New Faces In The Stanley Schools

As students returned to school in Stanley last week, they were greeted by nine new faces in the classroom, including seven teachers and two student teachers. In the elementary school, students will see three new teachers and both student teachers. McKenzie Nohr will be teaching 6th Grade. Ashley Nichols will teach 5th grade math and reading, as well as working with the Title program. Evan Meiers takes over the music program, which actually means he will be a new face in both buildings. Kelly Warren will be student teaching with Paula Brown in the fifth grade and also with Nancy Meiers in special education. Jessie Allery will be student teaching in the 4th grade with Jan Gorder. At the high school, Lynette Vachal will be teaching science classes. Samantha Thomas will be teaching a number of English classes. Kelly Roemmich will be teaching a number of math classes. Michael Bergstrom will be teaching a number of business classes. Michael Bergstrom Michael Bergstrom, 28, is originally from Ray and he is living in Ray. He will teach Business Education including MS Office, keyboarding, multi-media, desktop publishing, business law and emerging tech. He holds a BS in Business Education from Minot State University and is currently pursuing a MS in Education Leadership from North Dakota State University. He taught Business Education in the Center-Stanton Public School for four years where he was also the head girls’ basketball coach. Michael is married. He and his wife Taryn have a thirteen month old son, Blake. He is a member of the NDEA, North Dakota Coaches Association, National Business Education Association and National Association of Basketball Coaches. Among his hobbies are golf, going to sporting events and going to the movies. Evan Meiers Evan J. Meiers, 26, is originally from Ross. He will be teaching High School band and choir, Junior High music, guitar, and 5th and 6th grade band. He holds a Bachelors Degree   Login or Subscribe to view full stories.

Paving Should Start This Week On Main

Barring weather delays, paving should start on Main Street this week, according to Dustin Keller of Keller Paving and landscaping. At the weekly update meeting at City Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 25, the proposed schedule for August 23 through 28 called for Keller to finish cutting gravel from Railroad to 2nd Avenue in preparation for paving. Crews from PCS were expected to finish the concrete from 2nd to 3rd Avenue and to install curb and gutter from 3rd to 6th Avenue. Edling was also set to return and start the installation of the new light poles. This week, August 30 through September 4, calls for the preparation for paving with paving set to start midweek, weather permitting. The concrete work on Main Street should also wrap up and the remaining light poles should be put in place between 1st and 3rd Avenues and the bases for light poles placed from 3rd to 6th Avenues. Citizen concerns continue to relate to the ramps and railings. The ramps are required under the Department of Transportation, meeting the federal highway requirements since the project is being funded in part by state and federal grant dollars. Delays in the project have included the increased time at the start of the project as they ground the original Main Street surface, as well as weather delays and other issues that have come along the way. Completion of the Main Street project is scheduled for October 13, 2010. Weekly update meetings are held each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Stanley City Hall. Persons with concerns or questions are encouraged to attend these meetings.   Login or Subscribe to view full stories.

Community Foundation Seeks Grant Applications

The Stanley Area Community Foundation (SACF) is now accepting applications for its inaugural grant cycle. The Foundation provides grants to non-profit community organizations and government entities within and surrounding the city of Stanley. A total of $3,500 is available in grant awards. Grant applications must be submitted on an official form no later than Sept. 15th. The application form and instructions are available online at www.NDCF.net/Stanley. Applications will be reviewed by the SACF Advisory Committee, comprised of community volunteers, who will make recommendations for final grant awards. For more information or if you have questions, please contact Pam Thompson at 701-628-2628. About the Stanley Area Community Foundation: Established in 2008 by a group of concerned residents, the Stanley Area Community Foundation provides a method of receiving funds/donations to benefit projects or non-profits in the Stanley area. The Foundation is affiliated with the North Dakota Community Foundation, which is a non-profit tax exempt corporation under IRS code 501(c)(3) and North Dakota Law. All contributions to the fund are tax deductible to the fullest extent of state and federal laws.   Login or Subscribe to view full stories.

Student Numbers Up Again In Stanley Schools

In a trend that started just a few short years ago, Stanley School District will again see increased student numbers this year. With school starting last Thursday, total enrollment sits at 480, compared to 423 at the start of the year last year, 395 at the start of 2008/2009, 364 in 2007/2008 and 347 in 2006/2007. Student numbers in 2000 showed 429 students at the start of the year, those numbers declined slowly each year to a low of 340 in 2005 before they began the upward climb. To accurately compare student increases, you need to compare class to class, meaning that you would look at the Kindergarten class from 2007/2008 and follow their numbers to the first grade class for 2008/2009 and the second grade class for 2009/2010 and the third grade class for 2010/2011. Enrollment figures for the 2010/2011 year are based on the students enrolled on August 30. The enrollment figures for 2009/2010 are also based on numbers approximately the same date last year.  Login or Subscribe to view full stories.

USAF Heartland Of America Band Night Wing To Perform In Stanley

An unscheduled inspection from Air Force Global Strike Command’s Inspector General team is prompting the cancellation of an open house at Minot originally scheduled for Sept. 11. The base still plans to celebrate the local community’s support through three off-base performances of Night Wing. The United States Air Force Heartland of America Band’s country and rock showcase musical group. The performances are occurring in cooperation with local chambers of commerce. Officials said the nuclear deterrence and global strike mission of the base takes precedence over other events. “When Global Strike Command was activated last year, we were told to expect the return of no-notice and short-notice inspections – so, we’re ready,” said Col. Fred Stoss, 91st Missile Wing commander. “Even as we regret disrupting the open house, the mission always comes first and we welcome the opportunity to show the Inspector General’s team how prepared we are every minute of every day,” he said. Three free concerts are scheduled in place of the open house: one is at Velva Golf Course in Velva on Thursday, Sept. 9th at 7 p.m.; another is in Stanley, at Wilson Park, Friday, Sept. 10th, also at 7 p.m. Another performance will take place Saturday, Sept. 11th at Oak Park in Minot at 2 p.m. The band Night Wing covers Top 40 pop and country hits of today and popular rock-n-roll classics. Night Wing offers a unique vocal blend and amazing musicianship, while raising awareness of the Air Force mission, officials said.   Login or Subscribe to view full stories.