Parks and Recreation

Eleven teams and 47 apprentices took part in the 2008 Lineman Rodeo, held for the first time at Walla Walla Point Park in Wenatchee.

Competition at the 2007 Andrew York Memorial Lineman Rodeo on June 21, 2008.

Lineman and apprentices from around the Northwest compete at the 2008 Andrew
York Memorial Lineman Rodeo.

Tim Webber, retired Douglas PUD lineman, competes in the retiree pole climb, just a
few weeks before his 80th birthday.

Team members compete in the hurt-man rescue at the 2008 Andrew York Memorial
Lineman Rodeo.

The egg carry tests smooth climbing technique at the 2008 Andrew York
Memorial Lineman Rodeo.

Lineman prepare for the flag ceremony at the 2008 Andrew York Memorial Lineman
Rodeo at Walla Walla Point park on June 21.

Lineman and apprentices from around the Northwest compete at the 2008
Andrew York Memorial Lineman Rodeo at Walla Walla Point park on June 21,
which started with a flag ceremony.

Lineman and apprentices from around the Northwest compete at
the 2008 Andrew York Memorial Lineman Rodeo at Walla Walla
Point park on June 21.

There were plenty of spectators and competitors at the 2008 Andrew York
Memorial Lineman Rodeo at Walla Walla Point park on June 21.