Walmart Pickup Ribbon Cutting Held

The La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Walmart. Pictured are board chair, Mindy Davis, Walmart employees: Michael Burton, coach; Karen Patridge, coach; Kevin Ickles, store manager; Tammy Langston, coach; Caroline Beck, assistant manager; and Kwainessia Palmer, coach; Deokie Ramjohn and Sherry Pfluger of the La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce board. Not pictured were also numerous employees, supporters, the construction crew, other Walmart store managers and the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office including Sheriff Keith Korenek. La Grange Walmart #846 held a wonderful ceremony complete with the praise of their team and co-workers, The Pledge of Allegiance, the National Anthem (sung by their very own employee, Karen Patridge), with even a blessing from Pastor Kolbe Hill. The launch of the online grocery was months in the making as they remodeled the store to create a successful launch. Store Manager Kevin Ickles was very excited to reach this point of online grocery for the community.