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My hometown

My hometown. Leslie Miller, Comm.115 Tuesday, 26 October 2010. Newville. located in Pa, Cumberland County at an elevation of 518′ Population:1,367 The racial makeup of the borough is: 97.07 White 0.88% African American 0.22% Native American 0.44% from other races

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My hometown

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  1. My hometown Leslie Miller, Comm.115 Tuesday, 26 October 2010

  2. Newville • located in Pa, Cumberland County at an elevation of 518′ • Population:1,367 • The racial makeup of the borough is: • 97.07 White • 0.88% African American • 0.22% Native American • 0.44% from other races • 1.39% from two or more races • 1.17% Hispanic Leslie Miller

  3. History • Founded in 1790 by the Big Spring Presbyterian Church • advantageously located on the Big Spring • the railroad in 1837 brought continued prosperity to the thriving small businesses Leslie Miller http://www.kathymaxwell.com/pages/new_town_fountain.shtml

  4. Laughlin's Mill a grist mill built in the 1760's, that was restored in 1916 • is the oldest structure in the Newville area. • one of the borough's most popular landmarks Leslie Miller http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeremyes/3973544282/

  5. Newville Fountain Festival • Originally a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the fountain, • the tradition has continued into a community event • Last 2 days • Friday Night: consist of a parade, live music, country line dancing, food, games, ect.. • Saturday: live music, entertainment , food, craft stands, army reenactments ect.. Leslie Miller http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevebkennedy/2372808940/

  6. Saylor’s Market • established in 1973 • Independently/family owned • Been in Business 37 years • Hometown “feel” and extremely “friendly” service Leslie Miller

  7. Tractor Twang • Tractor Twang was founded in 1994 by Scott Donato • Country line dancing • $6 dollars to “twang” • Country music • #1 Line dancing club on the east coast http://www.carlislesummerfair.org/ThirdDay/Twang/ Leslie Miller

  8. School Districts • Big Spring School District • Home to the Bulldogs • Roughly 1,000 students in the high school • Variety of sports teams • Small town sponsored school http://www.bigspringsd.org/directions Leslie Miller

  9. Activities? • Hike (Flat Rock) • 5 mile hike up gorgeous mountain trails • Beautiful view of Cumberland Valley at the top of the hike • Doubling Gap Center • once a turn of the century luxurious resort • now is a year-round retreat center   • unique facility has 50 acres are within the 'doubling gaps' of the Blue Mountain http://www.campyolijwa.org/index.htm Leslie Miller

  10. Come to Newville PA Leslie Miller

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