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The Town of Altavista is located alongside the scenic Staunton River, and affords an abundance of outdoor amenities.
❖The Altavista Community Transit System (ACTS) is our bus service that runs a fixed route, six days a week, and costs only .50 cent per ride. citizens enjoy a convenient and cost-efficient way to get around town, which now includes a bus stop at English Park during summer months.
❖ English Park has an expansive trail system for walking and biking. It also offers two pavilions, multiple picnic areas, a recently renovated playground, and a splash pad for summer fun.
❖ Shreve Park offers two pavilions and a large playground area. It is nestled between the War Memorial Park and Altavista Area YMCA, which boasts multiple baseball fields for all ages.
❖ Dalton’s Landing (a boat launch for small crafts such as canoes and kayaks) provides a six-mile river experience to fish or just enjoy the scenic journey back to English Park.
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Al Smith XC Invitational honors cross country legend Al Smith
By ToBy RoBeRTson
Altavista Journal News Correspondent
On Saturday, October 12, the Al Smith Memorial XC Invitational was held at Aftermath Farm in Hurt. Schools participating were: Altavista Combined School, Brookville, Gretna, Heritage, and Rustburg with more than 100 runners. Medals were given to the top ten finishers.
The race was in honor of Al Smith, his cross-country career, legacy in sports, and his other loves.
First were his wife Jeannie, his family, coaching, and his teaching career in mathematics that he named his farm in Hurt in honor of – “Aftermath Farm.”
Smith started the Altavista cross-country program and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2022 as a Lifetime Colonel because he was a huge supporter of Altavista athletics.
His son Mike Smith shares, “he wanted to honor his father and his cross country career.” This was a joint effort between Altavista Combined School XC and Brookville High School XC.
There was an open 4K race for anyone wanting to run. 1st Place went to Darryl Smith, 2nd Place went to Jake Barnard, and 3rd Place went to Billy Scruggs.
JV Boys 4000 Meter Run Finals: Obadiah Crew
(ACS), Anthony Elliot, (ACS), Draygon Smith (ACS), Ryne Cook (BHS), Mason Hart (ACS), Jaylen Hall (ACS), James Johnson (BHS), Brett Hesseling (ACS), Konner Ingle (ACS) and Seth Powell (ACS).
Altavista JV Boys won the team race.
Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals: Benjamin Abatecola (BHS), Adam Wells, (RHS), Josiah Monroe (ACS), Noah Wells (RHS), Stryder Parsons (RHS), Kevin Loredo (RHS), Wesley Woosley (RHS), Dylan Rowlett (BHS), Braden Hall (RHS), and Nicholas Smith (BHS) the grandson of Al Smith who always runs in his grandfather’s honor.
Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Final Team Scores: 1st Rustburg, 2nd Brookville, 3rd Altavista Combined School, 4th Heritage, and 5th Gretna.
JV Girls 4000 Meter Run Finals: Kaitlyn Nordquist (ACS), May Revelle (ACS), Adleigh Fonseca (ACS), and Chloe Morton.
Varsity Girls 5000 Meter Run Finals: Lillie Ring (BHS), Madison Cole (Heritage), Carly Carwile (RHS), Tereza Knejvlikova (RHS), Mikayla Okuley (BHS), Ryan Brenble (RHS) Sage Rosser (RHS), Victoria Cothran (ACS), Melissa Bingham (BHS) and Sania Little
(ACS).
Varsity Girls 5000 Meter Run Final Team Scores: 1st Place Rustburg High School, 2nd Place Altavista Combined School and 3rd Place Heritage High School. Thanks to Paul Smith and James Osment for doing traffic control and parking and to the Bright family for
helping with the trails. Thanks to all the coaches, volunteers and especially McKinley Johnson. Thanks to all the athletes for participating.
In closing, Darryl Smith, Altavista Combined Cross Country Coach, has this to say, “The course was proper.”
By ToBy RoBeRTson Altavista Journal News Correspondent
On Sunday, September 29, Three Into One Community Project held its 16th Annual Community Day at The Elpis Center located in Lynch Station. Prayer was offered by Woodrow Mason to kick things off.
There were games for the kids such as basketball, sack race, egg on a spoon race, corn hole, and rides on the side by side 4-wheeler.
Adults and kids both enjoyed playing bingo with gift cards and prizes awarded to the winners.
Fish, hotdogs, green beans, sweet potatoes, baked beans, and desserts were enjoyed by all.
Kids did a walk down the aisle to be recognized as part of the life skills for youth. Life skills gets them used to being in front of people. All participants received a gift card.
Mekhi Pannell, age 6 of Rustburg, said bingo was fun and he enjoyed playing and winning prizes for his mom.
Richard Woodruff from Roanoke, a retired school
resource officer at Patrick Henry High School, offered side by side rides on his 4-wheeler. Woodruff said he enjoys working with the youth and doing positive things for the community.
Thanks got to Charles Martin for cooking the fish and Wyelene Woodruff for calling bingo. Thanks to Terry Austin for all his hard work and thank you to the community for coming out and enjoying the afternoon together.
Other events that Three Into One Community Project is involved with include: Christmas gifts and food for the seniors in Altavista and Lynch Station, Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Special Needs Field Day, Life Skills for Youth, and Minority Business Banquet where awards are given to New Business of the Year, Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Talent of the Year, Town of Altavista Personnel Award, and Appreciation of Community Service Award.
By Toby Robertson
Journal News Correspondent
By Toby Robertson Altavista Journal News Correspondent KIDS PLAYING CORN HOLE.
By Debra Ferrell Altavista Journal RED HILL
30 new citizens awarded certificates at Red Hill
By DeBRa FeRRell
A gorgeous day greeted guests at Patrick Henry’s Red Hill for the Naturalization Ceremony on Friday, May 10.
The Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation hosts its annual ceremony on the beautiful grounds of Red Hill, Henry’s last home and burial place, overlooking the Staunton River, every year in May.
Organizers explain that it was Henry’s impassioned plea of “Give me liberty or give me death!” that has endured as the world’s most famous cry for freedom. That cry and the events it inspired attract immigrants and refugees alike who believe in the freedoms on which our nation was formed.
Many people go through the process of becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen with receiving their naturalization papers being the final step. Approximately 30 people from 23 countries were sworn in by Judge Norman Moon of the U.S. District Court – Western District of Virginia on Friday.
The new citizens and their families received a light breakfast sponsored by the Patrick Henry Auxiliary that was followed by a lunch after the ceremony hosted by Patrick Henry’s Red Hill and Brookneal Woman’s Club.
Before the oath ceremony, docents were available in Patrick Henry’s house and law office, the historic Coachman’s Cabin, Henry’s
grave, and the kitchen to offer information about the famous patriot’s life at Red Hill.
At the 11 a.m. ceremony, students from Brookneal Elementary School’s 5th grade class delighted the crowd with their moving renditions of patriotic songs with the Patrick Henry Chapter SAR providing a color guard.
Hope Marstin, Chief Executive Officer of the Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation, welcomed everyone and explained how honored they all were to have these 30 individuals being named new citizens of our country. “This is a defining moment in your life!”
Guest speaker Patrick Henry Jolly, Patrick Henry’s 5th great grandson, offered a rousing speech about how much Red Hill meant to Patrick Henry and how pleased he was to see people from other nations take this sacred oath. “This is the land of opportunity with the freedom to pursue dreams.” He discussed how the United States is “blessed with many political and religious freedoms not found in a number of other countries…many look to it with a longing, wistful eye.” He thanked them for making the effort to become citizens.
The Honorable Norman K. Moon, Senior United States District Judge, welcomes this opportunity each year to come to Red Hill to officiate at the ceremony. “We need your labor, wisdom, loyalty, and devotion. We draw strength from every country in every corner of the world. Our nation is forever young!”
Presentation of colors was presented by the Patrick Henry Chapter of the Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. R. Andrew Bassford, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Western District of Virginia, performed the presentation of applicants followed by Judge Moon presenting the Administration of Oath and certificates.
Marstin introduced the Presentation of Flags.
This was followed by an opportunity for any of the new citizens to speak. Two bravely overcame their nerves and got up before the audience to thank the United States for this wonderful life-changing opportunity. “I don’t miss home anymore. This is my home now! I love the southern hospitality!” exclaimed one of them.
The audience was clearly intrigued and reassured as special guest speaker Michael Madden, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation, shared his wife’s journey to become a naturalized citizen and how it impacted their family.
As the ceremony drew to a close, Dexter Gilliam, Chair, Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation, led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by Lloyd Holt playing guitar and singing the National Anthem (along with the new citizens’ proud voices). Retirement of Colors was presented with the closing of the court by the United States Marshall.
Everyone was free to mingle, take photos with the officials, and enjoy lunch at the beautiful Red Hill in the Casey Education Center.
Applicants for Citizenship:
*Sana Galal Ismail Basha, Sudan
*Tu Huy Duong, Vietnam
*Luis Fernando Cifuentes, Guatemala
*Kristiany Quiteria Mourato Almeida Da Gama, Brazil
*Angelos Stamatiou, Greece
*Teresita Revalde Carumba, Phillipines
*Carole Franco Billini, Dominican Republic
*Eustolio Rivera Rivera, Mexico
*Eddy E. Sanchez Tineo, Dominican Republic
*Ottoline Mary Diana Bushey, United Kingdom
*Tatiana Baiamonte, Ukraine
*Khaled Mohamed Hassouna, Egypt
*Alaaelden Elhagin, Egypt
*Jamila Haruna Makullah, Tanzania
*Todd Edward William Schenk, Canada
*Radka Schenk Kretinska, Czech Republic
*Lamis Abdo, Syria
*Bella Chung Ulmer, Taiwan
*Samuel Kaboli, Iran
*Nick Mohmmad, Afghanistan
*Tamana Neekzada, Afghanistan
*Mohamed Askandar Tanko, Benin
*Leandro Castello, Argentina
*Hoa My Thach, Vietnam
*Pailin Boonmueang, Thailand
*Margie Dadivas Lindawan, Phillipines
*Lan Thi Hoang, Vietnam
*Sylvie Pombo, Congo (Kinshasa)
*Angelica Maria Quimbayo Galue, Columbia
*Victor Manuel Ocampo Lopez, Mexico
For more information, please visit www.redhill.org/events.
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THE CHILDREN OF LUIS FERNANDO CIFUENTES APPEAR INTRIGUED WITH THIS FABRIC LOOM ON THE RED HILL GROUNDS.
Debra Ferrell Altavista Journal
By Debra Ferrell Altavista Journal
LUIS FERNANDO CIFUENTES AND HIS CHILDREN WERE HAVING FUN FRIDAY VISITING CRAFT TABLES WHILE AWAITING THE NATURALIZATION CEREMONY. THEY ARE FROM GUATAMALA.
Rivertown Fest
By ToBy RoBeRTson Altavista Journal News Correspondent
Altavista held its 2nd Annual Rivertown Fest on Saturday, October 5 from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Town Hall parking lot. This event was family friendly; there was something for everyone to do for the $5 admission event on this beautiful fall afternoon. The funds raised from this event will be reinvested into the downtown district’s revitalization efforts.
AOT director David Green welcomed everyone to the Rivertown Fest and thanked the sponsors: Town of Altavista, Public Works, Dolphin Development Design, KD Country, 102.3 FM Groove, Lori Watkins, Danville Distributing Company, Roark Insurance, PCM Industrial Services Inc., Blackstock Heating and Air, Harmon Eye Center, Crystal Bay Pools, and River Valley Resources. He also thanked all the volunteers that helped to make this event a success.
There was live music by Michelle Motley and Karlee Raye Band, a beer garden by Danville Distributing, a car show, and local food that included BBQ by Chief Tommy Merricks, BBQ chicken by Claire Parker Foundation, and hot dogs by Franken Q.
There was face painting by Ashley with Paint, Pixels and Pixie dust and a kids’ corner with games.
Danny and Rita Hall from Forest drove their 1965 Ford Fairlane to the car show. David said he just recently purchased the car from Indiana. The car had sat in storage for 38 years and was sold at an estate auction in Washington State to a man in Indiana. David purchased the car about two months ago from the man in Indiana. The car only has 13,000 original miles. Hall said he is the 4th owner of the car and has owned other cars and has built his own street rod and showed them. This was his first time coming to the Rivertown Fest; he said it was a great event.
People all shared that it was great to get out and spend time with family and friends on a beautiful Saturday after all the rain. The car show was held along 7th Street next to Town Hall.
Artavista Studio was set up selling items. Carrie Creates Smiles had homemade items she has made and gives them free of charge in exchange for a smile.
By Toby Robertson
Altavista Journal news Correspondent
DANNY HALL OF FOREST POSES WITH HIS 1965 FORD FAIRLANE
PEOPLE
By Toby Robertson Altavista Journal News Correspondent
By Toby Robertson Altavista Journal News Correspondent
7TH STREET LINED WITH CARS
Standard little house
By ToBy RoBeRTson Altavista Journal News Correspondent
Bob Dees, President at the National Center for Healthy Veterans, welcomed everyone to the October 2 little house dedication at the center in Altavista. Dees said, “Regina Adams is the spark plug, she has been the motivating factor behind this and we are grateful to Standard Insurance and the whole corporation. You are doing good things on behalf of veterans and returning healthy veterans back to America. Many hands make light work.”
He explained that they can not do this alone, but with everyone’s efforts it can be accomplished. “We are grateful: this is just the beginning of our journey, not the end, and we look forward to having all of you here at some at our important events and also on the 3rd Saturday of every month for Volunteer Day. Great volunteers are why we are where we are over the last three and a half years. Thank you.”
Jeremy Horner, VP IDI and Corporate Development, said he and David Payne, VP Employee Benefits with Standard, are honored to represent the leadership team and really have an opportunity to mark this important event. He thanked NCHV and Bob Dees and staff and volunteers for the mission they are doing at
Valor Farms. He thanked the employees of Standard for everything they have done to make this possible by giving of time, talents, and financial means. Horner said, “Regina Adams is a great example of community service and we just love the fashion she brings every day!”
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He thanked Todd Beck for being a big part of the leadership team at Standard. “Beck served our country, a big leader in the company resource group. It is all about recognizing veterans and he’s a big advocate for the National Center for Healthy Veterans.”
He also thanked the veterans and added that Standard will be here to help in any way they can. At the
Standard, community service is in their DNA. Horner said he saw a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson that says, “A house is made of walls and beams; a home is built of love and dreams. They are building homes here, not houses, and Standard is honored to be a part of just a piece of that. We are excited to be able to provide help for the future so in honor of that and on be-
STANDARD EMPLOYEES POSE WITH HOUSE AND STAFF AT VALOR FARM
half of Standard and the Standard Charitable Foundation we’re proud to be able to dedicate this home to John.”
The recipient of the home, John Mooney from Portsmouth, Virginia, thanked everyone for attending the dedication of this home. He said everyone has made him feel so loved here and he really does feel that by going through this program he will be able to be productive to his country. Mooney said he is proud of his past service in the Air Force (1995-2004) and he worked as hard as he could. “Times got tough, but they’re going to get better from this day forward.” He is positive it will. He thanked everyone for welcoming him and giving him this opportunity.
Mooney said he had been at the Farley Center in Williamsburg and was given the opportunity to come to Valor Farms for the program. He hopes to have faith in God, be a better husband, father, and find employment after this program. He is excited for the future.
Aaron Blaine, Patriot Program Director, prayed that it was Jesus that showed us the standards of how to live, the standard how to love, the standard how to just be human beings on this planet and to express your love; we’re grateful for that. He asked a blessing upon John Mooney as he lives in this home and he learns
how to be a healthy veteran. “We ask that you bless every patriot that comes in and out of this house for years to come and see the love of Jesus. Thanks to Todd and Regina and the whole Standard team for their help with the Hurricane Laura recovery effort. It’s really a pleasure to be able to get out and meet people that have needs and be able to help them,” Bunting said.
Bunting said he volunteers regularly with the Lynchburg Red Cross to help people who have been affected by fires and has done disaster assessment work with the American Red Cross to assess the damage done to homes after various disasters. On his most recent deployment Bunting split his time between Baton Rouge and Lake Charles inspecting volunteer shelters and warehouses.
Bunting said he would encourage those who enjoy working with people and want to make a difference to volunteer with the American Red Cross because of the opportunity to help others.
“It’s a great thing to do because it’s rewarding just to know that you can help one person,” Bunting said.
Rice, who left Monday, September 13 on another deployment to help the victims of wildfires in Oregon, said the same.
“It’s very rewarding,” she said.
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1003 Main St. Altavista, VA 24517
434-369-4224
434-369-6880
Blickenstaff & Company Realtors
4923 Boonsboro Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24503
434-660-3773
Brownstone Properties, Inc.
3720 Old Forest Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24501
434-385-1025
Central Virginia Realty 1022 Commerce St. Lynchburg, VA. 24504
434-846-6644
Century 21-All Service 20886 Timberlake Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24502
434-237-7777
Coldwell Banker & Forehand Co.
2508 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24501
434-847-7731
Civic Groups
Counts Realty & Auction Co.
828 Main St. #15 Lynchburg, VA 24504
434-525-2991
Dawson Ford Garbee & Co. 18281 Old Forest Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24502 434-385-0015
Flint Property Group 2484 Rivermont Ave. Lynchburg, VA 24503 434-386-3000
John Stewart Walker, Inc. 3211 Old Forest Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24501 434-385-6655
Lynchburg Board of Realtors 3639 Old Forest Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24501 434-385-8760
Red Door Realty LLC
186 Campbell Highway Suite B Rustburg, VA 24588 434-609-7200
Lynch Station Ruritan Club
Contact: Lynn David, President 434-221-6434
Grit Ruritan Club
Contact: Barbara Caldwell, President 434-335-5116
Altavista Rotary Club
Contact: Lou Revelle, President Home: 434-369-2143, Cell: 434-485-1013 Established: 1939
Remax 1st Olmpic 20395 Timberlake Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24502 434-832-1100
186 Campbell Highway Suite B Rustburg, VA 24588 434-609-7200
Habitat for Humanity 434-309-2688
American Legion Altavista Memorial Post 36
Commander Dean Jennings
Contact: Brian K. Davis, Public Information Officer 434-485-3998
Staunton River Garden Club Co-Presidents: Karen Cottron George 434-851-6962
Mary Ellen Tant 434-369-5490
Founded 3/12/1928
Altavista/Hurt
Applebee’s
169 Clarion Road Altavista Va
434-309-1157
Broad Street Deli
519 Broad Street, Altavista VA 24517 434-309-1706
Chef’s Drive – In 1101 Main Street Altavista Va
434-369-5590
China Wok Supper
Buffet
1307 Main Street Ste L Altavista, VA
434-369-8268
Dairy Freeze
910 Main Street Altavista Va 434-369-5479
Domino’s
1000 Main Street Altavista VA 434-369-6767
El Cazador
911 Main Street, Altavista Va 434-369-7953
El Cerrito Mexican Restaurant and Grill 1297 Main Street Altavista, VA 434-309-1237
Hardee’s 1022 Main Street Altavista, VA 434-369-5323
Main Street Buffet 1410 Main Street Altavista, VA 434-309-1113
Main Street Cafe & Coffee
600 Main Street Altavista, VA 24517 (434) 369-2233
McDonald’s
404 Main Street, Altavista Va 434-369-5885
Pizza Hut
105 Clarion Road Altavista, VA 434-369-0111
Restaurants
Peace of Pie Pizzeria
534 Main Street Altavista VA 434-309-1008
Perky’s Restaurant
802 Wards Road Altavista Va 434-369-9908
Rosa Negra Mexican Kitchen
169 Clarian Road, Altavista VA 24517 434-309-1258
Yamazato 221 Main Street Suite B Hurt Va 434-324-8288
Wendy’s 167 Clarion Road Altavista, VA 434-309-2666
The Tuscan Italian Grill
2600 Dearing Ford Road, Altavista Va 24517
Taste of Italy
105 Clarion Road Suite 2, Altavista VA 434-309-1743
Taco Bell 165 Clarion Road Altavista, VA 434-309-1723
Two Sisters Tap Room & Deli
2181 Lynch Mill Road Altavista VA 434-369-7476
Scoops
504 Pittsylvania Ave. Altavista, VA 24517 (434)608-2456
Subway 1301 Main Street Altavista VA 434-369-2366
Subway 125 Clarion Road Altavista, VA 434-309-1085
Rustburg / Gladys
Angela’s Italian Restaurant
39 Barracks Lane Rustburg VA 434-332-4474
Colonial Restaurant 8790 Wards Road Rustburg VA 434-821-2511
Courthouse Cafe 880 Village Highway Rustburg VA 434-332-3301
Domino’s 1051 Village Highway Rustburg VA 434-332-1135
Hardee’s
889 Village Highway Rustburg VA 434-332-3800
Rosie’s Cozy Kitchen 7943 Brookneal Highway, Gladys VA 434-283-3000
LaCarreta
69 Barricks Lane Suite D, Rustburg VA 434-332-1600
Long Mountain Grill
69 Barricks Lane Rustburg, VA 24588 (434) 332-4582
The Lunch Box and Catering 619 Village Highway, Rustburg VA 434-332-1428
McDonald’s 11059 Wards Road, Rustburg Va 434-821-3227
Napoli’s Italian Restaurant
486 Village Highway, Rustburg VA
Star East Chinese Restaurant 1051 Village Highway, Rustburg VA 434-332-3394
Bojangles 1755 Callahan Road, Rustburg VA 434-821-3344
Timberlake
Arby’s 21717 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg Va
434-582-1902
Biscuitville 8123 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg Va 434-237-0329
Bojangles 126 Old Graves Mill Rd, Lynchburg VA 434-485-7016
Country Cooking 20584 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg VA 434-239-1996
Dairy Queen 8021 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg VA 434-237-7030
El Cabrito’s 21104 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg VA 434-239-8226
OIP The Original Italian Pizza and Restaurant 3412 Waterlick Road, Lynchburg VA 434-239-1113
KFC 20250 Timberlake Road Timberlake Road, Lynchburg VA 434-237-2758
La Carretta 8004 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg VA 434-239-9701
TGIF Fridays 7815 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg VA 434-237-9260
Porter House Restaurant and Lounge 7819 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg Va 434-237-5655
Yamazato Japanese Restaurants 21039 Timberlake Rd,. Lynchburg VA 434-237-9557
Wendy’s 7909 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg VA 434-237-4543
Numbers to Know
Town Of Altavista Phone Numbers
Chamber of Commerce
434-369-6665
Town Hall .......................................................... 434-369-5001
Police Administration 434-369-7425
After Hours Police Department 434-369-4488
Public Works ..................................................... 434-369-6045
Treasurer’s Office 434-369-5002
Voter Registration 434-592-9579
Water
Wastewater Treatment Plant 434-369-6284
After Hours Public Works Emergencies 434-369-4488
Altavista Economic Development Authority .....434-401-9729
Zoning 434-369-5001
Campbell County Phone Numbers
Census for Altavista, VA (2019 Census)
Population: 3,443 (Incorporated in 1912)
Median Home Income $32,527
Median Home Value $120,000 4.89 Square miles 704 People per square mile.
Census for Campbell County (2018 Census)
Population: 55,158
Median Home Income: $48,823 (2013-2017)
Median Home Value: $154,300 (2013-2017)
Square Miles: 503.87 (2010) 109.5 People per square miles (2018)
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By ToBy RoBeRTson Altavista Journal News Correspondent
On October 4 at halftime at the Altavista vs Appomattox football game, the State Championship football teams from 2009, 2013 and 2014 were recognized.
The 2009 Altavista High School Football team had the district honor of bringing home the first State Championship to our town. The Colonels finished the season with a 13-1 record. Members from the 2009 team attending Friday night’s celebration were: Johnny Wimbush, Bryan Smith, Shane Collins, Kavon Woolfolk, Chris Clark, Travis Graves, and Chris Stilwell.
After a few seasons of rebuilding and hard work, the Colonels emerged again victorious in 2013. The Colonels gave up one loss and finished 14-1. The Colonels returned almost the entire roster for the 2014 season. Riding the wave from the season before, the Colonels went undefeated and a perfect season was
capped off by another state championship. Players from 2013 and 2014 attending were: Clay Teegarden, Clydesdale Moon, Ashton Robinson, Destin Brown, Trey Elliott, Treyquan Farmer, Trevon Robinson, Steve Farmer, Randall Clark, Casey McCleese, and Kenavus Jones. Managers: Lecorsha Yuille and Nicole Miller. Cheerleaders: Kalia Donigan, Kaylen Moon, Shirlen Davis, Taylor Graves, and Tori Grey.
Two State Champions who are no longer with us were also recognized: #65 Matthew Layne and #44 Dante Poindexter who many considered the heart and backbone of the 2013 and 2014 teams. Their families were there to honor them with their State Champion brothers.
Coaching staff from these teams attending were: Head Coach Mike Scharnus, Assistant Coaches Mike Revis, Dave Close, and Cliff Lee. They also welcomed former Altavista principal Missy McBride.
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On Thursday, September 27, Liberty University’s Kristie Beitz and Lauren Amy along with athletes from a number of sports and cheerleaders came to Altavista Elementary School for a special surprise for one teacher and the school.
The players and cheerleaders pumped up the crowd with Sparky (LU’s mascot) and Altavista’s Tiger mascot. The players and cheerleaders danced and students were given glow sticks and celebrated this special occasion. Students danced and cheered “Altavista Tigers, we’re a family here, in orange and black, we shout and cheer! With Altavista spirit and love we stand, go, Tigers, go! Hand in hand!”
Liberty University is a member of Conference USA (CUSA) , part of the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). The 2024 Extra Yard for Teachers is a grant funded by the College Football Playoff Foundation to provide resources for partner schools. Last year LU had the opportunity to partner with Altavista Elemen-
tary School and provide funding for Conscious Discipline Training, resources, and mental health spaces. The LU partnership last year was a win-win.
Based on last year’s success. LU continued their partnership with Altavista Elementary School providing a $10,000 grant through the College Football Playoff Foundation for the 2024-2025 school year. LU is excited to support Altavista Elementary School teachers, students, staff and the community. In addition to the $10,000 grant, LU was able to honor, recognize, and award a teacher $1,000 from Donor Choose to provide educational opportunities for teachers and students in their classrooms.
Kristie Beitz explained that a superhero is a character with extraordinary powers that performs heroic actions, has unique capabilities such as flight, strength, and invincibility, has high morals, is always “good,” and is sympathetic. There are superheroes like Superman, Wonder Woman, Spiderman, Bat-
By Toby Robertson Altavista Journal Correspondent JUDITH HEDGPETH WITH CHECK FOR EXTRA YARD FOR TEACHERS.
man, Ironman, and the Hulk.
Beitz with Liberty University said, “Mrs. Judith Hedgpeth is a SHERO. She encourages everyone, serves others selflessly, motivates no matter the mood, advocates for her community, supports her students in school and at home, cheers on her colleagues, ensures her students are fed, stands by her students when they are sad and celebrates ALL their victories. The College Football Playoff Foundation Extra Yard for Teachers motto is “Great Teachers Change Lives” Judith is doing just that! She is changing lives daily as a teacher at Altavista Elementary School.”
Liberty athletics celebrated after the presentation by delivering cupcakes to each classroom.
Hedgpeth said the $1,000 will be used in her classroom and this award is basically a superhero award and she is excited to be chosen. Hedgpeth said the elementary school is her family, she is dedicated to them, they have helped her out in many obstacles she has had in her life and also support her as a teacher and support her as an individual.
She shared, “It is an honor to teach at Altavista Elementary School.” She wants to thank Kristie Beitz at Liberty University for what they do for AES and the surrounding community and just for the kids in general.
She said she was completely shocked when her name was announced and added a couple of things were said that sparked her; she was the salt of the earth, she was a superhero, dedicated to the school and a dedicated colleague. She never thought those words were describing her, but now she knows they were and it just thrills her to think people think of her in that way. She also received a basket of goodies.
Wendy Thomas, Principal at Altavista Elementary School, said, “This honor was so well-deserved and it reflects Judith’s unwavering dedication and passion for students’ success. Judith consistently goes above and beyond to create a loving, engaging, and supportive learning environment for all students. She impacts her students by encouraging them to believe in their potential and inspiring confidence that extends far beyond her classroom.” Thomas added they are blessed to have her as a teacher at AES.
Thomas said she was surprised when her name was called to come to the front and was presented a $10,000 check for the school. She is grateful for the support. This funding will allow for great opportunities for the teachers and students.
Congratulations! Altavista Elementary School and Judith Hedgpeth.
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