Month: June 2012

(June 21, 2012) -- On Monday, the Sturgis City Council sent the city's proposed camping ordinance back to its ordinance committee for fine tuning. Of specific concern is how far away from lot lines campers must be on a person's property, and the rules on providing parking for temporary visitors, reports the Rapid City Journal.

(June 21, 2012) -- Canadian retail sales in April unexpectedly declined 0.5 percent in the month, which more than reversed the 0.4 percent increase recorded in March, RBC Economics reported today. In the United States, the four-week moving average of initial unemployment claims posted its fourth consecutive increase and represents the highest four-week moving average of claims since early December 2011.

(June 21, 2012) --Ally Financial today announced the appointment of Bruce Jackson to the position of national sales director. He will be responsible for identifying growth opportunities to build the company’s diversified dealer relationships in the U.S. market. His duties also include expanding Ally's business in the RV market. Ed Arienti, Ally's director of finance for the RV business, will report to Jackson.

(June 21, 2012) -- Gautier City Manager Samantha Abell said the city may lease Shepard State Park for $1 a year for 99 years in order to keep it open, reports gulflive.com.

(June 21, 2012) -- The president and nearly every governor have declared June 2012 as Great Outdoors Month. The proclamations are unique, but certain themes are pervasive and in 2012, the economic importance of recreation is the key emerging theme. More than 40 proclamations emphasize the role outdoor recreation plays in mental and physical health. Support for conservation efforts is referenced in 37 of the documents, and the importance of the outdoors for kids and families is mentioned in 22. Volunteerism is praised in 19.

(June 21, 2012) -- Rather-Be-Shopping.com has added hundreds of money saving summer coupon codes to help save on travel, camping gear, outdoor apparel, and more. Summer coupons include $10 off at Camping World and free shipping at Lands’ End and REI.com.

(June 21, 2012) -- “Every RV travel plan should include at least one person in the party obtaining some basic first aid and life saving training. This is important at all times, but even more important when traveling," said Pedata.

(June 21, 2012) -- Mike Thompson RV Super Stores has announced this year's Drive for a Cause Charity Golf Tournament will benefit the Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation. The event is scheduled for July 19 at Black Gold Golf Course located in Yorba Linda, Calif.

(June 21, 2012) -- Arrow Distributing announced today that it's 2013 exhibitor's showcase will take place Jan. 22 to 24 a the famous Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tenn. More details will be released later this year, but dealers and vendors are encouraged to save the date.

(July 31, 2012) -- The Ultra 30-inch Scissor Jacks (Part No. 48-979031) give added stability to travel trailers, fifth wheels, horse and cargo trailers. The scissor jacks install easily by welding or bolting them to the RV frame by 3-by-10-inch multi-hole mounting plates. They are ruggedly constructed and the black powder coat finish resists rust. Their strong worm gear jacking mechanism won't slip and the 5-by-9-inch footpads helps combat sinking and tilting.