Liberty Leader December 2016 Issue

Dec 2016

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The Liberty Leader

Free Community Paper By The Community And For The Community

Serving Liberty, Staley, Snow Camp, Julian, Climax, Ramseur & Franklinville

Free Monthly Newspaper

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Events Calendar Dec 10 Festival pg 3 10 Visit Santa pg 12 26 10 Comm Meal pg 26 10 Follow Star pg 26 10 Kids School pg 26 10 Parade pf 30 13 Polar Express pg 11 13 Visit Santa pg 11 14 Dinner pg 26 15 Seminar pg 4 15 Chamber pg 29 16 Food Drive pg 2 17 Free Photo pg 3 17 Trunk Show pg 5 24 Candlelight pg 26 Calendar On Our Website

Next Edition Fri Jan 6 Deadline Fri Dec 30

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season Merry CHRISTmas From Liberty Leader Ph 336-795-0054 / Cell 336-404-9791

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O Little Town of Liberty

By: Andy Clapp Bethlehem. A small town overshadowed by the towering influence of nearby Jerusalem. A place, a quiet reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the Jerusalem streets, often overlooked because of its neighbor six miles away. Even Micah pointed out the size of Bethlehem, as he prophesied, “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to Me the One to be Ruler in Israel, whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting.” (Micah 5:2 NKJV) Bethlehem was a tiny town that was stopping point on a journey to a larger place, so similar to the little town of Liberty we call home.

Over two thousand years after the glorious happenings of a night in a little town, we continue to sing about that place called Bethlehem. Phillips Brooks penned the words that echo through the streets during this season, “O Little Town of Bethlehem”. Louis F. Benson would also write a hymn titled “O Sing a Song of Bethlehem”. A small village would be spoken of for centuries though it was overlooked during the day when what took place there would forever alter history.

As we look at Bethlehem, we see nothing incredibly special about the place. The prior claim to fame was that King David was born there and the town had been pinpointed as the arrival place for Christ in God’s message through Micah. Joseph and Mary returned to Bethlehem after the decree of Caesar for a census to be taken. There, they were where they needed to be at the precise moment they needed to be there. After Christ was born, though most of the world missed the epic event of the night, the town would never be overlooked again.

O little town of Liberty, do you see tonight that what set Bethlehem apart that night sets you apart tonight as well? Bethlehem was defined not by what it had, as it lacked most everything Jerusalem had to offer, but was remembered for Who it had, the One born in a manger that night. That same Jesus, the Son of God, is here in our midst in our town, the Spirit of God living inside of each of us who have laid down our lives, taken up our crosses, and are following Him. Christ, the everlasting light, is shining in our lives and in this season, we should see how the presence of Christ in our lives brings life to this town and illuminates the darkness, just as the darkness was forever pierced in Bethlehem that night. Liberty, a place of warmth and life, is defined by His presence as He works in the churches in our town and changes hearts and lives each day. This is the moment God has placed us in this town, at this moment, for the reason of pointing others to Him. In these dark streets, the everlasting light shines and that sets this town apart from so many others. Christ is here. He is alive. He is living in us.

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History Snapshot Of Liberty

The original Curtis Theater, located where Brenda Campbell's Liberty Beauty Shop is now (and whatever is next to her). The theater was opened in 1929, closed awhile during the Depression, but opened again when times were better. When it first opened, nine-year-old John Curtis, Jr., took up tickets, nine cents for children, twenty-five for adults. In 1949, the new theater was built across the street on the corner. The building to the right is now Carolyn's and had apartments upstairs.

Liberty Police & Fire Dept

Food Drive

Collection Date: Dec 16th 2016

2 Collection Locations at the same time: 8am till 5pm Food Lion Shopping Center 8am till 5pm New Dollar General Parking Lot All Non-Perishable food collected will be kept here locally and distributed by Liberty Association of Churches.

Thank you for all your help

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Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus while you enjoy the parade and other fun events!

Grade A 97.5

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Dine In - Take Out - Call In Orders Welcomed Hours Tue-Sat 7am to 2:30pm Sun 8am to 8pm Fri & Sat 5pm to 8pm

Need A Place For An Event Or Meeting Call About Our Space For Groups Of 25 or More

New at 2 Sisters:

Free Family Photo

We are now serving Hershey's Chopped BBQ and BBQ pulled chicken, as well as Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwiches, Pimento Cheese Burgers and Pimento Cheese Hot Dogs.

We will take orders for casserole dishes such as Squash Casserole, Mac N Cheese, Sweet Potato Casserole, etc., for the holidays.

If there is something you have tried from our menu, ask us if it is available.

Sat Dec 17 - 2pm to 4pm At Liberty Tax Building Downtown Liberty 139 W Swannanoa Ave Courtesy Of

CGT Photography and Liberty Tax Service

FREE TO ALL

Call for more details and deadlines to get your orders in.

When is last time you had a family portrait ———————————

Wade Hardin Landscapes

Toys For Tots Box Available For Drop Offs

100 Man Project December News

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND THANK YOU FOR MAKING 2016 SUCH A GREAT YEAR FOR THE 100 MAN PROJECT, INC. We can never say thank you enough to all of you who have supported us by giving monetarily. A special thank you for those of you for giving of your time as drivers, scheduling, assisting with the dental clinic or the reading project. All of this would not be possible without you.

Thank you for a great raffle ticket sale and congratulations to our winner Louise Stanley. Your support is appreciated.

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Mowing And Seeding Available

Contact Wade Hardin (336)240-7925

Seeding & Fertilizing Pruning & Trimming Irrigation Property Clean Up Tree Removal Bobcat & Dump Truck Pine Needles & Mulch New Installations (and repairs) Insect & Disease Control

COMMUNITY AREA RIDE SERVICE (C.A.R.S.)

Community Area Ride Service

A local non-profit organization based in Liberty. We offer transportation for residents of Liberty or Staley or folks that have a 622-Telephone exchange to medical facilities, social services or nursing homes.

Call Dispatcher At 336-622-5774 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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The Liberty Artisan & Craft Gallery 5546 NC Hwy 49, Liberty Announcing the NEW additions of our Rock Section, semi precious rocks, pyrite, polished NC petrified wood rocks from North Carolina and beyond.

Wild Bird Supplies Glass, Candles, Soaps, Wooden Cutting Boards and Much More.

Custom Made Barn Quilts Learn the rights of your loved ones in assisted living and long‐term care facilities Thursday, December 15 at 7:00 PM At Freedom Family Church 510 N. Greensboro Street – Liberty, NC

Bee Keeping Supplies - Local Honey Hours: Tues-Sat 10-5 Closed Sun & Mon

PH 622-3720 www.libertyartisangallery.com

Long Term Care Info

Kids R Us

Do you have a loved one currently living in an assisted living or long-term care facility? They have rights! Do you know what they are? There is an organization that exists to make sure that your loved ones are properly cared for physically, emotionally, economically, etc. Come attend the FREE seminar explain the rights of your loved ones. The seminar will be held on Thursday, December 15 at 7:00 PM at Freedom Family Church. Freedom Family Church is located at 510 \ North Greensboro Street, Liberty, NC.

Merry Christmas To All 304 W Swannanoa Ave

Liberty, NC

336-622-3033

Merry Christmas to all of Liberty and also to our customers both new and old.

Thank you to each and everyone of you.

Looking forward to next year Happy New Year From all of us!

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Remember…..

Place 123 S Greensboro St, Liberty Ph 336-795-0010 Friday 4:00-9:00pm(Fish &Chicken) Sunday Noon -4pm (Buffet Style) Restaurant, Catering,& Event Center Homestyle Cooking With Love & Blessing!

Saturday Dec 17 9am-6pm

I grew up in a small town called Liberty, NC during a time when people treated each other like Family. We went outside to play, we got dirty and we didn't eat fast food all the time, we ate beans, rice & gravy, chicken, sandwiches, candy, cookies, and snow cones. We played Simon Says, Mother May I, Red Light/ Green Light, Hide and Go seek and there was no bottled water, we drank from the water hose. We walked all over the neighborhood and rode our bikes for hours without a cellphone. If someone had a fight, that's what it was...a fist fight. Kids didn't have guns when I grew up. The fire-flys or when your mom whistled for you were your curfew. We weren't asked if we wanted to go to church or school, it was mandatory. We washed the dishes by hand in the sink and cut the grass with a push lawnmower. We watched our mouths around our elders because we knew If you DISRESPECTED any grown up you're gonna get HIT with whatever's close. None of it killed us. As a matter of fact, we think it all made us stronger and better able to get along with others.

Embrace this if you're glad that you grew up this way and will never forget these valuable memories!

Share this with family and friends.

Great memories flooded my brain as I thought of this.

Remember

www.harmonybustours.com and if you don't have access to the web you are more than welcome to come by our office and we'll be more than happy to show and tell you all about our trips.

Come with us...make some new memories with your loved ones or friends. Support our local business...Its your day...Make it great

Office...336-622-1863 after hours ...336-588-1532 ...336-267-7646

Green Acres Small Engine Parts & Service 2530 NC Hwy 49 N. Ramseur, NC 27316 (336) 622-0389

Need help clearing all those leaves from your yard?

Holiday Trunk Show Sat. Dec. 17th from 9am to 6pm At Sammy’s Place Event Center 118 West Raleigh St, Liberty Come out an enjoy some down home cooking, vintage finds, clothing, accessories, furniture and odd & ends. It will be indoors.

Vendors are welcomed . $25 per setup.

Contact Below: Roni Robinson 336-458-6466 Nikole Miranda 770-549-6832

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New Tour Business Harmony Bus Tours welcomes Liberty and our surrounding areas. We are a new charter bus company based out of Staley with our office here in Liberty on 114 W Swannanoa Ave. We provide tour and charter services on the east coast from the beach to the mountains. Our driver, Mr. Donnell Smith, who is also the owner has many safe driving awards.

Our website is

Come see our powerful, yet lightweight

Tanaka handheld leaf blower.

Now, receive a FREE Tanaka camo hat with each blower purchase!

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Lowest Prices on Muck boats, old Fashioned Candy and the new ladies room.

Lowest Prices on Muck Boots

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Liberty Man Voted Twice in 1961 Election

Carter Completes FIC Course

The following article is taken from the archives of the Patterson Cottage Museum. It seemed appropriate in light of the recent election, especially the close race for N.C. Governor. The race for mayor in Liberty in 1961 was a close one. Two well-known, wellliked men were running for the post. One was Troy Smith, owner of the local Ford dealership running for his third term as mayor; the other was Dr. Joe Griffith, the local chiropractor. As the Greensboro Daily News said, “Two good men. Mighty good men. It was hard to choose between them. Mighty hard.” As the results of the election came in, it was obvious that it had been hard to choose between them. Troy Smith ended up with 242 votes and so did Joe Griffith. According to the Daily News, someone would say, “Here comes the mayor”, and somebody else would say, “Which one?” But Liberty couldn’t keep two mayors, no matter how much they were liked and admired by their fellow citizens. So the Liberty Town Board met to discuss the situation. They asked Town Attorney Gerald Parker how to break the tie. Parker came back with not one, but two answers. Liberty’s town charter said that the elections registrar is supposed to break the tie in such cases. But the N.C. State law, Parker added, says that the tie is to be broken by casting lots. In other words, they could flip a coin, roll dice or draw straws.

But Troy Smith and Dr. Griffith, being good church-going men, would have nothing to do with games of chance. That left only one alternative. The Town Board approached the Town Registrar, 76year-old Roy Reitzel.

Tahesia C. Carter, Liberty, North Carolina, a Modern Woodmen of America representative, has attained the Fraternal Insurance Counselor (FIC) designation. The FIC title is an educational designation that can be earned by career life insurance representatives associated with fraternal insurance societies. Representatives devote more than one year to meet the examination and career development criteria set by the Fraternal Field Managers Association. Founded in 1883, Modern Woodmen of America touches lives and secures futures.

The fraternal financial services organization offers financial products and fraternal member benefits to individuals and families throughout the United States.

Reitzel was a well-known character in Liberty, having been mayor himself. As a matter of fact, the Liberty townspeople had voted him out of office after he went against their wishes and put in water and sewer in the town in 1927. Reitzel, according to the Daily News, was well aware of how angry the taxpayers could get. So when the Town Board asked him to break the tie, he refused. “I don’t think any one individual should have the responsibility of saying who should be mayor,” Reitzel said. “Besides, I’ve already voted.” The Board once again asked Smith and Griffith if they would draw lots.

They again refused. So the problem was put back in Reitzel’s lap.

Finally he conceded and cast his vote for Troy Smith. “Smith has lived here all his life,” said Reitzel, “and he knows what the town needs. Besides, I voted for him the first time. Why should I change?” For awhile it was said that Reitzel claimed the title of “mayor maker” and told at least one person, “If the mayor don’t suit you, just come see me.” It turned out that 485 people actually cast ballots in that 1961 election, making a tie impossible. But as Reitzel pointed out, one man came in, took a ballot, couldn’t make up his mind, and dropped it into the box unmarked. Reitzel reckoned that man could have saved him a lot of trouble and the ire of 242 citizens if he’d only been more decisive. Dr. Joe Griffith went on to win more elections, serving five times as Liberty’s mayor from 1971-1981. He also won another tie vote four days after Reitzel made his decision. The Grace Lutheran Church held a business meeting to pick two new members of their church council. Wayland Garner, the top voter getter, won one of the seats. Second place was a tie between Carl Loflin and someone who was no stranger to ties, Joe Griffith. The church, perhaps after watching the turmoil the town had just gone through, didn’t hesitate. They just voted again and this time Dr. Joe Griffith was the winner. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Patterson Cottage Museum recently had several donations: Chip Simms found a framed 1940’s Loflin Funeral Home ad featuring the photos of 36 area ministers; Carol Wall of Awesome Finds donated an old bonnet; the museum was given permission to rescue the pulpit from the old Rocky River Methodist Church; and Carol Gregg Desautels of Gainesville, FL, donated many family photographs, including some from Kimesville Lake during the height of its popularity as a local resort. If you wish to donate items to the museum please call Warren Dixon, 336-622-2731. Be sure to Like the Patterson Cottage Museum on Facebook.

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2 Public Auctions - Online Only!

MAY 24

House & Contents ’04 Buick LeSabre & ’08 Chevy Suburban LTZ Woodworking Equipment Antiques & Collectibles

Auto Body Shop Equipment & Supplies

Public Previews: 12/6 & 12/13: 3-6pm & 12/10: 9am – 12 Noon

Public Previews: 12/12 & 12/20: 3-6pm & 12/17: 9am – 12 Noon

JUNE 1 500 E. Pettigrew St., Durham, NC 8 Selling to the Walls! – Inside & On Parking Lot – JUNE Building to Be Estate of Oscar Brooks –Chapel Moved to Assisted Living Demolished!

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Bidding Ends Dec. 20th!

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Estate of the Late Garland “Doc” Kirkman

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Dec 2016 Fall Is Here - Leaves Are Falling Let us help clean your gutters And get your house ready for holidays

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REDUCED to $65,000.

1.45 acre lot on liberty Grove Church Rd. Site built home only,$22,500.00 Building lots from 1/2 to 3 acres in all areas around Liberty. Some are site built only lots, some modular, some doublewide & single wide lots. $22,000 to 39,900 and some are with owner financing.

Call us for single family home rentals in the Liberty area!

RENTAL: 3bed/2 bath, central heat and air, appliances, located at 328 E. Raleigh Ave., $900.00 month/one yr. lease

Meacham Realty, Inc. Tom Meacham

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Awesome Finds Gift Shop

430 N Greensboro Street Liberty, NC 27298 Phone: 336-795-0052 Open: M-F 9 AM to 6 PM SAT. 9 AM to 1 PM

129 W Swannanoa Ave, Downtown Liberty Open Tue to Sat 11am to 5pm Vintage, Thrift And Gift Shop

20% Off Tues & Thur - Now To Dec 23 *Excludes Handmade Items

$10 Bring in this Coupon to Receive

Giveaways In Store Throughout Dec. Closed Dec 24 to Jan 2 Reopening Jan 3, 2017 Thank You Jesus Signs For Sale Here Makes A Great Gift Ph 336-795-0054 / Cell 336-404-9791

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Tuesday Dec 13th @ Smokehouse Bistro FREE Visit With Mr & Mrs Claus 5 to 8 Polar Express Movie In Back Room Visit With Mr & Mrs Claus In Front Room 5 to 8 Open To All

Call The Restaurant For More Details 336-795-1079

Also Showing “Polar Express” In Back Dining Room For Dining Customer (Reservation Not Required But Recommended - Limited Seating) Cookies and Coco For Kids After Their Meal (Kids Wear Your PJ’s) Have your picture taken with Mr & Mrs Claus Courtesy of

CGT Photography

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Highlight From A Local Away At College

Work Hard, Play Harder

Kara Luck , daughter of Gill and Ellen Luck of Liberty, was the freshman representative at the homecoming parade where she attends college. Kara attends college at Pheiffer University. Pictured with Kara is Tyler Harris of Asheboro that was also chosen. They both were chose unanimously by their peers. They both sported black and grey as their colors for homecoming. Picture here are them before walking on to the football field. You can also see the sign on the car they drove in the parade. Go Kara!!

By Local Writer Laura Brown

I'm convinced my enjoyment of the combination of work and play came from my childhood. I was raised on a farm where hard work was a common occurrence. During the hot summer, after getting up hay, we would all come back to the house where mama would have some homemade ice cream or a chilled watermelon for us. After we enjoyed the tasty treat and had rested for a few minutes, the fun would inevitably begin. Since there was a water spigot and hose near our resting spot, someone would decide that another "helper" needed to be cooled off just a little bit more!......and there we'd go, around and around the yard chasing each other with a water hose.

If we had watermelon, you would more than likely have a seed land on you at some point. It was never hard to spot the culprit because they usually had a big grin on their face. When nothing was left but the watermelon rind.......seed spitter beware, as the rind "may" be applied as a "face mask"..........and so the saying goes: "don't dish it out if you can't take it".

Since I definitely dished it out, I had my fair share of "taking it"!! It was all in good fun, and laughter would always erupt as the shenanigans would e v o l v e .

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SUPPLY & GROCERY New Owners & Locally Owned Craig & Karen McDaris Mon-Fri 6am-8pm Sat 7am-8pm Sun 9am-6pm 4508 NC Hwy 49N, Liberty

Phone 336-622-1531

Deer Hunting Gun Season Nov 12 - Jan 1 Be sure to come by and check your deer in and have a picture made.

Designer Wigs For Every Person Large Selection Of Jewelry Hair Extension to Clips 37 Years Experience In Wig Fitting

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Unique Wig Boutique 116 W Swannanoa Ave, Liberty 336-622-9447 Mon To Sat 10am to 6pm

Come Have Your Picture Made With Santa At The Store After The Staley Parade On Sat Dec 10 from 6pm to 8pm FREE PICTURES Last Minute Christmas Shopping Sale Starting Dec 19 to 24 Closed Christmas Day!

Christmas Candies

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Special Wigs Starting At $39.99 Braids 4 For $10 Hair Weaving Kits (clip in) 18” New Large Selection

Great Selection Summer Dresses $19.99

Custom Gift Baskets Let Us Help You With Christmas Shopping, Call Us Today Hoop Cheese, County Ham, Candies,Cook King Spices, Fruits and much more

We Now Offer 90% Octane non Ethanol Gas

Gas (reg, non ethanol, off road fuel, diesel)

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DENTISTRY Edward Scott DDS - Erin Scott DDS Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry “Emergencies Seen Same Day” Located in the Forest Oaks Community www.southeastdentistry.com 336-674-2497 or 336-674-6936 5439 Liberty Rd, Greensboro

Merry Christmas from the office of Edward Scott DDS! Call about our end of year Dental Implant Specials.

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RC Computers

Computer Sales * Service * Upgrades * Networking Residential & Commercial Nothing Too Big Or Too Small 126 W Swannanoa Ave (Downtown Liberty) Ph 336-795-0118

Virus Removal Custom Built & Used Computer Sales

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Independent local merchants return 68% of their revenue to the community.

Big boxes, national chains? Only 13%-43% returns. Out-of-town websites? Zero.

Spend it here. Get more back.

Watch Battery Replacement Repair Smart Phones (Screen Replacement) Buy Gold / Silver/ Coins Copy / Fax / Internet We Now Offer Security Camera Installations Laminating Faxing Copying Here

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Same Day Or Next Day Turnaround

Paul Bruchon Lawn Care One Call Takes Care Of It All

Paul Bruchon Owner/Operator

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Family or Friends Coming ?

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Girls Get Away Weekend - Date Weekend Small Group Retreat Need a little extra space?

Short Stay Accommodations now available in Liberty. Fully remodeled, completely furnished (2) Bedroom – (1 Full Size Bed, 2 Twin Sleigh Beds) - (1) Bath Cottage - Quaint and Cozy - Electric Fireplace - Central Heat & Air - Flat Screen TV - Wi-Fi - Wood Floors - Ceramic in Bathroom - Complete Laundry Room - Deck with Sitting Area - Privacy Fencing - Approx 1 Acre Lot. Fully Equipped Eat In Kitchen; Coffee Maker, Full Size Refrig, Electric Range,Microwave,Security System.

Give us a call for pricing and availability: 336-622-3720 Gail & Joe Morgan – Owners-Hosts

Liberty Guest Cottage 5528 NC Hwy 49 N, Liberty, NC 27298 Visit our website for photos, amenities and guest reviews.

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Title by contest winner, Julie Ward Data courtesy Civic Economics

YE OLD COUTRY KITCHEN

327 Drama Rd, Snow Camp Ph 336-376-6991 Locally Owned & Operated

By Bryan & Melodee Wilson Hours Thu, Fri 4:30 to 8:30 Specials Friday and Saturday Nights 4:00 to 5:30 Thu- Fri Sat 11:00 to 8:30/ Sun Noon to 8:00

Millstone Catering Snow Camp, NC Private Parties Welcome

Full Catering Service Check Out Millstone Catering Facebook Here For Your Parties & Catering

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Liberty Community Pre-Thanksgiving Service

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The Liberty Association of Churches held another great Pre Thanksgiving Service for the Liberty community. Numerous churches were present and took roles in the night. Edwards Grove Baptist Church hosted the event with a pot luck meal following the service.

Pastor Calvin Stoke of Edwards Grove Baptist Church welcomed everyone and lead us in a responsive reading. The event was filled with great music by the community choir made up of numerous Liberty citizens that Don Herndon led and helped put together.

Pastor Randy Hand and Pastor Gordon Fulton gave lessons from the Bible for this service. Pastor David Hopson, Pastor of Rocky River Friends and Vice President of LAC, gave an update on what LAC has done this year and then took up a love offering for the Food Pantry. The message of “Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart� Eph 4:4-8 was given by Pastor Nathan Snider of Grace Chapel UMC. From this the following was the main point I wanted to share, the three Prayers Pastor Snider wanted us to focus on.

Three prayers for this Thanksgiving season 1.Prayer that god will move our hearts from complaints to praise( no whining zone ) 2. God move our hearts from criticism to encouragement(Build up verses tearing down) 3. God will move our hearts from cynical heart to trusting heart - faith ( cynical heart can never be a grateful heart) The event was concluded with a benediction by Minister Issac Fortune. Such a great night of fellowship and spirit lead. A truly great event.

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DIY: DUCT TAPE GIFTS Craft a duct tape wallet or coin pouch!

Program for Teens & Adults (12+) Supplies provided, but limited to 10 participants

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December 2016 December 7 All About Owls December 14 Telling Time December 21 Winter Wonderland December 28 New Years Around the World

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December 29th Adult Coloring

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Christmas Celebrated in Liberty

By Teresa Bruchon:

Liberty. It’s a great place to live! It’s a great place to Celebrate Christmas! The first Saturday in December was no exception. It was a great day for a Parade Liberty. The sun was shining the air was crisp, and the mood was merry and bright! People from all over, came out to enjoy a festive afternoon in the Heart of NC, as the town of Liberty celebrated Christmas as only our hometown can. The Liberty Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Festival. Col. Guy Troy was this year’s Grand Marshal of the Parade. He led the parade with a record number of entries. The Parade featured bright red fire trucks, classic antique cars, marching bands from Providence Grove and Randleman High Schools, tractors of every variety, dance groups performing along the way, church choirs and youth groups, bicycles, tricycles, creative Christmas floats, and of course Santa & Mrs. Clause. The Parade is also an opportunity for the Chamber to highlight the recognized businesses and outstanding people of the year. Unfortunately, the Business Person of the Year; Dr. Andy Sykes was unable to attend due to a previously scheduled business conference. The Business of the Year; Smokehouse Bistro was also unable to participate in the parade because they were busy serving lunch to downtown holiday shoppers.

The Church of the Year; First Baptist Church had a decorated float. Representing the Volunteer of the Year, were members of the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee.; Mrs. Helen Headen and Clementine Farrar rode in a classic Mustang convertible provided by David Freeman of Freeman Ford. Everyone was displaying their Christmas Spirit. The Chamber provided over 10,000 pieces of candy that was safely distributed along the curb side to children of all ages. Young and old celebrated, kids from one to ninety nine.

Based on the judges scoring the winners of the best floats were as follows: 3rd place: Thompson Fencing with their Wildlife Float 2nd place: Providence Grove FFA with their Covered Wagon Old Country Christmas Float 1st place winner was High Tech Collision with their Santa’s Workshop.

The Christmas Tree Lighting Event is always a unique celebration in Liberty. It is a time when people of Liberty choose to give back to the community. Local and area Businesses, Individuals, Churches, and Civic Organizations take this opportunity to show their “Christmas Spirit” by giving away FREE items, and treats as a gift to the community. This has become a tradition in Liberty for close to 15 years now.

Thank you to those who volunteer their time, effort and services for all others to enjoy.

The holiday atmosphere was set along Main St (Swannanoa Ave), with the new Town Christmas lights shining bright. Festive wreaths and greenery decorated the street posts and Gazebo thanks to Rhonda from Liberty Hardware, who volunteered her time and creativity. Snow was blowing from the roof top of the Smokehouse Bistro. Classic Christmas carols and contemporary favorites were sung by local artist; Keith Bartel, Jason & Troi, Love in Action Church, Rev. J.T. Edwards, and Don Herndon. Sapphire Dance Studios also performed a jingling beat. Over 300 hot dogs were served free of charge by the Bruchon family. Lewis Grove, Mt Pleasant, First Baptist, Grace Lutheran, New Life Ministries and the First United Methodist Church provided hot cocoa, cookies, water and hot cider. Love in Action Church gave away gift bags to the children. Loflin Funeral Home popped popcorn. Adam Lemmert State Farm Insurance also gave away cookies. High Tech Collision provided a fire pit to roast delicious marshmallows and s’mores in front of their Santa Workshop float. As children waited for their chance to sit on Santa’s lap, they wrote their wish list to Santa. Crayons, letter templates, and postage “paid” by Adams Home Repair. Thanks to Liberty Tax who opened their doors and invited children inside from the cold to have their pictures taken with Santa via CGT Photography. The seating area for Mr & Mrs Clause was beautifully decorated by Rhonda from Liberty Hardware. Santa’s helper Elf; Leah Parks was a great assistant. Harriett Jones of H&R Block also helped keep the line flowing so that all the children got their picture taken.

The Float Winners were: 1st Place : High Tech Collision; Santa's Work Shop 2nd Place: Providence Grove High School FFA; Covered Wagon- Old Country Christmas 3rd Place: Thompson Fencing;

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The highlight of the event, as always was the annual lighting of the Liberty Christmas Tree. Much hard work and hours of dedication went into preparing the tree, the lights and the Christmas Star. Thank you first of all to Dr. Blake for graciously providing the tree each year for the whole town to enjoy the entire Christmas season. Thank you to JB Griffith for providing a Woodmans of America grant to help purchase new lights and bigger star for the tree. Thanks, to John Moore with Moore and a Bucket for trimming the tree and putting the tree lights up. Thanks to Kivett’s welding for preparing the star. Thank you also to Richard Clapp of RC Computers and Greg Carpenter of Rubbermill for engineering the light strands, so that they will not damage the tree. Thank you to Liberty Hardware and Liberty Farm and Garden for providing the clips to attach the light strands. This year the lighting of the tree was certainly a sight to behold. The tree and star lit up beautifully at the end of a countdown 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Merry Christmas! Liberty. It’s a great place to live! It’s a great place to celebrate Christmas!

A special thank you to all the people “behind the scenes” that make the Parade and Tree Lighting happen.

The Liberty Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors: Debbie Adams, Gwen Daye, Richard Clapp, Shirley Pabst, Amanda Pabst, Greg Carpenter, Lisa Brower, Meggan Thompson, Leah Parks, Amy Hutcherson and Teresa Bruchon. Special volunteers Caylea Strickland and Harriett Jones.

Thank you to the Judges; Jane Compton. Ellen Luck and Brian Ritch were impartial volunteers selected

by Chamber Board to judge the float entries of the parade.

The Town of Liberty: the Liberty Police Department, Liberty Fire Department, Liberty Public Works Department. Thank you to Paul Bruchon Lawn Care for street cleanup after the festivities. Many thanks, to the members of the community that come out in support of the Liberty Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting each and every year. *disclaimer* Thanks to anyone else we may have overlooked.

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Shout Out To Liberty Boy Scouts Giving For The Holidays During the month of November, Liberty's Boy Scout Troop 502 collected note Pads, pens, puzzle books, candy and other items. These items were used to make Christmas goodie bags for all 50 residents of the Liberty Village Retirement Apartments. Each scout filled a bag which included fruit cups donate by Liberty Food Lion and a personalized Christmas card from the scout. On Saturday morning, December 3rd, the scout delivered the bags. They were able to go in pairs to each apartment and visit with the residents. Many residents said that they look forward to seeing the scouts each year. It was a wonderful community service project for the scouts who enjoyed it as much as the residents. Pictured Below are: First picture- Liberty Boy Scout Troop 502 Second picture- Landon Staley and Hayden Parker deliver a Christmas bag to Liberty Village resident Jean Stutts.

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Could you be the voice for a child? Stand up today to say, “I am for the child.” More than 1,500 abused and neglected children in North Carolina go to court without someone to advocate just for them.

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Liberty Rotary Club Annual Reverse Raffle & Steak Supper

Saturday March 18, 2017 The Last Ticket Drawn wins $5,000 One Ticket Admits One Person ($100 Donation Per Ticket) Cocktail Hour / Steak Supper / Drawing (Additional $25 Allows Guest To Enjoy Steak Meal) **Five Bonus Tickets Are Available To Registered Ticket Holders** 6:00pm Doors Open For Cocktail Hour 6:30pm Dinner/ 7:30pm Drawing Location - Siler City Moose Lodge 1721 Alston Bridge Road, Siler City **During night select tickets win extra cash** **Other Raffles Sold To Ticket Holder Only** **Raffle for jewelry to guns **

Your Donations Allow Liberty Rotary Club To Provide: 1) Support for local Boy Scout Troop 502 for over 70 years 2) College Scholarships to deserving local High School Seniors 3) Dictionaries to all 3rd graders in Randolph County 4) Total support for Liberty School Summer Back Pack Program 5) Support to numerous other civic and charitable causes 6) Support to Rotary Foundation to Eradicate Polio Worldwide TICKETS CAN BE PICKED UP AT FOLLOWING LOCATIONS Fidelity Bank , Freeman Ford, Doug Clark Accountant, Liberty Auto Parts or Call 336-404-9791

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"Follow the Star Christmas Celebration" Saturday, December 10, 2016 Meet at 5:00 pm at Church 3572 W. Greensboro-Chapel Hill Road Liberty, NC 27298

First Baptist Church Of Liberty

Invites Community To Their

Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service

Sat Dec 24 @ 6pm

Follow the Star To Sizemore Ext. in Liberty Experience the real meaning of Christmas with a live nativity.

(A Caravan will leave the church and head toward Liberty and when destination is reached there will be a meal, live nativity and activities for the whole family)

Everyone is Invited _________________________________ Sunday, December 11, 2016 - Christmas Cantata at 6:00 pm Sunday, December 18, 2016 - Children's Christmas Play at 5:30 pm Sunday, December 25, 2016 - Christmas Morning Service at 10:00 am

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Carols, Candles and Communion Worship Highlights 5:45 Pre Service Music 6:00 Worship Begins Christmas Carols and Scripture Lesson Candlelight Communion Children's Sermon (4 &5 Year Olds & Grades 1 to 5) (Come and bring your child in their PJ's and let them be a part of the time) Offering To International Missions Luminaries Inside Church ------------------------------------Christmas Day Service @11am Come and Worship as we celebrate the Birth Of Our Lord and Savior, JESUS CHRIST

Bethany Methodist Church

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EVERYONE with an appetite

Christmas Bible School “Drop and Shop”

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Saturday, December 10th 8:45 am - 3:00 pm

Preschool (3 & 4 year olds) to 5th grade

(11am -1pm) Community Free Meal Hickory Grove UMC 10068 Silk Hope Liberty Rd, Liberty All are invited for a free holiday meal with Turkey and all the Fixins!

11am to 1pm Saturday Dec. 10th.

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First United Methodist Church 123 N. Fayetteville St. Liberty, NC 27298 For questions please contact us!

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*** NOW ACCEPTING NEW RESIDENTS *** Ask About Our New Year Special Pricing!

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Ramseur Community Ramseur / Eastern Randolph Area Chamber of Commerce

Update On Race Our Diner to Diner 10K run was a success.

Thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors for the event - Line Drive Graphics, Jackie's Flower Shop, Matlab and Big Tim's To w i n g . W e h a d s e v e r a l fi r s t t i m e visitors to our area and they fell in love. We are already preparing for next years run. Stay tuned!

Attention All Business Owners: The 3rd Annual Business Christmas Decorating Contest is upon us. If you are a business located in the Eastern Randolph Area we are asking you to decorated the outside or window fronts of your business for Christmas. This year we are doing it a little different.

We are asking you to take pictures of your business and submit them to info@ramseurchamberofcommerce.org . by December 18. On December 19 we will upload all the pictures we received and let our fans pick out 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. All business that participates will get recognized this way.

Goes Mobile!

That’s right, the Ramseur / Eastern Randolph Area Chamber of Commerce will be on the road promoting our members' businesses and connecting them with customers and clients who live throughout the area we serve. Since one of our goals for 2017 is to be more engaged within our community, our monthly Chamber of Commerce meetings will now be held at local businesses. These on-site business locations give our members opportunities to see the businesses in operation and explore possibilities for referrals and collaborations.

The new meeting schedule begins this month, with the December 15 meeting at Franklinville United Methodist Church, the January 12 meeting at Jackie’s Flower Shop and the February 9 meeting at Harmony Baptist Church. The schedule is on our website ramseurchamberofcommerce.org and members will receive an email reminder of meeting locations.

If you would like to host a monthly membership meeting, please contact the chamber at 336-824-2030. It's a great opportunity to show Chamber members the features and benefits of the products/services you provide, so they can easily make referrals.

Why are we closing our office and going mobile? We're eliminating the overhead of a building with rent and utilities, so dues and sponsorships can be invested directly in the communities we serve. Members' businesses will be featured each month as we meet in new locations, so we can learn more about the nature of their business or service and be able to promote them within the community. More community engagement = a stronger and more effective Chamber of Commerce.

You're invited to December Business After Hours at Line Drive Graphics. 161 Crestwick Rd, Ramseur, NC 27316. Please RSVP to mlangley@linedrivegraphics.com by December 12, 2016.We appreciate your continued support for the Ramseur / Eastern Randolph Area Chamber of Commerce and look forward to great and growing businesses in 2017.Serving Bennett, Coleridge, Franklinville, Grays Chapel, Ramseur, Staley and Surrounding Communities www.RamseurChamberOfCommerce.org

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Ramseur Community Locally Owned & Operated

LOFLIN FUNERAL HOME 147 Coleridge Rd

Ramseur, NC

Richard Jones

(Phone) 336-824-2386 (Obituary Desk) 336-318-3535

4BC December: A Walk to the Beginning of Christmas

NOTE NEW LOCATION

The 2016 performance of our Christmas drama, 4BC: A Walk to the Beginning of Christmas, will be December 14,15,16 from 6:00-9:00 PM each evening at 731 Liberty Street, Ramseur, NC 27316 ….. Note New Location (the large grass field across from First Baptist Church).

The cost is FREE and everyone is invited!

The following churches are participating in the production of this drama: First Baptist Church, First Christian Church, Freedom Family Church, Holly Spring Friends Church, Jordan Memorial United Methodist Church, Parks Crossroads Christian Church, Pleasant Ridge Christian Church, and Ramseur Wesleyan Church.

Description 4BC December: A Walk to the Beginning of Christmas is an outdoor, live, walking drama that will take you back to the time of the birth of Jesus Christ. Come follow Isha as she journeys in search of the promised Messiah. You will travel from Nazareth and the royal decree to a market filled with merchants to the inn that had no room for Mary and Joseph to the stable that was the first sanctuary of the Messiah. You will learn historical facts from that time period, get a fresh perspective of the difficulty of that time, interact with the characters, and even see live animals, including live camels!

You do not want to miss this amazing drama of the beginning of Christmas!

Bill Craven

Service Since 1904 "Believe In The True Meaning Of Christmas” Featuring the First Christian Church Choir and Drama Imagine….Christmas Music accompanied by over 50,000 Computer Synchronized Lights!

Dates/Times: Sun. 12/11 @ 4pm Mon. 12/12 @ 7pm Tues. 12/13 @ 7pm Fri. 12/16 @ 7pm Sat. 12/17 @ 7pm Sun. 12/18 @ 4pm FREE ADMISSION – AN OFFERING WILL BE RECEIVED Also, canned food donations will be collected for the local food pantry. To make Reservations for 5 or more people, call 336.824.4066

Christmas on Roller Mill Hill Christmas Tree Lighting- The Ramseur Area Civitans will sponsor and promote the annual Christmas Tree Lighting event. The event, featuring Christmas Carols and a visit from Santa Claus, will take place on the front lawn of Town Hall located at 724 Liberty Street on Saturday, December 10th, 2016 from 5:00pmuntil. Contact the Town of Ramseur at 336824-4111 for more information.

Ramseur Christmas Parade The Town of Ramseur will host Ramseur’s annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 10th at 5:00pm - until. We are combining the Christmas Parade with the Christmas Tree Lighting. The Parade is fun for the entire family and features a visit from Santa atop the Fire Department’s original 1939 Ford fire truck. For information about participating in the parade, contact the Town of Ramseur at 336-824-4111.

Mark Your Calendars For All Of Ramseur Christmas Event Ph 336-795-0054 / Cell 336-404-9791

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RN / LPN’s Maxim Healthcare Services Is Seeking RN/LPN’s for In-Home Nursing Opportunities In Randolph, Guilford & Rockingham Co.

Please Call 336-852-3148

Great Words To Ponder Saw this on a friends (JC Parrish) Facebook Post and wanted everyone to read.

Great words to share JC…. Hope everyone enjoys.

With all the negative about Ramseur the last few months. I like to put something out there positive. The Chamber held their first ever 10K Run this weekend. It was called the Diner to Diner 10K Run. Was from Sherry's Restaurant to Franklinville Restaurant. We had 14 runners for the 10K. I had the privilege to help with this 10 K Run and while driving two of the runners back to their cars that stated that they didn't even knew Ramseur existed and because of the Race they fell in love with the town. They had planned on dining at a restaurant and touring the town while here. One of the runners was all the way from New York. So this was a positive event that brought people to the area that would not normally be here and spent money in town. Also on Saturday I was a business downtown and while there talking with the owner a nice couple came in and stated that they were driving down 64 heading back to durham and noticed a sign that stated downtown. They decided to check the area out and saw the store and stopped. They were impressed with what they seen and asked why our downtown wasn't alive. We told them some of the stuff that has happen and they stated they hope it would get better. The point of this is that when you work together as a whole and quit the back stabbing that is going on with certain people in town then this town could grow and become a great place to visit, live or retire here. I do love the town and that is why I i join the chambers to make it a better place. The chamber promotes this area more then most realize. We currently accepting new members and you do not have to have a business to become a member. Great things are coming in 2017.

Buckle up and hold on for the adventure.

Ramseur Public Library 1512 Main Street, Ramseur, NC 27316 336-824-2232, www.randolphlibrary.org

December 1(Thursday) 10:30 a.m. - A Wish to be Christmas Tree December 8 (Thursday) 10:30 a.m. -Dream Snow December 15 (Thursday) 10:30 a.m. -Olive the other Reindeer December 22 (Thursday) 10:30 a.m. - Shake Rattle 'n' Read - Doing the Jingle Bell Rock December 29 (Thursday) 10:30 a.m. - It's Movie Time... The Velveteen Rabbit The Library will be closed December 23 & December 26, 2016- Merry Christmas The Library will be closed January 2, 2017- Happy New Year!

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