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If someone you know was considering suicide, would you recognize the warning signs and know how to help? Learn how to save a life by attending QPR Gatekeeper Training to be held from 6-7 p.m., Monday, April 11 at NDSU Extension/McKenzie County, 205 6th St. NW, west of the Courthouse, Watford City. Pre-registration is kindly requested by Friday, April 8 by calling 701-444-3451 or emailing [email protected]. Q-question, P-persuade and R-refer – are the three steps anyone can learn to sav...
Has caring for a loved one become stressful for you? Caregiving is rewarding, but let’s face it: caregiving is not easy—physically, emotionally and financially. “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” is a class designed to provide you, the family caregiver, with the skills you need to take care of yourself. Classes will be held online on Wednesdays for six weeks from 1:30-3:30 p.m. CT starting Jan. 12-Feb. 16, 2022. How will the “tools” benefit you? This series will help you in the following w...
Has caring for a loved one become stressful for you? Caregiving is rewarding, but let’s face it: caregiving is not easy—physically, emotionally and financially. “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” is a class designed to provide you, the family caregiver, with the skills you need to take care of yourself. Classes will be held online on Wednesdays for six weeks from 1:30-3:30 p.m. CT starting Jan. 12-Feb. 16, 2022. How will the “tools” benefit you? This series will help you in the following w...
Farming/ranching rank among the top ten most stressful occupations in the United States. Too much stress takes a toll on health, including one’s mental and emotional well-being. Adult Mental Health First Aid, a program that addresses ongoing issues of farm/ranch stress, will be held from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. CT, Wednesday, Nov. 10 at NDSU Extension/McKenzie County, Watford City. Pre-registration is requested prior to attending by going to https://myfirstlink.org/events or please call NDSU E...
Family and Community Wellness. The Adult Mental Health First Aid program assists participants to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health concerns, such as depression, and connect others with available resources. Addressing the mental and behavioral health needs of those working in agriculture or other areas will be focused on in several upcoming seminars sponsored by NDSU Extension and FirstLink. Registration is now open for three scheduled seminars in western North Dakota...
The McKenzie County Community Foundation invites area 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, government agencies (groups without such designation may enlist a fiscal sponsor) to apply for their grant offerings—totaling $9700. Applications are due by Sept. 28. Go to www.NDCF.net/McKenzieCounty and click on Apply for Grant. The Local Advisory Committee Members (Marcia Hellandsaas, Jan Dodge, Daniel Stenberg, Ty Skarda, Desiree Sorenson, Douglas Rolfson, Gaye Dvirnak) will discuss the applications and determine gr...
The McKenzie County Community Foundation invites area 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, government agencies (groups without such designation may enlist a fiscal sponsor) to apply for their grant offerings—totaling $9700. Applications are due by Sept. 28. Go to www.NDCF.net/McKenzieCounty and click on Apply for Grant. The Local Advisory Committee Members (Marcia Hellandsaas, Jan Dodge, Daniel Stenberg, Ty Skarda, Desiree Sorenson, Douglas Rolfson, Gaye Dvirnak) will discuss the applications and determine gr...
The McKenzie County Community Foundation invites area 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, government agencies (groups without such designation may enlist a fiscal sponsor) to apply for their grant offerings—totaling $9700. Applications are due by September 28. Go to www.NDCF.net/McKenzieCounty and click on Apply for Grant. The Local Advisory Committee Members (Marcia Hellandsaas, Jan Dodge, Daniel Stenberg, Ty Skarda, Desiree Sorenson, Douglas Rolfson, Gaye Dvirnak) will discuss the applications and determin...
4-H youth competed in junior or senior individual or team presentations in the 2021 4-H Communication Arts Contest at the North Dakota State Fair, Minot, Sunday, July 25. 4-H’ers competed on a county and district level to qualify for the State Fair event. The top presenters received Awards of Excellence. McKenzie County 4-H’er Kyle Best Received an Awards of Excellence in the Junior Video Production Category with his “Why Buy Local” presentation. Also receiving an Awards of Excellence from Mc...
The Community Foundation Fund is giving out $9700 in grants to local organizations. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, government agencies. Groups without such designation may enlist a fiscal sponsor. Apply online only at www.NDCF.net/McKenzieCounty tab apply for Grant. Applications are due Sept. 28. The local advisory committee will discuss the applications and determine grant awards in October. The McKenzie County Community Foundation was established to fund priority needs of the...
4-H youth competed in junior or senior individual or team presentations in the 2021 4-H Communication Arts Contest at the North Dakota State Fair, Minot, Sunday, July 25. 4-H'ers competed on a county and district level to qualify for the State Fair event. The top presenters received Awards of Excellence. McKenzie County 4-H'er Kyle Best Received an Awards of Excellence in the Junior Video Production Category with his "Why Buy Local" presentation. Also receiving an Awards of Excellence from...
A workshop designed to help youth develop basic skills for babysitting will be held on Friday, Aug.6 at NDSU Extension Office, 205 6th St. NW, Watford City. The course will start with 8:30 a.m. CT registration and will conclude by 4 p.m. CT. Anyone ages 11-15 interested in babysitting are encouraged to attend. Topics to be included in the training are: leadership and learning to be a safe and responsible babysitter, basic care, safety and safe play and first aid. Pre-registration is requested...
Area youth who have completed grades 6-8 in 2021 are invited to attend a five-lesson program, Teen Cuisine, that will teach them knowledge and skills needed to prepare nutritious snacks and meals at home. Teen Cuisine will be held from 10 a.m.-noon on Mondays, July 12, 19, Aug. 2, 9 and 16 at NDSU Extension/McKenzie County, 205 6th St NW, Watford City. Preregistration is required prior to attending. Call 701-444-3451 or email [email protected] by July 6 to reserve a spot in class....
You are invited to display exhibits in the Open Class Show held during the McKenzie County Fair, June 17-19 in Homemaker Building, McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards as follows: Grand - $5, Purple Ribbon - $4, Blue Ribbons - $3, Red Ribbon - $2 and White Ribbon - $1. All exhibits entered in the show will receive a ribbon, with exception being those entered For Show Only. Entries can be brought to NDSU Extension/McKenzie County if you cannot...
The 2021 McKenzie County 4-H Consumer Decision Making Contest was held on June 1 at NDSU Extension Office/McKenzie County, Watford City. Jaden Murphy, Williston, received a Grand Champion ribbon in Junior Division (10-13 year olds) and Gracyn Darrington, Arnegard followed with the Reserve. Nicolas Ellis, Arnegard, and Kyle Best, Watford City, were recipients of blue ribbons. Beginner Division (8 9 year olds) participants Gavyn Darrington, Arnegard and Tylee Thorne, Watford City, were awarded...
The 2021 McKenzie County 4-H Clothing Revue was held Thursday, June 3 at First Lutheran Church, Watford City. This event is designed to develop leadership abilities, build character and assume citizenship responsibilities in youth. Participants will also have the opportunity to grow by experiencing the skills they need to plan, select and create clothing representative of their personality. Young 4-H'ers can acquire poise, good posture and grooming habits through this event. The Sew and Show cat...
Three McKenzie County 4-H’ers participated in the 2021 Mouticounty Program Unit 1 4-H Communication Arts Event held on Tuesday, May 26 at Williston Research Extension Center. The goal of this event is to help 4-H’ers become proficient at making public presentations. Participants are developing communication skills and learning to gather and organize information, equipment and props. Kyle Best presented “Why Buy Local” video presentation in Junior Division and received a first place medal....
If you would like your children who are approximately ages 10-12 years old to learn more about gardening, the Junior Master Gardener Program (JMG) is for them! This free course will be held in Watford City starting Wed., May 19 from 5-6:30 p.m. CT and continuing weekly on Wednesdays during the summer. Pre-registration is requested by Friday, May 14 at NDSU Extension/McKenzie County. Call 701-444-3451 to register or email [email protected]. This program is modeled after the highly...
If you would like your children who are approximately ages 10-12 years old to learn more about gardening, the Junior Master Gardener Program (JMG) is for them! This free course will be held in Watford City starting Wed., May 19 from 5-6:30 p.m. CT and continuing weekly on Wednesdays during the summer. Pre-registration is requested by Friday, May 14 at NDSU Extension/McKenzie County. Call 701-444-3451 to register or email [email protected]. This program is modeled after the highly...
McKenzie County 4-H Archers took home First Place honors in the Barebow Senior Division at the 4-H Archery Indoor Championships held at Nishu Bowmen Range in Bismarck on April 17. Team members were: Ryan Pingel, Jake Ceynar and Addison George. Ryan captured 5th place individually and Jake placed 10th. In addition, the following youth landed individual placings as follows: • Beginner Bare Bow 4th place: Boston Foss • Beginner Bare Bow 7th place: Beau Hovland • Beginner Bare Bow 10th place: Kayde...
A workshop designed to help youth develop basic skills for babysitting will be held on Saturday, April 10 at the NDSU Extension Office, 205 6th St NW, Watford City. The course will start with 8:30 a.m. CT registration and will conclude by 4 p.m. CT. Anyone ages 11-15 interested in babysitting is encouraged to attend. Topics to be included in the training are: leadership and learning to be a safe and responsible babysitter, basic care, safety and safe play and first aid. Pre-registration is...
A workshop designed to help youth develop basic skills for babysitting will be held on Saturday, April 10 at the NDSU Extension Office, 205 6th St NW, Watford City. The course will start with 8:30 a.m. CT registration and will conclude by 4 p.m. CT. Anyone ages 11-15 interested in babysitting is encouraged to attend. Topics to be included in the training are: leadership and learning to be a safe and responsible babysitter, basic care, safety and safe play and first aid. Pre-registration is...
Has caring for a loved one become stressful for you? Caregiving is rewarding, but let’s face it: caregiving is not easy—physically, emotionally and financially. “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” is a class designed to provide you, the family caregiver, with the skills you need to take care of yourself. Classes will be held online six Mondays: March 22, 29, April 5, 12, and 19. To register, go to ndc3.org or contact NDSU Extension in McKenzie County, 701-444-3451. This workshop is free-of...
Has caring for a loved one become stressful for you? Caregiving is rewarding, but let’s face it: caregiving is not easy—physically, emotionally and financially. “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” is a class designed to provide you, the family caregiver, with the skills you need to take care of yourself. Classes will be held online six Mondays: March 22, 29, April 5, 12, and 19. To register, go to ndc3.org or contact NDSU Extension in McKenzie County, 701-444-3451. This workshop is free-of...
McKenzie County beginners received second and third place team honors in the Bare Bow category at Badlands Roundup 4-H Archery Match held on Saturday, Jan. 23 at Rough Rider Center, Watford City. Receiving fourth place honors individually was Beau Hovland, son of Blaine and Jennifer Hovland, Arnegard. Also shooting Barebow from McKenzie County were the following, Ashlynn Rolla, Jacob and Brianna Rink, Faith Langford, KayDee Ceynar, Charlie Wisness and Paul Smith. Freestyle Beginner McCoy...
