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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020 | 5A How to apply for DHS food, childcare, cash assistance from home Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregonians are facing unprecedented eco- nomic instability and food insecurity. As Oregon con- tinues to maintain physical distancing rules, the Ore- gon Department of Human Services (DHS) wants to remind you that you can apply for food, cash and childcare assistance from home. While many DHS offices are still open to the public, members of the public are encouraged to apply on- line at govstatus.egov.com/ or-dhs-benefits. The online application does experience heavy traf- fic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., which causes it to be un- available intermittently. Try use the online appli- cation in the early morning or late evening hours. If you are not able to ac- cess the online application, Book Review “The Prized Girl” by Amy K. Green From debut author Amy K. Green comes a devastat- ing psychological thriller: a teen pageant queen is mur- dered in a seemingly idyllic New England town and her sister’s search for answers unearths much more than she bargained for. When Jenny is found mur- dered, her parents grieve the loss alongside the residents of their picture-perfect small town. At first glance, Jenny’s tragic death appears cut- and-dried for investigators. The most obvious suspect is one of her fans, an older man who had gotten too close for comfort, but Jenny’s half sis- Library Tidings, ter, Virginia — the sarcastic a regular feature black sheep of the family — of the Siuslaw isn’t so sure. Virginia, still News, features news living in town and haunted about upcoming by her own troubled teenage Siuslaw Public years, suspects that a similar Library programs darkness lies beneath the for adults and chil- sparkling veneer of Jenny’s dren, new books life. and videos, and Alternating between Jen- other library news ny’s final days and Virginia’s of interest to the determined search for the community. truth, the sisters’ dual narra- tives follow a harrowing trail Library Tidings of suspects, with surpris- by Kevin Mittge ing turns that race toward a shocking finale. Infused with dark humor and drive by two captivat- Library Tidings call your local DHS office, which can email or mail an application. You can also apply for benefits over the phone. Most assistance provid- ed by DHS can completed without visiting an office in person. For those needing to vis- it an office in person, call first. Offices have imple- mented physical distancing measures and may be able to help by phone. To find your local office, childcare providers or food pantries, contact 211info: • By calling 2-1-1 from any phone • Text your zip code to 898211 • By email at help@211in- fo.org • 211info.org Find other food resourc- es at oregonhunger.org/ covid-19. News about the Siuslaw Public Library So look for all those great books by non-English writ- ing authors, ranging from Elena Ferrante’s “Neapoli- tan Quartet,” to Scandina- vian mysteries by Jo Nesbø or Henning Mankell, to Gabriel García Márquez’s magical realism, and to the wonderful works of Haruki Murakami. There are lots of wonder- ful international authors you might want to explore. For more information about the reading challenge and the monthly themes be sure to check www.siuslawlibrary. info/reading-challenge. ing young women, Green’s dazzling “The Prized Girl” tells a heartbreaking story of missed connections, a com- plicated family and a town’s disturbing secrets. RB Digital We have just added a new service that’s free with your library card: RB Digital. They have more than 3,000 titles, including weekly and monthly magazines to read on your device, coloring books you can print at home and more. Create your free account and start reading today! A link can be found on the li- brary’s webpage at www.siu- slawlibrary.info. The magazines range from The New Yorker, to Ok! Magazine, to Preven- tion, to Food Network, and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. If you want to practice for- eign language reading skills, check out magazines such as L’Express or Stern! Literary Podcast of the Week Do you enjoy hearing stories read to you? If so, here are several podcasts you might like. “The Writ- er’s Voice,” which features New Yorker fiction writers reading their own stories. A weekly podcast, it has fea- tured Karen Russell, Lauren Groff, Zadie Smith, George Saunders and Ann Enright, among many. “The Other Stories” are for those who enjoy horror, science fic- tion, and thrillers featuring stories about the strange and scary. Finally, check out “LeVar Burton Reads” to lis- ten to the best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting. Siuslaw Reading Challenge Modified We are modifying this year’s challenge, due to the library’s closure. You only have to get 10 punches on your entry card for the year (not all 12), and you can de- cide which months to skip. This month’s theme are books in translation. Readers Choice Voted #1 Realtor During these uncertain times, we are accessible by phone, email and by appointment only. 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To take the survey, visit: https://arcg.is/1CHbz. “The survey is intended to provide a voice to our Oregon residents using telephone and cell ser- vices,” said Megan Decker, PUC Chair. “The results will help inform a report that is due to the Oregon State Legislature as part of our investigation required by House Bill 3065.” HB 3065, which passed in the 2019 Legislative ses- BARGAINS OF THE MONTH TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 1750 HIGHWAY 126 DUNES VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER FLORENCE, OR PHONE (541) 997-8024 SALE DATE: MAY 1-MAY 31, 2020 Blooming Summer Perennials Lavender, Shasta Daisy, Daylily, Beautiful Flowers every summer. sion, directed the PUC to establish a public process to investigate the con- tinuing relevance of the “carrier of last resort” or COLR obligation on the state’s telecommunications providers given the recent changes in technology and policy in the industry. The COLR obligation requires telephone companies to provide access to telephone service in their designated service territory without discrimination. The PUC is hosting a webinar on May 28 and a conference call on June 9 to provide an opportunity for the public to comment directly to the Commis- sioners about their tele- communications service. Learn more about these public comment meet- ings or about the PUC’s COLR investigation at w w w. o r e g o n . g o v / p u c / utilities/Pages/Telecom -Carrier-of-Last-Resort. aspx. The Oregon PUC reg- ulates customer rates and services of the state’s inves- tor-owned electric, natural gas and telephone utilities, as well as select water com- panies. The PUC mission is to ensure Oregon utility cus- tomers have access to safe, reliable, and high-quality utility services at just and reasonable rates, which is accomplished through thorough analysis and in- dependent decision-mak- ing conducted in an open and fair process. 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