JATQRITE, 8th Year July 30,1979 Number 31 Illinois Gets Tough Motorists in Illinois will have to pay more attention to their speed as the state resorts to "uncon- ventional methods" to nab speeders. The state highway police are sending out plainclothcs police in highway road-mowers, dump trucks and unmarked cars to spy on the motorist. They radio information about speeders to a uniformed trooper in a marked car who then stops the motorist and gives him a ticket The State Department of Law Enforcement says it is going to "pull out all the stops" in an effo, t to crack down on motorists who exceed the 55 m.p.h. speed limit. "The bottom line for all drivers, pro- fessional and private, is facing the possibility that any vehicle they see moving or stopped along the highway could be occupied by a trooper with radar," says Dan K. Webb, state law enforcement officer. Webb also said there has been Gov. James R. Thompson a growing number of public com said the use of "Covert enforce- Thompson said that drivers plaints about buses and trucks ment" and "unconventional me- using citizens' band radios and that fail to comply with the 55 thods" to catch speeders is fine radar detectors have hampered m.p.h. speed limit. He said that with him. police efforts to nab speeders. motorists see no reason to com When drivers with their CB ra- ply with the speed limit if it is "If that's what it takes in dios spot a marked police car ignored by bus and truck dri- Illinois to get the speed down, they tend to radio ahead and vers. that's what we'll do," the gover- tell others to reduce their speed nor said. he said. (Continued on Page 17) Page 2 July 30,1979

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byJANJOYNER Vargas just completed an intensive 2 week mid- DARRELL MEDLEY, veteran performer of the Red- season sprucing up. Everything was repaired, repainted lands, Calif., YMCA's Great Ail-American Youth Cir- and washed. Much new wardrobe was added to spec cus, is now head trainer of the Circus City Festival in along with the addition of all the horses. New track Peru, Ind. Darrell is married to former Peru circus lights were added along with artifacts in the marquee. performer, KATHI HOOVER, daughter of JIM HOO- Revolving mirrored balls were put in the dog act. All VER who has served as board member, performer, the front door people and ushers now wear tuxedos. trainer and equipment constructor for the show. In appreciation of everyone's efforts Mr. Vargas gave DON and MAOELLYNE McLENNAN and TINA the entire personnel a whopping big steak barbeque RISDON have replaced the Herriotts on Circus Var- with all the trimmings. Disco dancing topped off the gas. They are working 3 rings of liberty horses, with evening. all three featuring a watlzing and hind-leg walk fi- The 1979 edition of the Circus of Kids was delightful- nale. A new horse, recently purchased by Mr. Vargas, ly presented by the children of Circus Vargas' emplo- is ridden by Tina Risdon, who along with the Me yees on July 4th. Lennan's present a disco dressage number. The program began with the Tangerine Tumbling Troupe with Alice Lantony, April, Renee Williams, gorilla with Hedy, Alice Lantony and Dariene Wil- Esmeralda ' adilla, Lonna Paska, Tammy and Chris- liams as the gorilla followed. doing the levi- topher Coggins, Tracy McCullough, Tony Morales tation with Tracy and Timmy McCullough, Esmer- and Tony Silvas. alda Padilla, Christopher Coggins and Julio still as Miss Ya Ya Lantony followed on the single the top crook. featuring heel and toe hangs. Miss Brenaa Morales Renee Williams displayed her apt horsemanship in and her Samoyeds were next, followed by clowns presenting her appaloosa Yankee. The Tony Bros., Tracy and Timmy McCullough, Esmeralda Padilla with Tony Silvas and Tony Morales on the low wire and Christopher Coggins. The Great Million Dollar featuring Tony Silvas jump over Tony Morales back Carlos Twins with April and Lonna Paska closed closed the show. the first half. Kevin Biggerstaff handled the show with After a short intermission the second half opened seasoned aplomb. Music director Freddie Silva and with the clowns doing a take-off on Superman with general manager Tish Russo kept the show moving Christopher Coggins as Superman and featuring 2H at a professional tempo. Circus Vargas prop and spot year old Julio Rodriguez as the top crook. This act light men contributed their efforts and time. literally broke up the audience. The show proved that we do have young talent prac- Los Gauchos; Brenda Morales, Renee Williams and ticing and waiting their turns as center ring perfor- Tammy Coggins did a very impressive bola act and mers. received a standing ovation. Hedy and her trained A July 4th barbeque followed.

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the performance a catered buffet the United Youth Methodist Fellow- was prepared for fans and circus ship and it was a thrill to see so many BIG JOHN STRONG CIRCUS personnel. John's wife, Gudrun, has people out despite the rain. by Don Sandman joined the show and was introduced Those of us who look forward to the The Big John Strong Circus returned to all the fans. coming of John's Circus each year to Southwest Ohio, for six days, with A little excitement was created in were sorry to hear that this will be a two day stand at Milford, June 10 Milford when one of the Brahmas his last year with a tented show. Ill 11, playing at the Milford Shopping decided to tour the city after break- health has forced John to sell the Center. ing away from its line. The animal circus, but he plans to continue to The show set up on the parking lot, gallopped off down the street with promote and operate indoor shows. which was slick and slopping. As a Fess Reynolds, riding Frosty, in hot We will, of course, miss the tented result the ponies and horses were un- pursuit. Many driven no doubt had circus. able to get secure footing and so did trouble trying to convince their fam- Sylvester Braun, rope and whip ar- not work. Otherwise the show was ilies that they had seen two Brahmas tist, was taken to the hospital for as reviewed last month at Marysville, running down the street, one ridden an emergency operation and is at Ohio, with the exception that John's by a man. the John Graves Memorial Hospital daughter Nicole has joined the show From Milford the show moved to at Georgetown, Ky. working web and dressage. Also John Harrison where the evening show was McGuire has left the depart- presented in a rainstorm that started Grace Sandman had pies and coffee ment. a half hour before show time. But the or lemonade for the crew when they Members of the John Robinson/Loy- people came out anyway and were were setting up the show at Harrison. sitting five and six deep on the show al Repensky Tent CFA, attended as (Continued on Page 17) a group, with about 30 fans. After ground. The date was sponsored by The Circus Report WANTED Diesel Driven - Prop Men - Assistant Boss BETTY WENDANY'S Props - Grooms - Tiger Attendants - Ele- phant Attendants - Animal Men - For Fall FUNS-A-POPPIN Season with Royal Hanneford Circus. PACKAGE SHOWS TO FIT YOUR NEEDS Phone: 513 - 539 • 9537 No Collects Box 391, Sunland, Calif. - 91040 Or Write: Manager 213-352-4277 213-352-2454 ROYAL HANNEFORD CIRCUS 2621 Mall Drive Sarasota, Fla. 33581 Carlo Circus off the road leaves some questions. If the unit was doing as well as had been expected it is safe to assume the show would still be touring. This unit differs from the other two units, in that the Ringling name isn't used. When you have a winning and drawing title one should use it. Reports state by M. L. DUPONT the show will resume its tour in September. I was sorry to read of the unfortunate death of There has been very little news reporting on the ef- Morgan Berry. I had heard the news a few days be- fect of the gas problems and the tent shows. We have fore reading about it in CR, but couldn't confirm received some info about individual acts having pro- it. Guess we can expect more "flak" from the folks blems with gas and nails on the highways, but no word who know nothing about elephants. about how the large shows have been effected. It sure It's good to learn that Reggie Armor is at least back bothered this writer's summer tour, but we've noticed on his feet in the circus industry. Though not flying a let up in Northern Louisiana. In this land of plenty as in the past it is good to know he is up and around it makes us wonder "who dropped the ball". once more. I worked several dates with Reggie here A recent brochure received from George Hubler In- in Monroe (L:) and was acquainted with his son. ternational Circus includes several news items from Routes for :nost shows on the road are hard to get. different publications, proclaiming the merits of the It was noted that even Charlie Campbell, who has a circus. One of them is an excerpt from Circus Report real knack for getting routes for "Today Is Circus that appeared several issues back. Day.In ...?" isn't having an easy time getting show Bad weather continues to follow Carson & Barnes. routes either. His last two issues could have used On leaving Nebraska and entering Iowa they were some more routes. I want to thank Hans Ruwill for followed by tornados. No word has been received keeping me posted on the Beatty-Cole route and as to whether they were caught in any of the storms Ringling's front office for sending their route to me although word was received here that some shows regularly. It's a shame that more shows can't see suffered a blowdown in the storms of the mid-west. their way clear to send out the route. My thanks to Majorie and David Hackett, of Flor- ida, who kindly sent me Bobby Kaye's address after How many fans noted the AP article on July 6th reading about him in my column. The Hacketts were about the nation's worst circus fire? That fire was members of the original Nelson Family (risley act). 35 years ago and was covered by AP reporter Louis Formerly from Minnesota they now make their home G. Black, now retired. It was a day that Hartford in Florida. It's nice to know that the column is ready will long remember and was called "the day that by so many nice and considerate people. the clowns cried." One of the mysteries that still The sudden decision by RBBB to pull the Monte remains is the identity of the little girl who was never claimed. Wanted First Class Circus Acts Animal - Aerial Ground Acts

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the Blue Unit after winning a bout at the hospital. He now has a Pacemaker implant and says his ticker is ticking along just as well as ever. ROLAND BROUILLARD visited the Beatty-Cole Cir GINO FARFAN (15 yrs. old on RBBB Red Unit) and cus at Warwick, R. I., on June 15th and reports the JULIO FARIAS (15 yrs. old on RBBB Blue Unit) do show was doing good business in his area. quadruple somersaults to the net on dismount at the TITO GAONAS triple somersault with a full twist to conclusion of the flying acts this year. the net begins the greatest dismount trick on the fly- MANUEL MENDEZ, manager of the Bugs Bunny ing trapeze in circus history. On the rebound he does stage shows, flew from Scotland to Texas this month a double somersault and a half twist and lands seated to visit his fiancee on the Ringling-Barnum Blue Unit. on the catch bar. Occasionally, he soars over the uar He and CHELA GAONA plan to be married in Venice and stops himself short with an ankle-drop catch. (Fla) on Nov. 24th after the circus closes. PHIL SADLER has joined Clown Alley with the big RUSS MANNING, artist who drew the Tarzan Sunday Beatty-Cole Circus. He will finish the season on that cartoon strip which starred the Gaona Family, reports show as "Dusty the Clown". the original drawings belong to the Edgar Rice Bur- PRINCE PAUL, veteran Rinylimj clown, is back with roughs Co. Collectors have offered as much as $5000 each for the strips. WASHINGTON TUBBS II The Circus Report Page 11

REMEMBER US while in the Midwest for good NOW BOOKING service and supplies for all your concessions. Call 1980 SEASON Collect. Clyde Beatty-Cule Bros. Circus C. R. FRANK POPCORN & SUPPLY CO. 2311 Chestnut St. St. Louis, Mo. 63103 NEED Family Doing Two or More, Specialty and A/C 314-436-7700 Spectacular Acts for 40 week season. Official Gold Medal-Cretors Dealers ALSO, Unique Side Snow Attractions. Send photos, resume of experience and lowest salary requirements to: The Circus TIM STINSON The program presented by the Emmett Kelly, Jr. Cir- Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus cus at Lakeside, Ohio, on July 14th, featured: P.O. Box 1570 The Dick Pratt Trio, musicians; Nancy Kelly, annou- Winter Pirk. Florida 32790 ncer; Arwood's Dogs; Emmett and What More?; Hun- kie Johnson's whips; Miss Tepa and Miss Tavana, web; 9-18 are: The Great Vashek, inclined wire walk; Lilli- The Kellys, rola bola; Emmett, standing on hands; Ana's leopards; The Cristiani, trapeze; The Knops, Johnson's Bears; Intermission; Miss Harmony, iron pole; The Arias, Golden retriever dogs; The jaw; Emmett and magic; Jim and Janine, magic; Em- Cristiani Duo, aero-balancing; Arias Bears; Emmett mett and rope; Carmen del Molir.o, tightwire; Elkin Kelly, Jr., stop spots. Sisters, aero/dogs; Emmett and the hankie, then a Music will be provided by a ten piece band under the thanks to the band; Peter Luvas and the elephant Ba- direction of Virginia Lee Fenton. Nancy Kelly will be by Kenya; Emmett and Nancy in Goodbye. the ringmaster/announcer and props will be handled Props were handled by Ruth McGuire and Darell Val- by Ruth McGuire and Bob Bell. entine, North American Van Line truck driver from Richmond, Calif. Acts set for the Emmett Kelly, Jr. Circus which will appear at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville, Aug. By Crane

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ETHEL LUCKEY, calliope player at the Circus World Flash! Museum in Barabuo, Wise., is celebrating her 20th JULIO FARIAS, 10 year old flyer with the Ringling- year at the Museum. Bamum Circus Blue Unit received only bruises in a WHIZZER the Clown (Don Bridwell) will take his mishap during a performance at New Orleans. The in- comedy magic show to the Bratwurst Festival at cident occured when Julio missed the triple, fell into Bucyrus, Ohio, on Aug. 18th. During his day away the net and bounced out onto the floor of the Super- from the Ohio State Fair Circus he will be replaced dome. He was hospitalized for observation and then by DAVE DISTELHORST (Scratchy the clown). released. MILONGA CLINE, who is spending her vacation in Baraboo, Wise., writes that BOBBY GIBBS and One of the riders in an act on the Ringling-Barnum "Shorty" SHARP recently stopped by for a visit. Circus Blue Unit, appearing at New Orleans, was THE VARGAS' magic act and ORESTO, juggler, have knocked out for a brief period of time when he took moved from Circus Circus in Las Vegas to Circus Cir- a spill from his mount. cus in Reno. 1 LOCKING TOR

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BRUCE ANDERSON, sway pole performer, was in- TIM COONEY is working with the TV show "A Chil- jure red early this month while setting up a short part dren's Dream" in which his elephants appear. He re- of his equipment for a practice session. A cable came cently visited the Nugget in Sparks, Nevada. loose and he fell 20 feet to a sidewalk. ROD MacKENZIE's "Buffalo Breath Gap Circus" Bruce was hospitalized at the VA Hospital in Wads- has moved to new facilities at: 1450 North Orleans worth, Calif., where officials said he suffered a broken St., Chicago, III. 60610. back, two broken legs and a broken ankle. GAYLORD MAYNARD's comedy routine is featured with the Royal Lipizzan Stallion Show. PETE CIMINI, an animal handler with the Ringjing- Bamum Red Unit was hospitalized for a week at DWIGHT MOORE's wife is recovering at home in Phoenix, Ariz., after receiving a leg cut when he was Modesto, Calif., after having undergone coronary by- kicked by a camel. The injury turned into blood pass surgery in June. poisoning.

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WANT Although they haven't been touring with here of late the Russ Saunders act keeps busy Responsible Man or Man playing TV and other special engagements. They are deeply involved in the promotion of Sports and Wife to Drive Diesel in this country and Paula Dell is vice pres- ident of the organization. and Care for Elephants The Federation held its 4th Annual National Cham- pionships at Santa Monica, Calif., on June 22-23 and and Ponies. some 150 people took part in the events. The organization needs teachers who know hand bal- ancing, , pyramids and tumbling. People having Year Around Work For knowledge of and a background in these fields could find the work is fun and interesting as they help var- Right People. ious young people. Those interested should contact: U. S. Sports Acrobatics Federation, P. 0. Box 7, San- ta Monica, Calif. 90406 for information. Contact: GEE GEE ENGESSER NOTICE c/o Circus Gatini BILLY'S BARTON weekly column will be delayed for 2724 Des Orneaux, Montreal, Quebec, Canada a brief period of time while he finishes work on his up- coming book "Past Murder Imperfect". The weekly Phone:514-352-0273 column will be resumed as soon as the book is handed over to the publishers. Page 16 July 30,1979 HOW AVAILABLE - OCTOBER + Single Elephant Act - Asian female yrown RAY HARTZELL, Show Organist + 7 Large White Sheperds - Dog Act Now appearing at Busch Gardens + 6 Liberty Mule Act Williamsburg, Penna. + Camel and Llama Act Phone: 804-887-2664 (Nights) All in one semi - All First Class Acts Contact: CARDEN-JOHNSON CIRCUS 417-833-3064 CLARK McDERMOTT had his Cold Nose Five Dog or write: Act with Circus Genoa for several dates, then work- Rte. 2, Box 80 Willard, Missouri - 65781 ed the Bozo TV Show in Chicago. AL DAWLEY was ringmaster for the St. Louis Shrine MARTHA SMITH recently visited the Wise. Dells and Circus, and BOOM BOOM BROWNING was the mus- Circus World Museum and reports there are three ical director. Al also worked the July 23-29 date for "Red Wagon" circus type restaurants in the area M & M Circus at Wyandotte, Mich. DOC BOYLE, who has been with the Circus World THE GUERREROS, high wire act, have joined Circus Museum since 1970 has retired. He served as special Vargas, replacing the ALBULET BROS, who were in- activities director and was head of Circus World Inc. jured several weeks ago. THE VOLARE'S, new flying act, is managed by BIL- BONNIE MOORE and THOMAS BRACKNEY will be LY WOODS, of the Flying Del-Steeles. CATHY married at Modesto, Calif., on Aug. 10th. Bonnie is FLETCHER who is working with the act achieved the daughter of dog trainer DWIGHT MOORE and is her first successful triple on July 10th, caught by a skater, while Tom is a comedian with the Holiday Billy Woods. On Ice Show in Europe. Both tour with that show. The Circus Report Page 17

BIG JOHN STRONG CIRCUS (Continued) BABY ELEPHANT The crew offered to turn the side show tent into a cookhouse if she would join out. SALE John reported that the circus has been doing very well FEMALE AFRICAN - 48 inches High -1st playing dates set by Red Johnson, and this writer can Class Act - Trained by Mac MacDonald - All certainly attest to that. Red was pictured with a group Props Chrome — Exceptionally Quality Animal. of the show's sponsors in the Harrison Record. Phone:702-733-7185 At Xenia, where the show was hit by a storm, the lo- cal paper carried photos of the tent billowing up and patrons running for their cars. This city was almost MAGIC destroyed by a wind storm about two years ago and so it is only natural that citizens here would be con- DICKY DEAN and MARG are touring with their ma- cerned about any type of bad weather. gic show in Eastern Canada this summer. The strom struck during the matinee and only one HOLVECK & Co., magic illusion show, and its activ- woman was slightly injured. The night show was ities were reported on in the recent issue of Tops ma- packed. gazine. THE SHIMADAS received a great deal of publicity in Honolulu where they appeared with the "Oriental The Ohio State Top, Sells Bros. Top CFA, will have Fantasy" show. its convention at Americana Amusement Park with the Tommy Hanneford Circus on Aug. 18th. Then PETER SAMELSON, of New York City, recently the members of the John Robinson/Loyal Repensky completed an 87 day world cruise aboard the passen Tent CFA have tentatively planned to have a cook- ger liner "Rotterdam." While in the Orient he per- out with the TNT & Royal Olympic Circus when the formed in Canton, China. show plays at the Florence Mall in late August. BOB KRAMER and JUDY were recently on a date in Atlanta, Ga., where they featured their buzz saw illusion.

JOHNNY HERRIOTT was the MC for the Showfolks of Sarasota annual 4th of July party and picnic. IN MEMORY CLAYTON WOODS visited Magic Time USA recently and took a series of photos for the show's new publi- OF city material. ILLINOIS GETS TOUGH (Continued) One highway official said that other states have been ELOISE using unmarked cars in their efforts to reduce speed on the highways. "This is just a new wrinkle on what and they've been doing," he said. A spokesman for the State Department of Transpor- tation said that last year Illinois ranked 12th in the MORGAN nation in compliance with the 55 m.p.h. speed limit.

ATTENTION BRITISH READERS Wanted: A copy of the article on the Soviet Circus by Jim Brent that appeared in a publication titled Your Friend "World's Fair" (Oldham) dated Aug. 6,1960. Information leading to the whereabouts of this ma- TIM COONEY gazine article will be greatly appreciated. Please contact: DAVID HAMMARSTROM 1525 Jackson St., No. 310 Oakland, Cal. 94612 Page 18 July 30,1979 WANTED 6x12 • 6 m.m. webbing bed ACTS WANTED Aug. 3-4-5-7-9-11-16-18-20-22-24 Phone: 513 • 539 • 9537 No Collects Sept. 22 - 24 - 26 • 29 Or Write: Manager Oct. 1 - 3 ROYAL HANNEFORD CIRCUS 2621 Mall Drive Sarasota, Fla. 33581 COL. BILL'S MAGIC CIRCUS 3925 Mackinaw St. Sagmaw, Mich. 48602 Down Slightly - Send Photo, Describe, Lowest Price — Attendance at the Alameda County Fair at Pleasanton ACTS Calif (June 24-July 8) dropped about 8 % as compar- ed to last year, officials report. The following program was presented by the. Emmett Kelly, Jr. Circus on July 4th at the State Coliseum in A total of 369,593 paid admissions were recorded. Montgomery, Ala. The date was sponsored by radio The decline was attributed to unusually cool wea- station WHHY. ther, the gas shortage and an increase of 50c in the admission prices. Overture by a five piece band, directed by Leigh Ket- chem with vocalist Bonnie Earl; Raphals poodles; the Terrys, unicycles; Randy and Sylvia, perch pole; Pop- corn and Etc., clowns; Rucker's uncaged leopard; Bonnie & Clyde, musical comedy; Clowns; the Vas- quez Chimps; Terry O'Brien, slack wire; Billy Eari and Henrietta, vent, and the Castro Bros., high wire. CFA NOTES by Bob McCall The show was managed and announced by Mines Rucker as Emmett and Nancy Kelly were playing a Members of the Roland C. Butler Tent, No. 102, CFA west coast fair date that same day. The show's guest were busy during the Ringling-Barnum Red Unit's vis star was Marie Osmond who held an autograph party it in Phoenix. Many tent members were on hand when after the show, along with the Osmond Bros. the train arrived, to greet their friends. CFA'r Dr. Boy- den Crouch drove his fire jngine with air calliope to lead the animals from the train to the building. CFA Western Vice President Fred Reed accompanied Dr. Crouch on the fire truck. Forty members and guests attended the show in a AVAILABLE group and then attended a special party afterwards. Special guests were clown Peggy Williams and Chariii FOR SUMMER AND FALL DATES and Kitty Smith, he is the show's trainmaster. Many of the tent members were on hand at the runs as Smith loaded the train following the final show. THE WAINWRIGHTS - 3 people trampoline FOR SALE THE SHANES - Disco/Acrobatics BAVARIAN RIDE and FUN HOUSE - Mount- CAROL (The Satin Doll) - Single Trapeze ed on One Trailer - Excellent Condition - Real Money Maker. Just returned from Harlem Globetrotters Euro- F-80 Trailer Mounted Hydraulic Ride— Like pean Tour, thinking our summer was set; alas, New alack, etc. 3 Diesel Light Plant — One 75 k.w. cat, just over 1,000 actual hours running time - Mounted in nice plant trailer. Contact: WAYNE WRIGHT R. R. 2 - Terrace Lawn JOHNNY CANDLE Bloomington, III. 61701 (814)944-9347 (305) 751-0206 or 943-0003 (309)662-4164 The Circus Report Page 19 734 Tarpon Ave. Sarasota, Fla. 33577 FOR SALE COMPLETE HIGH DIVE ACT - Indoor and LACY'S Outdoor Rigging — Aluminum Pole - Air BOOKKEEPING - ACCOUNTING Bag and Blower. TRANSACTIONS - $1.200.00 - RECORDS STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL Extra Air Bag and Blower Available - Will L. TOTH (813) 366-9349 sell separately. Contact: JOHN JORDAN 813 355-8241 0) Kaye Hollywood Elephants to Sep. 3 Variety Attractions 0) Lipko's Comedy Chimps CIRCUS to Sep 3 Sandusky, Ohio 13 Joining the circus is just a dream for most youngsters. Los Latinos - Wire Act However, this summer children in the San Francisco 0 Jul 30-Aug 12 Pittsburgh, Pa (Calif.) area not only have a chance to join a circus, Mighty Thomas Shows but they can also learn what it takes to start one of Jul 30-Aug 4 Lethbridge, Alta their own. Nat'l Unicycle Meet Make-A-Circus is an energetic group that performs in o Aug 3-5 Findlay, Ohio local parks, presenting and acrobatic feats, as well as clown stunts. The performers teach young- The Star Dusters - High Act sters the tricks of the trade. It's all free, sponsored to Aug. 5 Montreal, Quebec by city, state and private funding. The Sikorskys - Jugglers The circus starts with a parade around the part, led Aug 4 Gaithersburg, Md. by the ringmaster who calls neighbors and children Sloan's Black & White Minstrels to come and join in. All circle back to a colorful to Sep 3 San Francisco, Cal. arena for an hour's show by the 30-member group. Tip Top Shows - Blue Unit After the program the youngsters can learn to juggle, Aug 1-5 Green Lake, Wise. act like a lion or performing elephant, or do tumb- ling routines. Surrounding the arena are side shows, Tip Top Shows - Green Unit games and booths where children can leom face Aug 2-5 Cedarburg, Wise. painting.

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