A court ruling Wednesday also was good news for the park as the judge denied a recent motion filed by former park owner and operator Gary Harris. He wanted more time to respond to the proposed sale, saying there were remaining issues that require consideration before any liquidation of property.

Vardaro said Harris isn’t an attorney and also had no standing to challenge plans for a sale.

The park is under court oversight because the board of directors put in place after Harris’ ownership eventually dwindled to one as controversy over how to handle Harris split the members.

In 2004, the court declared the park a charitable trust.

Jane Smith can be reached at 724-6370 or by e-mail at jsmith@meadvilletribune.com

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A job fair will be conducted Saturday to accept interviews for summer positions at the 114-year-old amusement park.

Interviews will be done at Conneaut Lake Park’s personnel office between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Approximately 200 positions are available in many areas of the park. Workers will enjoy perks such as free Ride-a-Rama passes, picnics and ride nights.

Park manager George Deshner said unlike other years in the past, all summer employees were paid in full for 2005 and will be paid in full again this year.

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Conneaut Lake Park manager George Deshner said Thursday final reports from 2005 operations showed the park lost $83,000, which includes unpaid debts for real estate taxes and other utility costs.