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Letters to the Editor

Community Day thanks

To the editor: The Lake Placid Community Day Planning Committee would like to say thank you to the Lake Placid/North Elba community. This year’s Community Day was a great success and the organizing committee is overwhelmed with gratitude to the many individuals and organizations that ...

American youth everywhere affected by gun violence

To the editor: As of June 6, there had been 20 school shootings resulting in deaths or injuries already this year in America. Gun violence is currently the leading cause of death for kids, teens and college-aged youth in our country. Our North Country youth have expressed their ...

Trouble with Main Street parking ticket, unloading

To the editor: On Juneteenth, at 1:31 p.m., I parked in the loading zone in front of my sister’s store on Main Street. My daughter works there and pays one hour’s worth of her salary each day to park, but my concern is of a different nature. I was parked in the loading zone with my ...

Food pantry, thrift shop support appreciated

To the editor: Kudos to the community of Lake Placid and North Elba! I am overwhelmed with gratitude as I have watched the community come together to create a new home for our local food pantry and thrift shop. The fundraiser at Mr. Mikes, with over 300 attending, showed the depth of ...

Marathon thanks

To the editor: As we wrap up the 19th Lake Placid Marathon and Half, I would like to thank all those who participated, volunteered, sponsored and in general put up with the event. While we had a misty cool day, the beauty of Lake Placid was in full display with smiles, enthusiastic cheers ...

Thanks for support the fire department golf tournament

To the editor: I would like to thank all local businesses for their support of our annual tournament on June 2. Without the help of the community none of this would be possible. We had a great combination of hole sponsors, donated items, and behind the scenes advertising and support. Special ...