Sunday, July 20, 2014

Did You Know?

Forty-six facts you should know about Homer Village Market.  (Or...maybe you knew but forgot!) 

  1. The store was first ESTABLISHED in 2006 selling cold soft drinks, shelf-stable foods, tobacco products, farm-stand produce, and general store merchandise.
  2. In 2008, we implemented the requirements to become a LICENSED Retail Food Establishment so we would be permitted by law to sell refrigerated and frozen foods.
  3. In 2010, we obtained a license for mobile food service and became CERTIFIED in food safety.
  4. In 2014, after a successful LOCAL OPTION ELECTION, we obtained BEER & WINE retail carryout permits for our location.  The rest of the township is still considered "dry" status.
  5. The store is OPEN all year:  Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall.  HOURS are scheduled each season and are posted on our door as well as website, facebook page, and available in the store  upon request. Typical hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. six days per week, sometimes longer in summer and shorter in winter. Sometimes the store is open 7 days per week due to receiving. The store is usually closed on major HOLIDAYS, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving and sometimes Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Fourth of July, except by appointment. 
  6. Our PHONE number is 740 EIGHT NINE TWO THREE TWO FOUR TWO.
  7. Our WEBSITE address is www.homervillagemarket-generalstore.com
  8. Our FACEBOOK page address is https://www.facebook.com/HomerVillageMarket
  9. YES, we are licensed to sell BEER ON SUNDAYS (as well as throughout the week).
  10. We have a good variety of domestic, regional, and imported WINE in addition to domestic, local, regional and imported BEER.  We sell both at the lowest prices permitted by State law. Our wine permit also allows us to offer prepackaged COCKTAILS and 40-proof spirits for carryout (except Sundays).
  11. We also offer an assortment of the most popular brands of CIGARETTES, smokeless tobacco products, and cigars at STATE MINIMUM prices. We have no e-cigs or loose tobacco.
  12. We accept SNAP benefits (aka Ohio Direction Card, FOOD STAMPS) for eligible items (food including nonalcoholic beverages, snacks, ice).
  13. We accept debit and CREDIT CARDS and cash but NO CHECKS.
  14. We have FOOD staples such as milk, bread, lunch meat, pasta, produce, canned foods, bottled beverages, cereal, coffee, tea, ice cream, and condiments.
  15. You can buy premade SANDWICHES and SNACKS to go.  We also have a commercial microwave to heat your sandwich.
  16. You can get a hot cup of COFFEE for only $1.
  17. In addition to the Pepsi vending machine outside the store, inside the store you can find bottles and cans of cold PEPSI products, tea, water, Gatorade, juice, coffee drinks, and bottled water in the cooler.
  18. We carry a variety of commonly needed BAKING INGREDIENTS, such as
    • Flour
    • Sugar
    • Cooking Oil
    • Butter, Margarine and Crisco shortening
    • Yeast
    • Cake Mixes
    • Chocolate chips
    • Prepared Frosting
    • Vanilla
    • Spices
  19. We offer a variety of PRODUCE all year around and others seasonally:
    • Potatoes
    • Onions
    • Lettuce
    • Tomatoes
    • Carrots
    • Canned vegetables
    • Fresh and canned fruit
    • Dried fruit and roasted nuts
  20. We stock over 14 brands of CANDY bars and another dozen brands of candy and cookies.
  21. There is a shelf devoted to LOCAL/regional pickles, jams, jellies, chutneys, salsa, syrup, etc.
  22. We carry ROSSI PASTA and several of Rossi's gourmet sauces (Marietta, Ohio).
  23. PET FOOD:  We offer dry and canned cat and dog food.
  24. NO SHOPPING CARTS are necessary in our store because you can almost reach the check-out counter from any aisle!  The store display area is only about 250 square feet!
  25. You do not have to stoop or reach for anything--all you need to do is ASK FOR SERVICE.  Our frozen meat/seafood section is not self-service due to the limited display space. Let us help you find what you want or let us show you what we have.
  26. We have FROZEN SEAFOOD, POULTRY and MEAT as well as SAUSAGES and meat snacks.
  27. The LAMB that we sell is naturally raised and pastured on our own LOCAL FARM.  It is processed, packaged, labeled, weighed, and frozen at a USDA inspected local facility.
  28. You can choose from over 15 varieties of pre-packaged CHEESE and a half dozen kinds of prepackaged DELI SALADS in our cooler.
  29. You can buy HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES for wrapping and storing food as well as paper and cleaning products.
  30. There is even a "BATH AND BODY" section where you can find an assortment of basic products for men, women, and children.
  31. We have some commonly needed AUTOMOTIVE fluids as well as charcoal, lighter fluid, ice, and batteries.
  32. We offer OVER-THE-COUNTER drug products such as pain relievers, digestive relief, cough drops, skincare, and first-aid products.
  33. We have a BULLETIN BOARD inside the store for use by customers who have local businesses to advertise or to promote nonpartisan, nondenominational events open to the public.
  34. We can SPECIAL-ORDER for you any large quantities of food, beverages, or specialty products with one week's notice. 
  35. All of our refrigerated and frozen foods are manufactured/processed by USDA INSPECTED SUPPLIERS and safely transported and delivered refrigerated or frozen.
  36. Homer Village Market is equipped with commercial, FOOD-SAFETY APPROVED equipment and is inspected by the local and state government authorities.
  37. Homer Village Market is protected by a state-of-the-art SECURITY SYSTEM which is monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  38. The store is AIR CONDITIONED in the summer and HEATED in the winter for a constant temperature below 70 degrees for the comfort of our customers and the quality of our products.
  39. For the directionally challenged without GPS:  The store is LOCATED  5 miles south of Brandon, 5 miles north of Fredonia, 10 miles south of Mount Vernon, 10 miles north of Granville, 4 miles southwest of Utica, 15 miles northeast of Newark, 30 miles north-east of Columbus, 10 miles northeast of Johnstown, and about a half mile from the Homer Volunteer Fire Department and EMS.  Our storefront faces State Route 661, two miles north of State Route 62 (flashing light)  at the intersection with Homer Road (diagonally across the street from the Homer Post Office). We are in Licking County, Burlington Township, about 3 miles south of the Knox County line.
  40. NO PUBLIC RESTROOMS are available at the store.  Sorry, (You can thank the Ohio EPA).
  41. PARKING is available in the adjacent parking lot or across the street on Homer Road N.W.
  42. NO LOTTERY tickets are available at the store at this time.
  43. There is usually NO WAITING in line to check-out your purchase. 
  44. We appreciate you, and you are treated with COURTESY, respect, and friendly service.  In consideration of any customers who may be waiting, we strive to offer prompt and efficient service and checkout.
  45. We offer convenience but at LOWER PRICES than a typical "convenience store."
  46. We use LOCAL SUPPLIERS, so the money you spend in the store benefits our state and local economy.
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