February 7 – “Respect can never be learned or acquired, it can only be earned.”

The Prospect Historical Society has some very exciting news, their money problems are over for now, bids will be going out in the next couple of months, ground breaking will follow soon after that and the depot project will be on its way. They feel fortunate with items which have been donated to them, such as: 1854 medical books, cookbooks, a register from the Hubbard Funeral (located in Prospect) as well as some other items. They appreciate any and all donations or if you would rather place an item or items on loan that would be great; for more information you may call the secretary at 434-392-6431.

The Prospect Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be having their annual Pancake Supper on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 5-7 p.m. at the firehouse. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, bacon, apples and drink. The cost is a donation. Everyone is invited. Carryout will be available.

The Prospect Historical Society and the Parks Service would like for you to mark your calendar for April 13 at 2 p.m. for the next walk through Prospect. More about this will come later.

Peggy Kelsey accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bolt to the Washington and Lee/Hampden-Sydney basketball game in Lexington on Saturday. On their return trip they were guests at the Harbor Inn in Lynchburg. Hampden Sydney will play Randolph Macon in Ashland on Saturday.

Laurie Justus of Damascus spent Monday and Tuesday nights with her mother, Hilda Allen.

On Monday Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Smith traveled to Stafford to visit Mr. Smith's mother, Dolores Smith. After helping her with assorted chores and projects around her home they enjoyed having lunch at The Red Lobster. Late in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Smith went to visit with Mrs. Smith's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Keaveny of Unionville.

Mrs. John Utzinger and Mrs. Pat Smith met for breakfast at Huddle House on Tuesday.

Ann Norton and Betty Meadows spent Monday in Richmond shopping.

Flora Bolt and Frances Southall enjoyed lunch at Merk's Place last Thursday. Later in the afternoon Mrs. Bolt visited Helen Chapman and Robert Dowdy at the Watkins Center.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stockton were joined for breakfast on Tuesday by Mr. and Mrs. Don Meadows, Mr. and Mrs. George Moore Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Scott Friend at Merk's Place.

Neighbors, family and friends are praying for a speedy recovery for those that are sick at this time; John Gager, Dave Chapman, and Howard Campbell.

Friends are extending their sincere sympathy to the family of Paige Southall Epps. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Olive Branch United Methodist Church will be having Ash Wednesday Service on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

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. Katherine Todd will be with them this week.

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.

If you would like to contribute something to the news, call 392-6431 or email to mom@moonstar.com.