Save Camp Springs, KY
By:
Moose Gronholm
Keith Neltner amongst many hats that
he wears is an artisan and agriculturalist. He owns and operates his design
business and owns the tavern, along with his wife Amy. The farm is operated by
his brother Keith and their mother Claire all down in Camp Springs, Kentucky.
Keith messaged me a week ago about a battle that the town of Camp Springs is
having with the local governing bodies. One to not turn anything down I took to
the typed out word to fill you all in. If you have heard about what is
happening then Keith, and the many folks that live there, and myself simply ask
you to help raise your voice in unison to stop what is happening.
What is happening? The residents of
Camp Springs are locked into an eminent domain fight. I am going to quote the
article that was shared with me from Keith Neltner which is from Preserve and
Protect Camp Springs (the local legal alliance that was formed in order to
defend themselves): “Camp Springs’ way of life and continued historical value
is in grave danger of complete erosion or extinction due to an uninformed and
destructive local government decision to place a raw sewer pipeline along the
Four Mile Creek without community support. This forced decision is causing the
residents, many who have been on their properties for generations, to defend
their rights through expensive legal proceedings and threat of imminent
domain.” That is the general message going out. We encourage everyone to make
the drive and visit Camp Springs.
I’m not one for soapboxes, but this
is a cause worth fighting for. This town has been around since the early 1800’s.
Folks come in the 10’s of thousands and from all around to visit during special
events, purchase agricultural products and services, and use its scenic routes
for bike rides and leisure drives to take in the beauty and wonder that is Camp
Springs. In an age where growth and technology are becoming ever more present,
the folks of Camp Springs are simply asking to have that growth and technology not
disrupt and destroy what they have been preserving for generations, and
generations to come.
The residents of Camp Springs are
asking for help to fend off the actions of Judge Executive, Steve Pendery and
the Sanitation District (SD1). They have set up a gofundme page, along with a
legal alliance aptly named “Preserve and Protect Camp Springs.” All monies
collected will go towards the cost of such extraordinary measures being carried
out by the SD1, as well as the attorney’s fees for said defense. Now the
attorney’s supporting the community have cut their rates dramatically to ease
the pressure on the residents.
In short, this community of
agriculturalists and artisans of all sorts need a little bit of help. Nobody
likes to have to go these extraordinary measures for help, but sometimes what
else is one left to do? The folks are not going to sit idly by and watch their
town be destroyed for a sewer line, and all they ask for is some help. This
weekend at the Camp Springs Tavern (7009 Stonehouse Road, Melbourne, KY 41059)
they will be hosting a little shin-dig. They are opening up the doors for whom
ever would like to come for a visit, to do just that. There will be a concert
and I will provide the acts at the end. Give these folks a helping hand. They
could sure use one. It’s not that often we have the opportunity to help a
community. In a lot of cases the town is bought and sold before the community
and residents can even process it. Here now we all sit for an opportunity to
help in any way that we can. Attend the concert Saturday April 16th,
or make a donation. One voice can roar, but together we can move mountains.
donate here: www.gofundme.com/savecampsprings
Spring
Celebration @ Camp Springs Tavern Saturday April 16th:
5:30 pm:
Hoot n’ Holler
with Chris Lloyd
7:30pm:
Todd Lipscomb
9pm:
Casey Campbell
BBQ sandwiches
and homemade pie will be available for purchase at Noon.
Great
selection of domestic, craft, and bourbon and more.
AGES 21+
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