Sign Your Safeway Card For Dixon Schools E-Scrip; New Pet Lift Received

  E-Scrip brought in $20,000 that was distributed to five different local public schools in past years but it isn’t happening now simply because Dixon shoppers do not realize there Safeway E-Scrip Card has to be renewed.

“There is a potential of thousands of dollars we could receive if people renew and register their cards,” said representative Julie Mustard. “We need to let everyone know—not just the parents.”

Cards need to be registered every year but it is a simple phone call to do so. You can call 1-877-723-3929 to register your Safeway Savings Club Card but if you already have a card, you have to go online to select the Dixon Unified Parent Association (DUPA), which benefits three elementary Schools, , and  (see below).

To register your card for E-Scrip go online to www.escrip.com and select GROUP ID# 137116216. For questions, call Julie at (707) 310-9812.

If you have boxes of formerly important papers that need to be destroyed, you might want to mark your calendar for a unique paper shredding fundraiser to be held at Century 21 M & M Real Estate at 1450 Ary Lane, Suite A, in Dixon.

The event on Saturday, September 24, is part of the business’ support of the News 10’s annual drive, ‘Coats for Kids.’ For the donation of one coat, you can shred a full box of papers. If you want to shred two boxes, bring two coats.

The real estate office headed by long-time Dixon Broker Linda Green has 750 Realtors spread over 20 offices throughout San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo counties. Go to www.c21mm.com for more information.

Patti Sousa of Clip-N & Groom-N now feels complete—with her 6-year-old dog and cat grooming business, that is! A long-coveted hydraulic lift grooming table just arrived and is now assembled.

“It enables me to offer full service accommodations for all sizes of cats and dogs,” she said. “I already had the commercial grooming bath with ramp which also accommodates up to 160-pound dog and I have the commercial grooming dryer.” She says the new equipment will also enable her to work longer.

“I can adjust the height of the table according to the size of the dog and it keeps me healthier by saving my lower back,” she said. 

Sousa is one of those people who changed careers due to the economy after moving to Dixon seven years ago and found her passion.

“I started out in the pet industry after working 15 years in the mortgage business,” she said. “I loved it and I made good money but it started going down. At first, I was a merchandiser at pet stores for a couple years then took advantage of a dog bathing position then went to the academy to get certified as a groomer and ultimately a certified dog trainer.”

Sousa, who is a native Texan, lived in a large city before discovering Dixon and has experienced a change of lifestyle here.

“A friend brought me to Dixon and I’m crazy about t his town. I don’t’ see me going ever back to the city again,” she said. I’ve been in the business for six years. Now I work my passion; I make a lot less money but I’m a lot happier.”

Sousa also offers pet sitting at her home. To make an appointment at Clip-N & Groom-N, call Sousa at (707) 635-3303.

Want to help publicize events or business for your non-profit organization, church, or small business without expensive advertising costs? The Write Mind has the class for you. This Friday, September 16, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. I’ll be teaching a class on ‘Getting Good Press’ at the and as part of the business education services offered through the

Cost of the course is $25 and you must register in advance by email thewritemind@hotmail.com or calling (707) 301-0795.

Lastly, this reminder: A free Essential Oils class will be on Wednesday, September 14, 7 p.m. at Curves of Dixon.