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REPORTER FILE PHOTO| Making it clear To the Editor: Regarding last week’s letter (“Bones to Pick”), Mr. Evangelista either misunderstood my letter or I wasn’t clear. My non-vote in last November’s...
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REPORTER FILE PHOTOThe Center Post Office. One pitiful display To the Editor: Thank you to the Chamber of Commerce for the brilliant idea to sponsor the “Decorate Your Door” project. It provided...
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REPORTER FILE PHOTO| Joy To the Editor: I want to sincerely thank the carolers who came to my home on December 22. You brought a lot of joy to me during a lonely time of year. I am sorry that Max...
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REPORTER FILE PHOTO| Wise choice To the Editor: Choosing Emily and Dana Hallman is a well-deserved tribute to two fine Shelter Island women. Their actions speak louder than words. They are a gift to...
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REPORTER FILE PHOTOThe Center Post Office. Consideration To the Editor: One beautiful, wonderful weekend in Shelter Island has for the foreseeable future ruined my life. I stayed at Sunset Beach motel...
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REPORTER FILE PHOTO| Enough is enough To the Editor: I truly feel badly for Claudia Lauren who contracted such a severe case of Lyme disease (Your Letters, “Consideration,” January 22). But posting...
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REPORTER FILE PHOTOThe Center Post Office. Fighting for the principle To the Editor: The proposed restrictions announced by the East Hampton Town Board are an important positive step in reducing the...
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REPORTER FILE PHOTO| A final wish To the Editor: I wish to thank all of my friends, customers, co-workers and neighbors for making me a part of their families and lives. I shall miss each and every one...
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Clarissa Williams Cheers, Clarissa To the Editor: I took note of the unfortunate death of Clarissa Williams and wanted to tell a short story. Clarissa was one of the great personalities on Shelter...
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REPORTER FILE PHOTO| Human kindness To the Editor: I enjoyed reading Dan’s and Bob’s Clarissa stories last week so much (Your Letters, February 26), it brought her back to me for a bit. To know her was...
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CHARLES TUMINO ILLUSTRATION | The Sylvester Manor staff thanks the community for supporting its program of the Blues and roots celebration the weekend of February 28. Island welcome To the Editor: On...
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BEVERLEA WALZ PHOTO | Fireworks last July over Crescent Beach. This year, the Chamber of Commerce has announced in a letter to the Reporter, there will be no fireworks display. Fireworks given a pass...
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REPORTER FILE PHOTO| South Ferry notice To the Editor: As of today and through the end of April you’ll notice numerous construction vehicles blocking regular access on the eastern lane of Route 114...
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REPORTER FILE PHOTO | Readers weigh in on the ongoing fireworks issue. Full support To the Editor: The Shelter Island Chamber of Commerce applauds the efforts of Kelly and Brett Surerus, James...
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GETTY IMAGES/STOCK PHOTO | Almost half of Island students opted out of recent standardized tests. A tragic event To the Editor: The fact that 47 percent of the students in the 3rd to 8th grades (or...
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REPORTER FILE PHOTO| Poetic justice To the Editor: As we bid goodbye to April, National Poetry Month, I want to publicly thank all the Islanders, readers and listeners alike, who turned out in such...
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AMBROSE CLANCY PHOTO | A stream leading from Gardiners Bay to a salt marsh in Hay Beach. One letter writer believes money dedicated to the Community Preservation Fund should be used to aid marshes in...
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REPORTER FILE PHOTO| Support our troops To the Editor: Throughout the year, members of the Shelter Island American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary send out thank you letters and care packages to our active...
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REPORTER FILE PHOTOThe Center Post Office. Late date To the Editor: The first transatlantic telegraph cable from Newfoundland to Ireland was laid in 1858. At this late date in time it surely must be...
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REPORTER FILE PHOTO| Not again To the Editor: I live on Island View Lane in Greenport and lived through the horror of filth, noise and disruption to myself and family in the failed attempt by Bortech...
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