Filing for political offices is underway across the state and in Bladen County, incumbents were among the first to make their wishes known yesterday, most hopeful of another term. But, there were newcomers as well. See article on this page. Filing deadline is noontime, February 28, 2018. If you have a desire to serve, now is the time to step-up, pay your filing fees, add your name to the list of nominees, tell your story and if you win, work as a public servant and help to make Bladen County a better place to live, work and play.
Ricky Benton Racing Team of Cerro Gordo will race in the Daytona 500. The team qualified last weekend for the race and will compete in one of the two races Thursday to determine their starting position. David Gilliland is the driver and Michael Hester of Bladenboro will be in the pit. Hester has been associated with the team for many years.
A reminder of the Bladen County Hospital Foundation event ‘A Night at the Oscars’ is scheduled for Saturday, February 24th, 6 PM at Lu Mil. Tickets are $50 and seating is limited.
Also a reminder of the BBQ Fundraiser for the Jackie Singletary family of Tar Heel. The event is planned for Saturday, February 17 from 11 AM to 4 PM at the Tar Heel Volunteer Fire Department, 269 Tar Heel Ferry Road. Plates are $8 each. A silent auction will also be held. For more details, call 910-862-5947. Proceeds will go to offset some of the medical expenses of Jackie Singletary who died recently following a brief illness.
Springtime is just around the corner and activities (fundraisers) by numerous groups will be in full swing.
If you are a Four County EMC customer/owner you are aware of Operation Round Up. They round off your bill, take the proceeds and distribute it to under-privileged, those who for whatever the reason are strugglin’, and they provide assistance for non-profit organizations doing good in the area. Over the years, since the program began, they have awarded over 3 million dollars, to worthy causes. Good neighbors, doing good deeds for their members/owners.
More Church Signs:
If you’ve had Mondays all week, you need our Sundays.
Wake up before you fall asleep.
The donkey and elephant are fighting. Look to the Lamb for answers.
robert g hester
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910-876-2322
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