Ww 6 12 14

Page 1

Bandon

AN EDITION OF

WESTERN WORLD Thursday, June 12, 2014

theworldlink.com/bandon ♦ $1.00

Graduation:

All league team:

Inside this edition:

See more photos from the ceremony on pages A7-8

Seven Tigers named, see page B1 for the full story

Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A2 Bandon Police Log. . . . . . . . A3 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A4

Arts and Entertainment . . . A5 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B1 From Page One . . . . . . . . . . .B2

What would you do for someone you love? By Amy Moss Strong Bandon Western World

BANDON — A small, selfless gesture turned into something much larger for two Harbor Lights Middle School eighth-graders, who learned that sometimes doing something scary can make you a braver person. Sarah Skeie and her friend KayLynn Pickett, both 13, worry about their looks, like many girls their age. But Sarah, whose mother, June, has suffered from recurring cancer since Sarah was in preschool, wanted to do something to show her mother that she understood her suffering, at least at some level. So Sarah and KayLynn, who both had beautiful, long hair — KayLynn’s was a strawberry blonde and 13 inches long and Sarah’s thick, dark locks were 10 inches — shaved their heads to match June’s recent buzz, caused by chemotherapy. “When I was in sixth grade, my mom had been clear for a long time, but then she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer,” Sarah explained. “After surgery and chemo, she was OK for one year.” But a few months ago, doctors found cancer cells in June’s blood. Then, four days before Mother’s Day, June was told she had cancerous cysts in her liver and bladder. “I wanted to show her that I supported her every day, so I shaved my hair,” Sarah said, and KayLynn did, too.” KayLynn’s dad, Boe Pickett, was the barber. But first they cut pony tails to donate to Locks of Love. Then the girls surprised June on Mother’s Day. “She had a really big smile on her face and said it was great,” KayLynn said. Sarah said she hadn’t seen her mother smile like that for months. At school the next day, however, some boys made fun of the girls’ new hairstyles. “The first boy who made fun of us is

■ See Love, B2

Contributed photo

Shorn for love KayLynn Pickett, left, and Sarah Skeie, right, pose with June Skeie. The two 13-year-olds shaved their heads in solidarity with June, who is suffering from cancer. The act set off a series of positive events.

Photo by Amy Moss Strong

Lessons learned Bandon Schools Superintendent Diane Buche addresses the audience during Saturday’s graduation. See more photos in the photo gallery at theworldlink.com/bandon or on the Bandon Western World’s Facebook page.

Bandon’s class of 2014 Graduates heading different directions with lots of help Jonathan Anderson, entering workforce Nicholas Anderson, entering workforce Cade Barnes, entering workforce. Scholarships: Classified Union OSEA No. 112, $100 Mason Berry, Oregon State University-Engineering. Scholarships: Mildred E. Mudd, music , $3,000; OSU Diversity Scholarship, $2,000 Seth Bowyer, undecided Kurtis Breiter, undecided Cloe Brokaw, SWOCC-Veterinary Medicine Amie Brummett, entering workforce Mary Busso, University of Oregon-Criminology/Psychology. Scholarships: SWOCC 2-year tuition waiver, $7,830; UO Pathway Grantfull tuition waiver, $8,010 renewable for 4 years Kimberly Carrero, SWOCC, Education: Foreign Language. Scholarships: Keiser Scholarship Fund, $2,000, renewable for 4 years; Neil Faber Scholarship, $1,000; Bill Magness Scholarship, $2,000, renewable for 4 years William Cinko, entering workforce Christopher Daggett, SWOCC-Physical Fitness Catherine Dow, SWOCC-Culinary Arts Thomas Fisher, SWOCC or Americorps. Scholarships: SWOCC 2-year tuition waiver, $7,830; Keiser Scholarship Fund, $1,000 renewable for 4 years; Evergreen State College Scholastic, $6,000 Justin Flores-Meza, SWOCC-Business Haley Freitag, SWOCC-Early Childhood Education. Scholarships: Classified Union OSEA No. 112, $100 Stephanie Gordon, University of Oregon, Honors CollegeCommunications/International Studies. Scholarships: UO Debate Scholarship, $1,500, renewable for four years; SWOCC 2 year tuition waiver, $7,830; Coos Bay Kiwanis Club, $2,000, renewable for 2 years; Coquille Elks Scholarship, $300; UO Enrichment Award, $1,000, renewable for 4 years; UO Summit Scholarship, $5,000, renewable for 4 years; UO Honors College, $1,000; Bandon Rotary Scholarship, $1,000; William Arnot Day Speech $3,500 Trinidee Grow, SWOCC-Early Childhood Education Carissa Guarino, Aveda Portland Institute, Cosmetology. Scholarships: Keiser Scholarship Fund, $1,000, renewable for 4 years Ariel Guterrez-Elstad, Oregon State University-Pharmacy. Scholarships: SWOCC 2-year tuition waiver, $7,830; OSU Diversity Scholarship, $2,000; Steve Underdown Memorial Director’s Award, $250; Bill Magness Scholarship, $2,000, renewable for 4 years; Bandon Kiwanis, $1,000 Quinn Hamblin, Oregon State University-Electrical Engineering. Scholarships: SWOCC 2-year tuition waiver, $7,830; Harvey S. Mudd Engineering/Math, $3,500; Keiser Scholarship Fund, $2,000, renewable for 4 years; Coquille Elks Scholarship, $300; Bandon Community Scholarship, $2,000, renewable for 4 years Leatrice Helms, U.S. Navy. Scholarships: SWOCC 2-year tuition waiver, $7,830 Evan Henson, SWOCC-Accounting Alana Haga, SWOCC-Criminal Justice Elle Iverson, Linfield College-Nursing. Scholarships: SWOCC 2-year tuition waiver, $7,830; Reese Family Scholarship, $3,000; Bandon Rotary

Scholarships: More than $900K offered to BHS seniors By Amy Moss Strong Bandon Western World

Scholarship, $1,000; University Women of Bandon, $600; Bandon Community Scholarship, $2,000, renewable for 4 years Hailey Iverson, SWOCC-Engineering or Medical. Scholarships: SWOCC 2year tuition waiver, $7,830; Keiser Scholarship Fund, $2,000, renewable for 4 years; BHS Principal’s Scholarship, $1,000. Coleton Jackson, entering workforce Kristina Knox, SWOCC-Physical Therapy. Scholarships: Keiser Scholarship Fund, $2,000, renewable for 4 years; Bill Magness Scholarship, $2,000, renewable for 4 years William Lozano, College of the Redwoods-Debate. Scholarships: Keiser Scholarship Fund, $2,000, renewable for 4 years; Bandon Masonic Lodge, $1,000 Robert Martino, Lane Community College-Pilot. Scholarships: Reese Family Scholarship, $3,000; Bandon Kiwanis, $1,000

BANDON — Amid cheers and the throwing of caps, 58 Bandon High School students concluded their 12 years of school Saturday night with a commencement ceremony at Otis K. Murray Court in front of a packed audience of faculty, family and friends. Many of the BHS Class of 2014 will continue their education — and will have a boost financially. More than $900,000 was offered in scholarships, which included $250,000 given from local organizations, individuals and foundations. The local scholarships were from service organizations such as Rotary, Lions, Bandon and Coos Bay Kiwanis, University Women, Masonic Lodge, the VFW, Coquille Valley Elks, memorial scholarships from the Richert, Underdown, Dominy and Faber families, as well as scholarships from the Bill Magness Trust, Reese Family, Francis Stadelman Trust, OSEA classified union and the Tsu Chi Foundation. The Mike and Lindy Keiser Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation provided more than $90,000 in renewable, four-year scholarships.

■ See Grads, A7

■ See 2014, B2

Photo by Amy Moss Strong

Processional Haley Freitag, left, and Emily Ramos Pena walk to the front of Otis K. Murray Court for the BHS Class of 2014’s graduation ceremonies Saturday night. Students enjoyed an all-night party put on by Project Graduation after the ceremony.

Bandon remembers the devastating fire of 1914 By Jim Proehl Contributing writer Bandon Western World

BANDON — A devastating fire struck Bandon’s business district 100 years ago. Though overshadowed by the much larger 1936 fire, the fire of June 11, 1914 was a significant event in the community’s history. The Bandon Historical Society Museum is commemorating the hundredth anniversary of the 1914 fire during the months of June and July. The museum has an exhibit devoted to telling the fire’s story. A 100-year-old copy of the Western World, on loan to the museum from Mayor Mary Schamehorn, reported the story of the fire the same day it happened. “Fully three blocks of the business houses in the heart of Bandon were

burned to the ground early today in the most disastrous fire ever experienced in Coos County, which caused an aggregate loss of no less than a quarter million dollars,” reported the June 11, 1914, Western World. The paper said more than a hundred commercial and professional establishments were damaged by fire, smoke and water. “No lives were lost but some narrow escapes are reported and many were forced to take to the streets attired only in their night clothes.” The fire broke out about four o’clock in the morning in the rear of the L. N. E. Restaurant, “which is located in the center of the block between Bandon Avenue and Cleveland Avenue on First Street.” “The fire alarm was sounded and the

■ See Fire, B2

Civil War program at the museum features talk, music, memorabilia BANDON — The Bandon Historical Society Museum will host another in a series of presentations about Bandon and the Civil War. The free program will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at the museum. The event will include a history talk, live music and an opportunity to see and share Civil War memorabilia. Civil War buff Rick Cook will be the keynote speaker. Cook’s presentation will focus on the role of women during the Civil War by exploring the story of Mary A. Shoemaker, a union soldier’s widow buried in Bandon’s GAR cemetery. Cook presented two earlier well attended and will received programs at the Bandon museum, as well as programs

in Port Orford and Langlois. Cook traces the war stories of soldiers who settled in the local area and explores the role those veterans played in local history. Music that reflects and evokes the Civil War era will be played by Company A, 1st Oregon String Band. Band members include Bob and Jerene Shaffar, Bryan Ibach and Rick Cook. The event coincides with the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Attendees are welcome to bring and share Civil War related items. The Bandon Historical Society Museum is located at the corner of U.S. Highway 101 and Fillmore Avenue. During the summer, the museum is open every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.