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Medically-related offices are breaking away from the usual hub of the Ironwood area in Coeur d'Alene as the area's growing population spreads away from town. Two new buildings are to the west side, one in the Riverstone Development and one slightly out Seltice Way. That one, the Seltice Medical Building, at 3330 N. Grand Mill Lane (where it meets Seltice Way), already has two occupants.

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Nine North Idaho law enforcement officers – and their combined 372 DUI tickets – were the honored guests of a mid-week banquet, as fellow officers, administrators and outside agencies recognized the "Top Cops" and their efforts in keeping impaired drivers off area roads. In the basement of the Idaho Transportation Department, more than 30 people gathered at noon last Wednesday for the 10th annual awards ceremony, in recognition of the top DUI-ticketing officers in each of the Region One law enforcement agencies: Idaho State Police, Kootenai County Sheriff's Department, Coeur d'Alene Tribal Police, as well as the city Police Departments of Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Rathdrum and Spirit Lake. The event was put on in part by the Kootenai County Substance Abuse Council, a nonprofit group funded by the fees DUI-ticketed drivers must pay in attending a substance abuse class.

Spokane Valley Police officers were scratching their heads Tuesday afternoon after responding to a bank holdup alarm and finding the suspect seated in the lobby awaiting their arrival. "We haven't decided if he was just inept, or maybe imbalanced," Sgt. Wes Eylar said.

For the week of March 17-21 Monday – Corned beef, green cabbage, parslied potatoes, fruit cocktail, rye bread, brownie.

Next Saturday 15 Spokane Valley high school juniors will compete for the title of 2008 Miss Spokane Valley Ambassador. The coronation is set for 7 p.m. at University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave. The finalists were selected by an individual scoring process, not on which school they attend, said organizer Connie Wagner. There are six students from University High School in the competition: Carly Anderson, Lauren Aubertin, Stevie Gildehaus, Ali Norris, Jessica Nowling and Katelyn Williams.

Fire District 8 – Commissioners discussed the Spokane County communications tax measure and passed a resolution to endorse it. They opened and are evaluating four bids for two new brush trucks. There was discussion on the levy lid lift scheduled to be on the ballot next month. There was an update on the roof of Station 82, a portion of which collapsed under a heavy snow load last month. The roof has not yet been repaired, but the administrative offices in the station are able to be used again because of the configuration of the building. There was a short executive session to discuss personnel. (Source: Administrative assistant Carol Trescott) Edgecliff SCOPE – Volunteers discussed a spaghetti feed planned for April 19 and the Edgecliff Neighborhood Center they recently opened. They will have the SCOPE train in the St. Patrick's Day parade. They also reviewed their programs to see if they could be more focused. (Source: President Pat Martin)

The Idaho High School Athletic Association recently recognized Post Falls High School varsity athletes for their academic performance during fall sports. Students are listed by their sport. Cheerleading: Kaylee Hirst, Kamri Sisson.

Spokane Valley misstated its assets, debts and expenditures in 2006 and failed to catch the errors, according to a newly released state audit. The audit says the city also mistakenly stated that all its tax revenue came from the property tax although some of the $22.9 million came from the sales tax and other taxes.

Ferris Head coach: Robin Crain

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For 03-13-2008