MSU-B graduates

Montana State University-Billings graduated the largest number of students in its history on Saturday, April 28, during the university’s 85th commencement at Metra Park’s Rimrock Auto Arena. Graduating students from Columbia Falls included Angela Barnes, bachelor of science in health administration; Todd Horning, bachelor of science in general business; and Molly Mitchell, bachelor of science in general business.

Girl Scout leaders

Longtime Girl Scout leaders Becky Opalka-Johnson and youth leader Kendra Sago, both of Columbia Falls, were honored for their dedication and outstanding service to the Northwest Montana area by the Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming organization during Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 15-21. The Girl Scouts are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year.

Army grad

Pfc. Natasha Woodworth, a 2009 graduate of Columbia Falls High School, recently graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. She studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.