03/27/2024
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Thoughts While ShavingA friendly reminder of the fund-raiser tomorrow for Ayven Lennon in Bladenboro.  Fun activities begin at 10 a.m. and Chicken and BBQ plates, and an auction from 4 to 7 p.m. and of course cakes, all types of cakes and all proceeds go the family of the young man who is suffering from cancer.  Donations are welcomed.  The activities and meals will be available at the Bladenboro Historical Building.
A follow up to yesterday’s thoughts….related to sports awards for local athletes…..
1969-70 WBLA All Stars invited to a banquet….
Baseball:
James Shipman     Tar Heel
Don Hughes           Tar Heel
Mark Little               Clarkton
Troy Heustess        Clarkton
Johnny Cox            Clarkton
Ronnie McKeithan  Bladenboro
Charles Russ          Bladenboro
Milton Macon          Elizabethtown
Ricky Rooks           Elizabethtown
Track
Rick McKenzie       Elizabethtown
R.E. Clark              Elizabethtown
Carl Rhodes          Elizabethtown
Stuart Carson        Elizabethtown
Golf
Nile Brisson            Elizabethtown
Larry Strole             Elizabethtown
Willis Nance, Jr.      Bladenboro
Don’t think this was the complete list, however, quoting the news release….”WBLA has announced the top athletes of Bladen County in baseball, track and golf to round out its all-star squads for the 1969-70 sports season.  These individuals will be honored at a banquet sponsored by WBLA later this month.
Where are they now?
Check our events page….for weekend activities.
Pray for the sick, help those in need and find a cool place and camp out…
Did you hear the (????) basketball coach is dressing only 7 players for the tournament?  The rest can dress themselves.
I’m not playing favorites….all my favorites have graduated.  Abe Lemons (College Basketball Coach)
My golf game is so bad I had to have my ball retriever regripped.
robert g hester
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