Merrill On The Bridge

Chuck Zimmerman

Merrill AtwaterOne of the speakers at our Emmitsburg press conference was Merrill Eisenhower Atwater. Merrill gave a great talk.

Actually, I was impressed with how he handled the heat in that suit. Merrill started out thanking all our military for their service. I’m sure his great grandfather would be proud of him.

You can hear Merrill’s remarks here: Listen to MP3 Merrill Eisenhower Atwater Remarks (2 min MP3)

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Emmitsburg Press Conference

Chuck Zimmerman

Emmitsburg Press ConferenceWe stopped in Emmitsburg, MD for a press conference on a bridge today. Actually they had a section of covered bridge for a back drop.

You can get a feel for the convoy and what it takes to get us parked by watching it happen here: Watch wmv file Emmitsburg Visit (2 min WMV)

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Highway Stop

Chuck Zimmerman

Highway StopOnly on an official semi-governmental convoy can you stop highway traffic and just wander around on it.

This is part of our group on the way to Emmitsburg, MD this morning. We had to take a time out for some reason before heading on in.

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Gettysburg Eisenhower Farm

Chuck Zimmerman

Gettysburg Press ConferenceI’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.

After we took off from Carlisle, PA this morning we went to Gettysburg and toured the Eisenhower farm. We had a press conference mid morning. I learned a lot about our Interstate President that I didn’t know. Like how he raised purebred black angus cattle.

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Capped With Ethanol

Chuck Zimmerman

Convoy GroupHere’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.

To get one they had to agree to pose with them on.

After spending a couple weeks with these folks I can say that they know about ethanol and some of them are fervent supporters.

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Penford to Produce Ethanol in Iowa

Cindy Zimmerman

Penford 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 and resources,” said Tom Malkoski, Penford Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer. “We will be able to process more corn by utilizing existing assets more intensively and plan to convert a portion of our current production to ethanol use. This initiative also provides an attractive entry into this growing market through a lower capital investment and shorter time to market compared with many ethanol projects.”

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Getting The Key To The City

Chuck Zimmerman

Merrill AtwaterWhile 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.

Very cool Merrill.

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First Day With Rain

Chuck Zimmerman

Rain CloudsWe 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.

We’re certainly keeping an eye on the sky since tomorrow we travel on to Gettysburg and Emmitsburg, MD and then Thursday we wind things up in Washington, DC.

Keeping our fingers crossed.

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Visiting With Firestone

Chuck Zimmerman

Andrew FirestoneAfter 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.

I talked to Andrew about what his thoughts are on the highway system, agriculture and renewable fuels. I think he had some very well thought out answers and am presenting them to you here: Listen to MP3 Andrew Firestone Interview (5 min MP3)

I also wanted you to see the convoy pulling into the Firestone headquarters after a 380 mile day which you can do here: Watch wmv file Pulling Into Firestone (2 min WMV)

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Studebaker Museum

Chuck Zimmerman

StudebakerWe 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.

We pulled up to the Studebaker National Museum and were treated to lunch and a press conference. One of the speakers was the Indiana Dept. of Transportation Commissioner, Thomas Sharp. He spoke about Innovation and Innovators. This is why I record these things. You can listen to him explain here:Listen to MP3 Thomas Sharp Remarks (8 min MP3)

Domestic Fuel coverage and participation in the AASHTO Interstate 50th Convoy is sponsored by the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council.

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