Happy birthday wishes are sent out this week to the following people: Barbara Heifner, of Dillwyn, Friday, Nov. 25; Rev. Cameron Cloud, from the entire congregation at Hatcher Baptist Church of Cumberland, Sunday, Nov. 27; Jacksyn Waycaster, of Powhatan, Monday, Nov. 28 (son to T.J. and Stephanie Waycaster, of Powhatan): and Wilburn Whitehead and Alice Deane, both of Dillwyn, Wednesday, Nov. 30.

Happy anniversary wishes are sent out this week to the following couples: James and Virginia Boyles, of Cumberland, and J.R. and Margy Smith, of Farmville, all Sunday, Nov. 27.

The Buckingham County Christian Fellowship Association will host its annual Christmas banquet on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. at the VFW Hall, Route 60 at 14405 West James Anderson Hwy., Buckingham. All members and their guests are cordially invited to attend and ask to bring a covered dish with the meats and drinks furnished by the association.

Following this will be door prizes and the December program to be presented by Tempy Davenport and Winnie Brown, both of Dillwyn, and the election of board members for 2017.

For further information contact President Barry Miles at (804) 492-5806 or (434) 315-4181.

Our sympathy is extended to the Connatser family, of Dillwyn. Ruby Mae Shaver “Meme” Connatser, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 12. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. at Jones Chapel Baptist Church of Cumberland with interment in the church cemetery. She will be greatly missed by all.

Thanksgiving Day was Thursday. From our house to your house, have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving. Let us remember to give thanks in everything. For we know that all things that are good and wonderful come from the Lord.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those who are sick and shut in Dillwyn and surrounding counties.

Do’s and don’ts of human food for dogs: Corn is OK to give your dog, but do not give them the cob, it can cause intestinal blockage. Yogurt is also good for dogs. Use plain, no sugar added or artificial sweeteners.

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