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Funworld October 2009
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ANNOUNCEMENTS LASTING MEMORIES: John Turner, former vice president of administration of Ripley Entertainment Inc., died July 2 at 80 years old in Ponteland, England, after a lengthy illness. For 38 years, Turner worked as a manager at Ripley museums in Blackpool, England, and St. Augustine, Florida. After a promotion to vice president of administration, Turner oversaw Ripley’s exhibit warehouses and the company’s billboard company. He retired in 1993 but continued his work for Ripley’s in exhibit acquisition for 15 years. Jim Pattison Jr., president of Ripley Entertainment, calls Turner “one of the best managers this company has ever had,” and notes his “wicked sense of humor,” community work, and Royal Marine training among the valued qualities cherished by Ripley’s, family, and friends. PEOPLE PRODUCTS LIGHT UP THE ROOM: Meese Orbitron Dunne Co. introduces Prop Décor, a line of lightable furniture that captures guests’ attention by lighting lounge areas with LED lights inside translucent furniture. The pieces include 18 chairs, cocktail tables, poly balls, faux rocks, and more in a variety of sizes for purchase separately or in sets.. The furniture can be set up by a single person, is easily cleaned, and is made of 100 percent waterproof, weatherproof polyethylene for indoor or outdoor use. www.propdecor.com
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NEW GM: Scott Fahey has been appointed general manager for sales at Dreamworld and WhiteWater World on Australia’s Gold Coast. With more than 10 years of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry, Fahey will oversee expanding revenue streams for the parks and work with the executive team to help launch new experiences at the facilities. 
ADDITIONS:Accesso, providers of ticketing, commerce, and payment solutions for the attractions industry, has named TJ Christenson as director of business development and Janel Pisorchik as director of business operations; both are hospitality industry veterans with ticketing and operations experience. Christensen 
will oversee all growth-related efforts for Accesso, such as new client acquisition and expansion of the company’s services portfolio. And Pisorchik, who joined Accesso in 2008, will lead all client and customer-facing operations. 
available in 5- or 7-inch floss head sizes, the latter of which is ideal for high-volume production. The machine includes a lightweight floss line and can use either standard cotton candy mix or granulated sugar. The Ringmaster’s compression springs won’t stretch out during heavy use, and its floss head motor is outfitted with shielded ball bearings to prevent it from coming into contact with sugar. 
CLEANING WIZARD: Rubbermaid Hygen System by Rubbermaid Commercial Products is a complete system featuring textiles for dry and wet cleaning, handles and frames, and buckets and carts. The line uses a split microfiber cleaning system, and its textiles can withstand up to 500 launderings (200 with bleach). Rubbermaid Hygen System reduces chemical consumption up to 95 percent and water consumption up to 90 percent. 
ROLLIN ROLLIN ROLLIN: The new Small Flat Fence Grill (#8162) by Gold Medal Products Co. is designed to serve and prepare hot dogs faster and maximize counter space. The grill heats hot dogs quickly while they make full contact with the nonstick flat grill and can cook up to 14 jumbo or 21 standard frozen hot dogs in 30 minutes (20 minutes at room temperature). 
TREASURE TROVE OF FUN: Polin introduces the newest product in its Polin Pirate Series—the Mini Pirate Slide, a more compact waterslide that can easily fit into smaller pools, municipal facilities, and waterparks. The Mini Pirate Slide can be easily shipped throughout the world and includes a colorful and safe waterplay area for kids. It features a sunken pirate ship, a water slide, a pirate and his flag, a parrot, and other accessories to spur kids’ imaginations.