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"Time-tested," "Lose weight without effort," "What do you have to lose?" Does this health information sound familiar? Yes, we are bombarded with information about nutrition and/or health! How do we separate fact from fiction? Attend "Finding the Truth" lesson to find out. This session will be held on Wednesday, March 25 at 11 am at the Watford City Senior Center. This lesson will help you learn about nutrition and health information sources. An activity with vintage advertisements will be...
The North Dakota State University Extension Service is holding a workshop on Friday, March 13 to assist producers with land reclamation challenges. The agenda includes: * Development of a pre-plan for reclamation through a baseline inventory checklist - Dr. Kevin Sedivec, NDSU Extension Service rangeland management specialist * Recommendations for surface use agreement, easements and surface issues - David Saxowsky, associate professor, NDSU Agriculture and Applied Economics Departments *...
The MonDak Heritage Center will host a screening of 6 Brothers, a story of hope, loss and perseverance on the Northern Plains on Sunday, March 15 at 2pm. The screening is free and open to the public. 6 Brothers is an hour-long, Emmy-nominated documentary by McKenzie County native Daniel Stenberg. It focuses on the experiences of his grandfather's family as homesteaders in McKenzie County. Weaving together interviews, archival footage, and letters, the film shows how this ordinary family...
Submitted by Marcia Hellandsaas, NDSU Extension Office McKenzie County Land owners faced with land reclamation challenges are encouraged to attend the workshop “Land Reclamation: Developing Your Plan” from 10 am to 3 pm CT on Friday, March 13 in the Ballroom of Outlaw’s Restaurant in Watford City. Lunch will be provided by First International Bank and Trust of Watford City. Pre-registration is requested by Tuesday, March 10. Please contact the McKenzie County Extension office at 701-444-3451 to make your reservations. Agenda items will inclu...
By Marcia Hellandsaas, NDSU Extension Office McKenzie County Basic Beginnings, a parenting class for new or expecting parents (or families who will welcome a baby after a long break) will be held on Wednesday evenings – March 11, 18, 25 and April 1 at the McKenzie County Extension Office, 201 5th Street NW, in Watford City. Each class will begin at 5:30 pm and conclude by 7:30 pm. A light supper will be included. Pre-registration is requested prior to attending. Please contact the McKenzie County Extension Office at 701-444-3451 to register o...
The North Dakota State University Extension Service is holding a workshop on March 13th to assist producers with land reclamation challenges. The agenda includes: Development of a pre-plan for reclamation through a baseline inventory checklist – Dr. Kevin Sedivec, NDSU Extension Service rangeland management specialist. Recommendations for surface use agreements, easements, and surface issues – David Saxowsky, associate professor, NDSU Agriculture and Applied Economics Departments Suggested met...
The North Dakota State University Extension Service is holding a workshop on March 13th to assist producers with land reclamation challenges. The agenda includes: Development of a pre-plan for reclamation through a baseline inventory checklist – Dr. Kevin Sedivec, NDSU Extension Service rangeland management specialist. Recommendations for surface use agreements, easements, and surface issues – David Saxowsky, associate professor, NDSU Agriculture and Applied Economics Departments Suggested met...
The basics of parenting infants will be the topic of parenting classes set for Wednesday evenings – March 11, 18, 25 and April 1 at the McKenzie County Extension Office, 201 5th Street Northwest, in Watford City. Each session will be held from 5:30 to 7 pm and will include a lite supper. Growth and development, bonding, attachment, feeding and sleeping will be among the topics of the four sessions of this curriculum, Basic Beginnings, developed by NDSU Extension Service Human Development Special...
The McKenzie County Courthouse located in Watford City, ND, has recently undergone a 14,000 square foot addition as well as several renovations. The recent population growth of the county has increased the needed employees from 135 in 2008 to 238 in 2015 calling for an expansion of all departments including the addition of three State's Attorneys Offices. The complete renovation of the courthouse includes a more open design with new flooring, remodeled offices and bathrooms. One of the biggest...
If you’d like to make some changes in your diet or lifestyle to improve your heart health, the North Dakota State University Extension Service can help. The Extension Office in McKenzie County is holding a class on Wednesday, February 25 at 11 am at the Watford City Senior Center called “Nourish Your Heart for Good Health.” This session will help you learn how to make your diet more heart healthy. Label reading will be included. Lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of heart disease will be disc...
The basics of parenting infants will be the topic of parenting classes set for Monday evenings - February 9, 16, 23 and March 2 at the McKenzie County Extension Office, 201 5th Street Northwest, in Watford City. Each session wi ll be held from 5:30 to 7 pm and will include a lite supper. Growth and development, bonding, attachment, feeding and sleeping will be among the topics of the four sessions of this curriculum, Basic Beginnings, developed by NDSU Extension Service Human Development...
The basics of parenting infants will be the topic of parenting classes set for Monday evenings - February 9, 16, 23 and March 2 at the McKenzie County Extension Office, 201 5th Street Northwest, in Watford City. Each session wi ll be held from 5:30 to 7 pm and will include a lite supper. Growth and development, bonding, attachment, feeding and sleeping will be among the topics of the four sessions of this curriculum, Basic Beginnings, developed by NDSU Extension Service Human Development...
Basic Beginnings, a parenting class for new or expecting parents (or families who will welcome a baby after a long break) will be held on Monday evenings--February 9, 16, 23, and March 2 at the McKenzie County Extension Office in Watford City. Each class will begin at 5:30 pm and conclude by 7:30 pm. A light supper will be included. Pre-registration is requested prior to attending. Please contact the McKenzie County Extension Office at 701-444-3451 to register or email marcia...
Take in a unique writing workshop coming to Williston and Watford City that features the opportunity to work with renowned North Dakota writer, Deb Marquart. A native of Napoleon, Debra Marquart is a professor of English at Iowa State University. A performance poet, Marquart is the author of two poetry collections: Everything's a Verb and From Sweetness. Her memoir, The Horizontal World: Growing Up Wild in the Middle of Nowhere, was published by Counterpoint Books in 2006. It received the "Elle...
Do you take good care of your muscles? The saying “if you don’t use it, you lose it!” applies to your muscles. Maintenance of your muscles plays a major role in healthy aging. Nourish Your Muscles will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, January 27 at the Watford City Senior Center at 205 5th Street NW. Participants of the class will learn what our muscles do, what foods are important for good muscle health and what foods are good sources of protein and carbohydrate. Physical activity and its impor...
7 proved to be a great year for ONEOK, one of the nation's premier energy companies involved in the natural gas and natural gas liquids businesses. In February 2014, ONEOK successfully completed the separation of the company's natural gas distribution business into a stand-alone, publicly traded company that is now called ONE Gas, Inc. The separation allowed each company to have a greater focus on its individual strategy, financial strength and growth potential. The "New ONEOK" is now the...
Free food assistance for you and your family. All income eligible residents in McKenzie County welcome. Open dates and times are as follows: Thursdays from noon to 2 pm, Cashwise donates food giveaway to the Food Pantry, 1st Tuesday of each month from 5 pm to 7 pm and the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The Food Pantry is located in the lower level of First Lutheran Church, 212 2nd Ave. NW, Watford City. For more information or to set up an appointment to visit the pantry call 701-444-3451 or http://www.mcfoodpantry.com. Pantry...
MEDORA, ND – The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, in conjunction with WhippleWood CPAs, Saddle Up Western Wear, Black Gold Development and Homestead Management, is staging a Another Cowboy Moment western gala at Outlaws Bar & Grill, in the lobby of First International Bank building in Watford City on Wednesday, January 7 beginning at 5:00 p.m. The event will debut segments of the NDCHOF’s Another Cowboy Moment video collection, announce upcoming events, introduce the NDCHOF Million Dollar Club and talk about a McKenzie County’s incre...
Free food assistance for you and your family. All income eligible residents in McKenzie County welcome. Open dates and times are as follows: Thursdays from noon to 2 pm, Cashwise donates food giveaway to the Food Pantry, 1st Tuesday of each month from 5 pm to 7 pm and the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The Food Pantry is located in the lower level of First Lutheran Church, 212 2nd Ave. NW, Watford City. For more information or to set up an appointment to visit the pantry call 701-444-3451 or http://www.mcfoodpantry.com. Pantry...
On December 12th, McKenzie Electric Cooperative hosted their annual Christmas Party for the employees and board members at Outlaws Bar and Grill. During the event, a silent auction was set up with various items donated by staff, board members and contractors. This silent auction has been taking place since 2007 at MEC, and has made contributions totaling $4,597, prior to the 2014 year. 2014 set a new bar for the auction, after achieving the highest donation amount yet, $1,359. After the 2014 event, MEC will have raised over $5,956 for various...
Free food assistance for you and your family. All income eligible residents in McKenzie County welcome. Open dates and times are as follows: Thursdays from noon to 2 pm, Cashwise donates food giveaway to the Food Pantry, 1st Tuesday of each month from 5 pm to 7 pm and the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The Food Pantry is located in the lower level of First Lutheran Church, 212 2nd Ave. NW, Watford City. For more information or to set up an appointment to visit the pantry call 701-444-3451 or http://www.mcfoodpantry.com. Pantry...
Stress can be good for us. It can propel us to get our work done or do our best. However, too much stress can lead to health problems. The six leading causes of death in North America (heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic lower respiratory diseases, accidents and diabetes) are linked to stress. We can have various symptoms when we become stressed. We can be irritable, have difficulty sleeping, lose our appetite, have frequent colds or infection, muscle tension and aches and have difficulty...
McKenzie County NDSU Extension Agent, Karla Ryan will be working with producers to help them make decisions about the recent farm program using an Excel spreadsheet developed by Andrew Swenson, NDSU Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics. A hands-on approach will be taken using laptops to enter producer’s individual information. Work days will include two sessions on each of the following dates (all times are Central Standard Time): December 15 – 9 am or 1 pm, Extension Office, Watford City December 17 – 9 am or 1 pm, Cartw...
The North Dakota Housing Incentive Fund (HIF) is bringing affordable rental housing to the heart of the state’s energy boom. Big Mountain Development and the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA), administrator of the state program, celebrated the development of Arrowhead Estates in Arnegard, ND, today. “Our focus initially was to sell homes to families as we believed that to be the greatest need, but the mayor and city council opened our eyes to the many people who simply cannot buy and must rent,” said developer Bernie Biegler. “The...
Join us for this free program, which partners with families to promote empathy, discipline with dignity, self-worth and empowerment in children. Are you ready for a positive change? This series will make a difference! Parents will learn to identify and handle feelings, be empathetic, replace spanking and yelling with warm interactions, establish nurturing routines for daily activities such as bed and mealtimes, handle stress and anger, communicate needs, gain self-esteem and receive a healthy...
