PIONEER PORTRAITS

Ten Years Ago November 6, 2001

While many enjoyed the beautiful Sunday afternoon raking leaves, the community is looking for a missing Waitsburg business owner. Ted R. Brooks, owner of the Waitsburg Motel and the trailer court on West Second Street has been missing since Oct. 24.

Gary Thomas of Waitsburg was recognized by the Walla Walla Fair for 30 years of volunteer service at the Fair's Appreciation Dinner. He has been a betting-booth volunteer all those years.

Jim LaTour, sheriff of Columbia county for 20 years, announced he will be retiring at the end of the year. LaTour started in June 1...