Opinion

Cooper would force renewables on consumers at any cost

Published on Thu, 10/20/2016 - 3:25pm

Editor:

The Public Service Commission race in District 3 certainly offers a contrast in qualifications, personalities and vision. Pat Noonan is the nephew of Northwestern Energy lobbyist Art Noonan, a relationship that for this consumer, is too close for comfort. Noonan wants to replace cheaper energy with more expensive renewables, and make up the difference with bigger federal subsidies and more generous tax breaks. Brilliant!

Bill Berg is the right choice for Park County’s economy

Published on Thu, 10/20/2016 - 3:25pm

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PSC candidate Cooper understands issues, has no conflict of interest

Published on Thu, 10/20/2016 - 3:24pm

Editor:

Caron Cooper is a nonparty independent running for our Public Service Commission funded only by individual contributions.

Caron is degreed in mechanical engineering, economics and energy resources (Ph.D.) and understands the complexities that drive our telecommunications, energy, transportation and pipeline sectors.

Caron has a solid record of community service on the Livingston City Commission and her nonprofit Community Closet Thrift Store, which has created hundreds of thousands of dollars for civic projects.

Kindness, concern, expertise shown in accident aftermath

Published on Thu, 10/20/2016 - 3:20pm

Editor:

Last Tuesday, Oct. 11, I was travelling on U.S. 89 south of Livingston. Due to the slushy road conditions I lost control and hit a mailbox. I called dispatch and within 10 minutes, two tow trucks from Whistler Towing arrived on scene. Brad came to my rescue while his colleague stayed in his truck to warn oncoming traffic. Ryan, from the Park County Sheriff’s Office, arrived shortly, called in the accident report and directed traffic away from the scene.

Why Cooper best choice for PSC

Published on Thu, 10/20/2016 - 3:19pm

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Caron Cooper is the PSC candidate who can help bring Montana into the future of energy use. Her background in engineering and energy economics provide her with the knowledge to provide the right balance of conservation, renewable energy and existing resources. 

Vote ‘yes’ on levy to support library

Published on Thu, 10/20/2016 - 3:18pm

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The Livingston Park County Public Library is a major cultural center in Park County. The library houses over 50,000 items and has various services available, including: computer use; audiobooks on CD; DVDs; e-books and audiobooks; eight local, regional, and national newspapers; plus 165 magazine subscriptions.

In 2015, library users came through the doors 68,848 times!

WRITERS ON THE RANGE: Curbing gun violence starts with a conversation, such as the one in Missoula

Published on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 3:31pm

Last year, several residents of Missoula, Montana, asked Bryan von Lossberg, a first-term city councilman, to introduce an ordinance requiring background checks on most gun sales and transfers within the city limits. Von Lossberg immediately felt nervous.

Reddington has years of experience

Published on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 3:26pm

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We have worked as Park County election judges for several years and have always observed professionally handled elections.

Maritza Reddington and her staff have years of experience to assure the voting public fair and impartial elections, including the 2016 elections.

Gunther and Luna Haselbauer
Livingston

Why we should elect Gianforte

Published on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 3:24pm

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I believe we should elect Greg Gianforte as the next governor of Montana. Greg shares my values of faith, hard work and accountability. He has created jobs in Montana, hundreds of them, paying great salaries averaging nearly $90,000. He will lead the way to reduce the many barriers that employers face when creating new jobs. Greg has a plan to improve our schools, preparing our kids for a future in Montana, not having to move out of state. Please join me in voting for Greg Gianforte.

Berg has integrity, humility and tirelessly works for community

Published on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 3:19pm

Editor:

I am writing to express my sincere support of Bill Berg for county commissioner. I believe our community would be very fortunate to have a public servant such as Bill Berg. 

As a longtime resident of Park County, he has devoted himself tirelessly to a multitude of community boards, organizations and enhancement projects. As a member of the Planning and Development Board, he has represented all residents of the county in trying to address many of the important issues that face our community.