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Miller and Barrows: Gonsalves doesn't know her neighbor

When we read the letter to the editor from HVL resident Terri Gonsalves about a garbage incident, we were in disbelief that our home town paper would print such a personal attack in the runup to an election. Mostly, though, we wondered how Ms. Gonsalves could possibly be talking about our friend, Susanne La Faver.


The Susanne La Faver we know has indeed brought her grieving neighbors (parents, children and concerned adults) together to help heal the hearts of everyone touched by the tragic Walker family incident in early April. The Susanne La Faver we know has spent her career mediating disputes and finding win-win solutions for organizations, their customers, clients, employees and stockholders. The Susanne La Faver we know volunteers endless hours quietly working to improve the lives of all who live in Lake County.


Ms. Gonsalves, it sounds like you really do not know your neighbor, Susanne La Faver. We encourage you to talk to her and get to know her. We believe you will find that she is a kind, compassionate woman.


Connie Miller and Bill Barrows live in Hidden Valley Lake.


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Written by: Connie Miller and Bill Barrows

La Faver: Responding to letter about trash

In response to a letter to the editor from Terri Gonsalves (Gonsalves: Responding to campaign mailer, May 24)


The trash in question was spilled by the refuse company, but on multiple occasions was left in the street along with the trash bins.


Nobody likes dirty diapers and unsanitary garbage left in the street all day where others have to drive through.


The author of this letter was not present when her daughter was asked to pick up their garbage. Her angry letter greatly exaggerates the conversation.


Since this long-ago incident, we now have a clean neighborhood and trash is no longer an issue.


Susanne La Faver lives in Hidden Valley Lake.


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Written by: Lake County News Reports
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