Summer is winding down and August is almost over. Football season is getting ready to kick into full speed and before we know it the leaves will start to change. I hope everyone has enjoyed their summer.

Quote of The Week

“Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.”

-Jesse Jackson

BIRTHDAYS

Happy belated birthday wishes go out to Baylee Niday, of Barrett, on Aug. 13.

Happy belated second birthday to Brayden Clark, of Bob White, on Aug. 16. We love you very much! MawMaw, PawPaw, MawMaw Kasey, Jarred, Chelsea, Mom and Emilea.

Happy belated birthday to Marilyn Sexton, on Aug. 19.

Belated birthday wishes go out to Beth Cook, of Bandytown, on Aug. 20.

Happy birthday to Charissa Workman, of James Creek, on Aug. 21. Love MaMaw Sharon and PaPaw Larry.

Happy birthday wishes go out to Shane Jarvis, of Princeton, on Aug. 22.

Happy belated birthday to Kim Gibson, of Van, will celebrate her birthday on Aug. 23.

Happy 23rd birthday to Rachel Cook, of Bob White, on Aug. 25. We love you so much! Mom, Joe, MawMaw Karen, Kasey, Chelsea, Emilea and Brayden.

Happy birthday wishes to Charles Whitmore, of Van, on Aug. 24.

Sammie Elswick, of Twilight, celebrated his birthday on Aug. 24.

Happy birthday wishes go out to Virgil Stewart, of Barrett, on Aug. 25.

Linda Burns, of Cazy, celebrated her birthday on Aug. 25.

Happy belated birthday to Sue Looney, of Gordon, on Aug. 25.

ANNIVERSARY

Jerry and Marilyn Sexton celebrated their anniversary on Aug. 19.

SYMPATHY

Condolences go out to the family of David E. LeMasters, 62, of Twilight passed away Aug. 8 at Boone Nursing and Rehab, Danville.

Deepest sympathy wishes go out to the family of Mary Sue Williams Brown, 71, of Wharton, passed away on Aug. 13 at CAMC Hospital's General Neurological Science Division in Charleston.

GET WELL

Get Well wishes go out to Baylee Niday, of Barrett, who had her tonsils removed.

SCHOOL NEWS

School starts on Aug. 26.

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.

Barrett Nazarene Church will hold its Annual Block Party on Aug. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. 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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