August 4 – Happy Birthday wishes are sent out to Violet Flippen, of New Canton, celebrating on Saturday, August 6; Cheyenne Gough, of Winginia, celebrating on Sunday, August 9; and Kevin Marion, of Cumberland, celebrating on, Thursday, August 11.

Happy Anniversary wishes go out this week to Steve and Peggy Bickford of New Canton, celebrating on Sunday, August 7 and Charlie and Mary Flint, of Cumberland, celebrating on Tuesday, August 10.

Our prayers and thoughts go out this week to all those who are sick and shut-in.

Bradley Carter, of North Carolina, spent a few days with his sister Ann Carter in Dillwyn last week.

Hello this week to our dear friend in Christ, Forest Yoder, in Farmville. Forest recently had knee surgery and is said to be getting along nicely. Your thoughts and prayers are continually desired as he continues recuperating.

Thought for the Day: three things that can destroy a man/woman: alcohol, pride and anger.