, Pennsylvania 's nationally
recognized Amusement Ride Safety program is helping to train more than 120
inspectors from 12 states during a three-day safety training course this week.
"Pennsylvania is a leader in ride safety," Agriculture Secretary Dennis
Wolff said.

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Here're a few highlights:

-- DOUBLE SHOT -- The 125 foot tall Double Shot tower ride opens the 2005
season! Riders are launched skywards at more than 3 G's to a
breathtaking view of the California Coast and are shot back down for
the ultimate thrill.
-- BEACH BOOGIES -- The Pepsi Presents: Free Friday Night Bands features
bands with hits from the '60s, '70s, and '80s in two free shows on
Fridays at 6:30 and 8:30 p.

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Crisply dressed in a new costume , a replica of her original skirt, jacket
and wig, the mechanical redhead with the maniacal laugh led visitors and
dignitaries in sidesplitting, infectious laughter.m.

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, Laffing Sal, the historic 6 ft.

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Ryder, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture,
+1-717-787-5085.newscom ., and Pepsi Can Nights on Wednesdays and Thursdays from
June 29 through September 1, when a Pepsi can provides unlimited ride
passes for that night for just $7.

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The Department of Agriculture has inspected and registered amusement rides
under the Amusement Ride Safety Act since 1984, and it regularly participates
in education and outreach seminars that include classes and hands -on
demonstrations. The department uses the sessions to train and license nearly
1,300 private industry inspectors.
-- FRIGHT WALK -- Prepare to scream as you stroll through this haunted
walk-through of startling antics.

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Participants learn about all types of rides, including water rides, bumper
cars and boats, climbing walls, inflatable bounce rides, go karts, haunted
houses and roller coasters.

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In addition to rides, participants learn
sanitation procedures, how to effectively communicate with guests and how to
deal with accidents.
For more information about ride safety or the Bureau of Ride and
Measurement Standards, call 717-787-6772 or visit
http://www.
In addition to Laffing Sal, guests at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk will
enjoy more than 35 rides and attractions, games, restaurants, shops, miniature
golf, bowling, a mile-long white, sandy beach plus new additions and treasured
traditions everyday through September 5.

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Pennsylvania Hosts Amusement Ride Safety Training Seminar

The program, overseen by the Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Ride
and Measurement Standards, inspects and registers more than 7,000 rides and
attractions at the state's 607 fairs, carnivals and amusement parks, more than
any other state or foreign country . "Training workshops like this are our way of keeping operators
and patrons safe throughout the ride season, and to help other states improve
their own amusement ride programs.m.com.

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-- EVENING ECONOMICS -- The Boardwalk's popular summer discount nights
includes 1907 Nights on Mondays and Tuesdays from June 27 through
August 30, EXCEPT FOR MONDAY JULY 4, all rides are just 65 cents each
after 5 p.

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Inspectors from 12 States Attend Hands-on Training

HARRISBURG, Pa. from June 24 through September 2.95. Visit our website at http://www.

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agriculture.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/SFF005 )
In her typical raucous manner, Laffing Sal sent her famous cackle echoing
across the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk today signaling the opening of the 98th
summer season of daily operation at the West Coast's only major seaside
amusement park.

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CONTACT: Chris L.

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The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is California's only seaside amusement park
offering both modern thrill rides and historic attractions.

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Laffing Sal Launches the 'First Laff of the Season' at Her New Home on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.

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Located at 400
Beach Street in Santa Cruz, the park features rides, games, restaurants , and
free summer beach concerts.

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tall, 1930's era robotic woman from San Francisco's lost amusement park,
Playland-at-the-Beach, is back!
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