McKenzie Electric employees
vote to join electrical union

By Neal A. Shipman
Farmer Editor

By an overwhelming 25-1 vote on Monday, Nov. 21, employees of McKenzie Electric Cooperative approved joining the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) union. The cooperative had 26 employees eligible to vote for union membership.
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Wake Up Santa tops the
week’s Christmas activities

By Dale A. Swenson Farmer Staff Writer "Christmas Around Town" comes on strong even before the second weekend of December, with kids events, a lighting contest and a class for making Gingerbread Houses, sponsored by the Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce. And every Friday afternoon there is a drawing for either Watford City Bucks or beef roasts. Click Here for Full Story

CHRISTMAS SEASON OPENS WITH A BANG Watford City officially kicked off the start of the holiday season last Friday evening with a spectacular fireworks display and the annual Parade of Lights down Main Street.

A heart changing experience
Becker returns from missionary trip to Guatemala City

By Dale A. Swenson Farmer Staff Writer Minister, observer, tourist and servant, Pastor Barb Becker, who is also a full-time office deputy at the McKenzie County Courthouse, visited Guatemala and returned to Watford City with a changed heart. Click Here for Full Story

BECKER ASSISTS IN GUATEMALAN MINISTRY Barb Becker, far left, is shown with students enrolled in a Bible school in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Becker spent a week in Guatemala with the Power & Gospel Light, Inc. ministry program.

AS I SEE IT
By Neal A. Shipman
Farmer Editor

SAGE ADVICE FROM A PET OWNER

I recently received an email from a friend who apparently after trying a variety of training techniques to teach his pets the finer points of living in a house with human companions finally resorted to writing them a letter.

For all you pet owners, read on and enjoy a good laugh. And for you non-pet owners, maybe you’ll be able to now understand the unique bond that the pet owners have with their furry friends.
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HAT TIPS
By Dean Meyer

“We finally got last year’s fall work done!”

Hello,

Well, winter blew in last night. The fall has been perfect and we wrapped up our fall work. Not this fall’s work, last fall’s. Our operation runs about a year behind. Which is good. We used to be two years behind.
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Young Wolves wrestling
team ready for the season
Wrestling Wolves open season
at Velva Multiple Dec. 2 & 3

When the Watford City varsity wrestling team takes to the mat for its season opener at the Velva Multiple on Dec. 2 and 3, Dave Dougherty, Wolves head coach, will be fielding one of the youngest teams that he has for years. But even though the team will be young, Dougherty believes that this year’s team will grow with experience to become a solid team. Click Here for Full Story

MEET THE WRESTLING WOLVES Members of the 2005-2006 Watford City Wolves varsity wrestling team are front row: Teah Frye and Paige Weltz, stats.; Cody Fisketjon, Michael Pojorlie, Kirby Knudtson, Adam Greenhaw, Kalin Mogen, Amanda Trumpower and Marissa Nelson, stats. Second row: Mark Jokela, assistant coach; Seth Dougherty, Cole Garmann, Ross Norby, Ryan Spletstoser, Rowdy Lund, Cash Johnson, Jake Thomas, and Dave Dougherty, head coach. Back row: Frank Fish, assistant coach; Kevin Scott, Jonas McGrady, K.C. Knudtson, Bryant Faulkner, Addam Haugen, Chase Wisness, and Robin Schwartz, assistant coach.

North Unit to offer winter adventures

The public is invited to participate in afternoon cross-country skiing or hiking adventures at the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Volunteer Ranger John Heiser will lead the half-day long wilderness hikes.
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