WHY Whitehall?

How did you end up in Whitehall?

My wife Betty, and I were living in Butte where I worked for Montana Power. We were looking for a bit more elbow room and a climate where the growing season was long enough for a corn harvest. I had fond memories of Whitehall and pre-game meals at the Borden Hotel when we used to travel from Livingston for football and basketball games with Butte Central. We were lucky to find a piece of property just north of town to build on, and we've been here since.

How long have you lived here?

We moved into our partially completed home here 34 years ago.

What is something unique about you?

I jammed my finger on a passed basketball when I was a sophomore in High school. My left index finger has been bent ever since.

What do you appreciate most about the community?

Lots and lots of real nice people live here, and there are so many opportunities to be involved in the betterment of our community with them.

If you could give one bit of advice, what would it be?

Speak up for what you believe to be right. Do so with kind and diplomatic words, and your opinion will be respected.

Where is your favorite place to be in Whitehall?

Right now, after the big snow, watching the flames in front of our wood burning stove with the glass front (Cowboy TV) is pretty nice, but I have to admit that I am really keen on the Peppertree Café and the Star Theatre.

How would your friends describe you?

A tall drink of water who is willing to yield a friendly hand.

Who would play you in a movie?

No body's ugly enough to play me. But putting that aside, and going back in time, I would like to see Jimmy Stewart play me.

What is your proudest accomplishment?

Its Complex - Living the American Dream: the subparts are marrying (and staying married to) the girl you love, raising a great daughter and son to be proud of, building a home, starting a business, providing a few jobs for some great people, and honoring our Country.

What keeps you in Whitehall?

Our friends, hour home, opportunities to serve, and being smack in the middle of the Best state in the U.S. – Montana.