Stanley, ND

The Stanley Junior Class of 2009 parents are organizing a drug and alcohol free after prom party for the teens of Stanley.    The party will be held at the elementary gym from 12 midnight to 4 a.m.   This year’s entertainment will be provided by DC Entertainment from Minot ND.  He provides music and inventive games for our teens.  Donations are the only source of income for the after prom parties and after graduation parties.  Thanks to our wonderful community and businesses in Stanley and  from the surrounding area, they have made the after prom parties a successful event for many years .

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 

Stanley, ND was featured on ABC’s Nightline on Friday, January 18th. Due to the recent oil boom that has hit, all eyes are on Mountrail county. The biggest question is will it help the community or hurt the community in the long run?

If you missed the story on Nightline go to: http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/story?id=4155639&page=1

Compliments of the Horizons program, residents of Stanley can now take advantage of a mini-library dedicated to Leadership. The mini-library is located at the Mountrail County Extension Office. Books are available to check out during office hours (Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and are geared to teach individuals how to become better leaders.

Here is a small sampling of what is available throught he mini library:
Attitude 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know, Maxwell, John
Do Something in Your Community, Rondeau, Amanda
Getting Ahead in a Just-Getting’By World: Building Your Resources for a Better Life, DeVol, Philip E.
Oh, The Places You’ll Go, Dr Seuss
The Power of Positive Thinking, Peale, Norman Vincent
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Leadership [Book on CD], Covey, Stephen
Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life, Johnson, Spencer
Tipping Point, The: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference, Gladwell, Malcolm

STANLEY ALONG WITH OTHER SMALL NORTHWEST TOWNS IN NORTH DAKOTA WERE FEATURED ON BOTH COASTS. THE OIL ACTIVITY IS INCREASING AROUND STANLEY. THE NEW YORK TIMES, SEATTLE TIMES AND MINNEAPOLIS NEWSPAPERS REPORTED TO THE WORLD ABOUT OUR BOOMING AREA. THE OIL INDUSTRY IN THE STATE EXPECTS TO NEED 12,000 NEW WORKERS BY 2010.

IT LOOKS LIKE THERE WILL BE NEW GROWTH IN THE STANLEY AREA!

Two teens in Stanley have shown their leadership qualities by attending leadership training and blogging workshops. Randal and Will are students at the Stanley High School. Earlier this year they were the only teens that completed the Leadership Plenty Program. The people who attended the Leadership Plenty were happy that the youth of the community were interested in becoming positive leaders and were willing to learn the skills to become effective leaders as well.
Randal and Will now will be helping Stanley introduce their community to the world. They attended a blogging training in New Town on November 15, 2007. Randal and Will will be updating the blog throughout the year.