North Idaho Briefs September 8, 2012

Route of the Hiawatha sets single-day record

LOOKOUT PASS - A record, 1,200 cyclists rode on the Route of the Hiawatha on Sunday.

The former single-day record was 900. Average ridership is about 300 a day.

"Clear, sunny skies and perfect daytime temperatures combined to make for a very enjoyable day of mountain biking and good times on the trail," a press release said.

The Route of the Hiawatha is a 15 mile rail-to-trail adventure that includes 10 tunnels and seven sky high trestles.

The Hiawatha is open daily through Sept. 30.

Bible Study Fellowship classes resume

Bible Study Fellowship classes resume Monday and continue through May at local churches.

A women's class meets at 9:10 a.m. Wednesdays at Coeur d'Alene Bible Church, and an evening women's class meets 6:45 Mondays at Anthem Friends. A men's class meets on Monday nights at Lake City Community Church at 6:55.

This year's study begins with the book of Genesis. There is care for children, but please do not bring children on your first day as children need to be registered before attending class.

Info: www.bsfinternational.org

Cd'A City Council approves of baseball concept

COEUR d'ALENE - The city of Coeur d'Alene considers college summer ball a hit.

The City Council voted 5 to 1 Tuesday night to endorse the concept of allowing a West Coast League ball club to locate to Coeur d'Alene in 2014 as the anchor tenant for the proposed Cherry Hill Sports Complex.

The city will now work out details behind a memorandum of understanding with representatives of the Spokane RiverHawks to bring the college team to the Lake City.

The MOU will outline fee structures, management, and park uses and will be worked out over the next several months including routine maintenance and capital improvements.

A fundraising team is spearheading a drive to pay for the estimated $2.7 million stadium off 15th Street.