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September 12, 2022

Our thoughts are with our Sky Valley neighbors. We are here for you! Thank you to all the brave First Responders fighting the fire right now.

Stay safe everyone!

Update from The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management - September 12th, 2022 @ 9:00 AM:

Officials estimate approximately 7,600 - 8,000 acres have burned as of Monday morning. There have been no significant changes to the fire. No deaths or injuries have been reported.

U.S. 2 is still closed from Milepost 32 to Milepost 50. Use caution when driving on U.S. 2, particularly when encountering fire-fighting vehicles headed to and from wildfire areas.

Sultan School District will be closed today, Monday, September 12th. No preschool, No out-of-district transportation. Due to unhealthy air quality and impacted students and staff the Sultan School District will be closed on Monday, September 12. Post HERE.

Evacuation Levels:

There have been no significant changes to the fire through the day. The fire remains active, evacuation notices remain the same.

Level 3 (GO now!): Index
Level 2 (Set): Between Index and Zeke’s
Level 1 (Ready): Zeke’s to Gold Bar east city limits

Only about 50% of the people asked to evacuate for #boltcreekfire in Snohomish County have taken that advice. We ask that they reconsider. The fire remains active. We need everybody’s help protecting lives today.

There have been no reports of deaths or injuries in the Bolt Creek Fire.

Please help keep 9-1-1 lines open for emergencies with an immediate threat to life or property.

DONATIONS:

At this time donations are being accepted for the following items:

Animal bedding - Please drop off at the Evergreen State Fair Park Dairy Barn from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday only

Pet food/supplies – Can be donated to the Everett Animal Shelter or the Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center (320 Main Street, Sultan WA). Please note that the Everett Animal Shelter will only accept items noted HERE.

Cash donations – Donations can be made to either the Red Cross or Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center (phone number 360-793-0983)

Offers of assistance are being compiled by the Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center and may be made by phone (360-793-0983), email: Melody Dazey melody.dazey@skyvalleyvic.net or via the Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce Facebook page

No other donations are needed at this time but we encourage you to check www.bit.ly/snocowildfire regularly for updates and listing of emergent needs.

The Ward Roney Jr. VFW Post 7511 of Monroe and its Auxiliary are excited to invite the Monroe business community to support the second annual Flags for our Fallen Golf Tournament, which takes place Saturday, October 8, 2022, at the Echo Falls Golf Club.

With the golf tournament now in its second year, the Post is seeking business sponsors to help build the event and establish it as a sustainable and financially impactful annual fundraiser. There is a broad selection of sponsorship levels to choose from, to help accommodate all budgets. Presenting Sponsor is the highest tier, and available for a $5,000 donation. Other tiers include Platinum ($1,500), Gold ($1,000), Silver ($500), and Bronze ($250). Each level offers different incentives, such as the opportunity to participate in the tournament (Presenting and Platinum), logo inclusion on promotional materials, shoutouts on social media, signage displayed at the event, and more.

Additionally, the Post is looking for businesses to sponsor Hero Teams ($600), which are made up of veterans, first responders, and their family members. Sponsoring a Hero Team gives our local heroes and their families the opportunity to spend a well-deserved day on the course.

In addition to sponsorships, the Post is happily accepting donated items for the tournament raffle.

“People often wonder what they can do to help veterans, and this golf tournament is an excellent way to do exactly that,” said Post Commander and Committee Chair Terry Stinson. “Our sponsors get the opportunity to showcase their businesses and raise awareness of their products and services, all while demonstrating their commitment to the men and women who selflessly fought for our country.”

Businesses are invited to help the Post achieve $25,000 in sponsorships to establish the Flags for our Fallen golf tournament as a successful, sustainable annual fundraiser! Visit the Flags for our Fallen Golf Tournament website and select “Become a Sponsor.”

The new Hometown Values Magazine is out!

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