Commission seeks fair board volunteer
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The Grant County Commission announced Thursday it was looking for a volunteer to serve as a regular member on the Fair Advisory Committee to help prepare for and oversee the annual Grant County Fair.
According to a press release from the Grant County Commissioners Office, it is especially interested in volunteers from the Quincy, Royal City or Mattawa areas.
The position is unpaid and for a three-year term, and the person appointed is eligible to serve a maximum of two terms.
For further information or to apply, contact Fairgrounds Director Jim McKiernan at 509-765-3581 or download an application form at the Grant County website, www.grantcountywa.gov under the “Request for Volunteers” tab. The county is accepting applications until the position is filled.
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