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Peg Batchelder, Ace New England Regional Rep.

Dear ACE New England Region Members and Friends:

Please enjoy the following news updates!

Peg Batchelder - May 15, 2007

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1. Coaster Con Registration Reminder!
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2. Mary Lou Rosemeyer Needs Our Help!
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3. Cedar Point - Maverick Opening Delayed
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1. Coaster Con Registration Reminder!
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 From Regional Rep David Lipnicky, Harry Sykes, and Dave Bird

The Advance Registration Deadline for Coaster Con XXX (@ Kings Island,
Stricker’s Grove, Holiday World, and Beech Bend Park) is just 1 week
away (Monday, May 21).  Attendees who have a Kings Island season pass or
Cedar Fair Maxx Pass will get a $60 discount on registration.  Attendees
who have a Holiday World season pass will get a $39 discount.  (Of
course, attendees who have both will get $99 in discounts.)  On-line
registration is also available from the ACE Online Events Page at
www.aceonline.org/events/

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2. Mary Lou Rosemeyer Needs Our Help!
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 From Mary Lou Rosemeyer at Kennywood -

Hi friends...
For any of you who enjoy wasting time on the internet, I am asking a
favor. I'm pushing for a budget & help to produce a regular Kennywood
Podcast
... and
  know it'll be an uphill battle.  What might help is if I can show that
people actually look at it... So... if you could take a peek I'd be happy :)

  Added benefit, if you watch to the end, you'll see Negley Anne :)
Just go to  www.kennywood.com  and click on the FUN ZONE, then Pod Casts.

#2 has Negley :)

Just to make it easier... http://www.kennywood.com/funzone/fz_podcasts.php

THANKS SOOO MUCH!!

Mary Lou Rosemeyer, Director of Public Relations
KENNYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT
4800 Kennywood Boulevard
West Mifflin, PA  15122

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3. Cedar Point - Maverick Opening Delayed
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Forwarded by Colleen Whyte (Region 2 ACE Rep):

Cedar Point delays coaster opening (MAY  8, 2007)

Officials at Cedar Point announced  today that the debut of Maverick,
the park’s 17th roller coaster, has been postponed  until at least early
June while modifications are made to the ride's track.

The decision to delay the opening of Maverick was based on pre-opening
tests and consultation with IntaRide, the manufacturer of the ride.
Based on  these discussions, it has been determined that three sections
of steel track following the launch tunnel should be replaced. This is
being done to eliminate excessive stress on the trains.

“We apologize to all of our guests for this inconvenience,” said John
Hildebrandt, vice president and general manager of Cedar Point. “This
decision was made in the interest of improving the guest experience on
the ride and to eliminate excessive stress on the trains.”

Cedar Point opens for the season on Saturday, May 12. Check the park's
Web site for updates concerning Maverick: www.cedarpoint.com.
 
 

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Peg Batchelder Regional Representative New England Region American Coaster Enthusiasts pbatchelder@ACEonline.org

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