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TABLE OF CONTENTS Injured? Fear Is Your Biggest Enemy...........4-5
Trails of McKenzie County..........................17
How to Set and Conquer Your 2015-2016 Money Goals.........................6-7
Watford City, ND.......................................19
History of McKenzie County.......................8-9 McKenzie County Activities ........................10
Water Safety........................................20-21 Directory Listing........................................22
2015-2016 Calendar of Events..................11 McKenzie County Map..........................12-13 The Secret to Getting Kids to Eat Veggies......16
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INJURED? FEAR IS YOUR BIGGEST ENEMY So conquer it with these six tips from cycling’s comeback queen, Alison Tetrick.
season was over, and that she would face a long, painful recovery. What she didn’t expect, however, was the mental recovery would be harder than the physical.
When Alison Tetrick entered the Cascade Classic Time Trial in 2010, she was at the top of her game as a professional cyclist. Despite being relatively new to competitive racing, she was racking up podium spots. That season alone she had already taken first place in the Nature Valley Grand Prix Time Trial . The previous year she had won second place in the Cascade Classic, and now she was gunning for first.
“I was scared to death,” she says, of getting back on the bike. “I was terrified I was going to crash again.”
That all changed as she was barreling down a descent during the race. One cyclist near her crashed, creating a ricochet effect in a group already riding in tight formation. Another racer took out Tetrick’s front wheel, and Tetrick went down. Hard. “When it first happened, I was going in and out,” Tetrick said. “I was thinking, I can still race again today.” With adrenaline pumping, she threw one leg over her bike and tried to get back on, but passed out again. She ultimately had to be airlifted off the course. Tetrick was out cold for the next 24 hours, her body racked with seizures. First she was diagnosed with a broken pelvis, and later came the diagnosis of a traumatic brain injury. She didn’t realize how serious her condition was until she woke up in the hospital and saw the look on her dad’s face. That’s when she knew her 4
Fear, researchers are finding, plays an enormous role in an athlete’s recovery. In fact, it can determine whether or not an athlete ever makes a full recovery—and that fact is often overlooked, says Dr. Aaron Gray, a physician for athletes at the University of Missouri. Some athletes, he says, “almost have post-traumatic stress back to” the moment they got injured. Addressing the fear, alongside the physical injuries, is critical for recovery, a recent study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine found. The study’s authors looked at a set of patients recovering from ACL reconstruction. Over the course of the patients’ recovery, the intensity of their knee pain was measured, along with the strength of the muscles around the knee, the knee’s functional range of movement, and the patient’s level of physical activity. Researchers also measured levels of kinesiophobia—pain-related fear of movement. Among the study participants, the most common reason for not having a full recovery was fear of getting hurt again. These athletes didn’t have higher levels of pain than other people in the study; they were just scared. “Our results indicate physical impairments may contribute to initial functional deficits, whereas psychological factors may contribute to longer term functional deficits in patients who report fear of reinjury or lack of confidence as a barrier to sports participation,” wrote the study’s authors. Tetrick’s fear was still alive and well at her first her big comeback race: the 2012 Sea Otter Classic in Monterrey, California. Nevertheless, she jumped onto her saddle and rode. She didn’t place, but she knew it was a huge accomplishment to
have recovered enough to be racing competitively again. The next year she went back and won the women’s division of the time trial for the Sea Otter Classic, and she’s been back on the bike ever since. How did she crush her fear? One thing that helped: She decided to take ownership of the risks she faces while racing. Each time she races, “she’s 100 percent in.” She also took the extra time she had post-injury to focus on areas of her life outside of cycling. Now she’s a graduate student in neuropsychology—with a particular interest in brain injuries. She’s also volunteering with Breakaway from Cancer , a cancer awareness group. “I needed to separate my identity from the sport,” Tetrick says. “I’m so much more than a cyclist.” If you’re struggling with fear and a lack of confidence post-injury, Tetrick and Dr. Gray have some tips to help you bounce back.
Take It Slow
Work with a trained physical therapist or sports physician to develop a gradual return-to-sport plan. This will let your body heal and helps your mind, too. Each day you do a little more, and gradually you’ll start to build the confidence to get back out there.
If You’re Feeling Blue, Get Help
For Tetrick, getting back meant working with a psychologist. It’s normal to feel blue when you can’t maintain your usual activity levels, but don’t be afraid to ask for help to deal with it. “People need to be aware of the potential tendency to feel down in the dumps as you’re recovering because you’re not able to exercise and release those endorphins that you usually do,” Dr. Gray says.
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Track Your Recovery
Sometimes, even though you’re improving, it’s hard to see those gains because you’re so focused on performing at your pre-injury levels. Tetrick kept a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to track the activities she did and her mood levels each day. “If you keep track of your recovery you can see, ‘Hey, I could only walk up half the stairs last week, but this week I did all the stairs,’” she says.
Practice Positive Visualization
We usually hear about positive visualization as a useful tool for uninjured athletes. To perform well at the race, the ski racer imagines herself floating down it elegantly and winning. The same technique can be applied to athletes coming back from an injury. If you’re afraid of running after an ACL tear, for example, imagine yourself running fluidly with perfect form before you lace up your shoes and head out.
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Get Your Movement Analyzed
Make sure you have good form to avoid reinjury. If you’re a skier, take a private lesson and have your technique analyzed by the instructor. If you’re a runner, get your gait assessed. If there’s a deficit in your technique, you can correct it, and if there isn’t, you can get out there with the confidence that you have perfect form.
Embrace Relaxation Exercises
When Tetrick is stressed before a race, she’ll do deep breathing exercises to calm herself down. She also comes up with little mantras to keep herself psyched. If you’re thinking a negative thought, try turning it around into a positive. “I’ll be thinking during the race, I feel awful!” she says. “And then I’ll think to myself, no, I feel awesome!” Source: http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/bodywork/the-fit-list/Fear-is-Messing-Up-Your-Recovery-from-Injury.html
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How to Set (and Conquer) Your 2015-16 Money Goals These expert tips will help you achieve your financial resolutions within the next 12 months. It’s time to set your big financial goals for the year and make a plan for achieving them. Despite the fact that an Allianz Life survey of more than 1,000 people in November found that getting in shape is a bigger priority than improving finances for most people, 4 in 10 said they aimed to manage their money better in 2015. About a quarter of respondents said they were more likely to get help from a financial professional in the coming year. Paying off credit card debt, building up emergency savings and increasing retirement savings were also among the common goals cited. The relative health of the economy compared to a year ago seems to have alleviated some of the pressure Americans feel to set financial goals. A recent survey of more than 2,000 adults by Fidelity found a decline in interest in setting money-related financial resolutions for the new year. Just 31 percent of respondents said they were making a financial resolution, compared to 43 percent in 2014. The most popular financial goals included saving more (55 percent), paying off debt (20 percent) and spending less (17 percent). The Fidelity survey also found a correlation between expressing a financial goal and improving one’s financial life: About half of those who made a money resolution last year said they are now “better off financially,” compared to just 38 percent of those who didn’t set one. According to Carrie Schwab Pomerantz, president of the Charles Schwab Foundation, one of the biggest barriers to meeting financial goals is that people just don’t know how to get started . In Charles Schwab’s Fall Financial Pulse survey of 1,466 adults ages 25 to 65, more than half said they “don’t feel they are on top of their finances,” and 27 percent said they “don’t know where to start and need more education or information.” In addition, 15 percent said they didn’t want to deal with their finances because it’s “too overwhelming.” If you fall into that category, then you might also want to consider the research of Christine Whelan , a faculty associate in the Department of Consumer Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and 6
self-improvement expert. She developed two self-improvement programs for AARP’s Life Reimagined website that help people prioritize their goals and define the next steps for achieving them. Her research has also found the importance of not just setting a resolution, but making sure the goals you set resonate with your values and priorities, and not outside influences. Meeting those goals also requires high levels of self control, which gets stronger with practice , she says. Here are some suggestions from academic research on how to go about achieving your 2015 money goals:
Start Conquering Now 1. Be Flexible Julia Belyavsky Bayuk , an assistant professor in the Department of Business Administration at the University of Delaware, asked college students to save money and told half of them to form a specific plan for how they were going to save money. Then, the college students were offered candy for 75 cents each. The students with a specific savings plan in place were more likely to splurge on the candy purchases compared with those without a plan. (Interestingly, students with savings plans who were put into an “abstract” state of mind first, by being asked questions about why they save money instead of how, were more likely to resist the purchase.) “The takeaway is that planning can limit you. It’s important to remind yourself, ‘What is my goal?’” Bayuk says, who coauthored the study published in the Journal of Consumer Research in 2010. In other words, forming a plan is not necessarily helpful, because in real life, plans often don’t work out. It rains. A child needs to stay home from school. You are offered a piece of chocolate cake. For Bayuk, these findings also provide personal comfort: “I always wanted to be a planner. I always buy the calendars, and try to use Outlook, but it never works. I never stick to it. Now I’ve accepted this fact. I don’t form plans,” she says.
2. Visualize your goal “It’s very important to visualize your goal. You need to know what you’re working toward,” Bayuk says. In fact, clearly keeping the goal in mind by posting it where you see it every day could also keep your motivation at the forefront of your mind and help you think more abstractly about reaching the goal, which Bayuk’s research has shown to be helpful.
3. Get motivated by a purpose bigger than yourself “If thinking of the world and others around you makes you think more broadly and leads you to be more open minded, then that could help,” Bayuk says. Focusing on how your children would benefit from a college degree without a huge amount of student loan debt, for example, could make it easier to skip a pricey restaurant meal and put that money into their 529 account instead..
4. Be specific when describing your goal The acronym SMART , which stands for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time limited, has been used for more than 20 years to help people set and meet goals. In general, Bayuk says ap-
plying the acronym can be useful, but warns people against being too specific about their plans, since her research suggests remaining open minded can be a better approach. “You want to be as specific as possible if you’re sure you’ll have the opportunity to execute that specific plan,” she says. But in reality, specific plans often get sabotaged. “You might say, ‘If I wake up at 8 a.m., I’ll go to the gym.” But what if you don’t get up at 8 a.m.? If the situation doesn’t happen, that’s when having a plan is hurtful,” she explains. At the same time, having a specific plan might prevent you from taking advantage of unexpected opportunities that pop up, such as getting home from work early and using that time to go to the gym.
5. Dream Big Research suggests that you should dream big, but not too big, Bayuk says. When people set goals that are too small, they achieve them easily and are finished. At the same time, when people set goals that are overly ambitious, they tend to give up before reaching them. Setting goals somewhere in the middle, where they are difficult to achieve but not impossible, is the best approach. S ource: http://money.usnews.com/money/personalfinance/articles/2014/12/30/howtosetandconqueryour2015moneygoals
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The History of
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Located in extreme western North Dakota, McKenzie County is unique in its economy, landscape and attitude. Once known as the “Island Empire”, the county is bordered by the Yellowstone River, Lake Sakakawea and the Missouri River and the Little Missouri River. The natural resource based economy is dependent on farming and ranching and energy development with landscapes ranging from rich farmland to heavy badlands. The county is home to over 500,000 acres of Little Missouri National Grasslands, an area rich in oil reserves and grassland resources. UNTAMED TERRITORY
McKenzie County in western North Dakota hosts ragged buttes, sagebrush and prairie grasses, rolling fields of wheat and other marketable crops. The land speaks of its history through fossils, petroleum deposits, petrified forests and evolving terrain. It is a history that is rich with fortitude, from the days of the roaming dinosaurs, through the feral days of the old west, to its present state of worldwide links through modern technology. It was once a wild country; its badlands and rolling hills inhabited by few. For the native Hidatsa, Mandan and Arikara tribes, the land provided ample resources as their hunting and ceremonial grounds. Wildlife was abundant and the land’s native inhabitants survived the windswept prairie with a reverence for its unpredictable disposition.
EXPLORERS
During the spring of 1805, the first noted explorers came to the area. Captain Meriwether Lewis, his companion Captain William Clark and their party, including the Shoshoni woman known as Sakakawea made their legendary journey over these vast western plains. They were accompanied by a boundless and passionate sky above. Underfoot, the solid earth sprang forth a blossoming virgin prairie that would, in the years to come, be claimed as home to generations.
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expedition, the area’s earliest settlers appeared. Mainly, they were hunters and trappers. Here, they found a paradise of wild game. Bison, bear, elk, pronghorn antelope, mule deer, white-tailed deer, bighorn sheep, beaver, otter, mink, muskrats, wolves, coyotes and wild fowl were plentiful. It has been noted that in 1883 the first log cabin, which served as a hunting cabin, was built at the mouth of Cherry Creek on the banks of the Little Missouri River. During that same year, President Theodore Roosevelt first visited western North Dakota. He fell in love with the badlands and established two ranches there, the Maltese Cross Ranch and the Elkhorn Ranch. In those days, cowboys outfitted with chaps, saddle, spurs, horse, bedroll and guns, roamed the countryside. Under the laws of the old west, the area grew as cattle were herded up from Texas and ranching took root. The “cattle-kings”, ranchers and cowboys, reigned and ruled the land. In an autobiography, dated 1913, Theodore Roosevelt said, “There were all kinds of things I was afraid of at first, ranging from grizzly bears to ‘mean’ horses and gun-fighters; but by acting as if I was not afraid I gradually ceased to be afraid.” “The worst of all fears is the fear of living.”
PIONEERS
In the early 1900’s, the area became a progressing pioneer community as an
influx of homesteaders staked their claims on the soil and the future. Life for them demanded raw courage, strong discipline and a vision beyond the tar paper shanties that dotted the prairie. Under the Homestead Act, settlers had to live on their claims for at least six months of each year, for five years, before they could get a permanent title for their land. It was also required that the homesteader breakup five acres of sod and farm the land. Largely, the homesteaders were of Scandinavian descent and many were foreign born. Of those early pioneers, the majority of them were Norwegians, but there were also many who originated from Sweden, Holland, Russia, Germany and elsewhere. Together, and in spite of blizzards, prairie fires and copious hardships, they stayed. With their settling came a greater need for the railroad and ferries. They established townships and a foundation for the area’s future.
ESTABLISHING A COUNTY
McKenzie County was established on March 8, 1883, and named after Alexander McKenzie who was a strong political figure in North Dakota at the time. In 1905, one hundred years after Lewis & Clark made their famous trek across western North Dakota, McKenzie County was officially organized by the North Dakota Legislative Assembly. McKenzie County was one of the last counties to be organized in North Dakota.
The first county seat was in Alexander (also named after Alexander McKenzie) as assigned by the governor in 1905. The county seat designation was a controversial issue in the beginning. It was quickly “stolen” from Alexander and moved to the more populous town of Schafer. The county seat question, placed on the ballot many times before, was officially settled and moved by special election in 1940 to Watford City, the present day location.
THE LAND
In the early days, McKenzie County was known as the “Island Empire” due to the fact that it is surrounded by water on three sides. The Missouri River forms the northern and part of the eastern border. The Little Missouri also runs along part of the eastern and southern borders. The Yellowstone River forms the western border. McKenzie County and its cities struggled through the 1920’s, ’30s and ’40s with the drought, the building of city water and sewer systems, and the establishing of medical care facilities and other public facilities. PWA labor helped with some of those early projects. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) helped establish the Theodore Roosevelt in 1933-1941. It acquired National Park status in 1978. The Soil Conservation Service (SCS) undertook rangeland seeding projects in the ’40s on Land Utilization Projects, as earlier defined by the Bankhead Jones Act of 1937. Garrison Dam was completed in 1954 on
the Missouri River, resulting in the sprawling Lake Sakakawea, a body of water that now makes up the northern and eastern county borders. Much of Lake Sakakawea is now controlled by the Corps of Engineers. In 1960, Land Utilization Projects were designated as the National Grasslands, later named Little Missouri National Grasslands that now make up 503,000 acres in the county. Oil was first discovered in the early ’50s in McKenzie County and is still a vital part of the county’s economy.
TODAY
Today, McKenzie County remains rich in old west traditions, yet blends well with the progressive technology necessary to meet the challenges promised in the next century. It is an area of wholesome living. We boast of clean air, an excellent school system, low crime rate, modest housing costs, low insurance costs, good medical facilities, no traffic problems, low taxes, strong and stable banks, and friendly people with a spirit of collective soul that seeks to preserve our quality of life. Outdoor opportunities abound in McKenzie County. The Theodore Roosevelt National Park and National Grasslands provide acres of wild country to be explored.
National Grasslands and Lake Sakakawea provide acres of wild country to be explored on foot, bike, horseback, canoe, sailboat or motored transportation. The area is a paradise for the hunter or fisherman. You can still view most of the wildlife native to the area and more, including the bison, elk, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, mule deer, white-tailed deer, coyotes, fox, bobcat, wild turkey, grouse, ring-necked pheasant, partridge, geese, ducks and many others. Fishing on Lake Sakakawea is hard to beat. There is an ample supply of walleye, sauger, northern pike, small mouth bass and salmon, just to name a few. The seriously adventurous can fish the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers for huge and prehistoric looking paddlefish.
WE WELCOME YOU
A lifetime of activities and adventures are available in McKenzie County. We welcome you to retrace the footsteps of Lewis & Clark to discover for yourself what it is about this land that digs a fierce desire for preservation into the marrow of its inhabitants. Experience the breathtaking northern lights, breathe in a dimensional landscape where fluffy floating clouds cast random shadows over the vast rolling plains, and encounter a quality of life that is unmatched.
The Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Source: http://county.mckenziecounty.net
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MCKENZIE COUNTY ACTIVITIES LONG X TRADING POST VISITOR CENTER
100 Second Ave. SW, Watford City, ND The Long X Visitor Center is the central location for general visitor information. It is the information center about the area’s cultural, geological, historical and geographic attractions. Featured in the visitor center is North Dakota’s largest, most well preserved petrified tree stump; a 17,000-pound petrified stump of a Bald Cypress tree. The 60 million-year-old tree stump was discovered during a paleontological excavation in the Badlands south of Watford City.
PIONEER MUSEUM OF MCKENZIE COUNTY
100 Second Ave. SW, Watford City, ND The Pioneer Museum depicts the history and economic development of McKenzie County from the earliest times beginning with the largest petrified tree stump in North Dakota (60 million years old) to today’s history. Discover how and why the pioneers chose to settle in this area of North Dakota. Experience the trials and jubilation of these determined people through the many artifacts and exhibits on display. Also available at the museum is Grandma’s Cupboard and Book Corner Gift Shop displaying many North Dakota made products.
JUNIPER CAMPGROUND
First-come, first-served. No reservations accepted. 50 sites. A group site is also available and reservations are accepted beginning March 1. No showers or hook-ups for water, sewer or electrical. A dump station is available May-September. There is no water available OctoberApril. Flush toilets with running cold water and water faucets spaced throughout the campground. A picnic table and grill are at each site. Pull-through sites are available. Each site is limited to a maximum of 6 people, except the group site. (Source: http://www.4eyes.net)
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WATFORD CITY CHILDREN’S PLAY PARK
Main Street South, Watford City, ND Have some fun! Turn the kids loose! Swing, slide and just relax at the Children’s Playground. Picnic area, close to baseball field and volleyball areas. No fees.
WILD WEST WATER PARK
315 3rd St SE, Watford City, ND Great clean family fun all summer long. Two tower slides, children’s water play area, hot tub, concessions. Available for rent for private parties.
MCKENZIE COUNTY HERITAGE PARK
Highway 85 W, Watford City, ND Come back in time with us. Heritage Park includes trapper’s cabin, blacksmith shop, Eide Homestead shack, Shafer Law Office, Timber Creek Church, etc. Additional historic finds at the Heritage Park include Williams rural elementary and high school, a display of mammoth fossils, antique machinery, Fifty Years in the Saddle memorabilia.
TOBACCO GARDEN CAMPGROUND
Watford City, Watford City, ND The campground is located on Highway 1806, 26 miles north of Watford City. This campground offers a full-service restaurant, cstore, bait & tackle shop, 70 camp sites, 2 log cabins, gas, family picnic shelters, wireless Internet and hiking. It is near the Birnt Hills Trail, which is approximately 2.5 miles long with beautiful scenic vistas of Lake Sakakawea. It is a certified Lewis and Clark site.
WATFORD CITY GOLF COURSE
The Watford City Municipal Golf Course, located two miles east of Watford City, offers up a 9-hole course with four different tee boxes to give players a different view and different distances while playing 9 holes. The course measures 5,973 yards for 18 holes and plays to a par 72 for the men and a par 73 for women. Driving range and cart rental available. Pro shop and cart rentals are available with a beautiful clubhouse and lounge.
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Time: 1pm to 8pm
Watford City Area Chamber Of Commerce Trail Of Treats!! On Main Street.
1ST ANNUAL WATFORD CITY PUMPKIN PATCH! Located right on Main St. in Watford City!
Tons of activities including: Bounce houses, hayrides, face painting, fall story telling, s’mores making, pumpkin ring toss, crafts table, photo opportunities, apple basket toss, a treats booth and a pumpkin patch with lots of fall decor items! Concessions on site and a huge variety of pumpkins, gourds, and mums to choose from! $5 entry fee includes all activities, additonal fee for horse drawn hayrides!
TRAIL OF TREATS Time: 2pm To 5pm
MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHSYSTEMS WOMAN’S DAY At Outlaws’s Ballroom Time: 6pm This Year’s Keynote Speaker: Elizabeth Smart
Women’s Day is an incredible event that brings us ladies together, to enjoy old friends and make new ones. Make sure to check out all of the fun afternoon activities next Wednesday Oct 21st, including the vendor show from noon to 6:30pm and the local speakers, FREE to attend, from 2-4!
everyone on your Christmas list. Veterans Memorial Building Supper served by the Close Up club of WCHS. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee and some yummy Christmas treats brought to you by the vendors.
Trick Or Treat At Participating Businesses For A Fun And Safe Halloween!!
Get your photos with Santa!
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MONJORES STUDIO AND HOME DECOR PRESENTS HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES Time: 11 am 141 3rd St SW Watford City, ND 58854 HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES *Joyce & Orrin Moe *Stef & Mike Russell *Jennifer & Curtis Sorenson *Sandi & Paul Wisness
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Calendar of events
TICKET INFO *$15 Early Bird Ticket Available on October 19th at Monjores Only *$20 Regular Ticket Available at Monjores from October 20th-November 6th ***ALL TICKET PROCEEDS GO TO RELAY FOR LIFE*** *Bring your ticket back to be entered for one of 13 prizes *PRIZES* *Christmas Tree $500 Value *Home Decor Gift Cards-- 1-$100; 3-$50; & 4-$25 *Christmas Centerpiece *Christmas Wreath *Christms Candle Gift Basket *Christmas Picture
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9TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA Veterans Memorial Building
TURKEY BINGO
Time: 6:30pm Gobble Gobble, It’s time for Turkey Bingo!! Tuesday November 13th in the High School Commons Area. Come to the doors on the south side of the school and try your hand at TuRkEy BoWlInG!! If you get a strike you will get a ticket for a chance to win prizes. The local 4-H will be having their soup and sandwich fundraiser as well as a Bake Sale prior to Bingo.
11/27/2015 PARADE OF LIGHTS “Put A Jingle In Your Step” Time: 6:30pm Decorate Your Float Based On Your Favorite Christmas Song. Annual Parade Of Lights, Friday, November 27th on Main Street. If You Would Like To Have A Float In The Parade Please Contact The Chamber Office For Details. 701.570.5084 Or Wcchamber@ruggedwest. com
Time: 4-8 PM Crafters, vendors and home based businesses gather to help you find gifts for
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MCKENZIE C COMMUNITY FACTS: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,861 square miles (7,410 km²), the largest county in North Dakota, of which, 2,742 square miles (7,102 km²) of it is land and 119 square miles (308 km²) of it (4.16%) is water. The McKenzie County landscape features a wide diversity of physical features, ranging from sugarbeet fields bordering the Missouri River at the northwest corner of the county to rugged badlands near the Little Missouri River in the south, where Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the Little Missouri National Grassland are located. Between the two rivers is a large area of prairie, ranging from gentle rolling terrain to rocky, rugged pastures. The southeast corner of the county, bordering on the Little Missouri badlands of neighboring Dunn County, is abundant in wildlife, quaking aspen groves, and bur oak groves, interspersed in places with western red cedar on the north-facing slopes of the badlands.
Climate Annual Average Temperature: 41° F Annual Average Rainfall: 14” Monthly Average High Temperature: January: 18° F July: 84° F Annual Average Snowfall: 39” Townships Alex • Antelope Creek • Arnegard Blue Butte • Charbon • Elm Tree Grail • Hawkeye • Keene • Randolph Riverview • Sioux • Tri Twin Valley • Yellowstone Souce: en.wikipedia.org
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McKenzie County was first created by the March 8, 1883 Dakota Territory legislature but eliminated in 1891 due to a lack of settlement. The county was then recreated by the 1905 state legislature, with the county government first organizing on April 20, 1905.
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eft to their own devices, most kids will choose to gobble down ice cream or chocolate rather than broccoli or brussels sprouts. So, at school lunch, they’ll likely eat the yummiest items first and then drop the rest in the trash. But a new study finds that kids eat more fruits and vegetables when school recess takes place before lunch, rather than after. “Recess is a pretty big deal to kids,” said lead researcher Joe Price, an associate professor in the Department of Economics at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. “If you’re going to make a kid choose between going to recess and eating their veggies , recess is going to win.” The study, led by Price and David Just, director of the Cornell Center for Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, looked at seven elementary schools in a Utah school district. Three of the schools switched recess to before lunch, while four schools continued to hold recess after lunch. For four days in the spring and nine days in the fall, the researchers measured how many fruits and vegetables each student ate during lunch. The three schools that made the switch,did so in the fall. In the schools that switched recess to before lunch, children ate 54 percent more fruits and vegetables than they did before the switch, the researchers found. Moreover, there was a 45 percent increase in the number of kids who ate at least one serving of fruits and vegetables a day. But in schools that kept recess after lunch, children actually ate fewer fruits and vegetables as the year went on.
incentives for the kids to eat them. Although both methods worked relatively well, they can be costly, the scientists said. This new study shows that “it’s not just what’s on the tray that matters,” Price told Live Science. Rather, “by setting the scheduling right, you can have a big impact.” Price also speculated that switching recess to before lunch helps kids build up an appetite immediately before they sit down to eat. As an added bonus, the switch also reduced waste by roughly 40 percent, the researchers found. The results should be encouraging for most schools because “it means that you can end up with more items in the tummy rather than in the trash,” Price said. The findings should also help parents get their kids to eat healthier, Price said. Parents who regularly sit down and eat with their kids for a specific amount of time may be more successful in getting their kids to eat well. However, parents who allow their children to run along as soon as they’ve finished dinner are less likely to encourage healthy eating habits. In the future, Price and Just hope to study how to use digital media to advertise and encourage healthy eating at school. But for now, switching lunchtimes to after recess may just do the trick. The findings will be published in February in the journal Preventive Medicine. Source: http://www.livescience.com/49482schoolsswitchlunchrecess.html
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TRAILS OF MCKENZIE COUNTY THEODORE ROOSEVELT PARK TRAILS For those of you who prefer to explore the park area on foot or horseback, Little Mo and Caprock Coulee nature trails are self-guided nature trails and interpret the badlands, coulees and breaks. The first .7 mile of the Little Mo Nature Trail is paved and has sideboards on the path so as to accommodate wheelchair traffic. It is level for easy travel and will bring the hiker into contact with various birds and wildlife seen in the park. Upper Caprock, Coulee, Achenbach, and Buckhorn trails take you into the back-country and are excellent destinations for horseback riders and hikers.
500 feet and branded with the sign of the turtle, honored by the Lakota because of its attributes of firm determination, steadfastness, patience, long life and fortitude, guide trail travelers on their way.
LEWIS & CLARK TRAIL The Confluence of the Little Missouri and the Yellowstone Rivers, which played an important roll in the Lewis and Clark expedition, in located on our northwestern border. The new Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center is a must see for visitors to the area. Lewis & Clark noted in their journals that it was here (near Tobacco Garden Campground) that they saw the remains of numerous Indian camps. It was also near Tobacco Garden that the Corps of Discovery ran into their first grizzly bear. The visitor can experience a wide range of activities that the Corps and the American Indian would have experienced in 1804 and 1806.
THE MAAH-DAAH-HEY TRAIL ”Maah-Daah-Hey”, roughly translated, means “grandfather, or something that has been or will be around for a long time. The Mandan Indians named the trail and in ages past, the track was used by traveling war parties and hunters. Just saying the name, “MaahDaah-Hey” conjures up images of out forefathers, Sitting Bull, Teddy Roosevelt, and Lewis and Clark who, as they traveled this land, found it very much the same as it is today. The north end of the Maah-Daah-Hey trail is located approximately 16 miles sound of Watford City, off highway 85, near the CCC Campground. The trail travels through state and private land winding approximately 100 miles through the Little Missouri National Grassland. The Trail links the North and South Units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Exploring this scenic trail whether on horseback, bicycle, or foot; for one day, two days, or five days is an adventure in fortitude. Water for human consumption will not be available. The adventurer will need to carry his own. Wooden trail markers, located approximately every
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WATFORD CITY, ND WELCOME TO WATFORD CITY!
Watford City founded in 1914, is the seat of McKenzie County, North Dakota in the United States. The population was 1,744 at the 2010 census. Because Watford City is part of the Bakken field, the North Dakota oil boom has significantly increased population and construction since the 2010 census. The main offices of Frontier Energy Group, First International Bank, and the headquarters of McKenzie Electric Cooperative are in Watford City. The local newspaper is the McKenzie County Farmer.
WATFORD CITY BEGINNINGS
In 1913, a few prospective businessmen located on the townsite of the future Watford City in anticipation of the arrival of the first Great Northern Railroad train. The Northern Land and Townsite Company, a division of the Great Northern, platted the town and sold lots in June 1914. Building began immediately, and many businesses and homes were moved from Schafer, which eventually became a ghost town. Watford was incorporated in June 1915, and was named by Dr. Vaughan G. Morris (1879–1940) for his hometown of Watford, Ontario. A year later the town added “City” to its name to differentiate itself from Wolford in Pierce County. The Great Northern planned to extend its line to New Rockford and in 1914 began building the “Madson Grade,” one of the longest dirt filled railroad grades in the country about a mile west of town. Two years later the grade was ninety feet high and nearly a mile long, but the project was abandoned shortly before the United States entered World War I. Village officers were elected in 1915, and they concerned themselves with such tasks as impounding stray horses and cattle, prohibiting swine and chickens from town, locating hitching posts, and removing hay stacks from Main Street. The town had a band and baseball team from its founding. Steam Shovel Near A school and several churches were also Watford City constructed almost immediately. During the Great Depression, a water and sanitary system was completed using labor mostly paid by the Public Works Administration. In 1940, Watford City won a hotly contested campaign for county seat, defeating Alexander and Arnegard and taking the prize from Schafer. At first there was difficulty finding suitable office space, and a recently constructed hospital was sold to the county for use as a courthouse. A new hospital was dedicated in 1952. Watford City Air Force Station was opened nearby in 1979.
DEMOGRAPHICS
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,744 people, 733 households, and 445 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,245.7 inhabitants per square mile (481.0 /km2). There were 873 housing units at an average density of 623.6 per square mile (240.8 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.6% White, 0.1%
African American, 3.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population. There were 733 households of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.94.
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The median age in the city was 40.2 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.
WATFORD CITY TODAY
Watford City is experiencing a thriving economy and many residents are drawn to this area for its career opportunities and high quality of living. Residents enjoy an indoor pool as well as the newly constructed outdoor Wild West Water Park, a municipal golf course, which features a new clubhouse and lounge, hospital, clinic, health club, museums, and many new business and shopping opportunities thrive along the newly renovated Main Street. An outdoor performing arts stage, nature park, cement walk - bike path surrounds the city and provides residents and visitors with safe and beautiful ways to live in, explore and enjoy the community. Within a 60 mile radius of Watford City visitors and residents can experience trail riding, cycling, canoeing, fishing, or hunting. Wildlife viewing, photography and camping opportunities abound as well as educational tours on historical, cultural and natural resource preservation. Battleship Butte, Legendary hospitality flourWatford City ishes through the amenities in the gateway communities of Watford City, Alexander, Arnegard and Grassy Butte.
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When the weather turns warm, everyone wants to be in or around the water. Hanging out at the pool or the beach on a hot day is a great way to beat the heat. Between having fun and checking out the lifeguards, most people don’t think much about water safety - but they should. For people between the ages of 5 and 24, drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Most water-related accidents can be avoided by knowing how to stay safe and following a few simple guidelines. Learning how to swim is essential if you plan on being on or near water. Many organizations provide swim instruction to people of all ages, check to see what classes are available in your area.
Swimming Smarts “Buddy up!” That’s what swimming instructors say. Always swim with a partner, every time - whether you’re swimming in a backyard pool or in a lake. Even experienced swimmers can become tired or get muscle cramps, which might make it difficult to get out of the water. When people swim together, they can help each other or go for help in case of an emergency. Get skilled. Speaking of emergencies, it’s good to be prepared. Learning some life-saving skills, such as CPR and rescue techniques, can help you save a life. A number of organizations offer free classes for both beginning and experienced swimmers and boaters. Check with your YMCA or YWCA, local hospital, or chapter of the Red Cross. Know your limits. Swimming can be a lot of fun - and you might want to stay in the water as long as possible. If you’re not a good swimmer or you’re just learning to swim, don’t go in water that’s so deep you can’t touch the bottom and don’t try to keep up with skilled swimmers. That can be hard, especially when
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your friends are challenging you - but it’s a pretty sure bet they’d rather have you safe and alive. If you are a good swimmer and have had lessons, keep an eye on friends who aren’t as comfortable or as skilled as you are. If it seems like they (or you) are getting tired or a little uneasy, suggest that you take a break from swimming for a while. Swim in safe areas only. It’s a good idea to swim only in places that are supervised by a lifeguard. No one can anticipate changing ocean currents, rip currents,sudden storms, or other hidden dangers. In the event that something does go wrong,lifeguards are trained in rescue techniques. Swimming in an open body of water (like a river, lake, or ocean)is different from swimming in pool. You need more energy to handle the currents and other changing conditions in the open water. If you do find yourself caught in a current, don’t panic and don’t fight the current. Try to swim parallel to the shore until you are able to get out of the current,which is usually a narrow channel of water. Gradually try to make your way back to shore as you do so. If you’re unable to swim away from the current, stay calm and float with the current. The current will usually slow down, then you can swim to shore. Even a very good swimmer who tries to swim against a strong current will get worn out. If you’re going to be swimming in an open body of water, it’s a great idea to take swimming lessons that provide you with tips on handling unexpected hazards. Some areas with extremely strong currents are off limits when it comes to swimming. Do your research so you know where not to swim, and pay attention to any warning signs posted in the area.
Be careful about diving. Diving injuries can cause head injury, permanent spinal cord damage, paralysis, and sometimes even death. Protect yourself by only diving in areas that are known to be safe, such as the deep end of a supervised pool. If an area is posted with “No Diving” or “No Swimming” signs, pay attention to them. A “No Diving” sign means the water isn’t safe for a head-first entry. Even if you plan to jump in feet first, check the water’s depth before you leap to make sure there are no hidden rocks or other hazards. Lakes or rivers can be cloudy and hazards may be hard to see. Watch the sun. Sun reflecting off the water or off sand can intensify the burning rays. You might not feel sunburned when the water feels cool and refreshing, but the pain will catch up with you later — so remember to reapply sunscreen frequently and cover up much of the time. Don’t forget your hat, UV protection sunglasses, and protective clothing. Drink plenty of fluids. It’s easy to get dehydrated in the sun, particularly if you’re active and sweating. Keep up with fluids — particularly water — to prevent dehydration. Dizziness, feeling lightheaded, or nausea can be signs of dehydration and overheating. Getting too cool. Speaking of temperature, it’s possible to get too cool. How? Staying in very cool water for long periods can lower your body temperature. A temperature of 70°F (20°C) is positively balmy on land, but did you know that water below that temperature will feel cold to most swimmers? Your body temperature drops far more quickly in water than it does on land. And if you’re swimming, you’re using energy and losing body heat even faster than if you were keeping still. Monitor yourself when swimming in cold water and stay close to shore. If you feel your body start to shiver or your muscles cramp up, get out of the water quickly; it doesn’t take long for hypothermia to set in.
be almost impossible. Also, the U.S. Coast Guard warns about a condition called boater’s fatigue, which means that the wind, noise, heat, and vibration of the boat all combine to wear you down when you’re on the water. Weather. Before boating, be sure the weather conditions are safe. The local radio, internet or TV stations can provide updated local forecast information. Personal flotation devices. It’s always a good idea for everyone on the boat to wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket, whether the boat is a large speedboat or a canoe — and whether you’re a good swimmer or not. Wearing a life jacket (also known as a personal flotation device, or PFD) is the law in some states for certain age groups, and you could face a stiff penalty for breaking it. Your state may also require that you wear an approved life jacket for water skiing and other on-water activities. Wearing a PFD is like wearing a helmet while biking. It may take a few minutes to get used to it, but it definitely can be a lifesaver. Don’t leave land without it. Stay in touch. Before going out on a boat, let somebody on land know your float plan (where you are going and about how long you’ll be out). That way, if you do get into trouble, someone will have an idea of where to look for you. If you’re going to be on the water for a long time, it’s a good idea to have a radio with you so you can check the weather reports. Water conducts electricity, so if you hear a storm warning, get off the water as quickly as you can.
Alcohol and water never mix. Alcohol is involved in numerous water-related injuries and up to half of all water-related deaths. The statistics for teenage guys are particularly scary: One half of all adolescent male drownings are tied to alcohol use.
Jet skis. If you’re using jet skis or personal watercraft, follow the same rules as you do for boating. You should also check out the laws in your area governing the use of personal watercraft. Some states won’t allow people under a certain age to operate these devices; others require you to take a course or pass a test before you can ride one.
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OK, so you do more splashing than swimming, but it’s just as important to know your skill level at the waterpark as it is at the pool. Take a moment to read warnings and other signs. Each area in the water park can have different depths of water, so make sure you pay attention. If you don’t know how to swim be sure to wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket when necessary, and be sure there is lifeguard supervision. And make sure you do slide runs feet first or you’ll put yourself at risk for a ride that’s a lot less fun — one to your doctor or dentist.
The pool and the beach are great places to learn new skills, socialize, and check out everyone’s new bathing suit. So don’t let paying attention to safety turn you off. Being prepared will make you feel more comfortable and in charge.
Boating Safety More people die in boating accidents every year than in airplane crashes or train wrecks, but a little common sense can make boating both enjoyable and safe. If you are going to go boating, make sure the captain or person handling the boat is experienced and competent. Alcohol and water still don’t mix. One third of boating deaths are alcohol related. Alcohol distorts our judgment no matter where we are — but that distortion is even greater on the water. Because there are no road signs or lane markers on the water and the weather can be unpredictable, it’s important to be able to think quickly and react well under pressure. If you’re drinking, this can
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DIRECTORY BUSINESS MCKENZIE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JDA 201 5th St. NW Watford City 701-444-2804 NORTH DAKOTA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER Williston State College Williston, ND 701-774-4279 EMPLOYMENT JOB SERVICE, ND 800-247-0989 www.jobsnd.com WORKFORCE TRAINING TRAIN ND 866-938-6963 www.trainnd.com PETROLEUM SAFETY AND TECH CENTER 701-572-2834 www.wsc.nodak.edu/workforce RESOURCES WATFORD CITY POST OFFICE 701-842-2213 212 2nd St. NE Watford City * All mail delivery in Watford City is via PO Box. Contact Post Office for a box number assignment and key. Rural routes have rural mail carriers
EDUCATION McKenzie County School District #1 PO Box 589 100 E 3rd Street Watford City, ND 58854 701-444-3624 www.watford-city.k12.nd.us Watford City Elementary School (K-6) 300 3rd St SE Watford City, ND 58854 701-444-2985 Watford City High School (6-12) 100 E 3rd Street Watford City, ND 58854 701-444-3624
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HOSPITALS & CLINICS Mckenzie County Memorial Hospital 701-842-3000 516 N Main St. Watford City www.mckenziehealth.com McKenzie County Clinic 701-842-3771 525 N Main St. Watford City Anova Clinic 701-842-6400 113 Main St S Watford City Maisey Dental Clinic 701-842-4474 109 5th St SW Watford City Joy Dental Design 701-842-6197
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