To the editor:

We can hardly believe it, but Heartwood Studios is celebrating our first anniversary this week. As this milestone approaches, we are feeling incredibly grateful to our community and the kind visitors of Saranac Lake for choosing to shop local with us. You have supported not only our business but the 149 other small businesses and individuals whose items we carry in-store, which include 25 local artists and makers. Thank you to our friends and family, neighbors and community, the village and the chamber of commerce for your ongoing support and for cheering us on through our first year in downtown Saranac Lake. Cheers to many more!

Danielle and Kyle Roddy

Saranac Lake