In response to “Small Business Hours,” your complaint about small businesses being open only certain hours is so true; but it’s not easy owning a small business in a small town. It’s unfortunate this drives you away from local business and into a box store. Have you ever tried to call the small businesses to see if they could open early for you or stay open late? You’d be surprised what small businesses do for people in Potsdam. Have you ever called to ask about delivery? SummerHaven Pools is open 9-5 Tues., Thurs. and Friday; 9-6 on Mon and Wed.; 9-3 on Sat and even open on Sundays from 10-2 in case you are in need of pool supplies! They open early for people and stay late. They deliver too! Try getting a lot of those services from the “Big Box” store. Make a phone call, try harder, shop local.