COUNTY LIFE
Bowie Memorial Hospital makes strides despite facing brutal facts
By BARBARA GREEN
Bowie Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer Michael McEachern says he often is asked how things are going at the hospital, and he usually says well.
However, he has changed his answer to make sure people understand while things are better, they are a long way from where they want, or, need to be.
McEachern has been working at BMH since April 2014 and was named CEO in September. He came in at a difficult time where there were cash flow issues and staffing cuts.
In addition, the hospital had begun a new management relationship with Community Hospital Corporation of Plano, plus a clinical affiliation with United Regional Healthcare.
He looks back on a year that saw many accomplishments, but the hospital is dealing with some “brutal facts and challenges.”
Read the full story on the hospital challenges in the Saturday News. Pictured:Bowie Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer Michael McEachern talks with dietary staff members Sharon Barnett, Carolina Duarte and Buddi Meade as they make plans for the upcoming food service change of cooking patient meals to order. (Photo by Barbara Green)
The cast and crew of “A Family Reunion to Die For,” has been busy rehearsing for their murder mystery dinner theater production on May 30 and May 31.
The reunion soon turns sour with murder at a western-style bed and breakfast in the tropics.
Purchase tickets online at https://www.bowieallianceforeducationandthearts.com/events-1.
Show times are 6:30 p.m. on May 30 and May 31 with an afternoon show at noon on May 31 all at the Freedom Life Church. There will be live and silent auction.
All proceeds benefit Montague County students for scholarships in the arts. Come support these thespians.
Top photo – Rehearsals have been underway this past week for the new murder mystery dinner theater of the Bowie Alliance for Education and the Arts. (Photos by Barbara Green)
Speed limit changes are being put in place on FM 103 North of Nocona. The 60-mph zone is being pushed North of Grayson Street.
As part of the transition, the 45-mph speed limit will be extended just North of the Texas New Mexico Power Office. Drivers see 50 mph signs up to Grayson Street where it becomes a 60-mph zone.
Portable message boards were placed on FM 103 on May 27 to advise motorists of the upcoming changes. The new signs will be unveiled and be enforceable starting June 3.
Citizens and officials with the City of Nocona requested the changes. They were approved by the Texas Transportation Commission in April.
Drivers should be prepared to watch and observe these new speed limits signs in Nocona. Drive safely in Montague County.
Top photo – Bowie High’s class of 2025 arrives for the ceremonies. (Photos by Jordan Neal)
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