12 schools october19 2017 VHS Fall Sports Report Middle School runner Sadie Gump continued her strong season with a 4th place finish overall and finished 2nd among all 8th graders and Delaney Drae- ger finished 2nd among all 6th graders and took 7th place overall. The teams both head to the pre- district meet on Friday, October 20 where the coaches and runners will get a chance to gauge their chances in the District Meet on October 27. The top five indi- vidual finishers automatically qualify for the state meet, along with the top three teams in the 17 team District, based on the scores of their top five finishers. Ac- cording to Roady Jake Handegaard is cur- continued from page 11 Jenna Handegard, Jakob Handegard, and Adele Cousseau were named All League in cross country. rently ranked 2nd in the District but has yet to beat the 3rd-5th place runners in head-to-head competitions. Massengo, who has been fighting a calf injury, would really have to improve his time significantly to qualify for state as an individual, but the boys team have a solid shot at qualifying if all top five run- ners place high enough. For the girls, Jenna Handegard is cur- rently ranked 6th in the District and both she and Cousseau have a shot at qualifying for state in- dividually. Jenna Handegard Storytime with Community Helpers Adopt a Teacher Contest Winner Amy Bates and Sylar Navarro from Cub Scout Troop 201 read a story at Vernonia Library Preschool Storytime. The special visit included a show & tell about their role in the community and a craft. Friday, October 20 Taekwondo Instructor Friday, October 27 Police Officer Vernonia Elementary School teacher Debbie Taylor (r) received the most votes in Wauna Credit Union’s Adopt a Teacher contest. She was awarded a check for $500 to use in her classroom from Wauna’s Sue Whitton (l) and Pam Weller (c). Receive a $5 off coupon Bighorn Logging since 1981 Contract Logging 503-324-2422 Free Estimates Timber Purchases Timber Management Oregon Professional Logger certified since 1996 New Day Massage and Bodyworks Theraputic Massage Specializing in • Auto/Work Injury Rehabilitation • Medical Massage Cupping • Manual Lymph Drainage • Nutritional Counseling • Post Mastectomy Care • Oncology Support • Sauna on-site Heather Lewis, LMT, LMP, CLT, NT 847 Madison Avenue, Vernonia For appointments call: 503-429-4677 Insurance accepted RIDE INN #10732 V ernonia C hristian C hurch Everyone is welcome in our vibrant & active community! Sunday Worship Service 11:00 am Pastor Sam Hough 410 North St. Vernonia Now฀Open!฀฀•฀฀15฀rooms฀฀•฀฀Fully฀remodeled 900 Madison Avenue, Vernonia 971-227-0462 503-382-9380 jeromecordell@gmail.com • Youth and Adult Sunday School • Evening Youth Groups 4th-6th Grade Junior & Senior High • Home Study Groups • Outdoor Ministry Christian Bow Hunters of America Annual Sportsman’s Banquet office@VernoniaChristianChurch.org 503-429-6522