Father’s Day is Sunday.
Received a nice note from organizers of the Annual Jail-A-Thon fundraiser, Bladen County Educational Foundation, Inc. They held their 9th annual in late April, raised over $7,000. Proceeds benefit our school system.
East Bladen Graduation set for Friday, June 16, 6-7 p.m. at the school and West Bladen Seniors will march across the stage Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the school. Congratulations to all.
A reminder of the Sunset Jams Concert at White Lake, featuring Soul on the Beach, 6 p.m. today, it’s free and it will be a fun event, sponsored by the Elizabethtown-White Lake Chamber of Commerce and supporting members.
And, the Elizabethtown-White Lake Chamber Annual Banquet is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, at Lu Mil Vineyard.
Check other upcoming events on the BladenOnline Events page.
I love living in Bladen, blueberries, strawberries, fresh corn, tomatoes and so much more.
I had lunch at Cain’s Grill in White Oak yesterday, kinda like a huge family reunion.
The shooting in DC should remind us all that we should learn to disagree, agreeably. Why should I hate someone because we do not agree on any issue. Agree to disagree, vote your conscience, LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.
Remember Gene Ray Bedsole? Bladen County native, Personnel Manager at Veedor Root, many, many years ago and little league coach back in the 70s and 80s. Moved to Shelbyville, Tn. many years ago. He died Monday, following a bout with cancer. We have posted his Obit, funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today in Shelbyville. He was 79 years old.
Friendships are discovered rather than made. Harriet Beecher Stowe
Family and friendships are two of the greatest facilitators of happiness.
Select your friendships carefully. Gather people around you who will reinforce your lifestyles. Dan Buettner
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