AN EDITION OF
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Thursday, October 10, 2013 Serving the Bandon community since 1912
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Manslaughter charged in Bandon death By Thomas Moriarty and Tim Novotny Bandon Western World
COQUILLE — Bandon resident Coy Daniel Smith made his initial court appearance after being arrested Sunday for allegedly causing the death of 42-year old William Drews. The two had reportedly been in an altercation outside a residence in Bandon Thursday, Oct. 3. Deputies discovered Drews lying motionless on the ground about 11:30 p.m. outside a Bill Creek Lane residence following a report of a fight. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Southern Coos Hospital. Autopsy results indicate Drews, who is believed to be from California but with ties
to the Bandon area, died as a result of blunt force trauma to his head and neck. Frasier said Drews’ injuries are believed to have been sustained in a fight and that it doesn’t appear a weapon was used. Smith, 40, remained at large in the Bandon area from Friday until he was arrested Sunday. He appeared relatively calm Monday afternoon as he was arraigned on the charge of first-degree manslaughter. The Measure 11 charge carries a minimum 10-year sentence, with a potential maximum of 20 years and a $375,000 fine. By Lou Sennick, Bandon Western World After the court proceedings Monday, Coos County District Attorney Paul Frasier said the two men were acquainted but he Coy Daniel Smith, center, makes his first court appearance on charges did not believe they were close. stemming from the death of William Drews last Thursday night in Bandon. ■ See Smith, A6 Smith has been charged with first-degree manslaughter in the death.
Arraignment
Bandon residents honored at Main Street conference By Amy Moss Strong Bandon Western World
BANDON — The Port of Bandon’s Old Town Marketplace, Bandon resident Harv Schubothe and Devon’s Boutique all received awards from the Main Street Program during the annual conference Oct. 2 in Astoria. The Port of Bandon’s Old Town an received Marketplace in Downtown Excellence Revitalization award. The award is granted to the Main Street community that has created and implemented the best retention and/or business recruitment program for the downtown. “I think it’s an example of how an investment of public money can bring some very positive results to a community,” Schubothe told the Bandon City Council at Monday’s meeting. The awards presentation was a highlight of the Oregon Main Street Conference, a popular annual conference that brings together people with an interest in
downtown revitalization. Port of Bandon For 25 years, Bandon Fisheries processed literally tons of fresh Dungeness crab, shrimp, salmon and assorted rock fish at this 13,000 square-foot building on downtown’s waterfront, employing more than 150 people, stated a news release from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, which administers the Main Street Program through the State Historic Preservation Office, Heritage Programs. In the mid-1990s, the business was purchased and all the processing equipment removed. Since that time, little or no maintenance was provided and the deterioration was obvious. To regain control of the property, the Port of Bandon negotiated a settlement to break the lease. During an assessment visit provided by Oregon Main Street in 2011, ideas for the space were shared including the concept for a
■ See Main Street, A6
Photo by Amy Moss Strong
Kelp piles Dead piles of bull kelp are currently abundant along Bandon beaches. The plant is the fastest growing seaweed in the world and can grow from a tiny spore up to a 120-foot-long plant in a single season. It is found in depths of up to 60 feet and provides shelter and food for fish, crustaceans and seabirds. Kelp typically break from their holdfasts during fall storms, die and wash up on beaches, where they then provide for communities of scavengers such as crab and beach hoppers, which in turn provide food for shorebirds and other life.
Sprague to host Oregon Coast Film Festival Oct. 12
Photo by Amy Moss Strong
Ready to serve Steven Lombardo is the newest officer on the BPD.
By Amy Moss Strong Bandon Western World
BANDON — It’s less about the equipment and more about the story. That’s the message resident Dave Wilhite is spreading for the inaugural event of the Oregon Coast Film Festival, which will debut Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Sprague Community Theater in Bandon City Park. Professionals, amateurs, students and tourists were encouraged to enter videos that were 10 minutes or shorter and created on any type of equipment, even a camera phone. The call for entries asked for compelling stories that would fit into one of five categories: Historical and cultural, tourism, outdoor and recreational, student videos and independent videos. A panel of judges from the community will review the entries and jury films into the “Best of Festival” evening. The event will feature a reception with light hors d’ouvres starting at 5 p.m., followed by speakers, screenings and awards starting at 6 p.m.
■ See Festival, A6
New officer joins Police Department By Amy Moss Strong Bandon Western World
BANDON — A new officer in the Bandon Police Department is excited to serve the community and happy to be living on the coast. Steven Lombardo, 29, joined the force Aug. 16, moving from the Grants Pass area. He attended high school at Illinois Valley and worked as a welder, but was always drawn to police work. “I had a lot of friends in law enforcement and it’s a career I’ve always wanted to get into,” Lombardo said. “Those friends
helped and guided me.” Lombardo was hired as a reserve officer at the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, where he worked for two years. During that time, he attended the Reserve Officer Law Enforcement Academy, held through Rogue Community College. He and his wife have been visiting the Bandon area a couple of times a year and have always loved it here. “So when the job announcement came out, I jumped right on it,” he said.
■ See Officer, A6