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Stories by Heather Acheson

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November 29, 2011
Spectators from "Unified Command" watch as the final 60-foot, 50,000 pound piece of steel from the derelict Davy Crockett vessel is lifted in August from the Columbia River. The deconstruction project, which began in January, was officially completed earlier this month with the removal of an 850-linear foot cofferdam and impermeable liner used in the cleanup effort.

Price tag for barge removal comes in at $22 million

A 10-month effort to collect 38,397 gallons of oil products; 3.56 million pounds of cleaned and recycled steel; 4,850 pounds of asbestos; and 1.25 million pounds of debris, is what U.S. Coast Guard officials said it took to avert what could have been an "environmental disaster" in the Columbia River near Camas. The recent removal of the final sheet pile cofferdam from the barge SS Davy Crockett work site signals the true end of the multi-agency, $22 million endeavor that prevented the release of oil and other hazardous materials from the derelict Liberty ship. Constructed in April 2011, the 850-linear foot cofferdam and impermeable liner allowed crews to systematically dismantle the barge in the river and keep any pollution generated by the project to be contained and properly handled within, according to the Department of Ecology.

November 29, 2011
Students from Grass Valley Elementary School in Camas took part in the Nov. 19 Elementary Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament at Clark College. Pictured above are Grass Valley students (left to right) Luke Brewer, Zach Macia and Danilo Kamenko. The Camas school's "Team 1" (groups A and B) earned Top Group awards in two events.

Camas schools rocket to the top at Science Olympiad

A love of all things science was on display during the Elementary Science Olympiad at Clark College. During the popular event, students in grades three through five participated in five different events that had them exploring science topics.

November 22, 2011

A special Thanksgiving for the Papermakers

As many of us will be enjoying spending time with our husbands, wives, children and grandchildren on Thursday, members of the Camas High School football team will be gathering with the people who many of the boys have described as their "second" family -- their teammates.

November 15, 2011
Bryan and Leilani Albrechtson recently celebrated the birth of their first child Meilee. Just weeks later, Bryan died suddenly. Friends and family are planning a concert, asking attendees to make donations of cash, gift cards and other items to help Leilani and Meilee.

Friends and family of local musician organize benefit concert

A legacy of love will be on display Friday, as friends and family of a Camas man perform at a benefit concert to help support the wife and baby who survive him. Bryan J. Albrechtson, 32, died unexpectedly in his sleep on Oct. 13 -- just a few weeks after his daughter was born. The Camas High School graduate was a member of Christian rock band Hyperstatic Union.

November 15, 2011

Camas Hotel owners earn regional tourism award

A California couple who moved to Camas three years ago with the motto of "wherever you go, leave it better than the way it was when you came" has been bestowed the Tourism Ambassador Award. Tom and Karen Hall, owners of the Camas Hotel, are the recipients of a Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office Clark County Tourism Award, which recognizes key individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to tourism and economic growth in the region. "There are many unsung heroes that have contributed greatly to tourism in Clark County," said Kim Bennett, president and CEO of the Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office. "The Tourism Awards pay tribute to these organizations and individuals that have gone above and beyond by displaying ingenuity, innovation, and leadership when attracting tourists and visitors to Southwest Washington."

November 15, 2011

Close Plinski-Morris race triggers recount

In one of the closest election races in recent local history, only two votes separate Washougal City Council candidates Caryn Plinski and incumbent Rod Morris for the Position 2 seat.

November 15, 2011
Vacant for several years, CID Bio-Science purchased the former American Legion building on Northeast Third Avenue in October. CID President Leonard Felix said a major remodel is planned. He expects the Camas company's 15 employees to relocate to the new site in December 2012.

CID Bio-Science purchases old American Legion building

A building once used as an American Legion hall and a roller skating rink will soon undergo a major remodel and be used for a brand new purpose. Built approximately 80 years ago, the now weathered, light blue colored structure at 1554 N.E. Third Ave. was purchased in October by CID Bio-Science, Inc. According to President Leonard Felix, current plans call for the 15-employee company to relocate from its current leased space at the Camas Meadows Corporate Center in about one year. CID designs and manufacturers portable instruments for agricultural and environmental research including laser leaf area meters, plant canopy imagers, digital soil profile and root monitors, hand-held photosynthesis systems and leaf spectrometers.