Thanks for kindness after bicycle accident
To the editor: On Sunday, the 29th of June, I was riding my bicycle on Route 86 near Gabriels when I had a pretty serious crash, sliding along the pavement at 20-plus miles per hour. I went down so fast that I had no time to react, and the subsequent “road rash” and bash to the head were painful. The helmet thankfully did its job, but the new carbon bike is pretty much toast. I didn’t know this at the time, so when Sandy and Ted Bandru stopped out of the blue to help me, I said, “I’m fine, I’ll just ride home.” Sandy said, “I don’t think that I can allow that to happen. Jump in the car.” I recognized the voice of a mom who expected to be obeyed, and luckily, I did. Sandy and Ted were very concerned and helpful, taking me back to our cabin in Paul Smiths. She even called after they got home to make sure I was OK. What nice people! Many thanks. We made the decision to retire to Saranac Lake several years ago, and one of the best things about this town is how friendly and helpful p
» Full StoryThanks for helping with benefit dinner for Cody Flynn
To the editor:
On Monday, June 16th, a spaghetti dinner was held in Gabriels to benefit our family member Cody Flynn and his family. We would like to thank the following local businesses for their donations of money, sauce, meat, spaghe
Cyclists and drivers both need to help ease tension
To the editor:
I would like to touch on a very controversial subject this time of year: “The Ironman.”
I have lived in Lake Placid for almost 30 years and have watched this town change mentally and physically. I work at the
Just hot dogs?
To the editor:
As I drooled over the life-sized wiener above the fold on the Friday, June 27 issue of the Enterprise, I started thinking of all the summer vendors we look forward to.
Then lo and behold, on the Business page,
Big Oil’s greed
To the editor:
With fuel prices as they are, we certainly do not need to suffer four more years of huge profits for Big Oil’s greedy owners. Now they want to drill in places of rare beauty and put our coastal waters in jeopardy. They eve
Ride for the Red thanks
To the editor:
Sunday, June 29th was the North Country Chapter American Red Cross 1st annual Ride for the Red. It was a huge success due to all the motorcycle enthusiasts who came out and supported the event.
Also thanks to


