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Thursday, May 26-June 1, 2022 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 3 Preserve the taste of summer by canning, freezing, or dehydrating your garden's bounty. Cooperative Extension is hosting a series of monthly food preservation workshops; boiling water canning on June 8; freezing and dehydrating on July 12; and fermentation on August 9. Learn about food safety principles using all methods of food preservation, equipment care and use, and get some hands-on practice. Each session in the series is $10 per person. Registration is required through Eventbrite or by calling Cooperative Extension at 828-287-6010. There is a separate registration link for each session which you can access at rutherford. ces.ncsu.edu. Just click on the events tab to see all the details. ABOUT NC COOPERATIVE EXTENSION: NC Cooperative Extension is a strategic partnership of NC State Extension, The Cooperative Extension Program at NC A&T State University, USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA), and local governments statewide. Extension professionals in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians connect millions of North Carolinians with research-based information and technology from NC State and NC A&T. Educational programs specialize in agriculture, food and nutrition, 4-H youth development, community development and the environment. Find your local center at www.ces.ncsu.edu/local-county- center. Obituaries............................18 & 19 Local Churches............................16 Outdoor Truths................................9 Classified Ads.........................22-23 Rutherford County Weather...........14 Fast Way Oil Kids Corner...............17 Community Calendar.....................15 Business & Services Directory.......11 Obit aries 18 & 19 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 Saturday June 4th 2022 5:00-9:00 PM 5:00-9:00 PM Downtown Marion Downtown Marion Celebrating Livermush & the Livermush Heritage of Marion & McDowell County! Or check us out on Facebook @ Livermush Festival Pig Squealin' & Hog Callin' Contest Featuring This Year: Ages Past Food Truck Rodeo to Declare "Livermush Master" Sponsored by Hunter's Livermush & The City of Marion Ages Past For more information call 828-652-2215 A Traditional Bluegrass Band Celebrating The Music Of The Mountains! Saturday June 4th 2022 720 SOUTH CHURCH STREET, FOREST CITY 720 SOUTH CHURCH STREET, FOREST CITY 1281 US HWY 221A, FOREST CITY 1281 US HWY 221A, FOREST CITY MEMORIAL DAY MEMORIAL DAY 30 MAY 2022 TAKE THIS DAY TO TAKE THIS DAY TO REMEMBER AND HONOR REMEMBER AND HONOR THOSE WHO SERVED THOSE WHO SERVED Leon Godlock, a recently retired veteran of the Rutherford County Sheriff's Department, was named Isothermal Community College's 2022 Outstanding Alumnus at this week's graduation ceremony. The award was presented by Dr. Thad Harrill, chief development offi cer. Harrill said, while enrolled in the BLET program at Isothermal, Godlock was quickly acknowledged for his leadership and ability to encourage, motivate and challenge fellow teammates, who may have otherwise chosen to quit. "This early dedication to supporting others gave his classmates a glimpse at the kind of man he was then and who he would become over the course of his life," said Harrill. "He has embraced Isothermal's mission to improve life through learning by returning to Isothermal to help new and fellow offi cers with learning in the BLET program." Godlock's commitment to his community is demonstrated by his service to many boards and committees. He is a McNair mentor, mentoring students at R-S Central High School, R-S Middle, and the Rutherford Opportunity Center. He serves as a board member for the Gateway Wellness Foundation and is currently the Chair of Isothermal's Foundation. He is a vocal advocate who has specifi cally pursued and encouraged funding to address issues in the area related to food insecurities, affordable housing, substance use issues, transitional living, and health access. He is also a board member of The Foothills Health District which is responsible for protecting and improving the public's health in Rutherford, and McDowell counties. "Leon is fondly known by many in the community as the PPP: Pistol Packing Preacher," said Harrill. "He is a licensed and ordained minister who through support and spiritual care has given countless hours to encourage others. For more than 18 years, he was a youth pastor and identifi es that as some of the most momentous and rewarding times of his life." Harrill detailed several more of Godlock's many activities before closing. "Leon is committed to whatever he is assigned or given the opportunity to do," Harrill said. "He loves his community and has chosen to lead and do things others choose not to do. He is a servant leader who values people for who they are and for what they can individually bring to the table. Leon remains humble and enjoys seeing others rise from the ashes of life's challenges." Past recipients of the award include Robin Lattimore, Katlin Wright Mitchell, Robin Ensley, Ms. Barbara Callahan, Mark Crowe, Sarah Kilgo, Aaron Vassey, Alan Carver, and John Higgins. College names Godlock this year's Outstanding Alumnus Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. 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