Birthday wishes to Brittany W. Perkinson, Nov. 18, Saxe; Martha Stearnes, Nov. 18, Drakes Branch; Lashawn Brodgon, Nov. 18, Drakes Branch; James “Doug” Burton, Nov. 20, Richmond; Appolonia Wilborn, Nov. 22, South Boston; Taylor Cisco, Nov. 24, Saxe. It’s a nice feeling when you know that someone likes you, thinks about you, needs you; but it feels much better when you know that someone never ever forgets your birthday. Happy birthday!

Get well wishes to all of the sick and shut in. I hope you are well soon. You are in our prayers and thoughts for a quick recovery.

Anniversary wishes to Sula and James “Doug” Burton, Nov. 18, Richmond. I wish you many more happy years together with God’s blessings.

Thought for the Week: Be yourself no matter what other people think. God made you the way you are for a reason, besides, an original is always worht more than a copy.

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