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Amusement Warehouse Podcast Episode 33 - Wayne Pierce, Adventure Law

Amusement Warehouse Podcast Episode 33 - Wayne Pierce, Adventure Law

  Eposide 33 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Wayne Pierce of Adventure Law.  Wayne has spent his career fighting for the amusement industry through legislation and legal actions.  Wayne share his immense knowledge of the industry during this episode. Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast network including Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music.   Follow on your Favorite Podcast Network   Listen Now Amusement Warehouse Podcast   [read more]
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Thomas Carnival, Inc. Agrees to the Sale of All Company Stock to Five Star Amusements Principals

Thomas Carnival, Inc. Agrees to the Sale of All Company Stock to Five Star Amusements Principals

  John Hanschen, President and principal stockholder of Thomas Carnival, Inc. announces that the company will transfer all company stock to principals of 5 Star Amusements LLC, effective immediately.   Thomas Carnival, Inc. will continue operation with the new stockholders.   Current management will continue employment.   John Hanschen has agreed to continue service to Thomas Carnival, Inc. as an employee through the 2028 season, at least.    Thomas Carnival, Inc. was founded in 1928 by Art B. Thomas in Lennox, South Dakota.   Art's nephew, Bernard operated the company from 1951 to 1986.    Bernard incorporated the business, named Thomas Shows, Inc. in 1970.  Later, the corporate name was changed to Thomas Carnival, Inc.   Bernard's sons-in-law, Tom Atkins ...   [read more]
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  It is with great sadness to report the passing of Anthony Salerno, Sr., the founder of Chicago based Windy City Amusements, who passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 at the age of 94, with his loving family by his side.Anthony (a.k.a. Tony) was born on June 7, 1930, the son of Umberto and Margaret (Scarpelli) Salerno, and raised in Chicago in the area called the patch which is located between Grand, Chicago and Western Ave. He attended Wells High School on Chicago's Near West Side.  At the age of 17, he began working for the carnival his friends' grandfather owned which was his first taste of the amusement industry.Tony met the love of his life, Ruth and they started their family together in Chicago.  While the children were young, he worked for the City of Chicago Forestry Department.As the family grew and the children got a little older, he decided to get back into the amusement business.  He started out with a nickel pitch game at Chicagoland events so that ...   [read more]
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  Roberta E. Mathis, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri. Born on December 23, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, Roberta lived a remarkable life filled with love, adventure, and dedication to her family and community.The daughter of Robert E. Archibald and Phyllis J. Archibald (Jedlicka), Roberta grew up in the Chicago area alongside her brother Edward Archibald. She attended Quincy College, where she met her first husband, Edward Boyd Noerper. Their union marked the beginning of an extraordinary journey together. While stationed in Germany during Edward's military service, they welcomed their first child, Mary. Upon returning to Quincy, Illinois, they had their second child, Ann. at this point both Roberta and Edward earned teaching degrees but chose a different path to support their growing family.Using war bonds gifted by Roberta's father, the couple purchased a small carnival kiddie ride-a decision that would ...   [read more]
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  The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Friday, January 10, 2025 that all slots for returning H-2B workers for the first half of the 2025 H-2B cap have been fulfilled.  These petitions were for workers with a start date of March 31, 2025 or earlier.   As stated on USCIS' web site: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the cap for the additional 20,716 H-2B visas made available for returning workers for the first half of fiscal year 2025 with start dates on or before March 31, 2025, under the H-2B supplemental cap temporary final rule (FY 2025 TFR). Jan. 7, 2025 was the final receipt date for petitions requesting supplemental H-2B visas under the FY 2025 first half returning worker allocation. It has been reported that all petitions received after January 7 will be returned.Employers who filed for the second half of the cap with start dates on April 1 or after were entered into a ...   [read more]
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Cole Shows is now booking food and game concessions and NOW HIRING for the 2022 season!  Call 540-965-4553.Campy's Amusements is Now Hiring -  Ring of Fire Foreman, Electrician, Ride Supers.  Call 973-864-0041 or visit www.campys.com
NewRidesEurope.com is your source for Easy KMG Rides, Concept 1900 Carousels, and Caravans in the USA.  Popular rides include the Freak Out, Inversion, Afterburner, Speed, Move-It, and a all new line of Dutch Portable Giant Wheels.  Check us out at NewRidesEurope.com or call Peter Theunisz (cell) +31-655-795-792.Wade Shows -HIRING for 2022, NOW BOOKING, Office Manager & Assistant wanted, Custom Fence & Signage available!!
Browns Amusements is now hiring ride help, game help, food help, electrician, and CDL drivers for the 2022 season.  Call Danny at (602) 763-1617 for more info or visit brownsamusements.com.TYAUT Designs - Lap Bar Refurbishment & Grip Bars
Midway of Fun is now hiring ride operators for its California route!  Good pay, good hours, and good times !  Call 530-917-9242 or email midwayoffun@yahoo.comBlue Sky Amusements is NOW HIRING CLASS A CDL DRIVERS, RIDE AND GAME HELP for the 2022 season!  Work April through October throughout Long Island and New Jersey.  Call Bill 516-779-1966 or Mike 631-334-7806.
Powers Great American Midways is NOW HIRING help in ALL departments including rides, games, food, drivers and more!  Call Phil at 910-409-0363 OR Brian at 407-252-8033.Innovative Ticketing is your source for online presale and live event ticketing.   Choose the carnival industry's top source for online ticketing needs.  Call 224-629-3842 for more information.
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