Early Voting Starts Wednesday for November 6 Elections

October 16, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Early voting for the November 6 election begins Wednesday, Oct. 17.

Early voting runs Mondays through Saturdays and ends Thursday, Nov. 1. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6. The voter registration deadline ahead of this election was Tuesday, Oct. 9.

In DeKalb County early voting will be on the first floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse.

Voters will elect a Governor, U.S. Senator, Congressman in the 6th District, State Senator in District 17, and State Representatives in Districts 40 & 46.

Candidates for Governor are Republican Bill Lee and Democrat Karl Dean. Twenty six independents are also in the race for Governor.

U.S. Senate candidates are Republican Marsha Blackburn and Democrat Phil Bredesen. Six independents are also running for the U.S. Senate.

Republican John Rose and Democrat Dawn Barlow are in the race for the U.S. House of Representatives from the 6th Congressional District along with two independents.

Candidates for the State Senate in District 17 are Republican Mark Pody and Democrat Mary Alice Carfi. There are no independents

Republican Terri Lynn Weaver is unopposed for State Representative in District 40

In District 46, Republican Clark Boyd and Democrat Mark Cagle are in the race for State Representative. There are no independents.

The early voting times are as follows:

Mondays—1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesdays—9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesdays—9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursdays—2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Fridays—9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturdays—9 a.m. to noon.

Election day voting is 8:00 a.m. until 7 p.m. at all 15 precincts in the county.

The deadline for receiving an application for a by-mail ballot is October 30.

“Tennesseans broke August early voting records as they selected nominees and elected county officials, and I know interest remains high as voters prepare to select leaders across all levels of government on the November ballot,” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “Early voting offers voters more opportunities to find a convenient time to cast their ballots.”

Voters can download the GoVoteTN app, available in the App Store or Google Play, to view voter-specific information. Voters can find early voting and Election Day polling locations, view and mark sample ballots and much more. The platform is also available at GoVoteTN.com.

“Each county election commission sets their own locations and hours for early voting, and voters can check information for their county before they head to the polls by using our app,” Secretary Hargett said.

State law requires polling locations and the area within a 100-foot boundary surrounding each entrance remain campaign-free zones. Tennessee law prohibits the display or distribution of campaign materials and the solicitation of votes for or against any person, party or question on the ballot in these areas.

Tennesseans voting early or on Election Day should remember to bring valid photo identification with them to the polls. A driver’s license or photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security as well as photo IDs issued by Tennessee state government or the federal government are acceptable even if they are expired. College student IDs are not acceptable.

More information about what types of ID are acceptable can be found here: What ID is required when voting? or by calling toll free 1-877-850-4959.

Nov 6 Ballot

October 16, 2018
By: Marsha Darrah

Historical Town Cemetery will be the site of the prestigious Cemetery Preservation Workshop presented by Middle Tennessee State University Center for Historic Preservation this Saturday, October 20th.

Dr. Stacey Graham, cemetery preservation specialist, who directs the project, will be assisted by MTSU grad students.  Jeff Milstead, a noted World War II tombstone preservationist, who was featured in a piece by WSMV TV, will also be joining Dr. Graham. The workshop will consist of a morning classroom session where participants will learn about preservation techniques.  At the cemetery in the afternoon session, participants will receive individual, hands-on instruction in cleaning, caring for, and preserving gravestones using information they learned in the morning session.

The Beautification and Restoration Committee of the Smithville Town Cemetery Association
with the help of the Girl Scouts is making a valiant effort to restore the cemetery to its once-beautiful state.  The  Preservation Workshop is the first step In their campaign.

Bethel Thomas, Jr., formerly of Smithville, now of Memphis and Chairperson of the Committee, states, “We are appreciative and honored that the Center for Historic Preservation has selected Smithville to present its fall Cemetery Preservation Workshop and help us kick off our campaign.” He goes on to say that this presents an opportunity for all community members to learn preservation techniques and to take that knowledge back to their own cemeteries.

County Historian, Tommy Webb, declared that the old cemetery is a Smithville landmark, dating back to I838, the year that DeKalb became a county and Smithville was declared the county seat. By the I880’s the cemetery had attained park-like status. It was eventually enclosed by a stately iron fence and became a prominent feature of downtown Smithville.  He commented that folks would take beautiful, home grown flowers and buckets of water and decorate the graves .  Then they would stroll through the cemetery, admire other gravesites, and enjoy the afternoon visiting with friends.  Benches provided a place to rest when the strolling and visiting became too arduous. People were known to have picnics there and it was even used as a lovers’ lane by the teenagers.

Don’t forget  Rain or Shine
Morning Workshop: 9-11:30 a.m. Community Room, Smithville City Hall, 104 East Main Street, Smithville
Afternoon:  Smithville Town Cemetery:  1-3:30 p.m.

For the afternoon session everyone will need to bring a bucket, a soft, natural bristle brush, and
a pump spray bottle.  Nitrile Gloves and chemicals for use on the historic stones will be furnished by the Cemetery Association. If you decide to do some cleaning and grounds work, please bring rakes, clippers, a trash bag, and possibly rain gear.

October 16, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

A Smithville man was caught twice in less than two weeks for driving on a revoked license. The first time he was also found with methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia

35 year old Michael Ryan Sullivan of Midway Road was cited in the first case for driving on a revoked license, violation of the light law, simple possession of a schedule II drug (methamphetamine), and possession of drug paraphernalia. He will make a court appearance on October 25.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on Monday, October 1 a deputy stopped a vehicle on Sparta Highway. The officer learned that the license of the driver, Sullivan  had been revoked for a DUI on March 14, 2016.  A search of Sullivan’s vehicle turned up 0.9 grams of a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine. A set of scales, baggies, and a glass pipe  were also found in the automobile.

Sullivan was cited again on Saturday October 13 after a deputy spotted his Chevy Trailblazer stop over the white line in the intersection on South Congress Boulevard, Smithville. The officer stopped to investigate and found the driver to be Sullivan, who was again driving on a revoked license. He was further cited for violation of a traffic control device. He will make a court appearance on those citations November 8.

34 year old Rhonda Joy Goff of Adams Street, Smithville was cited for possession of a schedule III drug (suboxone). Her court date is November 8.

Sheriff Ray said that on Sunday, October 14 a deputy confronted Goff on West Broad Street. She had active state warrants against her. The officer found on Goff a crushed orange pill believed to be suboxone.

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