NO REFUSAL RETURNS – On Tuesday and Wednesday if a driver is arrested for driving while intoxicated in Wise County, that person will be asked to provide a blood sample. If the driver refuses, a warrant will be sought to obtain a sample of blood and test the blood-alcohol concentration. County Court-at-Law Judge Melton Cude will once again handle warrant requests, and blood will be drawn at the Wise County Jail. “For those who decide to celebrate too much and drive, we are going to draw blood,” said County Attorney James Stainton, who organizes the no refusal event each year. ” … You can drink and shoot your fireworks; just don’t get in a car.”
NEW CITY HALL – Chico City Hall opens in its new location today at the old Chico Elementary School, 400 S. Hovey Street. The new location includes new offices, council chambers and a community center. Read more in the weekend Messenger on news stands now.
RECYCLING UNCHANGED – Recycling pickup in the city of Decatur will run as normal Wednesday, despite the July 4 holiday.
EAT PIZZA – Today is Wise County Special Needs Baseball – Miracle League of Wise County night at CiCi’s in Decatur from 6 p.m. to closing. Drop your receipt in the box at the cash register, and 10 percent of those sales will be given to WCSNB. If you eat lunch at CiCi’s, it will also count if you request your receipt be included. WCSNB is raising funds to build a baseball field that will accommodate all special needs players regardless of disability.
IMMUNIZATION CLINIC – Texas Department of State Health Services is having an immunization clinic Tuesday, July 10, at the First United Methodist Church in Decatur, 104 S. Miller. Times are 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is based on a sliding fee scale, and a parent must be present. Bring a shot record. Call (940) 665-6397 for information.
ALVORD FESTIVAL – The annual Alvord Watermelon Festival and Barbecue Cook-off is now registering vendors. Vendors can set up booths on Saturday, August 11. Call Debra McKelvain at (940) 389-1656 for more information.
SELECT SOFTBALL – Tryouts for a 10-and-under select softball team is 7 tonight at the Decatur High School softball field. For information, call David Minor at (682) 201-7021 or Debbie Smith at (940) 627-0178.
FOOTBALL CAMP – Decatur football coach Kyle Story and his staff will hold the Eagles 2012 Football Camp for players in grades seven through nine July 16-19. The camp will be 7 to 9 p.m. at Eagle Stadium. The cost is $60 during pre-registration. The price is $50 for each additional family member. The cost is $70 on the first day of the camp and $60 for each additional family member. Register at Decatur High School or the fieldhouse.
FUNERALS – Graveside service for Jo Anne Taylor, 81, of Decatur is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Oaklawn Cemetery. Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for Kay Huddleston, 70, of Azle is 10 a.m. Tuesday at The Church at Azle. Family visitation is 6-8 tonight at the church. Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for James Russell Brown of Springtown is pending at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
SERVICE for Edwina Wheeler, 93, formerly of Bridgeport is pending at Hawkins-Bridgeport.
SERVICE for Bill Lipstreu, 88, former Boyd ISD superintendent and Springtown ISD principal is pending at White’s Funeral Home in Springtown. He was the father of Sandy Brown of Boyd.
No Refusal Returns: This is a violation of the 4th Amendment. If they draw blood, is this going to be from a health care professional? If you go to court, I would demand to first have an “informed jury” to rule on the efficacy of drawing blood against a person’s will. A jury can rule that this is against the 4th Amendment and dismiss the charge due to violation of that Amendment. Clog up the courts! We are tuning into passive Zombies and the court systems are draining our bank accounts. Under the guise of “keeping you safe” you are losing your Liberty with a capital L!
There is a very simple answer to this. Don’t drink and drive….
I’m as much about getting the government out of my face as much as anybody…….however, I’m with Julie Lindsey on this one. We’ve been hit by a DUI once and were lucky enough to walk away with no injuries and the vehicle was able to be repaired. Next time, maybe not so lucky. The court system let the woman who hit us out on a Personal Recognizance bond and she was never heard from again.
Maritha,
Sadly one can have as much “supposed” justice as one can afford in Wise County! By our “”LAWS”" it is “”NOT”" illegal to consume alcohol and then operate a motor vehicle, FACT!!! It is NOT illegal to “Drink and then Drive” as the lies claim, Is it Judge Cude and C.A. Stainton???? So why are you abusing your offices and sworn duties to spread a LIE???? I have “no problem” holding people responsible for their actions, as well as those that ABUSE their powers and LIE to manipulate fear for their self serving agendas!!! No where did we hear “Drink to much, and go to jail”, did we??? No it was drink ANYTHING and go to jail which is PURE BS!!!!!!!!!
But these self proclaimed chosen ones have decided that they can make their own laws while violating the Constitution anytime they so choose, how utterly disgusting!!! They know few if any have the means to protect the very Freedoms and Liberties our “supposed” public servants have “sworn” to protect! They violate our citizens under the hype, and taught fear of for our own safety, FACT!
I invite one and all to google “”getmadd.com”" as always there is two sides to every story, but in Wise County only “one side” gets a voice!!!
As I asked everyone to be responsible and not over do it, I also ask you to stand up and demand the abuse of powers ENDS!!! If you want our kids to have any Freedoms and Liberties you better stand up NOW! A freedom taken from one, is taken from ALL, FACT!!!
WE DESERVE THE ABUSE WE ACCEPT and “ELECT”!!!