Opinion

Steve 'n Greg

Published on Mon, 08/15/2016 - 2:52pm
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Headlines are evidence that our town cares

Published on Mon, 08/15/2016 - 2:49pm

Editor:

The front page of The Enterprise on Friday, Aug. 12 made me smile. Three headlines give evidence that our little town cares, and is looking for opportunities to improve the lives of its residents:

1. “City addresses vacation rentals, growth policy updates” (kudos to the city commissioners for raising their voices on behalf of constituents concerned about affordable housing options)

Fence-sitters, don’t enable electing Hillary Clinton

Published on Mon, 08/15/2016 - 2:48pm

Editor:

I have a bone to pick with certain voters out there, and it’s not the ones that I don’t agree with but the fence-sitters, and you know who you are.

Fence-sitters, don’t enable electing Hillary Clinton

Published on Mon, 08/15/2016 - 2:47pm

Editor:

I have a bone to pick with certain voters out there, and it’s not the ones that I don’t agree with but the fence-sitters, and you know who you are.

New mine CEO always there for employees, communities

Published on Mon, 08/15/2016 - 2:45pm

Editor:

We, the county commissioners of Lincoln County, were delighted to learn that John Shanahan will become the new president and CEO of Tintina Resources and will be back in Montana to move the development of the Black Butte Copper project along.

ENTERPRISE EDITORIAL: Tragedy, recent incidents remind us of mountain dangers

Published on Fri, 08/12/2016 - 3:27pm

The long saga of the hunter who disappeared two years ago in the Crazy Mountains came to an end last week when the remains of Aaron Joseph Hedges were found.

The 38-year-old Bozeman bow hunter’s remains were discovered a full 15 miles from where his hunting companions last saw him. Tragically, he was found within eyesight of a residence that could have helped him had they known he was there.

Tourism proving to be a mixed blessing

Published on Thu, 08/11/2016 - 3:36pm

Conservationists in Moab, Utah, have been heartened by the strong statewide and national support for the proposed Bears Ears National Monument. Yet I was struck by how many people also say that they do not want to become “another Moab.” This is a fairly common fear in the West. Depending on your location, substitute the idea of becoming yet another Aspen or Park City.

As city raises our water rates, it wastes large amounts of water

Published on Thu, 08/11/2016 - 3:23pm

Editor:

While at the city pool Wednesday, I observed a toilet in the women’s locker room flushing nonstop. When I discussed it with an employee, I was told that yes, they are aware of it, and yes, it had been going on all season.

In addition, I cannot tell you how many times over the years I have seen the sprinklers running full-blast at Rotary Park while it was raining (including just this week!)

We have a choice on foods

Published on Thu, 08/11/2016 - 3:22pm

Editor:

Today’s 10 highest grossing box office releases are about animals, including: “Finding Dory,” “The Jungle Book,” “Zootopia,” “The Secret Life of Pets,” and “Kung Fu Panda.” Nearly half of our households include a dog and nearly 40 percent have a cat. Two-thirds of us view them as family members and cherish them accordingly. We love our animals to death. Literally.

GUEST EDITORIAL: Neither Trump nor Clinton offer Plan B on trade proposal

Published on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 3:25pm

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are running for president. Their expressed positions on issues, and the positions of their respective party platforms, are easily distinguishable.

Except for trade, where there’s not much difference between Republican or Democrat standard bearers. If farmers and ranchers were to decide on this issue alone, they would have a hard time picking the candidate who best represents their interests.