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Wayne Scout raising funds for playground

By Sarah Shurge He has a goal of raising $3,000
All it takes is one person and for his project. Right now, he is
an idea to make a difference. around $650.
Jayce Elmore is a Life Scout “I really appreciate it [to the
from Troop 735 in Wayne. Elmore people that have donated] but I
has been a scout since he was in don't want to make this about me.
1st grade, and a Life Scout for It's about the kids and having a
about one year. He is fundraising safe and fun place to play,” said El-
for his Eagle Scout Service Project more.
to install benches and fix the play- On May 21st at 9 a.m., Elmore
ground perimeter at Jefferson and a group of volunteers will be
Barns Community Vitality Center installing the benches at JBCVC.
(JBCVC). Anyone is welcome to stop by and
JBCVC is the center for the help for a few hours if they are in-
Norwayne community that pro- terested and available.
vides a physical space for various Food donations to feed the vol-
community organizations and pro- unteers are welcomed. The El-
grams. more family is asking for: cases of
“It’s a low income area and water, coffee from a coffee shop,
when I was younger I used to play donut holes, mini muffins, fruit
there often. So, I wanted to fix it tray, pizza, bread sticks, salad,
up so future generations could cookies, pop, or individual bags of
have something better,” said El- chips.
more. If you are interested in support-
He is looking for financial sup- ing Elmore with his fundraiser,
port or support through material you can contact him by: email at
donations of 38 railroad ties, 16 Jayceelmore@gmail.com, or
pieces of 10 foot rebar, 14 pres- phone at (734)516-7423, or do-
sure treated 2 x 4, and four bags nate to his GoFundMe at https://go-
of concrete. fund.me/c97a424e. Life Scout from Troop 735 in Wayne, Jayce Elmore.

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