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Editor:

Since when are we allowing large wooden billboards from off-the-Hill companies to advertise on our beautiful mountain?

Driving along 243 recently, I noticed New Horizons Carpet has put up an obnoxious, two-direction, large billboard. This is not Hemet or any other city. This needs to go.

I also saw a sign twirler on 243 advertising at Los Gorditos Mexican restaurant. I see those all too much in the city. Not here. Come on, this is Idyllwild, a beautiful mountain village. Let’s keep it that way.

Barbara Reese

Idyllwild

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