Documente Academic
Documente Profesional
Documente Cultură
New Poem Writer Rockin F Farm Colored Canvas Teen Night Chamber Luncheon
Biker For Boobs RTC Helps Schools
Meet Mexana Harvest Days kick off New Art Program Hits Hurricane Jane’s Chamber luncheon,
More Inside
Breast Cancer Event RTC Give Classroom
Merry CHRISTmas From The Leader Leader Newspaper Oxedine...New Poem fall in the area Liberty Sunday Night Teen great food, fellowship
Page 5 Bags Out....
writer Page 15 Page 19 Spot and facts
INSIDE
Page 11
Page 12 Page 21 Page 21
MY HEART
The night that you saw my eyes
Through the lamppost light.
You stole my heart
With much delight
It went with you that cold
January night. Back by Popular Demand
So lonely and cold as St. Stephen A.M.E. Church presents…
That engine roared to life.
It rode with you in fright
As that PETER BUILT
“The Cotton Club”
Come saved and leave saved!
Drove out of sight!
Now, I've tried with all my might Honoring Black History and the legacy of Black Music
to forget about that night. A Cultural and Liberal Arts presentation celebrating
I've tried and tried, Trailblazers in the genres of gospel, blues, jazz and soul.
To get on with my life. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll reminisce and you’ll enjoy!
While you are out there
With your new life. If you or any member of your church would like to participate this year, please
So much pain with call and leave a message at 622-3722. or 622-2585. This event will take place in
Be Ready For The Nothing to gain. February so practices will begin this month!
Cold As I sit here once again
We Have Several And try to pretend. Tickets will go on sale December 15, 2010. Get yours early!
Kerosene Heaters That my heart may Contact: Tonya Shoffner at 622-2585 or tonyashoffner@yahoo.com for info
Fresh Pecans Someday mend!
& Peanuts
In - Stock Send Us Your Stories And Events
Call 336-404-9791
Email libertynewspaper@aol.com
10
T H E L I B E R T Y L E A D E R
adds some cheese and crackers that she finds and prepares in the
At The Well dark. She put the half-baked hens outside on the screened porch to
freeze. There is no water, because the well pump is electric, so it’s
At the center of the Village is a deep
well of life-giving water where the good we brought tea. “Hope the power comes back on soon”, some-
townspeople meet. As they draw water one says in the lamplight. “It’s really not so bad” says Hannah, look-
their voices blend in the culture, society ing as if she is playing military dress up with wool. “I think it is kind
and wisdom that they share. Each of fun”. This is the most positive thing to come out of her mouth in a
month meet here at the well to hear long time. Rena begins to cry, not enjoying her bottle since it is cold.
those voices. Unexpected gifts are the Hannah reaches for Rena and cradles her close inside the big army
ones we like the best. Sometimes truth jacket to keep them both warm. The adults would have rolled eyes
is stranger than fiction. This is one of at each other if they could see each other’s eyes. This was a first.
those times. I am riding with my sister With ‘dinner’ done, Pop did what had been done once when he was
and her family to celebrate Christmas Eve at Granna and Pop’s. We a boy. He dragged the mattress into the big mostly empty living
will meet the rest of our family there for an evening meal. It is very room, flipped those long, old, square sofas onto their faces, made the
cold, with a glaze of ice forming on the trees already, but the road is whole thing comfortable with the big couch cushions and covered
clear. Our drive will take us almost an hour north and west. The the whole thing with one of those plastic table covers to keep the
weather is supposed to improve, and we sincerely hope this is the body heat inside the structure. We all watched and helped when he
case. When I join them in their car, I feel tension. Some conversation instructed us as to what he needed help with. “Come get in” he
tips me off that the 14-year-old Hannah, had to do her make-up three finally spoke, after his masterpiece was finished. “ It will be very
times, causing us to run late. She was an only child until Rena was warm and comfortable”. We all had room inside, thanks to those big
born 3 months ago. It has been a rocky road since then. Rena was sofas, and settled in to keep warm. It was one of those times when it
planned so that Hannah would have a sister to share life with, now just feels so good that nobody talks. It didn’t matter whether your
and forever. Hannah has little to do with Rena and sees her as ‘the eyes were open or closed. It looked the same. In the silence, Rena
problem’ that rocks the boat of their whole life. “What else can go began to whimper, and then the most astounding thing happened.
wrong?” the father and driver, Randy, asks no one in particular. “The In the dark and cold of this Christmas Eve, a voice began to sing.
fuel light is on, which means we have a half gallon of gas in the tank. Hannah, in the most-lovely high soprano voice, began to sing ‘Away
I planned to fill up on the way and was distracted when we ran late. in a Manger’ to her baby sister. It was so crystal and unworldly,
I think we can make it. No need to turn back now, we will stop on there in the dark, that it sounded angelic. We were transported to
the way home”. Crisis averted for now, I speak of today’s plan to another cold, dark Christmas night in an unlikely stable where an-
cook the meal together after we gather. Instead of giving gifts, we other teen mother, awkwardly held her baby boy and sang to soothe
will create memories. “I think it’s stupid”, quips the teenager, “I him. Rena fell asleep in Hannah’s arms. Granna was sniffling, and I
won’t get any gifts at all”. She pouts and stares out of the window at had tears freely flowing. This unlikely girl, receiving the gift that this
the trees holding even more ice as we travel north. “I hate the old, whole evening had brought, and sharing it with us. We had not
drafty house at Granna and Pop’s, with those old fashioned long, heard her voice, except for complaint, in a very long time. This is her
square sofas” she continues, in her mood. “Are we sliding?” two of gift to us this Christmas. It is unforgettable. Early the next morning, Let Us Do Your Holiday Baking For You
us ask at the same time. “Yes, it’s black ice,” confirms Randy, adding Hannah sees light through a crack in their ‘igloo’. “It is the Christmas
Star” she exclaims, jolting us all awake. The sky has completely Cakes, Cookies, Pies, and more
“But we’re almost there now”. Minutes later we arrive. We hurry (Why not give a gift of a dessert this Christmas)
into the house with our raw foods on this raw day. Only Granna and cleared. Could this be the Christmas Star? They crawl out into the
Pop are there, waiting for us. No others have arrived. “Some of the cold, then go out onto the porch. Truly, there is a bright object in the Let us take the hassle out of Holidays.
others have called and say to start cooking the meal and they’d come sky. Realizing it is Christmas Day, whether a star or planet it be-
a little later if the weather gets better” reported Pop. “Glad you comes THEIR Christmas star. In the pasture are Granna and Pop’s
made it here safely, the weather’s getting really rough now”. horse and two goats. They stand eating hay from the feeder. They
Granna had put small hens in the oven to bake and they were about also are proclaimed to be special Christmas gifts, looking like the
half done. This would give us perhaps an hour to cook the rest of the stable, animals and manger of the Christ Child. It is a winter won-
derland of ice and has never been more beautiful. We all agree that With A Touch Of Home Catering
meal. It was just turning dark outside, earlier now on these short
days. Suddenly, the whole house goes dark. “Did we trip a this is the best Christmas EVER! It is the Christmas story that we will
breaker?” Mom calls to Dad through the semi-darkness, while the tell again and again. Just then, the power is restored and Granna
rest of us are shocked into silence. He goes feeling for the flashlight. wants help to make a much needed, hot breakfast. The house begins
We hear a click, click and dark remains. “The batteries must be to heat from the cooking and the baseboards. At the breakfast table,
dead” he mumbles. “Where are more batteries?” asks a voice in the conversation turns to what impacted each of us most. Hannah says
dark. “I meant to buy some”, which tells us there aren’t any. “Do we she ‘got’ everything she wanted, and realized that she didn’t even
still have the lamp from Great Grandma?” “Maybe in the garage”. need fancy clothes, make up or a cell phone to be truly happy. The
We hear folks speaking and can only see outlines of them now. The adults agree that every home needs, candles, matches, flashlights
lamp is found, but the globe is smoky and dusty. The oil is thick (working) with extra batteries, water (for when the pump doesn’t Appetizers to Meals
with yellow clumps in it. The wick crank is rusty and stuck solid. work), a phone with a cord, MRE’s (Meals Ready to Eat),a working
The wick is lit and burns away where it is out of the oil finally hitting
a steady flame. Granna picks up the phone to call the neighbor.
and clean oil lamp, Kerosene heater (perhaps with a cook top), plenty
of fleece and wool clothes and blankets AND some big, old, square
Give Us A Call
“The phone isn’t working either,” she laments. “Is it a wireless sofas to make a warm igloo. Remember a vehicle empty of gas is like 336-622-2847
phone?” I ask. “Yes, why” she answers. “Because only phones with having no vehicle. “Wouldn’t hurt to keep a coat inside the car as Web Site www.atouchofhome.org
cords work when the power is out”, I say. “We threw that old phone well” adds Hannah! Merry Christmas, everybody! Hope you have
out, I thought it was outdated”. “I can use my cell” Hannah joins in. electricity at Christmas and hope you can do without it just fine if
“There are no towers near here. Remember, that’s why we you don’t.
don’t have cell phones” says Pop. This is beginning to feel,
not like Christmas Eve, but like some bad dream. We soon
find that the power outage is wide spread when we go outside
and look toward the neighbor a quarter mile away. We also
Teague’s Farm & Market
note the heaviness of the ice on the trees and that the roads are 8912 Pleasant Hill Ch Rd, Snow Camp, NC
impassable now. It would be extremely unsafe to travel. It
looks as if we are on our own. With the original windows in Phone (336) 376-6660
the old farmhouse, it truly is cold and drafty and has begun to We have: Mulch, Pine Shavings, Topsoil, Gravel, Sand, Sand rock, River
send us to find our coats. Hannah has worn a top with spa- Rock, Compost, Pine Needles, Hay, Straw, Fertilizer, Animal Feeds, Ani-
ghetti straps. “Get your coat, why would you dress like mal Health needs and more. NEED YOUR LP GAS TANK FILLED,
summertime?” her mother asks a double question when she We can help.
realizes what Hannah has worn. “Everybody wears this, it’s
cool” Hannah answers “and I did not bring a coat since I was New Fall Shipment Of Muck Boots
going to the warm car and riding to a warm house. I didn’t
plan to be cold. Let’s go run the car engine and turn the heat Compost &
on high.” “Great idea from the make up queen, remember we Top Soil
have no gas in the car?” “We will find a blanket” I say, to
avert more tension between them. Granna finds all the ‘non- For Your
cotton’ clothes that she can find. Fleece, wool and polyester Garden
clothing is warmer than cotton. We soon look like the Salva-
tion Army sitting around the table wearing our ‘new’ clothes
and blankets. We eat only the vegetable tray and fruit salad Come See Us For Your Christmas Gift Ideas
because they are the things that did not need cooking. Granna
11
T H E L I B E R T Y L E A D E R
http://hickorygrove.nccumc.net Christmas
Festivities ST. PAUL HELP ME HOLY GHOST
Friendly Wesleyan Church -
Liberty, NC MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday 12-19-10 251 N ASHEBORO STREET - LIBERTY, NC 27298
9 AM Christmas Breakfast Sunday School...............................10:00 am
10AM Sunday School Morning Worship...........................11:00 am
10:55 Christmas Program
Bible Study - Wednesday.....7 pm - 8:30 pm
Everyone is welcome to
Communion First Sunday
come
336-685-0361 Pastor Isaac Fortune, Sr. - 336-501-3306
www.libertynewspaper.org
13
T H E L I B E R T Y L E A D E R
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Loflin Funeral Home
NYE 2011
Exclaimed, "Patricia, you've cooked a pregnant
Bird!" At the reality of this horrifying news,
My sister started to cry.
It took the family two hours to convince her that
Turkeys lay eggs!
THERESA'S MOBILE Liberty’s Can’t Miss New Year’s Bash
Fri Dec 31
Yep..................SHE'S BLONDE!
TAX SERVICE s
Age 19
to
Ages
12 to
19
12
Fast - Friendly - Professional Tax Service
“Convenient Service At Your Door Step” 9pm - 12:30
: am
@ Freedom Family Church - 510-a N Greensboro St
Call for
Only $5
Appointment at and you ring in the new year with
336-653-4866 or
336-839-0477 LAZER
TAG
VIdeo Game Trailer
SNACK BAR - Photo Booth - Music Videos
GUEST SPEAKER - ON Stage Games - midnight balloon drop
15
T H E L I B E R T Y L E A D E R
DRAFT OF Minutes of the Council Meeting
The Liberty Town Council Held on November 22, 2010 (Not officially adopt-
ed by Council)
Present :Mayor: The Honorable Jim S. Parker ,
Council: Pike Johnson, Terry Caviness, Shane Isley, Tyson Nixon, James Humble
Town Manager: Roger Davis, Asst. Town Clerk: Carol Stevenson , Town Attorney:
Bill Flow,
Staff: Police Chief, Jerry Brown; Librarian, Susan Primm, Public Works ,Director, Ch
ris Taylor, Recreation Director, Martin Rierson
To Order :The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30pm. Council Member Terry
Caviness 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 t
he August meeting. Council Member Tyson Nixon seconded the motion, which pas
sed unanimously.
Budget Amendment‐Parks & Recreation
Council Member Shane Isley made a motion to approve the budget amendment for
a $1,000 donation made by BB&T to the Parks and Recreation Department. Council
Member Terry Caviness seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Budget Amendment – FEMA Grant
Council Member Terry Caviness made a motion to approve the budget amendment
for revenue received from FEMA in the amount of $475,000.00 for the new fire truck
. Council Member Tyson Nixon seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Board Appointment‐Patterson Cottage :
Council Member Shane Isley made a motion to approve the reappointment of Warr
en Dixon and JudyButler to the Patterson Cottage Committee. Council Member Ter
ry Caviness seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Town Managers Report :
Roger Davis announced a Special Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, Novemb
er 30th, 2010 at 6:00pm at Town Hall. This is a joint meeting with the County Board
of Commissioners to discuss appropriation of funds for an economic development
project.
Four Chinese Pistachio trees have been planted on the corner uptown, which greatl
y improves the appearance of the lot.
The cleaning of the ductwork at the EMS station will be done next Monday. The cos
t of the project is
$2500.00, of which the County has agreed to pay one half.
Roger Davis introduced the new Public Works Director, Chris Taylor to the Mayor a
nd Council. He is a
great addition to our staff and is very customer service oriented. Chris thanked eve
ryone for the
opportunity he has been given.
Adjourn
There being no further business to discuss, Council Member Terry Caviness made a
motion to adjourn.
Council Member Shane Isley seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
RCC Foundation Provides Over $195,000 in
Scholarship Funds to Students
The Randolph Community College Foundation has awarded over $146,898 in
scholarships to 112 students for the 2010-2011 academic year. An additional $1,182
is available to award during the spring semester. These awards include various
scholarships funded by individuals, businesses, and organizations, plus Founda-
tion Ambassador scholarships, and High School Achievement scholarships. They
are for Curriculum (credit) students pursuing a degree, diploma, or certificate pro-
gram. The Foundation also provided $47,000 to RCC's financial aid office for unre-
stricted scholarships to help Curriculum students who have financial need but do Liberty NAPA Hours:
not qualify for traditional financial aid. Most of the Foundation's scholarship
Mon to Fri
funds come from endowments that enable the Foundation to award scholarships 420 S Greensboro St, Liberty
each year. The principal in these scholarship funds is invested and a portion of the 7:30 am to 6pm
earnings is used to award scholarships. Currently, an investment of $10,000 will Ph 336-622-7882 Sat
fully endow a scholarship to assist RCC students in perpetuity. The Foundation
also accepts designated scholarships in which contributions to the fund are paid
out to students. Designated scholarships may be established in any amount. Ac-
7:30am to Noon
cording to Joyce Wolford, executive director of the RCC Foundation, "Money is an Merry Christmas!!! Closed Sunday
obstacle that prohibits many people from beginning or finishing their college edu-
cation. With the help of generous donors from our community, the Foundation is
able to assist students as they fulfill their dreams."In addition to Curriculum schol-
arships, the RCC Foundation also provides assistance to Continuing Education
(noncredit) students pursuing occupational training and to the College to help start
The Liberty Leader Newspaper
Thanks You For A Great Year
new programs, fund equipment, provide unique opportunities to students, and to
fund other endeavors that provide a margin of excellence for RCC's students.
Forty-Six RCC
Students Inducted Into Come To Visit Us Soon!!
Honor Society
Forty-six students were welcomed into Beta Theta
Rho, Randolph Community College's Five-Star Phi
Theta Kappa chapter, during the fall induction Skinny What?...Coffee? Liberty
Showcase
ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 30, in the R. Alton Cox IMAGINE BEING ABLE TO BURN FAT JUST BY DRINKING COFFEE.
Learning Resources Center auditorium on the WHAT IF THE COFFEE WAS ORGANIC , BALANCED YOUR ENERGY,
Asheboro Campus. RCC President Robert S. Shack- COMBATED STRESS RELATED EATING AND HELPED WITH HUNGER
leford Jr. was the guest speaker at the ceremony, CONTROL. WELL THERE IS !!!!! YOU CAN DRINK YOUR MORNING
and Anne Hockett, vice president for instructional
services, made closing remarks. Phi Theta Kappa
COFFEE AND BURN FAT Live Music Weekly----Smoke Free / Al-
Skinny Coffee is the only patented fat burning coffee that does not spike the
International Honor Society was formed in 1918 in blood sugar and has been scientifically proven, with 27 years of research, to
cohol Free--Fun For The Whole Family
Missouri, and RCC's Beta Theta Rho chapter has shrink the size of the fat cell. In the simplest terms, Skinny Coffee turns a P.O. Box 1103
been in existence for over 10 years. Phi Theta switch on in the body that instructs it to use the fat in your fat cells and burn it 101 S. Fayetteville St, Liberty
Kappa's mission is two-fold: (1) recognize and en-
courage the academic achievement of two-year
for energy . For a free sample of this amazing coffee please stop by our Phone (336)622-3844
table at the LIBERTY TREE lighting on Monday, Dec. 6 . Both my business
college students and (2) provide opportunities for partner , Diana Sexton and myself, Wendy Webb look forward to meeting you
individual growth and development through par- and answering any questions you might have. We will be there to warm you
ticipation in honors, leadership, service and fellow- up with a cup of SKINNY Coffee and help you understand the benefits of
ship programming. In 1929, the American Associa- drinking this healthy cup of coffee. Diana and I are especially proud of the You asked for
tion of Community Colleges recognized Phi Theta fact that a portion of all products purchased goes to “Help a Child A Round
Kappa as the official honor society for two-year the World.” it! You Got It!
colleges. The Five Star status for PTK chapters rec-
ognizes progress in the attainment of goals set by New Lower
the chapter. These chapters have met a higher stan-
dard of quality programming. In order to become a Ticket Prices on
member of PTK, a student must have completed 12
hours of credit, have declared a major, carry a Blender Featuring Regular Shows
minimum of six credit hours, and maintain a grade
Chad & Kristi Gaines
point average of 3.5 or higher.
Saturdays
Adults $ 12.00 -
New PTK members inducted Tuesday included the
following: Dec 4, Dec 18 Seniors $ 11.00
Asheboro: Jason Dewitt Allred, Joy A. Boyce, Nicole A mix of feel good music
Davis Brabham, Renalta E. Cassady, Vanessa Cortes,
Paulina Marie Denham, Randy Scott Laws, Michelle
Rock-n-roll, Country, Pop, Children under 12
Oldies, Soul
Vaughn Lewis, Erica Justin Morgan, Alyssa Paige
Murkin, Allan A. Palm, Tiffany Shaw Patterson,
New Ticket Prices: Free
Adults $12.00, Seniors $11.00
Lisa Annette Poole, Charles Morris Ridley, Patricia
Joyce Shaw, Emily Carlyle Smith, Catherine Robin Children Under 12 Free
Smith-Waitman, Jo Leigh Thompson, Lisa Lorraine
Vitale, Sharon G. Warren, Jason H. Whitaker.
Denton: Brooke Shea Baxter, Deborah Kay Shrock. www.libertyshowcase.net
Franklinville: Audrianna Lynn Funkhouser, Angela
Lorraine Nixon, Joel Robert Varner Jr.
Goldston: Nicky John Owens.
Greensboro: Erica Michelle Smith.
High Point: Emily Noelle Chandler. Your Ad Here
Liberty: Bradley Wright Hicks, Gayle C. Jordan.
Pittsboro: Sallie Ann Sullivan.
Pleasant Garden: Jake Matthew Smith.
For $30
Ramseur: Ronald Neal Deaton, Margaret Elizabeth
New, Pamela Gray Shoemaker. Reaching Over 3,000 Local
Randleman: Heather Ann Bassett, Tammi Sue
Brown, Erica Ashley Kivett, Michelle Jolynn Readers In Your Area
Maness, Ruth Ann Staples, Marguerite L. Wey-
mouth.
Trinity: Karen Leipert Minton, Aaron Drew Potts,
Give Us A Call
David B. Rotramel, Carolyn Marlowe Smith.
336-404-9791
BLOOD DRIVE
Boy Scout Troop
502 on Tuesday,
NYE 2
December 21st
from 3:00 pm -
Libe
r ty’s
Can’
t Mi
ss N
011 7:30 pm. It will
be at American
Fri D
ew Y
Ages ear ’s Ba
12 to 19
ec sh Legion Post, 604
9pm - 12 : 31 Ag S. Greensboro St.
:30am
@ Fr es
eedo 12
m Fa Liberty, NC
Photos With Santa
mil to
y Ch
urc
19
h-5
and
you Only 10-a
N Gr They may call
ring $5 eens
bor Pets, Children, Adults
LAZ
in th
e ne
w
o St
Scoutmaster, Ed-
ER
TAG
year
with
die Tuck at 215- All Welcome
6418 to schedule Happy Hills Animal Foundation,
GUE
SNAC
K BA VIde
o
an appointment. 3143 Happy Hills Dr. Staley,
ST S R -P Gam
PEAK hoto
e Tr Phone 336-622-3620
ailer
ER-O Boo
For N St
age
th -
M usic
mor Gam
es - Vide $ 10.00 each 4X6 Photo (with
or ‘e inf midn os
likeo call
ight
’ fre
edom
teen
ball
oon
622- dro
p
Holiday Folder Frame) $ 25.00
s on
face 0416 CD each (5 poses)
boo
k fo
r up
date
s All Proceeds Go To Support The
Air Concepts
Heating-AC Inc.
263 W Swannanoa Ave
Liberty, NC 27298
Ph 622-5769
COME VISIT OUR
SHOW ROOM
NO NEED TO TRAVEL
WE ARE LOCATED
HERE IN YOUR AREA!
More Fun
Come to…
The Bargain Shop
(Thrift store operated by the Liberty Association of Churches)
Many Decorations!
A Christmas Wonder-
land!
Rachel's Cry
Pre-K teacher for a daycare program. I am
currently enrolled in schooling to earn my
BA degree in Psychology with a minor in
Spirit wear Sale A cry in pain... a cry for help...a cry for joy....
Child Development. My hours are de-
pendent on the care you need!!
For Christmas The “Rachel’s Cry” ministry was born out of a desire to
help women and men get past the pain of abortion and
*also offering drop-off care and school bus Dec 7 and 14 at Providence Grove High miscarriage. It was my experience that only the grace of
drop off afterschool care! School From 10-1 Inside The School. Lots God could heal the brokenness and devastation that was
left behind after the loss of my baby. Each story is different
Call Nichole at 336-839-0476 (dial 336) or
email @ nlhg0721@aol.com
Of Items To Choose From. Make A Check but the common thread is the same…we have lost some-
Of Your List thing precious. Rachel’s Cry offers a place in the presence of
Will buy silver coins for cash! God, where you can come and be made whole again. This
ministry will allow you to begin the healing process, con-
Will buy USA Silver Coins dated Providence Grove Spiritwear clothing and tinue to travel through the process and finally come
1964 and before. (Ex. Mercury and items will be on sale December 7 and 14th through to the end of healing for yourself and for the loss
Roosevelt dimes, and quarters) in the school from 9-1 these. great christ- you have suffered. Where there has been unforgiveness,
Contact John @ 336-622-4133 mas present such as clothing: t shirts , shame, grief, guilt and low or no self-worth, there shall be
hoodies, jackets, shorts, dress shirts and forgiveness, peace joy and a strong knowing of who you
wind pants. Other items: tobaggans, scarfs, were created to be in God’s eyes. I hope you will accept this
hats, license plates, cups. blankets, tote invitation to “come and be made whole.” You can contact
HELP WANTED and duffle bags, magnets for the car. Please
do a article for me. The booster club is try-
them at For more information or literature on this ministry,
please call or write to:
Kids R Us.. If you are an energetic Jubilee Christian Ministries , 143 Blue Bell Road , Greens-
ing to build a concession for baseball and boro, North Carolina 27406 Ph336-272-9910 or Email us at
person and has childcare credentials
softball field, and put irrigations on info@Rachelscry.org
to work in childcare, a position has
fields and finish paying lights to fields. We A few testimonies .... “I have participated in 2 Rachels’ Cry
opened in the infant and toddler
need the support of the community. meetings. Three things I received while I was there were
room at Kids R Us Childcare Center freedom, the Fathers love and a sense of belonging. God is
in Liberty. If interested apply in per- good!” ......“P” From Greensboro
son at Kids R Us in Liberty or call “I am thankful for the safe place provided for me at Ra-
622-3033 chel’s Cry…Holding my four babies- God healed that
empty place until I hold them again in heaven.”....“L” from
Greensboro
20
T H E L I B E R T Y L E A D E R
?
Some of us are beginning to say: “Why Christmas?
S
What’s the point? I think I’ll just sit this one out!” know what you’re thinking: “I
A
Well, to those considering taking that ap- don’t have time to go to
M
proach, I have a series of questions church… I’ve got to do
T
this… help here… serve
S
for you: 1) Since people abuse
I
there!” GUESS WHAT?
R
FOOD around the
H
world, are you When you think like that,
C
going to you’re giving the devil a Christmas
Y
gift! Matthew 4:10 reveals something im-
WH
portant: “‘Get out of here, Satan’, Jesus told him…
You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him”.
Jesus is showing you how the devil plans on attacking
Come Visit
quit
you & your family this Christmas. He wants to get us
eating? 2)
Us For All serving without worship… WHY? To defeat us! You see,
The Great Since people
we are to serve God by serving others… but to be
abuse LOVE around the
Live Music blessed we have to get the order right! Back to Matthew
world, are you going to stop
Drop In 4:10… It’s worship THEN serve others! Did you know that
loving? 3) Since people abuse
For The MONEY around the world, are you going to WORSHIP is the foundation of Christmas? Matthew 2:11
stop spending? The answer most logical people would shows: “(The wise men) entered the house & saw the child
Schedules
reply is “NO! Just because something has been abused, with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped
doesn’t mean I have to stop doing it.” Well then, the him”. You see, we can’t celebrate Christmas right with-
out worship! TRUTH: You will have to do less this
same should be true of Christmas.
So how should we approach Christmas? Here are some Christmas in order to worship more. You will have to
simple suggestions from a simple guy: 1) Keep the make one less batch of cookies… take one less trip to
MAIN thing the main thing: Luke 10:41-42 reveals: “(Je-family you don’t know… purchase one less gift… in
order to keep your worship of God on.
sus) said… ‘My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over
So there you have it… Christmas is still worth the trou-
all these details! There is only one thing worth being con-
cerned about…’”. QUESTION: What’s Christmas really ble because Jesus is worth it. I’ll be praying that you and
yours celebrate Christmas in such a way that you are
Christmas At . about? TWO THINGS: A) Christmas is about us express-
ing our love to God for sending Jesus to save us. Gala-blessed beyond your wildest dreams.
Hurricane Jane's tians 4:4-6 says: “when the right time came, God sent his
Story By Guest Writer Pastor Randy Hand
December 23 . Son… to buy freedom for… so that he could adopt us as his
very own children”. WOW!!! Even after 40 years of hear-
Thursday at 6pm ing that, it still blows me away! We celebrate Christmas
because such amazing love requires an amazing response.
B) Christmas is about us expressing our love for God to
Free Hot Dogs To Kids others. 1 John 4:11 says: “since God loved us that much, we
Free Christmas Bags For Kids surely ought to love each other”. However, most of us are
selfish or ignorant when it comes to expressing love to
Thank You For All Your Support
Please Call Ahead If Attending By Dec 19 at 622-5007 others. FIVE ways we receive love: QUALITY TIME ->
(please give name and how many kids) RSVP 622-5007 ACTS OF SERVICE -> WORDS OF ENCOURAGE-
MENT -> PHYSICAL TOUCH -> GIFTS. Normally,
Keith Bartell Performing At Lunch TWO of those work on us. TRUTH: 80% of us won’t feel
loved by traditional Christmas gifts. Most of us are like a
Time Christmas Carol (call for details) Husband I know who clulessly spends thousands of
dollars on GIFTS for his wife when all she wants is
Volunteer Opportunity QUALITY TIME.
2) Keep in mind the BIG PICTURE : Did you know that
Friends, Sue Showfety, a 100 Man member...fill in the average person had $15,800 in Credit Card Debt in
driver....aide....and "horse friend" of mine, volunteers in Ala- 2010? What’s worse is TWO MILLION PEOPLE are
mance County at Allied Churches in Burlington....similar to the still paying of Christmas debt today from 2009! Is that
LAC in Liberty. She has asked me to send out an e-mail to all of what Jesus meant when He said in Acts 20:35: “It is
you in hopes that you or someone you may know would per- more blessed to give than to receive”? It reminds me of
haps volunteer one day per month doing 1) answering the this TRUTH: It is a disgrace to the name of Jesus to
phone, 2) driving individuals to local appointments, 3)working use His birthday as an excuse to sin. I hear all the
in their soup kitchen part of the day, 4)being a supervisor for time: “But it’s CHRISTMAS, Randy… I had to buy my
the homeless shelter at night for one night per month.....I know babies something! I’ll pay it off―eventually!” RE-
Sue to be a person of integrity.....so anything she invests her MEMBER: Proverbs 22:7 says: “the borrower is a slave to
time in is a worthy endeavor....please put this in your church the lender”. WOW… whoever we owe money is our
bulletins and newsletters, consider calling and driving over Master! Far too many of us have allowed the devil to Now serving meats and vegetables, Weds thru Sat!
there to at least check this community effort out and decide for deceive us into being enslaved to debt in the name of
yourself....the address is: 206 N. Fisher St, Burlington, Salad bar Mon thru Sat!
Christmas. We need to keep big picture in mind.
N.C.27215.....phone is 229-0881...e-mail is: What’s the BIG PICTURE? Matthew 6:33 says: “Seek
New Winter Hours Mon thru Thurs 7am-8pm,
emoser@alliedchurches.org and thank you all for what the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and Friday 7am-9pm, Saturday 8am-3pm Closed Sunday
you have done and will do for our friends in need....whether in he will give you everything you need”. Before we spend
Asheboro, Burlington or Liberty/Staley......Tom
3
T H E L I B E R T Y L E A D E R
LIBERTY
tators did not let the white stuff stop them. I believe everyone left the parade and
hit the grocery store after wards. Do not know what chemical is in snow that trig-
gers our minds to head to grocery store to buy milk, eggs and bread, but the park-
ing lot was full. I posted several picks to my facebook, so check them out, you can
see a few in the paper. Having the Randolph County Brass band on a trailer playing was so unique
touch. Several asked about our local high school bands. Well both bands had a conflict of some shorts
and really hated not being here. Providence Grove HS band directors is a husband and wife team and
she was due any day, so I give them a great excuse. Randleman High School agreed to fill our gap by
stepping in at last moment. This year had some very unique entiries. I think this is what make a small
town so great, seeing all your friends at a local parade. I put an entry in the parade and my daughter
and two of her best friends dressed up as elves. I do not know what I enjoyed more, the decorating of
the car with my daughter, to listening to all the laughter from my daugther and her friends in the back
seat, or seeing all the friends as I drove down the street. Regardless of which was the best, is the fact I
had and awesome time. See you at the next great event. This years first place float went to Church Of
God Of Prophecy, second place went to Pleasant Hill Christian Church and third place went to the
Girl Scout Troop. This is what makes a home parade so great, seeing all the home made
floats. This year as in years past, Celebrate Liberty’s Children presented
books to all the children in the parade. This year they went out with
1,000 books. Several kids now look to get them a new book each year.
See you at the next great Liberty Event. You know there’s something
about Liberty.... I think it is the people...what do you think?
You may remember one of our guest writers that was a young
gentleman by the name of Jonathan Branch. Well he as been busy
attending UNC-Chapel Hill, but still to visit Liberty. He knew I was in the
parade and was gracious enough to take the pictures of the parade. Which was a
great gift for me. So Thanks Jonathan Branch for keeping Liberty in your heart.
4
T H E L I B E R T Y L E A D E R
6
T H E L I B E R T Y L E A D E R
$39.95 Hours:
Mon to Fri
Art Classes Hit Liberty...... Colored Canvas is a joint effort between Masten’s Music and Art and Woolsey Photography, both new business on main street to provide a new service
to Liberty. For the past two months they have been overwhelmed by the turn out. Jane from Hurricane Jane’s Restaurant is the studio area. From young to old, in separate and together classes, you
learn the techniques of painting with great instructions. For one low cost all supplies and teaching is provided. Stop in and see some of the past works. What a great gift to give , a certificate for a
friend or family member. Why not pick one up for you and you can do a joint session with your friends you give the certificate to. They also offer parties, just imagine the timeless keepsake that can
be created. Visit them on main street.
www.libertynewspaper.org
7
T H E L I B E R T Y L E A D E R
Testimonial -Rhett wrote: "I really love starting my day with Sam and Novella's
class. Running, stretching, kettle bells and kickboxing make for an excellent full
body workout. Flexibility, cardio, and resistance all in one class. It's safe and
gentle, yet challenging, but not coercive. Sam and Novella are encouragers, and
their goal is to help class members to enjoy life through fitness, health, and wellness.
Massage and sauna are icing on the cake. My last massage was just what I needed
to let go of unnecessary tension and stress, and to re-engage my life with courage • HERE IT IS! 2360 NC HWY. 62 E., Julian.
and creativity. I could go on and on about my experience, but instead, let me 10 acres with spring, wooded and open;
encourage the reader to visit class and experience it first hand. You won't regret it." huge amount road frontage. Brick ranch
home with almost full drive in basement.
Also comes with a small rental home as
well…all for only $199,000.
• 8583 Hinshaw Shop Rd., Liberty. 4+- acres
on paved road in Pleasant Hill area; two
www.libertynewspaper.org
8
T H E L I B E R T Y L E A D E R
edge
Indorama Ventures, parent company of Asheboro based
StarPET will become the world’s largest PET producer
with a planned acquisition of polymer and resins manu-
THE
facturing facilities located in Spartenburg SC and
Queretaro, MX. The acquisition will complement the
company’s existing facilities in Asheboro and Decatur
Alabama and build upon its expanding global platform.
HAIR STUDIO
Malt-O-Meal Company announced a major expansion of
its Asheboro cereal manufacturing facility. The com- 116 W Swannanoa Ave
pany will invest $136 million and create 80 new jobs.
The project will result in construction of a 200,000 Downtown Liberty, NC
square foot addition to its cereal production facility and
an 80,000 square foot distribution center. Malt-O-Meal Ph 622‐3779
officials say the Asheboro plant is the newest,most
modern cereal plant in the US. The Latest Cuts For Men, Women, Kids
Nutrition 101 has opened a new operation in Archdale in Dear Santa, bring me what I want for
a 20,000 square foot facility in Archdale Industrial Park.
Nutrition 101 is an Indiana based company that services
the dairy industry to depackage non-salable dairy
Christmas or Prancer and Dancer are next!
All Hair Cuts $10
products for recycling. The company expects to employ
8-10. The company was drawn to Archdale by the cen- Why Not Give A Gift Certificate This Year!
tral location and highway infrastructure that allows
them to service a regional customer base.
Your Official Skinny Coffee Location
Jowat Inc. is planning an expansion of its Trinity opera- Stop In And Learn More About Amer-
tion to supply growing demand of its adhesive product
ica’s Only Fat Burning Coffee System
lines. Jowat and sister company Novamelt are adding
state of the art equipment along with additional space.
Seven new jobs have already been added in 2010.