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Fourth-graders enjoy living like pioneers

By Suzi Nelson
May 27, 2015
May 27, 2015 Updated Jul 22, 2020
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STITCH IN TIME: Alese Voss carefully works on her needle craft during the Pioneer Festival at Camp Creek Threshers show grounds on May 19. (Staff Photo by Peggy Brown)

COWBOY UP: Charles Schriebe attempts to rope a steer during the Pioneer Festival. Steer roping was one of the many activities set up for the children by organizers Gina Judds, Alaiina Wilson and the Camp Creek Threshers volunteers. Over 50 volunteers helped with the event. (Staff Photo by Peggy Brown)

YOUR MOVE: Kaitlin Pfeiffer (from left) and Princess McElroy study the checkerboard as they play games during the Pioneer Festival. (Staff Photo by Peggy Brown)

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By Suzi Nelson

WAVERLY – They traveled only a few miles down the road, but over a hundred years back in time.

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