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$2,612 RAISED FOR NEEDED KIDS SHOES

February 26, 2016 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

On Monday, February 22nd, The Waynedale Lions Club along with the Waynedale Business Chamber presented a check for $2612.93 to Waynedale Elementary, raised from the “Food For Shoes” fundraiser.

Photo L-R: Jordan Cornwell; WBC President, Lynn Henschen; WD Lions Club, Larry Martin; WD Lions Club, Garret Swearingen; WD Lions Club, Jim Springer; WD Lions Club President, Justin Arkkelin; WD Elem. Principal, Brenda Warren; WD Elem. Case Manager, and Katie Berkey; PTA.

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