Vol 6, Issue 2

2010

A Community Paper—By The Community—And For The Community 6 Years And Going
Free Paper — Bringing the Liberty, Staley, Julian, Climax and Snow Camp Areas Together— Online At www.libertynewspaper.org
Providence Grove Wins Campbell's Na- Southeastern Karate School Liberty Receives Belts
tional FAA Barn Restoration Project I had the pleasure to be invited to the Karate School here in Lib-
So Who Is The Young Fellow As told by Providence Grove's Amy Kidd erty this past month to see their great class in training and to be
Know By Many In Liberty "The barn was built approximately in 1946 as a part of the students that received their belts of awards. The list is
cattle barn by a man named Junius Doc (JD) below and these students show an outstanding form. They are
Just Turning 70… lead by the Head Instructor, Mark Ellington. You can reach him Post your event
Cheek. When the land was sold to the school,
check out page 2 the school board realized the potential of hav- by calling 919-663-3419. They are always open to new students Feb
Guess Who?!?

ing such a valuable resource for the agricultural and they meet each Tuesday and Thursday night in downtown
Liberty. There is people of all ages that work together. Below
1-14 Habitat Sale
program and left the barn on the campus of the
school. This project will be most beneficial to are the students that won higher belts: 9-Library Craft
the commu- Carson Whitehead (Y), Katlen Blevins (Y), Ryan Osteen (Y), Day
nity, the FFA Dalton Nunn, Auston Whitehead (B), Evan Ingram (B), Daniel 12– Dance
chapter, the Francis (Br), Caleb Bradford (R ), Lucy Williams(R ), Cameron 13– Dinner
Alumni and Freely (R ), Mary Neil (R ), Ryan Fraley (B), Jason Fraley (G),
the school. Dakota “Cody” Blevins (O), Barndon Fraley (O), and Roger 14– Valentines
Our students Belvins (O). Pictured beside is a group photo of all the students 15-President Day
need a facil- and a special guest that sits in each photo. To learn who this 20– Winter Games
ity in which special guest is ….well you will have to attend a class or ask a 25-Book Club
they can student. Adults and children. Men and women. Five-year-old
beginners to black belts of retirement 27– $5,000 Raffle
learn the
hands-on age. Students at South Eastern Karate 27– Rotary $5,000
skills taught in the animal science classes. In train for different reasons. Some for Raffle & Dinner
addition, the barn also provides a space in exercise. Others to learn self defense, 27—Cotton Club
which the area third graders come to visit the develop confidence or enjoy fellow-
ship. But all receive individual atten- March
high school to learn about the origin of food in 6—Tea Party
tion to develop their unique mental
an activity we call, 'Fun on the farm.' By pro-
and physical abilities. South Eastern 6-BBQ
viding a renovated barn, we will continue to
Karate follows the same approach 7– Breakfast
provide to the area third graders and hold work-
handed down directly from Korean
shops to the area farms on animal, goat, and
Master Young Taek Yu to Master Peggy Jolly and then to her 7-Womanless
crop care and maintenance." Providence own students. Both schools enjoy a distinctive atmosphere of Wedding
Grove received nearly 93,000 votes to win the cooperation and brotherhood, where students learn not only
barn renovation competition. The tentative date 13—BBQ
from the lead instructors, but by challenging and encouraging
for the renovation is March 19th - 21st. Camp- each other to excellence. Instruction in the Moo Duk Kwan sys-
bell’s started the program to preserve POST YOUR EVENT
tem emphasizes self defense, while it helps students develop
barns throughout the country as part of its on- greater confidence, physical fitness and self-discipline. It is
going commitment and support of FFA to help held at 114 W. Swannanoa Avenue (upstairs) Liberty, NC
develop America’s future farmers and agricul- 27298. Their website is liberty@southeasternkarate.com or give Liberty Leader
tural education. them a call at 919.663.3419. Meeting on the second floor of an
historic downtown building, the Liberty school has been serving
Ph 404-9791
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 ding. Judy, could not be their
So Did You Guess The Picture? due to a granddaughters birth-
Well, that picture on the front page would be none other than well know writer of the Lib- day, but fellow friend, Ray Cog-
erty Area, Milburn Gibbs. He resides in Siler City, but Liberty claims him as one their own gin, made sure to pass on some
also. Former writer of the Liberty News and still writing for the Chatham News with sev- memories for Judy’s sake. One
eral columns still about Liberty that has a strong place in his heart. I was very fortunate and exercise that is done at the gym
honored to be able to attend a surprise Roast / Birthday Party for Milburn Gibbs on his is to do your squats...and as
young turning of age , 70. It was held at Mina Bean’a in Siler City. This was a quant cof- Milburn does his, a ringing
fee/meal spot of Milburn and his beautiful wife, Lala. You see, Lala had been working dili- sound came from the ranks, that
gently on keeping this from Milburn, so when he entered the door, he was under the im- would be lovely voice of
press this was for another friend. Wow, Lala, you did it , you got the master off guard. Not Judy...stating “Milburn he said
an easy feat for this spry young man. Well the room was full of friends from all over. Mil- to squatt not rock!!!!” Rhonda
burn at the end of the day stated, “If I could write down a list of people I would like to Staley read a poem along with
share my 70th birthday with, I could not think of one that was not their.” The grouped gath- many others. Ray Coggin con-
ered early to eagerly wait his arrival, and the staff of Mina Bean’a had a delightful array of tinued to roast Milburn with
coffees and teas to fill your spirit. This was my first time to this establishment and will comments like...he is frugal not
definitely come back to enjoy their great works again. Well, several may not know what a cheap…. But at the end he said we strive to be like you. As you can see from the pictures, a
Roast is. Well a Roast is…...A roast, in North American English, is an event in which an true sign of wealth was show...that is not money or possessions...but friendship and he is
individual is subjected to a public presentation of comedic insults, praise, outlandish true truly rich in that respect. I would like to roast Milburn now, six years ago when I had the
and untrue stories, and heartwarming tributes, the implication being that the roastee is able opportunity to take the Liberty Leader, I was overwhelmed and not quite sure if I could do
to take the jokes in good humor and not as serious criticism or insult, and therefore, show it. I remember the several visit I had with Milburn in my shop as he came looking for sto-
their good nature. It is seen as a great honor to be roasted, as the individual is surrounded ries. So I picked up the phone and gave him a ring. His strong encouragement was the wind
by friends, fans, and well-wishers, who can receive some of the same treatment as well beneath my wings to venture down the path. I remember his motto of not writing just the
during the course of the evening. The party and presentation itself are both referred to as facts but to pull out the inner secrets that turns that person in a King or Queen in that story.
a roast. The host of the event is called the roastmaster. Anyone who is honored in such a I also remember Milburn stating, this is an opportunity to meet so many new people. He
way is said to have been "roasted". Well the night was full of great fun and fellowship. was right, I have meets so many nice and interesting people, that if I was not writing the
Milburn received numerous cards. Several you will have to ask to get the de- paper, I would have never meet. He also told me one time be prepared to write a story you
tails...hmmmm.. .wonder what was in those cards. There was a memory table of numerous least expect. Continued next page…...
pictures of the years gone by. As you can
see on the next page, you see the curly
golden locks from his young child day, to a
childhood boy picture, to the yes...his love
of cooking, and the bitter days, the last
edition of the The Liberty News. There
was so many to mention, so I will only be
able to hit a few of the many friends that
roasted him. Roger Person, a local artist of
“Locally Operated”
Siler City Art Area, presented Milburn 219 S Greensboro St, Liberty (In Dollar General Shopping Center)
with a one of a kind piece of art for him
and him only. That would be a piece titled,
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were revealed, but one underlining theme was through the whole poem. That would be no 1 Gallon Vinegar $3
other than their great love for each other. I just have to share a few great points in this
story. You see, Milburn loves to cook and he had told Lala I am going to your house and Now Accepts E.B.T.
have a great meal cooked for you, so when you get home it will be ready. Well, Lala ea- Now Accepts Debit Cards
gerly finished her day and arrived to find Milburn still sitting in his car with groceries and Come See Our Other
pots in hand. No meal. What could be going on. Well, Milburn did not plan on the little
watch dog would not let him in the house. But as you see , the love showed. Milburn loves Great In Store Specials
helping others...he loves pulling out the story on people…. He turns the ordinary person in
to a King and Queen for the day. He has touched so many lifes...I could write a book on
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that he and Lala hit like clock
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What would the most
passionate, heartfelt day
of the year be without
Valentine’s Day flowers?
Ruby red roses, long-
Continued from page 2 stemmed and fragrant. A
Milburn Gibbs Turns 70 posy of pretty pink blos-
soms. Sure, candy and
He told me as I ride about paper hearts are nice.
and see that person just But there’s nothing quite
sitting on a bench or under a tree, stop and start up a conversation. He said before you so beautiful and ethereal
know it you will have a story unfold right in front of you. Well his wisdom has all been – so capable of express-
very valuable and has proofed true. I hope I can look down the road and see my life just ing love as a Valentine’s
a fraction of what Milburns has turned out. I wish him many many more years of great Day bouquet
Service
fun and joy and hope I get invited to his 80th in just a few 10
years. Well more stories got revealed you will have to ask Mon,Tue,Thu,Fri 8 to 5 — Wed,Sat 8 to 1
him about...for this is story teller at heart and sharing time
with friends is passion of life. So ask him about things like,
who is Grand Dude, about the first
person to do refrigerator cookie
dough, his life in California, love to
cook, oh yes...his exercise class
with Judy, who is his angel at work- Sunday March 1st - 6:00 pm
out class...wow….
I leave it at this I feel truly honored
Youth Explosion For All Ages
to be blessed to Come Experience The Power And
have such a Presence Of God
great man that
has passed in Harvest International Ministry Presents Youth Explosion– March 1
my path. The
folks of Liberty
wish you a very
young 70th
birthday. Keep
the stories com-
ing.

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Monthly Update From Small Town Main Street
On Tuesday January 12, 2010 Small Town Main Street
staff Sherry Adams and Lew Holloway arrived in Liberty
around 3:30 p.m. and met with a downtown business
owner, Billy Hardin. At 5 p.m. STMS staff met with the
Executive Committee. Members present were: Billy Har-
din, Chair of the STMS committee, Kevin Bowman,
chair of Promotions, Ronnie Murray, co-chair for Eco-
nomic Restructuring, Philip Wright, chair for Design and
City Manager Roger Davis. Recently elected, Mayor Jim
Parker joined the committee as well.
The Executive committee discussed plans for the March
9, 2010 luncheon with the downtown property owners
and accountants. The luncheon will feature guests from
the State Historic Preservation Office to discuss the im-
portance of recognizing that they own properties in a
designated National Register Historic District and the
positive impact this could have on their properties.
Sherry Adams will assist with creating the invitation with
the information regarding this luncheon. Each committee
chair gave a brief update on their committee during the
executive committee which they shared during the STMS
meeting at 6 p.m. At 5:30 p.m. the STMS Committee
met.
Vision Statement: As a group the committee took a look
at their vision words and the following is an example of
the Vision Statement:
A friendly historic destination with a village atmosphere
offering food, fellowship, and fun away from the rat
race…with a unique and historic individual character…a
better place to live and work…a sustained and vibrant
business community where progress is unlimited…
The group and STMS staff will continue to work on and
refine this statement as we move forward.
Promotions: Those present for the Promotions were:
Kevin Bowman, chairman, Chuck Edwards, Teresa
Bruchon, Kevin shared that the Promotions Committee
has created a year-long calendar of events and wishes to
set aside more time to devote to promotions and events.
He also reported that Randolph Telephone wants to talk
with them about setting up a Wi-fi zone downtown.
Kevin reported that his committee will continue to re-
search this partnership. Committee Notes:
 Brought the group up to speed on the informa-
tion reviewed in executive committee meeting
 Reviewed our list of yearly events for the Lib-
erty area and fine tuned the list. The group will
now work on a one and two year implementa-
tion of these events. Also the group will work
with finding different groups and agencies to be
in charge of each event.
 Chuck Edwards brought the group up to speed
on the status of the third Saturday Cruise In for
Liberty. Review how to implement and cost
involved.
 Group set meeting for Tuesday Jan 26 to focus
on nothing but how to promote, get word and
implement promotions of area events. We are
asking Tammy Oneal that is the director for
CHINA HOUSE
Chinese Restaurant
252 W Swannanoa Ave (Liberty Plaza) Liberty, NC
5 Ph 336-622-1518—Fx 336-622-1668
Randolph County Tourism to be guest speaker
to give us some direction. We also talked to
Sherry and Lou and they are going to forward us
to grants and other information to review for
possible help.
 Group decided to work on a Downtown Liberty
Website. This will be linked to Town Of Lib-
erty, Liberty Newspaper, Randolph County
TDA , Visit NC Websites and other possible
website. Will spotlight what to do while in
downtown. Each business to have its own page
at no cost and hoping they will develop their
own website to link to that.
 On Wed Jan 13, Kevin Bowman and Teresa
Bruchon on the group meet with Ms Corquodale
(Guidance Counselor at Local High School) and
Robin Cox (Communities For Randolph County
Schools Coordinator) They have agreed to pre-
sent this to several high school students to work
on this for their senior projects. In addition, they
are going to try to develop a group to work with
our promotions group to help with yearly pro-
jects.
Group discussed the project of bringing free WIFI to the
downtown area. Aaryn Slakfy (Randolph Telephone CO)
is working to present a plan for this hopefully at the Feb
meeting. Aaryn is also considering joining the promo-
tions committee.
Design: those present for Design were, Phillip Wright,
Chairman, Rhonda Murray, Carolyn Vickery,
Attending: Phillip Wright (Chair), Carolyn Vickery,
Rhonda Murray, and Bridget Langley.
The discussion began with a review of the work
that STMS designer Lew Holloway had
done for 116 and 118 South Fayetteville St.
These two storefronts were given a pro-
posed rehab treatment by Mr. Holloway
and an attached work plan. This is the type
of work that would be completed for appli-
cants
to the
pro-
posed
Façade
Incen-
tive
Grant
that
the ER
com-
mittee
is cur-
rently working on.
The next item up for discussion was the Main
St. Energy grant fund and potential projects
related to that effort. Mr. Holloway ex-
plained the nature of some of the winning
projects that he was aware of in the first
round of the grant cycle and how they
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We us the finest ingredients
Fresh and Healthy
might inform potential projects in Liberty.
It was noted that an Energy Audit was an
important first step for pursuing this grant.
Rhonda Murray agreed to investigate local
resources for the energy audit.
The final item of discussion was based around a
conceptual traffic flow diagram. This had
identified important intersections down-
town and the general flow of the majority
of traffic and pedestrians. It was noted that
the town was investigating the long-term
lease of the currently vacant lot (aside from
the old bank vault) at the corner of Swanna-
noa and Greensboro St. As the discussion
developed it was recognized that there was
potential opportunity on all four corners of
that intersection. The design committee
plans to investigate this intersection at the
next meeting with a more in depth review
of the space and some design exercises.
Economic Restructuring: Members presents included,
Ronnie Murray, co-chair, Billy Hardin, Mayor Jim
Parker, Robert Wilkie, Terry Caviness, Roger Davis.
Ronnie reported that Baer Paints is willing to discount
paint for Liberty STMS program participants and possi-
bly consider donating. He also reported that the ER com-
mittee is working toward the luncheon on March 9th and
working on the Incentive Programs for Liberty to con-
sider budgeting in the next fiscal year which would in-
clude a Façade Incentive Grant program and a Capital
Improvement Program in conjunction with hopefully a
Loan Pool Program administered by the local banks.
Ronnie Murray and JB Griffith will sponsor the March
9th program on Historic Properties within the National
Register District of Downtown Liberty.
The next meeting is February 9, 2010
at 5:30 p.m. Liberty Town Hall
Public Is Encouraged To Sit In
Want To Be Part Just Ask
Liberty Chamber Of
THANKS!!! Commerce would like
to thank Charles
Hicks and the Town Of
Liberty Workers for
taking down lights
from Downtown
Christmas Tree!!!!
Thank you also to
al the people that
made our tree
lighting special!!
Hours:
Sun—Thur 10:30am to 10:00pm
Fri—Sat 10:30am to 11:00pm
Randolph Community College Emergency Services Hospice Of Randolph County Benefits From
Weekend School Set Western Style Dancing
Randolph Community College has scheduled its sixth annual The Folk, Round and Square Dance Federation of North Carolina
Emergency Services Weekend School for March 5-7. Hundreds hosted its annual fall meeting on Saturday, November 21 in Fa-
of emergency services workers from across the state have partici- yetteville, North Carolina. Since 1990, over 125 Western style
pated in the event for the past five years, according to Ken Fields, dance clubs throughout North Carolina have been “promenading” Breakfast 6:30 to 9:30
coordinator/instructor for Emergency Ser- while raising funds for hospice organizations statewide. A total of Lunch 11:00—2:30
vices at RCC. The Randolph County Fire $698,161.19 has been raised by the Federation to support high Sunday Lunch 11:30 to 3:00
Protection Association cosponsors the quality end-of-life care for those in the state. Even with the eco- Closed Sunday Night
event. nomically challenging times, when most contributions are down,
Over 40 courses in firefighting, these dedicated dancers managed to raise $43,500 this in 2009 – a
5.3% increase over 2008. These funds are distributed to a total of
YE OLD
emergency care, rescue, safety and leader-
ship skills are planned. Classes will cover 40 hospices in the state through The Carolinas Center for Hospice
and End-of-Life Care in Cary, North Carolina. Hospice of
COUNTRY
topics such as ventilation, fire behavior,
forcible entry, rescue boat operation, engine Randolph County in Asheboro received a check from the annual KITCHEN
company operations, hazardous materials awareness, emergency fundraiser in the amount of $646 in December of 2009. Two local New Hours
vehicle driving, and agricultural rescue. dance groups are responsible for raising these funds for Hospice of Wed,Thu,Friday
Most of the classroom training will be held at the Ashe- Randolph County – “The Randolph Squares” of Asheboro and the 11 to 2:30 5:00 to 8:30
boro Campus beginning Friday evening. Additional training will “Smiling Squares” of Siler City. The board, staff and volunteers of Sat 7 to 10 11 to 8:30
be held at the Emergency Services Training Center on Old Cedar the local hospice would like to express their gratitude to these two Sun 11:30 to 8:30
groups for their continued support by hosting this annual fund-
Falls Road Saturday and Sunday.
raiser. All proceeds will go to support Hospice of Randolph Daily Buffet & Full Menu Items
All students attending are required to pay a $25 registra-
County’s services. For more information about Hospice of Kids Menu
tion fee. In-state students who are affiliated with a public safety Randolph County please visit www.hospiceofrandolph.org or call Wed & Sun—Country Buffet
provider are exempt from additional tuition fees. Thur-Country/Italian Buffet
(336) 672-9300.
Additional information and registration forms are avail- Fri & Sat-
able at www.randolph.edu/esws. Confirmations will be mailed to Country/Seafood Buffet
all registrants if received by Friday, Feb. 12.
Come See Us!
Investigation/Arrest Possession of Counterfeit
Goods-Unauthorized Possession of Recordings
On Tuesday, January 19, 2010 the Liberty Police Department and the
North Carolina Secretary of States Office, Trademark Enforcement Hospice Urgently Needs
Division, completed an investigation concerning the sale, distribution Patient Volunteers
and possession of Counterfeit Goods at a business, being operated by James Worth Officials at Hospice of Randolph County
TINNIN, black male, date of birth 10/27/1955, age 54 of 6433 Bishop Road, Snow
Camp, North Carolina, at 126 West Swannanoa Avenue, Liberty, North Carolina. The
announced today that there is a great need
for volunteers within the organization.
Millstone Catering
investigation resulted in the arrest of James Worth TINNIN where TINNIN was There is an especially urgent need for pa- Snow Camp, NC
charged with Felony Possession of Counterfeit Goods and Possession of Unauthorized tient volunteers. Volunteers who work with Private Parties Welcome
Recordings (DVD Movies and CD Musical Recordings). Officers also seized ap- Catering Services
patients and families play a key role in the
proximately $ 31,000.00 of counterfeit clothing and athletic foot wear along with ap- hospice experience. Kathy Wright, HRC’s
proximately $ 4,500.00 in unauthorized recordings and $ 2,399.00 in United States Volunteer Coordinator added, “Our volun- 327 Drama Road,
currency. TINNIN was arrested and placed under an unsecured court appearance bond teers provide companionship, emotional Snow Camp, NC
of $ 10,000.00 in Randolph County Criminal Court. Release authorized by: Jerry R. support and an extra hand to the patients Ph 336-376-6991
Brown, Chief of Police and families we serve at Hospice of Or 336-222-6991
Randolph County. The love and care they
Bryan & Melodee
St. Stephen AME Church give to these patients and families is indis-
pensable.” Volunteer opportunities also Wilson—Owners
exist for those interested in helping with
Is proud to present special events or office work.
Those interested in volunteering are re-
“The Cotton Club” quired to attend a special one-time training
series in order to learn more about the or-
ganization and their role. The next volun-
A Black History Program teer training series will be held on Tues-
day, February 9 and Wednesday, Febru-
ary 10 from 8:30am – 4:00pm. Lunch for
Featuring comedian Wendell “Big Wen” Powell & friends both days as well as materials will be pro-
vided free of charge. Volunteers must be at
least 18 years of age to work with patients.
Saturday, February 27, 2010 Volunteers can give as many or few hours
at 7:00 pm at the per month as their schedules allow.
Those interested in attending the training
Miracle Valley Grand Garden ( formerly Fiddler’s Cove) should contact Kathy Wright at (336) 672-
Liberty, NC 9300 or by email at
kathy.wright@hospiceofrandolph.org. For
Tickets: $25 for single, $45 for couples & $30 at the door more information about Hospice of
For more information contact Kisha 336-215-8843 Randolph County, please visit
Ticket information- Myra 336-267-1626 www.hospiceofrandolph.org.
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 Liberty American Legion Post 81 14 January 2010
Blessing by Henry Galary….Meal of chicken soup and sandwiches with chocolate
cake and peach cobbler. Meeting was opened by District Commander Tommy Par-
ham with opening prayer by Henry Galary. Commander saluted the colors and Cary
McMasters did the POW/MIA Ceremony. A roll call of Officers and a Quorum was
declared and the meeting proceeded. The 15th District Oratorical Contestant Autumn
Cheek was to do her Oration but was unable to attend due to a conflict. Chairman
Ritchie York reported that she would be our contestant at the Division Level in Raleigh on February 13,
2010 at10:00 am.. The Commander reported on the National Oratorical winner in 2009 and that he re-
ceived $19,500 in scholarships. The Liberty American Legion Auxiliary Unit 81 was then excused for
their meeting conducted by President Jeane Stutts. Perry Marbert- Chairman of Boys State- reported
that Boys State will be held at Catawba College on June 20-26, 2010 at a cost of $300.00 per boy. Terry
Stutts moved to send one boy from Eastern Randolph and one boy from Providence Grove if there was
any interest at the schools or total of two. Seconded by Earl Morin … motion carried.
The minutes from the November 2009 and December2009 meeting were read by Adjutant Cary
McMasters. A motion by Terry Stutts and seconded by Earl Morin to approved the minutes as read.
Motion carried. Commander Parham covered the monthly mailing…..Division III Oratorical Contest in
Raleigh February 13, 2010 at 10:00 am----Mid -Winter Conference February 19/20 North Raleigh Hil-
ton. Baseball Hall of Fame Banquet in Kinston .. more info later, Boys State in June, Baseball 2010
some big changes are in the works, Dead line 04/15/2010 and have to register online. Membership Tar-
get Date 85% is now. Our Post is at 90% with 6 to transfer.---Next District meeting will be at Liberty
American Legion Post 81 on May 16, 2010 with a meal at 1p. Sick Call: Helen B. Hester Family, John
B. Smith Family, James T. Garrett Family, L.T. Smith, Herbert Handley, Charlie & Mary Martin and
Cecil Williams. Correspondence….By Cary McMasters… A Special welcome to our newest mem-
bers, Blossom Ellis and Steve Truax. Randall Dixon attended his first meeting after being a member for
some time. We had 30 members and guests at our meeting. We passed out Membership reports for
members that have not paid for the 2010 year. Our 15th District has been on top in membership about
all year but still need some more members because of the members we have lost this year. The depart-
ment mailing is January 21, 2010 in Raleigh at 9ish. The Liberty Lions Club sent us a THANK YOU
card for the use of the building for their fundraiser. Boy Scouts of America will be 100 years old this
years. The celebration will run from September 01,2009 until December 31, 2010. Liberty American
Legion Post 81 has invited the Boy Scouts to their meeting February 11, 2010 to celebrate their Birth-
day on February 08, 2010. It was announced that the American Legion Race Car #76 would run in 10
races (ARCA) this coming year. Grady Lawson sent us a letter to THANK US for helping support the
two American Legion Baseball Teams. He reported that over the last three years that players have re-
ceived over $400,00.00 in scholarships. There were 92 Teams in our conference and Eastern Randolph
finished 3rd. Adjutant McMasters reminded all that Post 81 needs new members and for the members
to renew this year and keep the 15th District on top in the State. Herbert Handley won the 50/50 and
donated the money back to the Post which helps pay for our meals. With no further business and after
the closing prayer by Henry Galary and Saluting the colors was closed in due form by 15th District
Commander Tommy N. Parham. Respectively Submitted, Cary A. McMasters
February 2010 Health Corner
Congenital Heart Defect
Congenital Heart Defects are when the struc-
ture of the heart has problems from birth. It
happens during the development of the heart
during pregnancy. The cause in most cases are
unknown. It is either a genetic or environ-
mental issue that can cause the defect. It is known that if a woman
contracts rubella (German Measles) in the first three months of her
pregnancy that a heart defect can occur. According to the Ameri-
can Heart Association in 1992 heart defects accounted for 31.4% of
all birth defects, but during 1986 to 1996 the death rate went down
by 18.2%. Congenital heart defect is the number one birth defect,
with over 40,000 babies born with it each year. More children’s
heart problems are being treated successfully, but still more re-
search is needed to help those who make it to adulthood. More
awareness of organ donation and blood donation is needed because
in 1998 only 265 heart transplants were done. Only 5% of the
adults that can donate blood, do so. Every three seconds someone
in the United States needs blood. So please mark your calendar
for October 23, at this year’s health fair we are planning on having
the American Red Cross come so you can donate blood to save a
life.
HAVE A HEART BUILD A HOME
PUT YOUR HEART INTO RECYCLING
WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF
RANDOLPH COUNTY

Randolph County Veteran Council Meeting Class on Weed Manage-

The Veterans’ Council meeting was opened by Commander
Lucky Luckado after the opening prayer and saluting the colors. ment in Turf and
The Council met Tuesday night January 26, 2010 at 7p. The
meeting was held at Asheboro American Legion Post 45. The Ornamental Plants Planned
Veterans’ service organizations in Randolph County make up the One person’s weed may be another person’s
veterans’ council. The Liberty American Legion Post 81 Com-
mander Tommy Parham and William Prather York VFW Post
8721 Commander Cary McMasters attended the Bi Monthly
meeting. Several subjects were discussed and dates were set.
wanted plant. However, there are
certain plants that are commonly
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May 30, 2010 at the Old Asheboro Courthouse at 2:00 P.M. with some of these pesky species in turf
Robert M. Wilkins, Veteran and District Court Judge to be the SAT. 9:00 – 3:00
and around ornamental plants. The WHEN: FEBRUARY 1ST – FEBRUARY 14TH
speaker. The monthly meeting was discussed and decided to event is scheduled for Wednesday,
meet bi-monthly starting on 23 February 2010 at 6:30p.m. The February 10, from 10:00 a.m. to
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als. Winslow reported that if not for the new members they Lynn Albertson and Mary Helen Ferguson will
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The Honor Guard’s year starts on December 01, 2009 and they gories L, N, D, and X will be available for
those who are present for the entire class. LAMPS $1.00
have done eighty funerals so far. The Honor Guard now has
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they now serve nine counties and thirty-five funeral homes. The accommodations for persons with disabilities or
Veterans Council had just brought two new flags for Scout Units limited English proficiency, contact Mary ALL GLASSWARE 50% OFF
in the area. The Boy Scouts Of America will be 100 years old on Helen Ferguson at 336-318-6000 (phone), 336- ASSORTED NEW DOORS & WINDOWS
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the Randolph County Veterans’ Council was adjourned after the event.
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 FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES OFFERED IN
ALAMANCE AND RANDOLPH COUNTIES
Now in its 41th year, AARP Tax-Aide Foundation offers free tax help for moderate-to-
low income individuals and families, and senior citizens throughout the United States,
and their services are available in Randolph and Alamance Counties.

Starting February 3, volunteers from the Tax-Aide Program will be available in various Valentine’s Is Around The Corner
communities through April 15 to provide free tax preparation and free electronic filing Get Your Special One A Gift From Carolyn’s
of basic federal and state returns. Volunteers and services will be in Asheboro, Liberty
and Burlington this year. With Personal Attention We Will Help You Pick That Unique Gift

Carolyn’s
“Most people associate AARP with senior citizens, but our services are available for all
taxpayers with moderate-to-low incomes – from teens filing their first returns to senior
citizens,” said Valerie Thornton, Randolph County Local Coordinator. “We encourage
you to visit us at one of our locations, and let us assist you with your tax return prepara-
tion and electronic filing.” The Tax Aide Foundation is a nonprofit, tax exempt organi-
zation administered by AARP and funded by AARP and the Internal Revenue Service.
It provides free, nationwide confidential tax services. 101 W Swannanoa Ave—Downtown Liberty
Taxpayers coming to the volunteer locations should bring the following information
with them. Not having it could delay processing and completion of the tax returns.
Phone 622-3120
Gift Certificates * Latest Ladies Fashions
Items to bring:
 Must bring photo identification
Personal Attention
 Social Security Cards for the taxpayer, spouse and dependents, if applicable Mon To Sat 10am to 5:30pm
 Birth dates for taxpayer, spouse and dependents on the tax return We accept MC,VISA, American Express
 Current year’s tax package, if you received one.
 Wage and earning statement(s), Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers Going On Now!
 Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
Area Pastured Poultry Conference to be Held in Greensboro
 A copy of last year’s Federal and State returns, if available In Central North Carolina, there has been increasing interest in raising poultry at home for meat and
 Bank Routing Numbers and Account Numbers for Direct Deposit eggs. As a result, the Randolph County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension is endorsing
 Other relevant information about income and expenses, such as: the Area Pastured Poultry Conference to be held on Feb. 9, 2010 from 8:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Guilford
County Cooperative Extension Service’s Auditorium. One of the biggest concerns we will be address-
 Total Amount paid for day care ing is how to safely produce home-raised poultry without risking contagious “chicken” diseases being
 Date Care providers identifying number passed onto our commercial poultry operations, which comprise a multi-million dollar industry in Cen-
tral North Carolina. The program will be geared to beginners or folks with an intermediate knowledge
Please note that for taxes to be filed electronically on a married filing joint tax return, base of how to properly raise poultry. We will cover bird sources, nutrition, field
both spouses must be present to sign the required forms. shelters, breeds, how to keep flocks healthy, relevant state laws, the importance of
keeping one’s birds confined to one’s property, and where to take birds when it is time
Volunteers will be at the following locations. Southern Alamance to process them for human consumption. We have an array of outstanding speakers
County residents are invited to visit either the Burlington Senior including Jim Adkins from International Center for Poultry in California, Jeanette
Center or the Liberty Senior Center. Beranger from American Livestock Breeds Conservancy, Donna Carver, a veterinar-
ian from NC State University’s Poultry Science Department, Judy Lessler of
ASHEBORO SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER – Appoint- Harland’s Creek Farm, and Abdul Chaudhry from Chaudhry’s Poultry Processing
ments recommended, but not required. plant in Siler City. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. on Feb. 9, 2010. The cost will be $20.00 per per-
133 West Wainman son (please bring correct change), which will include an educational packet and a catered, chicken-
Asheboro, North Carolina 27203 containing lunch. To reserve a lunch, RSVP to the Guilford Co. Cooperative Extension Service by
336-625-3389 Feb. 5, 2010 at 336-375-5876. Website for Guilford Co. Cooperative Extension Center (3309 Burling-
Every Monday and Saturday – beginning February 8 ton Rd., Greensboro)
February hours are: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm is http://guilford.ces.ncsu.edu. Directions can be found on the website. For accommodations for per-
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March 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 Club is now accepting person, no later than ten business days before the event. The use of brand
April 3, 5, 10, 12 entries for its Annual names in this publication does not imply endorsement by the North Carolina
Spring Contest, open to Cooperative Extension Service of the products or services named nor discrimi-
adult writers in Ala-
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SOUTHEAST GUILFORD COMMUNITY CENTER
PRESENTS
SOFTBALL LEAGUE SIGNUPS!
BRINGING BACK FOR 2010
TRADITIONAL SLOW PITCH
Fast pitch SB and coach pitch Baseball leagues will be
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Girls ages 9 Through HIGH SCHOOL
BOYS AND GIRLS AGE 5 – 8 for COED baseball
Moms, sign up for lady’s 18 & up teams!
SATURDAY, FEB 13TH AND 20TH
11:00AM until 2:00pm
SGCC Rec. Building
6014 Liberty Road
$55for 1st child in family,
$50 for each additional child. Adults $55
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A Human Race 2010 Fundraising Opportunity!
The Human Race is coming up!
The Human Race is a fundraiser put on by the Volunteer Center
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Click on the "Register for this event" button. You must register for the Human
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Kopper Top. After you have registered for the Human Race and created a page,
you can send the link via email to people who you think will support Kopper
Top through this fundraiser. Or, you can just forward them the link to the page
above if you do not want to create your own page.
Thank you so much for your participation in this fundraiser, and we look forward
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Minutes of the Meeting of The Liberty Town Council
Held on December 28, 2009 at 7:30
To Order Mayor Stanley called the meeting to order. Council Member Carolyn Vick-
rey led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the invocation, given by Council Member
Pike Johnson.
Minutes Council Member Pike Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of the
passed unanimously.
November meeting. Council Member James Lee Humble seconded the motion, which
Jake Brake Ordinance Council Member Pike Johnson made a motion to approve the amendment to the
traffic code, chapter 70, prohibiting the use of “Jake Brakes” within the Town limits. Council Member
James Lee Humble seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Mayoral Presentation Mayor John Stanly presented the outgoing Council Members, Carolyn Vickrey,
Tracy Whatley a proclamation thanking them for their dedicated service to the Town of Liberty. (Copies
included with minutes)
New Council Members Oath of Office Town Clerk, Bridget Langley, administered the Oath of Office to
newly elected Town officials, Jim S. Parker, Shane Isley, Tyson Nixon, and Terry Caviness. At which
time, the council meeting was turned over to the new Council.
Mayoral Presentation Mayor Jim Parker presented Mayor John K. Stanley, Jr. with a proclamation and a
plaque recognizing him for 14 years of dedicated service to the Town of Liberty.
Discussion of Mayor Pro Tempore Council Member Shane Isley made a motion to elect Terry Caviness
as the new Mayor Pro Tempore. Council Member Pike Johnson seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
Mayor Comments Mayor Parker asked Council for any recommendations regarding the Town Meetings.
Council Member Shane Isley made a motion to move the Work Session to the 3rd Monday of the month
instead of the Tuesday before the 4th Monday. Council Member Terry Caviness seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously.
Town Managers Report Newly elected officials will need to sign the Oath of Office and W4’s before they
leave the Council Meeting.
Adjourn There being no further business to discuss, Council Member Pike Johnson made a motion to
adjourn. Council Member Tyson Nixon seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Minutes of the Meeting of The Liberty Town Council
Held on January 25, 2010 at 7:30
To Order The Mayor called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance fol-
lowed by the invocation, given by Council Member Pike Johnson.
Approval of Minutes Council Member Pike Johnson made a motion to approve the
minutes of the December 2009 meetings. Council Member Tyson Nixon seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously.
RCEDC Annual Update Ms. Bonnie Renfro and Harry Lane of the Randolph County Economic Develop-
ment Corporation presented the annual update for 2009. This past year has been a “turbulent” year and
they noted that “it’s hard to do better than the economy.” Most companies appear to be surviving by re-
ducing the staff or the work hours. Ms. Renfro also noted that the Liberty Business Park has been getting
a lot of attention but no one has been willing to commit.
Randolph Community College – Dr. Bob Shackleford Dr. Shackleford would like everyone to have a
better understanding of the “Local Sales and Use Tax” that will be on the March 2 ballot. He said it
would be an investment in the County by helping to expand Randolph Community College due to over-
crowding. The Sales and Use Tax is a quarter (1/4) of one cent (.01) that would not affect gas, groceries,
or medicine.
Audit Report for 2008/2009 Mr. Steve Hackett, CPA, with the firm Maxton McDowell, presented the
2008/2009 Audit Report for the Town. Mr. Hackett reported the Town has a healthy fund balance by
government standards of fifty-four percent, (54%) and there were no issues or concerns at this time.
Planning Board Reappointments Council Member Terry Caviness made a motion to reappoint Randy
Kirkman, Edward Stevenson and Tim Garrett to serve another three (3) year term on the Planning
Board/Board of Adjustment. Council Member Tyson Nixon seconded the motion, which passed unani-
mously.
Resolution to Close and Budget Amendment – Frazier/Kinro Sewer Replacement Project
Council Member James Lee Humble made a motion to Close the Frazier/Kinro Sewer Replacement Pro-
ject and the Budget Amendment recording the actual expenditures. Council Member Terry Caviness
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Resolution Investigation Annexation Petition Council Member Terry Caviness made a motion to direct
the Town Clerk, Bridget Langley, to investigate the sufficiency of the property at 7170 Silk Hope Road,
PIN #8736431973, due to a Petition requesting Annexation into The Town of Liberty. Council Member
Shane Isley seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Town Managers Report The Town Manager will be attending a program in New Bern, NC on Wednes-
day, Thursday, and Friday for the Small Town Main Street. As part of the program there will be a meet-
ing on the North Carolina Solutions Fund which is a new program only for
Municipalities in the Small Town Main Street. Someone
must attend for the Town to be eligible for the new pro- The Liberty
gram. Leader
Newspaper
Citizen Comments Mr. Joe Hornaday wanted the Council
to be aware that citizens attending the meetings are unable
to hear guest speakers due to the sound effects in the Coun- Your Eye On The
cil room. The Town Manager reported that Public Works Local News
Director, Bob Vaughn, is currently looking into the situa-
tion and getting quotes for a sound system. Advertise In The
Adjourn There being no further business to discuss, Coun- Liberty Leader
cil Member Pike Johnson made a motion to adjourn. Coun-
cil Member Tyson Nixon seconded the motion, which Got A Story Let Us
passed unanimously. Know
The Liberty Chamber of Com-
merce is dedicated to helping
Liberty and its business commu-
nity to grow and prosper. We can
do that with your membership and
participation in our events. It is
time for our annual membership
renewal drive so look for your
renewal packet in the mail. Also,
if you know of a potential mem-
ber business, please encourage
them to join. Contact Executive
Director Pike Johnson at the
Chamber office to suggest poten-
tial members and even better,
obtain a membership packet to
share with your business col-
leagues. You can reach
Pike at 622-4937. Or, send an e-
mail to
LibertyChamber@rtelco.net.
Remember, the benefits of mem-
bership are many and the larger
we are, the stronger we become.
Dues Structure
1-5 Employees: $50
6-15 Employees: $60
16-30 Employees: $75
31 & more*: $100
Associate: $25
*$1 for each employee
above 30, $200 max
2009-10 Chamber Board Members
 President Justin Gaines
(Fidelity Bank)
• Vice President J.B. Griffith III
(Liberty Advisors)
• Secretary Denise Ingram
(CCI Machine)
• Treasurer Debra Hinshaw
• Dr. Thomas Blake
(Liberty Chiropractic Center)
• Kevin Bowman (Learning Environ-
ments & Liberty Leaders Newspaper)
• Anna Clark (Doug Clark, CPA)
• Melanie Combs
(TC Communications)
• Joann Kirkman (UltraCraft)
• Susan Primm
(Librarian, Liberty Public Library)
• Aaryn Slafky
(Randolph Telephone Co.)
• Michele P. Smith
(Scott & Stringfellow)
• Brad Williams
(Williams & Associates)
• Pike Johnson—Executive Director
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Liberty Chamber Annual Winter Luncheon A Warm Welcome
As in years past, the Liberty Chamber has
held is winter luncheon at the First United
Methodist Church, where the FUMC
Women Group has served up a pippin hot
homemade soup with fresh sandwiches and
lets not forget the homemade desserts. Oh
so many to choose from. This is a greatly
attended event for Chamber members to
meet and great each other. This is one of
the many serves the Chamber does to pro-
mote commerce in our fair town. The
event was opened up by Vice President of
the Chamber, JB Griffith (of Liberty Advi-
sors). The Pastor of FUMC, Gene Dean
gave prayer to open up the event. Several guest where recognized that was in atten-
dance. Lori Cobb, Faith Community Nurse, addressed the group on last years outreach
by this much needed program. It was also noted by JB Griffith that the funding has fell
back to our the community now and the program needs at
least $30,000 a year to keep the program running. Lori
Cobb, thanked business like Learning Environments that
donated $1,000 toward the program. Tammy from the
Randolph County Visitors Center informed the group that
they now have a new home along with Randolph County
Economic Development that will be in the newly remod-
eled Historic Randolph County Courthouse in Asheboro.
The main speaker for the event was Dr Robert Shackle-
ford, President of Randolph Community College. He was
addressing the group on the upcoming vote for the 1/4
cent sales tax increase. He gave us some big numbers,
such as , last year there was a total of over 3,100 students
that attended for their college degree and another over
8,400 students for continuing education. There was an
actual 381 from the Liberty area alone (255 for continuing
education and 126 for college courses). They offer classes
in our town at the Fire and
Police Department and the
Early Childhood Center. 85% funding is from the state
for operations only and 15% if from the county for facil-
ity, building, utilities, and housekeeping. But they need
more room. With the new vote coming up on March
2nd, will be for a 1/4 cent sales tax increase that would
go to the community college. We need more room and
this is the best way to share the cost. Some facts to
know: Early Voting will be held Feb 11-27 at County
Elections Office and Randolph Co Admin Building on
Mon to Frid 8am to 5pm and Sat 9am to 1pm. The ac-
tual voting will be held on March 2 at assigned polling sites from 6:30am to 7:30pm.
Remember that the ballot is very miss leading thanks to our government. Vote
FOR….this will give the county an additional 1/4 cent sales tax . Why now, in these
difficult times? It is now more than
ever, that the county needs RCC to
help put people back to work and help
facilitate economic recovery. How
will this affect others who depend on
county funds? It will actually help
them by giving us a separate revenue
stream and removing us from the
annual competitions for county fund-
ing for special projects. It will fund
our capitol needs with-
New Tires * Custom Wheels * Passenger, Farm & Truck Tires * Brake Repair
out raising the county’s Interstate Batteries * NC Inspection * Automotive Diagnostics & Repair
debt load, a major fac-
tor in the county’s
Transmission & Coolant Flushes
ability to fund other
needs. See you at the
Liberty Tire
next chamber function. & Auto Is
Chamber Banquet, Your Spot
Golf Tournament, For Your
Car/Tractor Show and
more networking op- Propane
portunities. Refill
Locally Owned And Operated
William Prather York Veterans of
Foreign Wars of the United States Post 8721
The VFW Post 8721 had its regular meeting on 12 January 2010
at the Reitzel Center at 7 p.m. Our meeting is the 2nd Tuesday of
each month. The last few months we have had a meal, January was
BBQ sandwiches and assorted desserts, prepared by the Ladies
Auxiliary. Commander McMasters opened the meeting with salut-
ing the colors, and opening prayer by Chaplain Terry Stutts. A
letter was read from VFW National Commander Tradeswell con-
gratulating our Post 8721 for achieving 100% membership this
year. The certificate will be displayed on the wall in the Reitzel
Center. The Commander discussed the Winter Council Meeting at
the Hilton, February 5-7, 2010 in Raleigh. Various Committee
meetings & training will be held during the weekend. The Council
of Administration Program Outline of all the meetings was covered
for all the comrades present. The next District 10 meeting will be
held in Greensboro on 23 January 2010 with lunch at 12 noon with
the Men’s & Ladies Auxiliary meetings at 1p. We had a visitor
Steve Truax from Staley. Steve had moved from up north into the
area and we hope he transfers to our Post. We also have two more
members that plan to join in the near future. With no further busi-
ness and after the closing prayer, saluting the colors the meeting
was closed in due form.
Submitted by, Cary McMasters
Liberty Barber Shop
131 W Swannanoa Ave
Downtown Liberty
Tue-Fri 8:00am to 6:00pm
Sat 8:00am to 12:30pm
Brian Riggs-Owner / Operator
Phone 336/302-9290
Liberty Friendly Wesleyan Church- Asheboro St—Liberty
Spaghetti Dinner And Movie Hosted By Youth
Saturday Feb 13—6pm
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Collision Repair—Like It Never Ever Happened!
437 Frances Dr (Same AsYork Martin Rd) - Liberty, NC 27298
All Types Trucks & Cars Collision Repair
***Servicing All Insurance Companies—Bring Us Your Vehicle For A Claim Quote***
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Minor Brake Repair—Minor Auto Repair—Oil Changes—Local Towing—Professional Car Detailing
Church News By Ellen Linberry
The Liberty Friendly Wesleyan Church has
been busy with projects for everyone. The
youth event is going to be Feb 6, Winter Jam.
Valentine Dinner & Movie Sat Feb 13 at 6pm
at the Church—Spaghetti Dinner Hosted By
The Youth. There will be making chocolate
peanut easter eggs again this year. Easter Sun-
day, breakfast at 9am at the Fellowship Hall.
Worship at 10:30am. Easter Egg Hunt at
11:30am. Church Yard Sale is March 23 at
Pippin Engineering (behind Liberty Dinner).
The church has a weight loss contest going on
with members and Pastor Danny. The health
project for 2010. Sympathy is extended to the
Ellen Linberry Family for losing her sister Mrs
Nancy Wicker.. Mrs Inez Kidd and Dot Lang-
ley are in the resthome—Woodland Hills of
Asheboro, NC .
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Free Estimates
Dent Removal Domestic & Foreign
E-Bay Transport Car & Truck Sales
Liberty Assoc Of Churches
FOOD BANK NEEDS
Canned Meats (tuna, chicken, turkey
and salmon), low sugar canned fruit,
rice, dry beans, spaghetti sauce and
pasta. Your Gifts To The Liberty As-
sociation Of Churches FOOD PAN-
TRY are very welcome. Folks in our
community are in need.
Call 622-8312
Hoping you all are having a wonderful start to your new year.
Just wanted to let you all know that we're offering new services
this year on top of our regular lawn maintenance. Aeration,
which we offered before, is stepped up to a new level, as we've
updated our aeration equipment. Also, Sod installs are new
this year, if you wish to have this done, as always feel free to
contact me. All our services from last year are still intact, any-
thing from our general maintenance, to tractor work and our
fence installs. If it pertains to lawn care, ask us about it. Re-
member, we do carry the proper insurance and follow the ap-
propriate safety measures.

Snow: Remember, if it does happen to snow in North Carolina

Liberty, NC (yes, there is a chance it could happen!) give us a call for hav-
ing your driveway cleared. Our goal for this year is to be able
Ph 622-2056 to salt and plow for the 2010-2011 season, not just plow.
Ph 362-4856 Aeration: Think about this during the next few weeks, as
warmer weather approaches, you'll want your yard thriving.
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Town Redevelopment On Fast Track

Downtown revitalization committees are busy working on activities related to the Small Town Main Street
Grant in Liberty. There are four primary committees tasked with working on the grant responsibilities. They
are the Executive Committee, Economic Restructuring, Promotions and Design. On
March 9, the group will host a luncheon meeting for business property owners on tax
credits for building rehabilitation efforts. The group is looking for feedback from local
consumers, retailers, and businesses to share their views on
the direction of our community. This is your opportunity to
share your opinions, wishes, concerns, etc. on the future of
Liberty. Act now by going to the Town’s web site to com-
plete the survey. Surf to www.liberty-nc.com and click on
the STMS Grant link. Follow the group’s work in the Lib-
erty Leader newspaper—in stores or online at
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www.LibertyNewspaper.org March 9th
 Logan The Cool Pig say,
“ If you want to be cool, then cruise on down and get
some great BBQ at Hickory Grove UMC on March 13”

Hickory Grove UMC

10068 Silk Hope –Liberty Rd, Liberty
Ph 622-1872
Of Liberty
119 S Fayetteville St, Liberty
BBQ Pastor Tim Cheek
Join us At “HIS PLACE’ every Sunday at 11:00am
March 13th—Saturday—5 to 8pm Ph 336-633-9679 email hisplaceofliberty@yahoo.com
Eat In Or Take In
$7 A Plate
Chili And Music—A Great Combination
“His Place” the newest Church in Liberty open its
doors to the community for a night of free chili and
great Bluegrass Gospel Music. I had the pleasure be in
attendance for this great night where over 120 people
came together. Timmy Cheek, the Pastor of His Place
Church, and all the new members pulled together to put
on a great event for the community and all FREE. From
HOURS homemade chili to deserts to great music filled the air.
Thursday 9—1 The church meets in the side room of Ya’ll Come Back
Friday 9—5 Restaurant and that night the meeting room and entire
restaurant was filled with the local community. The
Saturday 9—1 music was from a local Randolph County group and
they provided a night full of fun form some of their
own written music to some of the all time
Best Value in Town! favorites. People joined in as a familiar song
was played. There was fun and fellowship
Get Your Valentines at had by all. This makes me think if this was
The Bargain Shop not how the old days use to be before all the
hustle and bustle. The local church was a
(Thrift store operated by the Liberty As- vital part of all the community as a gathering
place not only for worship but for fellow-
sociation of Churches) ship. A place where friends, families and
125 S. Greensboro Street, Liberty neighbors gather together. However we have
lost that, due to the ease of transportation.
Now we barely even know who our
Your dollars spent here help your neighbors in need neighbors are now in today’s time. This is
small start that His Place is trying to bring
back. For Timmy’s statement about their

Denise’s church is one that they are living, a real

Pet Salon church for real people in a real world. His
Place has already scheduled another new
336-622-0492 event. On March 27th, third Sunday,
they will hold another great event for the
A Professional with 20 years experience
community and Free for all. A Chicken
Denise Teague Stew and Music, starting at 6pm to until.
603 E Teague Ave- Liberty Theme , “Chicken Picking Guitar” See
you there. As you can see from the pic-
ture here, a great night of family fun,
make a point to be at the next event and
enjoy a free family outing in downtown
Liberty .

Chicken Picking Guitar

“Free” Night Of
Chicken Stew and Great Gospel Music
March 27th—6:00 pm to until
Sponsored By “HIS PLACE CHURCH”
119 S Fayetteville Street—Downtown Liberty
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Come Out And Join In All The

Fun At Liberty Senior Center
128 S Fayetteville St
For Lunch and Activity
Reservations:
Call the Center prior to
Noon the day before
(336) 622-5844
Tea Party
March 6, 2010 - 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Roy C. Reitzel Center
Donation: $5.00
Fellowship & Entertainment
Call: 622-5844 - Liberty Senior Center for more information
All Donations goes toward the Human Race

Valentine Party & Dance

February 12, 2010
Liberty Elem
4:00 – 7:00 pm
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Obituaries
Mrs. Linda Baker Roudabush—Liberty , 61, of Staley passed
away on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at Kindred Hospital in
Greensboro, NC. Linda was the daughter of the late Donald
Chester and Beverly Moser Baker and was also preceded in
death by her husband, Frederick Francis Busiere, Jr. and one
brother, Donald Baker. She is survived by her husband, Julian
Paul Roudabush, III; four daughters, Marie Evelyn Busiere,
Jennifer Wandalynn Busiere, Laurali Lynn Busiere Lee, Don-
namae Dorothy Busiere Fine; one son, Frederick Francis
Busiere III, four brothers, Jerry Baker, Randy Baker, Bruce
Baker and James Baker and nine grandchildren. Loflin Funeral
Home of Liberty has the honor of serving The Roudabush Fam-
ily.Hattie Sue Bunton Overman, 78, of Liberty passed away on
January 15, 2010 at Durham Regional Hospital. A memorial
service will be held on Sunday, January 24 at Pleasant Hill
Christian Church with the Rev. Howard Spray and the Rev.
Noah Albarez officiating. The family will receive friends fol-
lowing the service in the Hut at the church. She was the daugh-
ter of the late Charlie and Hattie Coble Bunton and was also
preceded in death by her husband, Robert Glenn Overman; two
sisters, Rita A. Hodgin and Betty J. Layton and two brothers,
Wilson Bunton and Chesley Bunton. Sue is survived by her
daughter, Edith Lorraine Overman and one brother, Andy Bun-
ton. Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty has the honor of serving
The Overman Family.
Mrs. Edna Coble Faust 95, died Saturday, January 16, 2010 at
Clapp’s Nursing Center in Pleasant Garden N.CA native of
Randolph County, she was born on August 14, 1914. Mrs.
Faust was the daughter of the late Shelly Bell Coble and Jessie
Langley Coble. She sang in the choir at Mt. Pleasant Baptist
Church for 60 years and was a member of the church for 58
years. Mrs. Faust was preceded in death by husband H. A.
Faust, Sr.; one son, Archie Coble Faust; two sisters and three
brothers. Surviving is one son, H. Al Faust, six grandchildren
and nine great-grandchildren.
Mr. Casey Lee Jones, 67, of Liberty passed away on Monday,
January 11, 2010 at Chatham Hospital. . Mr. Jones was the son
of the late Charlie and Irene Nickolson Jones and was also pre-
ceded in death by his wife, Emma Suits Jones and one brother,
Gene Jones. Surviving are three daughters, Betty Jo Coble,
Teresa Coble, and Bonnie Jones; one son, Tony Jones; one
brother, Bobby Ray Jones; eight grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren.Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty has the honor of
serving The Jones Family.
Nancy Mariah Humble Wicker, 65, of Liberty passed away on
Monday, January 11, 2010 at her home. Mrs. Wicker was pre-
ceded in death by her parents John Floyd and Pauline Cox
Humble. She is survived by her husband, Paul Wayne Wicker
of the home; one sister, Ellen Lineberry of Liberty; two broth-
ers, Clyde Ray Humble and wife, Linda of Liberty and John
Humble and wife, Becky of Climax, and several nieces and
nephews. Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty has the honor of
serving The Wicker Family.
Mr. Michael Curtis Kennedy, 56, of Liberty passed away on
Saturday, January 2, 2010 at his home. . Mr. Kennedy is the son
of the late Melvin Ray and was also preceded in death by his
son, Jody Ray Kennedy and his stepfather, Eldon Frazier, Sr.
Surviving is his wife, Bridget Piper Kennedy; daughter, Jada
Kennedy Garrett; mother, Margaret Kennedy Frazier; brothers,
John Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy and Richard Kennedy; stepsis-
ter, Susan Chambers; stepbrother, Lynn Frazier and two grand-
children, Tyler and Reagan Kennedy. Loflin Funeral Home of
Liberty has the honor of serving The Kennedy Family.
LIBERTY — Mr. Dewey Junior Bolick, 71, passed away on
Friday, January 29, 2010.Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty has
the honor of serving The Bolick Family.
LIBERTY — Mrs. Virginia Coble Duncan, 88, of Liberty
passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at Wesley Long
Hospital.Virginia was born in Randolph County on September
21, 1921, to the late Alfred C. Coble and Mattie Brafford
Coble. She retired after many years in the textile industry. She
was a long time member of Mt. Pleasant Church and taught
Sunday school for several years.In addition to her parents she
was preceded in death by Haskell Duncan and a sister Mary
Louise Foust. Mrs. Duncan is survived by one daughter, Linda
Horney of Greensboro, grandsons; Eric Davis Horney
14 of Julian, and James Neil Horney of Liberty; broth-
ers; Jack Coble, and wife Hazel, John Coble and wife
LOFLIN FUNERAL
Peggy of Franklinville. She was also
survived by several nieces and neph- HOME OF LIBERTY
ews, including special niece, Janet
Summers and special nephews, Cur-
212 W Swannanoa Ave
tis and Larry Foust. Liberty, NC 27298
STALEY — Betty Jo Denny Ed-
wards, 70, died on Saturday, January
Ph 336-622-2256 Office
16, 2010.Arrangements by Loflin Ph 336-622-2258 Obit Line
Funeral Home, Ramseur.
LIBERTY — On January 20, 2010,
Iris Smith Meredith of Liberty was
Tyson Nixon, Manager
taken home to a glad reunion with And Staff
loved ones who made the journey
before her, including her Lord, Sav- Serving The Local Community
ior and constant friend, Jesus Christ.
Mrs. Meredith passed at Moses Cone New Obit Line 24//7
Hospital after a period of declining health.
First and foremost, Iris was a faithful Ph 336-622-2258
servant of Christ. But she was also a
beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
Her life was a lesson in selfless and steadfast love and it will
always inspire the friends and family she left behind. Iris was
preceded in death by husband Odell Meredith, parents Addison
and Lucy Smith, sister Juanita Smith Johnson and brother
Daniel Smith. Iris is survived by brothers J.C. Smith of Sophia
and Carthel Smith of Orlando Florida, sons Jim Meredith of
Liberty and David Meredith of Winston-Salem and daughter
Teresa Wright of Liberty. She was also the proud and loving
grandmother and great-grandmother to seven grandchildren and
four great -grandchildren. Iris and her family moved to the
Liberty area in 1956 where they operated a dairy farm for many
years. She was employed by First Union Bank of Liberty for 30
years and was a member of Liberty First United Methodist
Church.
STALEY — Lucille Andrews Moffitt, 92, of Staley, N.C., died “Sunset and evening star
Sunday, January 10, 2010, at her residence. Mrs. Moffitt was And one clear call for me!
born April 17, 1917, the daughter of Richard Worth and Cora And may there be no moaning of the bar,
Bell Vestal Moffitt. She was preceded in death by her husband, When I put out to sea,
Samuel E. Moffitt. She is survived by her daughter, Jo Ann
Moffitt Scarlette and husband, Tommy, of Staley; grandson, But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Lynn Scarlette and wife, Marie, of Bear Creek; granddaughters, Too full for sound and foam,
Cathy McLeod and husband, Robert, of Staley, and Tammy
McPherson and husband, Eric, of Snow Camp; great-
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
grandchildren, Holly and Lindsey Scarlette, Christopher, Bray- Turns again home.
sen and Allie McLeod and Abby McPherson.
LIBERTY — Hattie Sue Bunton Overman, 78, passed away on Twilight and evening bell,
January 15, 2010l. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on And after that the dark!
Sunday, January 24 . Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty has the And may there be no sadness of farewell,
honor of serving The Overman Family When I embark;
LIBERTY — Mr. Earnest Dean "Bud Man" Richardson, 70,
passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2010. For though from out our bourne of Time and Place
A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 22 at 10 a.m.
at The Loflin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Mt.
The flood may bear me far,
Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. I hope to see my Pilot face to face
Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty has the honor of serving the When I have crossed the bar. .” By Alfred Lord
Richardson Family. Tennyson
LIBERTY — Mrs. Nellie Coble Smith, 97, of Liberty passed This poem was read at Jim Garrett’s Funeral as a tribute for
away on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Alamance Health Care. a life well lived. Jim was diagnosed with bone cancer on
A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 22 at 2 p.m. at Dec 18,2009 and departed on Jan 1, 2010. Jim was a simple
Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church officiated by Rev.
man and found pleasure in the ordinary things. Growing
Aaron Moss and Rev. Chris Phelps; burial will follow in the
church cemetery. tomatoes, working in his greenhouses, visiting customers,
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, catching the big fish, beautiful sunsets, and charcoal sirloin
January 21 at the funeral home. steaks where just a few. He loved his family and the people
Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late Robert Armstead and of Liberty. I thank you for the happy memories I have of our
Cora Foster Coble and was also preceded in death by her hus- lives together. We were married for 44 years. The outpour-
band, Claude Julius Smith; twin sister, Lois Spoon and four
other sisters, Vida Coley, Myrtle Coble, Gladys Kernodle and ing of love and support has been overwhelming. From food,
Ruby Coble; and two brothers, Roy Coble and Vance Coble. flowers, visits, cards and memorial gifts and most of all your
Surviving are daughters, Hilda Holder and husband, Roy and prayers. These acts of sincere sympathy has sustained me
son, Terry Smith and wife, Karen; one brother, Vernon Coble; through these trying times. I thank each and every one for
seven grandchildren, Cliff and Chris Holder, Kyle and Brandon your kindness and ask for your continuing prayers.
Smith, Timmy and Tommy Jackson and Bonnie Redd; eight
great-grandchildren, Ryan, Justin, Joshua and Andrew Holder, Sincerely, Roberta Garrett.
Morgan Smith and Kaleb, Nicholas and Zachary Redd.
Randolph CO EDC 2009 Annual Report
The Randolph County Economic Development Corporation began presentations of its 2009 An-
nual Report today to elected officials across the county. Highlights of the year include announce-
ments of more than $15,415,300 in new and expanded industrial investment and the creation of 402
new jobs. During the year, nine companies reported new investment and nineteen companies an-
nounced new jobs associated with locations or expansions in communities across Randolph
County. New job creation will generate more than $12,082,512 in annual income through direct
employment. The results are a 66% increase in new jobs over last year’s announcements and a
53% decline from 2008 investment numbers. The report
cited growth in four major business sectors that include
green jobs, legacy industries, advanced manufacturing
and small businesses. The list of companies includes
Owner—Laurie McDaniel
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ond facility in Asheboro to support growth in industrial Bandanas & Bows Nature Walks
service, recycling, and alternative energy. Fox Apparel
expanded into a former Hanesbrand facility in Asheboro
and created over 40 new jobs to produce uniforms for US Armed Forces and public safety workers. So What Is Shelton Home Improvements
Furnishings companies Stickley and Trinity Furniture announced job growth and expansion and Chris Shelton grew up in Liberty,
Malt-O-Meal Cereal Company celebrated the grand opening of its new cereal manufacturing opera- graduated from Eastern Randolph High
tion. “We are thrilled to share the good news about our community’s job creation and business School and then from UNC-G with a
growth during a very tough economic recession. Economic development is the solution to our eco- degree in Sports & Exercise Science.
nomic challenges,” said Dale Lambert, EDC Chairman and Executive Vice President of Randolph Chris married his high school sweet-
Electric Membership Corporation. Major infrastructure projects are underway in Randolph County heart, Jennifer, and they have two chil-
including construction of 11.5 miles of Interstate 74 from Archdale to Asheboro, scheduled for dren; Claire-8 years and Drew-7 years.
completion in 2012. Water distribution lines and a new water treatment plant for the Randleman After several years of teaching, Chris
Reservoir are under construction to supply more than 12 million gallons of water per day through- began investing in real estate; working
out northern Randolph County. Two Visitors’ Centers on Interstate 73 / 74 were completed in mostly in the evenings on his rental
2009 and scheduled to open in 2010 in southern Randolph County. The Randolph County EDC business. In 1996, he envisioned being a full-time landlord. After eight
initiated a multi-part project to complete a competitive assessment and target industry study for the years of teaching, he followed his dream and went into property invest-
community. The purpose of the study is to identify strategic industries that match the locational ments. He learned to do repairs on his own and credits his Uncle, Wade
strengths of Randolph County. The EDC Board and community leaders began the process with a Shelton, for getting him pointed in the
benchmarking process that delivered key messages of community preparedness, collaboration and right direction. He enjoys this type of
targeted recruitment. The study will be completed within six months and will form the basis for a work, as it is an outlet for his creativity
5-year strategic plan that the EDC can use to effectively position and market the community in the and a means of additional income. He is
national and global market. Also in 2009, the Randolph EDC made more than 204 visits to existing skilled in tile flooring, bathroom/shower
businesses and industries and responded to 79 company specific projects and referrals. Announced installation, replacement windows, vinyl
projects impacted 587,143 square feet of industrial space with new users and helped to secure siding, home remodel, trim work, wood
$395,000 in grants. The EDC website, www.rcedc.com was redesigned with new features and a floors, decks, and more. Chris is not
more user-friendly layout. In 2009, the EDC unveiled a new logo and brand as “The Heart of only blessed with a natural “know-how”
North Carolina’s Economic and ability, he is a true craftsman striving to always do things right and in
Future”. Regional market- the best interest of his customers. After building his own house, Chris
ing trips to Dallas, Chi- became interested in woodworking. He has made several pieces of furni-
cago, Charlotte, Toronto ture and takes pride in using hand tools to incorporate techniques that have
and Boston continue to pay been used for centuries. Chris said, "The craftsmanship in antique furni-
dividends in expanded rec- ture is amazing. They didn’t have any
ognition and project activ- power tools. Now everything in furniture
Hours: ity. stores is made from veneered MDF. I
Mon—Thur have grown to appreciate furniture and
cabinets made of real wood, not chips of
11am to 2pm / 6pm to 9pm
it glued together.” Woodworking
Friday 11am to 2pm / 6pm to Until has fallen right in line with home im-
Closed Saturday & Sundays provement as he has built custom kitchen
Phone 336-622-5007 and bath cabinets, desks, bar stools, wine
racks, and varying types of built-ins to blend with existing furniture and
design styles. Some of his work is on display at the Raleigh Street Gallery
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Why go to Church? (This is good)
If you're spiritually alive, you're going to love this!
If you're spiritually dead, you won't want to read it.
If you're spiritually curious, there is still hope!
Why Go To Church?
A Church goer wrote a letter to the editor
of a newspaper and
complained that it made no sense to go to
church every Sunday. "I've gone for 30
years now," he wrote, "and in that time I
have heard something like 3,000 sermons.
But for the life of me, I can't re-
member a single one of them. So, I think
I'm wasting my time and the pastors are wasting theirs
by giving sermons at all." This started a real contro-
versy in the "Letters to the Editor" column, much to the de-
light of the editor. It went on for weeks until someone wrote
this clincher: "I've been married for 30 years now. In that time
my wife has cooked some 32,000 meals. But, for the
life of me, I cannot recall the entire menu for a single
one of those meals But I do know this.. They all nour-
ished me and gave me the strength I needed to do my
work. If my wife had not given me these meals, I would be
physically dead today. Likewise, if I had not gone to church
for nourishment, I would be spiritually dead today!" When
you are DOWN to nothing.... God is UP to something! Faith
sees the invisible, believes the incredible and receives the
impossible! Thank God for our physical AND our spiritual
nourishment! All right, now that you're done reading, send it
on! I think everyone should read this! "When Satan is
knocking at your door, simply say, "Jesus, could you get that
for me?"
Randolph Hospital Maternity Services Receives
Grant for Educational Materials
The national trend continues to show the incidence of pre-term
labors and births rising resulting in more low birth weight babies
and babies with critical medical conditions. To help educate new
mothers on the risks and complications related to premature
births, the Randolph Hospital Maternity Services Unit was re-
cently awarded a $1,005 grant from the March of Dimes for edu-
cational materials. The grant funding will purchase Spanish and
English DVD’s and booklets as well as nursing modules provid-
ing excellent educational resources for nurses and families. For
those parents who are experiencing the loss of an infant, the be-
reavement literature will provide support as they go through the
grieving process. “We are very excited to have received funding
to purchase the much needed educational materials,” notes Julie
Mabe, Director of Maternity Services. “We believe the education
of expectant mothers will help lead to recognition of risk factors
for pre-term labor and ways to prevent it, therefore decreasing
these incidences. And, for those mothers who do deliver prema-
turely, education regarding the special needs of premature infants
is vital for positive outcomes.” The mission of the March of
Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth de-
fects, premature births and infant mortality. One key way the
March of Dimes carries out its mission is to provide community
grants and awards to agencies across the state. Dedicated March
of Dimes volunteers work hard to raise the money so that it can
stay in North Carolina and fund programs related to its mis-
sion. “As the leading healthcare provider in our community,
Randolph Hospital’s mission is ‘to provide quality healthcare and
to promote health and wellness’,” notes Mabe. “We believe that
providing this education will not only help us
carry out our mission, but the mission of the
March of Dimes.” Delivering nearly 1,000 babies
every year, the physicians and staff at Randolph
Hospital are dedicated to superior healthcare for
new moms and their babies. Randolph Hospital's
Maternity Services Unit is family focused to en-
sure that your birthing experience is an exciting
and memorable occasion. For more information
on the Maternity Services at Randolph Hospital,
please visit www.randolphhospital.org and click
on Maternity Services under the Service Fast
Finder.
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Randolph Community College
is Accepting Applications for
Classes for Adults with
Intellectual Disabilities
The Compensatory Education program
at Randolph Community College is
now accepting student applications for
classes held at the Asheboro Campus
and the Archdale Center. Participants
can choose from morning or afternoon
classes. To be eligible to participate in
the Compensatory Education program,
an individual must be 17 years old or
older, and (a) diagnosed with intellec-
tual disabilities (formerly called men-
tal retardation) or (b) functioning on a
level equivalent to intellectual disabili-
ties resulting from head injury or brain
damage. RCC is required by the North
Carolina Community College System
Audit Services to have on file proof of
eligibility as determined and certified
by a qualified professional.
Classes are offered Monday - Friday
from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and Monday -
Thursday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the
Asheboro Campus, and Monday - Fri-
day from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and Monday
- Thursday from 1-4 p.m. at the Arch-
dale Center. The classes are free of
charge. Please contact Tonya Monroe,
Compensatory Education coordinator,
at 336-633-0254 if you have any ques-
tions, to apply, or learn more about the
program.
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will hold registration for the youth baseball and
softball programs Monday-Thursday, February
8-11 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Liberty
School gym. Baseball is for ages 5-15 with
your age for this season being your age on
April 30, 2010. The baseball program plays in
the Eastern Randolph Cal Ripken League with
Grays Chapel, Coleridge, Ramseur, and Frank-
linville. Softball is for girls ages 5-16 with
your age for this season being your age on December 31, 2009. Our soft-
ball teams will play this season in a league with Randleman, Level Cross,
New Market, and Asheboro. For additional information please call the Rec.
Dept. at 622-3955. Our youth basketball teams are winding down their sea-
son with games scheduled the first 3 Saturdays in February. Interested in
watching and supporting our local teams then come out to
Liberty School each Saturday in February to cheer on the Lib-
erty boys and girls ages 5-15 as they participate in the Eastern
Randolph Basketball League against teams from Coleridge,
Franklinville, Grays Chapel, and Ramseur. Games start at 9
a.m. and end in mid to late afternoon each Saturday. Check
out the Parks & Recreation activities at the town’s website:
www.liberty-nc.com.
Boy Scouts
th
of America 100th Anniversary
This is the 100 anniversary of Boy Scouts of America --- Feb. 8, 1919
to Feb. 8, 2010. This is a year of celebration and it has been a CEN-
TURY of making a difference. In October 1899, several thousand Boer
fighters laid siege to the South African town of Mafeking, where Col.
Baden Powell (1857 – 1941) led a force of some 800 British soldiers.
Through sheer resourcefulness, he held off the Boers for 217 days,
sneaking reports through the lines that ended up in British newspapers.
When Mafeking was relieved in May 1900 Powell became a National
Hero. Three years later Baden Powell returned to England and found
British boys using an army manual he had written called Aids to Scout-
ing as an outdoor guide to fun. The next four years he studied boys’
programs – including Ernest T. Sexton’s “Woodcraft Indians in Amer-
ica” and decided to start his own program. In 1906 Baden Powell
drafted a paper called “Boy Scouts – A Suggestion”, proposing a way to
help in making the rising generation into good citizens at home or for
the colonies. A year later he organized a camp on Brown Sea Island to
test his ideas. The camp was a huge success. In 1908 Baden Powell
published “Scouting for Boys” and launched the Boy Scout movement.
The first World Scout Jamboree was in 1920 in London, England.
When he rose to speak at the World Jamboree, Baden Powell was offi-
cially crowned the FIRST and only CHIEF SCOUT OF THE WORLD.
The American Legion voiced its support of the Boy Scouts of America
at its First National Convention in 1919, making it the first national
youth activity officially recognized by the American Legion. The Boy
Scouts of America is one of the nation’s foremost youth programs of
character development and values based on leadership training, and
teaches the core values of duty to God and Country, personal honor, and
respect for the beliefs of others. This anniversary celebration began
September 1, 2009 and will continue until December 31, 2010. The
100th Anniversary Boy Scout Jamboree will be from July 26 through
August 4, 2010 at Ft. A.P. Hill in Virginia. The BS website provides
ideas and suggestions to help celebrate the adventure and to continue the
journey.
Website – www.scouting.org/100years
 Matthew 5:48
My Child, And I'll take away all the pain
Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand. you have suffered on this earth.
You may not know me, James 1:17 Revelation 21:3-4
but I know everything about you.
Psalm 139:1 For I am your provider and I meet all your needs. I am your Father, and I love you
Matthew 6:31-33 even as I love my son, Jesus.
I know when you sit down and when you rise up. John 17:23
Psalm 139:2 My plan for your future has always been filled with hope.
Jeremiah 29:11 For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed.
I am familiar with all your ways. John 17:26
Psalm 139:3 Because I love you with an everlasting love.
Jeremiah 31:3 He is the exact representation of my being.
Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. Hebrews 1:3
Matthew 10:29-31 My thoughts toward you are countless
as the sand on the seashore. He came to demonstrate that I am for you,
For you were made in my image. Psalms 139:17-18 not against you.
Genesis 1:27 Romans 8:31
And I rejoice over you with singing.
In me you live and move and have your being. Zephaniah 3:17 And to tell you that I am not counting your sins.
Acts 17:28 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
I will never stop doing good to you.
For you are my offspring. Jeremiah 32:40 Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled.
Acts 17:28 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
For you are my treasured possession.
I knew you even before you were conceived. Exodus 19:5 His death was the ultimate expression
Jeremiah 1:4-5 of my love for you.
I desire to establish you 1 John 4:10
I chose you when I planned creation. with all my heart and all my soul.
Ephesians 1:11-12 Jeremiah 32:41 I gave up everything I loved
that I might gain your love.
You were not a mistake, And I want to show you great and marvelous things. Romans 8:31-32
for all your days are written in my book. Jeremiah 33:3
Psalm 139:15-16 If you receive the gift of my son Jesus,
If you seek me with all your heart, you receive me.
I determined the exact time of your birth you will find me. 1 John 2:23
and where you would live. Deuteronomy 4:29
Acts 17:26 And nothing will ever separate you
Delight in me and I will give you from my love again.
You are fearfully and wonderfully made. the desires of your heart. Romans 8:38-39
Psalm 139:14 Psalm 37:4
Come home and I'll throw the biggest party
I knit you together in your mother's womb. For it is I who gave you those desires. heaven has ever seen.
Psalm 139:13 Philippians 2:13 Luke 15:7
And brought you forth on the day you were born. I am able to do more for you I have always been Father,
Psalm 71:6 than you could possibly imagine. and will always be Father.
Ephesians 3:20 Ephesians 3:14-15
I have been misrepresented
by those who don't know me. For I am your greatest encourager. My question is…
John 8:41-44 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 Will you be my child?
John 1:12-13
I am not distant and angry, I am also the Father who comforts you
but am the complete expression of love. in all your troubles. I am waiting for you.
1 John 4:16 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Luke 15:11-32
And it is my desire to lavish my love on you. When you are brokenhearted, Love, Your Dad
1 John 3:1 I am close to you.
Psalm 34:18
Almighty God
Simply because you are my child
and I am your Father. As a shepherd carries a lamb, God Loves You! And He is the Father you
1 John 3:1 I have carried you close to my heart.
Isaiah 40:11 have been looking for all your life. This
I offer you more than your earthly father ever could.
Matthew 7:11 One day I will wipe away is His Love letter to you above….
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 The History of Presidents' Day
So when did Americans first acknowledge our Presidents with their own
day? Presidents' Day dates back to our founding father and first President,
George Washington. Washington was born on February 22, 1732. On his
birthday in 1796, when Washington was in his last full year as president, the
day became the holiday known as Washington's Birthday. However, Ameri-
cans didn't observe this holiday until 1832, 100 years after his birth. Abraham
Lincoln was the next President to gain reverence similar to Washington. Born
on February 12, 1809, Lincoln's birthday was first celebrated in 1865, the Feb 15
year after he was assassinated. Although his birthday was not honored as a
federal holiday like Washington's, many states adopted it as a legal holiday. In 1968, Congress passed legislation
placing any federal holiday on a Monday, including Washington's birthday, to create a three-day weekend. In
1971, President Richard Nixon combined Washington's and Lincoln's birthdays into Presidents' Day. It would be
celebrated on the third Monday in February, regardless of which day it fell on. Presidents' Day is now viewed as
a holiday that pays tribute to both Washington and Lincoln, as well as all those who have served as president.
Presidents' Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February

So What Is The History Of Valentines Day?

Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between
loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why
do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day — and its patron saint —
is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of ro-
mance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian
and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become
associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three
Three Victims Die In Wreck In Liberty different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One leg-
Liberty, NC -- Three people were killed early Monday morning when the end contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor
car they were in veered off the road and into some trees. Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed
The crash happened in the median of Highway 421 South near Browns marriage for young men — his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree,
Meadow Road around 2 a.m. That stretch of road is between Julian and defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions
were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. Other stories suggest that Valentine may have
Liberty in Randolph County.
been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating the wreck. tortured. According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in
Troopers tell WFMY News 2 that all three people in the BMW died in the prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl — who may have been his jailor's daughter
crash. — who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which
The victims were identified as: he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Val-
-- Brandon Chavis, 26, from Bear Creek entine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most im-
-- Forrest Andrews, 27, from Siler City portantly, romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular
-- Jason Morris, 30, from Siler City saints in England and France. While some believe that Valentine's Day is celebrated in the middle of Febru-
According to troopers, Chavis was driving the BMW between 90-100 mph ary to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine's death or burial — which probably occurred around 270
A.D — others claim that the Christian church may have decided to celebrate Valentine's feast day in the
in a 55 mph zone.
middle of February in an effort to 'christianize' celebrations of the pagan Lupercalia festival. In ancient
Investigators Rome, February was the official beginning of spring and was considered a time for purification. Houses
say it appears were ritually cleansed by sweeping them out and then sprinkling salt and a type of wheat called spelt
only one per- throughout their interiors. Lupercalia, which began at the ides of February, February 15, was a fertility festi-
son in the car val dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, as well as to the Roman founders Romulus and Re-
was wearing a mus.To begin the festival, members of the Luperci, an order of Roman priests, would gather at the sacred
seatbelt. One cave where the infants Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome, were believed to have been cared for by
other person a she-wolf or lupa. The priests would then sacrifice a goat, for fertility, and a dog, for purification. The boys
was thrown then sliced the goat's hide into strips, dipped them in the sacrificial blood and took to the streets, gently slap-
ping both women and fields of crops with the goathide strips. Far from being fearful, Roman women wel-
from the car.
comed being touched with the hides because it was believed the strips would make them more fertile in the
coming year. Later in the day, according to legend, all the young women in the city would place their names
in a big urn. The city's bachelors would then each choose a name out of the urn and become paired for the
year with his chosen woman. These matches often ended in marriage. Pope Gelasius declared February 14
St. Valentine's Day around 498 A.D. The Roman 'lottery' system for romantic pairing was deemed un-
Christian and outlawed. Later, during the Middle Ages, it was commonly believed in France and England
that February 14 was the beginning of birds' mating season, which added to the idea that the middle of Feb-
ruary — Valentine's Day — should be a day for romance. The oldest known valentine still in existence to-
day was a poem written by Charles, Duke of Orleans to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of
London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt. The greeting, which was written in 1415, is part of
the manuscript collection of the British Library in London, England. Several years later, it is believed that
LIBERTY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER King Henry V hired a writer named John Lydgate to compose a valentine note to Catherine of Valois. In
Great Britain, Valentine's Day began to be popularly celebrated around the seventeenth century. By the
middle of the eighteenth century, it was common for friends and lovers in all social classes to exchange
Neck Pains? small tokens of affection or handwritten notes. By the end of the century, printed cards began to replace
written letters due to improvements in printing technology. Ready-made cards were an easy way for people
Back Pains? to express their emotions in a time when direct expression of one's feelings was discouraged. Cheaper post-
age rates also contributed to an increase in the popularity of sending Valentine's Day greetings. Americans
Headaches? probably began exchanging hand-made valentines in the early 1700s. In the 1840s, Esther A. Howland be-
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estimated one billion valentine cards are sent each year, making Valentine's Day the second largest card-
sending holiday of the year. (An estimated 2.6 billion cards are sent for Christmas.) Approximately 85 per-
cent of all valentines are purchased by women. In addition to the United States, Valentine's Day is cele-
brated in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, and Australia. Valentine greetings were popular as
Phone 336-622-1600 far back as the Middle Ages (written Valentine's didn't begin to appear until after 1400), and the oldest
known Valentine card is on display at the British Museum. The first commercial Valentine's Day greeting
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Downtown Liberty, NC of the Valentine, made elaborate creations with real lace, ribbons and colorful pictures known as "scrap".
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torized boats (i.e. gasoline powered) will also be allowed with a maximum 25 MPH (23.0 MPH = 31. No person shall trap, catch, wound or cause to be injured, kill, treat cruelly, or tease any bird
20 Knots) speed limit being established. In areas where boat wakes are creating hazardous situa- or animal on PTRWA property.
tions for other boats or to the banks of the lake, a reduced speed shall be posted. 32. No firearms or fireworks will be allowed by any participants utilizing the lake or adjacent
5. All boats, to include inflatable's, shall be equipped as required by the United States Coast PTRWA property.
Guard or other Federal and State Agencies. 33. No alcoholic beverages will be allowed on premises. No person under the influence of alcoho
6. No boats, with the exception of the lake staff patrol boats, shall be allowed within 300 feet of will be allowed on the lake or adjacent PTRWA property.
the raw water intake or the water treatment plant, which will be 34. No person shall maintain or alter PTRWA property in the buffer zone. This
marked by buoys. includes but is not limited to the following: distribution of chemicals, cutting,
7. All boats must register at the designated check station before trimming, mowing, and other modification of PTRWA property. Buffer prop-
being launched on the lake. Launching will be allowed only at des- erty may not be used for any purpose.
ignated areas and only during days and hours when the lake is open 35. It shall be unlawful for any person to dig, cut, bruise, mutilate, or cause to
to the public and an authorized PTRWA agent is present and on be transplanted any plant material of all and any description within PTRWA
duty. A limited number of motorized boats will be allowed on the property.
lake. As a general guideline, one (1) motorized boat per twenty-five 36. It shall be unlawful for any person to make or kindle a fire in any area on
(25) acres of navigable water or one hundred (100) boats will be PTRWA property.
accommodated at any one time below the Highway 62 Bridge (approximately 2500 acres). The 37. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to pollute or contaminate the lake by any means
PTRWA will monitor the number of boats on the lake and will not allow additional gas powered whatsoever.
boats above the number established by the Board of Directors of the PTRWA. Management of Lake and PTRWA Property
8. The maximum speed limit for all boats operating within the no wake areas around the launch- 38. The PTRWA Lake Warden shall be the official custodian of the lake and surrounding
ing ramps will be 5 miles per hour. PTRWA property and it shall be his/her duty to enforce all ordinances, rules and regulations
9. No privately owned boat shall be allowed to remain overnight. adopted by the PTRWA’s Board of Directors as well as all applicable local, state and federal
10. All persons fishing on the lake must obtain a permit from the Lake Warden or designee. Fish- regulations.
ermen shall also be required to exhibit permits or licenses required by prevailing North Carolina 39. Activities on the lake shall be restricted to daylight hours. All operational hours shall be es-
State Laws governing fishing and inland waters. tablished by the PTRWA Board of Directors.
11. The regulations of the State Fisheries Commission regarding licenses, the kinds and sizes of 40. The Lake Warden shall post copies of these rules in conspicuous areas in the recreation
fish, number of fish to be taken, seasons when fishing is allowed and methods of catching fish area(s). The attention of every person obtaining a permit shall be directed to these rules.
shall be adopted as the fishing regulations for Randleman Lake, unless modified by the Board of 41. The PTRWA Executive Director shall have the authority to close the lake when it is deter-
Directors of the PTRWA. mined that continued recreational activ-
12. Each person may be required to submit his catch for the inspection of the Lake Warden upon ity would be detrimental to its use as a
request at any time. Each person taking fish from the lake may be required to enter into the war- public water supply.
den’s register his name, address and kind and number of fish caught. Authority
13. No boat shall touch the shore except at an approved area. 42. The Executive Director of the
14. No boat shall be refueled in the water or within 200 feet of the water’s edge. PTRWA, or his designee, is responsible
15. Every boat shall be equipped with a pail and cover for sanitary purposes only. A boat that has for the operation of the access areas on
a toilet facility that discharges sewage directly into the water shall not be allowed on the lake. Randleman Lake. He may temporarily
16. There will be no storage of gasoline at the launching area. ban for a period of thirty (30) days any
17. Minimum age for the operator of a boat is 16 years of age. activity that may adversely affect the use
18. Unreasonable noises are prohibited. Un-muffled exhausts are expressly prohibited. of these areas.
19. Reckless boating shall not be tolerated and any offender shall be removed from the lake and 43. The Executive Director of PTRWA
subject to the full penalty of the law. is responsible for protecting water qual-
Buffer Activities ity in Randleman Lake. He may tempo-
20. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or propel any motor vehicle or other vehicle, in- rarily ban for a period of thirty (30) days
cluding mini-bikes, go-carts, motorbikes, or any other self-propelled motorized vehicle, in, over any activity that may adversely affect the
or through PTRWA property. use of the public water supply. This ban
21. Vehicles shall be parked only in designated parking areas outside the buffer. may be extended by the Board of Direc-
22. Picnicking will be allowed only in designated areas outside the buffer. tors of PTRWA.
23. Trash must be disposed of in designated areas outside the buffer. Any party found to be guilty 44. This ordinance may be enforced by
of littering the lake or lake property shall be fined and or suspended from the lake. any and all remedies authorized by North
24. Bank Fishing will be permitted in designated areas only. Carolina General Statutes or other appli-
25. While on PTRWA property, all pets must be kept on a leash. In addition, no domestic animals cable law. In addition, anyone violating
shall be permitted any contact whatsoever with the drinking water at Randleman Lake. any of these provisions may be asked to
26. Placing or erecting any structure, sign, bulletin board, post, pole, or advertising device of any leave immediately and may be subject to
kind on PTRWA property will not be allowed. No poster, sign, bill, notice, wire, rod, or cord may prosecution for trespass for failing to do
be attached to any tree, shrub, fence, railing, post or structure within PTRWA property or adja- so.
cent property. PTRWA
27. Except as part of an approved event, soliciting or selling any items of merchandise on 2216 W. Meadowview Rd.
PTRWA property will not be permitted. Wilmington Building, Suite 204
28. It shall be unlawful for any person to remove, destroy, mutilate or deface any structure, Greensboro, NC 27407
monument, planter, fountain, wall, fence, railing, vehicle, bench, tree, plant, or any other property Phone: (336) 547-8437,
of PTRWA. Fax: (336) 851-0720
29. No adjacent property owner shall have the right to use any PTRWA property around
21 the lake for any private use.
 TYPE O NEG AND B NEG BLOOD LEV- Red Cross Offers Tips On How To Stay Warm During Frigid Temperatures
Bone chilling temperatures have gripped much of the country, and the Ameri-
ELS DROP TO EMERGENCY LEVELS can Red Cross urges everyone to be safe and prepare as much as possible.
When temperatures drop, the likelihood of house fires increase and as a result,
Red Cross urging donors to give blood our Red Cross volunteers have been busy responding to house fires throughout
during critical time Randolph County – nine during the month of December alone. Many are look-
ing to cut down on expenses when temperatures drop and home-heating costs
As a result of the recent bad weather across the country, on the rise. “There is usually an increase in home fires at this time of year because of
heels of the holiday season, the blood supply has drastically de- the use of candles and space heaters,” said Roy Gilliland, Director of the
creased in the Carolinas Region. Type O Randolph County Red Cross. “We have steps people can follow to reduce their
risk of starting a fire in their home, and still cut down on
Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs their heating bills.”
blood. The American Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services HEAT YOUR HOME SAFELY
Region provides lifesaving blood to 103 hospitals and must • All heaters need space! Keep things that can burn, such as paper, bedding or furniture, at least 3 feet away
have 1,600 people give blood and platelets each weekday to from heating equipment, fireplaces and stoves.
meet hospital demand. Accident victims as well as patients • Place portable space heaters on a hard, level, nonflammable surface. Do not put space heaters on rugs or car-
with cancer, sickle cell disease, blood disorders and other pets, near bedding or drapes, and keep children and pets away. Look for a model that shuts off automatically if
illnesses receive lifesaving transfusions every day. There is no the space heater tips over. Do not use heating equipment to dry wet clothing.
substitute for blood and volunteer donors are the only source. • Never use the stove or oven to heat your home.
• Never leave portable heaters, wood burning stoves or fireplaces unattended. Turn them off before leaving or
The Red Cross encourages people who are in good health to going to bed.
donate so that hospital patients have the blood or platelets • Keep the fire in the fireplace by using a glass or metal screen large enough to catch sparks and rolling logs.
they need to make a full recovery. Blood is needed to help CUT DOWN ON YOUR HEATING BILLS
treat a variety of patients including accident victims and indi- • Eliminate drafts. Use either insulating tape or caulking strips to surround windows and door moldings. Cover your windows
viduals undergoing surgery and cancer treatment. with plastic sheeting. If you have storm windows or storm doors, get them up to keep the cold out.
• Make sure heat vents aren’t blocked by furniture.
• Turn down the thermostat.
RED CROSS ASKING DONORS TO “MAKE A • Close off any rooms that aren’t in use and close heat vents or turn off radiators in those rooms.
NEW RESOLUTION: GIVE BLOOD.” • Insulate your light switch and outlet plates with foam pads. Cold air can seep into the house through them.
• Use heavy curtains to keep cold air out. Open them during the day to let the sun help warm your home and close them at
FOR THE NEW YEAR—-Presenting Do- night. Use fabric snakes or old carpets in front of windows and doors to help eliminate drafts.
• Turn off vent fans in the kitchen and bathroom when they are no longer needed.
nors May Win $1,000 Gift Card • Set ceiling fans to blow air down.
It’s a brand new year, and while many are trying to stick to DON’T FORGET FIDO AND YOUR NEIGHBOR
their new year’s resolution, others haven’t decided on one • Dress in several layers of lightweight clothing. Don’t forget gloves or mittens, and a hat, preferably one that covers your ears.
yet. Why not take this time to focus on what’s important – • Wear waterproof, insulated boots to keep feet warm and dry and to maintain footing in ice and snow.
donating blood? Your American Red Cross in Randolph • Don’t forget pets – bring them indoors. If that’s not possible, provide adequate shelter to keep them warm and make sure
they can get to unfrozen water.
County wants donors to “Make A New Resolution: Give
Blood.” The need for blood remains constant - it’s impor-
tant to take the time to give blood and platelets during Home For Sale $ 158,500
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community blood drives between January and March. For Master Bedroom, Laundry room, Patio, 2 car
more information or to schedule an appointment to donate, attached garage, paved driveway. No City
call 1-800-GIVE LIFE (448-3543) or visit RedCross- Taxes! Call 336-622-5046.
Blood.org. Every two seconds, someone in the United
States needs blood. The American Red Cross Carolinas
Blood Services Region provides lifesaving blood to pa- There is a computer repair shop in Liberty.
tients in 103 hospitals. Approximately 1,600 people need If you've ever walked down Swannanoa Ave. and stopped in the
to give blood or platelets each week day to meet hospital Liberty Emporium for an ice cream or a milkshake then you have
demand. also walked into Liberty Computer. You see what Emporium
Blood can be safely donated every 56 days. Most healthy means in the Greek is merchant and Liberty Emporium is where
people age 17 and older, or 16 with parental consent, who you can find anything from coffee, ice cream to fabrics and furni-
weigh at least 110 pounds, are eligible to donate blood and ture and even tucked away in the corner is a computer repair
shop. Jay Alexander moved to Liberty to help out with the family
platelets. Donors who are18 and younger must also meet
business. He has been working with computers since 1995. He
specific height and weight requirements. attended community collage and has earned an associates degree
in computer engineering and he is A +
certified. He is also is continuing his edu-
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 Liberty Public Library Liberty Public Library
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about what you’ve read? Tuesday, February 9 -Be My Valentine
4th Thursday at 6:30 P.M.
WHO: Schoolagers grades K – 4
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Feb 25 Still Life Bernard Schlink

Mar 25 The Heart is a Carson McCullers Free but space is limited. Please call 622-
Lonely Hunter 4605 to reserve a place.
Stop by the Library for a copy. Call 622-4605 for information

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One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class was walking home from school. His name was Kyle.. It looked
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nerd.' I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game with my friends tomorrow afternoon), so I shrugged my shoulders and
went on. As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him.. They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and trip-
ping him so he landed in the dirt. His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him..... He looked up and I
saw this terrible sadness in his eyes My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him as he crawled around looking for his glasses, and I
saw a tear in his eye. As I handed him his glasses, I said, 'Those guys are jerks.' They really should get lives. ' He looked at me and said,
'Hey thanks!' There was a big smile on his face. It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude. I helped him pick up his books, and
asked him where he lived. As it turned out, he lived near me, so I asked him why I had never seen him before.. He said he had gone to
private school before now. I would have never hung out with a private school kid before. We talked all the way home, and I carried some
of his books. He turned out to be a pretty cool kid. I asked him if he wanted to play a little football with my friends He said yes. We hung
out all weekend and the more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked him, and my friends thought the same of him. Monday morning came,
and there was Kyle with the huge stack of books again. I stopped him and said, 'Boy, you are gonna really build some serious muscles with this pile of books everyday! ' He just
laughed and handed me half the books. Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends.. When we were seniors we began to think about college. Kyle decided on George-
town and I was going to Duke. I knew that we would always be friends, that the miles would never be a problem. He was going to be a doctor and I was going for business on a foot-
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At The Well
At the center of the Village is a deep well of life-giving water where the
townspeople meet. As they draw water their voices blend in the culture,
society and wisdom that they share. Each month meet here at the well to
hear those voices.
We see her running toward us. We know her. She is our neighbor. Her
children go to school with our children. Somehow she doesn’t look like
herself. She turns her head for a quick look behind her as she arrives. As
she turns back to face us, we see a trickle of blood from her nose, and her lip
is beginning to swell. “What happened?” we all ask at once, shocked. She
hangs her head in shame and fear makes her body rigid as she begins to ex-
plain. As she speaks, her mouth twists in a strange way due to the swelling lip. Tears flow as
she cries for the truth and freedom that she lost 11 years ago. We learn that she lives with an
angry, controlling man. These words are usually synonyms for abuse. We take her to one of
our houses to talk. This couple is a young couple with two children. They have been married eyes opened to one of the most disheartening facts of our society. We were about to have a
11 years. She takes up the story. “We had a wonderful, storybook courtship. He was the man
of my dreams. Everyone liked him, and he loved me so much. We were made for each other,
and life couldn’t have been better. We always did things together. We liked all of the same
things. We had a beautiful wedding and I saw our promising future. A few months after our
wedding or maybe a year afterward, it was hard to tell just when things weren’t the same. He
began to need to go out alone and expected everything to be ship-shape when he returned.
Also, when I complained about how things are now and how they used to be, he started throw-
ing things. I began to just keep quiet to avoid the yelling, throwing tirades. I could do nothing
to please him and he began to complain that I was gaining weight. He spoke nasty comments
about my family and friends. So I stopped having them come around. But, when he was out
in the neighborhood or around my family, he was Mr. Nice Guy. So everybody thought that
he was the neatest guy in the world. I had told everyone, when we met, that he WAS this
wonderful man. Now”…and the tears flowed over the swelled lip. These terrible changes in
her life made HER look crazy every time she tried to explain, so she had kept silent. Every-
body thought that this was one of the most wonderful husbands and fathers in our town. “He
won’t let me work or go out of the house for any reason. He thinks that I am going to look at a
man or cheat. He yells in front of the children that I am a tramp and have been cheating on
him. Then he begins throwing things again. I have to clean it up and it is always my things
that he breaks. He began physically hurting me a year ago. Every time I try to defend myself
and try to talk rationally, he hurts me more. HE is the only one who can decide where we go
or what we do. Sometimes, for a short time, he will be nice to me. He will apologize and
declare that he has changed. He wants a clean slate. He says he will swear that I have been
the whole problem if I tell and try to make him look bad. If I tell anyone that he is not the nice
guy they all think he is, he has threatened to take my kids or kill me. I am being held captive
in my own home and brutally beaten and even raped…I can’t believe I told anyone
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that! What can I do? I guess I will have to get back home soon. He will be crazy mad,
and jealous since there could be a man around somewhere for me to cheat with. Oh, what
can I do? I need to get home now. I am really sorry to have bothered you all. Please
never tell or I will have to pay dearly…and she stood to leave. She was going to walk
back into the viper’s nest of an abuser, a controlling and angry man, an abuser. Held cap-
tive, emotionally crushed, identity erased, brutally raped, beaten in a home where she was
servant, caretaker, maid and doormat. The children had even learned from their father to
have no respect for their mother. She felt that she deserved no better due to the constant,
never-ending stream of negative comments attacking her self-worth. All of us looked at
one another, afraid to let her go back, but afraid that he may come here and force her back.
This is the longest that she had been out of her house alone and without his permission in
years. I had recently read that the number one cause of injury to women between the ages
of fifteen and forty-four was attacks by their male partners! Statistics also prove that two
to four MILLION women are assaulted by their partners in the USA EVERY Year. Our eyes
met and each of us silently agreed with a nod to be counted in. We were about to have our
crash course, and none of us would be the same afterwards. To be con-
tinued…
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Haiti Earthquake There are people who can walk away from you.
Background
On January 12, at 5:22pm local time, a series of earthquakes rang-
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Faith’s By T D Jakes
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An additional Red Cross field hospital has arrived in Port-au- might be made manifest that they were not for us. For had they been of us, no
Prince and is operational. An additional Red Cross base camp doubt they would have continued with us. [1 John 2:19]
has also arrived and is currently being set up. People leave you because they are not joined to you. And if they are not
Red Cross teams are reaching new earthquake survivors each day
with emergency medical services and relief items.
joined to you, you can't make them stay.
Red Cross teams on the ground are distributing more than 400,000 Let them go.
liters of water daily. And it doesn't mean that they are a bad person it just means that their part in
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To date, 591 shelter locations are identified, with approximately it's dead. You've got to know when it's over.
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high as 800,000.
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More than 500 people are receiving health care and treatment in Home Décor, Holiday Décor, If you are holding on to past hurts and pains .......
Red Cross health facilities every day. An additional Red and much much more LET IT GO!!!
Cross field hospital has arrived and will be operational in the (Let Us Sell For You) If someone can't treat you right, love you back, and see your worth.......
next few days. Come See The Great Bargians LET IT GO!!!
The American Red Cross expects to send blood products to af- If someone has angered you.
fected areas this week. This is in addition to the 249 units that have already been shipped to Port- LET IT GO!!!
au-Prince. If you are holding on to some thoughts of evil and revenge......
Water and Sanitation LET IT GO!!!
Relief partners, including the Red Cross, are now providing water daily for an estimated 235,000 peo-
ple at 115 sites in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area, with plans to increase distribution to reach If you are involved in a wrong relationship or addiction... ..
500,000 people daily. LET IT GO!!!
Protection If you are holding on to a job that no longer meets your needs or talents
UNICEF is supporting the establishment of child-friendly spaces for separated/unaccompanied chil- LET IT GO!!!
dren in the outskirts of Port-au-Prince with a capacity for 200,000 children. If you have a bad attitude..... ...
The Red Cross Response LET IT GO!!!
The American Red Cross currently has 31 staff in Haiti working in the areas of relief item distribution, If you keep judging others to make yourself feel better......
operations planning, logistics, communications and reporting.
LET IT GO!!!
To date, 38 Red Cross relief flights have landed in either Port-au-Prince or the Dominican Republic. If you're stuck in the past and God is trying to take you to a new level in
The Red Cross has opened a tracing center at its headquarters in Port-au-Prince to allow survivors to Him.........
register and make contact with loved ones. As of January 25, the Red Cross family tracing web site LET IT GO!!!
contained more than 25,200 names, and is accessible in four languages including Creole. If you are struggling with the healing of a broken relationship. ....
LET IT GO!!!
The American Red Cross will continue to respond to the ongoing situation and act in coordination with If you keep trying
the International Federation and global Red Cross network.
to help someone
The Support of Donors
The American Red Cross can accept gifts designated to the ongoing response to the earthquakes in who won't even try
Haiti, but asks that donors consider making a gift to the International Response Fund. Donors can help to help themselves.. Brittni McPherson made the Chancellor and
the victims of countless crises around the .... the Deans list for fall semester at Appalachian
world each year by making a financial gift LET IT GO!!! State. She is the daughter of Eddie and Cindy
to the American Red Cross International
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KUSTOM AUTO If you're feeling McPherson, and the Granddaughter of Bobby
depressed and
diate relief and long-term support through
supplies, technical assistance and other
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LET IT GO!!!
and Donna McPherson.
support to help those in need. Donations to 185 S GREENSBORO ST-LIBERTY, NC
the International Response Fund can be sent PH 336-622-3051 If there is a particu- All of her family are very proud of her.
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Computer Diagnostics For 96 and Up Models of it,' then you need
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