Saturday night was truly the night Jun 16, 2009
Up the street was Gambles Hardware, owned by the Fosters and the popular Forest Theater where I would go with Dad to Eymann's John Deere Days. I learned if you put your feet on the chairs, you got the privilege of personally meeting the owner Mr. Compston and he wasn't a happy camper. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Ag museum displays donated farm toys Jun 1, 2009
John Deeres were a part of my life ... As guests toured the exhibit, some adults could be seen telling their children the history behind the green and yellow John Deeres, red Internationals and blue Fordsons and of their own experiences using the equipment ... As he examined a display case filled with John Deere combines, Jordan resident Charles Murray said he was surprised at the pristine condition some of the toys were in. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Working on a timeline in the chaotic world of farmlife May 8, 2009
The John Deere sales representative would like to speak to my husband, which arouses my suspicion. After a phone call from the vet and an additional call from the Case IH sales rep, I am not only suspicious, but also off track. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Firemen pour it on for ailing tots Christmas (5) Mar 24, 2009
John Deere tractors are his favorites and the Baxters let him ride on their tractor. Local Shriners have helped and another person gave us a car. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Obituaries for Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 Feb 26, 2009
His accumulation of collectible series toy tractors and machinery numbered in the hundreds, but his real pride was in his more than 16 restored John Deere two cylinder tractors. He enjoyed displaying them whenever he got a chance at such events as Syttende Mai, Norskedalen, Antique Engine events, local Twilight meetings and dairy breakfasts. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The Jim Henson Company and RC2 Announce a New Licensing Partnership for Dinosaur Train Feb 17, 2009
RC2's infant, toddler and preschool products are marketed under its Learning Curve () family of brands which includes The First Years and Lamaze brands, as well as popular and classic licensed properties such as Thomas & Friends, Bob the Builder, Winnie the Pooh, John Deere, Nickelodeon and Sesame Street. RC2 markets its youth and adult products under the Johnny Lightning () and ERTL () brands. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
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"I've done a few John Deere ones," Turcotte said ... People call in and ask for John Deere, Western and whatever," Turcotte said. "One will call in say, they want really 'girlie. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
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Bobby s Restaurant owner and operator Bobby Quattlebaum rests on top of a box containing a John Deere pedal tractor that is a prize for a raffle benefiting the Bear Pride 4H Club who is helping to set up the event ... In addition to vendors from six states, a John Deere pedal tractor will be raffled off with the proceeds going to the Bear Pride 4-H club from White County Central schools. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
John Deere hires Buntin Group to accelerate brand licensing growth Feb 8, 2008
s Deere & Company to help accelerate growth of its John Deere Brand Licensing group. The group, which develops products bearing the John Deere name with licensees across apparel, home and garden, toys and other categories, will work with Buntin to capitalize on Deere's respected worldwide brand ... "John Deere is one of the preeminent brands in the world, and an honor to work with," says Jeffrey Buntin, Jr., President and CEO of Nashville-based Buntin. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Offroad and in the dunes with UTVs Video Jan 10, 2008
The year was 1987, and John Deere was the manufacturer. But over time, more companies came out with variations, and their use expanded -- to hunters, the military and, over the last few years, duners. (Los Angeles Times)
Santa Letters Dec 21, 2007
For Christmas I would like for you to bring me a Yamaha dirt bike with an electric start, The Suite Life Booked Solid DVD, a Nintendo DS with some games for it, a John Deere Bobcat, a Dale Earnhardt Jr. shirt with his new number on it and the new car he will be driving and a Dale Sr. shirt ... I would like to have a shark attack ship, a toy Rudolph with a red nose, a big transformer that fights, John Deere tractors, and big bulldozers like my daddy gets to see at work ... Please bring my daddy... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
More of this story Dec 13, 2007
Then there was some toe-tapping entertainment in the John Deere Building as a man with his accordion played Christmas favorites. We meandered around the large room enjoying the displays and then went outside where we looked up and saw shooting stars and constellations that aren't as visible in town. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro Investigating RC2's 3-in-1 Flush & Sounds Potty Training Seats Dec 12, 2007
RC2 designs, produces and markets a wide range of infant and toddler toys and accessories including Soothie bottles, sippy and straw cups, feeding accessories and healthcare products and markets under The First Years and Lamaze brands, Thomas ds, Bob the Builder, Winnie the Pooh, John Deere, Nickelodeon and Sesame Street. If you have purchased The First Years 3-in-1 Flush s Potty you can contact HBSS at , by calling 206-623-7292 or by visiting. (PR Newswire)
Nonprofit Holiday Wish List Dec 11, 2007
John Deere riding lawnmower (757 mid 2 trak with 60 deck kit). White Kenmore washer and dryer (Model Nos. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Holidazzle in Norwalk Dec 2, 2007
Homes on tour: Home of Linda Byars, 102 Church St.; Treasures on the Korner, 100 Main St., built in 1903 and turned into an antique shop in January by Shirley Degenhardt; home of Connie Nakoul, 608 Main St., whose decorations include a collection of angels; and home of James and Cecile Flock, 610 Main St., featuring their John Deere collection, airplanes, toys and Santas. CALL: (608) 823-7760, ext. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Lighting up Broadway Dec 2, 2007
Also new to this year's parade was Cal Coast Machinery with a John Deere-themed float. We're excited that we were chosen, said Russel Maa, a sales manager with Cal Coast, one of the many employees decked out in John Deere apparel. (Santa Maria Times)
American gifts hard to find in stores today Dec 2, 2007
An inventory in Wal-Mart turned up toy John Deere tractors, baseballs, red-white-and-blue golf tees, Play-Doh and components of Monopoly, all made in China. What could be more American than the Original Lincoln Logs. (Florida Times-Union)
One man's trash is another man's treasure Nov 29, 2007
A John Deere tractor had just crashed through the middle of his little wood framed store. His restlessness and a need for a Diet Coke saved his life. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Retailers, shoppers eagerly anticipate Black Friday 11-22-2007 Nov 23, 2007
We carry all types of toys, such as John Deere replicas, Foshee said. Anything from 3-year-old to adult (toys). (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Findlay teenager plows new ground with Internet Sep 29, 2007
By 4 p.m., half a dozen owners of John Deere lawn tractors had gathered in a field farmed by the Getz family northeast of Findlay, awaiting the arrival of at least a dozen more before starting the plow day event Getz had organized ... Getz said he s gained experience from belonging to the group and hopes to use his skills after high school in Lake Land College s John Deere tech program ... He wants to work for John Deere someday. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Another tractor calendar created in Bishop Hill Sep 22, 2007
It featured local boys and their prized John Deeres, Farmalls, Olivers and a few odd makes you ve never heard of before ... Also among those featured next year are Mike Lundeen, who started what he hopes will someday be a large antique tractor collection by buying a 1937 John Deere A just to be in the calendar. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Johnny Lightning Introduces the V_BOT Sep 5, 2007
Learning Curve Brands, Inc. markets its infant, toddler and preschool products under its Learning Curve(R) family of brands which includes The First Years(R) by Learning Curve and Lamaze brands as well as popular and classic licensed properties such as Thomas ds, Bob the Builder, Winnie the Pooh, John Deere, Nickelodeon and Sesame Street. The Company's youth and adult products are marketed under the Johnny Lightning(R) () and Ertl(R), () brands. (PR Newswire)
Young Canucks vowing to play up to Parr at Open Jul 12, 2007
One young guy is Andrew Parr of London, who is making his PGA Tour debut this week at the John Deere Classic in Illinois. Parr, 24, who recently qualified for the Canadian Tour, sent a handwritten note to John Deere tournament director Clair Peterson and was awarded a spot in this week's event. (Canoe.ca)
Find some big toys at Ag-Tigue Days Jul 7, 2007
From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., travelers along the 26/69 corridor will find displays of John Deere, International, Allis-Chalmers and other tractors and equipment from days gone by ... "We've got our flags and tractors at the John Deere place two miles north of Orangeville. You can't miss it," said event organizer Sharon Andrews, who says this is the farmers' fourth year showing off their older equipment ... Saturday night at 4 p.m. anybody that displays at the John Deere place will participate in a... (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Being governor is getting to be uncomfortable Jul 4, 2007
hey, Governor, don't those John Deere tractors down there look like little green ants. Anyway, while you've serially floundered, Madigan has. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro: More Parents Filing Thomas Suits and Seeking Medical Monitoring of Kids Jun 30, 2007
RC2 designs, produces and markets a wide range of infant and toddler toys and accessories including Soothie bottles, sippy and straw cups, feeding accessories and healthcare products and markets under The First Years and Lamaze brands, Thomas ds, Bob the Builder, Winnie the Pooh, John Deere, Nickelodeon and Sesame Street. Today's filed suit claims RC2 violated the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act and Consumer Fraud Laws of other states, breached the implied warranty by selling goods that were unfit,... (PR Newswire)
Little engine latest big headache for safety experts Jun 24, 2007
SEPTEMBER 2001- John Deere Kids Toolboxes ... NOVEMBER 2006- Shake 'n Jingle Keys and John Deere Real Keys. (FOX59, IN)
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro: Outraged Parents Lash Back at Thomas Manufacturer With a Lawsuit Jun 23, 2007
RC2 states on its Web site "We understand that what matters most to parents is keeping their children healthy, happy and safe. What mattes most to us is helping parents to just that by offering products for every stage of your child's development ... " Since there is no effective treatment available for lead poisoning the CPSC has declared that "toys and other articles intended for use by children that bear lead-containing paint are banned hazardous products." RC2 designs, produces and markets a... (PR Newswire)
'Uncle Louie' opened eyes of children to agriculture May 31, 2007
Pluta's hobby of restoring vintage TV sets expanded to include farm equipment when his brother began restoring John Deere tractors. For many years, Lewis Pluta spent his summers in Michigan collecting and restoring antique farm equipment. (Herald-Tribune)
Daughter offers a final salute to a wonderful father Mar 1, 2007
Somehow, with the help of his wife, he continued riding his John Deere to mow his lawn on Saturdays. He drove with his right hand and pushed the gas with his right foot. (Los Angeles Daily News)
Eye for detail comes in handy Feb 13, 2007
While in education, Layton and his wife, Mary, had been building up an antique toy business that specialized in collector toys for adults, such as John Deere toys and Tonka trucks, and had been traveling all over the country in search of new pieces to buy and resell. e created that into a very large regional collector toy market, and we expanded that from the toy trucks and tractors into pedal cars, Layton said. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Ugly Truck contest rattles into Shedd for fundraiser Jan 21, 2007
Parker Harris, 2, of Halsey won the first-place trophy for his well-used John Deere ride-on toy. Cole Goracke, 2, of Shedd took second with a battered blue Tonka with a bent wheel that used to belong to his father, Dave. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
