Back to School……..it’s almost that time! The kids have just a few more days until school starts. Enjoy the rest of your summer break!

Quote of The Week

Knowledge rests not upon truth alone, but upon error also. ~Carl G. Jung

BIRTHDAYS

Happy belated birthday wishes go out to Theresa Pauley and Derrick Stowers, on Aug. 4.

Happy birthday to Bethany Moore, of Bob White, on Aug. 12.

Happy birthday to Rebecca Meadows, of Gordon, on Aug. 13.

Shelly Dickens, of Van, will celebrate her birthday on Aug. 13.

Birthday wishes go out to Sherry Baine, of Charleston, on Aug. 13.

A special birthday wish goes out to Erman Moore, of James Creek, on Aug. 13. We hope you have a great one Uncle Erman. Love, Garrett, Chandler, Jagger, Maddiex & Cambri.
Martha Linville, of Van, will celebrate her birthday on Aug. 14.

Happy birthday to Jacob Long, on Aug. 14.

Mike Workman, of Twilight, will celebrate his birthday on Aug. 15.

Happy birthday to Kevin Meadows, of Gordon, on Aug. 17.

Birthday wishes go out to Trish Green, of Madison, on Aug.18.

Happy birthday to Philip Pridemore, who will celebrate his birthday on Aug. 18.

Genevieve White, of Uneeda, will celebrate her birthday on Aug. 18.

ANNIVERSARY

Toby and Glenna Waller, of Williams Mountain, will celebrate their anniversary on Aug. 15.

Happy Anniversary to Nick and Stephanie Weaver, of Barrett, on Aug. 18.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to David and Danielle Moore, of James Creek, who were married on Aug. 8. They have one son Easton. We are so happy for you! Wishing you many happy years together.

GET WELL

Get Well wishes go out to Junior Price, of Barrett, who was in a vehicle accident.

SCHOOL NEWS

Two of West Virginia's most successful college football coaches, former West Virginia University coach Don Nehlen and former Marshall University coach Bob Pruett, are scheduled to speak at a pep rally/fundraiser/cookout at Van High School on Aug. 11 at 5 p.m. for the Bulldogs' football team.

School starts on Aug. 26th.

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.

The Star of Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church at Twilight will have a gospel sing and praise service on Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. Burning Bush will perform. Everyone is invited. Call Pastor Melvin Messer at 369-1781 for more information.

Barrett Nazarene Church will hold their Annual Block Party on Aug. 23 from 5pm - 7pm. Bring your family and friends for a evening of community fellowship. There will be games, food and prizes (school supplies). We hope to see you there!

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.

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Until next week, take care.