Melstone and Musselshell, MT

Dec 18 will be another meeting for the purpose of gaining information on the possibility of cooping the hardware store. We all know how vital the store is to our community and know that we need to do everything we can to keep the service in the community. We have many people within the community that have expressed interest in the idea of a coop to purchase the store with the continued help of Ann to manage it. This could be a benefit to both the community and to Ann.

Oct 29  was our community visioning and halloween party was held. 42 adults and 29 kids attended as the adults discussed our past present and future the kids were entertained by the FFA members with games and videos. Discussion was held on where we want to be in the future. Melstone bucks were handed out to all attending they can be used at most local businesses or could be donated back to a committee of choice. Reports from all committees were given on the progress they are having. Teen center will be opening in Dec. Chamber will hold opening meeting Nov. 19  Hardware CoOp is progressing, renovation will be working on painting community center beautification is working on more ideas to improve the looks of our town. Survey results were discussed it was pretty unanimous by adults as well as kids the cleanliness of the town is a top priority. A great meal of chili and cornbread was shared by all. The evening ended with everyone having a positive feeling as to where we are headed. 

Nov 19 several community citizens met to form the Melstone area Chamber. Meeting date was set as the Third Monday of the month. Dues were set at $25 per family or business with a additional charge of $15 for additional services. Such as web links, promo packets ect… Officers wer elected Tammy Brewer Pres., Cindy Brewer VP , Katy Keeney Sec, Ann Cole Treas.  A bylaws committe was formed . Work on getting a Vista volunteer was discussed and what their duties would be. Adele will continue to work on this process.  Next meeting will be Dec 17

On a windy Dec morning Mike and Yana Ploughoff along with their 4 small children lost their home to a electrical fire. luckily Ken from midrivers telephone service made call to Yana around 9 a.m. to let her know he was coming to fix her internet service. Has she woke up she found her home filled with smoke. However was able to get her children out of the house in time. The home was a complete loss. Thanks to the help of the community Mike and Yana were able to get moved into a trailer that day. Many community people helped with items needed, red cross provided vouchers for clothing and Horizons provided Melstone Bucks for gas or anything else needed locally.