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Goshen, VA -
On Tuesday evening there was a meeting in Rockbridge County concerning the proposed Boy Scout project at Goshen camp. The controversy continues over whether holding a national jamboree there would help or hurt the rural county.
Out of dozens of locations, the Boy Scouts of America chose Goshen as a place to hold its national jamboree. But not everyone wants that honor.
Dr. Linda Larsen, Save Goshen Pass - "It would ruin the rural character of this community."
Every four years, the event would bring $250,000 people to the region. Dr. Linda Larsen and her group, Save Goshen Pass, have researched the impact that would have.
Larsen - "We figured out it would be 7,600 round trip bus trips."
They believe buses could do some major damage to the area's rural, secondary roads.
Larsen - "To put more stress on an already stressed situation, just doesn't seem to be fiscally responsible to me."
The county's taking a more neutral stance.
Hunt Riegel, Board of Supervisors, Chairman - "I'm trying not to do too much speculating."
Supervisor Hunt Riegel understands the need to preserve the area's rural character, but he says he needs more information from the Boy Scouts of America before speaking out against the jamboree plans.
Riegel - "It does seem to me that there would be some excellent benefits to the not only the county, but the region. But at the same time, I think it's healthy for people who have concerns to look at what's being proposed."
The group Save Goshen Pass asked several state officials to present the facts at Tuesday night’s meeting, including a representative from DEQ. Supervisors say the Boy Scouts of America are working on permits and gathering information right now and plan to have more information by September.
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