Stevens County (Alberta, Chokio, Donnelly, Hancock, Morris) Community

Community Coffee and Library co-op idea

stevensforward — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 23:55:49 +0000

I just did this community online survey that was emailed to the community (via “Morris Chamber of Commerce weekly Friday Facts”-and decided to post a blog on my suggestions on the survey). ..

If you have not yet completed the survey for a local nonprofit conducted by the UMM for the Common Cup, there is still time! The survey can be found here:https://umsurvey.umn.edu/index.php?sid=45213&lang=um This is the same survey that was mailed out previously, so there is no need to complete the survey through this link if you have already done so. Thank you for your help!

I was wondering what you think about this…

One reason not listed above for not choosing to “go frequently” is because of time. I have a 8a-4pm job and I like to settle down at home for awhile. However, I would love to go more-especially evenings, but it’s close. I would like to see it more open on the evenings in the weekends (e.g. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday). I’m not much of a bar person and it’ll be nice to go to an alternative place for food, sports/events on t.v., etc.. to hangout with friends in a quieter atmosphere (e.g. bar is too loud to just have a conversation). I missed the concerts that Common Cup use to have on the weekends. Lastly, I would like to see a community merger of the library and common cup due to financial “economic challenges”. Ideally, it’ll be a cool place for the community to come together for fellowship, food, and educational purposes..like a Barnes & Noble, but a co-op style community center for college students and the rest of the Stevens County residents to meet and greet.

Old Morris Elementary School Re-use

stevensforward — Mon, 10 May 2010 04:50:56 +0000

What to do about this 17-acre site, got any ideas? Share your feedback, suggestions, etc…

more..

http://community.goodnewsmorris.info/copc.oldelemschoolsite.html

Community Green House

stevensforward — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 04:39:09 +0000

Some folks in the community are talking about a “green house” idea. Some reasons for starting one are:

-a community garden all-year round

-a great activity for the “long winters”

-interdependent as a community instead of depending on others (e.g. Florida “deep freeze” this past winter caused some damage to oranges and tomatoes, which will increase food prices this summer)

-create possible jobs or volunteering opportunities (e.g. Stevens County DAC’s developmentally disabled population, seniors, youth, etc..)

What do you think? Any additional suggestions, links, ideas, etc…?

Related Sites:

Pacific Gardens Co-Housing Community

http://www.greenhousegarden.com/author.htm

What are some community needs?

stevensforward — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:21:18 +0000

There are so many needs in the community! If we could just “better” network with one another on these “unknown” and “known” needs. Hmm…what are they?

Welcoming New Residents

stevensforward — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:18:59 +0000

How as a community can we “welcome” new residents (e.g. college students, immigrants, migrant workers, etc…) to the Stevens County area?

Services in the Area

stevensforward — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:16:36 +0000

What do you feel are some services (e.g. stores-24/7, restaurants, entertainment, truck stop, etc…) that you would “like” in this area?

The “newest” truck stop (w/ a fast-food restaurant-Subway & a cafe) in Alexandria on the “busy” intersection (exit ramp) of I-94 and State Highway 27.

Morris used to have a truck stop according to folks I’ve talked to that have lived in this community for a longer time than I have. Where is it now? What happened? You think we could get one again? Would it help with the congested traffic on Main Street? Will it hurt businesses in this particular route? What if there was one built on the corner of Highway 59 and 28 (old Westmor headquarters)?

Business Minded-People

stevensforward — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:20:03 +0000

Have you ever wanted to start your own business (e.g. scrapbooking, home-based, day-care, restaurant, store, etc…)?

If you were provided the means (e.g. financial, tools, classes, etc..) to start one, what would it be?

If the community offered a “start your own business” seminar, would you be interested?

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Claiming Our Destiny

stevensforward — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:13:20 +0000

What are you passionate (values as a resident: family, job, church, etc..) about?

What can we be the best (assets: education, college campus, social civic groups, etc…) of ?

What will bring us prosperity (economic engine: businesses, industries, job types, manufacturing, etc..)?

Stevens County Residents Profile

stevensforward — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:07:50 +0000

How long have you lived in Stevens County? What part of the county do you currently reside?

If you were not originally from here, where did you reside before?

Do you work in the area? Where?

-if you don’t work in the area? Where?

Hello world!

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