SATURDAY, MAY 3RD. 2025 9:00 AM
Estate JOHNNY YOUNTS (Deceased) 140 SOUTH VALLEY ST. LIBERTY NC 27298
AUCTION tioTION
DIRECTIONS: From... US 421 BY PASS TAKE LIBERTY EXIT GO 2-1/2 MILES TO HWY 49 N. GO 7/10 MI TR ON VALLEY ST. SALE ON RIGHT 1/10 MI. Watch for Signs.
ANTIQUES, GUNS, POTTERY, OLD COINS, PARTIAL LISTING.
McNeill Pottery
McNeill Pottery
McNeill Pottery
Nell Cole Pottery
Westmore Pitcher.
McNeill Pottery
Westmore Pottery.
McNeill Pottery
Morgan Pottery
Coy Wickers.
McNeill Cup Saucer
Morgan Cup
Owens Pitcher.
Morgan Pottery.
MGM Pottery.
McNeill Pottery
Latham Pottery
Cole Pottery. Vulcan Safe.
Whirlpool Ref. Old News Papers. Flat Irons. Lamps & Globes.
*Denotes Reserve
Punch Tin Pie Safe.
Tiger Oak Round Table.
Violin Clock.
Grandfather Clock.
Old School Desk
Anniversary Clock. Corner Cabinet.
Dining Rm Table & Chairs.
Corner China Cabinet.
Washstand Marble Top.
Noritake China. Pitcher & Bowl.
Flatware, Crystal, Bed Room Suits.
Post Bed. Dresser & Chest.
Secretary Desk. Coffee Grinder
Kettle Sand.
# 8 Dutch Oven Cast Iron Items.
Sears 22
Fox 16G Dbl
Itacha 16G
Parker Dbl 12G
Winchester 16G
Parker Bros
LC Smith Dbl 12
Mossburg 12G
Marlin 22
Winchester 20G
Savage 410G
Remington 12G
Winchester 12 Ga.
Remington 22
KMG 16G
Remington
Winchester
LC Smith Dbl 16G
Stevens 22
Hand Truck. Coffee Grinder. Crystal.
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Ruger 44 Magnum
Smith & Wesson 38
Colt 45
Kelteck 380
Kelteck 32
High Steel 22
Taurus Judge
Lady Smith Wesson 3-1/2 inch Barrel.
Keltec pmr 30
Lots of Silver Coins
Several Red Seal Bills They Were Made From 1928 to 1963.
Pictures on Website.
Old Watches.
Wrought Iron Chairs.
Awning W/remote control. Old Wrist Watches
Coffee Table.
Cotton Scales. Vulcan Safe.
TERMS: Cash, Visa or Master Card with proper ID 5% convenience fee if using credit card, everything sold As Is, Where is. Auctioneers are not responsible for any discrepancies or inaccuracies in advertising or for any deletions or additions. Not responsible for accidents. Announcements Sale Day take precedence over all other Advertisements. FOOD AVAILABLE..
NOTE: GUNS WILL BE BROUGHT IN ON SATURDAY. GUNS TO BE SOLD STARTING A NOON
PLEASE NOTE: SOME GUNS AND COINS WILL HAVE A MINIMUM ON THEM
Liberty PD Monthly
For the period 3/1/2025 to 3/31/2025 The Liberty Police Department had 554 daily log entries, Total Traffic Stops: 76, Total Citations: 49, Total Charges: 49, Total Warnings: 30, Total Average MPH Over the Limit: 19.1, Traffic Accidents 15, Domestic Disturbances 12.
Detectives
Detective Summers had been working with the Durham Police Department with a missing person case that was originally reported here in Liberty by providing information related to our investigation. This is the case that initiated in Durham, NC but the reporting party believed that the victim was last seen in Liberty at the Quality Mart on NC Hwy 49 on December 11, 2024. Update: On 3/11/25 we received word that the missing person had been located in Asheboro, NC at Walmart by a friend of the family.
Durham PD Detectives followed up on the sighting and found Donjeia at her residence located in Seagrove, NC.
Detective Summers continues to work with Liberty PD Recruiting efforts by conducting a background investigation of a cunent BLET Candidate.
Detective Summers continues to assist as needed to cover patrol calls.
Detective Summers has been finalizing case work in preparation for retirement.
Detective Summers and Chief Semrad have been working on 2 background investigations, one candidate is not hirable.
Vehicles
The 2023 Mustang has to have its battery replaced. This is the only problem we have had so far with this car and it was expected that the regular civilian battery would not hold up to the additional electronics load of the added equipment. The 2022 Mustang had the exact same problem and it was resolved with a quality replacement battery.
Other
The general contractor has been contacted for completion of the "punch list”
Chief DJ Semrad
Liberty Police Department
Town of Liberty
Safety Department Report February 2025
Employee Safety
There were no reported injuries during the month of March.
Facility Safety and Resilience
The Safety Department with help from Assistant Public Works
Director Kevin Coble met NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources engineers March 14 as they conducted a site visit of four wells earmarked for new generators through a FEMA grant. After the visit quotes were updated and provided to NCDNR for four generators and associated infrastructure for the wells totaling $235,730. We are currently waiting on final approval from FEMA.
New Employee Training
There were no new employees requiring safety training during the month.
Regional Safety Meeting
Safety Director Bret Pedigo participated in a regional Transportation Safety Action Plan meeting facilitated by PTRC.
Liberty Parks and Recreation March 2025 Monthly Report
• Our baseball season has started. The first games are scheduled to take place on April 1st. The season will end early May.
• We hosted the Lily Run on March 15th. It was a large turnout and it seems to be growing each year. We still plan on being a part of the event moving forward.
• Our department is still planning the Easter Egg Hunt. The event is scheduled to take place on April 12th. It will begin at 1 :00 PM. 3-5 year olds will participate from 1 :00-1 :20 PM. 6-8 year olds will participate from 1 :30-1 :50 PM. 9-11 year olds will participate from 2:00-2:20 PM.
• We are still working on the July Festival. This includes looking for sponsors, calling vendors, calling food trucks, and scheduling festival attractions. We will be having a band, kid zone, hot dog eating contest, and yard games. The plan is to release
Liberty Fire Department
This report is for March 2025
LFD responded to 96 calls during the month of March 2025.
- 4 structure fires
1 off-road vehicle fire
- 9 brush/outside fires
- 5 smoke investigations
- 3 false alarms
1 hazardous materials/gas leaks
- 6 assist physically disabled
1 motor vehicle accidents with injuries
- 2 motor vehicle accidents without injuries
- 53 medical calls
- 6 service calls
5 dispatched and canceled emoute or standby
- 2 lock outs
• On March 2, 2025 firefighters attended events at Liberty Church of God per request to conduct fire prevention and education.
• March 6, Fire Chief Matt Talbott and Assistant Chief Bret Pedigo participated in the regional Transportation Safety Action Committee, of which they are members.
• On March 14, FEMA visited Liberty and toured wells marked for new generators in a long-running FEMA grant, along with Assistant Chief Pedigo and Assistant Public Works Director Kevin Coble.
• On March 15, Fire Chief Talbott, Assistant Chief Pedigo, Firefighter Angela Talbott and Public Works Director Joe Walsh participated in Lily's Run 5K, traversing the course in turnout gear and air pack.
• March 20, Fire Chief Talbott assisted Alamance Fire Department with interviews for promotions.
• March 24, LFD firefighters attended an annual hazmat operations workshop along with Liberty Public Works, held at Liberty Fire Department.
• Thanks to a donation from Fairgrove Fire Department, LFD was able to put into service a true RJT pack, and conducted training in a large vacant local warehouse throughout the month.
Liberty PUBLIC WORKS MONTHLY REPORT
PREPARED BY PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTOR - JOSEPH WALSH
LIMBS- Spring trimming and cleanup is producing a lot of limb pickup. Multiple loads per week have been hauled out.
LEAF- Still gathering bag leaves, and will begin street cleanup.
LANDFILL- The Street Department is still currently picking up landfill waste every week with a pretty good collection rate averaging 1.5 tons a week. Will look at pricing for signs to have out and explain bulky item pickup.
WATER- Have and will be performing some water and sewer taps for a couple of new construction homes. Couple service line leak repairs.
Sewer- Multiple sewer back ups jetted and cleaned, sewer taps completed for 3 new construction homes.
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Free Gardening Advice
Guilford County Master Gardeners will give FREE IN-PERSON gardening advice at the following locations. Hours are 9 am –noon at most locations. For more information, please call Holly Key at 336-641-2414
Cooperative Extension – 3309 Burlington Rd., Greensboro, NC May 2&3, June 14, October 11
Piedmont Triad Farmer’s Market – 2914 Sandy Ridge Rd., Colfax, NC
April 26, May 10, May 24, June 7, August 2, August 16
Greensboro Farmers Curb Market – 501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro, NC
April 27, May 14, June 11, June 28, July 12, August 9
High Point Public Library – 901 N. Main St., High Point, NC
June 21, July 26
Northwest Guilford Farmers Market - 7200 Summerfield Rd., Summerfield, NC
May 7, September 13
Gibsonville – Market on the Green – Main Street, Gibsonville, NC
May 17, September 23
Pleasant Garden – 4920 Alliance Church Rd., Pleasant Garden, NC
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Tips to A Healthy, Green North Carolina Lawn
Maintaining a healthy, green lawn in North Carolina can be challenging due to the region's climate and soil conditions. Here are some tips to help you achieve a healthier, greener lawn:
1. Choose the right grass type for your region. In North Carolina, warmseason grasses like Bermuda, Zoysia, and Centipede are popular choices.
2. Test your soil to determine its pH level and nutrient content. Adjust the pH if necessary to ensure optimal nutrient uptake.
3. Aerate your lawn annually to improve soil compaction and allow air, water, and nutrients to penetrate the root zone.
4. Over-seed your lawn with a suitable grass variety to fill in bare spots and improve overall density.
5. Mow your lawn at the appropriate height for your grass type. For warmseason grasses, a height of 1.5 to 2 inches is recommended.
6. Use a sharp mower blade to ensure a clean cut and prevent tearing or shredding of grass blades.
7. Water your lawn deeply and infrequently to encourage deep root growth. Aim for 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week, including rainfall.
8. Water your lawn in the early morning to minimize evaporation and reduce the risk of fungal diseases.
9. Use a rain gauge to monitor rainfall and adjust your watering schedule accordingly.
10. Install a rain barrel to collect rainwater for use in watering your lawn and garden.
11. Use a mulching mower to return grass clippings to the soil, which can provide valuable nutrients.
12. Fertilize your lawn according to soil test recommendations and the specific needs of your grass type.
13. Use organic fertilizers to promote soil health and reduce the risk of nutrient runoff.
14. Apply fertilizer in the spring and fall, avoiding hot summer months when grass is stressed.
15. Use a slow-release fertilizer to provide a steady supply of nutrients over time.
16. Use compost to improve soil structure and fertility.
17. Use natural or organic weed control methods, such as hand-pulling or mulching, to minimize the use of chemical herbicides.
18. Apply pre-emergent herbicides in the spring to prevent the germination of weed seeds.
20. Use a core aerator to remove soil plugs and improve soil aeration.
19. Use a detaching rake or machine to remove excess thatch from your lawn.
21. Use a soil conditioner or compost to improve soil structure and fertility.
22. Use a soil test kit to monitor soil pH and nutrient levels. And after all this hard work make sure you and your friends and family enjoy your beautiful lawn!
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Upcoming Railroad Repairs
Liberty
Contractors for Norfolk Southern Railroad will be assisting the railroad in doing multiple crossing repairs that will require roads to be closed for a short period of time. Work is to begin May 7, 2025 and each crossing should remain closed for one day. If the residence or business is to be impacted, they will be notified by TTC & Fleet Management or Norfolk Southern at least 24 hours in advance of any closure.
The following are the locations of the crossing repairs, which are proposed to be closed at the same time:
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• W Raleigh Ave The Easter Bunny made a stop-hop at the library!
Swannanoa corner in Liberty!! Another one of the Rose Garden, gardens that we take care of.
Beautiful azaleas in bloom. Crepe myrtle’s cleaned up and ready to leaf out. Deb York thank you for making this corner looks so good!!
The Liberty Leader Newspaper
2025 Employee Chili/Soup/Bake Off Winners
(Police Department Corporal Hubert Elder - First Place Bake Off - Banana Pudding not pictured)
Teresa Bruchon Finance Office/ AP - First Place SoupCream of Tomato
Parks and Recreation Coordinator - Nick NewlinSecond Place Chili - Snow Camp Chili Town Clerk Jessica BrownSecond Place Chili (tie) # Chili and Second Place SoupBeefy Mushroom
Miriam Pilarski Finance Office/Utility BillingFirst Place Bake OffItalian Love Cake
Public Works Director Joseph Walsh - First Place Chili - Cowboy Beans
Southeast Express will be playing on May 17th beginning at 4 PM
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Baby Highland Cow Cuddles in the Poppies!
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Monday, May 26 from 11-5pm th Birthday Bash Celebrating 21 Years of 6 Hours of Live Music, Games, Trea Fundraiser Activities for the Randol Partnership for Children, Orchard Hayr Good Food & Good Times!
Julian lions club
This week in support of spring clean up at Camp Dogwood, the Julian Lions planted dog wood trees along the camp entrance. This was
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Southern Folklore from North Carolina
North Carolina, nestled in the southeastern United States, is a land rich in history, culture, and folklore. From the misty mountains of the Appalachians to the sandy shores of the Outer Banks, the state is steeped in stories passed down through generations. Here are some of the most intriguing tales from North Carolina's folklore.
The Brown Mountain Lights: One of the most enduring mysteries of North Carolina is the Brown Mountain Lights. These mysterious orbs of light have been seen for centuries, hovering over Brown Mountain in Burke County. Some say they are the spirits of Cherokee maidens searching for their lost loves, while others believe they are the lanterns of ghostly soldiers from the Civil War. Whatever their origin, the Brown Mountain Lights continue to captivate and mystify visitors to this day.
North Carolina Folk Beliefs Related to Planting and Weather
It is considered unlucky to plant certain crops, such as potatoes or onions, on a
It is considered unlucky to plant certain crops, such as beans or peas, on a windy day.
It is considered unlucky to plant certain crops, such as tomatoes or peppers, on a cloudy day.
It is considered unlucky to plant certain crops, such as corn or wheat, on a sunny day.
It is considered unlucky to plant certain crops, such as lettuce or spinach, on a cold day.
It is considered unlucky to plant certain crops, such as carrots or radishes, on a hot day.
It is considered unlucky to plant certain crops, such as cucumbers or squash, on a dry day.
It is considered unlucky to plant certain crops, such as melons or pumpkins, on a wet day.
It is considered unlucky to plant certain crops, such as strawberries or raspberries, on a windy day.
It is considered unlucky to plant certain crops, such as grapes or apples, on a frosty day.
It is considered unlucky to plant certain crops, such as peaches or plums, on a snowy day.
It is considered unlucky to plant certain crops, such as cherries or pears, on a stormy day.
It is considered unlucky to plant certain crops, such as apricots or nectarines, on a foggy day.
It is considered unlucky to plant certain crops, such as figs or pomegranates, on a hazy day.
It is considered unlucky to plant certain crops, such as almonds or walnuts, on a misty day.
These are just a few examples of folk beliefs and superstitions related to weather signs and planting. There are many more beliefs and superstitions that vary from culture to culture and region to region.
Why Your Next Couple’s Vacation Should Be in the Bluegrass State (StatePoint) Nothing compares to the feeling of getting into the car with your favorite person and your overnight bags on a Friday afternoon and striking out on an adventure. Whether you are going to a show, sporting events, staying in cool hotels or getting out of your routine for a few days, Kentucky has numerous trip destinations perfect for you and your emotional support human. Interested in top tier artists and shows? Check out the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville and Rupp Arena in Lexington. Both venues routinely host top entertainment, including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Elton John and so many more. In addition to concerts, each stadium serves as the home court of two of the most successful NCAA basketball programs in the country.
If big arena events are not your thing, Kentucky has countless smaller, but no less amazing settings to see your favorite entertainers and shows.
Historic and beautiful theaters such as the Lexington Opera House in Lexington, Paramount Arts Center in Ashland and the Palace Theater in Louisville, are just a few venues that host everything from world-famous headliners to local theater group productions. If you’re in western Kentucky and want to catch a show, the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in Owensboro or the Carson Center for the Performing Arts in Paducah are both great choices. Looking to have a laugh? Standup comics regularly perform at Kentucky clubs, including the Louisville Comedy Club, Lexington’s Comedy Off Broadway and Commonwealth Sanctuary in Dayton. Sports fans in Kentucky enjoy a wide array of events throughout the year, from college athletics to horse racing at legendary tracks including Churchill Downs, Keeneland and Ellis Park. Minor league and independent baseball games are also offered in Louisville, Lexington and Bowling Green. Are you looking for a cool place to spend the night? Kentucky has it all. At luxury hotels such as the Manchester in Lexington and Hotel Distil in Louisville, you can book a room, massage and elegant dinner all in one day. For outdoorsy types, the Red River Gorge Wilderness Treehouse & Cabin Rentals offers a unique place to lay your head after exploring the natural wonders of “The Gorge.” Are you a foodie couple? Discover the famous foods of Kentucky in the places from which they originated, from an authentic Hot Brown in the Brown Hotel in Louisville to bourbon balls at the Rebecca Ruth Candy Company in Frankfort. And don’t forget to grab some beer cheese and an Ale 8 One in Winchester. As for barbecue, you could spend an entire couple’s weekend consuming West Kentucky barbecue and still not hit all the amazing spots the region has to offer. To plan your trip and to learn more, visit https://www.kentuckytourism.com. Whether you are looking to travel a few months from now or a few days from now, Kentucky is a terrific yearround destination for couples featuring all the things you love to see, eat and do.
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NC Weather Folklore
Weather folklore is a fascinating aspect of human culture, often passed down through generations to predict weather patterns and understand the natural world. Here is some interesting North Carolina weather folklore beliefs, each page containing a different set of weather-related sayings, proverbs, and beliefs from various cultures.
Rainbows and Halos
"Rainbow in the morning, sailors take warning. Rainbow at night, sailors' delight."
- This saying suggests that a rainbow in the morning indicates bad weather, while a rainbow at night indicates good weather.
"A halo around the moon or sun means rain or snow will come soon." - This saying suggests that a halo around the moon or sun indicates precipitation in the near future.
"If the sun shines through the rain, it will rain again." - This saying suggests that if the sun shines while it is raining, the rain will continue.
"If the sun sets in a bank of clouds, it will rain tomorrow." - This saying suggests that if the sun sets behind a bank of clouds, it will rain the next day.
"If the sun sets clear and bright, the next day will be warm and light." - This saying suggests that a clear, bright sunset indicates good weather the next day.
The Power Of 5
