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Bowie Memorial Hospital makes strides despite facing brutal facts

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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)

 

 

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Bowie fish fry to assist youth fair sales on Jan. 4

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Enjoy a fish fry and live music concert on Jan. 4 all to support the 4-H and FFA youth of Montague County as they compete in the annual youth fair.
The annual Bowie fish fry for the Bowie buyers group will begin serving at 5:30 p.m. at the Bowie Community Center. Cost is $10 per plate. There will be a live auction at 7 p.m.
The evening’s concert will feature Dax Davis. Live music begins at 8:30 p.m. with the Davis concert at 9:30 p.m. Cost for the concert is $25 per ticket and $20 for a student, or $300 for a reserved table for eight.
Tickets are available at Fashion Floors, 202 N. Smythe or call 872-2468.

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2025 Montague County Youth Fair tops 1,160 entries

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The entry numbers are in for the 2025 Montague County Youth Fair has 1,160 projects will be considered by the judges Jan. 8-11 at various locations in the county.
Youth fair officials said of the 1,160 there are 333 students participating from clubs and schools throughout the county. These contests provide something for everyone from robotics and skills-a-thons to top cake bakers and welders.
The home economics divisions will welcome 596 entries up significantly from the 471 this past year. There will be 132 for creative arts, 64 in fabric construction, 160 in food and 240 in photography. There are junior and senior divisions for each category.
Home economics entries can be checked in from 7-9 a.m. on Jan. 8 at the Nocona Community Center. They will be judged that day with results posted at 6 p.m.
The silent auction for home economics items will open at 6 p.m. in the show barn and end at 9 p.m.

Read the full story on all the entry numbers in your mid-week Bowie News.

Top photo – Bowie High School welders work on their projects. (Courtesy photos)

Nocona FFA students were busy working on their youth fair projects as the Christmas break arrived this past week. (Courtesy photo)
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Water wells, water system need check before winter freeze arrives

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As North Texas finally transitions towards cooler temperatures, community water needs change as well.
Preparing your home for freezing temperatures can save time and money, especially with meteorologists expecting El Nino to bring wintry weather to the Southwest United States. Use these tips from the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District to winterize your house and well, all while saving a few gallons.
Now is the time to check fixtures in your home for leaks or moisture loss.

Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.

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