May 2022

Frank J. Soboleski

Easy Company / 2nd Battalion 506th PIR / 101st Airborne Division who passed away 5 years ago, on May 22, 2017 at age 91. Frank's wife Renee passed away only 16 days earlier, on May 6, 2017.

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Pet of the Week

“Bo” is a male tabby. He is brown and black. Bo is 2 years old and weighs 10.2 pounds. All cats and dogs are spayed/neutered and age-appropriate shots prior to the final adoption. For more information, visit the website at www.borderlandhumanesociety.org or call the BHS holding facility at 218-283-9276. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BorderlandHumaneSociety/ Support the Borderland Humane Society by sending donations to: Borderland Humane Society, 1990 Valley Pine Circle, International Falls, MN 56649. Stop by the holding facility during open hours: Tuesday-Friday 3-7 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon.

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Last graduation as Rainy River

The last class of Rainy River Community College graduates were recognized Friday, May 13, when 78 students, their families and friends took part in commencement ceremonies. It marked the last ceremony for Rainy River Community College as an independently accredited college within the Northeast Higher Education District.

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Memorial Day services

All are encouraged to attend services as one of four sites in Koochiching County on Monday, May 30, to help recognize those who died in active military service, and thanks others who have served. In preparation for the day, flags will be placed at 9 a.m.

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