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Bulldog Bubbles and
Bulldog Blender
Two other businesses are
operating in conjuction with
Marla's Mall.
Bulldog Blender offers blend-
ed drinks and is open during
lunch at Baker High School.
Bulldog Bubbles is in the
same location as Marla's Mall.
An industrial washer and dryer
set was purchased with grant
money. Bulldog Bubbles han-
dles all the district laundry as
well as six business accounts.
The general public can also
call to get on the schedule.
Susan Myers, who oversees
the program, said community
members use Bulldog Bubbles
to wash comforters and sleep-
ing bags. For information, call
541-524-2309.
Bulldog Pride
Baker School District 5J
2090 Fourth St.
Baker City, OR 97814
541-524-2260
www.baker5j.org
Baker School District Staff: Editor
Lisa Jacoby: Writer,
photographer, designer
School board:
Chris Hawkins, Katie Lamb, Kevin Cassidy,
Andrew Bryan, Julie Huntington
It is the policy of the Baker Board of Education and
School District that there will be no discrimination or
harassment on the grounds of race, color, sex, marital
status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age
or disability in any educational programs, activities or
employment. Persons having questions about equal op-
portunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Su-
perintendent at the Baker School District Office at 2090
4th Street, Baker City, OR. 97814 , Phone (541) 524 -2260.
All Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in this
school district are open to all students. The District will
take steps to assure that the lack of English language
skills will not be a barrier to admission and participa-
tion in CTE programs. ∙Section 504 Compliance Officer,
Special Education Director, 2090 4th Street, Baker
City, OR. (541) 524- 2260. ∙Title II Coordinator, Director
of Curriculum, 2090 4th Street, (541) 524 -2260. ∙Title IX
Coordinator, Special Education Director, 2090 4th Street,
Baker City, OR 97814 (541) 524- 2260
Bulldog Pride
Marla's Mall
School-run thrift shop helps students learn work skills
K
rishtion Cowdry has
a lot of appreciation
for retail stores now that
he's spent time at Marla's
Mall.
"It's good work experi-
ence," he said.
And he's learned that
clothing will not stay orga-
nized.
"When we put them out,
they look nice. Then people
go through them..." he said.
"Me in clothing stores? I
take it, then I put it back."
Cowdry is gaining work
experience as he spends one
class period per day helping
at Marla's Mall, a thrift store
full of community donations
that provides items free of
charge to the public.
It began at Baker High
School in honor of Marla
Cavallo, who died from
cancer in 2007. The store
soon outgrew its space
and moved to several
classrooms at North Baker
School. The entrance is on
the south side of the build-
ing.
The work experience is
open to district high school
students. Grading is based
on five criteria: Are they on
time? Do they stay busy?
Do they finish a task? Do
they have a good attitude?
Do they have good hy-
giene?
"The idea is to teach real
life work skills," said Susan
Myers, a district parapro-
fessional who oversees op-
erations at Marla's Mall. "I
Michael Zemmer, right, and Krishtion Cowdry organize clothes at Marla's Mall. Work
experience at the shop is open to district students. Job duties mimic a retail business
atmosphere with emphasis on greeting customers, organizing inventory, cleaning, and
bookkeeping.
try to get them as involved
as possible."
In the summer, students
can apply for paid posi-
tions. This requires a re-
sume, job application, and
interview.
The youth learn how
to greet customers, how
to build a display, and
help keep the shop clean
through custodial duties.
"It's really important to
keep it shining," Michael
Zemmer said.
Marla's Mall welcomes
donations of clean, gently
used clothing, as well as
new hygiene items. Other
needs include backpacks,
towels, blankets, and small
appliances.
The store's inventory is
boosted throughout the
year by clothing drives by
the Rotary Club and Baker
High School, as well as
monetary donations from
local organizations. When
coats have languished in a
school's lost and found for
many months, those items
are transferred to Marla's
Mall.
Hours
Marla's Mall is open
Monday through Thursday
from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30
a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Hours are subject to change
depending on the high
school's schedule.
Updates are posted on the
Marla's Mall Facebook page
Marla's Mall Community.
Shoppers are allowed to
fill one large bag per month.
Hygiene items are limited to
one per family per month.
The merchandise is free.
Only the hangers, tables,
fans, mannequins and items
marked “display only” are
to be left at the store.
For more information
about Marla's Mall, or to
inquire about giving a dona-
tion, call 541-524-2309.