Fire department friends say thanks

Many thanks from the ‘Friends of Bigfork Fire Department’.

Our eighth annual “Brats, Burgers and Band” event on Sept. 5 was a great success thanks to the continued support of the Bigfork community. Our local friends and businesses donated over $4,400 in raffle prizes. A sincere thank you to Flathead Lake Charters, Red Eagle Aviation, Charlie Traut, Steve Kelly, Jerry Wiedebush, Northern Pines Golf, Eagle Bend Golf, Whistling Andys. Her Alibi, John Kane, Lon Hinkle, Karen Kershaw, Showthyme! Bigfork Inn, Bigfork Playhouse, Spur Restaurant, FitEx, MT Athletic Club, MT Adventure Sports, Bigfork Quick-lube, When in Rome,  Aqua Marine Massage,Rex Hill Winery, Rosa’s Pizza, Morken’s Auto, Papa’s Market in Woods Bay, United Rental, Flathead Lake Brewery,Garden Bar, Jug Tree, Gordon & Marilyn Graham

Donations are still coming in, and so far we’ve raised over $20,000.

The continuing sponsorships of Flathead Bank, Glacier Bank, and Rocky Mountain Bank assures our success. Thank you to Eagle Bend and the 72 golfers who played in the ‘Niner-Niner’ tournament.

Thanks to David Feffer of Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation for providing the lively music of Karl Ross, Lucas Mace, and Jesse Ahmann of “Fresh Off the Vine”.

We appreciate all you good folks who came to the BBQ, and to the members of Friends of Bigfork Fire Department who give so much of their time and energy to put on this annual event. We especially want our fire and ambulance members to know how much we appreciate your time and dedication. You, and our Bigfork supporters, are what make this village such a special place in which to live.

Jim Sticka, President

Friends of Bigfork Fire Department