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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...
Traditionally the Watford City Lions Club has sponsored the Easter Egg Hunt for young children, Saturday, April 4th. We are planning to continue that tradition. But, we are sorely in need of help. This has been a fun event for children ages 0 - 9 years old, where they have been able to come to the Good Shepherd Home Lawn and pick Easter Eggs, meet the Easter Bunny, do face painting, and each receive a goodie bag as well. It has always been well received by the children, parents and particularly great entertainment to the residents of the Good...
"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 *...
Watford City, N.D.—The Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce and the Watford City Economic Development Corporation are pleased to announce that the annual meeting is scheduled for March 4th, 2015 at 5:30 pm and will be held at the Outlaw’s Ballroom in Watford City. The event will include a social hour starting at 5:30 pm followed by dinner at 6:30 pm. This year’s featured speaker is Dr. Loren C. Scott, founder of Loren C. Scott & Associates, a Louisiana based consulting firm. Dr. Scott’s presentation, “The Price of Oil: What Happened;...
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...
Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Corp. annual meeting featured speaker to discuss global oil market Watford City, N.D.-The Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce and the Watford City Economic Development Corporation are pleased to announce that the annual meeting is scheduled for March 4th, 2015 at 5:30 pm and will be held at the Outlaw's Ballroom in Watford City. The event will include a social hour starting at 5:30 pm followed by dinner at 6:30 pm. This year's...
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...
Funeral services for Derek Brewer, 49, of Watford City, ND were at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the 1st Baptist Church in Newark, AR. A time of gathering began at 10:00 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment of cremains followed with military honors in the Macadonai Cemetery in Newark, AR. Remembrances, pictures and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Derek died on Sunday, February 14, 2015 at his home in Watford City, ND....
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...
The MonDak Energy Alliance held their February meeting Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the Williston Grand Hotel and Conference Center. The overall topic of the evening was current and future energy development. The meeting was called to order by Williston Mayor Howard Klug who is a co-chair of the board followed by Sidney Mayor Rick Norby, also a co-chair of the board, who gave an update on the MonDak Energy Alliance. Recognition Awards were presented to four founding members: Bret Smelser,...
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...
Top 4 place-winners qualify for the State Tournament in Fargo starting Thursday at the Fargodome at 10:00AM 106- Liam Shannon- 5th Place • 113- CJ Thacker- 3rd Place • 120- Dakota Garmann- 3rd Place • 126- Jade Hepper- 2nd Place • 132- Logan Gumke- 3rd Place • 145- Coleton Jore- 2nd place • 152- Clay Jorgenson- 2nd Place • 160- Carlton Turnquist- 5th Place • 170- Justin Schwartzenberger- 7th Place • 182- Connor Dennis- 3rd Place • 220- Jake Belland- 3rd • Place 285- Jackson Faller- 5th Place First Round State Matches: 113- CJ Thacker, WC v...
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...
Sidney, MT– Harvey Senn, LUTCF, FIC, CLTC, Sidney & Watford City, a Financial Associate with Thrivent Financial, has qualified for the Pinnacle Council conference by providing outstanding financial guidance, solutions and service to members of the organization in 2014. Out of Thrivent Financial’s 2,300 financial representatives, only 124 qualified for this honor. Senn is with Thrivent Financial’s Northland Regional Financial Office, serving members in Sidney MT and Watford City ND and surrounding communities. Senn will be recognized by his p...
Local Red Cross volunteers respond at all hours of the day and night with food, blankets, clothing, lodging, and comfort to help more than 500 people with nowhere else to turn after disasters in 2014. That includes 15 families displaced after a tornado hit Watford City, ND last summer. As the population in western North Dakota and eastern Montana increases, the need for volunteers and capacity also rises. From home fires to blizzards and tornadoes to floods, the Red Cross will be there. But we can’t do it without the help of our neighbors. 9...
Parshall, ND– In 2015, Reservation Telephone Cooperative (RTC) will award nine college scholarships, each in the amount of $1,000. There will be one scholarship awarded in each of RTC’s eight director districts and one scholarship at large. Scholarships will be awarded based on a random drawing between applicants who meet the established criteria. RTC applications must be postmarked to RTC by March 2, 2015. RTC also participates in the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) college scholarship program. FRS offers several college scholarships to...
Funeral services for Nathan A. Sims, 16, of Alexander, ND were 2:00 pm, Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015, at the Alexander School Gymnasium. Private family burial will be in the Sims Family Cemetery, Alexander, ND under the direction of the Fulkerson Funeral Home of Watford City. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at ww w.fulkersons.com. Nathan died on Wednesday evening, January 28, 2015, of injuries received in an automobile accident near Keene, ND....
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...
Parshall, ND– In 2015, Reservation Telephone Cooperative (RTC) will award nine college scholarships, each in the amount of $1,000. There will be one scholarship awarded in each of RTC’s eight director districts and one scholarship at large. Scholarships will be awarded based on a random drawing between applicants who meet the established criteria. RTC applications must be postmarked to RTC by March 2, 2015. RTC also participates in the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) college scholarship program. FRS offers several college scholarships to...
