Liberty Leader March 2017 Edition by Kevin Bowman

March 2017

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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 Events Calendar March 4 Gospel Music pg 10 7 Seminar pg 1 7 Dental Clinic Singup pg 2 10-11 Consignment pg 24 11 BBQ Supper pg 4 11 BBQ Supper pg 23 11 E- Cycle pg 10 19-22 Revival pg 9 26 Friends Day pg 24 April 1 Chamber Banquet pg 6 1 Spring Fling pg 15 2-4 Revival pg 8 8 Bike Ride pg 19 8 Soup On pg 19 22 Trail Run pg 30

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FREE Seminar March 7th , 6-8pm. Liberty Town Hall

Growing Your Business Locally Without Spending a Fortune Topic: Struggling with your local market? Need new ideas to increase your sales, market penetration or brand awareness? Join us in this seminar where we will focus on helping you to start, expand, or grow your business locally with creative ideas, simple strategies and real world examples that you can implement immediately to start or move your business forward. Guest Speaker: Janet Harlee.

Future Dates May 6 Car Show pg 3 May 13 Shredding Day pg 10 13 Spring Fling pg 30 May 20 Mayfest pg 12 Calendar On Our Website

Next Edition Fri April 7 Deadline Fri March 31

Ph 336-795-0054 / Cell 336-404-9791

Liberty Parks and Recreation is hosting the 2017 Statewide Athletics C o n f e r e n c e ( S WA C ) s e c t i o n basketball tournament here in Liberty on Friday March 10 - Sunday March 12. There will be 7 teams battling it out for a chance to go to the State tournament that will be held in Clayton a week later. Of the 7 teams there is one Liberty team, two teams from Wake Forest, one team from Fuquay Varian, one team from Holly Springs, one team from Butner, and one team from Scotland County. All these teams will get to come to Liberty to experience our town. There will be 3 games Friday night, 7 games Saturday, and 3 games on Sunday afternoon. Admission to this tournament is $5 daily for ages 13 and up - $2 for 12 and under. How did Liberty get this tournament? Liberty Parks and Recreation is a member of the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Association (NCRPA). With this membership you automatically get chance to bid on one of the tournaments which are held in all major sports (baseball, s o f t b a l l , s o c c e r, f o o t b a l l , a n d volleyball). After putting our name in the hat for the Softball tournaments in the spring - we were asked to host a Basketball tournament as well! This will bring new faces to Liberty to experience our great Town!

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The former Auto Bell Car Wash at 405 W Swannanoa Ave in Liberty located across from Quik Chek has new ownership and new name. It is now called Splash Carwash. Not only does it have a new name it has a new touch free car wash that does an awesome job. It has multiple levels of cleaning plus now it takes credit cards. It features undercarriage wash and air blow drying. Be on the lookout in the coming issues for instruction on obtaining great gift ides for Mother's and Father's Day gifts or for any occasion. They are working on selling gift cards that will be good for 5 or 10 washes. What a great gift.

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STALEY, NC 27298

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Free Estimates - Insured References Upon Request I will always give you an honest days work!

Nathan Adams

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2017 Free Dental Clinic.

"The 2017 100 Man Dental Van Ministry is to be held this year on June 2nd 2017 at the Liberty Fire Department. Registration begins on Tuesday, March 7th, 2017 at the Reitzel Community Center from 12 noon to 4:00pm. Clients must be signed up prior to June 2nd in order to receive treatment. This service gives priority to new clients in the Liberty and Staley area or with a 622 phone exchange. The treatment includes cleanings, fillings, or extractions. If questions please call Kaffy Reynolds at 336-622-5844 or Don Lambert at 336-622 6950. There is a limited number of appointments so be sure and come to sign up on Tuesday, March 7th."

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Community Area Ride Service

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

Landscape Management 336-317-3879

kecreed@netzero.net

Services Included:

* Mowing

*Aeration

* Fertilize and Overseed

* *Pine Needles / Mulch

* Shrub Installation &

* Maintenance

* References

*Insured

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The Randolph County Economic Development Corporation released its 2016 Annual Report today, and celebrated a very positive year for economic development success. Highlights of the year include announcements of more than $52,340,000 in new and expanded industrial investment and the creation of 442 new jobs. They show a strengthening economy with investment up by 450% and more than double the jobs announced in 2015. During the year, 15 companies reported expanded job creation and new investment in communities across Randolph County. New job creation will generate $14 million in annual income through direct employment. When completed, the investment will generate more than $342,827 in new tax revenues annually to Randolph County. The projects impacted 550,737 square feet of real estate and will secure $1,021,000 million in grants for building renovations, water and sewer. Also in 2016, the Randolph EDC made 168 visits to existing businesses and industries and responded to 125 company specific projects and referrals. Growth occurred in target industry sectors as well as in legacy textile and furniture industries. Companies including Method Sourcing in Archdale, GFM Industries in Liberty and Prime Syntex in Trinity relocated to Randolph County, citing a great location, access to suppliers, available workforce, and vacant buildings. Expansions brought new construction at Hafele in Archdale, Jowat in Trinity and Petty's Garage in Level Cross. As the year ended, expansion projects at Younts Machinery and Pilgrim's Pride triggered grants for public infrastructure. Progress continued on the Greensboro Randolph Mega Site during 2016 with 1500 acres controlled by three owners, site certification by KPMG, and the rezoning of the site. Infrastructure planning is underway and the City of Greensboro was awarded an $8.4 million grant for water and sewer. Aggressive marketing outreach to site consultants and target companies has begun and a new promotional video featuring NASCAR great Richard Petty was released. EDC Board Chairman John Grey of The Wooten Company praised the partnership between the EDC and local governments and supporting allies for the solid results in 2016.

South Eastern Karate Association Serving Liberty for Nearly 25 Years Starting New Students Any Time Ages 5 to Adult No hidden fees or contracts required $45 per month (family discount available) 114 West Swannanoa Ave. Liberty NC (3rd floor)

Moo Duk Kwan Tae Kwon Do www.southeasternkarate.com Call 919-548-5689 for information Ph 336-795-0054 / Cell 336-404-9791

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CAPRI’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA

Dine In I Take Out I Delivery

336-622-6900 FAX 336-622-6729

235 W Swannanoa Ave, Liberty WE DELIVER TO : LIBERTY, CLIMAX, JULIAN, FRANKLINVILLE, RAMSEUR, SNOW CAMP & STALEY

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Sunday Buffet 11:30am - 2:30pm $5.99 ( Pizza, Stromboli, Salad Bar, desserts, and Garlic Knots) Lunch Specials 2 Slice 1 Topping & Drink……………$4.99 Single Burger W/ FF & Drink……………$4.99

Lunch Specials 2 Piece Chicken Tender W/ FF & Drink……………$4.99 Any 8” Sub W/ FF & Drink……………$6.99

Lunch Specials Any Stromboli or Calzone & Drink……………$7.99 Pasta ( Spaghetti, Fettuccine Alf., cheese ravioli, meat ravioli, lasagna, tortellini, cheese manicotti )(TS or MS)W/salad

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INTEGRITY LANDSCAPING • • • • • • •

I take pride in making your lawn look great!! Quality, affordable lawn care by local teen. Mowing, weed eating, mulching, planting or other outside chores. I can add color to your current flower/planting beds! I will come to your property and give a free estimate. My equipment may not be the fanciest, but I will do a good job. Packages can include continual weeding/maintenance of beds. I’m trustworthy, responsible, and currently working on my Eagle Scout. Call or text Sawyer Deltano at 336-684-0052

Dinner Specials 2 Medium Cheese Pizza’s W/ 25 piece wings $35.99 1 Large 1 Topping Pizza & 10 Wings $19.99

BBQ Supper Hickory Grove UMC

Mar.11 Sat. 5:00 till 8:00. Eat in or Take out

$8.00

APARTMENTS AVAILABLE NOW! Silk Hope Liberty Rd

LIBERTY MANOR APARTMENTS Liberty, NC

Rent Based On Income. Full Rental Assistance. Limited Handicapped Units. Smoke Free Units 1 or 2 Bedroom apartments featuring carpet, central air, range, refrigerator, washer/dryer hook-ups, wired for cable.

241 OfficeHrs: Hrs:M-F M-F10-3 11-4 241W. W.Butler ButlerAve. Ave. Office 622-2163 622-2163 Ph 336-795-0054 / Cell 336-404-9791

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Tropica Tanning

112 W Swannanoa Ave (Downtown Liberty) Ph 336-622-9447

Specials

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2 Months Unlimited

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Cecilia's Wig Shop & More 112 W Swannanoa Ave, Liberty Ph 336-622-9447

Must Present Coupon $20 Coupon Off Wigs $79 $10 Coupons Off Wigs $49

We Also Clean And Service Wigs In House

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Happenings at the Liberty Senior Center Quilting and Simple Sewing Classes By: Ellen Lineberry

The Liberty Senior Center started a quilting and simple sewing class in the fall of 2015. The first project was pot holders. This simple sewing project was a great way to learn how to quilt with small stitches. After learning how to do quilt stitches, the class started working on a group project. They learned how to measure, lie out and cut fabric for quilt squares. Learning how to make a simple quilt pattern was next, by sewing four squares together and alternating the direction of the next four squares in the opposite direction. After sewing all the squares together, the class learned how to stretch the quilt onto a quilting frame. And the task of quilting began. The class quickly learned to use thimbles to protect their fingers from their quilting needles. After many hours of quilting, the binding, or border, was added for the finishing touch. In addition to working on the class project, individual lap quilts, placemats, and stuffed toy kittens were made by the members of the class. The class meets twice per month, 2nd and 4th Thursday’s afternoon, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Jackie Brown and Bobbie Kidd are the quilting instructors with many years of quilting experience. Join the sewing bee and enjoy the fellowship and creativity. For more information, call Kaffy Reynolds at 336-622-5844.

February’s Happenings at the Liberty Senior Center.

Cashier and Kitchen / Grill Job Openings

Black History Day Advocacy & Pizza Event

Kwik’s Stop #3 204 N Greensboro St, Liberty

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Green Acres Small Engine

Invites you to the

Sales, Parts & Service

Annual Banquet & Silent Auction Saturday April 1st 2017 5:30 – 9 pm Hosted at

Winter is finally here, but don’t let Spring take you by surprise. Have your equipment serviced, inspected and cleaned now to get a jump on the Spring mowing season.

The Roost at Butler Farm 3079 Pike Farm Rd Staley, NC 27355 Featuring: Renee Henderson - Comedian Catered By: Simply Southern Catering Serving Prime Rib & Chicken Wine and Beer available

Now through March 31, receive free pickup & delivery for riding mower service/repairs within 10 miles and a discounted charge for over 10 miles.

DJ, Music, Entertainment, Dancing, and More Contact the Liberty Chamber for Details and to purchase tickets $30 each 336-622-4937

Come check out our ever-expanding selection of new equipment, parts, products and chemicals. Thank you for your support in helping us to continue to grow. It is our desire to better stock our shelves with quality parts at competitive prices to better serve our customers. If for any reason you have been dissatisfied with our service or products, please let us know. Your feedback is invaluable for the success of our business. 2530 NC Hwy. 49 N., Ramseur, NC 27316 (336) 622-0389 garepairs@rtelco.net Tuesday – Friday 8:00 – 5:00 & Saturday 8:00 – 2:00 Thank you for your business. David Fogleman, Owner

L IBERTY

232 N. Greensboro St. Liberty, NC 27298

(336) 622-2248 www.libertytireandauto.net

Ph 336-795-0054 / Cell 336-404-9791

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GIVE YOUR HOME AN INSTANT MAKEOVER WITH A NEW TV PLAN

211 West Swannanoa Ave. 336.622.7900 • www.rtmc.net Restrictions may apply. Must get the Classic package or higher. Free DVR for 1 year. 36-month commitment required. Offer expires 4-30-17.

Ph 336-795-0054 / Cell 336-404-9791

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Lapsit Story Time

Story Time

Best for ages 0-24 months Liberty Public Library Every Wednesday @ 10:30

Liberty Public Library Wednesdays @ 11:00

239 S. Fayetteville St Liberty, NC 336.622.4605 www.liberty-nc.com

For more programming information, like us on

Babies Learn Through Play!

March 2017 March 1: Sensory Play March 8: Sing-a-Long March 15: Color Sorting March 22: Scarves March 29: Block Play Lapsit Story Times are proven to improve language skills, motor skills, and assist in other developmental stepping stones.

Get Creative at the Liberty Library!

Join us Every Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm

*Ages 12 & Up* MARCH CRAFTS

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March 2nd Celtic Paper Design

March 2017

March 9th Plastic Bottle Flowers

March 1 Our Favorite Things (A Show + Tell Storytime) March 8 Name Games! March 15 Lucky Clover March 22 Spring Has Sprung March 29 Dinosaur Days

March 16th St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Pins March 23rd Spring Wreath March 30th Adult Coloring

Revival Services at Rocky River Friends

April 2-4, 2017 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11 am on Sunday morning and 7:30 pm each evening Guest Speaker: Jake Penley, Pastor of White Plains Friends, Mt. Airy Mark your calendars now and make plans to attend and encourage others to attend! Who will YOU invite to come??!! Be in prayer and Bible study as Jake comes to lead our services! 1795 Staley-Snow Camp Road, Siler City, NC More Info Call 336-622-3466

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Amor Furniture & Bedding, LLC, a producer of promotional upholstery and bedding, has purchased its new 50,000 sq ft. building at 1776 Pleasant Ridge Road, Ramseur, NC. The purchase marks the completion of its move from Staley, NC where it had out grown its leased facilities. This also reflects 7 years of exponential growth in the stationary upholstered living room furniture industry. The move was necessary to Ramseur to meet its growing demand under its Southern Comfort and Amor Furniture brands. Amor Furniture now dominates the low end promotional furniture market and is the market leader in this niche. Having abandoned the low end market long ago, competitors like Ashely Furniture, United Industries, Hughes Furniture remain and compete in the middle and high end market exclusively, This was a vacuum that Amor Furniture has filled.

Place 123 S Greensboro St, Liberty Ph 336-795-0010 Friday 4:30-9:00pm(Fish &Chicken) Sunday Noon -4pm (Buffet Style) Restaurant, Catering,& Event Center Homestyle Cooking With Love & Blessing!

Spiro Laousis, its president, says "the timing is perfect for expansion and growth right now given the new business friendly and domestic manufacturing preferences of the new administration." The trend over the last few years has been for retailers to import goods from overseas such as China and Vietnam instead of buying here. He says, "It's time to put the Made in USA label back in vogue. While pricing and quality has been at issue when deciding whether to import or buy domestically, Amor Furniture has made every effort to make the MONDAY decision easier for the retailer. Amor Furniture, like other domestic factories, offers both basic price and quality competitiveness with an overseas factory. However, to offset any perceived advantage an overseas competitor may have, the company offers 1 week deliveries on its own trucks. This directly offsets waiting 2 months and paying 4 thousand 7:00 p.m. Rev. Jonathan Lewis dollars on average for a container for freight from China. It's the Special Music: Greensboro Christ company's philosophy of price, delivery, speed, and quality for the benefit of its network of mom and pop furniture stores that has TUESDAY brought them to this point in business.

$11.50 Buffet (includes drink & desserts) $6.50 Children Meals (10 & Under)

SNOW CAMP REVIVAL…

“When The Holy Spirit Moves”

WHEN

March 19 - 22 Sunday – Wednesday

worship leader: Rev. tim butcher WHERE

Pleasant Union Wesleyan 2262 Pleasant Hill Liberty Rd, Liberty, NC 27298

HOST CHURCHES Bethlehem Wesleyan Victory Chapel Wesleyan

SUNDAY A.M.

Pleasant Union Wesleyan Staley Wesleyan

SUNDAY P.M.

The company produces less than 10 models of furniture and employs 7:00 p.m. upholsterers who manufacture the Rev. Nate Marriner sofa or loveseat completely, from Special Music: beginning to end. This contrasts Siler City First with other companies who employ a "production line" or "assembly line" format to produce furniture. This production philosophy allows more personalized attention the piece being produced and allows the company to boast that each piece is WEDNESDAY to hand made. The company produces all the furniture to stock, in other words, all 6:00 p.m. Fellowship production goes to inventory. Then, each customer order is filled by selecting the ordered items from available stock. This is a trade secret that allows Amor Furniture to keep up with all its voluminous orders and allows each customer the ability to have their order very personalized. It's a win-win for both customer and manufacturer. The company has a sister company, Casa Furniture, Inc., which are retail stores in Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Sid Wheatley Special Music: Ramseur First

10:45 a.m. Dr. Brent Tysinger

6:00 p.m. Rev. Charles Moses

Ph 336-795-0054 / Cell 336-404-9791

Amor Furniture is looking to expand its employee base at this location and will be hiring over 30 new employees in Randolph County alone in the next few months. All positions will require some previous experience in furniture from sewing to upholstery. The website is www.amorfurniture.com, email address is sales@amorfurniture.com, and phone is 336.795.1077 for more information about the company or employment.

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March 2017 Fall Is Here - Leaves Are Falling Let us help clean your gutters And get your house ready for holidays

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K & K Parts

(on corner of Old 421 & Kinro Rd) We are your local Tractor Parts Dealer

336-669-4075

We sell new aftermarket parts for most makes and model!

THANK YALL'

Come by or give Joe Kirkman A Call At 336-622-3086

Coble's Pressure Washing

2017

Happy St Pattys Day

Pleasant Garden

Saturday March 11th

May 13

Recycle your electronics & shred your personal documents

(Up to 5 boxes per vehicle)

Location: Pleasant Garden Town Hall 4920 Alliance Church Road Pleasant Garden , NC Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

10am to 2pm 10 am to 2pm or until Truck Is Full

Sponsored By Local Accountants Hosted By Liberty Chamber Of Commerce Location To Be Announced Save The Date Fee Is By Donation

Guilford County residents can drop-off the following items: Computers and peripherals (including monitors, printers, scanners and keyboards) Televisions (including consoles, large screen and projection TVs) Cell phones (including chargers and cables) Electronic toys and games Microwaves DVD players, VHS players, stereo equipment Any household item with a microchip or plug Personal documents for shredding (maximum of 5 boxes per vehicle) For more information contact Guilford County Environmental Services at 336-641-3792 or the Town of Pleasant Garden at 336-674-3002. This event is sponsored by Guilford County and the Town of Pleasant Garden.

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Duke Energy Announces Transmission Line Corridor

SINGLE FARM

In June 2016, the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite Foundation announced its plans to partner with Duke Energy to conduct a comprehensive siting study to identify a new transmission line corridor that would minimize impacts to the community and provide a reliable source of electricity to the megasite. The siting study process is a first step to furnish the 1,500-acre megasite with a reliable and efficient source of electrical power. Duke Energy held two public information hearings in 2016 on July 11 and September 13 to share information and gather public input. Comments were also received by mail and via an online portal. Duke Energy took great care to review and carefully consider all of the community input and expert analysis and, based on extensive evaluation, they have selected the final corridor for the future Greensboro-Randolph Megasite transmission line. They believe the final corridor minimizes overall impacts to property owners, businesses, communities and the environment. Landowners who fall within the proposed corridor of the selected route are being notified this week, along with property owners within close proximity of the selected route (1,320 feet). Landowners who were initially contacted because they were within one of the 14 potential study areas for the project are also being informed that their property will not be impacted. The final corridor can be viewed in detail on an interactive map at http:// power-viz.com/grmegasite/ Questions from customers can be directed to: CarolinasTransmissionEnhancements@duke-energy.com 800.365.8979 (toll-free), media questions should be directed to the 24 hour media line 800-559-3853. The Greensboro-Randolph Megasite is strategically located in the Heart of North Carolina, approximately 30 miles southeast of the City of Greensboro, adjacent to Highway 421 and within 10 miles of I-40. This 1500 acre rail-served site is strategically positioned to support a high-impact industrial investment in advanced manufacturing. Partners in the project include Randolph County, North Carolina Railroad, the Greensboro Randolph Megasite Foundation and the City of Greensboro.

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Homes-Land-Rental-Mini Storage Call us For All Your Real Estate Needs 255 W Swannanoa Ave, Liberty, NC

Jessica H Foster Broker janetsrealty.com

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Volume 15 Issue 3 • 10213 Old Liberty Rd., 3 bedroom/2 bath, detached garage, replacement windows, gas pac, on 8 plus acres in Liberty city limits, $175,000. • 1101 Williams St., Ramseur; 3 bedroom/2 bath, brick ranch w/double garage, custom built home. Owner can finance at$ 149,000. • 526 Edgewood Dr., 3 bedroom/2 bath brick ranch w/ carport, fenced yard, with all appliances. Owner can finance at $119,000. • Office building (carpet and floor vinyl store), currently used as a 3 bedroom, one bath single family dwelling in main town of Liberty. 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: 3 bed/2 bath brick on large private lot in Siler City, $850.00 month/one yr. lease

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The Liberty Artisan & Craft Gallery 5546 NC Hwy 49, Liberty

Spring Is Coming Wild Bird Supplies, Candles, Soaps, Wooden Cutting Boards and Much More.Custom Made Barn Quilts Bee Keeping Supplies - Local Hone Hours: Tues-Sat 10-5 Closed Sun & Mon

PH 622-3720

www.libertyartisangallery.com

Getting Ready for Bee Keeping Season ? - Now is the Time to Order Package Bees, First Package Bee Pick Up date will be Monday, March 27th at the Gallery. We have all the equipment you need to get off to a good start. Join Us For One Of Our UpComing Classes

SUPPLY & GROCERY

Saturday, March 18th – Transfer Painting with Angie Vestal Saturday, March

25th

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

– Basket Weaving with Hazel Coleman

Saturday, April 1st – Mold Making & Casting with Reynolds Advanced Materials Saturday, April 22nd – Painting with Henry Bowers – Craft Painting from Photo. For more info see our Facebook Page.

Phone 336-622-1531

CONCEALED CARRY CLASSES MARCH 12, 2017 Classes Start At 1pm on Sundays Cost $100 For Everything Included From Lunch To Gun To Ammo $20 off handguns to class participants Sign up today!!! 336-622-1531

New fishing items arriving everyday Live bait - year round ( minnows, crickets, & worms ) Turkey Season starting soon Youth -Turkey hunting April 1-7, 2017 Statewide Season April 8- May 6,2017

End of season sale If you have been considering getting your North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun permit, the first step is to take the CCH Safety Course. We offer this class monthly in Julian, NC. Our instructors are professional, and have decades of Law Enforcement experience. Cost for class is $65 per person or $120 for married / dating couples. The full class schedule as well as class details are available at the website.

Upcoming schedule March 4 -All Day Class (8am to 6pm), April 21 and 22 (Two Day Class - Fri 6pm to 9:30pm, Sat 8am to 2pm), May 6 All Day Class (8am to 6pm) Additional classes may be added so check the class schedule or call us and request a private class - minimum of 12 students for private classes.

We look forward to having you in an upcoming class.

Ph 336-795-0054 / Cell 336-404-9791

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Wrangler long sleeve shirts Under Amor sweat shirts Hunting Boots and more….. Sale starts Saturday March 4, 2017

Hoop Cheese, Pinto Beans, Raw Peanuts, Country Ham, Old Fashion Candy, Conrad and Hinkle and Delaney’s Pimento Cheese Homeland Creamery Milk and Ice Cream 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 336-944-4248 - Residence Ph 336-795-0054 / Cell 336-404-9791

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Discover Your Genealogyâ&#x20AC;? Course to start March 14 at RCC

Â Randolph Community College is offering a new course designed to provide students with the skills to research their ancestors and build their family trees. In â&#x20AC;&#x153;Discover Your Genealogy,â&#x20AC;? students will advance their researching skills through internet databases and historical documents. This is an introductory course teaching terminology and techniques designed to start students in discovering their family histories.Â Â Â The class will meet from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 14 through May 4 in Room 104 of the Computer Technology Center on the Asheboro Campus. The tuition is $50. Â For more information or to register, contact RCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division at 336-633-0268.

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First United Methodist Church-Liberty would like for you to join us as we welcome Cameron Horner, of Horner Ministries, as he shares his powerful witness about how a life and death struggle following a diving accident, became a powerful life-altering experience of Gods saving and empowering grace. Join us as we hear Cameronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s powerful testimony, and share refreshments and fellowship together on Saturday, March 18th from 2 pm to 4 pm. Feel free to invite others. You can find out more about Cameron on his website: cameronhornerministries.org .

YE OLD COUNTRY 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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Randolph Co. NC Service Dog Support Group There’s a NEW DOG (Support Network, that is…) IN TOWN! Recently a few folks who are actively using Service Dogs met up to kick off a SUPPORT GROUP. Glenn and his dog Onyx have been meeting regularly with Beth Angel and her dog Mongo. They talk about problems they face and how to promote the use of Service Dogs locally. A few weeks ago, they were joined by two other dog teams, Lisa with her dog Merrell and Hilda with her Service Dog in training, Sadie. Hilda and Beth Angel are veterans; Glenn and Lisa are civilians. All of the dogs have been trained (or are in training officially) and these dogs were tested by different agencies. All of our dogs are different breeds. The group is meeting at different locations on different dates, and Glenn set up a page on social media to keep channels open. There is no training agenda. The group was established to encourage and support folks who need and use Service Dogs in Randolph County. They are seeking other active service Dog teams to participate. Service Dog Handlers must maintain high standards and follow strict protocol with their working dogs. There have been many people claiming their dogs are Service dogs when they are in fact not actual working dogs. This causes problems for those who use legitimately trained, tested, registered and evaluated Service Dogs. There are hundreds of training hours involved, and regulated health standards (shots, micro-chipping, grooming), Obedience and Public Access requirements to meet. For more information on this Support Group, please visit FB/ Randolph Co. NC Service Dog Support Group, email Glenn at Hollywood71@triad.rr.com or call/text Beth Angel at 863-241-4740.

EARTH VISIONS Therapeutic Massage - Medical Massage

Specific Massage It is your turn to be pain free. Get Your Life Back Phone 336-622-1844 Novella Kennedy, LMBT NC Lic 4586 National Certification You could be HERE right now!

Feel well again! Call for your appointment.

American Legion Post #81

Yard Sale

The American Legion Post will be having a “Huge Yard Sale” the weekend of the Antiques Festival, April 28th & 29th, 2017. This sale will be inside the Post and on the grounds. The last Yard Sale held at the Post was attended by over 750 people. We are now accepting donations for this sale. 10’x10’ Booth spaces will also be available for vendors in a designated area on the grounds of the Post. Spaces will be $25.00 per day, rain, or shine. There will be a limited number of spaces so call Cary at 336-707-8177 early to reserve, they will go fast. Registration forms are attached below. All proceeds from the yard sale and booth rentals will go to support American Legion Projects. Contact any of the following Yard Sale Committee members for Donation pick up or more information: Cary McMasters – 336-707-8177 (cell) Ritchie York – 336-215-2503 (cell) Guy Troy – 336-622-3375 Joe Morgan – 336-622-3720 Gail Morgan – 336-337-5031 (cell)

Ph 336-795-0054 / Cell 336-404-9791

Earth Visions oﬀers:

Group Exercise Programs Group Outdoor Education

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Call EARTH VISIONS to Learn More: 622-1844

Carolyn’s 101 W Swannanoa Ave (Downtown Liberty) Phone 336-622-3120 Latest Ladies Fashions Personal Attention Mon To Sat 10am to 5:30pm

Movement, Balance and Strength It's more than just Exercise M W F: 6am or 8am T Th 6pm

Earth Visions

5264 York Martin Rd,Liberty earthvisions@rtelco.net Where Fitness, Fun & Fellowship Become One!

For All Ages

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On Going   Sale On Winter Merchandise

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TAXES ARE COMPLICATED. Getting your taxes done isn't enough - you need your taxes done right. That's where we come in. We hire and train the most qualified tax professionals to ensure you claim every credit and deduction you deserve so you get your maximum refund. Guaranteed.¶

YOUR LOCAL OFFICE(S):

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¶If you discover an H&R Block error on your return that entitles you to a larger refund (or smaller tax liability), we'll refund the tax prep fee for that return. Refund claims must be made during the calendar year in which the return was prepared. OBTP#B13696 ©2015 HRB Tax Group, Inc.

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WANT THE BODY YOU ONCE HAD? We will make you look great again! Call the Collision Experts today; 336-622-2977

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inc.

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437 Frances Dr Liberty

Teague's Farm & Market

"Spring Specials"

We have your topsoil, compost and mulch needs covered Early Special (March only) Generic

Roundup 2-1/2 gallon for $24

8912 Pleasant Hill Ch. Rd. Snow Camp Ph (336) 376-6660 Hours Mon- Fri 6:30am to 6:30pm Sat 7:00am to 5:00pm Sun Closed

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China House

COMFORTABLE JUST GOT AFFORDABLE.

Chinese Restaurant

TASTE THE DIFFERENCE We Use The Finest Ingredients- Fresh & Healthy Hours Ph 336-622-1518

Swaim Electric Heat & A/C

3743 New Salem Rd , Climax 336-685-9722

Mon Closed

252 W Swannanoa Food Lion Plaza Liberty, NC

www.swaimelectric.com 60 MONTHS 0% APR.* Heat Now, Pay Later.

Tue-Thu 10:30am -10pm Fri-Sat 10:30am-11pm Sun 10:30am-10pm

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Imagine coming home every day to an environment that’s as fresh, clean and healthy as it is comfortable. Now is the perfect time to make that a reality, with a Trane high performance heating and cooling system. And with 0% APR Financing with equal payments for 36 Months on a qualifying Trane systems, it’s never been so easy to own one.

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Ph 622-2984

Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-2pm Sat 6am-11am Sun 7am - 11am

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Call now for a free home comfort consultation. Swaim Electric Heat & A/C Inc.

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3743 New Salem Rd Climax, NC

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~ Auto ~ Home ~ Life ~

*Special financing offers valid on qualifying systems only. All sales must be to homeowners in the United States. Void where prohibited. The Home Projects Visa card is issued by Wells Fargo Financial National Bank. Special terms apply to qualifying purchases charged with approved credit at participating merchants. The special terms APR will continue to apply until all qualifying purchases are paid in full. 0% APR/60 Months: The minimum monthly payment will be the amount that will pay for the purchase in full in equal payments during the special terms period. For newly opened accounts, the regular APR is 27.99%. The APR will vary with the market based on the U.S. Prime Rate. The regular APR is given as of 1/10/2012. If you are charged interest in any billing cycle, the minimum interest charge will be $1.00. The regular APR will apply to certain fees such as a late payment fee or if you use the card for other transactions. If you use the card for cash advances, the cash advance fee is 5.0% of the amount of the cash advance, but not less than $10.00. Monthly payment if shown based on $7,100 purchase.

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Grill Cook Needed At Y'all Come Back Cafe Call 622-2984

Walk Ins Welcomed SERVING LIBERTY FOR 60 YEARS. #

At The Shattuck-Lawver Agency, we have a long history of doing what’s right. That includes a tradition of personal attention, and being right here in Liberty to help you protect what’s most important. CAYLEA CRAVEN STRICKLAND The Shattuck-Lawver Agency (336) 622-8000 cravec1@nationwide.com

Stop by my office or call for a free quote today.

Only For Current Patients CLIMAX FAMILY PRACTICE 1008 NC 62 East Welcoming New Climax, NC 27233 Patients Of All Ages! Hours: 8 to 4 Mon to Thur Call for an James Little, MD appointment 1008 NC-62, Climax, NC

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Not all Nationwide affiliated companies are mutual companies and not all Nationwide members are insured by a mutual company. Nationwide, Nationwide is On Your Side, and the Nationwide N and Eagle are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. © 2014 Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. NPR-0784AO (11/14)

Liberty Chiropractic Center 104 N Greensboro St, Liberty Phone (336)622-1600 ———————————————————

“Neck Pain, Knee Pain, Back Pain, Headaches, Family Wellness Care, Ear Infections, Allergies, Asthma, Scoliosis, Healthier Children, Bed Wetting, Pregnancy, Depression & Anxiety”

NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Like Us On Facebook @ LibertyChiropracticCenter Ph 336-795-0054 / Cell 336-404-9791

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Wade Hardin Landscapes Contact Wade Hardin (336)240-7925

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Shouldn’t financial guidance be about

trust,

not sales?

I can give you trusted, understandable – and FREE* – financial guidance to help you achieve your financial goals. Let’s talk – I can help you plan for life. Modern Woodmen of America

JB Griffith, 3rd, FIC, LUTCF, ChFC®, CLU® 147 S. Fayetteville Street P.O. Box 699 Liberty, NC 27298 B 336-622-6020 C 336-908-1748 j.b.griffith.3rd@mwarep.org

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

107 Bowman Ave. Liberty 4,000sf and fenced in lot

116 W Swannanoa Ave Business Space For Rent *There is no obligation to buy.

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Let Us Help You This Tax Season Gwen Taylor - Owner / Preparer 728 S Greensboro St, Liberty Ph 336-622-5722 Ph 336-795-0054 / Cell 336-404-9791

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By Don Herndon One of Liberty’s most iconic eating spots in the 50s, 60s, and 70s was Tom’s Place. Located at what is now Liberty Oil Co.’s office, Tom’s was a booming, and often raucous local beer joint and café. We think the building was constructed in the 1940s and was initially a store. Others say it may have been a small manufacturing facility. After Liberty voted beer in during 1951, Tom Reitzel bought it and had a café that also sold beer. The chair factories, hosiery mills and veneer Picture Of Tom’s Place 1960 companies were booming in the 1950s, and Tom had a brisk lunch business serving locals from the town and the close by factories. through the 70s and One resident told me, “They served early 80s. They still white beans one day and pintos the served beer and food. next. And they had the best It was a hangout for barbecue around; it was tasty.” In working men. Some of the 1950s and 1960s, the only them loved to bet on place you could buy beer between ball games as well as Greensboro and Ft. Bragg was in eat and drink. Marvin Liberty. US 421 highway ran right passed away in the through Liberty, so there was a lot mid-80s and another of traffic on the road in front of operator ran it for a Tom’s. Lots of GI’s would stop and short while, and it eat and buy beer. It was said that finally closed. the bootleggers from Alamance, Chatham and Randolph would Liberty businessman stock up for the weekends here. Jim Parker purchased There was a side door that African Liberty Oil years earlier Americans used to go in and eat as and decided he would well. These were the days of buy the iconic café. “I separate entrances and facilities. didn’t like all the cars Later, Tom would procure one Garv Thomas, a former owner of Tom's pulling in and out gallon glass jugs that had contained Place displaying a nice catch around my gas and oil soft drink syrup, clean them out and tanks,” Parker said. He sell draft beer to go in them. In the had the building moved late 50s, another local, Garv back away from the Thomas, started operating Tom’s Place and highway to open up better parking for what is continued the brisk business. Garv loved fishing, now their company offices. Manager Leon Cox and the picture accompanying this article shows says, “I used to be asked where I’m from, and I him and a great catch. Another resident related would say Liberty. If they were not sure where it an incident that was a little chilling, but really not was, then I would say Tom’s Place! They would that unusual for Liberty. A local was upset with light up and say ‘Oh yeah, we knew that place!’” either Tom, Garv or somebody inside the café, The next time you are headed south on what is and he roared up to the front door in his truck now called Greensboro Street, take a look at the with one foot on the accelerator and one on the Liberty Oil office and picture a Friday night in brake. The resident said, “We all flew out of there 1956 with shiny cars and hungry and thirsty like a flock of birds, running for our life! We working men filing in and out of Tom’s Place. thought he was going to drive through the dang Their hair is slicked back with oil on it, and place!” If you talk to anyone who lived here in the nobody is overweight. They worked hard and the 50s through the 70s, you will get more stories weekends were pursued hard as well. about this infamous café. I even have a memory I want to thank several Liberty people who helped of driving by there in the late 60s on a Friday me with information for this article. Bill Thomas night and one man was chasing another one (Garv’s son), Johnny Younts, Bob Herndon, around a car with a pistol in his hand. It’s funny Warren Dixon, Jim Parker and Leon Cox. that I really didn’t think it was unusual at the time. The last owner of Tom’s Place was Marvin Bridges. He took over in 1969 and operated it

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516 N Greensboro St Ph 622-4208 M-Th 11am-9pm F-Sat 11am-9pm

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

Selected items up to 50% off……

Thank You Jesus Signs For Sale Here Makes A Great Gift

Awesome Finds & Gifts And Owner Celebrate 10 Years

Mama Carol Wall loves to camp and be outdoors. Her love of camping led her to a beautiful lake on the outskirts of the cozy little town of Liberty. She quickly fell in love with the area, so when the opportunity to become part of this community came up, she seized it. She purchased a small Gift Shop located on Swannanoa Ave. With no experience in retail yet craving a change, she started to fill the tiny store with items that she enjoyed. Awesome Finds became the store to go to when you wanted that perfect vintage gift or tie dye clothing. Carol brought in items from local artists and you can now find locally made pottery, paintings, wreaths, jewelry and other unique creations. Her keen eye for funky, interesting items led the store to outgrow it's original location within the first year. She moved across the street to a much larger retail space and continued to fill it up. This month we celebrate 10 years of Awesome Finds. Along with her husband Duane, you will find Carol behind the counter every day that Awesome Finds is open and she loves to talk to anyone who enters and tell them about local events and businesses. She hands out maps and recommends where to find the best burger. Everyone leaves feeling like they are her new favorite customer. She is very involved in the local community, she has served on the Chamber of Commerce and helped plan events for Liberty and the downtown area. Last year she embarked on a new event called Celebrate Liberty MayFest, to bring people into our little town and help them discover all that we have to offer, while celebrating the beginning of the summer season. This will be the second year for MayFest and Carol hopes it will continue for many years to come. Join Mama Carol and many others, including food vendors, local bands and craft vendors on May 20th, from 10am-6pm on Swannanoa Street.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR APRIL 30 AT 10:45 AM MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH 7881 OLD 421 RD.LIBERTY,N.C DAVID MCCLINTOCK A LOCAL GOSPEL PIANIST WILL BE IN CONCERT FOR THE MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE. WITH A MEAL TO FOLLOW. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT HELEN SHEPHERD 336-685-9592 OR PAUL452@YAHOO.COM

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Gracie's

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LOFLIN FUNERAL HOME OF LIBERTY

212 W Swannanoa Ave, Liberty

Ph 336-622-2256 Office Call 336-381-3312 or 336-250-7453

Ph 336-622-2258 Obit Line

Tyson Nixon, Manager And Staff Serving The Local Community

3834 Flynt Rd, Liberty Tue-Fri 10am to 6pm Sat 10am to 2pm Ph 336-402-8017

Come Visit With Us Children's Consignment Sale

LIBERTY GUEST COTTAGE “Short Stay Accommodations” 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

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Visit our FACEBOOK PAGE for photos, amenities and guest reviews.

Pleasant Union United Methodist Church is sponsoring a Children’s Consignment sale on Friday, March 10 from 7:00 am – 8:00 pm and Saturday, March 11 from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. Selected items are half price on Saturday. Items include children’s clothing (ages 0 to teen), maternity clothing, shoes, toys, games, videos, books, baby equipment (car seat, strollers, swings, etc.), baby/juvenile/children’s furniture, bikes/sporting goods/outdoor play equipment, bedding/crib sets/blankets and much more. We even have ladies’ clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories. This event is open to the whole community. For more information or to become a consignor, contact puconsignment@gmail.com. Check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ PUUMCCONSIGNMENT. Donations of clothing, baby items, etc. will also be accepted. Pleasant Union UMC is located at 5929 Coble Church Road in Liberty, NC (near the intersection of Coble Church Road and Highway 62) The phone number is 336.685.4093.

St. Stephen AME Church 705 S. Kirkman Street We, the Inspirational Gospel Choir of St. Stephen AME would like to invite you to help us celebrate our 51st Anniversary on Sunday, April 2, 2016 at 2:30 pm. We would count it all joy to have your choir(s) to help us lift up the Name of Jesus through song and praise and as always if you are not able to, please keep us in prayer.Praying you will be in the service and mostly in prayer, Oliver's Chapel AME Zion Church Annual Family and Friends Day Service

Sunday, March 26 @ 11 am Lunch Served Following Service Pastor Rev Dr Reginald Boyd Jr along with members invite to come worship with us!

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Liberty Chamber of Commerce March Newsletter  by: Teresa Bruchon Liberty Chamber of Commerce  PO Box #986 /112. S Greensboro St Liberty, NC 27298   (336) 622-4937  email: libertychamber@rtelco.net  www.libertychambernc.com ANNUAL CHAMBER BANQUET:   Don’t Be a Fool! Don’t Miss It! We are so excited about this year’s Chamber Banquet! We are changing things a bit. We have a full evening of fun and excitement planned. The Liberty Chamber of Commerce Annual Chamber Banquet will be held on Saturday April 1st. This year’s event will be held at Liberty’s own “The Roost at Butler Farm” located at 3079 Pike Farm Rd. A delicious dinner of Prime Rib and Chicken will be served with a medley of vegetables; all from “Simply Southern Catering”. Beer and Wine will be available. Fun, Laughter and Good Times will be had by all! Special Guest; Renee Henderson of “You’ll Laugh A lot” will entertain us during dinner. Along with the fun, will be music, dancing, and the favored Silent Auction! The highlight of the night will be presenting the Awards to the Business of the Year, Business Person of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Church of the Year. Save the Date: April Fool’s Day! Saturday April 1, 2017. Don’t be a fool! Don’t Miss it! Contact the Chamber for tickets $30 each. Business After Hours Events  The Chamber is continuing with the BAH events. The Business After Hours is a great networking opportunity. The events are scheduled for the 4th Tuesday of every month 5:15-7:00pm. State Farm will host the BAH for March, The Rotary Club will host the event in April and Fidelity Bank will host the May BAH event. These events are a perfect way to get information about your business out to the public. Networking and sharing with the business community is always beneficial. Currently June –October are available. If your business is interested in hosting a BAH event, please contact the Chamber at (336) 622-4937 or libertychamber @ rtelco.net or libertychambernc.com. Shredding Day  Saturday May 13, 2017 10am-2pm  The Liberty Chamber is proud to announce the return of Shredding Day! We are glad to once again offer this community service to our local businesses and residents. Old papers, personal documents etc. will be shredded securely. Please no notebooks, binders, binder clips, or large paper clips. Come early once the truck is full Shredding is over.The on- site shredding will take place at the 100 Block of N Greensboro St. A reasonable donation to the Chamber of Commerce is requested for all shredding. 2017 Chamber Membership Drive   The 2017 Chamber Membership letters have been mailed out. We have great things planned for this year! Your membership dues, help provide funding for the many events and programs arranged by the Chamber that support and promote business in Liberty.  If your business is not already a member, please consider the benefits of joining: Free Business Referrals, Web Exposure, Networking Opportunities, Advocacy, Business Expo, Marketing, Promotional Material, Sponsorship Opportunities, Ribbon Cuttings, Social Events, Annual Banquet & Luncheon, Committee Input, and Community Involvement.   The Liberty Chamber of Commerce strives to support and promote Liberty and its Businesses. We encourage positive relations, increase business contacts and generate business opportunities. We work in conjunction with the Town of Liberty, our chamber members and loyal citizens to make Liberty a better great place to live.   If you have not received your 2017 Membership letters and annual membership / business update form please contact the Chamber. A rapid response will ensure a 2017 Chamber website listing as well as the many benefits of being a Liberty Chamber Member. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMITMENT, INVOLVEMENT AND INVESTMENT IN:THE LIBERTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE!

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Fueling Your Body and Brain In January I wrote about the positive brain benefits of rest and last month about the exercise benefits to the brain now I am tackling a much more challenging topic, nutrition. The answer to the question of what to eat is simple and most of you think you know the answer but just cannot follow through on what you think you know to be right because you think you lack willpower. Your willpower is probably not the problem it is likely the food you are eating. First you should know that I have been thinking about this topic for over 30 years. I went to school for and became a dietitian before I went to medical school so I do have formal training on the topic and have studied the workings of the brain and the human body. The trouble is that much of what I learned in school is false. I will never forget one of my professor’s words during my first days of medical school, “Fifty percent of what we teach you is false, we just do not know which fifty percent that is.” In other words, my professor was telling me that medical research is advancing and things the medical profession believed at the time would turn out to be false as new research advanced. My teachers told me that I needed to know how to evaluate research as my medical career progressed and incorporate into my practice the true scientifically based treatments. Currently research proving that changes in diet prevents and cures disease including diseases of the brain are being ignored, if not covered up, in conventional medical education and thus this valuable information is not being communicated to the public. There are thousands of research papers published every month. There is so much that it is impossible to keep up with the literature. Michael Greger in his book, “How not to Die”, has put much of the research on nutrition together in a reader-friendly format (2015). What is being ignored or covered up that could change healthcare dramatically by preventing and curing a plethora of diseases? What is the key to fuel and optimize your body and brain? It is not portion control, carb counting, or calorie counting. The key is to feed the body what the body was designed to eat. Plants, the key is to eat plants, a wide variety of unprocessed plants. It is as simple as that. Eat whole plant foods and nothing else. Did you know that the only diet so far that has been shown to reverse heart disease, the number one cause of death in the United States, the only diet to ever open clogged arteries in the heart, is a whole food exclusively plant diet that is low in fat and high in carbohydrate? Dean Ornish used a whole food plant based diet in his landmark study and obtained dramatic results (Ornish et al, 1998). The brain has many more blood vessels than the heart does. If a plant based diet unclogs arteries in the heart, then it makes sense that it does the same all over the body including the brain. A critical review reported that there is convincing evidence that eating fruits and vegetables prevents chronic diseases such as hypertension, blood vessel disease and stroke (Boeing, 2012). Researchers familiar with the results of all the studies to date agree that exclusively eating a variety of plant foods provides adequate nutrition and prevents disease as evidenced by the American Nutrition and Dietetics Association statement that a plant diet is adequate for all stages of life (2009). The Adventist Health Study compared people eating only plants to people who include dairy and eggs and to people who include meat in their diet. Only the vegan group (eliminating eggs, dairy, and meat) were on average at a healthy body weight as measured by body mass index (BMI) (Orlich et al, 2013). In consumption calculations of dietary intake in this study researchers found that all groups were eating the same number of calories every day around 1800 calories. The group that included meat in their diet ate an average of 1884 calories and had a BMI the highest of all groups, 28, and the vegan group ate 1897 calories and had a BMI of 24 (Orlich et al, 2013). The vegan group ate about the same number of calories as the meat eating group but weighed less. Other studies have shown increased depression in those with a higher BMI (Istvan, 1992). In a study looking at aging and the incidence of dementia researchers found that daily fruit and vegetable intake lowered the risk of dementia (Barberger-Gateau, 2007). Another study showed that increased saturated fat intake (the fat found in animal products such as dairy, eggs and meat) correlated with increased dementia (Laitinen, 2006). What better way is there to eat a low saturated fat, high fruit, and vegetable diet than to eat exclusively whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables? The best research known on the topic to date shows that those who do live longer and healthier lives. The original diet is outlined in the Bible: And God said, “See, I have given you every herb that yields seed which is on the face of all the earth and every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food” Genesis 1:29. Barberger-Gateau P, Raffaittin C, Letenneur L, Berr C, Tzourio C, Dartigues, JF, Alperovitch A. Dietary patterns and risk of dementia: The Three-City cohort study. Neurology 2007, 69; 1921-1930. Istvan J, Zavela K, Weidner G. Body weight and psychological distress in NHANES I. International Journal of Obesity and related Metabolic Disorders 1992 16(12)99-1003. Laitinen MH, Ngandu T, Rovio S, Helkala EL, Uusitalo U, Vitanen M, Nissinen A, Toumilehto J, Soininen H, Kivipelto M. Fat intake at midlife and risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease: a population-based study. Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord 2006;22;99-107. Orlich MJ, Singh PN, Sabate J, Jaceldo-Siegi K, Fan J, Knutsen S, Beeson L, Fraser G. Vegetarian dietary patterns and mortality in Adventist Health Study 2. JAMA Intern Med. 2013;173(13)1230-1238. Ornish D, Scherwitz LW, Billings JH. Intensive lifestyle changes for reversal of coronary heart disease. JAMA 1998;280(23)2001-2007.

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Ramseur Community Free Caregiver Skills Class for Family Caregivers Randolph County Senior Adults along with StayWell Senior Care will hold a free Caregiver Skills Class for family caregivers on S a t u r d a y, M a r c h 4 t h f r o m 9:00-11:00am. The class will be held at StayWell Senior Care, 809 Curry Drive, Asheboro. Caregivers have expressed a need to learn how to physically care for their loved one, especially as their needs change. This two-hour class will train family caregivers how to physically care for the older adult they care for. Some of the items that will be taught will be proper ways to transfer someone from a bed to a wheelchair, personal care, fall prevention, tips for feeding, how to properly use medical equipment, etc. A Physical Therapist from Randolph Health will lead the class. Each participant will receive a free copy of The Caregiver’s Handbook, a practical, visual guide for the home caregiver. Refreshments will also be served. In-Home Respite Care is available by certified nursing assistants so the caregiver can attend this class. For more information on this respite, contact Randolph Health at 633-7706 by February 24th. This class is made possible with funds from the North Carolina Family Caregiver Support Program and is available only for family caregivers, not professional caregivers. For more information or to register, contact Margie DiDona or Lisa Alley at 625-3389 or rcsaa2@senioradults.org by March 2nd. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.

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Ramseur Community Soldiers Of Mercy MM In Ramseur

A great bikers church is located at 7249 Jordan Rd (Hwy 64E) in Ramseur. The first thing that popped out when you go to learn more about this great gathering of Gods people is this, "Put on the full ARMOR of GOD, so that you will be able to stand FIRM against the schemes of the devil. [Ephesians 6:11]" They realize we are in war in this world. I had the pleasure of getting to know the Pastor Danny Street at the recent ribbon cutting of The Franklin House. This is one of their ministry outreach from the church and that being a transition house for those fighting drug addiction. The church started out in August 21 of 2012 with a mission statement that is so much needed in today's world. Their mission is, " Our mission is to set the captive free & break the bondages surrounding them. To express our own testimonies and overcome The Oppressor. (Satan)" The church made up mostly if bikers is open to all. They have done numerous bike rides to support numerous causes. They also have done Feeding In Randleman to rides for causes such as Veterans Memorial Ride to Bikers 4 Boobs. They have benefit ride coming up on April 8 in memory of James L Nichols. As you can see from the pictures this church has from the youngest to oldest in age. Also if you visit their Facebook Page " Soldiers of Mercy Motorcycle Ministry" you will see all the great things they have done. A great church to check out in the Ramseur area. They have services on Sunday at 10:30am and also bible study on Wednesday nights at 7:30pm.

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Franklin House Ribbon Cutting In Ramseur I had the great honor of being at the ribbon cutting of "The Franklin House" in Ramseur which a ministry outreach of "The Soldiers Of Mercy MM" which is a bikers church housed in Ramseur. On the little street in Ramseur by the McDonalds is a small white house that just blends in with the other homes but there is so much more going on in that home that shows Gods hand at work. You see, The Franklin House is a transition housing for guys that have came off of detox of drugs and is waiting for rehabilitation housing to open up. The house manager, James Michael Martin , explained in once sentence what their goal is in this house and that was ,"we are here to transition menaces to the community to good citizens of the community." I told James wow that was cruel, menaces. James continue to share his story with me and enlighten my education on drug addiction. James shared in depth how he was once a menace to his community where he was from when he was hooked on drugs. He said you would do whatever it took to get what you need for next fix. That would be whether you stole or lied to get what you needed. James shared it is a real problem and the drug almost takes over your mind, you do not even realize what you are doing. James Michael is a success story as he has came out on the other side. He also shared their is consciences to your choices that even if you come out of the drug addiction you have to live with. This story James says is why he has such a passion to help with The Franklin House. James shared, " I have walked the path... just like Forest Gump in the movie shared he walked his path but mine was a lot harsher but I came out of it, this is why I know how to relate to these guys. This way I can bring guys in and show them the way. I am actually from Samaritan Colony that helped me out, this is why we use this as a guiding example." Well the way the house works is at this time they can house 6 people (currently 5 is living there now) and they are working on adding more rooms upstairs to be at a total of 8. They also run solely on their own funding, they get not government assistance. They took a lot from the program Samaritan Colony on how to set this house up. They take guys directly from detox and help them for about 2 weeks until they can get them in a treatment program. Their goals is to get them back on their own and a be a good citizen. James shared that he travels 80 to 100 miles per day getting guys to programs and meeting they have to be at every day. A dear friend that God allowed our paths to cross many years back, Buster Otwell, is the director and handles the affairs of the house. Buster attends The Soldiers Of Mercy MM Church and has a strong passion for this. Buster was the first to open my eyes to drug addiction. He allowed me to visit with him at Narcotic Addiction Meeting in Siler City when he got a milestone pin for being clean for years. This is where I was overwhelmed with the love in the room from each other as they helped carried each other day by day. The group welcome me with open arms. I was introduced to Dallas Street and learned that he was the pastor of The Soldiers Of Mercy MM. The most overwhelming and heart warming character I enjoyed from meeting Mr Street was that he was such a humbled pastor. I asked Dallas why the name Franklin House? Dallas shared, " The Franklin House is named after my sister's (Robin Street Criggers) late husband that died a few years back. His name was Frank "Frankie" Crigger. I gave my house for this mission to help others that struggle with drug addiction and our way of showing a memory to Frankie. I want this place to make a difference not only in the lives of the guys staying at the home but also for the community of Ramseur." Saturday Feb 25, the Ramseur/Eastern Randolph Chamber held a ribbon cutting for this house. The house originally opened up on Sept 12, 2016 but was dedicated on this day. As people gathered in front waiting for the 10 am hour for the ribbon cutting in the distance you heard the roll of thunder as a group of motorcycles drove up and parked in front of The Franklin House. These was member of the church and friends. Pastor Dallas Street welcomed all and thanked the church , the chamber and Mayor Danny Shaw for being there. After the ribbon cutting the house was open for tour and refreshments was available in the kitchen. If you would like to help out with The Franklin House, they can use food donations, monetary donation to help with travel and utility bills and are open for any thing that God lays on your heart. The guys are eager to make a positive impact in the community. You can reach the house manager, James Michael Martin at 704-465-8707 or leave a message at the house at 336-737-4203. It was great to see Gods hand at work in this ministry.

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RCC ServSafe Class for Restaurant Workers Set for March 16 Randolph Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division will offer a one-day ServSafe course in March. The class will meet from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, in Room 223 of the Continuing Education and Industrial Center on the Asheboro Campus. Registration is $70, plus $89.61 for a textbook. The ServSafe program is developed by the National Restaurant Association with the help of foodservice industry experts who face the same risks restaurant managers face every day. Years of experience and inside knowledge of the foodservice industry are at the core of the course, exams and materials. This program blends the latest FDA Food Code, food safety research and years of food sanitation training experience. Students will learn to implement essential food safety practices and create a culture of food safety. Upon completion, participants will receive a nationally recognized certification by the National Restaurant Association, required by the manager on duty to earn a 100% Health Inspection Grade. For more information or to register for this course, call 336-633-0268.

Ramseur Public Library March 2- Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss March 9- My Many Colored Days March 16- The Foot Book March 23- Yertle the Turtle March 30- Shake Rattle ‘n’ Read: The Shape of Me and Other Stuff

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ABBA’s RETAIL & THRIFT STORE 660 N. Fayetteville Street in Asheboro (across from the Big Dipper & next to Avila’s Auto Sales& Service) The entrepreneurial spirit runs deep in the Bleattler Family line. The father/daughter team of Harrry/ Lois Ann Bleattler are stepping out on a family business venture to open ABBA’s Retail & Thrift Store in Asheboro this season. The Bleattlers will be joined by Beth Angel, an Asheboro veteran who has been in ministry with Lois for 15 years.ABBA’s Retail & Thrift Store will be featuring new retail and used (but not abused) goods ranging from furniture and collectables to clothing and housewares. Wheelin’ and Dealin’ runs in the family; Harry’s phone even sounds off with the “Sanford & Son” ringtone. His dad, “Gran’Pop Harry”, ran a Shoe Store, a General Store and a Junkyard back in ‘Jersey. Harry always had his own businesses as well, including operating a Vinyl & Siding company for over 35 years in Greensboro. Later, he moved his family to Liberty because they wanted to live in the country. They were on Beulah Church Road for about 8 years, until they relocated to Calabash, NC. Harry had worked putting in the cable in Asheboro years before moving to NC because he had always liked the area. He and his wife (also a Lois) will be returning to Randolph County we they sell their house. Lois Ann, also Northern Born & Southern Raised, shares her grandfather ‘s and her father’s love of “Junkin’”. Lois Ann and Beth Angel were dubbed “The Iron Maidens” while scraping in NJ and NC. Re-purposing salvage and uncovering hidden treasures has been financing their mission work for years. Beth Angel, a former dog trainer, works with service dogs and veterans locally. She and her service dog Mongo Sidekick will be working with Lois Ann at ABBA’s RETAIL & THRIFT STORE until Harry is here fulltime. He has been coming to town to help with construction projects at the store, and to bring up goods and items to sell. As a Christian business owner, he decided to dedicate a % of p r o fi t s f o r t h e needy. We also take in sellable donations. 660 N. Fayetteveille Street Asheboro, NC 27203 W ea ABBA’s RETAIL & re ac ro ss THRIFT STORE fr Collectables, Antiques, NASCAR, Jeans– New & Broken In! om th eB is located at 660 IG DI NEW MEN’s Name Brand GOLF SHIRTS $5 NEW WOMEN’s Golf Pants Shirts $5 PP North Fayetteville ER ! NEW Pocket Knives Hunting Knives Larger Knives $5- - $25 Street in Asheboro. Our Used Furniture — HouseHold Items — Kitchen Appliances — Bean Bag Chairs —NEW Comforters Grand Opening on End Tables, Lamps, TOYS, BOOKS, DVDs, Tapes, Products for Hair Care & Cosmetics MARCH 1st will kick off our Too Many Items to List — Come In & Take a Look! venture. Our store hours will be % of our profits given to the needy— sellable donations welcome! T u e s - S a t , New & Used 10am-5pm. (Not Abused!) ITEMS STOP ON OVER Store Hours: 10 am-5 pm Tuesday-Saturday & VISIT! Parking i s i n t h e r e a r.

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