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Page 22 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, July 1-July 7, 2010 Shelby’s Bryan Thrift wrapped up what can only be described as a dream year. Bryan saw his first win in the FLW tournament series and after last week’s event h after last week’s event, he is now the FLW 2010 Angler of the Year. “Angler of the Year is all about consistency,” he said. “It means that I’ve caught the most... not just for a week, but over the whole year. You can’t have one bad tournament. Heck, you can’t even have one mediocre tournament; these guys are too good.” “A lot of things went my way this year. I didn’t lose many fish and I’ve got a great sponsor (Damiki) that is producing some awesome new baits.” One of his go to baits was a Damiki Mega Miki, an 11-inch worm that has a cup tail. “I caught some on a Miki, some on spoon, some on a ChatterBait, some on a jig and some on a crankbait. Coming into today, I knew my area was pretty beat up. I basically did what I needed to do.” Looking back at the season, Thrift had a year that included four top-10 finishes, his first FLW Tour win and now AOY. “I’ve wanted both so bad. To get them in same year is like shoot- ing two birds with one stone. Hopefully I’ll get a few more shots in the future.” A huge congrats Bryan on an awesome year. Bryan Thrift KOSA The Kosa retirees fished Lake Wylie last week. A different lake with the same results as the past few weeks. John Black and Roger McNeilly continued their winning ways with 13.20. They also brought in big bass of the day with a 3.20 largemouth. Second place with 10.0 was Mack Wyatt and Johnny Christainberry. Ronnie Humphries, fishing solo, took third with 9.85. This week it is Lake Norman, and with the predicted cooler weather and a 6am start, those guys better be prepared, John and Roger will work “pinkie” to death. Moss Last week only 14 boats went for the weekly Thursday night bass tournament on Moss Lake. “I guess they were all afraid it was gonna rain”, said tournament organizer Arnold Ledford. Brian and Cody Hoyle won with 7.60. Ronnie Humphries finished in second with 6.05 followed by Reggie Guffy with 5.90. Humphries and Guffy shared in the big fish award as both had a 2.35 largemouth. CCBC The Cleveland County Bass Club will fish their July event on Lake Norman July 24 from 2am til 10 am. The top ten in points going into that event are: James Osborne, Tyler Hensley, Roger Beaver, Chuck Camp, John Prenell, Roger Hamrick, Ray Hembree, Tom Mayhew, Jimmy Melton and Larry Melton. Lake Norman could make a huge swing for some, up or down. If anyone has any suggestions on stories or pictures of their catch or kill, you can e-mail me at plail5@carolina.rr.com. TITLE THE E-MAIL STORY OR PICTURE “FOR SHOPPER” OR I WILL ASSUME IT’S JUNK MAIL AND NOT OPEN IT. SPORTSMAN’ DREAM SHOOTING RANGE 9am ‘til Dark PORTSMAN S is moving into our Building next door (former location) 126 Wells Rd. • Fallston, NC 704-538-0429 704-538-0429 FOR SALE FOR SALE GRAVELY RIDING MOWER, $200. Snapper riding mower, $250. 1 motor, 16HP twin cyl. $175. 704- 300-7984, 704-300-5290. BIG SALE Thursday, Friday, Sat- urday. 508 W. Dixon Blvd, Shelby, 8am-6pm. FOR SALE FOR SALE ELYPTICAL MACHINE. Brand new, asking $100 paid $200. An- tique wrought iron headboard for full size $100 obo. Large, solid wood, dark cherry dresser. Ask- ing $200. Ask for Sabrina. 704- 692-3723. REAM Hours: 8am-5pm Mon.-Fri. 8am-1pm Sat. Concealed Carry Classes Offered Monthly FIREARMS • HUNTING SUPPLIES FOR SALE FOR SALE PUSH MOWER. 6.5HP, Com- mercial Briggs Engine, electric start, new paint, new battery, runs and looks brand new. $150 obo. Call 704-466-2585 or 704- 482-1304. Yesteryear From The Pastrom The Past esteryear MemoriesMemories Aiming Outdoorsmen oward Christ Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ Thomas Paine wrote, concerning our freedom; “That which we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dear- ness only that gives every thing its val- ue.” That statement could be applied to many things in our lives, whether it’s our freedom to own a gun and hunt or our freedom to worship, or even our free- dom of speech. It does seem that, many times we “esteem these things too lightly”, be- cause many of us have “obtained” them at a price paid by someone else or one “obtained” at a very cheap cost to our- selves. When I think about that statement, I think of all of those who are overseas, who are paying the price for the free- doms that you and I are enjoying here and now. I’m so thankful that the soil that I turn is not full of land mines and the skies that I stand in awe of are not fi lled with bombers and fi ghter jets. I’m so thankful that I am not under a dictatorship and that my money and goods are not distributed equally among everyone else. The price of these freedoms was not obtained cheap, and neither are they protected that way. As you have heard, “freedom is not free”. Outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen ought to be the most patriotic people around and our children ought to be the same. FOR SALE FOR SALE WHIRLPOOL STOVE $75. Gen- eral Electric Dryer, $50. West- inghouse dryer, $40. All in good shape. 704-487-9578. BOSTON BUTTS, $30 includes slaw & sauce. Ribs, $20. READY JULY 4TH, 8AM. Contact Cliff, 704-473-8615. SNAPPER 8HP 30” CUT Mower, new paint, motor has been ser- viced and carb rebuilt, brand new seat. Mower runs great. $325. 704-600-8745. 3 PC LIVING ROOM SUITE dark blue, sofa, love seat, rocker re- cliner, $350. Call 704-435-4975. WHITE GAS STOVE, exc cond, clean. $150. 704-487-0647, 704- 418-0366. WOLFF HOME TANNING BED New lights, $600. 704-477-5168. 17.5 HP CRAFTSMAN rear tine tiller. Good cond, runs great. Ready to go. $400. 864-492- 8157. 1969 CAMARO PARTS Lionel train, Buddy L, glass jars and bot- tles, Elvis papers, Bicentennial coins, silver certificates, 60-39b block and heads. 704-487-0097. JOHANN HAVILAND BLUE GARLAND (Bavarian Back- stamp). 8, (5) piece settings, (din- ner plate, cup, saucer, dessert plate, salad plate), 8 small bowls, sugar bowl, creamer, coffee pot. Perfect condition! $350. 704-482- 6752. 743B BOBCAT SKID STEER Diesel engine, in great condition. Kept in dry, $7200 obo. 704-538- 3710 or 704-692-3681. PULL ALONG 6X8 TRAILER Like new, steel, ramps, $400. 704-692-3909. INTO THE STOCK CAR PAST... Pictured here is “Stick” Elliott and crew at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in 1967 or ‘68. Stick was a popular local driver, hailing from Polkville. He ran many races at the Cleveland County Fairground. Standing in front of Stick’s 1965 Chevy Impala are two unidentifi ed crew members, Roger Byers, Larry Ware, Stick Elliott, Jim Clemmer, an unidentifi ed crew member and Toy Bolton. Photo Furnished 16’ STEEL UTILITY TRAILER heavy duty axles, all lights work, toolbox, steel back gate. Must see to appreciate. $2000. 704- 300-5070. 4X5 ROUND BALES OF HAY $20. Also, would like to rent 29 acres of pasture in Lawndale. 704-692-8740. In the secluded South Mountains located next to South Mountain State Park, 35 miles from Morganton, NC, Hickory and Shelby. A challenging 18 hole, par 68 course. PINE MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE ALL DAY PLAY RATES $25 - (Senior $22) Weekdays 18 Holes $20 ~ Senior $18 Includes Cart per person Weekends & Holiday $25 TEE TIMES REQUIRED Reasonable Membership Rates FOR SALE FOR SALE MIXED GRASS HAY FOR SALE $2.50 per bale in barn. $2.00 in the field, if available. Call 704- 692-8752. THE CHILDRENS SHOPPE 307C E College Ave, Boiling Springs, now accepting gently used Mall Brand shorts, t-shirts, sandals, etc. Also, high chairs, swings, Pack N Plays, etc. 704- 434-5886. WE NOW HAVE THOMAS JEFFERSON UNI- FORMS. 2 GRAVE SITES. Cleveland Me- morial Park in Garden of Atone- ment (near Jesus w/Cross). 864- 839-4120, 704-482-4213. $ 3.00 Off Green Fee with coupon Coupon Expires 7/22/10 828-433-4950 FOR SALE FOR SALE 14.4 CUBIC FT WHIRLPOOL Refrigerator, white, top mount, 6 mos old, $350. 704-609-7708. DINING ROOM SUITE, Drexel Heritage solid oak table 2 leaves 6 chairs, china cabinet. $1000. 254-644-2659. 85 GALLON AQUARIUM with stand, accessories plus Magnum 350 deluxe filter system, $500. 7 boxes of Mohawk flooring, $200. 704-831-0453. 14.5’ SECTIONAL COUCH Bur- gundy, $500. Tan recliner, $50. 704-538-6055, 704-692-3858. We must not only teach them to hunt and fi sh and enjoy the outdoors, but to respect and honor those who carry a gun into a foreign land so we can carry one into a familiar one. But not only are our military protect- ing freedom, they are also providing it to any one who will take it. Why? Because freedom is not an American property and we are not its owners. We are simply one of its stewards. Freedom is a gift of God for every- one. To keep it to ourselves would be like having the cure for cancer and yet not sharing it with the world. Freedom makes us obligated. Sometimes the cure is painful. Just ask those who have gone through che- motherapy or radiation. But the pain will lead to a better life. May God bless all of those who enjoy freedom. May God bless all who yearn for freedom. And may God bless all of those who are protecting and providing freedom. 303 W. Grover St. Shelby, NC 303 W. 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