Letters

Rumble strip noise

Published on Tue, 05/31/2016 - 3:33pm

Editor: 

I live in the Chicory community adjacent to U.S. 89 and have experienced a significant increase in road noise since the installation of the centerline rumble strips. I have raised this issue to the Montana Department of Transportation and asked how the MDT intends to mitigate noise from the rumble strips for communities and residences that live adjacent to US 89. 

Rid Sacajawea Park of ugly, expensive posts

Published on Tue, 05/31/2016 - 3:32pm

Editor:

I love Sacajawea Park — who wouldn’t? Besides the fact it borders the Yellowstone River, the park has horseshoe pits, tennis courts, barbecue grills, Pompey’s Playground, beautiful shade trees, and a family sized gazebo. It’s the perfect park for Easter egg hunts, soccer matches, picnics, Frisbee throwing, and, if you include Miles Park, a great place for band shell concerts and a weekly summer Farmer’s Market.

Hunting, wildlife questions

Published on Tue, 05/31/2016 - 3:28pm

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The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission are two different critters. Our FWP Department presents wildlife management proposals to five, governor-appointed commissioners. Commission meeting minutes regarding wolves, 2007 through 2015, are available, (406) 444-7826. Get a copy, it’s interesting history.

Montana Supreme Court candidate embodies Park County values

Published on Tue, 05/31/2016 - 3:27pm

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Three individuals are running for Justice Cotter’s position on the Montana Supreme Court, but Kristen Juras brings a level of diversity, education, and experience that surpasses that offered by her opponents.

Vote no on sheriff’s mill levy — it needs much more study

Published on Wed, 05/25/2016 - 5:01pm

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Why we should vote for the Sheriff’s Office mill levy

Published on Tue, 05/24/2016 - 2:39pm

Editor:

I encourage the voters of Park County to vote in favor of the upcoming Park County Sheriff mill levy. The calls for service for the Sheriff’s Office have tripled over the last 10 years, while the staffing levels remain the same. The Sheriff’s Office has become a reactionary law enforcement force rather than a proactive one. 

Donald Trump is all about self-aggrandizement

Published on Tue, 05/24/2016 - 2:38pm

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Sign Caron Cooper’s petition

Published on Mon, 05/23/2016 - 2:12pm

Editor:

When it comes to political affiliation, more Montanans claim they are Independents than claim to be Democrats or Republicans. So you’d think that it would be easy for an Independent to run for office. Not so. The powers that be make it very difficult. 

Livingston’s Caron Cooper, who would like to run as an Independent candidate for the Public Service Commission, which protects energy users, needs to collect 3,000 signatures to get on the ballot. Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, or Bernie Sanders needed only 500 signatures. 

Advice after hunting mistake

Published on Thu, 05/19/2016 - 2:36pm

Editor:

Last Friday I shot a black bear on the West Boulder. On Saturday morning I called the “Harvest Reporting” toll-free number and the local game warden. Then Sunday morning I received a citation for hunting during a closed season.  I was guilty as charged. The fine was paid on Monday.

Comments on new hospital

Published on Tue, 05/17/2016 - 2:52pm

Editor:

During the last 30 days I have spent way too much time in the new Livingston HealthCare hospital and clinic establishment. It’s a beautiful building. One of the really nice things is how they had the handicap people in mind when they put a generous number of parking spaces in for us. The places they have for clients to sit and wait are real nice, especially the ones with the fireplaces. Makes you want to curl up with a book and relax.