Month: October 2012

(Oct. 26, 2012) -- The ongoing sewer repair and replacement project between Paupack Township and Big Bear campground appears to have come to a close now that a maintenance agreement has been signed, writes NEagle.

(Oct. 26, 2012) -- On a seasonally adjusted basis, shipments in September were at an annualized rate of 254,400 units, down 10.6 percent from the August pace and the lowest annualized total since January of this year, the RV Industry Association reported. Even so, actual September shipments of all towable RVs were up 10.3 percent from this same month one year ago while all motorhome shipments were up 34.6 percent.

(Oct. 26, 2012) -- According to a report from the Carson National Forest, the Midnight Fire east of Taos slowly grew Wednesday night from 300 acres to 429 acres and is zero percent contained, writes ABQ Journal.

(Oct. 26, 2012) -- Participants will learn concrete steps and new skills that lead to increased sales. Joni will cover: mastering a phone up; overcoming availability, pricing and core objections; calling the referral lead; responding to return call messages and making an effective outbound call.

(Oct. 26, 2012) -- “Enjoying the Thanksgiving holiday at a Kentucky State Park is a great way to enjoy a family tradition,” said Parks Commissioner Elaine Walker. “The food and atmosphere are great, and all of our parks provide a relaxing place for this family holiday.”

(Oct. 26, 2012) -- The National Park Service is set to reopen the Statue of Liberty on Sunday, Oct. 28, the U.S. landmark's 126th anniversary, reports KNDO/KNDU.

(Oct. 26, 2012) -- "While slightly stronger than expected, much of the acceleration in third-quarter 2012 GDP growth from the second quarter of 2012 can be traced to an unexpected jump in government spending that is unlikely to be repeated going forward," said Janzen. "As well, the slowing in third-quarter 2012 business investment likely reflects, at least in part, uncertainty about the upcoming so called ‘fiscal cliff’ weighing on confidence and investment spending in the second half of 2012. 

(Oct. 26, 2012) -- Opponents say the economic benefits of the Takapuna Beach Holiday Park weren't considered when Auckland Council decided not to renew the lease of the 80-year-old campground, and instead offered the land for an $8 million National Ocean Watersports Centre, reports Stuff.co.nz.

(Oct. 26, 2012) -- "When you are stuck in the sand, you look for anything to slide under your tire and give you just a little bit of traction", says Keith Jarman, president of AME International.  "That's what the Gator Track gives you -- traction."

(Oct. 26, 2012) -- On Oct. 23, Parkland County council denied an application to rezone Allan Beach, which would have allowed for the development of a 167-site seasonal RV resort, reports the Spruce Grove Examiner.