On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, members of the International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce met at Backus Community Center to decide the future of the chamber. Members in attendance were present to vote on a resolution passed by the Chamber’s Board of Directors on Feb. 7, 2022, to dissolve the chamber at the end of the current fiscal year, April 30, 2022.
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With Easter coming up I thought it would be a good idea to remind people of the plants and foods we should never let our dogs and cats eat or play with. Everything listed can cause terrible reactions such as mouth burns, high temperature, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, lethargy, muscle weakness, liver and kidney failure, long-term intestinal issues, internal injury, neurological damage, convulsions, coma and death.
“Pixie” is a 1-year-old female tabby. She is white/ brown/tan in color and very friendly. 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/BorderlandHumane- Society/ 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.
Friday, March 25 15 years ago Community News and Calendar: Summer’s almost here - the theme for the International Falls Figure Skating Club’s 32nd Annual Ice Show is “Sweet Summertime.” They will skate in Bronco Arena for performances on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon... Rainy River Book Club will meet at the home of Darrell Schmidt.
Andrea Zupancich, Babbitt, will run for State Senate District 3, she announced this week. Zupancich has been the mayor of Babbitt since 2014 and ran unopposed in 2020.
Chapter 4 Floyd’s dad, Orrah, related a story about the time he borrowed a bear trap from his dad in the late 1920’s; the value even then, according to what Orrah told Floyd, was estimated to be $500. He set the trap and it had a big ring on it; he bent the knots on the toggle down and slipped the ring over it.
John Frederickson celebrated his 87th birthday on March 11 with a luncheon including family and friends at Good Samaritan Society – International Falls. Frederickson is a lifelong resident of International Falls and a member of Faith United Church. With him in the photo are Lisa Steagall and Sandy Tornen. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
While Sunday was the first day of spring it does not seem likely we will be out in our gardens soon in the Bemidji area. So, while we await all the chores of our outdoor gardens we can spruce up our household plants to assure their health. Proper plant care can minimize pest issues and allow you to enjoy your indoor plants.