September Updates

Hats Off to the Ladies

The labor day parade organized by the Garland Noon Exchange Club was larger than ever this year. Among the new entrance was the Garland Altrusa Club, whose members marched carrying a banner behind a pickup truck. The ladies marched wearing colorful hats and waving little frog fans. The frog is a symbol of their literacy program, Future Readers of Garland (F.R.O.G.). It was interesting to note that while their husbands rode inside the pickup truck, these women marched the 3 mile parade route. Maybe the guys just couldn’t handle the heat.

Shoppers Flock to Winco

Since the new store opened on September 1, their parking lot seems to have been continuously full. Among the popular features of this gigantic store is the bulk food section. There are beans rice, pasta, flour, and all sorts of dry food items in barrels with dispensers containing nuts, cereals, candies, and other specialty items. There is a coffee section offering over a dozen types of coffee beans with a grinder at the end of the row. We were delighted to find our favorite Guatemalan blend and to be able to grind it ourselves. All coffees sell for $7.49 a pound! That’s one of the many reasons why we will be returning to Winco.

Rowlett is Booming

Construction will begin this fall on the Village of Rowlett. This project will be developed around the new DART station and will continue along main street. There will be a variety of residential options along with commercial enterprises, such as restaurants, retail, and the Bankhead Brewery.

Pamper Your Pooch

The Purrfect Dog grooming and daycare facility has just opened on Main street near the corner of Ninth street in Garland. They are right next door to

the Pet Adoption Center. In addition to pet pampering services, there is a pet product boutique at the front of the store. Comparison shopping has found their rates for grooming to be very reasonable.

Thank You Life Message

Chris and Tina Kizziar, Darla King and a small staff at Life Message have fed and clothed thousands of needy people. Their headquarters and thrift shops on Rowlett Rd provide bargains for shoppers with a large inventory of clothing and food pantry in the rear of the property. Local grocery chains donate fresh food items, while canned and other non-perishable food items are supplied by the North Texas Food Bank. All proceeds from thrift store sales also help to support this charity. Donations are always gratefully accepted.