In consideration of a soaked Sertoma Field

Walhalla councilwoman Jennifer Crawford plans to place a call to Duane Wilson, president of Oktoberfest, to request that the vendors wait at least until the latter part of the day to begin to set up on Sertoma Field. At the start of last night’s City Hall meeting, the thinking on the part of the mayor and council was that, by waiting as late as possible, the low-lying field will have a better chance to dry. However, time is beginning to be of the essence. Yesterday was the day that traditionally workmen set up the large tent. The rain made that impossible. Oktoberfest begins its annual three-day run on Friday evening.