Dear Lincoln County SD Staff, Families, Community and Friends,
The following is an update from the Superintendent. A lot has happened since my last update. I wish I could say it was good but it wasn’t. We are making it through but it has been a crisis on top of a crisis and not easy for our communities. As is usual for the Lincoln County Community, people came together to help one another, keep each other safe, and try as hard as we can to keep moving forward.
Please read the following update:
WildFire-The aftermath of the wildfires for our school district is that several homes were lost to staff and students, in particular those living in the Panther Creek/Otis area. Families have been connected with the American Red Cross and are looking for temporary shelter. The county should begin allowing people back to the affected areas soon to survey the damage and livability of their homes. We are looking to assist families by connecting them to resources and information on our district and school home pages. Here is a HUB of vetted resources that will be updated daily: https://lincoln.k12.or.us/wildfire-support-resources/. We are also looking for places in town that can help our kids have a space to study while they are in temporary shelters. Churches and businesses that can house some “learning centers” for our kids would be great. We provide the tech and the helpers if you can provide the space and the wifi. Just contact LCSD if you can help.
School and Metrics-Lincoln County has met the state-defined measures for reopening our schools for limited in-person instruction. In fact, because the state’s COVID numbers are low (below the 5% positivity rate), the district is close to reaching the metrics for reopening K-12 in a hybrid model (2 days in schools and 3 days online). We are being cautious and waiting a few more weeks to see if the numbers continue to stay low because of Labor Day weekend and because of some evacuation shelters that had large numbers of people together. Please stay tuned because it is looking like LCSD will be opening for limited in-person instruction fairly soon following all of the Blueprint for Reopening requirements.
We will start with kindergarten. With few exceptions, our teachers are back in their schools and doing a lot of professional development and planning. They are being careful and following all of the COVID protocols. School for elementary students begins Sept 21-25 with “getting to know you” meetings between teachers and families and then elementary virtual school aka comprehensive distance learning education with LCSD teachers Monday, Sept 28. Secondary students comprehensive distance learning starts Monday, Sept 21. Edmentum, our fully online program run by an administrator, Zach Lillebo, begins K-12 Monday, Sept 21. There are more Edmentum orientations this Thursday and Friday in English and in Spanish (pushed back from last week). Please consult the district web page for zoom links and times.
School-Aged Child Care (new)- While the exact dates for new child care for school-aged children are not yet known, we are hopeful that by Monday, October 12 we will have the following childcare available, with priority going to Essential Staff including our LCSD staff: Lincoln City Parks and Recreation: 20 slots for kids ages 5-11 from 8 am to 6 pm with a combination of LCSD staff (8 am-12 pm) and LCPR staff (12 pm-6 pm). Watch for the ads and how to enroll.
Newport Parks and Recreation: between 30-40 slots for school-aged kids. Not sure the ages yet. They will let us know when ready to open. May have to wait until we hit Phase 2 on September 28. Toledo Public Library:10-15 slots. The City of Toledo is graciously partnering with LCSD to let us use their downstairs classroom. It is 700 square feet and has outside entry and exit. The park is across the street. LCSD provides all tech and meals. Our agreement is being inked next week. They have been great!
OCCC Waldport Location: OCCC and LCSD are meeting next week to create an agreement for LCSD to use their Waldport site. This will house 15-20 school-aged kids. LCSD provides all tech and meals.
PLEASE WATCH FOR ADS AND ENROLLMENT INFORMATION. THIS WILL BE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE SO PLEASE BE WATCHING. AGAIN, WE WANT THE PRIORITY TO BE FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS INCLUDING LCSD STAFF.
Sports Season 1- To begin Monday, October 12 (fingers crossed). Since we expect to have some limited in-person instruction requirements met by Monday, October 12 we can open for Season 1 sports. This is for speed and agility camps. Watch for information from your schools on registration procedures and don’t forget to contact your medical provider so that you have a current physical. We will begin to open our facilities for our own district use slowly and carefully. This will require full athletic registration. We will need more room as a district because we have to go to much smaller cohort numbers. We will open to third parties as soon as we can. This may include playgrounds. We also are in continued conversation to provide free golf opportunities to all 7-12th grade LCSD students and look forward to starting this season with our community golf course partners soon.
Registration- We need people to register their kids for school. We are offering Comprehensive Distance Learning with an LCSD teacher. This is 5 days a week with live/online and recorded/offline learning. We are also offering a fully online program K-12 called Edmentum. We provide all technology. We can also provide wifi hotspots. If you aren’t doing one of those, you cannot, at this time, enroll in an online charter school outside our district as we have reached our 3% cap. You can enroll in the LBLESD Home School program where you do everything yourself or a private school but you need to enroll your children in education. Oregon has a Compulsory Attendance law which requires kids ages 6-18 to attend school. PLEASE ENROLL HERE NOW: LCSD Registration
Meals- Families in Lincoln County with children aged 0-18 are once again eligible to receive FREE breakfast and lunch for each child daily. Youth are able to participate in this meal service once per weekday at a bus delivery stop or curbside pickup site in their local area. This started Monday, September 14. Each Friday, families picking up meals will also receive Breakfast and Lunch for Saturday and Sunday. LCSD will be offering three meals per day (including dinner) with regular service starting next week on Monday, September 21.
All kids qualify and there is NO cost. Please see the district web page for curbside locations and bus routes.
Tech-Tech checkouts are this week at your child’s school. PLEASE look at your school’s website for details. You can just call the school and then schedule a time to come get your child’s technology. Our district is 1 to1. Every child gets a Chromebook. We can also help with Wifi if you have issues with the internet. Just let us know.
That’s it for now. Please watch for more LCSD news on our website and Facebook or Twitter pages. Also, watch for REMIND texts.
NewsLincolnCounty.com wants to correct an error made by someone who claimed that Samaritan Hospital closed temporarily due to the big fires…one of which was bearing down on the northeast corner of Lincoln City.
The claim was that since the hospital didn’t have a back up electricity generator they had to temporarily close their doors. News Lincoln County just received a very pointed correction revealing that the hospital always had emergency back-up power. The closure of the hospital was out of an abundance of caution as the Echo Mountain fire was bearing down on Lincoln City – not because of a lack of back-up electrical power.
Here’s the quote from the hospital:
Some are saying that we evacuated patients and staff from our incredible new hospital because we have no generator. That is very far from the truth. In fact, this hospital has an abundance of means to support our medical, technical and utility systems which allowed us to provide care safely and effectively throughout the power outages related to the windstorm and wildfires. Our community is blessed to have this facility!
LCSO – Echo Mountain Fire Evacuation Level Removed – 50th Street and Highland
This is an emergency notice from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office regarding the Echo Mountain Fire Complex evacuation levels with new downgrades and removals. Please review the updated evacuation map on the Echo Mtn Fire Website at.
The following areas have been removed from the evacuation levels:
NE 50th Street
NE Highland Road
If you need transportation back to your home, you can call the County Call Center at (after 8am) for coordination.
Cautionary Re-entry Information:
It is always advisable to do a safety check of your home and property when you return.
While power has been restored to this area, you may experience some intermittent power disruption over the next few days.
North Lincoln Sanitary will resume your normal pick up day for garbage service.
Be cautious when driving in this area as many utility crews are still clearing vulnerable trees and restoring services.
Any additional questions can be forwarded to the Lincoln County Emergency Public Information Call Center at ,.
Continue to monitor local media sources, county website and your telephone devices to receive further information and updates.
Fire Damage and Recovery information is available on our
New Wyden-Manchin-Cantwell bill would support pre-fire season controlled burns as an essential, science-based strategy for reducing hazardous fuels to mitigate the worst effects of wildfires
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., today introduced legislation to help prevent the blistering and destructive infernos destroying homes, businesses and livelihoods and becoming all too common as the climate crisis grows.
The National Prescribed Fire Act of 2020 would support pre-fire season controlled burns as an essential, science-based strategy for reducing hazardous fuels to mitigate the worst effects of wildfire. The legislation would increase the pace and scale of controlled burns, create a technically skilled preseason controlled burn workforce, and give states more flexibility to regulate controlled burns in winter months to reduce catastrophic fires and dangerous smoke in the summer.
“The disastrous infernos in Oregon and across the West have leveled entire communities to ash, and left Oregonians choking on dangerous smoke. If this isn’t a wakeup call for Congress to act on climate and invest more in smarter, science-based fire management, I don’t know what is,” Wyden said. “Good forest science is good climate science. Burning more when it’s safe in the off seasons will save us a lot later by preventing catastrophe in the summer and fall.”
“Wildfires are increasing in intensity, size and frequency; and the country is in need of a better approach to mitigate their devastating impacts. We have already seen several catastrophic fires across the country this year, particularly in California where over three million acres have burned. We are seeing the results of not being proactive enough,” Manchin said. “As Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, I will always work to ensure proper maintenance and conservation of our public lands, in part because it can saves lives and help reduce the losses that our country experiences from these natural disasters. That is why I helped to introduce this bill today. This legislation is a much-needed solution, and the tools and funding provided will ensure that we can better avoid these all-too-common, destructive wildfires.”
“Prescribed burns can improve the health of our forests and lands, mitigate wildfire risks, and allow for communities to plan for smoke events,” Cantwell said. “This bill will more than double funding for controlled burns that reduce hazardous, wildfire-starter fuels and makes it easier for federal and state officials to conduct burns by reducing burdensome requirements to burn outside the fire season. These tools will help reduce dangerous smoke and keep communities safe.”
In 2018, the Forest Service determined that 234 million acres of forest are at a high risk of dangerous wildfires. Yet, controlled burns treated only 3 million acres annually during the last decade. Federal land managers should be equipped to get ahead of the problem, especially as the climate crisis worsens. Unfortunately, because vegetation grows continuously, the Forest Service will never be able to address the current hazardous fuels backlog at its current pace. Moreover, controlled burns, on average, emit one-fifth of the smoke of wildfires.
The National Prescribed Fire Act of 2020:
Establishes $300 million accounts for both the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior (DOI) to plan, prepare, and conduct controlled burns on federal, state, and private lands.
Requires the Forest Service and DOI to increase the number of acres treated with controlled burns.
Establishes a $10 million collaborative program, based on the successful Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program, to implement controlled burns on county, state and private land at high risk of burning in a wildfire.
Establishes an incentive program to provide funding to state, county, and federal agencies for any large-scale controlled burn.
Establishes a workforce development program at the Forest Service and DOI to develop, train, and hire prescribed fire practitioners, and establishes employment programs for Tribes, veterans, women, and those formerly incarcerated.
Requires state air quality agencies to use current laws and regulations to allow larger controlled burns, and give states more flexibility in winter months to conduct controlled burns that reduce catastrophic smoke events in the summer.
The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help locating the person(s) responsible for the unlawful killing of a spike bull elk and cow elk in Lincoln County.
On Sunday, August 23, 2020, a Newport OSP Fish and Wildlife Trooper discovered a deceased spike bull and cow elk.
The elk were located on the USFS 5390 road just outside of Waldport.
The cow elk was left to waste with no meat removed from the carcass and was not salvageable. Most of the meat had been taken from the spike elk.
The elk were most likely shot the evening prior – Saturday, August 22, 2020.
OSP is asking anyone who was in the area or anyone who may have information on the suspect(s) to call the TIP line at or dial *OSP or by email(Monitored M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM)
Governor Brown Announces Free Masks and Gloves for Small Businesses
Governor Brown has announced a new program to provide masks and gloves to small business in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor, in partnership with the Oregon Legislature’s Emergency Board, allocated $10 million from the federal CARES Act funding for the purchase of protective supplies. The state of Oregon is fulfilling orders at no charge until resources are depleted.
“We want our businesses to be able to operate in the safest manner possible right now so that we can get out of this health crisis, and get them back to full operations,” said Oregon Governor Kate Brown. “Our small businesses are the hardest hit, so we want to help them get the tools they need at no cost to them.”
Businesses with fewer than 50 employees that are headquartered in Oregon with principal operations in Oregon are eligible. Business Oregon — the state’s economic development agency — and the Department of Administrative Services are collaborating to create the order and distribution process. Businesses with fewer than 10 employees will receive a box of 200 gloves and 100 masks, with larger businesses receiving up to 500 masks and 800 gloves. For now, businesses are limited to one order, with additional orders possible at a later date depending on availability.
In addition to the small business program, the Early Learning Division (ELD) is providing supplies such as gloves, disinfecting wipes, masks and more to child care providers around the state as part of the effort. The Governor set aside $1.3 million from the federal Governor’s Education Emergency Relief Fund to purchase supplies for this critical service. Child care providers have been operating under emergency conditions since March and are following increased safety and health guidelines. Child care providers approved by ELD to operate Emergency Child Care are eligible to order supplies and will need a license/provider number to do so.
“Since the beginning of the pandemic, child care providers have been doing critical work to support families and other businesses in Oregon,” said ELD Director Miriam Calderon, “These items will help providers continue operating with a focus on safety for children, parents and their staff.”
The order form is online and is now accepting orders. Businesses and child care providers can access the form here:
Casey Miller Public Information Officer Lincoln County Board of Commissioners
Do you have to quarantine or isolate because of COVID-19, but don’t have paid time off? There’s help!
The COVID-19 Temporary Paid Leave Program is available to people who need to quarantine or isolate because of COVID-19 exposure or are experiencing symptoms and need a medical diagnosis, but do not qualify for COVID-19-related paid sick leave (or do not have access to COVID-19-related paid time off).
If you meet all of the eligibility requirements, you will get a $120 per-day payment, up to 10 working days ($1,200 total) for the time you need to quarantine or isolate.
To see if you are eligible, take this quiz or see the requirements below.
Read the instructions for help completing the application.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the program, you must meet all the following requirements:
Work in Oregon and required to file an Oregon personal income tax return. Directed to quarantine by a local or tribal public health authority or health care provider because of exposure to someone infected or have COVID-19-related symptoms and are seeking a medical diagnosis. Not able to work (including telework) because you need to quarantine or isolate. Do not expect to earn more than $60,000 individually or $120,000 jointly in 2020. Your employer does not provide COVID-19-related paid sick leave or you have exhausted your available COVID-19-related paid sick leave. Are not applying for unemployment insurance benefits for the time off due to quarantine or isolation. Are not applying for workers’ compensation benefits for the time off due to quarantine or isolation or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Are not seeking or using benefits from similar COVID-19 quarantine relief programs in Oregon or another state. Are not applying for or receiving other forms of paid leave from your employer during your quarantine or isolation, such as banked sick leave or vacation leave. Are not laid off or furloughed by your employer. Must have notified your employer that you need to quarantine or isolate. Can claim only one quarantine period.
Oregon fire officials are expecting that as visibility improves, a large number of helicopters and planes will soon take flight and start engaging on the many wildfires in the state. They are asking drone enthusiasts to not fly their equipment while skies over Oregon are so busy.
“We’re looking to Oregonians statewide to help us make the most of these resources and ensure our people stay safe by keeping their personal drones on the ground. If you fly, we can’t,” said ODF’s Chief of Fire Protection Doug Grafe.
Grafe said two key ways firefighters use aviation assets is to actively fight fires using water and retardant drops and to provide an aerial view of the fires, especially hidden hot spots that need extinguishing.
“That aerial view informs our operational decisions and helps us provide accurate information about fire perimeters and activities to the public,” Grafe said.
State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple said:, “We appreciate the cooperation from drone hobbyists. By keeping their drones on the ground for the time being, we’ll be able to get our helicopters and planes safely in the air fighting fires.”
Poor visibility over the state from the heavy smoke has prevented firefighting aircraft from fully engaging on wildfires. With forecasts calling for clearer skies in coming days, fire officials say the public should expect to see many more planes and helicopters in and around wildfires, sources of water and airstrips.
3:45pm Medics and firefighters are racing to 630 SW Fall on a report of a carbon monoxide alarm going off in Apartment E. Occupants have evacuated to the outside. They said they didn’t smell anything. Welllll………Carbon monoxide is odorless. That’s why they have alarms.
Governor Kate Brown Convenes First Racial Justice Council Meeting to Address Systemic Racism in Oregon
“Today, we embark on a process to build an Oregon that we can all love. An Oregon where we can all be loved and respected.”
(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown convened the first meeting of the Racial Justice Council to address systemic racism in Oregon. In response to Oregonians’ clarion call for racial justice, police accountability, and the recognition that Black Lives Matter, Governor Brown formed the council to take action in advancing anti-racist policies for Oregon.
“This week, as we brace for the impacts of a once in a lifetime wildfire season, we are amidst a global pandemic that has sickened and killed Black, Latino, Latina, Latinx, Pacific Islander, and other communities of color at disproportionate rates,” said Governor Kate Brown. “Racism and racial disparities impact every part of our culture and our economy. The pandemic and the fires have further exacerbated these disparities. We know that most Oregonians are feeling the impacts of wind, fires, and the pandemic, but the effects are not felt equally.”
Governor Brown went on to recognize the contributions and advocacy of members of the Council, as well as thousands of Oregonians who have raised their voices in pursuit of racial justice and criminal justice reform following the murder of George Floyd.
“In honor of the memory of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and too many others, we must center racial equity as we build the state budget and develop our 2021 legislative agenda,” Governor Brown added. “As we recruit and promote people in state agencies. And our boards and commissions. In the very structures of state government.”
“Today, we embark on a process to build an Oregon that we can all love. An Oregon where we can all be loved and respected. As we reshape our state budget, we must support the communities currently experiencing crisis. We must ensure a better future, by focusing necessary recovery measures around racial equity and inclusion.”
The Council is an advisory group to the Governor with subgroups focused on criminal justice reform and police accountability, health equity, economic opportunity, housing and homelessness, environmental equity, and education. The council will provide principles and recommendations that center racial justice and economic recovery to the Governor to inform the Governor’s Recommended Budget and legislative agenda.
The agenda for the first racial justice council meeting can be found .
The Racial Justice Council website, including a council member list can be found .
A full transcript of the Governor’s remarks can be found .
Because of extreme fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management Northwest Oregon District has temporarily closed all BLM recreation sites and certain roads through September 30.
All BLM developed campgrounds in northwestern Oregon are closed to the public, and dispersed camping is prohibited. The public may not enter closed recreation areas. This temporary closure covers the northwestern part of the state, west of the Cascade Range and north from Cottage Grove to the Columbia River. Additional temporary use restrictions are also in place, to prevent additional fire starts. See the closure order for full details: .
Public and firefighter safety are the highest priority. The extreme fire danger and behavior have prompted the closure of these sites while fire suppression crews respond to the incidents. As it becomes safe to do so, firefighters will begin to assess the fires and their impacts in alignment with sound risk management practices.
Multiple new fires on Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and private lands in the region have prompted various levels of evacuation. Moderate to heavy smoke impacts from the fires are expected to continue along the western slopes of the Cascades and into the Willamette Valley.
Personal safety is paramount. Stay informed on air quality ratings and more by visiting the Oregon Smoke Blog at http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/. Learn how to stay safe from wildfire smoke at https://www.cdc.gov/air/wildfire-smoke/default.htm.
Nearby residents and visitors to the area are encouraged to check with local emergency officials for the latest information on evacuations.
For the latest road and weather condition updates, visithttps://www.tripcheck.com/.
Additional fire information is available on Inciweb:https://inciweb.nwcg.gov
Please call 911 to report any signs of new fires.
Please observe public use restrictions and help us limit potential new starts during this time. A list of personal use restrictions, as well as closure orders, are available at https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/oregon-washington/fire-restrictions. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter @BLMOregon. For a map of the Northwest Oregon District, visit https://www.blm.gov/office/northwest-oregon-district-office.
Regular readers may wonder why I’m late with my weekly newsletter. More about that in a moment.
Labor Day ended with more impact than any of us could have imagined. Monday night, warm winds erupted from the east. The sky filled with smoke. And early in the evening, the power went out for most of us.
We finished the day with red skies, dark lights, and shaking trees.
Two wildfires ignited near Highway 18 about seven miles from the coast. Fueled by high wind and dry conditions, they exploded with such intensity that responders could only focus on finding and evacuating residents instead of containment. And time and again, firefighters had to pull back. They pulled back through Panther Creek, Rose Lodge, Otis and as far as East Devils Lake Road in Neotsu as the flames spread toward Lincoln City.
By Thursday, Highway 101 and 18 were closed. Power remained off. Much of Lincoln City and north Lincoln County were under Level 3 evacuation. Thousands of people were moving south or north. The hospital had been evacuated. Grocery stores, gas stations, and services were closed. And the Echo Mountain Complex fire had grown in size to over 2500 acres. Unofficial estimates say over 200 families lost their homes.
Coastal Highways and arterials were closed
Now please allow me to get personal for a moment.
Tuesday morning I was scheduled to visit the fire command center with Commissioner Kaety Jacobson. It never happened. Instead before dawn, Lincoln County deputies came through our neighborhood announcing a Level Two emergency. It was 5:30 am. Within a few minutes Susan and I gathered our go-kits, essential papers, computers, and pets to the cars. We quickly walked through the house with flashlights and made the heart-wrenching decision of what to take and what to leave. Finally I stopped next to the sideboard and took out a bottle. I poured two glasses and together we toasted a million wonderful memories in our home of 30 years. Then we closed the front door and left.
Officials were running door-to-door announcing Level Three – Go Now! Fifteen minutes later the wildfire swept across our hillside.
Last week I wrote about the alarming rise in wildfires. The difficult truth is that, with roughly 50 fires now raging across Oregon, there are no reserve resources to help us fight new outbreaks. The infamous , seventy years ago, destroyed 355,000 acres. This week’s catastrophic fires will have devastated over 1 million acres. So many Oregonians, nearly half a million, are under some sort of evacuation warning, with more than 40,000 being evacuated from their homes.
The warning system likely saved our lives. Please take these public warnings very seriously. Prepare a plan for your family. Have a simple go-kit of clothing, water, medicines, and pet supplies ready. Collect phone numbers to communicate with family and friends. Make copies of essential documents. Give some thought to where you would go. And do something I forgot – turn off the main power breaker if you have to leave.
Some local roads and highways are now opening. Some evacuation phases have been lifted. Conditions are changing quickly and I know it can be difficult to know what sources to trust and where to get information about homes, health and safety. People are anxious and looking for certainty. Below, I will list and link trusted local sources and information on how to donate or volunteer. Remember to get your information from trusted sources and be cautious about what you read and share on social media.
Susan and I are still among the many evacuation refugees and while power was off, I used my phone as a computer – recharging it in my car. I’m in constant contact with our Commissioners from Lincoln, Tillamook, and Yamhill counties. I’m working daily with emergency services. I’ve served a shift at the Lincoln County Call Center. And when possible, I’ve been in personal contact with those most impacted.
Our road is still closed as firefighting crews continue to work the area. Thursday afternoon, we learned that the fire passed five hundred feet uphill of our home and to the edge of our driveway. We were among the very fortunate.
So many of our friends and neighbors are hurting. Too many have lost everything. It’s going to take the best we have, the best we can be, to rebuild Oregon as we move through this difficult, difficult time.
Losses are real, personal, and often total
As 2020 has unfolded in unimaginable ways, we often refer to the heroes among us. This week I saw search and rescue crews running toward the fire to wake people and warn them. I saw police and deputies driving people away from the flames to safety. And I saw firefighters who could not stop the inferno but stayed to protect homes where they could.
With thousands of people displaced by the fire or fire threat, I’ve seen neighboring towns welcome and comfort them. I’ve seen people offer spare bedrooms and businesses offer free meals. I’ve seen nearby cities lend equipment, personnel, and resources.
Like all of you, my heart is aching today but seeing people react makes me proud be an Oregonian.
While winds have lessened, the Echo Mountain Complex fire remains active. We still have a long way to go until these fires are fully contained, and it remains important that we all stay aware of our local conditions and evacuation levels.
Fire managers are asking people to stay out of the fire areas. Two task forces have been ordered to assess and inventory structures that have been damaged or destroyed. This methodical work will take several days to complete. Many roads are closed and large parts of north county remain under evacuation orders. Police are patrolling those areas to guard against intruders and animal services officers are working to help livestock and pets.
As the danger subsides and the evacuations are rescinded, many of our neighbors will begin to look for help as they plan for their future.
Governor Brown’s request for a federal disaster declaration was approved by FEMA. The declaration will result in federal financial assistance for disaster response, recovery, and mitigation. . The Governor also issued to help protect consumers from unfair pricing of lodging and other essential consumer goods and services.
As always, my office is available to help with issues regarding state agencies.
To those of you that have lost so much, please know we are here to help and support you.
Seeing Oregonians come together in the face of adversity gives me hope. I know this year has been one that has seemed to put us all to the test but I’m confident that we will get through it together.
Stay safe and take care of each other.
Warm Regards,
Representative David Gomberg House District 10 (more…)
The Newport 60+ is partnering with the Newport Public Library to offer an informative Zoom series Titled “Library Leads: Using the Library from Home”. This series will cover how to use the online resources offered by your local public library in two distinct sessions.
Wednesday, September 16th, at 10:30 AM: “How to access streaming videos, music, and more with hoopla”. “How to access eBooks and eAudiobooks with Library2go”. Day and time to be determined
The ZOOM session Summary: Access the library from home! Newport Public Library’s building is closed to the public but we still offer several ways to enjoy our physical and online resources with your library card. Would you like to use the library from home but are unsure of how to log in to the online catalog? We also have streaming eBooks, eAudiobooks, video, music, and more! Learn how to find and enjoy popular titles and old favorites from home using Library2go and hoopla from the Newport Public Library. All you need is a computer and a library card!
You can register for this session on line at www.newportoregon.gov/sc and click on the yellow banner and the 60+ Activities Tab to register for this session. A zoom link will be provided to those registered prior to the presentation.
If you have any questions about ZOOM or how to sign up please call the Newport 60+ Activity Center at .
In response to the catastrophic loss of homes, businesses, and livelihoods for many Oregonians, Rotary has established a Fire Relief Fund to help victims of the fires rebuild their lives. Oregon communities that have been severely devastated, if not eliminated, in the wake of these unprecedented fires will need help in both the near and long term. Rotary’s 501(c)3 foundation is ready to accept tax deductible donations to provide grants to partner organizations and individuals in need. Additionally, the power of the international Rotary Foundation to help leverage the funds raised through public donations will be of great benefit to Rotary’s ability to substantially assist Oregonians into the future.
The expertise of the 3200-member strong Rotary organization in District 5110 is well suited to help collaborate in the development and coordination of a long-term rebuilding strategy for our communities. A statewide Fire Rehabilitation Task Force made up of Rotary and partner organizations who are experts in such fields as site restoration, utility infrastructure, community planning, home building, engineering and banking has been formed.
“For the painful and challenging times ahead, Rotary is ready to accept the public and corporate support to help those in need in our local communities. The focus is on raising and leveraging funds for future distribution via District Disaster Grants that help rebuild the fire devastated areas,” shares District Governor Cindi O’Neil of Bend, Oregon.
Rotary Club of Eugene Charitable Trust, a 501(c) 3, will accept tax deductible contributions for fire relief (see address below).
Send Charitable Contributions to Eugene Rotary Charitable Trust, Fire Relief Fund P. O. Box 1184 Eugene, Or 97440.
For more information on our relief efforts, please visit our website https://www.district5110.org or email us at
In Gratitude, Cindi O’Neil District Governor 2020-21 Rotary International District 5110 Cell
I am endorsing Marcia Buckley for Circuit Court Judge.
In the 15+ years that I have known Marcia I have been impressed by her honesty, integrity and willingness to fight for what is right. She has brought to the stand with her over 27 years worth of experience as a trial lawyer in Lincoln County. Her reputation speaks for itself and it speaks volumes.
As a young, newly divorced single mother back in 2005, Marcia showed me that a woman could overcome anything she set her mind to. Never one to be intimidated, Marcia has been the model to follow of a woman who balances home, community and work. And she never compromised her morals to achieve any of it.
Times are uncertain and ever changing and we need judges that are willing to consistently and fairly follow the rule of law and yet still see those before them as people, not just a case number. We need common sense and confidence. Lincoln County deserves the best. Please join me in Retaining Marcia Buckley. — Tracy Mix
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I have lived in Lincoln County for the past thirty five years, and was employed at the District Attorney’s Office from 1987 through 1999. I was Chief Deputy District Attorney when Marcia Buckley was hired as a deputy district attorney in 1993, and supervised her for approximately six years.
Marcia is an intelligent, hard working, and skilled lawyer, as well as a caring and compassionate human being.
It is a pleasure to recommend Marcia for the Circuit Court Bench. I am confident that she will be an outstanding judge.
SUPERINTENDENT COMMUNITY AND STAFF UPDATE
ROTARY ESTABLISHES A FIRE RELIEF FUND