Hello everyone! I hope you had a great week.

My family has had a lot of sickness over the past few weeks.

I want to thank everyone who said a prayer for my dad, Randall White, and my daughter, Maddiex Castle. It means more to me than I can say. I have such great friends and family, and I am so thankful for each and every one of you!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“He who trims himself to suit everyone will soon whittle himself away.”

-- Raymond Hull

IMPORTANT DATES

Nov. 11 is Veteran’s Day. Make sure you thank a veteran for everything he or she has done for our country!

BIRTHDAYS

Happy belated birthday to the best grandpa ever, Joey Sharp, of Van. I love you, from Calli Jo.

Happy third birthday to mommy and daddy's beautiful princess, Calli Jo, on Nov. 8. We love you baby girl, from mommy and daddy.

Happy belated birthday to Linda Johnson, of Van, on Nov. 9, from Austin, Josh, Danielle and Olivia.

Birthday wishes go out to Scotty White, of Barrett, on Nov. 11, from Marilyn Green and family.

Barbara Finley, of Bandytown, will celebrate her birthday on Nov. 12.

Happy birthday to Denita Miller, of Twilight, on Nov. 12.

Carol Branham, of Wharton, will celebrate her birthday on Nov. 12.

Happy first birthday to Nevaeh Rayne Cook, of Bim, on Nov. 16. You are everything to us, from mommy, poppy, mamaw, aunt Ashley, uncle Chris, uncle Kevin, uncle Mike and Bella Rose.

Happy birthday to Lozetta Massey on Nov. 17.

Chris Atha, of Van, will

celebrate his birthday on Nov. 17.

Happy birthday to Loretta Elkins, of James Creek, on Nov. 17.

Erika Cook, of Gordon, will celebrate her birthday on Nov. 17.

Birthday wishes go out to Danny Gunnoe, of Bandytown, on Nov. 17.

Happy birthday to Judy Hall, of Madison, on Nov. 17.

GET WELL

Get well wishes go out to Linda Johnson, of Van, who had surgery on Nov. 6, from Austin and Josh.

Get well soon to Eliza Justice, of Van, who had surgery. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

SYMPATHY

Deepest sympathy wishes go out to the family of Jim Foster, 81, of Bob White, who passed away on Nov. 1 at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital after a long illness. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

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 Veteran's Day service today (Nov. 11) at 6 p.m. Anthony Toler will speak. Everyone is invited, especially veterans. Soup and sandwiches will be served after the service. There will be something for all of the veterans. Call Pastor Melvin Messer at 369-1781 for more information.

Female members of the Star of Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church at Twilight will depart Nov. 13 for a three-day women's retreat to Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Amanda Messer organized the trip, which will include a stay in a luxurious cabin that sleeps 22. In addition to shopping at some of the outlet stores and eating at some of the restaurants the

vacation destination has to offer, the women also will watch The Miracle, "a stunning musical recreation of the life of Christ told in epic proportion,"

according to its Web site (www.miracletheater.com/index.php).

The Star of Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church at Twilight will have a gospel sing and praise service on Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. The Calvary Sisters will perform. Everyone is invited. Call Pastor Melvin Messer at 369-1781 for more information.

The Gordon Union Church is taking orders for pumpkin rolls. Orders must be turned in by Nov. 15. Pumpkin rolls are $12 with nuts and $10 without nuts. Call the church at 245-8102, Juanita Yeager at 245-8334, MeMe Thomas at 245-5795 or Donna Roe at 245-8002 for more information.

The Gordon Union Church will have a special service on Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. The Ayres Family will sing. Shelley Bowling will preach.

SCHOOL NEWS

Wharton Elementary School will have a fall fair (yard sale/flea market/arts and crafts) on Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school. You can rent a spot and one table for $10. Call the school at 247-6672 for more information.

If you have information you want to share, please send it to me at vanwhartonnews@yahoo.com or 467 James Branch Road, Wharton, WV 25208. You also can call me at 304-247-6917. If I am not home, please leave a

message. I need your information by 5 p.m. on Thursdays. This

column needs all of you to keep it full of information.

Until next week, take care.