The Liberty Leader Newspaper
June 2015
Volume 12 Issue 6
The Liberty Leader
Free Community Paper By The Community And For The Community
Free Monthly Newspaper
June 2015
Volume 12 * Issue 6
Serving Liberty, Staley, Snow Camp, Julian, Climax, Ramseur & Franklinville June 5 Dental Clinic (pg19) 6 VBS (pg9) 12 Free Movie (pg12) 13 Cruise In (pg13) 13-20 Dewey Fest (pg12) 16 Free Movie (pg13) 18 Block Party (pg4) 20 Yard Sale (pg12) 20 Crash Craddock (pg17) 20 Music (pg12) 20 Cruise In (pg13) 25 Free Movie (pg13) 27/28 Open House (pg5) 27 Free Movie (pg13)
July 11 July Celebration 22-25 Camp (pg7) 25 Music (pg12) 27 VBS (pg9) 27 Youth Rally (pg11) 26-29 VBS (pg9) EVERY THURSDAY FREE CLASSES (pg8) Visit Website For Online Calendar Of Events www.libertynewspaper.org www.celebrateliberty.org
Megasite Project Update
By Randolph Co Economic Development Twenty-five leaders from Randolph County and Greensboro traveled to Spartanburg on April 17 to visit the BMW plant and to hear from local government, education and economic development officials about the impact of BMW on their community and best practices and lessons experienced along the way. The key message was partnership and teamwork for the good of the community as well as leadership when tough decisions are required. Leadership and commitment from the Governor to local government leaders are essential for success. BMW located in a rural area on a major highway twenty years ago. Today they employ 8,000 workers and have invested $8 billion to create a state-of-the-art automotive assembly operation with 5.6 million square feet. The statewide impact is 37,777 jobs and $16.6 billion in annual economic impact. BMW’s presence has been a catalyst for the location of other companies, both suppliers and those attracted by the area’s business assets. BMW forged strong partnerships with the area community colleges which have aligned curriculum to meet BMW certification requirements. The colleges established a BMW scholars program, a twoyear community college program that includes part-time work and employee benefits for eligible students. They partner with local school systems from elementary to high school to ensure every student graduates ready for a two or four year college. Locally, significant progress has created momentum for the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite. Randolph County Commissioners have purchased 255 acres within the site and have scheduled a public hearing for June 1 to consider additional land purchases. The City of Greensboro is moving forward with preconstruction activities to extend water and sewer to the site including design, permitting, and environmental assessment. A public information meeting is planned for June 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Providence Grove High School in Randolph County. Marketing plans are underway with branding, logo, and a website to be launched by mid-July. The Megasite team is working tirelessly to ensure the site is “ready to go” for a major manufacturing employer.
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Liberty July Celebration
Mark your calendar and note all the new features for this years July Celebration on July 11. The festival is bringing back more things for the kids. So kids at 3pm in the Liberty First UMC across from Liberty School we will be lining everyone up for the kids parade. Yes, the kids will kick off the event with a parade around downtown. As you can see from a picture form our 1999 event, bring your bikes, your motorized riding toys, or just walk. Who will have the best getup? Also we are bringing back our great contest for kids. Oh yes, free KIDS ZONE full of games and arts for the kids to express themselves. These are just few things. See you all at the festival. Open to all !!!! In addition we will have two stages with alternating music from live bands. Also we are opening vendors and food to locals first. Lets not forget our fireworks. It is not too late to get in on the fun. This month the visitor website will have more listing of vendors, bands and activities scheduled for the day.
www.celebrateliberty.org Also note the new times, from 3pm to 10pm.
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