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Sheriff Richard Anderson said he hopes the car will be in service in February, after it’s equipped with a radio, lights and colorful exterior graphics. It may be purchased in the next week or two and will replace a Drug Abuse Resistance Education program car that is eight years old.
The county’s DARE car has played an important role in helping youths lead safe, healthy, drug-free lives, Anderson said. “Due to the deterioration of the current car, the decision was made to start raising funds for a new vehicle,” he said.
He knew the county budget would be tight, so Anderson decided to find other ways to raise the money and approached Ashley Furniture.
Ashley Chairman Ron Wanek told Anderson about two months ago that his company would match up to $12,000 in donations toward the new car. The money that Ashley matched came from several area Lions Clubs and other organizations and businesses, Anderson said.
