NEWFANE — As a Newfane resident, I need to clarify something in the recent article regarding anti-bias training.
Erica Walch is quoted at length, presenting her own personal political opinion.
While she may be identified in the article as the librarian at the Moore Free Library, she should not be seen as representing the views of the library, its members, or its board of directors.
Her views are her own.
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