Police chief, sheriff thank sponsors, supporters of recent fund-raisers

Editor:

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office recently had the pleasure of participating in fund-raisers for the Kentucky Sheriffs’ Ranch and the local Shop With A Cop Trail Ride.

A golf scramble was held Sept. 10 to generate funds for the Kentucky Sheriffs’ Ranch, which offers underprivileged children an opportunity to spend a week at summer camp and participate in a number of fun activities.

The Shop With A Cop Trail Ride was Sept. 22 to raise funds for the local Shop With A Cop program, an event that benefits children within our community during the Christmas season.

It is always rewarding to see the excitement and appreciation on the faces of children who get to attend camp and those who go shopping at Christmas with local police officers and jail staff. Neither of these programs would be possible, however, without the participation and generosity of the people of Carroll County.

I am proud to say that Carroll County collected the largest amount of money for the Kentucky Sheriffs’ Ranch golf scramble among Carroll, Gallatin and Owen counties. The scramble was hosted by sheriff’s offices in thee three counties.

The total raised was $7,549.

I would especially like to thank Brittany Shaw, daughter of Carroll County Deputy J.T. Shaw, for her hard work on this project. Brittany solicited nearly every business in Carroll County on her own volition and showed great dedication to raising money for the golf scramble. Carroll County’s performance on this fund-raising event would not have been nearly as substantial were it not for her contribution.

The trail ride generated a $1,726 profit for the children of Carroll County. A total of 82 riders participated in the event, which was held at a new spot this year. Michael Walls and Cody Human, co-owners of property on Hwy. 389, offered a very nice site for this annual event. We are grateful for their contribution and preparation of the site.

We also wish to thank the following individuals and businesses who also contributed:

Golf Scramble

Hole Sponsors:Prestonville Shell, Graham-Dunn Funeral Home, Crawford & Baxter, First National Bank, Tandy-Eckler-Riley Funeral Home, Triad, Dr. Rebecca Wilshere, Earl Floyd Ford, PSC, Luhn & Oak, Searcy Monument Company, M&M Towing, Webster Drugs, Carrollton Federal, Harper Oil Products, Family Worship Center, Todd Grace, Herb Kinman Chevrolet, Mark Smith State Farm, Monk & Marsh, Ed Bourne, North American Stainless, Kemper Construction and Farmer’s Bank of Milton.

Also, James Burgin; Al’s Mini Mart; The Grillin’ Station; Toole and Rose; KFC; Gene and Son’s Garage; Hometown Pizza; Raisor, Zapp & Woods; Country Treasures; Design with the Tymes; Carrollton Office Supply; Cornerstone Floral and Gifts; Mane Studio; New Image Salon; Artful Gifts; Sgt. Sissy’s; Mexico Lindo; V Nails; Quality Inn; Subway; Fastenal; Yamaha of Carrollton; Craig’s Do-it-Best Rental Center; Lisa Osborne; Kroger; Second Time Around; McNeal’s; Burgin’s Floor Covering; Glauber’s Sporting Goods; Verizon; Super 8 motel; PoweredOn; Papa John’s; Sports Exchange; The Cutting Edge; Cowboy’s; Speedway; C&P Design; El Nopal; Airgas; American At Large; Ray Clem; Walmart; Speedway employees; Rand Insurance; Gaddie Eye Center; and Adecco.

Trail Ride

Craig’s Do-it-Best Rental Center (prizes and tables and chairs), Glauber’s Sporting Goods, VF Factory Outlet, Webster Drugs, Electronic Systems, Walmart, Christman Farms (donated 10 percent commission on sale of horse), Carroll County Fair Board and Greg Davis (tent and ice), Shawn Green (music and entertainment), Steve Abbott, Danielle Kinman, Sherry Hardin, Mike Humphrey (furnishing and cooking food), Lynn Hudgins (donated money from 50/50 pot), property owners who allowed riders to pass through property, and Charlie Maiden (trail boss).

Chief Mike Willhoite
Carrollton Police Department

Sheriff Jamie Kinman
Carroll County Sheriff’s Office