Kindness La Grande, Ore. December 20, 2011 To the Editor: My heartfelt thanks to the wonderful community of Montauk for its support, compassion, and friendship for my father, Jorge Rosa, over the years and also for its caring, concern, and help while I was in Montauk for Dad’s funeral service. Members of the Montauk community, the local merchants, and Father Michael of St.
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Letters to the Editor 12.15.11Dec 21, 2011
Great Honor Montauk December 12, 2011 Dear David, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Montauk Chamber of Commerce for selecting me for their person of the year. This has been a great honor to me and my family. I would further like to thank all the friends and family that attended the Chamber’s end-of-the-season dinner last Thursday at ENE.
Letters to the Editor 12.08.11Dec 8, 2011
Money Is Hanging East Hampton December 5, 2011 To the Editor, It emerges from news of a federal investigation that many paintings, that sold for as much as $17 million as the work of such East End artists as Jackson Pollock and Robert Motherwell, might well be fakes.
Letters to the Editor 12.01.11Dec 1, 2011
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 11.24.11Nov 23, 2011
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. Due to the loving kindness and quick responses of an owner, Colin Keillor, three people who happened to be there as well — an emergency medical worker, Ms. Field, Dr. Brower, and Lt.
Letters to the Editor 11.17.11Nov 17, 2011
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 11.10.11Nov 10, 2011
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 11.03.11Nov 3, 2011
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 10.27.11Oct 27, 2011
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.
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.