I wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving and a pleasant day with family and friends. Also, the deer hunters have been out in full force this week; hopefully they will have a safe hunt.

I enjoyed visiting with Imogene Kinder, her daughter, Linda, and son-in-law, Tom, a few days ago. Imogene is doing well after having hip surgery several weeks ago.

Brenda Wood and I visited with A.J. Manns at Marmet Nursing Home last Wednesday. We always enjoy talking with him and will be visiting him again soon.

Sincere sympathy to the family of John Kirk of Nellis who passed away Nov. 12 at the age of 78. John was the son of the late Bill and Opal Kirk of Ridgeview.

Our condolences to the family of Donald E. Ballard of Peytona who passed away Nov. 17. He was 69.

Thanks to Maggie Gunnoe of Toledo, Ohio for sharing one of her favorite holiday recipes:

Cranberry Bread

Makes 1 loaf

2 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup sugar

1 cup of fresh cut cranberries

1 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 cup of flour

1 orange

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Boiling hot water

1 egg, slightly beaten

To the juice and rind of the orange, add butter or margarine and enough boiling water to equal 3/4 cup of liquid. Let cool. Add dry ingredients. Add slightly beaten egg. Mix well. In a separate bowl, mix cranberries, walnuts, and flour. Add to above batter. Mix well, batter will be lumpy and stiff. Bake at 350F in a greased pan for one hour or until pick in center comes out clean.

GET WELL

Get well wishes to Terry Laws of Nellis who has been in the hospital, but is now home.

Ronald Kincaid of Logan, Ohio has been on the sick list. Hopefully, he will soon be well.

ANNIVERSARIES

Happy anniversary to Bryan and Jeanie Elkins of Ashford on Nov. 26. They are the parents of one son, Alan.

Happy seventeenth anniversary to Donnie and Bobbie Jean Neal on Dec. 1. Bobbie is the daughter of Bob and Kay Tackett of Costa.

Happy anniversary to my husband, Tom. We celebrate our 46th anniversary Nov. 27.

TRAVELING/VISITING

Doris and Richard Caruthers of Ashford recently accompanied their son, Rick, on a business trip to London, Paris and Amsterdam.

They traveled from London to Paris through the English Channel tunnel via the Eurostar Train. Rick says the most excitement was him driving them around in Paris!

BIRTHDAYS

Jerry Williams of Nellis celebrates another birthday Nov. 29.

Happy 1st birthday to Chase Anderson Mills, son of Nick and Hannah Mills of Sylvester, on Nov. 27.

He is the grandson of Steve and Janie Belcher of Peytona, and the great-grandson of Hansford and Peggy McCallister of Nellis, and the late Jim and Patsy Belcher of Sylvester. Chase also has a special aunt and best buddy, Chelsea.

Happy birthday wishes to Mark Thompson of Goodlettsville, Tenn. (formerly of Seth), who celebrates Dec. 1, from Ronda and Brody.

Happy birthday wishes to Judy Adkins who celebrates Nov. 30.

Lisa Stone Burgess of Charleston celebrates her birthday Nov. 25.

Adam Justice, son of Richard and Nancy Justice, celebrates his birthday Dec. 1.

Happy birthday to Millie Holstein of Topeka, Kan. on Nov. 29. Millie is the daughter of James Holstein of Maryland (formerly of Boone County).

Happy birthday wishes to Bubby Williams on Nov. 26.

Happy birthday to Jack Belcher on Nov. 25 from all your friends.

Happy fourteenth birthday to Myrtle Kinder of Ridgeview who celebrates Nov. 26.

Judy Smith of Nellis sends happy birthday wishes to her son Brannon and twin daughters Kassie and Kelsie, who celebrate their birthdays Nov. 26 and Nov. 30.

Happy birthday wishes to Ilene Barker Casdorph of Charleston on Nov. 28.

That’s all for this week. Be sure to call (304)836-5379 or write P.O. Box 102, Nellis, WV 25142 with any news you’d like to share. You can also e-mail me at ntmccomas@suddenlink.net. The deadline is 6 p.m. Thursday. Take care.