penniesf July 14th, 2008 | 270 views
Members of the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Patrol Unit rode in Sultan, Washington’s annual "Shindig" parade on Saturday (July 12, 2008). Det. Kelly Willoth and P.H. Willy along with Dep. Ken Shefveland and P.H. Slick had the honor of representing the sheriff’s office in this important community event. The team was pleasantly surprised later to learn that they had been chosen as the best equestrian entry in the parade.
penniesf June 13th, 2008 | 188 views
| August 21, 2008 | to | September 1, 2008 |
This year the Evergreen State Fair will be celebrating its 100th anniversary beginning August 21st (the fair runs through September 1st). The fairgrounds, located in Monroe, Washington will be the site of 12 days of exciting family-oriented entertainment with something for everyone. From music, to food, livestock and small animal husbandry, to world-class entertainment and with automobile races, rodeo, and fireworks on any given day, attendees can expect to have a fantastic experience at the fair.
Once again, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Patrol Unit will be part of the security team, augmenting the other deputies working the grounds. Look for P.H. Slick, P.H. Shaker, P.H. Willie B., and P.H. Willy and say “hello!”
penniesf June 13th, 2008 | 190 views
| August 2, 2008 |
| 12:00 am | to | 1:00 pm |
The annual Stanwood/Camano Island Community Fair runs from August 1st – 3rd and is highlighted by the Saturday Parade through the streets of Stanwood (Washington). Scores of marching bands, drill teams, floats, and equestrian teams will be featured in the parade. At the head of the parade, The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Unit will be one of the law enforcement units leading the emergency units and then look for more of the police horses at the end of parade as they bring up the rear.
penniesf June 13th, 2008 | 185 views
| July 19, 2008 |
| 12:00 am | to | 9:00 pm |
KLA-HA-YA Days, the City Of Snohomish’s annual community event runs from July 17th to July 20th. One of its feature events is the TOP FOODS SUNSET PARADE scheduled this year for Saturday, July 19th beginning at 6PM. The expanded parade route on First Street starts on West First Street (near where the Farmers Market was held) and heads east to Lincoln Street. Come out and see the amazing drill teams, equestrian units, and of course your Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Patrol Unit.
penniesf June 13th, 2008 | 181 views
| July 9, 2008 | to | July 13, 2008 |
The annual Arlington Fly-In is scheduled for July 9 – July 13, 2008. This exciting, family-oriented event hosts numerous flight demonstrations, including the War Birds and other historic aircraft, as well as ground-based booths, demonstrations, etc. during its five day run. Music, military equipment demonstrations, as well as a demonstration by the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Air Support Unit. And expect to see the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Unit on patrol at the event.
penniesf June 13th, 2008 | 173 views
| August 5, 2008 |
| 5:00 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
The "25th Annual National Night Out" (NNO) has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 2008. One of the feature events in Snohomish County will be held in Goldbar, Washington. In addition to the annual NNO parade, cookout, and children’s carnival, there will be several entries from the Snohomish County Sheriff’’s Office including the Mounted Unit, the bomb squad, and a fly-in and demonstration by one of the sheriff’s office helicopter units. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the police officers and sheriff’s deputies serving the Goldbar area and in particular, a chance to get to know some of the police horses.
Last year’s National Night Out event in Goldbar was a huge success that was attended by several hundred neighbors and friends. It was a clear statement that the citizens of Goldbar are eager to work with law enforcement agencies to make their community safer.
penniesf June 12th, 2008 | 376 views
| June 21, 2008 |
| 8:00 pm | to | 11:00 pm |
2008 Marysville Strawberry Festival Twilight Grand Parade is scheduled for June 21, 2008. This year is the 77th Annual Marysville Strawberry Festival (June 13-22) and is highlighted by the Twilight Grand Parade at 8PM. on Saturday, June 21 along State Ave. culminating in a giant fireworks display. It is preceded by the Kiddies Parade at 6PM In addition to the parades, the festival hosts the famous “Market in the Park,” a fair food and vendor booths, live music (the K-9 Koncert), kids entertainment, adult trike races, carnival, golf tournament, fashion show and much more await! For more information, please call (360) 569-7664, or access the festival website at Marysville Strawberry Festival.
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Patrol Unit will be one of many groups providing security at the annual Marysville (Washington) Strawberry Festival on June 21st. Sgt. Aston/P.H. Dep. Shaker, Det. Willoth/P.H. Dep. Willy, and Dep. Shefveland/P.H. Dep. Slick will be working both the parade route as well as the back streets.
penniesf June 12th, 2008 | 178 views
| June 22, 2008 |
| 11:00 am | to | 4:00 pm |
The Encounters will be headlining the annual K-9 Koncert in Marysville, Washington to be held on Sunday, June 22nd as part of the annual Stawberry Fesitival. In addition to great music, there will be several food and product booths as well as carnival rides for the children. The event is being held at Asberry Field (behind Totem Middle School) at 4th and Alder in Marysville and will run from 12:00PM to 4:00PM.
Featured at the event (which benefits the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office K-9 and Mounted units) will be several of the sheriff’s office K-9 deputies as well as mounted deputies with their k-9 and equine partners. Citizens will have an opportunity to meet and talk to the deputies as well as see a brief demonstration by them.
penniesf June 9th, 2008 | 163 views
| June 14, 2008 |
| 11:00 am | to | 4:00 pm |
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office will be one of the featured attractions at the first annual Lake Stevens (WA) Health and Safety Fair to be held on Saturday, June 14th at Lundeen Park. Sgt. Anthony Aston and his police horse, Deputy Shaker as well as Dep. Ken Shefveland and police horse Deputy Slick will be on hand to meet and greet the attendees and answer an questions regarding the mounted unit, specifically and/or the sheriff’s office in general.
penniesf June 9th, 2008 | 177 views
Police Horse Deputy "Willy" and his partner, Detective Kelly Willoth are the newest members of the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Patrol Unit. Graduating from the 40 hour basic mounted academy last week Deputy "Willy" and Detective Willoth join Deputy "Shaker" (Sgt. Aston), Deputy "Willie B" (Det. Taylor), and Deputy "Slick" (Dep. Shefveland) as the fourth team in the unit.
Members of the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Patrol Unit rode in Sultan, Washington’s annual "Shindig" parade on Saturday (July 12, 2008). Det. Kelly Willoth and P.H. Willy along with Dep. Ken Shefveland and P.H. Slick had the honor of representing the sheriff’s office in this important community event. The team was pleasantly surprised later to learn that they had been chosen as the best equestrian entry in the parade.
