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Sydney Kasner For City Council

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Lincoln City Homepage Letters to the editor

I first met Sydney through a mutual friend.  My first impression of Sydney was that it was easy to tell that she cared. I see “care” often used as a buzzword, used only to push an agenda forward. Not Sydney.

Sydney is someone who truly cares about people and creates change by doing instead of just talking about it. She leads with empathy and backs her empathy with action.

People connect with whom they trust, like and know. Sydney is one of the few that fits into all three of those categories for me. For it’s not uncommon for me to trust someone but not like them. Or even like someone while I still don’t truly know them.

Sydney ensures all three can happen with anyone she works with. She creates an open atmosphere that allows her to know people on an individual level. It gives her the ability and time to uncover their needs, and what goals they have. It’s why Sdney is real and steadfast in her love and care for others: It’s sincere because she knows them.

Even with all that being true, I still haven’t explained one of my favorite attributes that Sydney has: her humility. I did not realize for over a year just how many amazing accomplishments she has. A person often will flaunt their titles, people they know, and goals achieved to push themselves further into whatever goal said person is looking to achieve.

What I love about Sydney is she does not flaunt the amazing things she is doing or has accomplished. Whether that’s through her incredible background in healthcare, or the one that she’s currently building in her government experiences.

These are the reasons Sydney has been exactly what Ward 2 needed. And not just because she’s empathetic or intelligent or hard working or humble. It’s because she uses them all to be an advocate. She provides a voice and a conduit for the people she serves.  Be them individuals or families or, ones who come from many different social, economical, social and cultural backgrounds and statuses. Sydney is a vital component to those having a voice and creating necessary change.

This is one of the many reasons why I encourage you to vote for  Sydney Kasner as Ward 2 City Council representative in November.

Marc Brooks

Otis, Oregon

Making some Homecoming noise

First resonders escort Taft 7-12 students
First resonders escort Taft 7-12 students

The sky was gray but orange and black filled Highway 101 in Lincoln City today for Taft 7-12 Homecoming Noise parade.

Escorted by police cruisers and fire engines with lights ablaze and sirens roaring, Taft students crammed into cars and truck beds to honk, wave and smile at a city that took a moment to cheer its kids.


This year’s homecoming football game will see the Tigers meeting the “Fightin’ Irish” of Waldport High. Tonight’s game begins at 7 p.m.

Explosives wash up on Newport beaches

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Explosives on beach

Newport — Newport Police responded to multiple reports of explosives washing up on the beach between Yaquina Bay State park and Agate Beach Tuesday.

The Oregon State Police Bomb Squad was called in and took three devices, described as white hand grenade simulators. An attached label reads: “Warning Explosive” and states “Simulator, Hand Grenade, M116A1.”

The M116A1 is a training tool used to simulate battle noises and effects during troop maneuvers and is used by the U.S. Army and other organizations.

Newport Police did not immediately respond to questions about the origin of the explosives.

If you encounter one of these devices, do not handle or attempt to move it. Call your local police department and alert them to its location.

Drive-thru flu shot clinic this Saturday

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In recent years, precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 also prevented the spread of influenza. Now that COVID-19 guidelines have relaxed in most public places and many people are leaving special measures like physical distancing and wearing face masks behind, the flu is expected to make a big comeback.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older receive a flu vaccination. It is especially important for people who are at higher risk of health complications, hospitalization or death from influenza. People at higher risk include those who work in health care, have a chronic health condition or are over age 65, but everyone is encouraged to get vaccinated.

To make getting flu shots quick and easy, a drive-through flu vaccination event will be offered for Samaritan patients from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, at 3011 NE 28th St. in Lincoln City – across the parking lot from the hospital and near Samaritan Physical Rehabilitation – Lincoln City.

If you have had any visit with a Samaritan health care provider – whether in a clinic, hospital, laboratory or imaging test – and have a Samaritan Health Services medical record, you are eligible to get your flu vaccine at one of Samaritan’s drive-up vaccination events.

Regular and high-dose flu vaccines will be available for ages 6 months and older and no appointment is needed. Everyone age 2 years and older is asked to please wear a face mask.

If you are not a Samaritan patient or can’t make it to one of the drive-through events, check in with your primary care provider about flu vaccination. Additional flu vaccination opportunities in the community may be found by calling 211 or visiting vaccinefinder.org.

Homepage Candidate Forum set for Oct. 12

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Homepage Candidate Forum

Lincoln City Homepage is hosting its first candidate forum 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Tafts Hall, 1206 SE 48th Place, in Lincoln City.

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Lincoln County candidates Carter McEntee and Casey Miller have been invited along with Lincoln City candidates. At time of publication all candidates have agreed to attend except for Lincoln City Councilor Mitch Parsons and McEntee, who are not confirmed.

Candidates will be given time for a brief introduction, then each will be asked identical questions and given up to three minutes to respond. Questions will be prepared by Homepage staff and candidates will have time for a brief closing statement.

The moderator will be Lincoln City Homepage’s Cary Moore.

Light refreshments will be served and there will be time after the forum to visit.

Seating is limited so we are asking for those interested in attending to RSVP via email. If you have a question that you would like to ask you can email us or check out our Facebook poll.

RSVP/SEND A QUESTION

The forum will be broadcast live via Facebook.

Pacific Power providing new discount program

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Portland-based utility Pacific Power is offering energy relief for low income qualifiers with a new program giving up to a 40 percent discount.

“Our customers count on us every day for the energy they need, and we’re working to keep that power affordable, especially for customers experiencing income restraints,” Vice President of Customer and Community Solutions Cory Scott said. “The Low-Income Discount program will provide relief to customers who qualify on their power bills.”

The program went live Oct. 1, and power customers enrolled in the Low income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Oregon Energy Assistance Program (OEAP) will automatically receive a 20 percent discount on their bills and need to check if they qualify for up to 40 percent bill reduction.

Eligible customers will receive the following discounts:

  • A 20% discount if their income is between 21-60 percent of state median income.
  • A 40% discount if their income is between 0-20 percent of state median income.

SEE IF YOU QUALIFY

Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with 2 million customers in six western states. For more information, visit www.pacificpower.net

OCCC Presents Honor Roll for Summer Term

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To pursue college classes in the summer term is to take on a serious challenge. Oregon Coast Community College’s summer term students are generally working – often in multiple jobs. The summer is the busiest time for businesses on the coast, and their employees. On top of workload, they also face challenges with daycare, as most children wind up at home while the schools are closed for the season.

Despite all this, our summer students excel. They find a way. The OCCC family is proud of all of our students, and are pleased to present this list of summer students who not only persevered through classes, work, and a busy home life, but who also performed at exceptional levels in the classroom.

The Fall 2022 term is now underway, and features even more in-person on-site courses than the Spring or Summer terms, while still maintaining a healthy lineup of online and hybrid courses for those for whom work, family, or other demands make remote learning a preferable modality. The OCCC e-sports league has begun, with some gaming events already held early in the term, and dedicated student volunteers from the Associated Student Government are busy building the “Shark Shack,” a resource featuring free groceries, toiletries, and more, for students in need of such support.

President’s List

Term GPA 3.75-4.0 (minimum 6 credits)

Donna M Abney, Emilee J Carpenter, Leah Carpenter, Jiahong Chen, Lia Clark, Thomas Cook, Michelle L Cottrell, Darby N Davis, Rebekah E Fink, Mahala E Fisher, Kamilah C Fleming, Olivia C Gomez, Megan C Grugett, Tammy K Harris, Ekaterina Kyte, Paige E Mashman, Liam J McConnell, Travis E Payne, Maiko Pruett, Tyler E Robertson, Mary K Schwarz, Echo M Stewart, Gavin D Suckow, Jennifer A Walker, Lawrence C Winowiecki

Dean’s List

Term GPA 3.5-3.74 (Minimum 6 credits)

Rachel Q Eggleton, Julia L Laurie, Brenda Ortiz Cruz, Franklin J Strength, Randee Taylor, Ryhan Turner

Honors List

Term GPA 3.25-3.49 (Minimum 6 credits)

Olivia Bean & Isabela M Sebastian-Hohn

Oregon Coast’s Winter 2023 term begins on January 9. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a part of the OCCC family and beginning (or resuming) your college career in Winter Term, please visit oregoncoast.edu/advising to schedule a personal meeting with a Student Success Coach to discuss the many programs and subjects OCCC offers, and how they fit with your own academic and career aspirations.

Students can also opt to get started anytime by visiting oregoncoast.edu/start-here and following the links. Answers to questions and more assistance is available anytime by calling OCCC at 541-867-8501. Learn more, and discover the full range of degree and certificate programs available at Oregon Coast Community College, at oregoncoast.edu. Follow OCCC on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, @occcsharks.

Sydney Kasner for City Council Ward 2

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letter to the editor

I first met Sydney Kasner when she sat before City Council to interview for a partial term Ward 2 City Council seat. (Term was short; no special election.) It was a ZOOM meeting during the pandemic.

I was immediately struck by Sydney’s ability to connect with people; not easy with ZOOM! I knew nothing about her, yet I knew instantly that I liked this person. The reasons would soon become clear. You didn’t have to be in the same room with Sydney to sense her determination, sincerity, and energy. Her desire to be a valuable part of what happens in this city was palpable. She was AUTHENTIC. Sydney became the new Ward 2 City Councilor in Nov 2021.

Sydney works in healthcare, which brings a much-needed perspective to how we look at the needs of our citizenry. She sees people first, policy second. This is obvious in how she engages, deliberates, and votes in Council meetings.

Sydney didn’t have to scrub her Facebook page to look more mainstream for this election. She hasn’t re-invented herself. She is simply a skilled professional who takes her work seriously, always coming prepared to deal with the serious challenges that come before City Council.

Sydney and I do not always agree, but I can count on her for a fair, open discussion when there is a difference of opinion. That skill is critical to effective governance, yet it is missing in many people who are too intent on hearing their own voice. We need diverse opinions and ideas to maintain a healthy, civic minded Council. Sydney encourages and shows respect for divergent opinions. In short, Sydney is a much-needed voice for all of Lincoln City. Please join me is supporting Sydney Kasner for Ward 2 City Councilor.

Elaine Starmer, Lincoln City Ward 1 Councilor

Emergency SNAP benefits continue in October

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SNAP Benefits

Need to know

  • Most Oregonians who receive SNAP benefits will continue to receive temporarily increased emergency food benefits in October
  • Approximately 432,000 SNAP households will receive approximately $69 million in extra food benefits in addition to their regular SNAP benefits
  • These emergency benefits are a temporary support that Oregon can provide because of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency
  • Find resources to meet your basic needs: Dial 2-1-1, or text your zip code to 898-211, www.211info.org
  • Oregon Department of Human Services COVID-19 help center

(Salem) – Most Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive emergency allotments in October.

The federal government has approved emergency allotments every month since March 2020. This gives SNAP recipients additional support during the COVID-19 pandemic. These emergency benefits are a temporary support that Oregon can provide because of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency.

Because the federal government approved these emergency benefits for October, Oregon will also be able to issue them in November. However, the emergency benefits are expected to end when the federal public health emergency ends.

In October, approximately 432,000 SNAP households will receive approximately $69 million in extra food benefits in addition to their regular SNAP benefits.

“We know that many rely on these additional emergency food benefits to get enough healthy food for themselves and their families,” said Jana McLellan, interim director of the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Self-Sufficiency Programs. “We also know that many Oregonians are still struggling to meet their basic needs and we encourage them to contact our partners at 211, the Oregon Food Bank and their local Community Action Agency for support during this difficult time.”

Current SNAP households will receive emergency allotments on Oct. 11. Emergency allotments will be issued Oct. 29 or Nov. 2 for households who did not receive benefits in the first monthly issuance.

SNAP recipients do not have to take any action to receive these supplemental benefits as they will be issued directly on their EBT cards.

More information about emergency allotments is available at https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/ASSISTANCE/FOOD-BENEFITS/Pages/Emergency-Allotments.aspx.

Questions about your SNAP benefits should be directed to the ONE Customer Service Center at 1-800-699-9075.

If your household receives SNAP and your income or the number of people in your household has changed, it could impact your benefits. It is important to make sure ODHS has the most up-to-date information.

You can report any changes to your income or household in many ways:

  • Online at: ONE.Oregon.gov
  • By mail at: ONE Customer Service Center, PO Box 14015, Salem, OR 97309
  • By fax at: 503-378-5628
  • By phone at: 1-800-699-9075 or TTY 711

Resources to help meet basic needs

Administered by ODHS, SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to approximately 1 million eligible, low-income families and individuals in Oregon, including many older adults and people with disabilities. Oregonians in need can apply for benefits, including SNAP, child care, cash assistance and Medicaid. Learn more at https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/benefits/Pages/index.aspx . For local resources in your area, such as food or shelter, please call 2-1-1 or reach out to the state’s Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) at 1-855-ORE-ADRC or 1-855-673-2372.

Participate in Great Oregon ShakeOut

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Shake out

Lincoln County Emergency Management is encouraging community members, businesses, and community groups to participate in the 2022 Great Oregon ShakeOut.

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This event provides a chance for you to practice what you would do during an earthquake -wherever you may be at that time. While the official event takes place on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 at 10:20 a.m., you can practice your drop, cover, and hold during the days leading up to or directly after the drill. It is important to register if you participate.

By registering you will help Lincoln County Public Safety agencies document the high level of preparedness in our community. Participation in this event shows that we are working together to strengthen our community resiliency and emergency preparedness. This event also provides a good reminder to update your emergency plans and supplies.

To view previous participation in previous years, visit https://www.shakeout.org/oregon/whoisparticipating/

Lincoln County residents live on the Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake Faultline. This means it is even more important for our communities to be informed and prepared.

More information on earthquake and tsunami preparedness:

Great Oregon ShakeOut:

Lincoln County Emergency Management 

CDC

Ready.gov

Red Cross

Emergency Management Programs (In Alphabetical Order)