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community news
october4
2018
Columbia County Asks Residents,
Visitors, to Complete Survey on CC Rider
financially stable, and strong system that will continue
to grow. “But we need to know what our current users
and potential riders need or want to be able to do that,”
Managers of CC Rider, Columbia County’s he added.
Wood plans changes to nearly every line in the
transit system, are asking users, residents, and visitors
CC
Rider
system, which runs from Portland to Wash-
for their opinions on how bus service could better serve
ington
State
to Clatskanie. CC Rider is part of NW
their needs.
Transit Administrator Todd Wood said he and Connector, a coordinated coalition of five individual
County Commissioners are working to build a reliable, transit agencies in Northwest Oregon that serve rid-
ers from the Willamette Valley to the Oregon Coast.
This includes Clatsop
County’s Sunset Empire
Transportation District,
the Tillamook County
Transportation District,
Benton County Tran-
sit and Lincoln County
Transit.
writers with all levels of experience.
Storytime at Salmon Festival
The survey, which
Saturday, October 6,
will
remain
open
Book Discussion Group
11 am at Hawkins Park
Monday, October 29, 5:30 pm
Upper Nehalem Watershed and the
Discussion selection for October: A
Library are teaming up to present a
Cup of Light by Nicole Mones
storytime at Salmon Fest. Come by
Storytime
at 11 am to join us.
Transit routes to undergo changes
as system continues to improve
What’s Happening
at the Vernonia Library
An Evening
with Christina M. Abt
Community Helpers
Storytime Series
Monday, October 8, 6:30 pm
New York Author of Crown Hill and a
new historical novel, Beauty & Grace,
published in May 2018, Christina M.
Abt will read from her latest novel,
talk about her writing process, and
her inspiration and research for
Beauty & Grace. Q & A and book
signing will follow.
No School Fridays in October
and November, 10:30 am
October 12: Ballet Instructor
October 19: EMT or Fire Dept.
November 2: 4-H
November 16: Jack’s Hobo Bakery
Stories read by a special guest,
show and tell of their role in the
community, followed by a craft.
See Preschool Storytime schedule
below for regular Friday storytime
activities.
Movie Night
Monday, October 22, 5 pm
Come to the Library for a free movie
and popcorn. Featuring Cheaper by
the Dozen (1950s version), 1 hr. 26
min.
Library Halloween Party!
Saturday, October 27, 2 pm
Featuring the short film It’s the Great
Pumpkin Charlie Brown followed
by spooky cookie decorating with
Jack’s Hobo Bakery, crafts, and
a goodie bag for participants.
Costumes encouraged!
Ongoing Programs
Writer’s Group
Thursday, October 18, 6 - 7:30 pm
3 rd Thursday of every month. For
through October 15, can be found online at www.sur-
veymonkey.com/r/CCRider. Bus drivers will distribute
paper surveys to riders. Surveys will also be available
at the St. Helens Transit Center, 1155 Deer Island Rd.
and the County Courthouse, 230 Strand St. in St. Hel-
ens.
“With a new emphasis on tourism, combined
with our continued work on job creation, we want to
be sure that people have the opportunities to get where
they need to go when they need to,” said Board of Com-
missioners Chair Margaret Magruder. “We value the
insights people can give us and look forward to hearing
from them.”
ABOUT CC RIDER: CC Rider is Columbia County’s
transit system. With a fleet of buses that connect River
Cities Transit to the north in Longview, and TriMet
in the Portland metropolitan area, the system carries
nearly 100,000 riders each year. CC Rider also pro-
vides a route to Portland Community College’s Rock
Creek campus in Washington County.
CASA Golf Classic
Raises $195,000 for
Children in Foster Care
CASA for Children of Mult-
nomah, Washington, and Columbia
Counties hosted their 25 th Annual CASA
Golf Classic presented by Fred Meyer
Jewelers. The tournament was held at
Langdon Farms Golf Club on Septem-
ber 17. The event raised $195,000 in
support of CASA’s mission.
The audience was comprised of
over 150 guests and golfers, including:
leaders from Portland’s corporate and
philanthropic communities, CASA’s
Board of Directors, and vendors from
all over the United States, including
New York, Georgia and California.
In the words of Jon Cook, Fred
Meyer Jewelers Vice President of Op-
erations and CASA Board Member:
“Through the 24 years of the CASA
Golf Classic we have achieved a great
deal, but there is still much more work
for us to do in helping the many chil-
dren still in need. Fred Meyer Jewelers
is proud to partner with CASA in mak-
ing a difference for the children in the
Multnomah, Washington, and Colum-
bia counties foster care system.”
Thanks to this event, this year
CASA for Children will serve 1,110
of our community’s most vulnerable
children in foster care with Court Ap-
Baby and Toddler Time
Mondays, 10:30 - 11:15 am
Songs, rhymes, books, toys, and
bubbles! For ages 0 - 3. Older
siblings welcome.
Preschool Storytime
Fridays, 10:30 - 11:15 am
Stories, activity, and a craft. Planned
for children up through age 6.
Library Hours & Contact
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 - 5
Tuesday, Thursday: 1 - 7
Saturday: 10 - 4
Closed Sundays
Phone: (503) 429-1818
E-mail: library@vernonia-or.gov
Vernonia
Veterinary Clinic
Small and Large Animals
pointed Special Advocates (CASAs). A
CASA is the eyes and ears of the judge
and the voice of the child. Moreover, a
CASA works to secure safe, loving, and
permanent homes for each of the chil-
dren they serve.
All proceeds raised from the
event directly impact our ability to
serve more children with a CASA vol-
unteer. A CASA passionately and tire-
lessly works to guide a child through
the trauma of the court system. Oregon
law gives CASAs unusual authority as a
‘party to the case’ so that they are able to
ensure that the system does not ignore a
child’s needs and that the judge has the
information to act in the child’s best in-
terests. A CASA is trained to work with
judges, social workers, teachers, foster
parents, and family members to ensure
that the safety and well-being of the
child is front and center.
If you are interested in learn-
ing more about how to become a CASA
volunteer, upcoming trainings, or future
fundraising events, please contact Anne
Marie Johnson, Director of Develop-
ment and Communications, at (503)
988-4170 or ajohnson@casahelpskids.
org.
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