Brief recap of yesterday’s big sporting events…

NASCAR top 3 in Texas:
1. Kevin Harvick
2. Aric Almirola
3. Daniel Suarez

Last night NFL action … Baltimore Ravens (6-2) 37 – New England Patriots (8-1) 20.

Tonight, Cowboys vs Giants.

Much discussion recently about Daylight Saving Time. It began years ago as a way to cut energy use. … There are efforts to eliminate changing the clock a couple of times annually. Time will tell…

Recently, there was recognition of the STS 66 mission to outer space, actually the 25th anniversary. One on board was Curt Brown Jr. of Elizabethtown, N.C. That was one of a half dozen or so that Brown was onboard. The STS 66 mission conducted several studies on the sun’s energy and how it affects the earth’s climate and environment. Curt logged a total of 1,383 hours in outer space in the ’90s. Curt returned to Bladen County for years promoting education and awarding a scholarship to students.

Thinking about Curt and his family. His dad owned and operated Western Auto Store for years in downtown Elizabethtown. … Western Auto went the way of Kmart and so many other retail chains…

Basketball is moving to the forefront at the high school and college level. NBA must play year round.

A special event at 5 p.m. today at the county recreation site near the NC Patrol station on US 701. A road into the county recreation site will be named in honor of Robert Mazur. Robert retired over the past year or so, maybe longer. He was in charge of many projects for the county, including constant upgrades at the park. Very deserving…

Bladen County Commissioners meeting at 6:30 p.m. today. It is open to the public…

Weather is great … for this time of year. Today’s forecast … Increasing clouds, high mid 60s. Tonight, a slight chance of rain, low in low 50s. Tuesday’s forecast … a slight chance of showers, mostly cloudy, low in the low 50s. A little of what you hoped for in July and August when it was so hot.

Municipal elections tomorrow (Tuesday).

3 reason to love November…
Sweater/scarf/hat/boot season is in full swing. You’ve been dying to show off.
The leaves begin to turn…
In some way, shape or form, you get to vote.

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1841 – First wagon train arrives in California.

1862 – Dr. Richard Gatling patents Gatling machine gun in Indianapolis.

1879 – James Ritty patents first cash register, to combat stealing by bartenders in his saloon in Dayton, Ohio.

1904 – First stadium built specifically for football (Harvard Stadium)

1924 – Nellie Taylor Ross elected first US female governor (Wyoming)

1928 – American gangster Arnold Rothstein is shot at a business meeting for reportedly refusing to pay gambling debts (dies 6th November)

1929 – Richard E. Byrd, Laurence McKinley Gould and their polar expedition team begin a 2 1/2 month, 1500-mile dog-sled journey into the Queen Maud Mountains. The first exploration of the interior of Antarctica.

1939 – First air conditioned automobile (Packard) exhibited, Chicago, Illinois.

1939 – US allows “cash & carry” arms sales during WW II.

1949 – “One Man’s Family” premieres on TV.

1950 – US troops vacate Pyongyang North Korea.

1954 – Philadelphia A’s move to Kansas City.

1970 – Genie, a 13 year old feral child found in Los Angeles, California, having been locked in her bedroom by her father for most of her life.

1980 – Republican candidate Ronald Reagan is elected President of the United States, defeating incumbent Democrat US President Jimmy Carter by a landslide.

1981 – Dr. Georg Nichopoulas is acquitted of overprescribing addictive drugs for Elvis Presley.

1994 – San Francisco: First conference that focuses on the subject of the commercial potential of the World Wide Web.

2003 – Former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy becomes the first person indicted under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. He was eventually acquitted.

2008 – Barack Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected President of the United States, defeating Republican candidate John McCain.

2014 – The US votes in mid-term elections: Republicans retain the house & regain the Senate.

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The Bladen County Board of Commissioners are expected Monday night to consider approving an agreement with the US Marshal’s Office regarding the Federal Inmate Housing Program, recognize Bladen County Animal Shelter Supervisor Karen Suggs and go into closed session to discuss an economic development issue at its regularly scheduled meeting.

The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room on the lower level of the Bladen County Courthouse in Elizabethtown. The meeting is open to the public.

The board is expected to hear from Jim Speight of the N.C. Juvenile Justice System and U.S. Marshal Mike East about Bladen County’s agreement with the Marshal’s Office in regard to the Federal Inmnate Housing Program.

Among other items, the board is expected to consider a bid to to purchase county-owned property on Bladen Union Church Road and consider resolutions for the state to take over maintenance of four roads.

Click here for the Bladen County Board of Commmissioners Nov. 4 agenda

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Headmaster’s List (All A’s) – 1st nine week grading period

3^rd grade

Emma Blanchard, Fisher Blanton, Kayleigh Bowen, Brooklyn Bryan, Chance Evans, Sophia Gnyp, Hayes Griffin, Avery Hall, Lily Kathryn Hobbs, Ava Matthews, Breelyn Peed, Henry Pope, Landon Pusey, Scarlett Rose Robinson, Lilly Kate Rogers, Brenlee Thornton, Anna Williams

4^th grade

Caleb Coats, Emma DuBose, Brantley Frederick, Eve Bradlee Hardison, Miller Ludlum, Lainey Malpass, Sammy Martin, Davis Rogers, Luke Weeks, Kenton Willard

5^th grade

Walker Clifton, Jack DuBose, Clara Glynn Hill, Channing Jackson, Trey Owens, Will Owens, Kailey Pope, Rivers Robinson

6^th grade

Trey Bryan, Collin Cole, Riley Dixon, Gracie Johnson, Jenna Lee, Lily Powell, Baines Raynor, Lexi Sawvel

7^th grade

Christina Barnhill, Rebekah Bryan, Ella Campbell,  Regan Cannon, Riley Cannon, Camryn Fussell, Savannah Grady, Hudson Griffin, Eli Hardison, Garrison Hill, Molly Hilton, Daughtry Jackson, Jackson Lee,  Linsey Peterson, Joesen Pope, Coley Sasser, Adrienne Squires, Jaiden Stallings, Caiden Sutton, Grant Swanson

8^th grade

Ruthie Andrews, Evan Boussias, Josh deAndrade, Carson Gooden, Elizabeth Greene,  Ariel Malpass,  Piper Moore, Connor Pope, Georgia Pope, Leelee Votaw, Scarlett Votaw, Michael Dale Williams

9^th grade

McKena Johnston, Amber Jones, Will Swanson

10^th grade

Caroline Barnhill, Kensley Blanchard, Reese Blue, Hannah Cole, Harrison DeVane, Hayes Dixon, Anna Edwards, Ayden Fussell, James Fussell, Laura Catherine Glover, Kolby Jessup, ViviAnn Johnson, Kendall Lanier, Isabella Rumbold, Ty Smoak, Forrester Spears, Matthew Thornton, Ripley Wilson

11^th grade

Lekea Boney, Larson Cashwell, Nicole Dixon, Savannah Dixon, Haley Malpass, Rhylee Pope, Cara Rhodes

12^th grade

Joshua Barber, Mary Lila Blackburn, Stefani Boussias, Jeana Grace Bowker, John Litton Clark, Will deAndrade, Sterling Evans, Jackson Hall, Olivia Lanier, Gracy Peterson, Gray Peterson, Colby Phaneuf

Harrells Christian Academy – Honor Roll (All A’s and B’s) – 1st nine week grading period

3^rd grade

Naomi Busby, GaryAnna DeVane, Jackson Lassiter, Caroline Owens, Nash Register, Graham Stewart, Morgan Sutton

4^th grade

Bailey Bowles, Lathen Cashwell, Riley Maddox Falatovich, Scarlett Graham, Addison Haney, Bella Jernigan, Caleb Kirven, Dodge Pope

5^th grade

Laney Bell, Gracelyn Bowles, Gracie Brice, Wilson Clifton, Windsor Farrior, Hutchens Glenn, Brady Marlowe, Piper Nelson, Denon Smith, Noah Tanner

6^th grade

Brock Arce, Cooper Barber,  Gracie Barnes, Sarah Cain, Josiah Crumpler, Brayden Frederick, RayAnna Ginn,  Jake Gooden, Yoana Gore, Noah Johnson, Mary Willow Rumbold, Marleigh Sidbury, Kennedy Vinson, Ana Grayce Wells

7^th grade

Lexi Bass, Jase Blanchard, Chloe Bowles, Jewell Carr, Landon Coats, Logan Dixon, Luis Funes, Holden Hudson, Olivia Matthews, Briana Melvin, Mabel Parker, McKenzie Peterson, Dakota Stallings

8^th grade

Case Barber, Alex Farrior, Anna Grace Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Willa Grace Johnson, Benny Mercer, Taylor Grace Register, Brysen Smith, Rhodes Spears, Savannah Tatum, Malik Wider

9^th grade

Jacob Barnes, Jack Bowker, Max DiLello, Maggianna Rivenbark, Connor Spell, Ethan Spell, Meredith Tatum, Walker Ward

10^th grade

Jack Barber, Charlize Bryan, James Cavenaugh, Raelyn Fryar, Justin Gnyp, Sam Hope, Paige Johnson, Devan Kennedy, Jahiem Murphy, Albert Thornton

11^th grade

Ann Holland Bell, Grice Bell, Liam Bennett, Zachary Butler, Sophie Dixon, Katie Johnson, Lexi Kornegay, Hill Lanier, Taylor Lucas, Jake Moore, Colby Stoppelbein, Noah Tart, Olivia Toler, Zaria Washington, Savannah Wells, O’Neika Williams

12^th grade

Madison Atkinson, Cody Butler, Madison Cannon, Kimberly Chirinos, Matt Darden, Caitlin Edwards, Annabeth Ellis, Zania Jones, Caleb Lucas, Skylar Register, Mya Sloan, Aaron Smith

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Municipal elections will be held Tuesday (November 5) in 92 North Carolina counties, where voters will choose mayors, other local elected officials and referendums. Bladen County Board of Elections has been working hard to iron out details and prepare for election day.

The new Bladen County Board of Elections Director, Mr. Christopher L. Williams announced the following totals this far in the local elections.

Total for One-Stop Voting: 889

Elizabethtown: 742

Bladenboro: 124

Clarkton: 23

Provisionals: 13

Absentee by Mail approved: 20

If the Absentee by Mail votes are approved and all are tabulated this evening at 5 p.m. the total will be 909 total votes cast so far, according to Mr. Williams.

There will be a meeting today at 5:00 p.m. at the Board of Elections office in Elizabethtown to approve several more Absentee by mail votes according to Mr. Williams.  Mr. Williams said anyone may call the office for answers to any questions they may have about voting. The phone number to the office is 910-862-6951.

The following candidates are running for office. (i) is incumbent:

BLADENBORO

Commissioner (3 seats): (i) Sara Jane Benson, John (Mac) Bowen, (i) Patsi Callihan, Claudette Lewis Guy, (i) Gene Norton, Stephanie A. Thurman and Joey Todd

On the ballot for Bladenboro residents will also have two questions to decide  whether to allow the sale of malt beverages and unfortified wine.

CLARKTON

Mayor: Jon Hall, Tim Tart and (i) Arthur Whedbee

Commissioner (1 seat): Linda Croom

DUBLIN

Mayor: (i) Darryl Dowless

Commissioner (2 seats): (i) T. David Hursey and (i) David Kirby

EAST ARCADIA

Mayor: (i) Perry Blanks

Commissioner (3 seats): (i) Carlee Carter, (i) Rhonda Blanks Hall, (i) Horace Munn

ELIZABETHTOWN

Mayor: (i) Sylvia Campbell

Council (3 seats): (i) Howell Clark, (i) Dicky Glenn, Debbie Heyward, (i) Ricky Leinwand, Mary A. McMillian and Jessica McKoy Wilson

TAR HEEL

Mayor: (i) Roy Dew

Commissioner (3 seats): (i) Sam Allen

WHITE LAKE

Mayor: Gray Marshburn and (i) H. Goldston Womble Jr.

Commissioner (3 seats): (i) Tim Clifton, Dean C. Hilton, (i) Tom Riel and Jay Young

Canvass for November’s election is scheduled for Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. at the Board of Elections.

Registered voters can see if they have an election in which they are eligible to vote and view their sample ballot and Election Day polling place by using the Voter Search Tool.

Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections, urged all eligible voters who did not vote early to cast their ballot on Tuesday.

“Municipal elections have a tremendous impact on our everyday lives,” Brinson Bell said. “Those elected on Tuesday make decisions about our police and fire services, parks, water systems, sidewalks and more. Yet municipal elections often have low voter participation, meaning these races are often decided by slim margins.”

The State Board of Elections offers the following 9 tips for Election Day voters:

1. Registered voters who reside in a municipality with elections may vote on Election Day. To find out if you are eligible and to view a sample ballot, go to the State Board’s Voter Lookup tool here: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss.
2. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Voters in line at 7:30 p.m. will be able to cast a ballot.
3. Find your Election Day polling place here: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/PPLkup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
4. Same-day voter registration is not available on Election Day.
5. Voters who need assistance or accommodations at the polls must request it. Individuals who are unable to enter the polling place may vote curbside.
6. Voter photo identification is not required in any North Carolina election in 2019. It will be required to vote in 2020, with exceptions.
7. If you present to vote and your name is not on the voter list, you may request a provisional ballot. No voter will be turned away.
8. The State Board asks that all voters respect the right of others to participate in the election. Intimidating any voter is a crime. Voters who feel harassed or intimidated should notify an election official immediately.
9. Election results will begin posting after 7:30 p.m. on the State Board website here: https://er.ncsbe.gov/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

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A barbecue cook-off, classics cars and good music can be found in Elizabethtown on Saturday, November 16 at the Annual Pork and Beats festival.

Organizers of this free festival expect more than 20 cooks to compete in the barbecue cook-off. After the competition, barbecue plates will be available for purchase.

The festival starts at 10 AM on Saturday, November 16 at the Cape Fear Farmer’s Market. Throughout the day, classic cars will be on display and food and craft vendors will be set up around the area. A full line-up of entertainment will be capped off with the music of Black Water Rhythm and Blue Band.

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The event is hosted by the Town of Elizabethtown. Sponsors of the event include Bladen County Livestock Association, Bladen-Gaskins funeral Home, Camp Clearwater, Campbell Oil Company, Minute man Food Mart, Cape Fear Farm Credit, Dickersons Pharmacy, Farm Bureau Insurance, Prestage Farms and the Town of White Lake.

More information can be found on the Elizabethtown website – www.elizabethtownnc.org.?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

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Photos by Kenneth Armstrong, kenarmphoto.com

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The annual Bladen County Veterans’ Day Ceremony was canceled last year due to the damages sustained at the National Guard Armory in Elizabethtown by Hurricane Florence. However, this year the organizers have planned a great event at a new location.

Memorial tributes will be made honoring two Bladen County Purple Heart Recipients, Mr. Ben Greene and Mr. Joe Nathan Kelly. Captain Tiina Mundy, United States Air Force Veteran, will be the Guest Speaker.

The National Anthem will be performed by Ms. Alexandria Blanks and the Playing of the Taps by Mr. Greg Elkins.

The event will be held Thursday, November 7th at 11:00 a.m. The new location for the event will be the Elizabethtown Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall located at 800 Broad Street in Elizabethtown. For more information contact Ms. Ann Garrett at 910-862-3255 ext. 203 or Ms. Katrina Harbison at ext. 202.

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RALEIGH – The North Carolina State Highway Patrol proudly awarded 7 civilian and 59 sworn members new ranks today during a promotional ceremony held at Colonial Baptist Church in Cary.  The event began with an invocation provided by Pastor Steve Stadtmiller, followed by the national anthem, performed by Symone Spencer.

“As you carve out your professional legacy, do not stop evolving. Our world is changing every day,” said Colonel Glenn M. McNeill, Jr., during his address to the newly promoted members.  “Continue to learn as you keep pace, providing the best leadership and service to North Carolinians.”

DPS Sec. Erik A. Hooks also provided remarks, followed by Gov. Roy Cooper, who offered the keynote address.  Sworn members received their respective oath of office by Judge Lucy Inman from the N.C. Court of Appeals.  Following the oath, Col. McNeill recognized civilian members receiving a promotion.  Concluding the service, a benediction was offered by SHP Chaplain Phillip Bland.

Please see the attached list of both sworn and civilian members recognized during today’s ceremony.

View all the names and promotions: 2019 NCHP promotions and awards

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Bladen County Animal Control supervisor Karen Suggs, center, during her recognition ceremony with Bladen County Commissioner Chairman Charles Ray Peterson, left, and Bladen County Health and Human Services Director Dr. Terri Duncan

Quick action by Karen Suggs is expected to save the lives of many animals in Bladen County.

The Bladen Animal Shelter has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Petco Foundation, it was announced Monday night at the Bladen County commissioner’s meeting.

Suggs, who is the supervisor of the county shelter, learned about the pet supply company’s program and immediately filled out an application. Three days later, she learned that Bladen County had received the grant.

Bladen County commissioners recognized Suggs during its regularly scheduled meeting in the Bladen County Courthouse. She was presented with a plague and a bonus check by Chairman Charles Ray Peterson.

“It will benefit all of the animals,” Suggs said. “It will give us a separate area for the puppies away from the other dogs. It will give us a quarantine area.”

Bladen County Animal Shelter is an open door facility that provides shelter and care to stray and surrendered animals. It’s located at 506 Smith Circle in Elizabethtown next to the Powell-Melvin Agricultural Center. Adoption hours are Monday through Friday from noon until 5 p.m. The phone number is 910-862-6918.

“The quarantine area will help decrease the length of time that dogs stay in the shelter due to illness and decreases the number of dogs euthanized due to illness,” Bladen County Health and Human Services Director Dr. Terri Duncan said. “The ultimate goal is to have happier, healthier dogs become ready for adoption quicker.

“We are grateful to the Petco Foundation for the monies provided, and especially to Karen Suggs, who took the initiative to apply for the grant and whose passion for the animals is evident each and every day in her work.”

Since 2010, the live release rate has increased by 7% at the shelter, according to Bladen County Animal Control.

“I can honestly say that I love my job,” Suggs said. “You have to love your job in the animal control field or you don’t need to be there. I have a wonderful staff, co-workers, boss, and I’m just very grateful.”

Commissioners approved $7,300 to hire part-time help at the shelter.

The Petcom Foundation has awarded more than $250 million since 1999 through its grant program.

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Bladen County commissioners on Monday approved an agreement with the U.S. Marshal’s Office to house up to 50 federal inmates at the Bladen County Detention Center and gave permission for the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office to work with the N.C. Juvenile Justice System to house more juveniles charged with crimes.

Commissioners held their regularly scheduled semimonthly meeting in the Bladen County Courthouse.

North Carolina’s “Raise the Age” law takes affect Dec. 1. The law, passed in 2017 as part of the Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Act, will raise the age of criminal responsibility in most cases from 16 to 18. The change in law has left the state seeking ways to house most 16- and 17-year-olds arrested beginning Dec. 1 in juvenile centers without building new facilities.

Jim Speight (pictured above, center) of the N.C. Juvenile Justice System explained the program to the board. Juveniles are held for a limited time while awaiting the next step in their case, he said. Bladen County will be paid $244 per day per non-Bladen County detainee for use of the facility. The payment for a Bladen County person will be $122 per day per person.

Sheriff Jim McVicker told the board that some minor work will need to be done at the detention center such as adding fencing and pod work in order to keep the juveniles separated from the adult population.

McVicker also said the Sheriff’s Office would have to hire additional staff and each deputy would have to undergo up to four weeks of training to work in the juvenile wing. The state would pay for the training. McVicker said the county plans to house up to 21 juveniles. McVicker hoped to begin housing juveniles by March.

U.S. Marshal Mike East met with the board regarding the Federal Inmate Housing Program. The U.S. government will pay Bladen County $75 per day to house federal inmates. McVicker said Bladen County plans to house 40 male and 10 female federal inmates at the outset of the program in three to four weeks.

“By doing this, we’re helping the feds out, we’re helping the state out and bringing revenue into Bladen County,” McVicker said after addressing the commissioners.

McVicker said that prior to the opening of the new detention facility two years ago that Bladen County was spending $96,000 per year to have inmates housed at out-of-county facilities. Today, McVicker said, the Bladen facility is housing inmates from Pender, Duplin and Halfax counties.

In other matters, the board,

** Adopted resolutions requesting Morganwood Estates Drive, Old Hickory Lane, Westwood Drive and Westwood Circle be added to the state-maintained secondary road system.

** Declined a $6,000 bid for county-owned property at 2555 Bladen Union Church Road.

** Approved a month-to-month lease agreement with Horne, LLP.

** Approved required forms and documentation regarding a CDBG-DR Grant Award related to a Bladenboro drainage study.

The board’s next meeting is scheduled Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the lower level assembly room of the Bladen County Courthouse.

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By Joy Warren

During the Monday evening meeting of the Elizabethtown Town Council, Council members approved a resolution recognizing November 11-15 as “Hire a Vet Week”. Mayor Slyvia Campbell presented a copy of the resolution to Ann Garrett of the NC Works office. Campbell stated “Veterans represent a strong and productive part of the the state’s work force and they deserve an opportunity to pursue quality employment with competitive wages.”

Every November the Town declares the second week of November as “Youth Appreciation Week” on behalf of the Elizabethtown Optimist Club. Mayor Campbell thanked the Club for “recognizing local youth for their efforts in the arts, athletics, academics and community service work.” Councilman Ricky Leinwand also reminded those in attendance that the Club would hold their annual Christmas Tree Sales beginning the week of Thanksgiving to help fund all of their Youth projects.

In other business, Council approved an ordinance to obligate $700,000 from the water account fund balance to ensure that the required funds would be available to properly maintain the Town water tanks. In addition, Council obligated $100,000 annually to build up the fund over time so that future work can take place.

A resolution was approved directing the Town Clerk to investigate petitions received for annexation of Bladen Community Services LLC, Bladen County Detention & Law Enforecement Center and all other county-owned properties on Smith Circle. The Town also passed a resolution stating the intent of the Town to annex properties owned by the Town contiguous to the the existing municipal boundaries. These properties include Greene’s Lake and Conservation Park; Town of Elizabethtown/Rudy M. Potter property; Town of Elizabethtown/ER Properties of NC Inc.; Town of Elizabethtown/Gordon Kinlaw Property (Gibson Dairy); Town of Elizabethtown/Marilyn Jordan Property (Gibson Dairy); Town of Elizabethtown/John McGavock Property (Gibson Dairy); property acquired from Mary K. Greene at Industrial Park (32.96 acres); and Well Site #4 on Smith Circle. A public hearing will be conducted on these proposed annexation properties on November 18 at 1 p.m.

In administrative matters, Council approved proposal for repair of Fire Department Roof; approved Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and the Elizabethtoiwn-White Lake Chamber of Commerce as related to the Director position and related duties; and approved a budget amendment and the monthly financial report.

The 13th Annual Bladen County Veterans’ Day Ceremony will be held Thursday, November 7 at 11 a.m. at the Elizabethtown Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.

In observance of Veterans’ Day, the Town offices will be closed on Monday, November 11; and for Thanksgiving on November 28 and 29.

The Elizabethtown Christmas Parade is scheduled for Sunday, December 1 at 3 p.m.

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It’s Election Day 2019 for municipalities throughout the area. The day you make choices about those who will be leaders in local government. Lots of local interest in some towns, very little in others so far as early voting is concerned. 742 early voters in Elizabethtown, 124 in Bladenboro … next high is Clarkton with 23. … See our news article ‘Bladen County Board of Elections announces total votes so far in the municipal elections’. Bladenboro voters will also be making decisions about the sale of alcoholic beverages in the town.

Bladen County commissioners held a special ceremony at the county recreation park Monday to name a road in honor of Robert Mazur, a long time, recently retired employee who spent many hours working to upgrade the area. Just one of his many accomplishments.

Interesting reading recently … quoting former President Jimmy Carter, who celebrated his 95th birthday October 1 to become the oldest living former president. … He was told in 2015 his cancer had spread to his brain. “I assumed, naturally, that I was going to die quickly. I prayed about it. I didn’t ask God to let me live. I ask God to give me proper attitude toward death and I found that I was absolutely and completely at ease with death.” 95 years old and still attempting to rehab houses for folks in need.

Pray for our nation and all our leaders.

Late night football results … Cowboys 37 – Giants 18.

If you don’t vote today, don’t complain about results…

“We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” Thomas Jefferson

“The ballot is stronger than the bullet.” Abraham Lincoln

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” Martin Luther King

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1639 – First Post Office in the colonies is set up in Massachusetts.

1773 – John Hancock is elected as moderator at a Boston town meeting that resolves that anyone who supports the Tea Act is an “Enemy to America”

1895 – 1st US patent granted for auto (George B Selden) for gasoline driven car.

1911 – Calbraith Rodgers arrives in Pasadena completing 1st transcontinental airplane flight (49 days) (left Sheepshead Bay, NY, September 17).

1916 – The Everett Massacre takes place in Everett, Washington as political differences lead to a shoot-out between IWW organizers and local police.

1935 – Parker Brothers launches game of Monopoly.

1940 – Franklin D. Roosevelt is re-elected President of the United States for an unprecedented third term, defeating Republican candidate Wendell Willkie.

1946 – John F. Kennedy (D-Massachusetts) elected to US House of Representatives.

1953 – Paul Searls saws a 32″ log in 86.4 seconds.

1964 – US launches Mariner 3 towards Mars, no data returned.

1967 – ATS-3 launched by US to take first pictures of full earth disc.

1967 – US troops conquer Loc Ninh, South Vietnam.

1968 – Republican candidate Richard Nixon is elected President of the United States, defeating Democrat candidate Hubert Humphrey and Independent candidate George Wallace.

1974 – Walter E. Washington becomes first elected mayor of Washington, D.C.

1976 – New American League baseball franchises to Seattle & Toronto fill up their rosters.

1976 – Pittsburgh Pirates trade Manny Sanguillen & $100,000 to A’s for manager Chuck Tanner.

1981 – Former Miami Dolphin, Mercury Morris, is sentenced to 20 years for drug trafficking, conspiracy & possession of cocaine.

1988 – Cornell confirms grad student source of worst computer sabotage.

1996 – Bill Clinton is re-elected President of the United States, defeating Republican candidate Bob Dole.

2009 – US Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan (US Army Medical Corps) killed 13 and wounded 43 at Fort Hood, Texas in the largest mass shooting ever at a US military installation.

2017 – US President Donald Trump begins a 12-day trip to Asia in Toyko, Japan.

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East Bladen’s Eagles will host Elizabeth City Northeastern Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the opening round of the NCHSAA Class 2A Boys Soccer Playoffs.

Coach Jay Raynor’s Eagles, the No. 9 seed in the East, won the Three Rivers Conference championship with a perfect 14-0 record and are 15-3-1 overall.

Northeastern’s Eagles, the No. 24 seed, finished in third place in the Northeastern Coastal Conference with a 4-4 league record and 11-7-1 overall mark.

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ELIZABETHTOWN – Elizabethtown defeated Bladenboro 2-0 Monday in the Waccamaw Middle School Conference boys soccer opener for both teams at County Park.

Tevin McClean fired in the first Cougar goal, and Marco Ventura scored the second Elizabethtown goal. Fernando Rebollar recorded the shutout in goal for the Cougars and was credited with 8 saves.

Elizabethtown will battle Williams Township Tuesday at 3:45 at Bladen County Park. Bladenboro will travel to West Columbus Tuesday for a 3:45 game.

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WHITEVILLE – Tar Heel’s Darwin Garcia fired in the game-winning goal in the second round of penalty kicks Monday to lift the Panthers to a Waccamaw Middle School Conference boys soccer victory over Williams Township.

The teams had battled to a scoreless tie in regulation play and were still deadlocked after the first round of the penalty kick shootout.

Tar Heel will host Whiteville Central Tuesday at 5 p.m. at Bladen County Park.

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Here are results from Monday’s games at Bladen County Park in the Bladen County Recreation Department’s youth football leagues.

7-9 Tackle League: Hurricanes 26, Tigers 6

Timothy Cain ran for over 100 yards and 4 touchdowns to lead the Hurricanes to a 26-6 7-9 Tackle League football victory over the Tigers.

Cain opened the scoring with an 8-yard touchdown run. Graylon Robbins took a swing pass from DeVance Tatum into the end zone for the conversion and a 7-0 Hurricane lead.

Henry Simmons caught a pass in the left flat from Tommy Metz and raced 57 yards for a Tiger touchdown that sliced the Hurricane lead to 7-6.

Cain broke loose again with a 50-yard touchdown run. Isaiah Lloyd banged into the end zone for the conversion that grew the Hurricane lead to 14-6.

Cain dashed 40 yards for a third quarter touchdown then closed out the scoring with a 30-yard touchdown run.

The Hurricanes raised their league-leading record to 4-0.

10-12 Tackle League: Gators 6 Crimson Tide 0

Chris Cromartie snapped a scoreless tie with a fourth quarter touchdown that lifted the Gators to a 6-0 10-12 Tackle League football victory over the Crimson Tide.

Cromartie raced around right end and sped down the sideline on a 40-yard run for the game’s only touchdown.

The Gators remained unbeaten at 5-0, while the Crimson Tide dropped to 1-3.

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