ROUNDUP MAIN STREET SCULPTURE UPDATE

The clays of Teddy Blue and his herd have arrived at Eagle Bronze in Lander, WY for creation of the mold and casting in bronze. Transport to Lander and return both are being provided by Eagle Bronze. The owners of the company traveled to Roundup in early June to view the clay model and are excited to be participants in this project.

As a result of press releases sent to several newspapers around the state and the feature article, which appeared in the Billings Gazette on June 19, several of Teddy Blue’s descendants have made contact and are excited that our community has chosen to honor their ancestor in this manner. Many of them are planning to attend the dedication next summer.

As of this writing, the monument is approximately two-thirds funded. Partial funding is in place for casting cost, the most costly part of this project. Site preparation and landscaping costs have been estimated but are not yet fully determined. The committee is exploring the possibility of selling bricks with your name and brand as the net fundraiser. Stay tuned for further information.

Tax deductible donations may be made payable to Musselshell Valley Historical Museum (MVHM) with TBA Monument designated in the memo, c/o 320 – 4th Street West, Roundup, MT 59072.

THANK YOU

The Teddy Blue Abbott Monument Committee is sincerely grateful for the support of the community and all donors. Recent donors with our thanks are: the Progressive Club, an anonymous donation for a memorial for Buddha Robson, Cheryl Skrapits, Mark Rosebush, Jim and Betty Stoner, Rick and Janice McGarvey, Marilyn Weast, Daniel and Jeanne Hallock, Bill and Diane Brunemeyer, Scott and Karen Bloomenrader, Saralynn Robbins, Basil and Judith Cantrell, Linda Beck and Gary Mjolness and Sandra Peck. Additional donations have been received from Donna Marmon, Susan Hinman, Donny and Joann Tomlin and Rimrock Realtors. Since our last update, Bill and Sara Walker have fulfilled their pledge and Musselshell Valley Equipment has made additional payments on their pledge. Newest Drovers are Ron and Geri Burnett.

Our deepest gratitude is extended to NorthWest Farm Credit Services and Musselshell Valley Community Foundation for awarded grants, both of whom will also be designated as Drovers.