RICHMOND —
Two Madison County children were given the Camper of the Week award two weeks in a row this year at the 2012 Kentucky Sheriff’s Boys and Girls Ranch in Marshall County.
Isadora Gallardo, daughter of Ruben and Regina Gallardo, and Philip Tartt, son of Hubert and Crystal Hatton, both represented Madison County well by winning the award, said Deputy Willard Reardon, spokesperson for the Madison County Sheriff’s Department.
They both came home with new bicycles, he said.
The annual summer camp is funded by the Kentucky Sheriff’s Association and all state sheriff’s departments through donations.
“This year was our first because last year we had just come into office and we didn’t have time to get the kids together,” Reardon said. “This year, we planned ahead of time that we were going to do it.”
Eleven Madison County children were transported to the camp with help from Adams Pontiac in Richmond and were accompanied by Deputy Michelle Albertson, who went with the girls, and Deputy Chris Sizemore, who went with the boys.
Aside from the two winners, other children chosen to attend the camp were Viola Gallardo, April McIntosh, Keyshawna Walker, Kara Estill, Tyler McIntosh, Bryan Tartt, Sterling Geideman and James Geideman.
The children attended the camp at no cost to them or their parents, Reardon said.
The children learned a variety of things at the camp ranging from different arts and crafts to drug awareness, safety and decision-making skills.
Taking local children to the camp “gives us a chance to meet some of the families who live in the county that we service,” Reardon said. “We’re going to do everything in our power to provide services to our children and families in Madison County.”
Ronica Shannon can be reached at rshannon@richmondregister.com or 624-6608.
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Camper Sterling Geideman practices archery with the help of a camp volunteer during this year’s Kentucky Sheriff’s Boys and Girls Ranch summer camp. Photos courtesy of the Madison County Sheriff’s Department
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Madison County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Sizemore participates in an archery activity during the camp in Marshall County. Photos courtesy of the Madison County Sheriff’s Department
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Camper Philip Tartt of Madison County shows off the fish he caught during the summer camp. Photos courtesy of the Madison County Sheriff’s Department
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Camper Brian Tartt tries his hand at fishing during the week-long summer camp. Photos courtesy of the Madison County Sheriff’s Department
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Philip Tartt shows off the certificate and bike he received after being selected as a Camper of the Week during the Kentucky Sheriff’s Boys and Girls Ranch summer camp. Photos courtesy of the Madison County Sheriff’s Department
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Isadora Gallardo shows off the certificate and bike she received after being selected as a Camper of the Week during the Kentucky Sheriff’s Boys and Girls Ranch summer camp. Photos courtesy of the Madison County Sheriff’s Department
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