We stopped in Emmitsburg, MD for a press conference on a bridge today. Actually they had a section of covered bridge for a back drop.
Highway Stop
Only on an official semi-governmental convoy can you stop highway traffic and just wander around on it.
Gettysburg Eisenhower Farm
I’ll add audio to this post later but it’s getting too late to spend much more time on the computer here at our last stop.
Capped With Ethanol
Here’s the convoy group on our next to last day in Pennsylvania. I got in a shipment of EPIC, ethanol caps which have been in high demand.
Penford to Produce Ethanol in Iowa
Colorado-based Penford Corporation has announced plans to invest $42 million for approximately 40 million gallons of ethanol production capacity at its Cedar Rapids, Iowa facility. According to a news release, the facility is expected to be producing ethanol by the end of 2007. “Penford’s entry into ethanol will create value for our shareholders from more complete utilization of existing facilities …
Getting The Key To The City
While we were in Akron, OH one of our convoy participants received a big honor. Merrill Eisenhower Atwater was given the key to the city by Mayor Donald Plusquellic.
First Day With Rain
We really haven’t hit any rain to speak of on our convoy trip. That is until we crossed the Pennsylvania line this morning. It hasn’t stopped since then I don’t think.
Visiting With Firestone
After leaving South Bend, IN we trekked onward to Akron, OH. Our host was the Firestone company and Andrew Firestone. Andrew is the great grandson of Harvey Firestone.
Studebaker Museum
We got a real treat when we pulled into South Bend, IN. A crowd of people were out on the street to cheer and wave us in. It was the best public support display we’ve seen on the main convoy route.
Illinois Highway Administrator
Prior to leaving Tinley Park, IL we participated in a press conference that was organized by the Illinois Dept. of Transportation.