Happy birthday wishes go out this week to the following: Ruth Blevins, of Fairfax, Friday, April 21; Bernice Baird and Ray Martin, both of Dillwyn, Todd Worley, of Cumberland, and Nancy Fairchild, of New Canton, all on Monday, April 24; and Junior Midkiff, of Cumberland, Tuesday, April 25.

Barry and Linda Miles, of Cumberland, attended the wedding of Kyle Bouldin of Pilot Mountain, North Carolina last Wednesday. He is the son of Wayne and Linda Bouldin, of Pilot Mountain, North Carolina and the grandson to Roy and Geraldine Midkiff, also of North Carolina.

Victory Baptist Church, located 157 Dove Lane at Spout Spring, will host special services on Sunday. Sunday School will begin at 10 a.m. Following this program, morning worship will begin at 10:30 a.m. The Appomattox County Raiders football coach will be giving his personal testimony just before the morning message from Pastor Jeff Worley. Victory Baptist Church will be hosting special services on Sunday, April 30. Sunday School will begin at 10 a.m. Following this, morning worship will begin at 10:30 a.m. with Southern Gospel Music at its best from Smokey Wilson from Concord, followed by the morning message from Worley.

Worley and the entire congregation invites all to attend. For more information, contact Worley at (434) 942-4652.

Sandra Ownby and Annie May Miles, of Dillwyn, visited in the home of James and Virginia Boyles, of Cumberland on Sunday, April 16.

Don’t miss the 30th annual Virginia Catfish Festival on Saturday from 4-7 p.m. at the Steps Centre, 225 Industrial Road, Farmville.

The event is sponsored by Southside Shrine Club. There will be bluegrass music by Country Proud, Thirty-Three and a Third Trio and Appalachian Express. Lots of good food will be provided, such as fresh catfish fillet, hot dogs, Cole slaw, baked beans, hush puppies, ice cream and beverages. Advanced admission is $25 per person and children under 10 are admitted free and must be accompanied by a parent. Gate admission is $30 per person. Tickets available are at Puckett Insurance Co., C&L Machine and Welding, Robert A. Willis, Barry Miles, Brad Arnold or any Shriners Club member.

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