Nashville, Tenn. — Kozy Rest Kampground of Harrisville is one of just 21 campgrounds and RV resorts across the country to earn an all around "A" grade in the nation's first consumer satisfaction survey of independent parks.

The 170-site park at 449 Campground Road received an "A" grade in overall guest satisfaction for 2008.

The top parks were announced Nov. 22 during an awards ceremony hosted by the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds.

Nearly 13,000 camping and RV enthusiasts participated in the 2008 online survey, which evaluated guest experiences at independent campgrounds and RV resorts affiliated with the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds.

GuestRated.com of Murrieta, Calif., conducted the online survey, which had surveys for more than 4,000 parks affiliated with the national association.

NexTier Bank recently was selected as the winner of the "2008 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics" by the Better Business Bureau of Western Pennsylvania.The bank won the honor in the large business category.The BBB will present NexTier Bank with the award Thursday at the NexTier Operations Center on Route 8.The bureau each year recognizes businesses in its 28-county service area that maintain a solid commitment to conducting ethical business practices.An independent academic panel selects companies for their exceptional conduct, according to Warren King, bureau president.He said winning companies consistently exceed standards for ethics in their relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, and industry peers.