Henry Raymond

Fairfax News => Current News & Events => Topic started by: Henry on December 08, 2011, 02:00:46 PM

Title: A Visit To The Georgia Market With Chris Santee & Henry
Post by: Henry on December 08, 2011, 02:00:46 PM
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The Old Georgia Market (Still Standing) on the right and the New Georgia Market in back on the left.

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Chris Santee is shown interviewing Ray Bouffard, the owner.

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Ray is pleased with the nice wide aisles he has so people can shop and also visit without blocking the aisles.

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Ray & Chris talk about the license for the new store for beer & wine.

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Chris decides to halt the interview while he tours the Beer Cave.

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Looks like Chris found something - I had a little trouble keeping Chris focused on the interview vs shopping.

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The overhead lighting is all controlled by Ray's computer and the intensity is determined by the light outside.

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Ray is posing with the Energy Vermont Representatives who were there and have been guiding Ray with his Energy Savings.

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The magnetic curtain is used at night to conserve energy - Each area has its own thermostat for control of temperatures.

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The Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts on the top shelf caught my eye - But I didn't buy any although they looked tempting

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The hood over the grill is automatic and turns on only when needed.

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Ray stands in front of the meat case - He has 3 meat cutters that keep the case supplied with fresh meats.

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Ray showed us one of the large containers of spices that are a huge savings to the buyer.

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As you can see he has a large variety of spices in the large containers - Quite a savings over the smaller containers.

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A nice assortment of fruits and vegetables that are delivered three times a week to insure freshness.

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I took a photo of this Green Mountain Coffee Display just special for Trevor Russell - Our GMC Rep on the forum.

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Ray stands in front of The Customer Service Desk which at present also is utilized as a check-out.

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Here he is shown standing behind the counter.

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Shopper Chris Santee who was supposed to be interviewing is shown as he arrives at the Check-Out Counter.

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Now its time to pay up Chris as we get ready to head back to Fairfax - Good Luck Ray, you have done a great job - Its looking great!!
Title: Re: A Visit To The Georgia Market With Chris Santee & Henry
Post by: mkr on December 08, 2011, 02:14:43 PM
Beautiful Store!  Just what Georgia needed!
Title: Re: A Visit To The Georgia Market With Chris Santee & Henry
Post by: Cat on December 08, 2011, 04:27:44 PM
Nice looking store.
Title: Re: A Visit To The Georgia Market With Chris Santee & Henry
Post by: Henry on December 09, 2011, 07:50:02 AM
A Note From Ray Bouffard, Owner of The Georgia Market:

Henry and Chris:
 
Thank you - both - for taking the time to come visit our new family  store .
 
It has been quite a journey for my wife ( and two children ) and myself as well as our wonderful employees!
 
This will be a work in progress for quite some time but everyday we get better .
 
We are blessed to be in a wonderful area with supportive towns all around us ...we are really blessed !
 
Again , thank you for sharing those wonderful pictures with your forum .
 
If there is ever anything we can do to help / assist you or the town , please feel free to contact me .
 
Thank you again and I will invite you both to our "grand " opening later in January - after the holidays are over.
 
Ray
Title: Re: A Visit To The Georgia Market With Chris Santee & Henry
Post by: Chris Santee on December 18, 2011, 12:06:37 PM
The old Georgia Market was demolished on Friday, December 16th, 2011.
Here's a video of a story that was happening there Christmastime 2010:
http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=13735808 (http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=13735808)

The NEW Georgia Market has 10,000 square feet.

Almost all demolished building materials were donated for recycling to
Habitat for Humanity !
Title: Re: A Visit To The Georgia Market With Chris Santee & Henry
Post by: Razzle Dazzle on December 18, 2011, 05:33:34 PM
Almost all demolished building materials were donated for recycling to
Habitat for Humanity !

NICE!
Title: Re: A Visit To The Georgia Market With Chris Santee & Henry
Post by: Cat on January 02, 2012, 03:41:09 PM
We just stopped in there...very nice store.