Dow bows out with laughs, gifts

City Councilman Rick Dow ended his Havre political career Monday night by praising his colleagues, even those he frequently disagreed with, and handing out gag gifts to other councilmen.

The conservative Dow is moving to Minnesota where his wife, Dr. Margaret Dow, was appointed to a position with the renowned Mayo Clinic.

Dow praised his colleagues, urged people to get involved and clarified his position on Earth Day and the environmental movement.

Dow gave Mayor Tim Solomon an Earth Day T-shirt, recalling their differences over a resolution to recognize Earth Day.

Dow praised Councilwoman Bon...