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PHOTOS: A look back at the first edition of the Bigfork Eagle

by TAYLOR INMAN
Bigfork Eagle | January 11, 2023 12:00 AM

The first edition of the Bigfork Eagle was published on Dec. 15, 1976. The paper had not yet been named, but readers wrote in their suggestions on a cut out that was included at the bottom of the front page. After a couple of editions, the name "Bigfork Eagle" was officially chosen.

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Viking Bill Dontigny heads for the hoop with Fred Hansen ready to follow up. During this 1976 season, Bigfork beat Eureka twice the previous weekend. (photo courtesy of Glacier Herald)

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Bigfork's Lloyd Hall eyes the basket in the Vikes' win over Eureka. (photo courtesy of Glacier Herald)

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Swan River School, the first meeting place of the Lutheran congregation (photo courtesy of Lloyd Hockerson and Henry Marken)

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The old Bethany Lutheran Church, built in 1919 and moved in 1961. (photo courtesy of Lloyd Hockerson and Henry Marken)

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Baby Ryan DeBruin appears slightly disturbed with a fishy friend, and he should be. The Flathead Mack outweighs Ryan by 16 to 18 pounds. (photo courtesy of Ross Dunnigan)