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GALT FAIR
The Galt Community Fair was held over the weekend, with children’s games being the highlight of Saturday’s events. Above, children participate in the “backwards/forward” race while at left, they compete in the “shoe scramble.” Other events that were scheduled for the weekend included a parade, musical performances. In addition, Grundy R-5 second graders Ethan Smiley and Anna Neff were crowned the prince and princess of the fair.
A Laredo teenager lost her life in an accident Friday afternoon on a gravel road southeast of that community. Lainie Lewis, a 15-year-old who would have been a sophomore at Grundy R-5 High School this fall, died in an accident that occurred shortly before 3 p.m. on Southeast 60th Street, six miles southeast of Laredo. The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated the accident, but did not identify Miss Lewis due to her status as a juvenile. Miss Lewis was driving a 1993 Chevrolet pickup truck westbound on Southeast 60th Street when she lost control of the vehicle on the gravel roadway. The truck traveled off the south side of the road, where it struck several small trees and then a large tree. The vehicle then returned to the roadway, where it came to rest blocking the road. Miss Lewis was taken by Grundy County EMS to Wright Memorial Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. According to the accident report, Miss Lewis was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident, which caused extensive damage to the truck. MSHP Sgt. Doug Little investigated the accident, with assistance from the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department, Grundy County EMS and First Responders. Miss Lewis, the daughter of Amy Lewis and Gary Lewis, was active in sports and FFA at Grundy R-5, where her funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday. A complete obituary can be found on page 10 of today’s RepublicanTimes.
T-C Board OKs Bids
The Tri-County R-7 Board of Education met Thursday, accepting multiple bids and setting the tax rate hearing. Superintendent David Probasco reported that the board accepted bids for bread from Graves, milk from Hiland Dairy and fuel from both Landes Oil and MFA Oil. Board members also accepted a bid from SHI for the purchase of Chromebooks at a cost of $30,718.80 and a proposal from Kramer Contracting to remodel the gym in the high school at a cost of $108,230. In addition, the board approved the employee and student handbooks for the 2021-22 school year and approved increases in the day care rates. Lunch prices were discussed, but with the continuation of the Seamless Summer Option, all students will be allowed free meals. It was agreed to seek bids for a $150,000 certificate of deposit that will mature in August. The budget was discussed, with no action taken and board members set the tax rate hearing for 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19. The next regular meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 11 in the school library.
Gallatin Board Agenda
Galt Fair Goes On Despite The Rain Prince And Princess Are Named At Fair The rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm for the Galt Fair, held over the weekend with street games, a parade and music performances held during the annual event. Most of the planned events took place as scheduled, although the fireworks display had to be cancelled when the rain started falling on Saturday evening. Second graders Ethan Smiley and Anna Neff were named the prince and princess of the fair in a penny-a-vote contest. Winners in Saturday’s kids’s games included:
Foot Race - Under age 5 -1. Tristan Bru, 2. Jazlyne Grindstaff; Boys age 6 to 10 - 1. Archer Gannon, 2. Brantley Gott, 3. Blake Gannon; Girls age 6 to 10 1. Jorden Gannon, 2. Briar Gannon, 3. (tie)Alana Rains and Abigail Downs; Girls age 11 to 14 - 1. Jayden Gannon, 2. Hope Smiley, 3. Ashia Lake. Backward/Forward Race - Under age 5 - 1. Tristan Bru, 2. Emmit Jackson, 3. Jazlyne Grindstaff; Girls age 6 to 10 - 1. Jorden Gannon, 2. Marissa Bru, 3. Briar Gannon; Boys age 6 to 10 - 1. Archer Gannon, 2. Blake Gannon, 3. Brantley Gott; Girls age 11 to 14 - 1. Jayden Gannon, 2. Hope Smiley, 3. Hallie Smiley. Shoe Scramble - Under age 5 - 1. Tristan Bru, 2.
Jazlyne Grindstaff, 3. Aubri Followwill; Girls age 6 to 10 - 1. Jorden Gannon, 2. Marissa Bru, 3. Alana Rains; Boys age 6 to 10 - 1. Blake Gannon, 2. Archer Gannon, 3. Cabel Eddy; Age 11 to 14 - 1. Adrian Boren, 2. Jayden Gannon, 3. Alexis Gamet. Three-Legged Race Under 10 - 1. Briar Gannon/Kalila Howe, 2. Adley Boren/Addison Millar, 3. Ethan Smiley/Cabel Eddy; Age 11 to 14 - 1. Hope Smiley/Hallie Smiley, 2. Alana Rains/Aysia Rains, 3. Jayden Gannon/Jorden Gannon; Open - 1. Hope Smiley/Hallie Smiley, 2. Ashley Bogart/Blakely Bogart; 3. Aysia Rains/Tosha Rains; Open (Second Heat) -1. Seth Lake/Shaia Lake; 2. Brad Coursey/ Briar Gannon; 3. Alana
Rains/Aysia Rains. Shoe-Kicking - Women - 1. Aubrey Gann, 2. Johnna Smiley, 3. Lily Eddy; Boys - 1. Zach Caulkins, 2. Gage Taylor. Apple Peeling - 1. Doretta Carmack/ Dana Downs, 2. Johnna Smiley/Becca Jackson. Bubble Blowing -Under 8 - 1. Landon Gott, 2. Briar Gannon, 3. Cabel Eddy; Group 2 - 1. Aysia Rains, 2. Jorden Gannon, 3. Gage Taylor; Group 3 - 1. Dana Downs, 2. Johnna Smiley, 3. Aysia Rains. Water Balloon Toss- 1. Ashley and Blakley Bogart. Egg Toss -1. Christy and Tyler Reed. Kiddie Parade Best Decorated Bicycle 1. Kendra Nagbe, 2. Brantley Gott. [See FAIR, Page 4]
COVID Bumps Weren’t All The Same Essential Worker Bonus Pay Varied Widely Across States JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — For putting their health on the line during the coronavirus pandemic, prison guards in Missouri got an extra $250 per paycheck. Teachers in Georgia received $1,000 bonuses. And in Vermont, nurses, janitors, retail workers and many others got as much as $2,000.
Over the past year, about one-third of U.S. states have used federal COVID-19 relief aid to reward workers considered essential who dutifully reported to jobs during the pandemic. But who qualified for those bonuses -- and how much they received — varied widely, according to an Associated Press review. While some were paid thousands of dollars, others with similar jobs elsewhere received nothing. As society reopens, momentum to provide pandemic hazard pay appears to be fading — even though the fed-
eral government has broadened the ability of state and local governments to provide retroactive pay under a $350 billion aid package enacted by President Joe Biden in March. So far, only a few states have committed to paying workers extra with money from the American Rescue Plan. Florida is giving $1,000 bonuses to teachers and first-responders. Minnesota plans to distribute $250 million in bonuses to essential workers, though a special panel won't deter[See BONUS, Page 4]
The Gallatin R-5 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 7:30 a.m., Thursday in the high school library. Items on the announced agenda include the superintendent report, finalization of 2020-21 expenditures, the new employee list, MSBA 2021-B policy updates, teacher contract penalty for late resignation, setting the time and date for the tax rate hearing and an executive session to discuss personnel.
CVB To Meet Wednesday
The Trenton Convention and Visitor’s Bureau will meet at noon on Wednesday at city hall. The meeting is open to the public but can also be accessed on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83458436332. Items on the announced agenda include policies and procedures and a discussion on the proposal from Johnny Lightening Strikes Again.
COVID Vaccine Clinics
There are two opportunities for area residents to receive the COVID-19 vaccine this week. The Grundy County Health Department will offer the Pfizer vaccine from 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursday at the health department. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 660-359-4196. The Wright Memorial Hospital Physician’s Clinic will offer the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine at a clinc scheduled for Friday, July 16. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling the physician’s group at 660-358-5750.
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