“Urban League Tees up for the Children - PR Inside” plus 2 more

Urban League Tees up for the Children - PR Inside
Two Farwell men charged in crime spree - Morning Sun
GEICO’s Bikers for Tykes & Troops Rally Scheduled for April 9-11 ... - Businesswire.com

Urban League Tees up for the Children - PR Inside

Posted: 24 Sep 2009 07:12 AM PDT

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The Urban League of Springfield, in conjunction with GEICO, will hold its 14 th annual Golf Classic and Scramble on Saturday, Sept.

26 at Tekoa Golf Course to benefit the Urban League's Camp Atwater. Camp Atwater brings together 8-16 year old children from all over the Northeast to provide them with a sleep-away camp adventure that combines recreational fun with academic

activities.

"The Urban League is committed to helping young people and their development through great programs like Camp Atwater," said Henry M.

Thomas, Urban League Camp Atwater president and CEO. "Our annual Springfield Urban League Golf Classic helps make these programs possible, and we are appreciative that GEICO is able to generously contribute to these fundraising efforts."

The tournament will begin at 8 a.m. and include a variety of contests, such as "longest drive" and "closest to the pin," throughout the day.

"GEICO is proud to be part of Urban League's Golf Classic," said GEICO Vice President Rynthia Rost. "Knowing that the fun we have on the course will pale in comparison to the fun we will be able to provide children at Camp Atwater makes the event even more delightful for us to participate in."

About GEICO

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) – as part of Berkshire Hathaway – is the third-largest private passenger auto insurer : in the United States*. GEICO provides auto insurance coverage : for 9 million policyholders and insures more than 16 million vehicles.

In addition to auto insurance, GEICO offers customers insurance products : for their motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), boats, homes, apartments and mobile homes. Commercial auto insurance and personal umbrella protection and life insurance are also available.

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies, GEICO is rated A++ for financial strength by A.M. Best Company and ranks at the top of several national customer satisfaction surveys. For more information, go to www.geico.com : .

*A.M. Best 2008 market share data

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Two Farwell men charged in crime spree - Morning Sun

Posted: 24 Sep 2009 03:44 AM PDT

Two Clare County men face a hearing Oct. 5 in 80th District Court in Harrison after being charged earlier this week in connection with a crime spree that spanned eight months.

Paul Edward Smith, 24; and David Daniel Smith, 21, both of Farwell, are accused of being involved in 15 home invasions and four auto thefts in Garfield, Surrey and Lincoln townships between Noveber 2008 and July, Clare County Sheriff John Wilson said.

Paul Smith is being held in the Clare County Jail on $80,000 bond; David Smith is held in lieu of $40,000 bond, the sheriff said.

The two are accused of targeting seasonal homes and cabins, and stealing items including tools, guns, snowmobiles and all terrain vehicles, he said.

The two allegedly used the stolen vehicles to transport other stolen goods, Wilson said.

Deputies received tips from residents in the area, who indicated that the Smiths were suspects in the case, he said.

Included in the information was a photograph of both men, taken while they were sitting on one of the stolen ATVs, Wilson said.

Acting on the tips, deputies and detectives combed a wooded area in Surrey Township and found a stolen ATV that had been hidden in the woods, Wilson said.

After interviewing both men, detectives obtained arrest warrants.

Some of the stolen property was found, and all of the homeowners have been contacted, Wilson said.

Wilson said the case was solved because of input from residents in the area.

Wilson urged residents with information on crimes to contact the sheriff's department, which takes information anonymously if needed.

"Without the help of the community, a lot of cases would go unsolved," he said.

Paul and David Smith are scheduled to be in Judge Joshua Farrell's courtroom Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. for a hearing to determine if there is enough evidence for trial.

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GEICO’s Bikers for Tykes & Troops Rally Scheduled for April 9-11 ... - Businesswire.com

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 11:56 AM PDT

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Save the date for GEICO's Bikers for Tykes & Troops Motorcycle Rally and Concerts April 9-11, 2010. The GEICO Powersports-sponsored event benefits the USO of Hampton Roads and Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters. KOA Campground will again serve as the location for the fun-filled weekend.

Camping packages are now available for attendees looking to book early, and more information on the many vendors, exhibitors, games, musical performers and the 2010 Freedom Ride can be found on the Bikers for Tykes & Troops official Web site at http://www.bikersfortykesandtroops.org/virginiabeach.html.

"Each year, it is our mission is to give back to the Virginia Beach community through this fun weekend and raise even more money than the year before. To date, our Bikers for Tykes & Troops Rally and Concert has raised more than $200,000 for our charitable groups," said Joe Thomas, GEICO regional vice president. "We are gearing up for this year to be our biggest and best event so far!"

For additional questions regarding the event or sponsorship details, please contact Ryan Vinson at 757-233-6094 or RVinson@geico.com or Heather McDonald at 757-233-6047 or HMcDonald@geico.com.

About GEICO

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) – as part of Berkshire Hathaway – is the third-largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States*. GEICO provides auto insurance coverage for 9 million policyholders and insures more than 16 million vehicles.

In addition to auto insurance, GEICO offers customers insurance products for their motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), boats, homes, apartments and mobile homes. Commercial auto insurance and personal umbrella protection and life insurance are also available.

*A.M. Best 2008 market share data