Liberty Leader Newspaper May 2024

Free Community Paper By The Community And For The Community

Liberty Chamber Says Thank You

The Liberty Chamber brought back the Free Shredding Event back April 29 to LIberty for businesses and residents. They were overwhelmed at the turnout and how thankful the participants were. We want to send out a big thank you for new Chamber Member AJ Disposal and owner Taylor Callicutt for outstanding service. This is just one of many ways The Liberty Chamber makes Liberty better.

HAVE YOU NOTICED PEOPLE MESSING AROUND WITH THE LIBERTY FIRE HYDRANTS?

FEAR NOT... the Liberty Arts Guild in conjunction with the Liberty Fire Department is working to create fun and exciting materpieces on hydrants around town. Members of the Guild with assistance of art students from Providence Grove High School will be out and about “making our mark.”

Please slow down if you see us working and watch as we make Liberty a more colorful place to live!

For more information on upcoming events go to Liberty Arts Guild on Facebook or online at LibertyArtsGuild.com

Dedicated to Knowledge, Service & Results Since 1999 in Chatham & Randolph County

REMINDER FOR TRASH PICK UP DAYS:

The Town of Liberty does not pickup extra household waste. All household trash must fit into the blue trash can picked up by Republic. The Town does make regular rounds to pick up bulky items and white goods (large appliances). If you have excess household waste it can be taken to the Randolph Convenience Site located at 428 W Brower Avenue. Courtesy site listed

Congratulations to Liberty Police Sergeant Andre Murphy who will be retiring in a couple of weeks.

Thank you for your service Sergeant Murphy! I want to thank the town council, Mayor York, and all the town employees and the citizens that came out and also the people who came from afar for the most wonderful retirement lunch celebration. I have to thank Chief Semrad for the most awesome words. It has been wonderful to serve each and every one I have come in contact with. Thank you all for the support. Please continue to support the Liberty Police Department as we grow. There will be new faces in town and I hope and pray each officer will give each and everyone of you the same respect, understanding and patience that you deserve. Once again thank you.

RCC offering hybrid Basic EMT Course to equip first responders

As frontline heroes in emergency situations, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) play a crucial role in providing immediate care to those in need. Recognizing the vital importance of well-trained responders, Randolph Community College is offering a hybrid Basic EMT course this summer. The course is May 18-Aug. 24 on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in room 108 of the Allied Health Center with additional online components. You will learn the skills necessary to begin your career. Instruction is provided in emergency care procedures, operational aspects of the EMT’s role, and developing emergency care skills through classroom lectures and hands-on applications. Once you have successfully completed the course, you will be eligible to take the state and/or national exam to earn your credentials. For more information or to register, visit https:// www.randolph.edu/academics/workforce-development/publicsafety/emergency-medical-services.aspx, call 336-633-0268, or email jbingold@randolph.edu. Randolph Community College (RCC), under the leadership of President/CEO Dr. Shah Ardalan, is committed to providing relevant career training and educational opportunities. Affordable degrees and short-term certificate programs start throughout the year, both in person and online. For more information, call 336-633-0200 or visit www.randolph.edu and expect to engage with the most competent and compassionate team of faculty and staff.

Flowers For Mothers Day

Taking Orders For

Floral Arrangements.

Hanging Baskets

Potted Plants & More

Local Delivery

Available

Rocking F Farm Store / Flower Shop

Sells Only Our Own Farm Raised All Natural Beef, Farm Raised Pork and Farm Raised Chicken

Sales a complete line of chicken, rabbit, horse, dog and cat food. Deer corn and bird seed Hay and straw Also home baked goods which include pies, cakes and breads. Selection of jams, jellies, pickles, local honey and molasses and seasonal produce.

Full service Florist for fresh and silk arrangements for all occasions such as funerals, wedding, and seasonal arrangements and potted plants

PUBLIC WORKS MONTHLY REPORT

PREPARED BY PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTOR - JOSEPH WALSH 4/02/2024

LIMBS- The town has started charging per fee schedule on multiple scoops and or whole truck loads.

LANDFILL- Landfill is down to 1.5 tons per week. The town has also started not picking up household trash and debris other than true bulky items per ordinance.

WATER- The town hopes to apply for a grant regarding the lead and copper with a cap of $2,000,000.00 of dig and replace and inventory. Town has multiple water taps due to the influx of new construction. Congrats to Levi Powers on passing his backflow cross connection tester license. This can be used to perform testing and repair on backflows per the new backflow program.

SEWER-Multiple work orders for sewer backups. Removed 2 large trees that were on the towns outfall lines. Repair has begun on the manhole located on the outfall line behind Hardin ct. WWTP had its annual inspection, only major finding was a staff gauge that has not been readable and will have 30 days to address. Public works has helped P&R with bed edging at freedom park around the upper shelter and dog park, as well as reseed and straw the dog park and soccer fields.

Town of Liberty Safety Department Report March 2024

Employee Safety

There were no reported injuries during the month.

Safety Manual

The safety department has begun the annual review of the town's Safety Manual to make any additions or changes that may be necessary due to change rules and practices.

Worker's Compensation Plan

The safety department has begun review of our Worker's Compensation policy with NCLM in preparation for fiscal 2024-25.

New Employee Training

There were no new employees requiring safety training during February.

Great Piece Of History

Today I got to meet a new person and his name is Michael Garner. He has a business called Mike’s Memorabilia and uses it to celebrate black history. He lives just down the road from Liberty in the Rock Creek area of Alamance Co. He need a copy made of an old game dating back to 1936. Above you will see the game board. Inside the tube from where we made a copy of the origin game was the pieces that reminded me of a rubber dart with feathers. Here is some of the info about the game. “The Turkey Doodle Game” is an interesting piece of Radio and Black American History. Dated 1936, The Turkey Doodle Game lists the characters portrayed on the Jimmy Scribner Radio Show called The Johnson Family. Widely popular even in the Black Community , Jimmy based these characters on real people in the community of which he grew up Clips of the Radio Show can be found on You Tube. I hope me an Michael can start sharing a piece of history each month in the paper. Be on the look out for more history.

Run For Lily Thank You And Recap

Tragically, Lily Butler lost her battle with an eating disorder at the age of seventeen. In her honor, her family and friends established this annual run/ walk event to raise awareness about the critical need for mental health support surrounding us today. The funds raised from this event directly contribute to The Oaks Therapeutic Community's mission, partnering with people to find worth & wellness, by providing mental health services to all individuals, regardless of their financial circumstances. For more information about The Oaks services or to seek help please visit https://www.theoakscommunity.org/ourpurpose-1

Through the love, support, and GENEROUS donations of all who volunteered, participated, and sponsored, we raised over $25,000 at the Run with Lily for mental health awareness on March 16, 2024!! We had 426 registered and over 80 volunteers who helped make the day successful. THANK YOU - we couldn’t have done it without YOU!

Mark your calendars for March 15, 2025, for next year's race!

Joining the "Run with Lily" is more than just participating in a one-day event; it's about fostering ongoing support and encouragement within our communities. In the 2025 edition, we invite you to form teams, train together, and inspire others in your offices, schools, churches, and communities to do the same! With the introduction of our virtual race in 2025, the possibilities are endless!

But that's not all! We're thrilled to announce our first annual Kids Superhero Run! Kids and adults alike can come in their superhero costumes and join us for a fun-filled morning of camaraderie and creativity. Lily would have been overjoyed to see participants of all ages embracing the spirit of unity and imagination.

To catch a glimpse of the impact of last year's race, you can view the Fox 8 Buckley Report HERE.

Don't miss this opportunity to honor Lily's memory, support mental health awareness, and participate in a memorable community event. Sign up now and be a part of something truly extraordinary!

You can be anything, be kind. - Lily Butler

For more information about The Oaks services or to seek help please visit https://www.theoakscommunity.org/our-purpose-1

To register for next year's race, being held on March 15, 2025, please go to:

https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Liberty/RunwithLily5K

gdcjr@icloud.com 4894 Starmount Rd Liberty, NC 27298

OPENING SOON! May 11

☕ Fueling your day, one cup at a time! � Join Kelly and Amy at Spill the Beans coffee truck in Liberty, NC - where every sip tells a story. From steaming hot brews to refreshing iced creations and indulgent frappes, we've got your caffeine cravings covered. But wait, there's more! Ever tried Monster energy-infusion? We're all about unique flavors and innovative blends, offering sugar-free and

Randolph Community College Small Business Owners!

Dive into the world of QuickBooks this summer with Randolph Community College! Whether you're a current entrepreneur or dreaming of launching your own venture, mastering QuickBooks can be a game-changer.

Class Dates: May 16 - June 25, Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 6 - 8:00 p.m.

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Location: Continuing Education and Industrial Center, room 106 (413 Industrial Park Avenue in Asheboro). Cost: $70

Don't miss this opportunity to boost your business skills and streamline your

Liberty Parks and Recreation

March 2024 Monthly Report

• Our baseball season has started. Teams are still practicing, but the first game is scheduled to start on April 9th. We added fertilizer to the smaller baseball field, as that is the field we will be using for the games.

• As you know, we hosted the annual "Run with Lily" event on March 16th. (Approximately) $25,455 dollars was raised and donated to Oaks Therapeutic Community.

• We seeded the dog park, and older brick concession stand. We also started on seeding the soccer fields as well. With Public works assistance we were able to do this in house. Sand was also added to the trail at Freedom to make it level.

• Our department is hosting its first community basketball event at Paul Henry Smith Park on April 14th 1-2 PM. We will be collaborating with the fire department, as some of them are going to attend to play

• We also hosted our Easter Egg hunt. After moving the date from March 28th to March 30th due to weather. It was a pretty good turnout with it being Easter weekend. Around 50 kids participated

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sunday School 9:30 am Worship Service 10:30 am Wednesday Bible Study 10:00 am 146 S. Faye>eville Street, Liberty (336) 622-7175

• Call us for single family rentals in the Liberty area. Two Homes currently for lease at 317 S. Faye>eville St., Liberty (3 Bed/3 Bath) and 500 Eden Hills Dr., Siler City (3 Bed/1 ½ bath)

• Call us for mini-storage rentals with “on site” security

• 7.74 acres on Frances Drive (in Liberty town limits)$295,000.00

• 6355 Smithwood Rd., Liberty, 31 wooded acres with several hundred T. of state maintained paved road frontage, with creek on one side. Three miles from the new Toyota plant. Fresh survey with new recordable plat. $320,000.00

Above Easter Egg Hunt. Below Run For Lily Event

Meridian Waste’s First-Ever Fishing Rodeo Lassos A Huge Crowd

Local company secures 80 cubic feet of donated food supplies for the E.M. Holt Elementary School’s Backpack Program

Liberty, NC - April 15, 2024: Meridian Waste North Carolina, LLC, a nonhazardous, integrated solid waste services company, held its inaugural Fishing Rodeo and Fun Fest on Saturday, April 13 at Tri-Corners C&D Landfill in Alamance County, North Carolina, 5833 Foster Store Road in Liberty. Meridian Waste purchased the Construction and Demolition (C&D) landfill, formerly known as Coble’s Sandrock, in September 2023 and made a pledge to the community that the business would be a strong and dedicated community partner. The recent fundraising event proved to be a great success.

Fishing rodeo participant gets his fish measured by judge and Area President, Patrick Messinger

The Tri-Corners Landfill Fishing Rodeo and Fun Fest concept was initially created by Deanna Martin, General Manager of Meridian Waste’s Triad Hauling operations, with Jenny Gum, top sales representative for Triad Hauling and Tri-Corners Landfill. Martin and Gum are the daughters of Kent and Brenda Coble, former owners of the landfill and hauling companies. The sisters remained on staff after the sale of the landfill and hauling assets to Meridian Waste. Martin and Gum, along with Tri-Corners Landfill Manager, Josh Gustaf, hosted the free community event to bring neighbors and community members to the disposal facility for a better understanding of how the landfill operates. And they provided informative tours about the essential disposal operations that serve the quickly growing Triad region. The fun day demonstrated the many natural attributes of the landfill property including a well-stocked fishing lake and rolling pasture lands to catch fish, and many more activities. The family-friendly event included a competitive fishing rodeo, a

interactive yellow iron video simulator for driving and operating earth moving equipment, inflatable children’s games, a mechanical bull, face painting, bubble station, field amusements, and a free Zack’s hot dog lunch for all attendees.

“I was so pleased by the positive response to this first-ever event in Alamance County where Meridian Waste is an involved and positive new neighbor,” said Patrick Messinger, Meridian Waste’s Area President. “We served 755 picnic lunches to guests, gave away hundreds of children’s Earth Day gift bags, and awarded multiple fishing rodeo prizes by age groups,” he said. “Games included fun

competitions for the longest, heaviest, and smallest fish, and raffle prizes. We appreciate the gracious thanks from participants who had the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors in advance of Earth Day,” said Messinger. “Our goal was to share the vital services we provide to properly manage construction and demolition debris materials generated in the County and throughout the region in a responsible manner. We can’t wait for our Tri-Corners Fall 2024 community event to focus on a Pick-Your-Pumpkin Patch and other ‘surprise’ activities.“ In addition to providing a free community event, The TriCorner’s Fishing Rodeo and Fun Fest was as a fundraiser for the E.M. Holt Elementary School’s Backpack program securing much needed food donations for under-served children. The backpack program produced 80 cubic feet of donated food supplies for children who may otherwise go without a structured meal while not in school. backpacks, children were ensured con food. Recipients included low income children with some homeless youngsters as beneficiaries. To view additional community involvement and learn about upcoming company-wide events and sponsorships with Meridian Waste, visit the website at www.MeridianWaste.com/Our-Company/Community-Happenings

Kimberly Sulecki, Director E.M. Holt Elementary School’s Backpack Program, and Charlie Robertson, Meridian Waste’s Raleigh Hauling General Manager, deliver 80 cubic yards

Guests preparing to embark on their first-ever landfill hayride tour.

SUN Bucks: A new food assistance program for school children. Starting this summer, families that qualify can expect to receive $120 per eligible child in grocery-buying benefits on a debit-like card. These benefits can be used to purchase food at retailers that accept EBT, including most major grocery stores.

www.ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks Join us on Thursdays at 10:30 for Story Time!

May 2 – “Old MacDonald”

May 9 – “Oh, The Things My Mom Will Do . . .”

May 16 – “You Will Be My Friend!” May 23 – “Wide-Mouthed Frog” May 30 – “Turtle Splash!”

Adventure Begins at Your Library” Summer Reading Programs begin June 13! Schedule on back!

Liberty Fire Department March 2024 Report

LFD responded to 80 calls during the month of March 2024 including:

4 buildings fires

2 brush fires

3 fire alarms

4 smoke investigations

2 motor vehicle accidents with injuries

2 motor vehicle accidents without injuries

1 water leak

3 gas leaks/hazardous materials

46 medical calls

1 dispatched and canceled enroute

5 public service calls

On March 26, 2024, Liberty Fire Department hosted Kimesville Volunteer Fire Department and Snow Camp Volunteer Fire Department for multi-company training.

On March 7 and 8, LFD responded to electrical equipment fires at Dollar General. Due to the potential hazard to the public, Randolph County Building Inspections was called to assist before the store could reopen.

Fire Chief Matt Talbott, Captain Bret Pedigo and Engineer Gilbert Black attended railroad hazard training by Norfolk Southern at their Greensboro train depot.

Fire Marshall Jason Coleman attended Level 3 Fire Inspector training Liberty Fire Department personnel participated in an indoor Easter celebration at the Liberty Public Library.

Common Ground

By Robin Beard Kirkman

It may appear this month that I am veering off the topic for this column. This column is all about our town, how it is changing as the Toyota Megasite comes to be, and how to neatly mesh the old and the new. But follow along with me and I promise you’ll see the connection.

We have already established the well-known fact that our town is what it is because of its people–both past and present. There is a group of very important people whose names newcomers may not know. A group of people who have served in a way that our town can neither forget nor repay. This list of names can be found at 443 W. Swannanoa Avenue in Liberty and I encourage those who aren’t familiar with this list of names to take time to stop for a visit.

This is the location of the Liberty Veterans Memorial Garden, where one can find the names of veterans from our community who have served our country.

Each of these names has a story to tell tied to their military service. I am the daughter and granddaughter to names that are on this memorial and so very proud of what my father and grandfathers were willing to sacrifice for our country. But as Memorial Day approaches, I ask that you pay close attention to those whose engravings include KIA beside their names. Those are the ones who never returned home. For newcomers to our are, let me tell you about one of those names–William Prather York.

Prather, as he was known to his family and friends, graduated from Liberty High School (current location of Liberty Elementary School) in 1967. After high school he entered the Marine Corps where he completed basic training at Parris Island, SC. After a brief period at Camp Lejeune, NC, Prather, the young boy from small town Liberty found himself in Vietnam. He served our country until April 19, 1968 when he was killed in action from artillery fire. His name can be found on panel 521E line 004 of the Vietnam Wall in Washington, DC.

April 20

In a recent survey provided to the citizens of our town, it was noted that one of the biggest concerns citizens had with current changes was the loss of our small town feel. I believe that one important way not to lose that small town feel is to share the important things with newcomers of what makes our small town what it is–such as the pride our town has for those who left the familiarity of home to serve our country and the legacies left by people like William Prather York who never returned.

You see, you don’t have to have personally known William Prather York to respect the legacy he left behind. Prather passed away almost a decade before I was born. But I learned who he was and what he gave because my dad shared his story with me. I learned that Prather was more than just a name on a wall. He was a good kid-the good guy that a parent can only hope their son grows up to be. And just like many other names at 443 W. Swannanoa Avenue, Prather went off to serve his country, but he is a name that never came back.

I recently thought about Prather York while working with the Triad Honor Flight. As the coordinator for the Honor Flight’s Welcome Home Celebration at PTI Airport, it was my job to help ensure the veterans on that flight were welcomed home in the most deserving of ways. As I watched three World War II veterans being wheeled thru the cheering crowd, followed by Korean War vets, Vietnam vets, and Cold War vets, I saw veterans with smiles and tears, astonished that so many people would gather to welcome them home. It brought out all the emotions in both the veterans and the crowd. I thought about those, like my own father, who did not receive that type of welcome when they returned from service. And as the bagpipers played, I thought about those who did not return at all. Young men like Liberty’s own William Prather York.

In a world where news headlines are dim and grim, where division runs deep and disagreements are many, I encourage you to take time to remember what gratitude and honor we owe those willing to sacrifice it all for our country. Swing by 443 W. Swannanoa Avenue and see the list of names of our areas bravest and give a special thank you to the ones like Prather this Memorial Day, knowing their legacy is more than just a name on a wall.

Triad Honor Flight gives veterans a day of honor by providing them with a one-day trip to Washington, DC to see memorials and monuments and to visit and lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Veterans are given first-class treatment for the day and honored as the heroes they are before returning home to a huge Welcome Home Celebration at the airport. If you would like more information about Triad Honor Flight, how to apply as a veteran or a guardian, or how to make a much appreciated donation, check out the website at triadhonor 2, 2024. If you would like to volunteer to help out with the morning send off or the evening welcome home, please contact me at robinbkirkman@gmail.com.

Liberty Senior Center

Nurses Day

9:00 – Coffee & Snacks

9:30 – Adult Coloring

10:00 – Moving Exercise

11:00 – Movie Monday

Cosmopolitan Day

9:00 – Coffee & Snacks

9:30 – Adult Coloring

10:00 – Jeopardy w/ Susanne

Blessings Day

9:00 – Coffee & Snacks

9:30 – Chair ExerciseYoutube

10:00 – What National Day?

10:30 – Bible Study Club

10:30 – Intergenerational

Story Time

No Sock Day

9:00 – Coffee & Snacks

9:30 – Chair Exercise -

Youtube 10:00 – What National Day?

Brothers and Sisters Day

9:00 – Coffee & Snacks

9:15 – Craft w/ Katlyn

10:00 – Healthy Eating w/ Kimberly “Sun” Day

Lost Sock Memorial Day

9:00 – Coffee & Snacks

9:15 – Board Games

10:00 – Mental Health w/ Michelle

9:00 – Coffee &Snacks 9:30- Adult Coloring

10:30 – BINGO 11:00 – BIRTHDAY PARTY 1:00 – Line Dancing

Small Business Day

9:00 Coffee & Snacks

9:30 – Adult Coloring

12:00 Needlework Club

10:30 – Bible Study Club

10:30 – Intergenerational

3:00 – Gardening Program (Library)

10:30 – BINGO w/ Sandy 11:00 – Mother’s Day Party 1:00 – Line Dancing

Apple Pie Day

9:00 – Coffee & Snacks

9:30 – Adult Coloring

10:00 – Moving Exercise

11:00 – 30 Minute Craft

Chicken Dance Day

9:00 – Coffee & Snacks

9:30 – Adult Coloring

10:00 – Crafts & Reminiscing

12:00 Needlework Club

Story Time

Flower Day

9:00 – Coffee & Snacks

9:30 – Adult Coloring

10:00 – Moving Exercise

11:00 – Movie Monday

CLOSED

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY

Strawberries & Cream Day

9:00 – Coffee & Snacks

9:30 – Adult Coloring

10:00 – Crafts & Reminiscing

12:00 Needlework Club

Hamburger Day

9:00 – Coffee & Snacks

9:30 – Adult Coloring

10:00 – Crafts & Reminiscing

12:00 Needlework Club

1:00 – Preppy Possum

Chocolate Chip Day

9:00 – Coffee & Snacks

9:30 – Chair Exercise -

Youtube 10:00 – What

National Day?

10:30 – Bible Study Club

10:30 – Intergenerational

Story Time

Solitaire Day

9:00 – Coffee & Snacks

9:30 – Chair Exercise -

Youtube 10:00 – What

National Day?

10:30 – Bible Study Club

10:30 – Intergenerational

Story Time

Paper Clip Day

9:00 – Coffee & Snacks

9:30 – Chair ExerciseYoutube 10:00 – What National Day?

10:30 – Bible Study Club

10:30 – Intergenerational Story Time

CLOSED Love a Tree Day STAFF MEETING

World Turtle Day

9:00 – Coffee & Snacks

9:15 – Board Games

Cherry Cobbler Day

9:00 – Coffee & Snacks

9:30 – Adult Coloring 10:00 – Blood Pressure Clinic w/ Ashley 10:30 – BINGO w/ Natasha 1:00 – Line Dancing

10:00 – Craft 12:00 – Magnolia Melodies Asparagus Day

Water a Flower Day

9:00 – Coffee & Snacks

9:15 – Chair ExerciseYoutube 10:00 – Chicken Painting – MUST SIGN UP.

*Calendar Subject to Change. 239 S. Fayetteville Street Liberty, N.C P.O. Box 336 Liberty # 336-622-5844

9:00 – Coffee & Snacks

9:30 – Adult Coloring 10:30 – BINGO 1:00 – Line Dancing

Smile Day

9:00 – Coffee & Snacks

9:30 – Adult Coloring

10:30 – BINGO w/ Staywell 1:00 – Line Dancing

Liberty Public Library Updates For May

The Library will be closed all day Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day.

Highlights:

Free Comic Book Day at the Library! Saturday, May 4, 1:00-3:00 pm. All ages. Join us to celebrate Free Comic Book Day with free comics to take home, meet and greet with comic book artist, activities, and games related to comics and super heroes! Dress up as your favorite comic book hero! “Walk This Way: Essential Steps to a Successful Garden.” Thursday, May 9, 3:00 p.m. Join us as we host Master Gardeners from Alamance County to learn about preparing for a successful summer garden bounty.

StoryWalk Festival at Paul Henry Smith Park Park is located at 519 West Brower Avenue, Liberty. Saturday, May 10, 1:00-3:00 pm. All ages. We are celebrating our StoryWalk installation at Paul Henry Smith Park to encourage people to get outside, explore nature, and read a book! We will be joined by the Randolph County Trail Coordinator to share about celebrating North Carolina as a Great Trails State. We’ll have other community organizations and will have a DIY trail mix activity for attendees! Save the date for the StoryWalk Festival at Freedom Park in Liberty on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

Families:

Kids Club! Tuesday, May 14, 4:00 pm. Ages 6-10. Crafts, snacks, activities, and sharing about what you like to read! What could be better? Come hang out with other kids to make new friends, learn about new books, and give input on our programming for YOU!

Colorful Chicken Painting TWO TIMES, same painting, one registration per person. 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 17. All ages. Come paint a colorful chicken! Call to register, 336-622-4605, as supplies are limited. Saturday Seed Swap, May 25, 1:00-3:00. All ages, 8+ will be allowed to help package seeds. Join us as we celebrate our Seed Library! "Check out" new seed varieties and bring seeds to share! We will also work on packaging seeds from our own pollinator garden and other donated seeds to stock our Seed Library.

Bi-Monthly Pick up Craft: Accessed anytime, materials available while supplies last in the lockers outside of the front door to the Liberty Library and inside the library.

Storytime at the Library! 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Primarily geared toward children 0-6 years old. Storytime with interactive readings, songs, and activities, and including bilingual and intercultural language exploration.

Adults and Teens:

First Friday Genealogy Meet Up! 2:00 pm, Friday, May 3. Adults and Teens. All levels of experience and beginners welcome! Come with questions you may have or learn how to start learning how to tell your family’s stories. Discover free resources through the library including Ancestry.com!

Switch it Up! 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 6. Ages 8+. Younger friends may come to watch, but 8+ will be able to participate. We have a Nintendo Switch and invite you to come play with us using cooperative, multi-player, and sometimes interactive games!

Liberty Readers Senior Book Club Monday, May 13, 1:00 p.m. Adults. Join us for light discussion about Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley.

Teen Advisory Board Monday, May 13, 4:00. Teens. Come out to taste test boba teas, eat pizza, and create a zen garden to take home while learning about ways to relax and calm your mind.

Liberty Book Club: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16. Adults. Join us as we talk about Mother Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon. Call 336-622-4605 or stop by to pick up a copy of one of the books.

Manga Meet Up at the Library! Saturday, May 18, 1:00 p.m. Teens and Rising Teens (11+) Join us for a fun afternoon of crafts, activities, treats, and videos related to manga (Anime/Japanese animation) and comic books.

Needle Felted Butterfly Wing TWO PROGRAMS, same craft, one registration per person- 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23. Adults. 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 8+ and Teens. Come learn basic needle felting and make a beautiful butterfly wing. Call to register, 336-622-4605, as supplies are limited.

COMING SOON!!!

We're opening up a NEW, THIRD thrift store!! �

Located at 210 E Swannanoa Ave, Liberty, NC

(behind the downtown Liberty Showcase Theater)

We'll keep you updated on the store's grand opening, but in the meantime check out our other thrift locations for deals on clothing, furniture, and more! Each purchase greatly provides for the men and women seeking new life at Living Free! Thank you for all your support and prayers- we can't WAIT to see you!

Mebane Location (thrift)506 W Center St. Mebane, NC 27302

Haw River Superstore (thrift)1003 W Main St.Haw River, NC 27258

Redefined (repurposed furniture/clothing boutique)521 W Elm St. Graham, NC

Living Free Ministries Thrift

Redefined by Living Free Ministries

What is Living Free Ministries ? A nonprofit organization that goal is to be Helping Men & Women out of addiction and into true freedom through Jesus! Living Free Ministries desires to be an instrument of hope to our community and beyond. Our ministry offers Christ-centered residential help to men caught in the bondage of addiction and women battling life-controlling issues. Our heart is to empower men and women to become spiritually mature leaders in their families and communities. We want to see men and women full of hope and walking in their God-given destinies. We know

Newman wins laptop at RCC FAFSA Evening

Randolph Community College student Shelby Newman won a Dell Inspiron 15 3000 at RCC’s FAFSA Evening on March 27. Newman is working on an Associate in Arts – Teacher Preparation degree and pursuing her dream of becoming an elementary schoolteacher. “This computer is going to change the course of everything,” she said. “The one I’ve been using is on its last leg. This is going to help me stay organized and have better access. I’m really at a loss for words. I never win anything. I’m blessed and thankful that RCC is pouring into my future.” Randolph Community College (RCC), under the leadership of President/CEO Dr. Shah Ardalan, is committed to providing relevant career training and educational opportunities. Affordable degrees and short-term certificate programs start throughout the year, both in person and online. For more information, call 336-633-0200 or visit www.randolph.edu and expect to engage with the most competent and compassionate team of faculty and staff.

Randolph Community College student Shelby Newman won a Dell Inspiron 15 3000 after taking part in the College’s FAFSA Evening on March 27. Newman is working on an Associate in Arts — Teacher Preparation degree and pursuing her dream of becoming an elementary schoolteacher.

American Legion Baseball Post 81 Is Back! 2024

After a year of not having Baseball at Post 81 we are glad to say that we have two teams this year. We have a Senior & Junior Team with 18 players on each team. We have young men from about 6 schools in the area that have committed to play on our teams, unlike last year. The schedule starts on 15 May 2024 with the Senior Team starting with Wilkes County away at 7:00p.m. The Junior Team starts with High Point @ 7:00 at home. All Home Games with be played at Grady Lawson Field in Ramseur at Eastern Randolph High School. The Coaches for the Seniors are; Head Coach Nate Cockman, Assistant Coach Jordan Cassell and Assistant Coach Logan Beasley. The Coaches for the Junior Team are; Head Coach David Albright and Assistant Coach Mike Dunn. American Legion Post 81 Baseball has been a tradition here in Liberty Post 81 for over 50/60 years depending on who you talk too. We asked that you come out and support out teams and wish them well. Liberty American Legion Post 81 wishes all our Coaches and Players a very successful year of Baseball.

Liberty American Legion Post 81 Baseball @ Grady Lawson Field / Eastern Randolph High School, Ramseur

Both Senior & Junior Teams now have 18 players each................We have players form 5/6 local schools The senior season starts on May 15, 2024 in Wilkes County .( 17 Days) ................9 of the 36 players have paid their $100.00 to play., I will put the money in the bank tomorrow. ....They looked good at practice today.......

We need to order Baseballs @ $2300.00 and pay insurance $500.00 ...Registration fees $325.00 ..................I gave the Coaches the checks and Credit cards today.took start. needs to be done 01 May 2024...............Nate is going to have Money Dolly set up next week so all parents, neighbors, friends and grandparents can donate.money. ..........And yes, Legionnaires, Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion and Clubroom members. ......WE, The Liberty American Legion Post 81 needs to support this program.. I did a quick budget last week and for both teams it runs about $22,600.00 ......................Commander Edward tells me he will help with all the Letter that will go to ALL Grady Lawson Contributors.that we got almost $8000.00 from last year. .We cannot wait any longer the BASEBALL SEASON is here.

The Senior team has 20 games and the Junior teams has 15 games schedules coming. I intend to write an article tomorrow to put in the Liberty Leader for May. All donations are welcome.......................American Legion Post 81, P.O. Box 42 , Liberty, N.C. 27298