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Parents Forever, a parenting class for parents experiencing or considering separation/divorce, who are divorced and experiencing challenges or who have never been married and do not live together, will be held on Thursday, September 5 at the Courthouse Meeting Room in Watford City. The class will start at 4 pm and will conclude by 8 pm. The workshop cost is $55 per person. Skills and tools to help reduce the effects of divorce on children and parents will be introduced and practiced. Topics...
What started as a community picnic after harvest season in Alexander, North Dakota, has, like so many early gatherings developed into large boisterous occasions that last for days and attract party goers and vendors alike. The annual Old Settler’s Day celebration here is four days chocked full of activities that don’t disappoint. During the 2012 Old Settler’s Day Celebration, Alexander city management found itself having to manage the influx of visitors during a time when road construction was creating chaos. With that out of the way, this...
Local individuals interested in an in-depth look at gardening are encouraged to enroll in the Master Gardener Program to be held weekly for eight Friday mornings starting September 27 and ending November 15. Sessions will be offered over the Interactive Video Network System (IVN) from 8:30 AM CT to 12:30 PM CT at the Courthouse in Watford City. Registration deadline to enroll in the course is Friday, Sept 13. This program is offered by the North Dakota State University Extension Service and...
What started as a community picnic after harvest season in Alexander, North Dakota, has, like so many early gatherings developed into large boisterous occasions that last for days and attract party goers and vendors alike. The annual Old Settler’s Day celebration here is four days chocked full of activities that don’t disappoint. During the 2012 Old Settler’s Day Celebration, Alexander city management found itself having to manage the influx of visitors during a time when road const...
Local individuals interested in an in-depth look at gardening are encouraged to enroll in the Master Gardener Program to be held weekly for eight Friday mornings starting September 27 and ending November 15. Sessions will be offered over the Interactive Video Network System (IVN) from 8:30 AM CT to 12:30 PM CT at the Courthouse in Watford City. Registration deadline to enroll in the course is Friday, Sept 13. This program is offered by the North Dakota State University Extension Service and...
The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) has committed more than $20 million from the Housing Incentive Fund (HIF) to 18 projects across the state. “The need for affordable housing is felt in communities statewide,” said members of the North Dakota Industrial Commission in a joint statement at their recent meeting. “NDHFA selected projects that address one of the state’s most critical needs – housing for police officers, teachers, nurses, waitresses, clerks and elderly and disabled households.” The 2013 Legislature re-authoriz...
The residents and businesses served by the R & T Water Supply Commerce Authority now have greater access to high-quality drinking water, thanks to additional supply from the Western Area Water Supply Authority (WAWSA). The R & T system was officially hooked up to WAWSA service today (8/13). “WAWSA wants to thank the State Legislators, Governor Dalrymple and the State Water Commission who continue to recognize the value and benefit of the Western Area Water Supply Project (WAWSP). With their support, we will remain on track to provide h...
To meet the needs of affordable housing in Watford City, Wolf Run Village, an $8 million project consisting of 42 housing units, was dedicated last week. This housing project will accommodate law enforcement personnel , teachers and public service employees, as well as their families. N.D. Governor Jack Dalrymple, N.D. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, Gene Veeder, McKenzie County Economic Development Director, Katie Walters, Bakken Housing Partners and Mark Schwei, Consolidated Contractors took...
The Amercian Red Cross Babysitter Course will be held from 9 am to 4 pm CT pm on Monday, August 19 at the Courthouse Meeting Room in Watford City. Youth ages 11 to 15, who are interested in babysitting children, are encourage to attend. Pre-registration is requested by Thursday, August 15 by calling the McKenzie County Extension Office at 701-764-5593 or e-mailing [email protected]. Cost to attend is $35 per person, which includes the Babysitter’s Training Handbook and food for b...
The McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, the Watford City Police Department, and the United States Marshals Service are sponsoring a community forum to discuss sex offender registration in McKenzie County. Law enforcement representatives will discuss state and federal sex offender registration laws, how Tier levels are assigned to registered offenders, how registered offenders are monitored and when non-compliant offenders can be prosecuted. An open forum for discussion will follow the presentations. This event will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2...
Youth ages 11 to 15 who are interested in babysitting are encouraged to attend the American Red Cross Babysitter’s Course scheduled from 9 am to 4 pm CT on Monday, August 19 at the Courthouse Meeting Room in Watford City. Cost to attend is $35 per person, which includes the Babysitter’s Training Handbook, food for breaks and official recognition as a certified babysitter. For those interested in attending, pre-registration is requested by Thursday, August 15 – please contact the McKenzie Count...
Dr. Jan Knodel, NDSU Extension Entomologist, recently reported finding a relatively uncommon insect, cereal leaf beetle, feeding on barley and winter wheat in three new countries of North Dakota. These insects were found at the North Dakota Research Extension Center at Minot, in Burke County near Flaxton, and in Renville County near Mohall. Adults and larvae both feed on the leaves of cereal crops with the larvae being responsible for a majority of the damage which looks like elongated windowpan...
Dr. Jan Knodel, NDSU Extension Entomologist, recently reported finding a relatively uncommon insect, cereal leaf beetle, feeding on barley and winter wheat in three new counties of North Dakota. These insects were found at the North Dakota Research Extension Center at Minot, in Burke County near Flaxton, and in Renville County near Mohall. Adults and larvae both feed on the leaves of cereal crops with the larvae being responsible for a majority of the damage which looks like elongated...
Mass of the Christian Burial for Blaine Otto, 39, of Sidney MT were at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Sidney. Wake services were at 7 p.m., Monday, July 22, 2013, at Fulkerson Memorial Chapel in Sidney. Cremation followed services under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Blaine died on Thursday, July 18, 2013 while working in McKenzie County, ND....
Have you ever wondered what 4-H stands for? The name represents four personal development areas of focus: head, heart, hands, and health. Through hands on experience and by practicing the 4-H slogan, “Learning by doing,” 4-Hers learn skills that’ll remain with them throughout their lives: decision making skills, leadership skills, interpersonal relationships, community concern and responsibility. For most 4-H families the annual county fair is the highlight of the summer. It’s the opportu...
Johnny R. Gurule resides at Bakken Base Camp, 14048 Hwy 85, Alexander, ND. Sexual Assault, Convicted: 2001. NM-Registered, NM-Non Expiring ND-Status: Registered, ND-Risk Level: Undetermined For additional information concerning this and any other registered sex offender in North Dakota, go to North Dakota Sex Offender Web Site, http:www.sex offender.nd.gov/or, call the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Department for information regarding those sex offenders within McKenzie County. Community n...
The McKenzie County Fair will take place at the fairgrounds east of Watford City July 11-13. This year’s theme is “Wild, Wild West.” General admission is a $5 button good for all three days. Some of the entertainment highlights include a rodeo, carnival, Curly the Clown and Funtastic Kid Zone, 4-H youth activities, the Olaf Leiseth Jr. Memorial Draft Horse Competition, demolition derby, KIDDYUP Goat roping and youth lil’ buckaroo rodeos. Funtime Carnival Company of Payette, Idaho will be supplying attractions ranging from kiddie rides to whiz...
Funeral services for Earl Reidle, 77, of Fairview, MT were at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Zion Lutheran Church in Fairview with Pastor Roberta Pierce officiating. Interment was held in the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Earl was born east of Fairview in McKenzie County, ND on November 8, 1935, the son of John and Louise (Brunkhardt) Reidle. He...
Entry of Open Class exhibits in the McKenzie County Fair is from 11 am to 2 pm and from 6 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday, July 10 and from 8 am to 11:30 am on Thursday, July 11 in the 4-H Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds, east of Watford City. Judging takes place from 1 pm to 4 pm on Thursday, July 11. Exhibit books are available at several businesses in Watford City. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards will be assigned to all exhibits receiving ribbons as follows:...
Attention Little Buckaroos ages three to five years old! You are needed in the Lil’ Buckaroo Rodeo! This year’s event will start at 3 pm on Saturday, July 13 in the Livestock Show Ring on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. This rodeo will feature: Stick Horse Barrel Racing – Child rides his/her stick horse in a cloverleaf pattern around barrels. Steer Roping – Child learns to rope a dummy steer. Goat Tail Untying –Child will remove a sucker tied to the tail of a goat. The Little Buckaroos...
Cotton candy. Hot dogs. Folks tempting you to step right up and win a prize. Youth chaotically running with tickets in hand from one ride to the next. Shrills, screams and genuine laughter. Must be fair time! For McKenzie County Fair Board members and volunteers, its crunch time as they are busily preparing for the annual fair taking place at the fairgrounds east of Watford City July 11-13. This year’s theme is “Wild, Wild West.” General admission is a $5 button good for all three days. Some of the entertainment highlights include a rodeo, carn...
Do you have a little cowgirl or cowboy in your home? If so, and they are ages three to five, you will want to enroll them in the Lil’ Buckeroo Rodeo taking place at 3 pm on Saturday, July 13 at the Livestock Show Ring on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Pre-registrations are requested at the McKenzie County Extension office by calling 444-3451 or e-mail marcia.hellandsaas @ndsu.edu. The rodeo will feature three events: Stick Horse Barrel Racing - Child rides his/her stick horse in a c...
A public hearing will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CDT on July 9, 2013, at the Civic Center gym located at 213 2nd Street NE Watford City, ND 58854. The Public Meeting will utilize an open house format starting at 5:30 p.m. with a formal presentation at 6:00 p.m. and open microphone question and answer period from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing is to discuss potential improvements and impacts associated with construction of the proposed bypass route connecting US Highway 85 and ND Highway 23 south of Watford...
You are invited to display exhibits in the Open Class Show held during the McKenzie County Fair, July 11 to 13 at the 4-H Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards will be assigned to all exhibits receiving ribbons as follows: Grand - $3, Purple Ribbon - $2.50, Blue Ribbons - $2, Red Ribbon - $1.50 and White Ribbon - $1. Entries can be brought to the McKenzie County Extension Office if you cannot bring them to the Homemaker...
Brian K. Danner resides at 2701 136th Ave NW., Arnegard, ND. Sex Battery of a Minor Age 16/17. Convicted: Dec/2004. ID-Registered, ID-Non Expiring. ND-Status: Registered, ND-Risk Level: Undetermined....
