Stanley, ND

The Stanley School District held an election on June 3, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  There were 208 voters.  This was a great turn out.  Kelly Hanson won the elected board position in Area 2 and Scott Meiers won the elected board position in Area 3.  The community should be very proud of themselves for getting involved in community decisions.

Daycare is an issue for most towns and city.  Two new daycares will be opening in Stanley.  Dianne Hellman is opening a daycare at the elementary school.  She is in the process of remodeling but is hoping to be open soon.  For more information, please call Dianne Hellman.  The second daycare opening is Rachel Neimitalo.   She purchased a house in town across from the elementary school and is also remodeling.  For more information, please contact Rachel Neimitalo.

Stanley welcomes new businesses!

For other daycares, please link to the Stanley webpage  www.stanleynd.com

Attention all Stanley residents - What is your thought on the present housing situation in Stanley?

On June 10, 2008 during the election you will have the opportunity to give your thoughts. The survey will be brief, so as not to take up too much of your time.
It will ask about your current home and your thoughts about what is needed in the community to help make Stanley an attractive place for new people looking to move here.

Your help with this survey is greatly appreciated and very valued.

On tuesday, June 10th residents of Stanley will get a chance to have their voices heard during the city election. Voting will take place at the elementary school from 8 am to 7 pm.
Items to consider include: 3 City Council positions, park board, and one measure.
Running for city council are
* Kurt Edwards
* Lyne Enget
* Elmer Nelson
* Paul Sandeen
* Pamela Thompson
* Linda Wienbar
Running for the park board are
* Kristi Iverson
* Angela Schepp
Measure
To increase the city sales tax from 1% to 2%. The new percent would go towards the Mountrail County Medical Center and the other 1% would go towards the city.

Remember to go out and let your voices be heard on June 10th.

Volunteers fromthe City of Stanley gathered together on a cold stormy spring saturday morning, to revitalize the city pond area. Workers converged on planting 40 trees, picking garbage, rocks and filling holes. The morning concluded with a noon meal served at the memorial building.
Volunteers from several groups in Stanley including, 4-H, church groups and service groups made up the 70+ volunteers who helped to beautify the city pond.

Tri Jen and Hidden Treasure Store is a place in Stanley that is a must visit.  Tri Jen is a lunch and coffee shop specializing in variety of espressos and blended ice drinks located in the Hidden Treasure second hand store.  Many people with disabilities are working to keep the store going.  Some of those jobs are washing, tagging, stocking and ironing clothing.  Hidden Treasure received donations of articles from all over and volunteers along with Tri City Cares individuals turn those articles into our Hidden Treasures. Hidden Treasure collects small toys like beanie babies that are sent to the soldiers in Iraq which they give them to the children of Iraq.  These toys are perfect for soldiers to carry with them because they are a soft toy.  Personal items such as toilet paper, small size shampoos, deordant and portable food items such ramin noodles and hard candies are always welcomed for care packages  for our soldiers.  

“Retired Senior Program (RSVP)-  These are amazing volunteers that give thier time and talent to the store by acting as cashier, pricing clothing and doing many other jobs.  We wouldn’t be able to keep our doors open without them.” reported Lynn Petz.

“Besides a place to work, it is also a service to the community.  Tri City Cares individuals are very proud of being able to give back to the community.” Says Lynn Petz

There has been much discussion on how the local area businesses, hospital, and schools can compete for workers with the higher paying jobs created by oil activity.  There is always good and bad that comes from change.  The local economy is doing well but the fear of losing the economy possibly in the next few years scares a lot of citizens and businesses. Increasing the wages now to compete with the rising economy and having to stay at those wages when things start to cool off is a concern.  Please comment on this issue.  It would be nice to know your opinion.

Last night, Tuesday March 25, 2008, the Stanley School District hosted a public meeting to discuss the future of the school district.  Stanley is looking at being stable in student numbers and with the increase of oil field activity the financial end is looking good.  Concerns of the public were available housing for new people moving into the district, providing laptops for large amount of new students (Stanley provides laptops for all students grades 5-12), building improvements and bussing.  These are just a few comments made at the meeting. The Stragetic Planning Minutes will be posted on the school’s website www.stanley.k12.nd.us

Barb Reese, Jim Hennessy and Randal Reese attended classes for advanced bloggers, today. Our plan for the future is to get more people to start blogging on our website.

Getting feedback from over 200 persons is a lot of work.   All that input has resulted in a strategic plan that will look out for local needs for a long time.   Are you interested in joining the fun of growing a good thing, call the Mountrail County Extension Office and indicate what you would like to help with.  628-2835. City of StanleyStrategic Planning DocumentVision Statement: In 2012, Stanley will continue to be a friendly community with residents who truly care about one another and are willing to lend a helping hand.  We are a community where all members regardless of their background are encouraged to pursue economic, social, cultural, and recreational opportunities. In 2012, Stanley is a hub of economic activity that is stimulated by diverse sectors including our local small businesses and merchants, agricultural production and processing, and the energy industry, both fossil fuels and renewable energy.  We have a state of the art telecommunications infrastructure which allows a new generation of workers to work and live in Stanley.   The leadership in Stanley in 2012 is strong, knowledgeable, and diverse with people from all generations.  Stanley also utilizes community philanthropy to problem solve from within and its community fund is used as a means to capture its residents charitable and philanthropic intentions. We are a healthy community with many recreational and medical options.  Our housing stock is affordable, improved, and safe for residents of all income levels. Stanley is a place that fosters values that promote a just and caring community.   Goal 1: Create a Master Plan for Development   

  Goal 2: Increase Available Daycare Within the Community 

Goal 3: Housing  

 Goal 4: Establish a Community Fund for Long Term Community Reinvestment  

Goal 5: Develop a Broader Leadership Base with added Diversity & that Works More Effectively Within our Community Organizations Strategies (a description of how you intend to reach your goal)Who will do it?By when?How will you know it is done (measures of success)? Create county Young Professionals Network one of their core activities will be working on leadership development and transition  YPN Core Group May 2008 YPN will be created and will have a broad membership base across the county