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READER DEAR READERS,
It’s with a heavy heart that we said goodbye to award-winning cinematographer and longtime Sandpoint community pillar Erik Daarstad, who passed away March 13 at age 87.
If you didn’t know Erik, he was one of our very best. Aside from his remarkable 65-year career filming history through his camera lens, Daarstad was also a dedicated family man, fervent supporter of the arts, martini enthusiast and a dear friend. Some of my favorite memories with Erik are discussions with him in my office about everything under the sun, or passing the time on Thursday mornings while I delivered newspapers at the Tango Cafe where he met for morning coffee and spirited debate with his Round Table group of friends. When you made Erik laugh, his face would always erupt in a wide, beaming smile that seemed to take over his entire face. It was a smile that just made you feel like you were doing something right in life. I will miss it.
We dedicate this week’s issue to Erik and would like to express our sincere condolences to his family and friends. After we put this newspaper to bed on deadline night, Zach and I will drink a martini in your honor, Erik, and touch glasses to toast a life well lived.
–Ben Olson, publisher
111 Cedar Street, Suite 9 Sandpoint, ID 83864 (208) 946-4368 www.sandpointreader.com
Publisher: Ben Olson ben@sandpointreader.com
Editorial: Zach Hagadone (Editor) zach@sandpointreader.com
Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey (News Editor) lyndsie@sandpointreader.com
Cameron Rasmusson (emeritus) John Reuter (emeritus)
Advertising: Kelsey Kizer kelsey@sandpointreader.com
Contributing Artists: Erik Daarstad family (cover), Ben Olson, Otto Kitsinger, Bill Borders, Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Contributing Writers: Zach Hagadone, Ben Olson, Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey, Lorraine H. Marie, Brenden Bobby, Clark Corbin, Emily Erickson, Rep. Mark Sauter, Rep. Lauren Necochea, Steve Klatt, Patty Hutchens
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The Sandpoint Reader is a weekly publication owned and operated by Ben Olson and Keokee. It is devoted to the arts, entertainment, politics and lifestyle in and around Sandpoint, Idaho. We hope to provide a quality alternative by offering honest, in-depth reporting that reflects the intelligence and interests of our diverse and growing community. The Reader is printed on recycled paper using soy-based ink. Leftover copies are collected and recycled weekly, or burned in massive bonfires to appease the gods of journalism. Free to all, limit two copies per person
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About the Cover
This week’s cover photo is of renowned cinematographer Erik Daarstad, who passed away March 13 at the age of 87. The photo comes courtesy of the Daarstad family.