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C M C M Y K Y K AN EDITION OF Thursday, June 20, 2013 Bandon Serving the Bandon community since 1912 WESTERN WORLDo theworldlink.com/bandon $1.00 Awarded: Natural wreaths: Inside this edition: Students ‘caught’ Inspired exhibit at Education . .A2 Arts and Entertainment . A5 at the end of Bandon Public Bandon Police Log. A3 Business/Sports . .A10 school. Page A2 Library. Page A10 Opinion . .A4 Classifieds . .A7-9 Vacation rental expansion sought By Amy Moss Strong among residents on both sides of the issue. According to Michelle Hampton, city on the bluff and includes Seventh Street Bandon Western World VRDs are allowed only in the CD-1, planner, the CD-1 zone includes the area and the Ocean Drive areas; and the CD- CD-2 and C-3 zones. The proposed along Beach Loop and the west side of R2 zone is adjacent to the Pioneer and BANDON — The Bandon Planning amendments would expand the areas Seabird Drive; the CD-2 zone is mostly Catholic cemeteries along the bluff. Commission will hold a public hearing where VRDs are allowed to also include along the South Jetty and the C-3 zone is The proposed amendments do not at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27, in the City the CD-3, CD-R1 and CD-R2 zones, Marine Commercial. VRDs are allowed include the R-1 or R-2 residential zones, Council Chambers at City Hall, 555 U.S. according to City Manager Matt Winkel. in much of those areas. but notices were sent out to those home Highway 101, regarding the potential The proposed regulations would The proposed expanded areas, if owners. adoption of amendments to the vacation eliminate the existing limits on the approved, would include the CD-3 zone, Hampton said the Planning rental dwellings regulations in the number of VRDs allowed in those zones which is the area at the west end of First Commission has intended to review the Bandon Municipal Code. and would make other amendments to Street near the old Robertson concrete The proposal is causing quite a stir the regulations. plant; the CD-R1 zone is above Old Town I See Zoning, A6 Museum revamps exhibits July Fourth parade needs new entrants By Amy Moss Strong Bandon Western World BANDON — The Bandon Fourth of July parade might be very short, according to organizer Dawn Dixon. So far, there have been three entries, despite the fact that Dixon has run ads in Coffee Break, put fly- ers around town and applications in businesses. She’s getting a bit discouraged. “I was hoping that you would be willing to help us out in our efforts to make this as fine a parade for the Bandon community, in its celebration of our nations 237th year of Independence,” Dixon wrote in an appeal to local car clubs, the Coos County Sheriff’s Posse and others. The theme for this year’s parade is “Fired Up For Freedom.”Anyone wishing to have their entry judged should follow the theme, although it is not mandatory. However, all entries should be patri- otic in nature. The parade will start at the usual Photo by Alice Crocket, courtesy of Bandon Historical Museum time of 10 a.m. on Ninth Street Southwest, with check-in beginning at 8 a.m. in the Dairy Queen The Boardwalk Art project’s theme is “100 Years on the Coquille River.”The Bandon Historical Museum, now parking lot. Jan Hester will assist with check-in. open seven days a week, displays source material about life on the Coquille artists could draw on. The route is the usual one, winding from Ninth Street down U.S. Highway 101, then through Old Town. Among the awards to be presented are the 100 Years on the Coquille River Grand Marshal’s prize for the Best of the Best. The award comes with a gold trophy on a cherry wood 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. dren under 12 will still be free.” base. Next is the Mayor’s Award for the Best By Jim Proehl The museum will operate on its Using money granted by the Overall. That prize is a cherry wood plaque. There Contributing writer seven days a week schedule through Coquille Tribal Community Fund, also will be first, second and third place ribbons the Cranberry Festival. The cost of the museum has renovated the mil- awarded to the following categories: marching BANDON — The Bandon admission has been raised from $2 itary section and replaced some (example: people walking with a banner); band on Historical Society Museum has to $3. cabinetry.It will continue to use the foot; vehicle; float; and equestrian. Other entries refreshed and refurbished several “It has been over 16 years with- Coquille grant money to upgrade are welcome (bicycles, etc.) exhibits and has begun its summer out an increase in admissions,”said display space. schedule. The museum is now open museum Executive Director Judy every day, including Sundays, from Knox.“Museum members and chil- I See Museum, A6 I See Parade, A6 Family Friday will come ‘Alive seeks After Five’ housing Bandon Western World BANDON — Wondering what to do Bandon Western World with your “thank goodness it’s Friday” plans? Many of Bandon’s merchants BANDON — A fire destroyed the will be remaining open into the evening home and belongings of Susan Hohlweg hours Friday, June 21, as part of the and her twin daughters, Alexis and community’s first Alive After Five McKenzie Sigmund, on Monday,June 10. event. According to Fire Chief Lanny Selected shops will remain open Boston, the call came in about 6 p.m. from 5 to 8 p.m. to give tourists and and several trucks were dispatched to local residents alike a chance to see all the 700 block of 11th Street S.W. A front Photo by Amy Moss Strong of the goods and services Bandon’s local bedroom of the single-story home, businesses have to offer. where the fire likely started, was fully Comforting friends With the Face Rock Creamery open engulfed, and the fire extended to the Susan Hohlweg, left, receives a hug from family friends after a fire damaged the until 8 p.m., it is hoped that tourists will hallway and a bathroom. Boston said the home she and her family were renting on 11th Street June 10. come off the highway and visit all of smoke damage was extensive. Bandon’s downtown. Hohlweg’s partner, John Hoffmann, Attorney’s Office said it will not be pur- were renting the home, did not have suing charges against him at this time. renter’s insurance. Bandon’s art galleries will be open 55, of Bandon, was initially taken into during these hours as well as part of the custody on a charge of arson, but was The home is owned by Jim and Kathy According to a close family friend, released the following day. The District Cowan, who do have fire insurance. However, Hoffmann and Hohlweg, who I See Fire, A6 I See After Five, A6 WE CAN DELIVER YOUR Need to sell your vehicle? MESSAGE OVER 71,000 TIMES! Call Sandy Today! 541-347-2423 Ext. 21 C M C M Y K Y K C M C M Y K A2 • Bandon Western World • Thursday, June 20,2013 Y K EDUCATION Senior class unveils future career goals Future plans for medic. I Ben Quinn-Werbeck: Bandon High School Class I Jarrid Lathan: SWOCC, graphic design. of 2013: SWOCC, undecided. I Maclovio Ruiz: work- I Rebecca Anderson: I Claire Ledig: OSU, ing. SWOCC, journalism. pre-med. I Sierra Saunders: I Justin Angove: Lane I Christian Llewellyn: SWOCC, undecided. or SWOCC, physical ther- SWOCC, environment. I Troiann Sanders- apy/fitness. I Andrew Lowe, unde- Young: culinary school. I Edith Beckner: cided. I Amy Schoonmaker: SWOCC, undecided. I Amanda Mache: SWOCC, nursing. I Angeline Brown: SWOCC, psychology. I Deanna Sherman: Western Oregon I Travis McClurg: cosmetology school. University, nursing. working. I Taylor Smith: I Alexis Busso: U of O, I Troy McClurg: SWOCC, Peace Corps. education. SWOCC, radiology. I Jesse Stephens: U of I Wlnsvey Campos: I Jessica McGeehon: O, business. Contributed photo Pacific University, law. SWOCC, massage thera- I Jon Stickroth: I Austin Crabtree: py. SWOCC, EMT. Caught you ... being good work/traveling. I Connor McLeod: I Immanuel Trigg: U.S. Students caught being good for June are, back row from left: Kaileb Pickett, I Christopher Elstad: apprenticeship, electri- Air Force. Konnor Jelinek, Kylie Wilson, Zakary Martinez, America Ruiz, Deja Martinez and working. cian. I Kady Valentine: Jacob Weston. Front row from left: Emma Bemetz, Camden Kappa, Teagan I William C. Garrett: I Frances Merriam: SWOCC, criminal justice. Montgomery, Sierra Hagglund, Logan France, Makenna Vierck and Danica Smith. lineman apprentice. OSU, nurse practitioner. I Riley Wahl: OSU, I Logan Felber, I Keyla Munoz: engineering. SWOCC, undecided. SWOCC, nursing. I Shane Wheeler: I Joseph Mike I Kira Nayaert: SWOCC, psychology. It’s all good at Ocean Harrison: OSU, engineer- SWOCC, undecided. I Brianna Whitney: ing. I Joseph Plouff: Seward SWOCC, undecided. I Cody Hiser: working County Community I Tyler Wiprud: Pacific I Colton Jennings: College, University, education. Crest Elementary OSU, forestry/geology. firefighting/EMT. I Sara Wybitulova: I Jacob Kistner: work- I Pamala Purkerson: exchange student, return- Ocean Crest dents this month): for helping a new student ing. SWOCC, education. ing to Czech Republic. Elementary School hon- Emma Bemetz,for learn rules on the play- I Christian Lathan: I Leah Purkerson: I Mychal Yarbor: ors students who are returning all her library SWOCC, EMT/para- undecided. undecided. ground and in class.