Part Of Child's Finger Cut Off At Bluegrass Fair
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Lexington, KY
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Allondra Reyes, 5, from Lexington, Ky., looked out over the fairgrounds while riding her carousel horse at the fair on Sunday. Sunday, July 24, 2011 was the last day of the Bluegrass Fair at Masterson Station Park in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Angela Baldridge read more:
http://www.kentucky.com/2011/07/25/1823032/incident-that-cut-off-part-of.html#ixzz1TBnZu8dW
Carnival rides mostly unregulated
Unlike many other states, Oregon does not verify safety information
By Tracey Lowe
Statesman Journal, from www.registerguard.com
Monday, Jul 25, 2011
SALEM — It’s the height of festival season and for many kids that means thrills — as in the Zipper, the Sizzler or the Tilt-A-Whirl.
But who’s making sure those traveling rides are properly maintained, set up and operated?
In Oregon, the answer is no one.
Even worse, regulators say, a state permit affixed to each ride gives the false appearance of oversight.
To get the permit, ride operators submit a form each year showing that the ride has had a private inspection and is insured, and pay a $28 fee.
That’s it.
Unlike many other states, Oregon doesn’t independently verify the information on the form.
It doesn’t require those contracted ride inspectors to be nationally certified.
It doesn’t enforce safety rules or investigate or track accidents.
It also doesn’t require ride operators to be certified, although they must be at least 18 years old.
Earlier this year, state officials asked lawmakers to either fund a comprehensive oversight program or remove the state from regulation altogether, making it clear to riders that there is no government oversight.
The current regulatory structure “creates an appearance, but not the reality, of comprehensive oversight of amusement rides,” Pat Allen, acting administrator of the state Building Codes Division, told lawmakers.
“The building codes seal that a parent sees on an amusement ride may imply that we provide more safety oversight and regulation than we actually do,” Allen said.
read more:
http://www.registerguard.com/web/newslocalnews/26603242-41/ride-amusement-state-oregon-oversight.html.csp
Unlike many other states, Oregon does not verify safety information
By Tracey Lowe
Statesman Journal, from www.registerguard.com
Monday, Jul 25, 2011
SALEM — It’s the height of festival season and for many kids that means thrills — as in the Zipper, the Sizzler or the Tilt-A-Whirl.
But who’s making sure those traveling rides are properly maintained, set up and operated?
In Oregon, the answer is no one.
Even worse, regulators say, a state permit affixed to each ride gives the false appearance of oversight.
To get the permit, ride operators submit a form each year showing that the ride has had a private inspection and is insured, and pay a $28 fee.
That’s it.
Unlike many other states, Oregon doesn’t independently verify the information on the form.
It doesn’t require those contracted ride inspectors to be nationally certified.
It doesn’t enforce safety rules or investigate or track accidents.
It also doesn’t require ride operators to be certified, although they must be at least 18 years old.
Earlier this year, state officials asked lawmakers to either fund a comprehensive oversight program or remove the state from regulation altogether, making it clear to riders that there is no government oversight.
The current regulatory structure “creates an appearance, but not the reality, of comprehensive oversight of amusement rides,” Pat Allen, acting administrator of the state Building Codes Division, told lawmakers.
“The building codes seal that a parent sees on an amusement ride may imply that we provide more safety oversight and regulation than we actually do,” Allen said.
read more:
http://www.registerguard.com/web/newslocalnews/26603242-41/ride-amusement-state-oregon-oversight.html.csp
Monday, July 25, 2011
Del. State Fair Attendance Down Due To Heat
By Ryan Hughes, Reporter wmdt-tv
Jul 24, 2011
HARRINGTON, Del. - Officials say mother nature is making the first few days of the Delaware State Fair challenging.
Thunderstorms rolled into Harrington Sunday afternoon, but the big story has been the heat. Extreme temperatures have been beaming down over the fairgrounds since opening day.
"It's hot, but you have to come out for the festivities regardless, you can't let it get ya," said first-timer Nicole Ott.
But officials say numbers are down and the weather has been affecting attendance.
"There's not as many people out here because it's so hot, and then as hot as it is, nobody wants soda all they want is water," said Pat Diamond, an outside vendor.
To try and beat the heat vendors are trying to stay cool in front of fans, and misting stations have been set up to provide some relief.
"Seeing that we were going to have a couple days of warm temperatures we wanted to set something up that was easy, comfortable and give everyone a quick burst of cold water," said Danny Aguilar, Director of Marketing for the Delaware State Fair.
The crowds are building during the evening hours and officials hope relief is on the way so people can come and enjoy the fair. Last year, things were pretty hot at the fair, and officials say that didn't stop them from having the second best year for turnout. With temperatures expected to drop a bit, they hope things will turn around again.
By Ryan Hughes, Reporter wmdt-tv
Jul 24, 2011
HARRINGTON, Del. - Officials say mother nature is making the first few days of the Delaware State Fair challenging.
Thunderstorms rolled into Harrington Sunday afternoon, but the big story has been the heat. Extreme temperatures have been beaming down over the fairgrounds since opening day.
"It's hot, but you have to come out for the festivities regardless, you can't let it get ya," said first-timer Nicole Ott.
But officials say numbers are down and the weather has been affecting attendance.
"There's not as many people out here because it's so hot, and then as hot as it is, nobody wants soda all they want is water," said Pat Diamond, an outside vendor.
To try and beat the heat vendors are trying to stay cool in front of fans, and misting stations have been set up to provide some relief.
"Seeing that we were going to have a couple days of warm temperatures we wanted to set something up that was easy, comfortable and give everyone a quick burst of cold water," said Danny Aguilar, Director of Marketing for the Delaware State Fair.
The crowds are building during the evening hours and officials hope relief is on the way so people can come and enjoy the fair. Last year, things were pretty hot at the fair, and officials say that didn't stop them from having the second best year for turnout. With temperatures expected to drop a bit, they hope things will turn around again.
Fair kicks off 125th offering Monday
Daniel Slates of Skerbeck Brothers Carnival prepares to scrub down the Toboggan ride, the first to arrive at the Fowlerville, MI Fairgrounds for the Fowlerville Family Fair. The fair runs from Monday through Saturday at the fairgrounds in Handy Township. / Photo by GILLIS BENEDICT/DAILY PRESS & ARGUSWritten by
Jason Carmel Davis
DAILY PRESS & ARGUS
Jul 24, 2011
The Fowlerville, MI Family Fair, which celebrates its 125th year when gates open Monday, has a special place in the heart of Fowlerville resident Jennifer Rhodes.
"I've been coming here every year since I was 6 years old," said Rhodes, 33, who serves as office manager of the Fowlerville Fairgrounds on Grand River Avenue just west of the village in Handy Township.
"I started out coming here working with 4-H, which is a huge part of the fair's agricultural component. Personally, this fair means a great deal to me," she said.
Four years ago, Rhodes started out as a volunteer at the Fowlerville Fairgrounds. She took over as the fairgrounds' office manager last year.
Everything is set for this year's fair, according to Rhodes, adding that she's looking forward to a fun week of entertainment and large crowds.
"What I love the most is walking out in the middle of the crowds when it's busy, and just looking at everyone enjoying themselves," Rhodes said. "That makes the process of putting the fair together all worth it."
Fowlerville Clerk Kathryn Arledge said people look forward to the fair year-round. She added that village staffers take calls on when the fair will take place months in advance.
"(The fair) is something a lot of people care about," Arledge said. "It's separate from the village, but it does a lot for our economy and brings in a lot of people that week who may not come into Fowlerville otherwise."
read more:
http://www.livingstondaily.com/article/20110724/NEWS01/107240313
Daniel Slates of Skerbeck Brothers Carnival prepares to scrub down the Toboggan ride, the first to arrive at the Fowlerville, MI Fairgrounds for the Fowlerville Family Fair. The fair runs from Monday through Saturday at the fairgrounds in Handy Township. / Photo by GILLIS BENEDICT/DAILY PRESS & ARGUSWritten byJason Carmel Davis
DAILY PRESS & ARGUS
Jul 24, 2011
The Fowlerville, MI Family Fair, which celebrates its 125th year when gates open Monday, has a special place in the heart of Fowlerville resident Jennifer Rhodes.
"I've been coming here every year since I was 6 years old," said Rhodes, 33, who serves as office manager of the Fowlerville Fairgrounds on Grand River Avenue just west of the village in Handy Township.
"I started out coming here working with 4-H, which is a huge part of the fair's agricultural component. Personally, this fair means a great deal to me," she said.
Four years ago, Rhodes started out as a volunteer at the Fowlerville Fairgrounds. She took over as the fairgrounds' office manager last year.
Everything is set for this year's fair, according to Rhodes, adding that she's looking forward to a fun week of entertainment and large crowds.
"What I love the most is walking out in the middle of the crowds when it's busy, and just looking at everyone enjoying themselves," Rhodes said. "That makes the process of putting the fair together all worth it."
Fowlerville Clerk Kathryn Arledge said people look forward to the fair year-round. She added that village staffers take calls on when the fair will take place months in advance.
"(The fair) is something a lot of people care about," Arledge said. "It's separate from the village, but it does a lot for our economy and brings in a lot of people that week who may not come into Fowlerville otherwise."
read more:
http://www.livingstondaily.com/article/20110724/NEWS01/107240313
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Circus train comes to Essex for celebration
Catherine Avalone The Middletown Press 7.23.11 Balloon artist Dale Griffith also known as "Kaboose the Clown" creates a surprise for four year old Kyra Deroy, of Griswold in the midway at the The Valley Railroad Circus Train & Big Top Show Saturday afternoon in Essex. Essex Steam Train & Riverboat is celebrating their 40th anniversary with special events scheduled throughout the year.
Published: Saturday, July 23, 2011
middletownpress.com
ESSEX - The Valley Railroad Circus Train & Big Top Show came to Essex on Saturday afternoon to help celebrate an anniversary.
Published: Saturday, July 23, 2011
middletownpress.com
ESSEX - The Valley Railroad Circus Train & Big Top Show came to Essex on Saturday afternoon to help celebrate an anniversary.
Catherine Avalone The Middletown Press 7.23.11 
Catherine Avalone The Middletown Press 7.23.11 Cunductor Brian Messinger aboard the authentic Circus Train Caboose at the The Valley Railroad Circus Train & Big Top Show Saturday afternoon in Essex. Essex Steam Train & Riverboat is celebrating their 40th anniversary with special events scheduled throughout the year.
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat is celebrating its 40th anniversary with special events scheduled throughout the year. The circus, which will continue today and July 30-31, includes balloon animals, an acrobat show, a puppet show, a petting zoo, circus food and live entertainment.
Visitors should park at the Lee Company Parking Lot, 55 Bokum Road, where passengers will board the circus train for an interactive ride to event grounds and shows. Admission is $25
FOR MORE INFO CLICK HERE--http://essexsteamtrain.com/circus.html
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat is celebrating its 40th anniversary with special events scheduled throughout the year. The circus, which will continue today and July 30-31, includes balloon animals, an acrobat show, a puppet show, a petting zoo, circus food and live entertainment.
Visitors should park at the Lee Company Parking Lot, 55 Bokum Road, where passengers will board the circus train for an interactive ride to event grounds and shows. Admission is $25
FOR MORE INFO CLICK HERE--http://essexsteamtrain.com/circus.html
Ozark Empire Fair celebrates 75 years
Springfield salesman Don Cole Sr., 78, has attended the fair every year.
Springfield salesman Don Cole Sr., 78, has attended the fair every year.
Ozark Empire Fair, 1952 / News-Leader file photo, 1952
Written by Jan Peterson For the News-Leader
http://www.news-leader.com
Jul. 24, 2011
Don Cole Sr. was just a little squirt when his mama woke him up early one morning to see something they'd never seen in front of their North Broadway Avenue home.
"My mother got us up -- my sister and I -- about 6 in the morning, and here come a bunch of elephants down the street from a circus train that had stopped on Commercial Street," Cole recounts with a ready laugh.
Mr. ColeThe circus animals were headed to the Ozark Empire Fair, which celebrates its 75th year this year. And in all of those years, Cole hasn't missed a single one.
The Springfield salesman, who at 78 displays absolutely no interest in retirement, says he went to the first fair at the age of 3. Ask him about any special memories and he'll rattle off dozens.
In doing so, he paints the picture of the fair's early years, called the Ozark Empire District Free Fair when it opened Oct. 10, 1937, by the Greene County Agricultural and Mechanical Society on city park land next to the Dickerson Park Zoo.
read more: http://www.news-leader.com/article/20110724/NEWS01/107240386/1007/?odyssey=nav%7Chead
All the fun of the circus!
Sunday 24 July 2011
from: http://www.kirriemuirherald.co.uk/
AUDIENCES in Forfar will soon have the opportunity to see a spectacular, fun-packed, world-class circus for all the family, the likes of which can usually only be seen by audiences in major cities.
Featuring a galaxy of international circus stars from China, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Bulgaria, Romania and France, Circus Of The Orient has been specifically designed to visit towns and locations normally considered beyond the reach of circuses of an international standard.
Audiences can witness the amazing world famous Shaolin Wu Shu Warriors appearing by kind permission of the Abbott of the Shaolin Temple and the Chinese Ministry Of Culture.
Phillip Gandey, artistic director, said: “This production is a brilliant mix of oriental and western elements to create a thrilling, entertaining and laughter-packed show which will appeal to all the family.
“The deliberate mixture of cultures is due to oriental humor not being easily appreciated by western audiences, so our clowning Duo from Romania and France bring a modern twist to guarantee laughter.”
Other world class artists include the sensational springboard acrobatics from the amazing ‘Julio Troupe’, combined with supreme aerialists, ‘Trio Serik’, who will be on hanging straps high in the roof of the Big Top. The beautiful ‘Monalisa’ will provide an element of grace with her aerial showcase.
Encounter the unbelievable somersaults performed on Chinese poles and watch artists dice with death on the cloud swing trapeze, all whilst the spectacular Big Top is echoing with laughter from the antics of our crazy clowns ‘Duo Delbosq’.
The breakthrough of such a tour is due to the special new design of its Big Top. Although seating an audience of 500 people in 360-degree comfort, it can be erected then dismantled in a fraction of the normal time.
read more: http://www.kirriemuirherald.co.uk/news/local-headlines/all_the_fun_of_the_circus_1_1740053
Sunday 24 July 2011
from: http://www.kirriemuirherald.co.uk/
AUDIENCES in Forfar will soon have the opportunity to see a spectacular, fun-packed, world-class circus for all the family, the likes of which can usually only be seen by audiences in major cities.
Featuring a galaxy of international circus stars from China, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Bulgaria, Romania and France, Circus Of The Orient has been specifically designed to visit towns and locations normally considered beyond the reach of circuses of an international standard.
Audiences can witness the amazing world famous Shaolin Wu Shu Warriors appearing by kind permission of the Abbott of the Shaolin Temple and the Chinese Ministry Of Culture.
Phillip Gandey, artistic director, said: “This production is a brilliant mix of oriental and western elements to create a thrilling, entertaining and laughter-packed show which will appeal to all the family.
“The deliberate mixture of cultures is due to oriental humor not being easily appreciated by western audiences, so our clowning Duo from Romania and France bring a modern twist to guarantee laughter.”
Other world class artists include the sensational springboard acrobatics from the amazing ‘Julio Troupe’, combined with supreme aerialists, ‘Trio Serik’, who will be on hanging straps high in the roof of the Big Top. The beautiful ‘Monalisa’ will provide an element of grace with her aerial showcase.
Encounter the unbelievable somersaults performed on Chinese poles and watch artists dice with death on the cloud swing trapeze, all whilst the spectacular Big Top is echoing with laughter from the antics of our crazy clowns ‘Duo Delbosq’.
The breakthrough of such a tour is due to the special new design of its Big Top. Although seating an audience of 500 people in 360-degree comfort, it can be erected then dismantled in a fraction of the normal time.
read more: http://www.kirriemuirherald.co.uk/news/local-headlines/all_the_fun_of_the_circus_1_1740053
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