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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. This began in 1995 with a small and discreet bronze plate set into a large rock honoring Ms. Foster’s largess.

Feb 1, 2012
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.

Jan 25, 2012
Letters to the Editor: 01.19.12



Talented Performers

    East Hampton

    January 1, 2012

Dear David,

    I would like to thank all of the talented performers who participated in the Young at Heart concert at St. Luke’s Church on Friday. The night was very successful due to the amazing musicians who sang and played their instruments. The audience that was present, as well as myself, were captivated and in awe for the entire show. It was a great reminder of how gifted our young people are. It was a night to remember and one that made me proud to be a member of St.

Jan 18, 2012
Letters to the Editor: 01.12.12



Pulled Together

    East Hampton

    January 7, 2012

Dear David,

    A search-and-recovery operation does not just happen. We have well-trained people in the Springs Fire Department and East Hampton Town police and Sag Harbor dive teams. There were many rescuers on the water recently, and we should be proud of them all. But at this point I would like to talk about our marine patrol, dive team, and ocean rescue team.

    Training that does not fall short when the emergency hits is not to be taken for granted.

Jan 11, 2012
Letters to the Editor: 01.05.12



Before I Knew

    East Hampton

    January 2, 2011

Dear David,

    I just want to thank the person who found my pocketbook and gave it to a Waldbaum’s employee. I had it back even before I knew it was gone. You made my new year’s!

SHEILA DUNLOP







Praise the Legion

    East Hampton

    December 26, 2011

Dear Mr.

Jan 4, 2012
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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.

Dec 28, 2011
Letters to the Editor 12.15.11



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.

Dec 21, 2011
Letters to the Editor 12.08.11



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.

Dec 8, 2011
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.

Dec 1, 2011
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. 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.

Nov 23, 2011
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.

Nov 17, 2011
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.

Nov 10, 2011
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.

Nov 3, 2011
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. 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.

Oct 27, 2011
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. We even reupholstered the unusual tete-a-tete Texas longhorn love seat that I later learned was left to him by Lee Krasner.

Oct 20, 2011
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. 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.

Oct 13, 2011
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. Bates, for their generous support.

Oct 6, 2011
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. 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.

Sep 29, 2011
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. 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.

Sep 22, 2011
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. Delivery of the fuel oil was graciously facilitated by Andrew Jurkiewicz of East Hampton Fuel Oil Corporation. Mr.

Sep 16, 2011
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. 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?

Sep 7, 2011
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. 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.

Sep 1, 2011
Letters to the Editor 08.25.11



-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.

Aug 25, 2011
Letters to the Editor 08.18.11



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.

Aug 18, 2011
Letters to the Editor 08.11.11



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

Aug 11, 2011
Letters to the Editor 08.04.11



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.

Aug 3, 2011
Letters to the Editor - 07.28.11



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.

Jul 28, 2011
Letters to the Editor 07.21.11



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.

Jul 20, 2011
Letters to the Editor 07.14.11



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.

Jul 13, 2011
Letters to the Editor 07.07.11



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.

Jul 7, 2011