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    WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2011
THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS
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COLLEGE HONORS
Piedmont
College names
local graduates
Piedmont College, Demorest,
has announced that the fol
lowing local students received
degrees in December.
They are: Susan Martin,
Homer, bachelor of arts degree
in early childhood education
with honors;
Brandon Worley, Homer,
master of arts degree in middle
grades education;
Hope Green Mealor, Alto,
master of arts degree in middle
grades education;
Dustin Black, Commerce,
bachelor of arts degree in his
tory education;
Deborah Lynn Bowles,
Commerce, master of arts in
teaching degree in early child
hood education;
Cheryl Lynn Moon,
Commerce, education special
ist degree;
Cherri Kay Mullis,
Commerce, education special
ist degree;
Angela Nicole Thomas,
Commerce, bachelor of arts
degree in business administra
tion;
Kristy F. Cowart, Commerce,
bachelor of arts degree in busi
ness administration;
David Carlton Cantrell,
Lula, master of arts degree in
early childhood education;
Alex W. Gailey, Lula, bach
elor of arts degree in business
administration;
And Whitney Nicole Rylee,
Lula, master of arts degree in
music education.
Local student
named to
dean's list at
Berry College
Catherine Verdery, Baldwin,
was named to the dean’s list for
fall semester at Berry College,
Rome.
To be eligible for the dean's
list, a student must carry a
semester grade point average
for 3.5 or better.
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FFA MEMBERS RECOGNIZED
The Banks County Board of Education recently recognized the Banks County High School Environmental Natural Resource Team for placing
second in the state. Those honored included (from left) Kip Jackson, BCHS FFA advisor, Hunter Armour, Kayla White, Dachary McDuffie and
Justin Benfield. Photo by Sharon Hogan
MARTIN
NAMED TO ALL
CONFERENCE
TEAM
Trey Martin, a 2011
Banks County High
School graduate, was
voted a member of the
GSAC Freshman All
Conference team with
his 10th place finish
in Chattanooga, Tenn.,
on Oct. 29. With these
results, Trey proceeded
to qualify for the NCAA
Division III South/
Southeast Regional
hosted by Texas
Lutheran University. In
the Sequin, Texas, race
Trey finished 135th in
the Southeast and was
the No. 1 runner for
Piedmont College.
BANKS COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
Will be accepting applications for a
PART-TIME KITCHEN
COORDINATOR
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION: The purpose of this classification is to assist in
the operation of the county’s senior citizen’s center and to assist in directing the
activities and operation of the Senior Center Kitchen.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are normal for this position.
The omission of specific duties and responsibilities does not exclude them
from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment
for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Receives food, assuring the correct amounts and temperatures are received when
delivered. Packages meals for transport to the elderly. Serves meals at the Senior
Center for the congregate meals. Maintains kitchen, assuring that all associated
appliances are clean and sterile at all times. Assists in completing daily reports and
comment sheets.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED; one year of progres
sively responsible related experience, or any combination of education, training, and
experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform
the essential functions of the job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia
driver’s license; must possess and maintain a current CPR and First-Aid certifi
cation.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to coordinate, manage, and/or correlate data.
Includes exercising judgment in determining time, place and/or sequence of opera
tions, referencing data analysis to determine necessity for revision of organizational
components, and in the formulation of operational strategy.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or
influence over others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated
area of responsibility.
Equipment. Machinery. Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to
operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or
materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descrip
tive, and/or advisory data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, mul
tiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability
to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence sys
tems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent
judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to
resolve problems.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness
and creativity in situations involving the direction, control and planning of an entire
program or set of programs.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary
to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of
objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended
periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discrimi
nate sounds, odor, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability
to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure
to adverse environmental conditions, such as violence and disease.
Banks County, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommoda
tions to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and
current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Applications and resumes will be accepted through January 2, 2012.
Banks County Courthouse Annex
150 Hudson Ridge, Suite One
Homer, Georgia 30547
706-677-6800 (Annex Building)
706-677-3275 (Senior Center)
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