Edmonds: Council confirms new chief
Al Compaan is the new police chief of the Edmonds Police Department.
Compaan’s appointment to the city’s top police position was confirmed this week by the Edmonds City Council. Mayor Gary Haakenson announced his appointment of Compaan two weeks ago.
Compaan was thrust into the role of acting chief in April after former Police Chief David Stern died from a brain aneurysm.
During his 29 years with the Edmonds Police Department, Compaan has worked for the city as a patrol officer, detective, corporal and sergeant.
Lynnwood: City gets new police officer
A former U.S. Marine is the newest member of the city of Lynnwood’s police force.
Zac Olesen, who graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Academy in Burien last month, started as an officer this week with the Lynnwood Police Department.
“When I was in the Marines, my job meant more than a paycheck, and it will be the same as a police officer,” Olesen said. “I like that feeling.”
Olesen is married with his first child on the way. His father is retired from the U.S. Marine Corps and is currently a deputy with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.
Monroe: Senior center plans auction Oct. 27
The East County Senior Center is set to hold its annual fundraising Gala Auction at 5 p.m. Oct. 27 at Echo Falls Golf and Country Club, 20414 121st Ave. SE, Snohomish. Tickets are $50 per person and include dinner.
Over 300 items were auctioned last year, including a one-week cruise, golf vacations with preferred tee times, landscaping materials and service, and works by local artists. For the 2007 auction, the center already has acquired an African safari, seven days at a Wapato resort, trap-shooting lessons and golf opportunities.
The auction is the center’s primary fundraiser for the year to help serve its 900 members and their guests.
For more information about attending or donating, contact auction chairman Mike Carlson at 360-794-5082 or mike@vacationshop.com.
Mountlake Terrace: Seminar offered for homebuyers
A free seminar for first-time homebuyers is being planned for this weekend at Golf Savings Bank in Mountlake Terrace.
The seminar is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the bank, 6100 219th St. SW.
Mortgage banker and broker Danny Forbes of Golf Savings Bank is planning to lead the seminar. Seating for the seminar is limited.
To register, call 425-673-8231.
TODAY’S PUBLIC MEETING
Bothell Park and Recreation Board, 7 p.m., Municipal Courthouse, 10116 NE 182nd St.
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