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By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter

CHEHALIS –  The deadline is tomorrow to submit nominations of Lewis County children to participate in the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office annual Shop With A Cop event.

The sheriff’s office partners with the United Way of Lewis County to find youngsters in need of a positive experience with law enforcement as well as in need of financial assistance.

Counselors, neighbors, social workers, church leaders, parents, teachers and other community members are encouraged to nominate children they feel would benefit from the program.

“Shop with a Cop is an event our employees look forward to every year,” Sheriff Rob Snaza stated in a press release yesterday. “The excitement of the children shopping for their family members is amazing and contagious. It’s a very positive experience for all involved.”

The program is open to kids 8 to 18, who reside in Lewis County. (If they are 18, but still in school, they will be considered.)

Those selected to shop will be notified the week of December 4, and shopping will occur on December 14.

Applications to make nominations are available from United Way of Lewis County.

• At their office at 450 NW Pacific Avenue, Chehalis

• By calling their office at 360-748-8100

• At their web site at www.lewiscountyuw.com

• Applications are also available at the front counter of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, on the first floor of the Lewis County Law and Justice building in Chehalis.

Shop with a Cop is funded through sheriff’s office employee donations, public donations, and grants coordinated through the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Association. Donations to sustain the program are greatly appreciated and can be sent to the Sheriff’s Office Association at: LCSOA, 345 W. Main Street, Chehalis, WA 98532.

Note: Completed applications must be postmarked no later than Nov. 22. They can be returned through the United Way mail slot if the office is closed. They can also be turned in at the front counter of the sheriff’s office up until 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22.

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