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  • Joined: August 30, 2022
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Pet of the Week

“Tucky” is a male Lab/shepherd mix. He is one year old and very friendly and loves to play. We do 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. 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.

ASK AMY

Dear Amy: My wife of over 25 years is foreign-born. She travels to her home country for an extended period almost every year.

Sunny days

Thanks to Ruth Darvell’s kids for encouraging her to send the photo she took of a colorful start to the day over Rainy Lake. Darvell, of Gold Shores Drive, said she loves taking photos.

Dark nights

Recognized for its dark skies that allow for star viewing, Voyageurs Star Party will celebrate the night views Aug. 18-20 with speakers, arts and crafts, music, telescopes, constellation tours. See more about the party on Page A10. PHOTO BY COLIN WILLEMSEN

I Falls baseball wins 2 in Ely

The I Falls Post 66 baseball team traveled to Ely on Friday to try making it to state. The team faced off against Aurora. In the first game the Broncos took the 6-1 victory, Joe Talmage pitched all five innings getting nine strikeouts. Brody Carlson and Talmage both had RBIs in the game.

An August stretch for four planets

In the predawn sky, four planets—Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn—are still strung in that order from left to right. But now the line of planets stretches all the way across the sky.

Rainy Lake Pharmacy hosts grand opening event

Rainy Lake Medical Center staff, members of the RLMC board of trustees, International Falls Chamber of Commerce board members, elected officials and community residents Wednesday celebrated the grand opening of Rainy Lake Pharmacy.

NEARLY NORTH OF TWO: NEW OLD STUFF

Recently we learned that James Webb Space Telescope successfully reached its destination, far out in space well beyond our Boss Star, our sun. Lots of NASA talent and dollars launched this instrument on its journey last Christmas; now, it is sending back photos from its destination showing the early days of our universe.

ASK A TROOPER

Question: I see so many vehicles driving too fast on the highways. Are you guys doing anything about it? Answer: You are correct and yes, we are.

RLMC culture attracts new hire

Rainy Lake Medical Center’s culture is what attracted its new director of imaging. Melanie Britten, who has a long history in healthcare, said after taking a temporary hiatus from the industry, she was looking for more than just a job when she began searching for the next step in her life.