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Commissioners issue proclamations and accept Firehouse Subs grant for Sheriff's Office
Summary
The board approved proclamations honoring an Eagle Scout and observance weeks for telecommunicators, libraries and small businesses, and accepted $35,707.50 from the Firehouse Public Safety Foundation to purchase a Polaris Ranger for the Sheriff's Office.
The board approved multiple proclamations on April 16, including a proclamation recognizing Kaleb Young's attainment of the Eagle Scout rank (Resolution #2026-143), National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (Resolution #2026-144), Library Week (Resolution #2026-145) and National Small Business Week (Resolution #2026-146). Katelyn Struthers, Director of the Lakelands Library Committee, described services available at area libraries; Tammy Menke and Beth Black described upcoming chamber events.
The board also accepted a $35,707.50 award from the Firehouse Public Safety Foundation (Resolution #2026-162) to purchase a Polaris Ranger for the Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Callahan said the office has used its current side-by-side at parades and events and that the new vehicle will serve similar functions. Commissioners recorded unanimous votes on the proclamations and the grant acceptance.
