October 7 – “When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.”

The 51st Annual Harvest Sale was held at the Prospect Volunteer Fire Department last Saturday. There was lots of visiting going on as well as eating and buying. The firemen of the Prospect Department thanks each of you for coming out on Saturday to lend them your support.

A new altar cross was dedicated Sunday at Appomattox P.E. Presbyterian Church in memory of Raymond H. Kelsey, Sr. Fifteen members of the family were present along with church members and invited guest. Grandchildren, Debra Sue and Darrell Shumaker, and Celena Rae Kelsey led the congregation in his favorite hymn “How Great Thou Art.”

Mrs. Flora Bolt and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Bolt enjoyed lunch on Sunday at KFC.

Mr. and Mrs. David Emert enjoyed a day at the State Fair on Saturday.

Friends Lois Gager, Flora Bolt, Irene Layne and Liz Manis met at Merk's on Thursday for their monthly birthday get together.

Mr. and Mrs. George Moore, Jr. have returned home following a fun filled week at Buggs Island.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Noblin attended the Harvest Sales at the Prospect Fire House on Saturday.

Hilda Allen, Elfrieda Kerns and Lois Johnson attended the yard sale held at the Farmville United Methodist Church on Friday.

The first of five “View the October Turning of the Leaves and Listen to “Rocking Chair Reflections” on War, Peace, and Memory” at Sailor's Creek Battlefield Park Visitor Center was held this past Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stockton (Margaret) were among those attending. There was a very good turnout. The next one will be this Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m.

Family, friends and neighbors are sending special get well wishes to all those who are sick at this time, Mrs. Shirley Fulcher and Johnny Campbell.

Appomattox P.E. Presbyterian Church at Tuggle invites everyone to Sunday School at 10 a.m. with worship at 11 a.m. Rev. Chuck Klotzberger will be back with them this Sunday, holding Holy Communion. There will be a dedication service as they dedicate a new altar cross in memory of Ray Kelsey. Ray was a long time worker in the church.

The membership of Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church at Prospect invites you to come and worship with them every Sunday; Sunday School is at 10 a.m. with worship at 11 a.m. The Rev. William “Bill” Clark will fill the pulpit on Sunday.

Calvary Chapel-Farmville invites you to worship with them on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. They invite you to join them each week on Wednesday evening for Bible Study for all age groups at 7 p.m. Calvary Chapel-Farmville is located at 45 Simpson Road in Prospect, two miles west of Dowdy's Corner just off of US 460.

The Prospect Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will hold its bi-annual Twice-Is-Nice children's consignment sale on Friday, October 28, and Saturday, October 29. For further information call Linda Franklin (4340574-6579), or Pat Foster (434-315-4412 or 434-574-6538), or Kathy Baldwin (434-248-9218)

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