George Armstrong Custer

Helping A Hero, Bass Pro Shops and Lennar Break Ground on Home for Wounded Veteran, Staff Sergeant Ross Cox, USA (Ret.), in Tampa, FL

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Helping a Hero, a non-profit providing support for military personnel severely injured in the war on terror, Bass Pro Shops and Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, today broke ground on a Lennar home for SSG Ross Cox, USA (Ret.). The community came together in support, waving American flags and holding signs welcoming SSG Cox and his family to the neighborhood. SSG Cox was greeted by special guests from Helping a Hero, including Founder, Meredith Iler, as well as Lennar Tampa Division President, Steve Smith and Lennar Associates. Tate Stevens, an American country music artist and National Ambassador for Helping a Hero sang as well as Sonya Bryson-Kirksey from the Tampa Bay Lightning performed at the ceremony. The new Lennar home is part of the master-planned Southshore Yacht Club community located in Ruskin, Florida, approximately 40 minutes south of downtown Tampa.

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SSG Cox was greeted by special guests from Helping a Hero, including Founder, Meredith Iler, as well as Lennar Tampa Division President, Steve Smith and Lennar Associates.
The new Lennar home is part of the master-planned Southshore Yacht Club community located in Ruskin, Florida, approximately 40 minutes south of downtown Tampa.
The groundbreaking was part of Helping a Hero's 100 Homes Challenge, which was launched by Johnny Morris, Founder and CEO of Bass Pro Shops.
Lennar has joined the effort and committed to building 10 homes for Helping a Hero as part of the 100 Homes Challenge.

Custer and Century Flooring Announce Strategic Merger to Create Commercial Interiors Powerhouse

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Monday, October 2, 2023

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Custer, a prominent leader in the commercial interiors industry, is proud to announce a strategic merger with Century Flooring, a respected flooring and installation company serving the Grand Rapids area since 1993. Building on three decades of successful partnership, this merger establishes a dynamic force poised to raise the bar for commercial interiors across the region, benefitting our valued and future customers.

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Custer, a prominent leader in the commercial interiors industry, is proud to announce a strategic merger with Century Flooring, a respected flooring and installation company serving the Grand Rapids area since 1993.
"This merger is a testament to the strong foundation of collaboration we've built with Century Flooring over the past 30 years," says Todd Custer, President and CEO of Custer.
As part of this transition, Century Flooring will wind down its residential business and will focus on commercial flooring.
2023: Custer and Century Flooring announce pivotal merger, marking the latest chapter in our shared history of innovation and dedication to exceptional interior solutions.

United Lithium Corp. Establishes Dominant Land Position in Historical Lithium Pegmatite Production Area near Custer, South Dakota

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

The Liberty Lithium Project hosts numerous pegmatite bodies, many of which were mined for Li-Be during World War II.

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The Liberty Lithium Project hosts numerous pegmatite bodies, many of which were mined for Li-Be during World War II.
The Liberty Lithium Project was generated using the knowledge of our team, allowing us to stake open ground with historic lithium production on and adjacent to our claims.
The Custer and Keystone areas in the Black Hills of South Dakota produced significant amounts of lithium in the 1940s and 1950s.
United Lithium is planning an integrated exploration program to evaluate the Custer area land holdings.

Thoroughbred Ventures Announces 5 New Wells From A Single Pad Offsetting Massive Production In Grady County, Oklahoma.

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Monday, May 3, 2021

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That is exactly why we are seeing the offset activity pick up.

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That is exactly why we are seeing the offset activity pick up.
With prices on the rise, Marathon is now exploiting these proven reserves with five new wells, and we couldn\'t be more pleased to be involved.
The company has since participated with public companies like Marathon Oil and Continental Resources in dozens of wells spread across Kingfisher, Custer, Canadian, Garvin, and Grady Counties.
We are seeing operators more actively proposing multi-well pad sites offsetting the best wells in area like the KEM Ranch.

Viscount Mining Drills 702.7 g/t Silver over 14.9 Meters Including 1,259.1 g/t Silver over 7.6 Meters at Silver Cliff, Colorado

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

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Hole DDH-20-06 was drilled to the north, and showed silver throughout, but did not drill encounter any intervals above cut-off.

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Hole DDH-20-06 was drilled to the north, and showed silver throughout, but did not drill encounter any intervals above cut-off.
Hole DDH-20-10 assayed 51.9 g/t over 19.4 m with a 1.6 m interval that showed a silver concentration of 169 g/t.
The Silver Cliff property in Colorado lies within the historic Hardscrabble Silver District in the Wet Mountain Valley, Custer County, south-central Colorado.
Viscount Mining does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Battle Creek Unlimited responds to COVID-19 with $1.6 Million in Local Support

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Thursday, May 28, 2020

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BATTLE CREEK, Mich., May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In the wake of the corona virus outbreak, Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU) provided approximately $1.6 million in direct support to 161 small businesses and nonprofits in the Battle Creek region, impacting 872 jobs.

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BATTLE CREEK, Mich., May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In the wake of the corona virus outbreak, Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU) provided approximately $1.6 million in direct support to 161 small businesses and nonprofits in the Battle Creek region, impacting 872 jobs.
Kellogg Foundation, Consumers Energy Foundation, Chemical Bank, and Battle Creek Unlimited.
As the crisis worsened, BCU recognized that small businesses in Battle Creek were hardest hit by the pandemic.
Established in 1972, Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU) is a private, non-profit corporation which serves as the economic development arm for the City of Battle Creek and manages the Fort Custer Industrial Park.

Vortic Watch Company Launches 'Keep the Lights On' Initiative to Help Produce Life-Saving Devices in Response to COVID-19 Crisis

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020

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Vortic launched the "Keep the Lights On" initiative to encourage manufacturers to join the network directory and band together to support America.

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Vortic launched the "Keep the Lights On" initiative to encourage manufacturers to join the network directory and band together to support America.
"We will not just sit at home and watch," said R.T. Custer, Vortic Watch Company CEO and co-founder.
"We're calling on manufacturing companies that can help and for the people and businesses that need help," said Custer.
Founded at Penn State University in 2013, Vortic Watch Company preserves American history one watch at a time.

Home Repair CEO Tony Silva Speaks About Resiliency at West Point Military Academy

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

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WEST POINT, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tony Silva, CEO of Home Repair, LLC , was honored to present at the United States Military Academy West Point on leadership, discipline and motivation as a serial entrepreneur.

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WEST POINT, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tony Silva, CEO of Home Repair, LLC , was honored to present at the United States Military Academy West Point on leadership, discipline and motivation as a serial entrepreneur.
It was an honor to share my business journey with them," says Tony Silva, CEO of Home Repair.
The West Point Academy Corps of Cadets learn to live honorably, lead honorably, and demonstrate excellence by following through the Character, Academic, Physical, and Military programs.
While there, Silva also spoke at the United States Military Academy West Point Cemetery and stopped with the nation's future leaders at Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer's grave.

Henry Repeating Arms Takes Aim At NASCAR Xfinity Series Podium With Cole Custer And No. 00

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

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00 Ford Mustang driven by Cole Custer in the CTECH Manufacturing 180.

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00 Ford Mustang driven by Cole Custer in the CTECH Manufacturing 180.
He has finished in the top-10 at both of his career Xfinity Series starts at Road America.
"Cole Custer is having a banner season and we can't wait to see him behind the wheel of the Henry Ford Mustang at our home track," said Anthony Imperato, president and owner of Henry Repeating Arms.
Henry Repeating Arms is one of the leading rifle and shotgun manufacturers in the United States and a world leader in the lever action category.

Morphy's Fires Shot Heard 'Round the Auction World as Extraordinary Firearms Sale Surpasses $8 Million

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Tuesday, May 7, 2019

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"On top of that, there were more than 50 unique bidders who spent over $50,000 each."

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"On top of that, there were more than 50 unique bidders who spent over $50,000 each."
The soldier who carried the gun that fired the cartridge was identified by the Custer Battlefield Firearms Identification Project as John Martin.
"Our team went above and beyond all expectations in producing this auction," Dan Morphy remarked after the event.
"From the incomparable gun descriptions and photography to the catalog design and sale execution, there wasn't a weak link in the entire process.