Trader Joe's Arrives In Utah

Jenny Sheets’ patients at the Davis County psychiatric ward will just have to wait if they want a counseling session with her Friday morning. Sheets is going grocery shopping.

You’ve heard of rabid fans standing in line to buy the next iPhone or to see the newest "Twilight" movie. But have you ever heard of anyone waiting in line to be the first inside a new grocery store?

That’s what’s expected to happen when Sheets and other manic followers of the cult grocery chain Trader Joe’s arrive for the chain’s first opening ever in Utah. The doors open at 8 a.m. Friday for the grand opening in Salt Lake City at 634 E. 400 South (inside The Family Center at East Downtown).

"I’m really excited. I’m taking off work to go down there," said the 43-year-old therapist from Clinton, Davis County. (Her patients needn’t worry. She says a co-worker is covering her shift). "My kids think I’m ridiculous."

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