Melstone and Musselshell, MT

Kim Walker and her committee have been very busy keeping the community busy. Starting with a very successful membership drive dinner. The next huge undertaking was the centennial celebration held June 21st with much success.

Fun was held by all the day.The day started with a softball game, kids carnival, quilt show and train display.Fallowed by a  historical program with door prizes just as they did at Melstone Market days in 1927. As written about in the Melstone Messenger. There then was a fantastic parade. Much effort was put in by the parade entries. Dinner  was the Fireman’s BBQ ending with a dance sponcered by both the Firemen and the Chamber with music by Bent Willow. Silent and live auctions were held along with a wonderful bake sale by the EMTs. Pictures and more stories will be posted on the web site. melstonechamber.com

Melstone area Chamber Officers are

Tammy Brewer Pres. 947-2088

Cindy Brewer  Vice- Pres.358-2446

Anne Coles Tres.-358-2413

Katie Keeney  358-2298

Beautification Chair Kathy Eike 358-2232                             Swimming Pool Silvia Metzger 358-2018
Renovation and maintance  358-2298                                    School Chad Johnson 358-2352

Youth Center Cindy Brewer 358-2446

Event Kim Walker 358-2412

Lazy JC Coop Charley Jennaway 358-2296

Any of these people can answer any questions you may have.

With the help of many community members the Melstone Teen Center was opened. Teens in the area are able to enjoy a Big Screen TV, Foos Ball, Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Videos, board games along with concessions. The center has been open at various hours according to when needed. The center is also available for special events. Cindy Brewer can be contacted to make arrangements . Teen members are part of the committee along with other volunteers to run the center.

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