Town of LaGrange
March 2015 Newsletter
Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Town of LaGrange, Wyoming, meeting at the Town Hall on February 12th
2015 at 7:00pm. Present were Mayor Mark Marshall, Councilman Joel Tremain, Mike Huseby and John
Beightol. Town Clerk Cathy Stoddard, Public Works Director Tracy Pragnell and Attorney Ed Buchanan were
also present. Councilman Cameron McCoy was absent. Visitors attending were Gary, Carla and Kurt from
Torrington Disposal Service.
Mayor Marshall called the meeting to order at 7:10pm. Joel moved to approve the minutes of the January 15th
regular meeting and January 27th special meeting. John seconded, motion carried.
Gary Olson came to check in with the town to see if there were any concerns and to introduce Kurt Sittner
who will be taking Gary’s place in the future.
Mayor Marshall asked for old business. Tracy gave an update on the sewer project. He stated that additional
funds need to be requested from USDA for the shortfall in the contractor bids. After a short discussion Mike
made a motion to approve resolution #2-15- A Resolution Requesting Additional Funds from USDA in the
amount of $231,000. Joel seconded, motion carried. Joel moved to approve the State Land & Investment Board
application and resolution to reallocate consensus funds from the landfill to the sewer project in the amount of
$107,351. John seconded, motion carried. LHS membership fees were discussed no motions were made.
Mayor Marshall tabled the third reading of Ordinance #59 An Ordinance relating to sewer bonds. Mike moved
to approve the amended Tourism Joint Powers Board Agreement. Joel seconded, motion carried.
Mayor Marshall asked for new business. Mike moved to approve resolution #1-15 the Investment Policy for
2015. John seconded, Joel abstained, motion carried. Tracy discussed the Intended Use Plan and stated it had to
be submitted to the State Land & Investment Office by March 6th. Tracy also updated the council on the
Community Facilities Planning Committee meeting. Joel moved to table the Town Code Book Title 7 Chapter 2
Sewer. John seconded, motion carried. Clerk and Public Works questions were discussed. Cathy stated the
financial compilation report is complete and will be sent to the State Land & Investments Office. Mike moved
to withdraw the application for the USDA Search grant in the amount of $8,800 due to the extra costs and time
involved in the process. John seconded, motion carried. Joel moved to pay the bills, John seconded, motion
carried. John moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:20pm.
SEWER PROJECT UPDATES
HEADS UP! The upcoming sewer project is expected to begin in early April. During this time, you can expect
some street and alley closures, so pay attention to where you are going. In addition, the sewer and water
service will be unavailable for short periods of time in the areas where work is being done. The contractor will
give advance notice to residents in the work area as they move around the Town. Please pay attention to these
notices and make arrangements ahead of time. If you have any questions, call Town Hall at 834-2466.
If you haven’t already, please make sure your personal items have been cleared out of the alleyways as soon as
possible.
LaGrange Spring Community Ed Classes
You can register and pay for any of the classes by calling Town Hall at 834-2466 or Susie in Torrington at 532-8213.
Please register at least one week in advance. This really helps in the organizing of the class.
Events and Trips Sponsored by Eastern Wyoming College
Researching Calamity Jane: A Can of Worms
Speaker: Glenda Bell
Date: Tuesday, March 24
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Location: EWC Campus, Tebbet Rm 131
This is a free event, but registration is required by calling 532-8213
Open Computer Lab
There is a $30.00 fee for 30 visits (Jan-May 2015)
for the use of the EWC Computer Center at the
LaGrange Heritage Square. The computer Center is currently open
7:00am to 2:00pm and upon request. Use up-to-date technology &
software as well as high-speed internet access in the EWC
Community Education Computer Center . The center is available
for use by any community member. You do not need to be enrolled
in a college class. Anyone under the age of 12 must be
accompanied by an adult.
Co-Ed Volleyball
Location - LaGrange Elementary School Gym
Instructor- Laurie Kelley
Time - 7:00-9:00pm
Date - Thursdays, Jan 15th to May 7th
Age - 15 to Adult
Cost - FREE
Come and enjoy playing the game of volleyball. All skill levels
welcome. Basic competitive volleyball rules apply.
Cent$ible Nutrition Program
Location-LaGrange Elem School Kitchen
Instructor-Denise Jackson
Date-March 3-April 14 (Tuesdays)
Time-3:30-5:00pm
Cost-$25, Free to those who’s income qualifies.
What will you gain? Save money! Learn how to make food
resources last all month! Save time! Learn how to prepare and
serve healthy meals. Achieve and maintain a healthy weight!
Receive a Cent$ible Nutrition Cookbook and other valuable
kitchen gadgets.
For info on eligibility, call Denise at (307)532-2436
Clothesline Bowl/Basket
Location - LHS Bldg, Suite 217
Instructor - Tracy Wilson
Date - Saturday, March 28
Time - 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost - $25, clothesline and glue stick provided
Did you know you can make a fun decorator bowl using
clothesline and fabric?! Join us for this fun sewing craft class and
make an Easter bowl to hold all those colorful eggs! Bring your
own fabric (approx. 1/2 yd, mix and match or one color) and
sewing machine. There are a limited number of machines available
if needed, please let us know at your registration.
Hunter Safety has been r escheduled for Apr il 20-25, 2015.
Check next month’s newsletter for more information.
LaGrange Elementary School Open House
On March 19, 2015, LaGrange Elementary School will be having an Open House for the community,
current parents of the students enrolled in school, and prospective parents for next school year. The Open
House will be from 3:30-5:00pm, and a meeting in the cafeteria will begin at 4:30pm with our Principal,
Mr. Cory Gilchriest, for questions anyone may have about our school.
Please join us and meet our staff, tour the school and visit the classrooms.
All are welcome to attend!
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Kindergarten Registration
If you have a child ready for Kindergarten in the fall of 2015 (child must be 5 years of age on or before Sept 15, 2015)
please register at LaGrange Elementary School by March 13, 2015. A copy of your child’s birth certificate and immunization
record will be needed at time of registration. Notification will be sent out at a later time for a Pre-Kindergarten Day to be
scheduled in April. If you have any questions please contact Renee Stoddard at 834-2311.
Registration can be done after this date, but we are in need of a head count for testing purposes.
Remember to check out the Town of LaGrange website for current and upcoming events!!
www.lagrangewyo.com
Please contact Cathy or Tracy Wilson at 834-2466 by March 20th if you have any inform
in the April ne
on you would like to be included
Located in the LHS Building
March 2015
Senior Friendship Center Lunch Menu
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
2 Taco salad w/meat,
3 Oven fried chicken,
4 Baked Italian pasta,
5 French dip w/au jus, 6 Pork chop, wild rice,
cheese, beans, lettuce,
tomato, salsa, sour cream,
pineapple mandarin
oranges, oatmeal cookie
mashed potatoes, gravy,
winter blend veggies,
peaches, gingerbread
asparagus, tossed
salad, French bread,
grapes, tapioca
pudding
oven browned
potatoes, broccolicraisin salad, peaches
green beans, Asian
salad, white cake with
orange berry mix &
topping
9 Meatloaf, baked
10 Chicken fried steak,
11 Chili, cheese stick,
12 Turkey, mashed
13 Lemon cod, wild
potato, baked lima
beans, bread, tossed
salad, fruit cup
mashed potatoes, gravy,
garden blend veggies, tossed
salad, chocolate cherry
mousse
tossed salad,
cinnamon roll, banana
pudding
potatoes, gravy,
Caribbean blend
veggies, cran-apple
salad, pumpkin muffin
rice, carrots, bread,
ambrosia, carnival
cookie
16 Pork wing, carrots,
17 Irish stew, bread stick,
18 Chicken strips, sweet 19 Swiss steak, baked 20 Beef & bean burrito
Jean’s salad, bread,
pears
cottage cheese & peaches, potatoes, mixed veggies,
bread, tossed salad, orpeanut butter cookie
23 Porcupine meatballs 24 Turkey, mashed
Cauliflower & peas,
potatoes & gravy,
tossed salad, peaches, stewed tomatoes, fluffy
cookie
fruit cup, oatmeal cookie
ange sauced peaches w/
topping
25 Potato crusted cod
oven browned potatoes,
green beans, coleslaw,
pineapple, chocolate
pudding
31 Meatloaf, baked potato,
company potatoes, peas broccoli, bread, carrot& carrots, tossed salad, celery-cucumber salad,
pears
pineapple
30 Oven fried chicken,
LaGrange Bear Creek Unity Library News
New Library Hours (updated 3/1/15)
Monday 10:30-11:30am & 2:00-4:00pm Tuesday 10:00am-12noon
Wednesday 2:00-4:00pm Thursday 3:00-5:00pm
Friday 1:30-3:30pm
The library’s phone number is 307-834-9309.
All times are thanks to the selfless dedication of our volunteer staff.
Hosts Needed
More volunteers are needed. Please leave your contact information
at the Library, or call Cheryl at 834-2459.
Donations
Financial support for the Library and History Center is always
appreciated, however we cannot accept donations of books at this
time. Only current best sellers will be considered.
Next Meeting Date
Monday, March 16, 2015 at 7:00pm (meeting and egg stuffing)
Unity meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month.
LGBC Unity thanks all of our community supporters. Your time,
talent, muscle, donations and patronage fuel this asset to the
community. We appreciate all who attended the Soup & Thanks
Night and all of our volunteers.
LaGrange-Bear Creek Unity Association
sends a special thanks to Beth Pafford for preparing our SOUP for the
Annual SOUP & PIE supper on Feb. 24.
Fri
potato, broccoli, tossed smothered w/green chili,
lettuce & tomato, fresh
salad, bread, banana
fruit, brownie
split dessert
26 Sloppy Joe on a
bun, baked beans,
coleslaw,
applesauce cake
27 Roast pork, mashed
potatoes, gravy,
sauerkraut, cucumber &
tomato salad,
strawberries & ice cream
Please call by 9:30am
if you would like a
home delivered meal.
575-6637
CAUCUS:
A PUBLIC MEETING
A MEETING OF THE RESIDENTS
OF THE TOWN OF LA GRANGE,
WYOMINGWILL BE HELD
TUESDAY MARCH 24TH, 7:00PM
AT THE TOWN HALL.
PURPOSE OF THE MEETING WILL
BE TO NOMINATE CANDIDATES
FOR TWO TOWN COUNCIL SEATS,
TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT
FOR THE UPCOMING TOWN
ELECTION ON
MAY 11, 2015.
This meeting was called by
Tracy Wilson.
March 9, 2015, John A McGill American Legion Auxiliary
Unit #70 and Legion Post #70 of LaGrange will observe
our American Legion birthday with dinner at 6:00 PM at
the LaGrange War Memorial Building. The main dish
and birthday cake will be provided. Guests are asked to
bring a salad or dessert. The upcoming raffle will be
discussed after which you will be able to purchase your
raffle tickets from the Auxiliary members for $1 ea or
6 for $5, to support the Auxiliary Emergency Fund which
helps Auxiliary members through hard times. American
Legion Auxiliary members will meet at the Community
Building at 3:00 pm in preparation for the meal.
Are YOU eligible for membership in the American Legion
or American Legion Auxiliary? If so, be sure to step up
and serve those who have served by JOINING THE
AMERICAN LEGION OR AUXILIARY.
Your participation is so important in supporting and
remembering our Veterans, past and present, and their
families!
The Annual Community Building Meeting will be
held on March 26th at 7:00pm in the
Community Building.
The community is invited to attend.
The Auxiliary thanks all the students who participated in the
Poppy Poster Art Classes and who entered the Poppy Poster
Contest. We also applaud the students who interviewed Veterans
and wrote the Veterans' stories as part of the Carolyn Laycock
Memorial Scholarship contest. We salute all the Veterans who
agreed to be interviewed for the students' essays.
The stories of our Veterans will be available to read at
the LGBC Unity Library here in LaGrange later this
spring and preserved for all time. Thank you!
The LaGrange Bible Church has a weekly Men’s
Breakfast and Bible Study every Tuesday
morning at 6:00am.
All men in the community are welcome
to attend!
LaGrange-Bear Creek Unity Association
EASTER EGG HUNT & STORY TIME
Saturday, April 4, 1:30 PM in the Big Park
for Preschool through Grade 6. Story Time and “Bunny Food” Snacks
will follow. Volunteers to hide eggs are invited at 12:30.
Cash donations to purchase candy are welcome.
The Fireman’s Pancake Supper will be held April 11th at the
LaGrange Comm Bldg. Watch for more info next month!
The Spring Craft Sale will be Saturday, April 18th, 9am4pm. Tables are $15 or 2 for $25. To reserve your space,
contact Marcia Beightol at 834-2454.
Annual Community
Building Fundraiser
Thursday, March 12th
We will begin serving at 5:00pm
at the
War Memorial Community Building
LaGrange, WY
Evening events will include:
Pie Auction
Cake Auction
Auction will begin at 6:30pm
Menu
Pizza-several
Flavors
Relishes
Dessert Pizza
Drinks
FREE WILL DONATIONS WILL BE GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED
If you want to donate a pie or cake, the sign-up sheets will be at the Longhorn Grocery Store by March 1st.
Please bring your pies or cakes for the auction to the Community Building the evening of March 12th. All
proceeds will go toward the Community Building Fund.
Dear LaGrange Community,
Please join us for the Annual Supper on March 12th, 2015 beginning at 5:00pm at the War Memorial
Community Building. We will be serving homemade pizza again this year!
As you all know, the Community Building continues to be a valuable asset to the LaGrange community. It serves
as the site for many activities and special occasions throughout the year. The building is the gathering spot for
the annual fireworks, mini-fair celebration, the Legion’s Veteran’s Day dinner, and AWANA activities. It is always
available for local funeral receptions and wedding/anniversary parties, too. Last year’s fundraiser was a HUGE
success because of your generosity. We are hoping to update our heating and cooling system this year with
your continued support.
We hope this evening will be an opportunity for all of you to visit with old and new friends, and have a good
time.
Your generosity makes the use of the Community Building possible and the Community Building Board
appreciates the support from everyone.
Sincerely,
The Community Building Board
President-Stacy Malm
Vice President-Scott Yetter
Secretary-Linda Vinton
Treasurer-John Beightol
LaGrange Elementary News
I will be adding information in each newsletter to keep you updated on the accomplishments and adventures of our future! If you have any information to add
please feel free to let me know before the 20th of each month. Also, if there are any corrections please let me know! Cathy Stoddard 834-2466
In honor of our Veterans
in the town of LaGrange,
for Veterans Day in
November, the LaGrange
students made Veteran
plates by applying
patriotic fabric on the
backs of the plates with
modge podge. Then the
plates filled with cookies
were presented to our
Veterans!
LaGrange School Kindergarten Registration
If you have a child ready for Kindergarten in the fall of
2015 (child must be 5 years old by September 15th 2015).
Please register a the LaGrange Elementary School by
March 13th 2015. A copy of your child's birth certificate
and immunization record will be needed at time of registration. (Registration can be done after this date, but we are in
need of a head count for testing purposes)
Notifications will be sent out for Pre-Kindergarten Day!
So register soon!
For further information contact Renee Stoddard at 834-2311
3rd-6th Grade students will be doing PAWS testing in March.
These are important tests and require the student to be in school during this time period.
Please try to schedule any trips or appointments after the testing is complete.
You can contact the school for specific dates and please notify them if you plan to be gone.
Congratulations LaGrange students for making
the 2014-2015 first-semester honor roll.
*previous LaGrange Elementary Students
“A” Gold Honor Roll
Seniors
Konnor Harves
Myre Pauls*
Madison Pragnell*
Juniors
Chloe Haas*
Trista Stees*
Sophmores
Karissa Harves*
Kenna Noble*
Freshman
Kaden Malm
Latosha Wiford*
8th Graders
Dylan Cline*
Sheridan Pragnell*
Anthony Ramirez*
Bridger Stoddard*
Brady Tosh*
7th Graders
Megan Cline*
Kendall Haas*
Alexander Ramirez*
Ashley Tosh*
Katie Wiford*
“B” Silver Honor Roll
Seniors
Thane Wiford*
Congratulations! Southeast Junior High and High
School students who qualified for the Regional Science Fair
and on to the Wyoming State Science Fair to be held at the
University of Wyoming in Laramie!
Junior High
Juniors
Matthew Fisher
Arely Payan*
Kenneth Randall
Chemistry
1st Ashley Tosh “Burnt Cookies Make Me Grouchy”
Sophomores
Quinton
Steinbock
Engineering: Materials & Bioengineering
3rd Jared Myrtle & Bridger Stoddard
“Flying High with RC Helicopters”
Energy & Transportation
2nd Brady Tosh “Hunka Hunka BurningWood”
Freshman
Chase Lovercheck
Medicine and Health Sciences
2nd Sheridan Pragnell
“Don’t be Cold, be Fresh and Learn about Diabetes”
8th Graders
Kelci Lovercheck
Physics and Astronomy
2nd Kendall Haas
“Heavier Arrowheads Affect the Acceleration of the Arrow”
7th Graders
Luke Haas*
Plant Sciences
2nd Kelci Lovercheck & Brooke Peterson
“Green Fighting Lawn”
High School
Biochemistry
1st Arely Payan “Selfish Smoker”
Dylan Cline for wining 1st
place in the Spelling Bee!!
Engineering: Electrical & Mechanical
1st Bryan Baker “Solar Power”
Sunday
Monday
Library Hours 3/1/15
2
American Legion
9
Birthday Dinner
LaGrange Comm Bldg
6:00pm
16
LaGrange/Bear Creek
Unity Library Meeting
7:00pm
EMT Meeting
7:00pm, Fire Hall
4-H & Cloverbud Mtg
Community Bldg
7:00pm
24
31
Tuesday
Caucus
Town Hall, 7:00pm
Cent$ible Nutrition Program
LaGrange Heritage Square
3:30-5pm
Cent$ible Nutrition Program
LHS, 3::30-5pm
17
Longhorn Café’s
St Patrick’s Day
Dinner
11:00am-7:00pm
AWANA/Cubbies
6-7:30pm
AWANA/Cubbies
6-7:30pm
Wednesday
25
Fire Dept Meeting
8:00pm Fire Hall
AWANA/Cubbies
6-7:30pm
AWANA/Cubbies
6-7:30pm
5
Thursday
National Craft Month
Co-Ed Volleyball
LaGrange Elem Gym 7-9:00pm
6
Friday
Dentist’s Day
LaGrange Elem School
Open House
3:30-5:00pm
20
12 Annual Community Bldg
13
Kindergarten
Fundraiser Dinner at 5:00pm
Pre-Registration Deadline
Auction starts at 6:30pm
Contact LaGrange Elem
at 834-2311
Regular Town Council
Meeting 7:00pm
Co-Ed Volleyball
LaGrange Elem Gym 7-9:00pm
27
Annual Community
Bldg Meeting, 7:00pm
Nat’l Irish American Heritage Month
Co-Ed Volleyball
LaGrange Elem Gym 7-9:00pm
26
Co-Ed Volleyball
LaGrange Elem Gym 7-9:00pm
18
19
Homemakers Club Mtg
Bonnie Patterson’s Home,
1:30pm
10
11
Cent$ible Nutrition Program
LaGrange Heritage Square
3:30-5pm
3
4
Cent$ible Nutrition Program
LaGrange Heritage Square
3:30-5pm
Monday 10:30-11:30am & 2:00-4:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am-12 noon
Wednesday 2:00-4:00pm
Thursday 3:00-5:00pm Friday 1:30-3:30pm
Other Days Vary, we need more hosts.
Library phone Number 307-834-9309
1
National
Pig Day
Youth Group
6-8pm
8
Daylight
Savings
Time Begins!
Set your clocks ahead
1 hour Saturday night.
Youth Group
6-8pm
15 Incredible Kid Day
Youth Group
6-8pm
22 Little Britches Rodeo 23
Torrington Fairgrounds
Rodeo Starts at 8am
Youth Group
6-8pm
29 4-H Pancake Supper 30
Torrington Rendevous
Center 4-7:00pm
Youth Group
6-8pm
7
14
21
Saturday
Nat’l Quilting Day
Little Britches Rodeo
Torrington Fairgrounds
Rodeo Starts at 8am
28
Clothesline Bowl/Basket
LHS Bldg, Suite 217
9:00am-4:00pm
Regular menu will still be available.
Kid’s menu available.
At the end of the rainbow,
you will find Corned Beef
and Cabbage, Potatoes,
Carrots, Watergate Salad,
and a drink
for $8.95.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
11:00am-7:00pm
or until we run out!
Join us for a Leprechaun’s Delight
Dinner
Longhorn Café’s
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
Town of LaGrange
PO Box 185
LaGrange, WY 82221