Kids 'Get a Clue' at summer reading program in WashCo
By Ellen Williams SA Reporter
 | | Canine officer Cliff goes for the drugs. |
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The theme of this year's summer reading program at the Washington County Public Library is "Get a Clue"; but it doesn't take Sherlock Holmes to figure out that the children attending are really having fun.
The library is a busy place and through the leadership of Library Director, Jessica Ross, with the assistance of the library staff and community volunteers, children are listening to stories and participating in exciting activities. As a special treat, they are visited by a different guest each day, who exhibits or demonstrates a skill or expertise in some field.
On Thursday, June 14, attendees heard warnings about the pitfalls of drugs from two agents of the Drug Task Force, Brad Warrick and Lem Dubose. They saw photos of what using meth does to the teeth; and Warrick spoke of other ill effects to one's health. There was a great deal of interaction as the children got to ask questions.
Then came the really exciting part of the day: Thursday's guest was Cliff, the drugsniffing dog. Cliff demonstrated his expertise in sniffing-out a small bag of drugs inside the library. Then Cliff was taken outside where he showed how he "apprehends" a drug suspect at the command of agent Warrick. The children squealed with delight.
 | | Jessica Ross "finger prints" for clues. |
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Not bad for a guest who doesn't speak a word of English.
 | | A group enjoys story time. (SA photos by Ellen Williams) |
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 | | Cliff apprehends the perpetrator. |
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