Whitley County Sheriff's Reserves' first annual ATV Ride raises $1000 Saturday
(Talk of the Town photo provided) The first annual Whitley County Sheriff's Reserves ATV Ride was held Saturday in Whitley County. Above, ATV riders took a break in Tri Lakes County Park.
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
The roar of ATVs traveling across Whitley County captured plenty of attention Saturday as the Whitley County Sheriff's Reserves welcomed more than 80 riders for a cross county tour.
A first annual event, according to reserve deputy Brian Potts, 50 ATVs registered for the event with 21 passengers and additional members of the Whitley County Sheriff's Reserves participating as well.
"We learned a lot about hosting a ride," Potts said. He added that because of the event's success, they're already talking about a ride next fall and possibly one in the spring as well.
"We raised over $1,000 for the Reserves, so we are very happy," Potts said. "The weather held out. That was very nice."
The ATVs began their ride in Columbia City, just north of US 30 at R&D Motorsports, and traveled over 48 miles, taking in the sights at the local lakes communities and resting for a spell in Tri Lakes County Park. The entourage later returned to R&D Motorsports.
The Whitley County Sheriff's Reserves is a non-profit, volunteer organization. Members perform the day-to-day duties of law enforcement officers in addition to providing support at events, ensuring the safety of the citizens of Whitley County. Proceeds raised during the ATV Ride will offset costs for resources and supplies.