Northeast Bancorp First Quarter Results Show Increase in Net Earnings Oct 17, 2009
" The allowance for loan losses of $5.8 million represents 1.48 percent of total loans at September 30, 2009 compared to 1.38 percent at September 30, 2008. The provision for loan losses reflects the increase in net credit losses to $534,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 compared to the net credit losses of $521,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. Nonperforming loans have increased over the quarter ended September 30, 2008 as the economic conditions have deteriorated over... (Primezone Releases)
WSI announces leadership transition Oct 13, 2009
Monticello-based WSI (Nasdaq: WSCI) is a contract manufacturer that specializes in making complex, high-precision parts for a wide range of industries, including avionics, aerospace and defense, energy, recreational vehicles, computers, small engines, marine, bioscience and instrumentation. jvomhof@bizjournals. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Cities Lag In Preps For Census Oct 13, 2009
Los Angeles faces difficulties of finding many of its residents who are now living in foreclosed houses and recreational vehicles, or "doubling up" with friends and relatives in single-family homes. Yet the city's $770,738 budget for outreach work is about half the amount it had in 2000. (Click2Houston, TX)
Yuma Vision Center plans for new building Oct 11, 2009
Spaces will vary in size, with some large enough for motorboats and recreational vehicles; some spaces will be refrigerated. Anticipated completion is early 2010. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
How city brewed itself a future Oct 7, 2009
Tightening credit, rising gas prices and falling consumer confidence the latter particularly impactful on discretionary items such as recreational vehicles put the local economy in a tailspin. Suddenly many of Elkharts residents were forced into foreclosure, and. (MSNBC -- International)
Home Events Guide Oct 4, 2009
Recreational vehicles will only be allowed into the lot with an RV pass. Recreational vehicles must be parked within two designated spaces. (Muredhawks.com)
Gang member arrested after pursuit Oct 1, 2009
Parking restrictions in Clovis are again in place for residents with recreational vehicles, boats or other watercraft ... Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the Clovis Police Department relaxed code restrictions for summer recreational vehicles ... Recreational vehicles left on the street more than 24 hours may be impounded. (Fresno Bee)
On the road again: RV sales see an upswing Sep 30, 2009
Seasonally-adjusted annualized rates of wholesale shipments of recreational vehicles ... Actual and projected annual wholesale shipments of recreational vehicles. (USA Today -- Travel)
Winter visitors trickling back Sep 30, 2009
For a few years they come in their recreational vehicles to enjoy a lifestyle free of household upkeep. Then they decide they want space for family and friends to visit so they go to something bigger, perhaps a mobile home. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Thursday Night Football FAQ Sep 25, 2009
Where should fans with Recreational Vehicles (RVs) park. RV parking is available at the Friday Center after 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22. (Tarheelblue.com)
Working to reduce small-engine emissions Sep 23, 2009
The engines are commonly found in scooters, mopeds, garden tractors, chainsaws, leaf blowers and other lawn equipment and recreational vehicles. Potential customers are testing the design, with full-scale production likely to begin by the end of the year at Freescale's fabrication plant in Chandler. (AZCentral -- Business)
Canadian Retailers Post Unexpected Sales Drop in July on Gasoline Prices Sep 23, 2009
2 percent in July, while sales of recreational vehicles, used cars and parts gained 0. 1 percent, the report said. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Council considers boat-parking change Sep 17, 2009
In an ongoing effort to determine what one council member characterized as a policy of best practices, The Colony City Council last Tuesday revisited its ordinance regulating the parking and storing of recreational vehicles and watercraft ... Parking of watercraft and recreational vehicles will be allowed on hard surfaces in the rear or side yards of residences as well. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Rebounding RV business auspicious for economy Sep 14, 2009
"The RV industry is always the first in and the first out, and there's already been a noticeable beginning of it coming out of the current recession," said Dave Hoefer, 66, an adviser to Earthbound Recreational Vehicles, which was founded this year on the site of another bankrupt maker in Middlebury, Ind. Elkhart County builds about half the RVs sold in the U.S., making it the center of a $14 billion domestic market. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Officials get creative in seeking green for parks Sep 14, 2009
Most recently, the county Parks Department signed a contract with Vacation Trailers 2 U, a local enterprise that delivers recreational vehicles (RV) to Cachuma Lake campers. The partnership is estimated to generate an estimated 25,000 annually for the county, said Dan Hernandez, director of the Parks Department. (Santa Maria Times)
Jobless, homeless, blogger scores another chance Sep 11, 2009
On Feb. 26, she took advantage of a Walmart policy allowing owners of recreational vehicles to use some of their store parking lots for overnight stays, heading for one in Brea with her Mastiff, Fezzik. And she blogged from Starbucks while she continued to search for work, buying 5 cards each month that entitled her to sip coffee and soak up unlimited Wi-Fi. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Concord plant lands contract Sep 9, 2009
Illinois-based Navistar International (NYSE:NAV) is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce commercial and military trucks, diesel engines, buses and recreational vehicles. Most Read Stories. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Council meets Tuesday Sep 8, 2009
Other agenda items include direction to city staff regarding an ordinance amendment relating to requirements for parking and storing automobiles, recreational vehicles, and watercraft; approval of additional contingency funds for Phase IIIC residential street construction; public hearings on annexation of two tracts north of Lebanon Road and west of Farm-to-Market Road 423; and a public hearing and discussion regarding the proposed 2009-2010 tax rate. The Council also will receive a presentation... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
The G-20 is coming! It's time to get outta tahn Sep 6, 2009
For campers, nearby Assateague Island National Seashore offers sites for tents, trailers and recreational vehicles for $20 a night. Reservations are recommended and can be made six months in advance at. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
UAPB FANS SHOW STEADFAST SUPPORT Sep 6, 2009
Over on the other side of the parking lot were the recreational vehicles belonging to the Rollin Lions RV Club. Sitting out front of one of the RVs were Jamie and Mildred Blunt. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Oregon bends Sep 5, 2009
"Construction materials, doors and fittings, recreational vehicles: everything depended on people being able to consume more than they could use.". Now the credit has dried up, and the building of Bend has stopped. (BBC News -- Business)
Acquisition positions Phoenix home builder Sep 5, 2009
About 72 percent of its business was making recreational vehicles and travel trailers. Most read. (AZCentral -- Business)
DeBary lowers fine to resolve marina code disputes Sep 4, 2009
Officials found 137 violations, primarily for recreational vehicles and accessory structures built without inspections and permits ... The city would allow him to apply for building permits if the listed recreational vehicles are at least 7 feet apart and the temporary accessory structures are at least 3 feet apart ... In return, Bauerle freed the city from liability for fire claims stemming from one of the recreational vehicles or structures that do not meet the 10-foot separation requirement. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Agreement reached with Hobbs employees Sep 3, 2009
The plant, which makes parts used in heavy equipment and recreational vehicles, had seen its orders shrink, and the workforce dropped from 140 a few years ago to less than half of that number. Kevin Jordan, vice president of United Autoworkers Local 2059, said Wednesday union and company representatives negotiated until Friday before reaching a proposal. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Purdue game day: Patience please Sep 3, 2009
Bus parking is in the Armory Lot off of University Street for $30, and general public parking for recreational vehicles is in the IM Black Lot for $30. For overnight parking, fans can park recreational vehicles in their permit lot starting at 6 p.m. the day before a game, and non-permit holders can park their recreational vehicles in the IM Black Lot starting at 6 p.m. the day before a game. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Why does it cost $225 to replace a water heater? Sep 2, 2009
Under the 29 Health and Safety Code entitlements in the state of California, the 25th covers the health and safety surrounding mobile homes and recreational vehicles. When issues of repair or building permits come up in regards to mobile homes, the county oversees that no matter the location. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Harding coaches take 'trip of a lifetime' Aug 30, 2009
The two passed many fellow tourists, other bikers and locals along the way and said the grades were not too steep for recreational vehicles. On the first day out of Arkansas, Harnden's saddlebags flew off and as he doubled back to retrieve them an 18-wheeler hit the bags, sending gear flying everywhere. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Camp-O-Ree celebration planned in September Aug 29, 2009
And recreational vehicles, campers and tents are welcome on the grounds. For more information, contact the Brainerd American Legion. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Council stalls on vehicle repairs Aug 27, 2009
But Tulley asked that parking be removed and addressed in a separate ordinance on parking recreational vehicles that is scheduled for discussion in October. Barker's draft clarified definitions, such as inoperative vehicle, which had caused debate among residents at a previous council meeting. (Florida Today)
Hobbs headed to Mexico Aug 27, 2009
The plant, which makes system controls, pressure switches and halogen lights that are used in heavy duty equipment and recreational vehicles, has been struggling for a while. Hamel said orders from the plant have been down 60 percent during the past 18 months. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Spartan Chassis Honored by U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Aug 27, 2009
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq: ), is a leading developer and manufacturer of custom chassis for recreational vehicles, fire trucks, defense and specialty vehicles. Spartan Motors () which also manufactures emergency rescue vehicles under the brand names of Crimson Fire, Crimson Fire Aerials and Road Rescue, reported sales of $844. (PR Newswire)
National Spotlight In Gwinnett Saturday Aug 26, 2009
It also allows us to connect with fans in a new way about all of the products we insure: cars, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, boats, and trucks, to name a few. . (The Insiders -- Georgia Prep)
Canada June Retail Sales Rose Faster Than Forecast on Gasoline, Auto Parts Aug 25, 2009
Sales of recreational vehicles, used cars and parts gained 2. 2 percent and purchases at new car dealerships advanced 0. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Thumbs up, thumbs down Aug 22, 2009
We live in a Valley of extreme temperatures during the summer -- a Valley surrounded by many lakes, thus many people escape the heat with recreational vehicles. My neighbors and I all take exceptional care of our homes, and after discussing this topic, we all would even be willing to pay a $50 summer fee for parking our recreational vehicles on our own property, for which we already pay taxes on both. (Fresno Bee)
Notre Dame Introduces Improvements To Football Weekend Experience Aug 21, 2009
Notre Dame Official Athletic Site. Changes in areas of hospitality, communication, safety and security to be implemented for 2009 season. (Und.com)
Decorator Industries Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results Aug 19, 2009
STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS RELEASE THAT ARE NOT HISTORICAL FACTS ARE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT COULD DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM ACTUAL RESULTS. PRIMARY FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO MATERIALLY DIFFER FROM THOSE IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE THE LEVEL OF DEMAND FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED HOUSING AND HOTEL/MOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS, THE GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO RETAIN OR REPLACE ITS LINE-OF-CREDIT, INTEREST RATE FLUCTUATIONS, THE... (PR Newswire)
Noranda won't be foiled by aluminum industry woes Aug 19, 2009
The rest of Noranda s business comes from selling billets to manufacturers for things like air conditioning units, recreational vehicles, commercial construction and building materials and containers like flexible food packaging. There s still hope for the aluminum in the auto industry, says Jim Southwood, president of , a management and consulting firm specializing in aluminum price risk. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Outdoors: Always best to test your RV before trip Aug 17, 2009
What we discovered about owning recreational vehicles is they seem to get into trouble when left alone over the winter months and its best to go over all systems in the yard before that first camping trip. Not only that but its also a good idea to take a short trip near home for a weekend or so before headed further from home on longer trips. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Jeffery G. Lair (34) Aug 16, 2009
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding all sorts of recreational vehicles including snowmobiles and motorcycles. Jeffery played baseball throughout his life and was a competitor as a tri-athlete. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
RV park site now up for auction Aug 13, 2009
Nurserymen s Exchange will auction off a stretch of fallow farmland along Wavecrest Road, a site formerly considered for an eco-tourism campground and haven for recreational vehicles. The Half Moon Bay-based garden supplier says the property has already generated interest among prospective buyers, landowners who have more latitude to develop the farmland after a the property was re-zoned last year for commercial development. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Production restarts at Oregon RV plant Aug 8, 2009
Roy Wiley, spokesman for Illinois-based Navistar International, the new parent company of Monaco RV, says the plant is producing about seven recreational vehicles a day. Wiley said there are no indications the RV market has begun to recover, but Navistar decided to resume production about two weeks ago to build some inventory. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
RV-park site now to be auctioned off Aug 6, 2009
Nurserymen s Exchange plans to auction off a stretch of fallow farmland off Wavecrest Road, land that had been discussed as the site of an eco-tourism park for recreational vehicles. The Half Moon Bay-based garden supplier originally planned to sell the 7. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Obama announces $2.4 bln grant for electric vehicles Aug 6, 2009
Obama spoke in a plant that formerly made recreational vehicles (RVs) but which closed down as the recession hit. The factory has since been reopened and is now making RVs and electric hybrid vehicles. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Map: Follow the stimulus cash Aug 6, 2009
4 billion in 48 taxpayer grants to create next-generation electric cars and recreational vehicles. The grants will be divided among 25 states. (MSNBC -- Politics)
RV Brokers Inc. will shutter in September Aug 5, 2009
which has been selling recreational vehicles in Sacramento for a dozen years, announced Tuesday that it will close its doors in September. Owner Lino Catabran said in a news release that he ll shutter the store at 1841 El Camino Ave. because sales and revenue have declined for two years. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Obama to announce Elkhart-area grants Aug 5, 2009
The company is one of many that has been slammed by the recession in the region, whose economy is based significantly on the manufacture and sale of recreational vehicles. Obviously, this is an area of the country thats been particularly hard-hit as a result of the economic downturn, said White House press secretary Robert Gibbs, who told reporters that Obama would announce governments grants for advanced battery and electric vehicle manufacturing. (MSNBC -- Race)
Trendy Off-Road Vehicle Poses Deadly Risk Aug 5, 2009
It turns out no one tracks exactly how many people have been injured while riding in these recreational vehicles. But CBS News has learned of at least 440 Rhino-related death and injury lawsuits across the U.S. - including Justin Miller's. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Biden contends stimulus working Aug 5, 2009
which depends heavily on the production of recreational vehicles and has suffered during the downturn. Biden plans to speak in Detroit. (Boston Globe)
6 hurt as boats collide near Discovery Bay Aug 2, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Economy closes Racine Motor Sports Aug 1, 2009
There he planned to build the new Honda dealership with sales and repair of motorcycles, recreational vehicles and power equipment. The project would have included a main 18,000-square-foot building and a 6,000-square-foot storage building. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Fleetwood Extends Bid Deadline for Manufactured Housing Sale Aug 1, 2009
Founded in 1950, Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., and its various subsidiaries, historically produced, distributed, and serviced recreational vehicles and manufactured housing. On March 10, 2009, however, the Company filed for Chapter 11 protection. (PR Newswire)
Cavco aims to buy competitor Jul 31, 2009
Fleetwood, which also makes recreational vehicles, went into Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June. Cavco on Wednesday reported a net $1. (AZCentral -- Business)
Public hearing on parking ordinance set for Tuesday Jul 31, 2009
Vehicles , as defined by the proposed ordinance, include motor and recreational vehicles, boats and trailers. Planning commission chair Keith Oliver said last month that the city had received two complaints from residents about fellow citizens parking in their front yards. (Sealy News, TX)
Drew Industries Reports Profitable 2009 Second Quarter Results Jul 31, 2009
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Drew Industries Incorporated (NYSE: ), a leading supplier of components for recreational vehicles (RV) and manufactured homes, today reported net income of $2 ... " Conference Call Drew will provide an online, real-time webcast of its second quarter 2009 earnings conference call on the Company's website, on Friday, July 31, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. Individual investors can also listen to the call at . Institutional investors can... (PR Newswire)
Can the Military Find the Answer to Alternative Energy? Jul 25, 2009
First targets: city police forces and makers of recreational vehicles. The big drive to create a viable alternative-energy future by Detroit, multinationals such as IBM () and BP (), and Silicon Valley startups is well-known. (BusinessWeek)
Ocean Bio-Chem reports record sales Jul 24, 2009
The Fort Lauderdale-based company (NASDAQ: OBCI), which makes and markets care products for recreational vehicles, said net sales for the second quarter rose 15 percent, to $5. 7 million from $4. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Airline workers form colony in LA Jul 24, 2009
It is a drab expanse of crumbling gray asphalt, approach lights, chain-link fencing, and rows of beige and white recreational vehicles - some battered, others grand. Many of the residents are separated from spouses, children, and significant others for days - even weeks - at a time in order to keep their jobs or move up the pyramid of the airline industry. (Boston Globe)
Patrick Industries, Inc. Signs Definitive Agreement to Sell Aluminum Extrusion Operation Jul 23, 2009
In addition, national and regional economic conditions and consumer confidence may affect the retail sale of recreational vehicles and manufactured homes. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made. (PR Newswire)
3,500 marijuana plants found in SoCal mountains Jul 23, 2009
Clovis relaxes parking for recreational vehicles. The city of Clovis has relaxed parking restrictions for boats, recreational vehicles and trailers shorter than 25 feet, allowing residents to park those vehicles in their driveway during the summer ... Stoll-Lee said the parking restrictions were eased because of complaints from residents about the cost and inconvenience of storing recreational vehicles that are used frequently. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Welcome to Bend: ‘Poverty with a view’ Jul 20, 2009
Across the state, Oregon has lost jobs in a variety of sectors, heavily in manufacturing: from chip-making and printers to heavy trucks and recreational vehicles. State Employment Department analysts echo Gershon: The recession is broad and deep. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Monday Musings: My only complaint: Folk fest went too fast Jul 20, 2009
Parks Director Bob Rowling said about 15 recreational vehicles and four tents stayed up at Copper Mountain Sports Complex, and Stodden Park hosted about 15 tents and five RVs. There were no complaints about garbage or noise. (Montana Standard, MT)
Scary ordeal, happy ending Jul 18, 2009
Officials at the nearby Power Lodge volunteered the use of recreational vehicles for the search and also dispatched employees to help look for Sebastian. Jim Meister, service manager at Power Lodge, said he and another employee searched their grounds, including pontoon boats the missing child could have crawled aboard. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Fleetwood Enterprises Completes Sale of Motor Home Assets to American Industrial Partners Jul 18, 2009
July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: FLTWQ), a leading producer of motorized recreational vehicles and manufactured homes, today announced the closing of the previously announced sale of its motor home assets to American Industrial Partners Capital Fund IV, L.P. (AIP). The purchase price of $33. (PR Newswire)
American Industrial Partners Completes Acquisition of Fleetwood Motorized Recreational Vehicle Business, Including the Goldshield Fiberglass Supply Business Jul 18, 2009
Fleetwood RV is one of North America's leading manufacturers of Class A and Class C motorized recreational vehicles and has established one of the industry's broadest and most respected distribution channels and product lines. Fleetwood RV will be jointly run by Chuck Wilkinson, CEO and John Draheim, President. (PR Newswire)
Golf carts may soon be seen in city Jul 18, 2009
That means drivers may begin to see more of the recreational vehicles here but be aware, to drive one legally there are several requirements in the new law. Hartford City Common Council passed a new ordinance regulating golf carts on city streets in June after talking about it much of last summer. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
