Terry Ryan's eNewsletter
Snohomish County Council 3000 Rockefeller Ave., M/S 609 Everett, Washington 98201 8th floor, Robert J. Drewel Building Phone: 425-388-3494 E-Mail: Terry.Ryan@snoco.org
Pam Pruitt, Legislative Aide
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It’s time to go to
the Evergreen State Fair in Monroe!!!
Each year I look forward to attending the Evergreen State
Fair in Monroe which opens on Thursday, August 24. It’s just the right size to have something
different for each member of the family and still have that County Fair
feel. A listing of events, costs, etc.
is located at the end of this newsletter.
For your convenience, Community Transit is running buses to the
Fairgrounds during the Fair so there is no need to stress with traffic or
parking. For more information visit www.communitytransit.org.
I will be at the Fair several times over the 12 days. Please feel free to come up and say hello. I love talking with fellow fair-goers!
County
Budget Process
The county executive is required by our charter to submit
a proposed budget to the county council for its consideration. The council may approve the budget, amend it, or write its own budget.
Last year, as county council chairman, I streamlined the
council’s budget process by using best business practices gleaned from my
private business experience. Council
accepted and agreed to the process and timelines.
The result was better communication between the county
council and executive’s office, a true budget schedule that set expectations,
benchmarks, meeting dates scheduled in a progressive manner, presentations by
all county departments and more direct input from our analysts. All this was done in an open, collaborative
and transparent process for the public.
The result was a balanced, unanimously approved budget on
November 14 (on time!). I was told this
is the earliest date the Snohomish County Council had ever approved its
budget. A very rewarding
experience. This is a great example of
what our government can do when we all work together.
This new budget template will be used for this year’s
budget process.
There
is an opening for one position on the Snohomish County Human Rights Commission
for a resident in County Council District 4. District 4 includes unincorporated areas of Snohomish County as well as the cities of Bothell, Brier, Mill Creek and Mountlake Terrace. Regular meetings for the
Commission are the first Thursday of each month from 6:15 PM – 8 PM.
Meetings are on the county campus in the Drewel Building, Public Meeting Room
#1, 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett.
The
Snohomish County Human Rights Commission (SCHRC) serves as an advisory body to
the County Executive, County Council, Washington State Human Rights Commission,
and other county officers and agencies in matters concerning human rights.
The
Commission consists of nine members appointed by the County Executive and
confirmed by the County Council. Members of the commission shall serve without
compensation. See Snohomish County Code Chapter 2.460 and from that page, search for 2.460.020.
For more information on the Commission, contact via email: Contact.HumanRightsCommission@snoco.org
Phone contact: Sherry Cuddy (425) 388-7308.
Applications
may be submitted online or mailed. For more information or an
application, go to https://snohomishcountywa.gov/3339/Current-Openings.
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information provided by the Snohomish Health District
The Snohomish Health District recently reached out to first
responders, medical providers, community leaders, and local partners last month
asking for help in collecting data about opioid overdoses. The result: reports
of 37 total overdoses in Snohomish County that appeared to be related to
opioids, including three deaths.
Source: Snohomish Health District
In preparation for an upcoming ABC Nightline show airing later in August, the Health District and other jurisdictions across the country were asked to collect and share opioid overdose data from July 17-23.
Key takeaways from the data analysis:
- Based on preliminary reports, overdoses were predominantly related to heroin.
- Overdoses were evenly split amongst genders, with 18 females and 19 males.
- The youngest reported was 16 and the oldest was 52, with half of the overdoses being 21-30 years old.
- When looking at race, 73% were identified as White.
- Naloxone was administered in 70% of the reports, saving 24 lives.
- Nearly half of the overdoses occurred between noon and 6 p.m.
- Of the 37 overdoses, 38% did not have 911 called in response to their medical emergency.
It is important to note that the information collected was voluntary, so the data provided should not be construed as exhaustive or lab-confirmed. Discussions are underway on how to make short data collection periods like this one happen on a more regular basis moving forward.
Bothell Farmer's Market at Country Village - Fridays - Noon - 6pm.
Join us for the 20th annual Bothell Farmers Market season open
every Friday through September 29th from noon to 6pm.
The Bothell Farmers Market features a large variety of in-season, locally grown
produce, straight from the farm!
Visitors will enjoy live music and the beautiful grounds of Country Village, in
addition to forty locally owned shops and restaurants.
Stop by every Friday throughout the summer and pick up everything you need for
the weekend. Buy fresh, feel fresh! Don’t miss FRESH FRIDAYS at the Bothell
Farmers Market!
For more information or applications, visit the Farmers Market tab
on our website: http://countryvillagebothell.com/bothell-farmers-market
Country Village is located just two miles north of Bothell or one
mile south of Canyon Park, on the Bothell-Everett Highway, or take exit #26 off
I-405 and go south one mile.
- 23718 Bothell Everett Highway,
Bothell , WA 98021
- 425-488-2250
Park Ridge
Community Market Wednesdays 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join the excitement every Wednesday through September from 4-8 pm
at the corner of Maltby Rd and 39th in Bothell. Enjoy listening to the Sky View
Jr. High Jazz Band as you shop with local merchants for fresh organic and
pesticide free produce, berries, flowers, grass fed meat, range free eggs,
handmade, homemade and eco-friendly items, honey, gifts, kettle corn,
cotton candy and much more. Let the kids meet a little piggy and join in
a contest to name him, learn about farms and animals, play on the Bouncy House
and Race Cars. Have a bite to eat from one of our food trucks while getting to
know your neighbors.
You may even get a chance to meet our local police
and show how much you support them. As you shop, you can have your name
put in for an end of the season drawing for a $500.00 Visa card as well as
chances to win $10.00 certificates to be spent with the great vendors.
The more you shop throughout the summer, the better your chances to win the big
prize. Join us every Wednesday as we “Re-create a Sense of Community.”
- 3805 Maltby Rd., Bothell, WA
98012
- 425-481-8801
Bothell - Pirate Day at Country
Village September 16, 2017 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Aye…..All
hands on deck! Come in yer best pirate garb and follow the treasure map to find
yer pirate booty! Different booty at each port!
Meet
fer some fun, grub, and even a special visit from the Pirates of Treasure
Island (Noon-3pm).
Wave
yer flag if ye be attendin! See ye there if you dare! Aargh!
- 23718 Bothell Everett
Hwy, Bothell, WA
- 425-483-2250
Brier Park Provides Accessible Path
Having access to a safe place to walk can be an
obstacle for many people who want to be active outdoors. The Brier Walks
program encourages residents of all abilities to use Brier Park's
ADA-accessible walking path, installed in the summer of 2014, and to keep track
of their distance (walked or run) as a means to prevent disease and injury. The
walking path and program are the first of their kind in Brier, and were made
possible with support from the Verdant Health Commission.
Summer Concert Series
August 30 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the Forum (15111 Main St.)
Band: Ventura Highway Revisited - Acoustic Music of the 70’s
Cost: Free
Run With Heart
Come walk, jog or run with us as we support the Ironheart
Foundation and Colton's Army. This event has something for the whole family
from the 5k and 8k to Kid's 1k and Toddler Dash.
Event Date: Saturday, Sept. 16th 2017
Location: McCollum Park 600 128th Street SE Everett, WA 98204
Race Day
Schedule:
7:30 am – Day of Registration opens 8:30 am - Registration closes 9:00 am – 8k run/walk begins 9:10 am - 5k run/walk begins 10:00 am - Kid's 1k 10:15 am - Toddler Dash 10:30 am - 5k Awards ceremony 10:45 am – 8k Awards ceremony
Fees:
Early Registration ends August 31st
Late/Day of Registration begins September 1st
5k Runners/Walkers Early Registration $25 Late/Day of Registration $35
8k Runners/Walkers Early Registration $35 Late/Day of Registration $45
Kids 1k and Toddler Dash Early Registration $10 Late/Day of Registration $10
*Day of race registration will be available based on race
availability.
Race
Questions: Contact Race Director Bobby Sorensen at bobbys@columbiaathletic.com.
Wine Walk
September 21 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us on the last day of summer for a Wine Walk in the Mill Creek Town Center. Come enjoy tastings from local wineries while you enjoy strolling down Main Street from 5-8pm on September 21st.
Tickets are $25.00 online and $35.00 at the door on September 21st. Check in outside Boston’s Restaurant. To purchase tickets go to www.tinyurl.com/MillcreekWineWalk
Mill Creek Town Center 15310 Main Street Mill Creek, WA 98012 Website: http://dev.millcreektowncenter.biz
Arts of the Terrace Juried Art Show
September 23 – October 8, 2017 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Enjoy
paintings, prints, calligraphy, drawings, miniatures, photography,
3-dimensional and artisans' works by top local and regional artists.
This is one of the best art shows in the region and attracts over 200 guests
each year. The Mountlake Terrace Arts Commission and the Friends of the Arts
sponsor the Arts of the Terrace at the Mountlake Terrace Library.
Monday-Thursday,
12-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 12-5 p.m. Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
- 23300 58th Ave W,
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
- 425-771-7068
Everything you need to know about the 109th Evergreen State
Fair -- Snohomish County's largest family friendly event!
Opening Day of the 109th annual Evergreen State Fair is
Thursday, August 24. Below is a quick
list of Fair highlights.
General Information
Thursday, August 24, 2017 through Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2017
Fair Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. August 24 through September 3 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. September 4
Carnival Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. August 24 through September 3 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. September 4
Cost: Adults- $12 Youth (6-15) - $8 Seniors (62-89) - $8 Active Military with I.D. - $8 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Seniors (90+) - FREE
See list below for Special Admission Days!
For all other information about the Evergreen State
Fair, visit EvergreenFair.org!
What’s New?
Clean Air Fair For the health and safety of all our guests, we are proud to be a Clean Air
Fair in 2017! Smoking or vaping of any kind is prohibited inside the
Fairgrounds or within 25 feet of the entrances. The Fairgrounds is not only a
place of employment for many hardworking staff members, but is also a public
place for children and families to recreate. Thank you for helping keep our air
clean!
Extended Hours on Labor Day Due to the desire for a never-ending Fair, we have extended our evening hours
on Labor Day to 9:00 p.m.! Please check the daily schedules for barn closing times.
Fairfest 3-on-3 Basketball Extended Days
Back by popular demand is the second annual Fairfest 3-on-3 Basketball
Tournament, but this year with one added day! The Fairfest Tournament is August
24-26 with divisions for youth, high school, and adult teams! This year don’t
miss out on skills and shooting competitions, prizes, and guest speakers Slick
and Donald Watts on August 24 and 25. Learn more at Fairfest.org!
Butterfly Exhibit Introducing a fun new opportunity for all ages! Butterfly Adventures will be
onsite throughout the Fair for guests to feed, interact with, and learn about
butterflies! Additional fees apply.
Concert Series Monday, August 28- for KING & COUNTRY (Christian) Show at 7:30 p.m. doors open at 6:00 p.m. Cost is $29-44, groups of 10 or more use code EVERGREEN for $5 off
Tuesday, August 29- Josh Turner (Country) Show at 7:30 p.m. doors open at 6:00 p.m. Cost is $32-55
Wednesday, August 30- Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
(Rock) Show at 7:30 p.m. doors open at 6:00 p.m. Cost is $32-55
Thursday, August 31- Kenny Loggins (Singer/Song
Writer) Show at 7:30 p.m. doors open at 6:00 p.m. Cost is $35-58
Friday, September 1- Trace Adkins (Country) Show at 7:30 p.m. doors open at 6:00 p.m. Cost is $35-58
All concert tickets include gate admission to the Fair (a
$12 value). Tickets can be purchased at Etix.com or at the Fair Pass Booth
beginning August 7 through day of concert. Learn more at EvergreenFair.org.
Fair on a Budget
Special Admission Days
- Thursday,
August 24 - Opening Day: FREE admission until 3 p.m. with a non-perishable
food donation of three items per person. Sponsored by King 5, KCMS and the
Herald.
- Friday,
August 25 - Blue Friday: Adults wearing Seahawk gear receive $2 off gate
admission until 2 p.m. Also, be one of the first 1,000 people to visit the
Jones Soda booth for a FREE blue Jones Soda! Sponsored by Black Pine Spas
and Jones Soda.
- Monday, August 28 - Senior Day: All Senior
Citizen’s age 62 and wiser receive FREE admission all day long! Sponsored
by Brookdale and KIXI.
- Tuesday, August 29 - 2 for 1 Tuesday: Buy one
gate admission, receive a second admission of equal value for FREE.
Sponsored by NW Chevy Dealers.
- Wednesday, August 30 - Family Day: $5 gate
admission for everyone ages 6-89 until 5p.m. Sponsored by DISH, Sleep
Number and Warm 106.9.
- Thursday, August 31 - Kid’s Day: Kids 15 and
under receive FREE admission all day! Sponsored by Snap Dog Printing and
Movin’ 92.5.
- Friday, September 1 - Armed Forces Day: FREE
admission for military and first responders with valid ID. Sponsored by
Black Pine Spas, 94.1 KMPS and 100.7 The Wolf.
- Monday, September 4- Labor Day: $2 off gate
admission for everyone! (Fair closes at 9 p.m.) Sponsored by Xfinity and
100.7 The Wolf.
Kids 5 and
under are always FREE!
Free Activities
There are
HUNDREDS of free things to do at the Fair that are included with your gate
admission price! Here’s a list of a few of them to get you started on
planning your day at the Fair!
•Petting
Zoo - Come interact with a wide variety of animals including a wallaby,
potbelly pig, fallow deer pygmy goats and more! Sponsored by Speedway Chevrolet
and RV Center! Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (closes at 8:00 p.m. on
Labor Day)
•Farmer
for a Day Display - Little ones are sure to enjoy their time being a farmer in
this interactive display! Open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (closes at 7 p.m.
on Labor Day).
•Display
Halls - Did you know we have over 24,000 entries in the Fair every year? Wander
down the rows of incredible handmade and homemade goods, arts, foods and more!
•International
Lumberjack Show - Watch as axes are thrown, logs are rolled and Lumberjacks
race to the top of 60 foot poles! This family friendly event will be sure to
have your jaws dropped. Daily shows at 12:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (no
7:00 p.m. show on Labor Day).
•Sow and
Litter Display - Every year Farmer Miller’s pig gives birth to baby piglets!
Stop by barn #513 to see how old they are when you visit!
•Sky Valley
Antique Tractor Display - Come visit area #638 to see the large collection of
antique tractors! If you have little ones, they can race around a roped off
track in a tractor their own size!
•Crazy
Animal Races - The only show where you can watch a duck, pig and goat all race
each other! This family friendly show is sure to please viewers of all ages!
Sponsored by Les Schwab Tires. Daily shows at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
and 5:30 p.m.
•Western
Heritage Museum - Stop in for an interactive museum experience like none other!
Touch and see history from Northwest Washington like logging, mining,
agriculture and more! Open daily 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (closes at 7:00 p.m.
on Labor Day).
For more
information about the Evergreen State Fair visit EvergreenFair.org.
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