Month: December 2011

(Dec.12, 2011) -- Oshkosh Corporation, a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, today announced that it filed with the SEC definitive proxy materials in connection with the company's 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on Jan. 27, 2012.

(Dec. 12, 2011) -- Apple Inc.'s ubiquitous catchphrase: "There's an app for that," can now be applied to Pennsylvania's state parks and forests, reports the Pittsburgh Post Gazette.

(Dec. 12, 2011) -- The Ledger reports Polk County deputies and Sanlan RV Park residents bought presents for about 90 children in Polk County, Fla.

(Dec. 12, 2011) -- In the narrowest of votes, 34 workers favored union representation, and 33 opposed, the Press Enterprise reported. One employee’s ballot was challenged on eligibility issues, according to the labor board records.

(Dec. 12, 2011) -- As one of the newest additions to the Jellystone Park Camp-Resort chain of resorts, Kozy Rest is a popular camping destination with fun family activities, weekend entertainment as well as cabin and yurt rentals. It’s also one of the highest rated campgrounds in the country.

(Dec. 12, 2011) -- The Wenatchee World Online is reporting layoffs at Washington State Parks will have a much bigger impact than fewer bathroom cleanings and longer grass between mowings, according to local park rangers.

(Dec. 12, 2011) -- Swuz will be traveling with his wife, Jessica, their dog, and their friend, Doug Maxwell, in a Class C motorhome, provided at a discounted rate by El Monte RV. They will also be staying overnight at campgrounds and RV parks along their 400-mile route, some of which have agreed to donate campsites to help out with the fundraising effort.

(Dec. 12, 2011) -- Rod Wagner, general service manager, said the event held in the Madison RV showroom was a success in that the event collected $6,110 in cash donations and an estimated $8,000 in toys which will be distributed to disadvantaged children.

(Dec. 12, 2011) -- The city of Chamberlain and the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department remain in negotiations over how to proceed with about $150,000 in flood-damage repairs at American Creek Recreation Area in Chamberlain, reports the Daily Republic.

(Dec. 12, 2011) -- "This final plan is the culmination of five years of planning and work with people that love the North Cascades. Over the course of developing this plan, we received close to two thousand comments. Thanks to this involvement, I believe we have a plan that speaks to the needs of the park and the public."