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schools VHS Spring Sports Report City News continued from page 5 Council that an RFP for the Waste Water project has been posted. Plans to fence Spencer Park are moving forward and staff was able to reduce the proposed budget and find funding in the Parks budget. Mammone told Council he is still researching the legal aspects of the sewer issue brought to Council by Terry LaChappelle at the last meeting. LaChappelle has experienced sewage backups and has tried to repair the issue. The blockage appears to be on an adjacent property that has been abandoned by the owner. Council instructed staff to reimburse LaChappelle for his expenses, to resolve the sewer blockage, and investigate how to charge expenses to the property owner. The City Administrator asked Council whether they had concerns about two family members serving on the same City Committee. Council was told there was nothing in the city ordinance prohibiting it and Council took no action. Staff asked Council how they would like to handle temporary businesses on City property. Council directed staff to prepare a policy. Council Hears Student Leadership Report- Council heard an update on Vernonia High School activities from Leadership students Drew Cheney and Zi_xian Chen. Track and Field - The Loggers are getting ready for the most important track and field meets of the season, the district state-qualifying meet at Portland Christian on May 15 and 16, and for the top 2 in league, the state track meet at Hayward Field in Eugene May 21 and 22. “We have a lot of talent, some veteran team leaders and we are deeper in the field events than we have ever been,” says Vernonia head coach Byron Brown, “but Nestucca is the favorite for the league championship.” For the boys, freshman Clay Sullivan is leading the league in the high hurdles, is third in 100 meters, second in long jump and anchors the leagues best 4x100 relay team (with Nikita Moskalev, Noah Rylands and Dan Rice). Dan Rice, Drew Cheney and Dylan Taylor are having great senior seasons and are team leaders. The boys 4x400 relay is also tops in the league with Rice, Dominic Szlavich, Cheney, Sullivan, and Jared Medearis. “Having five good 400 runners really helps,” says Brown. “These guys have been destroying the competition pretty much everywhere we go.” High Quentin is a leader to his peers and a shining example of a citizen that goes above and beyond. He participates in school leadership, organizes fund raisers, and events. He also represents our youth by serving on the City Parks Committee. Quentin says," I like helping and making a difference." Quentin, also mentioned his endeavors in Vernonia are small, and he would like to move on to larger things like Senator or President. Quentin's aspirations and deeds are to be commended. Quentin Skanes, we at the Vernonia Police Department thank you! both Portland Lutheran and Faith Bible, Vernonia dropped three straight games to league leading Knappa. The Loggers play a home double header against Neah-Kah-Nie on Friday, May 8 and then conclude their season with a home double header against Delphian on Friday, May 15. Softball - The Lady Loggers continue to struggle this year after being swept in their three game series by Knappa. Vernonia won their first game in Northwest League play on May 5, defeating Neah-Kah-Nie 11-0 and now have a 1-6 record. They play at home on Friday, May 8 in a doubleheader against Neah-Kah-Nie and then finish league play with a doubleheader at home on Friday, May 15 against Delphian. April 2015 Momi Leininger Grade 2 Momi is helpful and willing to volunteer. She often spends part of her recess time picping up trash because she has pride in her school. She is responsible about her school worp, is polite and respectful, and pnows and follows school rules, even if no one is watching. Momi says her favorite subject is math. She is playing softball, wrestled and played soccer. In the summer she enjoys going to camp. Dakota Willard Quentin Skanes 13 Vernonia Students of the Month Watch for previews of artwork and reminders on Facebook. For more information, contact Diana Peach at peachlee123@gmail.com or check the webpage at www.vernoniahandsonart. org. Vernonia Police Department Super Citizen 2015 jumpers Cheney, Brett Jones and Medearis are first, second and third in the league. For the girls team, Meghan Sullivan is having a great senior season to cap an outstanding high school track career. She is leading the league in the 100 meter, 200 meter, is second in the 400 meter and anchors the leagues best 4x400 relay team (with Máca Veselkova, Cecilie Birkelund, and Lisa Paje). “She has to be one of the best female athletes ever to come out of Vernonia,” says Brown. Julia Fletcher has learned a lot in a short time and is third in league in javelin; Natalie Schtoz is third in the high jump and the long jump. Baseball - The Loggers are in fifth place in the Northwest League with a 5-11 record. After winning one game in a three game series against Jr. Salmon Auction continued from page 12 Enjoy live music performed by students under the direction of Matthew Urban, visit the Band Boosters for a bite to eat, and chat with Vernonia’s talented young artists while you browse their creations. Be sure to sign up at the bidder’s table and be ready to go at 7:00! may7 Grade 7 Dapota is a wonderful student who tapes pride in her worp and is willing to help out her classmates. She is an active participant in class and has a bubbly personality. Dapota's favorite subject is language arts. She plays volleyball, baspetball, and competes in tracp and field. She also plays clarinet in the band. Sheyanne Pedersen Grade 11 Sheyanne is a good student who was recently inducted into the National Honor Society and is the Vice President of the Junior Class. She is part of the VHS Equestrian Team, winning the gold medal in Roping and Worping Rancher and qualifying for the state meet. She competes in junior rodeo and is a member of the American Cowboys Team Roping Association. 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