At first when I returned to I Falls I was very excited about being back up here and coaching at the college. But since I have been back up here things have changed. I was told by people who I will not name that things would be OK. There were certain things that were somewhat guaranted to me that made the move from Louisville to I Falls benifencial to me. Now I could have easily stayed in Louisville. I gave up plenty of opportunities back home to come up here and help the men's b-ball team at RRCC.

RRCC sophomore Ryan Pierce dunks in Wednesday’s practice. Pierce is one of five sophomores looking to expand on last season’s 6-16 overall record.
RRCC's first home games are Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6. Both the men and women will have home games those days.
Staff photo by Jim Johnson

Move expected to improve balance sheet
Boise Inc., a leading manufacturer of packaging products and communications papers, announced this week that it will restructure its paper mill in St. Helens, Ore., permanently halting pulp production at the plant and reducing annual paper production capacity by 200,000 tons.
Boise Inc. said the move will allow the company to increase operating margins, better match production levels to demand for its products, and discontinue production of its least profitable papers.

The holiday gifts of artisans and bakers, plus books and ‘Festival of Trees’ to be featured
The sixth annual Arts, Crafts, Edibles and Collectibles Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 29 at the Backus Community Center.
A fund raiser by the center, a wide variety of items from crafters and artisans from around the state will be available for sale to the public.
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The Daily Journal and Icebox Radio Theater are collaborating on Christmas Miracle Stories project.
We are looking for people that have a special Christmas story to share with newspaper readers and digital radio listeners. The stories will be printed in the The Daily Journal and will air as part of the Icebox Radio Theater production, ‘Calls to Santa’, from Dec. 8 through Dec. 12 on KXBR 91.9 FM.
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RRCC men to feature up-tempo style in coach Humbert’s second year
Year 2 of the Dieter Humbert era began with a 87-78 loss to Fergus Falls, but the style of play has the potential to entertain local fans all winter long.
The season-opener featured 17 lead changes against the Spartans, who finished 16-11 last year, and the emergence of three freshmen — Bentley Hylton, Derek Scully and Dylan Clarke-Knaeble.
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Myles takes over team ready to bury last season
Just the sight of the Rainy River women’s basketball team practicing gives the Voyageurs some renewed optimism for the 2008-09 season.
But only because they rarely practiced in full last year.
“Our numbers killed us last year,” sophomore Amanda Clark said.
Clark was one of only six players on a team that finished 3-19 overall and 1-11 in the Northern Division last season, and she rarely practiced while doubling up as the Littlefork-Big Falls C-team coach.

There will be an adult open basketball night from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Falls High School gymnasium. Anyone interested in playing in the winter men’s league this year is encouraged to stop in and sign up. For more information, contact the rec. office at 283-2571, ext. 138.

Date Time Location Comments
11-24 7:00-8:00AM Bronco Arena Hockey Cheerleader Pract. (Owen)
11-24 3:50-5:20PM Bronco Arena Bronco Boys Varsity Practice
11-24 5:30-6:50PM Bronco Arena Bronco Boys JV Practice
11-24 7:00-8:30PM Bronco Arena Bronco Girls Varsity Practice
11-24 8:40-10:00PM Bronco Arena Bronco Girls JV Practice
11-24 2:15-3:30PM Kerry Park Arena RRCC Women's Practice
11-24 4:00-5:00PM Kerry Park Arena Mighty Mite Practice
11-24 5:00-6:00PM Kerry Park Arena Squirt Practice

Karen Walls and Jeanne Corrin have each survived breast cancer.
Because of their personal experiences with the disease, they want to share what they’ve learned and found to work for them.
“We are on a new journey to help educate other people too, to look at their individual health, so they don’t join our breast cancer club,” said Walls.
Walls said the two women’s journey was not by choice, but after being introduced to the benefits of essential oils and the damage toxins can cause, they felt an obligation to share the information.