Rose (Hardwig, Vollman) Wolfinger, 93 of Cingmars Township at Littlefork, Minnesota died on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Norridge Gardens Senior Care, Norridge, Illinois. She was born on January 9, 1928 in Littlefork, MN.
Principals List Grade 12: Anthony J. Scholler, Cohlton E.
Rotarians Ted Saxton and Jim Yount shared updates on Small Town Tech and the Koochiching Technology Initiative at Rotary of International Falls’ weekly Wednesday lunch meeting. They shared the importance of generating ideas and finding the right partners to assure the ideas can get implemented - creating synergy.
One week of summer reading programming left. Don’t miss out on career exploration on Tuesday, Libratory on Wednesday, storytime on Thursday and Big Play on Friday. Next week will be their last week for the summer. We will continue to hand out books for finishing four reading activities through the end of the month. So even if you haven’t read much this summer, there is still time to grab a book and take a look at our summer reading categories and read for free books!
As part of our responsibility to help educate voters about local elections, the Rainy Lake Gazette asked candidates in contested races in the Aug. 9 primary election to answer some general questions to introduce themselves to voters.
Crazy Days July 27 drew businesses, shoppers, and many others out in the community for the annual retail promotion. Organized by the International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, the annual event was returned to its traditionally July date this year.
Lake levels on the Rainy Lake Basin of Voyageurs National Park have receded to the level allowable for the lifting of the nowake restriction on Rainy Lake within the park, effective Friday. As a precaution and courtesy, park staff encourage all boaters to reduce their wake when traveling near any docks or infrastructure to minimize further challenges related to flood recovery.
Last month, I wrote about companion planting in a vegetable garden with specific herbs and flowers to lessen potential problems with harmful pests and related diseases. Three of my favorites companion plants are versatile marigolds, aromatic alliums, and stalwart nasturtiums. I’ve been planting these reliable, easily maintained, and multi-purposed plants for many years in my gardens: ground, raised bed, and container.
“Grizzly” is a male Lab/shep/Newfoundland. He is about 8 years old and loves people. Grizzly weights about 60 pounds. We have many kittens, cats, and dogs up for adoption also. 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. Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BorderlandHumaneSociety/ Support the Borderland Humane Society, dnations can be sent to Borderland Humane Society, 1990 Valley Pine Circle, International Falls, MN 56649. Stop by the holding facility during open hours: 3-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 8 a.m. noon Saturday. Surrenders are by appointment only as we are limited on kennel space.
I’ve been digging deeper into why my cats do what they do and thought you may be as fascinated as I was in what I found. Putting their rear end in your face and exposing their bellies is a sign of trust and security.