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Wednesday, January 27, 2021 - Pike County Journal Reporter - Page 3A RALPH: McCrary honored as 2020 Citizen of the Year FROM PAGE ONE “Ralph knows just about everyone in town,” said Zebulon mayor Joe Walter. “Because he knows so many people, he is a tremendous resource when we need to let our citizens know about city matters.” Ralph has received numerous awards and rec ognitions over the years related to his excellent performance as a city of Zebulon Employee. Of all the projects he has been a part of, he said he is proud of how the city park proj ect has turned out. Ralph participated in the project from the very beginning as he helped clear trees, grade the property and build the large pavilion. More recently, he assisted in extending the walking track and with various landscaping activities in the park. When asked about the park, Ralph said, “I never thought I would see the day that the park would look like it does now. It has come a long way from when we first started, and 1 am proud that we have a place that the community can enjoy.” SUBMITTED PHOTO At right, Ralph McCrary holds the key to the city of Zebulon after being named the 2020 Citizen of the Year. PHOTO BY RACHEL McDANIEL Kelly Manning receives the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from Health Department nurse Laura Rogers. The first dose is currently unavailable in District 4. VACCINE: Clinic held in Pike County FROM PAGE ONE “We are currently pri oritizing second doses, we won’t be scheduling first dose appointments until further notice,” the District 4 Public Health post stated on Jan. 25. “Please follow our social media and website for news on appointment avail ability. We ask for continued patience, thank you.” Those who are getting their second dose need to present their vaccine card and proof that they are 65 or older and healthcare work ers or first responders. To find out more, go to district4health.org/covid- 19-vaccine/. Deadline for Farm Bureau Art Contest is Feb. 26 The 2021 Georgia Farm Bureau High School Art Contest is seeking high school students who enjoy creating art. The state winner will receive $250, two state runners- up receive $150 each and 10 district winners will each receive $100. The winner of the Pike County Farm Bureau Art Contest will receive first place $100, second place $75 and third place $50. The contest is open to all public, private and home- school students in ninth through twelfth grades. Students are asked to draw scenes depict ing one of the almost 80 Georgia Farm Bureau Certified Markets across the state. Visit gfb.ag/Cer- tifiedFarmMarket to find a market to illustrate. Finished artwork must be on 8.5x11-inch white paper and should be cre ated in black, white and gray. Contestants may use a variety of media to cre ate their artwork includ ing graphite, charcoal, pastel, chalk, colored pencil, pen-and-ink, ball point pen or mixed media appropriate for print ing. Only one entry per person. “The purpose of the Farm Bureau Art Contest is to encourage students to creatively explore Georgia agriculture” said Peggy Harned County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Chairman. “By asking the students to illustrate a Georgia Farm Bureau Certified Farm Market, we are giving the students an opportunity to visit a working farm and see agriculture in action.” Drawings will be judged on how well the artwork represents mod ern agriculture found in Pike County or Georgia and also on artistic merit. To enter the contest, students should contact the Pike Farm Bureau for an official entry form and contest rules. All entries must be received at the Pike Farm Bureau office by Feb. 26, 2021. The Pike County Farm Bureau Art Contest win ner will be entered in the Georgia Farm Bureau Fifth District competi tion. All entries must be officially submitted by the Pike County Farm Bureau to the Georgia Farm Bureau home of fice. Students must allow Georgia Farm Bureau to reprint copies of their drawings including in a calendar distributed by Georgia Farm Bureau to promote agriculture. The Georgia Farm Bureau Women’s Leader ship Committee coordi nates the contest. For more, call 770-567-3431. On Call 24-7-365 Rough winter weather can be tough on your roof. We have crews on standby with tarps ready to respond at any time of the day or night and save your belongings if you experience a problem. Call us and talk to a live dispatcher, not a recording! Aicemed & *)nMned OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE! CALL TODAY! 678-521-9747 www.advancedroofingandinteriors.com MARIEBR0DER — our District Attorney — Hardest Working, Most Experienced February 9 Special Election for District Attorney Marie G. Broder received bachelor’s degrees in Speech Communication and Public Relations and a law degree from the University of Georgia. 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