March 2014

We are fortunate with our theaters, and big kudos on ‘Les Mis’

Published on Fri, 03/21/2014 - 4:45pm

Editor:

We are so very lucky in this little town to have two community theaters that do excellent work. We are lucky, also, to have wise directors of these theaters, who are “on the ball” when it comes to timely scheduling of productions. As a result, we are one of a very few small towns to experience the excellent production of “Les Misérables,” a marvelous musical from Victor Hugo’s classic of the same name.

Managing the manager

Published on Fri, 03/21/2014 - 4:37pm

Every time you turn around in this town, the city fathers are trying to fire — or save — the city manager.

The latest volley in this ongoing battle will be heard Tuesday night, March 18, when the Livingston City Commission is expecting to take another vote on whether to retain the current manager, Ed Meece, in the position.

Editorial hit the nail on the head

Published on Fri, 03/21/2014 - 4:35pm

Editor:

John Sullivan hit the nail on the head in his editorial, Monday.  

I am exhausted by the constant criticism of the city manager, whoever they may be.

His statement, and I quote, “In some ways, you wonder why anyone would want the job,” are my sentiments exactly.

Gail Jockers
Northeast of Livingston

What commissioners should do instead of firing Meece

Published on Fri, 03/21/2014 - 4:33pm

Editor:

Why it’s time for Ed Meece to go

Published on Fri, 03/21/2014 - 4:32pm

Editor:

It is strange that The Enterprise’s Friday article on terminating City Manager Ed Meece not only buried the “negative stuff” on the jump page, it chose to ignore The Enterprise’s own online poll in which 72 percent of respondents voted to “fire Ed Meece” and only 28 percent favored keeping him on. Spinning things to try to save the current city manager’s job in spite of his abysmal performance record, which people have finally caught on to, does this community no public service. 

Gear swap brings in cash and smiles

Published on Fri, 03/21/2014 - 4:27pm

 

People were lined up out the door, and the scene Saturday morning at the Park County Fairgrounds was a flurry of activity. People were looking for good deals and willing to spend the cash, according to the Greater Livingston Outdoor Adventure Toy Swap organizer Dale Sexton, who also owns Timber Trails in Livingston.        

 

Second man dies, others hurt in area

Published on Fri, 03/21/2014 - 4:20pm

A second snowmobiler died last week and two more were significantly injured in the Cook City area, all in separate incidents, according to the Park County Sheriff’s Office.

Brian MacPherson, 48, of Martensville, Canada was pronounced dead at the scene following a crash Thursday afternoon near Abundance Flat, according to a sheriff’s office press release.

Earlier last week, Zach Junkermeier, 18, of Minnesota, died in the Daisy Pass/Crown Butte area when an avalanche overtook him.

Wolf hunt ends with 230 killed

Published on Fri, 03/21/2014 - 4:19pm

Wolf harvest numbers remained steady this season in Montana and Park County despite more liberal state hunting regulations.

A total of 230 wolves were killed this year during the hunting season, according to wolf harvest numbers on the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks website. While 86 were taken via trapping, 144 were killed during the archery and general rifle season. The general rifle season ended in most places in Montana on Saturday.

Flavors of Livingston caterer shared in new book

Published on Fri, 03/21/2014 - 4:12pm

 

More than two years in the making, but more like nine years in the dreaming, Carole Sullivan’s cookbook is finally a reality. 

 

Demand more for your children — get out of Common Core

Published on Fri, 03/21/2014 - 3:27pm

Editor:

If what other states that have implemented Common Core Standards is any indication of what is coming to Park County, parents best be aware.

A Washington Post article quoting award-winning principal Carol Burris (The Empire State’s “2013 Principal of the Year”) explains “the growing discontent by students, parents, unions and legislators” with Common Core.