Sheriff’s office hosting event in courthouse parking lot
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has established a community service for local youth called Cops for Kids, according to a press release from Sheriff Bobby Deese. One of its first events will launch Halloween night. The sheriff’s office is hosting a drive-thru trick or treating event in the courthouse parking lot beginning at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31.
Deese encourages everyone to join them on Halloween night. “Kids and parents are invited to join the fun from the safety and convenience of the family vehicle, rain or shine, while driving through the maze of tasty offerings,” Deese said in the press release. He added that there will be no parking hassles, no standing in long lines and weather will not be a factor with this event. Deese also invited the community to participate in the event. “Businesses, churches, public offices and the community are all invited and encouraged to participate in handing out candy,” he said.
“The trick or treating event is designed to promote family oriented fun and an enjoyable experience for the kids while providing a safe environment for all,” Deese continued. Spots will be assigned on a first come, first-served basis in order of a diagrammed flow chart of the designated route. A brief registration form for those wanting to participate in giving out candy is available at the front window of the sheriff’s office and must be filled out in order to participate.
This will be a “Trunk-or-Treat” format and participants are encouraged to decorate their vehicles in a fun and tasteful manner. Handouts will be limited to commercially packaged products. Call the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, 389-6354 to reserve your spot and receive your registration form and safety protocols. The Clay County Chamber of Commerce traditionally host Trick or Treat on the Square; however, because of the pandemic the event as well as others have been cancelled.
Deese said the Clay County Sheriff’s Office Cops for Kids will take a first-hand approach at providing activities, services and programs for the children of Clay County. “We realize during this time of COVID-19 so many things have changed which unfortunately affects us all and we want our kids to know that they are still a priority to us. “We unfortunately lost our summer camp this year due to COVID restrictions, but we are optimistic that we can still have camp in 2021 which will be bigger and better than last year,” Deese said.