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By DEBRA DUNLAP
Scruggs Furniture Store is a Bowie landmark.
It’s been on the corner of Smythe and Tarrant streets for 55 years. Directions are given for downtown locations based on their relationship to Scruggs.
For example, “The newspaper office? Sure I know where it is – right across the street from Scruggs Furniture.”
Owner James Scruggs, who was recently honored for completing 50 years as a volunteer firefighter in Bowie, is as much a part of the landscape as the building that houses his business. His business career began as a teenager when he went to work for Richardson Furniture. He has been with it ever since.
The most memorable fire he ever fought? “July 23, 1990, starting at 2:30 in the afternoon,” he recalled with a wry smile. “That was the day my own store burned down. When that happened, I thought it might be time to do something else. Then I realized I don’t know how to do anything else. Besides that, Bowie has been good to us. So I rebuilt.”
The store is now so much a part of the landscape that one can drive by without even paying much attention to the building. However, if you look close, the 72-year-old has a a surprise for you, a classic car showroom. Pictured: James Scruggs shows off his 1934 Ford sitting in the mirrored showroom. (Photo by Debra Dunlap) Read the full feature in the weekend News.
Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Nov. 25.
Members will consider an anti-fraud policy and adding it to the personnel policy. The annual liability renewal with the Texas Association of Counties Risk Pool will be reviewed.
Montague County officials will be enrolling in the TAC 2025 certified cybersecurity course required by the state for all employees who use county computers.
Other topics for Monday will include the bond for the county treasurer, review an account application with Schad & Pulte Welding Supply, Inc and consider raising the road hand clothing allowance from $500 to $1,000.
By BARBARA GREEN
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It was family night for the City of Bowie Fire Department as members gathered for the annual pre-Thanksgiving awards dinner this week.
Firefighter of the Year awards, service awards and officers and firefighters were pinned with their new badges.
Fire Chief Doug Page opened the evening with a remembrance of a fallen firefighter, James Dunham who died 25 years ago on Nov. 18. This Saint Jo firefighter was responding to a car accident at Forestburg and after he arrived suffered a heart attack. Page noted his daughter is auxiliary member Renee Hart.
Chad Long, member of the department for one year and one month received the Firefighter of the Year Award. Kelly Tomlin, nine-year member, was selected by the volunteers to receive the Roy Gene Williams Award.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
Top photo- New lieutenants Michael Burrows and Chad Gerlach received the oath from Mayor Gaylynn Burris. (Photo by Barbara Green)
The new Montague County Animal Rescue, which will be helping with operation of the new county animal shelter, invite you to “Wine Like A Dog” on Dec. 3 at Kimber Creek Wine Bar and Gift Shop in downtown Bowie.
The evening will include wine and charcuterie from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., while raising funds for the rescue organization. Tickets are $50.
Melanie Gillespie of Montague County Animal Rescue said the new 501c3 has completed its agreement to work with Montague County operating the animal shelter.
“Your support enables us to launch the opening of the first county-run animal shelter. We invite you to join our mission of rescuing, rehabilitating and finding loving homes for animals in need,” said Gillespie.
Limited tickets will be offered at the door based on availability. Those with questions may call Gillespie at 469-951-0215 or email [email protected].
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