The grocery department shelves inside the new Ernie’s Food Market are filling up fast with product. The new store on Highway 10 at 14th Street is nearly complete, with the store personnel hoping to be open next week. The polished cement floors have a bright sheen, and along with white walls and ceilings, give the interior a very bright and airy feeling. The area at right will be the produce area, with the far walls the meat and frozen foods areas.

At right, store owner Al Erbe (facing camera) spoke with two Mason Brothers employees who were setting up the meat display cases Monday. (Staples World photos by Tom Crawford)