Birthday wishes to Sydni Foster, Oct. 14, Las Vegas, Nev.; Milow Lacks, Oct. 17, South Boston; Darrell Brodgon, Oct. 17, Drakes Branch; Rosetta Griffin, Oct. 18, Randolph; and Tremain Pugh, Oct. 18, Charlotte Court House.

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 the event.

Thought for the Week: I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read and all the friends I want to see.

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