Editor:
I sincerely hope that all of you who have been complaining about the aircraft noise are able to appreciate the current aircraft noise that is saving our town.
Mim Andrews
Idyllwild
Readers Write: ‘Noisy’ skies saving our town
By Idyllwild Town Crier

Editor:
I sincerely hope that all of you who have been complaining about the aircraft noise are able to appreciate the current aircraft noise that is saving our town.
Mim Andrews
Idyllwild
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