Business

The Obsidian Collection has new owners

Published on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 4:39pm
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Credit the new owners of Livingston’s Obsidian Collection, Bill and Debra Kirkpatrick, with a little bravery: They signed to take over the store from longtime owners Kristen Galbraith and Annie Craig after the coronavirus pandemic had hit.

In fact, the Kirkpatricks, former Florida residents who assumed ownership of the store in early April, closed by email because they were in quarantine after moving to Livingston.

KOA open for camping — with virus protocols

Published on Fri, 05/29/2020 - 3:45pm

The Livingston/Paradise Valley KOA Holiday, located at 163 Pine Creek Road in Livingston, is now open for leisure camping to Montana guests following lifted COVID-19 restrictions.

The local KOA, located near Pine Creek, is one of over 520 open-to-the-public KOA campgrounds in the Kampgrounds of America system in the U.S. and Canada, a KOA news release said. The campground offers pull-thru RV sites, KOA patio RV sites, deluxe cabins featuring full and private bathrooms, and premium tent sites.

New coffee shop takes up residence in a familiar Livingston location

Published on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 4:23pm
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The Trû North Café has a modest goal. 

“Simple food for complicated times,” Owner James Alexander Langteaux said.

The Café, which sits at 104 N. Main St. and is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., aims to bring an atmosphere similar to Chadz, a coffee shop that once occupied the same location. 

Opportunity Bank names new Livingston branch president

Published on Tue, 05/12/2020 - 3:13pm

Opportunity Bank of Montana in Livingston named a new branch president this month. As of May 1, Megan Watts was promoted to the position from her previous role as a mortgage loan officer, according to a news release from the Bank. 

Mexican restaurant opens

Published on Mon, 05/04/2020 - 3:11pm
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There’s a new Mexican restaurant in Livingston.

On April 20, Los Pinos Mexican Restaurant at 102 Rogers Lane, opened for take-out orders only. 

Los Pinos, which translates to “The Pines,” serves traditional Mexican food with co-owner Christian Ramirez’ own style. 

“We’re going to be famous because of the green sauce, first of all,” Ramirez said. 

The menu also includes Mexican tacos, burritos, enchiladas and chunky guacamole. 

Ramirez has worked for and owned restaurants over the years and plans to use his experience to create a unique menu.

Mother and daughter launch Spectacular Homes

Published on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 4:10pm

Fifth-generation Livingston resident Claree Tecca is looking on the bright side of starting a business during the coronavirus pandemic.

Tecca and her mother, Jane Tecca, a broker for Livingston Engel & Volkers, have started Spectacular Homes, Inc. to help people manage their short-term and long-term rental properties, as well as maintain properties left behind by those who have gone south for the winter.

Diamond K Lodge Assisted Living on the market

Published on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 4:09pm

The owners of Diamond K Lodge Assisted Living in Livingston have recently placed the facility on the market to be sold. 

Susan Clark, who owns the facility with her husband, John, said they want to sell the property so they can “totally retire.” 

For the past four years, Clark’s daughter, Angie Printze, has been operating the facility. 

Although COVID-19 has had an impact on assisted living facilities around the country, this decision has no relation to the virus, as the property has been listed for sale for about six to eight months, Clark said.

New executive chef at Sage Lodge

Published on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 3:40pm

Sage Lodge, located in Paradise Valley, has announced the appointment of Daniel Cox as executive chef. 

In his new role, Cox will lead and inspire the culinary direction for the property, including dishes served at The Grill at Sage Lodge, the Fireside Room, meetings and events, a Sage Lodge news release said.

ERA announces new sales associate

Published on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 3:38pm

Baylor Carter has joined the ERA Landmark Real Estate Livingston office as a sales associate. 

Carter brings a unique understanding to real estate from being raised in Livingston, an ERA Landmark news release said. 

“His number one priority is to make his clients happy, from listening to their needs and finding the perfect property to making the process as painless and fun as possible,” the release said.

Carter’s experience in both customer relations and the residential construction industry will benefit his clients, ERA said. 

Psychologist provides teletherapy in time of virus

Published on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 1:45pm
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A local licensed clinical psychologist who recently opened a private practice in downtown Livingston has since shifted how she provides therapy, especially in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

Dr. Karolyn W. Seidl said in a recent news release she has moved her in-person practice to a strictly telehealth practice, also known as teletherapy or telepsychology.

Seidl said she now provides therapy by way of video and audio on your laptop, personal computer, cell phone or by telephone.