Is it just me or do the weeks seem to be flying by? I can’t believe we are already in the middle of May. School will be out soon and summer will be in full swing.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy birthday to Jamie Riffe, of Madison, on May 14.

Happy birthday to Emma Toler, of Van, on May 14.

Birthday wishes go out to Sarah May, of Barrett, on May 17.

Mary Whitmore, of Van, will celebrate her birthday on May 19.

Happy birthday to Jordon Miller, of Gordon, on May 19.

Birthday wishes go out to Jaeley Legg, of Gordon, on May 19.

Happy birthday to Mallory and Kerston Kennedy, of Price Hill, on May 19. We love you, Hoochies, from Dave, Cara, Garrett, Chandler, Jagger and Maddiex.

Happy birthday to Jagger Dawson Castle, of James Creek, who will celebrate his birthday on May 20. We love you so much, J.D. Love, Daddy, Mommy, Garrett, Chan and Maddiex, MaMaw and PaPaw, MaMaw Audra and PaPaw Joe, Uncle Chad, Sissy Brianne and Cambri and MaMaw Jo Ann.

We would like to wish Jagger Castle a happy birthday on May 20. Love you, PaPaw Jesse and Nana Pat.

D.J. Green, of Comfort, will celebrate his birthday on May 20. Happy birthday, D.J.

Happy birthday to Nancy Kuhn, of Wharton, and Sandy Price, of James Creek, who will celebrate their birthdays on May 20.

Happy belated birthday, Uncle Weiner! Love, Austin and Joshua.

ANNIVERSARIES

Special happy anniversary wishes go out to Roy and Pat Jones, of Van, who will celebrate their anniversary on May 20. We hope you have a great one!

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Tim and Pam Elkins, of Madison, who became the proud parents of Anna Belle Elkins on May 6.

Congratulations Brittney White, who will be a 2008 graduate of Van Christian Faith Academy on May 18. We are proud of you! From Papaw and MaMaw Estel and Shirley Doss and Marilyn, Pam, Debbie and Carla and families.

Congratulations to Jon and Holly Castle, who were married on May 3.

GET WELL

Get well wishes go out to Tookie Weaver, of Bandytown, who is in the hospital.

Get well wishes go out to Nick Weaver, of Wharton, who was in the emergency room. Get well soon, Nick!

SYMPATHY

Deepest sympathy wishes go out to the family of Carol Anne Halstead, 61, of Bob White, who passed away April 25 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

The American Heritage Girls Troop 2613, which is chartered through the Van Christian Faith Academy, has been busy helping its community.

The girls have been cleaning up at the Van and Twilight community parks. They also have helped the Veterans of Foreign Wars with poppies at Magic Mart and Foodland. The troop also hosted a VFW appreciation breakfast on May 10.

The troop leaders are Mary Miller and Jennifer Bunner. Congratulations to all of the girls for all of their hard work and a big thank you to them for showing such love and kindness to their community. We are very proud of you!

SCHOOL NEWS

Van High School's sports banquet is scheduled for May 17 at 5:30 p.m.

Van Christian Faith Academy's graduation is set for May 18.

Van High School's honor banquet is scheduled for May 19.

Van Elementary School's Parent Teacher Organization meeting is set for May 20.

Van High School's graduation is scheduled for May 23 at 6 pm.

COMMUNITY NEWS

There will be a spring art fair at the Danville Community Center on May 24 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and May 25 from noon until 4 p.m. Original oil paintings will be on display and exhibited as well as some portraits that will be available for purchasing. Everyone is welcome to attend. Paintings are offered by Boone County artists.

CHURCH NEWS

There will be a flea market at the Greenwood Church Of God on May 17 beginning at 9 a.m. Spaces are available for rent at $10 with a table provided while supplies last. There also will be a hot dog and bake sale featuring Krispy Kreme doughnuts, cookies, candy and other goodies. Call 247-6549 to reserve a table. The flea market will be held outside.

If you have any news or information you want to put in this column, please send it to me at vanwhartonnews@yahoo.com or HC 78 Box 13, Wharton, WV 25208. You also can call me at 247-6917. I need your information by 5 p.m. on Thursdays.

Until next week, take care.