Maggie (L) and Kate (R) from Kansas State University
Wier Building Plans
November 19 there was a community gathering to discuss the future of the iconic Wier building in Roundup. At least 30 or more community members gathered to hear representatives from Kansas State University, KSU, present a plan for the building.
The Wier structure was built in 1914. The structure is basically sound, with a good solid foundation. The roof is in urgent need of repair, and is scheduled to receive a new temporary roof soon. Then abatement of lead paint and asbestos will begin. All urgent repair and the abatement will be paid with the help of grants. No public monies will be used.
Participation in the discussion was facilitated by Maggie and Kate, of KSU, as well as Theresa Doumitt and others from Roundup Community Partners. Each attendee gave one word to describe what the Wier building meant to them. Heard were, "opportunity, architectural, catalyst, history, anchor, and focal point" among others.
The county hopes to transfer ownership of the Wier building to a developer once initial abatements and repairs are completed. The 27,000 square foot space has immense potential for retail, much needed housing as well as other options.
Main Street sees more than 5,000 vehicles drive through each day in Roundup. The population of our county and city is growing. The Wier building project hopes to capitalize on these facts.
Deer seeking refuge one afternoon.
Eric Metz From Museum of the Rockies visits Local Museum
On November 16, the Musselshell Valley Historical Museum hosted Eric Metz from the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman. As the Paleontology Collections Manager-Registrar for MOR, Metz was on hand for a workshop on fossil collection, identification, categorization, and preservation. Eric Metz received his undergraduate degrees in earth sciences and secondary education from MSU, and his Masters in geology from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks.
Also in attendance were Eric Eliasson and Rob Mihalovich, members of the board of directors for the Musselshell Valley Historical Museum, and currently working on Dino digs in the area. Other friends and members of the MVHM board also were in attendance.
The Montana Dino Center in Bynum sent representatives, as did Carter County Museum in Ekalaka. Victor Bjornberg, head of the Montana Dino Trail, along with his wife, Marilyn, were also in attendance.
Hands-on handling and identification of fossils by attendees was followed by a catered lunch by The Back Porch. Then all went to MVHM to tour our own museum.
The Musselshell Valley Historical Museum will be changing up the Dino Depot display a bit in 2025. We're excited for the year to come!
Melstone Public School Library Book Sale
5 6th Ave, Melstone
November 23 -
10 AM - 4 PM
It's a long winter - time to read!
FAM at the YAM!
WinterFair at the Yellowstone Art Museum
December 6,
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Make a giftable game out of clay!
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