Comstock Sheriffs Bring Cheer to Children this Holiday Season

On Nov. 20, Sheriff Brad Pope and the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off the Yuletide with Shop with a Sheriff Christmas Toy Drive and Mixer at A Scoop or Two in Dayton. Families, business owners, community members and local organizations stopped by throughout the evening to donate funds as well as new toys, ensuring children and families across Lyon County receive something special this holiday season.

Thanks to the generosity of the community, Sheriff Pope collected more than $2,600 in cash and gift cards on the first night! A Scoop or Two (720 U.S. Hwy 50, Dayton) is accepting new toy drive donations Nov. 15 – Dec. 1.

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office continued the momentum with its Stuff Santa’s Boot events on Nov. 23 at the Dayton Smith’s and the Fernley Walmart, where community members showed tremendous support. Anyone wishing to contribute can donate online at www.lcsonv.com/shop, which goes directly to the Lyon County Shop with a Sheriff program.

Just up the hill, the Storey County Sheriff’s Office is also launching its annual Operation Blue Santa Toy Drive, dedicated to helping local children experience a magical Christmas. Community members can donate new, unopened toys as well as cash and check donations at either the Storey County Sheriff’s Office (205 C Street, Virginia City) or the Lockwood Senior Community Center (800 Peri Ranch Road, Lockwood). For more information about Operation Blue Santa, contact Deputy Ranson at dranson@storeycounty.org.