Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Thursday, December 19-December 25, 2019 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 9 FARM & GARDEN FREE COMPOST. Free horse manure. Great for gardens. (828) 447-0652 SOUTHERN GEORGIA COL- LARDS FOR SALE. 3509 Bridg- es Dairy Road, Shelby, North Carolina 28150. Daily after lunch time. 8N TRACTOR. 1950 Ford 8N tractor. Needs some work. Can send pictures by phone. Call 704-300-1818. kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net Ads work! Email: Email: photos@rutherfordweekly.com photos@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: Photos@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. OUTDOOR TRUTHS My deer season has not been anything to write home about. One buck in Ken- tucky that never gave me a chance to draw on, and one buck in Missouri that I shot and never found, is all I can tell you about. But if you don't know, the best season is coming up. (It's the second rut. Don't tell anybody.) Yes, the second rut! Maybe the best deer-hunting secret I know. I can remember a friend telling me about this several years ago. I thought he was crazy and was just telling me this for conversation purposes. But year after year, he showed me the proof. I still wasn't convinced until I began seeing the biggest deer cruising my property during the second and third week of December. I knew then, he was right. Here's why it's the best. Each doe comes in heat dur- ing the second or third week of November in most parts of the country. If that doe is not bred during those days, she will come back in heat 30 days later. Since those unbred doe are so few, the bucks are cruising everywhere to fi nd them and take advantage of a second chance. A buck I may never see during any other time of the season, may just show up during those two weeks. So, my season is not over yet! I'm still in the hunt! (pardon the pun) In other areas of life, second chances are the most benefi - cial as well. It seems, whether we like it or not, we are less likely to make the same mistake twice. I'm not exactly sure why, except for the memory of past mistakes. They seem to linger a little longer. The sting of a bad decision seems to stay with us when most other emotions are gone. I think this is all the more reason to be thankful that God gives second chanc- es. And it's a great reason to thank God for his plan of salva- tion and for his plan of restoration. Both are based on grace. You see, grace is the unmerited and undeserved favor of God. And Grace is always initiated by the one who is giving grace. This means, God can give chance after chance, because his favor is not conditional on our response. It's conditional only on he's ability and willingness to keep extending it. I think the problem many of us have is thinking that God thought he was making a perfect creation, and that he doesn't know about our constant tendencies to mess up – time after time. He does, however, know. And he knows not only because he's God, but he knows because he became man through the person of Jesus. It's called the Incarnation, and it is why Christians celebrate Christmas. God became man to identify with our suffering and temptations – and to pay for our second chance – and as many more chances that he wants to give. By By Gary Miller Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ ller ller ller ller GARY MILLER gary@outdoortruths.org ~ www.outdoortruths.org The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking nominations for the Thomas L. Quay Wildlife Diversity Award, which recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a long- standing commitment to, and leadership in promoting the conservation of nongame species and sustaining nongame diversity in North Carolina. Nongame species are animals that have no open hunting, fi shing or trapping season. The Wildlife Commission will accept nominations through Jan. 31. Nominators must submit a completed nomination form and a detailed essay describing the nominee's contributions to nongame wildlife conservation in North Carolina. Submissions that fail to follow length guidelines will be disqualifi ed and returned to the nominator. Download the nomination form at https://www. ncwildlife.org/Portals/0/News/documents/Thomas_Quay_ Nomination_Form_2020_1.pdf. Click on the "Thomas L. Quay Award" scrolling icon located at the bottom of the home page. Submit nominations by: • E-mail Melinda Huebner: melinda.huebner@ncwildlife. org • Mail to NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Inland Fisheries Division, c/o Melinda Huebner, 1722 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1700 • Fax to 919-707-0028 In addition to this year's nominations, nominations submitted in 2019 and 2018 will be considered. Nominations submitted before 2018 will be considered upon request. The Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee will recommend nominees for consideration by the wildlife commissioners at their April 2020 meeting. The winner will be announced at the commissioners' meeting in Summer 2020. The award is named for the late Thomas Quay, who was a retired professor of zoology at N.C. State University and self-described "full-time volunteer and unpaid environmental activist." The 2020 Quay Award will mark the 15th time the Wildlife Commission has recognized a leader in conservation of nongame wildlife with this award. For more information on the nomination process, contact Melinda Huebner at 919-707-0224. Agency Seeks Nominations for Nongame Conservation Award Article provided by: http://www.ncwildlife.org Honda of Shelby SALES • SERVICE • PARTS 4402 E. Dixon Blvd. • Shelby, NC 704-487-7261 Tues.-Fri. 8:30-5:30 & Sat. 8:30-3:00 • Closed Sun. & Mon. COME SEE US! COME SEE US! BEST BEST PRICES PRICES OF THE OF THE SEASON! SEASON! OVER 50 YEARS IN BUSINESS! Payments Payments as Low as as Low as $ 149 149 mo. mo. 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Start: Profi le Parking Area: 4198 Hwy 105 S, Banner Elk, NC 28604 First Day Hike on the Lower Profi le Trail All ages welcome; kids un- der 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No pets. Kick off the New Year with a bit of fresh air and exer- cise! Join Ranger Appling for a stroll along the lower Pro- fi le Trail for an unforgettable winter hike. This section of the trail is moderate and hik- ing boots are recommended. Bring water and snacks you may need and dress appro- priately. Meet at Profi le Trail parking area at 1pm. 1.5 miles round- trip, moderate terrain. Wed., Jan. 1, 1-3pm. Start: Profi le Parking Area: 4198 Hwy 105 S, Banner Elk, NC 28604 For info contact grandfa- ther.mountain@ncparks.gov or 828.963.9522 Grandfather Mountain State Park Programs Article Provided By: Beatrice Murray You'll be You'll be glad you did! glad you did! BUY LOCAL LOCAL