Originally Posted by jacksonbrown (Post 1730044)

I live in a village served by the Rio Grande Postal Station and visit there most every day.

For approximately a year, I have noticed and discussed with my neighbors the situation where the VDC, in concert with the VACG, intends to expand the gun range. I enjoy a walk through the field adjacent to the gun range as the field is a natural habitat for the eagles and the gopher tortoise population, both protected Florida species.

I understand that a section of the field was sold to the VDC for the project. I have seen the surveyor's stakes.

Now, we are advised that construction will begin on March 23rd and that entry is prohibited to "this area".

All of this has occurred with an expenditure of "our" Amenity Fee funds, to the sum of $466,386.00.

I call on the VDC and the VACG to put this project on hold.

During this time of national emergency. wouldn't the money be better spent helping others?

Here is my suggestion.

The VDC starts a not for profit operation that delivers items and food to the shut-ins, infirm and needy in The Villages. The VDC and volunteers can use their vast business, organizational, and technology talents to ramp-up this venture ASAP.

A portion of the one-half million dollars could provide income to the wage earners whose lively hood has been affected by the closings. Some could collect the items, others could do the delivery, a few would handle the calls and emails. Only those aid recipients would be served after being verified from a home visit or a doctor's affidavit.

Think of the goodwill to both the VDC and the VACG from the positive press received.

And, VDC, think of the tax benefits.

Originally Posted by karostay (Post 1730046)

Why are you walking in an environmental nesting area in the first place

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 1730061)

Isn't that private property?

Originally Posted by capecodbob (Post 1730527)

You might really want to ask what the Morse family is doing to help out all the businesses here in The Villages. I'm sure they will do something but I've not heard anything yet.

Originally Posted by karostay (Post 1730164)

There is no technically trespassing..Either you are or your not
No grey area......

Originally Posted by jacksonbrown (Post 1730044)

I live in a village served by the Rio Grande Postal Station and visit there most every day.

For approximately a year, I have noticed and discussed with my neighbors the situation where the VDC, in concert with the VACG, intends to expand the gun range. I enjoy a walk through the field adjacent to the gun range as the field is a natural habitat for the eagles and the gopher tortoise population, both protected Florida species.

I understand that a section of the field was sold to the VDC for the project. I have seen the surveyor's stakes.

Now, we are advised that construction will begin on March 23rd and that entry is prohibited to "this area".

All of this has occurred with an expenditure of "our" Amenity Fee funds, to the sum of $466,386.00.

I call on the VDC and the VACG to put this project on hold.

During this time of national emergency. wouldn't the money be better spent helping others?

Here is my suggestion.

The VDC starts a not for profit operation that delivers items and food to the shut-ins, infirm and needy in The Villages. The VDC and volunteers can use their vast business, organizational, and technology talents to ramp-up this venture ASAP.

A portion of the one-half million dollars could provide income to the wage earners whose lively hood has been affected by the closings. Some could collect the items, others could do the delivery, a few would handle the calls and emails. Only those aid recipients would be served after being verified from a home visit or a doctor's affidavit.

Think of the goodwill to both the VDC and the VACG from the positive press received.

And, VDC, think of the tax benefits.

Originally Posted by RonGee (Post 1730490)

Before you question the area, tell me, have you been there to see the enviroment?

Originally Posted by karostay (Post 1730647)

Old people trespassing with dogs running around on environmental area

Originally Posted by rwf6325 (Post 1730594)

Our Amenity fees should not be used for charity work. Those fees are charged to take care of the various green spaces, exec golf courses, etc. If you want to raise funds for the purposes you mentioned above, hold a fund raiser. I contribute significantly to my church to cover charity outreach. That is not the purpose of Amenity fees.

Originally Posted by RonGee (Post 1730491)

The owner of the property is nice enough to welcome the villagers and understands the pleasure we dog owners enjoy on his/her property.