Birthday wishes to Mildred Gee, Oct. 21, Charlotte Court House; Kelvin Helmick, Oct. 22; Bylinda Daily, Oct. 22, Saxe; Marcie Goldman, Oct. 24, Taro; Rayiana Williams, Oct. 24, N.C.; Trevor Pugh, Oct. 24, Charlotte Court House; James Martin, Oct. 25, Saxe; Lucille Woch, Oct. 25, Randolph; Alicia Pugh, Oct. 26, Charlotte Court House; Tammy King, Oct. 27, N.C. I wish each of you many more happy birthdays.

Get well wishes to all of the sick and shut in. I hope you are well soon. You are in our prayers and thoughts.

The Singing Stars Gospel Singers, of Saxe, will be celebrating its 25th anniversary on Oct. 25 at Central Middle School at 3 p.m. Groups that will take part in the event are Rev. Harris and Innerpeace, of Chase City, Forever Blessed, of Clover, God’s Precious Dancers, of Nathalie, Spiritual Messengers, of Farmville, Anderson Family, of Meherrin, and others.

A $5 donation at the door is encouraged. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Thought for the Week: A friend should be one in whose understanding and virtue we can equally confide, and whose opinion we can value at once for its justness and its sincerity.

News due Sunday at 1.p.m. to (434) 568-0596.

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