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Wednesday, March 10, 2021 - Pike County Journal Reporter - Page 7A www.advancedroofingandinteriors.com \ ^ Be a teacher in the HIGHEST PERFORMING REGION in the state of Georgia. If certification is needed, we have an 10 option for you! If you meet the participation requirements below, please complete the GaTAPP application form (at GA TAPP link at www.griffinresa.net) so you can join us in the FASTEST GROWING REGION in Georgia! We also encourage you to apply in our regional school systems. For more info, please contact the Griffin RESA TAPP department at tapp@griffinresa.net or call 770-229-3247 to apply today! PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION ' r • College Transcript - minimum four-year degree with a 2.5 GPA ' • GACE I - Basic Skills Assessment or verification of exemption N • GACE II - Content Assessment or verification of coursework N • Has a job offer as a teacher in a Griffin RESA Regional School System: Butts, Fayette, Griffin-Spalding, Henry, Lamar, Newton, Pike or Thomaston-Upson County School Systems. Application form available at www.griffinresa.net. (Note: Click on "GA TAPP" and then click on Program Information) DO YOU WANT TO BE A TEACHER? 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! JLicemed & ‘Iwiwied OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE! CALL TODAY! 678-521-9747 Livestock Show Team excels at state The Pike County FFA Livestock Show Team wrapped up its 2020-21 winter show season at the Georgia Junior National Livestock Show. “The state show ended on a good note this year with 12 of our ex hibitors placing in the top 10 in their weight classes,” said CTEA teacher and FFA advisor Morgan Hurkmans. “These students had a great year with lots of ribbons, buckles and money earned but the life lessons taught through these projects far outweigh the awards. Congratulations to these students for a great show season!” Macie Elkins and Carter Steele both earned Top 5 honors. Carter Steele Above, Walker Davis holds the ribbon he won at the Geor gia Junior National Livestock Show. At left, Lanie Garner prepares to show her pig at the state competition. At right, Macie Elkins holds her ribbon at the state competition. earned second and eighth place. Ma cie Elkins earned fourth place. Lanie Garner earned seventh place. Walker Davis earned eighth place. Kara Mitchell earned eighth place. Luke Woerner earned eighth place. Maken- zie Prince earned ninth place. Miley Dysart earned ninth place. Kaden Mitchell earned ninth place. “The competition was strong with more than 2,000 pigs competing from across Georgia. These students worked hard managing feeding, train ing and correctly maintaining the skin and hair of these pigs,” said Hurk mans. “They have all become better leaders and teammates throughout the five-month project and have developed many life skills such as responsibility, financial management, organization and record keeping. We are so proud of all of them.” SUBMITTED PHOTOS Shelby Warren (left) and Makenzie Ansalve (right) show pigs they raised and trained for competition during the Georgia Junior National Livestock Show. 24-7 Emergency Service Available Call Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm to schedule your FREE COVID-19 Vaccine with limited call wait times! Effective March 8, the COVID-19 vaccine is available for healthcare workers (physicians, nurses, laboratory technicians, EMS personnel, environmental services, etc.), residents and staff of long-term care facilities, adults aged 65+ and their caregivers, law enforcement, firefighters, first responders, educators and staff (Pre-K, K-12, DECAL licensed or exempt childcare programs), adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers, and parents of children with complex medical conditions. Call 706-646-5727 or 770-872-5015 to schedule your appointment!