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The annual extravaganza that is the Allentown Fair opens at 4 p.m. today for the 158th time with music, rides, games, animal attractions, farm animals, educational exhibits and more. Rides are turning on the Powers Great American Midway, which will be extra bright when 44,000 LED lights start shining on the Gondola Giant Wheel. Also represented on the midway is Darton Industries Cliff Hangar
Word comes today that Darton Industries, the manufacturer of the "Cliff Hangar" ride have issued an advisory of potential problems with the ride. In a follow up call to Dartron we were told that; their safety man is in Allentown inspecting the ride to ascertain if there will be a followup to their "advisory" regarding possible "drag link" problems. The ride has not been shut down and no ride companies have been advised at this time to stop operating the ride. However further notification should be coming in a few hours up to a day or so. We have been advised that at least one established ride company operating on the east coast, has received the advisory and is concerned. Please watch this area for updates.
From Dartron Industries; here is a copy of the letter.
BATTECH ENTERPRISES, LLC
dba DARTRON
PO Box 13114
Salem, OR 97309
503-362-2341
dartronadm@earthlink.net
August 27, 2010
To all Cliff Hanger Owners/Operators and Inspectors:
We are aware of an incident that occurred on a Cliff Hanger yesterday August 26, 2010. Dartron is currently investigating the cause of the incident and at this time do not feel it was a structural design failure.
However, we would like to ask for everyone to look at the lower ears on the bearing base just above where the lower drag link pins for any indications and report any findings to Dartron. Additionally, we request that the spherical bearings located at each end of the drag link and in the ears of the bearing base have lubrication verified as well as smooth operation while in the lifting motion. This can be accomplished, while the ride is empty, with one operator at the controls while a second person watches the pivot points as the ride rises.
More information will be forwarded as soon as we have completed our investigation.
If you have any additional questions, please contact me.
Regards,
Albert J Frieden
Managing Member
BATTECH ENTERPRISES, LLC
dba DARTRON
(503) 362-2341

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How and where do i find the link to get to the oklahoma carnival website? or if any body knows any independent concessions owners that are hiring for the oklahoma state fair please call me @ 316-243-6162 thanks

Posted by charli on August 31, 2010 at 4:46pm — 1 Comment

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From the Showmen discussion and mailing list

I have recently discovered that someone I have been researching travelled throughout America with various Carnivals and Circuses, he was last heard of in Ada, Oklahoma in 1935 aged at that time about 44, his name was Charles Russell Hetherington but he also used the aliases of Russell Charles Hetherington, Carl Hetherington & Dan Hetherington, he was born in Norwood, Canada so could potentially have returned to Canada too. He had an animal act consisting of various small animals.at one point… Continue

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Just want to let everyone know that WILSON FAMILY SHOWS is a good company to work for.

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still looking

If anybody here on CT knows anyone that has food joints going to the oklahoma state fair and that are looking for help please call me @ 316-243-6162 thanks

Posted by charli on August 29, 2010 at 7:51pm — 1 Comment

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Carnival Jobs Available–and looking for a h***


Looking to find a food joint to work in for the rest of the season. Would real like a year round gig to call home.Have 15 years in fries , sausage, cook house,can run and dress a grill but can work any type

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Richard Turner assembles the Paratrooper ride

Richard Turner, ride builder and operator for Penn Wood Shows of
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Posted by Thomas Hoey on August 27, 2010 at 11:33am

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Photo Sticker Machines, more coin op on the midway

Hello again; As owners of carnivals and other amusement businesses search for new ways to generate income many are at least looking at coin operated rides, games, or attractions. While there are concerns about mechanical maintenance and state taxes, its hard to ignore the possibility of increasing your revenue with something that won't require the hiring of more regular employees. I added a coin op section to the midway a while back, and now I have my first real listing in this area. A gentleman… Continue

Posted by Maxwell on August 24, 2010 at 3:14pm

Maxwell

Continuing to make the site an international one I now have my first listing from Australia

Hello again; When I first started the site, one of my goals was to make it as inclusive as possible. I wanted the site to include equipment from around the world not just from the United States and Canada. I have gradually been introducing myself to the owners of fun fairs in Australia and the United Kingdom, and I find the show men and women very friendly and gracious. Its taken a while, but some of them are starting to list their used equipment with me. Today I'm happy to tell you about my fir… Continue

Posted by Maxwell on August 24, 2010 at 2:30pm

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