Heather Ellsworth, of Columbia Falls is a fall 2011 recipient of a Community Pride Scholarship sponsored by Whitefish Credit Union. She is pursuing a career as a radiologic technologist at Flathead Valley Community College. In its 16th year, Whitefish Credit Union has awarded $76,545 in scholarships to 237 students enrolled at FVCC. For more information, contact the FVCC financial aid office at 756-3849.

Air Force Airman Cameron Bradley, a 2009 Columbia Falls High School graduate, recently completed basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, in San Antonio, Texas. Bradley completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.