Recognized for her service

A founder of the Hi-Line's first domestic violence prevention program will join the ranks of hundreds of people around the globe being honored this month for their work to end violence against women and girls.

Judi Gomke, 59, will be presented the Vagina Warrior Award for her work helping to start Hi-Line's Help for Abused Spouses in 1979.

The Vagina Warrior Award is given out by V-Day, a nonprofit organization founded by Eve Ensler, the playwright of "The Vagina Monologues." The play, which will be coming to Havre Feb. 19-21, helps raise awareness about sexual and domestic violence, and helps...