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Unsung Hero - February 2010

Karen Thornton has taught a special needs ballet class in Great Falls for 9 years. Karen has a background in dance and physical therapy. She feels that the class is an outlet for both. She makes a difference in the dancers lives, and they have even done the opening and closing ceremonies for the Special Olympics.... Read more »

Previous Unsung Heroes

Unsung Hero - January 2010

Jim McCormick is the General Manager of Sears and inspires his staff to be more involved in the Great Falls community. Jim and his staff have worked with The Mission, The Special Olympics, and local high... Read more »

Unsung Hero - December 2009

Barbara Frye volunteers at multiple organizations through the Sun River Valley in memory of her son. She works tirelessly all year round for the Sun River Valley Food Drive to make sure local families... Read more »

Unsung Hero - November 2009

Larry Malby moved to Great Falls 7 years ago and joined the Marine Corps League. He took in the duties of coordinating military honor guards for deceased veterans. They are now doing about twenty percent... Read more »

Unsung Hero - October 2009

Jodi Dake is a case worker through the Cascade County Health Department. She is a very kind person who has touched many lives by helping people in Great Falls. Jodi is now battling breast cancer and... Read more »

Unsung Hero - September 2009

Jack and Nancy Logozzo began volunteering at the Great Falls Animal Shelter 3 years ago, after losing their dog. They help walk dogs and socialize them for adoption. They have also sponsored many fund... Read more »

Unsung Hero - July 2009

Jim Kizer retired from the Great Falls Police Department after 11 years of service and decided to take over the Great Falls rescue mission. The rescue mission offers a place for hot meals and a place... Read more »

Unsung Hero - June 2009

Tammy Morse and her daughters have propelled the sport of baton twirling into the Treasure State. Sparketts of Montana is a non-profit organization made up of 50 girls ranging from 5-18 years-old. Tammy... Read more »

Unsung Hero - May 2009

When Melissa Heberts graduated from High School in 1998, she had a GPA of 1.2. She decided that she wanted more than a high school diploma, and to learn. Mary Jane Kinyon started tutoring her and helping... Read more »

Unsung Hero - April 2009

Colleen Brown is the Area Manager for Youth Dynamics, a non-profit behavioral health agency. She works with kids that are emotionally disturbed and have anger issues. She also teaches parenting skills,... Read more »

Unsung Hero - March 2009

Audrey Finlayson is the program director for RSVP, Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Audrey helps provide volunteers for many nonprofit organizations across Cascade County and surrounding counties. She... Read more »

Unsung Hero - February 2009

St. Ann's Kitchen Volunteers are this months Unsung Heroes. They welcome anyone who comes through their doors, and on Friday they serve them a free lunch. They also provide tables of toys and to-go lunches.... Read more »

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