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December 11, 2012

Letter to the editor Dec. 12, 2012

To the Editor:

I guess it's about my turn to write about the roundabouts. We go through four of them on Dan Jones road.

Since it is getting dark earlier at night, it's harder to see the yellow lines. It would help if they were painted a brighter yellow.

Also, a slower pace is a must. It's not a racetrack.

I'm 85 years old and still drive, but I like to get out once in a while.

Charlotte Rumple

Plainfield

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