2020 Optimist of the Year

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2020 Optimist of the Year

Two deserving citizens, Neal Leonard Sr., left, charter president, and Wilbert Roberts, right, charter member, were selected as the Waynesboro Optimist Club’s 2020 Optimist of the Year. The awards were presented by the Rev. Ashley Moore Jr., current president of the Waynesboro Optimist Club. We're sorry! This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe today!

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