Nearly 1,300 area fans turn out to view circus
by KEN LAHMERS EDITOR
Aurora -- Driving thousands of miles every year and putting on about 200 performances is taxing, but some performers for the Kelly Miller Circus say seeing the smiling faces on adults' and children's faces is well worth the stress.
The circus made one of its many annual United States stops in Aurora on Aug. 3 as a fundraiser for W.K. Ricksecker Masonic Lodge, and nearly 1,300 attended the two performances.Despite clouds and occasion light showers, its presence on Ballfields 1 and 2 stirred up much excitement for residents.excitement for residents.
Two performances were presented in the late afternoon and early evening in the 1,500-seat "big top" tent, which was erected that morning in slightly more than an hour.
"I thought the circus was fantastic," said Masonic leader Tony Marotta, who was in charge of its local organizing. "I heard many comments that it was far beyond what people expected."
Marotta, who reported nearly 1,300 people watched the two shows, said he hopes the Masonic Lodge can bring the circus back next year, and if so, that even more people will turn out.
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