Columns
Snow falls at Tuggle; Pancake supper set
The softly falling snow God gave to us Monday morning is beautiful. The Prospect VFD Auxiliary pancake supper is Saturday, 5 – 7 p.m. The cost ...
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Columns
Happy Hats welcome new member
What a beautiful sunrise God gave to us this Monday morning. The Waterworks Players will present “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” Friday at 8 p.m., ...
by Margaret Stockton, Friday, February 12, 2016 7:38 am
Columns
Play, Taste of Farmville enjoyed by locals
Oh, what a difference a week makes. Last week it was 16 degrees, and this week 60 degrees. There is still plenty of snow lying ...
by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, February 4, 2016 2:51 pm
Church & Community
Neighbors help others dig out after storm
Every day is a beautiful day. God blessed us with a beautiful snowfall; we are so grateful no one was hurt and the power did ...
by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, January 28, 2016 10:57 am
Columns
Neighborly visits on warm winter days
Every day is a beautiful day, but Sunday morning was quite beautiful with the snow gently falling. On Sunday afternoon several members of Southside Lodge ...
by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, January 21, 2016 4:03 pm
Church & Community
Winter has arrived; Prospect VFD commended
Burrrr – winter is here at last. Christmas decorations are down, but let us not stop celebrating the birth and life of our Lord and ...
by Margaret Stockton, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 2:02 pm
Columns
Local residents share holiday events and visits
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith and children Brianna, Charles and Christina hosted Christmas dinner for his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Smith, and Dianna’s mother, ...
by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, January 7, 2016 4:03 pm
Columns
Anniversaries, reunions and programs on holiday schedule
Here it is 2016 — where did 2015 really go? I wish for you a Happy and Prosperous New Year. On the Sunday before Christmas, ...
by Margaret Stockton, Wednesday, December 30, 2015 1:00 pm
Columns
Parties and visits bring holiday cheer, Christmas Eve services set
I wish each of you a very Merry Christmas. Have a safe and happy Christmas with family and friends. Davis Memorial will have its annual ...
by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, December 17, 2015 1:44 pm
Columns
‘Lessons and Carols’ enjoyed; Santa’s coming to Prospect
There is nothing like a Christmas parade to get one in the Christmas spirit, and that is exactly what the Farmville Jaycee’s Parade did this ...
by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, December 10, 2015 10:49 am
Columns
Area families gather for Thanksgiving
Peggy Emert is selling Schermer pecans for the March of Dimes for $12 per pound; call (434) 574-6711. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith visited his ...
by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, December 3, 2015 1:50 pm
Columns
Oak Hill Boys to perform in Prospect
I hope each of you had a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Peggy Emert is selling Schermer pecans from Georgia for the March of Dimes for ...
by Margaret Stockton, Friday, November 27, 2015 8:47 am
Columns
Stew held, Thanksgiving events planned
“Thanksgiving is not so much a time of the year but an attitude of the heart.” The Prospect Community Thanksgiving Service will be held on ...
by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, November 19, 2015 2:10 pm
Columns
Senior dinner planned, pecans ready for Thanksgiving
“If you want to leave footprints in the sands of time, wear work shoes.” The Prospect Volunteer Fire Department members thank all who came out ...
by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, November 12, 2015 1:48 pm
Columns
Homecoming game, tour of Monticello top news events
“Love is a hammer that will break the hardest heart.” I hope each of you got out to vote on Tuesday. The United Daughters of ...
by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, November 5, 2015 12:22 pm
Columns
Peaks of Otter trip highlights week’s events
“The brook would lose its song if the rocks were removed.” Remember time falls back this Sunday, so set your clocks back Saturday night when ...
by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, October 29, 2015 5:39 pm
Columns
Fall trips and reunions are in news
“Respect can never be learned or acquired, it can only be earned.” It is frosty in Tuggle; leaves are changing and summer is fading. Miss ...
by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, October 22, 2015 12:11 pm
Columns
Neighbors enjoy fall outings
“A thing done right means less trouble tomorrow.” Appomattox PE Presbyterian Church celebrated their 175th anniversary Sunday with more than 150 guests present. A memorial ...
by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, October 15, 2015 3:21 pm
Columns
Appomattox P.E. to celebrate 175 years
“People can’t change truth, but truth can change people.” In August and September we were complaining that we needed rain, so we started to pray ...
by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, October 8, 2015 12:21 pm
Columns
Happy Hats celebrate 11th birthday
“There is no wisdom greater than kindness.” Hope to see you at the Prospect Volunteer Fire Department’s 55th annual Harvest Sale has been postponed due ...
by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, October 1, 2015 12:22 pm
Columns
Fall events continue with reunions and get-togethers
“Remember to go out of your way to do something kind once in awhile.” The Prospect Volunteer Fire Department will hold their 55th annual Harvest ...
by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, September 24, 2015 11:09 am
Church & Community
Prospect VFD Harvest Sale is Oct. 3
September 17 — “Catnapping refreshes the soul.” Start making plans to be with the Prospect Volunteer Fire Department on the first Saturday of October for ...
by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, September 17, 2015 10:17 am
Columns
Friends and neighbors share news over lunch
September 11 — “Live for today, dream for tomorrow, learn from yesterday.” When stepping outside around 5 or 6 a.m. or in the evening when ...
by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, September 10, 2015 9:11 am
Church & Community
Special Blessings group visits shut-ins
September 4 — “Speak kind words and you will hear kind echoes.” Prospect Historical Society members are selling tickets on a 14-inch laptop, $50 gas ...
by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, September 3, 2015 8:52 am
Church & Community
Ladies have tea, centenarian celebrates at Merk’s
August 28 — “Friendship is a cozy shelter from life’s rainy days.” The Prospect Historical Society will meet Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the ...
by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, August 27, 2015 10:43 am
Local
Hatters and classmates visit
August 21 — “Smile and the world smiles with you, frown and you frown alone.” The Prospect Historical Society members are selling tickets on a ...
by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, August 20, 2015 8:45 am
Local
Classmates and friends gather, Special Blessing group visits
August 14 — “How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it.” As we take to the highways in the coming weeks, let us ...