All Entries Tagged With: "Homeland Security"
Local First Responders Given Show of Appreciation
First Responders and fallen alike were honored and remembered in Lamar in three ceremonies this past Tuesday, September 11 on the 11th anniversary of the destruction of the World Trade Center Twin Towers in New York City. A memorial flag raising ceremony was conducted for the victims of the 9/11 attacks at the Lamar […]
Sirens for Wiley and Hartman Communities Installed
Siren warning systems are starting to go hi-tech around portions of Prowers County. Sirens were recently installed in Wiley and Hartman which can be radio or wireless activated using a new transmitter purchased with funding from Homeland Security. According to Prowers Rural Fire Chief, Staffon Warn, the sirens can be activated using a mounted […]
Fire Calls Running Average Count in the County
The purchase of a recently installed 100 watt VHF Radio Repeater installed in Carlton by the Prowers County Rural Fire Department has pushed Homeland Security Grant funds to the county to $54,853. Rural Fire Chief, Staffon Warn, told the commissioners the repeater cost $37,677 can automatically activate warning sirens in any future emergency. The figures […]
Prowers Commissioners Address Civil Liberties, Second Bent County Prison to Close?
A matter of civil liberties was tabled by the Prowers County Commissioners during their March 13 meeting. Loren Brown, spokesperson for Concerned Citizens of Prowers County, asked for a resolution of support from the commissioners regarding eliminations of at least two provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act, sections 1021 and 1022. In a letter […]
Brief City Council Agenda for Monday Meeting
The Lamar City Council’s Monday night work session will begin at 5:30pm, November 28, in council chambers and consist of a Public Official’s Liability Presentation by Tami Tanoue, CIRSA representative to the city. Council members will also meet with the Lamar Rotary Club which is looking for a project Rotary members can contribute to the […]