COUNTY LIFE
‘Pink ladies’ fill many roles volunteering at local hospitals
By DEBRA DUNLAP
There are many heroes in the health care industry, especially in our hospitals. There are paramedics who arrive in minutes, assess and administer emergency treatment.
Other heroes are the nurses who care for patients day and night, then the doctors who diagnose, treat and perform life-saving surgeries. Not to mention all those who keep the hospital running smooth.
Then you have the volunteer “auxiliary ladies,” also called “pink ladies,” who donate their time to bring you water, juice, companionship, a hug and a smile. They might provide an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on and share a laugh.
Spending time with the hospital auxiliary volunteers in both Bowie and Nocona Hospitals proved to be both delightful and educational. These very special people are dedicated to serving the patients and helping fund improvements for their hospitals. Read the full feature on these special volunteers in your Saturday News. Top picture: Gail White (left) and Peggy Heugatter, both long time auxiliary members prepare for their shift at the hospital. (Photo by Debra Dunlap)
Nocona Hospital Auxiliary President Karen Russell prepares to work. (Photo by Debra Dunlap)
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.
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)
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