Squirrel hunting season opens in West Virginia on Oct. 10, and the hunters will be out in full force. Have a safe hunting season!

Sympathy to the family of James “Simon” Stewart, of Costa, who passed away Sept. 28 at the age of 78.

Condolences to the family of Gene W. Kirk, of Mannford, Okla., formerly of Ashford, who passed away Sept. 21. Mr. Kirk was 81.

Deepest sympathy to the family of Jerry Hiles, of Orgas, who passed away Sept. 30 at the age of 56.

Congratulations to Christina Cooper Williams, who adopted her stepson, Todd Williams, on June 22.

Correction: The hot dog sale listed in last week’s B.A.R.N. news as being held by the Ashford Church of God was incorrect, through no fault of mine. The sale was sponsored by others, who used the church’s fellowship hall. Sorry for the mix-up.

GET WELL

Get well wishes to Jenny Doss, who is recovering from a cut on her arm that required several stitches.

Delores Graley, of Ashford, has been in the hospital. All of her family and friends send get well wishes to her.

Special get well wishes to Jeremy Parcell, of Emmons, who recently suffered a stroke. All of his friends wish him well.

Michael Woodrum, of Camp Creek, is recuperating from gall bladder surgery. May he soon be well.

TRAVELING/VISITING

Kermit and Rose Harless, of Nellis, recently returned from a trip to the Amish Country, which they enjoyed.

ANNIVERSARIES

Butch and Genie Barker, of Nellis, will celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary Oct. 8. Happy anniversary from all of your family and friends.

Happy 40th wedding

anniversary to Jerry and Connie Williams, of Nellis, on Oct. 11. They have one daughter, Angie.

Happy anniversary to Jon and Melinda Griffith, of Drawdy, who will celebrate their 20th year together Oct. 7.

David and Karen Woodrum, of Parkersburg, will celebrate 29 years together Oct. 11. They have two children, Michael and Courtney.

Happy fourth wedding anniversary to Robert and Angie Blaylock, of Nellis, who will celebrate Oct. 8.

Happy anniversary to Jerry and Dawnett Bowman, who will celebrate their 21st year together Oct. 8.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy birthday wishes to Luke Austin Skeens, who will celebrate his 12th birthday Oct. 9. He is the son of Jim and Lynn Skeens, of Sylvester. He has an older sister, Erika, and brother, Michael.

Happy birthday to Benjamin Joseph Browning, son of Billy Jo and Laura Browning, of Nellis, on Oct. 11. He is the grandson of Georgia and the late Harold Browning.

Happy 16th birthday on Oct. 13 to Allison Hunter Dixon, daughter of Vic and the late Melissa Michael Dixon. Allison is the granddaughter of David and Judy Michael, of Charleston.

Max Sponaugle, of Cameron, will celebrate No. 46 on Oct. 11. Happy birthday from your brother, Troy.

Damon Turlington, of Newport News, Va., celebrated his 5th birthday Oct. 3. He is the great-grandson of Beulah Baker, of Hampton, Va.

Happy ninth birthday to Jonathan Tyler on Oct. 12. He is the grandson of Ronald and Dixie Barrick, of Ridgeview.

Happy 11th birthday to Andrew Chase Kinder, son of Danny and Missi Kinder, on Oct. 7.

Nancy Justice will celebrate her birthday Oct. 12. Happy birthday, Nancy.

Happy birthday to Jamie Maria Barker, who will be 15 on Oct. 12.

Todd Kinder, of Costa, will celebrate No. 48 on Oct. 11. He resides with his wife, Mary Ann, and two children, Brandon and Amy.

Happy birthday to Denise Marsh on Oct. 9. Denise is the daughter of Mary Hubbard, of Charleston, and the late Robert Hubbard.

Happy birthday to Virginia Doss, of Nellis, on Oct. 7. She is the Dola Kinder and the late Ray Kinder.

Connie Williams, of Nellis, will celebrate her birthday Oct. 9. Happy birthday from all of your friends.

Happy birthday to Matthew Mitchell on Oct. l0.

Celebrating his 51st birthday Oct. 12 is Danny Kirk, of Costa.

Happy birthday to Chad Smith, of Albany, Ga., who will be 30 on Oct. 10, from Bob and Ebby.

Happy 30th birthday to Mark Pauley, of Nellis, on Oct. 12. Also, happy birthday to Mark's dad, Gary, who will celebrate Oct. 9.

Happy birthday to Judy Hall on Oct. 10, from family and friends who love you.

Caleb Krepps, son of Scott and Brenda Krepps, of Fairmont, will celebrate his 20th birthday Oct. 12.

Dennis Cook, of Ridgeview, will celebrate his birthday Oct. 10. Happy birthday.

Happy birthday to Dennis Hubbard, of South Charleston, on Oct. 7. He is the son of Mary Hubbard and the late Robert Hubbard.

Happy birthday to Jason Castle on Oct. 10.

Pamela Deickman, of Toledo, Ohio, will celebrate her birthday Oct. 7. Happy birthday from all of your relatives in West Virginia.

That's all for this week. Be sure to call me at 836-5379 or write me at P.O. Box 102, Nellis, WV 25142 with any news you want to share. You also can e-mail me at ntmccomas@suddenlink.net. The deadline is 6 p.m. Thursday.

Take care until next time.