Lynnwood club
helps 4-legged ‘officers’ safety
The Dogs Of Greater Standard (D.O.G.S) 4H Club in Lynnwood recently donated more than $700 toward Lynnwood Police dog “officer” Vader’s body armor vest.
For more than two years, the kids of D.O.G.S have been collecting funds at the Seattle Kennel Club Show for this donation to the Lynnwood Police K-9 Unit.
“I was very happy and honored that this group chose the Lynnwood Police K-9 unit as its beneficiary for their donation,” said K-9 handler, Officer Curtis Zatylny. “I know they worked really hard to raise the money and “Vader” and I are very grateful.”
A typical ballistic vest for a K-9 costs more than $2,000. Each tactical vest is custom made to the measurements of the dog and is a specialized piece of equipment. Along with providing protection to the dog, it can also be used for other functions, such as rappelling.
Lynnwood Police need new vests as the K-9 unit expands or other dogs retire. Police estimate a need for three more vests in the next three to four years.
The department has three active K-9 units: Officer Zatylny and “Vader,” Officer Cole Langdon and “Buddy,” and Sgt. Jason Valentine and “Sandor.”
Other South Snohomish County police departments also need protective vests.
For more information or to learn how you can help support local K-9 units, call Lynnwood Police K-9 Handler, officer Curtis Zatylny, at 425-670-3551.
Lynnwood board
seeking applicants
The city of Lynnwood is seeking applicants for an opening on the Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Board.
It’s a Mayor-appointed position, confirmed by the City Council, and has a three-year term.
Responsibilities of Board Members include attendance at a monthly meeting as well as other meetings and activities as appropriate.
Applicants must be registered voters and live within Lynnwood city limits.
The board is made up of seven volunteers who work to support parks and recreation in Lynnwood.
With the support of past and present board Members, the city has built a diverse and balanced system of recreational facilities, affordable programs and environmentally sound parks and open spaces.
If you believe that the parks and recreation are important to our quality of life, and you want to advocate for them within the city, the city wants you to apply. Contact Elena Flesher at 425-670-5505 or via e-mail at eflesher@ci.lynnwood.wa.us.
You also can visit the city’s Web site at www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/Parks for an application or more information.
Premera gets OK for
new, 5-level garage
The Mountlake Terrace Planning Commission has approved a new parking garage at the Premera Blue Cross campus. It’s the second large garage project to come to the city in the past year.
The garage will have 517 parking spaces on five levels. It is expected to be built next year. Premera has its headquarters in Mountlake Terrace and is the city’s largest employer.
Community Transit is building a new parking garage for the coming Mountlake Terrace Transit Center off of 236th Street Southwest.
That four-level garage is expected to be completed by late fall.
Lynnwood library to close for upgrades
The Lynnwood Library will be closed Monday, June 30 and Tuesday, July 1 to replace public computer furnishings. The library will reopen at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2.
For more information on library services in your area, please call the Sno-Isle Libraries Service Center at 360-651-7000 or 800-342-1936, or visit the Web site at www.sno-isle.org.
For midweek updates, visit www.enterprisenewsppaers.com/LynnwoodZone.
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