Pioneer Portraits

Ten Years Ago-October 30, 2008

Waitsburg Commercial Club opted to purchase lighted garland from a local business after hearing a proposal from a Tri-Cities company regarding Christmas decorations for downtown business. At a board meeting Oct 23, the Senske bid was considered and it exceeded C-Club's budget. The Board opted to buy about $1800 worth of lights and garlands from Waitsburg Hardware & Mercantile.

Waitsburg native Beth Abbey finished the Nike Women's San Francisco Marathon first in her age division (25-29), ninth among female athletes and 14th overall. The 26-plus mile event was held...