BASEBALL: Phillies' Polanco comes to camp healthy

Posted by The Times Herald | February 23rd, 2012
“I've been taking ground balls, hitting, running,” Polanco said. “I think I'm good to go.” On his first day in camp, Polanco jumped right in with the rest of the early arrivals, taking optional batting practice at Bright House Field.
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SD man dies after falling through ice on Missouri River

Posted by Grand Forks Herald | February 23rd, 2012
A Pierre man drowned after falling through the ice on the Missouri River while apparently trying to rescue his dog near a campground area east of the city. Hughes County Sheriff Mike Leidholt says 66-year-old Carl Remmers was pronounced dead about 6:45 ...
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Tickfaw State Park closed due to high water

Posted by WBXH | February 23rd, 2012
Because high water is impacting the park's entrance, campground and trails, and threatening the main road of the park, officials hope the park closure will allow time for the water to abate. Visitors can get the latest information about the park by ...
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Young 'jeaniuses' cover new ground

Posted by New Straits Times | February 23rd, 2012
2.0 Startup Kids Camp last October. With Syafiq Aizat Khairul Azmi, 17, as team leader, the group went in search of old jeans from family and neighbours. They then used a sewing machine to turn them into wrappers for 60 notebooks they had bought.
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A wet tradition: No escape from annual flood for Lower Valley campers, farmers

Posted by Snoqualmie Valley Record | February 23rd, 2012
With the Snoqualmie River expected to overtop its banks by evening, Snoqualmie River RV Park and campground residents like Meador had until sundown to pack up and head for higher ground. The Fall City campers may have been inconvenienced, ...
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Long-term comprehensive plan will guide development of Yellowstone Lake area

Posted by Yellowstone Gate | February 23rd, 2012
The Greater Yellowstone Coalition on Wednesday announced its approval of the shoreline closure, but objected to other proposed changes, including upgrades to the Fishing Bridge campground, the only spot in the park with full RV hook-ups.
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The New Sterling Concept Airstream Trailer

Posted by New York Times | February 23rd, 2012
You would certainly want to wipe the campground mud off your shoes before walking into this trailer. The aluminum interior is sleek and shining, with a queen-size bed, a streamlined bathroom with a shower and rounded cabinets for the sink, ...
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Comings and goings from Day 4 of Orioles spring training camp

Posted by Baltimore Sun (blog) | February 22nd, 2012
He's still throwing off flat ground, but said he wants to throw off a mound by next weekend. Also, the Orioles had an early workout today – many players are participating in reliever Jim Johnson's golf tournament – but beforehand several pitchers threw ...
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Shenandoah National Park announces opening dates

Posted by Augusta Free Press | February 22nd, 2012
Campgrounds will operate on the following schedule: Big Meadows Campground will open on March 30; Lewis Mountain Campground will open on April 6; Mathews Arm and Loft Mountain Campgrounds will open on May 11. Elkwallow, Pinnacles, South River and Dundo ...
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Five Campgrounds in Northeastern Vermont that Offer Great Fishing

Posted by Yahoo! Sports | February 22nd, 2012
Contributor Network 12 minutes ago You will find great campgrounds in Northeastern Vermont that offer on-site or nearby fishing. Each campground offers their own unique charm and fun. If you're looking for a great place to take the family on a camping ...
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Crash claims life of Andover, Ohio woman

Posted by Meadville Tribune | February 22nd, 2012
Jutta Alexander, 55, of 6431 Bel Air Drive, Andover, was killed in the crash on Route 322 in front of the entrance to the Jamestown Campground of Pymatuning State Park around 6:30 am, according to police. Alexander was driving east on the highway in ...
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Camp "Liberty": A Cruel Hoax?

Posted by Huffington Post (blog) | February 22nd, 2012
... ground: 400 MEK members who, despite strong skepticism about the plan accepted the offer as a way of testing the good intentions of the State Department, the United Nations and the government of Iraq. 1. Camp Liberty has no serviceable water supply ...
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Jeter arrives at Yankees camp, won't comment on Rivera's future

Posted by New York Post (blog) | February 22nd, 2012
... been the pitcher's custom in recent years, arrived in camp Monday which was the first day of pitchers and catchers. He participated in conditioning drills Wednesday and hit ground balls to his sons on the backfield after the team workout was over.
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Pacquiao-Bradley Promo Promises to Conquer New Ground

Posted by BoxingScene.com | February 22nd, 2012
“We're (going to) have frequent media visits to Tim's training camp, which is here in California,” Arum announced to the media, in a move that is in line with his promise to turn Bradley into a major attraction when he signed the unbeaten Californian ...
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Two arrested for murder of Rabun County man

Posted by Northeast Georgian | February 22nd, 2012
19, last seen the previous day at the Sweetwater Campground in Rabun County. Law enforcement authorities arrested Frank Joseph Guitreau, Jr. and Ashley Gail Hall, both of Louisiana, in connection with the alleged murder of Mitchell.
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Two-year reconstruction project beginning on Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain

Posted by ReporterHerald.com | February 22nd, 2012
Construction will span 5.1 miles from the junction of Trail Ridge Road and US 36 to where the park and ride meets Glacier Basin campground. Crews will build retaining walls to improve safety and drainage, and a nearly 1-mile section will be rerouted ...
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Linn boat ramps, trails damaged by January floods

Posted by Albany Democrat Herald | February 22nd, 2012
There was “severe erosion” at the hiking trails at Roaring River Campground, Carroll said, and some damage at the Stayton Bridge boat ramp. Most of the county's campgrounds are in the Sweet Home area and were not damaged, Carroll said.
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Acts named for festival moving to central Ohio after accident

Posted by Columbus Dispatch | February 22nd, 2012
In its 16th year, the festival is scheduled for July 19-22 at Legend Valley Concert Venue and Campground. Dave Weissman, a Columbus music publicist and the festival's media director, declined to comment on the pending litigation or detail logistics or ...
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United effort key to Kenlake Bridge replacement

Posted by Murray Ledger and Times | February 22nd, 2012
struck the 80-year-old Eggner's Ferry Bridge spanning the Tennessee River between Aurora in Marshall County and the Fenton Campground area in Trigg County. The mid-evening collision on the night of Jan. 26, resulted in the collapse of a 322-foot ...
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No change in rates for Pool and Campground

Posted by St. James Plaindealer | February 22nd, 2012
Ram Construction re-designed the project from original request saving the City an estimated $124000. Discussion based on increased costs affiliated with re-bidding project and risking a higher cost in the end. In regards to Pool and Campground rates, ...
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Day 4 of SF Giants camp: Lincecum is on the field

Posted by San Francisco Chronicle (blog) | February 22nd, 2012
Tim Lincecum stretched with the team this morning and now is playing catch off flat ground with the rest of the pitchers, one day after his bullpen session was scratched because of back stiffness. We didn't get a chance to talk to him this morning.
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Rotary continues work to help communities, youth and the world

Posted by Cochrane Eagle | February 22nd, 2012
Locally, Rotary has, jointly with the Cochrane Lions Club, operated Bow Rivers Edge Campground, opening a new 143-site facility in May 2005. With the community in mind, the organization helped develop the Capital Reinvestment Partnership, also with the ...
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Camping Around Lake Wallenpaupack Poconos

Posted by (author unknown) | February 22nd, 2012
With sites for 49 tents and trailers, as well as 13 scenic lakefront sites for walk-in camping this beautiful camp ground is situated on a wooded hill overlooking the ...
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Sunny Meadows Campground in Elm Creek, Nebraska plus reviews

Posted by (author unknown) | February 22nd, 2012
Reviews and information for Sunny Meadows Campground in Elm Creek, Nebraska including wifi, big rig, 50 amp, and pet friendly.
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MALLARDS LANDING FAMILY CAMPGROUND-Contact Us

Posted by (author unknown) | February 22nd, 2012
Mallards Landing Family Campground. ... Location · Contact Us · Pricing · Camp Ground Rules · Up Coming Events ... Email us: Mallards Landing Campground ...
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NapkinDreams: Campground Review – Tampa South RV Park

Posted by (author unknown) | February 22nd, 2012
Campground Review - Tampa South RV Park. Our stay at Tampa South RV Park .... Campground Review - Sunshine RV Resort. ► January (29). Campground ...
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Camp chat: Yu Darvish's lockermate

Posted by ESPN (blog) | February 22nd, 2012
RD: Derek Holland got to throw with him on flat ground on Tuesday. Are you going to try to push your way in there and toss with him? JM: I don't know if I want to be the person who spikes one on him, so I might just take a step back. I'm new to camp.
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Man woke up in floating tent, rescued from Snoqualmie River

Posted by Seattle Post Intelligencer | February 22nd, 2012
By KOMO-TV The man had been camping but called 911 to report that his campground had washed away and he was surrounded by water. "I woke up floating in my tent," he told KOMO News. "Pretty scary." Rescuers waded through waist deep water and mud to ...
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Campground will undergo improvements

Posted by Daily Post Athenian | February 22nd, 2012
BENTON - Forest Service officials at the Cherokee National Forest say Sylco Campground located off Forest Service Road No. 55 in the Ocoee Ranger District will be undergoing improvements beginning in late February. This complete article is available ...
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Iowa DNR hoping for improved camping conditions in 2012

Posted by Iowa City Press Citizen | February 22nd, 2012
But more than a few campers have their sites reserved beginning on the weekend before Memorial Day and are staying for the entire week. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hoping for improved camping conditions after the historic Missouri River ...
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Pierre man falls through ice on Missouri River, dies

Posted by Daily Republic | February 22nd, 2012
PIERRE (AP) — A Pierre man drowned after falling through the ice on the Missouri River while apparently trying to rescue his dog near a campground area east of the city. PIERRE (AP) — A Pierre man drowned after falling through the ice on the Missouri ...
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Romney camp downplays possible Michigan loss

Posted by Examiner.com | February 22nd, 2012
With momentum comes money, ground support and media attention which in turn can lead to more of the same. A loss for any candidate in their home state would lead to a slowdown in funding as well as creating doubt about that candidates ability to beat ...
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Pierre Man Drowns Trying To Rescue Dog

Posted by KELOLAND TV | February 22nd, 2012
By Kellee Azar A 66-year-old man from Pierre is dead after trying to rescue his dog who fell through the ice near Farm Island Campground on the Missouri River. Officials found the man underneath the water Tuesday afternoon and performed CPR but was ...
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Obama to Ask Congress to Lower Corporate Tax Rate to 28%, Remove Loopholes

Posted by Bloomberg | February 22nd, 2012
15, “There is, I hope, more room for common ground on this, and we need to use this opportunity now to start to lay the foundation for the fundamental change ahead.” The Obama administration will propose today reducing the US corporate tax rate to 28 ...
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Jekyll campers chip in for health

Posted by Brunswick News | February 22nd, 2012
By LOUIE BROGDON The Brunswick News The Jekyll Island Campground is better equipped today for medical emergencies than it was last winter. That's because a group of around 112 campers, who spend their winters on Jekyll to escape northern snow, ...
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Gamel enters camp in shape

Posted by Janesville Gazette | February 22nd, 2012
He showed up overweight, strained a ribcage muscle in the early going and missed much of camp. It was the third consecutive spring in which Gamel was sidelined by an injury problem. “I've never helped my case, getting hurt,” said Gamel.
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Feds could help fund storm shelters at Mo. fair

Posted by Belleville News Democrat | February 22nd, 2012
Jay Nixon's administration is proposing a $2.3 million project to build four new restrooms and shower facilities at the campground that could double as storm shelters in case of a tornado warning. Because of the storm shelter aspect, 75 percent of the ...
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Arizona Diamondbacks righty Trevor Bauer learning on the job in 1st camp

Posted by AZ Central.com | February 22nd, 2012
The on-the-field stuff was the easy part, but that's not to say Bauer was satisfied with his bullpen session Tuesday, the first he's thrown at camp. He struggled with his control. "The ball felt good coming out of my hand," he said.
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Restore a ranger: Parks site needs state management

Posted by Fairbanks Daily News-Miner | February 22nd, 2012
The 782 signatures on the “Save Olnes Pond and Whitefish Campground” petitions have brought the issue to the attention of the public and state leaders. Marv Hassebroek presented his petitions to three local legislators Sunday, which should be enough to ...
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Some Mammoth Cave National Park Campgrounds Opening March 1

Posted by National Parks Traveler | February 22nd, 2012
According to park officials, while the ferry will begin operations on Sunday, the Mammoth Cave Campground and Maple Springs Group Campground will open March 1. Houchin Ferry, near Brownsville, Kentucky, is a car ferry across Green River.
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Occupy Boise asks federal court to stop eviction

Posted by The Idaho Statesman | February 22nd, 2012
Gov. Butch Otter signed House Bill 404 on Tuesday, banning camping on the Capitol Mall and other (non-campground) state properties. The state says campers on the grounds of the old Ada County Courthouse must leave by 5 pm Monday.
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Fantasy camp for those who love to fly

Posted by The Associated Press | February 22nd, 2012
They go to Yankees fantasy camp. Others dream of playing Carnegie Hall. They join the summer orchestra at the shore. Then there are aviation geeks like Mueller. People like him — and there are more than you think — charter a commercial airliner and ...
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Guest Column: Camp Fuller marker is in the wrong place; new marker needed

Posted by The Rock River Times | February 22nd, 2012
By Tim Hughes With the Civil War sesquicentennial upon us, more people will likely visit the stone marker at the intersection of Harlem Boulevard and Guard Street marking the entrance to Camp Fuller, the training ground for four Civil War regiments, ...
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Urewera trial: Defendants identified on camera footage

Posted by New Zealand Herald | February 22nd, 2012
He said afterwards they walked up a bush track to a make-shift camp site where there was a discussion about nutrition. "We did some demonstrations like kicking and punching and stuff.'' He said that on the way back to Ruatoki there was a discussion in ...
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Use of informant in Ariz. bombing trial against former Oklahomans called

Posted by Tulsa World | February 22nd, 2012
She moved into the same Oklahoma campground near Catoosa, dressed provocatively, used racial slurs and talked like a separatist. And she won the brothers' confidence over a five-year period in part by sending them racy photos of herself, ...
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Mijares' arrival delayed due to family issues

Posted by Kansas City Royals | February 22nd, 2012
The other 29 pitchers and six catchers were all in camp, along with many of the position players. Mijares, 27, was signed as a free agent after four years with the Twins and was expected to be a situational reliever against left-handed batters.
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Campground work to begin

Posted by Daily Freeman Journal | February 22nd, 2012
Bidding will start soon for new electrical and septic systems for the old campground at Briggs Woods Park, according to Conservation Director Brian Lammers, pending a few questions with the county attorney, This spring, Briggs Woods Park will be adding ...
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Bobby Valentine hits ground running with Red Sox

Posted by Yahoo! Sports | February 22nd, 2012
Not even a day into camp and Bobby Valentine had earned himself a reputation among his Boston Red Sox players. Valentine brought plenty with him to his first Red Sox camp: knowledge, experience, baggage and a self-assuredness that familiarizes itself ...
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TVA shoreline fees spur fight

Posted by Chattanooga Times Free Press | February 22nd, 2012
by Pam Sohn Boat slips are mostly empty at Euchee Marina Resort and Campground. The sign facing Highway 304 in Meigs County, Tenn., advertises the opening of their restaurant in May. BY THE NUMBERS 71: The number of commercial lease agreements on Watts ...
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Scottville offered 40-acre property

Posted by Ludington Daily News | February 22nd, 2012
Clemensen, who told commissioners Monday night that she was re-doing her will, said she would like to give the property to them in hopes it could become a park or campground. The property, has been in her family for many years and Clemensen said she ...
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