tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post6177304117687534327..comments2024-03-29T07:55:45.977-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Is Gracedale in the Black?Bernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-61050411616366488182016-11-03T14:06:29.889-04:002016-11-03T14:06:29.889-04:00Well, I never said that Gracedale has to turn a pr...Well, I never said that Gracedale has to turn a profit. What I said is that the report that it earned $1.6-2MM this year is both premature and inaccurate. It is premature bc 4th Q expenses are not in. It is inaccurate bc there is $1.5-2 MM in capital improvements needed there every year. But it is good news. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-38918807956154491612016-11-03T13:59:18.841-04:002016-11-03T13:59:18.841-04:00Who said that Gracedale has to make money? This is...Who said that Gracedale has to make money? This is a "Human Service Need" that must be addressed in Northampton County. Former Commissioners and County Council saw the need for this service for our "elderly" and those unable to care for themselves. Not all Families are "well to do" and can't afford nursing care for the sick and elderly. I don't mind paying for the residents of Gracedale. I do mind paying for the slime balls that are in our county prison. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com