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Carnival family keeps rolling along six months on the road
Ottaway Amusement Co operated by Derby family travels about 6,000 miles yearly across Kansas and Oklahoma from February to October with 14 rides 20 concessions and a refreshment stand. The crew of 41 moves quickly between 42 locations yearly and Buffs up maintenance in winter. Rides are marketed as safe entertainment and a lifestyle rather than a 9 to 5 job.
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Bob Ottaway
The
Ottaway Amusement Co
Derby
Fredonia
Wilson County
Gary Carlson
Carlson
Dee Rex
Wichita
Pat Bengert
Louisiana
A. Rex
Carnival
Rex
Kansas
Oklahoma
Ottaway
Independence
Ottaway Amusement