Circus Report, July 30, 1979, Vol. 8, No. 31
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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 Would you like to perform in schools? Send resumes and glossies to: Joseph C. Reisinger WISCONSIN BUREAU OF ATTORNEY AT LAW LECTURES AND CONCERTS Entertainment Law - Civil Trials - Immigration Tilleda, Wise.-54978 For Free Consultation or Appointment Phone: 715-787 -3300 Call: 415 -472 -1050 byJANJOYNER Circus 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. Clowns 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 trapeze 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. Ringmaster 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. THE CIRCUS REPORT is compiled and edited by FOR SALE Don Marcks, 525 Oak St., El Cerrito, Calif. 94530 1977 - 40 ft. Arden 5th Wheel Trailer with Tilt - Phone: (415) 525-3332 out room - Loaded with Extras - Never been SUBSCRIPTION RATE: $15.00 per year - Overseas on the road - Like new. via surface mail is $20.00 per year. - $12,000.00 - ADVERTISING RATES (Per issue on a First Come basis): Minimum ad $5.00; Quarter Page $10.00; Call Evenings: 415-592-0725 Half Page $20.00; Full Page $35.00. Jne Kotlin ROLLERSKATING DAREDEVIL ACROBATS NOW BOOKING Currently 1980 Appearing: Kennywood Park Booked by: Bauer-Hall SPORTS SHOWS Booked by Shilling Agency Feb. 13-18 Boston, Mass. March 4-9 First Class Oklahoma City Offers March 16-23 Always-invited Dallas ALSO - DIANA'S FOOTJUGGLING SENSATION Manager: JOHN HANSEN 3070-8th Street Phone:813-366-5336 Sarasota, Fla. - 33580 or 312-358-2456 Page 4 July 30, 1979 Show Dates MAGIC TIME USA WANTS SHOW GIRLS and USEFUL HELP Beany-Cole Circus Contact: STU MILLER July 30-Amj 1 Frederick, Md New Yorker Trailer City Aug. 2-5 Johnstown, Pa. Box 861 No. Bergen, NJ - 07047 Big John Strong's Circus July 30 Russell, Kans. Phone: 201 • 866 - 0999 31 Colby Aug. 1-2 Colo Sprgs, Colo. 3-4 Denver Royal Danish Circus 5 Rawlins, Wyom. Aug. 5-11 Jackson, Mich. Carson & Barnes Circus TNT & Royal Olympic Circus July 30 Watonna, Minn. July 31-Aug 2 Maplewood, 31 Sparta, Wise. Minn Aug. 1 Black River Falls - --MAGIC---- 2 Millsville 3 Ladysmith Blackstone tbe Magician July 30-Aug 5 Portland, Ore 4 Menomonee 5 New Richmond Jose de la Torre - Magician Aug 2-4 Lexington, Ky Circus Vargas July 31-Aun 2 Union Gap, Tom Ogden - Magician Wash. July 30 Potter Race, NH Aug. 3-6 Kennewick 31 Oakland, Me. Tommy Hanneford Circus Aug. 1 Concord, NH 2 Canaan to Sep. 12 Middletown, Ohio 3 Freedom, Me. Happytime Circus 4 Nassau, NY Aug. 1-5 Napa, Calif. 5 W. Wareham, Mass 6331 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 603 Hoxie Bros. Circus Bob Reams - Magician Hollywood, Calif. - 90028 July 30 Ogdensburg, NY July 31-Aug. 4 Warren Mich. 31 Fulton, Phone: Person-to-Person Aug. 1 Auburn SEAM Convention • Magic KEN GRIFFIN aftir 4:30 p.m. 2 Syracuse Aug. 2-4 Lexington, Ky. Houston (713) 729-7076 3 Olean •---OTHERDATES---- 4-5 Erie, Pa. Cold Nose Five - Dog Act Bugs Bunny Follies Aug 2-12 Milwaukee, Wsc Lani's Mini Circus Aug 4-8 Henrietta, NY Aug. 1-5 Antioch, Calif. James H. Drew Exposition Burger's Animal Revue Jul 30-Aug 4 Valparaiso, Ind Make-A-Circus to Sep 9 Grand Island, NY July 31 San Fran., Calif. Foley & Burk Shows Aug. 3 Watsonville CHS Convention to Aug 4 San Mateo, Calif. Aug. 2-4 Bloomington, III. Monte Carlo Circus Hal Haviland - Dogs and Pony to Sep 3 Names City, Fla CMB Meet to Oct. 8 Lincoln, NH Aug. 3-5 Anaheim, Calif. Ringling-Barnum • Blue Unit Hawthorn Circus Animals July 31-Aug. 5 San Antonio Century 21 Shows - Blue Unit to Sep. 9 Niagara Falls, Ont. Texas Aug. 3-12 Davenport, Iowa Ringling-Barnum - Red Unit Century 21 Shows- Red Unit More Show Dates Aug. 2-13 Anaheim, Calif. Aug 3-12 Springfield, Mo. on Page 19 TEXAS SHRINE CIRCUS CIRCUIT cracrcs P.O.Box20625 • Houston. Texas 77025 • 713/664-7210 NOW BOOKING ACTS FOR THE 1980 TEXAS SHRINE CIRCUS CIRCUIT ALL ACTS ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS EITHER DIRECT OR THROUGH AGENTS TENTATIVE DATES FOR 1980 Austin 9/23 - 9/28 Houston 10/2 • 10/12 San Antonio 10/14 - 10/19 Fort Worth 11/6 - 11/16 Dallas 11/26- 11/30 (Dates are subject to change) SEND ALL PROPOSALS TO: Jim McMahan, Secretary P.O.Box 20625 Houston, Texas 77025 Proposals should include Pictures and Price of Act Per Day Proposals must be submitted before October 1,1979 All Proposals Will Be Considered And Prompt Replies Will Be Made ALZAFAR ARABIA BEN HUR HELLA MOSLAH ALZAFAR TEMPLE. Bill McCoy 9611 Barcelona Sin Antonio TeuM 78230 51? 342-763* ARABIA TEMPLE. J K "Jim- McMinin. 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