Articles written by Calvin J. Packard

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Letter to the Editor: Explanations and thoughts

Open letter to the New Rockford, N.D. public at large. First and foremost I do believe in God, I support and defend the U.S. Constitution, am pro-life and I am an anti-Communist! I participated in...

 

Thoughts can become action

A few New Rockford residents have inquired about the United State Flag that is being flown with blue field down in my yard. In article 4 of the U.S. Flag code this action is recognized as an...

 

President's Point: Holiday driving safety tips

December is here! This means Christmas music in the air being played by the Rockford Theatre. It also means street decorations have been put in place by the New Rockford street crew— a thank you to...

 

President's Point: November 2018

November is here, and that means Thanksgiving. This often means travel, either for family coming home or going to visit family. Please plan road trips with weather in mind. Give yourself plenty of...

 

President's Point: October 2018

This month I want to talk about responsibility and personal perception. To quick cap my point, the New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation (NRABC) has come to the New Rockford City Commission with a...

 
 By Calvin J. Packard    Events   

Eddy County Museum to highlight military history with guest speakers

Each year the Eddy County Museum creates a featured exhibit with a defined theme. This year’s theme is military history, and the exhibit features various items such as attire, memorabilia and...

 

Efforts to address bullying, mental health ongoing

This submission is being done on behalf of the Eddy County Community Cares (ECCC), the suicide prevention group active in the New Rockford and Sheyenne communities. Although school is done, the topic...

 

President's Point: February 2018

This is used from my February 2017 Presidents Point, yet it is still relevant.   February is the shortest month, so I chose a short story to emphasize my point for this month: communication. ...

 

President's Point: January 2018

January is upon us. We still have a few months of cold and snow ahead. Many will enjoy the outdoors by either ice fishing, snowmobiling or other winter activities outside. Please be safe.  Let us...