In the June 2008 issue:  

   It is THAT time of year – the 2008 CARNIVAL Route Listings! Dozens of shows, both large and small are listed with their season dates. Find out who will be where when. Contact information for each show is also included. This is a handy must keep resource!

   When Pope Benedict visited the United States, he had a much bigger impact than expected on the American carnival, as evidenced by McDaniel Bros. Shows.

   Texas-based show owners Larry and Kim Sankowski, Armstrong Amusements, were Subway restaurant owners and decided to take their business knowledge on the road. The show specializes in Power Jumps (Euro Bungys).

   The History of Train Shows covers the beginning years of the Bill Hames Shows, a carnival that owes its existence to a carousel.

   Manufacturer’s Showcase highlights Gold Medal Products Ribbon Element Fryer that features a large oil capacity and a quicker recovery time. Also, Poly John Enterprises offers a solution to the problem of personal sanitation with several units designed for the traveling outdoor amusement industry.

   Rob Berk, Berk Paper Company, is not your ordinary paper distributor. Rob, who has been involved with paper and plastic products for food concessionaires for over 30 years, listens, learns and offers innovative solutions for some of the problems that have been encountered.

   Also, Arthur Rogers, is a Berk Company sales rep who has been with the company for almost 20 years. He started out as a temp worker in the warehouse, and was given an opportunity to grow with the company, an opportunity that has worked out well for both Arthur and Berk Paper.

   Modeler’s Corner features several of the scale model coasters from Coasterdynamix and some comments on rising scale model kit prices.

   The Gooding’s Amusement Company celebrated their 50 years in business with a commemorative booklet. In part, it paid tribute to many of the individuals involved with the carnival that helped it grow and prosper.

   Get out those golf clubs – it is time for the12th Annual Bruce Sellner Memorial Golf Tournament. Players and sponsors are needed for this fun July event.

   Down Memory Lane offers some scenes from the O.C. Buck Shows at a date in Menands, New York, in 1962

   The Now Booking for 2008 section provides the opportunity to check out the carnivals and concessions that may be available for booking your event

   Pack Your Bags features a list of a number of state and industry-related meetings, trade shows, and events

Check out the Carnival Exchange section that lists carnivals that need route help and have booking opportunities for rides and concessions

   Looking to buy, looking to sell, be sure to check out the Classified Ads

   Also included in this issue are regular features: Midway Talk, and Direct From the Lots, and Life’s Flow.