Dans Hamptons

I have recently come upon a great trove of my grandfather’s writings, which are mostly letters to Presidents, Prime Ministers, etc. concerning events of the time. But what I found to be most astonishing is that, although they were written fifteen to twenty-five years ago, they still completely relate to the world today. He generally wrote about the Gulf War in 1991, nationalized health care, socialized education, and genocide as we are now faced with in Darfur, and among others, the conflicts in Israel and Palestine. Reading them now, one can see that perhaps he may have had all the right ideas, and much of what he predicted would happen in the world, we have unfortunately seen since.

So my questions are: Why are we still faced with all of the same problems today when my grandfather’s simple suggestions may have prevented them, and what can I do to get his letters into the world? Perhaps a weekly column titled “My Grandfathers Words” that features one of his letters preceded by a small introduction? Or should I send them in to newspapers as letters to the editor for publishing? I would greatly value any input you may have on this, as I think my grandfathers’ ideas still hold a lot of weight.

Respectfully.
Daniel Starr-Tambor
Via e-mail

Publishing this is a start. –DR

Here’s an easy solution to eleviate the problem of slower drivers on Route 27. How about disconnecting some of the solid lines....especially the ones that used to be broken. It is almost impossible to pass someone legally, from Montauk to Southampton. Obviously, the department in charge does not drive this route daily as most of us do.

Hoping for a solution in 2007.

Bess & Harry Mavrikakis
Montauk
Via e-mail

Head-on collisions. –DR

Dear David Lion Rattiner,

We appreciated the letter from C. Lawlor in your Nov. 17, 2006 issue, responding to your tongue-in-cheek deer story and deploring the lack of respect for the deer.

The East Hampton Group for Wildlife (EHGW) is committed promoting appreciation for wildlife and to finding humane solutions to deer-human conflicts. We funded the first ever scientific count of the deer population in East Hampton this past spring, and we hope to persuade the town to undertake a pilot study of contraception as a humane means of controlling the deer population. At the same time we are trying to focus attention on speeding as the main cause of deer-vehicle crashes. We welcome everyone of like mind to join the EHGW.

Check out our website at www.easthamptongroupforwildlife.org – or contact Bill Crain, President of the EHGW at billcrain@aol.com for further information.

Sincerely.
Ellen F. Crain, MD, PhD
Secretary, EHGW
Montauk
Via e-mail

How can a house be torn down without proper notice to any residents or neighbors? How can a bulldozer flatten a house without even checking to be sure nobody is inside? I don’t care who the buyer is – well known, on charitable boards – what gives him the right to rush a permit through because of his “stature” in the community?

I hope your article on this sends every lawyer rushing to Ms. Thompson’s side.

As my bride and I enter our 15th year on the East End (Remsenburg– does that count as the East End or are we more of the Middle East End?) we feel it important to say THANKS for your wonderful paper.

We would like to offer a small suggestion to young David and his sweetener conundrum. There is a very natural and safe sweetener called STEVIA. It’s brilliantly sweet and safe as can be – it’s an herb that you can even grow here on Long Island. STEVIA is sold in liquid or powder form at most health food stores.

If you need information about it, check out www.stevia.com. There is much to know, especially considering the David & Goliath fight they face against the chemical sweetener business. It is not allowed to be sold as a “sweetener” but rather as a supplement.

When you consider the multi-billion dollar industry that is shared by Splenda, Sweet & Low, and Aspartame – you know why Stevia is under attack!

Please try Stevia – it’s amazing and will remove all of the daily worry from your early morning cup of Joe.

Cheers and much continued success to you and the paper!

Sincerely.
Mike & Donna
Remsenburg

Invented by a guy named Steve? –DR

The following letter is being submitted by Bill Corbett – on behalf of Marc Leibowitz of “F1 Long Island”.

Bill Corbett, Jr.
President
Corbett Public Relations, Inc.
Floral Park, N.Y.
Via e-mail

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