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    Montco will get new expo center  Jan 6, 2009
    for free extra services ... Other events will include a boat show, golf show, RV, outdoor-and-sports shows, pet shows and baseball-card collectors' shows ... Business Pulse Survey. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)

    'Never Tell a Lie,' by Hallie Ephron  Jan 5, 2009
    Among the strengths of Ephron's book are chilling forensic details, ranging from the preserving effects of Ice Melt on a corpse to the galvanizing effects of tansy, "nature's pitocin," on a pregnancy ... Advertising Services ... Never Tell a Lie,' by Hallie Ephron RV Never Tell a Lie By Hallie Ephron Morrow; 288 pages; $24. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    'Jack London in Paradise,' by Paul Malmont  Jan 5, 2009
    Advertising Services ... Jack London in Paradise,' by Paul Malmont RV Jack London in Paradise By Paul Malmont Simon ter; 386 pages; $25 Who was Jack London. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Suicides in national parks increase in 2008  Jan 5, 2009
    The number is higher than recent years, although the National Park Service hasn't consistently tracked suicides ... Park Service search-and-rescue records which are likely incomplete show 18 suicides in 2006, 18 in 2005 and 16 in 2004 ... "I think anybody that does the kind of work that we do would like to offer hope to anybody that's at that point of despair in their life," said Lane Baker, the Park Service's chief of law enforcement, security and emergency services. (Yahoo News)

    Midessa boat show  Jan 5, 2009
    The Midessa Boat, RV, Sport and Gun show, is scheduled Feb. 8-11 at the Ector County Coliseum ... Make it a credible and safe place worth preserving and sharing. (Odessa American, TX)

    "Going to See the Elephant"  Jan 4, 2009
    Article:Rodes Fishburne's 'Going to See the Elephant':/c/a/2009/01/02/RVIS14K6FR.DTL Article:Rodes Fishburne's 'Going to See the Elephant':/c/a/2009/01/02/RVIS14K6FR.DTL ... And so does Fishburne: "On high tide, the water laps the doorways of the lowest houses as a reminder that the city survives at the ocean's pleasure." "Like a woman he loved her." ... Advertising Services. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    "Jack London in Paradise,"  Jan 4, 2009
    Article:'Jack London in Paradise,' by Paul Malmont:/c/a/2009/01/02/RVKE150J48. DTL Article:'Jack London in Paradise,' by Paul Malmont:/c/a/2009/01/02/RVKE150J48 ... Advertising Services. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Constance Devillier Butaud (6)  Jan 4, 2009
    After her children were older Connie worked as a receptionist at Century 21, then at USAA, a financial services company, in San Antonio, in the property and casualty and travel agency areas ... She was also wagonmaster for many RV rallies sponsored by the Traveling Supremes ... Connie is survived by her husband of 50 years, Louis C. Butaud, Jr.; her daughters Marla Holsomback of Marksville, La. (Boerne Star, TX)

    Dogs center stage in DeLand  Jan 3, 2009
    If they're not staying in a hotel, visitors come to the Volusia County fairgrounds in campers and RVs for a few days to talk shop, or in this case, bark it up ... She and her husband own a RV with an extra air conditioner for a dog room, where each of the six hounds knows exactly which crate is his or hers. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Man 'critical' after RV falls on him  Jan 2, 2009
    A man in his 50s was in critical condition Thursday after being pinned under an RV in Port Orange, officials said. The Port Orange Fire Department and EVAC ambulance responded to the scene at 6147 U.S. 1 on Thursday at 3 p.m. It was unclear what the man was doing under the vehicle when it fell off its supports, EVAC spokesman Mark O'Keefe said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Photo by Philip Brown/Daily Journal Crowds bundle up in the stands to watch the Polar Bear 150 Thursday afternoon at Rockingham Speedway. For race details, please see page 1B.  Jan 2, 2009
    Brian Ferrell of Columbia, S.C. was tailgating at a friend s RV parked inside the speedway along the back straightway ... We ve got food, liquor and we can climb in the RV and warm up. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)

    Farm life: The move  Jan 1, 2009
    And I was able to buy a tractor and make farmer noises, eat earth fresh food from our own garden, fiddle around in my RV barn when it rains working on nonsense projects ... Before retirement, Ken was on the scientific staff of Canada France Hawaii Telescope, stationed at the Mauna Kea observatory on the big island of Hawaii. (Lebanon Express, OR)

    Speedway Motorsports Completes Purchase of Kentucky Speedway  Jan 1, 2009
    We are going to do everything we can to bring the great people of Kentucky what they want and deserve ... 5-mile tri-oval speedway, with grandstand seating for approximately 66,000 spectators, 50 luxury suites with seats for approximately 2,000, private RV spaces, and reserved and unreserved camping spaces ... The Company provides souvenir merchandising services through its SMI Properties subsidiaries; manufactures and distributes smaller-scale, modified racing cars and parts through its 600... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    No. 10: Highly publicized Cabelas comes to Rapid City  Dec 31, 2008
    An RV store sits across the street and a Tractor Supply Co. is planned nearby, but no one else has built next to the outdoor outfitter ... We will never edit or alter your comments, but we do reserve the right to not post or to remove comments that violate our code of conduct ... Copyright 2008 Rapid City Journal, Lee Enterprises, all rights reserved. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    City Manager  Dec 30, 2008
    Company Overview Dominion Enterprises, headquartered in Norfolk, Va. is a leading media and information services company serving employment, real estate, recreation, and industrial markets in the United States ... The company has 503 paid and free magazine titles such as For Rent, Harmon Homes, The Employment Guide, Boat Trader, Cycle Trader and RV Trader with a combined weekly circulation of nearly 6 million; over 40 market-leading websites such as ForRent. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Winnebago reports $9.6 million loss  Dec 26, 2008
    It was a tough quarter, but then again, it's been a tough year, said Olson, who serves as the company's chairman of the board, CEO and president ... If you don't have a job, you're not buying a car or a snowmobile or an RV or anything else, he said ... Not too many people are talking about that one, but it does make me nervous. (Forest City Summit, IO)

    Winnebago reports another net loss as its rough ride continues  Dec 26, 2008
    It was a tough quarter, but then again, it's been a tough year, said Olson, who serves as the company's chairman of the board, CEO and president ... If you don't have a job, you're not buying a car or a snowmobile or an RV or anything else, he said ... Not too many people are talking about that one, but it does make me nervous. (Forest City Summit, IO)

    The giving is great but the need is greater  Dec 23, 2008
    "When we hear about people sleeping on the floor and the clothes on their backs is all they have in the world, I want to do whatever we can to help these people. "Everybody deserves a Christmas ... "Well, imagine not getting any Christmas present at all. That's why we do this. Every child deserves something on Christmas." ... With the economic downturn hitting some residents particularly hard, Neomi Costales, executive director of St. Vincent de Paul Society, sees many people seeking services. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)

    REGION: Christmas arrives early for Witch Creek fire survivors  Dec 22, 2008
    Survivors of last year's Witch Creek Fire, Pamela Scodellaro hugs her son Michael as daughter Naomi Scodellaro looks at the presents under their new live decorated Christmas tree complete with wrapped presents donated by local company Creative Nail Designs of Vista ... The Ramona center opened earlier this year to provide hundreds of fire victims with rebuilding seminars, counseling and other services ... Fry said monthly meetings for survivors have become reunions for many former neighbors. (North County Times)

    Local auto dealers are relieved by bailout news (219)  Dec 22, 2008
    "Obviously, we all need to sell cars to survive. If credit doesn't loosen up enough to allow people to buy cars, we may be in the same boat," Calton said ... edumacation wrote on Dec 20, 2008 8:26 PM:" Geweke RV: I heard you are having year end clearance sales on 39 foot Fleetwood motor homes? Can you give me a deal on the fuel costs? Lets see a 90 gallon tank of diesel at $2.37/gal and 6 miles per gallon= $213.30 to get to Eugene Oregon for another $213 fill up. Do you have any Hybrid Motor... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Native New Yorker now serving wings, fun  Dec 21, 2008
    The Radisson Hotel, 1501 S. Redondo Center Drive, is now open and ready to serve the traveling public. The four-story hotel has 150 guestrooms, 3,000 square feet of meeting space, business center, indoor and outdoor pools and full service gym ... SMILE (Services Maximizing Living and Empowerment) has moved into the just completed SME office building at 1931 S. Arizona Ave. The nonprofit organization helps those with disabilities live a productive and safe life. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)

    Wal-Mart eyes mid-2010 for Longview Supercenter opening  Dec 19, 2008
    The target date for the 150,000-square-foot Supercenter on California Way is roughly the same time as the planned opening of the retail giant s Woodland store, said Jennifer Spall, Wal-Mart s Bellevue-based senior manager for public relations, in an interview at The Daily News ... announced plans to build a second store in Longview at the site of the River City RV and Trailer Park ... Wal-Mart workers, ranging from checkout clerks to store supervisors, average about 12 per hour for the area,... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Holiday gift guides  Dec 18, 2008
    95 Seen at: REI YAMAHA 1,000 WATT GENERATOR Generators are great for charging the batteries on your RV or for other times you need juice outdoors, but they have a reputation for being heavy and loud ... It weighs 27 pounds, runs as quiet as a purr, and charges an RV battery in about an hour ... It is bulky and can't be used inside an RV, but otherwise it works like a real oven. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Mizzou Basketball Faces Stetson Saturday  Dec 18, 2008
    TV: MSN (Chris Gervino play-by-play; Jon Sundvold analyst) ... Rankings: Mizzou: RV/RV, Stetson: NR/NR in Associated Press / USA Today Coaches polls ... That depth could spell trouble for opponents since Anderson s reserves set a school record for scoring (26. (Mutigers.com)

    Winnebago posts loss as RV sales swoon  Dec 18, 2008
    FOREST CITY, Iowa Motor home maker Winnebago Industries Inc. says it swung to a loss in its fiscal first quarter as the economic downturn kept consumers away from RV dealerships ... 4-million Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters expected a smaller loss of 22 cents per share on $77 ... Copyright 2008 CTVglobemedia Publishing Inc. All Rights Reserved. (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    Coachmen Freelander and Lance trailers address today's market  Dec 15, 2008
    RV manufacturers continue their efforts to design and build products better suited for today - and tomorrow's - economic climates ... The new Freelander 2100 CB Class C motorhome from Coachmen RV and the Lance 1880 travel trailer are the newest examples of this genre of RVs ... The Freelander 2100 CB price starts at around $89,000, which makes it one of the most affordable such RVs in this category. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    New center offers infusion therapy for chronic diseases  Dec 14, 2008
    Providing the service is Yuma Ambulatory Infusion Center, located at ProMed, 2270 S. Ridgeview Drive, Suite 124 (north of Yuma Regional Medical Center) ... Asian Star, the new restaurant at 276 W. 32nd St. in the Big Curve Shopping Center, is now open ... G6 continues to offer the same services as Hey Y Not - banners, car wraps, decals, golf tee signs, magnetics, MDO signs, printed window screen and heat transfer - along with some new services that include embroidery, glass etching/sand blasting... (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)

    Action Donation Services® Notes Second Anniversary Processing Car and Boat Donations for Special Olympics Ventura County, California  Dec 13, 2008
    Action Donation Services Notes Second Anniversary Processing Car and Boat Donations for Special Olympics Ventura County, California - Yahoo ... Action Donation Services Notes Second Anniversary Processing Car and Boat Donations for Special Olympics Ventura County, California ... Action Donation Services announced today that they have successfully been picking up, processing and selling donated cars, boats, RV's, trucks, and other property to benefit Special Olympics Ventura County, CA since... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Your views: Letters to the editor  Dec 11, 2008
    I have a 2000 RV built on a Chevy chassis with a Chevy engine. It has 46,000 miles, and things have happened to it that dont happen to a vehicle that has 250,000 miles. (Florida Today)

    In Lean Times, A Restaurant Can't Be Saved  Dec 11, 2008
    Nationwide, more than 180,000 full-service restaurant workers have lost their jobs since July ... That's the story across Elkhart, where layoffs in the once-dominant RV industry have produced unemployment rates that top 12 percent ... Waitress Janet Adams' husband lost his RV job earlier this year. (CBS News)

    "American Lion," by Jon Meacham; Louis Auchincloss' "Last of the Old Guard"  Dec 7, 2008
    Article:Louis Auchincloss' 'Last of the Old Guard':/c/a/2008/12/05/RVKK146TRC.DTL Article:Louis Auchincloss' 'Last of the Old Guard':/c/a/2008/12/05/RVKK146TRC.DTL ... Advertising Services ... Louis Auchincloss' 'Last of the Old Guard' RV Last of the Old Guard By Louis Auchincloss Houghton Mifflin; 224 pages; $25 Ernest Saunders is the somewhat opaque anti-hero of Louis Auchincloss' 31st novel. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Dreyer's CEO keep cool in tough times  Dec 7, 2008
    I'll think about that on my next vacation if I'm taking an RV through the Rockies ... To listen to the full interview, go to sfgate ... Participating in this interview were Business Editor Al Saracevic, Deputy Business Editor Suzanne Herel and staff writer David R. Baker. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Seekers, Soakers, Explorers  Dec 7, 2008
    They also have campsites and RV hookups ... Advertising Services. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    Poor economy is nail in RV industry's tire  Dec 6, 2008
    Poor economy is the nail in RV industry's tire ... 5-foot-long, Class A motor home Dec. 2 at the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association's 46th Annual National RV Trade Show ... 13: A Utah man has turned his Ford F-350 pickup into a one-of-a-kind, solar-powered RV. KSL's Keith McCord has a look at this green machine. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Poor economy is the nail in the RV industry's tire  Dec 5, 2008
    The swooning economy and a credit crisis that makes it tougher to finance a six-figure purchase are keeping potential RV buyers off the road ... RV companies showcased their newest models at the industry event Tuesday through Thursday, including hybrids and slimmed-down motor homes touted as more energy friendly ... Sideswiped by the U.S. economic downturn, robust RV sales earlier in the decade have given way to lean times for the industry. (Yahoo News)

    Mizzou Basketball Hosts Cal on Sunday  Dec 5, 2008
    Rankings: Mizzou: RV/NR, CAL: NR/NR in Associated Press / USA Today Coaches polls ... That depth could spell trouble for opponents since Anderson's reserves set a school record for scoring (26 ... 0 points from its reserves, including a season high 50 points on Tuesday vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff. (Mutigers.com)

    Solar car completes 1st ever round-the-world trip  Dec 5, 2008
    There are also plans to offer similar services in Australia, Denmark and Israel ... 12 Volt Solar Battery Chargers for Auto, Marine, RV ... Inc. All rights reserved. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    'Tis the season ... for giving  Dec 4, 2008
    Last year, in the face of drastic state budget cuts, two social-service nonprofits in Maine combined to form the $23 million YAI Youth Alternatives Ingraham ... Donate Your Car, Boat, RV or Motorcycle ... Find out how to get the salary you deserve. (Yahoo News)

    Finding hotel rooms  Dec 4, 2008
    New York Times News Service ... Just a week after the election, Cherry Hill Park, an RV park and campground in Maryland about an hour outside of the capital, already had 200 reservations for the inaugural week ... The Metropolitan Police Department is supporting the United States Secret Service in ensuring that the parade route and ball venues remain secure and that traffic flows with little interruption, Traci Hughes, a department spokeswoman wrote in an e-mail message. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Ammo plant firms seeking to expand  Dec 4, 2008
    Riverbank RV Park: Stores recreational vehicles ... Sierra Railroad: Rail switching services ... NI also manages the site, serving as property manager for businesses that rent space at the facility. (Modesto Bee, CA)

    Ask the bird folks" The snow birds arrive  Dec 4, 2008
    However, I have to give the Canadian Postal Service huge points for their North Pole postal code, which is: H0H 0H0 (ho-ho-ho) ... This other type of snowbird is typically found driving an RV on Rt ... I also hope that the Canadian Postal Service has sense of humor because I was only kidding earlier. (Harwich Oracle, MA)

    Sign of economy, Beaudry Benson forced to close (248)  Dec 3, 2008
    Beau Renfro, manager of the Benson store, said the Beaudry RV Company had just accumulated too much debt and couldn't keep the local store open ... One resident had his truck in the service center, and was called to come and pick it up because they were no longer in business and couldn't perform the required services ... Residents with warranties needing service will now have to go to either Sierra Vista or Tucson. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)

    Santa wows Metro  Dec 3, 2008
    However, if organizers could have seen the thousands of crying faces near the Vaughan-Harvey intersection of the kids who waited for over an hour to see Santa, but didn't, I think they would be singing a different story ... RV 6 6 Flag as Inappropriate ... Spam Submit R V, Riverview on 01/12/08 11:07:20 AM AST Shouldn't that read "METRO WOWS SANTA". (Moncton ThisWeek)

    Texas Motor Speedway to change seating  Dec 2, 2008
    for free extra services ... So as part of the new plans, seats in the upper half of the backstretch will be ripped out, and the area will be turned into Burnout Alley, a motorcoach area that will include 74 sites, measuring 30x60 feet, with full-service hookups for water, electric and live race feeds; concierge service including grocery shopping; catering; free wireless Internet and 24-hour restroom access ... RV folks have bugged us to death to do this for years, Gossage said. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)

    Groundskeeper drowns after riding lawnmower into golf course pond  Dec 2, 2008
    According Mike Dunn, a spokesman for the Mesa Fire Department, a man on a riding lawn mower went into a lake at the View Point RV Golf Resort near University Drive and Ellsworth Road. Three golfers nearby tried to help him, but the man slipped back under the water. (WWLTV.com, LA)

    The Man Behind The Curtain  Nov 30, 2008
    Article:Frances Dinkelspiel, author of 'Towers of Gold':/c/a/2008/11/28/RVNQ14C2RO.DTL Article:Frances Dinkelspiel, author of 'Towers of Gold':/c/a/2008/11/28/RVNQ14C2RO.DTL ... A smart, conservative and hardworking gent, he made a fortune and became the Golden State's greatest financier in the late 19th and early 20th centuries ... Advertising Services. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Debating Existence  Nov 30, 2008
    Interview with Dinesh D'Souza. Article:Interview with Dinesh D'Souza:/c/a/2008/11/28/RVTK149QSD.DTL Article:Interview with Dinesh D'Souza:/c/a/2008/11/28/RVTK149QSD.DTL ... Interview with Dinesh D'Souza. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Cold-weather books for kids; Jay Parini's "Promised Land"  Nov 30, 2008
    Article:Jay Parini's 'Promised Land':/c/a/2008/11/28/RVM013NART.DTL Article:Jay Parini's 'Promised Land':/c/a/2008/11/28/RVM013NART.DTL ... Parini divides each of his 13 essays into four parts, beginning and ending with incisive observations about the book's general significance, historical context and legacy ... Advertising Services. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Eduardo's brings signature food to Foothills location  Nov 30, 2008
    The store, 242 W. 32nd St. in the Big Curve Shopping Center, can be reached at 341-0123 ... Gurrola had worked with UPS in Yuma for many years and saw the need for the service in San Luis ... Empire Staging and Redesign is the latest staging and interior redesign business to serve Yuma in this challenging task. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)

    'Towers of Gold,' by Frances Dinkelspiel  Nov 29, 2008
    Article:'Towers of Gold,' by Frances Dinkelspiel:/c/a/2008/11/28/RV5U13JAOK.DTL Article:'Towers of Gold,' by Frances Dinkelspiel:/c/a/2008/11/28/RV5U13JAOK.DTL ... Nervous about making mistakes, but fiercely ethical and armed with an uncanny instinct for a good business deal, Isaias put this capital to good use by establishing credit for deposited amounts and letting customers draw on it when they liked ... He also helped start the University of Southern California, and for many years served as... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)

    Local holiday closures  Nov 29, 2008
    Bus service: No service Thursday; normal service resumes on Friday, but the transit center will be closed ... RV wrote on Nov 27, 2008 11:58 AM:" I think we all need to be thankful for all of those that we often take for granted that work holidays, our fire, law enforcement and ambulance folks. They are there for us 24/7. ". (Longview Daily News, WA)

    New Purina Farms Center Could Bring Big Shows, Dollars  Nov 26, 2008
    The indoor center, which should open in fall 2010, will feature custom padded flooring, a benching and grooming area, dog bathing area, meeting rooms, RV parking, vendor and exhibit space, food service and banquet catering, according to the company ... "We'll be giving these regional clubs first choice in dates to reserve this facility." ... "Purina is thrilled to build the top-caliber indoor facility that the dog fancy has been asking for and deserves," said Terence Block, president of Purina... (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Digital TV, real or converted, is holiday priority  Nov 25, 2008
    You might get a great price on an analog television either from retailers or people in your community who are selling them but every analog set including small and battery-powered televisions and televisions in your RV will need a converter box to get a digital picture, the Federal Trade Commission said in a issued earlier this year. 1. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    San Francisco Chronicle Best-Sellers Nov. 23 /  Nov 24, 2008
    Here are places homeowners facing foreclosure can seek assistance: -- Your bank: Distressed homeowners can call their loan servicers to request loan modifications ... Four out of 10 Bay Area employers contacted in a survey anticipate cutting jobs within six months, according to a dismal report on the region's business pulse being issued today ... A survey of 509 executives, conducted in. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Dog Show Takes Bite Out Of Slumping Economy  Nov 24, 2008
    A vendor at the dog show told KCRA 3 that dog show attendees are spending more than people at a recent RV show ... Sections Station Services Spotlights Partners. (KCRA 3, CA)

    More of this story  Nov 23, 2008
    The average for self-serve regular in the state now stands at 1 ... AAA reports the national average for self-serve regular gasoline today is 2 ... 08 million who traveled by a mode other than car, pickup, RV or airplane last year. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)

    Letter: Sub teacher's letter offends RV student  Nov 22, 2008
    In no way is RV's atmosphere "gang-like," and I think Cheryl Miller may have over-generalized based on her experience with one class. In my two years attending RV, I have never experienced a class like the one she described, nor have I ever had a teacher who allowed iPods in class ... I have several friends who were 2008 RVHS graduates who currently attend UC Davis, one of whom was accepted by UC Berkeley. (Appeal Democrat, CA)

    Local food drive kicks off Saturday  Nov 21, 2008
    (Editor s note: several local groups also do food drives, including the Boy Scouts and the postal service, but none county-wide ... Ickes RV in Montpelier. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)

    RV Financing Available for Creditworthy Customers  Nov 20, 2008
    Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In response to widespread media reports on how the credit crunch is adversely impacting American industry and the national economy, the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) is reporting that financing remains readily available for well-qualified borrowers looking to purchase the recreation vehicle (RV) of their dreams. "For the great majority of people who pay their bills on time and honor their loan commitments, there is money in the market to... (PR Newswire)

    New RV park plans going forward  Nov 20, 2008
    The Lincoln County Board of Supervisors Monday voted unanimously to advertise for bids for the construction of a planned five-acre, 53-unit RV park, complete with water, sewer and electrical connections for the RVs ... The alternate bids will also allow the county to lower the number of RV slots that will be constructed if necessary ... Holmes said his firm has worked closely with the multi-purpose facility commission to customize the RV park to the county's expected needs. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)

    Tucson RV dealer declares bankruptcy  Nov 20, 2008
    Beaudry RV Co. was caught up in the international credit crisis before it could finish paying off a $13 ... It also has a new car dealership in Benson, a used car lot in Tucson, an RV collision repair shop in Tucson and four real estate holding companies. (AZCentral -- News)

    No comments posted.  Nov 19, 2008
    BREAKING NEWS: Beaudry RV files chapter 11 ... Longtime staple in Southern Arizona, Beaudry RV Company filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection ... Related businesses included in the filing are Beaudry RV Resort and four real estate holding companies: Palo Verde Ventures LLC, Gila River Ventures LLC, Witt Ventures LLC and Smart Ventures LLC. Two related car dealerships filed under Chapter 11 on Monday, Nov.17. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)

    Thefts and mischief  Nov 18, 2008
    n Nov. 16, 8:32 a.m., someone shot a BB through a trailer window at Kelley s RV Park, 555 S. Empire Blvd. ... The World generally does not edit comments, but we reserve the right to edit any comment that does not meet our standards. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Finding shelter from the cold  Nov 16, 2008
    For a moment I thought I was lost but then I saw a rag-tag collection of RVs staked out along the highway ... He shrugged and looked down the line of RVs ... Which is how he ended up a year-round RV man. (Anchorage Daily News)

    ECONOMY: Car industry slump reverberating through North County  Nov 16, 2008
    Questions about the auto industry's survival loom especially large in old-line manufacturing states but a collapse of any of the big American carmakers would also reverberate all the way to North County ... With a little luck and good care and conservative driving, I should get another 10 years out of it. (North County Times)

    Flooding Continues On Snoqualmie, Snohomish Rivers  Nov 15, 2008
    At a Pierce County RV park, the fast-rising waters of the South Prairie Creek washed away huge sections of the ground and left behind fallen trees and a lot of debris. In Lewis County, a log truck driver was taken off-guard by a road that was underwater near Randle. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Valley students take a career Roadtrip  Nov 13, 2008
    They took a cross-country road trip in 2001 in an aging RV, interviewing people who were passionate about their work. Their road trip sparked a Public Broadcasting Service television series and three books ... Following the initial, three-month road trip, the organization has launched RV trips twice a year, selecting college students from hundreds of applicants to go on the road. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Want To Attend The Inauguration? Good Luck  Nov 12, 2008
    For those with deep pockets, the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Capitol Hill still has a $25,000 Inauguration package for two that includes four nights in the grand Presidential Suite with limousine service, a day at the spa and a private butler. The butler can be summoned for almost anything - even, the hotel promises, for "drawing a bath with rose petals." The over-the-top package also comes with two tickets to watch the Inaugural parade and, for warmth, Thomas Pink designer scarves and gloves ...... (CBS News)

    Veterans honored at ceremony  Nov 12, 2008
    who served 42 and a half years including a stint in the U.S. Army Special Forces/ Green Beret, was the keynote speaker of the day and delivered a powerful speech on the importance of the military and concluded with saluting his fellow veterans ... Beard said it was important that Americans be thankful for the men and women who serve the country, including the youth who have served in the recent war in Iraq ... The ceremony continued with four RV private aircraft flying over the service, first in... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)

    Cat hitches ride from Florida to Texas under hood of new SUV  Nov 12, 2008
    The cat and her owners were at a rest stop in Florida when she jumped out of the RV, and climbed under the hood of a brand new Chevy Tahoe. The Tahoe wasn t on the road, but on a car carrier heading to Buckalew Chevrolet in Conroe. (KHOU.com, TX)

    Gas Tank Trouble  Nov 11, 2008
    Dunbrook said, "They're not capable of being weened off easily. They got the IV of gasoline in one arm and the RV under the other and nobody wants to give that up.". Email Story. (FOX23 News, NY)

    Williston CVB gets a 'new' home  Nov 11, 2008
    The new location by the airport has open space, plenty of parking, easy access and an RV can pull into the parking lot with ease, Krueger said. The new CVB building is about 2,000 square feet and has two bathrooms, three offices, a conference room and store/reception area. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)

    Passion For The Enterprise  Nov 9, 2008
    Article:New York Review of Books' Robert Silvers:/c/a/2008/11/07/RVQH13TQT0. DTL Article:New York Review of Books' Robert Silvers:/c/a/2008/11/07/RVQH13TQT0 ... In response, the Review has continuously published in-depth interviews with political dissidents, including Alexander Solzhenitsyn, Andrei Sakharov and Vaclav Havel. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Time takes a toll on World War II submariners  Nov 9, 2008
    WHETSTONE Like many who served during World War II, the number of men who served on the diesel submarines during the conflict is declining. On Saturday, the Cactus Chapter of World War II submariners held its annual meeting at John Robson s Tombstone Territories RV Park ... Robson, who has hosted the reunions for about six years, said it may have been the group s last annual meeting at his RV park. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Michelle Obama: A First Lady Fashionista  Nov 8, 2008
    MMVIII, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved ... home of the RV, has the highest unemployment in the nation after the closure of its auto plant ... 2008, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News)

    Experts: Obama's Only Begun To Use The Web  Nov 8, 2008
    This election cycle, Sieberg observed, the online push went further than the candidates' personal Web sites, as both Mr. Obama and John McCain tapped into the newest forms of social interaction, from Facebook to MySpace, even text messages ... Copyright MMVIII, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved ... home of the RV, has the highest unemployment in the nation after the closure of its auto plant. (CBS News)

    At PIR, focus turns to safety, security  Nov 8, 2008
    Mobile command center will provide emergency services ... The Glendale Unified Command Center serves as the emergency-services center at PIR in Avondale, under a partnership between the two West Valley cities ... "We had to get to the point where we were operating from a unified command center. So without this, the other option was trying to build some type of fixed facility, which obviously, right now, is not going to happen. "And you look at the amount of technology that is in this vehicle,... (AZCentral -- News)

    "Camelot" Returning To The White House?  Nov 8, 2008
    The Early Show: Many Observers See Striking Similarities Between Kennedys And Obamas - CBS News ... The Early Show: Many Observers See Striking Similarities Between Kennedys And Obamas ... His was a presidency filled with idealism, glamour and excitement, observed co-anchor Harry Smith on The Early Show Friday. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Junk collectors biding their time  Nov 7, 2008
    Rahburg, who works a second job as a security guard at an RV park, said although the trash is free, it is still hard work. "For now, I am biding my time," she said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Woman works 5 jobs to help family  Nov 7, 2008
    In the meantime she will keep applying for teaching jobs, pay her bills and dream about retirement -- traveling the nation in an RV to visit the friends she has met over the years. "I think it will open up," Mumma said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Fair amount of work  Nov 7, 2008
    "I've been doing it a long time," said Jerry Borges, a supervisor with Stuart-based Deggeller Attractions Inc. ... Her younger brother Dannie Moreland worked by her side and all three of her children grew up inside the travel trailer while she served fairgoers ... However, they do sleep in an RV compound with the rest of the crew and have made friends with many of them. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Proposed Longview ordinance addresses illegal camping in city limits  Nov 7, 2008
    Longview police, code enforcement and fire department officials say there have been an increasing number of people camping in tents and RVs camping in city limits, prompting the city legal department to draft an ordinance giving the city authority to cite illegal campers ... They re also creating hassles for the fire department, which concerned citizens call after seeing unexplained smoke rising from hidden campsites and RVs outfitted with wood stoves, said Brickey, noting that a wood stove in... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Nine ways to score a free trip  Nov 4, 2008
    House-sitting Take up residence in someone else's homeInstead of waiting for your rich aunt in the Hamptons to go away and ask you to watch over her place, look into a service that lists house-sitting opportunities ... From Maine to Georgia, volunteers can join one- or two-week trips organized by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (304/535-6331, ) ... Workampers Use your RV to get from one job to the nextMillions of RV owners are on the move year-round, and an estimated 750,000 of them couple... (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Go RVing... The Green Way?  Nov 4, 2008
    Is there a way to travel the country by RV without guzzling gas. RV makers are scrambling to green up their offerings in response to consumer demand and high fuel prices ... Pictured: Damon Motor Coach's Avanti, which offers a 70 percent or more increase in fuel economy over other large ( Class A ) RVs. (Scientific American)

    Elizabeth A. Betty Price  Nov 4, 2008
    Diagnosed with cancer in 2004, she became a three-year survivor. A bookkeeper for RV City 19 years, she became their local sponsorship spokesperson for the Cancer Foundation Relay for Life ... She is survived by Roger, her husband of 24 years; the families of daughter Jennifer Hagood of Virginia Beach; sons Justin M. Cole of Anaheim, Calif. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

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