Month: December 2012

(Dec. 3, 2012) -- “It’s fitting to recognize the generosity and foresight of these legacy donors as we launch this year’s fund raising drive,” said Pastore. “These original donors made the down payment on what is now the flagship educational institution for dealers and their staff. We owe a real debt of gratitude to these early supporters who believed in that vision.”

(Dec. 3, 2012) -- After more than 60 years in the Reese area, a community said farewell to the Hill’s RV building last week. It was demolished, after sitting empty for three years, to make way for a Dollar General, reports Tuscola Today.

(Dec. 3, 2012) -- iGrad, a program that began during the summer to help at-risk students in Bartholomew County graduate from high school, is ready to take the next step, but needs at least 300 people to step up and serve as volunteer mentors and tutors, writes the San Francisco Chronicle.

(Dec. 3, 2012) -- The San Luis Obispo Tribune reports the state Coastal Conservancy will meet this week in Avila Beach to tour the area and consider awarding a $400,000 grant to Port San Luis to help with efforts to establish a campground there.

(Dec. 3, 2012) -- Comfort Insurance, a leading motorhome insurance provider, has released an infographic that details the popularity of UK motorhome and caravanning holidays, the company announced today.

(Dec. 3, 2012) -- The Missoulian tells the story of a unique RV park owner in Montana who made an outrageous offer on a rundown mobile home court that included a $10,000 loan.

(Dec. 3, 2012) -- Activity in the U.S. manufacturing sector declined in November, as evidenced by the ISM manufacturing index falling to 49.5 in the month from 51.7 in October. A reading below 50 indicates that the sector is generally contracting, said Jeffries. The falloff in activity comes after two months of expansion, and the November level of the index represents the worst reading since June 2009. Market expectations had been for a marginal decline in the measure to 51.5, he noted.

(Dec. 3, 2012) -- “We are thrilled to have our customers confirm that we are the number one Tire Pressure Monitoring System in North America,” said Druien. “Tire pressure is serious business, and the more wheels you have, the more important a good TPMS is for staying safe on the road.”

(Dec. 3, 2012) -- Across the road from the Wycliffe USA headquarters is an RV park with 69 spaces for retirees who winter in Florida while working as volunteers for the international Bible translation organization, reports the Orlando Sentinel. It is one of three in the nation.

(Dec. 3, 2012) -- Legos are not just for boys anymore, writes Best Movies Ever Entertainment News. Girls are taking over the Lego world with the new line of Lego Friends, which includes the Friends Adventure Camper.