Chain Saw Massacre

But, Brock says, "Why would I want a little bitty tree, maybe three feet tall like the ones they're going to put out on the road?"

She has a better idea.

This eucalyptus tree is about the only one ADOT didn't cut to give drivers a view of Eller Media's billboard.

Paolo Vescia

This eucalyptus tree is about the only one ADOT didn't cut to give drivers a view of Eller Media's billboard.

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With a look of mischief, she points to a pine tree rising next to her house.

Says Brock, "Now that's a good, sturdy tree. It really holds the water well, so I'm watering and fertilizing that sucker like crazy.

"And I hope it grows up and blocks that damned sign long after I'm gone."