Town of LaGrange
January 2015 Newsletter
Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Town of LaGrange, Wyoming, meeting at the Town Hall on December 11th
2014 at 7:00pm. Present were Mayor Mark Marshall, Councilman Joel Tremain, John Beightol and Cameron
McCoy. Town Clerk Cathy Stoddard, Public Works Director Tracy Pragnell and Attorney Ed Buchanan were
also present. Councilman Mike Huseby was absent. Visitor attending was Christy Marshall.
Mayor Marshall called the meeting to order at 7:07pm. John moved to approve the minutes as read. Joel
seconded, motion carried.
Mayor Marshall asked for old business. Tracy gave an update on the sewer project. He explained the new bid
package has gone out to bid and new bids will be opened January 23rd 2015. Mayor Marshall tabled the third
reading of Ordinance #59 An Ordinance relating to sewer bonds. Cameron moved to approve the third & final
reading of Ordinance #60 An ordinance repealing town code title 5 and adopting the uniform act regulating
traffic on highways. John seconded, motion carried. Cameron moved to approve the second reading of Ordinance
#61 An ordinance repealing town code title 6. Joel seconded, motion carried.
Mayor Marshall asked for new business. Town Code Book Title 7 will be discussed at the next scheduled
council meeting. Clerk and Public Works questions were discussed. Joel moved to have the next regular town
council meeting Thursday January 15th 2015 at 7pm. John seconded, motion carried. Joel moved to have a
special meeting Tuesday January 27th at 7:30am for the purpose of bid discussion and possible approval. John
seconded, motion carried. It was decided to send Tracy Pragnell to the Goshen County Facilities Planning
Committee meetings. Joel moved to appoint Carol Lahr to the Lodging Tax Board, John seconded, motion
carried. Cameron moved to pay the bills, Joel seconded, motion carried. John moved to adjourn the meeting at
8:24pm.
Remember to check out the Town of LaGrange website for current and upcoming events!!
www.lagrangewyo.com
Town Hall will be closed Thursday,
January 1st for New Year’s Day, and
Monday, January 19 in honor of
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Anyone interested in adding their business to
the Town website, please contact Cathy or
Tracy Wilson at Town Hall, 834-2466. Cost is
only $10 per year! Link your business to the
world through our website.
Reminder-Dog Tags Are Now Past Due
Per Ordinance #31, Dog Tags Are Due January 1, 2015
Proof of rabies shots is required. Please get your animal to the vet, if needed, for their rabies shots before
January 1st. A $25 fine will be charged to those who do not purchase dog tags. The current rate is
$15.00 for any dog, spayed or not. If you own a dog in the city limits, be sure to stop by the Town Hall and
purchase your dog tags before January 1st, NO EXCEPTIONS!
A copy of the ordinance is available at the Town Hall.
LaGrange Winter Community Ed Classes
You can register and pay for any of the classes by calling LaGrange Town Hall at 307-834-2466 or Susie in Torrington at 307-532-8213.
Please register at least one week in advance. This really helps in the organizing of the class.
Our Home History, Part IV
Location: La Grange Heritage Square, Suite 217
Instructor: Judy Bartmann
Date: Thursdays, Jan 22-Feb 26
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Age: All ages
Price: $5.00
Continue our journey through the history of Bear Creek and LaGrange. We will
explore the: archeology, geology, plants, early home building and early
transportation systems that have shaped our community.
Co-Ed Volleyball
Location- LaGrange Elementary School Gym
Instructor- Laurie Kelley
Time- 7:00-9:00pm
Date- Jan 15-May 7, Thursday nights
Ages- 15-Adult
Cost- FREE!
Come in from the cold and play volleyball! All skill levels are welcome.
Basic competitive volleyball rules apply. Class maximum-16
Open Computer Lab
The cost is $30.00 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 Mon-Fri 7am-2pm or upon request. Contact
Robin Boyd at 307-834-9378 for information. Use up-to-date
technology & software as well as 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.
The Longhorn Café will be serving
breakfast all day Thursday,
January 1, 2015. They
will serve from
7:00am to 2:00pm.
Happy New Year!
The American Legion Auxiliary would like to remind
all college bound high school seniors from Southeast
High School, or seniors who have ties to the
LaGrange Community are eligible to apply for the
Carolyn Laycock Memorial Scholarship Essay
Contest, “Honor Our Veterans: Preserve Their
Stories”. Guidelines and applications are available at
the LaGrange Town Hall. Deadline for submitting
your essay is January 30, 2015.
Auxiliary Calendars
The 2015 Auxiliary Calendars will be out soon! Look
for them at Town Hall and at Longhorn Café.
They are a great source for local business
advertisement and local birthdays.
Support the Auxiliary by purchasing one today!
All veteran’s stories will be preserved
in a history notebook, accessible to
the public in the LaGrange-Bear
Creek Community Library.
Please contact Cathy or Tracy Wilson at 834-2466 by January 20th if you have any information you would like to be included
in the February newsletter.
Located in the LHS Building
January 2015
Senior Friendship Center Lunch Menu
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
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If you would like a home
delivered meal, please call
us by 9:30am at
307-575-6637.
Fri
CLOSED
HAPPY
NEW
YEAR!
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CLOSED
HAPPY
NEW
YEAR!
5 Taco Salad with chips,
meat, refried beans,
cheese, lettuce, tomato,
salsa, sour cream, fruit
cup, oatmeal cookie
6 Spare ribs with sauerkraut,
broccoli, baby bakers, bread,
tossed salad, apple crisp
7 Lemon peppered cod,
wild rice, asparagus,
carrot-raisin salad,
orange sauced peaches
8 Turkey, mashed
potatoes & gravy, stewed
tomatoes, fluffy fruit cup,
oatmeal cake
9 Baked Italian pasta,
Italian blend vegies,
tossed salad, garlic
bread, grapes, tapioca
pudding
12 Swedish meatballs,
noodles, carrot coins,
bread, broccoli craisin
salad, pineapple
13 Oven fried chicken,
mashed potatoes & gravy,
pacific blend vegies, mandarin
oranges, gingerbread
14 Ham with raisin
sauce, sweet potatoes,
brussell sprouts, lime
jello with pears, brownies
15 Swiss steak, baked
16 Hot beef sandwich,
potato, mixed vegies,
winter blend vegies,
mandarin orange spinach tossed salad, grapes
salad, berry crisp
19 Braised beef with
mushroom gravy over
noodles, cauliflower with
lemon pepper, bread,
peaches
20 Chili, cinnamon roll,
cheese stick, tossed salad,
mandarin oranges and
pineapple
21 Potato crusted cod,
22 Turkey tetrazzini,
brown rice, carrots, whole stewed tomatoes, fluffy
wheat roll, apricots,
fruit, applesauce cake
carnival cookie
23 Chicken fried steak,
mashed potatoes &
gravy, green beans,
chocolate cherry mousse
26 Meatloaf, oven
browned potatoes,
broccoli, biscuit, carrot celery-cucumber salad,
pears
27 Turkey, mashed potatoes,
gravy, Caribbean vegies,
pumpkin muffin, cran apple
salad
28 Beef stew, cheese & 29 Creamed chicken on
onion roll, cottage cheese a biscuit, green beans,
& peaches, fruit parfait,
tossed salad, fruit pizza
grape juice
30 Roast pork, mashed
potatoes & gravy, Brussel
sprouts, Asian salad,
ambrosia, oatmeal cake
LaGrange Bear Creek Library News
Regular Library Hours
Monday 10:30-11:30am & 2:00-4:00pm
Tuesday 10:00-12:00noon
Wednesday 2:00-4:00pm
Thursday 3:00-5:00pm
Friday 1:00-3:00pm
Other days and times please call ahead (307-834-9309) or watch for the OPEN sign.
All times are thanks to the selfless dedication of our volunteer staff.
Hosts Needed
Additional hours will be added as more volunteers become available. If YOU would like a quiet place to read or study
on definite days and times, YOU could be a library host. Please leave your contact information at the
Library, or call Cheryl at 834-2459.
Next Unity Meeting
January 19, 2015 at 7:00pm
Thank you to all who have sent donations to support this community library. Unity Library does not receive tax support,
so your donations of time and money are vital to this community resource.
You may send donations to P.O. Box 233, La Grange, WY 82221.
We dearly appreciate your support.
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Sunday
National Bird Day
Youth Group
6-8pm
Youth Group
6-8pm
Youth Group
6-8pm
Spouse’s Day
Youth Group
6-8pm
Hot Tea Month
Monday
EMT Meeting
7:00pm, Fire Hall
LaGrange/Bear Creek
Unity Library Meeting
7:00pm
TOWN HALL CLOSED
Martin Luther King Jr Day
Make Your Dreams
Come True Day
School Resumes
LaGrange Elem & SE
FSB Classes Begin
Nat’l Hobby Month
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12
19
26
4H/Cloverbuds Meeting
7:00pm, Comm Bldg
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13
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Tuesday
7
14
Wednesday
AWANA/Cubbies
6-7:30pm
AWANA/Cubbies
6-7:30pm
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8
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Thursday
Town Hall Closed
Happy New Year!
Longhorn Café’s All Day
Breakfast 7am-2pm
Regular Town Council
Meeting 7:00pm
Town Hall
Co-Ed Volleyball
7-9:00pm
LaGrange Elem Gym
Co-Ed Volleyball
7-9:00pm
LaGrange Elem Gym
Co-Ed Volleyball
7-9:00pm
LaGrange Elem Gym
29 Our Home History
LHS Bldg, Room217
6:00-8:30pm
Nat’l Soup Month
Fire Dept Meeting
8:00pm Fire Hall
AWANA/Cubbies
6-7:30pm
AWANA/Cubbies
6-7:30pm
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22 Our Home History
Homemakers Club Mtg
LHS Bldg, Room217
Bonnie Patterson’s Home
6:00-8:30pm
1:30pm
27 Special Town Council 28
Meeting
7:00pm
Nat’l Oatmeal Month
Friday
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Town Hall Closed
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Nat’l Backward
Day
Saturday
Trivia Day
Winnie The Pooh Day
Library Hours 1/1/15
Monday 10:30-11:30am & 2:00-4:00pm
Tuesday 10am-12noon Wednesday 2:00-4:00pm
Thursday 3-5pm Friday 1:00-3:00pm
Other Days Vary
Library phone Number 307-834-9309
Town of LaGrange
PO Box 185
LaGrange, WY 82221
LONGHORN CAFÉ’S
BREAKFAST ALL DAY
JANUARY 1, 2015
7:00AM TO 2:00PM
JOIN US FOR BREAKFASTWHENEVER YOU GET UP!