Whitehall, MT

A walking trail in Whitehall is closer to becoming a reality after the group that has been researching walking trails chose a name and elected officers at a meeting on July 16. 

The group’s official name is “Whitehall Walking Trails” and officers elected were Roger Steerman, president; Patsy Jensen, vice president; Sue Patacini, secretary; and Terri Marx, treasurer.

Walking trails were identified in the Horizons Study Circles in spring of 2007 as being something the Horizons participants valued and would consider to be an asset to the Whitehall community. Since then, much background work has been completed to identify possible sites, to educate members on steps to take, and some funding has been secured.

Jefferson County Commissioners have set aside $88,000 of CTEP funds for a walking trail, and the Jefferson Valley Community Foundation has received a Montana Community Foundation Leadership Grant of $15,000 towards the project. Private donors have indicated willingness to help and Whitehall Rotary has pledged support as well.

Next on the agenda for the Whitehall Walking Trails is applying for 501(c)(3) status, more site evaluation and creating a board. If interested in serving on the board, please contact Marx at 490-6759 or by email at marx@jeffersonvalley.net.

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