May 2015 - LaGrange

Town of LaGrange
May 2015 Newsletter
Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Town of LaGrange, Wyoming, meeting at the Town Hall on April 9th 2015 at 7:00pm.
Present were Mayor Mark Marshall, Councilman Joel Tremain, Mike Huseby, Cameron McCoy and John Beightol. Town Clerk
Cathy Stoddard and Public Works Director Tracy Pragnell were also present. Attorney Ed Buchannan was absent. Visitors
attending were: Bruce Hale, Robert Goodall, Tonya Denton and Michelle Willey from AFLAC insurance, Jennifer Pragnell from
Goshen County Economic Development, Lauren Nordeen and Tonya Nepper from Wyoming Child and Family Services.
Mayor Marshall called the meeting to order at 7:10pm. Joel moved to approve the minutes as read. John seconded, motion
carried.
AFLAC representative, Michelle Willey, came to discuss group supplemental insurance opportunities to the council.
Jennifer Pragnell came to update the town council on the Goshen County Tourism Board.
Lauren Nordeen and Tonya Nepper came to update the council on the services provided this year from Wyoming Child and
Family Services.
Mayor Marshall asked for old business. Cathy gave an update on the sewer project. The tentative start date will be the later
part of April or first part of May. The contractors will begin on A Street and will inform business owners and residents if/when
services will be shut down. The LHS building was discussed the sewer issues have been resolved at this time and the building is
open to the public. Mayor Marshall gave an update on the Community Facilities Planning Committee meeting. Mayor Marshall
tabled the third reading of Ordinance #59 An Ordinance relating to sewer bonds.
Mayor Marshall asked for new business. Mike moved to approve Resolution #3-15 Election Officials. John seconded motion
carried. Joel moved to appoint Tracy Pragnell animal control officer in the absence of Terri Schinost. Mike seconded, motion
carried. Fiscal year 2015-2016 budget was discussed, Joel moved to approve the first reading of Budget Ordinance#139 Fiscal
Year 2015-2016. Cameron seconded, motion carried. Joel moved to hold a budget workshop on May 29th at 7am for further
budget discussion. Cameron seconded, motion carried. Clerk and Public Works questions were discussed. No motions were
made. Cathy stated the State Land & Investment board approved the transfer of funds requested by the town. Cameron moved to
pay the bills, John seconded, motion carried. Joel moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:42pm.
Firemen’s Pancake Supper
Thank you for supporting your local
Volunteer Fire Department.
The LaGrange Volunteer Firemen's
Annual Pancake Supper was a
success with donations of $4,600.
Town of LaGrange Election
Tuesday May 12th 2015
A Big THANKS to all the donors!
Terms of office are as follows:
Council- (2) four year terms
Wyoming Property Tax Relief
Polls open at 9:00AM and close at 7:00PM
Forms to apply for a property tax refund will be
available again this year. You can pick them up at
the Goshen County Court House, Treasurer’s Office.
Information is available at LaGrange Town Hall.
The forms must be turned into the county by June
1st, 2015.
LaGrange Town Hall – 200 C Street
Must be a registered voter of the Town of LaGrange
LaGrange Spring & Summer Community Ed Classes
You can register and pay for any of the classes by calling 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.
Open Computer Lab
There is a $30.00 per semester fee (May 1st.-July. 31st )
for the use of the EWC Computer Center at the
LaGrange Heritage Square. The computer Center is currently open
7am-2pm, 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. Anyone under the age of 12
must be accompanied by an adult.
10,000 Steps to a Healthier You!!
Location - LaGrange Town Hall
Instructor - Cathy Stoddard
Time - 6:00pm
Date - Friday May 1st, then on your own!
Price - $10
EWC is offering a summer fitness challenge to all community
members age 18 and older. Walk your way to fun, prizes and good
health. Challenge your family and friends to join in and make it a
social time. You must bring your pedometer, if you need one, call
Cathy at 834-2466 before May 1st.
Youth Baseball Session I
Location- LaGrange Community Baseball Field
Instructor– Natalie Clayton
Time– 4:30-5:30pm
Dates- May 5 to 28, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Price- $10
Ages- K - 8th grade
All kids grades K-8 in LaGrange are invited to come and learn the
general rules of baseball and develop skills as a group. Players need
to provide their own baseball glove and water. Session II (begins
May 28th) will be games and improvement of skills.
COMING THIS SUMMER
Youth Baseball, Session II-Beginning May 28, continuing thru the
month of June. Cost $20, includes t-shirt, cap, awards and ceremony
meal. Registration deadline May 15th.
Keyboarding-Tuesdays June 9th-August 11th in the LHS Computer
Lab. Cost $20. 5th grade and up.
Horse Basics-Beginning Tuesday June 9th. Your own horse is NOT
required. Cost $35, first meeting at LHS, Suite 217.
Beginning Origami-Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21 at LHS, Suite 217.
Cost $15 for kit. Registration deadline June 30th.
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LaGrange Mini Fair is scheduled for
Saturday, June 27th.
Watch the June newsletter for a schedule of
events !! Or check the
website at www.lagrangewyo.com
Mini Fair Meeting
There will be a committee meeting on
May 6th at 7:00pm at Carolyn Ward‘s
home, 834-2347. We are getting down
to the wire, so anyone who is interested
in helping, please plan on attending.
Thanks to FSB for the spring clean-up of our Town!!
The last day of school for students at FSB is May 7th,
followed by graduation on May 8th in Scottsbluff at
Midwest Theatre, 7:00pm. Congratulations to all the
graduates!
Remember to check out the Town of LaGrange website
for current and upcoming events!!
Jay’s Greenhouse
Will open Friday, May 1st at 4:00pm.
Their hours will be:
Mon-Fri 4:00 to 6:00pm
Saturday 9:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday 1:00 to 6:00pm
CEMETERY BOARD ELECTIONS
District elections for LaGrange District Cemetery Board
will be held at LaGrange Town Hall the same time as our
elections for Town Council seats. There will be a
separate check in for these elections.
The following names will be on the ballot for the
Cemetery Board:
Kenny Tremain
Ron Lovercheck
Carl Yuill
Jim Hovis
Please stop by and vote on May 12th, 2015.
www.lagrangewyo.com
Please contact Cathy or Tracy Wilson at 834-2466 by May 20th if you have any inform
the June ne
on you would like to be included in
Located in the LHS building
Senior Friendship Center Lunch Menu
Mon
Tue
Wed
Please call us by
9:30am if you
would like a home
delivered meal
575-6637
Menu subject to
change without
notice.
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CLOSED FOR
MEMORIAL DAY
New Library Hours
May 2015
Monday 2:00-4:00pm Tuesday 10:00am-12:00pm
Thursday 3:00-5:00pm Friday 1:00-3:00pm
Also open at random times, call ahead or watch for the OPEN sign in the window. Library’s phone number- 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.
Next Meeting Date
May 18th @ 7pm in the library at the LaGrange Heritage Square.
Interested community members are welcome! Unity meetings will be held the 3rd Monday of each month.
Coming in June-Summer Reading Program!
Watch for details about this year’s program coming soon. Parents, please pre-register your children for this
Wild West Adventure!
PLEASE! WE BEG YOU to dig through your nooks and return your OVERDUE books and movies. Pretty please!
Thank you to all who joined the fun for our great Easter Egg Hunt, we had an Eggs-citing time! Thank you to all our generous
candy-and egg-donors, and all the supporters who donated snacks and help.
Thank you, Town of LaGrange, for the use of the lush city park and shelter, it was a beautiful day!
Please contact Cathy or Tracy Wilson at 834-2466 by May 20th if you have any inform
the June ne
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Community Bridal Shower
Hailie Pragnell-Knight
Saturday May 9th 2015
6:30PM
Frontier School of the Bible
Dining Hall
RSVP appreciated but not required
Stephanie Haas 834-2425
Stacy Malm 834-0128
Hailie will be joining her husband on base in
Virginia. Due to limited moving space, gift
cards and small gifts appreciated
Thank you for supporting
Bear Creek
Guys and Gals 4-H Club
From LaGrange, Wyoming
Your purchase of Butter Braids helps
make many activities possible for our club!
REMINDER
The landfill is open for the summer again!
Their hours are
9:00am-Noon, the first
Saturday of each month.
YARD WASTE ONLY!
Bake Sale:
Unit 70 thanks EVERYONE for your support at the Bake Sale on April 4th. These fund-raisers make it
possible for our American Legion Auxiliary to promote Americanism and to carry out projects in support of our
Veterans, the Military, and their families. Hats off to the Longhorn Café for providing a high-traffic location for
this fun event.
Poppy Month:
Watch for Poppies in May. When you see a Poppy donation tub, take a free Poppy to wear as a reminder
of our Veterans’ sacrifice for our Freedoms. Be sure to drop your generous donation into the tub. Also, watch for
our student’s Poppy Posters on display.
Memorial Day Service and Meal:
In Observance of Memorial Day on May 25, 2015, LaGrange’s John A McGill American Legion Post 70
will conduct a Memorial Day Service at the LaGrange Cemetery, starting at 11:00 AM. Following the service will
be a Carry-In lunch at the War Memorial Building. Please bring main dish, salads, or desserts; the Auxiliary will
furnish the drinks and place settings.. This gathering offers an opportunity to meet and visit with neighbors from
near and far. Poppy Posters will be on display. Everyone is invited to the Service and the Lunch. Contact Donnie
Kessler if you wish to help decorate the cemetery, or help in other ways.
American Legion Auxiliary Raffle
This year’s raffle is for an American flag. Buy your tickets from any Auxiliary member, winner to be
drawn on Memorial Day. This project serves to benefit the Auxiliary’s emergency fund for members’ families
who are in need.
If you are eligible for membership in the American Legion or Auxiliary through your own
service or as a descendant, step up and join these vital, patriotic organizations.
American Legion Auxiliary Post 70 News
Congratulations to the following students whose posters earned Awards in LaGrange’s John A McGill ALA Unit 70 Poppy Poster contest for
2015:
Class I 1st Place, Grade 3 Tylar Stoddard
2nd Place, Grade 2 Wyatt Kauffman & Kirsten Pafford 3rd Place, Grade 2 Titus Boyd
Class II 1st Place, Grade 5 Jordan Stoddard 2nd Place, Grade 4 Justin Clayton 3rd Place, Grade 5 Silas Boyd
Class III 1st Place, Grade 6 Joshua Clayton
Class IV 1st Place, Grade 8 Bridger Stoddard
The first place posters were sent to be judged at District Level by the American Legion Auxiliary in April. First place winners at District will
be submitted for competition at the Department (State) Level. Cash awards will accompany each placing.
Interested students took part in the EWC Community Education workshop in LaGrange to learn poster art techniques along with the
history and significance of the poppy. The students then composed posters displaying the poppy amid patriotic scenes as reminders of the
sacrifice of America’s veterans.
Poppy Month starts May 15. Community members are encouraged to donate money in the Poppy tubs placed in various businesses,
and in turn proudly wear a poppy to show support of our Veterans. The students’ posters will be on display around the community as
reminders of Poppy Month. Take a moment to honor our artists and veterans.
Tylar Stoddard
Wyatt Kauffman
Kirsten Pafford
Titus Boyd
Jordan Stoddard
Justin Clayton
Silas Boyd
Joshua Clayton
Bridger Stoddard
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Library Hours 5/1/15
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Memorial Day
Memorial Day Service
11:00am at the LaGrange Cemetery, “carry-in lunch” at the Comm
Bldg following the service.
TOWN HALL CLOSED, NO SCHOOL
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EMT Meeting 7:00pm, Fire Hall
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LaGrange/Bear Creek Unity
Library Meeting 7:00pm
No SchoolLaGrange Elem & SE
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Tuesday
Youth Baseball, Session I
LaGrange Baseball Field
4:30-5:30pm
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Wednesday
Mini Fair Meeting
Carolyn Ward’s home
7:00pm
Everyone is welcome!
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Thursday
Youth Baseball, Session I
LaGrange Baseball Field
4:30-5:30pm
Co-Ed Volleyball
LaGrange Elem Gym 7-9 pm
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Friday
10,000 Steps to a
Healthier You!
LaGrange Town Hall
6:00pm
FSB Graduation
7:00pm
Midwest Theatre, Scottsbluff
V-E Day
Military Spouses Day
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Nat’l Chocolate Chip
Youth Baseball, Session I
Day
LaGrange Baseball Field
4:30-5:30pm
Regular Town Council
Meeting 7:00pm Town Hall
Youth Baseball, Session I
LaGrange Baseball Field
4:30-5:30pm
Youth Baseball, Session I
LaGrange Baseball Field
4:30-5:30pm
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Homemakers Club Mtg
Bonnie Patterson’s
Home, 1:30pm
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Last Day of SchoolLaGrange Elem & SE
Fire Dept Meeting
8:00pm Fire Hall
National Bike Month
Youth Baseball, Session I
LaGrange Baseball Field
4:30-5:30pm
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Youth Baseball, Session I
LaGrange Baseball Field
4:30-5:30pm
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Town of LaGrange
Council Elections
LaGrange Town Hall
9am to 7pm
Youth Baseball, Session I
LaGrange Baseball Field
5 Cinco de Mayo
Monday 2:00-4:00pm Tuesday 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday-Call ahead
Thursday 3:00-5:00pm Friday 1:00-3:00pm
Open also at random times. Other Days Vary, we need morning hosts.
Library phone Number 307-834-9309
Youth Group
6-8pm
Mother’s Day
Youth Group
6-8pm
5:00pm
Youth Group
6-8pm
Youth Group
6-8pm
24 SE Graduation
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4-H/Cloverbuds Mtg
7pm, Comm Bldg
Saturday
Community Bridal Shower
for Hailie Pragnell-Knight
6:30pm, FSB Dining Hall
Mother’s Day
Dinner
Longhorn Café
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Landfill Open
9:00am-12noon
YARD WASTE ONLY!
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Lucky Penny Day
Armed Forces
Day
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National Salad Month
Town of LaGrange
PO Box 185
LaGrange, WY 82221
MOTHER’S DAY DINNER AT THE LONGHORN CAFÉ
Do you want to show Mom how much she means to you?
Why not take her to the Longhorn Café
for a special Mother’s Day dinner?
They will be serving:
Choice of Rib Eye Steak or Shrimp
All you can eat: Salad Bar, Potato Bar, Homemade Rolls
and Dessert. All you can drink.
Price: $18 per person
Join us Saturday, May 9 from 4:00-8:00pm