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“U.S. Army Orders More Polaris ATVs - The Auto Chanel” plus 2 more

“U.S. Army Orders More Polaris ATVs - The Auto Chanel” plus 2 more


U.S. Army Orders More Polaris ATVs - The Auto Chanel

Posted: 18 Aug 2009 08:46 AM PDT


MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries Inc. today announced the Company received orders from the U.S. Army to provide additional vehicles, parts and accessories of the company's highly successful militarized ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle), the MV700, for operations in Afghanistan. The MV700 already has proven to be a very versatile vehicle in supporting a wide variety of missions conducted in urban, rural, mountain and desert areas worldwide. Values of these orders exceed $6 million and deliveries are planned for later this year

"Polaris is very proud to continue its role in providing the U.S. Army and its allies with world-class machines that can be relied on to perform under the toughest conditions," said Bennett Morgan, president and chief operating officer of Polaris. "We are very serious about what it takes to be a long-term valued supplier to military and government customers. Polaris Defense works very hard to ensure we are providing a complete capability including; vehicles, spare parts and logistical support for this critical market area."

For the last five years, Polaris Defense has been supplying a family of vehicles to the U.S. Department of Defense as well as other government agencies and US Allies. Their mission is to provide the U.S. Armed Forces and its allies with the world's toughest, militarized ATVs and Side-by-Side Vehicles. For more information about Polaris Defense go to www.polarisdefense.com.

About Polaris

With annual 2008 sales of $1.9 Billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), Victory motorcycles and the Polaris RANGER for recreational and utility use.

Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry; and one of the largest manufacturers of ATVs in the world. Victory motorcycles, established in 1998 and representing the first all-new American-made motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60 years, are rapidly making impressive in-roads into the cruiser and touring motorcycle marketplace. Polaris also enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships.

Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "PII," and the Company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index. Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories is available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com.



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Stewardson Homecoming features tractor/truck pull, mud racing, auto ... - Journal Gazette and Times Courier

Posted: 11 Aug 2009 07:38 PM PDT

Tuesday, August 11, 2009 9:40 PM CDT
Stewardson Homecoming features tractor/truck pull, mud racing, auto show, coronation of queen

STEWARDSON — Three evenings of entertainment highlight the Stewardson Lions Club Homecoming that begins Thursday.

The homecoming continues through Saturday in and around the village park on West Main in Stewardson.

All three nights include midway entertainment, bingo and free entertainment on the stage.

The festival begins Thursday night with the Tractor/Truck Pull. Weigh-in for the tractor pull begins at 5 p.m. The tractor pull starts with 9,500-pound Farm Stock Non-Blowers at 6 p.m. Other pull classes include the 12,000-pound farm stock non-blower and 12,500-pound farm stock blower under 8 mph, followed by the 7,000-pound modified trucks.

Other classes include the 14,000-pound farm blower over 8 mph and 20,000-pound semi trucks.

This event will take place on the 10-acre Lions Club recreation site located south of the Stewardson Historical Museum. Parking is available.

Food, drink, including a beer garden and sanitation facilities will be available at the tractor pull from 5 p.m. to close.

Admission to the tractor pull is $3 per person, children 12 and under will be admitted free. Participants can contact Lion Tracy Vonderheide at 868-5875 for additional information.

Entertainment in the park includes Loudon Country on the stage at 7 p.m., and Bingo in the South Pavilion from 7 to 11 p.m.

On Friday night, students from Dance, Etc. in Stewardson will entertain on stage at 6:30 p.m., followed by Rock Bottom Country at 7:30 p.m.

Mud racing has been added to the Saturday activities this year with five ATV classes and five truck classes.

Registration for ATVs and trucks starts at 8 a.m. ATV racing kicks off at 11 a.m.; truck racing will begin shortly after the ATV competition concludes.

Admission is $5 per person with children 12 and under admitted free. Food, beverages, and sanitation facilities will be available on site. Lawn chairs are permitted.

This event also takes place on the Lions recreation site located south of the Stewardson Historical Museum. Interested mud racers can contact Larry Beitz at 682-5588 for information.

The 18th annual car show features 15 classes of automobiles. Registration and clean up begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at noon. Judging for the car show is from noon to 3 p.m., with awards presented around 4.

Exhibitors needing additional information should contact Scott Friese at 690-6239 or Tracy Vonderheide at 868-5875.

On Saturday, games for the kids start at 2 p.m. Evening entertainment features Benni and The Amigos on stage at 7 p.m.

The Homecoming will conclude with the coronation of Miss Stewardson at 10 p.m.

Candidates for Miss Stewardson are: Kaci Blythe, Kelsey Florida, Kayla Mummel and Kathie Stodden.

The Drawing for more than 123 raffle prizes immediately follows the coronation. Raffle tickets may be purchased from any of the Miss Stewardson Homecoming Queen candidates, or any Lions Club member.

Homecoming schedule

Thursday 

5 p.m., Lions Club lunch stand opens

5 p.m., Tractor pull weigh-in

6 p.m., Tractor pull begins

6–10 p.m., Action Inflatables (Midway)

7-10 p.m., Loudon Country (Stage)

7-11 p.m., Bingo

Friday 

5 p.m., Lions Club lunch stand opens

6–10 p.m., Action Inflatables (Midway)

6:30 p.m., Dance Etc. (Stage)

7-11 p.m., Bingo

7:30–10:30 p.m., Rock Bottom Country (Stage)

Saturday 

8 a.m.-4 p.m., Mud Racing sign-in for ATVs & trucks 

9 a.m.-noon, Registration for 18th Annual Car Show 

10 a.m., Lions lunch stand opens 

11 a.m., Mud Racing – ATV Classes ; Truck Classes begin racing after ATVs 

Noon-3 p.m., Car Show judging 

2-3 p.m., Kids games 

4 p.m., Car Show awards 

6-10 p.m., Action Inflatables (Midway) 

7-9:30 p.m., Benni & The Amigos (Stage) 

10 p.m., Coronation of Miss Stewardson (Stage) 

Raffle following coronation 

 


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GEICO’s Largest Regional Office Turns 35 - AOL

Posted: 15 Aug 2009 04:56 PM PDT

The company celebrates 35 years at its Southeast, Midwest Regional offices in Macon

Since its opening, GEICO has become one of Macon's largest employers. Thirty-five years ago, the Macon office opened with 150 employees, but by year's end there were nearly 800 associates in the Macon office. The work force continued to grow and 25 years later, in 1999, GEICO opened a second, four-story, brick-and-glass office across the street from the first building to house its Southeast operations. When the second building opened, the company had roughly 3,400 employees and contributed $74 million in payroll to the local and state economy, according to the Georgia Chamber of Commerce.


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