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.
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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 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 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.