Fishtale Patrons Give To Anaconda Bar Shooting Victims
Author: mt43news staff reporter
Fishtale Patrons Give to Anaconda Bar Shooting Victims
MT43 News Staff Reporter
Folks who frequent the Fishtale Tavern in Townsend have stepped up to donate to the state-wide fundraiser for the benefit of the victims and their families caught in the August 1 shooting at the Owl Bar in Anaconda. Three people and the bartender were shot to death. The suspect in the shooting was apprehended in the mountains near Anaconda on August 8.
When Fishtale owners Jim and Amber Burgess heard about the fundraiser, they jumped right in: “Anaconda is a small town. The Owl Bar is a small bar, like we have, and is kind of a community center, like we have. We are humbled by how our patrons put in their money buying 50/50 tickets and even donations in the donation can. We countered with money raised from sales of the day,” she explained.
They raised $3,650 that day at the Fishtale. Jim and Amber matched it. They were driving back from depositing their check of $7,650 at the First Montana Bank in Anaconda: “We are still pretty emotional. We met Owl Bar owner Dave, who was overwhelmed by the money that came in. A hundred per cent of the funds will go to help the families in whatever they need.
According to a website posting, Anaconda will hold a fundraiser and car show August 23rd in Anaconda.
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Image 1 Caption: Amber Burgess stands in front of her and Jim's Fishtale Tavern on Broadway Street.
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Image 2 Caption: Fishtale Tavern in Townsend
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