Camp Branch Acres residents, get ready for a spine-tingling experience this Halloween season, but not from ghosts or goblins—no, the real fright comes from the latest architectural wonder that has transformed our charming neighborhood into a vehicular nightmare. What was once a festive spot for scarecrows, pumpkins, and Instagram-worthy moments is now the scene of real-life horror: Dead Man’s Curve, right off Manor Drive. And here’s the twist—it’s courtesy of our very own chairman, no less.
For years, the lot on Manor Drive was the embodiment of Halloween spirit, with cheerful scarecrows, pumpkins, and a warm invitation to families for photo ops. Cute, right? That was back when our chair was interested in the community (not just Little Lake).
Fast forward to today, and that friendly atmosphere has been replaced by a towering fence that creates the perfect blend of Halloween terror and public safety hazard. Forget the scarecrows—now the fear is real, as drivers face a blind curve with no visibility of oncoming traffic. Just in time for the spooky season, right?
But who is responsible for this frightful transformation? None other than our chairman, who—despite the best interests of her fellow man—decided that blocking sightlines on this pre-existing one-lane road was the way to go. After all, she has an apocalypse to prepare for. Drivers can now enjoy the adrenaline-pumping experience of rounding Dead Man’s Curve and praying there isn’t a head-on collision waiting for them just beyond the fence. Talk about living on the edge!
Of course, the builders of this fence may want to think twice, as they could be held negligent and liable for any accidents and damages that result from blocking the established sightlines of this hazardous curve. And to think, all of this was brought to us by our chairman, who lovingly signs her letters with “Love in Christ – Kelle.” One might wonder how much “love” went into this decision. Maybe if she had taken a page from the old christian rectory down the road, things could have been different.
You see, when the old rectory installed their fence, they ensured it was both functional and safe. They chose posts with wire mesh, allowing for clear visibility so drivers could see oncoming traffic on the curve and avoid accidents. That’s what someone does when they genuinely have the safety and well-being of their fellow man at heart. A fence that protects your property without endangering others? Now that sounds a little more in line with Christ-like compassion.
But alas, here we are with Dead Man’s Curve—an accident waiting to happen, courtesy of the very person who should be safeguarding the community. Community members would normally be able to bring this issue up to the POA board but – yeah. Instead of thoughtful planning or concern for public safety, we now have a real-life thriller unfolding on our one-lane road. So buckle up, neighbors, because this Halloween, your morning commute may be the most terrifying event of the season.
Happy Halloween, Camp Branch Acres! May your prayers be strong, your brakes stronger, and may you never have to meet the horrors of Dead Man’s Curve head-on. And remember, when it comes to public safety, a little visibility—and compassion—goes a long way.
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