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Once again our
local Fargo law enforcement
agencies stepped up to provide a happy
holiday season for 34 area children.
Thanks to the
generosity of many area law enforcement
officers and business sponsors of the Red
River Valley Lodge’s Annual Golf Tourney
along with the McDonalds Restaurant on 38th St. SW,
Fargo, 30+ children were able to experience
some holiday cheer.
The McDonalds Restaurant donated
Happy Meals for each child, along with
coupons for additional McDonalds treats. The
meals came after the 10+ squad car convoy
slowly carried the little tikes from their
shopping sprees at the Wal-Mart store here
in Fargo.
The FOP donated $75.00 per child for
them to spend on various gifts of their
choosing.
The Fraternal
Order of Police with volunteer
representatives from Cass County Sheriff’s
Office, Fargo Police Department, and West
Fargo Police Department shared an afternoon
with area children.
Also, our local Micro-soft office
provided gift wrap and a dozen or more
employees to do the wrapping right in the
Wal-Mart store after the purchases were
complete. The Wal-Mart store also donated
$250.00 for the worthy event.
It was another
heart-warming experience to see the
children’s eyes sparkle with enthusiasm,
excitement and anticipation. Most of the
children who participated purchased gifts
for their families or close friends.
(Remembering it’s better to give than to
receive)
It’s really nice
seeing many of the same officers participate
year after year.
If you have not experienced our Shop
with a Cop program first hand, I encourage
you to volunteer with your local lodges
program next season.
It takes only but a few hours, but
the rewards are endless.
Kevin Pallas
Sgt-at-Arms
Red River
Valley
Lodge # 1
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