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Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - Pike County Journal Reporter - Page 3A Library to celebrate Read Across America in March During the month of March, the J. Joel Edwards Public Library will celebrate Read Across America month along with schools and libraries across the country. During the nation’s largest celebration of literacy, children in Pike County will be invited to join the library in a month-long reading chal lenge to celebrate the importance of reading and the birthday of one of the most prolific chil dren’s authors in Ameri can history, Dr. Seuss. Children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to stop by the library and pick up a reading log that will be used to Read Across America keep track of each hour spent reading, including e-books and listening to audiobooks. For every five hours read, participants can stop by the library and pick up an awesome Seuss-inspired prize with the goal of reading 15 hours total through out the month. Reading logs can also be found on the library’s Face- book page and printed off at home. Participants should turn completed logs into the library by 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 31. The library will also host two Take & Make craft kits on March 3 and 17 to go along with Read Across America month and will also host a coordinating Facebook virtual event, Cooking with Kids, on March 30 at 4 p.m. For more informa tion about how the library will celebrate Read Across America month, follow the J. Joel Edwards Public Library on Facebook or call and speak to a staff member at 770-567-2014. EDGE: Resigns, letters of interest for seat accepted by Feb. 25 FROM PAGE ONE The citizen appointed to fill the vacancy by the board will serve from March 9 through the remainder of the posi tion’s term which ends on Friday, Dec. 31. For more information on qualifications for the position and a map of Pike County voting districts, go to pike. kl2.ga.us and click on the Board of Education tab or contact Janette Bradley at fortnej@pike. kl2.ga.us. “When 1 decided to run for school board almost 10 years ago, 1 did it to be a voice for the students and faculty of this school system. 1 have had the pleasure of working with some of the most wonderful edu cators and staff during this time. 1 have been blessed to work with one of the finest school boards in the state,” Edge said in his letter of resignation. “1 commit ted to doing what is best for the students and fac ulty of the Pike School System. With that, 1 feel 1 need to step aside at this point during my time. 1 will forever be thankful for the opportu nity to serve and for the friendships made. 1 pray for the continued suc cess of the Pike County School System.” STAY UPDATED AT PIKECOUNTYGEORGIA.COM Your hometown restoration and roofing experts! Water Damage Fire Mold Removal New and Remodel Restoration Damage Repair & Remediation Roofs On call 24/7 • 470 479 0205 Todd Coursey- Owner / Licensed and Insured www. centralgeorgiarestoration. com