New ambulance needed

By Melinda L. Lucas

An estimate of $275.725 for a new ambulance to replace a 2009 unit that has “become a liability” was reported during Monday’s session of the Shackelford County Hospital District directors.

Chad Havens of the EMS, who has been researching options and obtaining bids for the vehicle, recommended a 2024 Chevrolet. Any of the vehicles will take roughly a year to complete.

The item was tabled until the May meeting in order to research grants to help with the purchase.

Other Business

•Chase Sims of Condley and Company summarized the 2021 audit, stating that  it was a clean opinion. The board approved the draft, and the final version will be sent in the near future.

•Brandi Green reported that pharmacist Eric Neal had detected an attempted prescription fraud, which during an investigation, led to the discovery that the security cameras at the drug store are not operational.

•The May meeting will be held Wednesday, May 17.