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Developer of Oz Theme Park Moves to Region to Oversee Project

By Eileen Buckley

Buffalo, NY – The man who wants to build the "Magical Lands of Oz" Theme Park in the Town of Wheatfield says he has made "tremendous progress." Richard Burch, owner of Oz Central in Kentucky, holds the license to the L. Frank Baum books, characters and merchandise. He recently moved to the Buffalo area to make sure this project becomes a reality.

WBFO'S Eileen Buckley was granted an interview with Burch and Wheatfield Supervisor Timothy Demler to discuss the project. Click the "listen" icon above to hear the interview now or use your podcasting software to download it to your computer or iPod.