Author Archives: Jon Dogar-Marinesco

During the years I avoided writing letters to editor when experiencing problems as a user of this helpful bus connection (Rosendale to Metro-North in Poughkeepsie), hoping that they would be solved. Once I missed about four Metro-North trains because of … Continue reading →

Reading the beautiful article “Rochester ‘Queen of Halloween’ to step down” in the October 7, 2016 issue of Blue Stone Press brought tears to my eyes and regrets that we haven’t participated to all Halloween events in our years of … Continue reading →

Letter to Editor published in Shawangunk Journal, September 10, 2015 under the title Summer Program deserves recognition! I find it outrageous that those attending Rochester’s Town Board meeting on September 3rd – including two reporters – did not hear a … Continue reading →

The last day of Rochester’s summer program on August 21 marked a uniquely emotional moment – the conclusion of 15 wonderful years of having MaryAnne Gates as its program director. That day some kids had tears in their eyes because … Continue reading →

Less than seven years ago, the Rochester Town Board was faced with a serious problem – as our town’s assessors kept resigning after only a few months on the job. Then a sweet, wonderful lady – Cynthia Stokes – applied … Continue reading →

I had the privilege to announce the recipient of the 2014 “Mary Lee Friend of Youth Award” at Rochester’s Holiday Senior Brunch/Youth Awards presentation on December 13, 2014. I would like to share that moment – and my appreciation – … Continue reading →

As published in Blue Stone Press, October 3, 2014 Does anything matter in Rochester? After serving four years as Councilwoman – and being recognized for my dedicated service – you’d think I was the best qualified applicant for a 4-month … Continue reading →

One can run out of superlatives trying to write about Rochester’s summer program. I said in the past that it was “wonderful” and “superb.” This year, the program was considered a “huge success” from the very beginning (cover story, Blue … Continue reading →

My letter to the Editor, published in Blue Stone Press – June 20, 2014 While attending Rochester’s Town Board meeting on May 1, I got tears in my eyes learning that the entire ceremony at the Veterans Park on Memorial … Continue reading →

It just happened that in my last post the top photo features Ed and Doris Lamon looking at a Memorial Day display at our town’s Veterans Park. The headline of that January 18 post reads “To be good, and to … Continue reading →