I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July. I had a great one. I spent the day in Webster County with my grandmother and my family. We had lots of great food and tons of fun! I’m so thankful for my family.

Quote of the Week

"A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken."

- James Dent

BIRTHDAYS

Belated birthday wishes go out to Ricky Smith, of Barrett, who celebrated his birthday on July 3.

Happy belated birthday to Madison McCloud, formally of Bob White, who celebrated her birthday on July 4. We hope you had a great one Madison. Love you, David, Cara, Garrett, Chandler, Jagger and Maddiex.

Belated birthday wishes go out to Christy Sutphin, formerly of Van, on July 4.

Happy belated birthday to Donna Caudill, of Madison, who celebrated her birthday on July 4.

Happy belated birthday to Ashleigh Belcher, of Barrett, on July 7.

Belated birthday wishes go out to Zak Boyko, of Barrett, who celebrated his birthday on July 8.

Happy birthday to Erma Cook, formally of Twilight, on July 9.

Special birthday wishes go out to Kaycie Legg, of Barrett, on July 10.

Happy birthday wishes go out to Donny Dingess, of Cary, N.C., on July 10. I hope you have a great one Donny!

Happy 14th birthday to Chelsea Browder, of Bob White, on July 10. We love you, Mom, Joe, Maw-Ma Karen, Kasey, Jarred, Emilea and Brayden.

Belated

Mary Osborne, of Madison will celebrate her birthday on July 12.

Happy birthday to Amber Harless, of Barrett, on July 12.

Special birthday wishes go out to Kay Browning, of Bald Knob, on July 12. We hope you have a great one. Love, David, Cara, Garrett, Chandler, Jagger and Maddiex Castle.

A special birthday wish goes out to our Aunt Edna Harris, of Clinton Camp, on July 12. We wish you a wonderful birthday. Love, David, Cara, Garrett, Chandler, Jagger and Maddiex Castle.

Ernestine Harper, of Madison, will celebrate her birthday on July 13.

A special happy birthday to Ashley Burnett of Barrett, who lives at Cross Lanes, on July 13. Love from Marilyn and family.

Happy second birthday to Piper and Valerie Canterbury, of Van, on July 13.

Scott Kinder, of Barrett, will celebrate his birthday on July 14.

SYMPATHY

Deepest sympathy wishes go out to the family of Lois Gay Burns Crouse "Tootsie", 74, of Bob White, Boone County, was taken to be with God Friday, June 19, 2009. 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 information 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 news 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.