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(Dec. 9, 2011) -- The sweepstakes gives U.S. and Canadian customers and prospects a chance to win a grand prize of either a Belgard outdoor patio makeover with a new John Deere Z425 EZ-Trak Zero-Turn Mower or a John Deere themed 22-foot Airstream trailer. Both prizes have a retail value of more than $40,000 each.

(Dec. 9, 2011) -- Crews from the FOX, ABC and CBS affiliates broadcasted stories from the Kentucky Exposition Center. WHAS, the ABC affiliate, did two live segments -- one from inside a luxury motorhome, and the other from inside a fifth wheel -- and taped a segment featuring an innovative travel trailer.

(Dec. 9, 2011) -- The association’s 2012 annual meeting takes place March 5 to 8 at Rancho Las Palmas in Palm Springs, Calif. The event provides members numerous opportunities to learn about association activities, attend educational seminars, and interact with business colleagues, the association noted.

(Dec. 9, 2011) -- The 2011 National RV Trade Show featured 2012 product lines and a determined sense of optimism among attendees that the RV industry continues to have a promising future despite economic uncertainty, RVIA announced today.

(Dec. 9, 2011) --  October's U.S. trade deficit totalled $43.5 billion, which was a smaller than expected gap. Canada’s October merchandise trade unexpectedly swung back to a deficit of $0.9 billion in October from a downwardly revised $1.0 billion surplus in September.

(Dec. 9, 2011) -- “The acceptance was phenomenal and orders were very strong. We wanted to create a smaller value priced trailer that still looked high end with all the equipment standard. We accomplished that,” said Paul.

(Dec. 9, 2011) -- A controversial new business license was approved last night for the Popham Beach Club, reports Bangor Daily News. Terry Wyman, co-owner of Ocean View Park Campground, which sits adjacent to the beach club, argued strenuously against the permit.

(Dec. 9, 2011) -- WSLS reports that all overnight facilities and day use areas will be closed tomorrow at Claytor Lake State Park because of a youth managed deer hunt throughout the park.

(Dec. 9, 2011) -- On Wednesday, Seguin city officials, along with Texas Parks and Wildlife representatives, unveiled the new paddling trail at River Shade RV Park, reports the Seguin Gazette-Enterprise.

(Dec. 9, 2011) -- The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) has completed an extensive coastal area cleanup at Kiholo State Park Reserve and is now implementing an interim camping management plan to allow for permitted camping in designated areas.