Show patrolman Is responsible for condl tion of hla his section of highway feeling that he alone la is responsible for its condition while these men mell work under the direction directly n of 0 the coun ty engineer the details tire are left largely to their judgment A specially constructed light road ti nachine called locally a road after fter Is used it lias has a long wheel base and two cutting blades rigidly connected with the carrying frame of the maaloe the rear wheels tire aro on separate axles controlled by separate levers layers the patrolman carries the small tools for clearing weeds trimming shoulders cleaning lit aitches ches and for handling sur surfacing facin 9 material ile he makes ills ids own repairs in the county repair shop under the of 0 a skilled mechanic the annual cost of this system states the bureau of public roads averages a mile which Is less than ither aher counties pay where roads receive itt attention only when they need it grant county has hag graveled roads roada seo sec ond and to none in the state and its itji peo pie are enthusiastic supporters ot the patrol system |