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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Around the county Mill Creek Senior center plans fair The Mill Creek Senior Center is set to have a social and resource fair 10 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 2 at the Snohomish County's Washington State University Extension Auditorium at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett, just west of Mill Creek. The event aims to give people information about the senior center's service and activities. Call the senior center to register, 425-357-6002. Snohomish County Volunteers needed to advocate for elderly Volunteers are needed to assist vulnerable adults living in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and adult family homes throughout Snohomish County. A volunteer ombudsman works as an advocate, educator, investigator and problem-solver on their behalf. The Snohomish County long-term care ombudsman program will offer a four-day training session Oct. 15, 16, 22 and 23 for new volunteers. Once certified, volunteers are asked to spend an average of four hours a week on their duties. Expenses such as mileage are reimbursable. For more information, contact Michal Glauner at 425-388-7393 or michal.glauner@snoco.org. Snohomish Design review board seeks applicants The city is seeking applicants for an open seat on its design review board. Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. Oct. 13. The City Council will appoint the new member for the term ending in May 2012. The design review board is an advisory body that monitors development within the city's historic district. Board members typically have a background in design, architecture, historic preservation or development. Applicants don't need to live in the city to serve on the design review board. Applications are available at City Hall, 116 Union Ave., or at www.ci.snohomish.wa.us. More info: 360-568-3115.

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