SLIB greenlights grant

Town of Lingle receives more than $365,000 for community center

Crystal R. Albers
Posted 1/24/18

Thursday, the State Loan and Investment Board showed its support for the town of Lingle’s new proposed community center to the tune of $365,567.

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SLIB greenlights grant

Town of Lingle receives more than $365,000 for community center

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LINGLE – Thursday, the State Loan and Investment Board showed its support for the town of Lingle’s new proposed community center to the tune of $365,567.
In December, representatives from the town, Goshen County Economic Development Corporation, the Goshen County Commissioners, Benchmark and more, presented the community center proposal to the Wyoming Business Council board of directors in Cheyenne and received preliminary approval for the Community Enhancement grant.
On Jan. 18, local representatives headed back to Cheyenne for final approval.
“It went really well,” Lingle Clerk-Treasurer Michele Sussex said. “We presented our project, answered a few questions the SLIB board had and were awarded $365,567.”

There is a waiting period before Lingle will actually have the funds in hand – however, in addition to a show of support, the SLIB grant significantly helps close the gap in funding for the town’s new community center.
“The next step from here – we have another grant out pending and another grant to apply for,” Sussex said. “We’re still looking for more (funding).
“We have a gap of approximately $170,000, so we are still working on more grants to complete the gap,” she said. “This project won’t even get started until all of the funding is completely secured.”
The town hopes to use the funds to demolish the current Lingle Legion Post No. 63 building, located at 229 Main St., and renovate an existing facility located at 237 Main St., adjacent to the Legion Hall, for a community multi-use facility. The town owns both buildings.
The Legion Hall dates back to 1918 and does not meet safety codes, nor is it compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act regulations. At a recent meeting, Lingle Mayor George Siglin said he expects the building to be condemned by this summer.
Residents plan to utilize the facility for meetings, gatherings, elections, wedding receptions, graduation celebrations, showers and craft fairs. In addition, the new building will act as home base for the Legion Post. No. 63 and Women’s Auxiliary, with the potential for other community organizations.