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February 1st, 2008

TRAINING, MASTER COMPOSTER/RECYCLER VOLUNTEERS

Skagit County Public Works Department will be conducting the 2008 Training of Master Composter/Recycler volunteers and is looking for citizens who are interested in applying to become part of the program. The training will take place on seven consecutive Thursday evenings starting on March 6 and concluding on April 17, 6:00 -8:30 PM. There will also be field days on two Saturdays. The training and all the materials are offered without charge and the volunteers will promise to return 40 hours of educational service back to the community. The topics covered in the training include a variety of waste reduction techniques including composting, recycling, less toxic alternatives to household and garden chemicals, and smart shopping. Public presentation techniques will also be included in the curriculum.

The training will take place in the Mount Vernon/Burlington area. Participants are sought from all parts of Skagit County. Applications and further information may be obtained by calling the program co-ordinator, Frances Ambrose, at 360-336-9400 or by writing to her at Skagit County Public Works Department, 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.