Hundreds welcome
Albertsons
at historical ribbon cutting
By Lori
Bledsoe
The Alpine Sun
ALPINE — Hundreds of Alpine and area residents gathered in
the drizzle on Wednesday morning, Feb. 20, to witness the grand
opening and ribbon cutting of the new Albertsons store on the
corner of Alpine Boulevard and South Grade Road. At 7:30 a.m.,
as people gathered in front of the main entrance, Albertsons
graciously offered complimentary coffee and fresh baked donuts
and pastries.
As the time drew near, the crowds moved forward to hear
Bob Ring, the new Alpine Albertsons’ store director, introduce
the department managers, and store administrators. He also
introduced our Division Fire Chief, Bill Paskle, president of
the Alpine Fire Board Martin Marugg, Alpine Union School
District Superintendent Greg Ryan as well as AUSD board member,
Anne Pierce, and Chuck Taylor from the Alpine Planning Group.
Once introductions took place, Ring presented a check to the
Alpine Union School District for $1,500.00 to show Albertsons’
support for Alpine’s students.
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As the doors opened, Joan Mac Queen Middle School students
shared their musical talents with everyone. Their fully equipped
band, complete with drums, xylophone, clarinets, flutes, and
saxophone added to the celebratory flare as people journeyed
through the main entrance for the first time.
Once inside Albertsons, the beautiful décor, abundant
displays, and courteous, congenial employees welcomed all to
enjoy samples, shopping and new Alpine opportunities.
The 52,000-square-foot store, designed with the latest
conveniences, takes advantage of the almost constant sunny
weather that Alpine enjoys. The many skylights installed in the
roof allow for natural lighting through out the store and the
electric lights have sensors to dim when they are not needed.
The aisles are wider to allow customers the greatest
ease while navigating their shopping carts through the store.
The checkout stations feature friendly cashiers, and the quick
checkout stations are next to convenient self-serve checkout
stations that are quickly gaining popularity.
Though there has been controversy and doubt in the past
about having a large format store come into the community, the
people of Alpine were pleased with the new facility. Wandering
through the aisles, shoppers can catch glimpses of some local
history, with framed black and white pictures of old Alpine
shops and stores, including the old Wilson’s store and the local
one-room school house.
The full service bakery gives Alpiners the opportunity
for freshly baked goods again, such as breads, cakes, cookies
and pies. The soup bar offers a variety soups and the deli
stands ready with salads and sandwiches, as well as freshly cut
meats and cheeses.
Albertsons has listened to the community regarding
their needs and concerns, building the facility to allow the
surrounding residents the greatest amount of peace. Albertsons
has already participated in our community events, and is
planning on continual involvement as they are offering a
community fair this weekend.
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