On behalf of the residents of Hollow Township and the surrounding communities, we would like to thank the Blackwell and Belle family, owners of Triple B Ranch.
On Saturday, August 27, siblings Deborah Belle and Beebe Blackwell, along with their extended family, organized a back-to-school event for the children. The day included horseback riding, bounce houses and a delicious lunch of hot dogs and grilled hamburgers. Family members got their faces painted and their hair cut, all for free.
More importantly, it included a school supply giveaway where each child received a backpack full of school supplies and there was a free raffle with gift cards, tablets and even a laptop for one lucky winner.
Several Bladen County organizations host similar events, but the Triple B Ranch Raffle is unique because the Blackwell and Belle family hold these events regularly and at their own expense as a service to our residents.
Although Triple B Ranch is known throughout the eastern United States for its annual Trail Ride, not many people know how much the Blackwell and Belle family do for our area every day. We are very proud to be part of their community and to call them our friends.
Dwight and Patsy Sheppard
Tar Heel
