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Page 8 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 14-December 20, 2017 FARM GARDEN WHEELED LEAF BLOWER, very powerful, 5HP Honda en- gine, ideal for yard service guys. Cheap, $250 or near offer. Fred, 828-202-1000. MOTORCYCLE 4-WHEELER, EATON IM- PULSE 50, like new condition, rode 5 hours, new battery, gas operated, $650 OBO. For kids 6 & up. 828-447-2040. CAMPERS NOW AVAILABLE. RV lots for rent at Shelby RV Park. 704-300- 15783. CAMPERS WANT TO BUY: Pop-Up Camp- ers. Call 828-429-3935. 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 Habitat is a word that is used quite of- ten in the world of the outdoorsman. If you have lived more than a couple of decades, you have witnessed changes in the habitat in the area that you live and/or hunt. As our population increases, houses will continue to take land that is the home to a variety of animals. There is no doubt that not only are we squeezing the animal population into smaller quarters, we are also changing much of the landscape in a way that drives out certain creatures and invites others in. For instance, there was a time in my area when quail were plenti- ful. Just about every farm would be home to a few coveys that would reproduce from year to year. Now, if a farmer sees a covey of quail, it becomes headline news to every hunter in the area. There are many reasons for this change and while some are human related, all are not. Again, it may be that the increase of predator animals, like coyotes, have increased or even the number of hawks who love to feed on these tasty birds. But regardless, as habitat changes, so does everything around it. Sometimes, however, the problem lies within our own piece of property. It may be that the neighbor is doing just fi ne in holding certain animals, (let's say deer) but they are nowhere to be found on our property. When this happens, we must decide if we will improve our habitat or allow it to become home to something else. As I am reminded of this issue, my mind is drawn to the church. It doesn't take long to see the impact that most are making is nothing like it once was. Recent polls have uncov- ered the fact that the population is steadily moving away from church attendance and that Christianity is no longer the de- fault religion in America. What this tells me is that the habitat has changed. What once was fertile ground for those seeking God has become in some places, barren and unproductive. Introspection is called for, and as I look within I see that there has been uncontrollable circumstances that has surrounded the church, but instead of working harder on keeping our ground fruitful, we have been satisfi ed to blame the "hawks" and "coyotes." My friend, the church is still where mission work is most effective, but if you are not changing in order to keep up with the predators, your mission fi eld will move to other ground. By By Gary Miller Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ ller ller ller ller GARY MILLER gary@outdoortruths.org ~ www.outdoortruths.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 Girls basketball previews East Rutherford When you have eight returning players with four of those starters, one would think good things are likely to happen. East Rutherford, who had 19 wins a year ago, is the most talented team in the reformed Southwestern Conference. Kendra Ross, Osha Makerson, Charmee Miller, Claire Jackson, Parris Baker, Shyon Randolph, Brooklyn Henderson and Amarie Price all return. Peyton Jackson and Devoria Boykins are newcomers to possibly watch. Ross should be a key rebounder and a force inside to score. Makerson will lead at point guard. She is the most exciting to watch considering she is the most height defi cient of the Lady Cavs, but isn't scared to drive the paint. Miller will continue to be a solid rebounder and help along the inside in the scoring column, but can hit three if asked upon. Jackson maybe their best rebounder and the second tallest of a deep post play unit. Brooklyn Henderson played a number of minutes last year, but should come off the bench again as a three-point specialist. I expect to see them run the fl oor, but improvement in defense and consistent offensive execution along the inside are keys to how far they can go. R-S Central The Lady Hilltopers have three starters back, but one is still technically on the bench. Aliyah Whiteside is the main catalyst for now. The key question is when Jada Logan will be available to play after recovering from shoulder surgery. She could be back in January or February. If they get Logan back, what a big boost that would be to this club. Whiteside can shoot it at guard and can defend the perimeter well. Other than the last of the three ladies to return is Haley White. White should lead them in rebounding and has shown the most improvement so far this season. Newcomers Jada Wilkins and Maddie Gillie will have to score consistently to help Central break into the win column more often than not, but should also have a supporting cast in rebounding with Nikya Lynch and Molly Martin. They won't be as deep as they were a year ago, but 15 victories and a playoff berth are still possible. Chase They have four key players back from a season ago, but they don't have the depth and as many wins among the group. Makayla Gordon is the leading scorer from a year ago and should keep that role. Brittany Bomer should rebound and fi nd some easy baskets along the inside. Alivia Pruett may be their best three-point shooter. Maddie Hewitt will be leaned on to add points in the scoring column. They need too: play better defensively, consistently scoring 50 or more a game and lessen the turnovers from a year ago. If those area can improve, the wins will be more-so this year. Thomas Jefferson As for the Lady Gryphons, Destiny and Dynasty Franklin are the two to watch at Thomas Jefferson. Both guards should lead the charge in scoring and assists, but can they fi nd anybody to rebound and help around them? The twins are in their fi nal tenure with Thomas Jefferson as seniors. NFL From the beginning of the year to now, what a change of events. New England's defense couldn't stop anybody and they look to be the number 1 seed in the AFC. The Chargers struggled early, but have found a defense recently and look like the team to beat in the AFC West with the Chiefs falling apart. I trust nobody in the AFC South, but like Jacksonville the best since they have a ton of offense talent and a defense that plays well, most weeks. Pittsburgh is also vying for the #1 seed in the AFC and they should considering they have two of the best offensive weapons in football. In the NFC, take your pick, the Panthers, Falcons and Saints could all make the playoffs (all hold onto spots for now), but the Saints have the edge as they have beaten Carolina twice. The Vikings look to win the NFC North and need one more win. Green Bay or Detroit need to win out and hope the Vikings lose three more in a row. Minnesota is the better team though in quarterback play and a pretty good defense. The Rams and Seahawks are both dangerous and I can't even call this one. Rams hold the edge and have a healthier defense at this point. The NFC East belongs to the Eagles, but if Carson Wentz has an ACL injury that would force him out the rest of the season, then the NFC in general is wide open once again. Dallas still has a shot to make the playoffs, but they likely have to win out to make it happen. 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 Girls Hoops preview, NFL teams jockeying for playoffs Email your questions, pictures, scores, etc. to photos@rutherfordweekly.com 864-249-3778 or 864-251-3080 www.aceportablebuildings.net 12200 Greenville Hwy. Lyman, SC STORAGE BUILDINGS RENT TO OWN RENT TO OWN No Credit Check! 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Submit nominations by: •E-mail Melinda Huebner •Mail to NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Division of Inland Fisheries, c/o Melinda Huebner, 1722 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1700 •Fax to 919-707-0028 In addition to this year's nominations, nominations submitted in 2017 and 2016 will be considered. Nominations submitted before 2015 will be considered upon request. The Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee will recommend nominees for consideration by the wildlife commissioners at their April 2018 meeting. The winner will be announced at the commissioners' meeting in July. The award is named for the late Thomas Quay, who was a retired professor of zoology at NC State University and self-described "full-time volunteer and unpaid environmental activist." The 2018 Quay Award will mark the 13th time the Wildlife Commission has recognized a leader in conservation of wildlife diversity with this award. For information contact Melinda Huebner at 919-707-0224. 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