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What is Black History Month ? Black History ( or also called African - American History Month) is a time when African-Americans Can take the time out and see what the people before Them fought for. Black History is a time of rejoicing, celebrating And thanking those African-Americans for giving Us hope or a life lesson that could be used. It is celebrated in US, Canada, United Kingdom and Netherlands. It is celebrated in US and Canada on February and in Europe on October. Here below is some of the locals that have or are making their marks in our community. Pretty cool list and I have learned that we have alot to be proud of in our community some brought back memories for me and some were new learned items. Hope you enjoy the list that has been provided by locals for this story. Royal Harmonizer Signing Group • Dr Mindy A. Butler an author • Vera's Kiddie Care (by Vera Andrews) was the first daycare ; Janice • Sykes stated "Vera Andrews and the years she worked to love children and spread love to everyone she met A J Shoffner first African American care salesman in Liberty (I • personally remember he brought car to my grandmother to see a car); local Sylvia Langley remembers how a great man he was and he sold her daughter her first car; local Gail Emerson stated he was a great man after God's heart and was like a father figure to all the Busy Bees at Lewis Grove Holiness CHurch . Sydney Shoffner - Miss Randolph County Hospitality Queen • Sandra Cheek Bartell - 1st AF Am female to play basketball at • Liberty High School Kenneth Shoffner - 1st Af Am police officer in Liberty • Liberty Event Center - Jimmy Price to start the place to eat and is • continued by the Matthews family West Liberty Improvement Associations • Kimes Funeral Home and now Funeral Services • St Stephens African Methodist Church • Edwards Grove Missionary Baptist Church • James Scott Farrin - football and went to law school at Wake Forest • Attorney R. Steve Bowden - Local Lorie Garland stated , Steve • Bowden. One of the very best football players that ever played at Liberty and became a very successful lawyer, owning his own firm Attorney Joel G. Bowden • Magistrate - Quincy Siler J.D. • Frances Martin - awesome teacher at Liberty School - impacted so • many kids with her love
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West End Grocery and Grill, Zyke Wall Cobles Car Wash James Wall, Charlie Day, Jack Patterson, Charlie Love, Frances Clay, JI Smith, Ruth Black, Billy Ray Shoffner, Steve McClain, Peter Coltrane, .....all gone on Billy Baldwin - Honor Guard Bennie Foster - Honor Guard Gwen Troxler - Liberty School teacher and the kids love her , local Ted Watkins stated , "still one of my top favorite and most inspirational teachers I ever had, and to think she my kindergarten teachers assistant....still has an impact. One of the most crucial aspects of life, your youngest, when you develop life skills, habits, respect and so forth Keith Bartell - amazing voice and performances - plus has music CD's - so much talent and a love for GOD Rae Bartell - 30 year oncology nurse Ray Emerson - first black male at Randolph Telephone Company, Lexington Telephone Company and Carolina Telephone & Telegraph hired in a Technology position. He also won the first Soul Brother race at Piedmont Drag Strip in 1984.Also a great coach and also started concession stand, which was later organized as the LYAA so kids did not have to pay to play sports in Liberty! Clarence Coble. Two not from Liberty but that had a big impact on students in Liberty are Mrs. Hooker and Mr. Norman Humphry - both teachers that we loved Wanda Garner - Liberty School Custodian- Thanks For All She Does Donovan Kime and his wonderful family at Kimes Funeral Home. Clarence Coble, a proud ,Christian man with a very strong work ethic. Local Dawn Light stated, "I remember when they hired him at Worcester Controls at retirement age , a lot of people wondered why at this age, but little did they know, he could run circles around the younger ones. I worked for him at Liberty Furniture and couldn’t have ask for a better supervisor. Ruth, his wife was also a very strong woman with a hard working work ethic. I remember working with her also at Liberty Furniture. We all at Liberty Furniture share such good memories. They also raised a beautiful family" Marc's Barber Shop Sandra Cheek Bartell - published author Continued on page 2
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The Silk Hope Ruritan Club presents:
A Ruritan Country Christmas SILK HOPE, NC— December 12, 2020 — This year, the Silk Hope Ruritan Club hosted our first annual Ruritan Country Christmas event staring Santa Claus. Festivities included a Santa trailer, where guests took their very own pictures with Mr. Claus, a Christmas movie, a tree lighting, constant Christmas music, live animals, cookies for sale, and FREE door prize drawings. Additionally, the club took in canned food donations and raised 224.2 pounds of food for our local food bank.
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Local African Americans (continued from page 10 Gwendolyn Brooks that owns Main St Grille in Staley. I know that she uses the money from the jar by the register to help many in need. Charlotte Feasted was a awesome vice principal Liberty School! She was also a Christian woman who loved all those children with all her heart and she was always out in the early mornings making sure the busriders always got off safely before going and went right into the cafeteria. She died too soon! She was a fabulous educator and was loved by the children and employees at Liberty. The town loved her, too. Gwen Shoffner Hunter is a wonderful Business Owner/ Operator also that has a heart of gold. Gwen’s Family Carr Lemule Shoffner (Lembug)he serviced our cars at Lowe and Routh/Drapers for years the nicest man you could ever meet! Otis the plumber from liberty without him a lot of people would be without water . Toot Shoffner Great man and did wonderful at Liberty Parks and Rec. Larry Coble is a Liberty Councilman and a Business owner/operator in The Town of Liberty Crystal Shoffner Harris is a Wonderful Business Owner/ operator that has a heart of Gold and would give anyone the shirt off of her back.Cozies Supervised Living
Pretty cool to see all the great people that is or has been from Liberty - I am proud to call Liberty home , Kevin Bowman
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Great New Year's Funnies Q: What is a New Year’s resolution? A: Something that goes in one year and out the other. Q: What do snowmen like to do on New Year’s Eve? A: Chill out. Youth is when you’re allowed to stay up for new year’s. Middle age is when you’re forced to. Q: What do New Year’s parades have in common with Santa Claus? A: No one is awake to see either of them. Q: Why do you need a jeweler on New Year’s Eve? A: To ring in the new year. My New Year’s resolution is to stop hanging out with people who ask me about my New Year’s resolutions. Q: What did the little champagne bottle call his father? A: Pop! Q: What’s a cow’s favorite holiday? A: Moo Year’s Eve. Q: Where can you find comedians on New Year’s Eve? A: Waiting for the punchline. Q: What do farmers give their wives at midnight on New Year’s Eve? A: Hogs and kisses! An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.
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—Rena Lynn Woodward I have been going to Cut n up for many yrs. I having always enjoyed the positive atmosphere & laughs! — Betty McPherson Connie always does a great job on my hair and I’d never go anywhere else. It’s always a great atmosphere and at a good price And I can’t wait until the beginning of the year for their new place to open in front of liberty farm and garden!! —Donna Pugh Luther Connie, Amy, and Jeanna Provide a friendly atmosphere for your hair or nail needs! With my own personal experience I have always been satisfied with their work. From my Junior and Senior Prom 10 years ago! And for just a few weeks ago they fixed my hair and my wedding parties hair. I have never been disappointed!
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Hello! The only thing that remains the same is that life is constantly changing! I never envisioned myself writing for a newspaper so I hope you will indulge me as I learn the ropes. Thank you to Kevin Bowman and the Liberty Leader for this awesome opportunity! Allow me to introduce myself…My name is Michelle Caudill. You may think that my name is familiar and for good reason. I grew up in Asheboro and graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Family & Consumer Sciences Education aka “home economics”. My teaching career led me home to Randolph County via Trinity HS, Eastern Randolph HS, and then Providence Grove High School. My focus was on Teen Living, Parenting & Child Development, and Early Childhood Education so I covered many topics. We have lived in the Northeastern Randolph area for 22 years. I am happily married to an amazing guy named Steve. We are “retired” but very active! Our children graduated from Grays Chapel and then NERMS. The eldest is a proud Eastern Randolph alumnus but then Providence Grove High School opened and the younger two are PG alumni. I may have taught you or your children or our kids were involved in Scouts, athletics, band, or clubs with your kids. We might have crossed paths through the fire department or church involvement.
Let loose your inner artist! The Liberty Arts Guild, a new local group, is forming to bring arts to our community. All arts disciplines will be represented including fine arts, fine crafts, public art, theater, and photography, through classes, exhibits, and shows. We will meet at 7:00pm on February 17 at First United Methodist Church, 123 N. Fayetteville St., Liberty 27298. Bring your artistic ideas and dreams and participate in furthering arts interests in our community. For more information, call 336-622-4894 (Sandra Martin).
In recent years, I have become more interested in Health & Wellness and the role foods and nutrition play in a person’s wellbeing. What I’ve learned is fascinating! Studying has given me the opportunity to become a Certified Lifestyle Coach. Did you know that everything you eat/consume either heals you or poisons you? Think about how physical health impacts your emotional state and mental status. You know how certain things “pump you up” or how tired and sleepy you get after consuming other foods? There are reasons! The whole reason I want to write this column is to share knowledge and encouragement to any who are interested in improving themselves by improving their health. My “WHY?” from the beginning of my journey to wellness is that I was tired of being sick and tired! I also wanted to be able to play with my future grandchildren; I can play with my “Sunshine” now. I would love to hear what your WHY is and the topics you are interested in learning more about.
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Bits’n’Pieces Presents
KINDNESS FOR HEALTH & HAPPINESS
Kindness (noun): the quality of being riendly, generous, and considerate; a kind act. — English Oxford Living Dictionaries Let’s begin with being kind to ourselves. Look at your own life. Are there are places where you can improve how you treat yourself? You are worthy of kindness, your own included. Give to yourself the small things that you enjoy. Allow yourself to rest enough, and to take time to really enjoy your favorite meal. Choose time when you can listen to the music you love, or dance to that music. Take time to be kind to yourself and then you have plenty of overflow to give to others. Now let’s look at what that kindness toward yourself and others can do for you. Love yourself to be better able to receive love from others. Kindness means Love with no thought of an audience or getting credit. Think of the stories that you have heard about someone’s dying wish being fulfilled. Think of stories that you have heard about neglected puppies being rescued and loved. Think of stories where a charity finds a bundle of hundred dollar bills in their kettle. How about a story during a natural disaster, when a baby is found alive after several days by volunteers who would not give up, even after days? Stories like these warm the heart, no really; they warm the heart and make a real physical improvement in the very organ that pumps your blood. Has there been research done to learn if the effects of kindness are ‘real’? The answer is yes! So, how does Kindness affect our bodies, our thoughts and emotions? How do you feel when someone does a kindness for you? Kindness is a completely selfless act of giving, or doing something that is totally enjoyed, by both the giver and the receiver! Most people feel so delighted and surprised and in disbelief, they say, “Oh, for me? Really?” These responses begin to sum up the research done formally on Kindness. A perfect stranger in a restaurant pays your tab, and has left. You cannot even say thank you to them, except to gift someone else! You are in disbelief and delighted at the same time. Do we really receive so few kindnesses that we can hardly believe it? We can all change that, and enjoy for ourselves better health at the same time! The giver and receiver of Kindness enjoy the same effects. When someone is kind, it becomes a sort of snowball effect or avalanche of Love, since everybody jumps on board for the fun. Your attitude is better, your mood is lighter and your health is improved. I heard a woman speaking of her research project. She planned kindness on three days of the week, before going out for her day; just small things, such as buying someone a coffee or leaving an extra tip amount. When thinking and planning her kindness day, her blood pressure was lower than on the nonkindness days. Her blood was tested on each day of the research, and her cortisol levels, which are the stress hormones in the blood, were higher on the non-kindness days. Research has proven that pain is perceived to be less when we are kind and planning kindnesses for others. Think about those times that you had a special, hidden surprise for someone and how that made you smile and feel so purposeful and loving. During those times you feel lifted in your mood and simply happier. Those feelings actually extend the length of the telomeres in your cells, which reduce the effects of aging. Now, that is worth doing! When you help others, it increases oxytocin in your brain which stabilizes your emotions. You are more emotionally centered, and you feel better. And when you feel better, everybody feels better, because we are all in this together. We all remember a time when a kindness was gifted to us, and we will never forget it! Why? Because the effects are deep and everlasting. Yes imagine all those benefits in your life, going on for always! Keep Kindness in your life. Please share your kindness stories with the community. Email us: bitsnpiecesliberty@gmail.com Thank you!
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"What do you write in a slug's Valentine's Day card?" "Be my Valen-slime!" "What did the paper clip say to the magnet?" "I find you very attractive." "What did the stamp say to the envelope on Valentine’s Day?" "I’m stuck on you!" "Why didn’t the skeleton want to send any Valentine’s Day cards?" "His heart wasn’t in it." "Why did the sheriff lock up their valentine?" "She stole their heart." "What do you call two birds in love?" "Tweethearts!" "How can you tell when a squirrel is in love?" "It goes nuts!" "I thought I won the argument with my wife as to how to arrange the dining room furniture. But when I got home the tables were turned." "I once fell in love with someone who only knew 4 vowels. They didn’t know I existed." "What did the calculator say to the pencil?" "You can count on me." "How did the telephone propose to his girlfriend?" "He gave her a ring!" "What did one oar tell the other oar?" "This is so row-mantic!" "What did the light bulb say to the other light bulb?" "You light my world up." "How can you get arrested on Valentine's Day?" "For stealing someone's heart." "What did one watermelon say to the other?" "You're one in a melon!" "What do you call a very small Valentine?" "A valen-tiny." "What did the ghost say to his valentine?" "You look so BOOtiful." "If he doesn't appreciate your fruit jokes, you need to let that mango." "What do farmers give for Valentine’s Day?" "Lots of hogs and kisses." "What do you call a Valentine's Day gift that didn't arrive time?" "Choco-late." "What did one bee say to the other?" "I love bee-ing with you, honey!" "What did one volcano say to the other?" "I lava you." "What did one blueberry say to the other on Valentine's Day?" "I love you berry much." "What did the cucumber say to the pickle?" "You mean a great dill to me." "What did one cat say to the other cat on Valentine's Day?" "You're purr-fect for me." "What did one sheep say to the other on February 14?" "I love ewe." "How much candy do you hope to get this Valentine's Day?" "A choco-LOT!" "What did one flame say to another on Valentine's Day?" "We're a perfect match." "How did the phone propose to his GF?" "He gave her a ring." "How did the whale ask the other whale on a Valentine's date?" "Whale you be mine?" "What do you call a ghost's sweetheart?" "A ghoul-friend." "Knock knock." "Who's there?" "Olive." "Olive who?" "Olive you!" "Knock, knock." "Who's there?" "Peas." "Peas who?" "Peas be mine!" "Knock, knock." "Who's there?" "Butch, Jimmy and Joe." "Butch, Jimmy, and Joe who?" "Butch your arms around me, Jimmy a kiss, and let's Joe." "Knock, knock." "Who's there?" "Disguise." "Disguise who?" "Disguise is your boy friend!" "Knock, knock." "Who's there?" "Howard." "Howard who?" "Howard you like a big kiss?" "Knock, knock." "Who's there?" "Bea." "Bea who?" "Bea my Valentine!"
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Upcoming Chamber Events
Written by: Executive Director- Amanda Pabst
Chamber Members! It’s time to renew your Liberty Chamber membership! 2020 was a hard year for all of us, as our lives were filled with a lot of uncertainty. We want to give a big thank you for your continued support of our organization and the community! The Chamber had to cancel many of our events last year due to social distancing and group gathering mandates from the State, but we want to thank you for sticking it out with us and we are hopeful for a better 2021! Even through the pandemic we’ve been working hard to promote the area and local businesses. Through our website, social media, and weekly newsletters we are able to connect on a daily basis with potential visitors to our area, as well as residents, to keep them updated on local events and offerings from our businesses. With an increasing amount of people working from home and/ or using more technology to keep in touch, we have been able to grow our online presence this year! Website visits have increased with 988 returning visitors and 692 new visitors to our site over the past year. That is a total of 1,680 site visits for the year or 4.1 site visits a day! We have also gained over 200 new followers on our Facebook page and over 70 new followers on our Instagram! That’s a lot of exposure for your business!! New this year we are also offering advertising opportunities exclusive to our Chamber businesses on the new digital sign located at the corner of Swannanoa and Greensboro St. There’s no better way to advertise your business than on the busiest intersection in town! Please contact us for information regarding pricing and In addition to our annual events such as the Banquet and Silent Auction, Spring Luncheon, July Festival, Taste of the Town Dinner, and the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting event; this year we are also excited to announce we will be hosting new ways to network! We will be hosting a public kickball tournament, golf tournament, Geo tracking game, and much more! We hope to make the most of 2021 by offering new ways to expose yourself and network with potential clients! We encourage you to take full advantage of your membership by letting us help to promote any special events, sales, or job openings that y o u m a y h a v e o n o u r s o c i a l m e d i a a c c o u n t s a n d o n the Chamber website. Let us help you grow your business by taking part in our, Business After Hours where you can highlight your business and let other members know what services you offer! Take part in our quarterly education classes on various business topics! Sponsor events where your name will be showcased and advertised to the community! We would like to thank you for your involvement, investment, and dedication to the Liberty Chamber and hope we can count on you again this year, to make 2021 even more successful than years past! We have sent out the renewal application via email. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us! We are always looking for ways to grow and improve, any feedback will be valued and appreciated! Don’t forget we are always accepting volunteers to serve on our board! Please remit payment by Monday March 1st Remit to: The Liberty Chamber - PO Box 986 Liberty, NC 27298 Or pay via Paypal / Venmo on our website
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Taste of the Town Event – April 22nd July Festival – July 10th National Night Out – August 3rd Annual Banquet & Silent Auction – September 11th Annual Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting- December 4th Quarterly Educational Classes- Dates TBD New Events Chamber Golf Tournament Fundraiser– Date TBD Public Kickball Tournament Fundraiser – Date TBD Geo Tracking Game- Ongoing throughout the year Like us on Facebook and Instagram @LibertyChamberNC libertychamber@rtelco.net www.libertychambernc.com 336-500-3252
2021 Goals already slacking? It is two weeks into January and you are already too busy for the goals you set out to achieve.. sound familiar? It is totally normal and can happen to any of us, how you bounce back from theses challenges will set the tone for your year indefinitely. Here are some tips and tricks to re-set your downward slope of progress to sky rocket your productivity and success for this year Goal Planning Worksheet Use this planning worksheet each month to review your progress toward your key goals. My Goal: This goal is important to me because: I have already taken the successful steps: My Action Plan for achieving this goal includes these steps: My two most important action steps this month are: Challenges that may arise: My Implementation Itention Is: Feedback I am measuring: Accountability Partners: People I am modeling: An action step I will take immediately is :Make your goals a priority. Going to work is never anyones most desired task of the day but we all do it because it is a priority. Successful people aren't successful because they do things when they want, they do things even when they don't. Success is going through when pushing through is all you've got to give. Success comes from consistent, hard work and dedication. This doesn't mean don't rest, there is always a balance that is needed to sustain anything worth having. Make your goal a priority, a job if you will. Go in even on the days you'd rather be anywhere else. You have all the tools within yourself to continue on with these goals. Give yourself an overdue pep talk and skyrocket your year! - April Straughn
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Some ways to use peppermint essential oil. How do you use peppermint? 1. Apply topically with fractionated coconut oil to relieve feelings of head or neck tension; 2. Rub on temples with fractionated coconut oil after you wake up for a energy boost in the morning; 3. Promotes healthy respiratory function and clear breathing; 4. Helps freshen breathe; 5. Rub one drop on your hands and inhale if you have motion sickness; 6. Rub on your feet with fractionated coconut oil after a long walk or after work to relief foot pain; 7. Diffuse peppermint for an energy boost and creativity at work; 8. Diffuse peppermint to reduce cravings for sweet; 9. Add one drop of peppermint on the water or lemonade for an extra taste; 10. Bakery use: add one drop of peppermint in a chocolate cream.
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Liberty American Legion Post 81—2020
I would hope that all had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I am also in hopes that the C-19 and the restrictions will soon be gone & Life as we know it will return. Be safe & healthy. We would like to take the opportunity to Thank all the Community for the support of our BBQ fundraiser on Saturday, 21 November 2020. This is the only major activity that we had to raise money for the Post since March. With your help the BBQ sale was a huge success. This year 2020 has been a very unusual year. The Post has only met twice this year due to C-19 and the Governor’s Policy. With all the restrictions the American Legion had canceled the following programs that Post 81 usually supports: North Carolina Tar Heel Boy’s State at Catawba College, Local and State Oratorical Contest, American Legion Baseball, Senior & Junior Teams, Girls Fast Pitch Softball, and other programs that the American Legion supports. The good news is that the National and State Organizations are starting to plan for the youth Programs in 2021. All the State and National Conferences and Conventions have been Zoom meeting and it looks like the Mid- Winter Conference in February will be Zoom. In December each year The American Legion Post 81 recognizes the Fireman, Law Officer of the Year and The Randolph County Honor Guard with Certificates of Appreciation for outstanding service to their Communities. We were not able to have the Dinner & Program so we received the names and recognized them anyway. The Framed Certificates were made and delivered to each Department head to be presented to each outstanding individual or group. The following received the certificates: Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Billy WikerLiberty Police Officer of the Year, Officer Don Taylor- Staley Fireman of the Year, Chase Beard- Liberty Fireman of the Year, Mike Wilson- Randolph County Honor Guard Served 451 Families of Veterans in several counties and was shut down for three months. Thank you for a job well done in our communities and the time and effort put in your dedicated service. The Post has a Raffle in December as well for a $200.00 Gift Card. The winner this year was Jerry A. Buie of Staley and he donated the money back to the Post for the Roofing Fund. Thanks, Jerry. As most of the Post active Membership know we have Legionnaires, Ladies Auxiliary Unit 81, and a Sons of the American Legion Squadron 81. Last year all three received Certificates for being over 103% in Membership, ribbons for our Flags, and certificates for the donations we make to the different programs of The American Legion. All total the Local Post, District, State and National Level had a banner year in membership. We are in hopes of doing it again this year as well. At the present time Post 81 has 153 members paid and we need about 40 to make the 103%. In 2019 the Legion Act was passed by Congress that any one that had served in the Military and had an Honorable Discharge after 07 December 1941 were eligible to join The American Legion. In 2020 we also transferred several members from the holding Post 1981 in Raleigh. The Post 1981 dues are $40.00 versus $30.00 at Post 81. They have the same benefits at both Posts. The members that were transferred were called or sent letters to ask if they would transfer or not. If the members did not have a problem transferring and did respond by a certain date then they were moved to Post 81. Only one Legionnaire has asked to be moved back to Post 1981. Liberty American Legion Post 81 has members in several states, and several communities around the Liberty area. The Post is always looking for members in order to grow the Post. I hear that I’m too old, have to work, do not have time, out of town, can not meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month. I do not see 50% of our membership and I see more at our Christmas program that we did not have this year. The point is we need your Membership and it counts when The National Commander goes to the Congress to testify each year and tell them What
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the Veterans Need. Our Dues are $30.00 and that is cheap compared to a lot of Posts in the State. From the dues you pay, $27.50 goes to the State and National organization. The Liberty American Legion Post 81 is very active in the 15th District, the Department, and the National level. We have Officers in the 15th District and we have Legionnaires that are on the Committees and Commission on the Department level as well as the National level. Our Post is very active in all areas of The American Legion. Our Post is small compared to a lot of Posts in the State. We try to support as many as the Legion programs as we can. This unusual year has been trying at times. The American Legion Annually elects A National Commander, Department Commander, District Commanders and Post Commanders, but this year All the Officers on National, Department, District, and Post level have served for two years. Please keep in mind that if you are an Honorably Discharged Veteran we would like to have you as a member of our Post. I do hope that all have a very good year, healthy and C- 19 free. Be safe. 12/27/2020 Cary A. McMasters, PDC Post Adjutant/ Membership carymcmasters@gmail.com 336 707 81778
Liberty American Legion Post 81 Curb Side Fundraiser At 604 South Greensboro St.
When: 27 February 2021 - Saturday Price: $8.00 per plate Time: 4:00 p.m. ‘til 8:00p.m. or sold out Chicken Pie, Green Beans, Potatoes, Slaw. Dessert: Banana Pudding, or Peach Cobbler, or Cake Curb Side: Enter front at Howitzer & circle behind building for service, to keep traffic off main Street. Thank you in Advance for your Support!
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Obituary Floyd Jackson “Jack” Boiling Jr. Died January 21st, 2021
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Floyd Jackson "Jack" Boling, Jr. died January 21, 2021. He fought bravely to survive until his family was all able to say goodbye. He was 88 years old and had a long, happy life. Jack was born in Chatham County, NC on August 20, 1932 and raised in Siler City, NC to parents Emily Jennings and Floyd Jackson Boling, Sr. and has two sisters, Emily Grace White and Elizabeth Strand. He attended Siler City High School and graduated from Fishburne Military School. He received a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Duke University and returned to Siler City to work tirelessly at the Boling Chair Company, becoming President at age 33. With company plant locations in Siler City, Liberty and Mt. Olive, NC, Jack enjoyed exercising his private pilot's license to visit the operations and employees in each town. Jack lived by the Golden Rule and applied its principle in life and all business dealings at the Boling Chair Company - with suppliers, with employees, and with customers. He was active in his community as a volunteer fireman and was a member of several organizations including: Rotary Club of Siler City serving as past president and was a Paul Harris Fellow, and Siler City Chamber of Commerce, serving as past president. He was a member of the Siler City Masonic Lodge #403 and also a member of the Scottish Rite, and a Shriner. He was a member of several boards: Siler City Library, Siler City Airport, former First Union, Chatham Hospital Board of Trustees executive committee and Sprint Mid-Atlantic. He was named Small Businessman of the Year in NC by the North Carolina Citizens for Business and Industry. He was also past president of the Government in Business Council of North Carolina. After years of living in Siler City, he moved to Uwharrie Point and lived on Badin Lake. He continued being active in the community serving on boards at Uwharrie Point and was the past president of the UPCA. He contributed to various agencies such as Hospice of Montgomery County. Jack was also proud to have earned the rank of Eagle Scout. In 1947 he attended the 6th World Scout Jamboree held in Moisson, France; the first after World War II. He also served honorably in the United States Army, achieving the rank of Corporal. He was stationed at White Sands Proving Grounds, New Mexico working on the initial phases of the Military Missile Projects. In addition to loving his community and family, he loved grilling his famous "FJB burgers" and watching Duke sports-especially when Duke beat Carolina. He was a loyal Duke fan. Jack enjoyed several hobbies, many of which centered around family and friends. He loved growing many varieties of roses and sharing them with friends. His love of golf earned him two hole-in-ones. Most of all he loved antiquing with his wife, Joan. Jack is survived by his wife of 66 years, Joan; his 4 children, son Jackie Boling (Wanda) of Siler City, Susan Reece (Buddy) of Uwharrie Point, Ann Langer (Steve) of Lafayette, Colorado, and Sarah Bouchelle (Dave) of Suwanee, Georgia; his 6 grandchildren, Gardner Reece (Angela) of Winston-Salem, Miles Boling (Miranda) of Siler City, Jamie Safulko (Andy) of Englewood, Colorado, Ian Langer of Seattle, Washington, and Anna and Mia Bouchelle of Suwanee, Georgia; and his three great-grandchildren, Clara and Evan Jackson Reece, Merritt Boling, and Baby Boy Boling due in February, who will carry on the Boling family name. He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren more than anything. He was very proud of his family as they were of him. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, 26 West North Street, Albemarle, NC 28001 or a charity of one's choice. Smith & Buckner funeral home is assisting the Boling family. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com
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Liberty Town Manager Leaves for Position in Franklin County
Mt Pleasant Baptist Church 7103 Sandy Creek Church Road, Staley Sunday Service 10am (Indoor Masked , Parking Lot Listen, or Facebook Live) From our Pastor . . . February 2021 February is here and it is hard to believe the first month of 2021 is in the books. February is known as the month of love since we celebrate Valentine's Day on the 14th. As we look forward to February, let’s focus on God’s love for us. As we think about the love God has for us we need to focus on Jesus Christ. He was the picture of God’s love for all the world. The fact that God has a plan for the sin in our lives was love enough, but to know that the plan for our sin was the sacrifice of His son is to know the love God has for us. To know Jesus Christ is to know God’s love for us. The Bible tells us in Romans 5 how much God loved us. Romans 5:6-8 (NIV) 6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. You see God’s love for you is not dependent on what you do, but is there regardless of what you have done. God sent His Son into a dark world to be a light that shines love on all. All we must do is accept that love and salvation. As you look around the world and see hate and violence, remember the sacrifice of love that was made for you and share that love, that light with those around you. Share the love of Christ with your family, your friends, your community and to those you meet every day. His love is what will break barriers and unite our families, friends, and community. But it all starts with us making a decision to share His love with others. Will you join together and share His love with others? --Pastor Jimmy Have You Visited Our Church Website? We invite everyone who is able to utilize the resources on our church website at www.mpbcstaley.com . On our website, you can find videos from Jimmy, past sermons, submit prayer requests, a daily devotion from Our Daily Bread and more. Also, if you have Facebook, please like our page (@mountpleasantbaptistchurchstaley). In addition to our live video on Sunday mornings, we post a few times throughout the week.
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Liberty Town Manager Will Doerfer has resigned his position to become Assistant County Manager of Franklin C o u n t y, N . C . e f f e c t i v e January 29. Doerfer came to Liberty in November, 2017, from Hyde Engineering and Consulting. “It’s been a real honor and privilege to work with the Liberty Town Council and residents to improve Liberty where we could,” said Doerfer. “I’ve learned a lot from the Council, Town staff and community and feel like I’m a better manager for working here. I’m thankful I had the opportunity.” While in Liberty, Doerfer led the effort to secure more than five million dollars in infrastructure grants to improve the Town’s wastewater collection system. He also organized and spearheaded economic development efforts to revitalize historic downtown Liberty through the formation of a nonprofit corporation, Experience Liberty. Doerfer is an U.S. Army veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division and holds a BA in Psychology from Guilford and a Masters of Public Administration from Appalachian. Before Hyde Engineering, Doerfer worked eight years for the Veteran’s Administration. He and wife Chelsea and his three sons Wesley, Liam and Miles currently live in Kernersville. “We’re just thankful for having him,” said Liberty Mayor Fil York. “When we hired him, he had a lot of credentials. Liberty needs money and Will was an excellent grant writer. He had a lot of contacts and had good knowledge of infrastructure. That’s what attracted Franklin County to him. “We’ve learned a lot from him.” York continued. “In addition to securing grants he reorganized departments and enabled employee training. As a matter of fact, one beneficiary of this training is Scott Kidd, who rose from Parks and Recreation Director to Public Works Director and is now going to be Interim Town Manager. “Liberty was Will’s first managerial position and we knew it would be a good stepping stone for him. When we hired him, we knew if we could keep him three years it would be a big plus. We wish him the best in his new job. He’s left Liberty in good hands.”
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In 1937, William Otis and Grace Kivett built and operated a
cafe and barbecue pit just south of Liberty at 3832 Old Hwy 421. By the early 1940's this location became what was undoubtedly one of the first malls in North Carolina. The business expanded to include a grocery store, hardware store, a bowling alley, body shop and car and truck dealership (Pontiac and GMC) and Massey Harris tractor dealership. For Liberty residents this was a one stop shopping center. You could get a home cooked plate lunch or sandwich for breakfast, lunch or dinner with curb service available. You could purchase groceries, hardware, appliances, all the while getting your car serviced and hand washed. Whiskey was also available and, according to Wade Shelton, there was a fight every Saturday night. Three two-room motel rooms or party houses were located on the property along the pond. In August, 1953, most of the buildings were destroyed by fire. The truck, car and tractor dealership was the only portion that remained. In later years, Kenny Kivett painted Bush Grand National cars there for the late Fred Turner. Today, Rascal Kivett operates Kivett's Welding there. "Kivett's Mall" was certainly ahead of its time, one of the first of North Carolina's shopping centers. (Information and photo courtesy of Barbara and Kenny Kivett) The Kivett's Mall posting received so much interest, we thought we'd show the locations of the businesses in the complex. Jack Patterson operated the grocery and the A&M Cafe was owned by James B. "Beef" Allred and Dwight Moffitt. The late Mickey Teter labeled the photo for us, showing which buildings housed the different businesses. Quite an operation!
Liberty’s “Kivett’s Mall” Was One of First in State By Barbara Kivett In 1937, William Otis Kivett and wife Grace Langley Kivett built and operated a café and barbeque pit at 3832 Old Highway 421 just south of Liberty. A portion of the barbeque pit structure still stands of the opposite side of the road where it is located. The location was said to have been chosen because of the amount of traffic that passed by, especially Army personnel traveling to and from Ft. Bragg. The couple along with their two children, son William Larkin and daughter Cladie Marie, lived above the café until their permanent residence was bilt at 3920 Old Highway 421. The A&M café was operated by James B. “Beef” Allred and Dwight Moffitt. Between 1937 and the early 1940’s, the business expanded to include a grocery and hardware store along with a bowling alley and body shop as well as Pontiac, GMC and Massey Harris Tractor dealerships. There were three two room structures located on the property by the pond that served as motel rooms or party houses. One of these buildings is still a part of the community and is owned by a neighbor. It was used back in the day by Mickey Teter’s uncle Roy Thomas as a barber shop. For Liberty residents this was a one-stop shopping center. You could get a home cooked plate lunch or sandwich for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with available curb service. You could purchase groceries, hardware supplies, appliances and whiskey all while getting your car serviced and hand washed. William Larkin would deliver sandwiches to local businesses including Liberty Hosiery Mill where he met the love of his life, Doris Moffitt. In August of 1953, a fire destroyed most of the building. The truck, car and tractor dealership was the only portion of the business that remained. After the fire, William Otis Kivett began farming until his sudden death in May, 1966 at the age of 59. William Larkin Kivett continued to operated the dealership which came to be known as Kivett’s Auto Service until it closed in 1967. He continued to work various jobs including Liberty FCX, Liberty Farm and Garden and Liberty ABC Store until his retirement at the age of 83. The operators of the café, grocery and hardware stores moved on to open new locations in Liberty. Nate Pugh opened Pugh’s Drive-Inn, which years later became Liberty Drive-Inn and today is the location of 766 Café. Jack Patterson opened Jack’s Grocery which was located beside what was then Muzzie’s DriveInn, now Kidd’s Drive-Inn. Odell Smith opened a hardware store in downtown Liberty. From 1967 until the early 70’s the building was rented for storage by Texfi. Several different businesses got their start here. William M. “Rascal” Kivett started Kivett’s Welding and still operates at this location. Auto Systems which manufactured brick handling equipment, was established by Edwin Lineberry, Gilbert Buckner and Jim Harris and later moved to Ramsuer. Hammond Machines, owned by Jim Hammong, is located here as well. Kenneth “Kenny” Kivett painted Bush Grand National cars for the late Fred Turner, owner of Fred Turner Racing at this location from 1982-1996. The biggest highlight was when one of the cars painted here on site, was sponsored by Kodak and driven by Sterling Martin. Once known as “Kivett’s Mall”, it has been said this landmark had a whole lot of character and to this day a lot of characters have come and gone. Kivett’s was undoubtedly ahead of its time and was probably one of the first malls in North Carolina. Today, 3832 Old Highway 421 in Liberty is still busy with the third and fourth generations of Kivett’s actively involved. Local folks stop by for visits, business purposes or just to reminisce about the “good old days” with Rascal, Ryan, Kenny and Jim.
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