Stanley, ND

Immunization Clinic

breese — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:44:46 +0000

An immunication clinic is opened by appointment on June 19th, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please call Debbie Lund, RN PHN at the Upper Missouri District Health Unit Nurse’s Office loated in the Memorial Building in Stanley. If you have insurance please bring those cards to all appointments.

CITY OF STANLEY ELECTION RESULTS

breese — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:29:37 +0000

According to the Mountrail County Promoter, Wednesday June 18, 2008 newspaper, Six canidates were running for three seats on the City Council. The three candidates that received the highest votes were: Paul Sandeen with 206 votes; Pamela Thompson with 169 votes; and Linda Wienbar with 142 votes.

There was also a question to the citizens on whether or not Home Rule Charter which would have given an additional one percent sales tax collection for health care and changed the renewal date for the existing one percent sales tax, printed by the Mountrail County Promoter. 174 voters said no and 129 voter said yes.

The citizens of Stanley again voted and were involved with leadership decisions. Great job.

3 New Resources Available For Check Out

klittlef — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:26:39 +0000

There are three new resources available at the Mountrail Extension Office for you to check out.

Impacting Community Vitality: Software for Demonstrating Economic Impacts of Customers CD
The “How To”: Grants Manual
See Poverty…Be The Difference! Discover Missing Pieces for Helping People Move Out of Poverty Book

Thanks to the Center for Community Vitality with the NDSU Extension Service for purchasing all these wonderful resource materials for our Horizons community!

SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION RESULTS

breese — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:53:21 +0000

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.

Starting a New Business

breese — Wed, 21 May 2008 13:38:45 +0000

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

SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION TO BE HELD JUNE 3, 2008

breese — Wed, 21 May 2008 13:27:18 +0000

The election polls will be opened June 3, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the high school for the school board election. The positions that are open are from Area 4 and Area 2. To vote you must be 18 years of age and a resident of the school district. A reminder to bring identification with you.

The candidates that will be listed on the ballot are:(choose (1) from each area)

Area 4

Cristi Trulson

Curt Vachal

Area 2

Cherlyn Biwer

All residents are encouraged to vote. Let your voices be heard.

Housing Is It An Issue?

klittlef — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:16:02 +0000

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.

Stanley City Elections

klittlef — Mon, 19 May 2008 18:59:24 +0000

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.

Stanley Horizons Group Meets

klittlef — Mon, 19 May 2008 18:32:10 +0000

The Stanley Horizons Group met on Wednesday, May 14th to discuss projects that are going on in the community. Below are the items that were discussed.
1. Set aside funds to help get new daycares in the community up and running and/or existing daycares looking to increase the number of kids they can take. There is one new daycare that will be opening hopefully in June.
2. Discussed setting up a wireless internet connection at Tri Jens on main street to help local citizens gain access to the internet to help them look for work, or other resources they may need.
3. Talked about a housing survey which will be presented to Stanley residents on the upcoming city election day.
4. Approved sending up to 4 local residents to a Rural Philanthropy Conference in Nebraska City, Nebraska, September 10-12, 2008.
5. The group also talked about getting a city plan put together for Stanley, to help with the changes going on in the community due to the oil exploration.

Fundraiser held for Stanley Activity Center

klittlef — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:25:09 +0000

Saturday, April 26th was ‘Scrap The Day’, an annual fundraiser to benefit the Stanley Community Activity Center. Those attending could view products from different vendors, work on their scrapbooks, register for door prizes and participate in a silent auction.
Organizer Backy Reynolds credits Kathie Dazell for being instrumental in helping her plan this event. The event raised over $900 for the Activity Center.
The operation of the center is funded through generous donations from individuals and business and fundraisers like ‘Scrap the Day’.
Every weekend the center is open with between 30 and 40 kids enjoying everything it has to offer. During the week, the center is available for pulic use including karate classes, Bible studies, private parties, Boy Scouts and more.