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PAGE 8B THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2008 FBLA STUDENTS ADVANCE TO STATE Banks County High School Future Business Leaders of America members, Kellie Brown and Branson Simmons, won the first place team win in business presentation at the region leadership competition in Madison County. Simmons also won first place in business calculations. PATEL WINS Banks County High School FBLA member Sefali Patel won second place in business math and third place in introduction to business communication at the Future Business Leaders of America regional leadership competition at Madison County High School. Cattlemen offer local scholarship The Banks County Cattleman Association is now accepting applications for its 2008 scholarship program of a $500 scholarship to a deserving stu dent towards a technical school or college degree. The applicant will be required to write an essay of 300 to 500 words about what agriculture means to Banks County. The essay should cover any sub ject about raising cattle, pigs, goats, chickens or growing hay or anything pertaining to agriculture. Applications can be picked up at the Banks County High School office and must be returned no later than March 14. For further information, con tact Bob Waldorf at 706-677-6230 or Bev Thompson at 706-652-3132. Banks County Head Start/ Bright From The Start Pre-K taking applications March 3 Banks County Head Start/Bright From The Start Pre-K will be taking applications for the 2008-2009 program year starting March 3, 2008 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children must be three or four years old on or before September 1, 2008. The 80 Bright From The Start Pre-K slots are available on a first come, first serve basis. Head Start eligibility is based on income. To complete your child’s application you will need to bring the follow ing: Child’s Birth Certificate; Immunization record (form 3231); Medicaid, PeachCare or insurance card; Proof of income for the past 12 months for all adults household members (income verification needs to be in the form of the following that apply to you: W-2 and a current check stub, a letter from the employer, a signed/notarized statement for those who are self-employed or have a traditional source of income, child support, SSI, Social Security, TANF or any other source of income); and Child’s social security card. Banks County Head Start/Bright From The Start Pre-K is located at 335 Evans Street. Transportation is not provided. The program serves children with disabilities. Enrollment is open to all three and four year olds who qualify, regardless of race, sex, creed or religion. If you have any questions or need an appointment after hours call the office at 706-677-2963. Local students earn degrees The following Banks County students graduated during fall semester at the University of Georgia: David Ryan Cash, Homer, bachelor of science in agriculture; Whitney Quinn Kelley, Maysville, bachelor of arts; Jennifer Miller Parker, Lula, specialist in education and Ashley Renee Styles, Maysville, bachelor of business administration. BANKS COUNTY Will be accepting resumes for the position of BUILDING OFFICIAL / INSPECTOR The purpose of this classification is to interpret building codes, conduct building inspections, and issue building permits to ensure compliance with applicable building codes and to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the public. This position is responsible for the direct supervision of others within the department. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes building construction, construction trades, building inspection, code enforcement, building plan review, and project management; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain valid ICC (SBCCI) Administration/Enforcement certification, as well as Building Official certification. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Must submit to a drug screening and background check. Applications for this position are available in the Commissioner’s Office at the Banks County Courthouse. 144 Yonah-Homer Road Suite 1 Homer, Georgia 30547 Phone No.: 706-677-6200 Banks County is an EEO Employer. Oye named to honor society Elaine Mae Oye, Maysville, has recently become recognized as a member of SigmaAlpha Lambda, National Leadership and Honors Organization at the University of Georgia. Sigma Alpha Lambda is a national leadership and honors organiza tion dedicated to pro moting and rewarding academic achievement and providing mem bers with opportunities for community service, personal development and lifelong profes sional fulfillment. ELAINE OYE Local students recognized at Athens Christian School Students from Jackson and Banks counties have been recognized at Athens Christian School for their academic achievement during the second quarter of the 2007-2008 school year. Those making the Headmaster’s List (All A’s) are: Grade 2, Clara Heiss; Grade 4, Marion Mealor and Courtney Trust; Grade 6, Madison Mealor and Chaney Westbrook; Grade 7, Emily Horton; and Grade 10, Seth Horton and Caleb Wethington. Those making the Honor Roll (All A’s and B’s) are: Grade 1, Nicholas Hopper and Jake Long; Grade 2, Katie Mealor; Grade 4, Lexie Evans, Joshua Hutch and Kaylee Skelton; Grade 5, Lucas Reynolds and Salina Shanks; Grade 6, Ansley Warnell; Grade 7, Lisey Grisel, Zachary Hopper and Brittany Yeager; Grade 9, Anthony Cosby and Zach Homontowski; Grade 11, Larry Thurmond and Megan Yeager; and Grade 12, Karl Brust, Stephanie Homontowski and Emily Nash. Enviro-Grind jj — Mulching Service IIP* ! Have Underbrush & Hedge Taken Over? ENVIRO-GRIND Can Make Your Property Have A More Park-Like Appearance. 706-680-0346 www.enviro-grind.com • Mitchell Owensby ROTC scholarship offered The Joseph Habersham Chapter, Georgia Society, Sons of the American Revolution, in an effort to recognize outstanding JROTC high school seniors from the chapter’s service area of Banks, Franklin, Habersham, Rabun, Stephens and White counties, has established a college scholarship fund. The “Captain Hilliard Almond Wilbanks Scholarship Fund” is aimed at promoting awareness of what America’s highest military award for valor in combat represents. In that vein, the fund has embraced the following initia tives. •Courage. We embrace the indomitable courage demonstrated by the recip ients of America’s highest military honor for valor as an ideal that should endure in all ways of life. •Sacrifice. We support sacrifice and service above self as principles that all Americans should strive for as citizens of a free and prosperous nation. •Patriotism. We promote love of country and are committed to support and defend the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. •Citizenship. We believe that America’s destiny lies in its youth and are committed to helping them become worthy citizens of our country in the belief that ordinary Americans have the potential to challenge fate and change the course of history. •Integrity. We believe that the mark of a true hero is to have the moral cour age to do what needs to be done because it is the right thing to do. •Commitment. We steadfastly support the valiant men and women who serve their country in the same spirit of commitment and sacrifice as those who preceded them. •Educate and raise awareness in the American public about the Medal of Honor and what it represents by promoting the values of courage, sac rifice and selfless service, and patriotism through outreach, education, and example. The Joseph Habersham Chapter is beginning a campaign to raise funds for the Captain Hilliard A. Wilbanks Scholarship Fund and an interest bearing account has been opened into which funds will be deposited. The funds are not to be co-mingled with any other of the chapter’s bank accounts, officials said. A Captain Hilliard A. Wilbanks Scholarship Fund committee has been established from the active membership of the Joseph Habersham Chapter and this committee will be responsible for management of the fund. Tax-deductible contributions are being taken. Those who are interested in making a donation are asked to send a check to the “Captain Hilliard A. Wilbanks Scholarship Fund,” a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. The Tax ID Number is 58-2361592. Tax-deductible contributions may be sent to: Joseph Habersham Chapter, P.O. Box 339, Cornelia, Ga., 30531. Your patronage helps provide for those in need.