The Missoulian from Missoula, Montana • 18

18 The Sunday Missoulian, July 9, 1972 Bitterroot Valley Wrestles With Planning Zone Concepts Eagle said bank deposits in Ravalli County have soared from $11 million in 1960 to $34 million in 1971. However, he later added that Ravalli County is "poor" with 32 per cent of it's population earning under $3,000. The planning consultant predicted a third increase in population in 20 years, twice that of the state projection. He based his prediction on past growth patters. Ravalli County has increased two per cent in the past three years, he said.

A large percentage of the population is made up of retired and older persons. Of the 6,150 persons in the planning district, 1,888 are over the age of 55. Eagle said there are a "sizeable number" of substandard houses in the area and that 500 new homes will be needed in 10 years. Many of these will be mobile homes, he said. A high priority of the plan was providing a housing complex to fit the needs of the elderly.

On schools, he said a new high school will be built in the future and this will satisfy school space. Eagle said "The downtown area is a credit to the community. Main Street will eventually go parallel, but for now it fits the needs of Hamilton." Of the 40,000 acres in the planning district, 78 per cent is in agriculture and open space, and it is this space that will make way for development. Eagle said there will be 12 per cent less agriculture and open land in the future. However, he By JO SCHLOEMER Missoulian Correspondent HAMILTON A public meeting in Hamilton Thursday evening to present the proposed land use plan for an area within a four and a half mile radius of the city was received with some skepticism, but ended on a note of optimism.

L. M. Powell, Hamilton City-County Planning Board chairman, opened the meeting by describing the concept of planning. He said the proposed plan was a guideline to assist local governments. "Environment is not a magical word reserved for college professors.

It is what we live in every day and what tend to take for granted. It is the one thing we all have in common," Powell said. Harold Eagle, an engineer for the firm of Morrison Maierle, of Helena, presented a short slide study to outline the assets and probems of Hamilton. Eagle and an assistant, John Olson, were hired by the planning board in order to coordinate the comprehensive plan. The project was funded by a $12,000 grant, one-third of which was paid by local governments and the rest federal funds.

Eagle indicated this is "the beginning of the plan" and that the citizens must carry it from here. He said that the bulk of the district is agriculture land with agriculture contributing 32 per cent to the county's economy. The state average for Florence vote on zoning in the East Fork?" Commissioner Hammer assured him if a board is created it will represent all factors in the valley. Subjects ranged from a proposed power line in the valley which Powell said "deserves a more in-depth analysis than the quick $2,000 study recently completed," to a plea for special consideration of the wildlife on Hamilton's west side. Most present would probably agree with Buck who said planning must be done with a balance of authority and reasoning so everybody can live with it.

An unidentified elderly farmer praised the efforts of the planning board, "It is the responsibility of the citizen in a civilized country to plan for the future. We trade certain liberties for privileges to live in such a country. Unless you want to go off alone with a stick and live by yourself, you have to plan." Even though the hour was late, Powell said "we'll stay as long as you want to discuss the plan." It was apparent that many persons were fearful of zoning. A Hamilton resident said, "We all plan in our daily lives and everyone basically wants a plan for the area we live in. What we are meeting tonight is confusion.

These words are bad zoning and planning because we don't understand them. It is a matter of communication, the public must be educated." Marvin Bell said the persons who were objecting to zoning, mostly farmers, will benefit the most. He said the valley was beginning to be known for it's "trailer but that with planning, trailer courts could be handled right. Powell said natives of the Bitterroot, and many persons moving in, are noted for their independence, "However, there comes a time when we have to plan together." will be used for agriculture and suggested that "scenic cor-riders" be provided along such lands. The subject of zoning came up briefly when Olson said it is a means of using the land wisely.

He said it is cheaper not to allow building on undesirable sites such as flood plains than to later rectify damage. When the floor was opened for comments, Gene Vining, a rancher from the planning district, made a motion "that the whole works be thrown in the garbage can and Eagle and his associate be sent to Wyoming where some rancher will take care of him." The motion was not seconded. Later, Vining explained that he was not against planning, he objected to the "lack of representation" on the planning board and did not think the outside planners knew the needs of the community. Vining said he had attempted many times to work with the board. Powell said the plan should stand on it's own merits.

"Who wrote the plan is irrelevant. What is important is who participates in the plan. If everyone participates as much as Gene (Vining) has we will have a good plan and fair representation," he said. Apparently, fair representation is the concern of many Bitterroot Valley residents. Commissioner Howard Hammer was questioned about a county-wide planning board.

He explained there was a public meeting May 16 and that, unless 51 per cent of the persons protest, the commissioners will have authority to create a planning board July 16. After a Victor resident, Henry Lanin, made a plea to work together because much has collapsed through lack of a viable plan, Corvallis farmer Earl Buck said, "What's for the rest of us? Agriculture people are alarmed. We want to stay where we are, we don't want to be encroached on." Powell said agriculture lands are his "pet concern" and "our greatest attribute." He said such lands should be protected. Referring to the limited physical scope of the Hamilton plan, Mrs. Buck said "How can Hamilton plan for the needs of Corvallis, a farming community?" Corvallis has recently formed a planning district along school boundary lines.

A good representation of farmers from this area were present and voiced concern for a fair plan. Most persons at the meeting wanted planning, concern was directed toward lack of fitting the needs of singular areas. A man said "Will persons from LET'EM A cowboy awaits his calf during of the numerous events held at the pow-wow the calf-roping competition at the All-Indian which is described with color by Liz Fisher in rodeo held in conjunction with the Arlee Indian the story below. (Photo by Liz Fisher) pow-wow last week. The rodeo was just one said the bulk of the rural land said tne duik oi me rural ian( agriculture is 16 per cent.

agriculture is 16 per cent. DHTO FWBWW Flathead Law Hunts Bad Check Artist Arle Awak BUS At Home and Abroad With the Colors 18MI072367 which has a full green canvas cover. The motor was a 165 horsepower Mercury number 3292848 and a 9.8 HP 1971 Mercury model 110 numbered 3179681 and a trailer model 17WT with serial number 20898. The account on the bank has since been found to be no good, Snyder said. Left at the scene where Ruth was living was a 1972 Chevrolet 4x4, green in color, and two maroon and white Yamaha 650's.

Synder described Ruth as being between 34 and 39 years of age, about six feet two inches tall with a fat, round face. Ruth may be traveling with a boy of 16 to 18 years of age who is supposed to be his son. Synder has requested that anyone seeing the man or knowing of his whereabouts to contact his office in Kalispell. KALISPELL Flathead County authorities have requested public assistance in locating a man known locally as Ronald Ruth who is sought in connection with several counts of grand larceny by bailee. Sheriff Curtis Snyder said Ruth visited most of the major car dealers and marinas in the valley, often ordering boats or automobiles to his specifications.

He said that DePratu Ford of Whitefish made delivery on a 1972 Galaxy sedan that was metallic, gold with a ginger colored top, and a 1972 Ford ton custom sports pickup that was sea-pine green in color. Also, the sheriff said the Lakeside Marina received a check for $5,956.85 on a Bank of Columbia Falls account number 424250 in the name of James Ruth for a 1972 fiber form 18-foot Monterey inboard-outboard with a serial number of By LIZ FISHER Missoulian Correspondent ARLEE Every Fourth of July week the quiet little town of Arlee, in the peaceful and lovely Jocko Valley in western Montana, becomes the hub of a noisy, colorful, spectacular celebration dating back to the earliest meetings of trappers and fur traders and Indians. In those early days, the tribes gathered to trade their furs for blankets, beads, ponies, "firewater" and other goods brought in by the traders. Weeks were required to consumate the deals, and the spare hours were filled by dancing, singing, gambling, feasting and visiting. Much of the tradition and flavor of the original pow-wows has gone, along with the buffalo and the trapper.

New touches have been added with the advent of modern civilization, but the pow-wow is still one of the most unique attractions of the year for residents and tourists alike. How can mere words describe the intricate design, the dizzying color of the dancers' cos- tunics? Around the perimeter of the camp there are dozens of tepees, tents of all sizes, colors and descriptions, bright new campers, trailers, trucks, buses and cars by the hundreds. Off to one side carnival rides whirl and bob against the bright, cloudless sky. On the other side there's the noise and dust of the rodeo. A cacophony of laughter, chatter and jukebox blares from the beer booth.

The chant and pounding rhythm of stick games vibrate from under a canopy. The smell of hamburgers and coffee rises from the concessions. A very small boy cries as he drops his ice cream cone in the dirt. Faces drawn from many sleepless nights circle the tables where card games are played. It's a family reunion.

It's an exciting, exhausting endurance contest. It's the constant throb of drum beats. It's history, and pride. It's pageantry, and beauty and crowds and dirt and noise and fun. It's ancient, measured dignity and youthful exuberance side by side.

It's tennis shoes and moccasions, buckskin and jeans. Long hair is in, and blondes don't have more fun. It's the Arlee pow-wow. I can't believe I saw the whole thing! DWIGHT DEAN POLSON Marine Lance Cpl. Dwight T.

Dean, son of Mrs. Ruth C. Perry of Poison, was promoted to his present rank while serving at the Marine Corps Base, Camp Le-jeune, N.C. A 1971 graduate of Poison High, he joined the Marine Corps in May 1971. Annulments KALISPELL An annulment has been granted in Flathead County to Joseph Gayan from Carol Gayan.

a Divorces KALISPELL Divorces have been granted in Flathead County to: Oscar Anderson from Carla Anderson; Robert Miller from Aquilina Antipolo Miller. POLSON Divorces were granted in Lake County to James Carpentier from Cecille A. Carpentier and to Betty J. Poloson from Albert R. Poloson.

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Please inquire at our offices for federal requirements regarding withdrawal of funds from Certificates Marriage Permits POLSON A marriage license was granted in Lake County to Edwin Lyle Courviile and Ellen Regan Cobb of Poison. KALISPELL Marriage permits have been issued in Flathead County to: William Hill, 30, and Faye Van Dart, 26, of Kalispell; Clayton Hanson, 22, Kalispell, and Carohn Jones, 17, Kila, Leonard Zalewski, 42, Marquette, Mich and Joan Baldwin, 42, Kalispell; Thomas MacPherson, 49, San Francisco. and Florence Brothers. 45, Seattle, Carter Hardy, 36, Marion, and Brenda Pellegrino, 25, Kalispell; Richard Holman, 27, Whitefish, and Carla Wurst. 22.

Kalispell. Ross Wilson, 59, and Mary Reis, of Kalispell. George Green, 20, and Susan Carlson, 2U, ot Whitefish; Robert Connor, 24. and Judith Bazar, 24, of Somers; Monte Schikora. 21, Libby, and Penny Good.

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