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(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) -- 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) -- 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) -- 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) -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has launched a YouTube channel, WIDNRTV, and plans to post stories Wednesday mornings.

(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."

(Dec. 12, 2011) -- The Dubuque Telegraph Herald is reporting the attorney for Flexsteel Industries appealed a recent ruling by a Dubuque County District Court Judge that said two insurance companies will not have to provide coverage on allegedly polluted air and drinking water near Elkhart, Ind.