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Letters to the Editor: 07.26.12



Best Show Ever

    East Hampton

    July 22, 2012

Dear Editor,

    Last night we saw fireworks over Three Mile Harbor hosted by the Clamshell Foundation. The fireworks were unique and colorful. This was the best show ever. We were lucky to be able to enjoy such a display in such a beautiful setting.

Jul 25, 2012
Letters to the Editor: 07.19.12



Facing Traffic

    Sagaponack

    July 16, 2012

To the Editor:

    The editorial in the July 12 issue of The East Hampton Star is important. I would just like to add that if the following rule were adopted and adhered to, perhaps, some of these tragic incidents could be avoided: Pedestrians should walk in single file facing traffic, and bicyclists should ride in single file with traffic.

Jul 18, 2012
Letters to the Editor: 07.12.12



Killing Season

    Springs

    July 1, 2012

To the Editor,

    To whom the rules do not apply: At the beginning of every summer season for at least the last 15 years, I’ve told myself I should write a letter to the editor reminding people about the rules of the road. But I never have. Until this year. The death of that high school student on Old Stone Highway was the catalyst. I was diverted both going to, and hours later, coming from Atlantic Avenue Beach that day because of that particular accident.

Jul 11, 2012
Letters to the Editor: 07.05.12



Taxi Situation

    East Hampton

    June 28, 2012

Dear Editor,

    The death last week of the young man who was struck and killed by a taxi on Old Stone Highway and your editorial “Thoughts After a Death,” provoked me to write you about the taxi situation on the East End.

    Over the years we’ve watched each summer the influx of both taxi companies and individual taxis on our streets in greater numbers.

Jul 4, 2012
Letters to the Editor: 06.28.12



Our Appreciation

    East Hampton

    June 21, 2012

Dear David:

    We wish to express our appreciation to village residents who availed themselves of the opportunity to vote in the most recent election cycle.

    We acknowledge your affirmation of our conduct in the governing of village business, pledging continued openness, transparency, and inclusiveness as we look to the future.

    Sincerely,

    PAUL F. RICKENBACH

    Mayor

    BARBARA S. BORSACK

    RICHARD T.

Jun 27, 2012
Letters to the Editor: 06.21.12



Help and Support

    Montauk

    June 12, 2012

Dear Editor,

    We would like to thank the East Hampton police, Montauk E.M.T.s and ambulance, and Southampton Hospital for their help and support with our mother, Margaret Urvalek.

    Forever grateful,

    KAREN and BILL URVALEK

    And Family





Bonac Botanicals

    East Hampton

    June 18, 2012

To the Editor,

    Thanks to all the donors, shoppers, and volunteers who helped make the second an

Jun 20, 2012
Letters to the Editor: 06.14.12



Out of Their Way

    East Hampton

     June 11, 2012

Dear Readers:

    A week ago Sunday I was out and about doing errands and lost two letters, ready for mailing, from my purse. Of course, they contained checks, and of course, it was raining, so they got wet if they were dropped outside, and of course it was Sunday and the post office was closed.

Jun 13, 2012
Letters to the Editor: 06.07.12



Its Fair Share

    Springs

    June 4, 2012

Dear David,

    Back in the day (Bastille Day, that is), it was quite a show, with George Plimpton and, later, James Lipton, dedicating the shells. We sat in boats and gave money for a great night; other times we went ashore and gave more money to be on the grounds for a good cause, Boys Harbor. Then it all just ended almost abruptly.

    The Clamshell Foundation came to the rescue, no questions asked.

Jun 6, 2012
Letters to the Editor: 05.31.12



Safe for All

    Sag Harbor

    May 27, 2012

Dear David:

    Your column, “Bad Mileage,” of May 17, seems to have anticipated something in today’s New York Times: “This Is How We Ride.”

    How we ride is of some concern to me as I am both a cyclist and a motorist and believe it is of utmost importance that our roads be safe for all.

May 30, 2012
Letters to the Editor: 05.24.12



A Special Day

    East Hampton

    May 21, 2012

To the Editor,

    Memorial Day is a special day on which we honor those who died in service to our nation. We see Petty Officer Michael Monsoor, Lt. Michael Murphy, Lance Corporal Jordon Haerter, or Lt. Joe Theinert, all of whom  sacrificed their lives in the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East. We also see the faces of military nurses, who through many wars and conflicts provided care amid chaos.

May 23, 2012
Letters to the Editor: 05.17.12



Saved the Dock

    East Hampton

    May 14, 2012

Dear David,

    Our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful, amazing members of the Montauk Fire Department. They saved the dock area from what could have been an unimaginable disaster. The Montauk fish dock caught fire at 3 Friday morning. It was discovered by a young fisherman, Billy Carmen, and Kelly Lester, who were getting ready to set sail.

    Despite the devastation of the total destruction of the building, no one was injured in any way.

May 16, 2012
Letters to the Editor: 05.10.12



Smooth Running

    Sag Harbor

    May 7, 2012

Dear David,

    Please accept this letter of thanks on behalf of my family to the many people who walked and ran in the Second Annual Katy’s Courage 5K. We appreciate their participation and smiles.

    We thank all of Kate’s many friends. Nina Landi shared her expertise, calm demeanor, and time to organize and oversee the smooth running of the race day machinations.

May 9, 2012