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November 29, 2011

Local school districts react to new state graduation requirements

Citing a statistic that 54 percent of high school graduates in Washington state are not prepared for college, the state Board of Education took action to implement new requirements. Beginning with the class of 2016, graduates will be required to earn four credits in English/language arts instead of three, and social studies requirements will increase from 2.5 to three credits. In addition, there will be a "two-for-one" policy established to allow students taking a career and technical education equivalent course to satisfy two graduation requirements while earning one credit.

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
Alison Jurgens-Meyer paints images of mums onto a wineglass at her home in Camas. She can also paint vases, plates and coffee cups, as well as champagne flutes and beer glasses, for occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries.

Artist paints pretty presents

Alison Jurgens-Meyer is inspired by life. Expressing herself through art is relaxing and therapeutic. A year ago, Jurgens-Meyer's fiance Kirk Strobeck was killed in an accident when he was riding his motorcycle. "A woman cut him off, and he was killed instantly," she said. "The unspeakable grief of this year has been the most challenging thing I have faced. Art is what saved me. "I have been an artist since I was old enough to hold a pencil or crayon," Jurgens-Meyer added. "I am inspired by everything around me -- good and bad. Trying to create work that speaks to others and connects with them on some level is what I enjoy."

November 22, 2011

Washougal Council approves 2012 budget

The City of Washougal budget for 2012 includes some funding for the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, through payments for dog impounding services.

November 22, 2011

40 trees will be removed from Camas lily fields

Starting Monday, Clark County Public Works and the Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation AmeriCorps Team will remove about 40 Douglas fir trees near the Camas lily fields at Lacamas Lake Regional Park as part of a habitat enhancement project.

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

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.