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VIRGINIA’S FIRST LADY PRESENTS AWARD AVOCA NINJA IN TRAINING ABBOTT LABORATORIES ALTAVISTA & RUSTBURG ATHLETES JEREMY EUBANKS SHORTT REALTY THIS CURRICULUM GROWS AT ALTAVISTA HIGH ALTAVISTA SPRING CIVIC GROUPS LIBRARIES REAL ESTATE DIRECTORY RESTAURANTS NUMBERS TO KNOW ALTAVISTA | DISCOVER MAGAZINE | 5

Virginia’s First Lady presents Inaugural Spirit of Virginia Award Governor Youngkin attends ceremony, delivers remarks Pictured at right, First Lady Suzanne Youngkin (left) presents the first ever Spirit of Virginia award to Maj. General Bob Dees (right), CEO of the National Center for Healthy Veterans, as Governor Glen Youngkin (left) joins them for this special award. Story & photos by Jeffrey Westbrook

irst Lady of Virginia Suzanne Youngkin presented the inaugural Spirit of Virginia Award to the National Center for Healthy Veterans at the organization’s headquarters and complex in Altavista on Monday (March 21) morning. Governor Glenn Youngkin accompanied his wife and also offered remarks during the ceremony in Campbell County. A statement from the governor’s office described the ward as “recognizing unique qualities and standout achievements across the Commonwealth and saluting Virginians for their uncommon contributions in private industries, education, culture, the arts and philanthropy.” Receiving the award for the center were Major General Bob Dees, CEO, and Brigadier General Jeffrey Horne, COO. First Lady Youngkin announced that the new Spirit of Virginia Award would be issued six times per year. She also noted the importance of faith and Both Gov. and First Lady Youngkin spoke about the importance of providing 6 | DISCOVER M AGAZINE | ALTAVISTA

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Governor Glenn Youngkin (right), joined by First Lady Suzanne Youngkin, responds to questions from local media outlets following the ceremony at the National Center for Healthy Veterans in Altavista. better support for Virginia’s military veterans and helping them integrate into society, noting that they have more to offer. The governor declared his intentions to remove most state-level taxes on veterans’ benefits, pointing out that Virginia was one of only a handful of states who even taxed veterans’ benefits. The First Lady noted that the award grew out of a theme that her husband launched at the beginning of his tenure as governor, “Strengthening the Spirit of Virginia Together.” She explained, “One of the things he holds dear is having people come together in community to build one another up. And that’s what this award is all about.” She referenced relevant Scriptures, including Matthew 5:16, “Shine your light before others so that they may see 8 | DISCOVER M AGAZINE | ALTAVISTA

your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven.” The audience, mostly veterans, volunteers, and staff at the agency, and various others affiliated with the organization, received the first lady and the governor warmly. Remarks included good-natured jokes about Ms. Youngkin’s greater popularity than the governor’s. Gen. Dees expressed the organization’s appreciation for being selected as the first-ever recipient of the award. He added that it was not about himself or the other leaders and staff of the veterans’ organization; it was about the veterans the agency serves. During a press conference following the ceremony, he spoke of his and the NCHV’s great appreciation for all the help which citizens and leaders of Campbell County have contributed. •

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The Hidden Jewel of Altavista,” Avoca, is gearing up for the 2022 season, which started with opening day on Saturday, April 2. Visitors were treated to free admission, tours of the Victorian home, historic reenactors, piano music, and a free lunch. Additionally, attendees had the opportunity to hear a talk from someone who played an important role in Avoca’s history. Bill Martin is an Altavista native who was highly instrumental in helping secure the necessary and costly renovations which the building needed back in the late 1980s and early 1990s so that the old home could open as the beautiful museum it is today. In fact, Avoca’s restoration featured prominently in Country Living magazine as one of the major restorations with which the magazine became involved. Executive Director Caleb Lafoon reported that the event was well attended. It was the first big opening day festivities for Avoca since 2019. “We haven’t had opening day the last couple of years due to COVID, and we’re looking forward to a good turnout,” Lafoon commented before the big day. If you missed Opening Day, never fear: it was only the beginning of a full season at Avoca. They include longstanding traditions, such as the Mother’s Day Tea, and new events, such as Derby Day on the day of the Kentucky Derby. This new event is to be a fundraising gala themed on the famous horse race. Avoca is planning several events this year, from the longtime favorite Mother’s Day Tea to a new event, Derby Day - a fundraising gala with a Kentucky Derby theme on the day of the horse race. Derby Day will take place on May 7 and will include live

stream of the Derby with viewing stations. Attendees are encouraged to dress up in derby attire; historical derby attire is even better. Altavista Police Chief Tommy Merricks’ famous barbecue will be on sale, and there will be a full bar of traditional derby drinks, such as mint julep. A 50-50 raffle will provide a chance for attendees to win while raising funds for the museum. “This is a new event – it’s the first time ever Avoca has held anything like it,” Lafoon observed. “Thomas Fauntleroy in particular would have been into this kind of thing,” he noted. The Mother’s Day Tea, conversely, is a longstanding tradition at Altavista’s historic mansion. It has been on mothballs during the covid-era restrictions, but now the Avoca staff is bringing back this popular event. “We will have period era lawn games and tea party refreshments,” Lafoon stated. “Sweet Spot Bakery kindly offered to donate some of the treats for the event.” It is a family-friendly, kid-friendly event. The admission is free for the guests of honor - mothers. For everyone else ages five and up, it is still only $5. “This is a community event, not a fund-raiser,” Lafoon remarked. “Visitors are encouraged to dress up in Victorian or historical costume, or at least to wear nice clothing. We’re excited to bring back this event,” he added. Men should not let the event title of “Mother’s Day Tea” throw them off and assume this event is not for them. “Men are welcome to come, too. Families are welcome and encouraged to come,” Lafoon explained. There will be a tent in case of inclement weather, but if good weather prevails, visitors will likely want to enjoy Avoca’s beautiful and peaceful gardens and arboretum. Lafoon, who took over the helm of the museum last autumn, ALTAVISTA | DISCOVER MAG AZINE | 11

said the museum staff is looking forward to hosting more events, although it will be a little more conservative this year with both a new director and new events coordinator. “We’re learning the history of Avoca and Altavista and learning the ropes. We’re hoping next year to dramatically increase the amount of events.” This is where the description “the hidden jewel of Altavista” comes into play. “We feel like there’s so much there to offer that’s been hidden. One local university history department dean had been here in the area for 15 years and didn’t even know about [Avoca]. A lot of history people only know at most that it’s there, and that’s it.” He therefore sees it as part of his mission to try to grow awareness of Avoca in Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Simth Mountain Lake, and the surrounding regions. The way of accomplishing this objective is through “offering educational opportunities and events that can bring that together. We’ll offer community, educational, and historical events.” Another long-range plan the new director has in mind is delving more deeply into the town of Altavista’s history. “Altavista does not have a museum of its own. We’re hoping to display some of that: Lane Company and English Construction history, the town’s history,” Lufoon remarked. One other project Lufoon commented upon is the need to find more volunteers. “We are looking for new volunteers in multiple aspects. Our biggest need is for people to work in our gardens. A lot of the garden volunteers have aged out and are unable to do the physically challenging aspects of the work.” In addition to people who can do the more strenuous aspects of the landscape and garden work, experts would be of great help, as well. Master gardeners, experienced arborists – even if they just offer some expertise.and insights – would be of considerable help. Part of the challenge of upkeep of the grounds at a place such as Avoca is to preserve historical accuracy, maintaining the grounds correctly. For more information about Avoca, its history, offerings, special events, and volunteer opportunities, visit the museum online at avocamuseum.org, call (434) 369-1076, or find the museum on Facebook.• 12 | DISCOVER MAGAZINE | ALTAVISTA

The Avoca Museum displays historical artifacts from various periods, from Civil War items back to prehistoric Native American arrowheads, as well as examples of local fauna, including this intense-looking bear, pictured above. At right, a popular part of Avoca’s special events is the historical re-enactors who dress in period costumes and portray life at some point in the estate’s long history. On opening day 2022, Dawn Doss (left) and Nita Reynolds put on a wool spinning demonstration in the cabin on the grounds, while Anna Parker learns to card wool. Photos by Sherri Nourse.

As the lawn and gardens, shown far left, start to green up at Avoca with the arrival of spring, the care which the museum’s volunteers have lavished on the grounds is unmistakable. The intricately carved woodwork on the stairs and on the second story hallway, displayed at left, show how fine the quality of home Avoca was for the families who once inhabited it. Photos by Sherri Nourse.

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Laboratories celebrates 50 years in Altavista By Lisa Fowlkes

bbott Laboratories is a Chicago-based medical

its business to meet rising global health needs by championing

products company known for its diagnostics,

new areas of medical research. By continually entering new

medical devices, nutrition products, and branded

areas—both scientific and geographic—they have established

generic pharmaceuticals. Abbott’s most well-known brands

a now long-standing tradition of helping people live healthier

are Pedialyte, Ensure, Similac, and Glucerna.

lives around the world.

In 2020, Abbott played an important role in combating the

Abbott supports medical education grants that advance

coronavirus pandemic through its development of one of the

scientific knowledge and improve patient wellness through

first rapid COVID tests that delivered results in as little as

two programs. The professional medical education grants and

15 minutes. Partnering with the federal government, Abbott

a fellowship program grant. The grants support healthcare

provided many states with millions of rapid COVID tests.

institutions, professional associations and societies, and

They are dedicated to helping people live happier, healthier,

continuing education providers in producing independent

fuller lives. Abbott is creating the future of healthcare and

medical education events. Areas of interest for these

making it affordable and accessible to billions daily. By 2030,

grants include cardiovascular disease, cardiac arrhythmia,

they plan to make greater total health possible at lower costs

electrophysiology, heart failure and structural heart therapies.

for the greatest number of people by focusing on cutting-

The company’s charitable contributions also help aide and

edge innovations and designing access with affordability into

ensure good health for individuals within the community.

these technologies and products. “This has always been our

Abbott often donates to underserved patients. They also

ambition, and it’s only gotten stronger through the more than

participated in giving monetary donations that support

130 years of helping people live their fullest lives with greater

fundraisers, patient education and awareness activities. In

health and dignity,” a spokesperson for the company stated.

Altavista, Virginia the company sponsors multiple events for

In 1888, physician and drug store proprietor Dr. Wallace

the community, including but not limited to Uncle Billy’s Day,

C. Abbott began producing accurate, scientifically formulated

the Gobble run marathon, and monetary donations to help

medications with the goal of providing more effective therapies

renovate the Avoca Museum. They focus on events that raise

to patients and the physicians providing their care. Under the

funds for low-income and other underserved communities

pioneering leadership of Dr. Abbott, the company was among

impacted by cardiac and vascular conditions. The company

the founders of the scientific practice of pharmacy, expanding

also focuses on campaigns, programs and events that educate

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patients and the public on cardiac and vascular conditions. Abbott’s dedication to supporting communities is shown through the employees’ passion for giving back. Whether it is sharing scientific expertise, or volunteering time to provide nutritious meals to families in need, or preparing communities before disaster strikes, they help communities to be more resilient. This year Abbott Laboratories celebrates fifty years here in Altavista. This site is Abbott’s largest Nutrition manufacturing plant in the world. The company’s goal for the future is to empower employees with skills to meet the health needs of tomorrow. They intend to provide 1 million development and

groups and to continue to drive diversity and inclusion strategies that create a meaningful employee experience and advance Abbott’s company culture. By achieving gender balance across a global management team with at least 45% female representation. It will ensure one-third of our leadership roles are held by people from underrepresented groups by 2025. Abbott also plans to fill 50% of targeted new jobs with internal talent by upskilling, crossskilling and creating learning opportunities. They plan to do so while continuing to provide industry-leading programs that help people achieve their personal health and well-being.

job opportunities for current and future employees company

Abbott cares about their employees and will continue to

wide. They will also continue to create opportunities in

support their financial security in the area for many years to

Abbott’s STEM programs and internships for more than

come. Abbott Laboratories not just supports the families of

100,000 young people, including 50% from underrepresented

Altavista, but the families of the world over. • ALTAVISTA | DISCOVER MAGAZINE | 15

Altavista & Rustburg athletes head to regional, state competition By Jeffrey Westbrook Above, Rustburg senior Gage Bomar finishes as runner-up in the 120-lb. weight class in the VHSL Class 3 state championship tournament. Overleaf, from left, Tyson Davis leaps for Bronze in the long jump as part of the Altavista Regional Track and Field championship team. Altavista’s Kris Schultz flies down the pool in the 200 I.M., in which he finished 2nd in the state. He won his third state title in the 500 freestyle.

ltavista High School’s winter sports teams showed that Number One Colonel Country is the little school that could – could send numerous athletes

tournament seeded third, and following a home win against

into state playoffs and championships. Highlights of the

53-48, the Colonels made the trek to Swoope to face the #1

successful season included Kris Schultz picking up his third state championship in swimming and both the boys’ basketball and indoor track teams winning regional titles. 16 | DISCOVER MAGAZINE | ALTAVISTA

The boys’ basketball team entered the VHSL Region 1B #6 Franklin 55-46 and a road win at #2 Rappahannock County seed Bison of Buffalo Gap High School. The Altavista boys won the game and the regional title in a thrilling double-overtime win, 50-49. They went on to the

state quarterfinals, where they ended up losing to Washington & Lee 65-57 at home. Nevertheless, their season will be emblazoned on the Altavista gymnasium wall as Regional Champions. Their season record ended up at 17-7. The coaching staff earned region staff of the year, and five Colonel players earned all-region recognition: Stuart Hunt, Ryan Hart, Jayden Boyd, Marquel Dawkins, and Ben Tweedy. Stuart Hunt, a junior forward for Altavista, scored his 1,000th career point in the state playoff game. He was also a first-team all-state player and the regional player of the year. The Lady Colonels looked strong heading into the postseason, earning the #1 seed in the region. Unfortunately for them, the Altavista girls lost in the regional quarterfinals, 37-28, to Rappahannock County, bringing their season to an abrupt end. They finished with a 13-7 record. In swimming, the Aquatic Colonels faced an uphill battle against larger class 2 schools, since the small-school class 1 does not have swimming championships. The young team in its fourth year in existence sent 10 swimmers to the state championship meet, following an impressive showing in regionals. The Lady Colonels’ team finished third, and the boys’ side finished fifth in the region. Schultz won both the 500 freestyle and the 200 I.M. , and on the girls’ side, Emily Giles finished 2nd in the 500. At the state meet, Schultz successfully defended his 500 yard freestyle title. While he lost a close race in the 200 I/.M. by less than a half a second, his time qualified him for the YMCA

national swim championships. In the girls’ division, Giles had the best finish, ninth in the 500. On the indoor track, the region was in a quandary when there was no indoor venue to hold the regional championship. The meet ended up taking place at Altavista’s outdoor track, and the Colonels won the Boys’ regional title. Altavista picked up three individual golds in the region, with Jordan Pippin wining both the 55-meter sprint and the long jump and Ken Cyrus winning the pole vault. A number of Colonels advanced to the state championships with second or third place finishes in both individual and relay events (Pippin 3rd in 300-meter dash, Joseph Derrick 2nd in 55-meter hurdles, Eric Nichols 3rd in 500-meter dash, 4x200 meter relay team 2nd, 4x400 meter relay team 2nd, 4x800 meter relay 4th. For the Lady Colonels, Samaria Little finished third in the 300-meters. At the state championships, the Colonels’ best finish was the 4x200 relay. They finished 13th out of 48 teams. Meanwhile, Rustburg senior wrestler Gage Bomar finished as runner-up in the Class 3 120-lb weight class at the state championship. He set the school record for wins during the season. The Lady Red Devils indoor track team finished as regional runners-up, including a 1-2-3 sweep of the 300-meter dash. At the state championships, the Rustburg girls finished fourth as a team. •

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Missions trip impacts participants

Altavista teens travel to Costa Rica over break to help a family in need This article is not directly about Altavista; rather, it is about the experience of a group of teens who have grown up in Altavista and took the opportunity to travel on a missions trip to serve others in another country. By Jeffrey Westbrook Photos courtesy of Kris Schultz

ost short-term missions trips primarily focus on providing help -- either physical, spiritual, or both -- to those to whom the missionaries are sent. Yet not infrequently, the missionaries themselves discover that the experience has changed their own lives, as well. Such was the case for Altavista teen Kris Schultz, who recently took a missions trip to Costa Rica, together with fellow Altavista young adults Luke Dollyhite and Adam Schubert. Schultz, a senior at Altavista High school, shared how the trip impacted him and helped set his life’s course, as

well as what he and his teammates - a group from Temple Christian School in Madison Heights and a sending program called Joshua’s Expedition - did there. “A lot of people feel like you go on a mission trip in order to bless someone else, but we got blessed,” he commented following his return. “We pay to go and don’t get anything [material] out of it, but it’s such a blessing to go.” The people to whom Schultz expected to minister ended up ministering to him and the group from Virginia. “They have so little, and yet they are joyful. It makes me want to save up to keep going back” In a way, Schultz had been preparing

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for this trip for the past five years; he just completed Spanish V during the first semester of this academic year and was able to put his work and effort from the language classroom to good use. “I was one of two people out of our group who understood the most Spanish, so I was helping everyone,” by interpreting for them. “It was cool, and I was surprised with how much I could understand,” he remarked. His Spanish V teacher at Altavista - Melissa Solorzano - helped him to prepare with useful expressions geared for the circumstances he would meet. Out of what he saw, heard, did, and

Members of the missions team from Altavista and Madison Heights, pictured on opposite page, including Luke Dollyhite (left), Kris Schultz (center), and Adam Schubert (right), together with some local children in Costa Rica take a break during their construction work trip. At left, a grateful family stands in front of their new home in the Pavas district of San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. The missions team from Central Virginia helped them blitzbuild it.

Altavista’s own Luke Dollyhite (left) and Kris Schultz hold up some framed boards for a house their missions team built in Costa Rica.

encountered there in Costa Rica, he experienced a calling to missions, and a road map to get there emerged. Spanish will probably be one of his minors in college, he stated. “I want to go to college and get my P.A. and then work with Doctors without Borders.” The trip’s destination was Pavas, a district of San Jose, the capital city of Costa Rica. While there, the team blitz-built a house for a family of six. The building part of the project took three days. “Then we fully furnished their house and bought groceries for them. We gave the kids some clothes that we brought,” Schultz recounted They also provided the children with schools supplies which they had collected in a giving drive before leaving Virginia. The trip involved more than carrying lumber and using tools; the teens also interacted with the local youth and the family for whom the house was being built. “We got to hang out with kids at the local ALTAVISTA | DISCOVER MAGAZINE | 19

church. We taught them how to do things at the worksite they helped us paint and hammer nails,” Schultz narrated. The week before the Virginia team arrived, the family “poured the concrete pad, and they slept right on the concrete pad to prevent theft of the materials. There’s a lot of crime. And there’s no streetlights, so it’s very dark at night. The people are really nice, though. “The family that we built for were really involved with the house build. The mom would bring us little cups of soda. It was really hot there, because it’s their summer now. The dad bought everyone candy and bread on the first day. They were showing their gratefulness. “One kid was walking around and hugging everyone after we gave them the house. He gave us some of his shirts. They don’t have much, but he insisted we take it to remember him. So I brought home a tiny little shirt. “The father used to be a pro baseball player, although they don’t actually get paid. Our leader showed pictures of her son in his baseball uniform, and he gave her his jersey that he won the championship in. Everyone was crying,” Schultz described the moving scene. It is not uncommon that a missions trip to a poorer country proves to be an eye-opening experience for those from more

developed countries, as they see first-hand the poverty in which millions around the world live. “The sewage system was PVC pipes which run out of their houses and into a creek, which is where the dogs drink from. So we couldn’t pet the dogs there, which is sad because I love dogs. They don’t really have a road, just gravel and the creek,” he explained. At the end of the gravel street is a cliff with the community’s dump at the bottom. The smell is unmistakable. This missions trip to Costa Rica was the Altavista trio’s second. It provided the three friends a good reunion opportunity, now that the older two are at college. Schubert is away at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA, and Dollyhite attends CVCC in Lynchburg. The three had previously gone on a trip to Costa Rica together, and so it was a pleasant surprise for Dollyhite and Schultz when Schubert was able to join them. Schultz summed up his experience by commenting, “this trip was life-changing. I was concerned this one wouldn’t live up to my expectations after the last one, but it did. This time I was more involved with the building aspect than with the family, but it was still just as rewarding.” Altavista’s youth are impacting their world, both here at home and abroad.•

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Jeremy Eubank:

Developing athletes, youth of character By Jeffrey Westbrook Photos courtesy of Chatham Hall Jeremy Eubank, pictured right, dons the Chatham Hall purple and leads the varsity girls soccer team, in addition to his duties as athletic director.

ltavista native Jeremy Eubank has built a career in coaching and directing athletics. But that is not the bottom line for him: he is also developing young adults of character through his example and leadership. Eubank currently serves as Director of Athletics at Chatham Hall; his road there has led him through many challenges and setbacks as well as successes. A 2005 graduate of Altavista High School, Eubank played soccer under legendary coach George Grzenda, who founded Altavista’s soccer program, coached it for 28 years, and served statewide as the longtime VHSL soccer rules interpreter. After graduating, Eubank moved on to Ashford University, where he studied communications and marketing. While still in college, he returned to his alma mater in Number One Colonel Country and began serving as assistant coach under his old coach, Grzenda. He served in that role from 2009 to 2014. Meanwhile, he earned his bachelor’s degree in 2011. In 2014, the young coach moved his employment down the road to Chatham, taking on the role of head varsity soccer coach and director of the soccer program at Hargrave Military Academy. He also worked as admissions counselor.

As soccer coach, Eubank brought a new level of discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship to the program, a change that both referees and other coaches noticed. In 2016 he was honored as the Virginia Independent Conference (VIC) Coach of the Year. In 2020, Hargrave bestowed on him the Mike Broomell Award for excellence in coaching. He also led the team to a winning record. While soccer is his first love, Eubank is not a one-sport coach. In 2017, he added on the roles of Hargrave’s track and field coach and program director. The program saw rapid success under his leadership, with the team winning the VIC ALTAVISTA | DISCOVER MAGAZINE | 21

Jeremy Eubank’s journey to his current roles in directing athletics, coaching, and serving on state committees has taught him life lessons and given him the opportunity to impact student-athletes positively.

Conference championship in 2018. In that same year, Eubank was recognized as VIC track and field coach of the year. Not only did Eubank develop his student-athletes in their athletic ability, but he also helped them in the collegiate recruiting process. Furthermore, he instilled in them a strong sense of self-discipline, work ethic, and respect. Along the way during his tenure at Hargrave, Eubank earned a master’s degree in human services and business from Liberty University in 2015. In 2017, he moved from admissions counselor to registrar at Hargrave. Meanwhile, Eubank wanted to take on a bigger role in school athletics and sought an athletic director position. “I applied to 19 jobs over the last few years, and I was a finalist in seven of them,” he noted. While coming close but not landing a position was disheartening, the experience was not without its benefits. “I learned a lot of things in those challenges, including never giving up and believing in myself.’ Finally in 2021 all the searching and hard work paid off, and Eubank was appointed director of athletics at Chatham Hall. The move meant a change in workplace a mile away and a switch from a boys’ school to a girls’ school, from the Tigers to the Turtles. He now has the helm of a soccer program with the 22 | DISCOVER MAGAZINE | ALTAVISTA

unique feature of the field located adjacent to an equestrian facility. The move to AD also allows him to impact more student-athletes as well as to hire and help coaches develop. Reflecting on his experience, Eubank remarked, “going through the process, it allowed me to really think about the next step that I wanted to take. I knew I wanted to be at a school where academics, character development, and athletics played a central role in student development. When the position at Chatham Hall opened up, I could see myself really making the same impact and being able to work with students that are driven to succeed in all areas. Since I have started here, I thoroughly enjoy all aspects of being the Director of Athletics and know that I am in the right place.” Perhaps the biggest lesson Eubank learned in his job search was to trust God “One thing I’ve seen is that God has a plan, and it was better than I could have imagined. What I have is a get to job, not a got to job; I get to work with students that want to excel in all areas of education and athletics,” he remarked. The athletic director’s position is not without its challenges. He recounted the biggest challenge he has faced in the short time he has been at Chatham Hall. “We had a beloved member of the Chatham Hall community who had stepped in

to coach this past fall, who passed away this past fall. Nothing can prepare you for this, but our Chatham Hall family has been very resilient and supportive of one another.” On the positive side, he has observed that the students “are positive about athletics.” He has seen good participation levels in the various sports, and this year, Eubank is adding track & field and golf teams to the school’s sports offerings. In addition to his work on-site at Chatham Hall, the new role includes other responsibilities, such as representing the school at Blue Ridge Conference and Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) meetings. He also serves on the VIAAA (Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association) as the Independent Southwest Representative and is a member of the VISAA Girls Soccer Committee. Recently Eubank was featured in a pair of podcasts, one of which directly related to his role in the VIAAA. Jim Harris interviewed him for the radio podcast “On the Road with the VIAAA” concerning the state of affairs in that organization. The podcast can be found at https://anchor. fm/ontheroadwiththeviaaa/episodes/Episode-6---JeremyEubank---Director-of-Athletics-Chatham-Hall-e1e1bov. The second podcast was a video in the program The Educational Athletic Director with Jake von Scherrer, president of the Florida Interscholastic Administrators Association. Eubank had attended a conference for new ADs last July and picked up von Scherrer’s book. He commented online about how much he liked the book, and the author and podcast host invited him to be the featured guest on one of the podcast episodes. On the nationwide podcast, Eubank shared his journey to becoming an athletic director and some of the “best practices” he has learned along the way, including tools he gathered from von Scherrer’s book and has implemented into the program at Chatham Hall. That podcast can be seen at https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=a8vCOUDB2J4. In addition to his responsibilities at Chatham Hall and the VIAAA, in 2020 Eubank became an assistant coach in the Olympic Development Soccer Program in Virginia’s Western District, working with players aged U12 to U19. The program is part o the VYSA, Virginia Youth Soccer Association. Eubank is also a board member of Southside Soccer Club in Blairs. He has been married to Abby Eubank (nee Wilkerson) for 13 and a half years, and they have a three and a half year old daughter, Zoe. His father-in-law is well known in Altavista and in Campbell County. Donnie Wilkerson is the Apprenticeship Coordinator at Campbell County Technical Center and the longtime, well-loved assistant cross country coach at Altavista Combined School. Jeremy and his family live in Altavista. •

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Shortt Reality closes its doors after decades in the community By Ariana Cheek

• Aaron & Ann Shortt, shown at left, have decided during this, their 44th year, that it is time to retire. Photo courtesy of Shortt Realty.

hortt Auction & Realty Co. is beginning to wrap up

to many people over the years from his wife to employees to

their operations. The long-time owner, Aaron Shortt,

good friends.

is closing his doors in favor of retirement. The local

business has been serving the Altavista area for over 40 years.

At the time of closing, Shortt Auction & Realty Co hosted two local realtors, Laney Thompson and Marie Mitchell.

Shortt Auction & Realty Co. is a real estate business in

Thompson and Mitchell both have worked with Shortt for well

Altavista, Virginia that has connected many in the community

over a decade, serving the Altavista area, and they will continue

with their homes. In addition to its realtor duties, the business

to serve the area in the future. The two hope to continue their

has also hosted auctions over its long life, from private property

work with their clients by working out of a new satellite office

auctions to real estate ones. Although no one will be taking

of Karl Miller Realty.

over the business, there will be a branch of Karl Miller Reality opening in Altavista.

Though Shortt has had too many employees over the years to list, in reflection he expresses his gratitude for the teams he’s

Originally founded in 1978 by Aaron Shortt, the proprietor

had, attributing the success of the business to their contribution.

gives the credit of its founding to his brother, Lee Shortt. “Give

“These people were the backbone of our business here, and I

credit to my brother. He’s the one who helped me get this

just happened to be here to manage things, he stated.”

business started. Credit to my brother and my wife.”

Shortt is also thankful for the support of many friends in

At the time of the founding, Lee Shortt ran a real estate and

the community and expressed gratitude for all the support he

auction business of his own in South Carolina. Aaron Shortt

received during his career. Some early support came from James

reflected on how the business kept the brothers close despite

and Gordon Kent of Kent & Kent Attorneys’ office. Shortt notes

the distance. “We were states apart, but it kept us close,” he

that they not only rented his office space to him throughout

mused. Lee Shortt, who is also originally from the area, passed

most of his career but also provided a lot of support. “Besides

away in 2017.

being my landlords, James and Gordon were and are friends.”

Before beginning his real estate business in Altavista, Aaron

One of the people that Shortt credits most for the success in

Shortt began his career by earning a bachelor’s in business

his business is his wife, Ann Shortt. “Even though she wasn’t

administration from Elon College, which is now known as

actively selling real estate, we did a lot of auctions that took

Elon University. Shortt credits the success of his business

her whole weekend,” he observed. Ann taught for 35 years at ALTAVISTA | DISCOVER MAGAZINE | 25

Altavista Elementary School, often using her weekends or spare

they’re made, Ann Shortt expresses the community connection

time to help out at the office.

she has experienced through working with the office. “We’ve

Ann expresses how she supported the business for decades without actively selling homes. “I got a real estate license just so I could answer questions,” she remarked. Together since the 70’s, Aaron Shortt expressed how close the couple is. “Ann and I are probably as close as any married couple you will find...we’ve got something special.” Together and with the support of their staff and community, they were able to keep the business running through some of the hardest times in the industry. “The real estate business has been up and down with the economy. When interest rates were up at 18%, if you stayed in the business you were lucky,” Aaron stated, reflecting on some of the hardest times in the industry. In

made some great friends through this business,” she noted. In echo to his wife’s sentiment, Aaron expresses his fondness for his team. “It was almost like having a second family atmosphere.” As they move forward into their retirement, they look forward to spending more time together and with their family. The couple has two adult daughters and five grandchildren. They also intend to prioritize involvement in their church, New Prospect Baptist Church. They also expressed excitement at spending more time on the many hobbies they enjoy. Ann described their busy schedule ahead: “We’re not quitting, we’re

addition to the high interest rates in the early days, the business

just changing jobs. We’re not going to sit back and do nothing.”

also endured through the challenges of the 2008 housing crash.

The business has stopped taking on new clients, but it will

Of course, in reflection the couple recalls many more good

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he Altavista High School curriculum got a little larger this year with the addition of a new horticulture course. The course, which is open primarily to 11th and 12th graders, seeks to teach students about every aspect of a plant’s life cycle from seed to adult plant. In addition to covering the plant’s life cycle, the class covers all aspects of plant cultivation, considering unique factors such as sunlight, water, and soil quality. The program has been piloted this year and considered a success. It will be continued and be further defined in the next school year. Currently, the program consists of one class. This class spends about half of their time learning traditionally about the needs of the plants then the other half of the class is dedicated to caring for the plants in the greenhouse. The course instructor, Audrey Mullins, describes her goal of encouraging the students to take charge. “I usually divide the kids up between picking fruit, potting soil, watering. Everyone does something different every day. They’re taking the lead.” This arrangement allows the students a chance to learn hands-on and appreciate a more active and engaged learning experience. They are responsible as a class to divide the plant management duties. Most science programs teach about the life cycle of creatures and plants in a theoretical way. A hands-on and active take on science is often missed in traditional science courses offered at the school, according to Mullins. “On campus, we didn’t have a lot of hands-on programs where kids could get dirty and see something grow.” In the first semester, the students began growing plants from seeds. Though there are other plants in the greenhouse, the program mostly focuses on tomatoes, as they are slower to grow. This allows the students to appreciate and learn from each stage of the plants’ life cycle. Going into the second semester, the class has over 45 live plants. Most of them are tomato plants that reach over 7 feet tall and are producing tomatoes in March. The impressive height, however, is not the largest measure of success, noted the instructor of the pilot program. The most significant growth is in the students’ understanding of how food is grown. Before beginning the program, many students had never eaten a raw tomato or grown anything themselves. After only a semester of instruction, the students are going home to help their parents in their gardens. Mullins

states, “I think it’s neat that the kids are bonding with their families at home over this. They’re coming together with their families at home to grow plants, telling their parents why their plants are dying.” When designing the curriculum, Mullins chose to focus on foods that could be eaten over more aesthetically driven plants such as flowers. “I got the kids on board with growing food,” she remarked when describing how the class decided what to grow. In doing so, she hoped to instill a deeper appreciation and sense of reward for the students. Each day that the food is picked, the students can enjoy the fruit of their labor. Further, Mullins hopes that her students bring home more than knowledge of how to grow tomatoes, but also an appreciation of working with their hands and resilience. “We kill a lot of stuff in here,” she acknowledged. The horticulture piolet has been considered a success and will be divided into horticulture I and II next year, allowing students the option to participate in different aspects of the plant growth process. “The horticulture program will stay and will be food-based,” Mullins said when asked about the direction of the program. She also expressed a desire to offer the products grown by the school back to the community by selling any food the students don’t eat. “I want to help feed the community. I want to show the students what healthy food is,” she expressed. Creating a strong horticulture course for the school was a passion for Mullins, one which she, the principal, and the school board have been working to organize since she began teaching at the school three years ago. Mullins has a unique resume that made her well suited for piloting the new program. She has a bachelor’s degree in environmental science with a minor in biology and a master’s in science education from the University of Lynchburg. She also had a small business where she grew microgreens in Lynchburg. •

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CENSUS FOR ALTAVISTA, VA (2019 CENSUS) Population: 3,443 (Incorporated in 1912) Median Home Income: $32,527 Median Home Value: $120,000 Square Miles: 4.89 People per Square Mile: 704

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) People per Square Mile: 109.5 (2018)

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Altavista Celebrating 50 Years! 1972-2022

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1518 Main Street • Altavista, Virginia 24517 • 434 369 3100

Partnering with you to live your best life. CMG Altavista is accepting new patients. Call now or scan the QR code to book your Appointment! 8 A Main Street | Altavista, VA  | .. | CentraHealth.com