Year In Review
(Editor’s Note: This week we start a look back at the stories we covered in the past year. We hope you enjoy this look back.)
January
The Stanley Park District announced winners of their Christmas decorating contest with first place in the residential category going to Dave and Betty Leith, second to Doug Larson and third to Arden and Janis Thompson. Prairie Ford took first place in the business category with Thoughtful Memories taking second.
Northwest Landowners Association was planning their constitutional rights conference in January. The event was bringing together nationally recognized speakers to share input with members and the public on topics including carbon sequestration, pore space litigation, Fourth Amendment search and seizure, eminent domain litigation, and more.
Crews from Chamley Pipe and Salvage were at the United Quality location in Ross taking down two older buildings, the east annex and main elevator building, for safety reasons.
Molly Lund, a senior at Stanley High School, a member of the Honor Society, completed her service project creating twelve tie blankets for the Domestic Violence Crisis Center. The blankets are designed to bring comfort to families seeking assistance.
Two Stanley educators were honored by the ND Council for Exceptional Children. At the elementary school, Amy Walter was recognized as the ND Paraprofessional of the Year. Kory Anderson was named the ND Special Education Teacher of the Year. Both will receive their formal awards at the NDCED Convention in February.
The first of five scheduled meats classes was held at the Mountrail County South Complex as Ag Agent Jim Hennessy held a country sausage making class. The classes teach the basics of meat handling and preparation from field to table. Participants get to sample products throughout the evening and take home what they make over the course of the night.
Thrivent’s Becky Goettle earned her Behavioral Financial Advisor designation. The training helps advisors learn how to mentor and coach clients in their financial decisions and offer a holistic approach to strengthen the relationships with them.
Dairyland Donkey Basketball returned to Stanley High School on January 18 as a fundraiser for the Stanley FFA. Teams battled to score, but also just to stay on their donkeys. The gym was full as the Stanley FFA Officers claimed the win for the night. Other teams included a staff member team and two community member teams.
Norah Hermanson, a senior and member of the Honor Society completed her service project to benefit the Mondak Animal Shelter. Her project was a blanket collection drive to provide comfort to the shelter’s furry residents. She collected and delivered over 20 blankets to the shelter.
Stanley’s elementary students recognized a special volunteer in January. Jacob Hellman’s fourth grade class nominated Doris Walter for the KX’s ‘Someone You Should Know’. The gym was overflowing with students and staff as they recognized her for her strong support of everything in the schools and the students. The football team also showed up to pay tribute to her support of their team over the years. She has been a dedicated sports supporter, volunteers to help readers at the elementary school and so much more.
Doris Walter was also recognized by the Stanley Commercial Club with their Above and Beyond Award at their annual meeting. The award recognizes someone that goes above and beyond, exceeding what is necessary for the community. As part of the meeting, Steve Springan also shared information on the Stanley EDC/Stanley Fund and what that supports throughout the community. He also discussed the various programs supported and funded by the Mountrail County JDA. He stressed the importance of economic development in a community and carrying on the legacy of Stanley as a city of opportunity.
New Town’s city library hosted a Lego Robotic Challenge. Their team, the Rockstarz, attended the Williston Regional Qualifier, earning the right to advance to State in Grand Forks in February.