October 14 – “Forget your mistakes, but remember what they taught you.”

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bolt hosted a birthday celebration for her mother, Page Johnson on Sunday at their home. Those helping her celebrate were Flora Bolt, Jennifer Page Bolt, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bolt, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Pierson of Blacksburg, and Shawn Rooker and son, Michael of Blacksburg.

Mr. and Mrs. Lindy Hamlett enjoyed a delightful visit on Sunday from Dorothy Womack.
Betty Meadows and Carol Schall traveled to Richmond on Tuesday the 4th for shopping.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stockton along with Lon and Sean Stockton attended the current Waterworks production, a musical, “Chicago” last Saturday night. Their daughter in-law, wife and mother, Mary Jo had a part in this production. The production was very well done. Now if you missed the show, it is on this weekend the 14th and 15th.

On Monday, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Smith went to Richmond for a medical appointment, then went shopping and had lunch.

Carl Kelsey whose birthday is the 21st will celebrate his 80th birthday this Saturday in the Fellowship Hall of Appomattox P.E. Presbyterian Church starting at 2 p.m. Family and friends will come together to help him celebrate. We wish for Carl a very Happy Birthday and may he have many more healthy and happy ones.

Friday night the 7th Mr. and Mrs. Don Meadows attended the catfish dinner at the Farmville United Methodist Church. This was a fundraiser for “Operation Christmas Child”. They reported the dinner and fellowship was great.

Peggy Kelsey attended a dinner and lecture at the Crawley Forum last Thursday the 6th sponsored by Amsco International. Phil Kelsey, president of Global Sales and the owner, Dr. Richard Lee of Shang Hi, China of Amsco along with a representative of Owen and Minor of Richmond were also present. Phil Kelsey and Dr. Lee gave the lecture. Following the lecture Dr. Christopher Howard, president of Hampden-Sydney, encouraged Hampden-Sydney students to visit China.

Several from the area attended the Hampden-Sydney vs Bridgewater game last Saturday. They were thrilled with the fact of Hampden-Sydney coming out on top.

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

Prospect United Methodist Church congregation will hold its homecoming this Sunday; worship service will begin at 11:15 a.m. followed by lunch (bring a side dish) then at 1:30 p.m. there will be special music by “True Faith.” The members invite each of you to join them in their celebration.

Appomattox P.E. Presbyterian Church at Tuggle invites everyone to Sunday school at 10 a.m. with worship at 11 a.m. The Rev. Chuck Klotzberger will be with them this Sunday.

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 “Willie” Thompson 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 (434-0574-6579), or Pat Foster (434-315-4412 or 434-574-6538), or Kathy Baldwin (434-248-9218)

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