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Camas-Washougal, WA Post-Record — A5Tuesday, March 27, 2012

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Kelso City Administrator Denny Richards resigned in February to take a job in Gig Harbor. Both cities are looking to re-fill those spots.

Halverson said other factors not related to monetary compensation will play roles in mak-ing the Camas position tantalizing to potential candidates. He said some examples include the ef-fectiveness of the current city council, the nature and longevity of the may-or, and the opportunity to make a significant contri-bution to the city.

In Camas, Halverson said the final point could come in the form of being able to be part of the city’s team as the recently an-nexed land north of Lac-amas Lake is developed.

“That should be a major attraction, in my opinion,” he said.

The new pay rates, if ap-proved, could have an im-pact on Halverson’s salary — currently set at $10,745 per month.

Higgins said he is pro-posing that the new pay scale take effect on Aug. 1. If Halverson works as the city administrator be-yond that date, he could be paid an additional $448 per month under the new structure.

Higgins said the goal is to have the city adminis-trator start Sept. 1, but it’s possible the chosen candi-date could start earlier or a little later.

“It is clear that we in the city have had a great deal with Lloyd and that he is underpaid for the market,” Higgins said. “However, this resolution will not be about righting that fact, but be about making sure we have the correct salary for our recruitment for a replacement.”

The city will not be us-ing a headhunting firm to assist in the search.

Applications for the position will be officially accepted from April 16 through May 18. Applica-tions will be reviewed and finalists selected by Hig-gins, Halverson, Camas Human Resources Direc-tor Jennifer Gorsuch and Association of Washington Cities Chief Executive Of-ficer Mike McCarty. Some candidates will then be asked to answer written questionnaires,

The pool will then be further whittled down to a selection of people who will be invited to the city for a series of events from July 9 to 12, which will in-clude city tours, meetings with department heads, a public meet-and-greet and panel interviews. The top two or three candidates will then be interviewed by Higgins, and final se-lection made by the end of July.

“I believe with this com-munity, this organization, this mayor and this staff, [the city] will have very fine applicants,” Halver-son said. “We should get someone who is very good.”

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Camas police March 19 — A suspect

was arrested for posses-sion of a legend drug with-out a prescription at East First Avenue and South-east Garfield Street.

March 20 — A suspect was arrested for driving with a suspended license at Southeast 192nd Av-enue.

March 21 — A suspect was arrested for theft at the Camas Safeway, 800 N.E. Third Avenue.

March 21 — A suspect was arrested for posses-sion of marijuana and driving with a suspended license.

March 22 — A suspect was arrested for theft at the Camas Safeway, 800 N.E. Third Avenue.

Washougal Police Department

March 20 — A suspect was arrested for negligent driving at the 300 block of eastbound state Route 14.

March 22 — A suspect was arrested for driving with a suspended license at westbound state Route 14.

March 23 — A suspect was arrested for theft at 3003 Addy St.

March 24 — A suspect was arrested for violation of a protective order at 554 Sixth St.

Camas-Washougal Municipal CourtBogle, Dennis

Dwayne Jr. — Driving with a suspended license, $1,000 fine, $800 suspend-ed, 90 days in jail, 88 sus-pended.

Snow, Amber Lynn — Driving under the influ-ence of intoxicants, $5,000 fine, $4,400 suspended, 364 days in jail, 363 sus-pended.

Rider, Larry William — Fourth-degree assault, $5,000 fine, $4,800 sus-pended, 364 days in jail, 353 suspended.

McCuiston, Brandon Michael — Third-degree theft, $5,000 fine, $5,000 suspended, 364 days in jail, 354 suspended.

Ditlow, Daniel Jo-seph — Driving with a suspended license, $1,000 fine, $900 suspended, 90 days in jail, 88 suspended.

Ness, Anthony M.

— Third-degree driving with a suspended license, $1,000 fine, $900 suspend-ed, 90 days in jail, 89 sus-pended.

Ambrosio, Krystal

Louise — Third-degree driving with a suspended license, $1,000 fine, $800 suspended, 90 days in jail, 83 suspended.

Huston, Tyler J. —

Third-degree driving with a suspended license, $1,000 fine, $800 suspend-ed, 90 days in jail, 85 sus-pended.

Public RecoRd

District is ranked two steps higher than last review in 2000

The Washougal School District received good news last week when it was notified by Moody’s Investors Service that its financial operations warranted a bond credit

rating of “Aa3.” This is two steps above the “A2” rating received during the most recent review in 2000.

A credit rating takes into account many factors such as the size of the tax base, area employment and economic growth.

However, Moody’s noted that the district has been able to sustain balanced budgets through difficult

financial times and main-tain prudent financial reserves, according to a press release.

“This is a strong credit rating, just one notch low-er than our larger neigh-bors such as the Vancou-ver and Evergreen school districts, said Dawn Tar-zian, superintendent. “It will definitely help Wash-ougal School District taxpayers in the future

by lowering borrowing costs.”

The district applied for the rating in anticipation of refinancing a portion of the district’s outstand-ing bonds to provide lower interest rates. If success-ful, it is possible that the Washougal School Dis-trict will be able to pass along substantial savings to taxpayers in the com-ing years.

School district earns good financial rating

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East County Fire & Rescue personnel recently practiced using new stabilization equipment “Rescue 42 Struts.” According to Chief Scott Koehler, during the exercise pictured above, a vehicle on its side is stabilized to allow for the use of extrication tools to remove simulated vehicle occupants. ECFR firefighters participated in eight hours of training involving the use of the Rescue 42 Struts, hydraulic rescue tools, and pneumatic air bags for stabilization of cars and other objects, as well as rescue of trapped persons. ECFR firefighter Brad Delano organized and conducted the training. This specialized equipment in relatively new to fire service and is not prevalent in this area. ECFR will respond with its mutual aid partners in Clark and Skamania counties when requested.

The Humane Society for Southwest Washington will soon be on a mission to find homes for 200 ani-mals during the “March Madness” 12-hour adop-tion extravaganza.

The event is set for Sat-urday, from noon to mid-night, at the shelter, 1100 N.E. 192nd Ave., Vancou-ver.

The Humane Society for Southwest Washington will partner with “Must Love Dogs NW” and “Ten-der Care Animal Rescue,” both of Vancouver, for the event. There will be ven-dors, door prizes, retail store specials, half-price adoptions from 10 p.m. to midnight and Canine “Good Citizen” testing for $25 per dog.

The pets available for adoption will include dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. All will be spayed or neu-tered in advance and will be ready to go home Sat-urday.

Every pet adoption will

include a free bag of Castor & Pollux dog or cat food, a free collar, pet ID tag, mi-crochip, vaccinations and a free veterinarian exam certificate.

The shelter typically adopts out 12 to 15 pets on an average day. The goal of completing 200 pet adop-tions during the event is an effort to make room for the influx of animals expected to arrive during the spring and summer months.

For current pet owners or those not specifically in-terested in adopting a new pet, the shelter and ven-dors will offer individual services and discounted bundles for pet licensing, microchipping and rabies vaccinations, as well as retail store specials for pet food and supplies.

For more information, contact Erin Griffin at 281-8786 or egriffin@south-westhumane.org.

‘March Madness’ at Humane Society for Southwest Washington