Clark County Law Enforcement Association's 6th Annual Shop with a Cop Happening this Saturday
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 -- 9:42 AM
-The Clark County County Law Enforcement Association is pleased to announce its 6th annual Shop with a Cop function this year.According to Wade Hebert of the CCLEA, they have worked hard throughout this year and previous years and is looking forward for the opportunity to interact with children of Clark County, which they all have known to call home. This year Shop with a Cop will take place at Russell's of Neillsville, this Saturday, December 7th. Shopping will start at 10:00 AM, with a lunch provided at 12:00 PM at the Loyal Fire Department. Shop with a Cop gives children and officers alike, a chance to interact and have fun, while the children buy Christmas Gifts for themselves or whoever they wish. CCLEA also purchases clothes and winter attire for participating children and their siblings. Santa has visited children in past Shop with a Cop's, and they are told he might stop by this year as well. This event has proven time and time again of leaving a positive impact between the counties’ children and the first responders that serve this county. Many interactions last well beyond the event. This event has served hundreds of children and their families since originating in 2013.
Each child, once paired up with a law enforcement officer, generally gets about $100.00 to spend on what they wish. Many times, children will slightly go over budget as their faces light up with joy. Often, officers pay the difference out of pocket. In August of each year, CCLEA also hosts a golf tournament, with the proceeds going to Shop with a Cop. They encourage the public to attend this fun event for a good cause. All money raised for Shop with a Cop is used for the event. The money raised is spent locally supporting local business. The money is also used to support local children who are from Clark County. Last year 60 children participated in shopping and this year they expect about 33 children, with about 70 people attending the lunch. The CCLEA has raised thousands of dollars for this event over the past 6 years and are extremely grateful for this years sponsors.
The sponsors include the Granton Convenience Store (Granton), C&J Auto (Loyal), Neillsville Optimist Club (Neillsville), The Brickyard (Neillsville), Smith Brothers Meats (Colby), County Market (Abbotsford), Colby Chrysler (Colby), Gauger Ventures (Loyal), Rotary Club (Granton), Thrivent (Colby), Embroidery Express (Colby), OEM (Neillsville), Gross Motors (Neillsville), BLA Auto Services (Neillsville), Mullins Dairy (Marshfield), Hardees (Colby), Tesmer's Town and Country Bar (Colby), Worden-Wachsmuth Law Office (Owen), Master Package Corporation (Menomonie), A & B Processing (Stratford), Felker Brothers (Marshfield), Mike's Tires (Loyal), Bull's Eye Sports (Marshfield), Foremans (Loyal), Kwik Trip (Loyal), North Side Elevator (Loyal), Vita Plus (Loyal), Smith Feeds (Loyal), Colby Metal (Colby), Author Dick Lange donating money from his book sales and LilliAnn, Annaliese and Oakley Schwantes for donating their earnings from a lemonade stand.
They also thank the Loyal Fire Department for hosting the lunch at their hall and showing participating children their trucks and equipment. They also thank Russell's of Neillsville for stepping in and hosting the shopping portion. This is much appreciated after Shopko closed their retail locations, where shopping occurred in the past. They are thankful for the support Shopko has showed us in previous years. They would also like to thank all the fire, EMS, first responders, corrections officers, dispatchers and police that have worked hard throughout the year to make this event possible and for what you do every day.
They hope to continue the event year after year. If you or somebody you know is willing to make a contribution to the CCLEA for future Shop with a Cop events or you have questions about it, please contact Sgt. Wade Hebert (Clark County Sheriffs Office), Officer Shar (Loyal Police Department) or Officer King (Neillsville Police Department), Lt. Hanna (WI DNR) at 715-743-3157. The CCLEA thank you for your hospitality and support for this event and during their day to day duties.
Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.