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. They put people first as all our officials should. On Election Day I hope the people in our community come out and vote for Joe Bloecker.
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Letters to the Editor 10.20.11Oct 20, 2011
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. We even reupholstered the unusual tete-a-tete Texas longhorn love seat that I later learned was left to him by Lee Krasner.
Letters to the Editor 10.13.11Oct 13, 2011
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. My son had a medical emergency and everyone impressed me on how well the emergency was taken care of. He is doing much better, so thank you, E.H.H.S. students and faculty, and E.M.T.s who responded.
Letters to the Editor 10.06.11Oct 6, 2011
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. Bates, for their generous support.
Letters to the Editor 09.29.11Sep 29, 2011
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. These professional and dedicated volunteers respond to fires and medical emergencies that put our lives at risk. The Amagansett Fire Department has an opportunity to purchase the adjacent Pacific East property for future expansion, when needed.
Letters to the Editor 09.22.11Sep 22, 2011
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. 8, is the most holy of the Jewish holidays, Yom Kippur — a day of fasting! This festival has scheduled its chowder contest on that day. It’s hard to believe that Mr.
Letters Sept. 15, 2011Sep 16, 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. Delivery of the fuel oil was graciously facilitated by Andrew Jurkiewicz of East Hampton Fuel Oil Corporation. Mr.
Letters to the Editor 09.08.11Sep 7, 2011
Let Us Not Forget Montauk September 4, 2011 Dear Editor: It has been 10 years since the terrorist attacks on our country. At the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and in the field in Pennsylvania many innocent lives were lost. Let us remember those brave firemen and policemen who risked and lost their lives trying to rescue the victims. Let us fly the American flag proudly as we did just after the attacks. Do you remember our flag flew along the highways, on overpasses, and from homes and businesses?
Letters to the Editor 09.01.11Sep 1, 2011
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. Born 92 years ago, his memories of growing up back then were enlightening and entertaining. Hugh King, as the interviewer, sparked memories of Milt’s life and touched on his many memories of fishing, schooling, and making do, from the 1920s on. It was a lifestyle of strong community bonds and helpfulness.
Letters to the Editor 08.25.11Aug 25, 2011
-Artists-Writers East Hampton August 22, 2011 Dear David, This letter is an expression of our deep gratitude to Leif Hope for his steadfast commitment to the East Hampton Artists and Writers Annual Softball Game, which supports three important local organizations: East Hampton Day Care Learning Center, East End Hospice, and Phoenix House.
Letters to the Editor 08.18.11Aug 18, 2011
Authors Night Springs August 15, 2011 To the Editor, Thank you to all those involved who coordinated Authors Night, a Celebration of Books and 114 Years of Reading at the East Hampton Library.
Letters to the Editor 08.11.11Aug 11, 2011
Finely Crafted East Hampton August 8, 2011 Dear David, I wanted to take a moment to commend East Hampton Boy Scout Troop 298 for raising $2,800 for Soldier Ride two weeks ago. The boys in the troop constructed a fine fishing rod and reel and conducted a raffle to raise the money. A brief encounter at Waldbaum’s with one of the boys’ mother presented me with the opportunity to buy the winning ticket. I’m not much of a fisherman, but a new hobby-sport awaits me and, I might add, I’m the en
Letters to the Editor 08.04.11Aug 3, 2011
On the Beach East Hampton July 29, 2011 To The Editor: Maybe (?) East Hampton Town could — should — address at least one of the issues below concerning the beach in Wainscott on Beach Lane: 1. The sign clearly says, “No Dogs between the hours of 10 a.m.-6 p.m.,” yet dogs are on the beach morning, noon, and night. Not only do owners disobey the sign, they often unleash their dogs, thus dogs wander onto people’s blankets (some of us are allergic to dogs!), plus dog poop is all over the beach. 2.
Letters to the Editor - 07.28.11Jul 28, 2011
Selfless Efforts Springs July 22, 2011 To the Editor, On June 20 we suffered a serious fire at our home on Woodbine Drive in Springs. Fortunately, no one was home at the time and there were no injuries. But for the outstanding efforts of the volunteers of Springs, East Hampton, and Amagansett, our fire loss would have been much more severe.
Letters to the Editor 07.21.11Jul 20, 2011
Incredible Kindness East Hampton July 18, 2011 Dear Editor: The recent loss of David Hartstein has left a crater in all of our hearts. His wife, Heather, and their three children, are stunned and reeling from his sudden absence. His parents and his brother, his extended family, and his wide circle of friends and patients are all shell-shocked.
Letters to the Editor 07.14.11Jul 13, 2011
Inexcusable Springs July 6, 2011 Dear Editor Our town has become a place where people seem to be harboring more and more hate toward one another. I truly hope this story reaches all those who witnessed this incident, along with the individual that displayed such disgusting behavior. More important, we all should take the time to reflect on the ways that we treat each other.
Letters to the Editor 07.07.11Jul 7, 2011
Health Services Montauk June 28, 2011 Dear Editor, After the initial shock of my husband’s death four years ago, it became apparent that my life would be forever changed, not only on an emotional level but because the money was gone. Everyone said in concern, “Life goes on, and you must go on.” However, you must be able to pay for the necessities of life. I found myself doing with less, a lot less than I was used to. We were not wealthy. We were working people in the fishing industry from Montauk.
Letters to the Editor - 06.30.11Jun 30, 2011
Gentle Soul Springs June 20, 2011 To the Editor, The lights of Main Street appeared dimmer this weekend when the news spread about David Hartstein, a gentle soul who left us all too soon. It’s funny how life works. Although David and I worked and lived in the same community, it had been some time since we had seen each other, but about a month ago our paths crossed again and it felt as though time had melted away, as if it had been just a few days since we saw each other.
Letters to the Editor - 06.23.11Jun 22, 2011
David Hartstein East Hampton June 20, 2011 To the Editor, David Hartstein came into our community and with goodness and devotion to his skill made many lives better. I do not fathom a lesson from his passing. I just know I will miss him very much. RICHARD ROSENTHAL Good Fathers Gyongyos, Hungary June 19, 2011 Dear David, I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed Bridget LeRoy’s piece about her father.
Letters to the Editor - 06.16.11Jun 16, 2011
Mess Remains East Hampton June 10, 2011 To the Editor, Shame on East Hampton for allowing its beaches to deteriorate. I went to the beach on Memorial Day weekend at Beach Lane in Wainscott. Walking barefoot on the sand is a thing of the past. Litter was everywhere. I counted the remnants of 15 fires — burnt wood, charcoal, cigarette butts, clamshells, chicken bones, corncobs, and broken glass. Broken wood was scattered all around; some of the wood was “hidden” under a thin layer of sand.
Letters to the Editor - 06.09.11Jun 8, 2011
This Season East Hampton June 3, 2011 Dear David, Just a quick note before the golf team heads up to the state tournament. We would like to express our thanks to certain members of our community. First, the East Hampton High School athletic department for its organization, dedication, and care for our extra season, especially Pat Hand and Joe Vos. Second, to our principals, Mr. Fine and Ms.
Letters to the Editor - 05.19.11May 31, 2011
What Price? Manorville May 12, 2011 To the Editor, I would like to give thanks and praise to the work and commitment to teaching excellence that has been the mission of all the teachers, staff, school boards, and principals who have been serving our children at Stella Maris (originally St. Andrew’s) for well over 100 years. Since 2000, my two daughters attended school there. In December 2005 our family split up. We had to sell our house and move to Manorville. It was particularly difficult on my youngest.
Letters to the Editor - 05.26.11May 26, 2011
Beach Has Changed Amagansett May 18, 2011 To the Editor, I am writing to add my thoughts about the lawsuit over control of the beach in Amagansett. I have spent summers in Amagansett for over 40 years. I went to summer camp here as child, was an ocean lifeguard at Indian Wells Beach for two years, and am delighted that now my children can grow up and spend their summers here as well.
Letters to the Editor - 05.12.11May 11, 2011
Civility East Hampton May 6, 2011 To the Editor, I thank you for publishing my comments about leaf blowing in this week’s paper. This note today is not being written for publication unless you think it might be worthwhile. It is simply polite observation. I notice that you have published some letters containing rather inflammatory language, some of which I think, and hope others would as well, borders on an affront and insult to others.
Letters to the Editor - 05.05.11May 5, 2011
This Year’s Cleanup Montauk May 2, 2011 To the Editor, I would like to extend thanks to the many, many volunteers who turned out at the Montauk Movie Theater on Sunday to collect trash throughout the hamlet. We were able to put more than 70 bags of trash into the Dumpster, along with wheels, tires, life jackets, car seats, and other unidentifiable objects from the beaches, roads, and parking lots of Montauk.
Letters to the Editor 4.14Apr 14, 2011
Cherish This Lifestyle East Hampton April 7, 2011 To the Editor, I am a lucky man. I purchased property in East Hampton 25 years ago. I held on to it while I worked, thinking of building on it some day. I built my house in 1997. In April of 1998 I retired and moved here with my wife to live full time. This Bronx boy is living his dream each day I ride the beach in my truck and fish. At nearly 75, I am grateful that East Hampton is a community where dollars in one’s pocket cannot alter heritage and history.
Letters to the Editor 4.14 pg.2Apr 14, 2011
Albert Einstein Key West, Fla. April 6, 2011 Dear David, I thought that your readers might be interested in my interview on National Public Radio. On Wednesday, March 16, I was interviewed by Dick Gordon of “The Story in North Carolina” for a broadcast on NPR. The interview was about my book, “My Father and Albert Einstein,” that was published in 2008 by iUniverse. I’m not sure if or when the interview would be broadcast in the East Hampton area.
A Limited WarApr 7, 2011
Years ago in my father’s effort to educate his simple son, he advised me that life was not black and white, pure and impure. He stated life was 10 percent black, 10 percent white, and the remaining 80 gray. In that large area I would be compelled to think...
Great GenerosityApr 7, 2011
On behalf of the board of directors, I wish to thank Ben Krupinski and his crew for the recent renovation at the Springs Parsons House, home of the Springs Library. Mr. Krupinski, with great generosity and community spirit, undertook this work...
Hands UpApr 7, 2011
Do you ever want to just throw up your hands in frustration when the voices of unreason seem to be overpowering logic and common sense? That’s how I feel when I read and hear the comments of the Obama haters nationally and in this newspaper. Never mind that he is our president, elected by the people to lead the country...