GREEZED LIGHTNIN' MOVING TO CLIFF'S

  - Amusement Today reports that Greezed Lightnin', the Schwarzkopf shuttle loop that was moved from AstroWorld to Joyland in Lubbock, Texas, will be moved to Cliffs Amusement Park in New Mexico. Although we are sad to see it leave the region, we look forward to the day when it will once again be up and running.

 - Joyland purchased the ride following the closure of AstroWorld in 2005, but they were unable to re-erect the coaster due to the high water table found under the park.

 - Jeffrey S.
 Posted: 05.04.2012 - 10:46AM CDT
 

SAD NEWS FROM SCHLITTERBAHN

  - Newer ACE members will associate Jeffrey Siebert's effervescent personality with all the fun our organization has at Schlitterbahn. But prior to Jeffrey's arrival several years ago, Schlitterbahn had established a strong relationship with ACE via a dear friend — Sherrie Brammal. Sadly, we lost Sherrie April 19 and the entire amusement industry will miss someone very special.

 - For 16 years, Sherrie handled the PR end of Schlitterbahn (and often NBGS ) helping this regional waterpark reach nationwide acclaim. When Schlitterbahn introduced their cutting edge technology, Sherrie invited ACE members to come out and enjoy some ERT on the very first Master Blaster. This friendship with the park has continued all the way to today with wildly popular annual coaster enthusiast events taking place — at a waterpark, with no roller coasters.

 - Those that knew her, loved her. Her kindness can never be forgotten. She will truly be missed by us all.

 - Jeffrey S.
 Posted: 04.21.2012 - 08:10AM CDT