obituaries

Geraldine Powell

RONAN — Geraldine

“Jerry” Cordier Powell, age 84, passed away on Jan. 29, 2023, at her residence. Services are pending. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Wayne Cooper

POLSON — Wayne

William Cooper, age 64, passed away on Jan. 27, 2023, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 15, 1959,

MT Districting, Apportionment Commission to meet

Calling all MT storytellers, artists, poets

LAKE COUNTY —

The Flathead Lakers and Families For a Livable Climate, invite citizens to share their stories about Montana climate. Tell how you, your loved ones, your community, your traditions, or your favorite Montana places, plants, or animals are experiencing rising temperatures, persistent drought, wildfires, or floods. Stories to Alice (Combs) and Donald Cooper in Missoula. He was the sixth of eight children. His father moved the family to Lewistown in 1968 to open a lumber mill, where Wayne and his siblings helped after school. This is where his lumber mill career began. Wayne worked at Plum Creek in Pablo for over 20 years until it closed and then his father, Don; and his mother, Alice.

Cavalar Lumber in Spokane for about seven years before coming back home to Polson. He was very proud of his planer work.

News from Montana Legislative Branch

Wayne Cooper

Wayne loved to fish, as he would say, “born to fish, forced to work.” He was also an avid basketball player. He played all through high school at St. Leo’s in Lewistown and then in college in Sitka, Alaska. He would play two nights a week with friends at Linderman gym, and of course brought his kids along. He even won the slam dunk contest at Hoopfest in the early 90’s.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Carol; his children, Tisha (Cole) Gordon and Kyle (Kelli) Cooper; his three precious granddaughters, Hayden Gordon, Harper and Eleanor Cooper, who he loved so much; his siblings, Donnie Cooper, Jack (Roxie) Cooper, Doug (Lori) Cooper, Bonnie (Dave) DaRold, Janet Cooper and Howard Cooper; and many special cousins and nieces and nephews.

HELENA/ZOOM — The Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission meets Feb. 10-11, in Helena Capitol Room 172 and on Zoom to discuss the 68th Montana Legislature’s recommendations to tentative commission plan TCP3 for state legislative districting.

help us understand the crisis in a community context, and we connect in a personal way through our oldest form of community building – stories.

Submissions can be an original essay, narrative, poem, photo essay, photography, or artwork. Submission

Deadline is Feb. 27. For more information go to: mtclimatestories.org/ submit-your-story

Dog And Cat Licenses Required

Ordinance 2010-06 of the Ronan Municipal Codes states that no dog or cat shall be permitted to be or remain in the City without having a proper current license affixed to a collar, chain, or harness fastened to or upon each such animal. Licenses expire as of January 1 of each year. 2023 Licenses can be obtained at Ronan City Hall, 207 Main SW, Ronan, MT.

Wayne met the love of his life, Carol, in 1987 and they were married December 31, 1988. Soon their first child was born, Tisha, in Sept. of 1989. Then in 1991 they welcomed their son, Kyle. He was very proud of his kids.

Wayne was the life of the party; his smile and laugh will be remembered forever.

Wayne is preceded in death by his brother Roger;

A special thank you to all who provided medical care for him for the last four years.

A service will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Polson on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at 2 p.m. Messages of condolences may be shared with the family online at: www.lakefuneralhomeandcremation.com.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

There will be a public comment portion in the afternoon of Feb. 10. To sign-up for the public comment portion of the meeting, please fill out the commission’s remote participation webform. Written comments are encouraged and accepted at all times. Written comments may be submitted using the commission’s webform, emailed to: districting@legmt.gov, or mailed to Districting and Apportionment Commission, PO Box 201706, Helena, MT 59620.

Comments received after that time but before Feb. 10 at noon will be given to the commissioners prior to the meeting. The commission will review SJ8 (2023) that contains the recommendations from the Joint Select Committee of Redistricting and revise the state legislative districting plan during the work session portion of the meeting in the morning of Feb. 11.

All meetings are streamed live online at the Montana Legislature’s website, leg. mt.gov, and broadcast on the Montana Public Affairs Network (MPAN).

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Wednesday, Feb. 8

‘Picture Perfect’ art show at Sandpiper

POLSON — The Sandpiper Gallery, 306 Main Street, will continue their “Picture Perfect” art show until March 17. Follow them on Facebook or call 406-883-5956 for more information.

‘Adopt a Book’ happening

POLSON — Adopt-A-Book is coming to the North Lake County Public Library. We are offering books to be “adopted,” each title costs $15. A bookplate will be put in it with your personal message and it will be added to the collection.

Monthly potluck held

CHARLO — Leon Hall will host their monthly potluck dinner on Wednesday, Feb.

8. The hall is located at 35964 Leon Road. Meeting is open to all locals.

Take meditation class

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information and a Zoom link 847-721-0665.

Thursday, Feb. 9 Story Time on tap

POLSON —Story Time begins at 9:15 a.m. on Thursdays at the North Lake County Public Library.

Friday, Feb. 10

Open Mic Night held

RONAN — The Western Montana Musicians Co-op holds an Open Mic Night every Friday from 7-9 p.m. at 1 Eisenhower St. SW.

Saturday, Feb. 11

Baby Fair held at SKC

PABLO — If you are a new parent, expecting, or a family member looking for resources, the 2023 Baby Fair sponsored by CSKT Early Childhood Services has something for you. Held on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the SKC gym, the event goes from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and lunch will be provided. For additional information call 406-745-4509.