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Letters to the editor

Van Cott has my trust

To the editor: After growing up in Saranac Lake (SLHS ‘83), then living several other places, I moved back here in 1999 when my children were small so they, too, could enjoy growing up in this great place. In the 25 years since, I have regularly seen Paul van Cott working to make good ...

White stood out at candidates forum

To the editor: Aurora White stood out in many ways among the field of candidates during this week’s Saranac Lake Village Trustee Candidate Forum. Firstly, she chose to stand each time she spoke, allowing those of us who were not seated in the front rows to be able to see her. In doing ...

Stiles is excellent choice for trustee

To the editor: Who would have thought that my lifelong childhood friend would turn out the way she has? Katie Stiles and I have been friends since grade school. She has always had a good head on her shoulders and it’s been great to watch her become a successful business owner. The real ...

White has knowledge, drive for trustee role

To the editor: I am writing this to appeal to Saranac Lake citizens to please vote for Aurora White for village trustee. I have been acquainted with Ms. White for many years; she has continually been my mentor, guiding me through numerous physical challenges. One of her greatest qualities ...

Symbolism, meaning making and the Confederate flag

To the editor: My favorite quote regarding meaning making and history comes from historian Jill Lepore. In her book examining historical revisionism during the Obama administration by the Tea Party Movement, she wrote “history is an endlessly interesting argument where evidence is ...

Stiles, Ryan have the integrity this village needs

To the editor: I confidently recommend Katie Stiles and Sean Ryan for the two open positions of the Saranac Lake Village Board of Trustees. When I returned to Saranac Lake after a nearly 30-year absence and decided with my mother, J. Sue Dyer, and an enthusiastic group of volunteers, to ...