Happy birthday wishes are sent out this week to the following people: L.P. Gilliam of Dillwyn, Friday, Oct. 14; Jean Sledge of Cumberland Sunday Oct. 16; Eugene (Jack) Tally of New Canton Monday, Oct. 17; Gerri Bush of Farmville, Tuesday, Oct. 18; and Jerry Heifner of Dillwyn, Wednesday, Oct. 19.

Congratulations to Barry and Linda Miles of Cumberland. The couple will celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary on Monday, Oct. 17.

The 2016 Annual Gormus Reunion will take place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m at Bear Creek Lake State Park Meeting Hall, 22 Bear Creek Lake Road, Cumberland. Everyone is asked to bring a covered-dish meal. Lunch will begin at noon and dinner to follow at 6 p.m.

The Cumberland County Community Food Bank, partnering with Central Virginia Food Bank, a FeedMore Program of Richmond, will be distributing food to Cumberland County residents, including Cartersville residents, on Monday from 11:30 a.m. until all food is gone. The distribution will be at the old Cumberland County Elementary Cafeteria next door to the gym, 1874 Anderson Highway. You must have already registered to get food or you must see the diretoctor Jerry Seal. All food recipients should bring bags.

Also on Monday you may apply for USDA foods if you have not already done so. Those of you who have already applied and have been approved will be able to pick up your USDA food along with your other regular food.

For further information contact Seal at 492-4207 or Barry Miles at 492-5806.

Welcome home to Grace Martin of Dillwyn after spending some time at the Woodland taking therapy. May God continue to bless you.

Buckingham Baptist Church, 24234 N. James Madison Highway, Arvonia, will host a benefit for Rose Mannialetti on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. to help offset out-of-pocket chemo treatment expenses. For a $10 donation, get barbecue chicken, baked beans, slaw, roll, dessert and drink. Brunswick stew can be purchased for $6 a quart. Special music to include Chris Lewis, Noah Hickman and Roger Woodson and friends.

Loaves of Love food pantry, operated by Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2294 Cartersville, is designed for Cumberland county residents, including Cartersville. The next food distribution will be held Thursday, Oct. 20, from 2-3 p.m. We will be serving all seniors 60 and older with no exceptions. All seniors have to re-register. From 3-4 p.m. we will serve all others who qualify. Everybody must bring in two forms of ID and proof of income, your photo ID and proof that you reside in Cumberland such as an electric bill, tax bill or voter ID, or you may not be able to pick up your food. Please note we will no longer schedule appointments. For information call Jessica at 804-512-7547 or Barry at 804-492-5806 or cell 434-315-4181. Your tax-deductible donation is appreciated and will help us obtain more food.

Note: All food boxes are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Hello this week to friends Grace Ownby and Walter Stimpson of Farmville.

Our thoughts and prayers go out this week to all those sick and shut-in in our community and surrounding counties.

Our sympathy is extended to the England family of Dillwyn. Billy Ken England, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 30. A memorial service was held on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Jones Chapel Baptist Church of Cumberland. He will be greatly missed by all. He will be remembered as a Christian with his loving, caring, understanding ways. His great testimony and love for his family and others will live on.

The Buckingham County Christian Fellowship Association, a non-profit organization, will sponsor a one-day bus trip on Saturday, Oct. 29, to the Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre in Wytheville to see the Wohlfahrt Haus Christmas Show. You will enjoy a delicious holiday feast along with all the Christmas songs you know and love, as well as dazzling dance numbers and beautiful costumes. This production also features a breathtaking Nativity. Don’t miss Virginia’s Favorite Christmas tradition! Limited seating is now available by contacting President Barry Miles at 804-492-5806 or cell 434-315-1481. Pickup points are Dillwyn Food Lion or Farmers Bank in Appomattox.

The class of 1959 of Buckingham County Central High School held its annual Class Reunion at First Baptist Church of Dillwyn on Saturday, Oct. 8. Over 40 people enjoyed food, fun and fellowship.

Do’s and don’ts of human food for dogs: 1. Bread is OK in small amounts. Use only plain bread. No health benefit and because it packs on pounds. 2. Cinnamon: it contains oils that irritate the inside of a dog’s mouth. It can affect heart rate and promotes liver disease, lowers blood sugar, causes diarrhea and vomiting.

Annie May Miles is the columnist for Trents Mill. Her email address is fatcat091@verizon.net.