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Well I read through this thread I was glad to see I am not the only one that thinks the lighted markers have dissappeared early this year. I can see two from my camp and was very surprised while out for a paddle that I saw milk jugs (or some such device) in thier place. These Aids should be left in until the end of Oct. at a minimum. IMHO..... As for the ability of the Marine Patrol full timers to handle both the boats and the lighted markers... come on.... After Labor day they can start pulling and winterizing some of the boats....easpically all the light duty crafts..... so that by the time the end of Oct. rolls around all they have are a hand full of boats and the markers to worry about. I think at issue here is that there is poor planning and an unwillingness to put up with the discomforts of the job late in the year. This is a safety issue and THAT IS THEIR JOB....