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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 ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, February 18, 2016 5:25 am

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., ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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, ... Read more

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, ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

by Margaret Stockton, Thursday, August 13, 2015 1:19 pm

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