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The U.S. Vice Presidential Debate A special commemorative section

For more than 125 years, Farmville’s history has been The Farmville Herald’s history. Along with the town and Longwood University — as well as Hampden-Sydney College and many other institutions — we find ourselves being a part of history once again as the only 2016 U.S. Vice Presidential Debate comes to our corner of America. For more than a year, the town, university and others have worked hard to host the debate. This special section of today’s newspaper follows the basic journalistic principal of telling readers the Who, What, When, Where, How and Why leading up to this historic occasion. We hope it will inform, educate and, perhaps, even entertain you.

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WHAT…

…impact will the debate hav e on Farmville? ‘Big boost’ expected — Page B10 …impact will the debate hav e on Longwood? Debate brings pride — Page B12 …is there to do in town? Farmville is full of offerings — Page B11

HOW… WHEN and WHERE…

…did Farmville prepare for the debate? Rolling out the red carpet — Page B9 …did Longwood prepare for the debate? Prep for debate improves campus — Page B7

…to park and where to go? B5 Getting around during the debate — Page

WHY…

…were Longwood and Farmville chosen as ge B3 hosts? History and ‘energy’ were key — Pa …did you choose to live in Farmville? Six le residents tell their stories, social media sty — Page B8

Welcome… On behalf of Longwood University and its home community of Farmville, welcome to the 2016 Vice Presidential Debate. This campus and community are places that have already shaped American democracy, from the Civil War to civil rights. Today, the place you are visiting is a great American college town — in fact, America’s first two-college community, thanks to Longwood and nearby Hampden-Sydney College, both among America’s 100 oldest institutions. We hope you will enjoy Longwood’s beautiful campus, sample some of the entertainment and debate-related events we have planned in the days leading up to the debate, visit historic sites like the Moton Museum, and take a walk downtown along Main Street or the High Bridge Trail. We want you to enjoy your visit to this authentically American community. Thank you, and once again, welcome. David E. Whitus, Farmville Mayor W. Taylor Reveley IV, Longwood University President

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Farmville welcome debate visitors

W.A. Watson & Sons Insurance Agency shows its patriotic side with a star decoration. Vellie’s Boutique arranged a red, white and blue theme in its shop window for Tuesday’s debate. Official Longwood University debate stickers can be found all around town.

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Foggy Bottom Vapez shows its support of voting in the upcoming November election.

Red Door 104 showcases upcoming classes with a touch of red, white and blue.

The Sleeping Bee is currently selling “I Survived” T-Shirts in honor of the Vice Presidential Debate.

Pairet’s Inc. on Main Street also is selling debate-inspired gear.

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Why town, university chosen BY MARTIN L. CAHN The Farmville Herald

Thousands of visitors are descending upon Farmville and Longwood University for the only U.S. Vice Presidential Debate of the year. But what about the town and university caught the attention of the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD), ultimately making its members choose them for the auspicious occasion? Earlier this month, Longwood hosted a Media Day event, welcoming some representatives of the many newspapers, television stations and other news outlets to meet with officials. During that meeting, Farmville Mayor David Whitus cited several reasons the CPD may have chosen the town. Whitus said “there is a uniqueness” to Farmville being the first two-college town in America as the home of both Longwood and Hampden-Sydney College. He noted Longwood started as an all-female school while

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Hampden-Sydney is an all-male school. Longwood is public, Hampden-Sydney private, he pointed out. Whitus also cited the town’s unique history from the Civil War to the civil rights movement, as well as being a “furniture mecca” thanks to Green Front Furniture, and home of the High Bridge Trail. Longwood University President W. Taylor Reveley IV also touched on Farmville history. “On the north wall of this (meeting) room, we’ve got pictures from around Farmville and the region from the close of the Civil War. The Civil War came to a close, quite literally, along High

Street (where) both Lee and Grant’s troops marched,” he said during the Media Day event. “Then on the southern wall in this room you have pictures of what was Moton High School and pictures from around town of the student-led strike in 1951 … (which) resulted in Brown v. Board of Education. So, it is fair to say the civil rights movement took its first strides in Farmville.” Reveley also said he felt the CPD’s visits to campus helped cement its choice by seeing the energy of the university’s students. Reveley’s chief of staff, Justin Pope, said the process to host the debate at Longwood started nearly two years ago. Since being chosen, the university has focused on three goals: engaging students by incorporating the debate

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Longwood University and the Town of Farmville were more than thrilled to be chosen to host the 2016 Vice Presidential Debate.

into the syllabi of more than 30 classes and having hundreds of students as part of “an army of volunteers”; making the Longwood name better known throughout the country and the world; and to “leave a legacy” through both a new curriculum and physical makeovers on campus. When the CPD put out requests for proposals for debate sites, including the Vice Presidential Debate, it laid out the following criteria, according to a news release on its website: • A debate hall of at least 17,000 square feet that is air-conditioned. • A large parking area close to the debate hall for 40 television remote trucks, trailers and/or satellite trucks up to 53 feet long. • A media filing center, located either in the same facility as the debate hall or extremely close to the debate hall

that is a minimum of 20,000 square feet (may be a tent). This space must be air-conditioned. • A media parking lot, located approximately 1/4- to 1 mile away from the media filing center, that can accommodate approximately 500 passenger vehicles. • An accreditation center of at least 3,000 square feet, located 1/2- to 1 mile away from the debate hall, with parking for 75 vehicles. • Nearby hotels that can provide 3,000 rooms

for the event. • Good air and ground transportation networks. • The host’s guarantee of complete city services, including public safety personnel. A special guest during Longwood’s Media Day was former PBS NewsHour anchor Jim Lehrer, who has moderated 12 presidential debates. “From this point on … what happens here on that night will be known forever as ‘The Longwood Debate,’” Lehrer said. “Whatever happens — good, bad or indifferent — it will always be labeled as ‘it happened at Longwood,’ which is a terrific thing.”

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Downtown businesses prepare for debate

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Real Living Cornerstone is decked out in red, white and blue decor.

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Where to go and what to do Getting around before and during the debate BY MARTIN L. CAHN The Farmville Herald

Farmville is just a little more than 7 square miles in size, holding more than 8,000 citizens and Longwood University’s more than 5,000 students. Add in a major event like the year’s only U.S. Vice Presidential Debate, and getting around and even knowing what’s going on might be a bit of a challenge. Luckily, the town of Farmville and Longwood have worked together for more than a year preparing, including working out a number of details related to roadways, parking, venues and more. On page A2 of today’s edition, visitors and residents will find a map created by the town, university and The Farmville Herald to serve as a guide. Also in todays A section there is a calendar of events, both on and off Longwood’s campus. They are designed for visitors and residents alike to keep and refer to throughout the coming days to help know where to go, what streets may be blocked off and where to park, as well as a list of many events to choose from and enjoy. Main Street runs north and south along the east side of Longwood’s campus. South Main Street heads past the R.R. Moton Museum toward U.S. 460, after which it joins U.S. 15. North Main Street crosses the High Bridge Trail and the Appomattox River. Part of the town of Farmville actually sits on the other side of the river in Cumberland County. Main Street in this direction becomes State Route 45. Longwood University is also bound by Griffin Boulevard to the west and High Street, where the campus’ famous Rotunda sits, to the north. Veering off High Street is Oak Street, upon which is Centra Southside Community Hospital’s campus. The town’s other “main street” is Third Street. West Third Street eventually meets the intersection of U.S. highways 15 and 460. East Third Street meets U.S. 460 as well.

TRAFFIC CHANGES AND PARKING Vehicular traffic onto campus is being restricted, but other street closings will be few. In fact, only Main Street — between the intersection of Putney Street (where McDonald’s is) and Griffin Boulevard at the R.R. Moton Museum — will be reduced to one lane of traffic in both directions beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday. This section of Main Street will be completely blocked, and traffic redirected, between 8-11 p.m. Tuesday for the debate. Other streets may be blocked for short periods of time. The town will send out alerts on social media and update its debate web page

at www.farmvilleva.com/ debate. There will also be two places where parking will not be allowed: a lot on the east side of South Street behind the Prince Edward Courthouse and a lot on the west side of North Street next to the Farmer’s Market. There will also be special parking for credentialed media and Longwood faculty, students and staff. There will be seven public parking areas: South Main Street, across from the Moton Museum; Virginia Street, about one-half block north of Fourth Street; the east side of North Street across from the Farmer’s Market; a lot on the southeast corner of South and East Second streets; a lot bordered by Mill, First and N. Main streets; a lot to the north of Depot Street east of North Main Street; and a large parking lot on the west side of North Main Street next to Riverside Park.

EVENTS Most of the events surrounding the debate are being sponsored by Longwood University. Most of those are also on the Longwood campus. There are three events town of Farmville officials noted when asked about events around town leading up to the debate. Of these, two are connected to real estate company Real Living Cornerstone’s Farmville office. The business will hold an open house featuring games, giveaways and “patriotic fun.” The event takes place all day Saturday and will feature coffee and donuts from 9 to 11 a.m. Real Living will then host a block party cookout from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday in a nearby parking lot with hotdogs and local pies and treats available. The other event on Saturday is an “All-American Downtown Celebration” at 308 North Main St. from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The event will feature music, food and “refreshing” history as the community celebrates the restoration of two Coca-Cola murals in downtown Farmville. All three of these events are free and open to the public, as are a number of Longwood-related events, which start Friday. These events, for which more information is provided in todays A section, include: • The 2016 Student Citizens Summit, Friday, 9:45 a.m.-3 p.m., in Longwood’s Jarman Hall, where several hundred secondary school students from around the region will gather for civics-related discussions and activities and a tour of the Moton Museum. • VP Jubilee Kickoff, 8 p.m. Sunday on the campus’ Stubbs Mall, where students will learn if they won tickets to Tuesday night’s debate and enjoy the music of pop

duo MKTO. • VP Jubilee, noon-7 p.m. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday on Stubbs Mall, featuring assorted debate-related booths, activities and musical acts. • “En-light(e)ning Talks,” 1-4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday on the

south side of Lancaster Hall, featuring TED-like talks from Longwood faculty on debate-related topics. • Second City-Improv All-Stars, 8 p.m. Monday on Stubbs Mall, where the troupe, which

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Longwood University, which holds more than 5,000 students, geared up for the debate with street banners.

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WHERE TO: Tours, watch parties, breakfasts planned for debate FROM PAGE 5

launched many comedic careers, will perform live. • Civil Rights Walking Tour, 10 a.m. Tuesday starting at the Moton Musuem, developed by Longwood professor Larissa Smith Fergeson. • First Amendment Field, 10 a.m. Tuesday next to the Moton Museum, where participants will sign up to speak for 10 minutes on a stage. • Citizens and Leaders, noon Tuesday, at the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts on North Main Street, in conjunction with the center’s exhibit, “Citizens and Leaders: A Century of Iconic Presidential Campaign Photog-

raphy by the Associated Press.” • “The Increasing Power of the Presidency,” 4 p.m. Tuesday at Longwood’s Maugans Alumni Center in the Martinelli Room, featuring advisers to former vice presidents Al Gore and Dick Cheney and Vice President Joe Biden. • Campus Debate Watch Party, 9 p.m. Tuesday on Stubbs Mall, with attendees watching the debate on a giant screen. • Post-Debate Breakfast, 10:30 p.m. Tuesday on Stubbs Mall, where a late-night breakfast will be served while live music plays on a stage. The public is invited to the last two events, space permitting.

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Longwood University’s symbolic Rotunda displays debate banners in preparation for the Oct. 4 event.

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Prep for debate improves campus New academic curriculum, technology is a plus BY CARSON REEHER The Farmville Herald

A year’s worth of effort has gone into preparing the Longwood University campus for the U.S. Vice Presidential Debate even though candidates Tim Kaine and Mike Pence will debate for less than two hours. According to Longwood Chief of Staff Justin Pope, there were several different ways the university prepared for the debate, including improvements made to campus, technology and the academic curriculum. Many of the campus improvements were already a part of the school’s master plan, according to Pope, but moved forward in order to be completed prior to the debate. One of those projects was the new High Street Entry Way. Another was the new façade on Willett Hall, the debate venue. He said they also built a short access way for trucks to unload equipment near Willet Hall. Rather than dumping a pile of gravel, they built a new passageway between Willett and the tennis court. “After the debate, that space can now become a really nice pedestrian passageway with landscaping — it will go from being an ugly part of campus to an attractive one,” Pope said. Additional aesthetic alterations have taken place, such as adding banners to many of the buildings on campus and improving sidewalks. Pope said the information

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Sharp and Register Hall, two new dormitories on campus, were completed over recent months to allow for extra student housing and also for debate accommodations.

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One of the recent projects at Longwood University is the addition of the High Street Entryway.

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Large banners hang from buildings throughout the campus.

technology staff has put in a lot of work to prepare the campus networks to meet the demands of the debate. Along with that have come boosts and upgrades to cybersecurity, which put Longwood far ahead of the game for the next several years, Pope said. In regard to curriculum, Pope said, 30 classes were created in reaction to and in preparation for the debate.

Around Willett Hall, generators and air conditioning has been added to accommodate for the debate that will take place inside

Many of these courses are working toward building a new citizenship-focused general education curriculum, which the university will begin to put into motion over coming years. “These courses really reinforce why this debate was such a good fit for our mission, and no other host institution to our knowledge has ever done anything close to this in terms of in-

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Trailers have been placed on the tennis courts to be used by the media.

volving the academic side of the institution,” Pope said. He also noted Longwood has helped to fund host speakers for each department to lecture about the obligations of citizenship. Several of these events have had full attendance, he said. Other short-term alterations to campus have taken place. For example, Health and Fitness Center services were relocated to Longwood

Landings on Main Street for the fall semester so that the center can be used by the media. As the debate nears, security fencing has been placed around campus. This will become the barrier for the restricted area, according to Longwood’s debate website. Come debate day, only those with credentials will be granted access to certain parts of campus.

AS THE U.S. VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE puts Farmville in the spotlight, visitfarmville.com helps it shine.

On October 4, the national spotlight turns to Longwood University, host of the 2016 U.S. Vice Presidential Debate – and the town of Farmville, Virginia. That’s why Longwood University, Hampden-Sydney College, the Town of Farmville and Prince Edward County have teamed up to create a new website that demonstrates what a great place Farmville is to live or visit, highlights its amazing history, and showcases all of the great things to see and do here. Check it out at visitfarmville.com!

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Why did you choose to live in Farmville? Chuck Thomas

Pam Butler

Athletic Director of Fuqua School

Owner of Mainly Clay

Moved here: 2015

Moved here: 1996

There were a few reasons why I decided to move my family to Farmville. To be able to work and send my kids to a school that I knew had a small, family feel where they could receive a good education was important to me. I wanted to be a part of the community which I worked in. I thought it was important for my family to be active participants in the community. Farmville was not brand new to me. I knew of the town from when I coached basketball at Hampden-Sydney College in 2006-07. I commuted from Powhatan County each day and thought at that time that this is a place I could live and raise my family. I also wanted to (live) close to my work. I work a lot of hours as an athletic director, and I wanted the commute home after games to be short.

A two-college community offers cultural activity and a constant flow of new ideas, leading to a vibrant, exciting and progressive place to live. Also, Farmville was situated well for our family to allow for shorter commutes to jobs. We moved here when our children were in kindergarten and third grade. This is a wonderful and a safe place to raise children. Being the economic hub, Farmville is a great place to live and to be in business. When renovating the building for Mainly Clay, we used local contractors, and all building materials were locally sourced. I love Farmville and am quite proud to live here.

Cameron Patterson Program Coordinator, Office of Disability Resources at Longwood University Moved here: 2010 I choose to live in Farmville because the area meets my personal and professional interest. Longwood University is such a great place to work at, and I continue to feel the same energy and passion for this place that I felt as a student. But also, over the past six years, I have enjoyed the opportunity to become involved in the community. Through involvement with the Farmville Jaycees, Chamber of Commerce and other civic opportunities, I have met so many great folks and made so many great connections.

Joy Stump Executive Director of Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce Moved here: 2015 My daughter and son-in-law live in Farmville, and my husband had a job opportunity open up for him in Richmond. We chose to live in Farmville so we could be close to family, and we are so glad we did. We absolutely love Farmville’s small-town charm and the friendliness and warmth of all the people we have met. We love that there are two colleges, so there is always something to do, and the town is vibrant with all the youth.

David Wiley Entrepreneur/Owner of Strutz Moved here: 2011 First, it was a dream of my father, Novey Wiley Sr., and the need for a quality men’s store. Not only a need for a men’s store but an opportunity to give back to the community. More than that, I saw it as a way to communicate to the young men in the community and surrounding areas about the workforce, life and how one can contribute to society. I love the community activities and gatherings — the Heart of Virginia Festival, parades, First Fridays, passing out candy to hundreds of kids for Halloween.

Navona Hart Broker/Owner of Real Living Cornerstone Moved here: 2002 We chose a home and a community. When we moved here, my boys were in first and third grade, and the move was a lifestyle choice. We wanted to slow down and enjoy life. We wanted a place where our family would be safe, our boys could play outside and we could enjoy nature. The community had everything we needed — parks, lakes, shopping, arts and entertainment.

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Rolling out the red carpet Town, businesses prepare for the spotlight

BY JORDAN MILES The Farmville Herald

Red and white banners, repaved streets, brightly painted curbs, revamped community websites and washed sidewalks are all part of how Farmville’s town, community and business leaders are rolling out the red carpet for Tuesday’s U.S. Vice Presidential Debate. While the camera’s focus and reporter’s eyes and ears will be glued to the two candidates in Longwood University’s Willett Hall on Tuesday night, before and after, the town will see thousands of first-time visitors — mainly reporters — getting their first look at Farmville. Town Manager Gerald Spates wants that first glance to the the best one possible. “It’s a lot of small things, but we take a lot of pride in trying to keep Farmville clean,” Spates said. According to the veteran manager, the town has painted lamp posts, installing new bases on them downtown; purchased and put up celebratory banners; cleaned and powerwashed sidewalks; paved streets; and held an early town-wide cleanup day. “The street paving, we probably would have done anyway,” Spates said. “It just needed to be done and the timing was pretty good. (We’re) just making it look a little better. And I think Farmville looks good anyway. Paying attention to detail … There’ll be a lot of (people) looking at Farmville.” The town also revamped its government website and, collaborating with Prince Edward County, Hampden-Sydney College and debate host Longwood University, launched a new website for visitors, www.VisitFarmville.com. He said the town prepared for the event “pretty much along the same lines” as Danville, Ky., which has hosted two debates. Last winter, the Virginia General Assembly allocated $134,000 to help Farmville with debate expenses. Mayor David Whitus said before the debate

was on anyone’s radar, he and Spates wrote letters supporting Longwood’s hosting the event. “Since that time, the excitement and preparation has continued to build. The town has worked on many projects, from street paving, new uniforms for police and public works, signage and the overall appearance of the town. In the public safety arena, we have partnered with numerous other departments and entities to ensure a safe and orderly event,” Whitus said. He also highlighted the town’s new websites, calling them “great tools for everyone.” Farmville Downtown Partnership (FDP) Program Manager John Burton said businesses, along with the partner-

ship, have been working hard to make downtown beautiful, welcoming and vibrant. “Many projects that FDP has been working on this year were specifically slated to be complete by the debate in order to show off our town, including (the new) Farmville bistro tables and chairs, addition of bicycle parking and the new mural on the Third and Main intersection,” Burton said. He said FDP has also been working to create a Civil Rights Walking Tour to connect Moton Museum — the site of a student-led strike by 16-year-old Barbara Rose Johns, demanding equality in education for African-Americans — with the downtown area. Burton said he’s communicated with the chamber of commerce

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New street banners signify the debate through downtown Farmville.

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In collaboration with community partners, county officials agreed to hang banners celebrating the debate from the top of the courthouse.

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Caryn’s Formals, Bridals & Tuxedos is one of the many businesses in town that decorated their storefronts to celebrate the debate and welcome guests.

and Main Street organization in Danville, Ky., to find out how their debates affected them. “We have been working with businesses downtown to provide them with patriotic decorations for storefronts and window displays. We have been working with businesses to encourage them to extend opening hours,” he said. FDP, Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce, town of Farmville and Prince Edward County collaborated on new pole banners for down-

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A large mural, celebrating Farmville as America’s first two-college town, was painted in anticipation of the debate.

town featuring the debate, Burton said. In addition, Prince

Edward County officials spruced up courthouse green.

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‘Big boost’ expected Debate could bring increased town recognition BY JORDAN MILES The Farmville Herald

Business leaders and town officials expect Farmville to continue to bustle with increased visitors and business activity long after Tuesday’s U.S. Vice Presidential Debate. If it’s anything like what happened to Danville, Ky., and Centre College, where the last U.S. Vice Presidential debate was held, the impact will be profound. Centre College spokesman Michael Strysick said the impact on the college “was positive in every way imaginable and every way measurable.” In the same vein, Farmville could see unprecedented publicity. “It was worldwide publicity, certainly,” Danville City Manager Ron Scott said of the debate. Community leaders in Farmville expect similar results. “I think the debate will have a very positive effect on the town,” Farmville Downtown Partnership (FDP) Program Manager John Burton said. “All the beautification efforts made for the debate will exist for the future. I think the debate will expose many members of the media to Longwood University, Farmville and Prince Edward County. I have no doubt that many of them will be returning in the future to experience our wonderful shopping venues, exciting outdoor recreation and to tell more of our stories.” Farmville Town Manager Gerald Spates said he thinks a lot of people are looking at Farmville now. “I always hear it from people all the time (who say)

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The front of Willett Hall, where the U.S. Vice Presidential Debate will take place Tuesday night. Gerald Spates

John Burton

Who’ll be in the debate hall

Select seats reserved for LU students BY CARSON REEHER The Farmville Herald

Joy Stump

once they come here, they fall in love with it,” Spates said. He agreed increased exposure and publicity will serve as the largest impact. “I think for the two weeks (surrounding) the debate it’ll be a big boost for the businesses around Farmville, and I think, hopefully, afterwards that a lot of people that may see it on TV may get curious and want to come by and see what it’s all about,” Spates said. Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Joy Stump said she hopes visitors will want to return after they see everything the area has to offer. “I do think this is our time to shine and I hope tourism will increase. It certainly gives us something to brag about for the next few years,” Stump said. Farmville Mayor David

Wade Bartlett

Whitus predicted the debate will offer a bird’s-eye view of the town and its offerings. “On the night of the debate, literally millions of people will be hearing ‘Longwood’ and ‘Farmville’ for the very first time,” Whitus said. “Being America’s first two-college community with such a rich history and a furniture mecca, along with the many outdoor recreational opportunities, we hope to attract many visitors for years to come.” Prince Edward County Administrator Wade Bartlett said the joint efforts with the town and Longwood “will bring long-term benefits to the citizens of Prince Edward County. We are proud that our community will be on display to the nation, and in fact the world, to see this is a great place to work, play and live.”

Direct viewing of the U.S. Vice Presidential Debate inside Longwood University’s Willett Hall on Tuesday night is restricted to a select few, with most of any additional seating going to students. According to Justin Pope, chief of staff to Longwood President W. Taylor Reveley IV, the number of tickets Longwood will receive from the Commission on Presidential Debates is still unknown. He said the university has been told it will not know until a couple days before the debate. According to Longwood’s debate website, the number of tickets provided is likely to be small. At this point, only a handful of tickets have been awarded, Pope said. He said two tickets were given out at the school’s annual Convocation Ceremony, as well as a couple as a part of a “Campus Cab” promotion. Longwood student Boran Ouch confirmed he was one of the “lucky seniors” to receive a convocation program with a golden star on it, making him one of the

first to receive a ticket. “It was funny because my friends pointed it out and I, honestly, did not think anything of it,” Ouch said. “Then, when President Reveley made the announcement, I was so surprised.” Ouch said he has become increasingly excited about the debate, mostly because of the changes to the campus. “I, honestly, do not know what to expect it to be like on October 4th, but I am glad to be a part of the history being made at Longwood University,” he said. “Longwood is getting a lot of exposure across the nation and, because of that, I hope to see the university experience tremendous growth in the future.” Pope said virtually all the other tickets will be awarded at the lottery during a “VP Jubilee” kickoff slated for 8 p.m. on Sunday the campus’ Stubbs Mall. Currently, students are being encouraged to enter their names into the ticket lottery. The school is accepting entries until midnight Saturday. The jubilee kickoff will also include a concert by the pop duo MKTO.

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Farmville is full of offerings What to explore and do while in the area

BY HANNAH DAVIS The Farmville Herald

While visitors have arrived in Farmville, they may not be aware of everything the town has to offer. There are many places and things to do around town that should be considered.

ADVENTURE/EXERCISE The town of Farmville and surrounding area is slam-packed with exercise opportunities providing fun and thrills for all ages. One of the most popular exercise sites is the High Bridge Trail. The trail is 31 miles long and many adventure-seekers visit for biking, hiking, running and walking their dogs. Horseback riding is permitted on the trail, which extends over the actual High Bridge, “which is more than

2,400 feet long and 125 feet above the Appomattox River,” according to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). Want to go biking, but don’t have one? That is no problem either, as the High Bridge Bikes shop, at the trail entrance on Main Street, offers them for rent. Also in Farmville is Wilck’s Lake, where avid fishermen can go relax and throw a line out while enjoying the colorful scenery around the water. Wilck’s Lake Park also features a skateboard park. Just a few short miles east of Farmville is Rice, which hosts the ultimate experience of ziplining at The Adventure Park at Sandy River Retreat. The park also offers canoe trips and rentals and cabin rentals for out-of-

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town guests.

FOOD/DRINKS/ SHOPPING One of the most special parts of visiting or living in Farmville is its unique restaurants and shops. Farmville is a quaint town with many oneof-a-kind restaurants like Macado’s and Merk’s Place. Macado’s has the largest offering of unique sandwiches. From the Annie Oakley to the Yankee Doodle, Macado’s has something for any type of taste buds. Merk’s Place is a family-owned restaurant offering all types of food — even breakfast pizza. Looking for a good place to relax and enjoy a cocktail hour or tasting? The town has you covered on that front, too. The Virginia Tasting Cellar just opened and has a rustic look inside with an outdoor seating area overlooking the Appomattox River. Visitors enter the cellar and get to taste numerous made-in-Virginia wines all in one place. Above the Virginia Tasting Cellar, one can find Charleys Waterfront Café, which offers happy-hour specials. Farmville also has various boutiques and shops to browse through while in town. Places like The Sleeping Bee, Vellie’s Boutique and Green Front Furniture all are businesses that many visitors come from miles to visit. They each offer a little something different, from women’s clothing to luxury furniture from all around the world to YETI coolers and wine knick-knacks. So, while in town, make the most out of your visit and see what all Farmville has to offer.

Farmville may be a small town to some, but it holds its own in the entertainment category. If you are looking for a rocking time, Charleys Waterfront Café, Uptown Coffee Café and The Fishin Pig all offer live music at their restaurants. Uptown Coffee offers Open Mic night every

Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and live music every Saturday from 6:30-9 p.m. Charleys offers live bands on Friday and Saturday nights in its bar area, while the Fishin Pig offers live music Tuesday and Thursday nights and a DJ on Friday and Saturday nights. Regardless of what type of music one enjoys listening to, each of these establishments offers a variety of music and entertainment.

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At right, the Virginia Tasting Cellar offers its visitors a taste of numerous wines.

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Visitors and residents alike can use use High Bridge State Park’s 31-mile-long trail for walking dogs, biking, running or riding horses.

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Debate brings pride to Longwood BY CARSON REEHER The Farmville Herald

The vice presidential debate will leave a lasting legacy both on campus and off, according to Longwood Chief of Staff Justin Pope. Pope said the primary reason Longwood University is hosting the debate “is to give a jolt of energy and pride to our mission and community.” He includes students, faculty, alumni, Farmville and Prince Edward County as parties that will be impacted by the debate. “The most important long-run effect of hosting this event, I believe, will be the strengthening of our ties as a community, both for Longwood and our surrounding community. Ryan Catherwood, assistant vice president of alumni and career services, said the debate has already increased alumni support and pride.

Almost 150 alums have volunteered to host watch parties, Catherwood said. Longwood sent those individuals watch-kits that include garden flags, napkins, plates, koozies and more. Catherwood said over time he hopes to see this sense of pride bring about a more expansive alumni network. For students, Pope said, the debate will bring about the opportunity to be a part of history. He said about 700 students have volunteered to help with the debate. They will be filling a wide variety of roles, from serving as ushers to helping the broadcast networks to helping ensure public safety. Pope said the university has worked hard to match students with their interests, and their service provides a great line on their resume. “It won’t necessarily get them a job by itself, but it will be a conversation-starter in a job interview. Our

hope is that it’s something they’ll remember the rest of their lives,” said Pope. Catherwood said he thinks another result is a lot of students pursuing careers in communications and public relations. “Perhaps, having those roles for campaigns for sitting members of Congress,” he said, adding he hopes they can start to develop political connections and find opportunities for students. Pope also mentioned how many professors have incorporated the debate into their courses, opening up opportunities for more than 1,000 students to learn about the debate through various academic perspectives. One course, “Art 495: On The Campaign Trail,” taught by Professor Michael Mergen, has given students the opportunity to contribute real campaign coverage, according to a Longwood press release. Students not only attended rallies for both candidates, but also had the chance to cover the presidential debate at Hofstra University in New York. “All of that said, the attention it will bring to Longwood and to our area is certainly welcome,” Pope said. He said there will be a short-term economic impact due to people staying in town, but the more important impact will be “getting this place on the radar screen of more people, who will increasingly see it as a historic and important place that is also a lovely two-college town to visit.” Pope said President W. Taylor Reveley IV’s office sees this as a great opportunity to share Farmville’s story with the world.

According to the Longwood debate website, recent debate sites have calculated that hosting a debate produces immediate economic impact exceeding $10 million, and more than $50 million worth of global publicity due to media coverage. It says television viewership of the 2012 Vice Presidential Debate exceeded 50 million people nationally, and countless more worldwide. In regard to enrollment, Pope said there are no plans to substantially increase Longwood’s population. If the school does grow, he said, it will be through improved retention and possible new graduate programs. He also said the university would like to increase its out-of-state student population. “It is always a win-win situation when more people around the country for whom Longwood might be a good fit know about us, and know about Farmville, and consider us among their college choices,” Pope said. Another unexpected impact of the debate, he said, is the opportunity for 650 schoolchildren from Southside schools to visit campus Friday for the 2016 Student Citizenship Summit. “It’s always a good thing (for) those students to have the opportunity to be on a college campus,” said Pope. In addition, there are the physical improvement and changes implemented on campus to prepare for the debate, Pope said. He said these will continue to impact students long after the debate has passed. They include improved pathways on campus, a new entryway, improved cybersecurity and an improved curriculum.

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Willett Hall will be the site of Tuesday’s debate.

S T N E V E F O R A D N E L CA All of the following events, taking place in Farmville and on the Longwood University campus, are free and open to the public.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 30 2016 Student Citizenship Summit 9:45 a.m.-3 p.m. Jarman Hall (Longwood University) Several hundred secondary school students from around the region will participate in discussions and educational activities reinforcing civics education and how the democratic process has brought about meaningful change in American history. Students will also tour the R.R. Moton Museum, now affiliated with Longwood, and site of the 1951 student strike, which became part of Brown v. Board of Education, helping to launch the modern Civil Rights movement.

SATURDAY, OCT. 1 Real Living Cornerstone Open House All day 238 North Main St. Stop by for games, giveaways and patriotic fun for the whole family. Coffee and donuts will be served from 9-11 a.m. All-American Downtown Celebration 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 308 North Main St. A day of music, food and “refreshing” history as community celebrates the restoration of an historic Coca-Cola mural in downtown Farmville.

SUNDAY, OCT. 2 Block Party Cookout Noon-2 p.m. 238 North Main St. (Real Living Cornerstone) There will be hotdog cookout in the parking lot along with local pies and treats. VP Jubilee Kick-Off Night 8 p.m. Stubbs Mall (Longwood University) Seats to watch the U.S.

Vice Presidential Debate inside Willet Hall are extremely scarce, but a few lucky students will be selected to receive a ticket from Longwood’s small allotment. Afterward, pop sensation MKTO will perform to kick off the jubilee with a welcome concert to students and volunteers. (Only students will participate in the debate ticket lottery, but the public is invited to watch and enjoy the jubilee, including the concert.)

MONDAY, OCT. 3 VP Jubilee Noon-7 p.m. Stubbs Mall (Longwood University) Longwood students invite visitors to stop by and enjoy a steady stream of assorted debate-related booths, activities and musical acts at the hub of campus activity and just a few steps away from the debate venue in Willett Hall. En-light(e)ning Talks 1-4 p.m. South side of Lancaster Hall (Longwood University) Longwood faculty will offer a series of quick, fascinating and non-partisan TED-like talks on topics from their fields of expertise to the U.S. Vice Presidential Debate and election campaign. Second City-Improv All-Stars 8 p.m. Stubbs Mall (Longwood University) The celebrated improve comedy group — which launched the careers of Bill Murray, Chris Farley, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Tiny Fey, Amy Poehler and many more — performs live.

TUESDAY, OCT. 4 (DEBATE DAY) Civil Rights Walking Tour 10 a.m. R.R. Moton Musuem, 900 Griffin Blvd. Explore the rich Civil Rights history of Farmville and Prince Edward County during a

newly developed guided walking tour facilitated by Longwood University professor Larissa Smith Ferguson. The tour departs from the Moton Museum on the south end of campus. First Amendment Field 10 a.m. 800 Griffin Blvd. (adjacent to R.R. Moton Museum) In a celebration of freedom of speech and expression, Longwood is providing a space for speakers from all walks of life to make their views heard. Participants will sign up for 10-minute on-stage speaking slots. VP Jubilee Noon-7 p.m. Stubbs Mall (Longwood University) Longwood students invite visitors to stop by and enjoy a steady stream of assorted debate-related booths, activities and musical acts at the hub of campus activity and just a few steps away from the debate venue in Willett Hall. Citizens and Leaders — A conversation on the art of presidential campaign photojournalism Noon Longwood Center for the Visual Arts, 129 North Main St. A one-of-a-kind public conversation with highly accomplished photojournalists about the art of capturing democracy at work in the context presidential elections. Presented in conjunction with the center’s Citizens and Leaders: A Century of Iconic Presidential Campaign Photography by the Associated Press exhibit. Featuring AP Vice President and Director of Photography Santiago Lyon and Longwood assistant professor of photography Michael Mergen, a veteran campaign photographer. En-light(e)ning Talks 1-4 p.m. South side of Lancaster Hall (Longwood University) Longwood faculty will

offer a series of quick, fascinating and non-partisan TED-like talks on topics from their fields of expertise to the U.S. Vice Presidential Debate and election campaign. The Increasing Power of the Vice Presidency — A View from the Inner Circle 4 p.m. Martinelli Room, Maugans Aluni Center (Longwood University) Longwood and the University of Virginia’s Miller Center present an inside look at the office of the vice president and its emergency as a center of power in recent administrations. Panelists: Roy Neel, former chief of staff to Vice President Al Gore; Eric Edelman, former assistant to Vice President Dick Cheney, U.S. ambassador to Turkey and Finland and undersecretary of defense for policy; Jared Bernstein, former chief economist and economic advisor to Vice President Joe Biden; and Barbara Perry, director of presidential studies at the Miller Center. Moderated by Politico journalist John Harris.

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Pole flags celebrate Longwood University and Farmville’s hosting of the debate.

Campus Debate Watch Party 9 p.m. Stubbs Mall (Longwood University) Longwood students, faculty, staff and friends will gather on Stubbs Mall for an outdoor viewing of the debate broadcast. Students will receive a commemorative Longwood scarf. Public invited as long as space permits. Post-Debate Breakfast 10:30 p.m. Stubbs Mall (Longwood University) As the debate winds down, a late-night breakfast will be served while live music plays on the Subbs Mall stage. Public invited as long as space permits.

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Security fencing surrounds the Longwood campus.

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The Yard, a former lumber business, is the site of the media’s credentialing center.

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SAVE $4,649 TURBO, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, POWER WINDOWS AND LOCKS, CRUISE, #160738

1-800-306-5337

GO FURTHER!

$0 DOWN — 0%

APR FOR UP TO 72 MONTHS

2016 FIESTA SE 4-DR

SHORT BED 4X4

5.7L V-8 HEMI WITH 8-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, UCONNECT 5.0 RADIO WITH CD, PARKVIEW BACK-UP CAMERA, CHROME APPEARANCE GROUP, #160338 MSRP $36,570

20% OFF

HALEY VALUE PRICE

SAVE $7,314

29,256 OR $292 MONTH*

ACROSS FROM WAL-MART SUPER CENTER 1906 SOUTH MAIN STREET, FARMVILLE, VA 23901

EQUIPMENT GROUP 201A, SE APPEARANCE PACKAGE, SYNC 3/TOUCH SCREEN/ SAT RADIO, REAR SPOILER, 16” PAINTED ALUMINUM WHEELS, #160674

LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY

SAVE $2,000

16,680

248

PLUS 0% HALEY $ APR FOR 72 PAYMENT VALUE MO.* MONTHS PRICE *All vehicle prices exclude title, tax, tags, destination charges and $499 processing fee. Dealer retains all rebates. Not all customers will qualify. Payment shown is with nothing down, 0% APR for 72 mos financed thru Ford Financial.

1906 S. MAIN STREET FARMVILLE, VA Offers Valid thru September 30, 2016.

Auto Mall “HAS IT”

Phone: 434-392-8166 or 1-800-306-5337

Auto Mall “HAS IT”

FARMVILLE.HALEYAUTO.COM FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA

Rt. 460 Bypass

WAL-MART

MSRP $18,680

HALEY

La Parota Main Street

Milnw

HOURS: Sales: 9-7:30 M-F, SAT. 9-6 Service/Parts: 8-5:30 M-F, SAT. 8-2

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WALK TRAIL

HALEY OF FARMVILLE —

1906 S. MAIN, FARMVILLE, VA

2016 RAM 1500 REG. CAB

High Street

*All vehicle prices exclude title, tax, tags, destination charges and $499 processing fee. Dealer retains all manufacturers rebates. Not all customers will qualify. Valid thru September 30, 2016.

GREEN FRONT

2nd Street

25,700

4th Street

MSRP HALEY VALUE $28,165 PRICE

3rd Street

19,346

Milnwood Road

HALEY VALUE PRICE

MSRP $23,995

4G WIFI, 4 CYLINDER ENGINE, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, POWER WINDOWS AND LOCKS, #170002

"Drive A Little Save A Lot!"

Rt. 460 Bypass

PHONE: 434-392-8166 OR 1-800-306-5337

*All vehicle prices exclude title, tax, tags, destination charges and $499 processing fee. Dealer retains all rebates. Not all customers will qualify. Payments shown are 30% of sale price down, cash or trade, balance @2.99% APR for 84 months. Valid thru September 30, 2016.