To this title could be added snow, blizzards, floods, hail storms, ad infinitum. These new generators will take care of all the needs on the campus.

To back up: in the spring of 2009, an electrical switch failed in the electrical grid and plunged St. Labre into a dark, cold twilight. To make matters worse, the entire sewer and water systems were dependent on adequate electricity, and the failing generators were useless. The two hundred plus residents of St. Labre were facing a complete evacuation.

For four days, school was canceled and residents were holding their collective breaths wondering if they would have to leave en masse. The switch arrived and the day was saved; however, it became clear that the 1960s vintage generators had served their purpose. They had to be replaced. In spite of economic uncertainties, you opened your hearts and your wallets to help meet this critical need.

The new generators have wonderful capabilities. They will even compensate for power ebbs and flows to keep the right amount of wattage coursing through the St. Labre electrical grid.

With Montana’s unpredictable weather, one can never know when the generators will come into play. Because of your generosity and caring spirit, be assured when the lights go off, the generators will kick in, and all will continue to be “light” in our kids’ world.