Halloween is Thursday,

Oct. 29, from 5-7 p.m. The little ghosts and goblins will be out, so be sure to watch out for the little guys and gals and make it a safe Halloween for everyone.

Also, a reminder that Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 a.m. Be sure to set your clocks back one hour Saturday night so you won’t be late for Sunday School.

Sympathy to the family of Joyce Bennett Barker, of Ashford, who was fatally injured in an auto accident Oct. 19. She was 46.

Congratulations to Casey Joe Ward and Jessica Ann Roberts, who were married Oct. 10. They are residing at Alkol.

Special congratulations to Tommy Kinder, of Nellis, and Eva McNeely, of Ridgeview, who were married Oct. 8. Best wishes from Dawn, Cody and Dave.

Sandra Perdue, of Nellis, went squirrel hunting with her dad, Kevin, the past week. Sandra didn’t get a squirrel. Instead, she got a raccoon! We’re all waiting to see the photos, Sandra!

Thanks to Sharon Bowles, of Racine, for sharing one of her favorite recipes:

PUMPKIN SPICE

CREAM CHEESE

BREAKFAST ROLLS

2 packages (cans) Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup canned pumpkin

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Unroll crescent rolls to form four rectangles, placed side by side. Pinch seams together to form one long rectangle. Place cream cheese, brown sugar, pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg in mixer, then beat until well combined. Spread mixture over crescents, leaving a two-inch border around the edges. Starting at the long end, roll up and cut into 1-inch pieces. Place into two 9-inch cake pans that have been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 28-30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool 10 minutes. Frost warm rolls with recipe below:

FROSTING

4 ounces softened cream cheese

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 tablespoon canned pumpkin

Mix all ingredients until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.

GET WELL

Get well wishes to Joe Nelson, of Ashford, who remains on the sick list.

Continued get well wishes to Merida Price, of Winfield, who is having problems with her legs and feet.

Texas Smith, of Costa, hasn’t been feeling well. Get well wishes to Texas.

ANNIVERSARIES

Happy anniversary to David and Elizabeth Stringer, of Nellis, who will celebrate their 23rd year together Nov. 3.

Sonny and Alice Kinder, of Nellis, will celebrate their anniversary Oct. 30. They have three sons: David, John and Josh.

Happy 41st wedding

anniversary to Leonard and Sue Gibson, of Ashford, on Oct. 28.

Brian and Anita Williams, of Charleston, will celebrate another year together Oct. 30. They are the parents of a son, Eric.

Happy third anniversary to Barry and Christina Williams, of Nellis, on Oct. 28. They have two sons, Todd and Ryan.

BIRTHDAYS

Special birthday wishes to Nick Gurski, son of Charles and June Gurski, of Nellis, on Nov. 2.

Happy birthday to Bernice White on Oct. 28.

Paul Eddie Webb, of Nellis, will celebrate his birthday Nov. 2.

Happy birthday wishes to Delores Graley, of Ashford, who will celebrate Oct. 31.

Patricia Baldwin will be 4 on Nov. 3, and her uncle, Bill Kirk Sr., will be 45 on Nov. 3.

Happy birthday to Roger Barker, of Madison, who will celebrate Oct. 31, from family and friends.

James Goldsberry, of Madison, will celebrate his birthday Oct. 30. Happy birthday, James.

Samantha Kirk, of Ashford, will celebrate her 21st birthday Oct. 29. Have a great birthday, Samantha.

Happy birthday to Mary Sue Perdue, who will be 22 on Nov. 2.

Leroy Elkins sends happy birthday wishes to his brother, Ray Emerson Elkins, of Danville, formerly of Nellis and Ridgeview, who will celebrate his birthday Nov. 1.

Happy birthday to Jackie Cooper, who will celebrate his birthday Oct. 29.

Jordan Thompson celebrated his ninth birthday Oct. 20. He is the son of Brian Tucker, of Danville, and Amanda Hodge, of Sterept, Ala. Belated happy birthday from papaw Dickie, mamaw Diana, mamaw Tina, Daddy, Mommy, and baby sister Brianna.

Geraldine Pelphery, of Nellis, sends happy birthday wishes to her daughter, Cheryl, on Oct. 30.

Happy birthday to Chad Holstein, who will celebrate Oct. 29.

Rodney Barker, of Ashford, will celebrate his 41st birthday Nov. 3. Have a great one, Rodney!

Happy birthday to Pauline Tudor on Oct. 31.

Rosa “Susie” Williams, of Ashford, will celebrate her birthday Nov. 1. Happy birthday from Barry, Christina, Todd and Ryan, who love you.

Bob and Evelyn Adkins send happy birthday wishes to their daughter, Tammy Harold, of Ashford, who will celebrate Oct. 28.

Happy birthday to Ashton Wagoner, who turns 3 on Nov. 3.

Happy fifth birthday to Hunter Leon Dolin, son of Eric and Carrie Dolin, of Mud River, on Oct. 28. Hunter’s grandparents are Ernie and Diane Graley, of Nellis, and Leon and Bonnie Dolin, of Mud River. Great-grandparents are Jim and Lou Goddard, of Nellis.

Emerson Ray Elkins will

celebrate his 71st birthday

Nov. 1. Family members and friends at Black Diamond Arbors in Danville wish him a very happy birthday.

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.