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Liberty Chamber Of Commerce Hold Annual Banquet Business & Business Person Of Year Announced NC Secretary of Commerce Keith Crisco keynoted the 41st Annual Meeting of the Liberty Chamber of Com-

merce on March 27 at AVS Ban-quet Centre in Asheboro. The event opened with a welcome from Cham-ber President Justin Gaines of Fidelity Bank fol-

lowed by an invocation by Liberty Mayor Jim Parker. Crisco opened his remarks discussing the state of the economy within North Carolina. He said the economy is getting better slowly but steadily. He said the best analogy he had heard was that, “we had no light at the end of the tunnel but someone found a 40-watt bulb.” Employment has improved over the last two months. However, Crisco warned not to pin too much on the numbers just yet. He predicted that as the business environment improves, the unemployment rate will actually increase initially because people will start looking again. But unemployment will go back down again as the economy picks up. “3000 people per month are moving into North Carolina so something must be right,” he added. Crisco talked about his work at the NC Department of Commerce and how it is the point group on economic development for the state. “Since I’ve been Secretary of Commerce, I’ve tried to do some things differently. One is to be more inclusive [with other departments]. Another is to be more global,” he said, adding that the state is now sending chickens to Russia and furniture to Japan, for example. North Carolina is facing more and more competition from other states vying for business growth. Crisco shared the example of the movie industry. At one time, North Carolina was number one for attracting movie studios and television shows. Now, with greater com-petition from Georgia and Louisiana in particular, the state is closer to 5th or 6th. However, the state, along with Randolph County, has some strengths. “Our com-munity college system is a real, real competitive ad-vantage and asset,” Crisco said, adding that the pas-sage of the ¼ cent increase on the sales tax to support Randolph Community College was a good move. He also commented that Representative Pat Hurley, Sena-tor Harold Brubaker and Representative Jerry Tillman were great supporters of economic development in the county. After the keynote, two local business leaders were honored with the Chamber’s annual awards. Town Manager Roger Davis was honored as the 2010 Business Person of the Year and Liberty Hardware

earned 2010 Business of the Year. The meeting closed out with the awarding of door prizes. Area businesses donated items to be given. Prize donors included Lib-erty NAPA, Debbie’s Automotive, Fidelity Bank, Awesome Finds , Randolph Telephone, Air Concepts, CCI Machine & Fabrication and Roush Fenway Rac-ing. Beside are pictures of a few of prizes. Story By Aryan Slakfay Chamber Board Member

Business Of The Year—Liberty Hardware (LtoR) Chamber President Justin Gaines, Owners Liberty Hardware—Rhonda And Ronnie Murray

Business Person Of The Year—Liberty Town Manager (LtoR) Chamber President Justin Gaines, Roger Davis—Town Manager, Pike Johnson Executive Director Chamber

Page 6 ...Small Town Main Street Program Update Page 9 Liberty Town Council Minutes Page 10 HIS Place Chicken Pickin Highlights Page 15... .Local Residents Helps Fight Cancer In Mass. Page 16 Senior MS Randolph CO Page 18 RTC Cell Phone Drive Page 19 Highlights From Awesome Finds Anniversary Celeb. Page 17...Free Days At Lake Juno Water Park Page 21 Town Easter Egg Hunt Page 22 Liberty Drive In Returns Page 23 At The Well

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Attention: Parents of Preschool-ers Randolph County Schools Kindergarten Registration What: Enroll children who will be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2010. (Note change in date.) When: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 -7:00 pm Where: Randolph County Local Elementary Schools Why: To Register Your Child and Schedule Kindergarten Screening Please bring the following items with you: • Two Proofs of Legal Residence - Driver’s License (or Picture ID) and Utility Bill with current 911 address • Your Child’s Birth Certificate • Your Child’s Immunization Record • Custody Papers – if applicable You must register your child at the school in your attendance district.

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This should wake us up... YOU TOOK MY PARKING SPACE AT CHURCH One day, a man went to visit a church, He got there early, parked his car and got out. car pulled up near the man and the driver got out and said, "I always park there! You took my place!" The visitor went inside for Sunday School, found an empty seat and sat down. A young lady from the church approached him and stated, "That's my seat! You took my place!" The visitor was somewhat distressed by this rude welcome, but said nothing. After Sunday School, the visitor went into the sanctuary and sat down. Another member walked up to him and said, " That's where I always sit! You took my place!" The visitor was even more troubled by this treatment, but still He said nothing. Later as the congregation was praying for Christ to dwell among them, the visitor stood up, and his appearance began to change. Horrible scars became visible on his hands and on his sandaled feet. Someone from the congrega-tion noticed him and called out, "What happened to you?" The visitor replied, as his hat became a crown of thorns, and a tear fell from his eye, "I took your place.." It was Jesus Christ. That's all you have to do. Maybe, just maybe, we can get the world to start think-ing of who took our place.

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(Corner of Highway 62E and Liberty Road, 2105 NC Highway 62E, Julian, NC 27283) On Saturday, April 24, Julian UMC will have a community yard sale from 7:00 – 1:00. Persons interested in renting a space for $10.00 can call Mary Welker, 685-4476 or Carol Bourquin, 685-0941. Renters will need to provide their own tables, racks, etc. Included in the sells will be annual plants-tomato, bell & hot peppers, marigolds, as well as some perennials including the American Standard Hostas. For those coming hungry, sausage biscuits, hot dogs, donuts, coffee, cakes, cookies, water, and sodas will be sold. Rain date will be Saturday, May 15, 7:00-1:00.

Couple Celebrates 63rd Wedding Anniversary

Leonard and Iren Hill Of Julian celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on April 5. They have three soons, Ron Hill, Rick Hill and Gary Hill and their wives, four grand-

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We are very lucky in this state to have telephone acces-sibility for everyone, through the Relay North Carolina, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing. They provide outreach to those with hearing and speech diffi-culties. For those who are in need of this service you can contact Joan Black at 919-304-5431 and see how and where to get the equipment free. She can also do presentations for your church or civic group if you want more information. It is more than technology, by allow-ing family, friends and businesses to stay in contact without barriers of communication. Alzheimer’s Dis-ease & Power of Attorney Seminar Friday April 16 at 7:00 pm at First United Methodist Church. Pre-senters will be from Care South, Liberty’s Faith Com-munity Nurse and Jim Wilson attorney for the elderly. The stages of Alzheimer’s disease, caring for the care-taker and the safety of the Alzheimer’s patient will all be discussed. The importance of having a power of attorney and a living will in place before the onset of a debilitating disease will also be presented. Questions on all topics will be taken at the end. There will be free handouts available at this seminar. If you have ques-tions about this presentation please call First UMC at 622 – 4682 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 – 12:30. Story by Lori Ann Cobb, RN, FCN

Freedom Family Church Has A New Permanent Location 510A N. Greensboro St-Liberty (Fidelity Bank & Liberty Drug)

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Freedom Family Church Sign Goes Up On New Location Well, after several prayers, the miracles that God provided, Freedom Family Church has moved from their temporary meeting place that was at the American Legion Post to a perma-nent location in Fidelity Bank and Liberty Drug Shopping Center at 510A North Greensboro St in Liberty. Many thanks are extended to the hospitality of the American Legion Post for allowing them to use their location as church meeting place. Pictured below is the great work of Cornerstone Graphics in Julian that provided and installed the light up sign that illuminates the new place that is home for this church fam-ily. Next month I look forward to a message from the Pastor Randy Hand of Freedom Fam-ily Church that will explain all the great things God has allowed to happen through this Church since its start in December 2008 and how God moved through numerous people to make this new place possible. There was great things that numerous people did in the community that made all this possible. If you do not have a church home, I would invite you to visit with them. Check back next month for more on this great story.

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Happy 79th Birthday To Andrew Vernon Hill So who is Andrew Vernon Hill you may ask. You may recognize the name from the original Liberty News where he wrote sermon articles under the title “The Cross And The Pastor” for some fifteen years. He has had his sermon articles under the same title in Georgia and South Caro-lina Papers in the past. Well, Andrew has pastured three churches in the past. He is married to Shirley Ann Kings-bury Hill. They have three children and two grand chil-dren. Andrew is celebrating his 79th birthday on May 3rd. He and his wife have served as missionaries at children homes in South Carolina and Georgia. He and his wife have been members at Red Cross Baptist Church in Cli-max for the past 11 years. Andrew was ordained as a min-ister at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Greenville, SC. Well thank you Andrew for being such a servant to the Lord. We all wish him a great 79th birthday and many more to come.

Small Town Main Street Grant Update On Tuesday March 9, 2010 Small Town Main Street staff Sherry Adams and Lew Holloway arrived in Liberty at 11:30 a.m. for a noon meeting with Downtown property owners for a presentation by Paul Fomberg and Tim Sim-mons with the State Historic Preservation regarding hav-ing properties located within the National Register Dis-trict and the potential for rehabilitation tax credits.

At 5 p.m. STMS staff met with the Executive Committee. Members present were: Billy Hardin, Chair of the STMS committee, Kevin Bowman, chair of Promotions, Philip Wright, chair for Design and City Manager Roger Davis.

The Executive committee gave committee updates to STMS staff and Billy Hardin reported for the Economic Restructuring committee that Robert Wilkie had been meeting with banks regarding establishing a downtown loan pool program.

At 5:30 p.m. during the STMS committee those present were: Carolyn Vickrey, Phillip Wright, Rhonda Murray, Carol Wall, Kevin Bowman, Areyn Slakafy, Teresa Bruchaon, Debbie Edwards, Billy Hardin, Jim Branch, Darlene Ball, Bridgett Langley, and Roger Davis. Sherry Adams welcomed everyone and expressed her thanks to the town and to Ronnie & Rhonda Murray for sponsoring the noon luncheon for property owners.

Committee Updates: Promotions Chair Kevin Bowman introduced Aryan Slakafy with Randolph Communications. At last month’s meeting the promotions committee said that they were talking with Randolph Communications regarding free Wi-Fi for downtown. To follow up Ms. Slakafy was in-vited to update the group and ask for input. She shared that there has been discussion about putting the antennae for Wi-Fi on the Liberty water tower. There was discus-sion regarding how the Wi-Fi would be paid for and it was suggested that a scrolling banner ad would be best. Ms. Slakafy also asked if those who are currently sub-scribing through Randolph Communications for internet that they would receive this service as an added value and those who were not would have to pay a nominal fee if they wanted to log on downtown. Most of the group felt that they preferred that anyone who came downtown could sign on without paying. The discussion was brief and Ms. Slakafy would be meeting with Randolph Com-munications to give them the input and will continue the dialogue with the Promotions Committee via Kevin Bow-man.

Also in Promotions: Mr. Bowman reported that he had met with Randolph county travel and tourism regarding the possibility of receiving marketing money from them for the 4th of July event and the Holiday events. The travel and tourism authority also advised Mr. Bowman that the promotions committee should outline all their plans for the year and then submit them via on-line for the up-coming year. Therefore, the Promotions Committee has

decided to continue the planning for retail events and get everything more organized before moving for-

ward.

Design Chair Phillip Wright reported that he had been in contact with some Boy Scout troops looking for service projects and would like to utilize their help with possibly some downtown projects. Also there are two garden clubs downtown and both have expressed some interest in help-ing with downtown beautification. The town has been given the opportunity to lease a former bank which is a corner lot which still houses a small vault for $1 a year. The town has been told they can do with the lot as they wish as far as beautification of the lot including tearing down the vault.

Economic Restructuring – Town Manager Roger Davis and STMS Chair Billy Hardin reported that the Town Council did approve to support the Façade Incentive Grant program and the Capital Improvement Grant pro-gram effective immediately. This means that property and/or business owners can apply for up to $1000 for fa-cades and must apply for the maximum of $1000 for Capital improvements through June 2010. This will be an application process, and on a case by case approval. If applications are approved and work is done in a timely manner (within six months of application being approved) and submit paid receipts the applicant should be able to receive funds. Mr. Hardin reported that Robert Wilkie with BB& T has been working with all the local banks to put together a loan pool program which he hopes to have rough draft of by next month’s meeting.

Ms. Adams recognized and thanked the town for being proactive in establishing the Façade Incentive Grant and Capital Improvement Grant program effective immedi-ately.

Following the updates: Lew Holloway introduced the STMS staff version of the Vision statement based on the vision words and rough draft from the January meeting. Mr. Holloway presented the following statement for approval:

Historic Downtown Liberty, North Carolina is a friendly place, with a long history intricately connected to the rail-way that runs perpendicular to downtown. Downtown Liberty sits in a sublime pastoral landscape, making its unique village atmosphere a great place to escape the rat race (hectic pace of modern schedules) and embrace and experience a higher quality of life. A historic destination offering the finest in Piedmont Carolina food, fellowship, and fun; downtown Liberty is the heart of a vibrant busi-ness community, making it a wonderful place to live and work, and offers an entrepreneur friendly environment where progress is unlimited.

The STMS committee liked it and the staff suggested that they tentatively approve the statement until the entire committee reads the monthly notes. If there is no further discussion on the statement after the notes go to the full committee this will indicate that the vision statement is approved. The meeting concluded with a presentation by Lew Hollo-way entitled, “The Secrets of Beautiful Streets”. This presentation tied in nicely with the lunch meeting that was held earlier in the day further stressing the importance of all the elements that make good design including basic maintenance of a property – both the public property (sidewalks, streets, trash receptacles, etc.) and the private property (building facades, roofs, windows, overall ap-pearance). The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. The next meeting is April 13, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. Liberty Town hall Executive Committee meets at 5:00 p.m All The Community Welcomed And Encouraged To At-tend and Participate In This Great New Venture!!!!!

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The Ladies of Macedonia Bapitst Church 788l Old 421 Rd.Liberty, N.C.

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on A P R I L 30,2010. Lynn is a speaker with the Proverb 31 Ministries. Her mes-

sage will be "The Lord Is My Shepherd; So Why Do I Want?" Lynn inviters you to connect with her on her blog at www.LynnCowell.com Our event will begin at 6:00pm with dinner followed by Lynn's message at 7:00. We are

asking for $15.00 each to attend the event. Please send your check,your name and address and the names of any friends attending with you to: Macedonia Baptist Ladies Ministry

P.O. Box 326 Liberty,N.C. 27298 PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PAYMENT BY A P R I L 1,2010. This will allow us time to send your tickets back to you. You will need to PRESENT your ticket at the event. NO tickets will be sold

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Ladies Night Out W/ Lynn Cowell At Macedonia Baptist Church

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COMMUNITY YARD SALE - CLEAN OUT YOUR HOUSE

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FREE space for YOUR YARD SALE on Saturday, April 24th. We are located in downtown Liberty where thousands will pass through that day on their way to the Antique Festival. WE will set up a table for you and WE will do all the advertising. ALL AT NO CHARGE! Just bring your stuff and

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4th Annual Liberty American Legion Post 81 Golf Classic at

Sandy Creek Golf Club 5454 Whites Chapel Rd., Staley, N.C.

(off 49 S toward Ramseur from 421 in Liberty) Saturday May 15, 2010

Fundraiser for American Legion Programs Bring your own Teams $160.00 (4) per Team Captain’s Choice Format Registration…12:30p until 1:00p Shotgun Start 1:30 P.M.

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(H) 336 685 4183 (C) 336 707 8177

Bi-Annual All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, April 10, 2010 7am-10am

The American Legion Hut Tickets are $5.00 each

(Kids 5 and under-Free) Takeouts are available

For those with hungry appetites, they will be serving hot pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, juice and coffee. No one is allowed to leave hungry! All proceeds are used to help those with hearing and vision prob-lems in the local community. Hosted by: The Liberty Lions Club and the Grays Chapel Lions Club

Liberty American Legion Post 81 Meeting Notes 11 March 2010 A meal of corn beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes and hot biscuits with coffee, green lemonade, & tea was served to all present. A cake for the American Le-gion 91st birthday and a green cake for St Patrick’s Day was made by Doris Ann McMasters. Meeting was opened by District Commander Tommy Parham after opening prayer by Henry Galary, POW/MIA ceremony by Harvey Burgess, & Perry Marbert led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Commander had a roll call of officers and a quorum was declared. Adju-tant Cary McMasters mentioned that District Commander Parham was running for 15th District Commander again next year & the Post should support him. Terry Stutts moved that Liberty Post 81fully endorse Commander Parham next year and seconded by Earl Morin…. Motion carried. Adjutant McMasters read the minutes from the February meeting. Terry Stutts moved to accept the minutes as read and seconded by Earl Morin …..Motion Carried. The Commander Parham covered the following items; 15th District membership at 90.42 %. Baseball Hall of Fame Banquet in Kinston..April 10, 2010 Veterans Day with the Legislators..Raleigh on May 26, 2010 Golf Tournament on May 15, 2010 at Sandy Creek Golf Club Boys State: we may have 3 candidates A certificate for Autumn Cheek.. Oratorical Contest Four Pillows of the American Legion 2) Children & Youth Post Consolidation, Children & Youth report, very Im-portant Next 15th District meeting at Liberty Post 81on May 16, Post Data Forms due now 2010 Student Trooper Program Adjutant McMasters reported on the following: Post membership now stands at 209 -- we need 218 Monthly mailing …Raleigh..March 18, 2010 at 9ish Division III meeting at Post 116 on Sunday March 14, Mid Winter Conference in Raleigh…. February… report National American Legion Convention in Charlotte in 2014 Boy Scouts Committee selected Leaders of the Year Internal Affairs Pulled 2 Charters of Posts ….not active National Commander Clarence Hill from Florida attended Department Service Officers Class in April in GSO Division III has two Candidates for Commander Joel Lipsey--Durham & Patricia Harris – Raleigh Ritchie York gave a report on the State Oratorical Contest in Kings Mountain. Mr. Nelson from Goldsboro Post 11 won the Contest and did an outstanding job. Nelson will attend Indianapolis for the National Contest prizes up to $18k. Sick Call:L.T. Smith, Jean York, Jeane Stutts, Jeff Cole, Kristin Stutts, The Artis ”Mickey” Teter Family A donation to N.C. Wildlife Federation in Honor of Mickey Teter from members at the meeting. The next meeting will be the election of Officers for the coming year & The Legionnaire of the year. The American Legion Post 81 Officers will be installed at the May meeting by Division III Commander Randy Brown. The 50/50 was won by Harold Coley. With no further business the meeting was closed after prayer in due form. Respectively, Cary A. McMasters, PDC- Post 81 Adjutant

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FULL SERVICE REAL ESTATE AGENCY MEMBER TRIAD MLS YOUR LOCAL REAL ESTATE AGENCY LOCATED IN STALEY OFFICE: 669-4244 HOME/OFFICE: 622-2375 NANCY PHILLIPS, BROKER, OWNER

THE SHORT SALE AND FORECLOSURE CERTIFICATION PROVIDES TRAINING TO AGENTS WANTING TO HELP SELLERS MANEUVER THE COMPLEXITIES OF SHORT SALES AS WELL AS ASSIST BUYERS PURSUING SHORT SALE AND FORECLOSURE OPPORTUNITIES. Should you need assistance as sellers or buyers in these type sales, call Nancy! LOCAL LAND SALES: *5.1 Acres in Staley lovely subdivision requiring 5-acre lots -------------- $44,000 *Bankruptcy Sale: 17.3 Gorgeous secluded acres with 2 new outbuildings (workshop, barn, etc.) some fencing, septic and well, cleared for that new home --- $120,000.00

Local High School Senior Making Local Contribution To Community And Asking for Donations Eastern Randolph High School Senior, Tisha Alexander has taken on building an addition to the Happy Hills Animal Foundation, Inc. shelter for her graduation project. This addition will house cats and kittens. Happy Hills has been forced to halt cat intakes at this time due to the condition of their out-dated cattery. The current cattery does not meet the NC Dept of Agriculture’s standards outlined in the Animal Welfare Act. Tisha chose this project due to her love of animals. She felt that the homeless cats and kittens in our area deserved a “second chance” in life. After construction is complete, Happy Hills will once again be in a position to combat the area’s exploding cat population. Labor costs for this project have been donated through the graduation project mentoring program. Tisha is reaching out to an animal loving public for donations to supply the needed materials for this project.

“Lawn Care in the Piedmont” Class and Demonstration Do you want to get, or keep, your lawn in shape, or learn how to establish a new one? While the recommended time for seeding and beginning routine fertilization of tall fescue is not until early September, you can start preparing now to establish, renovate, or maintain your lawn. Of course, tall fescue isn’t the only turfgrass option for our area, and you may desire to learn about the care of other grasses, too. North Carolina Cooperative Extension is offering “Lawn Care for the Piedmont” on Saturday, May 1, from 9:00 a.m. – noon. After a classroom session, equipment calibration will be demonstrated. Current and aspiring landscapers and individuals interested in lawn care are welcome to attend. Instructors include Cooperative Extension Agent Mary Helen Ferguson and Wayne Southard of Turf Fashions. The class will be held at the NC Cooperative Extension office, at 112 W. Walker Ave. Please call 336-318-6000 to pre-register by Wednesday, April 28.

FREE Car Seat Clinic Safe Kids Randolph County will be offering a FREE car seat clinic on April 28, 2010. This event will be held at Lowes Foods, 135 Brady Street Ext. Ramseur, NC 27316. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available to in-spect child safety seats for proper installation and use. If you have any questions regarding this car seat clinic, please call Shea Cox, Safe Kids Randolph Coordina-tor at (336) 318-6198

Recipe Of The Month– Courtesy Of Garlene Wicker (The Recipe Come From The LIFT Program Provided By Loflin Funeral Home Of Liberty—Just another way they serve our great community) Broccoli Cheese Cornbread 1-(10oz) pkg chopped broccoli 3/4 cup chopped onion 1 Cup Cottage Cheese 1-1/2 cup shredded sharp cheese 1 tsp salt 4 Eggs 1-1/2 sticks margine 2 boxes Jiffy cornbread mix

Melt Margine In 9x13 pyrex dish; mix other ingredints together; pour over top of melted margine; bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees

This months Community is Shelby, located on Highway 74 in the rolling Piedmont, between Charlotte and Asheville, as they say connecting the best of the Carolinas. This community of 21,000 was named after Colonel Issac Shelby, hero of the Revolu-tionary War battle of Kings Mountain and later the first Governor of Kentucky. Presi-dents James Monroe and Andrew Jackson visited Shelby’s home. Country music leg-ends Earl Scruggs and Don Gibson called Shelby home, as did basketball great David Thompson. The Shelby Dy-nasty, headed by Governors O. Max Gardner and Clyde Hooey, dominated North Carolina Politics in the late 1930’s. Visitors and residents love the year-round Carou-sel, ample parks and recreation facilities. Shelby mixes history, hospitality, and today’s conveniences, making it a great Carolina Community.

Liberty Leader Newspaper PO Box 913

Liberty, NC 27298 Ph 336-404-9791 Fx 336-622-4298

Email— libertynewspaper@aol.com

Stanley Home Products / Fuller Brush Locally Sold Contact Judy Butler

Ph 622-2671 Stanley offers superior

Home Care and Personal Care Products for you and your family. Stanley is best

know for their cleaning products. Great Stocking Stuffer For All Your

People On The List.

FOR SALE Charlie's Soap

At Earth Visions Call 622-1844 York Martin Road, Liberty

Charlie's Soap 80 Wash Loads Powder is Only $9.99.

The best for less.

Advertise Here Call 404-9791

Liberty Leader Newspaper—Phone 336-404-9791 –Email libertynewspaper@aol.com Locally Owned And Operated

FOR RENT FOR RENT In Downtown Liberty Must see these two historic buildings. One year lease at $375.00 a month 122 W.Swannanoa Ave. Liberty, NC 27298 Call 336-622-2442

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Can you guess where we are talking about?

Cora Brown Will Keep chil-dren in home – any age Liberty

area Phone 336-233-1058

SERVICES

401 S Carolina St—Liberty Home For Rent - 3 bedroom with hardwood floor Replacement windows—Listed on Asheboro housing Call 697-1869 —- $550 A Month

TUTORING FOR LIBERTY SCHOOLKIDS--- Experienced tutor has Wed. afternoon space for 1 or 2 students, reading & writing instruction. All grade levels OK. Materials provided. Reasonable hourly rate. For more info call Amy, 919-742-2598.

First Aid and C.P.R. for Everyone (FACE)

When:May 8, 2010 Where: Tabernacle United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. 5601 Liberty Rd., Greensboro, NC 27406 Time:2:00 -5:00 p.m. Price:$15 per family. Each family recieves a kit of informa-tion. Bring the whole family, ages 5 and up, and learn CPR. Reserve your spot by April 14, 2010 by calling Cal-ista Holt @ 622-4335 or email her at frogpod9@hotmail.com Sponsored by Girl Scout troop 40706

Kiln for Sale Large (23X28" interior) cone 10 L&L Model B electric ceramic kiln that needs a new home. Has digital controller, pyrometer, shelves and some posts. Price of $325 is negotiable. Contact Derrick Sides 336-973-5066 or bigivyarts@wilkes.net

Shiloh UMC Homework Helpers Every Tuesday Night from 6-8 pm

Free homework help & tutoring Kindergarten - 6th Grade

We are looking for children/ families needing assistance with homework or tutoring. Private tutors can be very expensive and I am certain

there is a need for a "free" service. Shiloh UMC—7394 Shiloh Rd, Liberty

Ph 622-7421

Siamese Kittens for sale. They will be available end of April,2010. They are Chocolate and Seal Points. I have 3 girls and 2 boys. Very loving animals and intelligent, they love people and sitting on your laps. Asking price $275.00I also have a male seal point that could be used for stud service , if anyone is interested please call. I live in the Liberty area. If interested please contact me: Diane 740-4473 or 622-9539

Bass, Crappie Boat For Sale 14 ft Tri Hull with trailer 2 Seats mounted, 2 Mushroom Anchors mounted, Rod Rack Mounted, Fire Ext. 1 Live Well 20 HP Johnson Motor With Gas Tank Trolling Motor with Deep Cycle Battery $1500.00 Call Randy 336-601-0490

FOR SALE

YARD SALE Multi Family Yard Sale Saturday April 10—7:00am to until 615 E Swannanoa Ave—Liberty NC

Her Daddy said she was a lizard, he found under a log…..Here she is… the birthday girl on April 12th.. Annette M Tilley The most beautiful girl .. The best mother... The best wife…. And, the best sister-in-Christ in all of NC....

Also ....she is mine... My name is Fred Tilley, Jr Our anniversary is on 4/26 and for 24 years she has been my love. We have 13 children & 17 grandchildren. “God Bless Us”

Hospice of Randolph County Hosting Yard Sale to Benefit Relay for Life Hospice of Randolph County will hold a yard sale on Saturday, April 17 from 7:00am until 1:00pm at its office located at 416 Vision Drive in Asheboro. Proceeds from the yard sale will go to benefit Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society’s annual fundraising event, which supports cancer research, aware-ness and other activities. Hospice will also be ac-cepting donations of items for the yard sale. Clothes, furniture, house wares, tools, bikes, antiques, jewelry, home décor and more are welcome donations. Items need to be in new or slightly used condition – no damaged items please. Hospice of Randolph County will only accept items that are dropped-off. No pick-up of donations will be available. The event will be held rain or shine. Breakfast sandwiches, baked items and drinks will be available for purchase at the sale.

Friendly Wesleyan Church 415 S Asheboro St

Liberty, NC Phone 336-622-4718

Pastor Dan Everyone Is Welcomed

First United Methodist Church Open Hearts .. Open Minds . . Open Doors 123 N. Fayetteville St, Liberty Ph 622-4682

E-mail: fumc@firstumclib.com Sunday Services: Prayer Time - 9:30 am; Sunday School - 10:00 ; Worship - 11:00

(including Children's Church) Everyone is welcome to come!

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Pastor: Sam Shores 146 S. Fayetteville St., Liberty Church Office 622-7175 Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Worship 10:30 A.M.

Grays Chapel UMC 5056 NC Hwy 22 N

Franklinville 336-824-2463

www.grayschapel.org Worship Celebration

Sundays, 8:30am Traditional; 10:45am Contemporary

Wed 6:00pm Meal, 7:00pm classes

Pleasant Hill Christian Church 1712 Pleasant Hill Liberty Rd

Liberty, NC 27298

(336)376-3453 Changing Lives, Worshipping the Lord, Building Relationships, and enjoying dynamic fellowship.

Www.pleasanthillchristian.com

JOB’S Soup Kitchen Every Saturday Need a warm meal, a friendly conversation? Stop by Edwards Grove Missionary Church and J.O.B. Soup Kitchen every Saturday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Located at 214 S Foster Street, Liberty. Contact following for more information: Mary 622-2981 or Pastor Rev. Arnold Barton 622-2544

“Holding Forth the Words of Life”

Shady Grove Baptist Church

Sunday School …...10:00am Sunday Worship…..11:00am Wed Prayer Mtg….. 7:00pm Awana……… Sun. 4:20pm

6377 Old Staley Rd, Staley Parsonage 622-4628 Church 622-2157

Smithwood United Church Of Christ

6809 Kimesville Rd—Liberty Pastor Paul Picker

Ph 622-2755 Sunday School 10am Worship 11am

First Baptist Church - Liberty 629 S. Fayetteville Street Brian Harrington - Pastor Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 11 am Phone 336-622-4482 Www.libertyfbc.org

Edwards Grove

Missionary Baptist Church 214 S. Foster St Liberty Pastor

Rev. Arnold Barton 622-2544 Inviting ANYONE and EVERYONE to

come and worship with us: Sunday School – 9:45 am Sunday

Worship – 10:45 am Wednesday Mid-week Bible Class-Praise and

worship 7:00 pm and 7:30 pm class begin Thursday Noon Bible Study

Class – 12:00-1:30 pm

St. Stephen AME Church 705 S. Kirkman Street Liberty Come Visit With Us!!!

Faith sees the invisible, Believes the incredible And receives the impossible. 8

Hickory Grove UMC PO Box 1814(10068 Silk Hope

–Liberty Rd) Liberty Ph 622-1872

Pastor Ryan Gabriel Sunday School 10am

Worship 11am

Www.hickorygroveumc.tripod.com

“Reach out, Share Christ’s Love!” Shiloh United Methodist Church

Rev David Garvin—Pastor 7394 Shiloh Road, Liberty

Ph 622-7421 Sunday School 9:45 Worship 11:00am

Lewis Grove Holiness Church 434 S Allison St—

Liberty Ph 336-622-4230

PLEASANT UNION WESLEYAN CHURCH 2262 Pleasant Hill-Liberty Rd.

Liberty, N.C. 27298 Ph. 336-622-2052

Pastor: Rev. Mark Klass Sunday School @ 10AM

Worship @ 11AM "Deliverance from sin is the

greatest of all freedoms."

Snow Camp Baptist Church

8724 Snow Camp Rd Snow Camp

Pastor Danny Wallace Ph 376-3237

S.S. 9:30am-/Worship 10:30-/Sunday Night 6pm-

POST YOUR CHURCH EVENT HERE!

Of Liberty 119 S Fayetteville St, Liberty

Pastor Tim Cheek Join us At “HIS PLACE’ every Sunday at 11:00am

Ph 336-633-9679 email hisplaceofliberty@yahoo.com

Bethany United Methodist 6151 Troy Estate Rd. Liberty, N. C. 27298 Alex Miles - Pastor Ph: 336-643-3609 Worship Serv: 9:30 am Sunday School: 10:30 am

Chitterlings & Chicken Sale Friday, April 9th 12:00 pm until

St. Stephen AME Church 705 S Kirkman Street Call church for orders

622-3722 Or Myra to preorder 267-1626

A Chicken Basket Selling

At St Stephen AM E on April 11th Church’s Chicken will be

at the church immediately following morning services

St. Stephen AME Events to mark on your calendars

Sunday, April 18th 3pm 12 Tribes of Israel Program Sunday, April 25th 11am

Annual Missionary Day Sunday, May 2nd 4pm Pastor’s Anniversary celebration

Home Help Available From Local Church on April 17th Tabernacle United Methodist Church is offering help to select homeowners with projects around the house. Their next “Hands and Hearts for Christ” workday is scheduled for Satur-day, April 17, 2010. This bi-annual event is an opportunity for church members to do God’s work in the community. Past projects have included everything from seasonal yard work to wheelchair ramps. They simply want to love their neighbors in action and spirit as Jesus has called us to. Other possibilities might include window washing, simple repairs or cleaning in the home, handicapped bars or railings, and painting. There is no charge for the service, although some homeowners do make donations to help provide supplies, or have the tools needed on site. The church members are willing to do any job within their capabilities, provided that the home-owner is not able to do it themselves. Elderly or disabled citizens are encouraged to contact the church office at 674-2941 during office hours to sign up. The deadline for registration is April 10. A project coordinator will contact them prior to the “Hands and Hearts for Christ” workday. Tabernacle United Methodist Church is located at 5601 Liberty Road, near the intersection of Woody Mill and Liberty Road.

Shiloh UMC Homework Helpers Every Tuesday Night from 6-8 pm

Free homework help & tutoring Kindergarten - 6th Grade

We are looking for children/ fami-lies needing assistance with homework or tutoring. Private tutors can be very expensive and I am certain there is a need for a "free" service.

Shiloh UMC—7394 Shiloh Rd, Liberty Ph 622-7421

Hickory Grove UMC 10068 Silk Hope-Liberty Rd, Liberty

Revival With Rev Jim Folks April 20, 22 and 23 - 6:30pm

REVIVAL

DRAFT of Minutes of the Meeting of The Liberty Town Council Held on March 22, 2010 at 7:30 pm (Not officially adopted by Council) Present Mayor: The Honorable Jim S. Parker Council: James Lee Humble, Tyson Nixon, Shane Isley, and Terry Caviness, and Pike Johnson Town Manager: Roger Davis Town Clerk: Bridget Langley Town Attorney: Bill Flowe Staff: Police Chief, Jerry Brown; Public Works

Director, Bob Vaughn; Recreation Director, Martin Rierson: Fire Chief, JR. Beard To Order The Mayor called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the invo-cation, given by Council Member Pike Johnson. Minutes Council Member Shane Isley made a motion to approve the minutes of the February meetings. Council Member James Lee Humble seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Public Hearing – Voluntary Annexation Mayor Parker called the Public Hearing to order to consider the voluntary annexation of the property at 7170 Silk Hope Road. No one spoke for or against the annexation. Regular Session Having heard no opposition from the Council or Citizens, Council Member James Lee Humble made a motion to approve the voluntary annexation. Council Member Terry Caviness sec-onded the motion, which passed unanimously. Temporary Closing of Streets To facilitate the display of antique motor vehicles, vintage tractors, motorcycles and vendors on April 24, 2010, Council Member James Lee Humble made a motion to temporary close North Fayetteville Street between Swannanoa Avenue and East Highfill Avenue. Council Member Terry Caviness seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Library Board Appointments Council Member Terry Caviness made a motion to appoint Misty Folwell and Cindy Garrett to six (6) year terms on the Library Board. Council Member Tyson Nixon seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Audit Contract for FY2010 Council Member Pike Johnson made a motion to approve the audit contract with Maxton McDowell, CPA for FY ending June 30, 2010. Council Member Terry Caviness seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ordinance Amendment – Chapter 52 Water Shortage Response In order to meet the minimum criteria established in NCGS 143-355.2(a), Council Member James Lee Humble made a motion to amend Chapter 52 Water Shortage Response Ordinance. Council Member Terry Caviness seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (Proposed amendment included) Resolution Approving Water Shortage Response Plan Council Member Tyson Nixon made a motion to approve the Resolution Approving the Water Shortage Response Plan. Council Member James Lee Humble seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Town Manager’s Report Town Manager, Roger Davis, read a letter expressing Wally and Eva Waldridges appreciation for the Town naming the lower ball field in their honor. Due to increase in rain and snow The Town has received a letter of violation and recommenda-tion of enforcement on sewer overflows. The Town has responded with the rain/snow fall amounts and explaining pump no. 2 failed at Starmount Lift Station from debris blocking the lines. In addition, copies of two grant applications for rehab of manholes and a sewer capacity study were provided along with the results from the smoke testing of the Kinro grid. All this information will be considered by DENR as they make the decision on enforcement fines. Citizen Comments Robin Breedlove asked for an update on the Nature Reference Library. It will be housed in the former Parks and Recreation office and old vault at the Reitzel Center and the books currently are being categorized by Susan Primm. Kenneth Shoffner has painted the vault and the books were moved to that location on March 17, 2010. Council Comments Council Member Terry Caviness would like an update on the Farmers Market Grant. It has been discovered the Grant will not cover land, buildings or construction. Allen Hart with the USDA can make the Town a loan at a four (4%) percent interest rate for forty (40) years and other grants are being researched at this time. Mayor Comments Mayor Parker read a letter received from Dr. Robert Shackford with Randolph Community College expressing his appreciation with the help the Council gave in support of the quarter cent referendum. 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.

HABITAT UPDATE Liberty Home #3

Work began in earnest on Habitat Home #3 in early March with the Vo-Tec Class from Eastern Randolph High School laying the block foundation and piers for the new home…a big thank you for these fine young men and their Teacher. The weeks of March 22 thru April 3 saw “our” wonderful group of retired persons called Care-A-Vanners return to us once more and begin the task of framing the new sturdy little home. These Christian men and women have installed the bands and girders, sub flooring, exterior and interior walls, roof trusses, roof decking, shingles, wall foam insulation, and windows and doors….all in ten working days…we salute them and the small group of Lib-erty and Asheboro Habitat volunteers that toiled alongside them. Now, they have handed off the balance of the work to the local and Asheboro Habitat workers, and YOUR ASSISTANCE is welcome! Whether you have no experience or much knowledge in the building trade….we need YOU to offer whatever level of help you can offer. Work will be ongoing every Saturday, and the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. Just show up at 8:30 AM on any of these days…safety gear and any tools you might need are furnished along with lunch prepared by local churches, individuals and businesses. If you or your church group feels you can donate some time (or money) this last Habitat home (for now) in Liberty, call Rodney Overcash at 336-953-2929. More later, Tom Meacham, local Habitat volunteer.

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Boy Scout Troop 426 Southeast-Kids’ Consignment Sale April 8 – 10th, 2010

It’s time to begin cleaning out those closets and checking your children’s sizes in preparation for the Spring! When doing that don’t forget the Spring South-east Kids’ Consignment Sale sponsored by Tabernacle UMC Boy Scout Troop 426. This year’s sale is Friday, April 9th from 8 AM – 8 PM and Saturday, April 10th from 8 AM – 1 PM. On Saturday items are marked as half price. For those who would like to consign, the receiving dates are Tuesday and Wednesday, April 6th

and 7th from 9AM – 1 PM and 6 – 8 PM. Consignors with more than 40 items enjoy a pre-sale on Thursday, April 8th from 7-9 PM. The sale will be held in Tab-ernacle UMC’s Fellowship Hall. Consignors receive 60% of the sales price (less $1 for handling and postage) and can then deduct the remaining 40% of the sales price as a tax deductible contribution. Items to consign include good quality Spring/Summer clothing (size infant – 16), swim wear, athletic wear, rain coats, toys, games books, videos, bikes, baby equipment and furniture, strollers and car seats. Gently worn shoes and in season maternity wear area also consignable.

For more information or to receive a consignment number, please contact Steve Makinson at 674-0086 or makinson@bellsouth.net. Consignors must have a minimum of 20 items to receive a number. All profits benefit the activities of Boy Scout Troop 426. Unsold items marked for donation after the half-price sale are donated to area charities.

JOBS Soup Kitchen Still Going Since 2006 Edwards Grove Missionary Baptist Church at 214 Foster Street, Liberty, North Carolina 27298 is the home for the JOBS Soup Kitchen. Pastor: Rev. Arnold H. Barton is the Pastor of this church. Congregation members back in 2006 seen the need and had the desire to provide a soup kitchen for the Liberty area. Actually, the Edwards Grove Baptist Church would like to thank Julian United Methodist Church- Pastor Tom Jolly, for services rendered to the J.O.B.’s Soup Kitchen. Pastor Jolly along with several members from Julian U.M.C. has prepared and served meals for many months, beginning with every 3rd Saturday and progressing to 3rd and 5th Saturday’s. The Soup Kitchen began ministering through foodservice in April, 2006. We are happy to feed any and everyone needing a warm meal. If you would like to donate or actually man the soup kitchen they would love to hear from you. You can contact the church at Edwards Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Rev. Arnold H. Barton. Anyone wishing to prepare and or serve please contact the church office 336-622-2544 or 336-622-2981 We are gratefully appreciative for their sacrifice of service and excellent per-sonalities with the Committee members. One scripture to acknowledge their attitude of commitment to serving the Lord would be: Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Psalm 100:2. Thank you Julian United Methodist for your faithfulness.Anyone wishing to prepare and or serve please contact the church office 336-622-2544 or 336-622-2981

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 PANTRY are very welcome.

Folks in our com-munity are in

need. 622-8312

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

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Kustom Collision Center

Collision Repair—Like It Never Ever Happened!

All New Again Ph 336-622-1982

437 Frances Dr (Same AsYork Martin Rd) - Liberty, NC 27298 Free Estimates

All Types Trucks & Cars Collision Repair Dent Removal Domestic & Foreign ***Servicing All Insurance Companies—Bring Us Your Vehicle For A Claim Quote***

Also Custom Transportation E-Bay Transport Car & Truck Sales Minor Brake Repair—Minor Auto Repair—Oil Changes—Local Towing—Professional Car Detailing

American Red Cross Volunteer Orientation

Can you teach CPR and first aid, help in

disasters, and assist blood donors?

What about being a blood donor? Can you help with fundraisers and office

support? I’ve heard a lot about the Red Cross, but

what exactly does it mean to volunteer for the American Red Cross?

Join us for a Volunteer Orientation to

learn about the History of the American Red Cross, our Services and how you fit

in. Volunteer Orientations are held at the

American Red Cross. Our current schedule is:

Registration is required

To Register: Call (336) 629-2399 or e-mail Anne Vestal, Director of Volun-

teers at vestala@usa.redcross.org

American Red Cross, 419 N. Patton

Avenue, Asheboro, NC 27203

Thursday, April 15, 6 pm – 7 pm Thursday, May 13, 6 pm – 7 pm Thursday, June 17, 6 pm – 7 pm

Tropical Tanning, Nail & Hair Ida Glidwell Lic. Manicurist & Nail Techn. Chris McMaster New Hairstylist Four Tanning Beds (All New Bulbs) 5509 Butler Rd, Liberty, NC Phone 622-1263 “Where Looking Good Is Understood”

All New Bronzing Bulbs For That Perfect Tan

Do Not Forget To Get That New Style For The Spring

See Chris For The New Dew For Spring

Hours Mon to Thu 9-9 /Fri 9-6/Sat 8-2 Closed Sun

Here For Your Prom & Wedding Serving Liberty 16 Years

Largest Tanning Site

In Liberty

All New Bulbs

Gift Certificates For A Gift

He’s gone, but the stories keep him alive By Warren Dixon

Sometimes you can tell how many friends a guy has by the number of grown men who cry at his funeral. If that’s the case, Mickey Teter must have been well loved. Mick, a fixture around Liberty for seventy years, passed away Saturday at his home. He was on his tractor when he left us, struck most likely by a sudden and severe heart attack. Sometimes you can tell how many friends a guy has by the number of people who show up at the funeral home for his visitation. They lined up at Mickey’s dressed in blue jeans and suits, hunting and golfing buddies and bankers, a line that snaked around through the funeral home for a couple of hours. They watched a DVD of Mickey and friends and family. Not all his friends were on there, though. The fu-neral home only allows sixty pictures. His best friend Wink was with him when he died. But then Mick had a lot of best friends. His wife Helen said before the fu-neral that Mick was her best friend and had been throughout their marriage. Quite a statement from someone who lived with the same man for forty-eight years. Wink and Stephen had come up from Newport to cut down a few trees for Mickey and take the firewood home. They could have probably found some firewood closer to home but Wink liked Mickey. Stephen had only met him once before, but he liked him, too, so they’d made the three and a half hour trip to cut his trees, but mostly to laugh and talk with him. Mickey was getting his garden ready and the one tree was shading it. He loved to garden and he loved nature in general. He made his living as a master upholsterer for Gregson’s Furniture in Liberty and did all Gregson’s samples. But every chance he got to be outside, he took it. He loved to deer hunt, fish and just sit and enjoy the birds. The day he died, a host of cardi-nals sat in the trees over his dog lot waiting their turn to get to the bird feeders and suet on his deck. Recently he’d been excited to find an owl living in the cavity of a nearby tree. He was a student of nature and excelled at it. “Mickey kept a lot of birds alive,” said his buddy Wink. He’d call. “Do you want some sausage?” he’d ask. Or another time, tomatoes? And he’d make his rounds, delivering his gifts to his friends. Mickey was known for his venison, fish fries at his cabin on the pond, dove hunts, golf outings, gourd birdhouses, but most of all his laughter. Health problems slowed Mick over the years, but never stopped his laughter. He was a story teller who could entertain you for hours. He’d squint his eyes and laugh an infectious laugh and you’d laugh, too. Helen took him over to Susan Foster’s once. Susan is known for making elaborate, decorative boxes, especially for the Christmas season, and had placed them throughout her house. Mickey took the tour and turned and asked Sandra, “Why does she make all these boxes?” “The same reason you deer hunt,” Sandra replied. “She eats them?” Mickey asked in boyish mock surprise. Another time Helen took him to a fancy get together in a posh Greensboro neighborhood. Mick was at ease anywhere, but more at ease in the woods. A waiter came by offering what looked to Mickey like raw meat. It

was rare lamb, the waiter told him. “I know a vet who can probably revive that lamb,” Mick deadpanned. He was called on often to identify rocks, plants and animals. Wade Shelton caught a critter one night in a cage and called Mickey. It was a wild looking animal with a huge tail, Wade told him. Mickey came over and immediately recog-nized the beast. “It’s a cat,” he told Wade and never let him forget about it, either. He was a true Southern charac-ter, not perfect, but then we don’t like our characters to be too perfect. An Army veteran, he loved his guns and dogs. Sentimental, he lived in the house he grew up in and sur-rounded himself with antique toys, fishing rods and nature books. He and Helen talked about a variety of subjects, but mostly admired a full moon, a chatty jenny wren or a sunset. Mickey was looking forward to the birth of the son of his neighbors, Jeffery and Jill Cox. He called the day after the baby and mother came home from the hospital and asked, “Can Landon come out and play?” He wanted to watch him walk across the yard and, although he didn’t say it, undoubtedly to take him hunting, too. But he died the next day. There are a lot more Mickey stories and they will be told as long as his friends are alive to tell them. That will probably be a long, long time because Jeffery Cox will tell them to Landon and Landon will pass them on down the line. So Mickey’s life will go on in the lives of friends so endeared to him. “God took Mickey?” Dee Stout Shelton asked when she heard the news. “What was He thinking?”

Denise’s Pet Salon

336-622-0492 A Professional with 20 years experience

Denise Teague 603 E Teague Ave- Liberty

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Come to… The Bargain Shop (Thrift store operated by the

Liberty Association of Churches) 125 S. Greensboro

Street, Downtown Liberty

We have Prom Dresses!!

Lots Of Spring & Summer Items

Best Value in Town!

Your dollars spent here help your neighbors in need

HOURS Thursday 9—1

Friday 9—5 Saturday 9—1

MAIN STREET SOLUTIONS FUND ANNOUNCED The State of North Carolina is pleased to announce a new statewide program: the Main Street Solutions Fund. This is a $1.95 million state-funded grant program, administered by the Depart-ment of Commerce through its Divi-sion of Community Assistance. The Program’s purpose is to provide maxi-mum support to small businesses in those communities by: providing di-rect financial benefits to small busi-nesses, retaining and creating jobs in association with small business, spur-ring private investment in association with small business. The application deadline is Thursday, April 15, at 5 p.m. Liberty Is One Of Eligible Communities!! The 65 eligible (see list below) communities are those des-ignated micropolitans located in Tier 2 and Tier 3 counties and/or in desig-nated North Carolina Main Street communities, including but not limited to Small Town Main Street communi-ties in Tier 1, 2 or 3 counties. To apply for the grant program, representatives of those communities must have at-tended a pre-application workshop. The Program is intended to strengthen the local economy and its role as a regional growth and employment hub. Any eligible local government, in col-laboration with the Main Street Or-ganization, Downtown Organization, and/or Downtown Economic Develop-ment Organization, AND the small businesses that will directly benefit from these funds may apply for a grant.Grants may range from $20,000 to $300,000.

DOWNTOWN LIBERTY APPROVES IN-CENTIVES EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

Town Manager, Roger Davis re-cently asked the Liberty Town Council on behalf of the Liberty STMS Committee to approve a Façade Incentive Grant Program as well as a Capital Improvement Grant program effective immedi-ately. The town will grant up to

$1000 per applicant on approved projects through June of 2010. As the town plans for the 2010-2011 fiscal year they will consider putting a specified dollar amount into an Incentive Program to be used for either Façade Improvements or Capital Improve-ments on buildings. Mr. Davis stated that there are at least two property owners who wish to utilize funds before the end of June. The town of Liberty was designated a Small Town Main Street in July 2009.

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HIS PLACE Pulls In The Crowds Just a couple months ago, I covered the story of another great free food and music event hosted by HIS Place Church that meets in the meeting room at Ya’ll Come Back Church. The Church that is Pas-tored by local Timmy Cheek and his congregation pulled together another great night of food, fun and fellowship. The best part it was all free. Over 200 people visited this night on March 27. The menu was chicken tenders that in my own personal opinion, put Chick-Fil-A to shame. The congregation provided home cooked food of all liking, but the best was the dessert table. This church really knows how to put on a spread. Then the music, wow, that is the only way I know how to describe it. The spirit was defiantly in this

place that night. Well if you missed this great event in January and again in March, mark your calendars. HIS Place has worked with town and have permits to put on a huge block party, June 12 (Saturday) with a rain date of June 19. From music, food, children fun area , wow so much to list. Keep an eye out for flyers as you see all the activities slated. Pastor Timmy Cheek told me, “We are a real church for real people in real times. We just want to show the love of God to the commu-nity and spread his Truth.” See you there!!!

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LIBERTY — Mr. Raymond Clifton Arrington, 91, of Liberty passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2010. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Liberty First Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Brain Harrington; burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty has the honor of serving The Arrington Family. LIBERTY — Hunter Wayne Barber, 18, died on Monday, Mar. 22, 2010. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, 2 p.m. at Guilford Memorial Park. Officiating will be Rev. Jesse W. Bledsoe Hunter was born on Sept. 3, 1991 in Greensboro, the son of Jimmy T. and Sara Price Barber Jr. He was a graduate of Eastern Randolph High School and was attending GTCC. He was also employed with his family in Barber Construction. Hunter loved the outdoors, his garden, and every animal that God put on this earth. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Surviving are his parents, Jimmy and Sara Barber; brother Thomas Edward Barber and wife Falon; paternal grandparents, Jimmy and Lillie Barber Sr. and maternal grandfather, Charles F. Price. Also surviving is his aunt, Tammy Perry and cousin Porscha Perry and numerous other nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts. LIBERTY — Mary Clay Compton of Queens, NY died Tuesday, March 23 2010. Homegoing services will be held today, Monday, March 29, 2010 at 3 p.m. at Lewis Grove holiness Church Lib-erty, N.C. Burial will follow at Amos Grove Cemetery in Liberty. LIBERTY — Catherine Foxx of S. Kirkman Street passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Burlington. Homegoing services will be held 3 p.m. Monday, April 5, 2010 at St. Stephen AME Church, Liberty. Burial will fol-low at St. Stephen Memorial Garden, Liberty. The family will receive friends on Monday, April 5, 2010 from 2 until 3 p.m. at St. Stephen AME Church, Liberty. LIBERTY — Mrs. Mary Helen Cline Glasco, 76, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at The Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sat-urday, April 10, 2010 from 2 until 4 p.m. She was the daughter of the late Tony Franklin and Addie Lena Thornsbury Cline and was also preceded in death by her son Thomas Robert Glasco, Jr. Surviving is her husband of 55 years, Dr. Thomas R. Glasco and four children Jonathan Lee Glasco (Penny), Mary Rebecca Murray (Craig), Steven Craig Glasco (Melissa) and Heather Leigh Allen (Randall) and 6 sisters and three brothers, 10 grandchildren, Andy, Ashley and Josh Glasco, Buddy, Aaron and Ariel Murray, Dylan and Faith Glasco and Tyler and Jacob Allen. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure , Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265 or to The Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215. Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty has the honor of serving The Glasco Family. LIBERTY — Mrs. Betty Frazier Holt, 80, died Monday, March 29, 2010. A graveside service will be conducted at Cane Creek Friends Meeting Cemetery on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 2 p.m. IBERTY — Mr. Robert Hudson, 86, of Liberty passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Alamance Re-gional Medical Center. A graveside funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 20th at 2 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery officiated by Rev. Aaron Moss. He is the son of the late George Clyde and Ola Smith

Hudson and was also preceded in death by one brother, Hoyte V. Hudson.

Surviving is his wife of 66 years, Christine Johnson Hudson; two daughters, Nancy Perry and hus-band, Wardell of Liberty and Bob-bie Payne and husband, Gil of Greensboro; one son, Billy Hud-son of Liberty; one brother, How-ard A. Hudson of Liberty; two grandchildren, Nathan Payne and Wendy Nelson and two great-grandchildren, Christopher and Natalee Nelson. Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty has the honor of serving The Hudson Family. JULIAN — Mr. William Calvin Kime, Jr., 84, of Julian passed away Wednes-day, March 10, 2010 at Moses Cone Hospital. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Shiloh United Methodist Church Ceme-tery. Mr. Kime was preceded in death by his parents William Calvin Sr. and Mamie Moser Kime; and his wife Bertie Flinchum Kime. He is survived by his son, Calvin Douglas Kime and wife, Teresa; one grandson, Hunter Kime and two sisters, Mary Etta Kime Staley and Bernice Kime Ferrell. Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty has the honor of serving the Kime family. LIBERTY — Mrs. Dorothy Dunlap Langley, 88, passed away on March 17, 2010 at Woodland Hill Nursing Home in Asheboro. A funeral service will be held on March 20, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Friendly Wesleyan Church officiated by the Rev. Danny Thomas. Burial will follow at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Staley, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents Grady and Ola Duggins Dunlap, husband; Russell D. Langley, Sr. two daughters; Dolores L. Shumate, Linda L. Caulder, and one son R.D. Langley, Jr. She is survived by two daughters; Jean L. Eudy (C.J.), of Star, Thelma H. Langley of Liberty, one sister; Margaret Wright of Staley, 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchil-dren, and numerous great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Friday, March 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty has the honor of serving The Langley Family. SNOW CAMP — Mr. Leonard Bradsher "L. B." Moore-field, 76, died Tuesday, March 23, 2010. Services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, March 27, at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington with Rev. Kenny Black and Rev. Carlton Wilson officiating. LIBERTY — Mr. Larry Wade Nance, 63, of Liberty, passed away April 6, 2010 at Wesley Long Hospital. A celebration of life will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Liberty First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Gene Dean officiating.

Larry was born June 12, 1946 in Randolph County to the late Daniel and Angie Farlow Nance. He is survived by his wife, Jane P. Nance; daughters, Angie Vickrey of Greensboro, and Patricia Redding (Joe) of Liberty; son, Gregory W. Nance of Raleigh; sisters, Thyra Nance of Liberty, and Rachel Westmoreland of Sta-ley; seven grandchildren; and his beloved dogs, Boo-Boo and Happy. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednes-

day, April 7, 2010 at Loflin Funeral Home, and other times at the home of Patricia, 361 E. Raleigh Avenue. Online condolences may be made to www.loflinfh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to 100 Man Project, c/o First United Methodist Church of Liberty, PO Box 220, Liberty NC 27298. Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty has the honor of serving the Nance family LIBERTY — Mrs. Nannie Irene Jones Staley, 86, passed away Sunday March 14, 2010 at Hawfields Presbyterian Home in Mebane. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 17, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Staley. Burial will follow in Pine Hill cemetery in Burlington. She is survived by her daughters; Kay S. Anderson and Judy Hawn of Burlington, Sudy S. Crowson (Joe) and Dianne S. Kirkman (Joe) both of Liberty. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16, and other times at Irene's home. Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty has the honor of serving The Staley Family. LIBERTY — Elmer Hosey Stanley, 88, died Sunday, April 4, 2010 at Universal Health Care in Ramseur. Funeral Services, 1 p.m., Thursday, Holly's Chapel Pen-tecostal Holiness Church, Ramseur. Burial, Gilmore Me-morial Park, Julian. LIBERTY — Mr. Artis Dawn "Mickey" Teter, 70, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 06, 2010. Mickey was preceded in death by his Aunt Maggie and Uncle Roy Thomas. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Helen Moore Teter. Also surviving are his mother and stepfather, Imo and Mead Dark of Siler City, sister, Sharon D. Perryman of High Point and brothers, Phil Dark and wife Jane and Mort Dark of Siler City, nieces, Margaret, Heather, Jenni-fer, Meredith and nephews Danny, Steve, Blair and David, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Sarah and Gene Shoffner, sister-in-law Evelyn Moore all of Liberty. Mickey served in the U.S. Army in the European Theatre and remained an active member of the Liberty American Legion Post. As an avid outdoorsman, he held a Lifetime Membership in the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commissions and the NRA. He was a member of Liberty Friends Meet-ing and a beloved friend to many. His employment was with Gregson Manufacture as a sample upholster and supervisor for 35 years. A service of Remembrance and Celebration of Life is scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the Loflin Funeral Home Chapel. STALEY — R. Wayne Ward, 84, died Thursday, April 1, 2010. The funeral will be Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Zion United Methodist Church, Zion Church Road. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites by the Randolph Honor Guard.

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Liberty,NC Sherry Mabe Foushee TAKES TO THE STREETS TO RAISE FUNDS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER Local Resident Commits to Walk 60-Miles in Three Days for the Cause

Boston, Mass – July 23-25, 2010 – Sixty miles, three days, thousands of steps, and months of preparation to make a personal difference in finding the cures. Sherry Mabe Foushee, Liberty, NC resident, has joined thousands of breast cancer supporters in preparing for the 2010 Susan G. Komen Boston 3-Day for the CureTM, presented by Ener-gizer. After months of training and fundraising, participants will walk 60 miles during three days to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and community-based breast health and education programs. “This is my 2nd year par-ticipating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure,” said Foushee. “Through my participation in this event I know I am making a personal impact on the breast cancer move-ment. The Komen 3-Day for the Cure is challenging, but the opportunity to have an impact is enormous.” Each walker is supported by coaches and online assistance aiding in all as-pects of training and fundraising. Additionally, clinics, meet-ings, training walks, teams and buddy walkers provide ongo-ing encouragement. On May 2nd friends and family of Liberty, NC will be doing a small walk (8AM ) "Walk For Sherry" to get her to Boston for THE SUSAN B. KOMEN BREAST CANCER WALK. A short Scenic walk from Freedom Park Liberty is planned. Meet Sherry Mabe Foushee & sign her card as she prepares for the WALK FOR THE CURE. All donations accepted. Everyone is invited!!! This being cordinated by Butch Rietzel. Foushee is so excited and overwhelmed with the amount of responses from friends wanting to help. The Susan G. Komen Boston 3-Day for the Cure starts on Friday morning, July 23at Bosotn and ends with the Closing Ceremony on Sunday afternoon, July 25. Walkers cover about 20 miles a day, traveling at their own pace. Hundreds of volunteer crew members support the walkers through the three-day journey providing meals, refreshments and snack stops, gear transport, hot showers, portable restrooms, safety on the streets and 24-hour medical services. The Komen 3-Day for the Cure is the greatest distance you can go in the fight against breast cancer. More than 1.3 million women will be diagnosed with breast cancer globally each year. To help Foushee reach her goal by making a donation or joining , visit http://www.the3day.org/goto/sherryfoushee . To learn how to participate or volunteer with the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure, visit The3Day.org or call 800-996-3DAY. About the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure is a 60-mile walk for women and men who want to make a per-sonal difference in the fight to end breast cancer. Komen 3-Day for the Cure participants raise a minimum of $2,300 and walk an average of 20 miles a day for three consecutive days, educating tens of thousands of people about breast health with every step. Funds raised impact breast cancer research and community-based breast health and education programs. The 3-Day for the Cure is presented by Energizer. The na-tional series sponsors are Bank of America and New Balance. Please visit The3Day.org or call 800-996-3DAY for more information. The 2010 Komen 3-Day for the Cure Series includes events in Boston (July 23-25), Cleveland (July 30 – August 1), Chicago (August 6-8), Michigan (August 13-15), Twin Cities (August 20-22), Denver (August 27-29), Seattle (September 24-26), San Francisco Bay Area (October 1-3), Washington, D.C. (October 8-10), Philadelphia (October 15-17), Atlanta (October 22-24), Tampa Bay (October 29-31), Dallas/Fort Worth (November 5-7), Arizona (November 12-14), San Diego (November 19-21).Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure®, we have invested nearly $1.5 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN.

"Know that My Hand is always here waiting patiently for you to embrace It." ...God

A Hand Up On Arthritis at Randolph Hospital Did you know nearly 1 in 5 adults in America suffers from

arthritis, or joint inflammation? And half of those with arthritis do not believe anything can be done to help them. There are over 100 different forms of arthritis, but the most common is osteoarthritis, affecting approximately 21 million Americans. While there is no cure for arthritis, several tips and techniques are available for daily living.

On Tuesday, April 6th at 6:30 p.m., Randolph Hospital will offer a free, interactive seminar entitled “A Hand Up On Arthritis.” Participants will rotate to different stations to learn from skilled therapists and experience different tools and techniques to make daily tasks more manageable. Rather than just coping with the aches and pains, you can learn valuable information to improve your qual-ity of life.

This seminar is one of Randolph Hospital’s community education events offered each month to promote health and well-ness. Registration is required and space is limited. To register, please call Randolph Hospital at (336) 633-7788, or register on-line at www.randolphhospital.org. (Reporters/Editors: For more information, please call Andrew Busam at (336) 633-7709)

Enter Now! Senior Ms. Randolph County 2010 “A Celebration of Today’s Senior Woman”

Randolph County Senior Adults Association is excited to present the Fourth Annual Sen-ior Ms. Randolph County Pageant under the direction of Zoe Faircloth, again this year. The Senior Ms. Randolph County Pageant is an annual event that honors Randolph County women 60 years of age and older, who have reached “the age of elegance.” The Pageant, produced and presented by the Randolph County Senior Adults Association, is a search for the gracious older woman who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity, and inner beauty of today’s senior woman. The countywide pageant is held in the spring of each year. It is open to all women in Randolph County 60 years of age and older. The Senior Ms. Randolph County Pag-eant is one of hundreds of pageants that will take place all over the United States, prior to the Ms. Senior America Pageant. Senior Ms. Randolph County is selected from the pageant contestants by a panel of judges. The Ms. Senior America or-ganizers believe, as we do, that seniors are the foundation of America, and one of our most valuable resources. Randolph County Senior Adults Asso-ciation is a non-profit organization and a member agency of United Way. RCSAA provides services and programs to indi-viduals, over 60. The Senior Ms. Randolph County Pageant provides the opportunity to spotlight women over 60 and their accomplishments in life, and for our community. Because one in seven seniors in Randolph County live at, or below, the poverty level there is no fee to enter. And because the agency is a non-profit, to help underwrite the cost of the pageant production, RCSAA invites local businesses to share their support for our senior community and contribute to this significant event by sponsoring a contestant. Each Contestant Sponsorship is $200.00. Contestant sashes are worn proudly throughout the pageant, which will boldly display the contestant sponsor’s business name.

Pageant Program Booklets with brief contestant introductions, photos, and sponsor information are distributed in celebration of the event. Program Booklet Advertising Spaces are also available to help cover the cost of print-ing materials. All extra proceeds from this event will be used by Randolph County Senior Adults Association to benefit Randolph County Seniors by maintaining and extending services and programs. The Fourth Annual Senior Ms. Randolph County Pageant will be held 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 22 at the North Asheboro Middle School, located at 1861 North Asheboro School Road in Asheboro. Tickets are $10.00 for general admission and $7.00 for seniors, 60 years or older. Children un-der 12 years of age are admitted free. Tickets are available at all four Senior Center locations. For more information, please call Donna Dickens at 336-625-3389.

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‘Health Care Decisions Day’ Event at Hospice of Randolph County April 16 Free education and assistance with Living Will & Health Care Power of Attorney Forms Friday, April 16 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Hospice of Randolph County | 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro NC What happens when a person is unable to speak for himself or herself, due to a medical condition? Who makes the call when that person’s physician needs a decision in real time? Hospice of Randolph County, along with the Randolph County Coalition for End-of-Life Care, wants to help you answer that question. On Friday, April 16, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Hospice of Randolph County and its coalition partners will offer FREE education and assistance to individuals who want to complete a statutory Health Care Power of Attorney form and/or a statutory Living Will form. Educators trained in the use of the statutory forms will be on site, as well as a Notary Public, and the document forms will be pro-vided as well. These documents are legal forms that are broadly categorized as “advance directives,” meaning that they allow an individual to make decisions, in advance, that direct health care providers with regard to treatment decisions. While there are several types of advance directives, the most prevalent are the Living Will and the Health Care Power of Attorney. While North Carolina stat-utes provide form advance directives that are suitable for many people, we urge other persons with more unique preferences who may need an individually-designed advance directive to consult with an attorney. The form documents will be available at this event. A Living Will allows an individual to “tell” health care providers whether or not to use life-prolonging treatments, including mechanical life-support and artificial nutrition/hydration, in any of the following situations: (1) a terminal illness with death to occur relatively soon; (2) permanent unconsciousness; and (3) advanced dementia. A Health Care Power of Attorney allows that same individual to appoint an-other person – a trusted family member or friend – to make decisions on behalf of the patient. While “Health Care Power of Attorney” is a term that refers to the actual document, the term also applies to the person appointed, who might also be referred to as the “agent” or “proxy.” Both of these documents are designed to ensure that the “principal,” the person making the document, will have his/her personal health care wishes known and respected. Tim Pheagin, a chaplain with Hospice of Randolph County, states that “While making hard choices on behalf of a loved one is never easy, it is signifi-cantly easier to live with when you have a clear understanding of what your loved one wanted.” Statistics indicate that most people will approach life’s end through some sort of progressive illness, and about 50% will reach a point where they are unable to speak for themselves. Pheagin adds, “It is important to understand the kinds of decisions our loved ones are likely to have to make for us. Once we understand that, we need to think through our preferences, put them in writing, and make sure our loved ones understand our desires.” The April 16 event is open to the public. Participants are encouraged to call ahead at 336-672-9300 to schedule a time slot. Employee groups and others are welcome to come together with an appointment.

Senior Ms. Randolph County 2009, Loretta Linebarrier, 1ST Runner Up and Ms. Congeniality, Lucille Parsons, and 2ND Runner Up, Doris Allred

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Local Red Cross Helps With Tornado Victims Below you will see photos courtesy of Hugh Quinn of Ameri-can Red Cross that was taken at High Point area after tornadoes touched down on Sunday March 28. The Red Cross is accept-ing donation to help with the victims. Just think this could have been you. You can reach the Red Cross at the below contact information. Melanie McDonough, MPA Director of Public Support Greensboro Chapter of the American Red Cross 1501 Yanceyville Street Greensboro, NC 27405 (336) 332-6937 (o) (336) 215-0085 (c)

Boy Scouts Merit Badge College went well this past weekend; 8 Scouts attended. They also had a good turn out for the construction of their Camporee signal tower project. The boys are getting better at organizing and working together. As was requested, the parents who attended Merit Badge College held a meeting to address sev-eral issues. Jerry Coble, Acting Committee Chair presided. Bogie, Allen, Mike, and Eddie were in atten-dance. Using this time the group worked on their Troop Committee positions. The Troop has worked with a loosely run committee for some time and see a need to select a new Scout Master and it was decided to firm up titled positions on their Committee. Positions were assigned and agreed to but they still need sev-eral committee positions filled. Please consider a more active involvement by volunteering in the Troop Committee. All parents are welcome and the more people involved in the Committee the better their Troop will function. They also discussed crucial upcoming events including summer camp and their golf tournament. The issue of Summer Camp continues to evolve. After taking into consideration many discus-sions with parents and troop leaders and a review of funds, it was agreed that troop funds would pay for Summer Camp for any and all boys who would like to attend. Please encourage your son(s) to participate the week of July 11-17th at Camp Durant. This will be an excellent opportunity for all of our young men to work on advancements and merit badges. Another parents meeting will be scheduled to discuss any and all items in full. If you have any comments or suggestion or would like to volunteer at any level please contact Eddie Tuck or any other leader or Committee Member. Please continue to support our Troop and Troop Committee.

Calling All Kids Cell Phone Recycling Contest Winner Announced - 761 Phones Collected by 10 Teams

Randolph Telephone announced Liberty Elementary as the Grand Prize Winner for collecting a total of 207 cell phones during the Calling All Kids Cell Phone Recycling Contest. Liberty’s 2nd Grade team will be awarded a $500 educational grant, a pizza party for the entire team, and a Zoo To You Keeper in the Classroom Pro-gram during the first week of June. New Market Elementary will receive the 2nd Place prize of $250 for col-lecting 135 cell phones, and South Asheboro Middle School will be awarded $150 for coming in 3rd by collect-

ing 95 cell phones. Randolph Telephone partnered with the North Carolina Zoo and 107.5 KZL to bring the Calling All Kids Cell Phone Recycling Contest for the first time. “Our ten participating teams were able to collect and recycle 761 phones, 152 batteries, 107 car charg-ers, 398 AC adapters, and a variety of accessories. Thanks to these dedicated students, teachers, and parents, these items will stay out of our landfills and community water sources,” said Randolph Tele-phone General

Manager, Frankie Cagle. To continue to encourage local residents to recycle their cell phones, Randolph Tele-phone is waiving the Activation Fee (a $35 value) on any new cell phone plan when you donate a phone in April. Randolph Telephone collects cell phones at their three locations, as well as the two bins located at the North Carolina Zoo, and invites everyone to drop off your old cell phones, chargers, batteries, and accessories any time throughout the year.

Liberty Southeastern Karate Students Receive More Belts The Liberty group of the Southeastern Karate that meets downtown Lib-erty has once again came back from competition to receive more belt upgrades. The following students received the following: Micheal Henley (Y), Johnathon Bray (Y), Lala Lindley (Y), Matt Coble (Y), Carson Whitehead (O), Catlen Bleavon (O), Bryan Osteen (O), Dakota Bleavon (G), Dalta Nunn (G), Roger Bleavons (P), Auston Whitehead (B), Daniel Frances ( R), Logan Rodrigez ( R). As in years past all the students support each other during competiton and also in a final group photo. Once again as in tradition, the special guest is pictured in the back center of the group. Ask one of the students who this returning guest is for all photo opportunities. Southeastern Karate would love to have you in their class. They meet each Monday and Thursday night. You are never too young or old to start. Lets see if you are in the next picture. They meet at 114 W Swannanoa Ave, Downtown Liberty. You can learn more by calling 919-663-3419

Highlights Of March Madness Anniversary Festivities Well the street was full of hustle and bustle on March 21st this Sunday afternoon. Awesome Finds celebrated their second anniversary with a March Madness sell and a mini street festival. Several adjoining shops joined in for the festivities. You could pick from listing to great music from Tanner’s Revenge, to tie die shirts, to watching a karate demonstra-tion, to sample great free foods or even checking out the great savings that Awesome finds had. We are so excited to see the community not only come out for a great event, but also to support a great locally owned and oper-ated business. Carol and Duane the owners of the store has grown to love the repeat and new cus-tomers. Other stores on main street opened their doors to become part of the fes-tivities. If you have not checked out the Awe-some Finds you need to make a point to step and see all the great finds.

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Holly Ridge Golf Links Seeking Play-ers for 10th Annual Charity Classic Holly Ridge Golf Links announced today its plans to host the 10th Annual Holly Ridge Charity Classic. The course, located on High-way 311 between Randleman and Archdale, is recruiting players for the event. The event, founded in memory of John Ridge and Jerry Davis, will be held April 17-18. The entry fee for the tournament is $100 per person, which covers all fees (including green and cart fees).USGA rules will be used for the tourna-ment. The format will be stroke-and-play and flighted after Saturday’s round (April 17).

Town Easter Egg Hunt Brought Out The Fun The Liberty Parks And Recreation orchestrated another great annual Town Easter Egg Hunt that was held Free-dom Park in Liberty. The day was full of activities. Start-ing at 10 the little tikes ages one to three hit the little ball field, followed at 10:30 the bigger kids age 4 to 5 and 6 to 8 hit the big ball field and the soccer field. Each group had a huge number of filled eggs to find. Those lucky enough to find those special eggs got the special prizes. Following at 11, the park was transformed to a large array of cool activities from moon walk to face painting and the list

goes on. The Parks And Recreation Foundation had the concession stands open for filling of the tummy. As the picture showed this was more than just an egg hunt. It was a time that friends and family could get together and watch the little ones run for those eggs. As you can see in the side pictures, even the youngest ones had a chance to spend time with there best friends. This is just one of the many services the Town Of Liberty Parks and Recreation Department provides to the town. Visit them at the website www.liberty-nc.com to learn more about all the fun that can be had. From the numerous athletic programs to nature trail to the great parks. Want to be part, why not check out the Parks and Recreation Foundation. See you in the park.

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April 2010 Health Corner Autism

Autism affects three to six children out of 1000, in the U.S. This disorder is a group of serious developmental problems that show up before the age of three and are usually noticeable at around 18 months. Each child’s symptoms and severity is unique, the only constant thing about it is that it affects the child’s ability to communicate and interact with others. The earlier it is detected, diagnosed and treated the better the life of the child will be. Symptoms: three crucial areas of development

Social skills: does not respond to his or her name, poor eye contact, seems not to hear you, even resists cuddling and holding, appears unaware of how other’s feel and prefers to play alone, like in his or her own world

Language: late starting to talk, loses acquired words, no eye contact when making a request, unable to start or keep a conversation going, repeats back to you what you said without knowing what they are saying and they may use a singsong or robot-like voice with abnormal tone and rhythm.

Behavior: repetitive movements, like rocking, spinning or flapping hands, routine and rituals, upset at minor change in routines or rituals, always on the move, fas-cinated with parts of toys or objects like wheels, sensi-tive to light touch and sound and may have a difficult time sharing with other experiences like pointing to pictures when reading.

A child’s social development and skills are crucial for the devel-opment of language and behavior. The intelligent level can vary from, most children being slow to learn and below normal intel-ligence, but some have normal to higher than normal intelli-gence and learn quicker except for communication skills. There is a very small group of children that are known as “autistic savants” and they have above normal (exceptional) skills in art, math or music. Causes: There is no known single cause due to the differences and variation of the development disorder, but the thought is that there are many causes. They can be anything from genetic errors in the genes that are responsible for brain development and communication skills or it can be inherited. Environmental factors like viral infection to air pollutants, problems with the labor and delivery, or immune system. There is no proof that immunizations are a cause. Risk Factors:

Sex of the child: boys are 3 to 4 times more likely to have autism than girls

Family history: having one child with autism increase risk of having another.

Other medicals disorders: Paternal age: If the father is 40 years or

older there is a higher risk than if he is younger than 30.

You should seek medical advice if you feel your child is not developing normally, but re-member that each child is unique and does things on their own time table. The following are few guide lines to talk to your doctor about:

No babble or cooing by 12 months No pointing or waving or other gestures by

12 months No single words by age 16 months No two-word phrases by 24 months Loss of previously used words or social skills at any age

There is no cure but with diagnosis therapy can help your child function at their best with this disorder. There have been some studies on special diets, you will need to check with a registered dietitian for more information. Also remember to take care of yourself and other family members by: finding a team of trusted professionals, seeking out other families with autistic children for mutual support and learn about this disorder so you can your child and family understand and plan for the future. Story by Lori Ann Cobb RN, FCN

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Liberty Drive In Goes Back To Its Original Name and Menu Well after several names changes and ownership the Liberty Drive In has came back to life

from years gone by. One thing has always played a part in each of these restaurants and that has been a friendly face that has greeted customer. That friendly face has been no

other than local , Linda Barker. Linda along with her son Davey Barker and daughter Lori Phillips has took the plunge and decided to not let this legend die. They have seen what has not worked and what has worked. Taking all that knowledge from the

past establishment, they have reborn a legend of years gone by. That is where the name comes back from, Liberty Drive In. The family is extremely excited about being

providing service to the local area. This is another example of a locally owned and operated business, lets support them. They are the only restaurant in the area that has free WIFI (Wireless internet access for your laptop to Iphone), they serve breakfast all day long. They offer flame cooked burgers. Linda stated, “I just enjoy seeing all the customers that are family and friends from all the years living here. But I also enjoy seeing new faces that I can add to my list of friends.” Linda also would like to put the word out on the street for any historical pictures of the old Liberty Drive In. A customer, Karen Cope, has already started taking pic-tures that has been lent to Linda to make copies of (your original comes right back to you). These pictures will adorn the walls with the history of Liberty. The whole family would like to thank all the return customers that has came back since they opened back up. Lori added, “We have listened and this is what we are offering, affordable prices, great food and great fellow-ship.” They even had homemade desserts, such as Carmel Cake and Chocolate Cake. Well if that is not your sweet tooth, then what about milkshakes to sundaes. Plate lunches are on the works. Why not come here for your meeting. They can even block off a section for your meet-ing or get together. See you there.

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3rd Annual Gospelfest

Saturday May 1st, 2010 10 a.m.- until

Depot Stage Downtown Gibsonville, NC

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a fun filled day of Fellowship, Local Gospel music and Good food

Local vendors will be onsite, selling hot dogs, cold drinks, baked goods as well as arts and crafts

“All Local Churches are invited to attend. If your church is interested in sharing the Gospel with others, please contact us @ (336)707-7263”

List of Performers:

Todd Howerton, Christian Wolfe, Larry McCain, Simeon's Promise, Lighthouse Trio, Journey 'N Faith, Strings of Faith, The LaMarr Family, The Baker Family, Hearts on Fire

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STREET, GIBSONVILLE, NC PASTOR: JEFF NEESE: 336-707-7263 MUSIC MINISTER:

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Liberty Public Library Do you love to read? Do you love to talk about what you’ve read?

4th Thursday at 6:30 P.M.

Join us to discuss this month’s selection. Light refreshments will be served

Apr 22 A Short History of Women Kate Walbert May 27 The Help Kathryn Stockett Jun 24 Half Broke Horses Jeanette Walls

Stop by the Library for a copy. Call 622-4605 for information

Liberty Public Library

Tuesday, April 20 Go Green – Plant It! – Recycle It!

Celebrating Earth Day - April 22

WHO: Schoolagers grades K – 4 WHAT: An hour of activity with stories and fun things to make. WHERE: Liberty Public Library WHEN: 5:30 – 6:30 PM

but space is limited. Please call 622-4605 to reserve a place.

Liberty Public Library 239 S. Fayetteville St. Liberty, NC PH 622-4605

Join us for Storytime - Tuesdays at 11:00 AM April Schedule 6 Bunny Hop (Mr. Bunny to visit !) 13 Goodnight Moon 20 More Trees, Please – Celebrating Earth Day 27 Drip, Drop, Raindrop

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. The story of a woman who runs from a life entirely controlled by her husband. Her story of her search of a new life for herself continues… She has her children with her and is now at a Safe House pro-vided by the county Resource Center. She signs to have him served with documents that will remove him from the home so that she may be safe there. She knows that his fury may break through the paper documents. The attack could be a lethal one. More than 1,000 lives of women are taken, in this country, each year by boyfriends and husbands. “I must make legal guardians for my children in the event of my death,” she tells one of the women sharing the safe house. She and her chil-dren will stay at the safe house until her home is available to her. In a few short days she has gone from a life of desperation to a life not well under-stood by family and friends. They are all so full of questions. His family is furious and demanding, along with him. The children squabble. “I am afraid I have waited too long to leave,” she shares more with the women in the safe house, “My son shows signs of the anger and controlling behavior of his father.” It will be hard for this woman to earn the respect of the children. They have seen so much disrespect toward her, from their father. She is handed information so that she may begin to unravel the tangle that is her life. Power and Control: Tac-tics of Men Who Batter “I don’t feel so alone and ashamed”, she says aloud, “Now I see this is a pat-tern of behavior and not something wrong with just me!” She begins to read. There are many ways that people use to gain Power and Control in their rela-tionships. It creeps into the relationship almost un-noticed, for a time. It begins with his feeling of ‘rights or entitlements’ in the relationship. The ten-tacles touch every part of the relationship and the life. The ‘right’ to be in charge and in control of his partner and what she does is central in an abusive relationship. He feels ‘justified’ in establishing and maintaining this position of control by ANY means. He has the ‘right’ to ‘let her do something’ by giv-ing or holding back his permission. He feels that she should ‘treat him as the center of her world’. This belief system of usually men is taught in our culture and reinforced constantly. Become aware of how women and girls are portrayed as objects and possessions in photos and advertising. The control

often begins with isolation and control of what she does, whom she sees and talks to and where she goes. This may include: Putting down her friends, driving wedges into friendships or kinships. Moni-toring phone calls, listening, commenting on con-versations and limiting privacy. Making her de-pendent on him for transportation. Keeping her economically dependent. Strictly defining roles and limiting her to housework and childcare. She read the pamphlet and thought about how common and sad this was for so many women. Then she found A Poem by Laura Sparrowhawke. It read: Hurting woman: One of many Battered, beaten, crying. Full of pain Inflicted by the one she loved. Bruises, inward and outward, Badges of her suffering. Tears spilling over her cheeks Punctuating her struggle For a safe and full life. Leaving the attacks behind, But not the pain she endured… That follows her wherever she goes. Loneliness and fear ever her companions Since the one she loves turned on her. Other men and women Can never understand. Blindly they go by, Not seeing the truth She knows. Once she was blind too. Didn’t feel the pain, Just the shame and guilt. Now the pain is ever at her side No matter where she goes. He still hurts her; His memories do the same. Society’s blind eye Turned towards her And her life of pain. She’s a part of the lost world Where few understand. She suffers his attacks With no one else around. Then she runs free: A new life to be found. But early on she stumbles, And falls to the ground. Her confi-dence dwindles, Again almost lost, And her pain now isn’t visible But her soul knows its cost. Yet the memories go with her wherever she goes. She fought once to lose them; Was eager to survive without fear and pain. But even then they were there in her life With anxiety and nervousness—too much to tame. Like Laura our friend knows that if she survives, there will be scars for life. But, with hope and luck…there will be life. The women of our commu-nity who acted as the Freedom Railroad for our friend will be here for her in the days, months and years to come. We sisters in this pain have all be-come wiser, with new eyes of awareness toward the violence that our culture encourages. Let us choose not to be blind. Let us all commit to help one an-other to end this inhuman pain. Want to contact the writer with feedback, suggestions for future stories or ques-tions…. Email libertynews-paper@aol.com (Flag Email With AT THE WELL)

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