[jmitchell]

Originally Posted by dillywho

Good to see that this thread is becoming more and more positive in nature.

There still needs to be input from the entire area that will be affected by this wonderful addition to the medical community, not just Villages residents. Then, they can also take pride in having been a part of making it a reality.

I agree. I don't know if this happens often or at all since we are not in TV YET... we will not be moving into our new home until Oct. 12 , but it would be great to involve "all" the surrounding communities in the fundraising effort!

This may already be happening -- there may be some joint effort going on. Since I am in VA still, it's hard to keep up.

[Russ_Boston]

Isn't the bottom line "we are ASKED" to join the effort? No one is holding a hammer over anyone's head. It's not a requirement that we will see in some sort of tax bill.

[bimmertl]

Gary Morse is quoted in the article "I committed to finance and construct the building, confident that our residents would come together and raise the money needed to buy the equipment. We didn't realize just how expensive either the special construction or special equipment would be."

Does anyone believe Morse and his band of accountants etc. had no idea how "expensive" this undertaking would be?

How can he be confident the residents would raise the money to buy the equipment and fund the special construction he allegedly didn't know the cost of?

[dillywho]

Originally Posted by bimmertl

Gary Morse is quoted in the article "I committed to finance and construct the building, confident that our residents would come together and raise the money needed to buy the equipment. We didn't realize just how expensive either the special construction or special equipment would be."

Does anyone believe Morse and his band of accountants etc. had no idea how "expensive" this undertaking would be?

How can he be confident the residents would raise the money to buy the equipment and fund the special construction he allegedly didn't know the cost of?

Why is it that Morse is always in the wrong regardless of what he does? He didn't have to build or continue to build this place, but he did/does. Who do you suppose took/takes all the risk with that endeavor? He had absolutely no guarantee that people would come. It's called speculation. He didn't have to furnish the land for the new VA clinic, but he did. He didn't have to campaign to get Moffitt to expand here instead of somewhere else. Projects get underestimated everyday by many, many, many executives and bands of accountants. It happens. He could have taken his profits and run long ago, but he didn't. Why is that?

I didn't see anything in the paper or in your quote where he said anything about anyone else funding the construction part, just the equipment.

Please reread Russ Boston's post. That pretty much says it. No one is forced to move or stay here for that matter, either. No one is being forced to contribute one thing. Once again, it is a choice. Anybody that does not contribute will not be denied the services when it is up and running just because they didn't/couldn't.

If you find something better, better go for it. We're stayin' put.

[bimmertl]

Originally Posted by dillywho

Why is it that Morse is always in the wrong regardless of what he does? He didn't have to build or continue to build this place, but he did/does. Who do you suppose took/takes all the risk with that endeavor? He had absolutely no guarantee that people would come. It's called speculation. He didn't have to furnish the land for the new VA clinic, but he did. He didn't have to campaign to get Moffitt to expand here instead of somewhere else. Projects get underestimated everyday by many, many, many executives and bands of accountants. It happens. He could have taken his profits and run long ago, but he didn't. Why is that?

I didn't see anything in the paper or in your quote where he said anything about anyone else funding the construction part, just the equipment.

Please reread Russ Boston's post. That pretty much says it. No one is forced to move or stay here for that matter, either. No one is being forced to contribute one thing. Once again, it is a choice. Anybody that does not contribute will not be denied the services when it is up and running just because they didn't/couldn't.

If you find something better, better go for it. We're stayin' put.

Simple question, do you believe he "didn't realize" the costs involved of the special construction or equipment prior to making the committment?

[Challenger]

Just like the "poor" -- the conspiracy theorists will always be with us. People sure do hate success in others. We just bought a villa and will be snowbirds for a while, Have bought and built 7 homes and see very little to be exercised about in TV. Maybe we have too many people with so much time on their hands that they get pleasure out of looking for the worst in every situation-(Bonds,medical facilities etc,) I am not a pollyanna and have a good bit of experience in owning, financing, and developing RE. I think that we have a great situation in TV. I also think that we should stay dilligent and be involved in our own governance as much as possible.

[bkcunningham1]

If I'm not mistaken Joe Gorman, president of The Villages Property Owners Association, campaigned and campaigned hard to have the cancer center located in TV. The original plan was for a facility associated with Moffitt to be only in Leesburg. Thanks to Mr. Gorman and his group, the plan was changed for Moffitt to be associated with both locations.

http://www.poa4us.org/cancercenter.html

[Number 6]

Gracie-
Eight years in the middle of my career working for a company that developed free standing cancer centers. They were all investor owned.

The simple question here is who owns the center; CFHA or Mr. Morse. One is not for profit and the other is for profit. Nothing wrong with either. I have asked CFHA for a clairfication.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by bimmertl

Simple question, do you believe he "didn't realize" the costs involved of the special construction or equipment prior to making the committment?

Don't see the answer to that making any difference either way. Its still a personal choice....to give or not give.

[Pturner]

Darn, the article wasn't in the online edition of the Daily Sun today. I'd love to know more about the project.

[bkcunningham1]

Here's another article where Joe Gorman is quoted. There are two pages to the aritcle, so keep scrolling down past the little Google ads.

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/...ancer-patients

[marianne237]

You know what? I don't care who pays for it. Just get it here, soon. Was just diagnosed in June and I'm looking forward to getting good care, going into remission and leading a happy life afterwards.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by marianne237

You know what? I don't care who pays for it. Just get it here, soon. Was just diagnosed in June and I'm looking forward to getting good care, going into remission and leading a happy life afterwards.

Thats what we all should be thinking.
A survivor.

[jmitchell]

Originally Posted by marianne237

You know what? I don't care who pays for it. Just get it here, soon. Was just diagnosed in June and I'm looking forward to getting good care, going into remission and leading a happy life afterwards.

Marianne237,

My and my husband's thoughts and prayers are with you! Take good care of yourself because no one cares about your survival and quality of life as much as you do. Find the best care you can and enjoy every minute, even the tough ones. My husband is 2 years cancer free. He sees the doctor every 3 months and every 3 months they tell us the same thing -- that it is very likely to come back -- but every 3 months he proves them wrong! What do they know about his SPIRIT anyway ;-) Stay STRONG and fill your life with LOVE and JOY.

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by jmitchell

Marianne237,

My and my husband's thoughts and prayers are with you! Take good care of yourself because no one cares about your survival and quality of life as much as you do. Find the best care you can and enjoy every minute, even the tough ones. My husband is 2 years cancer free. He sees the doctor every 3 months and every 3 months they tell us the same thing -- that it is very likely to come back -- but every 3 months he proves them wrong! What do they know about his SPIRIT anyway ;-) Stay STRONG and fill your life with LOVE and JOY.

I could not say it any better. Marianne, I send my prayers and best wishes!