POSTAL CUSTOMER
VOL. 9 NO. 14
NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ
Farmers Market seeks vendors The Union County Farmers Market, opening in May, is seeking vendors who sell fresh produce, food and handmade items. The market will be held on Friday afternoons on the lawn of Union County Arts on Main Street in Maynardville. Info: UT Extension office 865-992-8038.
Pre-K Round-up Pre-K Round-up is Saturday, April 12, at Horace Maynard Middle School. If your child will be 4 years old by Aug. 15, he/she could qualify for Pre-K. Contact Luttrell Elementary, 992-3441; Maynardville Elementary, 992-8391; or Sharps Chapel Elementary, 278-3294 for appointment to sign up. Bring: copy of birth certificate, copy of social security card, proof of residence (such as an electric bill), copy of case number for anyone who receives state benefits, food stamps, etc., proof of income (tax return), and physical/shot record with doctor’s signature. Questions: call elementary school and ask to speak to the Pre-K teacher.
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Flags over city hall Celebrating the new U.S. and Tennessee flags flying over Maynardville City Hall are Kyle Richardson, Darryl Edmondson, Jeff Chesney, Brian Smith, Jack Rhyne, Smiley Richardson and Gerald Simmons.
Cody Faulkner, Jonathan Miles and Johnny Myers attach the flag. They performed the flag-raising ceremony with other members of Troop 401: Jerry Myers, Wesley Phillips and Michael Cattafi.
Photos by Libby Morgan
Harvest Fest Singing A singing on Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12, at the Union County Senior Center in Maynardville will bring local and regional acts together. The lineup includes groups from Georgia, Knoxville and Union County. All churches and youth groups are welcome. Door prizes. Info: Michael Bailey, 992-1831
Luttrell Beautification Luttrell residents will sponsor a community cleanup, plant giveaway and beautification awards on Luttrell Beautification Day, 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, April 26, at Luttrell Park. Info: Mayme at maymejodys@aol.com or Rebecca at 992-0870 to volunteer.
IN THIS ISSUE UT football Butch Jones is one fine philosopher. He says things you can print on fancy paper in old English script, trim orange matting to fit, frame and hang on the wall. “Your win-loss record starts today,” said the coach before the first practice in pads.
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A passion for serving By Libby Morgan Juvenile Judge Darryl Edmondson proudly says he stole a woman from Claiborne County. He’s referring to his office’s new Youth Services Officer, Samantha Cardwell Jennings. The young Jennings excelled in academics at Claiborne County High and Lincoln Memorial University, near where she grew up with her parents, Sammy and Susan Cardwell. She was class president as a high school senior, and earned the title of Outstanding Student in Social Work at LMU. “I always knew I wanted to help communities and people, which led me to get a degree in social work. While at the university, I interned at the Union County Children’s Center under Janet McCracken,” says Jennings. “I also interned with the Department of Children’s Services
and received a specialty certification from the DCS and LMU in child welfare. I still enjoy going to LMU to speak about child welfare and my experience in the field.” She began working for DCS in Claiborne County right out of college where she remained until early this year. She worked briefly in the Foster Care Unit, then moved to Child Protective Services, where she worked with families on a variety of issues from truancy to sexual abuse. She has worked with organizations and agencies on child abuse and child welfare efforts. Just before Edmondson brought her to Union County, she was promoted to a CM 3 Investigator. “I enjoy my new job and assisting the families and youth of Union County. I am always willing to assist parents and families in any questions they have. I am also able to refer families to needed
services in a prevention effort. “The trends in Union County are much the same as in most of East Tennessee. There are a lot of drug issues. Most cases we see have some drug component involved. East Tennessee has an unfortunate reputation for its numbers of drugexposed infants,” she says. “This office is always here if problems arise. We want the public to know that they are welcome to come ask questions and ask for resources and referrals. “This job allows me to do what I am passionate for, which is help people and the community. I hope my work with the people of Union County can help our youth grow into productive adults. I appreciate Judge Edmondson’s interest in the Juvenile Court, and making a difference with the youth we see in our court system.” Jennings and her husband, Tyler, moved to Union County in
Darryl Edmondson and Union County’s new Youth Services Officer, Samantha Cardwell Jennings. Photo by
Libby Morgan
2010. Their child, Will, attends Maynardville Elementary. She enjoys family time, travel and do-ityourself projects. The juvenile court office is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the phone number is 865-992-3081.