Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
MAJOR LEAGUERS: Whitehall Major League players (left to right) Justin Mabbott, Derek Allen, and Zach Barrett warm up prior to team tryouts on April 5-6. About 48 Whitehall fourth, fifth, and sixth graders were divided into four teams - two minor league teams and two major league teams - for the 2000 season. Practice is already underway and games are expected to start later this month.
APRIL 12, 2000: Two grass fires, both apparently human caused, scorched land east and west of Whitehall on Tuesday, April 4th and 5th, 2000; although the flames burned approximately 220 acres, no homes were lost in the fires.
On Saturday, April 8 the Whitehall Senior Citizens Transportation committee held a fundraising spaghetti dinner which was a great success. Prestige Assisted Living from Butte sent a busload of residents to join them. Through all those generous people and businesses who donated cash for the auction and the people who bought all the items, the event raised $ 2,414.00.
WHS Creative Leader of the Week: Laura Dillon. Choir director Mary Brazill says, "Laura has shown a willingness to work hard in choir all year. She's a great example to other students, and possesses a lot of musical talent." Laura is the daughter of Joe and Charlene Dillon. A senior, Laura plans to attend college and enjoys drama and music.
WHS Student of the Week: Jim Truckle. Algebra teacher Bruce Bell says he nominated Jim "for his outstanding work habits, his help of fellow students, and his great attitude." Jim, a freshman, is the son of Jack and Donna Truckle, and enjoys basketball and golf.
WHS Athlete of the Week: Jennifer Williams. She is a Trojan top tennis player who got 8-0 wins over Townsend and Dillion, and won an exhibition match against Jefferson. The junior works hard at practice and matches to keep improving. Jennifer is the daughter of Jim and Judiann Williams. She skis competitively and is a member of the Trojan cross country team. She also enjoys hunting.
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