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Letters to the Editor 12.01.11



Many Friends

    Montauk

    November 26, 2011

To the Editor:

    My family and I would like to thank the many friends who came to our support after tragedy struck. I would also like to thank all who donated food to us and those who purchased meals for us at Herb’s Market.

Letters to the Editor 11.24.11



Near Disaster

    East Hampton

    November 14, 2011

Dear Mr. Rattray,

    Just a public note of thanks to the folks at Spring Close restaurant on Pantigo Road in East Hampton: While enjoying a scrumptious repast and delightful dining experience, one of our family members found herself choking on food.

Letters to the Editor 11.17.11



Positive Campaign

    Montauk

    November 13, 2011

Dear David,

    I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for making my first venture into seeking an elected office a very positive experience.

Letters to the Editor 11.10.11



Thanks, Amagansett

    Amagansett

    November 4, 2011

Dear David,

    How wonderful that we live in communities that still have hometown qualities.

    In Amagansett on Halloween, the major road, Montauk Highway, was closed to traffic.

Letters to the Editor 11.03.11



Outstanding

    East Hampton

    October 28, 2011

To the Editor,

    Tom Lawrence, East Hampton Village’s chief code enforcement officer and building inspector, is an outstanding citizen and public servant.

    Knowledgeable, organized, community-oriented, and dedicated, he goes about difficult work with little recognition or thanks.

Letters to the Editor 10.27.11



People First

    Montauk

    October 23, 2011

To the Editor,

    I am writing you this letter to thank Joe Bloecker and Larry Penny for all their help with my daughter Dorothy’s Girl Scout silver project. He and Larry are what is good about our East Hampton government.

Letters to the Editor 10.20.11



Never Forgot

    East Hampton

    October 16, 2011

To the Editor,

    In 1999 it was my good fortune to meet Ted Dragon. I went to his home to look at furniture for reupholstery. We ended up reupholstering all of his living room furniture. He chose beautiful velvets in different jewel tones.

Letters to the Editor 10.13.11



Acted so Quickly

    East Hampton

    October 5, 2011

To the Editor,

    East Hampton High School was great.

    I just wanted to thank the staff and students of East Hampton High School for the way they acted so quickly on Friday, Sept. 23.

Letters to the Editor 10.06.11



Wonderful Community

    East Hampton

    October 3, 2011

Dear Editor,

    The family of Katherine Myers Penati wishes to thank everyone in this wonderful community for their outpouring of love, kindness, and generosity in our time of grief. We would especially like to thank Mr. Tom Connors, Katherine’s longtime companion, and Mr. and Mrs. J.

Letters to the Editor 09.29.11



Vote Yes

    Amagansett

    September 26, 2011

Dear David,

    Amagansett residents are fortunate in this day and age to live in a community that has a volunteer fire department.

Letters to the Editor 09.22.11



Choice of Dates

    Amagansett

    September 12, 2011

Dear David,

    I just became aware of the 30th annual Fall Festival, supported by the Montauk Chamber of Commerce, being held on Oct. 8 and 9 in Montauk. Paul Monte, owner of Gurney’s Inn, heads the chamber.

    Friday evening, Oct. 7, through Saturday evening, Oct.

Letters Sept. 15, 2011



At No Cost

East Hampton

September 5, 2011

Dear Editor,

The Community Council of the Town of East Hampton would like to acknowledge the generosity of John Werwaiss for his generous gift of 1,400 gallons of fuel oil to eight families in need within our community.

Letters to the Editor 09.08.11



Let Us Not Forget

    Montauk

    September 4, 2011

Dear Editor:

    It has been 10 years since the terrorist attacks on our country.

Letters to the Editor 09.01.11



Our Heritage

    East Hampton

    August 23, 2011

To the Editor,

    Milton Miller was the guest speaker at the Springs Historical Society on Sunday, Aug. 21, and treated us with his accounts of growing up in Amagansett.

Letters to the Editor: 03.01.12



Affordable Project

    East Hampton

    February 27, 2012

Dear David:

    Last week witnessed the formal groundbreaking of the St. Michael’s senior citizens affordable housing project.

Letters to the Editor: 02.23.12



To Be Honored

    Springs

    February 17, 2012

David:

    This past Wednesday, Feb. 15, a large group from East Hampton attended the reception given for Lee Hayes. The reception was given by the Riverhead Historical Society.

Letters to the Editor: 02.16.12



Nothing to Fear

    Springs

    February 10, 2012

Dear Editor,

    I am the former managing editor of the New York Public Library, a book author, and an avid Kindle user of many years — so I read with interest Helen Rattray’s “Connections” column (Feb. 9) on her disenchantment with her Kindle and its possible threat to the traditional book.

Letters to the Editor: 02.09.12



Tears of Joy

    Burnsville, N.C.

    February 6, 2012

To the Editor,

    When we lived in East Hampton we knew it was one of the most beautiful places on earth. But the physical beauty is just the tip of the iceberg.

    We wanted to thank our friends and neighbors for supporting us.

Letters to the Editor: 02.02.12



Need to Name

    East Hampton

    January 30, 2012

Dear Editor,

    Twenty years ago I formed the habit of taking frequent walks on what I now know to be the Debra Brodie Foster Trail in Two Holes of Water Park. Since then the head of the trail has blossomed with information.

Letters to the Editor: 01.26.12



What Happened?

    Sedona, Ariz.

    January, 17, 2012

East Hampton Star:

    I raised my family enjoying the summers and holidays in East Hampton for most of my life. It was a special place.