The Liberty Leader Newspaper

 Randolph Telephone’s Art Scholarship

Competition Scheduled for May 2

As area students round the learning curve with summer vacation on the horizon, many graduating seniors are anxiously awaiting acceptance letters from the college or university of their choice. While some gear up for a summer of fun, many will seek out scholarships and part time jobs to ease the expenses that lie ahead as tuition and fees for higher education continues to rise. One local company realizes the potential impact quality education has on the productivity and growth within our community, and is doing its part to help area students realize the dream of a degree.

Randolph Telephone’s commitment was affirmed by General Manager, Steve Cox, stating, “We have always embraced the importance of giving back to the community. At the same time, we recognize the value of a solid education and the tools needed to prepare for a lifetime of learning. Advances in technology are ever changing and our employees are continuously challenged with new training and coursework to stay current and competitive in the marketplace. By providing scholarship opportunities to local graduating seniors, we believe the students are able to focus more on their studies and less on financial matters. We also believe that our area yields an even greater return on our investment as graduates return and strengthen our local community and North Carolina at large.”

Randolph Telephone has provided two opportunities for scholarships since 1995. Students from various high schools in the area, including Asheboro, Chatham Central, Eastern Randolph, Faith Christian, Fayetteville Street, North Moore, Southwest Randolph, Southeast Guilford, Southern Alamance, South Davidson, North Stanley, and Jordan Matthews, are invited to participate. All graduating seniors who are dependents of RTMC or RTC customers in good standing are eligible for entry into the General Scholarship category.

Budding artists at the senior level in the first seven schools mentioned also have the opportunity to win cash for class, by submitting artwork for the Young Artist scholarship. The winning entry will be published on the cover of the 2008 Randolph Telephone Regional Directory. This year the theme for entries was “The Community I Call Home.” All Young Artist scholarship submissions will be judged May 2nd at Randolph Telephone’s Asheboro location on Old Cox Rd. Local residents are welcome and encouraged to visit the office to view the entries on display May 2nd through the 4th.

New Cook Book By Local Author

After ten years of planning, local lady known by many, Evelyn Neese of Julian, has received her very on publish cookbook back from the printers. I have had the opportunity to know Evelyn since I have been writing for the Liberty Leader . She originally was the friendly face you meet each time you passed through the doors of Timely Treasures in Julian. There was always a smile on her face and immediately on yours after talking with her. There is where I first learned that she was working on a cook book of all her favorite recipes. At Timely Treasures you could pick up some of her delicious food prepared with her loving hand. My favorite ,as I think was others, was her fried apple pies. The first thing she told me that she wanted people to know was that this book was dedicated to two very special people in her life. First to her mother, Effie Brim Linville, who taught me over many years by watching her in the kitchen as well as guiding me on how to cook and adding the “secret touches” that only we knew about. Second was to my first born grandchild, Ronnie Kyle Fulk, who was taste tester and always happy to try anything grandma cooked. Evelyn stated. “ I miss them both, but I know my mother is standing over my shoulder every time I am in the kitchen and Kyle is patiently waiting for the first bite. Thank you both for the inspiration and I love you dearly.” There are numerous other people she wanted to acknowledge that are in the cook book for readers to see. A few notes from the cook and author of this great cookbook. “Cooking is one of my favorite things I enjoy doing. Some of my best memories growing up area of my mother preparing many meals for our family and friends. We shared a great meal with great conversation. My family has grown by leaps and bounds. I have four sisters and a brother, who in turn have children, putting the total number of siblings, nieces, nephews, greats to a total of over 30. That ‘s a lot of cooking. We spend birthdays and holidays together over a meal, and that’s a lot of food. But we all love it. Two of my daughters share my joy of cooking but the third, well I am still working on her. My grandchildren, Haley and Hunter, are now 7 years old and now for the past two years they have been pulling up the stools beside me in the kitchen saying “grandma what can I do.” That just makes my heart leap. “ After hearing this story you can see why this cook book is a must to have, for it is not just recipes it is years of love for family and traditions that has been passed down years after years. The recipes inside is her collections of her favorite ones , some hers, some ones given toher by dear friends and family that she uses. This book is a piece of herself that she is giving out to others, just as she has done with her cooking. While we were talking we discussed how families have changed. In the past families would only go out once a week for a meal rest were cooked at home but today you are looking to get everyone at home at once to cook a meal at home. In the past family was the center of all, you worked the garden together, now we buy all items at the store. This even brings me to a conversation I had with a friend at the local barbershop last week and shared with Evelyn since it worked right in with our conversation. Growing up we only had three TV channels, CBS, ABC, and NBC, no remote and usually only one TV, but we always had good shows to watch and the family gathered around to look at. Today we have TV’s in every room of the house, each one cable of getting around 100 channels, every one is flipping channels with remote (usually in separate rooms) and now you hear, there is nothing on TV. If you do find something, it is generally nothing that is really wholesome for the family to watch. It is a shame we said to see how the life style is changing. We need to cherish the days of years gone by. I believe this is why I enjoy talking to Evelyn and hearing of the good old days. Let me get back to the main story, the cook book. I asked her what really made her day. “ I have to admit, I love it when someone calls and wants to know if I can make a cake or pie for their family. I think I could spend my entire day in the kitchen. “ she stated. I asked Evelyn what was her most favorite recipe. She stated, “Actually two if had to pick. The first for the meal would be my Chicken Pie. I remember one of my daughters friends calling me when she was doing the recipe and said, I think I messed up. I told know just continue and you will see. She called back and said it worked it is great. My other would be the Pound Cake recipe. That one will be easy for people to find. It is actually on the back cover. You see the printer left this page out by error, so I have made copies and have personally added it to every book. “ If you would like to get one of her books you can reach Evelyn at 697-2020. They are $18.50 each or 2 or more are $15 each. You will also start seeing these books in local merchants shops. She finished our conversation with, “ So I hope you and all the reader that purchase the books will enjoy this as much as I have enjoyed the years of collecting and preparing the recipes. Just remember, that your time, do not rush through it, and do not be afraid to tweak it a little bit and make it your own. You never know what you may come up with.”

 The Red Cross Invites
You to Donate and Do Disney

One lucky blood donor will win a Disney prize pack
Get ready to experience the magic of Walt Disney World. Everyone who donates blood or platelets with the American Red Cross in May will get a chance to win a Disney getaway: four tickets to Disney World, four Delta Air Lines round-trip tickets, a three-night stay at the Clarion Hotel, and dinner for four at Planet Hollywood.

Sunday, May 6th 1:00pm – 5:30pm
Shiloh United Methodist Church
Shiloh Ch. Rd., Liberty, NC

Sunday, May 20th 1:00pm – 5:30pm
Rocky River Baptist Church
Siler City-Snow Camp Rd.

“Donate and Do Disney is one of the promotions the Red Cross will execute during the critical-needs period from May through September to give people an extra incentive to donate blood this summer,” said Bob Arrington, Donor Resources Development. “This is an important part of our strategic effort to make sure all hospital patients who are in need of blood get what they need for a chance at a full recovery. The Red Cross thanks Delta, Clarion and Planet Hollywood for providing their generous gift to a deserving blood donor.”
About four million people in the United States need blood each year, and the overwhelming majority would die without it. The Carolinas Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross provides lifesaving blood to patients in 103 hospitals in an 82 county area in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. About 1,600 people need to give blood each week day to meet hospital demand. There is no substitute for blood; volunteer donors are the only source. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, in generally good health, and weigh 110 pounds or more. It is safe to give blood every 56 days. Call 1-800-GIVE LIFE or go to www.redcrossblood.org to schedule a donation appointment or to learn more about giving blood.

New Entertainment Spot In Staley
Doug Nixon has announced that he is opening up the old “Old” store in Staley at 204 S Main St for Friday Night Picking for any one who wants to come out and jam with other bluegrass pickers. It will be free, but we will take a donation to go towards the rent and light bill. Anyone interested needs to bring their instrument and a yard chair and have a good time. Grand opening for the doors to be open to the public will be on May 4th around 6:30pm. More info call 736-7103

Lowe & Routh Oil Company Stops Gas Sales
Effective on April 20, Lowe and Routh , at 10225 Old Liberty Rd in Liberty, stopped selling retail gasoline sales. Lowe and Routh would like to thank their valued customers for their years of continued business and loyalty. With the surge in crude oil prices and the margin required to offer full service gasoline has dictated that a change in the services they provided. It is hard to believe that there were still places of a full service gas pump, with a person to actually pump your gas, clean your windshield and give you a friendly conversation. This will be a missed service in town. Do not worry, they will still over their loyal service to you in all their over areas of business from diesel sale, car inspections, oil changes, tire sales, brake work and propane cylinder filling.