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Dena Wood

Photo by Dena Wood 2015 Pioneer Fall Festival Pioneers of the Year Dona Jean Smith (far left) and Bob Patton (far right) addressed the crowd at Sunday's award ceremony, following the community church service. Smith and Patton are the two surviving members of the original Waitsburg Historical Society group that helped restore the Bruce Museum. Dona Jean's husband, Howard Smith (center) accompanied her to the stage. Current Historical Society President Richard Hinds listens from the back row. See more Fall Festival photos on the Last Page.