Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1961-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 4, 2015)
7A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015 Tiny Oregon school to reopen after 10 years Just a handful of students, for now By ABBY SPEGMAN The Bend Bulletin BROTHERS — From be- hind the counter at Brothers Stage Shop, Jerrie Hanna has watched crews come and go this summer preparing Broth- ers School to reopen in Sep- tember after sitting empty for a decade. Hanna looks forward to kids coming to her store for snacks after school, to hav- ing some life across the street again in this town so tiny you can drive through it without realizing. “Everybody is really, real- ly, really excited about it,” said Hanna, a former teacher her- self. She hopes having a school in town will draw more fam- ilies, knowing their children won’t have to spend hours on a school bus to Prineville. “That makes the community grow.” Brothers School is set to re- open with — as of now — ¿ve students in ¿rst through ¿fth grades as part of the Crook County School District. Of¿cials expect enrollment to be steady or even to grow in the coming years based on demographics in the area. They’ve hired most of the staff and the building is ready for students. But a bigger issue still looms: Can the district af- ford to open a school so small? The only school Brothers School was the only school in the Brothers district. It had three students in the 2003-04 and 2004-05 school years and no students going into the 2005-06 school year, according to The Bulletin archives. State law said a dis- trict in a county with more than 35,000 people must merge with an adjoining district if it has fewer than 18 students for two consecutive years. Even though Brothers is lo- cated in Deschutes County, its school board opted to merge with Crook County School District. Joe Kline/The Bulletin The playground outside of Brothers School in Brothers. The tiny school will reopen to students in the fall. But residents said they al- ways hoped the school would reopen. Back at Brothers Stage Shop, Hanna and her sister Dix- ie had counted up all the school- age kids in town and thought it was probably enough. Hannah called up her cousin, then-state representative Bruce Hanna, R-Roseburg, to help resurrect the tiny Brothers district. Meanwhile, the Crook County district was spending $12,000 to $15,000 a year to maintain the property in case there was enough demand to re- open the school down the road, said business manager Anna /ogan. However slight, of¿- cials decided the demand was there this year, and in April the school board voted to reopen the school. Gretchen Stack, a fourth-grade teacher from Ce- cil Sly Elementary School in Prineville, was hired to teach in Brothers; she plans to live on the school property in the teach- er’s unit. There will also be a part-time educational assistant who will double as the secre- tary and handle nutrition ser- vices; a part-time custodian will also drive the school bus. Mona Boyd, the district’s special ed- ucation director, will serve as principal. Four-day week Brothers School will have a four-day week, same as the district’s K-8 school in Paulina, which had about 20 students last year. Older students go to Crook County High School. Operating the school will cost about $186,000 a year up to about 20 students, when the district would look to add staff. The district has requested rural school funding from the state, which gives more money per student in order to cover the cost of operating such a small school. Logan said while oth- er Crook County schools may receive about $7,000 per stu- dent this year, Brothers could receive $35,000 to $60,000 per student depending on how many enroll. “It’s a big part of the fund- ing equation,” Logan said. The district is still waiting on an answer. If the request is denied, it would be up to the school board whether to re- open the school, but Boyd said plans are continuing as though it will happen. Then there are the smaller questions: How do you run a school fundraiser with ¿ve fam- ilies? What sports can you play with ¿ve? “Those things will evolve as we see the direction the kids and community and parents want to go,” Boyd said. One-room schoolhouse model A model for Brothers may be the one-room schoolhouse in Ashwood, about 30 miles northeast of Madras. It had ¿ve students last year; each year of¿cials wait to see how many students will enroll. A differ- ence of one or two students can feel like a major change. “It’s a very different experi- ence, but it worked really well out here,” said Kim Symons, whose granddaughter went to Ashwood. One year she was one of two students, but that meant extra attention from the teacher. “It just gave her a really good foundation going into a bigger public school. She was really well-adjusted, really well-rounded. To this day, she reads way beyond where she is supposed to.” Carol Dixon retired this year after 11 years teaching at Black Butte School in Camp Sherman, which has about two dozen stu- dents. She knew every child, his or her strengths and weak- nesses and where they needed extra help. It was also easier to change lesson plans or organize ¿eld trips. Students went skiing every Friday in the winter and swimming in the spring. “It’s challenging because of the different abilities and grade level of the kids, but it’s also advantageous because a kid can be placed where they need to be,” said Dixon, who previous- ly taught in Bend, Sisters and Crook County school districts. “The kids grow up together, and it’s really dif¿cult for a kid to fall through the cracks.” Dixon said it will be a bene- ¿t to Brothers being part of the Crook County district, with ac- cess to its human resources, in- struction and special education departments. Black Butte is its own school district, and teachers have to help out with reports and regulations required by the state. In such a small school, said Dixon, “You can’t just show up and teach.” CL ASSIF IE D M ARK ETPL A CE P lace classified ad s o n lin e at w w w .d ailyasto rian .co m o r call 503-325-3211 CL ASSIF IE D IN DEX ANNOUNCEMENTS 055 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Care Centers 035 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lost & Found 040 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Personals 050 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Professional Services 061 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bankruptcy EMPLOYMENT 060 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Babysitters, Child Care 070 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Help Wanted 080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Work Wanted INSTRUCTION 095 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schools & Education 408 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music Lessons FINANCIAL 105-106 . . . . . . . . . . Business For Sale- S ales Op 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Money To Lend REAL ESTATE 130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open Houses 150-200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Sale 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lots & Acreage 195 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Homes Wanted 205-275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rentals N EW TOD AY ! Look a t these a ds first 285-290 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RV/Trailer Space MISCELLANEOUS 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jewelry 310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tools & Heavy Equipment 350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appliances 360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Furniture & H H Goods 365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antiques & Collectibles 375 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Misc. For Sale 379-395 . . . . . . . . Swap Meets & Garage Sales 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Misc. Wanted 410 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Musical Instruments 430 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arts & Crafts Experianced campasionate live in care giver to seniors who wish to remain at home. 20 years experiance. Referances. aelinorluick.wordpress.com (707)239-3218 Full or part-time Driver needed. Wages DOE, CDL required, North West Ready Mix. 950 OlneyAvenue nwready@pacifier.com (503)325-3562 Gill net 9 inch/100 fathoms - hung, 1.5X12. Used 12 days. $1800.00. (503)7307350 ERROR AND CANCELLATIONS Please read your ad on the first day. If you see an error, The Daily Astorian will gladly re-run your ad correctly. We accept responsibility for the first incorrect insertion, and then only to the extent of a cor- rected insertion or refund of the price paid. To cancel or correct an ad, call 503-325-3211 or 1-800- 781-3211. K IM B ERLY cla ssified sa les representa tive for N orth Coa st com m u n ity pa pers ANIMALS/LIVESTOCK 460 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Animal Boarding 470 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fe ed-Hay-Gr ain 475-495 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anim al-Live stock 485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pets & Supplies The Da ily Asto ria n • Chin o o k O b server Co a st M a rketp la ce • Co a st W eeken d S ea sid e S ig n a l • Ca n n o n Bea ch Ga zette Pla ce yo u r a d to d a y MARINE 500-525 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marine 5 03.325 .3211 • ext . 231 cla ssified s@ d a ilya sto ria n .co m AUTOMOBILE 535-595 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automobile N EW T ODAY Housekeeper needed asap 30+ hrs/wk,apply in person $11 per hour. @ Tradewinds 11th & N Prom Seaside Moreiras Lawn and house services •Mowing • Hedging • Weeding •Presure Washing •Gutters •Hauling •House Cleaning No job to big or small! (503)468-8795 20 F REEBIES Free tan full size couch you haul Pelase call after 1pm. (503)325-0771 Ardelleʼs Hair Design leasing a station. Now available at Ardelleʼs. Weʼre looking for an experianced, reliable, hair stylest, to join our beautiful, fun, professional salon. Best location in town! Call Ardelle (503)325-5378 W E GE T RESU L TS 35 L OST & F OUND Lost: Near Saddle Mt. Rd. Brown/Black medium size long hair dog. Answers to Daniel. (503)440- 6931. 45 P UBLIC N OTICES Occasionally other companies make telemarketing calls off classified ads. These companies are not affiliated with The Daily Astorian and customers are under no obligation to participate. If you would like to contact the attorney general or be put on the do not call list, here are the links to both of them Complaint form link: http://www.doj.state.or.us/ finfraud/ Find it, Tell it, Sell it! Classified ads! 325-3211 70 H ELP W ANTED ALL ABOUT CANDY SEASIDE CANDYMAN NEEDS YOUR HELP $10/hr to start increasing to $14 with proven experience. !!START IMMEDIATELY!! 21 N. Columbia, #105, Seaside Or. (503)738-5280, candyman@seasurf.net 70 H ELP W ANTED Ardelleʼs Hair Design leasing a station. Now available at Ardelleʼs. Weʼre looking for an experianced, reliable, hair stylest, to join our beautiful, fun, professional salon. Best location in town! Call Ardelle (503)325-5378 BUSY ASTORIA HOTEL HIRING FULL TIME YEAR ROUND NIGHT AUDITOR Will train the right personality. Holidays and weekends required. Holiday Inn Express Astoria 204 West Marine Drive sales@astoriahie.com 70 H ELP W ANTED Housekeeper needed asap 30+ hrs/wk,apply in person @ Tradewinds 11th & N Prom Seaside Housekeeper needed asap 30+ hrs/wk,apply in person $11 per hour. @ Tradewinds 11th & N Prom Seaside Specialty Care provider needed for female quad. 9am-11am Daily. For details call Lisa (503)717-8272 The deadline for classified ads is 1:00 p.m. the day before your ad is scheduled to run All classified ads require pre-payment TO PLACE YOUR AD: Call The Daily Astorian classifed department at: 503-325-3211 ext. 231 or 800-781-3211 ext. 231 Web: www.dailyastorian.com Email: classifieds@dailyastorian.com THE DAILY ASTORIAN P.O. Box 210 • 949 Exchange Street Astoria, Oregon 97103 www.dailyastorian.com 70 H ELP W ANTED Full or part-time Driver needed. Wages DOE, CDL required, North West Ready Mix. 950 OlneyAvenue nwready@pacifier.com (503)325-3562 Services We urge you to patronize the local professionals advertising in The Daily Astorian Specialty Services. To place your Specialty Services ad, call 325-3211. DEADLIN ES Immediate openings for verifiable experienced Journeyman/Carpenters/Laborers Growing firm looking for long term employees with 5-10 yearʼs experience in both residential and commercial construction. Pay based on experience. 70 H ELP W ANTED Barber, part time experienced clipper cutter. (503)298-9166 Housekeeping/Housemen and Supervisor Assistant. Full-Time/Part-Time needed. End of Summer Bonus! Applications at Gearhart by the Sea 1157 N. Marion. Starting wage $12 an hour D.O.E. Local Class A CDL Driver. Union position, Monday Friday swing shift. One year CDL experience required. CAll Justin 503 233-4607 ext 209 LOCAL DRIVER NEEDED. Class A CDL and one year of commercial driving experience required. 40+ hours/week. Benefits package available. Pay DOE. Apply in person at Pacific Coast Seafood, 200 Railroad Way in Astoria (Tongue Point). Pre-employment screening required. EEO Company Full-time EMT Positions Must be 21 years of age and have a valid drivers license and good driving record. Must have valid Oregon or Washington EMT certification with the ability to obtain certification from the other state. Good customer Service skills Send resumes to: Medix Ambulance Service 2325 SE Dolphin Ave Warrenton, Or 97146 NEHALEM VALLEY CARE CENTER Wheeler, OR. HIRING DIRECTOR OF NURSING (DNS) MUST BE AN EXPERIENCED RN Pay Scale UP TO $85,000 DOE AND QUALIFICATIONS (Plus benefits) Contact: Shelley@obrien-co.com Call (503)368.5171 ext. 3116 for details Full time position in a busy Optometry Clinic. Will train someone who is a fast thinker, able to multi- task, can work will with others, and is looking for a long term career. Apply in person 819 S Holladay Seaside Full time Physical Therapy Aide/clerical responsibilities. Seeking a reliable, and dependable person to assist the therapist in providing quality patient care in maintaining clinic laundry. Also must be detail oriented, organized, and proficient in Microsoft Word, to assist in maintaining records. Must be able to multi-task and work well with others, in a fast paced clinic. Send resume to billing@oceanbeachpt.com or in person at 316 1st Ave. North Ilwaco, WA. Interested in helping provide quality medical care to young adults living away from home? Like having three day weekends? We are looking for a Temporary Registered Nurse to work at our student clinic while our regular staff is on leave. Interested applicants should apply online at: www.mtc.jobs Management & Training Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability MTC Values Diversity! Tongue Point is a drug-free workplace and has a tobacco-free campus. Mailroom: Opportunity to work part- time (15-25 hours per week) in our packaging and distributing department at The Daily Astorian. Duties include using machines to place inserts into the newspaper, labeling newspapers and moving the papers from the press. Must be able to regularly lift 40# in a fast paced environment. Mechanical aptitude helpful and the ability to work well with others is required. Pre-employment drug test required. Pick up an application at The Daily Astorian, 949 Exchange Street or send resume and letter of interest to EO Media Group, PO Box 2048, Salem, OR 97308-2048, fax (503)371-2935 or e-mail hr@eomediagroup.com NOW HIRING •Servers •Front Desk •Sous Chef Competitive Wages, and great working environment. Apply in person at Maggieʼs on The Prom Or Seaside Oceanfront Inn