To the Editor:

Last week, I was tasked with picking up an order for palm cards for Nick Fahrenkopf and Michelle Ganance (who are running for village trustees) at Enterprise Printing and Photo on Maple Avenue. I have to say, with some embarrassment, I had never been inside these offices before.

When I first walked in, no one was around, hmm — quietly I said, ”Hello ?”

But I really didn’t want anyone to answer. I was in awe of the age of the building, the original hardwood floors, the old desks, and especially the old print machines.

“Hello?” I muttered ever so softly, still taking it all in.

This is Altamont, the way it was, the way it should be. As fate would have it, Jim, ever the epitome of “how can I help” appeared out of the deep recessions of the print pool and of course asked, “How can I help?”

As it turned out, our order was not yet ready. No problem, I said; I can come back.

“No, no,” Jim said and insisted on delivering the order to my doorstep! Not only were their prices competitive, they did an awesome job, they are local, and they delivered that order to me, right to my doorstep.  

So, in summary, I thank the Altamont First Party, Nick and Michelle, for caring enough about your community to use a local printer, and to Jim and Enterprise Printing for hanging in there, for staying local,  for beating the odds, and for providing a level of service so often lost in the big-box world.

Deb Hext

Altamont

Editor’s note: Jim Gardner is publisher emeritus of The Altamont Enterprise, which formerly was produced in his print shop.