It’s no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Sparta residents in innumerable ways. Schools are now online for the remainder of the year, meaning kids from pre-K to college are home for the foreseeable future. Many parents are home now too, so that means more family time every day. However, some businesses remain open and are tackling obstacles they never faced before. Thanks to WaggMore and Alpine Creamery, we have insight into how some local Sparta establishments have been adjusting to this unforeseen time.
To combat the very up-close-and-personal nature of ice cream service, Alpine Creamery has introduced a Sundae Starter kit. If you haven’t tried one already, you’re missing out. The kit comes with three pints of any flavors, one sundae topping, one sprinkle topping, and three of both sugar and wafer cones. “It has been a real success and based on feedback, [customers] love having something fun and delicious to do with the whole family while staying safe,” reflects a Creamery spokesperson.
Additionally, Alpine Creamery is requiring all employees to be masked and gloved at all times during their shifts and is allowing them to stay home if they do not feel comfortable. They have opened up the option to call and place an order for pickup which the spokesperson says “has allowed our employees to serve customers much quicker.”
Finally, in an effort to keep customers at a safe distance, Creamery staff has placed blue tape markings on the ground six feet apart, which they will definitely be keeping in the future to “control the line better and ensure the line safely wraps around the sidewalk instead of going into the street.”
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| Source: Yelp |
Similarly, WaggMore has also implemented some changes in order to continue to provide the pets of Sparta with their food, treats, and supplies. While they haven’t added any new products to their inventory, WaggMore now provides free local delivery and curbside pickup according to owner Christopher Murch. The store has remained open for all of its usual hours, so don’t hesitate to grab your four-legged friend any supplies they need regularly!
“We will continue to provide excellent customer service and interpersonal relationship status with all our customers,” pledges Murch. “We care for your dog as if they were our own and that will never change.”
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| Source: TripAdvisor |
Make sure to support Alpine Creamery and Waggmore, in addition to Sparta’s other many local businesses! Special thanks to Alpine Creamery and Christopher Murch of WaggMore for sharing their experiences! Stay safe Spartans!
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