I hope everyone has enjoyed the much cooler weather we have been having.

Sympathy goes to the family of Carlos Woodrum, of Sylvester, who passed away on Friday, Sept. 7, at the age of 83.

Mark and Vanessa Barker, of South Point, Ohio, are the proud parents of a son. Matthew Cole was born on Saturday, Sept. 1. His grandmother is Helen Wilhoit, of Peytona. His great-grandparents are Vaden and Martha Pauley, of Nellis.

Visiting the Nellis area recently were H. L. Baldwin and his family from Oakland, Neb. Baldwin grew up in the Nellis area and continues to keep in touch with relatives and friends in Boone County.

While he was here he presented a check in the amount of $500 to the Nellis Beautification Association and Nellis Elementary School. Martha Tackett and Anita Perdue accepted the check.

Several years ago, Baldwin donated money to Nellis Elementary School for wall mats in the gym in memory of his parents, Otto and Mary Baldwin.

He has been one of the top donors to the Historic Nellis Church/Archives from the time renovation began on the project. We in the community of Nellis extend our thanks and gratitude to the Baldwin family for its continued interest and support.

Congratulations to Mark and Jenny Pauley, of Nellis, who are the proud parents of a son. Hunter Wayne arrived on Thursday, Sept. 6. He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19 7/8 inches. His grandparents are Terry and Joyce Hager and Rhonda Pauley and Gary Pauley. His great-grandparents are Odessa Holly, of Alkol; Shirley Bowling, of Nellis; and Gilbert Pauley, of Nellis.

A revival will begin at the Brushton Methodist Church on Saturday, Sept. 22, and end Saturday, Sept. 29. Services will start at 7 p.m. nightly. Danny Kinder and Danny Kinder Jr. will be the evangelists. There also will be special singing nightly. Everyone is welcome.

GET WELL

Robert Blaylock, of Nellis, is recovering from an accident. All of his friends and neighbors send get well wishes to him.

Hershel “Buddy” Evans, of Nellis, was in the hospital the past week because he was having problems with stomach ulcers. We wish him well.

Mary Ann Kinder, of Costa, had surgery within the past week. Get well wishes go to her.

ANNIVERSARIES

Happy eighth anniversary to John and Debbie Hubbard on Monday, Sept. 24.

Happy 28th wedding anniversary to Lawrence and Jenny Doss, of Costa, on Monday, Sept. 24. They are the parents of three sons and one daughter.

Jess Harrah sends Happy Anniversary wishes to her husband, Michael. They celebrated their eighth year together on Tuesday, Sept. 18.

Happy 27th wedding anniversary to Mark and Sandra Graley, of Emmons, on Saturday, Sept. 22. They are the parents of two children, Dema and Anthony.

Happy third anniversary to Mark and Jennifer Pauley, of Nellis, on Tuesday, Sept. 25.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy 11th birthday to Tiffany Ann Estep, the daughter of John and Debbie Estep, of Walton, on Sunday, Sept. 23. Debbie Estep is the daughter of David Dunlap, of Ridgeview, and the late Patricia Berry.

Jon Griffith, of Drawdy, will celebrate his birthday on Monday, Sept. 24. Happy birthday from your family and friends.

Happy birthday to Grace Eskew, of Ashford, on Sunday, Sept. 23.

Bob and Evelyn Adkins, of Ashford, send Happy Birthday wishes to a special friend, Foncie Mooney, of Racine, on Sunday, Sept. 23. Wish you many more!

Jason McCallister will celebrate his birthday on Friday, Sept. 21. Have a happy birthday, Jason.

Happy birthday wishes are sent to Diana Heath, of Tampa, Fla., who will celebrate on Thursday, Sept. 20. She is the daughter of George and Phyllis Kinzer, also of Tampa.

Happy birthday to Lodis James Lafferty, who will turn 41 years old on Thursday, Sept. 20.

Happy birthday to Ammie Enis, who will celebrate her 26th birthday today, Sept. 19. She is the daughter of Steve and Sara Morrison, formerly of Ridgeview.

Happy birthday to Larry Kinder, of Ashford, on Thursday, Sept. 20.

Danielle Woodson, of Cross Lanes, will turn 19 years old on Friday, Sept. 21. She is the granddaughter of Wilma McSurley, of Charleston.

Happy 45th birthday to Debbie Baire, of Nellis, on Sunday, Sept. 23.

Happy birthday to Ruby Sparks on Tuesday, Sept. 25. Ruby and her husband, Wayne, reside in Richmond, Va. He is formerly of Ridgeview.

Birthday wishes to Omazelle Barker, of Costa, on Tuesday, Sept. 25.

Kevin Bowles, of Costa, celebrates another birthday on Monday, Sept. 24.

Happy birthday to Butch Barker, of Nellis, on Monday, Sept. 24, from Genie, Sue and all of your friends.

Happy birthday wishes to Faye McClure, of Nellis, who will celebrate on Thursday, Sept. 20.

Danny Laws, of Nellis, will celebrate another birthday on Thursday, Sept. 20.

Sarah Chandler, the daughter of Ron and Nancy Chandler, of Ashford, will celebrate her 16th birthday today, Sept. 19.

Birthday wishes are sent to Donna Caruthers, of Hernshaw, who will celebrate today, Sept. 19.

Teresa Wolfe, of Costa, will celebrate her 50th birthday on Thursday, Sept. 20.

Happy birthday to Peggy Tetoff, of Sylvester, who will celebrate today, Sept. 19.

Happy birthday to Elaine Banther, of Rossville, Ga., on Thursday, Sept. 20, from all of your friends in West Virginia.

Dyght Smith, of Ridgeview, celebrated his 59th birthday on Saturday, Sept. 8; his wife, Shirley, turned 56 on Friday, Sept. 7. Belated birthday wishes from Lavanice, Liz and Marie.

Happy birthday to Virginia Tyler, who will celebrate her 84th birthday on Thursday, Sept. 20.

Happy birthday to Dwight Graley, who will turn 51 years old on Monday, Sept. 24.

Happy 25th birthday to Justin Pauley on Saturday, Sept. 22.

Alan Elkins, of Ashford, will celebrate his 24th birthday on Friday, Sept. 21.

Happy 21st birthday to Kayla Gardner on Saturday, Sept. 22.

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 that you would like to share. You can also send me an e-mail at ntmccomas@suddenlink.net. Remember the deadline is 6 p.m. on Wednesday.

Take care until next time.