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Recap on the 2016 Disease Survey This summer the Williston Research Extension Center started a scouting program with support from the Northern Pulse Growers Association (NPGA). The support by the NPGA provided funds for a full time crop scout, Adam Carlson NDSU student, to survey fields in Williams, Divide, Mountrail, McKenzie, and Burke. The program was for peas and lentils, which was successful at detecting several diseases this summer and determining their distribution across the region....
Join the McKenzie County Heritage Association for their 18th Annual Heritage Day, Saturday, Sept. 17th in Watford City, ND. Admission is a free-will donation and the fun begins at 11:00am central time at the McKenzie County Heritage Park. At 11:30 the District I Cattle Women will be serving up $5.00 slush burger meals. There will be live and recorded music throughout the day, an old –time photo booth, food vendors, and Native American dancers from the Mandaree, ND area are scheduled to p...
Would having ready-to-cook (or reheat) meals at home be a good deal? Would you be less tempted to go out to eat if you had frozen meals at home? Meals eaten away from home often are more expensive and less nutritious than home-prepared meals. Simply remove a package from the freezer the evening before you plan to use it, thaw in the refrigerator and reheat or cook. This lesson on “Making Freezer Meals with Lentils, Chickpeas and Split Peas” will introduce you to the steps in making freezer mea...
Parents of tots to teens are encouraged to attend “Becoming a Love and Logic Parent” from 6:30 to 8 pm CT on Monday, September 19 and Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 19, 27, 29, October 4 and 6. Each class will be held at the McKenzie county Extension Office, 205 6th Street NW, (brown “McKenzie County” building to the west of the McKenzie County Courthouse) in Watford City. Sessions are free and also include a workbook. Pre-registration is requested by Friday, September 16 at the McKenzi...
Join the McKenzie County Heritage Association for their 18th Annual Heritage Day, Saturday, Sept. 17th in Watford City, ND. Admission is a free-will donation and the fun begins at 11:00am central time at the McKenzie County Heritage Park. Attendants are encouraged to dress in period costumes. At 11:30 the District I Cattle Women will be serving up $5.00 slush burger meals until they are gone. There will be live and recorded music throughout the day, an old –time photo booth, food vendors i...
Is being a parent draining your energy? Parents of tots to teens can use Love & Logic strategies to reenergize! Reduce the nagging and complaining from your children, promote thinking and responsibility, and give consequences with empathy. Put a laugh back into your parenting in utilizing techniques introduced in this Love and Logic series! Become a Love & Logic parent will be held from 6:30 pm to 8 pm CT on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, September 19, 27, 29, October 4 and 6. Each class will...
Do you like to ease up time spent in the kitchen when the weather allows us to enjoy our gardens and other outdoor activities? Are you busy with sporting and other events in the evenings? Freezer meals can help. The basic concept of freezer cooking is you spend time cooking a quantity of meals that will feed you or your family for two weeks or up to two months. “Making Freezer Meals with Lentils, Chickpeas and Split Peas” will be held on Monday, September 26 at the McKenzie County Extension Off...
My brother, Billy Bolken, passed away last month from Alzheimers disease. I am challenging all clients that Billy did work for to make a tax-free donation to the 2016 Walk to End Alzheimers-Fargo, ND on behalf of Darin Bolken at http://act.alz.org/goto/BillyBolken. Billy spent 8 years as the mayor of Watford City and served on the McKenzie County Fair Board. Most of this service went unnoticed to the public because he would work into the night. Every year this walk is made by his son, Darin, his wife, Lisa, and their two children, Carter and...
My brother, Billy Bolken, passed away last month from Alzheimers disease. I am challenging all clients that Billy did work for to make a tax-free donation to the 2016 Walk to End Alzheimers-Fargo, ND on behalf of Darin Bolken at http://act.alz.org/goto/BillyBolken. Billy spent 8 years as the mayor of Watford City and served on the McKenzie County Fair Board. Most of this service went unnoticed to the public because he would work into the night. Every year this walk is made by his son, Darin, his wife, Lisa, and their two children, Carter and...
My brother, Billy Bolken, passed away last month from Alzheimers disease. I am challenging all clients that Billy did work for to make a tax-free donation to the 2016 Walk to End Alzheimers-Fargo, ND on behalf of Darin Bolken at http://act.alz.org/goto/BillyBolken. Billy spent 8 years as the mayor of Watford City and served on the McKenzie County Fair Board. Most of this service went unnoticed to the public because he would work into the night. Every year this walk is made by his son, Darin, his wife, Lisa, and their two children, Carter and...
The McKenzie County Heritage Association is hosting its 18th Annual Heritage Day on September 17. Last year, we welcomed 500 people through our gates, and we are looking to make this year even better! It is our goal to help share our county’s heritage with our long-term residents, new residents and visitors in a fun and historic way. Events like this take funds to host so we’d like to give you the opportunity to help get your business or organization’s name in front of attendees this year by being a sponsor. Sponsorship opportunities inclu...
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 www.mcfoodpantry.com. Pantry includes...
William “Billy” Bolken, 66, West Fargo, ND (formerly of Williston, Watford City & Alexander) passed away peacefully due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease, at the Luther Memorial Home, Mayville, ND, Sunday, July 17. Billy was born on Jan. 2, 1950 in Williston, ND, the son of Hillmar “Bill” and Vera Bolken, Alexander, ND. He was a 1968 graduate of Alexander Public School and attended Dickinson State College until his enlistment into the U.S. Army in 1969. He was stationed at Fort Polk, LA, and served in Germany. After he returned from Germ...
Watford City has had a farmers market for many years, but this year they are looking to expand it with more vendors, live music, grilled foods for sale, and demonstrations. Over 20 vendors have submitted applications to sell their homegrown and/or hand made products. It starts this Thursday, July 21, and will run every Thursday from 5-7pm until sometime in September at the McKenzie County Heritage Park. "We've had a pretty good buzz of excitement about this expanded market idea" says Daniel...
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines’ bill that moves Montana rural water projects forward and ensures the completion of authorized projects across Montana today cleared the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act is a bill that would help improve the efficiency of existing water supply infrastructure, ease the regulatory burden on new projects and protect water rights that are critical to the prosperity of the western United States. The bill also accelerates imp...
McKenzie County Healthcare Systems has announced their participation in the Frontier Community Health Integration Project (FCHIP), a CMS (Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services) pilot project, scheduled to begin August 1st. McKenzie County Healthcare Systems (MCHS), the only healthcare facility in McKenzie County, will be able to provide enhanced Telehealth services for various medical consultations and interventions to patients accessing healthcare services. The FCHIP Demonstration Project will allow for enhanced ‘cost-based’ rei...
Miley Mayes (left) and Analina R. Vera enjoy a ride on the trucks at the McKenzie County Fair on July 9....
Summer is the perfect time to explore local food sources at your hometown Farmer’s Market! From savoring produce at the peak of freshness to meeting the people who grow your food, there are countless reasons to support farmers markets. Here are just a few! 1. Taste Real Flavors The fruits and vegetables you buy at the farmers market are the freshest and tastiest available. Fruits are allowed to ripen fully in the field and are brought directly to you—no long-distance shipping, no gassing to simulate the ripening process, no sitting for wee...
Attention Little Buckaroos—ages three to five years old – you are needed in the Lil’ Buckaroo Rodeo! This year’s event will start at 2 pm on Saturday, July 9 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 Buckaroo...
Entry of Open Class exhibits in the McKenzie County Fair is from 1pm to 3 pm and from 6 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday, July 6 and from 8 am to 11:30 am on Thursday, July 7 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 7. Exhibit books are available at several businesses in Watford City and are also on the NDSU Extension Service/McKenzie County website at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/mckenziecountyextension. Top exhibit...
With special thanks to the North Dakota Humanities Council, Pulitzer Prize Winning Photojournalist Kim Komenich will be here during the 30th Anniversary of his award-winning work and the 100th Anniversary of the Pulitzer Prizes to discuss the power of journalism and how it contributes to an informed society. Prior to the event: Kim will be creating an original photo essay in and around Watford City, ND, focusing on the "things that endure" in Western North Dakota. He will be taking an...
Garth Kallevig, president of Stockman Bank in Sidney, said he wasn't too concerned when he first heard about the controversy pertaining to pallid sturgeon and the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project years ago. "I honestly didn't take it too seriously," Kallevig said during the community meeting in Sidney on June 21. "I thought we were more the Goliath and the environmentalists were the David. I thought common sense would prevail." Flash forward and concerns about the community's economic...
Youngsters ages 3 to 5 years old are invited to participate in the Lil Buckeroo Rodeo. This special event will take place at 2 p.m. on July 9 in the livestock arena 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 are invited to dress western and bring their stick horses. Prizes will...
You are invited to display exhibits in the Open Class Show held during the McKenzie County Fair on July 7 to 9 in the 4-H Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards have increased 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 the McKenzie County Extension Office, if you cannot bring them to the...
Watford City residents will enjoy one of its busiest weekends of the year and host many class reunions when Homefest is celebrated on Friday and Saturday. Activities start with a food fest and fun on Main Street from 5 p.m. to midnight central time on Friday, June 24. The street dance will feature live music by Minnesota based band Contention The food fest will include such favorites as hamburgers, fried treats, ribs and pulled pork. On Saturday, a street fair with food and craft vendors starts at 11 a.m. on Main Street. The McKenzie County...
