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The Liberty Leader

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Free Monthly Newspaper OCTOBER 2010 Volume 6 * Issue 10

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Biker For Boobs RTC Helps Schools
Meet Mexana Harvest Days kick off New Art Program Hits Hurricane Jane’s Chamber luncheon,

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on the maps. It is
Traffic Jams In Liberty great to see the
Yes,that is what I said. So how can a little town with only community open up
three stop lights have traffic jams? Well bring together an and great all the
Award Winning Antique people from out of
Festival, an Annual our area. The An-
Chamber Antique Car/ tique Festival had a
Tractor/ Bike Show, an great turnout of not
Alpaca Day, Hurricane only vendors but
Jane's Customer Appre- also visitors. As
ciation Day, Annual Lib- people made their
erty Ruritan Fried ways back to their vehicles they dragged all their loot of
Chicken and BBQ Sale, the day with them. Then the restaurants was a buzz of all the hunger pains
and their appetites were filled. Then after their stomach was filled with great
and yard sales on every corner
local foods, it was time to venture to the Car/Tractor show. It was amazing to
of town, and I know I missed
see the turn of unique vintage vehicles. This year Cold Stone Creamery was on
something, that is how you
hand with their ice cream. Mmmmmm, it hit the spot. The one unique thing I
have a traffic jam. I spoke to a
saw this year in several location was the
beautiful southern lady in
American Flag flapping proudly in the
town that had a yard sale that
Saturday and she lives near warm autumn winds. Numerous cars
and tractors in the Show had them dis-
one of the stoplights. She ex-
played, but numerous homes that had
plained to me she had never
yards sales going on had them posted. I
seen so much traffic all day
even saw a few vendors with the Flag
long. She explained it was
posted. Well, sometimes pictures are
wonderful to see all the ex-
worth more than words.
citement in town. Now I know all this was the truth, for not only is this lady
a true southern lady, she bleeds Carolina Blue, so to be a true Tarheel fan, no
lies comes out. Well now with all the funning around, it lets talk about this
great weekend. The last weekend in April and September is putting Liberty

Happy moments, PRAISE GOD. Difficult moments,

SEEK GOD. Quiet moments, WORSHIP GOD.
Painful moments, TRUST GOD.
Every moment, THANK GOD
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"Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Garvey of Essex, NY are
pleased to announce the marriage of their
daughter, Lindsay Erin Garvey, to Justin Samuel, cember. For Habitat, Tom, Meacham
son of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Gaines, on July 10,
2010 at Revolution Mill Studios in Greensboro,
NC.  The couple have a home in Liberty, NC."  Plan of Salvation
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HABITAT UPDATE
The “Wednesday Work Crew” reported for work at the
third Liberty Habitat Home #3 on our regular 2nd and 4th
Wednesdays in September. Two workers from Liberty, one
from Randleman, one from Franklinville, one from Sea-
grove and two Habitat Supervisors worked both Wednes-
days. ork centered around installing soffit and hardie board
on the rear of the dwelling, installing the crawl space door,
and finishing overhangs and painting on the utility build-
ing. A Liberty couple who attends First United Methodist
donated funds to provide lunches both days at Hurricane
Jane’s in downtown Liberty. On Tuesday, September 14, about ten members from Habitat
Randolph journeyed to Liberty and hosted a whopper breakfast catered by Sammy’s
Catering of Staley held at Hurricane Jane’s in Liberty (talk about cooperation between
competitors!) for around 25 members of the Liberty business community to familiarize
them on the impact on the lives of those touched by Habitat and educate others on the
requirements for owning a home built by Habitat. Additionally, a plea was made for
funding and laborers to finish the third home in Liberty. If you or your company can
provide some level of funding (no amount is too small) or labor (no level of expertise is
necessary), call Executive Director Wanda Pegg at 625-1429 or Rodney Overcash (Con-
struction Coordinator) at 336-953-2929. On the “Volunteer Front”, Lauren Osborne, ERHS
Career Development Coordinator, and new Vo-Tec Teacher Jason Overman will canvass
the clubs at Eastern to determine if there is a role some of their students can play in pro-
viding some labor on some of the future Saturdays during October, November and De-
Because of our sin, we are separated from God. "For all have sinned and fall short of the
glory of God."  Romans 3:23
The penalty for our sin is death. "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is
eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord."  Romans 6:23
The penalty for our sin was paid by Jesus Christ! "But God demonstrates His own love
toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."  Romans 5:8
If we repent of our sin, then confess and trust Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we
will be saved from our sins!
"For whosever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."  Romans 10:13
"...if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has
raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.  For with the heart one believes unto
righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."  Romans 10:9-10
Can you be sure that if you ask Christ to save you, He will?
"Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God... These things I
have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God; that you
may know that you have eternal life." 1 John 5:1,13
Yard Tip:
Just a reminder now that we've gotten a steady bit of rain that if
your interested in overseeding / core aeration (aka "plugging)
in your yard, Paul Bruchon Lawn Care and they will give you
an estimate, same goes for leaf removal. This is for commercial
and residential customers, and they would love to help you out
in any way possible, let PBLC make your yard look its best.
Give them a call me if you are interested.
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Digging Into The Word
AUTHOR’S NOTE: Recently a
church member sent me an arti-
cle on the young four year old
girl who was tortured and mur-
dered by her mother’s boy-
friend in Smithfield, NC. The
church member wanted answers from God’s Word on
how to deal with this horrific event… this is how I re-
sponded to her.
“The only way to understand this horrible situation is to
seek to understand SIN. Not each person's individual
sin, but Sin as a whole that infects the human race. Ro-
mans 5:12 says: "When Adam sinned, SIN entered the
world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to
everyone, for everyone sinned".
When we think of sin, we generally think of our sin:
lying, stealing, cheating and sex outside of marriage.
Those things are sin... but the Sin we have to consider
today is Sin in general. That kind of evil has been
passed down from parent to child since Adam & Eve.
That sin affects the whole world as we know it. Romans
8:20-21 says: "Against its will, all creation was subjected
to God’s curse. But with eager hope, the creation looks
forward to the day when it will join God’s children in
glorious freedom from death and decay." Not what is
the result of sin? Romans 6:23 says: "For the wages of sin
is death". Wherever sin is allowed freedom, death is the
natural result. What we saw in this horrific event was
Sin having its natural result in this little girl's life.
You maybe thinking: "What about the guy that did this?
Does he have no responsibility?" YES! The Bible clearly
teaches that each of us has a choice. Romans 6:16 says:
"You can be a slave to sin, which leads to death, or you
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can choose to obey God, which leads to (good) living". If God showed His love for her
what has been said is true, this man chose to be a slave by taking her to Heaven.
to sin which led to this little girl's death. 
Even with all this amazing truth
What does the Bible say should be done to him? Again, from God's word, this is still a hor-
if this man is proven guilty, then Romans 13:2 says: "So rible event. My heart breaks for this
anyone who rebels against (the government) is rebelling child and is full of righteous anger
against what God has instituted, and they will be pun- at this man. BUT, seeing things
ished". What punishment does he deserve? Justice de- through God's truth is always bet-
mands death in this situation and God has always given ter. We can take heart that our good
the government the right to take someone's life in the & loving God was in control of this
name of justice. Romans 13:4 says: "The government has event and is in control of our lives
the right to carry out the death sentence. It is God’s ser- today.”
vant, an avenger to execute God’s anger on anyone who
does what is wrong". (GWT) What about forgiveness? By Pastor Randy Hand
This man can receive forgiveness if he asks God for it...
this is not the unpardonable sin. However, forgiveness
of sin doesn't mean freedom from consequences--he
should still die.
What about the little girl? This is where you have to
really see things through God's eyes. Every indication is
that this girl stayed in a living hell. If the charges of sex-
ual molestation & physical beatings are true, then she
was a tormented soul indeed. Now, what is the most
loving thing God could do for her? Well, based on Scrip-
ture the most loving thing He could do for her was
take her to Heaven through death. Heaven is a place so
awesome that a tortured man once said: "Our suffering
is light and temporary and is producing for us an eter-
nal glory that is greater than anything we can imagine".
2 Corinthians 4:17 (GWT) He's saying that even the
worst four years here on Earth for that little girl would
seem like nothing once she experienced Heaven for a John 3:16
moment. You see for the Christian and children under
the age of accountability (which this girl most certainly JOHN 3:16 For GOD so loved the world that HE
was), death is a blessing--not a curse. Death is a door gave HIS only begotten son, that whoever believes in
that leads to eternal blessings, happiness and safety. HIM should not perish but have everlasting life.
Death is the greatest gift God could give this little girl.
Are you a teen? Can you stay up ALL NIGHT?
The Then you’re invited to...
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LOCK-OUT
Friday October 15th
6 pm until 6 am
Movies, Midnight Bowling
Bonfire w/ S’mores & Weenie Roast
Crazy Contests & Games, & a chance to serve kids in need!
only $15
(covers bowling, movies, snacks, and t-shirt)
Wanna go? Need info? Call 919-548-0350.
Drop Off: 6pm Pick Up: 6am
@ Freedom Family Church
510-A N Greensboro St in Liberty
Waiver/Permission Form MUST be signed for teens under 18 to participate
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Town of Liberty
Small Town Main
Street Committee
Date: September 14, 2010 , Present for the Executive
Committee meeting from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.:
Town Manager, Roger Davis, Billy Hardin, STMS
Chair, JB Griffin, ER Chair, Carol Wall & Kevin
Bowman, Promotions Chair, Phillip Wright, Design
Chair and STMS staff, Sherry Adams and Lew Hol-
loway.
•Updates and reports were given at the Executive
Committee from the chairs of each committee -
(Updates are below in STMS updates).
•The executive committee took action and ap-
proved the following as the STMS Liberty Mission
Statement: The mission of the Liberty Small Town
Main Street program is to lead the development of
downtown Liberty following the four-point ap-
proach to downtown revitalization which is: or-
ganization, design, economic restructuring and
promotion in order to achieve our vision.
•Sherry Adams briefly discussed with the commit-
tee a plan of action for sustaining the organization
after June 30, 2011.
Present for the Full-STMS Liberty Meeting 6 – 7:15:
Carolyn Vickery, Phillip Wright, Rhonda Murray,
Carol Wall, Kevin Bowman, Miles Hopson, Tonya
Shoffner, Fay Morgan, JB Griffith, Billy Hardin,
Terry Caviness, Tyson Nixon, Mayor Jackson,
Mayor Jim Parker, Roger Davis, Sherry Adams and
Lew Holloway.
Call to Order for Full – STMS meeting by Chairman
Billy Hardin. Sherry Adams welcomed everyone
back after the summary and congratulated them on
some very visible projects that have started such as
the corner lot park project and planters. She also
thanked and recognized council members present,
Terry Caviness and Tyson Nixon and Mayor Jim
Parker for being a part of the council to approve
Mountain Cabbage, Fresh Pintos, Sweet Potatoes,
Seasoning Meet, Hoop Cheese
Mmmmm, does that get you in the mood for fall
weather or trip to a road side mountain
produce stand? Well , it
does to me. At least I do
not have to travel several
hours to get these great
finds. Actually it is right here
in my back yard. Randy's
Produce is located on S
Greensboro St in Liberty (in
the Dollar General Shopping
Center). Little people know this
little tid bit of information, did
you know most of all their items
come from local producers. For
example ,their meats such as
country ham, side meat, fat back
and even their home made butter
comes from a local producer just down the road in Mocksville, NC. That would be W.
G. White. Even their homemade sausage comes from a company in Concord. Why
not stop in and check them out. As a thank you to their loyal customers in the month
of October, they are giving away free items with a $20 purchase. By Kevin Bowman
Shop Locally - Support Our Local Merchants
T H E L I B E R T Y
$10,000 in the town budget to go toward downtown
façade incentive and capital improvement grants as
well as an additional $8,000 to spend on downtown
specific projects.
1.Updates:
oDesign:
work began on the corner project over the sum-
mer by removing the vault, adding a gazebo, tables
with umbrellas and chairs
planters were obtained for the downtown area
and Mr. Davis reported that Trees Asheboro may
volunteer to donate and plant trees/plantings
within these containers
STMS Design committee will continue to encour-
age people who could use façade improvements to
take advantage of the Façade Incentive Grant (FIG)
program
oEconomic Restructuring:
Mr. Davis reported that the Nature Library
opened this summer and that Our State magazine is
doing an article on it for the November issue
There is renewed interested in people looking to
open a business downtown
oPromotions
Carol Wall reported that the summer music
events in the park (and even those that had to be
moved indoors were successful
Carol Wall and Kevin Bowman have recruited
new members to their committee – Miles Hopson
who will be assisting with the downtown website
development; Fay Morgan & Tonya Shoffner
They are continuing to work on programming
some entertainment downtown on a consistent
basis along with shops staying open
2.Action Item: Sherry Adams asked for a motion to
approve the change of the monthly meeting date to
the 3rd Tuesday of the month with the exception of
September, December and June. The reasoning is
that the STMS program accepted Troy into the pro-
gram for 2010-2011 and since Liberty, Troy and
Waxhaw were all within 70-80 of each other and the
furtherest towns east that Adams and Lew Hollo-
way travel to it made logistical sense for the STMS
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staff to travel to Liberty the same week as the Wax-
haw week incorporating Troy into the week which
is the 3rd week of the month. STM staff will travel
to Troy immediately following their Liberty meet-
ing and stay overnight. This is at no extra expense
to the Town of Liberty or Waxhaw.
Kevin Bowman made a motion to approve the
change of meeting date from the second Tuesday of
the month to the third with the exception of Sept.,
Dec. and June. Carolyn Vickery seconded and all in
favor voted yea. The motion passed unanimously.
3.Committees met and the following are highlights
from the individual committees:
a.Economic Restructuring agreed that it would be
helpful to consider having an architect who could
work with property owners when they need to talk
with the county building inspector when the prop-
erty owner is consider rehabilitating their build-
ings. Sherry Adams has agreed to compile a list of
architects to send to Mr. Davis. Committee agreed
this would be a good use of resources and needed.
b.Design
c.Promotions
4.Adjournment at 6:45 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2010
from 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. at Town Hall.
Prepared by Sherry Adams, NC Small Town Main
Street Coordinator, Western Region
LIBERTY
Hey have you heard....
October is Customer
Appreciation Month At
Randy’s Produce.
Yeh, not only great ser vice
but free gifts this month.
With a purchase of $20 or
more you get either
a free 2 Liter Drink or free
tortillas...
Spread The Word!!!
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Pink Line fashion shows, 50/50 tickets, silent

Bikers for Boobs auction, survivors posing by the pink Cadil- Woosley Photography
Cancer Ride lac convertible, and a custom Harley David-
son bike that was being given away and Going Where The Best Shot Is
September
survivors signing and
25th at Cox’s
posing by Kayla the Fire
Harley David-
Truck. That’s just the
son in Ashe-
short list for the day.
boro there was
an event like
There was also a concert
no other that I
provided by Wolf 93.1
had the pleas-
staring Sunny Sweeney
ure of attend-
and her band. There Woosley Photography
ing and pho-
were so many Located In Historic
tographing.
incredible things Downtown Liberty
Fay Morgan,
Joy Hicks and
that happened 128 W Swannanoa Ave
through out the
Robbie Cox Phone 252-717-4770
day it’s hard to pick a favorite. I
held the 1st annual Bikers for Your Source For Breath Taking
will say that to have a dream,
Boobs Cancer Ride.
To hear Fay
dreamt up by two ladies is one Senior Photos, Sports Events,
thing, but to see how successful Family portraits, Any Event,
the day was, how emotional, and
to see that so many people can
Parties and Weddings
come together for a cause, an We Look Forward Working With you
important cause, the reality of com-
the dream was breath munity together to
raise money for an important Fall
cause. Proceeds are going to “The
Randolph Cancer Center Patient
Fashions
talk
Assistance/Mammogram Fund”. This
will go to fund mammograms for
Arriving
about
this event for
women who cannot afford them at Come See
Randolph Hospital. Fay and Joy are
months I thought I knew what to both survivors of cancer and to have the The Great
expect. Needless to say as the day
unfolded I had no other word to
pleasure of meeting Fay and being able
to capture the day for her was an honor.
Selections
say but “WOW.” To see bike after
bike roll into the parking lot from
before 8 AM until after 3 PM was
impressive to say the least. There were well tak-
over 600 bikes there by the end of the day. ing. The support that
During the day I photographed men and they received to carry Liberty Public Library
women wearing pink shirts, men with pink this event to the end has
beards, vendors, hard working people setting
239 South Fayetteville Street
to be impressive even if
up, volunteers, kids jumping in bounce you did not have the
Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 11 AM
house, Rhythm Masters Cloggers, Troupe chance to attend. Join Us !
Bellysima belly dancers, Harley Davidson October
5 Happy Birthday
Winnie the Pooh
Fay is one of the most incredible, strong
12 Itsy Bitsy Spider
Whether willed and positive people I have had the 19 Pumpkin Time
you are pleasure to meet. I was honored to have 26 Let’s Pretend
a rider been a part of this event and can’t wait till * Wear your favorite costume
or not next year to do it all over again on September
this 24th 2011.
event Story by Sandy Woosley
was for Photos Courtesy
every- of Sandy Woosley
one and
was to
bring
the

Local Winner Of The Bike...Sherry Yow

Pictured Above, Robbie, Jane, Joy, Fay and Winners Sherry Yow Thomas with Hubby, John

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Thought you might find Third Thursday

this interesting! Block Party
 DID YOU KNOW?
As you walk up the steps to Well, this months FREE Corner Block Party
the building which houses the
U.S. Supreme Court you can
has me all excited. This month we have on
tap two local groups. The Royal Har- At The Corner Block Downtown Liberty
see near the top of the build- monizer (Remember They Are Celebrating
ing a row of the world's law
givers and each one is facing
50 Years Of Serving The Area In Music) Thursday October 21st - 7pm to Until
and The Hopson Family (Which Several

FREE BLOCK PARTY

one in the middle who is
Have Heard at the past few years at the
facing forward with a full frontal view ... It is Moses and he is
Christmas Tree Lighting Event.) will be our
holding the Ten Commandments!
two groups performing. So bring your
l G ro u p s
DID YOU KNOW?
As you enter the Supreme lawn chairs and kick back on the corner of
n g L o c a
Court courtroom, the two S Greensboro St and W Swannanoa Ave at
Fe at u r i l H a r mo n i ze r
a
Th e R o y p s o n Fam i l y
huge oak doors have the the new location of corner park under de-
Ten Commandments en- velopment and enjoy a great night of FREE
graved on each lower por- music. Why not invite your favorite friends ,Th e H o M i l le r
tion of each door.
DID YOU KNOW?
or neighbors to come hang out with you. & Ap r i l le
As you sit inside the court- We will see you there. Do not miss out on
room, you can see the wall,
right above where the Supreme Court Judges sit, a display of the Ten
this free night of fun. While there, you can
try some samplings from local baker,
Tasting Of Local Baker - Peggy Holbrook
Commandments!
DID YOU KNOW? Peggy Holbrook. We will also have a local Local Jewelry Artist On Display
There are Bible verses etched in artist showing her jewelry and other items.
stone all over the Federal Build- Bring a chair, bring a friend, bring a bag
ings and Monuments in Washing- meal, bring yourself....help us build the
ton , D.C. Third Thursday Downtown Block Party.
DID YOU KNOW? Story By Kevin Bowman
James Madison, the fourth president,
known as 'The Father of Our Consti-
tution' made the
Following statement:
'We have staked the whole of all
So Who Is The Cake Lady? Come o
n out to
our political Institutions upon Who - Peggy Holbrook (Byrd) Fire De Staley
partmen
the capacity of mankind for  What – Homemade cakes and pies t Oct 30
Self-government, upon the ca-  When – Call and place as needed
pacity of each and all of us to govern ourselves, to  Where – Out of her home
control  ourselves, to sustain ourselves according to The Ten  Why – Much better than any store bought or chain
Commandments of God.' bakery can ever make.  All are from scratch! Detail
DID YOU KNOW? -(Cost, contact, etc.) Reasonable cost. For more infor-
Every session of Congress begins with a prayer by a paid preacher, mation for you bakery needs call 336-6224739 or leave
whose salary has been paid by the taxpayer since 1777. a message at 336-622-2004. Delivery upon request for
DID YOU KNOW? an additional fee.
Fifty-two of the 55 founders of the Constitution were mem-
bers of the established Orthodox churches in the colonies.. Contact Information:
DID YOU KNOW? Name- Peggy Holbrook
Thomas Jefferson worried that the Courts Address – 3055 Byrd House Road  Staley NC 27355
would overstep their authority and instead Phone- 336-622-4739 or
of Interpreting the law would begin making leave message at 336-622-2004 with Debbie
law an oligarchy the rule of few over many.
How then, have we gotten to the point that PS---The News-
everything we paper Boy
have done for 220 (Kevin) Really
years in this enjoyed the last
Country is now pound
suddenly wrong and Unconstitu- cake...most and
tional?Lets put it around the world yummmmm-
and let the world see and remem- myyyyyyy!!!!!!
ber what this great country was
Built on The Holy Bible and belief
in GOD!

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Visit from Jesus

Ruth went to her mail box and there was only one letter.
She picked it up and ;ooked at it before opening, but then Liberty Senior Center October Calendar
she looked at the envelope again. There was no stamp,
no postmark, only her name and address. She read the 128 S Fayetteville Street
letter: Dear Ruth: I`m going to be in your neighborhood
Saturday afternoon and I'd like to stop by for a visit. Liberty Senior Center Liberty, NC 27298 Calendar of Activities
Love Always, Jesus. For Lunch/Activity Reserva-
Her hands were shak- October, 2010
ing as she placed the Center of Excellence tion: Apple/State Fair Month
letter on the table.
'Why would the Lord
Call the center
want to visit me? I'm (336)-622-5844
nobody special. I don't Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
have anything to offer.'
With that thought, Games Day Exercise Day Music/Craft Lunch & Bingo Day Special
Ruth remembered her Day Learn Events
empty kitchen cabi- 9:30 Koffee Klatch
nets. 'Oh my goodness, 9:30 Koffee Klatch 9:30 Koffee Klatch 9:30 Koffee Klatch 9:30 Koffee Klatch 3 - 9 Fire Preven-
Club/Facts from the Club Club/TV Club Club/Word Games tion Week
I really don't have any- Past w/ Laurel Brain Aerobic w/ 4th Guardian Angels
thing to offer. I'll have Trivia/Stretch & Wig- Bible Study Club Amy 9:30 – 10:30 9:45 What is Jeop- Day
to run down to the 10:00 Chair Tai Chi gle 9:45 9:45 ardy? 13th Jewelry Making
store and buy some- 10:30 Fitness Room/ Class 10:00 am
Board Games/ 10:00 Fitness Room 14th Senior Career
thing for dinner.' She 4th: Faith Community 10:00 Fitness Room & 10:00 Fitness 10:00 Fitness Day/J. Tillman
reached for her purse Nurse-BP 11:00 Shopping Room/ Craft Class: Lunch & Learn: Room/ Chair Aero- 15-21st Gourmet
and counted out its 13th Jewelry Making 7th Program w/ bic Coffee Week
contents. Five dollars 12:00 Scrabble 10:30 Chair Yoga Class Universal Health 20th Fall Craft
20 th Fall Craft w/ Care 10:30 Bingo: 18th – 22nd State
and forty cents. Well, I 25th 9:30 Birthday Fair Week
can get some bread 12:00 Table Tennis Carol 14th Senior Career 8th Bingo with
Party Day/J. Tillman NC Home Health 19th State Fair Trip
and cold cuts, at least.' 10:30 Randolph Hos- 1:00 Walking/ 23rd Health Fair
pital Home Health – Fall Concert Series: Senator nd
22 State Fair @1st United Meth-
She threw on her coat and hurried out the door. A loaf of Shuffleboard-Freedom 10:30 st
21 Senior Nutri- Bingo
BP odist Church
French bread, a half-pound of sliced turkey, and a carton Park 6th Betty Craven tion: Nut Day
of milk....leaving Ruth with grand total twelve cents to 6:00 pm Hatha Yoga 13th County Music 28th Halloween 12:00 Canasta Drop In Activities:
last her until Monday.. Nonetheless, she felt good as she Tai Chi 6:00 pm Concert 12:15 Walking Club Exercise room, card
headed home, her meager offerings tucked under her 20th Alex Roncat 12:15 Line Dancing & board games,
arm.. 'Hey lady, can you help us, lady?' Ruth had been so 27th Betty Allred Flu Clinic: Friday, table tennis, books,
absorbed in her dinner plans, she hadn't even noticed 1:15 Chat & Cro- October 8, 1:00 – and video library
two figures huddled in the alleyway. A man and a 12:00 Spite & Mal- chet 3:00 pm
woman, both of them dressed in little more than rags. ice
1:15 Book Club
'Look lady, I ain't got a job, you know, and my wife and I
have been living out here on the street, and, well, now it's
getting cold and we're getting kinda Hungry and, well, if
you could help us. Lady, we'd really appreciate it.' Ruth
looked at them both. They were dirty, they smelled bad
and frankly, she was certain that they could get some
kind of work if they really wanted to. 'Sir, I'd like to help
you, but I'm a poor woman myself. All I have is a few
cold cuts and some bread, and I'm having an important
guest for dinner tonight and I was planning on serving
that to Him.' 'Yeah, well, okay lady, I understand.
Thanks anyway.' The man put his arm around the
woman's Shoulders, turned and headed back into the
alley. As she watched them leave, Ruth felt a familiar
twinge in her heart. 'Sir, wait!' The couple stopped and
turned as she ran down the alley after them. 'Look, why Sarah Cheek, Virginia Fogleman and
don't you take this food. I'll figure out something else to Marie Warren celebrated their August
serve my guest.' She handed the man her grocery bag. Birthday at the Liberty Senior Center. Lillian O'Briant, Virginia Fogleman, Hazel
'Thank you lady. Thank you very much!' 'Yes, thank you!' Poulin, Margel Arrington, Helen Brady  all
It was the man's wife, and Ruth could see now that she dress up in their hats for Hat Day
was shivering 'You know, I've got another coat at home.
Here, why don't you take this one.' Ruth unbuttoned
her jacket and slipped it over the woman's shoulders.
Then smiling, she turned and walked back to the
street...without her coat and with nothing to serve her Jean Henry celebrated
guest. 'Thank you lady! Thank you very much!' Ruth was her September
chilled by the time she reached her front Door, and wor- Birthday at the Liberty
ried too. The Lord Was coming to visit and she didn't
have anything to offer Him. She fumbled through her Senior Center.
purse for the door key. But as she did, she noticed an-
other envelope in her mailbox. 'That's odd.. The mail-
man doesn't usually come twice in one day.' Dear Ruth: It Have You Volunteered
was so good to see you again. Thank you for the lovely
meal. And thank you, too, for the beautiful coat. Love
Always, Jesus The air was still cold, but even without her
coat, Ruth no longer noticed.

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The PGHS
Star Barn Quilt
was unveiled on
Tuesday and now
adorns the front of
Providence Grove
High School’s
renovated barn.
Drive by and check
it out.

Hours:
Mon to Fri
7:30 am to 6pm
Sat
Visit Debbie’s For 7:30am to Noon
All Your Needs Closed Sunday

 QuitSmart Classes Randolph County Senior

As a Tobacco-Free facility, Randolph Hospital is pleased to
once again bring QuitSmart, the Smoking Cessation Pro- Adults Association
gram, to area residents who wish to gain freedom from the
three chains that bind you to cigarettes and tobacco-
Merry Christmas Breakfast
 The Randolph County
products: physical addiction, habit and emotional depend-
Senior Adults Associa-
ence. This three part series will be held on Tuesday, October tion is looking for
5, 19 & 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Randolph Hospital.  The classes sponsors to help the
will be held in the conference room of the Home Health Association host the
Building located at 341 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro (across Merry Christmas
from the main hospital campus). During the classes, par- Breakfast.  The break-
ticipants will learn several proven techniques to ease off fast is for senior 60
nicotine, as well as decide if they need medication and ulti- years and older and
will he held at the
mately break the habit of smoking. QuitSmart is a proven
Eastside Baptist
series and the success rate for this program is twice that of
Church, Asheboro.  A
other methods.  Why is QuitSmart so successful? Most great way to advertise
smokers try to quit cold turkey using willpower alone to your business, church
stop. To overcome physical withdrawal symptoms, the or organization by sponsoring a table.  Sponsors will be re-
QuitSmart System has smokers quit "warm chicken." Nico- sponsible for hosting a table of 6 seniors at $5.00 per person for
tine addiction is reduced gradually by switching each week a total of $30 plus a table centerpiece as a door prize. Please
to cigarettes at 40 to 50 percent less nicotine. After two make your check out to RCSAA.  Mailing address: PO Box 336
weeks, with much of the nicotine out of the body, the Liberty, NC 27298. Liberty Senior Center
Kaffy Kivett, Director, Phone 622-5844
smoker will be able to quit much easier.  To overcome psy-
chological dependence on cigarettes, QuitSmart teaches
positive thinking (similar to reinforcement strategies used
by successful athletes), decision-firming techniques and
hypnosis. The classes are free and funded through a grant
from the Randolph Hospital Community Health Founda-
tion. For more information or to register, please call (336)
629-8836.

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Local Economy... Randolph

Things Are Looking Up Entrepreneurial
The Randolph County Economic Development Corporation sees
Summit Oct. 16
many positive signs in the local and regional economy. Despite gloomy
messages from national economists, we see encouraging news
At RCC
across Randolph County. A substantial majority of local Randolph Community College will host the
Randolph Entrepreneurial Summit on Satur- • HERE IT IS! 2360 NC HWY. 62 E., Julian. 10
companies report increased demand for products and serv-
day, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the acres with spring, wooded and open; huge
ices with growth forecast through 2011. Local manufactur- amount road frontage. Brick ranch home with
Asheboro Campus."Interested individuals
ers are hiring again after two years of downsizing and their should attend and discover the programs and almost full drive in basement. Also comes with
existing employees are working more hours. Companies opportunities available at Randolph Commu- a small rental home as well…all for only
that include Timken, Energizer, Sapona, Teleflex Medical $199,000.
nity College to unleash the entrepreneur that
• 8583 Hinshaw Shop Rd., Liberty. 2 ½ + acres on
and Technimark are hiring, investing in training, and lives inside of you," said Lonnie Hamm, direc- paved road in Pleasant Hill area; two bed, one
poised for additional growth. Companies are building new tor of RCC's Small Business Center, which is bath upgraded cottage….59,900.
capacity through investment in machinery and equipment sponsoring this unique networking opportu- • 183 South Fayetteville St.; huge 3 Bed, 1 Bath,
and in some cases building expansions. Business recruit- nity. The event will feature a ribbon cutting high ceilings, huge windows, in 1920’s condi-
for GATE entrepreneurs. Growing America tion. $72,000
ment activity has increased with active projects in Arch- • 123 E. Highfill Ave.; 2 or 3 Bed, 1 Bath on town
Through Entrepreneurship (GATE) is a dem-
dale, Liberty, and Seagrove. We are submitting buildings lot across from elementary school. NEW
onstration program funded by the U.S. De-
and sites across Randolph County for projects in food re- PRICE….$47,500
partment of Labor that helps rural dislocated
processing, apparel, plastics, automotive, and consumer • 734 South Fayetteville St.; upgraded 1 ½ story
(laid-off) workers approach self-employment 2 Bed, 1 Bath with double garage on large town
goods. Availability of buildings and sites remains a key as an alternative career path to finding a job. shaded lot with garden space and large pecan
driver for fast moving projects. The EDC is working The Summit will also include a small business trees. $89,900
with local governments to support these projects by panel for questions and advice, a NCLeap • 260 Flynt Rd.; large 3 Bed, 2 Bath 2000 year
seeking grants for public water and sewer as well as building reuse grants for presentation on legal services, and opportuni- model Oakwood doublewide on brick founda-
ties to meet bankers and to network with tion. One acre wooded country lot. NEW PRICE
vacant buildings. All grant projects are linked to new job creation and capital $60,000 (with possible owner financing)
other business owners. Attendees will be able
investment. Grants are funding public infrastructure and laying a foundation • 25+ acres on southern city limits $205,000 or
to meet with representatives from the North
for future growth through expanded access to water and sewer. And growth may sell ½ for 112,500. call for details.
Carolina REAL (North Carolina Rural Entre-
is not limited to the industrial sector. We are working with projects ranging • Building lots from 1 to 5 acres in all areas
preneurship through Action Learning) Insti- around Liberty. Some are site built only lots,
from a grocery store to medical services to specialized housing. Beneficiaries tute, the North Carolina Rural Center, and some modular, some doublewide lots. $21,000 to
of all these projects will include the hard hit construction industry with new SCORE. SCORE, Counselors to America’s 39,900
industrial facilities planned in Asheboro and Randleman and building reno- Small Business, is a nonprofit association
vations and expansions under consideration in Asheboro, Ramseur and Trin- dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and
ity. Major capital projects underway will impact our county and region for decades helping small business start, grow and suc-
to come. Construction of Interstate74 will be complete by the end of 2012, wa- ceed nationwide. Any small business owner
can register to set up a table at this free event.
ter from the Randleman Reservoir will begin flowing in the next few weeks,
For more information, contact Lonnie Hamm
and new water lines on US 64 will extend water to a fast growing area of the
at 336-633-0240 or Marty Brown, RCC GATE
county. You can’t drive along our major highway corridors without seeing counselor, 336-633-0306.
construction activity. Major transportation and utility arteries are pipelines
for growth and a competitive advantage for our community. Some problem
areas remain…the ability to borrow capital is constrained, cash flow for some
small businesses is very tight, and some companies face challenges in hiring
skilled workforce. Local and state government revenues will remain flat or
contract over the next couple of years. There are numerous efforts to over-
Redneck word of the day:
come these issues. Check out this newsletter or visit www.blnc.gov. We Widga didga-"You didn't bring the
learned this week that the recession officially ended in the summer of 2009. truck widga didga?"
Across Randolph County, we see daily evidence of economic growth and
positive energy. Challenges remain but the future outlook is getting brighter
Putting All The Pieces Together
by the day!!!

Got
Jesus?
JOHN 3:16
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respect. Wow, what great instructions for live. Kimberly has three
The Edge Hair Studio- Lets children, Ethan 20, Carson 17 & Morgan is 15. Having this many

Get The Edge On The Lady teenagers has given her the opportunity to keep up with the latest
hairstyles for the younger generation in our area. She is also skilled
So downtown Liberty is home to a new hair in cutting and
salon. Kimberly Lackey is pleased to announce styling men’s
the opening of her new Styling Salon “The hair and “tradi-
Edge” located at 116 W. Swannanoa Ave. in the tional” hairstyles
heart of Downtown Liberty. So lets get the for both men and
sharp edge look on this great lady opening up women. An in-
this new business. Kimberly was born in teresting fact I
Greensboro and moved to Smyrna, Tennessee learned was that
with her family when she was 9 years old. She during her years
also graduated from Smyma High School and in Tennessee she
went on to earn her Cosmetology License from had the oppor-
the “Volunteer” Beauty Academy in 1986 and tunity to work
brings that experience to her new shop. Her with numerous
parents, Jim & Brenda Gantt also live in the performers and
Liberty area and are excited about her venture singers from the
as any proud parents would be. She would also Nashville area
like to extend a special thanks to her aunt, while kept them
Cathy Gantt for the encouragement and sup- looking their best
port needed in starting her own business. Kimberly credits her while both on
Grandfather, Grady Lee Oakley, for teaching her the importance of and off-stage. Kimberly returned to the Liberty area about two
being strong and gentle but at the same time , treating people with years ago and began working toward opening a place of her own.
“For the last 25 years I have wanted my own shop and decided to

edge
take the chance with “The Edge”, Kimberly stated. The official
THE open house for “The Edge” is Thursday, October 2l, which is the
same night of the Third Thursday Block Party Downtown Liberty.
However, she will be open for business as of now, so stop in and
visit with her. She plans to offer manicures and pedicures, and testimonial: I found Earth Vision on the
HAIR STUDIO professional hair care products in the weeks to come. There is a
beautiful display of jewelry available for sale in the shop as well.
internet while researching massage therapy.  There
were plenty of options closer to home, but I’m so con-
116 W Swannanoa Ave Gift certificates will also be available for the upcoming Holiday vinced that Novella Kennedy is my best choice that I

Downtown Liberty, NC Season. Kimberly looks forward to meeting her new customers

and seeing her existing customers coming in to her new shop.
happily drive the 30 miles each way.  So now, 2 years
later I feel six years younger, thanks to regular ses-
Ph 622‐3779 Drop by or call 622-3779 for an appointment you will not be dis-
sions with Novella. 
 Paul Megliola
appointed. Story By Kevin Bowman
The Latest Cuts For Men, Women, Kids
Visitors have recently enjoyed coming to the Liberty Nature Research
Medicare Changes Library.

For 2011
You will soon receive your “Annual Notice of The children especially enjoy
Change” from your Medicare Advantage or having their picture taken with
Medicare Part D Prescription Drug plan inform- the Kachina doll.
ing you of changes for 2011. Twenty-Three of the
Medicare Advantage Plans and fourteen of the
(Ethan Frye liked the Kachina
Part D Prescription Drug plans in Randolph
doll)
County will no longer be available for 2011. On

November 4, 2010 at 2pm at the First United
Methodist Church of Liberty there will be a pub-
lic seminar explaining these changes and assis- New and interesting items are on display at the library.
tance will be available to search and enroll for a One is about ponds and streams with different statues of the wildlife that live in and
new plan for 2011. Those wishing to enroll in a around them. Our other display is some rocks and minerals, some found locally. We
Medicare Advantage plan or Medicare Part D hope you have a chance to see what we have to offer.
plan must do so during open enrollment from
November 15 - December 31. There will be a new
Dis-enrollment Period January 1 – February 14 for
those who wish to disenroll from their Advantage
Plan and go back on Original Medicare and a Part
D plan. If you have questions or are unsure if you
need to get a new plan come November 4 or call
FUMC 622-4682 and ask to speak to the Faith
Community Nurse Lori Cobb (available on Tues- If you have an interesting nature collection or idea, please let us know. The Nature
days and Thursdays) who is also your Randolph Research Library is located at the Roy Reitzel Center, 128 S. Fayetteville St., Liberty
County SHIIP Volunteer for the Liberty area. NC. Mon 9-1, Wed 1-5 and Sat 9-1.
Ph 622-4605 for information.
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LIBERTY PARKS & RECREATION

LOCAL ANIMAL Classrooms Helped by FALL PROGRAMS
SHELTER AND GIRL Randolph Telephone DSL Customers Here are some opportunities for students, parents,
teachers, and school support staff that the Liberty
SCOUTS INVITE Parks & Recreation Department is offering this
fall. For further information please call us at 622-
PUBLIC TO PARTY Caption: L-R General Manager
Frankie Cagle, Marketing
3955 or visit our website: www.liberty-nc.com.
Youth Basketball/Cheerleading
WITH THE ANIMALS Director Aaryn Slafky and
Marketing Representative Jeni
Registration for the 2010-11 youth bas-
ketball season will be held at the Liberty School
Randolph County Animal Shelter is having a Andrews prepare kits to de- gym lobby, Monday-Thursday, October 4-7 from 6-
party, and all local residents are invited. The sec- liver to local schools. 8 p.m. This program is for boys ages 5-15 and
ond annual Fall Fling will be on October 9, from girls ages 5-12 that reside in the Liberty/Staley
10am until 2pm, at the shelter. Driving directions September 16, 2010 ♦ Ashe- area. Your age for this season is your age on Octo-
can be found at www.rcaspets.org. Guests are in- boro, N.C. – Tissues, hand ber 16, 2010.
vited to meet and play with adoptable pets and Beginner Tennis Lessons-Youth ages 6-12
sanitizer, dry erase boards…all
Held at Freedom Park on Tuesdays & Thursdays
enjoy a brief show by our miniature horse, Star- key ingredients for any class- from 5:30-6 p.m. for three weeks starting October
gazer. Local photography will be available for room these days. Forty-three 12. Cost $30. Deadline to register 10/810
purchase as well as designer dog accessories. local classrooms and teachers Beginner Tennis Lessons-Adult ages 13-up
Everhart Farms of Asheboro will be on site offering will receive just that and more Held at Freedom Park on Mondays & Wednesdays
local produce, pumpkins and more. Come hungry in a Classroom Helper Kit this from 5:30-6 p.m. for three weeks starting October
and enjoy a hot dog, snow cone or cupcake, with a month from Randolph Telephone. Randolph held a 11. Cost $30. Deadline to register 10/8/10
portion of your purchase benefiting the shel- promotion in August for new DSL Intermediate Tennis Lessons-Youth 6-12
ter’s adoptable animals. The Girl Scouts of broadband Internet customers to pick a Held at Freedom Park on Tuesdays &
Troop 40680 have worked with shelter staff to Thursdays from 6:15-6:45 p.m. for three weeks
classroom to receive a free kit. Ran-
starting October 12. Cost $30. Deadline to register
make this event a success. Girl scouts will be dolph staff is in the process of deliver- 10/8/10
on hand to assist potential adopters, and toys ing the kits now. Intermediate Tennis Lessons-Adult ages 13-up
made by the scouts will be part of adoption Held at Freedom Park on Mondays &
goody bags. The Randolph County Animal Shel- “Back-to-school is a popular time for Wednesdays from 6:15-6:45 p.m. for three weeks
ter is a county run shelter that serves Asheboro people to sign up for our DSL Internet starting October 11. Cost $30. Deadline to register
and the surrounding towns and rural areas. The as they prepare to take classes online 10/8/10
shelter offers animals for adoption weekly from or their kids need the Internet to Hatha Yoga-Adult ages 14-up
9am to 4pm. The adoption help with school projects and Held at the Reitzel Center, 128 S. Fayet-
fee is $15, cash. All adopters teville Street, Liberty on Mondays from 6-7 p.m.
homework assignments. So, we
for six weeks starting November 1. Cost $33.
are required to thought what better way to help some of our Deadline to register-10/29/10.
have their pet local schools than to pair a promotion with a special gift for teach- Tai Chi-Adult ages 14-up
spayed or ers,” said Frankie Cagle, general manager of Randolph Telephone. “It’s a win-win because Held at the Reitzel Center, 128 S. Fayet-
neutered customers got a free month and free installation for signing up while helping our schools.” teville Street, Liberty on Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m.
within 30 days for six weeks starting November 2. Cost $33.
of adoption. A
High-speed Internet is available to 100 percent of Randolph Telephone’s service area. Nearly Deadline to register 10/29/10
current list of
50 percent of Randolph Telephone customers use DSL Internet today, as measured by num-
available pets
ber of access lines. The Internet has grown in popularity not only for online classes but for
can be seen at research, shopping, communications, social networking, business applications and more.
www.rcaspets.org.The animal shelter is located at
According to the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, “a majority of
1370 County Land Road, Randleman, NC, 27317. home broadband users see a home high-speed connection as ‘very important’ to at least one
Contact: Leigh Casaus 336-682-8235 dimension of their lives and community.” This finding was in the 2009 Home Broadband Post Your Events WIth Us
Adoption report, which reported that home broadband users rank broadband as critical,
lacasaus@co.randolph.nc.us or MiMi Cooper 336- particularly for community activities, communicating with medical providers, contributing Drop Us A Line!!!
318-6217 Randolph County Animal Shelter , 1370 to economic growth and sharing their views.

Small Town Main Street Economic

Restructuring Committee.
Both Liberty and Wilkesboro approved to fund both
Façade Incentive Grant and Capital Improvement Grant
programs. Recognizing that both programs will benefit
both the property/business owner and the community as
a whole, both towns took a proactive step when they
approved to budget for these grant programs. Liberty’s
town board approved $10,000 in their budget to be used
toward either Façade mprovements or Capital Improve-
ments. Their grant is a matching 50/50 grant of up to
$1000 per application. Wilkesboro’s council voted to
approve $7,000 for the Façade Incentive Grant program and $7,000 for the Capital
Improvement program with a cap of $3,500 per project (minimum $500). Both towns
are also in the process of creating Loan Poolprograms and both towns are also desig-
nated as National Historic Register Districts meaning that certain properties (reha-
bilitation projects) within the district could possibly take advantage of the Historic
Tax Credits. Wilkesboro is located in Wilkes County and Liberty in Randolph and
are in the Western STMS region.

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E L I B E R T Y L E A D E R
Meet The New Poem
Writer For The Paper
Mexana Oxend-
ine is our new
poetry writer.
She is the lead
teacher at Tiny
Tots Daycare.
Mexana was
born November
4, in Red springs,
NC. She has
received her
GED, and  has
College Credits for early childhood education. Ms Ox- BRUNSWICK STEW SAT,NOV 6,2010
endine enjoys gardening, sewing, reading, and garage MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH
selling. She has 3 children and 4 grandchildren. If we 7881 OLD 421 RD., LIBERTY,N.C. 27298
want to know more about her,  I must ask some ques-
tions. Lets get to know the woman behind the words.
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What lead you to writing? Ms Oxendine stated with a PRE-ORDER SALES BY  EMAILING HELEN
big grin, “ Since my youth after learning to write and SHEPHERD paul452@yahoo.com OR
read, I’ve enjoyed writing poetry. One day I would love CALL 336-685-9592 OR CALL THE CHURCH AT 622-
to write my own book. I also enjoy writing stories. I’ve
4137 AND LEAVE A MESSAGE.
got that creative instinct in my mind. I have had a great
opportunity to make stories for children at the day- PICK UP TIME BEGINS AT 1:00
care,” So Ms oxendine , who has been you favorite role
model been and why? “ Sister Frances is a very hum-
bled women. She gives and gives, not looking to receive
anything in return. Ms Frances Has a spiritual link with
GOD, which I believe takes much praying, fasting, and
reading His Word, getting filled up on all that good
food. She never kept that desire for the Lord from her
family, and in that she openly taught them the gospel of
Jesus Christ. I know you’ve gone through a lot of test
and trials. I know we over come our sadness with joy.
“I asked, what do you do in your day that up lifts you?
"Well Miles , I never really thought about it, but it
would have to be touching someone with the good
news of Jesus Christ, wether its as simple as saying to
them Jesus loves you". Also at the end of the day when
my body is earning for rest, looking back over the day
seeing all the task I have completed. I then thank God
for all that HE has done for me, and that right there
makes my day. "Wow that is awesome!", I said desper-
ate to hear more. So I just had to ask to ask a question
asked by many people like myself. If you had one thing
Ms Oxendine to say to someone who is going
through something that you have gone through, what
would it be? "Never give up on yourself, but most of all
Never, Ever give up on GOD. You may have to wait,
but wait for GOD's best, don't settle for anything less".
Greatly said. In your time with writing poems, what is
your best memory? " In the time that I have spent writ-
ing poems I have found that the words that go from my
mind to the paper don't just touch me, but the readers
also. I see that the little things we do can bless people
and have a impact in their life. Many people tell me
how these GOD given word's touch their
hearts. Ms Oxendine can you please tell the readers a
little bit more about yourself? Well, I was saved Nov
1967, I grew up on a farm as a tenant farmer. GOD has
impressed upon me, to witness more to be ready to talk
to anyone, with every opportunity I get. The more I
read the Word of GOD, I find we fall short of sharing
the good news, where we should be more concerned a-
bout others than ourself. I believe this is what GOD
wants for us to do. I guess the greats question for all the
readers is will you live for Christ Jesus, for HE died for
you. Will you? Its has been great getting to know you
better Ms Oxendine, I look forward to reading the word
that GOD gives you. Thank you! 
Story By Miles Lee Hopson
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At The Well
What’s on
y
At the center of the Village is a

TV
deep well of life-giving water

M
where the townspeople meet. As

your TV?
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.
It is true that we don’t know what
we’ve got till it is gone. Think of
what you would not want to find
yourself without. It would not be

Phone • Internet • TV material things, except for sur-

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ever. Why then, did we wait until a medical event woke us up? Granna felt
vague symptoms of unwellness. She has aged gracefully and is without the 15
drugs that most folks her age struggle with. She is active and strong. This day
she was taken to the emergency room, in spite of her fuss, just to be sure that her
‘indigestion’ was not something more. While there, the doctors gave her medica-
per month! tions, ‘just in case’ and a dose of insulin. They insisted that it was protocol along
with the x-rays they took of her chest. $1,500 later, Granna was in insulin shock
and had a reaction to those heart medications that were given, before the x-rays

MyTV entertainment starts at just $10/mo! showed that she did not need it. We took a much more sickened Granna back
home with a long recovery ahead for her.
When back at home she asks, “Did anyone remember to feed my sourdough?”

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sure hope it will be ok,” she continues, while moving to the kitchen to do what

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ity to feed and use this EVERY day until my great-grandchildren ask me about it.
*Requires 1-year commitment “Sure, it’s not much trouble” she says. This comment, coming from a woman
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be strong and ready to feed us.” Granna is tired from the trauma of her hospital
trip and glad to be back home. She rests, while her well-fed sourdough rests.
Morning comes, Granna feels better and takes the sourdough from the fridge top
to make waffles. I am ready with my note pad. Eight wooden spoons of sour-
dough, one egg, cinnamon, salt, Rumford baking powder with a tablespoon of
melted butter. “Heat the waffle iron” she says while she takes out two cups of the
remaining sourdough to make her loaf of bread. “Do you want to feed it today?”
she asks me. “I sure will” I say, realizing that this is the beginning of my long

622-7900 relationship with sourdough. Granna may not be with me forever, but I will
make sure that her sourdough is, and that it never goes hungry. After all, if I feed
it, it will feed me and all the world if it needs to. “Sort of like loaves and fishes” I
211 W. Swannanoa Ave., Liberty say aloud, not realizing that no one has heard my thoughts. “What?” Granna
asks. “Nothing” I say as I dip the one-cup measure into the flour bin. More mira-
cles than one have happened here. I notice that giving life to the sourdough, and

Ask about MyTV when you bring in giving life to her family has given life to Granna. It has even brought her back
quickly from a near medical disaster. Next time Granna feels sick, it just may take

this ad and get a FREE travel mug! only her sourdough to make her feel better. Mysteries of life are everywhere, if
we only choose to see them.

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Liberty American Legion Post 81 Next Month Holiday

Fall Golf Tournament at
Sandy Creek Golf Club Issue Coming
5454 Whites Chapel Rd., Staley, N.C.
(off 49 S toward Ramseur from 421 in Liberty) Call Us Now For Your Spot
Saturday October 23, 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.
1st Prize $300.00 2nd $200.00 3rd $100.00
Prizes, Food, & Cold Beverages-Eat after
Tournament
Registration Form… Can you help?
The food pantry sponsored by the Liberty Why not get and enjoy
.Deadline –Before October 16, 2010 Association of Churches (LAC) is running
Phone 336 622 1802 low on food supplies for those in our the autumn with a best
(H) 336 685 4183 community who are in need.Last year friend and even better,
(C) 336 707 8177 there were 650 adults and 476 children
who were given food through the LAC why not make a new
pantry. Through July of this year there friend.
have been 404 adults and 203 children
who have received food. The local need
for food does not go away. Last year there Come to…
were 494 repeat clients who received
emergency services through the LAC
The Bargain Shop
(Thrift store operated by the Liberty Association of Churches)
ministry; this year there have been 316 125 S. Greensboro Street, Liberty
repeat clients through July. Last year
See us for fall clothing, baby equipment,
there was a total of 41 new clients, and this year there have been 59 new clients
through July. These are our neighbors who have had serious economic difficulties toys, household furnishings, Halloween
during this recession. The Bargain Shop, the thrift store operated by the LAC, décor items and costumes, and many
supplies funds for the emergency assistance ministry. During 2009, 33 adults and unique finds!
53 children received clothing and a few basic household necessities from the
Shop; this year through July, 45 adults and 45 children have received goods. When
Call Us you donate clean, gently used items to the Bargain Shop and when you shop
there, you are helping to fund the emergency assistance ministry. In addition to Best Value in Town!
404-9791 emergency food needs and Shop vouchers for basic material needs, this ministry
helps with utilities, rents, and medications. There is also a great need for mone- Thursday 9—1
For Info tary donations to fund this vital ministry. Come to the Bargain Shop (125 S. Friday 9—5
Greensboro St., Liberty) for fall clothing for the whole family. You will find baby Saturday 9—1
equipment, toys, household furnishings, back packs for school, décor items and
many unique finds. Many thanks to you, a caring community, who have so gener- Your dollars spent here help your neigh-
ously supported this ministry for over 15 years. If you wish to help in any way, bors in need
please call the Bargain Shop, 336-622-0031 or the Assistance office, 336-622-8312.
The Bargain Shop-Shop with us: Thursday 9 to 1, Friday 9 to 5, Saturday 9 to 1

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NAPA AUTO PARTS

420 S Greensboro St Liberty, NC 27298
Phone# (336) 622- 7885 Hr: Mon to Fri 7:30 am to 6:00pm
Sunday CLOSED Sat 7:30 am to 4:00pm

Rocking F Farm Fall Harvest Movie Night Just

The Communities Kick Off To Autumn
Well as in the years past, it appear Rocking F Farm Down The Road
in Climax is the one that sets the stage to Wow, I can not believe we are getting
kick off the autumn season. On Sat- ready to have another year of the Free
urday September 11, Rockin F
movie night down at the orchard. I
Farm was trans-
formed into a mini look so forward to seeing all the chil-
State Fair in its dren and adults having fun together.
own rights. From From the tire swings, to the bond
pumpkins to fires, to the pumpkins, to the hayrides
Petunia. Yes I and my most favorite.... yes... the fami-
said Petunia, but not the lies all snuggled together to spend
flower, it is the pot belly pig that quality time together watching a time-
calls Rockin F Farm home. I have less favorite movie. It’s The Great
grown to love this beautiful crea-
Pumpkin! This event would not be
ture. Whether she is greeting customers in-
side or outside during a Fall Harvest Day, she is possible if it was not for the gracious
there in all her glory. I still remem- ber when my young daugh- hospitality of Millstone Creek Orchard
ters would reach down and pet Petunia. Before you knew it, she had allowing their area be turned into a
rolled over to have her belly rubbed. Well, that place of great fun. Special thanks to all
day was full of all the farm animals to be pet- the Liberty folks that have helped
ted, to hayrides, to great live music, great food make this possible. Randolph Tele-
(from hotdogs to desserts..my favorite was the phone is providing free balloons, Loflin
Lemon Chess Pie I took home), to numerous Funeral Home is providing their great
yard sale setups, to vendors , to crafts and the
popcorn, Celebrate Liberty’s Children
list goes one. Let's not forget the store itself that
had great sales that day. From their farm raised and Liberty Tax is providing free art
beef to great produce and to homegrown items area for children to decorate their
from all over the Carolinas. Need that special pumpkin, Liberty Leader for getting
arrangement for a loved one or your own home, it was there. the work out to all the kids. So kids tell
If you have not ventured down to Climax your parents to come out so you all can
to visit Rockin F Farm, well it is your heave some great fun.
loss. Make a short drive down there and
you will be surprised on what you will
find. They are located at 6741 Monnett
Rd in Climax. Why travel out of town
for the old timey Country Store and
See you there!!!
Florist, when you have it in your own
back yard. See you there soon.
Story By Kevin Bowman

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A Pumpkin Message At Halloween

Being a Christian is just like a pumpkin! Let me try to explain, I brought this pumpkin here to
help me illustrate what I mean. (Proceed to carve the pumpkin.) First, God picks you from the
pumpkin patch and brings you in from the field. The Bible says He selects us out of the world.
We are in the world, but no longer of the world. He then washes all the “dirt” off the outside that
we received from being around all the other pumpkins. All the outside influences of our former
life must be cleaned up. Old things are passed away and all things are become new. Then, He
carefully removes all the “yucky stuff” called “sin” out from the inside. Look at this! Yuk! Sin will
not have such internal power. He then changes us from the inside out by the Power of His Word.
That’s why it is important to go the church and learn about God’s Word. He carefully removes all
those seeds of doubt, hate, greed, and fear. He replaces them with the seeds of faith, hope and
love. After Jesus is invited inside, you begin to experience the changing power of God’s love in
your life. Then He carves a new smiling face. Our countenance is changed by the power of His
presence in our life. We then become so grateful. It can even show on our face! Now we are going
to light this candle inside. Look! This pumpkin now reflects the light from inside out. So too,
when Jesus, who is called the Son of Light, lives inside of us, He shines through our life for all to
see. We can let His light reflect through us to reveal His presence. “Let your light so shine before
men that they may be able to see your good works and glorify your Father, who is in heaven.”
So you see, we Christians are really like this pumpkin! We will never be the same with Jesus in-
side of us. We can say like this jack-o-lantern, “Thy presence, my light!”
{cut off top of pumpkin}
Lord, open my mind so I can learn new things about you.
{remove innards}
Remove the things in my life that don’t please you.
Forgive the wrong things I do and help me to forgive others.
{cut open eyes}
Open my eyes to see the beauty you’ve made in the world around me.
{cut out nose}
I’m sorry for the times I’ve turned my nose at the
good food you provide.
Ph: 336-376-8972 {cut out mouth}
Let everything I say please You.

ST. PAUL HELP ME HOLY GHOST

MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH
251 N ASHEBORO STREET -  LIBERTY, NC 27298
Sunday School...............................10:00 am
Morning Worship...........................11:00 am
Bible Study - Wednesday.....7 pm - 8:30 pm
Communion First Sunday
Pastor Isaac Fortune, Sr. - 336-501-3306

WWJD Jeremiah 32:27:

"I am the Lord, the
The Women Of God of every
ST. Stephen AME Church person on the earth.
Nothing is
Proudly Presents
impossible for me."
Women’s Day Celebration 2010
Friday, October 22- Sunday, October 24, 2010
All Events will be at St. Stephen AME Church
705 S. Kirkman Street
Liberty, NC 27298
Friday, Oct. 22nd -kickoff & musical groups @
7:00pm
Saturday, Oct. 23rd - Morning praise, work-
shops, afternoon praise starting at 10:00 am
Sunday, Oct. 22nd- Grand finale- Annual
Women’s DAy service @ 11:00 am

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OBITUARIES
JULIAN — Mrs. Alice Smith Coble, 90, passed away on Friday, Sep-
tember 3, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Coble was born on May 4, 1920
in Guilford County. Alice was a homemaker and a member of Coble's
Lutheran Church. She enjoyed crocheting, baking and taking care of
her family, always being attentive to their needs. She was preceded in
death by husband, Dwight B. Coble; parents, James and Minnie
Clapp Smith; three brothers and four sisters. Survivors include daugh-
ter, Debbie Jones and husband Wayne of Julian; sister, Pansey Smith
Johnson of Winston Salem; grandchildren, Kelley Jones Ward and
husband Mike, Michael Wayne Jones, both of Julian.
JULIAN — Mrs. Theba Collins Coble, 77, of Julian passed away on
Thursday, September 2, 2010. She was daughter of the late Howard
Lee Collins and Grace Bailey Collins and was also preceded in death
by one son, Mike Coble; two brothers Ken and Bill Collins and two
sisters Gwendolyn Collins and Sarah Partin. Surviving is her husband
of 57 years, Reggie B. Coble; two daughters, Diane Kirkman and
Nina Coble; two sons, Jeff and Darrell Coble; two grandsons, Ross
and Reid Kirkman; two sisters, Teresa Scott and Reba Britt; and three
brothers, Correll Collins, Carlton Collins, and Howard L. Collins, Jr.
LIBERTY — Mrs. Vivian Greene, 75, died Saturday, October 2,
2010. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
JULIAN — Tommy Glenn Neese, 63, died Thursday, September 23,
2010. Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Neese fam-
ily
LIBERTY — Grady Patterson died Sunday, September 19, 2010, at
Randolph Health and Rehabilitation Center, Asheboro, NC. Survivors
include his wife, Ruth D. Patterson of the home; son, Grady L. Patter-
son, Jr. of Greensboro, NC; daughters, Linda P. Cheek of Siler City,
NC, Mary P. White of Liberty, NC, Janice Y. Patterson of Greensboro,
NC and Ruth P. Alston of Ramseur, NC; sister, Gerona Haith of Snow
Camp, NC; 20 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and two God-
daughters.
JULIAN — Mrs. Mettawea Coble Ray, 87, died September 21, 2010
at Universal Healthcare in Ramseur, NC.A native of Julian, NC, Met-
tawea was born May 24, 1923, the daughter of the late Charlie and
Winnie Coble. She was a member of Coble's Lutheran Church and
was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, James Robert "Bob"
Ray. Mama/Grannie Ray will be fondly remembered by her family
for her "sweet tea", blackberry cobbler, homemade biscuits and "Met-
tawea" pickles! She showed much love to her family and friends with
the meals she prepared for us over the years, the many flower and
vegetable gardens she tended to and the great care that she took of her
and Daddy's home. Survivors include her son, James Thomas Ray and
wife, Martha, of Liberty; daughters Patsy Ray Allred and husband,
Bill, of Ramseur and Anne Ray Beasley and husband, Wayne of Ram-
seur; grandsons, Jeremy Ray and wife, Tracey of Thomasville; Ste-
phen Allred and wife, Kristi of Randleman, Nathan Beasley and wife,
Ashley of Asheboro; Matthew Beasley of Ramseur; granddaughters,
Rachel Hinshaw and husband, Allen, of Ramseur and Hannah Bea-
sley of Ramseur. Great-grandchildren, Ivy and Jimmy Ray; Addie and
Ava Beasley. Brother, Newell Coble of Liberty and many nieces and
nephews.
LIBERTY — Mr. John Flynt Smith, 82, passed away on Friday, Sep-
tember 3, 2010 at Moses Cone Hospital. A graveside service will be
held on Monday, September 6, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Gilmore Memorial
Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday evening from 6 until
8 p.m. at the funeral home. He was the son of the late Will Maurice
and Mary Etta Flynt Smith and was also preceded in death by his wife,
Lois Sawyer Smith and by three sisters and four brothers. Surviving is his
daughter, Sheila Smith Coble and her husband, Tommy and one granddaugh-
ter, Kristen Coble.
LIBERTY — Cleo Billy "Bill" Wilson, Jr., 66, of 718 North Fayet-
teville Street, died Sunday, September 12, 2010 at Moses Cone Hos-
pital He was born November 3, 1943 in Guilford County to the late
Cleo Billy Wilson, Sr. and Thelma Hall Wilson. Bill was the retired
owner and operator of Best Paint Company, Bill's Ice Cream & Deli,
and Wilson's Catering. After retirement, he worked for Walker's Ex-
press. He is survived by three children, Rhonda Meeks of Greens-
boro, Michael Todd Wilson of McLeansville, and Shay Sampson and
husband Russell of Greensboro; one sister, Margaret Denny Burton
and husband Thomas of Greensboro; five grandchildren, Ashley
Hand, Brittany Meeks, Michael Meeks, Aaron Dabbs, and Taylor
Dabbs; two great grandchildren, Myah Anders and Chelsea O'Bryant;
two nephews, Gary Denny and Jeffery Denny; and one niece, Beth
E R T Y L E A D E R O B I T U A R I E S
firewood sales, where we sell by the bundle, half chord, and
PBLC chord. Please make an order today! Prices: $4.00 a bundle,
Its been quite a while since PBLC has had an article in this $112.00 a face/half chord, $225.00 a chord. We also would
wonderful paper, primarily due to the fact that this won- like to thank Leggett and Platt Inc. of Liberty, and Dollar
derful town has kept us busy. I'd like to kindly remind you General of Ramseur for their business, they are our newest
of our quality services this fall and winter and would like corporate accounts. To all our Customers, friends, family,
to touch on the ones that will benefit you, the customer the and to an amazing God....Thank you! (336) 509-1752 for all
most. As the weather cools down, the leaves begin to fall, your quality lawn care needs!
and the days get shorter, your lawn and landscape mainte-
nance needs are going to gradually decline, but other small
tasks will arise that Paul Bruchon and his staff at Paul
Bruchon Lawn Care (PBLC) can take care of for you with
ease. See the list below!Core Aeration/Over seeding: per-
fect for prepping for grass in the spring so your yard can be
at its best. Lime, Fertilizer, and grass seed all should be out
by the first frost of the fall/winter season to have time to
Germinate (root) and have the best effect.Pressure Wash-
ing: Nasty looking walkways? Grimed up vinyl siding?
Ask us about pressure washing, we'll be glad to make your
home look great for the Christmas season. Chicken house
pressure washing: Our newest service, basically if you own
chicken houses and don't want to lay hand on cleaning
those nasty things on your down time, call us and we'll take
care of it for you. $350.00 for fans and curtains, $450.00 for
fans, curtains, lines etc. per house, 5% discount if you let us
use your water hookup! Firewood sales: We've gotten into
Bicyclist Death In Liberty
Due To Hit And Run
Friends of a slain cyclist want a killer to come forward. State
troopers say a driver fatally hit 48-year-old Michael Pellegrino
and took off. It happened on Highway 421 between Old Liberty
Road and Troy Estates Road. Someone spotted the body
around 7:30 Sunday morning, but investigators don't know
exactly when the crash happened. Pellegrino's roommates said
he often took long cycling trips - more than once to New Jersey,
and last month to Knoxville, Tennessee. Brian Marcum last saw
his friend Saturday, when he headed for the beach from their
Stokedale home. He wanted to go because he had never seen For any additional information
the North Carolina coast, said Marcum. Trooper Matthew
Mitchell said someone struck Pellegrino from behind. Mitchell please contact us (336)622-2124
is not sure whether Pellegrino was riding or walking his bike
on Highway 421.
"I'm sure they knew they hit something," Mitchell said of the
driver. "Obvioiusly it wasn't a deer. I mean for some reason
October 17th 3pm
Freedom Park Liberty
they kept driving." Investigators recovered pieces of broken
headlight glass at the scene. They're using that to try to identify
the vehicle that struck Pellegrino. Trooper Mitchell also noted
there were no skidmarks. He said that means the driver did not
brake before or after the crash. Mitchell said it appears the
driver gradually veered onto the shoulder and struck Pelle-
grino. His roommates hope
someone will come forward
with information. "He was too
good of a guy to die that way,"
said Marcum. If you have any
information about the crash,
you can contact the highway
patrol at 334-5500.
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Events at Hickory Grove Fountain Of Youth Located Annual Holiday

(10068 Silk Hope-Liberty Road. From Liberty, follow East Dameron
Street and it becomes Silk Hope-Liberty Road):
On Main Street Liberty Bazaar & Win-
As you can see from the pictures, downtown Liberty now has a new
The community is welcome to come to all of these events.
You do not need to be a member of Hickory Grove or any
secret,
The Fountain Of Tasting
church to come. Youth. Just check  Angelia's Pizza's at Forest Oaks will be holding
their annual holiday bazaar and wine tasting on
out the photos,
Sunday, October 10: Youth Fun Day 2:00-6:30. before and after. Sunday,
Games, Activities, and a November 14th, 2010 from 2:00-5:00. Anyone
Hmmm, makes interested in displaying their wares or selling
Hot Dog Supper. you wonder.
Everyone welcome their products please contact Angelia's Pizza at
Well the pots 336-674-0060.  There is no charge to set up a ta-
are real. In the ble and there is no charge for the wine tasting. 
Friday October 15: 7:00-8:30 PM Revival Service led by Rev. photos below This is a community event to kick off the holiday
John Gumbo of Shepherd's House UMC in Durham. Rev. you can see shopping season and introduce local vendors
Gumbo was born in Zimbabwe, a Liberty Town and their products.  Please join us for some holi-
country in Africa and came to the day cheer! Items are to be available for purchase
Manager,
USA several years ago. Shepherd's
Befo that day or be ordered for quick shipment.  Wine
will be available for purchase on site and if we
House UMC is primarily made of
Native Zimbabweans, but it is grow- re run out, the orders will be delivered within two
days. In the past we have had:  
ing and more and more Americans
are becoming part of the congrega- Many jewelry vendors, Avon, Partylite, Southern
tion. Rev. Gumbo is an inspiring Living at Home, Paintings, Longaberger Baskets,
preacher and a true man of God! Coffee etc.
 
Roger Davis, as he Space is limited so it will be on a first come first
Saturday October 16: 4:00-? Covered Dish meal and Fellow-
supervises the instal- serve basis for the vendors.
ship followed by Prayer and Presentations on Africa. Several
lation of these new  
Members of Rev. Gumbo's congregation will bring African
pots that line the

After
dishes, and we can bring our favorite American dishes. This
streets of Liberty.  
is a great chance to fellowship with people from a different
culture, but with whom we share our faith. They will soon be  
 
filled with great
Sunday, October 17: 11-12:30 Conclusion of Revival at our trees and more.
regular 11 AM service This is just

Saturday, October 30: 6:00-8:30 Hickory Grove UMC - Liberty

Trunk-Or-Treat at Hickory Annual Hot Dog Supper & Auction
Grove. Come for candy, one Nov 13
snacks, hay rides, games, of many new Mark Your
crafts, and other activities. things com- Calendars
ing. Be on the
look out for
more im-
prove-
ments.
Story By
Kevin Bowman

Call Us Now
To Get In The Holiday Issue
Of The Liberty Leader
336-404-9791

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"God Loves Us Like I love The Colored Canvas
Alex Rodriguez." What happens when you combine the art of photog-
As I see school buses on the road, Halloween costumes in
the stores, and loads of candy on the shelves I am re-
minded of a few things. First, I need to pick up a bag of
candy corn before the store supplies run dry! Second, the
coming of autumn (though you would not know it from
the weather) reminds of the coming Fall Classic, the base-
ball World Series. With baseball in mind, there is some-
thing I must admit: I am a New York Yankees fan. Grow-
ing up in Louisville, KY this
fact did not win me many
friends among the Cincinnati
Reds and Chicago Cubs
faithful.  While going to college
in St. Louis and living among
the St. Louis Cardinals fanatics
my Yankees allegiance
persevered.  Now, while living
in the North Carolina my
Yankee-loving ways (consid-
ered a personality "flaw" by
many) have not endeared me
to the Atlanta Braves contingent. But nevertheless...I re-
main committed to the Yankees in all their glory, all their
faults, and among all their enemies. As a Yankees fan one
of the most frequent questions I hear is, “How do you like
that team?” Or more specifically, “Do you like Yankees
third baseman Alex Rodriguez?” “Are you really cheering
for him to break the homerun records?” I can think of a
million reasons to not like Alex Rodriguez. From a base-
ball standpoint, he's no Derek Jeter. He's not a clutch per-
former. He has a history of not getting the big hit when it
counts the most. He admitted to using steroids, if for only
a brief time. He's the highest paid player in the history of
baseball ($33,000,000...yes...33 million this year alone!).
From a personal standpoint, his life is less than exemplary
for most. His private life is dotted by apparent selfishness,
self-glorification, and egotism. But I want to like him. I
want to cheer for him...And so I do. I wonder if it's not this
way with God and us. Does not God will God's self to
love us? Has God not committed God's self to us in
Christ? In spite our faults, flaws, and shortcomings has not
God pledged God's allegiance to us? In God's repeated
calling of Israel back to a right relationship with himself,
God remained steadfast in God's promises of love and
deliverance. In the life, death, a resurrection of Christ God
committed God's love, mercy, and grace to us, God's crea-
tion. I am reminded of this love each time we celebrate
Holy Communion. In the liturgy we proclaim: "Christ died
for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God's love
toward us" (Romans 5:8). My "forced"
love and commitment for A-Rod pales
in comparison to my love for God and
God's love for us. But the slightest simi-
larity and the holiest fact remains: God
has...God does...God will...love us.
Story By:
David Garvin
Pastor, Shiloh United
Methodist Church
T H E L I B E R T Y L E A D E R
raphy and painting, you get The Colored Canvas.
Edi Smith from Masten’s Music and Art and Sandy
Woosley from Woosley Photo have decided to bring
a new avenue of art to Liberty. Starting this October
“Release the Artist in you!”
they will be holding group painting classes for all
ages at Hurricane Jane’s. Beginning with a blank “The Colored Canvas” offers children and adults an opportunity to create
canvas and acrylic paint they take you through the your own completed painting in just one group session. We provide every-
steps of creating a completed painting that you can thing you will need.Girls Night Out - Date Night - Birthday Parties
take home. Each painting session will last 2 to 3 Rekindle your passion for painting --Try Something New
hours and materials will be provided. They intro- Get Schedules, View monthly paintings and Register at:
duce you to new painting techniques, assist you in Woosley Photography
mixing your colors and advise you on positioning 128 W Swannanoa Ave., Liberty, NC Ph(252) 717-4770
Or
your subject. They leave you with plenty of room
Masten’s Music & Art
for your own creative style; in fact they encourage all 135 W Swannanoa Ave., Liberty, NC Ph (336) 622-3121
participants to take from their instructions only what Twenty-four participants max per group session. Come in today and sign up.
you feel fits your style. No one canvas will be the
same and you will find by attending the class that it
will release the artist in you.
Since Mastens Music and Art opened this past April
North Carolina Cinderella
Edi has been asked by several customers about do-
ing painting classes. In discussions, Edi and Sandy Scholarship Pageant Press
Release
thought it might be fun if they took photographs of
Sandy’s and use them as the subjects for the paint-
ings there by creating “The Colored Canvas.” They NC Cinderella Scholarship Program is coming to your area on October 16th,
both paint the subjects prior to the classes in order to 2010 and is open to young ladies ages 0-26 and young men ages 0-6.
show how easy it is to make your own rendition of The Cinderella Scholarship program is considered to be the largest and most
the photographs. Since they have opened their prestigious youth development program of its kind in the world. We are cele-
stores in Liberty they have spent time trying to think brating our 33rd year, where we proudly give over $200,000 in college scholar-
ships and other awards annually. Cinderella is more than just a “Beauty Pag-
of ways of bringing life to downtown Liberty. They
eant”; it is a youth development program that starts at a local level and can
have had the opportunity of meeting so many peo- advance p to the International level. Contestants will compete in a Group In-
ple, sharing ideas with the public and have received terview or Baby Playtime, Casualwear, Partywear or Evening Gown, Photo-
hands down positive feedback and support from the genic and Talent or Tot Personality. Previous modeling experience or pageant
community. In addition to the “Life To Downtown experience is not necessary. Cinderella is a “Natural” pageant and glitzy attire
Celebration” and the “Third Thursday” pickin event is not recommended. We are looking for “Real Kids In Real Clothes”. We strive
this is another way they are trying to bring people to on helping each child follow their dreams and reach their highest potential. To
downtown Liberty in hopes that people can meet gain more information on the NC Cinderella Scholarship Program, feel free to
others that might have similar interest. visit our website at www.nccinderella.com For more information regarding the
local preliminary which will be held on October 16th,  at Flag Springs United
The town of Liberty and community have been ex- Methodist Church.                                                                     
tremely supportive to Edi and Sandy in their en- Please contact Stacey Mabe at mabedors@juno.com or Sheri Martin at
deavors. With that Ron and Jane from Hurricane sherbear0819@gmail.com. Follow your dreams and come experience some
“Cinderella Magic”.
Jane’s stepped up and offered to have the painting
classes held at the newly converted and artistically
renovated game room.
For those of you that feel that you can not draw a
stick figure, this is a perfect opportunity to sit with
friends or come by yourself and enjoy a pressure free
art session. This class will offer an excellent location
for a social event for airls night out, date night,
birthday party, rekindle your passion for painting or
simply to do something new.
The Colored Canvas will offer two adult group
classes and two group children classes per month.
Each class will offer a new painting subject. Due to
limited seating each session can accommodate a
maximum of twenty-four seats so sign up early.
Masten’s Music and Art and Woosley Photo will
have the subjects displayed in their stores. Come
visit both of these locations, select which subject you
would like to paint and register for the class.
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A beautiful lesson!
A beautiful lesson! ters I had ever seen!  He said he had shucked them that Come To Visit Us Soon!!
house was directly across the street from the clinic en- morning before he left so that they'd be nice and fresh.  I
trance of Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore .  We knew his bus left at 4:00 a.m. and I wondered what time

lived downstairs and rented the upstairs rooms to out-
patients at the clinic.
  One summer evening as I was fixing supper, there was
a knock at the door.  I opened it to see a truly awful
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he had to get up in order to do this for us. In the years
he came to stay overnight with us, there was never a
time that he did not bring us fish or oysters or vegeta-
bles from his garden.

looking man.  "Why, he's hardly taller than my 8-year-
old," I thought as I stared at the stooped, shriveled
body.  But the appalling thing was his face, lopsided
from swelling, red and raw.
  Yet his voice was pleasant as he said, "Good evening.  these, and knowing how little money he had made the
I've come to see if you've a room for just one night.  I
came for a treatment this morning from the eastern
shore, and there's no bus 'til morning." He told me he'd
been hunting for a room since noon but with no success,
no one seemed to have a room.  "I guess it's my face .... I
know it looks terrible, but my doctor says with a few
more treatments ..."
  For a moment I hesitated, but his next words con-
vinced me: "I could sleep in this rocking chair on the
porch.  My bus leaves early in the morning."I told him
we would find him a bed, but to rest on the porch..  I
went inside and finished getting supper.  When we
were ready, I asked the old man if he would join us.  friend, who has a greenhouse, as she showed me her
"No, thank you.  I have plenty."  And he held up a
brown paper bag. When I had finished the dishes, I
went out on the porch to talk with him a few minutes.  my great surprise, it was growing in an old dented,
It didn't take a long time to see that this old man had an
oversized heart crowded into that tiny body.  He told
me he fished for a living to support his daughter, her 5
children, and her husband, who was hopelessly crip-
pled from a back injury. He didn't tell it by way of com-
plaint; in fact, every other sentence was preface with a
thanks to God for a blessing.  He was grateful that no
pain accompanied his disease, which was apparently a
form of skin cancer. He thanked God for giving him the
strength to keep going... At bedtime, we put a camp cot
in the children's room for him.  When I got up in the
morning, the bed linens were neatly folded and the little
man was out on the porch.
  He refused breakfast, but just before he left for his bus,
haltingly, as if asking a great favor, he said, "Could I
please come back and stay the next time I have a treat-
ment?  I won't put you out a bit.  I can sleep fine in a
chair."  He paused a moment and then added, "Your
children made me feel at home.  Grownups are both-
ered by my face, but children don't seem to mind." I
told him he was welcome to come again. And, on his
next trip, he arrived a little after 7 in the morning.  As a
gift, he brought a big fish and a quart of the largest oys-
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  Other times we received packages in the mail, always
by special delivery; fish and oysters packed in a box of
fresh young spinach or kale, every leaf carefully
washed.  Knowing that he must walk 3 miles to mail Live Music Weekly----Smoke Free / Al-
cohol Free--Fun For The Whole Family
gifts doubly precious.
  When I received these little remembrances, I often
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thought of a comment our next-door neighbor made 101 S. Fayetteville St, Liberty, NC 27298
after he left that first morning. "Did you keep that awful Phone (336)622-3844
looking man last night?  I turned him away! You can
lose roomers by putting up such people!" Maybe we did
lose roomers once or twice.  But, oh!, if only they could
have known him, perhaps their illnesses would have
been easier to bear. I know our family always will be
grateful to have known him; from him we learned what
it was to accept the bad without complaint and the
good with gratitude to God. Recently I was visiting a
flowers, we came to the most beautiful one of all, a
golden chrysanthemum, bursting with blooms.  But to
rusty bucket.  I thought to myself, "If this were my
plant, I'd put it in the loveliest container I had!" My
friend changed my mind.  "I ran short of pots," she ex-
plained, "and knowing how beautiful this one would
be, I thought it wouldn't mind starting out in this old
pail.  It's just for a little while, till I can put it out in the
garden." She must have wondered why I laughed so
delightedly, but I was imagining just such a scene in
heaven. "Here's an especially beautiful one," God might
have said when he came to the soul of the sweet old
fisherman.  "He won't mind starting in this small body."
All this happened long ago - and now, in God's garden,
how tall this lovely soul must stand. The LORD does
not look at the things man looks at.  Man looks at the
outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."
(1 Samuel 16:7b) Friends are very special.  They make
you smile and encourage you to succeed.  They lend an
ear and they share a word of praise.  Show your friends
how much you care.  Pass this on, and brighten some-
one's day. Nothing will happen if you do not decide to
pass it along.  The only thing that will happen if you
DO pass it on is that someone might smile (because of
you).
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Hurricane Jane's - Teen Hang- Rain Rain Go Away....

out For Sunday Nights But Did Not Dampen The
Are you a teen
wanting to connect
Chamber Fall Luncheon
with other teens?
How great it is to
see area teens to
come together and
meet on Sunday
nights at Hurricane
Jane's (which is
located In Liberty)
to come together
and fellowship and
grow in the Lord.
Each Sunday night
at 6:30pm, Jane has opened up her building to allow the teens to come
out and grow in the Lord. Freedom Family Church is currently hosting
the event and the focus is on a great book, "Are You Dateable" I have
had the pleasure to be at the last two events. As you can see from the
pictures, the teens are
having an awesome
time. It is a time for With over 5 or more inches of rain falling over a 48 hour pe-
fellowshipping with riod, the rainy day did not dampen the turnout for the annual
other teenagers, enjoy Liberty Chamber Fall Luncheon held on Wednesday September
some great Christian 29 at the Liberty American Legion Post. This year's menu was
music by the latest the same in years past, Gerald Sharpless, owner of the Liberty
bands, munch on Subway was on spot to pass out his fresh subs with all the
some great snacks and fixings. Let's not forget my favorite, the Subway cookies. The
then dive into the board of the chamber pulled off another great networking and
Word. I was amazed luncheon event. A comment made by our Liberty Post Master,
at how these teens Karl , rang true in my eyes and ears. He has stated to me and
have opened up and the Liberty Rotary group later that night how blessed we are to
talked. With all the pressure of other teens, school and other influences, I have a small town as we do. Karl stated, "The post office is the
was so excited that the teens have a place to come and open up and get busiest from about 10 to noon everyday. However, it is not the
answers. Seeing them share their experiences and learn together is so picking up of the mail that is the creation of the busyness, it is
awesome. If you the fellowship. That is the time when the local gather at a cen-
have teens, if you tral gathering place to share life stories, check on
are a teen or if how fellow friends are doing, talk about local and
you know some- national events and the list goes on. " Well that is
one with a teen, what I remember most about the Chamber Lunch-
send them on eon. It would be the fellowship of local business
out. This is a free people that share the same common roads and
event held every paths in Liberty not only as colleagues but also
Sunday night friends. It was so warming to see people jumping
from 6:30pm to from one person to another person to just share a
7:30pm. See you friendly conversation. That is what I love about
at the next event. Liberty. Sometimes I believe we take that for
Story By granted. Well on to the event. Current President of
Kevin Bowman the Chamber, Justin Gaines (also the President of
Fidelity Bank of Liberty) welcomed the group. Our
keynote speaker was Pat Hurley, our State Repre-
sentative. She brought the group up on numerous Open Mon to Sat 11m to 5pm
state issues that is happening. Following this great Lots of new and gently worn fall & winter fashions.
educational information was the director and chief Start your Christmas shopping now ( Lay away)
nursing officer of the new Chatham Hospital that is
just 15 minutes down the road in Siler City. Their
main point was to tell everyone that you can re-
ceive state of the art service with a small personal
experience just a few minutes down the road .
Then Roger Davis, Town Manager, gave us an up-
date on all the exciting new changes coming from
the downtown grant program. We then had sev-
eral guest give short keynotes of upcoming events.
If you are not a member of the Liberty Chamber of
Commerce, you do not know the great benefits you
are missing out on. Story By Kevin Bowman
We Accept Master Card & VISA
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Partnership for
Children Elects
Officers & Members
The Randolph County Partnership for Children
recently elected officers and added two new
members to its Board of Directors.
Duffy Johnson of Asheboro was elected as
board chair for the Partnership. Additional
officers serving for the 2010-2011 period in-
clude: Attorney Jim Young, vice chair; Dr. Patri-
cia Chamberlin of Asheboro Children’s Health,
secretary; and Mel Neill, community volunteer,
treasurer.
New members of the board include: Stacy
Griffin, Human Resources Director for Ran-
dolph County, and Lynn Jones, Vice President/
City Executive of the State Employees’ Credit
Union.
Retiring as board chair is Attorney Tom Robins
of Bunch, Robins, and Stubblefield. The Part-
nership for Children recognized Robins for his
six years of service as a board member and as
board chair at the August board of directors
meeting. Robins was presented with his favorite
childhood book, a French copy of The Story of
Babar. The book, which was read to him in
French by his grandmother, was given to the
Randolph County Public Library in his honor.
In addition, a framed photo of Robins as a child
will be displayed at the Partnership, alongside
childhood photos of other past board chairs.
Childhood Photo Of Tom Robins
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Laurelyn Dossett in Concert at
Randolph Comm College Oct. 13
The Randolph Community College Cultural Arts Committee will present Lau-
relyn Dossett in Concert on Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. in the R. Alton Cox
Learning Resources Center auditorium on the Asheboro Campus. Admission is
free, but seating is limited. Composer/songwriter Laurelyn Dossett
(www.laurelyndossett.com); lives and writes in the Piedmont of North Caro-
lina, and her songs tend to reflect the stories of the region, both traditional and
contemporary. One of the most sought‑after voices in creative collaborations,
she cofounded Polecat Creek with singing partner Kari Sickenberger and has
partnered with Triad Stage's Preston Lane on four plays featuring regional
folklore and original music: Brother Wolf, Beautiful Star: An Appalachian Na-
tivity, Bloody Blackbeard, and Providence Gap. A song from Brother Wolf,
"Anna Lee," was featured on Levon Helm's Grammy‑winning record, Dirt
Farmer. Laurelyn is also a regular performer at regional music festivals such as
Merlefest, a guest on the radio show Prairie Home Companion, and most re-
cently, a writer and performer with the North Carolina Symphony. She is cur-
rently performing with songwriters Alice Gerrard and Diana Jones, "Redbird
Round," and premiered composer Kenneth Frazelle's song cycle, "Songs in the
Rear View Mirror," at Reynolda House in Winston‑Salem. She is currently
commissioned to write a song cycle for the North Carolina Symphony for 2011
Fall Festival & Trunks Of Treats and will be in residence at the Virginia Center for Creative Arts. She is the
2009‑10 recipient of the North Carolina Arts Council Fellowship for songwrit-
News from Tabernacle United Methodist Church ing.
(located @ 5601 Liberty Road across from Food Lion) 674-2941 Go to www.randolph.edu/newevents/culturalarts.php to download a free
  ticket. For more information on the Cultural Arts Series at Randolph Commu-
 Come out for the Fall Festival & nity College, call 336-633-0244. RCC's Asheboro Campus is located at 629 In-
Trunks of Treats on Halloween dustrial Park Avenue. Take the McDowell Road exit off of U.S. 220 Bypass/I73-
Night—Sunday, October 31 74 and follow the signs.
 
Hotdog Supper & Games sponsored
by Jr. High UMYF
 5:00-7:00pm in Fellowship Hall
$4.00 for meal includes hotdog, chips,
drink & dessert
$0.25 per ticket for games
8th Annual Trunks of Treats
Sponsored by Education Committee
 5:30-7:00pm in Parking lot near Fellowship Hall
(Your children are invited to safely trick or treat from the trunks
in our parking lot.  Don’t miss the fun!)
Call For Artists : Hospice
Dear Artist/Crafter:
 As the volunteer/special events coordinator for Hospice of
Randolph County, this year marks the silver anniversary of
our annual Hospice Auction-BBQ, as well as our 27th year in
business as a non-profit organization in this area.  The
Auction-BBQ event is scheduled for Saturday, November 6th,
at Southwest Randolph High School, Asheboro.  Since this is 
a special event and our largest fundraiser of the year, we'd
like to have some nice art pieces (paintings, watercolors, 
knitting/crocheting, quilting, woodwork, etc.) to include in 
our list of offerings.  Would you be willing to make a dona-
tion of one of your 
creations for this 
year's event? If so, I will be glad to provide
you with a tax-deductible receipt for your

donation.  I would certainly appreciate any 
assistance you could provide.  Thank you, in
advance, for your consideration of this re- 
quest.


With warm regards, 
Kathy Wright, Hospice of Randolph County
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William Prather York Post 8721
Veterans Of Foreign Wars of
the US - Sept Meeting
   The William Prather York Post 8721 meet at the
Reitzel Center on the second Tuesday of each
month at 7p. We meet at Hurricane’s Jane at 6p for
a meal.
   The meeting was opened by Commander
McMasters,  after saluting the Colors, and opening
prayers by QM Terry Stutts. All the membership
was welcome to the meeting and QM Terry Stutts
read the minutes and finance report from the last
meeting. The minutes & finance report were ap-
proved as read.  The flags that we use at the ceme-
teries for Veterans & Memorial Day were dis-
cussed and some new ones are needed. A motion
by Arthur Coble to buy new ones at the best price
break and seconded by Ron Johnson. Motion car-
ried. Terry is to order the flags.
   Buddy Poppy sale was discussed and several
were sold at the Post Office. QM Stutts said that
we have several poppies on hand and will not
need any for a while.
   Commander McMasters covered the General
Orders for September 2010. Fall Council meeting
are at the North Raleigh Hilton on 8-10 October
2010. The meetings start Friday afternoon. Post
election reports were discussed at length. QM
Stutts stated that our election report was already
turned in too the District Commander and De-
partment.
   The VFW Programs were discussed and plans
are to get to the schools and to get the Voice of
Democracy, Patriots Pen and Teacher of the Year
Programs underway. The students at the schools
can learn a lot from our programs if they work
them.
   The VFW Memorial was talked about and de-
cided to add four words to the Memorial, “ FREE-
DOM IS NOT FREE”. This was approved by the
VFW Post 8721 to be done.  the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. Let us
   Membership for the Post 8721 was discussed and
we have signed about 3 or 4 new members, which
is good. We need new memberships to grow and
get new ideas.
   A fundraiser was mentioned and decided to
discuss it later in the year. We normally sell BBQ
by the pound in the fall but may do it in the early
part of next year.
   With not further business and after the closing
prayers by QM Stutts the meeting was closed in
due form….
                         Submitted by Cary A. McMasters
 
 
Keep The Story Ideas Coming
Ph 336-404-9791
Email libertynewspaper@aol.com
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I Am Just A No Body , Liberty American Legion Post 81
Trying To Tell Everybody About
Somebody, September 2010 Meeting
A meal of spaghetti, salad, rolls & apple cobbler was served to the 38 members
Who Can Save AnyBody. and guests present. The meal was prepared by Earl Morin, & Perry Marbert &
Try taking a step back letting go of your life. Our thoughts on how
we want our life to go  must cease. Why not let go and let GOD
have control of the wheel. It seems easy but its not. Fleshly wants
to interfere with GOD’s plan for us. What if we all grew a desire to
follow GOD. How great the little Town of Liberty, NC would be.
We have children, young and old walking around with their head
drooped to the ground lost, not because they can’t do nothing
about it. The world has told them drugs, sex, money, fame is all
they need. The devil is a Lier! I use to be apart of that game. I put
money, sex, drugs, and fame before GOD. Then what, I lose it all
only to come back to Jesus Christ with His loving arms spread out
wide welcoming me back in.  At that point in time I look back
trying to figure out how could GOD love me after all that which I
have done. What have I done to deserve something so great. Noth-
ing, nothing but hell fire and brim stones. Ephesian 2:8 “For by
grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of your-
selves; it is the  gift of GOD.” Jesus said in Corinthians 12:9 " my
grace is sufficient ( enough) for you, for my strength is made per-
fect in ( your) weakness". My brothers and sisters stop trying to
shut GOD out of your life and welcome Him in. You wonder why
your children are doing wrong, why won’t they just listen. Ask
yourself the same question. Why don't you listen, to the words
spoken by GOD, which has been spoken so many times. Man ,
that just my consciences talking, thats not the voice of God. I hear
this a lot, how could someone be so foolish? They think just be-
cause they don't see the sin in their life, that its not there. I'm not
perfect, I still deal with sin in my daily life, like pride. The ene-
my doesn't want you to have a relationship with Jesus. How many
times have you been in a place filled with people all around you,
and you hear someone calling your name. Its not your mind just
playing tricks on you. Stop hiding from the truth. Open up the
Word of GOD and dig deep. Pray to Jesus, it doesn't have to be
this long drawn out prayer. Talk to GOD as you would talk to a
person that you respect, love, and care for. Romans 12:11;14   And
do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of
sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.
The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off
walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness,
not in lewdness and lust not in strife and envy. But, put on the
Lord JESUS CHRIST and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill
its lusts. Liberty its is time for us to crawl out from under the rock
and let the light of Jesus Christ shine. Will you come? I love you
all, but most of all GOD loves you...   By Miles Lee Hopson
Local Blood Drives
10/23/10
Faith Community Nurse Blood Drive
First United Methodist Church
123 N. Fayetteville Street, Liberty
9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Call Lori Cobb or the office of First UMC at 622-
4682 to schedule your life saving
appointment!
10/24/10
Shiloh Community
7394 Shiloh Ch. Rd., Liberty
1:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Gwen Taylor - Owner / Preparer
 
728 S Greensboro St, Liberty
(Former Video Villa Location)
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dessert by Cary McMasters.
 
   The meeting was opened by Commander Tommy Parham, after saluting the
colors, POW/MIA Ceremony and Pledge of Allegiance. The Commander did
a roll call of officers and a quorum was declared. There were several guests at
the meeting;
   Dario D. Phetmixay from E.R. and his family were at the meeting to report
on his week at North Carolina Tar Heel Boy’s State in June. He reported that it
was an interesting week and he had learned a lot about government.
   The Scout Unit Leaders were present to receive the plaque that was given at
the Department Convention in June. The Cub Scout Leaders were Joe & Trish
Redding for doing an outstanding job as den leaders.
    The 2010 Legionnaire of the Year Award was presented by District Com-
mander Tommy Parham. The 2010 Award went to Cary A. McMasters for
outstanding service to the American Legion Post 81 and to the community.
   The Ladies Auxiliary Unit 81was then excused for their meeting. The min-
utes from the August meeting was read and approved as read. A motion to
accept the minutes as read by Terry Stutts and seconded by Earl Morin. Mo-
tion carried. J.R. Beard gave finance report for the month.  Earl Morin moved
to accept the report as reported and seconded by Herbert Handley. Motion
carried.
   The Commander covered the monthly mailing……Fall Conference in Ral-
eigh, 14-17 October 2010. Cary, Tommy & Ritchie plan to attend. Reservations
by 02 October 2010.
Perry Marbert reported on the Boy’s State for next year. Ritchie York discussed
the Oratorical Contest and is getting the paperwork to the schools. Pull Tabs
for the Ronald McDonald house was discussed and all were asked to bring
tabs to meetings. Scout Awards, Law Officers, Employer’s of the Year were
other programs that were discussed. A $1000.00 Accidental Death card is
mailed with all paid members to be mailed to the Insurance Company and is
good until 2016. Please mail the cards in.
Sick Call
Harold Coley, L.T. Smith, Roy Coltrane & Jeff Cole.
    This membership year we have 115 paid which is about 50%. We need new
members and hopefully the present membership will renew.
   The Department Commander Bill Oxford’s Homecoming will be 18 Septem-
ber 2010 in Lenoir, N.C.
    The 15th District meeting will be in Asheboro, 12 September 2010 at 1p.m. A
III Division Meeting is to be held in Liberty Post 81 on 20 November 2010 at
1p with a meal. Hopefully Post 81 will have a good group to attend.
    A report on the Board Of Trustees was given which included future fund-
raisers. A golf tournament is planned for 23 October 2010 at Sandy Creek Golf
Club. BBQ Sale, eat in or Take Out on 13 November 2010. A Raffle is planned
for December with a $200.00 VISA Gift card. All these fundraisers will help
with the American Legion Programs we support.
    Helen Shephard reported on the Blood Drive and they collected 166 units of
blood that will help 498 people. Helen THANKED ALL that gave and helped
with the drive.
   A letter was read from Grady Lawson thanking all that made contributions
to the American Legion Baseball Program.
He said expenses for the two teams this year was around $15,000.00. He also
Thanked us again for our support.
   A special letter was read about Jeff Cole and his health issues and asking for
cards and calls and prayers for him at this time.
   A flyer for a Golf Tournament by the AMVETS Post 905 in Asheboro was
passed out for members to see.
   Cary McMasters gave a report on the Randolph County Veterans Council
meeting held in August. The Veteran’s Day Parade is November 11, 2010 at 4p
and a rain date on Sunday. A benefit for an Asheboro Veteran, Specialist
Joshua Craven was held a Holly Buff Camp in late August. Craven is in Walter
Reed Army Medical Center recovering from combat wounds.
  Tommy Heilig won the 50/50 and donated part of the money back to the
Post.
  With no further business and after closing prayer the
meeting was closed in due form.
                       Submitted by Cary A. McMasters, PDC
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Liberty American Legion Post 81

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D S A D Coffee, Tea, & Lemonade Assorted desserts
Proceeds go to American Legion Programs American

YAR Legion Baseball, Boy’s State, Oratorical Contest,

Saturday
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Celebrate the Art and Tradition of Barbeque Scout Troop 426
Quilting
Barbeque
Pork Din Dinner
beans,
coleslaw, ner: BB Q sliced o
roll, desse r
Liberty Public Library $4. Eat in
or take. P rt, bevera chopped, baked
Sunday, October 24 - 2:00 PM Butts (10 o unds - ch ge. Adult
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ncooked sliced: $6 s:
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Refreshments will be served. at 674-98
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Greens-
-- births, weddings, friendships and boro
deaths. Today, as in the past, quilting
guilds in communities
across
America ensure that this
art form continues.

COMMUN
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Staley Fire Dept Annual BBQ Supper .
Saturday Oct 9 (4 to 8pm)
Eat In Or Take Out
$7 A Plate (BBQ, Slaw, Hushpuppies, FF,
Desert, Tea) or $7 Per pound
**Will Be Ac- Find out ab
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Plans and e Part D,
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COMMUNITY
MEDICARE
INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR
Thursday, November 4, at 2PM

Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church

123 N. Fayetteville Street, Liberty

Information on 2011 Medicare Changes

Jo Ellen Needham and Lori Cobb
Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)

You may be eligible for extra help if

you can not pay for your medications?
Come see if you qualify.

Find out about Medicare Part D,

Advantage Plans and Medicare Supplements

COME AND BRING YOUR PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS,

FILL OUT PAPERS, AND HEAR FIRSTHAND ABOUT THE
CHANGES

Liberty School Fall Festival

Call 622-4682 if you have questions Friday, October 8th 2010 4 PM – 8 PM
Chicken Pie or Tender Dinner 5 PM – 7 PM
Adults $6 Kids 12 & under $3
In or Take Out

GAMES, FOOD & FUN

GIANT TIGER SLIDE,
ROCK WALL & MUCH MORE

Purchase a wristband for $20 each

and get unlimited rides on all inflatables!!
Pre order wrist bands from Masten’s Music and Art or
Woosley Photography for $15.00 from September 20th
through October 6th

Shady Grove Baptist Church

BBQ or Hamburger Steak Dinner
( LIVE AUCTION)
Please Join us for our @Staley Fire Dept.
BB&T Annual Customer Appreciation Day Oct. 23rd
Wednesday October 20, 2010 Supper starts @ 2-7pm
11:00 am to 3 p.m. Auction starts @ 7pm
We’ll be serving BBQ with all the fixins $7 plates
(Ages Under 4 FREE)

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SPECIAL - Goodman 16 SEER At The 14 SEER Pricing!!!!

Federal Energy Tax Credit up to $1,500 - Expires 12/31/10 - Do Not Miss

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Community Yard Sale NCBAM Program Town of Ramseur Hosts

Oct 15, 16, 17
4984 Starmount Rd - Liberty
On Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 2:00 the SALT Council (Seniors And Law
Enforcement Together) will have a presentation on the NC Baptist Aging Minis- Exhibit by Eddie E. Lester
The Town of Ramseur will host an art exhibit entitled "Ramseur and
try (NCBAM) at the Randleman Senior Center, 144 W. Academy Street, Randle-
Beyond" from September 9 through October 21. This joint exhibit
man. Speaker Debbie Pilson from NCBAM will discuss the services NCBAM will include both a photography collection by Eddie E. Lester featur-
Everyone Welcome To Set Up provides to the senior community. Refreshments will be provided. This pro- ing portraits, landscapes, flowers and critters from Ramseur, Frank-
There Is No Set Up Fee gram is open to the public. The SALT Council is a partnership of law enforce- linville and beyond, and a collection of woodwork and crafts by
Campers Are Welcome ment, senior citizens and community groups who work together to reduce the Fred Morgan.Eddie Lester, owner of Eddie Lester Photography in
Camping In The Ruff victimization of older adults. For more information contact SALT Secretary, Ramseur, specializes in creating innovative portraits for individuals,
Margie DiDona at the Asheboro Senior Center at 625-3389 or 1-800-252-2899. families and groups. Eddie's interest in photography blossomed
later in life than most. At age 54, he faced a crossroads in his life.
There Will Be Farm Equipment ECT Although employed in textiles, he was faced with the potential that
All Kinds Of Stuff
Bring Your Goods Experience his job would not last until he reached retirement. Believing that an
unemployed textile worker near retirement age would have a diffi-
And Sale For 3 cult time landing a job, he began investigating the potential of going
Days back to school to train for a new vocation. During this period of
For More Info uncertainty, Eddie's wife, Vickie, encouraged him to develop some
computer skills. A complete novice, Eddie began working with an
Call Roger At old computer obtained from his sister-in-law, and eventually de-
622-3245 cided to obtain a digital camera. Eddie purchased a 5 megapixel
digital camera and began taking pictures of everything. He quickly
No Alcohol Or realized that he had a natural aptitude for photography, a fact which
Drugs Allowed was reinforced by the ravings of family and friends. In 2005, a year

In Liberty after that pivotal camera purchase, Eddie decided to return to Ran-
dolph Community College full time to pursue a degree in photogra-
phy. Despite suffering a heart attack in his second semester of the

October 15th Friday 4:30pm Downtown program, Eddie continued to persevere and in August of 2008 he
received an Associate of Applied Science in Photography degree
with a concentration in Portrait Studio Management. He immedi-
Providence Grove Why not take a stroll downtown Liberty.... ately opened Eddie Lester Photography which is currently located at
High School Why not set a spell with your best friends and catch
his home at 5833 Old Siler City Road in Ramseur. Although his in-
door and outdoor studio is a work in progress, he offers the services
Homecoming Parade up on a bench on main street.... of a full-service studio, including weddings, reunions, babies, chil-
dren, families, seniors, sports, pets, glamour, and lifestyle photogra-
Theme “Board Games” Why not set under the gazebo and remember the
phy. Eddie takes pride in viewing each person as an individual with
good olde days with friends....
Come Out And See individual needs, and he particularly enjoys creating beautiful col-
Experience Liberty This Fall!!!!!! lages that are highly personalized. Samples of Eddie's work are
A Great Parade TRY ZUMBA available for viewing on his website: www.elphotographync.com.
 Fred Morgan was born the son of a Montgomery County carpen-
First Class FREE!!! ter. He recalls working with his dad from an early age, and states
Providence Grove High that he hasn't been able to get woodworking out of his system.
Congratulations to the 2010 Thus, he still enjoys meddling in his backyard cabinet shop as a
retiree. Despite his affinity for woodworking, Fred has never
Homecoming court. made a living at the craft. He spent four years in the Navy as a
Freshman Court: young man, after which he landed a job as an industrial engineer
Paige Brady at Ramtex. After 23 years with Ramtex, he left to take a similar job
Savannah Cole with Stedman, and eventually moved on to become manager of
Chloe Dixon purchasing at the Elastex plant of Texfi Co. Fred ultimately retired
Blakeley Fogleman from Texfi after eighteen years of service. Although now retired,
Sophomore Court: Fred continues to spend time in his workshop, and he jokingly
Allison Gamble states that his hobby helps to keep him off the street. Fred's re-
Ashlyn Hodges tirement has not left him idle. In addition to his woodworking,
Nadia Routh Fred enjoys gardening and he serves as the lead trustee at First
Chandler Smith Christian Church in Ramseur. Fred and his wife, Dot (whom Fred
ZUMBA combines high energy and motivating music
Junior Court: met by knocking on the wrong door when calling on a date in an
Paris Alston with unique moves and combinations that allow you to
unfamiliar neighborhood), have lived in Ramseur for 55 years.
Lia Johnson dance away your worries, ZUMBA is not only great for They have two daughters and one granddaughter. This joint ex-
Sydney Shoffner the body, but is also great for the mind. hibit, on display at Ramseur Town Hall located at 724 Liberty
Madison Thomas
Brooke Whitt FUN AND EASY TO DO !! Street in Ramseur, will open with a reception on September 9,
2010 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend this free
Senior Court: event which is sponsored by Ramseur's Downtown Revitalization
Maggie Barrington Committee. Refreshments will be served. For more information,
Leah Bianco please feel free to contact me. I hope you will drop by for the re-
Brenna Dodson ception Thursday evening to meet Eddie and Fred and view their
Casey Haithcox work. If you are unable to make it to the reception, please make
208 E Swannanoa Ave
Jessie Loftis plans to visit during regular business hours to view the exhibit.
Ana Martinez Liberty, NC 27298 Thanks, Kevin P. Franklin, Town Administrator, Ramseur
Kirsti Oxendine icezumba@gmail.com
Find me in Zumba.com
Ph 622-3255 / 215-0518
Ph 482-6623

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For Sale Wanted / Services

SAHM has 2 FT openings available:
*$65 weekly fee includes: meals, art, aca-
demic works, and most field trips!!
*sibling discounts I am a married, mother
of 4 who lives about 2 miles from Liberty
Elementary. I have kept children for over 7
years in my home and before I worked as a
Pre-K teacher for a daycare program. I am
currently enrolled in schooling to earn my
BA degree in Psychology with a minor in
Child Development. My hours are de-
pendent on the care you need!!
*also offering drop-off care and school bus
drop off afterschool care!
Call Nichole at 336-839-0476 (dial 336) or
email @ nlhg0721@aol.com

Wanted
F/T Sales position for wholesale floral
supply telephone sales. Full-time with
some weekends. Benefits available.
send resume to billy@hardins.com

For Sale
Reduced!!!
$80,000
124 W Swannanoa Ave
Historic Downtown Liberty
Call To Visit 622-2929 or 339-9313
Must See To Appreciate
*Facade Grant Available*
*Contact Town Hall For Info*
Front And Back Entrance
Office 1,080 sq ft
Alterations
Warehouse 650 sq ft All Your Sewing
Needs
Brenda Rathbone
6415 Richland Ch Rd
Liberty
Ph 541-2454
Locals Make A Difference Downtown
Rhonda Murray, owner and operator of Liberty Hard-
ware, has kept our downtown in style for each season
and holiday. However, I believe a lot do not know sev-
eral people help behind the scene. Many thanks to our
local folks who shared their cornstalks this year for the
festive touch. Thanks goes to Mr Sonny Cheek, Mr James
Pike and Jewel Sawyer. If we all would take a small step
as other do, our town will get better and better. The best
part, is that if everyone would do a little a big impact can
happen.

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