Ledger Looking Back 25 Years: November 14, 1996

NOVEMBER 14, 1996

It may not yet be time to start singing “Jingle Bells,” but it is time to start thinking about how to make the holidays brighter for your neighbors in need. Whitehall area charitable organizations are kicking into full gear, preparing for the holiday season. The Whitehall Coats for Kids drive is on, the LDS Church is getting ready for a turkey dinner and a local business is sponsoring a food drive, both to raise food for the food pantry; the Headwaters Chapter of Hunters against Hunger is collecting food; and the Whitehall Food Pantry is making plans for holiday food distributions.

When a large band of motorcyclists roam the state each year in late June, Montana law enforcement officers watch – not with anxiety but with pride. That’s because the riders, many of whom are law enforcement officers themselves, are gathered for the annual Montana Lawmen 1000, an event started to raise money for the Montana Hope Project. The Montana Hope Project was established in 1984 by the Association of Montana Highway Patrol officers to make dreams come true for critically-ill children across Montana. The two-day 1000 mile motorcycle tour drew 296 riders from 54 Montana cities and ten other states for the seventh annual ride this summer. Together, the motorcyclists took pledges of $98,000 during the two days for the charity.

Trojan Educator of the week is District Business Manager/clerk Bev Peterson. She has been with the district 23 years. Bev was nominated by Mrs. Thronson because she does an outstanding job. She helps our district run smoothly financially and is very helpful to teachers, parents and administrators.

Trojan Student of the Week is Junior Carla Poxleitner. She was nominated by Bill Herbolich because of her outstanding efforts in Algebra II. She is the daughter of Jim and Denise Poxleitner.

Trojan Athlete of the Week is Senior Keli Mabbott. She was nominated by Julie Kieckbusch because she had 41 points this weekend in the win over Butte Central and the loss to Manhattan. She had 11 assists and 9 steals along with hitting 3 out of 4, three-point shots. She is a great floor leader and will be looked on for her leadership. She is the daughter of Brent and Sandi Mabbott.