First Autopsy Pending in Basim Death at Sandpoint Jail
A Sandpoint jail death of Norman J. Basim is under autopsy with a provisional cause listed as unknown while a Spokane laboratory conducts chemical analysis. Pathologist found a subdural hemorrhage contributing to death, but not sole cause. The body was prepared for burial before autopsy, prompting changes to preserve evidence in similar cases.
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Coeur d’ Alene
Norman J. Basim
Sandpoint City
Spokane
Barry Nelson
Bonner County
Newman Lake
Washington
Rowlands Hotel
Sandpoint
Art Bourassa
Bourassa
Basim
Nelson
Enterprise
Oregon
Moon Funeral Home
Schweitzer Ski School Offers Early Bird Lessons
Schweitzer Ski School announces an Early Bird Special for a three lesson package before Christmas. Director Al Voltz notes lessons run December 5 6 12 13 19 20 with 1.5 hour sessions and Saturday or Sunday sign ups. First lesson time follows sign up. Registration ends at 10 30 a m at the ski school desk by the parking area.
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Schweitzer Ski School
al Voltz
Voltz
Tremeke
Schweitzer Basin
Toys For Tots Activity Grows at Bonner County Center
The Lions Club Toys for Tots center in Bonner County shows more donations this season. Brownie Troop 440 visited and learned sorting and toy repair while a rummage sale funds new toys. Call 263-6310 or 263-4558 to nominate families and coordinate help. Center hours are 9 to 5 daily except Sunday.
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Lions Club
Wayne Hook
Kirby Scribner
Brownie Troop No. 440
Hook
McCurdy
Allen Critchell
Bonner County
Cold morning snow boosts Schweitzer Basin skiing weekend
At 7 a.m. temperatures reach 24 degrees with wind and 12 inches of fresh snow. The resort reports excellent road conditions, four chairlifts and two T-bars operating over the weekend as the area stays open daily.
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Schweitzer Basin
North Idaho Legislator May Resign Over Pay Increase
Rep. Robert Haakenson of Coeur d'Alene says he will resign January 4 unless lawmakers approve a $1,500 per session pay raise. He notes the Nov. 3 electorate approval of a legislative pay initiative influences his decision and seeks a funding path for higher compensation.
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Boise
Idaho
Robert Haakenson
D-Coeur d’Alene
United Press International
Haakenson
Turkey Shoot Draws Crowds At Sandpoint Gun Club
Harlan Walker, chair, invites public to the annual Sandpoint Kiwanis Turkey Shoot at the Gun Club grounds four miles south of Sandpoint. The event runs Sunday from 9 a.m. to dark with trap shooting, spectator contests, demonstrations by Pend Oreille Muzzle-Loading Club, and on-site lunch and ammunition. Local residents and visitors are urged to attend.
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Harlan Walker
Sandpoint
Walker
Sandpoint Kiwanis Club
Gut. Club
Gun Club Road
Pend Oreilie
Haakenson Faces End Of Legislative Service
Haakenson says it is financially impossible to continue as a legislator after three terms. The 40th legislature now caps pay with reduced per diem and office expenses, restricting compensation to 60 days of the first session and 30 days of the second. Isaakenson laments the new limits deny many potential legislators the chance to serve and criticizes the changes.
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Haakenson
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