The Zelienople police donated $450 to the library after collecting $50 per officer for permission to grow beards during the month of November. Shown here, presenting the check, are, from left, Officer Michael Petrie, councilman and library board representative Doug Foyle, Sgt. Sean Adomaitis, Sgt. Kevin Mikulan and Officer Michael Kopp. Submitted photo

ZELIENOPLE — Members of Zelienople police announced Monday at the borough council meeting that they raised $450 for the Zelienople Area Public Library after holding a “no-shave” November fundraiser.

Organizers leading the effort collected $50 from each participant, as a “ticket“ that then allowed them to grow out beards for a month.

“We don’t allow beards under the department policy,” Chief Jim Miller said.

So the chance to go bearded in support of a good cause gives officers ways to be creative, resulting in some cool beards, he said