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Thursday, October 21-October 27, 2021 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 3 The Rutherford County Sheriff's Offi ce honored Cpl. David Cook with a reception to acknowledge his retirement. Cpl. Cook retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of service including Operation Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. After retiring from the military, Cpl. Cook held several jobs until he became employed as an Exceptional Teacher's Assistant with Rutherford County Schools at the Rutherford Opportunity Center (ROC). While still working at the Rutherford Opportunity Center (ROC) Cpl. Cook felt the desire to enter into a law enforcement career and become a school resource offi cer. Through the sponsorship of the Rutherford County Sheriff's Offi ce, Cpl. Cook enrolled into the Isothermal B.L.E.T. Program. He graduated B.L.E.T. and remained a teacher assistant at the ROC until the S.R.O. position became open. Cpl. Cook has been serving as the School Resource Offi cer at the ROC for the past 6 1/2 years. Cpl. Cook's last working day was October 15, 2021 and his offi cial retirement date is November 1. Sheriff Chris Francis presented Cpl. Cook with an engraved crystal, his Corporal badge, and his service weapon. Francis thanked Cpl. Cook for his dedicated service to the Rutherford County Sheriff's Offi ce, and the citizens of Rutherford County. Fast Way Oil Kids Corner...............17 Community Calendar.....................17 Business & Services Directory.......11 Obituaries................................18-19 Local Churches............................20 Outdoor Truths................................9 Classified Ads.........................22-23 Rutherford County Weather...........15 Fast Wa Oil Kids Corner 17 I n s i d e T h i s W e e k I n s i d e T h i s W e e k fall decor and flags 25% off in store and online www.simplydevinegifts.com 720 S CHURCH ST, FOREST CITY N.C. TRACTOR & FARM SUPPLY 299 Railroad Ave., Rutherfordton • 828-288-0395 Mobile: 828-429-5008 • mf1dpshehan@gmail.com SALES SERVICE PARTS PROUDLY SERVING RUTHERFORD, CLEVELAND, GASTON, LINCOLN, POLK COUNTIES AS THE AREAS HOMETOWN MASSEY FERGUSON DEALER. IF YOU BUY ANYWHERE ELSE YOU WILL PAY TOO MUCH! IF YOU BUY ANYWHERE ELSE YOU WILL PAY TOO MUCH! GREAT SELECTION STA RT T H E N E W L AW N & G A R D E N S E AS O N STA RT T H E N E W L AW N & G A R D E N S E AS O N W I T H A W I T H A N E W T R ACTO R O R M OW E R N E W T R ACTO R O R M OW E R PRICELESS PRICELESS YARD SALE YARD SALE October 30 October 30 8am-2pm 8am-2pm Support F.A.I.T.H.Way Ministries, Inc. Come enjoy a neighborhood yard sale • Furniture • Clothes • Shoes • Appliances • Christmas Items • Electronics •Jewelry • Decorations • Toys • Baby Items • Collectibles •And More! Look for signs at 173 Longview Drive, Forest City (behind KFC) (behind KFC) OfÐicer Cook retirements from Rutherford County Sheriff 's OfÐice Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Photo Contributed. Cpl. David Cook receives congratulations from Sheriff Chris Francis at a retirement reception. On September 24-25, (pictured left to right) Danny Wells (Junior Warden), Doug Tribou (Secretary), and Creighton Lovelace (Senior Warden) represented Western Star Lodge No. 91 at the North Carolina Grand Lodge Annual Communication in Winston Salem. They were 3 of 917 delegates from 266 lodges present from across the State of North Carolina. North Carolina Grand Lodge Annual Communication held Article Provided By: Creighton Lovelace

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