Opinion

GUEST EDITORIAL: Public servants cannot ignore public record laws

Published on Mon, 02/06/2017 - 3:22pm

Though the Montana Constitution states public records must be provided to anyone who asks for them, the state is giving our public servants an easy way out.

ENTERPRISE EDITORIAL: Updating procedures for closing I-90 should be priority

Published on Fri, 02/03/2017 - 3:18pm

Lt. Tom Totland walked away from this one.

He’ll attend his son’s basketball game today in Belgrade and return to work after his day off from the Park County Sheriff’s Office.

But looking back, he might tell you, “That was a close one.”

Totland responded to an accident Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 90, only to have his parked patrol rig severely damaged by a semi-trailer driving through the area of the crash scene. Thankfully, Totland wasn’t inside his patrol vehicle when it was struck, and he wasn’t injured.

Hilarious poem

Published on Fri, 02/03/2017 - 3:16pm

Editor:

I’m sure there are many of us, who appreciated the hilarious, satirical poem about President Obama by David Eaton in a recent Enterprise. I’m still laughing.

David Wistey
Livingston

Kudos to photographer

Published on Fri, 02/03/2017 - 3:15pm

Editor:

This is a long-overdue letter, but fortunately the subject is still relevant. I wanted to commend photographer Hunter D’Antuono for his unique perspective and ability to capture the essence of life and landscape in Park County. Thanks Hunter! Keep up the excellent work!

Maureen Byrne
Livingston

Egregious guest editorial

Published on Fri, 02/03/2017 - 3:14pm

Editor: 

One of the strengths of our Livingston community is our diversity. This is why I usually let the guest editorials slide by without comment, however Dan Hammes’ guest editorial of Feb. 2 was so egregious that I feel I must respond. 

Idaho newspaper promotes tyranny

Published on Fri, 02/03/2017 - 3:13pm

Editor:

Once again the dark nativist vision of the St. Maries Gazette Record has disgraced the editorial page of the Livingston Enterprise. Reviving the classic logic of a “What, me worry?” cartoon from Mad magazine, the Gazette has informed us that the recent President Trump ban on Muslim immigration is just normal and a fight against throwing homosexuals off bridges. It attempted to wrap both prejudice, racism and ignorance firmly in the Constitution and the American flag and told us not to care. Really?

Why Legislature should pass PACE

Published on Thu, 02/02/2017 - 3:00pm

Editor: 

PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) is a program that will save businesses money and create local jobs in Montana, without costing our government a dime. It needs to be enabled by the Montana Legislature, and has already passed in 33 states across the country (including Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and Texas.) 

ENTERPRISE EDITORIAL: You have the right to peace of mind

Published on Wed, 02/01/2017 - 2:34pm

The current American political climate, the 24-hour news cycle and constant social media stimulation is enough to drive an otherwise happy person to distraction, unhappiness and even clinical depression. 

Life doesn’t have to be like this — you have the right to peace of mind. 

Here are some suggestions for regaining equanimity in a modern world. 

Something special is happening with the Livingston food scene

Published on Wed, 02/01/2017 - 2:32pm

Editor: 

Public involvement in Park County Growth Policy

Published on Wed, 02/01/2017 - 2:31pm

Editor: 

The Park County Commission, Planning and Development Board and staff thank the public for their continued involvement with the county’s Growth Policy update. You have been acknowledged across the state for your extensive involvement in drafting this document.