April 30 — Happy birthday wishes go out to Eleanor Troutman, of Richmond, and Barbara Dunn, of Dillwyn, celebrating on Friday, May 1; Tempy Davenport, of Dillwyn, celebrating on Saturday, May 2; Carol Luke, of Cumberland, celebrating on Tuesday, May 5; and Claire Landis, of Farmville, celebrating on Thursday, May 7.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those who are sick and shut-in.

Barry and Linda Miles, of Cumberland, along with Susie Taylor, of Dillwyn, and Patricia Woodfin, of Arvonia, all enjoyed an afternoon meal at a Dillwyn restaurant on Friday, April 24.

Fact: Lemon water can boost your Immune system.

Remember the 37^th annual Heart of Virginia Festival will be held on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Farmville. All are invited to come and join in the fun. There’s sure to be something for everyone.

Barry and Linda Miles, Susie Taylor and Patricia Woodfin enjoyed an evening meal at a Charlottesville restaurant on Wednesday, April 23.

The Buckingham County Christian Fellowship Association, a non-profit organization, will hold their regular monthly meeting with their annual cookout on Monday, May 4 at 5 p.m. at Cedar Baptist Church, located off of U.S. Route 15 of Dillwyn on State Route 650 (Bell Road).

All members are invited to attend and bring a hearty appetite. The Association will provide the meal. Following this will be the May program with Henry Fulcher of WFLO Radio Station in Farmville.

For further information, or to learn more about the group, contact President Barry Miles at home 804-492-5806 (or cell) 434-315-4181.

The Seventh Day Adventist Church will be conducting a free health screening for Cartersville and Cumberland County residents on Monday, May 4 from 4-6 p.m.

Buckingham Baptist Church, on North James Madison Highway in Arvonia, will be serving supper every Wednesday evening from 5:15-6:15 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. The cost is $4 per person up to three people for $15 a family with four or more to cover food cost. A Bible study will follow at 6:30 p.m. and children in action bible class for ages five to 11. Pastor Doug Adams and the congregation cordially invite all to attend.