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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