COUNTY LIFE
Nocona General reports staff, supplies sufficient for now
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Officials at Nocona General Hospital said late this week things are “running fairly normal” for the emergency room and hospital, despite a slate of strict protocols and restrictions in place for staff, patients and visitors.
As the remaining hospital located in and serving Montague County, NGH operates the hospital, emergency room and a pair of rural health clinics located at the hospital, Bowie and Saint Jo, which is temporarily closed.
Lance Meekins, chief executive officer of NGH, said Thursday the clinic has tested five potential patients with no confirmed cases at this time.
The clinic has implemented protocols to deal with patients who may feel they have symptoms and may lead to testing for COVID-19. Anyone who feels they have symptoms should call the clinic and arrangements will be made to examine or test the person.
Friday nationwide the United States reportedly had the largest number of Coronavirus cases in the world at 85,707 confirmed cases and 1,268 deaths. Montague County saw its first confirmed case of a Nocona area resident who tested positive for the virus while in Wichita Falls.
On Wednesday County Health Officer Dr. Delbert McCaig confirmed the positive test. Due to federal law there is limited information that can be released about the patient.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
Members of the Saint Jo City Council will meet in regular session beginning at 6 p.m. on June 17 in the Saint Jo Civic Center.
Items on the agenda include the following: Public comments, discuss and approve the proposed 2026-2027 budget of the Montague County Tax Appraisal District; call the 2026 municipal election; consider resolution to apply for grants for water infrastructure through Corlett, Probst, Boyd; review minutes and monthly financials and reports from committee and department heads.
Members of the Montague 4-H STEM Club shot off basic rockets as they were sent skyward on May 30. Each youngster had packed their own rocket, went through safety meetings and then set up their rocket for lift-off. Club Coordinators Tammie and Pete Rohde made sure all the safety protocols were followed by all the youngsters saw their rocket fly skyward before they ran to retrieve them to pack for a second go. See more photos in Thursday’s Bowie News. (News photo by Barbara Green)
(News photo by Barbara Green)
The Bellevue Ex-Student’s annual reunion will be on June 13 at the high school gym.
Events will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and donuts after registration. Visitation will continued until the scheduled events of the day.
Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. by the FFA Alumni at a cost of $15, The reunion is the school gym which is currently receiving a make-over.
The Wall of Honor ceremonies will introduce and place this year’s new inductees on the wall. Other activities including door prizes, drawings and auction of several items including two baseball gloves and other memorabilia, adding to a fun-filled day.
Association members will conduct a short business meeting and recipients of the Ex-Student scholarships for 2026 will be recognized. Empty desks and class roll attendees also will be acknowledged.
All persons who have ever attended Bellevue high School and their families are invited to attend. All funds raised will go to the scholarship awarded in 2027 for Bellevue seniors.
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