tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post7792682300925263306..comments2024-03-29T07:11:24.898-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Three Counties Consider Selling Nursing HomesBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-3916757715415986352013-03-27T10:10:52.140-04:002013-03-27T10:10:52.140-04:00In the end Gracedale will have to privatize. Unles...In the end Gracedale will have to privatize. Unless the next solicitor wants to raise taxes and pump our tax dollars into it. A good solicitor knows when to say enough. It would be fine in private hands. It is funny that when the different. Private owners came to speak some jumped all over one particular group, the one from Dauphen County because they were a 2 or 3 star accommodation. Now you look the other way. Hypocrits or just ignorant? Guess you wouldn't know the difference. Unions could have given more. The biggest problem is they gat paid too much compared to others and therefore their bennies are too high also. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-76828366555665988112013-03-27T10:10:47.275-04:002013-03-27T10:10:47.275-04:00In the end Gracedale will have to privatize. Unles...In the end Gracedale will have to privatize. Unless the next solicitor wants to raise taxes and pump our tax dollars into it. A good solicitor knows when to say enough. It would be fine in private hands. It is funny that when the different. Private owners came to speak some jumped all over one particular group, the one from Dauphen County because they were a 2 or 3 star accommodation. Now you look the other way. Hypocrits or just ignorant? Guess you wouldn't know the difference. Unions could have given more. The biggest problem is they gat paid too much compared to others and therefore their bennies are too high also. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-18441782918498445842013-03-21T07:41:30.337-04:002013-03-21T07:41:30.337-04:00McClure claims in the mailer..proudly..that it'...McClure claims in the mailer..proudly..that it's HIS plan in place. He's taking credit for it in black and white..no mention of the rest of council. Seems pretty straight forward to me. He reminds me of John Edwards..only claim to fame was winning a big court case and getting rich. The guy never got his hands dirty or broke a sweat. A waste of back breaking labor money spent on a snob like him. Shame..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-22890098208113015742013-03-21T06:49:24.519-04:002013-03-21T06:49:24.519-04:00Your union, but I'll informed. McClure did no...Your union, but I'll informed. McClure did not want to hire premiere and it seems tht he has had many questions on what premiere is doing to the workers for the bottom line. But you, Union, pin your misfortune on the one commissioner that is trying to help you. Are you just not seeing the forest from the trees or are you truly this gullible?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-43540026641539058432013-03-20T21:47:19.922-04:002013-03-20T21:47:19.922-04:00Who I am is not the issue. I just call it fair and...Who I am is not the issue. I just call it fair and square and let the chips fall where they may. I am certainly NOT on any Dem's payroll and cannot be bought or sold.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-84016349579565579742013-03-20T21:41:02.530-04:002013-03-20T21:41:02.530-04:00So tell it like it is,,who are you?So tell it like it is,,who are you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-4879356265060468622013-03-20T21:32:08.133-04:002013-03-20T21:32:08.133-04:00Please don't accuse Bernie of posting the abov...Please don't accuse Bernie of posting the above 4 posts. They are mine and I'm union thru and thru. Sometimes you got to tell it like it is cause at some time in the future..Gracedale may well be the final destination for me and for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-39025780339429493032013-03-20T21:10:10.949-04:002013-03-20T21:10:10.949-04:00Self sustaining? That will never happen and is a p...Self sustaining? That will never happen and is a pipe dream. Reality is that it will take large amounts of tax dollars to support the facility into the future IF it remains a county asset/resource. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-48115583060449965882013-03-20T20:19:36.740-04:002013-03-20T20:19:36.740-04:00Why in the world would the unions give a dime to M...Why in the world would the unions give a dime to McClure? He has made their lives more miserable and has contributed to resident service drop offs amid the employee cutbacks and give backs. Wake up Gracedale employee's..your being used!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-26903852165017650762013-03-20T20:13:35.603-04:002013-03-20T20:13:35.603-04:00I'm sure county council will gladly let Lamont...I'm sure county council will gladly let Lamont take full credit as he states for what has become Gracedale as of today. If that is where he is going to make his stand..good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-36353179245872703742013-03-20T20:08:58.361-04:002013-03-20T20:08:58.361-04:00The McClure flyer is preposterous. Those aren'...The McClure flyer is preposterous. Those aren't Gracedale images..those are actors..just like him! HIS Save Gracedale plan is failing on several different levels. I fear Premier has done more harm than good..and the ratings confirm that opinion. A fresh look is needed..soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-39026629602387419962013-03-20T19:46:48.387-04:002013-03-20T19:46:48.387-04:00"Bernie, seriously. Do you think that Mr. Cal...<em>"Bernie, seriously. Do you think that Mr. Callahan will honor his word to protect and keep Gracedale in County hands?"</em><br /><br />I do. I think that is why he made his announcement there. <br /><br />Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-70307557135080517102013-03-20T19:11:55.378-04:002013-03-20T19:11:55.378-04:00One has to wonder if there is any connection betwe...One has to wonder if there is any connection between Abe Atiyeh's active support of McClure and his plans to "finish the job"? Lighthousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346747286241817118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-67960345500916672132013-03-20T18:39:25.985-04:002013-03-20T18:39:25.985-04:00Came home to the first of the primary season "...Came home to the first of the primary season "campaign literature." It says "Lamont's plan to hire a private manager and work with the employees to deliver high quality services cost effectively is working. As County Executive, Lamont will finish the job".... Apparently it was all his plan, so what does that mean in light of this report?<br /><br />On the referendum I voted to keep Gracedale County owned, and would again. I give McC credit for being one vote out of nine to support Gracedale, but "a leader"? Eye of the beholder, I suppose. Unfortunately, the County (Executives nor Councils) were not very good stewards of Gracedale over the years. The issues hightlighted here though read as managerial, not stewardship, nor union.Lighthousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346747286241817118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-18055619430323602842013-03-20T18:31:25.924-04:002013-03-20T18:31:25.924-04:00Callahan will keep Gracedale just like he provided...Callahan will keep Gracedale just like he provided tax relief with the casino money. The guy is a bona fide promise keeper.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-16227136062231399912013-03-20T17:35:07.606-04:002013-03-20T17:35:07.606-04:00The ballot positions were picked and its amazing b...The ballot positions were picked and its amazing but that is how the race will end in May. First McClure, Second Reibman and third, Callahan.<br /><br />Who would have thought. Another defeat for the Long Dem's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-48362216682844898912013-03-20T16:11:31.442-04:002013-03-20T16:11:31.442-04:00Bernie, seriously. Do you think that Mr. Callahan ...Bernie, seriously. Do you think that Mr. Callahan will honor his word to protect and keep Gracedale in County hands?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-23269188553160462462013-03-20T15:10:31.721-04:002013-03-20T15:10:31.721-04:00the county controller wears plaid skirts and stomp...the county controller wears plaid skirts and stomps on innocent flower beds. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-68370224878227289202013-03-20T14:28:35.806-04:002013-03-20T14:28:35.806-04:00The facts as twisted and laid out Stoffa Angle/O&#...The facts as twisted and laid out Stoffa Angle/O'Hare. We have all been down that crooked road before.<br /><br />Why don't you tell the folks that the County Controller has endorsed Lamont McClure for County Execuitve. That is a fact.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-19643961766418915002013-03-20T12:35:15.006-04:002013-03-20T12:35:15.006-04:00I'm just pointing out the facts. Troublesome l...I'm just pointing out the facts. Troublesome little things, aren't they? Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-4595817117124139382013-03-20T12:33:14.270-04:002013-03-20T12:33:14.270-04:00The other counties have one or two hundred bed fac...The other counties have one or two hundred bed facilites and do not make up a large number of the beds available. Grcedale makes up a third of the local beds available.<br /><br />Stoffa spent years running the place into the ground to sell it, now it is trying hard at coming back. No one trusts Stoffa Admisntratio , so this year is a wash out.<br /><br />Next years with a new Adminstration and a new County Council Gracedale can get a fresh and unbiased view on how to make it the stellar home it was before Stoffa/Marcus decided to destroy the place.<br /><br />We all know O'Hares push on this topic. We need better people in office wihtout the agenda Stoffa had to dump the Home in order to pay off the swaption he screwed up and his unneeded Huamn Sertvies builidng he wants his name on.<br /><br />You tried sellign this BS before Bernie and over 70% of the voters called bullshit on you and Stoffa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-32886371136250389412013-03-20T11:08:55.993-04:002013-03-20T11:08:55.993-04:00I still can't get over these ridiculous argume...I still can't get over these ridiculous arguments. Not one person has offered a comment on this BLOG about the 30 million dollars we spend at the prison to house the scut and scum of the earth. Not one person has railed about the Court system that costs us 100 million per year to operate. The county sticks millions into mental health programs and millions into Children and youth programs. This is the business of the County. If not for these programs, the County has no reasson to be in existence. The state mandates all these programs except the Elderly Nursing Home. Who deserves the attention more? The criminals in the prison, the Criminals in the Court System, or the elderly in our Nursing home. The County is trying to fix the problems at Gracedale. The least we can do is give them time. At the end of the fourth year, we can start to evaluate the situation and then make our decision.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-33688757816970404262013-03-20T09:54:10.701-04:002013-03-20T09:54:10.701-04:00When is five years up? This place has to be sold;...When is five years up? This place has to be sold; if not for the obvious economic reasons, at least for the sake of better care for the county's elderly. What an embarrassment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-83473540108459687342013-03-20T09:52:56.105-04:002013-03-20T09:52:56.105-04:00" the union gave back 3 million dollars (whic...<em>" the union gave back 3 million dollars (which the employees cant afford) What has management done to improve the situtation? NOTHING!!!"</em><br /><br /><br />Unions did give back $2.5 - $3 million and deserve credit for making an effort. Management hired a new administrator who undertook an exhaustive study and made recommendations to council. I believe most were accepted. An advisory board was formed. Things are still going south, it seems. That rating might be unrealistic, but unfortunately, many people look at it when they are looking for a home. Why stay in a 2-star home when you can stay in a 4?<br />Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-58453952788854095612013-03-20T09:47:22.905-04:002013-03-20T09:47:22.905-04:00"Keep selling that Stoffa/Callahan bullshit. ...<em>"Keep selling that Stoffa/Callahan bullshit. If Lehigh County can get that rating so can Gracedale."</em><br /><br />I know it disturbs you, but i am simply telling the truth. People have a right to know that three counties are considering the sale of their public nursing home, and that one has been sold.<br /><br />They also have a right to know that, despite an advisory board and the claims by Councilman Werner that things are looking up, the ratings have gone down.<br /><br />Things are going in the wrong direction. <br /><br />People look at those ratings when they decide where to send their loved ones. <br /><br />Rather than screaming at Stoffa or falsely tagging Stoffa, where exactly have you been while the ratings have gone down, and what are you doing to revere that?Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.com