Clutter Detracts from Nature Walk
Letter to the Editor

For those who have not walked the Oso Trail lately, more nonsensical chotsky has been added to the nature trail by city administrator Keith Rattay. 

This just might be the result of money or a grant received via Congressman Gary Miller. Or I might say more federal dollars wasted.

The additions include large poles with a street-sign type of indicator telling you (guess what) you’re on the Oso Trail! These "Way Finder Signs" also include the dreaded dead iron tree (clip art) on top of them. Remember that Rattay is trying to change the signature logo depicting Mission Viejo’s mission bells to the dreaded sign of the Iron Tree.   

Wow! I didn't know I was on the Oso Trail until the addition of these "Way Finder Signs.” Also, another kiosk has been added (it is not done yet), but hang on, nature trail walkers. I am sure all those nature lovers will be delighted with more intrusion onto these trails.

Although the recently passed senate version of healthcare reduced your Medicare benefits, we do have "Way Finder Signs" on our urban nature walk. Also, while the city-owned slopes in many cases are in deplorable condition, we do have "Way Finder Signs" on the Oso Trail!

Joe Holtzman
Mission Viejo