May 9 – “Life can be beautiful if you relax and enjoy it.”

The Prospect Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be hosting their annual Chicken Supper Saturday, May 18, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Prospect Firehouse located at 45 Campbell Hill Road in the Village of Prospect. The meal will include marinated grilled chicken, potato salad, sweet potato casserole, green beans, coleslaw, bread, tea, lemonade and dessert, all for a donation. Carryout will be available. Everyone is welcome!

Mrs. Sadie Kelsey celebrated her birthday on Sunday with lunch out.

Friday evening Brianna, Charles and Christina Smith of Keysville spent the night at the home of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Smith. On Saturday the grandchildren helped their grandfather with his Mothers Heart booth at the Heart of Virginia Festival. Saturday evening the grandchildren and their grandparents went out for dinner.

On Saturday, Mrs. Pat Smith and her daughter-in-law, Dianna Smith went to the Heart of Virginia Festival.

On Monday, Jeff Smith traveled to Stafford to visit his mother, Mrs. Dolores Smith and to take her out for lunch.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stockton hosted a birthday supper at the Fishin' Pig last Friday evening for their daughter in-law's, Mary Jo, birthday; others joining them were Lon Stockton and son Sean.

Mrs. Flora Bolt and Mrs. Peggy Kelsey attended the surprise birthday party at the home of Chace Davison the Simpson Road in honor of his grandmother, Mrs. Carol Luke on May 5. There were 34 family and friends present to celebrate with good food and fellowship.

The third District Conference, the Virginia division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy was held May 4 at the church in Scottsburg and hosted by the Halifax Chapter No. 1321. Those from the Farmville Chapter No. 45 attending were: President Kathryn Powell, Deborah Lundeen, Lynne Pridgen, Susan Reynolds and Flora Bolt. The weather was gloomy but in-side it was bright and cheerful. Lunch was wonderful and the meeting was enlightening.

Mrs. Edna Woodson was playing Bingo when Mrs. Flora Bolt went to see her at Trinity Missions on the second of May. Wil-liam Woodson came in and they got some Bible reading which Edna really enjoys.

Family, friends and neighbors wish a speedy recovery for those who are sick at this time Pat Smith, Charles Smith, Gloria Mae Fulcher Rosser and Bill Kerns.

Friends and neighbors are extending their heartfelt sympathy to the families of Max Latham, Mrs. Mildred Flood and K.M. Beasley.

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 in the pulpit this Sunday.

The membership of Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church at Prospect invites you to come and worship with them every Sun-day; Sunday School is at 10 a.m. with worship at 11 a.m. The Rev. Katherine Todd will bring the message 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. The Church is located at 300 Industrial Park Blvd., in the former Stackpole-Carbone building.

Glenn Memorial Baptist Church in Prospect is having a Potato Drop for needy persons or families. Come to Glenn Memori-al, 146 Harris Creek Rd, Prospect, early Saturday morning, May 18, with bags that can hold about 10 pounds to bag and transport potatoes for your organization. There is no limit on the amount you may receive. These potatoes are being made avail-able by the Society of St. Andrew; the potatoes are free, however, a small donation to help defray transportation costs would be appreciated. For further information, call Furman Joye, 574-2011.

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