I can’t believe that it’s July already! It seems like we just blinked and June was gone. The Fourth of July weekend is coming up. I hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday weekend. My kids are excited about getting to see the fireworks!

Quote of the Week

“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.”

-- Elmer Davis

BIRTHDAYS

Erick Waller, of Morgantown, celebrated his birthday on July 1.

Birthday wishes go out to Jaclyn Woodrum, of Morganton, N.C. on July 1.

Happy birthday to Christopher West, of Barrett, who will celebrate his birthday on July 2. We hope you have a great one Christopher!

David Price, of Wharton, will celebrate his birthday on July 2.

Angel Wilson of Bob White, will celebrate her birthday on July 2. Wishing you a very happy birthday Angel!

Happy birthday to Timmy Topping, of Danville, on July 4.

Birthday wishes go out to B.J. Mitchell, son of Johnny and Mary Mitchell, of Danville, on July 5.

Happy birthday to Robert Meadows II, of Williams Mountain, on July 5.

Birthday wishes go out to Hannah Brown, of Barrett, on July 6.

A special happy birthday to Jerry Green, of Twilight, on July 6. Love from Daniel Green and family.

Birthday wishes go out to my Uncle D (D.J. Smith), of Bob White, on July 7. I love you, Cambri Barker.

ANNIVERSARIES

Roger and Terri White, of Bandytown, will celebrate their anniversary on July 3.

Happy anniversary to Charles and Mary Whitmore, of Van, on July 3.

Anniversary wishes go out to Bozo and Eileen Bailey, of Bandytown, on July 6.

Happy anniversary to Charlie and Reda Bowder, of Quinland, on July 7.

Happy anniversary to Bruce and Christy Sampson, of Wharton, on July 7.

Happy anniversary to David and Mandi Price, of Wharton, on July 8.

SYMPATHY

Deepest sympathy wishes go out to the family of Samuel Joe Castle, 76, of Wharton, who died Monday, June 15, 2009 at Logan Regional Hospital, Logan. We are so sorry for your loss.

CHURCH NEWS

The Star of Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church at Twilight and its pastor, Rev. Melvin Messer, invite everyone to attend their services Sunday mornings at 10:30, Sunday evenings at 7 and Wednesday evenings at 7. Children's Church is held each Wednesday. The church will have dinner at noon and afternoon service at 2 on the second Sunday of each month. Ricky Bailey drives the church van throughout the community. Anyone who wants a ride to and from church services should call Bailey at 245-8493.

COMMUNITY NEWS

I am now selling Stampin’ Up! Stampin’ Up is a scrapbook, rubber stamp, paper, etc. company. If you are interested in more information or would like a catalog please email me at caracastle@hughes.net.

If you have news that you would like to share, please send it in. This column needs all of you to keep it full of information. If you have any information you would like to see in this column, please send it to me at vanwhartonnews@yahoo.com or 467 James Branch Road, Wharton, WV 25208. You can call me at 247-6917. If I am not home, please leave me a message. I need your information by 5 p.m. on Thursdays. Until next week, take care.