In a message dated 2/12/04 11:59:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: << I've often wondered about the same question. I was thinking that the job responsibilities may also have included an element of "quality control". >> They still have Fence Viewers. I have heard of some really bad fights over fences. Some even have to go to court. I am so glad I live so far out in the country that no one cares how high my fence is or where I put it. Geesh!!! Here is a great article on Fence Viewers: http://www.s-t.com/daily/08-96/08-19-96/c01li073.htm

Marge, Kirk, and Elaine, Thanks. Elaine, the article was interesting. Apparently some towns do still have official Fence Viewers. Lee Anne