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Seniors need more transportation options (April 23, 2013)

We have recently had elections, and there are those politicians who are now working nonstop on their plans for the next election periods in 2014 and 2016. Who then is monitoring and taking care of Dutchess County's current problems? …

Evelyn Barosin
LaGrange

Journal coordinates 'voting views' well (March 18, 2013)

On March 11, the Poughkeepsie Journal Opinion Page did an excellent job of coordinating the letters submitted regarding "voting views." Following are excerpts: …

Evelyn Barosin
LaGrange

Senior citizens add to vitality of county (February 11, 2013)

Seniors are a special type of growing minority. Since year 2000, less than 16 percent of Dutchess County population was over the age of 60. In 2010 the number has increased to over 19 percent or approximately 57,062 residents. …

Evelyn Barosin
LaGrange

Students, seniors deserve bus service (December 30, 2012)

In the article, "Rhinebeck, Spackenkill parents advised to make plans in event of school bus strike," (Nov. 13), Kay Hoetger of Poughkeepsie is quoted as saying, "I find it hard to believe, with the amount of taxes we pay in that they can't have a reliable bus service." …

Evelyn Barosin
LaGrange

Public transportation benefits the community (November 16, 2012)

People want to "navigate" their community. We need locally and elsewhere to support the effort. Our goal must be sure not to isolate residents who are without the use of a car. Many have talents to offer and they can be productive in a job or do a job as a volunteer. All income levels of our population should have access to reliable and serviceable transportation. It will help the economy for people to be able to shop at the local businesses. …

Evelyn Barosin
LaGrange

Lobby health care officials for reform (September 21, 2012)

Let's question the system of the "insurance designers" and their plan of health management of the human being. Let's ask for the assurance of human insurance. The system is now designed to handle the person akin to a machine needing to be fitted with auto parts if it suits the mechanic. …

Evelyn Barosin
LaGrange

Let's really promote Poughkeepsie to visitors (June 13, 2012)

In Craig Wolf's article, "Tourism pumps money into the region," (April 27), he wrote "Tourism in Dutchess County is rising and getting more attention as one of the forms of economic development that seems to be working." …

Evelyn Barosin
LaGrange

All citizens should pitch in for change (February 13, 2012)

Candidates should not be the only ones concerned about public office. All citizens should be seeking and fulfilling their rightful position of leadership. …

Evelyn Barosin
LaGrange

'Plan ahead' for senior citizens (January 10, 2012)

Our community has to reach out and do more than just say love thy neighbor. …

Evelyn Barosin
LaGrange

County needs better transport services (January 14, 2011)

How can you get health care if you can't get to health care? Access to preventive treatments for illness is ideal rather than playing catch-up after an illness is full blown. …

Evelyn Barosin
LaGrange

Better ideas needed for transportation (October 25, 2010)

Today, really look around you. Everything you see and use has been planned, planted, or conceived and exists due to efforts made by someone or a group working together. Ideas, plans and actions make things happen. Distance is covered and made accessible by the wheel, balloon, airplane, or a sea craft. These things did not happen overnight or from thin air. …

Evelyn Barosin
LaGrange

Seniors need help to avoid nursing homes (July 19, 2010)

For every person who remains out of a nursing home, $120,000 a year in taxpayers' money is saved, according to Mae Carpenter, director of Westchester's Department of Senior Programs and Services. Making transportation available in established suburban areas is a challenge. Seniors need and want to feel connected to the community. We need to offer options. …

Evelyn Barosin
LaGrange

Dutchess in need of public-transit plan (March 22, 2010)

Officials should have planned ahead 40 years ago. Our economy depends on transportation to keep it growing properly. …

Evelyn Barosin
LaGrange

Don't forget teeth in health debate (December 03, 2009)

When did our teeth become a separate part of the human anatomy? In the debate for health-care reform insurance, have we decided that body parts should each be given individual insurance? Without teeth, the rest of the body would have a difficult time developing or remaining in good health once removed from the mother's milk. Many people forgo semi-annual dental appointments due to their limited budgets. Specialization in the field of medicine has grown; however, insurance to itemize the individual segments of our bodies is unconscionable. …

Evelyn Barosin
LaGrange

Solving Dutchess ills takes epic production (June 21, 2009)

It's community sense: residents offering solutions. Think of Dutchess County as a metaphor for a four-star movie or play in progress. …

Evelyn Barosin
Poughkeepsie

Needs of senior citizens must get consideration (February 28, 2009)

Each stage of life is important. The Elder Justice Act confronts elder abuse in the same ways we combat child abuse and violence against women. It has been delayed in Congress for more than five years. Abuse of our senior citizens can be physical, psychological or financial. …

Evelyn Barosin
LaGrange

Make transportation accessible to seniors (November 21, 2008)

It has been wisely said: To find a solution, first know the problem(s). …

Evelyn Barosin
LaGrange

Transportation vital for seniors and the ill (June 22, 2008)

Have you ever attended a dinner party and when the food is served, there is none for you? You sit and watch everyone enjoy the meal while your hunger gnaws at you. The senior citizen who no longer drives has that same gnawing sensation and even has to wait for the ride home to eat a can of beans. …

Evelyn Barosin
Poughkeepsie

Find solutions to help seniors get around (February 15, 2008)

Writer Ashleigh Brilliant says, "Life is a Special Occasion." Part of this special occasion is aging, and it poses a challenge for all of us in our communities. …

Evelyn Barosin
LaGrange

Don't deny Dutchess elderly transportation (July 15, 2007)

From the day we are born in the United States most of us get around on wheels - the bassinet, the baby carriage, the stroller, roller skates, tricycle, bicycle and then the train, bus, and, ultimately, the car. …

Evelyn Barosin
LaGrange

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