Leslie Miller, Comm.115 Tuesday, 26 October 2010
located in Pa, Cumberland County at an elevation of 518′ Population:1,367 The racial makeup of the borough is: ◦ 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
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
a grist mill built in the 1760's, that was restored in 1916 ◦i◦is the oldest structure in the Newville area. ◦o◦one of the borough's most popular landmarks Laughlin's Mill Leslie Miller
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
established in 1973 Independently/family owned Been in Business 37 years Hometown “feel” and extremely “friendly” service Leslie Miller
TTractor Twang was founded in 1994 by Scott Donato CCountry line dancing $$6 dollars to “twang” CCountry music ##1 Line dancing club on the east coast Leslie Miller
Big Spring School District ◦ Home to the Bulldogs ◦ Roughly 1,000 students in the high school ◦ Variety of sports teams ◦ Small town sponsored school Leslie Miller
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 Leslie Miller