming play. Pitchers now have fi ve warm up pitches, Coaching mound visits are now limited to six. Of course, the biggest rule change may have to do with ending the game. You already have a run in scoring position to start the 10th inning if the two teams go to extras. NASCAR The Cup Series saw the fourth repeat winner of the season. Clint Bowyer joined the ranks of Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. as winning twice or more this year after winning at Michigan this past weekend. Bowyer, who had a huge winning slump has now won twice this season. It's interesting since Tony Stewart seems to be the only person to really believe in Bowyer's capabilities. Even Bowyer himself was becoming a doubter. No question, it's one of the biggest comeback stories of the year considering his debacle at Richmond a few years ago. Although, Michael Waltrip Racing put him in that situation and Bowyer followed team orders to keep his job, it almost did him in. College World Series UNC made it last week after a sweep of Stetson. The Tarheels have to face the team I believe to beat left in the tournament...Oregon St. Washington has been pretty solid too. At press time, Duke was vying for one of the fi nal spots. Duke nor UNC have ever made it to the CWS in the same year, but it could happen. NBA It's no surprise that Golden State topped Lebron and the Cavs, but I saw Cleveland snatching one game. The Cavs blew a lead in at least two of those games, but Kevin Durant was just unstoppable this series. Cleveland had nobody to help James match his own offense and that's the deal. I feel like Lebron will leave the Cavs again, but to the Lakers or somewhere else...I don't know. The Stanley Cup went to Washington this past week as they defeated the upstart team from Vegas and Justify won the Triple Crown of horse racing. Those two feats are hard to accomplish, especially the Triple Crown. It's happen 13 times and only fi ve in the last 40 years. Trainer Bob Baffert has won the Triple Crown twice in the last four years and only one other has done that. 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 Sports Update Email your questions, pictures, scores, etc. to photos@rutherfordweekly.com Apps • Beauty • Electronics • Housewares • Medical Pets • Tools • Lawn and Garden • Toys and more! IDEAS WANTED Call 888-501-0236 for our FREE Idea Starter Guide. &RQƼGHQWLDOŶ'DYLVRQFKDUJHVIHHVIRUVHUYLFHV Builders Check-Point 1-800-232-8453 builderscheckpoint.com Gaffney, SC after hours call 864-491-0772 ©Community First Media Community First Media 509 Hwy 11 Gaffney, SC 29341 2 blocks from Ford place View display lot on I-85 at exit 90 across from Premium Outlet Mall Lowest Rent to Own! No Credit Check! 1-2 Day Delivery BRING IN ANY COMPETITORS AD & WE WILL BEAT IT! The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting disaster assistance program applications on June 4 from agricultural producers who suffered livestock, honeybees, farm-raised fi sh and other losses due to natural disasters. USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) is reopening the application period for two disaster assistance programs in response to statutory changes made by Congress earlier this year. "When disasters hit, help is as close as your USDA service center," said Bill Northey, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. "After any catastrophic event, an eligible producer can walk into any one of our local offi ces and apply for help." Beginning June 4, FSA will accept new applications for losses for calendar year 2017 or 2018 fi led under the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) or Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP). Producers who already submitted applications and received decisions on their applications for these years do not need to fi le again, but they can reapply if they have additional losses or their application was disapproved because it was fi led late. In February, Congress passed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, which made several changes to these two disaster programs, including: • Removing ELAP's $20 million fi scal year funding cap, enabling FSA to pay producers ' 2017 applications in full and their 2018 applications as soon as they are approved. • Removing the per-person and legal entity annual program payment limitation of $125,000 for LIP for 2017 and future years. (The income limitation applies as it did before, meaning producers with an adjusted gross income of more than $900,000 are not eligible.) • Changing LIP to allow producers to receive a payment for injured livestock that are sold for a reduced price due to an eligible event. Previously, the program only covered fi nancial loss for livestock death above normal mortality. Producers interested in LIP or ELAP should contact their local USDA service center. To apply, producers will need to provide verifi able and reliable production records and other information about their operation. Drought, wildfi res and other disasters continue to impact farmers and ranchers, and LIP and ELAP are two of many programs available through USDA to help producers recover. Learn more at https://www.usda.gov / disaster. USDA Reopens Application Period for Producers Recovering from Cattle Loss, Other Disasters Signup Began June 4 for Livestock Indemnity Program & Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, & Farm-raised Fish Article Provided By: Janice Nicholson USDA/Farm Service Agency small town friendly BIG time results

• Cover