pipelinescenephoto2Valley City  (CSi)  A Valley City  committee has been formed, seeking the public’s assistance to help law enforcement and soldiers working on the front line of the Dakota Access Pipeline protest in Morton County.

The committee, members Holly Neuberger, Barb Henke and Eileen Maresh issued a statement and information on how the public can help support the men and women working at the protest.

The statement reads:

“Law enforcement and our soldiers have been working long hours in order to keep both the public and protesters safe in the DAPL protest. Our Valley City Police officers and Barnes County Sheriff’s Deputies have been assisting Morton County along with a number of officers from other cities.

The Community in Support of Law Enforcement and Soldiers would like everyone to know that if individuals and club organizations would like to make a monetary contribution to help with a list of items needed for our soldiers and police officers.

Items needed include: Hand warmers, body warmers, thermal socks, chap stick, water, snacks, protein bars, paper plates, cups, plastic silverware, paper towels, hot chocolate mix, batteries, AAA, AA, C & D and winter face masks and gloves.

There are three drop off boxes to collect these items: Lobby of the Valley City police department, Barnes County Sheriff’s Office and the east door of the Valley City Eagles Club.

The committee said monetary donations are being accepted, checks payable to Morton County LEC. Mail monetary donations to Community for Law Enforcement  & Soldiers C/O Barb Henke 1701 5th Ave. N.E. Valley City, N.D 58072.

The Community for Law Enforcement & Soldiers would like to thank the public for their support.”