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Chula Vista
Chula Vista means "beautiful view" in Spanish and, indeed, the city lives up to its name. Located just seven miles from downtown San Diego and seven miles from the Mexican border, the city is at the center of one of the richest economic and culturally diverse zones in the United States.
With a population of 230,000, Chula Vista covers 50 square miles and is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west and mountains on the east.
As the second largest city in San Diego County, Chula Vista has quickly become a special destination for tourists. One of the nation's few year-round U.S. Olympic Training centers is located here. Visitors can shop at the region's newest lifestyle center, take in an outdoor concert at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, or make a splash at Knott's Soak City USA. Chula Vista also offers top-notch golf courses, a scenic marina, the Chula Vista Nature Center, beautiful parks, and an endless variety of dining, shopping, business and leisure opportunities. Chula Vista has a little of everything!
4 Things to Consider when Moving to Chula Vista
Not only is Chula Vista a short distance from the attractions of San Diego, it boasts a variety of unique features of its very own. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and a scenic, majestic mountain range, the city is equipped with a robust housing market, employment opportunities, family attractions, and leisure activities.
The vibrant community of Chula Vista offers diverse possibilities that meet a variety of needs and preferences for individuals and families. Here are some things to look forward to as you plan your move to Chula Vista:
1. Thriving community
Chula is the second-largest city in San Diego County, and is home to approximately 250,000 people. The city is in the virtual center of one of the richest and most exciting cultural zones in the country. There are plenty of entertainment venues, an amazing nature center, many corporations and startups, and the country's only warm-weather Olympic Training Center, which welcomes tours. With over 50 square miles of gorgeous coastal landscape, rolling hills, mountains and canyons and a wide range of natural resources, Chula Vista is one of the most sought-after cities in which to live.
2. The great outdoors
The name of the city means "beautiful view," and Chula Vista certainly lives up to its name. There are hundreds of miles of trails around the coast and mountains that attract birdwatchers, runners, cyclists, hikers, and other nature-lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Take in those spectacular views at the city's harbor and marina, which includes an RV park, several restaurant, two waterfront parks, and the Chula Vista Yacht Club. For those interested in seeing marine life up close, various whale-watching and sightseeing charters can be reserved in the Chula Vista Harbor
3. Exercise
For biking enthusiasts, the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition recommends the Bayshore Bikeway, a 24-mile route that includes 13 miles of car-free bicycle paths. The remaining 11 miles run through the streets of the area, all of which are designated as bicycle friendly, with bike lanes and routes clearly marked for safety. This popular trail system winds through Coronado, Imperial Beach and parts of San Diego and is used by thousands of residents and tourists each month. Bike rentals are available for those who don't own their own set of wheels.
4. Shopping
Shopping in Chula Vista is a treat, as the city boasts two malls as well as a thriving downtown shopping district. The Otay Ranch Town Center is a favorite outdoor shopping destination among residents with more than 100 of the nation's most recognizable shops and restaurants all in one convenient location.
The Otay Ranch Town Center features an open-air environment that is much more than just a shopping destination; visitors will find regularly scheduled special events, a play area for children, a library, a fireplace, and many outdoor cafes. A weekly farmer's market with locally grown produce, held every Tuesday, is a major attraction, and the center has an adjacent 10,000 square foot dog park, open from 7 a.m. to 9 .m. daily, popular with two-legged and four-legged friends alike.
Another must-see shopping destination is Third Avenue Village, the historic downtown district of Chula Vista. This vibrant, pedestrian-friendly destination is usually packed with shoppers who browse through its unique shops and restaurants. The Third Avenue Village Association organizes regular special events including festivals, concerts, farmers markets and much more.
In addition to these examples, Chula Vista offers more than 60 well-maintained sports fields and parks, perfect for outdoor recreation, picnics, and relaxation. The Otay Valley Regional Park, created in a natural river valley, offers a number of nature trails perfect for hiking, biking, or horseback riding. The multi-jurisdictional park runs through the community and is one of Chula Vista's gems. Visitors can take in spectacular views of the park at the Finney Interpretive Overlook, which includes benches and tables for picnics and relaxation as well as two small amphitheaters used for outdoor concerts and other special events.
One of the most popular attractions with residents of Chula Vista is the Living Coast Discovery Center, which sits on the 6-acre Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. This unique facility provides an interactive wildlife learning experience that helps promote public awareness of animals native to southern California as well as education on climate change and the significance of coastal wetlands. The Discovery Center is home to leopard sharks, moray eels, stingrays and more; their exhibits are a delight for people of all ages.
Aquatica, SeaWorld's Waterpark, is another attraction loved by families with children, offering more than 32 acres of splashing fun. Freshwater turtles and stunning flamingoes wander through the facility as well, making this a truly one of a kind water park experience not to be missed.
For music enthusiasts, few outdoor music venues compare to the Sleep Train Amphitheatre, an arts theater with reserved seating for nearly 10,000 guests and lawn seating for an additional 10,000. The Sleep Train Amphitheatre, which opened in 1998, has the distinction of being the area's first major outdoor concert destination designed specifically for musical events. Concerts are held several times each week and cover a wide variety of musical tastes, from classic rock to country.
Chula Vista also offers plenty of opportunities for street skaters and competitive skateboarders to perform at Len Moore Skate Park. World-renowned skater Tony Hawk has even skated here! This safe, fun park features four distinct sections with rails, ramps and all the essentials for skaters to hone their craft. Beginners can take advantage of instructional sessions offered on a regular basis, and an on-site skateboard shop can provide you with everything you need to get started. For those who have never grabbed a skateboard and don't intend to, watching others can be just as fun!
With its easy access to California's amazing natural resources, its well-established neighborhoods and quality infrastructure, Chula Vista is easily recognized as one of the most desirable places to live. From its vibrant night life to its family attractions and gorgeous scenery, this city has something to offer just about anyone. If you found this information interesting and helpful, be sure to share it with your friends!


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The Eurogamer Expo, or EGX for friends, is in full swing at Earls Court in London. We are now just a couple months before the release of PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and many launch titles are being shown at the Expo, including Guerrilla Games' Killzone Shadow Fall; you can check a never before seen multiplayer map in a night and rainy setting in the following footage. Enjoy!


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VALRICO, Florida -- Many of the students atMulrennan Middle School were just toddlers when the tragic events of 9/11 occurred.
"The next generation growing upis not going to remember the actual event having occurred," 8th grade Language Arts teacher Jeanne Harper. "So it's very, very important that we never forget."
That's why she has been developing a lesson plan to teach them about the importance of 9/11 through graphics novels, and one created by DC Comics in particular. When a fellow teacher introduced the idea to her a couple years ago, she thought the approach might be disrespectful. She's since found the images and themes to be powerful, and a compelling way to teach students who were very young 11 years ago.
"I think it makes an impact on them when they see that. It's not the gory stuff. It's not the horrible stuff. It's the heartwrenching, touching stuff," Harper says.
In each of her classes, she combines the intrigue of graphic novels with the question of what makes up a hero. First, the students discuss what they think qualifies someone to be a hero. Then, they read excerpts of the graphic novels to see whether the storylines change their minds. Eventually, they will design their own graphic novels, having learned even more about heroism.
But this lesson is an especially difficult one for Harper to teach. Eleven years ago, she was a teacher just outside New York City.
"We lost 12 members of my church," she recalls. "The students at the high school I was teaching at - five of them lost parents. One of them lost both."
So she hopes to pass the importance of heroism onto her students, so even if they don't fully recall what happened on 9/11,they know about the bravery of people who risked their lives.
"Everyday people can become heroes," says 8th grader Bryce Jimenez, who says he learned a lot from Harper's class. "You don't have to be a superhero or a secret agent, you can just be a regular person and become a hero."


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Legislative Review
Medical marijuana bill not among those passing
by Sarah Fay Campbell
A flurry of bills passed in the final hours of the Georgia General Assembly session late Thursday.
However, bills allowing limited use of medical cannabis and privatizing the state's child welfare system were not among them. Also failing to pass was "religious liberty" language that was tied onto other bills.
House Bill 885, intended to legalize a limited use of cannabidiol oil produced from marijuana, received overwhelming support throughout the session. On March 13 however, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee added language to HB 885 requiring insurance companies to cover applied behavioral treatment for children 6 and under with autism. That mandate, opposed by the House, ended up being the final straw in the bill's eventual death.
Late Thursday, HB 885's author, Rep. Allen Peake, R-Macon, managed to uncouple the cannabis language from the autism mandate, but the Senate did not consider the latest version.
Nonetheless, the fight will continue. A bill was passed that will create a study committee to begin research on the issue, while Peake has vowed to continue the battle.
With the session continuing late into the night, limited information was available on Friday regarding bills that passed and what they contained.
Some bills approved include:
• HB 826 strikes down "zero tolerance" in schools. Under the bill, schools have the authority to deal with minor weapons violations instead of having students who bring knives or other "weapons" into schools arrested and charged.
HB 826 doesn't apply to guns or explosives brought into schools, and will still allow for prosecution if a weapon is used in a threatening manner.
• Senate Bill 365 is the third leg of the state's "criminal justice reform" and focuses on helping ease the transition from prison to freedom. It requires education, vocational training and substance-abuse counseling for prisoners.
It also protects employers, schools and landlords accepting applications from former prisoners from being sued by victims of new crimes committed by the former prisoners.
• Senate Resolution 415 proposes a constitutional amendment that would prevent the legislature from increasing the state income tax over a "set maximum marginal rate." The current rate is 6 percent. Georgia voters will decide in November whether or not that amendment is actually made to the constitution.
• HB 714 prevents contracted school bus drivers and cafeteria workers from receiving unemployment benefits during summer and school holidays. The bill will take effect Jan. 1, unless vetoed by Gov. Nathan Deal.
• HB 828 makes it illegal for first responders, hospital employees, police officers and tow-truck drivers to disclose information, for pay, to "runners" who are looking for customers for lawyers, doctors and chiropractors. The bill also prohibits the release of information about accidents for 60 days to any member of the public other than journalists.


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Denver, CO – Businesses and environmental organizations announced support for the Colorado Solar Jobs Act (HB XXX), which was introduced in the Colorado House of Representatives today. The legislation is designed to make critical improvements to Xcel Energy's popular rooftop solar rebate program, giving consumers more access to affordable solar energy while protecting Colorado jobs.
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- Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Critical Digital Regionalism and the Bay Style of San Francisco Architecture
Date + TimeTuesday, November 30, 2004
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
LocationThe Schwab Room
San Francisco architecture is returning to its radical and experimental design roots, moving beyond the innovative designs of Charles W. Moore, Bernard Maybeck, and William Wurster that shaped the Bay Area. The next generation is creating a new iteration of the Bay Style that could be termed "critical digital regionalism."
ParticipantsElizabeth Ranieri, Kuth/Ranieri Architects
Thom Faulders, Beige Design
Lisa Iwamoto, IwamotoScott Architecture
Stanley Saitowitz, Stanley Saitowitz Office/Natoma Architects Inc.
Moderator: Joseph Rosa, The Helen Hilton Raiser Curator of Architecture and Design, SFMOMA
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the loosened tongue: the contagion of prophecy
22nd May
"Is catching prophecy like catching measles?" William Taber asks this question in his pamphlet "The Prophetic Stream." The language may be playful, but it raises legitimate questions: What role, if any, does the religious community play in the realization of prophetic gifts? Are prophetic gifts enhanced by being around people who are similarly blessed? Do prophetic gifts appear out of the blue, or are they more prone to surface in certain contexts over others?
While it is clear in scripture that the Spirit can manifest when and where She wills (see John 4 and the story of Cornelius in Acts 10), it is equally clear that the Spirit can transfer from one person to the next. Move to chapter 19 of Acts, and we discover that those meeting in Ephesus are found to be in belief about all the facts about Christ, … Read More »
making a joyful noise: the poetry of hymns
2nd May
This May I had the opportunity to teach a class of my own design at church, one that had never been taught there before. All I had to go on were a few observations I made during our Easter Vigil service. I had noticed that one of the hymns sung during the Easter Vigil was written in perfect iambic pentameter. No sonnet, this hymn's text was written over 1,200 years before William Shakespeare was even born. I was also struck by the sometimes vast differences in the year a hymn's text was written and the year it was paired with the music to which it was set in our Lutheran hymnal.
Having recently graduated with my MFA in creative writing from Spalding University, I had learned that it takes something poetic in nature for a text to stay relevant for several … Read More »
when we were on fire: a review
16th October
{ addie zierman, friend of ANTLER and memoirist, releases her book "when we were on fire" this week! here's a brief review by micha boyett. if you like what you see here, go ahead and let the world know. then head over to addie's synchroblog and tell your own story! order the book here… }
Addie Zierman's memoir begins in front of her high school, in tenth grade. Her mom drops her off at the flagpole for "See You At the Pole," a phenomenon experienced by many of us who grew up evangelical in the nineties. Once a year, Christian teenagers were challenged to meet at the flagpole before school, pray for their fellow classmates, and risk their high school status for the sake of Christ.
Addie approaches the empty flagpole, her violin case dangling in her hand, and stands before it … Read More »
the gospel according to #yolo
30th August
If you have been exposed to adolescents at all in the past year and half, then you are sure to be familiar with the popular twitter hashtag: #YOLO. For those who are unfamiliar with the acronym, it means "You Only Live Once" and has become the "Carpe Diem" anthem for the current generation.
#YOLO soared to popularity in late 2011 with the release of the rapper Drake's song "The Motto" which boasts the lyrics, "You only live once / that's the motto…YOLO." Teens started using the hashtag on twitter and other social media sites not to encourage one another to "live life to the fullest" in an old-school Carpe Diem sense, but rather to justify impulsive decisions. For example, you might see this on your twitter feed: "Haha I got soooo wasted last night. Oh well #YOLO." Or this: "Man I … Read More »
making manifest interviews
12th August
in these interviews, dave harrity fleshes out his vision for his book "making manifest: on faith, creativity, and the kingdom at hand"
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creativity and peacemaking: poetry drone
25th June
i believe this world is a complicated place, that i'm nearly void of answers, and that—as thomas merton says in his famous prayer— "i have no idea where i am going." (that prayer embodies most every day of my life…). as such, i tend not to speak publicly about issues of which i'm passionate—i'm never quite sure of my motivation, correctness, or even how i might feel about it later. rather than risk embarrassment, i say nothing. or—almost always—say it discretely in my daily writing. writing which no one sees but me. but here, i'd like to take a little stand for something i think has provocative implications for christian creatives. and—as i love such things—it demonstrates the world's complexity. this project speaks to my deeply held beliefs about creating: the opposite of making art is doing violence.* or, to say it … Read More »
The Law of Entropy
28th March
{in this post, blogger jeremy statton reflects on how writing has changed his life.}
The last time I was given a writing assignment was my freshman year in college for a history class. And that moment almost became the last time I expressed myself through the written word.
I was headed to medical school, a life dedicated to science. My goal was to solve the world's problems through surgeries and medicines. To me writing was a nuisance. An undesired chore.
Fourteen years later, however, I finally put pen to paper again, and it changed my life.
The Plan
As a senior in high school I decided to become an orthopedic surgeon. The course of my life was set. College. Medical school. Marriage crammed into the empty space somewhere. Maybe kids. Then Residency.
My plan was like the life of science I pursued. Precise. Without error.
For the … Read More »
Interview with Karen Swallow Prior, Author of "Booked"
7th March
{ANTLER author tania runyan interview karen swallow prior, author of booked: literature in the soul of me, t.s. poetry press, 2012}
It's embarrassing for me to recount, but when I was still young in my faith, I questioned whether I could major in English or writing. My thinking went like this: If I'm either for God or against him, and if most texts studied in literature courses are written by nonbelievers, then I'd be spending my days studying words against God. With the help of some spiritual mentors, I was able to free myself from that burden (although I still taped over all my secular albums with Keith Green). But many people go through their entire lives paralyzed by their perceived need to choose between right and wrong in every situation: what to read, what to watch and listen to, even … Read More »
What Time It Is
28th February
{Michael Winters reflects on faith, motivation and art.}
The other day as I pulled into the parking lot at the church office, Matthew was obviously up to some mischief. As I came into his view, he fumbled with something and turned the other way. He looked caught.
I got out of the car, curious to see where this conversation was going to lead. After all, this was the same guy that got caught vandalizing our sign not too long ago.
I figured he was up to something similar, but he was by the electrical box when I first saw him. I hoped he wasn't trying to cut power to the building. Thank God he didn't electrocute himself yet.
Matthew has had a hot and cold relationship with our church, and I had just seen a recent facebook post from him … Read More »
How You Use Poetry to Sustain Your Ministry
14th December
{Ryan Strebeck reflects on how the power of words matter in both poetry and ministry}
I never expected or wanted to be a pastor, and I never cared much for poetry. So, it's hard for me to escape the irony of this post and the question about poetry's use in the life of ministry. I was deliberately ignorant of poetry (all literature, really) until I graduated from college, with one exception. Growing up in a ranching context, I spent time with old men and women who carefully used their words. They carefully spoke like they carefully shod their horses and cooked their meals and braided their hobbles.
I remember one man, in particular, who practiced reading and songwriting in a way that made me want to join him. He didn't own a television, so in the evenings we sat around … Read More »


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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - As the Razorbacks head to Little Rock on Saturday, we're calling all Hog fans and bringing a reminder of what to keep in mind while at War Memorial.
Hog fans are passionate and games at War Memorial bring the masses to Little Rock to cheer on the home team. Stadium Manager Charlie Staggs says games in Little Rock provide fans an up close look at SEC action.
"I think it's so special because the people are right here on the playing field. I mean you're right here on the playing field. And the sound, it's just a bowl and the sound cannot get out," said Staggs.
Staggs says for the most part rules and regulations are the same at the stadium, with one exception: Bag size will be limited this year and must fit inside a box that is 10 by 14 by 10 inches.
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New Jersey to Amend Park Model Regulations?
July 31, 2009 by RVBusiness · Leave a Comment
The state of New Jersey has reportedly agreed to back off residency rules that threatened to evict residents this fall at a Cape May County campground, according to The Press of Atlantic City.
About 60 residents of Carol Lynn Resorts in Woodbine met with state Sen. Jeff Van Drew, D-Cape May, Cumberland, Atlantic, about the state's decision last year to impose a six-month residency limit on seasonal campgrounds.
Van Drew announced that the state Department of Community Affairs will grandfather existing recreational park trailers, also known as park models, at the state's campgrounds. These are trailers of 400 square feet or less that, according to the state, have electrical systems that might be substandard.
Residents still must comply with local ordinances over residency, Van Drew said. In Woodbine, that means residents at campgrounds such as Carol Lynn Resorts can live there daily from April to November and remain 21 days per month the remainder of the year.
Carol Lynn Resorts is considered a campground, but residents here hardly camp. They live in their park models year-round.
"Technically, a campground is not and never has been a year-round residence – technically," Van Drew said. "The DCA has now agreed this requirement will only apply to new trailers coming into the park."
Woodbine has never enforced its own rules governing campground residency. But when the state imposed the new six-month rules, campground owners Anthony and Carol Saduk gave residents a Nov. 1 deadline to leave.
The residency rules stirred tempers and raised consternation among campground residents. Van Drew began his comments by imploring the residents to "be nice."
But the sudden eviction notices caught many people by surprise, and for-sale signs began popping up in the windows of many of the trailers.
DCA spokesman Chris Donnelly could not be reached for comment late Thursday. Van Drew said he was negotiating a deal with former DCA Commissioner Joseph Doria, before he resigned last week amid a corruption scandal.
Van Drew said he reached a similar understanding with the agency's new acting commissioner.
Campground owners may impose their own rules that may be more restrictive than the state's, Van Drew said. But Carol Saduk on Thursday said if Van Drew is correct, the state's response satisfies her concerns about complying with the law and her tenants may stay through the winter.
"The regulation is on the books. You can't ignore it because so-and-so said you can.
We wanted it in writing," she said. "We were just doing what the state told us to do. The shame of this is it put us in the position of being the big bad guys throwing the senior citizens out.
"All's well that ends well. We'll move on from here," she said.
Residents applauded Van Drew's announcement and said the state's decision satisfies them.
Meanwhile, the New Jersey Campground Owners Association has proposed a compromise to establish a 270-day or nine-month season. The trade group represents 105 campgrounds and resorts in 13 counties.
"If there are any situations where people are there longer, we're proposing they get an electrical inspection by an electrician to certify it's safe for use and meets the residential code," said Jay otto, trade group president. "This should satisfy the DCA's concerns about the electric systems in the units."
Cavco Updates Bid Process for Some Fleetwood Ops
July 30, 2009 by RVBusiness · Leave a Comment
Cavco Industries Inc., a Phoenix, Ariz.-based manufacturer of recreational park trailers, manufactured housing and cabins, announced Wednesday (July 29) financial results for the first quarter of its fiscal year 2010 ended June 30.
Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 totaled $13,595,000, down 62% from $35,509,000 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2009, according to a news release.
Net loss for the fiscal 2010 first quarter was $1,449,000 compared to net income of $853,000 reported in the same quarter one year ago.
Joseph Stegmayer, chairman, president and CEO, said, "Our first fiscal quarter results are representative of the continued challenges faced by the general economy and our industry, which are especially poignant in our core Southwest market area. For the five months ended May 2009, industry-wide reported manufactured home shipments continue to be very low at 380 and 611 in Arizona and California, respectively. In an effort to further streamline our cost structure in this environment, we have moved our Phoenix, Ariz., park model and vacation cabin operation to one of our other nearby factories. The combining factory had excess capacity available for a second production line, which is now being utilized for these specialty products. The transition was completed by the end of the first quarter with no interruption to the customers of that business."
He continued, "While business conditions are certainly challenging, we are well positioned to expand our presence in our current markets. Meanwhile, we are continuing the previously announced bid process for seven operating Fleetwood Enterprises Inc. manufacturing facilities in as many states across the nation. Through a 50% owned subsidiary, we signed an asset purchase agreement last week, and are now working toward potential ownership in the near term. There are no assurances that this transaction will close or that it will be in the form currently contemplated. We do believe that a successful purchase will be a positive long-term strategic move for both the Cavco and Fleetwood Homes brand names."
Mississippi County Tackles Used FEMA Trailer Sales
July 24, 2009 by RVBusiness · Leave a Comment
All the fears expressed by the Pearl River County Board of Supervisors in Poplarville, Miss., about someone purchasing former FEMA recreational park trailers and offering them for sale locally has come true, according to the Picayune (Miss.) Item.
Now their biggest concern is someone buying one of the trailers and trying to live in it. "We need people to understand they can't be used for permanent residences," said Anthony Hales, board president. "They do not come up to HUD standards."
According to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) lead public affairs officer Jim Foster, the trailers are more than likely ones purchased through the General Services Administration's auction website. "FEMA only sells through the GSA auction website," said Foster, adding that the site indicates where the trailers are located. "They are sold individually or by the lots."
Foster declined to say if FEMA was investigating the sale of the trailers at a site in nearby Nicholson, Miss., and the GSA website no longer lists any of the trailers for sale.
The owner of the trailers that are being sold in Nicholson said he purchased 50 of them through the GSA auction website and said he makes sure he tells people that the trailers are for camps or storage only and not to be lived in. "I do not want to deteriorate our community," said Darryle Whitfield, "I tell anyone interested that these are not to live in. These are strictly for deer camps, fishing camps or storage units."
Whitfield admits that he has had "only three people" indicate they were considering purchasing the trailers to live in.
Business had been brisk, Whitfield said, though he says he had done very little advertising and was amazed at the number of people interested in purchasing one.
"It is amazing of the number of people who want them," said Whitfield, adding that he has had people from as far away as Virginia and Texas buying the trailers. "They've been from Virginia, Missouri, all over Texas," he said, adding that several of the trailers have been sold for use along the Gulf Coast and in northern Mississippi.
Even so, the sale of the trailers has the supervisors stymied on how to prevent someone from purchasing one of them and moving it in place of a FEMA trailer without the county's knowledge. "FEMA has questioned us several times since day one and has asked about making them permanent residences," Hales said. "They said they would abide by our regulations."
The county so far has refused to set a deadline for residents still living in FEMA mobile homes and travel trailers to be out of them or to be cited for living in housing that does not meet county codes. FEMA cannot force someone to move out of the travel trailers, instead having to rely on local officials to enforce zoning and code regulations.
In Pearl River County, as of July 16, there were 111 families living in FEMA housing units. Of those, 79 were in travel trailers. Harrison County has 172 total in FEMA housing, with 116 in the travel trailers, and Hancock County has 74 with 60 in the campers.
Admitting that the FEMA travel trailers within the county are not hard-wired electrically, thus making it possible that someone could try and switch the trailers and not apply for any permits, County Planning & Building director Ed Pinero said his office was taking steps to prevent someone from trying to place one of the campers in place of a FEMA trailer without the county's knowledge.
"We are in the process of contacting FEMA so they can make us aware of when a camper has been moved (out) so someone can not move one in," said Pinero. "It is not legal for one of these to be used as your permanent residence."
Pinero said that the sale of the trailers could pose a problem not just for Pearl River County, located in the extreme southwest corner of the state, but for several other Mississippi counties.
"These are going to be a problem for the southern six (counties) because a lot of these are going to be sold," said Pinero, adding that to date, no one had applied for any permits for one. "We will stay on top of this," he said. "These travel trailers are not permanent housing and can not be used as such."
FEMA Sending Out Rebate Letters for Some Trailers
July 14, 2009 by RVBusiness · Leave a Comment
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is sending out 1,385 rebate letters to 2005 hurricane victims who paid more than $5 for their federally issued trailers or mobile homes.
Last month, the Obama administration announced that, as part of efforts to avoid large-scale evictions of people still in the units, they'd allow for recreational park trailers or park model trailers to be purchased for $1 and mobile homes for $5, according to the Associated Press.
As a matter of fairness, the administration said it would offer rebates to those who'd previously paid more.
FEMA says the average range of cost paid for park models and mobile homes prior to the announcement was $8,500-$16,000.
Smaller travel trailers — over which concerns have been raised about formaldehyde fumes — are not eligible for purchase.
Stat Surveys: April Towable Retail Sales Down 39.5%
June 23, 2009 by RVBusiness · Leave a Comment
Retail registrations of towable recreational vehicles totaled 13,901 in April off 39.5% from April 2008, according to Statistical Surveys Inc.
The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based firm, which tracks retail sales for the RV industry, reported these sales figures by category compared with April 2008:
- 9,006 travel trailers, down 36.9% from 14,283.
- 3,776 fifth-wheels, off 42.1% from 6,517.
- 1,018 folding camping trailers, a 49% decline from 1,998.
- 181 recreational park trailers (park models), off 44,6% from 327.
Year-to-date, towable sales totaled 40,015, off 40.8% from 68,892 through April 2008.
Thor Industries Inc. retained its commanding position in the RV industry with a 29.5% share of the towable market. Jayco Inc. was second with a 14.2% share while Forest River Inc. was a close third with a 13.1% market share. Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC and KZ RV LP rounded out the top five.
By segment, Thor was first in travel trailers, fifth-wheels and park models and FTCA Inc., marketing under the Coleman name, was first in folding camping trailers.
Park Model OEMs Look Ahead for Brighter Future
June 19, 2009 by Jeff Crider · Leave a Comment
Like other RV manufacturers, recreational park trailer builders have been hard hit by the recession, with unit shipments being roughly half of what they were in 2006, when a record number of 10,100 shipments were recorded.
"I think the market is starting to improve. We've seen some movement in the marketplace. And a few manufactures even report having a small backlog, which is something that we haven't experienced in the past year," Bill Garpow, executive director of the Recreational Park Trailer Industry Association (RPTIA) in Newnan, Ga., told RV Business.
But manufacturers remain cautious about the economy, and generally don't see the recreational park trailer or "park model" industry to rebound until the nation's banks are in better financial shape.
"As I talk to my contemporaries, I'm hearing the same from everyone, that it's really tough out there. And what business is out there is really tough to get," said Tim Howard, president and CEO of the Breckenridge Division of Damon Corp., a Thor Industries Inc. company in Nappanee, Ind.
Like most manufacturers, Breckenridge has had to dramatically scale back its work force to remain viable during the current economic downturn. "We're in very good shape," Howard said. "Our balance sheet continues to be very strong. We have virtually no debt."
But as a manufacturer, he said, it has been "heartbreaking" to have to let staff go because of the economic downturn. "You have an emotional bond to quality people and an investment in quality people," Howard said, adding that Breckenridge has just over half as many employees as it did a few years ago, when the park model industry was experiencing record sales.
But even though all segments of the RV industry have been particularly hard hit by the current recession, Howard and other park model manufacturers and industry officials believe the park model industry still has a long ways to go to reach its full potential.
"I've always said this market is in its infancy, and I still do, especially given the trend from a transient to permanent camper," said John Soard, a longtime park model industry executive who spent 20 years with Breckenridge and Middlebury, Ind.-based Woodland Park before becoming general manager of Nappanee, Ind.-based Fairmont Park Trailers in 2005.
Indeed, Soard and other park model manufacturers believe consumer interest in "destination camping" will continue to increase, and as it does so will demand for park models.
Soard, in fact, noted that many of the leading RV manufacturers are now building towable trailers up to the 400-square foot limit precisely because they believe consumer interest in destination camping is growing. "Each one of these major RV manufacturers has a destination travel trailer that's intended to be parked, not towed," Soard said.
Garpow, for his part, noted that park models remain one of the most profitable investments campground owners can make, a point that was underscored by Atkinson of KOA. Park model rentals typically generate two or three times as much revenue as a typical RV site, plus they stay rented for longer periods of time throughout the year. "Park models not only generate more revenue, but they do it for longer periods of time than a typical RV site," Garpow said, adding that campground owners often generate enough income from their park models to pay them off in three years or less.
Garpow also noted that the Obama administration's efforts to increase CAFÉ standards could further increase demand for park models. "One way to increase fuel economy is to produce lighter vehicles as well as vehicles with smaller engines, the net effect of which is to reduce the vehicle's towing capacity. But as towing capacities are reduced, it's going to be harder for consumers to find vehicles that can tow the biggest trailers, and that could lead to increased demand for park models or for destination camping."
As a result, he said, many consumers may find it easier to purchase park models that are professional installed on permanent campsites than large travel trailers or fifth wheels that require a tow vehicle. This is precisely what happened when CAFÉ standards were increased in the late 1970s and 80s. In fact, the resulting reduction in vehicle towing capacities helped foster the birth of the park model industry.
Garpow also noted that many of the nation's campgrounds have yet to open their doors to park models, either for rentals or sales, and that represents a significant growth opportunity for park model manufacturers.
Many campground operators say they are pleased with the return of investment on park models, including Jeff Gordon of Raintree RV Park in Rockport, Texas, which sits along the Gulf Coast roughly 30 miles northeast of Corpus Christi. In addition to 80 RV sites, Gordon also offers one cabin, two fifth wheels and four park models for rent.
"We're actually going to phase out the fifth wheels and just go with park models," Gordon said, adding, "All of our requests are for park models. They're nicer accommodations, and that's what people want in this area."
Coincidentally, Gordon had to interrupt his interview with RV Business to answer questions from a woman who called on another line to reserve one of his park models. He said he's also had some people change their vacation plans to coincide with days when he has park models available.
Such is the demand for park model accommodations, which is why campgrounds and RV parks continue to invest in these units, even during the current recession.
"Roughly 25-30% of the nation's private campgrounds offer park models as rental units, and the numbers are growing," said Garpow of RPTIA.
Mike Atkinson, facilities development manager for Billings, Mont.-based Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA), said his company's park models, which it markets as Kamping Lodges, have the highest occupancy rate of any category of rental accommodation in the KOA system. He said KOA parks had taken deliver of 163 park models as of early June.
KOA, like other campgrounds, furnishes its park models with beds, linens and kitchen utensils. "Our numbers show that the customers who are coming to our campgrounds want lodging that has amenities," Atkinson said. "They want a bathroom. They want a comfortable bed. And they don't want to pack their car with everything. They don't want the labor."
Park operators often invest in park models so that they can have rental units available for people who don't have their own RV. Many park operators also take it a step further and form their own park model dealerships. This way, they can potentially make a profit on the sale of the park model in addition to generating ongoing revenue from the campsites they lease to park model owners.
Some parks also set up rental pools using the park models they have sold at their parks. This way, the owners can make money on their park models when they're not using them.
While park models have long been a rental option of choice for Winter Texans, Gordon of Raintree RV Park said boating enthusiasts also like to rent them as well. "We're on the coast, so we get a lot of people from San Antonio, Austin and Houston and the surrounding areas," Gordon said. "But if they're pulling their own boat down, they can't pull a camper, too."
Park models are also ideally suited for campgrounds in popular tourist destinations that want to broaden their business base to compete with hotels and motels.
Crater Lake RV Resort in Fort Klamath, Ore., purchased three park models in 2006 and installed a fourth one this year. "They are our most requested cabin," said resort owner Babe Hamilton, whose park also features 14 RV sites. "They're just a nice looking cabin with the wood siding. They all have their own gas barbecue on the deck, and they're right on the creek. It's a very nice setting."
Some private park owners are also finding that park models can be used for more than guest accommodations.
At the River's Edge at Deer Park in Heber, Utah, which is close to the Deer Valley and Park City ski resorts, Cavco park models are being used not only as guest accommodations, but as seasonal employee housing for during the winter months, said resort owner John Kenworthy.
"We're continuing to expand the lodging part of our business," Kenworthy said, adding that his park models remain are in high demand.
Garpow and Linda Profaizer, president and CEO of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC), are scheduled to discuss the merits of investing in park models on Sept. 15 during the 41st annual Pennsylvania RV and Campground Show in Hershey, Pa. The show features the largest park model expo in the country.
New Jersey Caps Park Model Season at Six Months
June 18, 2009 by RVBusiness · Leave a Comment
Happy campers they're not.
In past years, visitors with recreational park trailers or park models were free to stay at campgrounds throughout New Jersey for as long as they wanted.
But this year the state is limiting those stays to six months, saying safety issues make it necessary. Owners of the 400-square-foot park models reject the state's concerns, and say the new regulation is arbitrary, according to newjerseynewsroom.com.
Chris Donnelly, the spokesman for the state's Department of Consumer Affairs, told thepressofatlanticcity.com in an e-mail that the restrictions involved safety codes for electrical systems.
"The electrical system of park models is intended for 'seasonal use' only," he said. "The electric code, however, does not specify what seasonal use is. Therefore, the department has defined six months as seasonal to us," according to the article.
But the president of the New Jersey Campground Owners Association, based in Middle Township, rejected the state's reasoning.
"They've convinced the state Legislature this is a health and safety issue when this has never been a problem," Jay Otto, the president of the group, told the Press. "They perceived this danger that doesn't exist," he said.
Website Promotes Texas Cabin/Park Model Rentals
June 10, 2009 by RVBusiness · Leave a Comment
The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) launched a new website Tuesday (June 9) that highlights campgrounds and RV parks in Texas that offer cabin, cottage and recreational park trailer or park model rentals.
The website, www.TexasCabinRentals.net, features more than 130 campgrounds, many of which offer cabins, cottages and park models that can be booked online, according to a news release.
"We're trying to make it easier for consumers to identify campgrounds and RV parks that offer rental accommodations," said Brian Schaeffer, TACO executive director and CEO, adding that private parks are increasingly investing in park models and cabins to accommodate people who do not have an RV but want to experience the camping lifestyle.
Several Texas campground owners said they were looking forward to the new website because it will help spread the word about the availability of rental units in private campgrounds.
"It's often cheaper to stay in a park model than a hotel," said Jeff Gordon, owner of Raintree RV Park in Rockport, which has four park model rentals. "We're on the coast, so we get a lot of people from San Antonio, Austin and Houston and the surrounding areas. Many of them bring their boats down and stay in park models because they can't pull a boat and a camper, too."
Jim Rowley, owner of the 108-site Pecan Park in San Marcos, has two fully furnished park models, which he said are ideal for people who have never camped before. Each unit is fully furnished linens and kitchen utensils and can sleep up to eight people.
"A lot of people want to know what campgrounds are like, and park models give them a chance to have a camping experience without buying an RV," Rowley said, adding that his park models are positioned on a bluff overlooking the San Marcos River.
"I definitely think TexasCabinRentals.net will help our business," said Jenifer Johnson, director of business development for Mill Creek Ranch RV and Cottage Resort in Canton, which has 100 RV sites and 31 park models. "All of our park models are owned by individual owners, and when the owners aren't here, we rent them out," she said.
Alberta RV Parks Report Spurt in Summer Business
June 5, 2009 by RVBusiness · 1 Comment
Most people only dream of a lakeside vacation home, but a growing number of RVers are discovering they can afford that summer cabin experience — and they don't have to travel far to get it, according to The Edmonton (Alberta) Journal.
Buying a spot or renting one long-term in an RV resort is becoming increasingly popular, said Doug Ross, general manager of Grove RV and Leisure, a dealership in Spruce Grove. "People like to get away from the city, but the cost of towing and gas prices and everything sometimes makes it a little more expensive."
Now, however, holiday playgrounds where RVers can leave their units year-round are popping up within easy driving distance of Edmonton, Ross says. Among them are Lake Arnault RV Resort, an hour west of the city, and Allan Beach Resort on Hubbles Lake in Stony Plain, 30 minutes from Edmonton.
"This way, they can drive in their car out to where their recreational vehicle is set up," said Ross. "They can have everything all set and ready to go the minute they arrive."
That's the kind of person developer Pablo Galvez hopes to attract to Allan Beach Resort, which will start pre-selling lots on spring-fed Hubbles Lake this summer.
"People are just so busy, and they don't have time to drive three or four hours to a cabin on a lake," Galvez said. "Imagine: Get off work at five o'clock on a Friday, and by 5:30 you're at your cabin with a glass of wine on the deck."
Property prices in the four-season resort will start at about $145,000. Owning land in an RV retreat is attractive for another reason, said Galvez. "RV condos like this are the cheapest form of lakefront ownership," he said.
Don Dobing, owner of Lake Arnault RV Resort, agreed. Pre-sales have begun for lots in his project. Prices range from $60,000 to $100,000.
"It's a nice alternative (to traditional lakefront property),"Dobing said. "You own your property, and if you want to give it to your family or you want to sell it, you have title to it. So you're going to get your investment back."
And then some, said Arnie Lank, sales manager for Gleniffer Lake Resort and Country Club, southwest of Red Deer. The popular vacation spot started out as an RV resort 20 years ago. The gated community has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, fitness center, golf course and swimming and boating on Gleniffer Lake. When it first opened, lots sold for $12,000 to $18,000. Lank says a property for sale now in an older part of the park has an asking price of over $200,000.
The final phase of the resort is restricted to cabins and recreational park trailers or park model RVs, but the only time the huge units move is when they're towed to a permanent or semi-permanent site.
A number of resorts close to Edmonton rent spots for the entire summer.
At Hubbles Lake RV Resort on Hubbles Lake in Stony Plain, seasonal rates start at about $1,800. Customers can store their units at the resort over the winter for $150.
"It's a cottage atmosphere," said park owner Laurie Zimmer. "We're (within) proximity to Edmonton here. People can just quickly run out with the van or a small car."
Many rental places are so popular, spots are snapped up even before the season starts. That's the case at Hilah-Ayers Wilderness RV Park on Mulhurst Bay at Pigeon Lake, an hour's drive from Edmonton.
There are no spots left for this year, said spokesperson Charlene Dawson. Spaces are rented for a one-year period. Rates start at about $2,100.
The Whitemud Creek Golf and RV Resort in southwest Edmonton has monthly rates from about $750.
"In Edmonton, you only have so many RV spots, so we're busy," said Manager Jo-Ann Ruff.
Glendale International Names Hannan as CFO
June 2, 2009 by RVBusiness · Leave a Comment
Canadian RV maker Glendale International Corp. reported the appointment of Murray Hannan as its CFO.
As part of Glendale's ongoing restructuring and cost rationalization, Brian Jennings has agreed to resign as the corporation's CFO and will be replaced on a part-time basis by Hannan.
"We are very disappointed with Mr. Jennings' departure as a member of the executive management team, but reducing costs at all levels of our business given the current economic environment is necessary," said Edward Hanna, Glendale CEO. Hanna also indicated that "we are fortunate that Mr. Hannan, a member of the board of directors and former CFO of the corporation, has agreed to assume the role on a part-time basis which will make the transition from Mr. Jennings seamless."
The company's Glendale Recreational Vehicles division, located in Strathroy, Ontario, makes RVs for the Canadian and U.S. markets. The Travelaire Canada division, located in Red Deer, Alberta, manufactures recreational park trailers and relocatable structures for the Western Canadian market place.
The corporation also owns 43.6% of Firan Technology Group Corp., a leading North American manufacturer of high technology printed circuit boards and precision illuminated display systems.


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Kenneth Goldsmith: "Poet Laureate" Lecture 2013
"My Career in Poetry, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Institution"
Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 6:00 p.m.
Theater 3 (The Celeste Bartos Theater), mezzanine, The Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Education and Research Building
This event will be live-streamed and archived.
Artists Experiment is an annual initiative in the Department of Education that brings together contemporary artists in dialogue with MoMA educators to conceptualize ideas for developing innovative and experimental public interactions. Learn more
Taking cues from the visual art world, Kenneth Goldsmith posits poetry's next—and possibly last—move as institutional critique, as viewed through the lens of activist poetry: poetry that makes things happen, poetry as an occupying force.
A reception and signing of Goldsmith's newest book, Seven American Deaths and Disasters (powerHouse Books), follows the lecture.
This program is part of the Artists Experiment initiative.
Tickets ($10; $8 members and corporate members; $5 students, seniors and staff of other museums) can be purchased online, at the information desk in the main lobby, at the film desk, or on the evening of the program in the Education and Research Building lobby.


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To explore innovative ways of connecting schools using technology, Telkom launched its connecting schools project on Monday in George.
Telkom delivered more than 120 tablet computers with free internet connectivity to the Mateza and Tyholorha Primary schools. Teachers from each school were all provided with a Motorola Zoom WiFi+3G, 32GB tablet computer.
The project supports the government's objective to improve the quality of education at foundation level. This project also seeks to help schools connect using technology other than fixed line services as they are in areas that currently have no comprehensive communications.
The Deputy Minister of Education, Enver Surty was present to hand over the tablets to teachers at the school.
Telkom group CEO Nombulelo Moholi said: "Today, our integrated mobile business strengthens our ability to compete and increasingly allows us to provide converged offerings to our customers. To this end, mobile connectivity can deliver on the vast potential of broadband not only in cities and towns but across the open spaces of rural South Africa."
She said the company was continuously exploring new areas of growth to meet the expectations of all South Africans.
"Today, the interplay of mobile connectivity and technology in the form of tablet devices unlocks a new dimension in teaching and learning at Mateza and Tyholorha primary schools, she said."
Telkom will provide teachers with the necessary training skills so as to help them to be able to use the devices to their advantage. The training will be conducted by its centre for learning in George.
Another three schools around George the town and another six schools in Witbank in Mpumalanga will also benefit from the project. "Our aspiration is to advance the cause of quality education, to incorporate digital tools into the teaching process, to produce knowledge workers that will allow South Africa to play in the premier league," said Moholi.


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Sid Caesar, a comedic force of nature who became one of television's first stars in the early 1950s and influenced generations of comedians and comedy writers, died Wednesday at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif. He was 91.
His death was announced by Eddy Friedfeld, a family spokesman.
Caesar largely faded from the public eye in his middle years as he struggled with crippling self-doubt and addiction to alcohol and pills. But from 1950 to 1954, he and his co-stars on the live 90-minute comedy-variety extravaganza "Your Show of Shows" dominated the Saturday night viewing habits of millions of Americans.
Albert Einstein was a Caesar fan. Alfred Hitchcock called Caesar the funniest performer since Charlie Chaplin.
Caesar introduced a different kind of humor to the small screen, at once more intimate and more absurd, based less on jokes or pratfalls than on characters and situations. It left an indelible mark on American comedy.
"If you want to find the ur-texts of 'The Producers' and 'Blazing Saddles,' of 'Sleeper' and 'Annie Hall,' of 'All in the Family' and 'M*A*S*H' and 'Saturday Night Live,' " Frank Rich wrote in the New York Times when he was its chief theater critic, "check out the old kinescopes of Sid Caesar."
A list of Caesar's writers over the years reads like a comedy all-star team. Woody Allen and Mel Brooks did some of their earliest writing for him. So did the most successful playwright in the history of the American stage, Neil Simon. Carl Reiner created one landmark sitcom, "The Dick Van Dyke Show"; Larry Gelbart was the principal creative force behind another, "M*A*S*H." Mel Tolkin wrote numerous scripts for "All in the Family." The authors of the two longest-running Broadway musicals of the 1960s, Joseph Stein ("Fiddler on the Roof") and Michael Stewart ("Hello, Dolly!"), were Caesar alumni as well.
Sketches on "Your Show of Shows" and its successor, "Caesar's Hour" (1954-57), were as likely to skewer the minutiae of domestic life as to lampoon classic Hollywood movies, arty foreign films and even operas.
Caesar was funny whether working from a script or improvising: In a classic moment during a parody of the opera "Pagliacci," as he was drawing tears on his face in front of a dressing-room mirror, the makeup pencil broke. Suddenly unable to draw anything but straight lines, he made the split-second decision to play tic-tac-toe on his cheek.
He could seem eloquent even when his words were total gibberish: Among his gifts was the ability to mimic the sounds and cadences of foreign languages he didn't actually speak.
"It was fun, but hard," Caesar said in 1984, looking back on his glory years. "I worked six days a week, putting the script together, working with the writers. The show had to be written by Wednesday night because Thursday we had to put it on its feet. Friday we showed it to the technicians, and Saturday was the show. Sunday was our only day off, and I used to stand under the shower and shake."
He did more than shake. By the age of 30 Caesar was not just the king of television, earning $1 million a year; he was also an alcoholic and a pill addict. Under his manic exterior, he recalled in "Where Have I Been?," his 1982 autobiography, he was distraught and filled with self-hatred, tormented by guilt because he did not think he deserved the acclaim he was receiving.
He was also given to explosive rages. Caesar once dangled a terrified Brooks from an 18th-story window until colleagues restrained him. With one punch he knocked out a horse that had thrown his wife off its back, a scene that Brooks replayed in his movie "Blazing Saddles."
After 20 up-and-down years, Caesar found himself in 1978 spending four months almost entirely in bed, secretly ordering in beer whenever his wife turned her back. Offered a job in Canada in Simon's comedy "Last of the Red Hot Lovers," he was in such a fog of alcohol and pills that he couldn't remember his lines. Finally, he sought treatment.
"I had to come to terms with myself," he recalled. "Do you want to live or die? Make up your mind. And I did. I said, 'I want to live.' And that was it: the first step on a long journey."
His return to health and sobriety led to a career revival, aided by two events in 1982: the publication of "Where Have I Been?" and the release of the movie "My Favorite Year," a fictionalized account of life behind the scenes at "Your Show of Shows" produced by Brooks, with Joseph Bologna as the show's Caesar-like star.
Sidney Caesar was born Sept. 8, 1922, in Yonkers, the youngest of three sons of Jewish immigrants, Max and Ida Caesar. Max Caesar, who emigrated from Poland, owned and operated a luncheonette with his wife, who had come from Russia; young Sid Caesar developed his foreign-sounding double talk by listening closely to the luncheonette's multinational clientele.


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