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Posted at 12:08 AM EST (0508 GMT)
 Nov. 21st, 2006 --
Bell's Amusement Park has
stated that a move to the suburbs of Tulsa
from the Tulsa County Fairgrounds is possible.
On Monday, November 20, the owner of Bell's amusement park, Robby Bell, said that
he would like to stay put at the Fairgrounds if possible, but has said that it
is no longer true.
He has had an increased interest from the suburbs that he is
willing to go anywhere he can find the best deal and that he has no false hope
that he will be able to stay at the Fairgrounds.
The park has asked for more time to move from the
fairgrounds, more than the 120 days given by their lease that has expired two
weeks ago.
Bell has said that he has no
more preference on the location of Bell's.
Accord to him, "[there are] dozens of inquiries from the private sector]"
thus pushing them to explore all of their options.
The local Tulsa County Commissioner, Randy Miller, said that
Bell's turned
over some financial records for an independent review. The park feels that they
cannot make a decision yet, and that they need more time to explore all
possibilities. The park has made contact with developers from several local
cities, such as Sand Springs. Related article: Lease for Bell's Amusement Park expires.
For more information, visit KOTV.
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James
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Hope they save Zingo.
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| 11/21/2006 12:09 AM |
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Bratman
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Yeah that would be sad to see another classic woodie go.....
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| 11/21/2006 1:24 AM |
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SuperSteve
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^^I concur, I'm sure they are thinking of it though, it is their star. I don't think a re-location or a re-build would be to hard.
This all sounds really good. I'm sad they will probably leave their fantastic location, but it's all for the better. I just hope he picks a good spot, I don't want to see the court battles start all over again.
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| 11/21/2006 2:02 AM |
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Wes
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This makes me wonder if the same thing will ever happen to SFKK. I doubt it, but if the State of KY ever said they wanted them out, then they'd get booted too.
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| 11/21/2006 10:55 AM |
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Zingoman
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If they can't take Zingo with them, I hope the fair grounds will keep it and maintain it. It is the money maker at the fair every year. It costs the most and has the longest line. It won;t operate except two weeks out of the year, but hey, it would be better than seeing it razed. The Bell's are very good aquaintances with the Knoebel family. They should get some help from them on moving Zingo. They did it with Phoenix, and Zingo is a much more simple design.
They need to move to Claremore! That way I could walk to the park! :o)
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| 11/21/2006 2:30 PM |
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