Farm toy collecting started in the northern states with the first toys being made in 1968 in Dubuque, Iowa, and has gradually moved south, Rogier said. Still, Sharp said farm toy manufacturers are "starting to make pink toy tractors for the girls, now. The Illinois toy collector bought it over the summer for another reason. Privitt likes the wide variety of toys available at the Jackson show and bought a couple of fire trucks and a trailer this year. There were also clothing, blankets and...

Varsity awards Kayla Miller, co-most valuable, captain and five-year award; Krystal Hathaway, co-most valuable, captain and four-year award; Karmen Yoder, most improved; Ashley Hochstetler, mental attitude and four-year award; Karmen Hochstetler, four-year award JV awards Nicole Hochstetler, most valuable; Janessa Bontrager, most improved; Pam Rosas, mental attitude. Varsity awards Kayla Miller, co-most valuable, captain and five-year award; Krystal Hathaway, co-most valuable, captain and...

SEATTLE (AP) -- F5 Networks inc., which develops software that manages computer network traffic, on Wednesday said its fourth-quarter profit fell more than 27 percent due largely to costs associated with a recent acquisition. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Defense contractors continue to reap the bounty of robust Pentagon spending on military equipment and the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, with several top military suppliers reporting big third quarters this week. This material may not be...

But the criticism adds to the chorus of complaints about the tolls, which are central to a transportation funding plan approved by the state Legislature this summer. They say the plan would hurt their economy because tractor-trailers, which many communities depend on, would be diverted to non-tolled roads. Advertisement Cumberland County state lawmakers say they are concerned that a plan to toll Interstate 80 might divert more tractor-trailers to Interstate 81 and exacerbate the highway s...

There's something about sparkly costumes, upbeat music and antique cars that draws people together, not as a city but a community. Smiling bystanders line the sidewalks, straining for a glimpse of friends and neighbors in the procession as the laughter of children ripples through the crowd. Houston-based ABC Events was retained by the association to produce 11 floats, which must be towed behind a vehicle, but still more complications arose. Upon learning of the dilemma, officials with...

Auction of Original Paul Gauguin Drawing and Peter Teekamp Art Collection plus "Reincarnation for Dummees?" Attracts Hundreds of Curious Visitors With hundreds of visits during the first five days, original Paul Gauguin art and artist Peter Teekamp's lifetime art collection are attracting a great deal of interest. Auction of Original Paul Gauguin Drawing and Peter Teekamp Art Collection plus "Reincarnation for Dummees?" Attracts Hundreds of Curious Visitors With hundreds of visits during...

Sunday under sunny conditions and blue skies though a bit of wind made onlookers and participants aware that the cooler weather of autumn had arrived. Volunteers were thanked by the smiles on children's faces as they scooped up candy thrown from vehicles in the parade and applause of adults who attended the annual Halloween happening. Larry Shively of Niles sat on a lawn chair on the parade route while his 3-year-old granddaughter, Lola English, scooted out to get her share of candy. Some...

Nearby is a project she's doing for a son, repairing an antique rocking chair from an abandoned building; the upholstered leather top eaten away by elements and mice. In the workshop there's evidence of her traditional pursuits:A sewing machine is on a table in the center of the room, a new quilt under way for a grandbaby. Horton, grandmother of two, now often wears black leathers, essential protective gear when participating in her new lifestyle - riding her Harley to motorcycle rallies...

Kinaxis Announces Deployment of RapidResponse at John Deere. As demand changes, Buyers and Planners across five manufacturing plants will now be able to model ERP data to instantly simulate inventory and component shortage conditions, determine alternate courses of action and implement appropriate production schedule adjustments. With RapidResponse, users will be able to access accurate and detailed manufacturing information in an easy-to-use spreadsheet interface that is embedded with...