Hello again. I hope everyone has had a wonderful week.

The leaves are starting to turn and fall from the trees. 

Fall is officially here! This is a beautiful time of the year.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Don't worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.”

-- Robert Fulghum

BIRTHDAYS

Happy birthday to Robert Rash, of Barrett, on Oct. 1.

Danny Richmond, of Bim, will celebrate his birthday on Oct. 2.

Birthday wishes go out to Jimmy Castle, of Danville, on Oct. 2.

Happy birthday to Linda Doss, of Bob White, on Oct. 3.

Stephanie Miller, of Bigson, will celebrate her birthday on Oct. 4.

Birthday wishes go out to Jessie Burgess, of Bim, on Oct. 5.

Zechariah Scott, of Bandytown, will celebrate his birthday on Oct. 6.

Happy birthday to Kerry Bias, of Gordon, on Oct. 6.

GET WELL

Get well wishes go out to Georgia Adkins, of Barrett, who is in the hospital.

SYMPATHY

Deepest sympathy wishes go out to the family of Deborah A. Orlick, 52, of Wharton, who passed away on Sept. 20. She was one of the nicest people I have ever met. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Jarrell Ryan, of Bob White, for his recent accomplishments. After he was laid off from his coal-mining job, he began taking flight lessons to become a pilot. Since then, he has become a flight instructor at Mallory Airport in South Charleston. Last month, he passed his exam to be a multi-engine instrument commercial instructor. He is also a school bus driver in the area. His family couldn't be more proud of him and his accomplishments. We are so proud of you and we love you, from your grandchildren, Lacey, Hayley, Piercen, Carlee and the twins to come.

Congratulations to Lindsey Wooten, of Bald Knob, and Jason St. Claire on their engagement! They are getting married on

Oct. 10 in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

Congratulations to Eric and Heather Harper, of Madison, on the birth of their daughter, Lucy. Lucy was born on Sept. 18, weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces. Lucy has an older sister, Ivory.

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.

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Until next week, take care.