tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55560332011-04-21T17:32:08.533-05:00ACE New England Region News and UpdatesNews, updates, and event information about the New England Region of the American Coaster Enthusiasts.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comBlogger651100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1166997002892258082006-12-24T16:43:00.001-05:002006-12-24T16:59:19.213-05:00FINAL POSTINGThe good news: If you're just stumbling upon this blog, welcome--it's good to have you here and we appreciate your interest in the ACE New England Region and/or coasters in general!The bad news: This blog is no longer active and no further updates are likely to be posted here. Please visit www.ACENewEngland.org for information about the ACE New England Region.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1096010426386758672004-09-24T02:18:00.000-05:002004-09-24T02:20:26.386-05:00 BUSHKILL PARK NEEDS YOUR HELP! From Peg Batchelder: I would like to pass along an email I received regarding a small park in need of help. If you would like to help a park in need, or just like to get filthy dirty for no pay, please consider volunteering. Please note, contact Joel Styer (not me) if you decide to help out - see info in the letter below. Thanks, Peg Hi Everyone,Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1095576871521719482004-09-19T01:45:00.000-05:002004-09-20T01:37:18.973-05:00ERT ON TSUNAMI AT CLEMENTON LAKE, NJ (NOTE: THE FOLLOWING POST IS FOR ACE MEMBERS FROM THE NEW ENGLAND, NJ, NY METRO, AND SE PA REGIONS ONLY. IF YOU ARE NOT AN ACE MEMBER FROM ONE OF THE PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED REGIONS, PLEASE DISREGARD THIS INFORMATION--DON'T EVEN BOTHER READING IT, JUST SKIP TO THE NEXT THING. ARE WE CLEAR? GOOD!) (NOTE #2: THIS POST HAS BEEN EDITED TO REFLECT A MAJOR CHANGE IN Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1094538294009852682004-09-07T01:13:00.000-05:002004-09-24T02:15:18.370-05:00BOO-LDER DASH BASH DETAILS: What: “Boo-lder Dash Bash” registration includes one hour of Exclusive Ride Time on Boulder Dash, PLUS admission to the park AND admission to the Haunted Graveyard, Southern New England’s premier Halloween attraction! When: Saturday, October 23, 2004. Registration is strictly from 3:00-4:00 pm. Where: Lake Compounce, off Route 229, Bristol / Southington, CT Cost Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1094513143767995912004-09-06T18:16:00.000-05:002004-09-06T18:30:15.466-05:00INFORMAL GATHERING AT SIX FLAGS NEW ENGLAND ANNOUNCED Once again, Six Flags New England will host an informal gathering of the ACE New England region on closing day, Sunday, October 31...yes, closing day is on Halloween this year. Weather and conditions permitting, ACE New England region members will be treated to the last ride of the year on Superman--Ride of Steel. ACE members from other Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1093820079854944862004-08-29T17:52:00.000-05:002004-08-29T17:54:39.853-05:00BOO-LDER DASH BASH DATE ANNOUNCED The date for this year's Boo-lder Dash Bash at Lake Compounce, Bristol, CT will be Saturday, October 23, 2004. More information will be annoucned as it becomes available. Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1093286618047994272004-08-23T13:29:00.000-05:002004-08-23T13:43:38.046-05:00PIRATES FUN PARK (SALISBURY BEACH, MA) ENDANGERED On my way home from Funtown Fest Sunday afternoon, I made a stop a Salisbury Beach, MA. Since Pirates Fun Park is a free-admission park, I always take the opportunity to walk around the place and note any changes from my previous visit. This time, the changes were significant. Only the front 1/3 of the park was open--all kiddie rides. The Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1093040223561051012004-08-20T17:07:00.000-05:002004-08-20T17:17:03.563-05:00FUNTOWN FEST INCLEMENT WEATHER ISSUES I was contacted by Funtown today with an announcement that there is a possibility that the park may not open tomorrow due to rain in the forecast for the Saco area. I am doing everything in my power to convince them to open the park and go on with the event as scheduled, but it's ultimately their decision. If the park does not open at all, all Saturday Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1092908898041149712004-08-19T04:44:00.000-05:002004-08-19T04:48:18.040-05:00BOO-LDER DASH BASH IN PLANNING STAGES Boo-lder Dash Bash at Lake Compounce will likely take place on October 23 or 30 this year. Peg has been in talks with the park about the event, but it's been slow-going (don't forget, we lost Richard Bisi as our primary contact, which may be causing things of this nature to develop more slowly than in the past). When a date is finalized (or in the unlikelyJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1092908562516348372004-08-19T04:34:00.000-05:002004-08-19T04:48:38.760-05:00-- FUNTOWN FEST ANNOUNCEMENTS A) There will be a scavenger hunt at this year's Funtown Fest during the Saturday evening portion of the event, with winners announced and prizes awarded on Sunday morning. Bring your thinking caps and a No. 2 pencil (or other writing implement of your choice). B) Someone will be needed to do a write-up of the event for The New England Dispatch and/or ACE News. If Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1091784861286666712004-08-06T04:25:00.000-05:002004-08-06T04:35:20.196-05:00FUNTOWN FEST NAME BADGES If you plan to attend Funtown Fest, please email jpytka@aceonline.org with the name, city, and state of everyone in your party. Doing this will help to speed up the registration process by allowing us to pre-print your name badges. If there are any non-member guests in your party, please indicate who they are, as well as who their member sponsor is (with membership Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1090520816394953162004-07-22T13:20:00.000-05:002004-07-22T13:27:20.483-05:00 ACE DAY AT CANOBIE LAKE DETAILS FINALIZED The following are the details that will be released on the event flyer in the next issue of The New England Dispatch: AUGUST 21, 2004 After several years of trying and failing, we’ve finally made it happen: Our first ACE regional event at Canobie Lake Park! Start off your Funtown Fest weekend with a bang (i.e. the kind made by a cannonball!), Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1090393933381649842004-07-21T02:08:00.000-05:002004-07-21T02:12:13.380-05:00FUNTOWN FEST DETAILS FINALIZED The following are the details that will be released on the Funtown Fest flyer in the next issue of The New England Dispatch: August 21-22, 2004 Funtown/Splashtown U.S.A. Presents an Event for New England ACE Members and Other Coaster Enthusiasts Schedule of Events: Saturday, August 21, 2004 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm or Closing (whichever comes Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1090036967507690312004-07-16T22:55:00.000-05:002004-07-16T23:06:53.366-05:00BREAKING NEWS: ACE DAY AT CANOBIE LAKE After many attempts to make a regional event happen at Canobie Lake, I can now announce our first ACE Day being planned for Canobie Lake Park on Saturday, August 21st (dovetailing with Funtown Fest). The event will include one hour of morning ERT on Yankee Cannonball and a "buy one get one free" admission special for attendees. More details will be postedJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1089700822453221582004-07-13T01:34:00.000-05:002004-07-13T01:40:22.453-05:00ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR SUPERMAN BIRTHDAY PARTY Everyone attending must either have a season pass or a special ticket purchased *ONLINE* to be part of the event. To purchase the special online ticket, you must request an Evite by emailing supermanbirthdaybash@hotmail.com. Once you receive the Evite, follow the instructions found in it to purchase tickets. Updated Itinerary (NOTE: You may show upJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1089070185101031272004-07-05T18:20:00.000-05:002004-07-05T18:49:35.603-05:00SIX FLAGS NEW ENGLAND ANNOUNCES SUPERMAN BIRTHDAY BASH The following information comes to us from our contact person at Six Flags New England. Note that this is a park-sponsored event. Any and all questions should go to Dave Swank at supermanbirthdaybash@hotmail.com . Sorry for the short notice...I only found about this a couple of days ago myself: *DATE: Saturday, July 17th. *The Event Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1089067669187846792004-07-05T17:38:00.000-05:002004-08-06T03:32:11.496-05:00-- COASTER EVENT AT LAKE COMPOUNCE While we're still in the planning stages for our annual Boo-lder Dash Bash in October, Rus Ozana has organized yet another edition of rec.roller-coaster's Oc-Boulder-Fest. Since all enthusiasts are invited to attend, information about this event is being provided as a public service, but it is in no was affiliated with ACE or the ACE New England Region. PleaseJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1089065881391395332004-07-05T17:13:00.000-05:002004-07-05T17:37:25.850-05:00-- NEW SUPERHERO CELEBRATION 3 DETAILS AVAILABLE (from our contact at Six Flags New England:) - REVISED, NEW DATE! - It's back, the event that produced one of the greatest steel coaster ERTs ever, Superhero Celebration. This is the premiere event of the summer to experience the Golden Ticket winning, Superman Ride of Steel! The event will take place on Friday, August 27, 2004 at Six Flags Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1089065050408722962004-07-05T17:02:00.000-05:002004-07-05T17:20:22.423-05:00-- IMPORTANT CHANGES WITH ACE PRESERVATION CONFERENCE LODGING PROPERTIES (taken from www.aceonline.org) Libertyland - Memphis Area The Ridgeway Inn, owned by the Peabody Hotel Group, announced on May 1, that they will cease operation on May 31, 2004. The Baymont Inns of Memphis are offering ACE members an exceptional rate to stay at their two properties. Baymont Inns & Suites - Airport 3005Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1084310346427737772004-05-11T16:07:00.000-05:002004-05-11T16:19:06.426-05:00CRANRAIL CORPORATION ASSETS TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION Crainrail, the company that operated Edaville USA for the past few years, is selling off its assets in an auction scheduled for Thursday, May 13. Among the items on the block will be the Tumble Bug that Cranrail had purchased from Whalom Park some time ago. Whalom's Tilt-a-Whirl and Hershell Astronaut (kiddie) ride are also up for bids. Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1084309228846340392004-05-11T15:53:00.000-05:002004-05-11T16:20:08.056-05:00-- SUPERHERO CELEBRATION 3 RESCHEDULED I received an email today from our contact person at Six Flags New England indicating to me that the Superhero Celebration event, originally scheduled for June 11, is being postponed. The likely new date will be Friday, August 27, but this is NOT yet confirmed at this time. The ERTs will basically remain the same, with the big difference being that the Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1084246667942266542004-05-10T22:32:00.000-05:002004-05-10T22:37:47.943-05:00INFORMAL GATHERING PLANNED AT LAKE COMPOUNCE MAY 16 On Sunday, May 16, an informal gathering is tentatively planned in celebration of opening weekend at Lake Compounce. You probably know the drill by now...there'll be no discounts, ERTs, meals, etc. planned--just the company of your fellow coaster fans. We'll meet at the entrance to Boulder Dash at 4pm, go for a ride or two and take it from Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1084245793531154082004-05-10T22:18:00.001-05:002004-05-10T22:38:31.346-05:00-- URGENT NEWS - PRESERVATION CONFERENCE HOTEL From Gary Baker (slightly edited): "To all, I received a phone call this morning, that the Ridgeway Inn, in Memphis and owned by the Peabody Hotel Group will be shutting down on May 31st. The property is more valuable for an office, even though this hotel is not that old. The employees were told last Friday and this was a surprise to all. I Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1080717184274664142004-03-31T02:13:00.000-05:002004-03-31T02:17:09.826-05:00THREE FREE EVENT FLYERS FOR THE TAKING WITH SASE On March 13 at the New England Region's annual Nor'Easter event, three event flyers were available to attendees. There were some copies left over, so now a self-addressed stamped envelope will get you one, two, or all three. Choose from the following: 1) Superhero Celebration III at Six Flags New England on Friday, June 11, 2004. Features oneJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1080715835281582382004-03-31T01:50:00.000-05:002004-03-31T01:53:27.293-05:00-- ACE SPRING FLING AT SILVERWOOD ANNOUNCED The Northwest region of American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) is hosting Spring Fling at Silverwood Theme Park on Saturday, May 15, 2004. Silverwood Theme Park has been serving up thrills for nearly 20 years. In fact, you may have even seen some of the wide-eyed, outta breath, hair-all-messed up people who just got their fill of Tremors, the biggest, Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1080715102369664582004-03-31T01:38:00.000-05:002004-03-31T01:54:42.060-05:00-- ACE DAY AT SIX FLAGS DARIEN LAKE ANNOUNCED Please join your fellow ACE members for the second annual ACE Day at Six Flags Darien Lake on Saturday, June 5, 2004. The park is offering us a good deal, including an hour of ERT on Superman! For one price, you get entry to the park, ERT on Superman, lunch, and four hours of unlimited soft drinks. Six Flags season pass holders qualify for a Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1080714690955412682004-03-31T01:31:00.000-05:002004-03-31T01:55:26.280-05:00-- ACE DAY AT CONEY ISLAND ANNOUNCED The ACE MetroNY Cyclone Day is scheduled for Palm Sunday, April 4, 2004 from 12 Noon until 4:00 PM. All coaster enthusiasts and their guests are welcome. Just meet by the Group Sales ticket booth, across from the Cyclone around 11:45 AM and present your ACE membership card to purchase your wristbands (for you and your guests). The cost is $8.99 for Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1076801036403216402004-02-14T18:23:00.000-05:002004-02-14T18:33:40.590-05:00BREAKING NEWS: OWNERS OF EDAVILLE RAILROAD FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY The owners of Edaville USA in Carver, MA have filed for bankruptcy according to a news report on WJAR (channel 10, NBC affiliate), Providence. The park's assets will supposedly be sold off to big creditors. Edaville had purchased (but not installed, according to reports) Whalom Park's Tumble Bug a year or two ago, once again Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1076652494031376432004-02-13T01:08:00.000-05:002004-02-13T01:10:03.793-05:00NEW ENGLAND DISPATCH MAILED The February 2004 issue (Vol. 6, Issue 1) of the New England Dispatch was mailed yesterday and should be in your hands anytime now. It's one of our biggest mailings ever, with an eight-page newsletter plus the flyer for our Nor'Easter event coming up on March 13. If you haven't received your copy by February 25, contact me at noreasterrsvp@yahoo.com and I'll look Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1075798944037329292004-02-03T04:02:00.000-05:002004-02-03T04:04:03.890-05:00MESSAGE FROM RAY UEBERROTH ABOUT EASTCOASTER TO ACEers attending Eastcoaster: You are invited to a special open house at the new ACE Archives on Sunday, February 8. The new archive facility is a major step forward toward ACE's goal of supporting a national roller coaster museum and archives. The ACE Archives Office and Warehouse is next to the Lehigh Valley Int'l Airport and is convenient to Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1075418424580599722004-01-29T18:20:00.000-05:002004-02-03T04:00:49.670-05:00FUNTOWN FEST DATES CONFIRMED BY PARK Our contact at Funtown/Splashtown U.S.A. has notified me that our first choice of August 21-22, 2004 for Funtown Fest has been approved. Though final approval from ACE is required, it's a safe bet that those will be the dates for the event. UPDATE: As of 2/3/04, the date has been approved by ACE. August 21-22, 2004 is 100% confirmed.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1075112900457986692004-01-26T05:28:00.000-05:002004-01-26T05:29:52.030-05:00NOR'EASTER DATE FINALIZED AND ANNOUNCED Sorry to keep you all waiting on this but the next installment of Nor'Easter, the winter event for the ACE New England Region, will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2004 at Fierlit-Korzen Post 79 in Central Falls, RI. More information will be posted here as it becomes available.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1075112373339329532004-01-26T05:19:00.000-05:002004-01-26T05:37:22.043-05:00-- FUNTOWN FEST DATE NEARLY FINALIZED I'm still awaiting final confirmation from the park for the scheduling of the 2004 edition of Funtown Fest, however the dates will likely be the weekend of August 21-22. In the event those dates are no longer available, the park has been advised that our second choice is the weekend of August 14-15, 2004. I will post an update here once I get Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1075112155193573832004-01-26T05:15:00.000-05:002004-01-26T05:37:09.420-05:00-- UPDATE FROM BRIAN PETERS ON MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORIES From Brian: I do not expect the 2003 membership directory to be shipped until late January at the earliest. (In the interim) I worked on a new online membership directory during some recent flights. The new feature is located on our site at http://www.aceonline.org/members/ and is now available. There is a link on the signon page for Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1075111992290361832004-01-26T05:13:00.000-05:002004-01-26T05:36:55.170-05:00-- REMINDER: TIM BALDWIN IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR PHOTOS FOR ROLLER COASTER! MAGAZINE Recently, Tim was looking to bolster the RC! archives with pictures of the Rye Playland Dragon Coaster. Apparently, the files are pretty thin, and what does exist is not of the quality level that he'd like (i.e. mostly grey skies for a background). I don't know if it's too late to serve his immediate need, butJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1075111130948114722004-01-26T04:58:00.000-05:002004-01-26T05:39:43.840-05:00-- A LOCAL ARTIST NEEDS OUR HELP! I recently received the following email (edited): My name is Chuck Burnham and I am a carnival arist and a close, personal friend of Stretch Norton (former owner of Lake Compounce) . I am writing you to find out if there is any way to obtain a photo of the Wildcat's entrance during the 1970's. You see, I have the original "panther" from atop the roof housing Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1075110521491879122004-01-26T04:48:00.000-05:002004-01-26T18:45:09.216-05:00-- MESSAGES FROM INFORMATION SERVICES DIRECTOR BRIAN PETERS First, I have received an unusually high number of emails from members whose memberships expire next month. It seems that many people still have not received their renewal notice even though they were mailed in mid-December. I have asked Joanie to resend that batch of renewals. Members may either wait for the new renewal or use a Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1067627315790361052003-10-31T14:08:00.000-05:002003-10-31T14:08:34.903-05:00TWO ADDITIONAL NOTES ABOUT SFNE INFORMAL GATHERING SUNDAY 1. We have been cleared for access to Superman via the Q-Bot entrance, however if it becomes too busy (as it may, given the weather forecast), this perk may have to be withdrawn in fairness to those waiting in the regular line. Please abide by the park's decision on this. 2. Item 1 may become a moot point. I just received the Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1067545015603605062003-10-30T15:16:00.000-05:002003-10-30T15:16:54.690-05:00FINAL SCHEDULE INFORMATION FOR INFORMAL GATHERING AT SIX FLAGS NEW ENGLAND ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 The tour (Scream/Houdini/south side of Cyclone) mentioned in the last entry is confirmed. Meet underneath the entrance sign to the Super Hero Adventures area (i.e. just prior to the main stairway used to get down to Superman) at 2:15 pm if you would like to participate. The 4 pm meeting time for Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1066711733317964592003-10-20T23:48:00.000-05:002003-10-20T23:55:17.190-05:00ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT INFORMAL GATHERING AT SIX FLAGS NEW ENGLAND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 So far, there is one meeting time scheduled for those attending at 4pm in the vicinity of the exit/gift shop area of Superman Ride of Steel. This will likely be the launching point for some informal takeover times (ITOTs) on various rides, but could evolve into something else. In addition to likely Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1066711111141379852003-10-20T23:38:00.000-05:002003-10-20T23:38:30.923-05:00-- COASTERING IN DECEMBER? THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST IS A NEW POSSIBILITY! Think the roller coaster season is over for the year? Well think again! Wild Waves and Enchanted Village will be open in December for “Holiday with Lights!” Celebrate the season with colorful lights, beautiful holiday carols, pictures with Santa and much, much more--like, for example, a regional event to take place Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1066710396803496842003-10-20T23:26:00.000-05:002003-10-20T23:51:19.443-05:00-- TWO EVENT FLYERS NOW AVAILABLE FROM ACE WEB SITE In case you missed it in your most recent national and regional ACE mailings, the flyer for the Islands of Adventure event next month as well as Boo-lder Dash Bash are now up and available for downloading from www.aceonline.org. Be sure to check the web site often for information of this nature.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1065763759540570412003-10-10T00:29:00.000-05:002003-10-10T00:34:34.130-05:00BOO-LDER DASH BASH FULL DETAILS What: "Boo-lder Dash Bash" registration includes one hour of Exclusive Ride Time on Boulder Dash, PLUS admission to the park AND admission to the Haunted Graveyard, Southern New England's premier Halloween attraction! When: Saturday, October 25, 2003. Registration is strictly from 3:00-4:00 pm. Where: Lake Compounce, Route 229, Bristol / Southington, CT CostJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1064184784004768442003-09-21T17:53:00.000-05:002003-09-21T17:54:10.453-05:00NOR'EASTER DATES Many of you have asked that I try to give more notice on the dates of regional events, so as a heads-up, the following four dates are already being considered for our next winter event, Nor'Easter 2004: February 28, March 6, March 13, and March 20. Once I've eliminated any dates that prove to cause conflict for ACE and/or the event planners, I'll likely throw the remaining Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1064183993429612052003-09-21T17:39:00.000-05:002003-09-21T17:53:14.003-05:00-- NEWSLETTER IS IN THE WORKS The next issue of the New England Dispatch is being worked on and will be mailed on or about Oct. 2. We're running a bit later than usual due to Peg's change of employment and house-hunting/moving as well as due to my own employment issues and a recent motherboard failure in my computer that left it inoperable for about two weeks. We're doing our best to get the Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1064183651071258362003-09-21T17:34:00.000-05:002003-09-22T02:19:47.270-05:00-- ADDITIONAL BOO-LDER DASH BASH DETAILS AVAILABLE The exact pricing structure is still being worked out, but will likely be similar to last year. Registration will be onsite on Oct. 25 from 3p-4p. NO event tickets will be sold once registration is closed. ERT will happen on Boulder Dash from 4p-5p. From 5p to closing, Lake Compounce is open and available to the public and event attendees. Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1062669086060559482003-09-04T04:51:00.000-05:002003-09-04T04:51:25.890-05:00 INFORMAL GATHERING AT SIX FLAGS NEW ENGLAND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 There will be an informal ACE New England Region gathering at Six Flags New England on closing day, Sunday, November, 2, 2003. There MAY (and I stress MAY) be some perks offered by the park to attendees in a similar manner to what was done last year. It is highly likely (though by no means definite) that the park will reserve theJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1062391010318713612003-08-31T23:36:00.000-05:002003-08-31T23:39:11.526-05:00BOO-LDER DASH BASH ANNOUNCED! Boo-lder Dash Bash will take place at Lake Compounce in Bristol/Southington, CT on Saturday, October 25, 2003. Additional information about this event such as prices, ride times, registration times, etc. will be posted here as it becomes available.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1060736823843499112003-08-12T20:07:00.000-05:002003-08-12T20:18:51.920-05:00EVENT NEWS FROM REC.ROLLER-COASTER Join in the fun at the Fourth Annual RRC/Lake Compounce Oc-Boulder-Fest! Saturday, September 20, 2003 For only $18 you will get full day admission to "The Lake" and one hour night ERT on Boulder Dash after the park closes! Park hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Parking is $5.00. "Midway Moola" will be available for purchase at a 10% discount during registration Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-106039617804502422003-08-08T21:29:00.000-05:002003-08-08T21:33:26.756-05:00EVENT NEWS FROM THE METRO NY REGION Announcing a Regional ACE Event at Rye Playland Please join us at Playland in Rye, New York on SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2003 at an American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) Event for all coaster and park enthusiasts. Help us celebrate Playland's 75th Anniversary!!!! Exact plans are being worked out; the following itinerary is subject to change: - 10:00 AM Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1059083612326312612003-07-24T16:53:00.000-05:002003-07-24T17:04:28.080-05:00SPECIAL DEAL ON HAMPTON INN, SACO FOR FUNTOWN FEST ATTENDEES Haven’t booked a room for Funtown Fest yet? Want to stay at a nicer place than you booked but don’t want to pay a bundle? As a "pilot program," we’re pleased to announce that the ACE New England Region has negotiated a discounted rate for ACEers and guests attending Funtown Fest. We have set aside a small block of rooms. If this Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1058599549858174752003-07-19T02:25:00.000-05:002003-07-19T02:25:49.840-05:00BOO-LDER DASH BASH PLANNING UNDERWAY Peg and I have begun planning Boo-lder Dash Bash, our regional event at Lake Compounce. The date hasn't been set yet, but either: A.) It will be posted as soon as we've made a decision, or B.) Several dates will be offered for a vote by New England members on the email list (in which case, the date will be posted here soon after voting has ended). Keep Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1058599207067484542003-07-19T02:20:00.000-05:002003-07-19T02:26:05.200-05:00-- SAVE WHALOM PARK UPDATE In case you missed it, the folks at Save Whalom Park updated their web site last month. Not much new information, it appears, but at least the effort continues. Bookmark www.savewhalompark.com and check back occasionally for the latest news.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1058069048449765452003-07-12T23:04:00.000-05:002003-07-24T23:23:44.050-05:00FUNTOWN FEST NAME BADGES Planning to attend Funtown Fest August 9-10? If so, you can get yourself a super cool collectible pre-printed name badge instead a wimpy, lame hand-written one by sending your RSVP to noreasterrsvp@yahoo.com (yes, I know that seems counterintuitive) ASAP. Please be sure to include the phrase "Funtown Badge" in the subject line of your request. Also be sure to include Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1058068515166870472003-07-12T22:55:00.000-05:002003-07-12T22:55:15.223-05:00-- UPCOMING EVENT IN THE UPSTATE NEW YORK REGION Note: The following information is an update to what was originally posted on Tue Jul 08, 10:29:11 PM. Please join us for ACE Day at The Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom. This regional event is sponsored by the American Coaster Enthusiasts Region 3 - New York State (excluding metropolitan NYC). When: Saturday, August 23, 2003 Where: The Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1057887130978503192003-07-10T20:32:00.000-05:002003-07-10T20:38:19.400-05:00NEWSLETTER IS IN THE MAIL All copies of the July 2003 issue of The New England Dispatch are in the mail as of today. For convenience, the Funtown Fest flyer is stapled to the back of the newsletter. Feel free to detach it if this is an inconvenience for you. Many of you may have your copies by as soon as Friday. I suspect everyone will have their copy by Monday or Tuesday, assuming the USPS Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1057825039247715662003-07-10T03:17:00.000-05:002003-07-10T20:28:09.213-05:00-- FUNTOWN FEST DETAILS Until the actual flyer can be posted to ACE's web site, here are the relevant details of Funtown Fest, reformatted for (relatively) easy Blog viewing: Schedule of Events: Saturday, August 9, 2003 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm or Closing (whichever comes FIRST) – Registration at the designated area outside the park entrance. 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm – Funtown open and available to theJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1057719521595954062003-07-08T21:58:00.000-05:002003-07-08T22:01:33.380-05:00CURRENT E-MAIL ADDRESSES (specifically, which ones to use and when) As it stands, several of my e-mail accounts are very close to their storage limit. Please note that when you send an e-mail to jpytka@aceonline.org, it is exactly the same as sending an e-mail to whalom@webtv.net AND harrycalder@webtv.net. Both of these accounts are very taxed right now, so until I can make some changes, I Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1057718124673953092003-07-08T21:35:00.000-05:002003-07-08T21:48:15.803-05:00-- ATTENTION E-MAIL LIST SUBSCRIBERS From now on, I plan to publish “trouble” e-mail addresses in the newsletter and on the Blog that have either been deleted from the e-mail list or that I would like to delete but cannot due to technical difficulties. The aim is to let the owner(s) know that they have been removed and must contact me from a valid e-mail account if they wish to rejoin the Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1057717751439531162003-07-08T21:29:00.000-05:002003-07-10T02:59:41.160-05:00-- EVENT IN THE PLANNING STAGES IN UPSTATE NY REGION August 23, Lake George, NY (Note: Obviously, the listing in the newsletter as Lake Placid is a typo.) Probable regional event at The Great Escape. The park has expressed an interest in getting ACE there on August 23, complete with ERT on both The Comet and Canyon Blaster (their new coaster for this year). This is not a firm date yet. For Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1057717650523902962003-07-08T21:27:00.000-05:002003-07-08T21:42:19.560-05:00-- UPCOMING EVENT IN THE NEW JERSEY REGION July 26, Wildwood, NJ ACE Day at Morey’s Piers in Wildwood. Enjoy two hours of morning ERT, from 10am to Noon, on Great White, located on Wild Wheels Pier. Registration is onsite from 9am to 11am. ACE members with current, valid membership cards and their guests will have their choice of a discounted Pier Passport (which includes unlimited admissionJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1057717495627300222003-07-08T21:24:00.000-05:002003-07-08T21:31:11.460-05:00-- UPCOMING EVENT IN THE METRO NEW YORK REGION July 12, Coney Island, New York Mark your calendars for ACE Day at Coney Island which will take place on Saturday, July 12. Weather permitting, meet Colleen Whyte at 11:45am at the Astroland Group Ticket booth across from the Cyclone. Show your valid ACE membership card and receive Pay-One-Price wristbands for just $9.00 per person, including Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1057717094945524012003-07-08T21:18:00.000-05:002003-07-08T21:20:07.340-05:00-- FUNTOWN FEST ANNOUNCED! Yes folks, after a one-year hiatus to make room for last year’s national ACE Preservation Conference, Funtown Fest (not to be confused with Phunfest, which is held at Knoebels in Pennsylvania each October) is returning to the regional event line-up this year. Funtown Fest happens August 9-10 at Funtown/Splashtown USA, Saco, ME. The event flyer is in the upcoming Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1057716647536983852003-07-08T21:10:00.000-05:002003-07-08T21:19:22.363-05:00-- NEWSLETTER DUE OUT SHORTLY The July 2003 edition of the New England Dispatch is finishing up production. It should be in the mail by July 10 and in the hands of current New England ACE members by July 14. Keep an eye on your mailbox for it! Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556033.post-1057630591187686082003-07-07T21:16:00.000-05:002003-07-08T21:11:23.683-05:00Welcome to the update board for the New England Region of the American Coaster Enthusiasts. News, updates, and other information that we want to distribute freely will be posted here as it becomes available. This medium will be used as our primary web-based format of distribution of information until Bruce Turner and I have finished developing the ACE New England Region web site, and perhaps Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876531440721510904noreply@blogger.com