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April 29, 2011
Washougal man arrested on child pornography charges
Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department's Digital Evidence Cybercrime Unit arrested Darin R. Vance, 41, of Washougal.
Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department's Digital Evidence Cybercrime Unit arrested Darin R. Vance, 41, of Washougal.
When Ron Wright formed the first Camas High School Science Olympiad team in 2007, he had some pretty specific aspirations in mind. "I just knew Camas High School could send a team to Nationals, so I set a five-year-goal," Wright said. "And we made it in just under five." Getting to the 2011 national tournament in Wisconsin in May meant being the top team in the state, and on April 16 the Papermakers accomplished just that, and in very convincing fashion.
The Washougal City Council is expected to vote next week on an option to have the Washougal Fire Department operate under a "functional operational consolidation" with the Camas Fire Department on a trial basis. According to information provided during the Washougal council workshop last night, city staff members are recommending "option 4" for a short term solution while additional analysis occurs for a long term fix.
Many water, sewer and storm water projects in Washougal are expected to be paid for with bonds. City council members approved the issuance of water and sewer revenue bonds in the amount of $16.1 million, during their April 18 meeting. The vote was 6 to 1, with Michael Delavar voting against it.
A Washougal resident is among a group of men who perform a variety of music from the 1950s to current hits. Dave Capron is a member of the River City Band, which has entertained people at clubs, wedding receptions, concerts, private parties and corporate events. Capron, 62, predominantly plays clarinet, as well as keyboards, percussion, saxophone, flute and harmonica. His musical career began in junior high and high school as a school band member.
Attendees at the recent Camas ward meeting got first crack at filling out a survey aimed at gauging public opinion on the current condition and value of the maintenance work being done on city streets, and importance of well maintained roadways. The "needs statement" survey, which will be available on the city's website at www.ci.camas.wa.us via Survey Monkey by the end of the week, is being conducted by the City of Camas in conjunction with the Camas Youth Council -- a group of Camas High School students that advises the City Council on a variety of issues.
The old phrase, "You never get a second chance to make a first impression," rings especially true when it comes to job interviews. However, for those who are in college or just graduating, money can often be scarce. This is where the Clark College Clothing Closet comes in. For two days during the spring, all students are allowed the opportunity to pick out one free, career-wear outfit for potential job interviews or just to bridge the gap when funds for clothing get tight, so to speak.
Throw together 10,000 colorful plastic Easter eggs, 250 pounds of candy, 17 pizzas and more than 40 kids and you've got the makings for 2 1/2 hours of hard work, with lots of fun and laughter thrown in along the way.
After much discussion regarding the composition of a committee to review the City of Washougal's ethics policy, three City Council members were appointed last night by their fellow councilors. The new ad-hoc committee consists of Molly Coston, Michael Delavar and Jennifer McDaniel. Before the committee was named, Paul Greenlee recommended that representatives from Battle Ground and Vancouver provide information and insights since they have relatively new ethics policies.
Camas and Washougal fire department officials are recommending a plan that calls for Washougal to hire a new firefighter and also contribute a lump sum of cash -- all in an effort to help offset a major shortfall in the Camas fund that supports the dissemination of local emergency medical services in east Clark County. For more than three decades, as part of a voter-approved emergency medical services property tax levy, Camas has been part of an agreement that stipulates that the Camas Fire Department provides paramedic services to residents living within its boundaries, as well as those of the city of Washougal and the East County Fire and Rescue district in unincorporated Clark County.