Dans Hamptons

I’m one of your readers and I’ve found out about something that might make a good news story.

My Karate teacher read about the girl in Long Island who was recently bullied and beat up by girls in her school. Well, he got pretty worked up about it and started teaching the students about bullying and hazing and what they can do to avoid becoming a victim. But he wants to do more, not just for his students, but for the community. So he’s going to give a free class on bullying to any kids or parents who want to learn about their options, and how to avoid contact with bullies, and how to defend themselves in a pinch without seriously hurting anybody. He’s going to start giving a free class every month in the community’s interest and it should do a whole lot for people who want to become more informed and better prepared.

I imagine this would be a good feature for your paper to report on because it’s a pretty touching story of a local hero doing his part to serve the East-End community.

Plus, from a newspaper perspective, it’s a very hot issue on Long Island ever since that girl was attacked, and nobody seems to be doing anything to make a difference.

If anyone thinks it’s a good idea, please let me know and I can tell you more about it. Thanks a lot. You guys always do a great job and it will be great to hear back from you.

Justin Caldrone
Via e-mail

I don’t think anyone has successfully come up with anything . The Bully and the Bull-ee get locked in a dance. –DR

JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU

I was introduced to your fine periodical about three years ago when I was visiting my aunt and uncle who have a summer home (seems more like an all year round home) in New Suffolk.

The first time I read your paper I felt like I was reading a critique of the East End from an old friend who dearly wanted me to know what a historically rich and beautiful part of these United States, Long Island truly is.

Since then I have found myself more and more traveling east bound on the 495 to sample the fine wines, indulge in delicious seafood and to absorb the local culture. I look forward to the restaurant reviews, local history and stories on the idiosyncrasies of daily life. Often enough most people will not take the time to acknowledge a fine product or a job well done, I wanted to break that pattern and simply say “Keep up the good work”. I look forward to colorful covers, clever editorials, and monthly history lessons that keep me returning to the beautiful North Fork.

Thank You.
David L. Rosiak
Franklin Square, New York
Via e-mail

It’s near midnight on deadline night. Can I go home now? –DR

I wish to offer a correction to a mistake written in this weeks Dan’s Papers for South of the Highway section this week.

The Briard mentioned in the exhibition of VOOM Portraits, by Robert Wilson currently in New York City was incorrectly named. The dog whose portrait it is who lives locally is Selene, not Chloe.

Thank you.
Ellen Myers
Bridgehampton
So noted. –DR

I was fascinated by this story of the discovery of a subway tunnel still intact throughout the Hamptons. I must have mentioned the story (Dan’s Papers, July 7, 2006) to about twenty-five people or more and they were as surprised as I was. This must have been a great secret of everyone involved passed on without keeping any records. To me, it really is mind boggling that such a structure exists. I don’t believe there was anything else written on the subject.

I’m wondering if there is any other information you can share as far as plans to show the public some sections or are there any plans for excavations and refurbishing?

Yours truly.
Bruno Foglia
Via fax
It’s on hold. –DR

Please let your healing reporter Sabrina C. Mashburn know that she would be welcome to drop by my Southampton Village Family Practice for care of her next injury. She would not encounter any initial set welcoming fee of $150, and our current charge for a simple tetanus shot is under $50, including administration.

Other excellent alternatives for her quest for care locally includes many other fine private medical practices and walk-in clinics. A few more calls by her would have surely paid off, saving her both time and money.

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