The annual Shop with a Cop event was held Saturday, Dec. 10, beginning with a breakfast at the Raymond Elks Club. Participating youngsters then had the opportunity to spend $100 at Dennis Company on items of their choosing with help from area law enforcement officers. Michelle Layman, who is involved with organizing the event, noted that there were 19 kids participating this year. She explained that participants, who are chosen by their schools based largely on need, also receive a stocking and a bag of groceries to take home to their families. Local companies and organizations that contribute to the program include Weyerhaeuser, Dennis Company, the Elks Club and various other local civic organizations. Participating law enforcement officers came from the State Patrol, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Pacific County Sheriff's Office, and police departments serving Raymond, South Bend, and Shoalwater Bay.