Two people were arrested for possession of cocaine and xanax for resale during a drug bust by the sheriff’s department Monday night.
31 year old William Wayne Graham and 30 year old Kimberly Jo Donnelly of Bright Hill Road Smithville are charged with possession of a schedule II controlled substance for resale (cocaine) and possession of a schedule IV controlled substance for resale (xanax).
Bond for each is $10,000 and they will be in court on December 1.
Sheriff Patrick Ray said “the drug detective along with other detectives from the sheriff’s department, who have been investigating the illegal sale of drugs from the home of Graham, were able to establish probable cause to obtain a search warrant. General Sessions Judge Bratten H. Cook II issued a search warrant for us to go in and search Graham’s home. We executed that search warrant on Monday night, November 7 and found in the home individually packaged white powder believed to be cocaine, three used syringes, and two sets of digital scales. We also seized a couple of cell phones and pleated sandwich bags. We seized $587 in cash from Graham. We also found various types of pills,” said Sheriff Ray.
The warrants allege that on Monday November 7, the sheriff’s office executed a search warrant at Graham’s home at 737 Bright Hill Road and found in a living room drawer six baggies of cocaine. They were all packaged and ready for resale. The six baggies weighed over six grams combined. Also found in the living room was a bottle containing fifteen xanax pills and two halves.
Three small children who were in the home at the time were placed with other family members by the Department of Children Services.
Sheriff Ray added that the investigation continues and more arrests may be forthcoming.

Tony Poss, operator of the Smithville Golf Course and Swimming Pool, wants to make some improvements at the city golf course and swimming pool.
He addressed the mayor and aldermen with his requests Monday night during the city council meeting.
Poss asked for permission to install sand bunkers to make the golf course more challenging and to install a T-Box driving range.”What we’re wanting to do is to add a sand bunker to the #9 green. It’d be the right side and also to the #6. It’d be the right front of it. We’re looking at ways to draw more people to come to our course. A lot of out of town courses do have sand. It just makes it a little more difficult. We’re willing to put in the man hours and the work to do it. It’s not going to cost the city a dime. The other thing we want to do is to possibly construct a T-Box between the # 7 and #9 fairways and have a driving range. A lot of golfers, especially high school golfers are going out of town just so they can use a driving range rather than having to pick the balls up. We’ve had several requests this summer from people wanting to use a driving range. Its more of a courtesy to your golfers. Again, it won’t cost the city a dime to do it. We’re willing to put in the man hours. We’re fixing to be in our down time during the winter so we’ve got time to do it if we can get your blessing to do that. We’ve started a swim team, a tennis team, and our youth golf league so we’re dedicated to doing things for the community, trying to get as much interest over there as we can,” said Poss.
The aldermen gave approval for the T-Box but asked Poss to provide more specifics of his plans for the sand bunkers before taking action. Poss said he would check with other golf courses, see what they recommend, and report back to the board.
Meanwhile, Poss asked that the city begin thinking about making the swimming pool compliant under the Americans with Disabilities Act, something he said that must be done by next spring before the pool opens. “I think by March 15 we have to have it certified to be handicapped accessible. We want to get the ball rolling on that to see which way you want to go. We could do a zero entry to the pool. Take out the kiddie pool and do that or do a lift. Its completely up to you. I know it could cost more money but my personal opinion is to do the zero entry . Its just something you will have to decide but I think you’ll benefit more with your elderly people and children if you’ll do the zero entry. I don’t know what the cost is but I think it would benefit more than just one or two and you’ll have problems solved for years to come,” said Poss.
No action was taken on the pool issue Monday night.
Poss also asked for the city to give a little more financial support to lifeguards, either to raise their pay or to reimburse them for certification training. Poss said the lifeguards currently have to pay for the own certification, which is expensive, and the city only pays minimum wage. “We started out our lifeguard wages at minimum wage. That’s what the board voted to pay our lifeguards. We’re glad you did that. But the only thing we’re running into is that its getting harder and harder to get these young kids to come in and work for minimum wage when they have to go and pay anywhere from $170 to $300 to get certified. We had several who wanted to do it last year but they just had a hard time paying that fee to get them certified to be a lifeguard,” said Poss
Mayor Taft Hendrixson said the lifeguard’s wages are currently set in this year’s budget at minimum wage. This current budget year runs through June 30, 2012. No action was taken on Poss’ request Monday night. Mayor Hendrixson said its an issue that can still be discussed at a later time.
Employees of the City of Smithville may get the day after Thanksgiving off with pay in the future.
Alderman Danny Washer, during Monday night’s city council meeting, made a motion to give city employees the day off with pay. Employees who have to work that day, such as in the police department, will get another day off. Mayor Hendrixson said he had already been giving employees the day off by allowing them to use a vacation day.
Mayor Hendrixson said Washer’s request would require passage of an ordinance on first and second reading following a public hearing. An ordinance will be prepared for first reading action at the next meeting on Monday, November 21 at 7:00 p.m.. Second and final reading passage will follow a public hearing on Monday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m
In other business, the aldermen hired Eddie McGuire as a permanent employee in the sanitation department. He has successfully completed his 60 day probationary period and his pay will increase from $9.94 per hour to $11.03 per hour. McGuire also has his Commercial Drivers License.
Alderman Washer made a motion that Jimmy Taylor be promoted to general supervisor in the public works department, working directly under Public Works Director Kevin Robinson. Washer said Taylor could step in any time Robinson is out of town or he could supervise a city project in one part of town should Robinson be tied up on another job.
The aldermen passed a resolution adopting a state mandated drought management plan. Under the plan, the city must authorize and set forth guidelines to impose certain restrictions on non essential utility use because of shortages, outages, or other service cutbacks and interruptions during emergency drought conditions. Penalties could be imposed for non-compliance.
Bobby Pinegar of the Wastwater Treatment Plant reported that “last month we treated 31 million gallons. We used 560 pounds of chlorine and 350 pounds of sulphur dioxide. We hauled off 42 loads of sludge. The new pump for flushing water is now in and they’re going to try and install it this week weather permitting”.
Todd Bowman from the water plant reported that “the total amount of finished water that left the plant was 47.6 million gallons in September. The water the city sold was 40.8 million gallons which left the total unaccounted for at 6.7 million gallons which comes out to be a 14% water loss, which is rather good.”
“We’re about 98% complete on the water plant,” said Bowman.” We’re having a problem with the floor. We’ve already rejected it three times so they (contractor) have called in some other people trying to get the floor right to make it look nice. We’ve got one more valve to be installed at the intake. They had problems with one when they put it in and they had to send it off to get it repaired.”
“We’ve had to send off to the state and apply for the permits so we can start fluoridating water . I’m just waiting to hear back from them to give us the okay to start feeding the fluoride and then we will start feeding fluoride,” said Bowman
Public Works Director Kevin Robinson reported that “Highways Incorporated is supposed to start paving probably Wednesday morning, weather permitting. We lack one section on the sidewalk to Walmart but it will probably be done this week, weather permitting. The pool has also been winterized.”
Police Chief Randy Caplinger reported that “we were told our Governor’s Highway Safety Office grant was going to be about $5,000 but I went to a meeting about three weeks ago and found that it was up to $26,000. That grant is already here. It is a reimbursement grant. We laid out the guidelines for what we needed. We’ll have new cameras for the cars and one more radar. This year the emphasis is going to be on DUI’s. We were very thankful to get that grant. There’s going to be a lot of overtime (payment for overtime) but most of it will be for equipment. It won’t cost the city anything. We’ll buy it and they’ll pay us back for it,” said Chief Caplinger.
Fire Chief Charlie Parker reported that ” for last month we had one structure fire, two alarm calls, one landing zone, two grass fires, an EMS assist call, two motor vehicle accidents, one trash fire, and two vehicle extrications. October was fire prevention month and I want to say a special thanks to Hoyte Hale, Jeff Wright, and Ronald Whitaker. They did an outstanding job with our fire prevention activities this year. They did demonstrations and passed out literature to Smithville Elementary School, the LBJ & C Head Start, Smithville United Methodist Day School, the Smithville Church of Christ Day School, and Rainbow Day Care.”
Parker added that the grant application has been filed for funding of a ladder truck. “They’re speculating that the first round of letters will come out during the latter part of December or in January. They will do that in several different rounds. They will put out so many names who will receive grants and they will also start sending out denial letters too. We probably won’t know anything until close to the end of the year or the first of next year,” said Chief Parker.

A Giles County High School football fan was arrested for trying to steal a DeKalb County High School Tiger Football sign following the state play-off game last Friday night in Smithville.
18 year old William Carson Burns of Agnew Road, Pulaski is charged with theft of property under $500 and evading arrest. His bond is $3,000 and he will be in court on November 17.
Sheriff Patrick Ray reports that on Friday, November 4, Burns allegedly took a sign from the DCHS football field that belonged to the school, valued at less than $500. When officers asked him to put down the sign, he ran off with it. He ran about 200 yards before officers caught up with him.
Giles County defeated DeKalb County in that game 35-28, eliminating the Tigers from the state play-offs.
Meanwhile, 43 year old Raymond Earl Tague of Bluhmtown Road, Smithville is charged with theft of property over $500. His bond is $5,000 and he will be in court November 17.
Sheriff Ray reports that on Wednesday November 2, Tague allegedly took from property on Bluhmtown Road, a door, a large window, and two small windows, all valued at over $500.
36 year old Lisa Yvonne Rogers of Aaron Webb Road, Smithville is cited for violation of the financial responsibility law (no insurance), simple possession of a schedule VI controlled substance (marijuana), and possession of drug paraphernalia. Her court date is November 17
Sheriff Ray said that on Saturday, November 5 an officer was dispatched to Creek Road to check out a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer found Rogers sitting in the car. After receiving consent to search the vehicle, the deputy found 1.8 grams of marijuana and a pipe. Rogers could not show proof of insurance.

Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will close the Hurricane Bridge on State Route 56 over the Caney Fork River in DeKalb County to all traffic between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. CST on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. The closure is necessary to allow the contractor to pour a portion of the new concrete deck. The work is part of a $26.9 million rehabilitation project which is scheduled to be complete in October 2013.
The work is weather dependent. If the contractor is unable to perform the work on Tuesday evening, it will be rescheduled to take place on either the evening of Wednesday, November 9 or Thursday, November 10 during the same time period.
Message boards will be in place to notify drivers of the closure. While the bridge is closed, all traffic will be redirected to the currently posted truck detour that utilizes I-40 at Exit 254 to SR-53. The bridge will be reopened to normal one-lane signal-controlled traffic by 6:00 a.m. the following morning. The current weight postings of 10 tons for two-axle vehicles and 18 tons for vehicles with three or more axles will continue to remain in effect and will be strictly enforced.
For travel and TDOT construction information visit the TDOT SmartWay web site at www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway or call 511 from any land-line or cellular phone. You can also receive traffic alerts via TDOT’s multiple Twitter feeds, including statewide traffic tweets @TN511 or Chattanooga area alerts @Chattanooga511. Smart phone users can use the TDOT SmartWay Mobile website at http://m.tdot.tn.gov/SmartWay/ to access TDOT’s SmartWay cameras and information on construction related lane closures and incidents on interstates and state routes.
As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for their destination. Drivers should never tweet, text or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.

15 year old Lauren Ashley Medlin captured the Fall Fest Crown Saturday night during the annual pageant at the DeKalb County High School gym. The event is sponsored by the Smithville Business and Professional Women’s Club.
Nineteen young ladies, ages 14-18 competed for the title.
Medlin, daughter of Greg and Teresa Medlin of Smithville, succeeds the retiring Fall Fest Queen, 15 year old Lauren Elizabeth Colwell, daughter of Trent and Christie Colwell of Smithville.
Meanwhile, Katlin Alli Emme was named Miss Congeniality of the pageant. She is the 15 year old daughter of Jessica and Gordon Rackley and Michael and Leslie Emme of Smithville..
First runner-up in the pageant was 16 year old Zoe Elaine Whaley, daughter of Celia and Scott Whaley of Smithville.
Kami Denise Bogle was second runner-up. She is the 15 year old daughter of Amy Scott and Chris Bogle of Smithville.
17 year old Katie Sue Haggard, daughter of David and Vicki Haggard of Smithville, was the third runner-up
Fourth runner-up went to 15 year old Brittany Nicole Wilkerson, daughter of Sean Wilkerson and Michelle Cantrell of Smithville.
Others in the top ten were Kelsey Hale, the 17 year old daughter of Kevin and Judith Hale of Smithville; Stephanie Carmen Rackley, the 17 year old daughter of William and Angie Meadows and Gordon and Jessica Rackley of Smithville; Sarah Elizabeth Edwards of Liberty, the 15 year old daughter of Tena and the late Clay Edwards; Darrian Lanay Turner, the 14 year old daughter of Shane and Regina Turner of Smithville; and Christian Janette Atnip, the 17 year old daughter of Veronica Atnip of Smithville.
Others in the pageant were Paige Cantrell, the 16 year old daughter of David and Angela Cantrell of Alexandria; Carlie Sullivan, the 16 year old daughter of Inga and Darrell Johnson of Liberty; Shauna Faith Taylor, the 16 year old daughter of Ken and Cindy Taylor of Smithville; Ashlee Michelle Whitehead, the 17 year old daughter of Keneth and Tina Whitehead of Smithville; Jasmine Marie Dimas, the 17 year old daughter of Lynda Hamilton and Juan Dimas of Smithville; Makayla Shea Funk, the 16 year old daughter of Amie Funk of Dowelltown; Haley Marie Hale, the 14 year old daughter of Chad and Melissa Hale of Smithville; and Jessica Diane Ball, the 17 year old daughter of Donald and Mary Lou Ball of Smithville.
(Second Photo From Top: Pictured Left to Right: Fall Fest: 4th runner-up Brittany Nicole Wilkerson, 2nd runner-up Kami Denise Bogle, Queen Lauren Ashley Medlin, 1st runner-up Zoe Elaine Whaley, 3rd runner-up Katie Sue Haggard)

13 year old Tyra Grace Graham is the first ever Autumn Sweetheart.
The inaugural pageant, sponsored by the Smithville Business and Professional Women’s Club, was held Saturday night at the DCHS gym. Twelve contestants, ages 11-14 competed for the crown.
Graham is the daughter of Kyle and Doris Graham of Smithville.
First runner-up in the pageant was Hannah Walker, the 13 year old daughter of Scott and Misty Walker of Smithville. Walker was also named Miss Congeniality
Destiny Danielle Franklin, 12 year old daughter of Jennifer and Charles Ware of Smithville, was second runner-up.
Third runner-up went to Morgan Faith Green, the 12 year old daughter of Suzanne and Jon Harrison of Smithville.
Brooklyn Storm Estes was the fourth runner-up. She is the 11 year old daughter of Chris and Shanna Bogle of Smithville.
Others participating in the pageant were Alexis KaSara Davis, 12 year old daughter of Scott and Angela Davis of Smithville; Chloe Elizabeth Sykes, 11 year old daughter of Robbie and Jennifer Sykes of Smithville; Baylie Ann Davis, 11 year old daughter of Shara Cowan and Jason Davis of Smithville; Abigail Hope Taylor, the 11 year old daughter of Ken and Cindy Taylor of Smithville; Kerra Nicole Blackwell, the 13 year old daughter of Candra and Brian Neal and Russell Blackwell of Smithville; Kayla Jayne Belk, the 11 year old daughter of Chrisanne Belk and Andrew Fults of Smithville; and Madison Elaine Colwell, the 11 year old daughter of Gabe and Heather Colwell of Smithville.
Second Photo From Top: (Pictured left to right: 4th runner-up Brooklyn Storm Estes, 2nd runner-up Destiny Danielle Franklin, Queen Tyra Grace Graham, 1st runner-up Hannah Walker, 3rd runner-up Morgan Faith Green)

10 year old Anna Rachel Blair is the 2011 Autumn Princess
Blair, daughter of Keith and Amanda Blair of Smithville, succeeds the retiring Autumn Princess, Emma Brooke Jennings, the eight year old daughter of Chad and Shelly Jennings of Smithville
The pageant, featuring nineteen girls ages 7 to 10, was sponsored by the Smithville Business and Professional Women’s Club and held Saturday night at the DCHS gym.
First runner-up was Natalie Morgan Snipes, the 7 year old daughter of Tim and Michelle Snipes of Smithville.

Second runner-up was Kennedy Grace Agee, the 8 year old daughter of Josh and January Agee of Liberty. Agee was also named Miss Manners.
Alexis Grace Atnip, the 8 year old daughter of Veronica Atnip and John Atnip of Smithville, was named third runner-up.
Ellisyn Kelsey Cripps was fourth runner-up. She is the 8 year old daughter of Troy and Jamie Cripps of Smithville.
Rounding out the top ten were Haylie Lockard, the 9 year old daughter of John and Brittany Lockard of Smithville; Malia Nichole Stanley, the 9 year old daughter of Steve Stanley of Smithville and the late Amy Tollison; Madison Rae Rackley, the 8 year old daughter of Gordon and Jessica Rackley of Smithville; Shaunta Rose Koegler, the 10 year old daughter of Brian and Leticia Koegler of Smithville; and Madi Elizabeth Cantrell, the 10 year old daughter of Todd and Jenny Cantrell of Smithville.
Others participating in the pageant were Sophia Eileen Angeletti, the 7 year old daughter of Stacey Angeletti of Smithville; Skylor McKinlee Fuson, the 8 year old daughter of Aleisha and Scotty Fuson of Smithville; Katherine Malone, the 9 year old daughter of Kevin and Dana Malone of Smithville; Tesla Cheyenne Tapp, the 10 year old daughter of Latisha and Jimmy Stephens of Smithville; Lera Renae Britt, the 9 year old daughter of Lou Ann Cantrell and Jason Britt of Smithville; Alley Elaine Sykes, the 9 year old daughter of Robbie and Jennifer Sykes of Smithville; Madison Faith Whitehead, the 10 year old daughter of Keneth and Tina Whitehead of Smithville; Julia Grace Curtis, the 10 year old daughter of Bruce and Amy Curtis of Smithville; and Megan Emilee Cantrell, the 10 year old daughter of Todd and Jenny Cantrell of Smithville.
Second Photo From Top: (Pictured left to right: 4th runnerup Ellisyn Kelsey Cripps, 2nd runnerup Kennedy Grace Agee, Queen Anna Rachel Blair, 1st runnerup Natalie Morgan Snipes, and 3rd runnerup Alexis Grace Atnip)