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Page 2A - Pike County Journal Reporter - Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Library keeps kids learning The staff at the J. Joel Edwards Public Library are encourag ing students to read and engaging their minds during weekly programs for all ages. For kids 5 to 12, the library is hosting weekly programs at the Zebulon City Park pavilion, including storytelling with Pike’s Anthony Vinson, a live reading/performance of The Wonky Donkey by students, unicorn rides and a visit from local law enforcement officers Lt. James Fox and deputy Casey Hammond as well as K-9 officers Ben and Buster. Buster excels at tracking, while Ben prefers to “apprehend and detain.” SPECIAL PHOTOS Students took part in the telling of the Wonky Donkey story recently at the J. Joel Edwards Public Library’s Summer Reading Club, including (l-r) Lily McDaniel, Elliana Cutler and Trent Luce. The Wonky Donkey made an appearance at a Summer Read ing Club program thanks to the Hagin family. Pike’s Anthony Vinson keeps Summer Reading Club participants enthralled as he tells them real life - or not so real - stories. Pictured are (l-r) Jase Stone, a mom, Tessa Stone, Brady Wyatt, Finlee McEntyre and Tucker Bennett. Buster the K-9 enjoyed his visit with Summer Reading Club participants, along with his handler deputy Casey Hammond. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE INSURANCE AND FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION This home in Molena was in tentionally set on fire on July 11. The state’s Fire Investiga tions Unit is assisting with the investiga tion and an award is being offered for anyone who can provide information that leads to an arrest. FIRE: Set intentionally in Pike FROM PAGE ONE “Anyone with informa tion about this Pike Coun ty fire is invited to call my Fire Investigations Unit at 1-800-282-5804,” said com missioner King. Commissioner King’s Fire Investigations Unit is assisting the Pike County Fire Department and the Pike County Sheriff’s Office with this investiga tion. In coordination with the State Fire Investiga tions Unit, a reward of up to $10,000 is offered by Georgia Arson Control for information that leads to the arrest and convic tion of those responsible for arson. Zebulon Police make drug arrests On July 2, 2021 while patrolling, mem bers of the Zebulon Police Department made contact with a driver who was violating the Georgia Hands Free Law. After further investigation, officers were able to locate 6.6 pounds of marijuana in the vehicle. “We are actively combating the crimi nal element not only coming to our amaz ing city but using it as a thoroughfare to commit their criminal activity elsewhere,” said police chief Jonathan Hemphill. “We will continue to press the fight against criminal activity to keep our city the safe and amazing city to call home.” SUBMITTED PHOTO At left and below, the Zebulon Police Depart ment confis cated 6.6 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on July 2. GALLISTA: Featured in People FROM PAGE ONE Callista hopes to move to Nashville eventually and will un- doubtably carry with her the sense of com munity and hometown values she has learned in Pike County. She will always carry with her the musical skills she learned while living in Zebulon. At just 17, she has taught herself to play ukulele, acous tic guitar, piano, bass, electric guitar, banjo and mandolin and she is currently learning keytar, a combination keyboard-guitar. “1 think I’m so ready for all of this. 1 am beyond excited about everything happen ing — and I’m about to have live shows again. And my song’s been on the radio, and people are going to know it and sing it back to me, which is crazy. Yeah, everything’s just happening, and I’m so thankful for it.” For now she will continue to call Ze bulon her home and enjoy her family, the beautiful outdoors, leading the songs at the church her grand father pastors, hunting for her next fun fashion statement in nearby thrift stores and teach ing herself how to play yet another musical instrument. PHOTO COURTESY OF CALLISTA CLARK At right, Pike County’s Cal lista Clark performs at the city of Warner Robins In dependence Day Celebra tion on July 2. It was her first big performance in a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ADVANCED Barnesville Office NOW OPEN!!! 207 A Main St. qFlNG & INTERIORS *Licensedand Insured ‘Guaranteed 678.521.9747 * Insurance Specialist • No Money Up Front www.advancedroofingandinteriors.com We Do So Much More Than Roofing! * Siding/Soffit * Spray Foam Insulation * Gutters * Fencing * Concrete * Painting * Metal Building/ * Roof Cleaning/ Structures Soft Wash Call our live phone lines 24/7 for request of emergency tarps when needed for your roof: 678-521-9747 www.pikecountygeorgia.com Stay Updated 24/7