Photo courtesy of Jerry Nix<br>Neighbors in the Sunrise Terrace subdivision, seen here on the left, have appealed a recent zoning decision that eliminated Flathead County's ability to regulate gravel pits. The decision was prompted by a request from JTL Group, which wants to open a new gravel pit on Montana 35 next to the Flathead River. The new pit area is at center right of this aerial photo; it's adjacent to two other pits also owned by JTL.

December 14, 2004