Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
DECORATING THE TOWN: Chuck Larsen of Montana Power in Whitehall helped the Whitehall Business Association hang the new Christmas wreaths and banners along Legion Avenue in Whitehall. Bill Hugulet and Marty Simons of Vigilante Electric, and Bridget and Dale Morse of the Whitehall Coast to Coast, also helped install the decorations, which were made possible by the work of Bridget Morse and Paige Asten and contributions from Whitehall businesses and individuals. The wreaths and banners were installed on November 20 and received many favorable comments during the weekend.
NOVEMBER 25, 1998
The Placer Dome Executive Council voted on November 18 to approve the proposed Golden Sunlight Mine 1999 operating plan, a move which would keep the mine open and 208 mine workers employed.
A special meeting of the Whitehall Town Council has been called for November 30 to discuss the purchase of a new town ambulance and to discuss the Montana Attorney General's opinion regarding town employees serving on town councils. The Whitehall ambulance had been disabled off and on for about two months with engine problems. The council planned to discuss the specifications of a new ambulance and possibly let bids on purchasing an ambulance. Whitehall town Attorney Jack Morris also requested that Montana Attorney General Joe Mazurek's opinion of the compatibility of town employees serving as town council members be added to the special meeting agenda. It is expected that Morris will report that the town is not in compliance with the attorney general's opinion.
A disagreement about contracted services with Whitehall dispatcher Gail Giono for the Jefferson County Sheriff's office flared up at the November 18 Jefferson County Commission meeting in Boulder. Jefferson County Attorney Valerie Wilson attended the meeting and reported that Giono was operating without a written contract with the county. Wilson presented a draft contract for Giono and the commission to consider, and also said Giono needed to obtain liability insurance because the county's insurance policy does not cover "errors and admissions" of independent contractors. Jefferson County Sheriff Tom Dawson also attended the meeting and presented the commissioners with a draft contract for Giono and the commission to consider.
Hal Stearns told the Whitehall Business Association (WBA) that the historical significance of the bicentennial commemoration of the Lewis & Clark expedition could be eclipsed by only one thing: the economic significance of the commemoration. Stearns, a former Whitehall resident and member of the Montana Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commission, addressed the WBA membership on November 19.
NASA astronaut Lieutenant Commander Robert Curbeam was scheduled to visit Whitehall schools on December 1. Curbeam, who flew on the Space Shuttle in 1997 as a mission specialist, had spent over 12 days in space and was scheduled to fly again in December 1999.
Whitehall Student of the Week was Dani Schwarz for her work in computer class. Julie Kieckbusch said, "Dani has utilized her computer knowledge by completing projects in computer application and by designing quality web pages for the WHS website." Dani, a senior, is the daughter of Dan and Virginia Schwarz. She has plans to attend college and enjoys hanging out with friends and doing family activities.
Whitehall Athlete of the Week was CoCo Martinson. CoCo led Whitehall in both scoring and rebounding in the biggest win of the year for the Lady Trojans. CoCo scored 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in Whitehall's 44-39 win over Boulder. The victory gave the Lady Trojans third place at Divisionals and a state class B tournament berth. CoCo, a senior, is the daughter of Randy and Debbie Martinson.
WHS Creative Leader of the Week was senior Jacob Gallagher for being a student leader. Jacob was voted the strongest leader in the student council this year by other student council members. Jacob is the son of Neil and LeeAnn Gallagher. He has plans to attend college in Missoula. Jacob enjoys mechanics, drama, hunting, and music.
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