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A8 • Friday, September 6, 2019 | Seaside Signal | SeasideSignal.com CBA: Academy looks to changes in the new year Continued from Page A1 Comprehensive elementary education Katherine Lacaze Family members ease the transition at The Heights for the fi rst day of school. School: Students fl ock in for fi rst day of classes Continued from Page A1 “We are essentially clos- ing and saying goodbye to two amazing elementary schools and opening a newly remodeled elementary school beginning in the fall of 2020,” she said. “Saying goodbye and letting go will be diffi - cult, but we are all excited for the new adventure.” Besides the emotional toll, there is also the tangible work created by the upcoming tran- sition. Throughout the year, teachers will add packing, purging and preparing for the move to their list of responsi- bilities. The Heights is operat- ing this year in a construction zone, which Wozniak antic- ipates will come with some challenges. Already the personnel at the various institutions — particularly the elementary schools — are working on building cohesion between their processes and proce- dures and identifying areas of collaboration that can be improved upon by the schools’ increased proximity next year. The district also has to sell the properties where the schools currently exist. They are listed with a commercial real estate agent and the dis- trict’s project manager Jim Henry is assisting with the process of selling the proper- ties at a price that will support ongoing capital improvement in the district, including com- pletion of the new campus. Roley will review his recom- mendations before sending the fi nal offers on the proper- ties to the district’s Board of Directors for approval. “It’s really a period of growth for us, and it’s going to be hard, and heartbreak- ing, and back-breaking, and frustrating, and wonderful, and joyful, and crazy, and so rewarding, all at the same time,” Roley said. Another change at the academy this year is the addition of both fourth- and fi fth-grade education. The academy opened its doors in 2017 with fi rst, second and third grade, and then added fourth grade for the 2018-19 school year so existing students could con- tinue their education at the institution. As several families have students in fi fth grade as well as lower ones, Fredrick- son, “it made sense to us to add fi fth grade.” Addition- ally, she said, “We thought it would help our enrollment, and sure enough, we have a handful of kids who are in fi fth grade.” She feels, however, the main contributor to the school’s roughly 60% increase in enrollment — from 31 students at the end of last year to 50 this year — was the marketing and outreach conducted last year using funds from an Oregon Department of Edu- cation grant. For the 2019-20 school year, students will be split into two blended class- rooms: one for kindergar- ten, fi rst- and second-grade students led by teacher Dawn Jay and another for second-, third-, fourth-, and fi fth-graders led by Ryan Hull. Leticia Campos will continue helping teach math and language arts to kinder- garteners and fi rst-graders, while Fredrickson instructs reading and math. Farewell: Ken and Sons says goodbye Continued from Page A1 “The opportunity came along here in Seaside, so we took it,” Smith said. “We put everything up for sale and moved here and gave it our go.” At the time, his chil- dren — Doug, Kim, The- resa, Nina, and Ted — were between the ages of 12 and 2. The oldest began doing chores around the store after school while Ted “helped get rid of my inventory by depleting our candy sec- tion,” Smith joked. The fi rst 17 years were tough, he said, owing to the store, which was named Ken’s Shopping Center at the time, being under new management and the town’s small, seasonal population. Over time, he said, “things started going better and bet- ter” as the store became more established and the tourism industry continued strengthening. The market’s location, along with its lack of long lines and laid-back atmo- sphere, have kept Ken and Sons going. Customers “enjoy the easy shopping,” Smith said, adding, “It’s so nice they can walk over, and they really, really enjoy the fact they don’t have to get out on that highway.” A practical education Eventually, Smith renamed the store to refl ect his sons’ involve- ment, although all his chil- dren worked at the store at one time or another. In fact, except for a few occa- sional unrelated employees in the early years, the store’s staff has primarily been comprised of family mem- bers, including in-laws and grandchildren. “It’s fun my children were able to learn the busi- ness and it helped them to grow in their personalities,” Smith said. He feels it was benefi - cial for each one to be given responsibility and start developing a strong work ethic at a young age. His children also learned about the value of customer ser- vice and building relation- ships with shoppers. “The thing that’s most important in any business is public relations, to be con- cerned with what (custom- ers) want,” Smith said. When shoppers come to the store, he receives their feedback on what they would like to see stocked on the shelves. Because space is limited, they have to be careful their inven- tory moves quickly, but they also take special orders to meet their customers’ needs, Smith said. Looking toward his retirement from the grocery business, meeting people and building a rapport with the customers is what he anticipates missing the most. While Ken and Sons Market has gathered a local follow- ing, they’ve also built long- term relationships with out- of-town customers. “We have a lot of people, we call them our regulars because they’re here every year,” Smith said, adding they have gotten to know several generations of those families. “We always wait for them to come each year.” For the foreseeable future, Smith and his wife will stay in Seaside near four of their fi ve children and continue managing their rental apartments. “Everything we need is here,” he said. Katherine Lacaze Dawn Jay will teach kindergarten, fi rst and second grade at Cannon Beach Academy this upcoming school year. Ryan Hull, who will teach a blended classroom with second-, third-, fourth-, and fi fth-graders at Cannon Beach Academy during the 2019-20 school year, prepares his classroom for the start of the new year. The academy is adding both fourth and fi fth grade this year. Through the use of blended classrooms, the instructors are “able to meet kids where they’re at in terms of their learn- ing,” Fredrickson said. Stu- dents can learn and study at the level they are at for a given subject. Additionally, blended classrooms present opportunities for younger students to learn social skills from the example set by older ones. Future goals Another goal on the horizon for the acad- emy is to offer transpor- tation to students. To do so, Fredrickson estimates it would require an addi- tional $25,000 annually to pay for maintenance, insur- ance, a driver, and other related costs. “We need to do some fundraising if we’re going to do that,” she said. The school has not ini- tiated an active campaign, but they are seeking peo- ple who would be inter- ested in sponsoring proj- ect. With the addition of a school bus, the academy will be able to serve stu- dents by transporting them to school, but also offering out-of-town fi eld trips. For the upcoming school year, Fredrickson said, they look forward to continuing a number of traditional fi eld trips and activities — such as the taffy pull at Bruce’s Candy Kitchen, trash pickups with SOLVE, and welcoming back the tufted puffi ns at Haystack Rock — in addi- tion to partnering with the Cannon Beach Arts Asso- ciation for arts opportu- nities and fi nding other ways to “give back to the community.” Market: Couple to continue tradition Continued from Page A1 The Smiths will be turn- ing over management of the market to Natasha Montero and Mike Hamilton. Montero and Hamilton went before Seaside’s City Council on Monday, Aug. 26, seeking an off-prem- ise sales license, permit- ting the sale of malt bever- ages, wine and cider to go in sealed containers. Between them, Montero said, they have worked for Whole Foods Market for a combined 35 years, with experience in management, purchasing and dry goods. Raised in Seattle, the couple moved to Seaside about six months before making the decision to pur- chase the new market with family member William S. Montero. “I’ve been coming here for over 20 years and that’s where we always shopped,” Natasha Montero said. When they found the Smiths were interested in selling, conversations began and a deal struck. During the transition, the new owners will be circu- lating new items in with the Ken and Sons has been serving Seaside since the 1960s. existing inventory. Customer feedback will be sought to determine local needs. They intend to place a focus on craft and local beer, as well as healthy, sustainable food options. Eventually, the mar- ket may team with local restaurants or caterers for sandwiches or grab-and-go items, Montero said. They anticipate about four to six employees, including themselves. They are seeking applications from people with experi- ence in beer and wine, and produce, as well as cashiers and stockers. “It will be exciting to take on that ‘mom and pop’ torch the Smiths are pass- ing to us,” Hamilton said. Community Calendar Saturday, Sept. 7 Lewis and Clark Salt Makers 9 a.m.-6 p.m., sponsored by Seaside Museum and Historical Society, presenting the Pacifi c Northwest Living Historians; South End Prom at Avenue U. Learning session 9-11 a.m., emergency pre- paredness training, present- ed by Cannon Beach Medical Reserve Corps, Cannon Beach City Hall, 163 E. Gower, Cannon Beach. Treasure the Beach 9-11 a.m., SOLVE cleanup, rain or shine, Seashore Inn, 60 N. Promenade. Learn to Play Ukulele 9:45 a.m., learn how to play the ukulele with instructor Kathy Ryan; conference room, Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A; sunsetempire. com. Fire Up! 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Seaside Fire and Rescue, fundraiser, featuring fi retrucks, barbecue, more, 150 S. Lincoln, Seaside. Featured artists reception 2-5 p.m. Trail’s End Gallery presents September featured artists, during the Gearhart Art- Walk. 656 Avenue A, Gearhart. Wednesday, Sept. 11 Good Morning Seaside 8 a.m., Weekly coff ee and net- working; Seaside Chamber of Commerce; contact for details, www.seasidechamber.com. Salt Maker’s Return Event commemorates the Voy- age of Discovery in Seaside, presented by Seaside Museum and History Center. Preschool storytime 10 a.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway; 503-738-6742. Seaside Art Walk 5-7 p.m., Celebrating 15 years in 2019, the next Seaside First Saturday Art Walk, will be held 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday Sept. 7th. The free event takes place between Holladay Drive and Broadway Street in the Historic Gilbert District of downtown Seaside. Wes Wahrmund 6-9 p.m., classical guitar, clas- sical guitar, jazz and original tunes, The Bistro, 271 N. Hem- lock, Cannon Beach. Sunday, Sept. 8 Lewis and Clark Salt Makers 9 a.m.-3 p.m., sponsored by Seaside Museum and Histor- ical Society, presenting the Pacifi c Northwest Living Histo- rians; South End Prom at Ave- nue U. Weed Warrior Wednesday IJenNeh performs at Pioneer Presbyterian Church on Sept. 15. Monday, Sept. 9 Bingo 12:30 p.m., Bob Chisholm Com- munity Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Taekwondo 6-7 p.m., Bob Chisholm Com- munity Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Tuesday, Sept. 10 Book sale Through Sept. 15, fall sale at the Seaside Library during li- brary open hours; presented by Friends of the Seaside Li- brary; 1131 Broadway. TOPS Meeting 10 a.m.-1 p.m., North Coast Land Conservancy program at the Circle Creek Conservation Center, Rippet Road, Seaside; nclctrust.org. 9:15 a.m., Take Pounds Off Sen- sibly focuses on healthy life- style changes for weight loss, meets weekly. North Coast Family Fellowship, 2245 N Wah- anna Rd, Seaside, OR. For more information, visit ncff church. org or call 503-738-7453. Seaside Farmers Market Pickleball 6 p.m., competitions where teams battle to see who has the greatest knowledge of all mat- ters trivial; Seaside Public Li- brary, 1131 Broadway, Seaside. 10 a.m., free drop-in game on the courts located behind the Seaside Youth Center, 1140 Broadway. 2-6 p.m., products grown, raised, produced or collected in Oregon or Washington; Broad- way Middle School parking lot, U.S. Highway 101, Seaside. Night of All Knowledge Trivia 1914, www.seasidedowntown. com. Weekly speakers, discus- sions and a no-host breakfast. Pickleball 10 a.m., free drop-in game on the courts located behind the Seaside Youth Center, 1140 Broadway. Senior Movie 1 p.m., movie title posted weekly at Bob Chisholm Com- munity Center; 1225 Avenue A. Friday, Sept. 13 Canoeing 10 a.m-1 p.m., join rec leaders for canoeing along the river and estuary system near the Necanicum; meet at the boat dock at Broadway Park; sunse- tempire.com. Cannon Beach Cottage Tour Sept. 13-15. Enjoy wine tasting, live music, local art, and more; self-guided, self-paced walk- ing tour in the heart of Cannon Beach. www.cbhistory.org or 503-436-9301 Seaside Farmers Market Teen Tuesday 3:30 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway; 503-738-6742. Thursday, Sept. 12 SDDA Breakfast 8 a.m., Pig ‘N Pancake, 323 Broadway, Seaside, 503-717- 2-6 p.m., products grown, raised, produced or collected in Oregon or Washington; Broad- way Middle School parking lot, U.S. Highway 101, Seaside.
