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There's never a shortage of work to do in a garden. Weeds don't take vacations and they seem to grow a lot faster than veggies do. So getting a helping hand with garden work is a really good thing. This week, the market's Growing Kids Educational Garden got several helping hands. A team of volunteers from Whole Foods Market came out to work in the garden. Led by manager Michael Martin, the team tackled the weeds and cleared out an area for the kids to plant honeydew melons from seed donated by Whole Foods. This year the kids have a number of crops growing, including tomatoes watermelons, squash, beans, okra, potatoes and a garden patch just for bees and butterflies. Next week, some new residents will move into the garden as the kids release ladybugs and install the "worm factory" to help make compost for the garden. The Growing Kids Educational Garden teaches kids about where their food comes from with hands-on lessons and activities. Volunteers like the ones from Whole Foods Market as well as donations of garden materials or funds help to keep the garden growing. Find out more about the Growing Kids Educational Garden on the market's website: www.franklinfarmersmarket.com

As the sign posted in the Beaverdam Creek Farm booth read, "We love Strawberries." And apparently you do too! The 1st annual Franklin Farmers Market Strawberry Festival was great. Even the farmers got in on the fun with a contest for the strawberriest booth. It was won hands down by Patrick Kelley of Kelley's Berry Farm (he's in the big photo at the top of the newsletter), followed by Allenbrooke Farm in 2nd place and Noble Springs Dairy in 3rd. And when it came to the bragging rights for the best strawberries of the day, Kirkview Farms walked away with the trophy. Thank you for making the market's 1st strawberry festival a big success. By the way, if you missed out on strawberries last weekend, come early to the market this Saturday. A few of the farmers have hinted that they MIGHT have a few strawberries, but if they do, it will definitely be the last of the season.

Smaller. But Just As Tasty.

The Tuesday Market is now open for the summer season. And while it's a smaller version of the Saturday market, you can still find the fresh food you love from local farms. Every Tuesday from noon until 4pm, some of your favorite farmers are in the Park at Harlinsdale Farm with just what you need for a delicious meal. Harlinsdale is located on Franklin Road, across from The Factory.

Light Up

The Grill!

Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to grill out delicious beef, chicken or pork and enjoy a fresh salad and veggies with the family. Pick up tender steaks, hamburger and more from such farms as Triple L Ranch,  Bear Creek Farm, Peaceful Pastures, River Cottage Farm or West Wind Farms. Look for the best hamburger or hot dog buns ever made from Jones Mill Farm. Grab the greens for salads from Norton Family Farm and don't miss out on the first tomatoes of the season at the Beaverdam Creek Farm booth. Even though they are not quite the same as those grown in a garden, these hothouse tomatoes will take care of your craving for a tangy tomato. And for a bite of something sweet, stop by the Kirkview Farms booth for a basket of cling peaches!

Happy Memorial Day!

Homeland Security District 5 (Cannon, Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson and Wilson counties) is in need of volunteers to participate in their Exercise on Wednesday, 3/28/2012 at LP field in Nashville. The volunteers will be players utilized as injured persons of varying degrees.

All volunteers must be 18 years or older.

Groups are preferred to individuals but we will take individuals.

Volunteer sign-in at 7:00am at the Red B parking lot of LP field, with volunteer parking in the Red C lot.

A light breakfast will be served before 0900 hours and volunteer participation should end around noon.

Volunteers should also wear old clothes they don't mind getting make-up on.

Anyone interested please contact:

Kate Brock
Williamson Co Emergency Mngt Planner
615-790-5723

Franklin– More than 150 years after the first shots of the Civil War were fired, another wave of volunteers is about to descend on America’s storied battlegrounds – only this array of dedicated men and women will be armed with paint brushes, trash bags and weed whackers.

On Saturday, March 31, 2012, history buffs and preservationists from around the country will team up with the Civil War Trust to help clean and restore America’s priceless battlefields, cemeteries and shrines. The nationwide effort – dubbed Park Day – is underwritten with a grant from History™ and has been endorsed by Take Pride in America, a division of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Park Day, now in its 16th year, is an annual hands-on preservation event created by the Trust to assist local groups with the maintenance of Civil War sites. This year, more than 100 sites in 25 states are expected to take part in the effort, with activities ranging from trash removal to trail building.

City of Franklin’s Fort Granger Park will participate in Park Day 2012. Volunteers are needed to spread mulch, prune back vegetation, remove cuttings, and pick up trash and more. For more information about Park Day at Fort Granger, please contact Deanna Scheffel by phone at 615 794-2103 or by e-mail at .

WHAT: “Park Day” historic preservation event at Fort Granger
WHEN: March 31, 2012, beginning at 8:00 a.m-12 noon
WHERE: Fort Granger Park, 113 Fort Granger Rd, Franklin, TN 37064

The Civil War Trust is the largest nonprofit battlefield preservation organization in the United States. Its goal is to preserve our nation’s endangered Civil War sites and to promote appreciation of these hallowed grounds through education and heritage tourism. To date, the Trust has preserved more than 32,000 acres of battlefield land in 20 states. Please visit the Trust’s website at www.civilwar.org, the home of the Civil War sesquicentennial.

 

As part of its stormwater permit program, the City of Brentwood is assisting with a community clean-up for the Little Harpeth River on Saturday, February 11 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.

Community volunteers should meet at the Williamson County Indoor Sports Complex on Heritage Way just behind the WSM tower off of Concord Road (map). All tools and instructions will provided. Anyone with questions can call Engineering Director Mike Harris at 371-0080.

With new thinking on the importance of dietary fats and a correction in how much
cholesterol they contain, eggs are back in favor by the dozen. Eggs are one of
the most economical ways to increase the nutrients in your family's diet. An egg has a high nutrient density because it provides a wide range of nutrients in proportion to its calorie count, which is about 70 calories for a large egg. Nutrient-dense foods help you get the nutrients you need without excess calories. The egg's protein is the highest quality protein of any food. One egg of any size equals one ounce of lean meat, poultry, fish or seafood in the food groups. At the Franklin Farmers Market, you'll find eggs from the River Cottage, Gardner Grove, West Wind or Moonshadow Farms. And you'll notice a few differences in the freshly laid eggs from our local farms. A yolk that's high and firmly centered is the marker of a fresh egg that
should taste splendid. Yolk brightness has to do with diet. A bright yellow-orange
yolk usually means the chicken is getting lots of greens. And a thick shell means
the bird is getting enough calcium. So pick up farm fresh eggs at the market this
Saturday and enjoy the taste of delicious food that's good for you too.
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Be a Part of the Market

2012 is shaping up to be a busy year for the Franklin Farmers Market. We need your
help to make it a great year for the farmers and the customers.  Whether helping
out with special events and photography or the market's educational projects, website
and public relations, volunteers are an important part of the Franklin Farmers Market.
To find out more about the market's volunteer program and to download an application,
click: www.franklinfarmersmarket.org [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=xu4hcjcab&et=1109075267279&s=4752&e=001WnqCrpIo0KkRG9Ll0l0SH0rwgn7e0Hfsg2wtSAf-Pe9XRGcBNqRb1cONnq_UjzR-l4UrwOFgJv_aiJzMpNKhkuftxajMDUHidGNKIl_c9y8WeADkEV0S6FZxpOUTq6CkJBI3VXSSS0iETzZaxcXzy4GWPu0tfqGn]

Calling All Volunteers

Ten years ago, the Franklin Farmers Market began with just 8 farms. Now, the market is home to nearly 70 farms over the course of the year. When you shop at the market, you are helping us to meet our goal of keeping Tennessee farmland green and growing.
The market keeps growing too and so does our need for volunteers. Volunteers are
animportant part of the Franklin Farmers Market. Among other things, we need volunteers to help with special events and educational projects, photography and the market's website. There's no shortage of ways you can get involved with the Franklin Farmers
Market. To find out more about the market's volunteer program and to download an
application, visit our website at www.franklinfarmersmarket.org [http://www.franklinfarmersmarket.org/index.php?page_id=48]
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An Edible Education

The calendar says January, but we're already thinking about spring and the Growing Kids Educational Garden. Getting kids to eat their vegetables can be tough. Most kids have made up their minds about what's good to eat by the time they're in 3rd grade. The hands-on lessons at the garden teach kids about delicious
healthy fresh food, the environment and the importance of farming. From weeds to
seeds and bees to worms, the weekly lessons at the garden help kids to discover
where their food really comes from. This year, classes and work in the Growing Kids Educational Garden will begin in April.Get more information on the garden and how your kids can be a part of it this year on the market's website:
www.franklinfarmersmarket.org [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=xu4hcjcab&et=1109040597456&s=4752&e=001dpYtvmHcNC0HynOK-zRx_G80bT6ij65vy_LeZsKZ6TYkiSF3fybZA0D_MV0kyMimVj8rFuvrV-bmMb9aFW8CXWxuF265AN3w70sm6Pn29GyEUPQ8djfcK7vbQoQwfMz4V6yZrGOZ6lvn9rzr37KEc3OuRrCX1lN-]
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Saturday at the Market

It's January. So what kind of veggies are in season now? Delicious greens, such
as swiss chard, spinach and lettuce are ready for you to enjoy, along with sweet
potatoes and winter squash. Look for scallions, herbs and mushrooms at the market
too.  As always, you'll find tender cuts of meat at the market, along with fresh
dairy goods and goat cheeses. Pick up delicious breads, baked goods and local honey.
Peaceful Pastures will have a limited number of fresh eggs, along with duck for
a delicious meal. You'll also find rendered lard at the Peaceful Pastures booth.
And pick up a bag of BB's Gourmet Pretzels, perfect for munching while watching
the weekend football games.

Due to a change in State contracts, the vendor has changed for fingerprinting across Tennessee beginning Monday, August 1.  Williamson County Schools will no longer be a site for fingerprinting volunteers or employees, but multiple sites across the area will be available.  Go to http://ow.ly/5QzXU for more information.

The State of Tennessee is changing its fingerprinting vendor effective August 1. Please read the following notice:

All fingerprinting registered on this site MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO JULY 31, 2011. Failure to complete fingerprinting prior to July 31, 2011 will result in a forfeiture of all fees paid and will require re-registration and re-payment. No exceptions will be granted.

For all fingerprinting to be completed AFTER JULY 31, 2011, please visit http://www.tbi.state.tn.us/background_checks/taps.shtml for registration.

Members of the Williamson County business community are invited to be part of an exciting new partnership called BEST: Bringing Enterprises and Schools Together.

As part of the program, the WCS Career and Technical Education Department is seeking to expand its list of professionals who would like to get involved with local schools as a speaker; host for student and teacher job shadowing, service learning or co-op placement; or summer internships for students or teachers.

The goal is to provide students and teachers with exposure to experiences in the business community, which will in turn lead to an increased awareness of current practices.  This awareness will then be translated into relevant student learning activities and appropriate learning experiences.

Interested professionals can volunteer to be a partner in BEST by completing and submitting the information ONLINE.

Dozens of school volunteers were honored May 6 at the Friends Learning in Pairs (FLIP) Volunteer Recognition ceremony.  More than 50 FLIP volunteers were on hand for the event which was held at The Martin Center in Brentwood.

FLIP is a volunteer tutoring program for men and women who are at least 55 years old.  Volunteers hold weekly one-on-one sessions with elementary age students who need help improving their reading skills.  In addition to sharing their love for reading, the tutors provide encouragement, friendship and assistance to the children.

The May 6 event was highlighted by a special address from Williamson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney.  Looney thanked the volunteers for their hard work and devotion, and encouraged them to get others involved in the FLIP program.

Pictured left to right: Westwood Elementary FLIP Volunteer Bonnie Sersland, Westwood Reading Coach Virginia Hornbeck, Westwood Reading Coach Alisha Erickson and FLIP Volunteer Susan Cohen.	Pictured left to right: Heritage Elementary FLIP Volunteer Karla Reynolds, Heritage Reading Coach Jennifer Dozier and Heritage FLIP Volunteer Shirley Conley.
Trinity Elementary School FLIP volunteers pose for a group photo at the May 6 FLIP Volunteer Recognition Ceremony in Brentwood. Pictured left to right - front row: Joanna Roberts, Hal Wilson, Verna Canto, Patty Young, Ann Kegarise, Trinity Reading Coach Karen Lewin, Linda Troutman and Janet Hall.  Back row: John Niznik, Ron Kegarise and Jim Howard.