
Customer prizes. Charitable donations. A surprise performance by country music star Ricky Lee.
All were included in Rutter’s grand opening celebration March 21 of its 74th store company wide, this one located at 3000 6th Avenue in Altoona.
“We’re thrilled to have so many members of the Altoona community attend our Grand Opening,” Rutter’s President and CEO Scott Hartman said. “We look forward to having the opportunity to grow our relationships in this great area of Pennsylvania.”
Rutter’s is a member and sponsor of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association and Hartman serves on the PFMA Board of Directors.
Hartman cut the ribbon on the new store presented four local charities with donation checks. The recipients included: Altoona Police Department benefiting Because We Care Foundation, Altoona Ambulance Authority, Music 4-R Vets and the Altoona Food Bank. Total dollars awarded was $3,500.
Customers poured in the 8,223-square-foot store between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. and enjoyed an after- noon of food sampling, prize drawings and more.
Local dignitaries in attendance included Altoona Mayor Matthew Pacifico, Blair County Commissioner Bruce Erb, Amanda Walker from state Sen. Judy Ward’s office, Loreen Bencie and John Frick from U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey’s office and Katie Buchanan from the office of state Rep. Louis Schmitt.
The store is Rutter’s third in the Al- toona market and provides 10 fueling positions and new auto fueling options, including Flex Fuel, unleaded 15 and ethanol-free gasoline, along with standard gasoline choices.
The full-service convenience store, open 24/7, has seating for 30 in its quick-service restaurant, dinner specials and a coffee bar with lattes and cappuccinos. It also has Wi-Fi and beverage coolers. The new l cation employs 50 team members.
All were included in Rutter’s grand opening celebration March 21 of its 74th store company wide, this one located at 3000 6th Avenue in Altoona.
“We’re thrilled to have so many members of the Altoona community attend our Grand Opening,” Rutter’s President and CEO Scott Hartman said. “We look forward to having the opportunity to grow our relationships in this great area of Pennsylvania.”
Rutter’s is a member and sponsor of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association and Hartman serves on the PFMA Board of Directors.
Hartman cut the ribbon on the new store presented four local charities with donation checks. The recipients included: Altoona Police Department benefiting Because We Care Foundation, Altoona Ambulance Authority, Music 4-R Vets and the Altoona Food Bank. Total dollars awarded was $3,500.
Customers poured in the 8,223-square-foot store between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. and enjoyed an after- noon of food sampling, prize drawings and more.
Local dignitaries in attendance included Altoona Mayor Matthew Pacifico, Blair County Commissioner Bruce Erb, Amanda Walker from state Sen. Judy Ward’s office, Loreen Bencie and John Frick from U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey’s office and Katie Buchanan from the office of state Rep. Louis Schmitt.
The store is Rutter’s third in the Al- toona market and provides 10 fueling positions and new auto fueling options, including Flex Fuel, unleaded 15 and ethanol-free gasoline, along with standard gasoline choices.
The full-service convenience store, open 24/7, has seating for 30 in its quick-service restaurant, dinner specials and a coffee bar with lattes and cappuccinos. It also has Wi-Fi and beverage coolers. The new l cation employs 50 team members.