Ledger Looking Back 25 Years: 5/21/1997

May 21, 1997

The Whitehall Business Association (WBA) spent most of its regular meeting on May 15 planning Whitehall’s premier summer event: Frontier Days. In other action, the WBA voted to approve a raffle to raise funds for the association and to provide college funds for Whitehall students. Roy Mulligan, representing the Jefferson Valley Museum, presented the WBA with a check for $250 to help fund the Whitehall promotional sign along I-90.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Headwaters Resource Area initiated an emergency closure to motorized vehicles in the Pipestone Area, east of Butte and west of Whitehall. The purpose of the closure was to prevent disturbance of vegetation and soils in and near the riparian (river bank) area, reduce sedimentation into Dry Creek and stop the proliferation of user created trails and hill climbing in the area.

Steve Warmoth of Whitehall opened the Jefferson Valley Trading Company because he has an interest in antiques and he wanted a headquarters for his businesses. In 1994, Warmoth began remodeling the building which currently houses Jefferson Valley Trading Co. The building has a long history in Whitehall. It was restored and opened for business in 1995 and was formerly the office of Whitehall’s weekly newspaper, Jefferson Valley News.

Trojan Educator of the Week was Duston Jones, the tennis coach at Whitehall High School. Mr. Jones was nominated for his coaching skills and helping students be successful. He has also coached football and basketball. Mr. Jones is a student at Montana State University and was recently married.

Trojan Student of the Week was Eric Alley, a senior at Whitehall High School. Eric was nominated by Mr. Battiaola for his outstanding work in art. Eric, the son of Jeff and Leslie Alley, plans to attend Montana State University and study architecture. Eric enjoys bow hunting, golf, hang gliding, and hockey.

Trojan Athletes of the Week were Keli Mabbott and Shaunda Glaus. Keli and Shaunda won the divisional doubles competition in tennis and will be going to the state tournament. Keli, the daughter of Brent and Sandi Mabbott, plans to attend college and major in pre-medicine. Shaunda, the daughter of Ken and Linda Glaus, plans to attend Carroll College and major in occupational therapy.