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Washington County will convene a service fair at the Forest Grove Farmers Market this Wednesday, September 29, as part of the county’s public information effort about countywide public safety and library renewal levies on the ballot this November. The service fair will run from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Main Street between 21st and Pacific Avenue in Forest Grove.

The Washington County Fair Board and members of the Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday, Sept. 28, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Room 109 of the former PCC Hillsboro Center at 102 SW Washington Street, Hillsboro. The Fair Board intends to develop a multi-year plan that provides vision and strategic direction for the annual Fair event.

Partners for a Sustainable Washington County Community is teaching a Portland Community College Community Education class on Wednesday nights this fall called “Our Green Washington County.” The class will be a sustainability education course with discussion and site visits to partner locations.

Washington County will convene a service fair at Cedar Mill Farmers Market this Saturday, September 11, as part of the county’s public information effort about countywide public safety and library renewal levies on the ballot this November. The service fair will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 13565 NW Cornell Road, Portland.

Washington County’s public information effort about countywide public safety and library levies on the ballot this November will include eight events designed to inform voters. The first event will begin 5 p.m. Friday, August 27, as part of the Tualatin Concert on the Commons at 8325 SW Nyberg Street, Tualatin.

Anyone with information regarding Kyron Horman’s whereabouts is asked to call the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office tip line (503) 261-2847, or to dial 911 with emergency information. An informational flyer is also available.

To help answer questions about the 2010 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau will open Questionnaire Assistance Centers throughout Washington County from March 19 through April 19. Remember, we can't move forward until you mail your completed census form back!

Residents of Washington County are invited to take a brief Web survey about natural hazards that could impact our community.

Close to 100 best practices for sustainable automotive services were recognized in a widely respected award to the Fleet Services Division of the Washington County Support Services Department.

Next director of LUT to begin service in March 2010.

Next director of the Department of Community Corrections to begin service in July 2010.

In-bound e-mails to county addresses can receive messages again after faulty equipment was replaced.

Hardware failure to the Washington County e-mail system is temporarily preventing county employees from receiving emails from outside of the organization.

The following boards are currently seeking applications for new members:

County Boards Seek Candidates

Washington County is seeking applications to fill seats on this citizen committee that reviews and makes recommendations regarding the Urban Road Maintenance District (URMD).

Oregon Youth Authority Official with a Wealth of State and Local Experience Chosen to Lead Juvenile Department

The following boards are currently seeking applications for new members: Accessibility Advisory Committee, Developmental Disability Council

The Board of County Commissioners proclaim May 17-23, 2009 as Emergency Medical Services Week.

The Board of Commissioners proclaimed May 2009 as Bike Month in WA County