Index General Store

Years ago this store was owned by folks who sold baked goods made in the store, frosh veggies and other groceries, and other things that locals might want in a hurry, but not enough to drive down to Start-​Up or Gold Bar. Than they sold it, and the new owners turned it into essentially, an over-​priced beer and cigarette store.

what a great store for a little town the owners and propriters

I spend a lot of recreational time around Index, so I’ve been in this shop many times now, and I can safely say the lady that runs this shop is the rudest shopkeeper ever!
One of the few times the shopkeeper acknowledged me with words instead of a seething glare was maybe the 2^nd or 3^rd time I came here, when she asked me to buy something or leave. Her eyes shoot invisible daggers at my face! I don’t even know this lady; I’m just here for Gatorade!
I keep coming back because I seriously want to do my part to support the little town of Index, and I don’t expect good service or try to talk to her. No big deal. However, last weekend, after another death-​stare purchase of Gatorade, I wanted to throw away some used napkins that were in my car. After walking around the front and side of the store, I didn’t see a trash can, so I put the trash in a bucket-​o-​sand near the door. (Though surely a place for cigarettes, this sand bucket had other trash in it so I figured it was the de-​facto trash can.) As I got in my car to leave, the lady came outside and yelled at me «This is not a trash can! Take your trash to a trash can!» I didn’t know what to say, but definitely didn’t want to cause a scene, so I went and got my used napkins and asked where the trash can was. Her answer: ‘It’s in the park.‘
I think she doesn’t want me to shop at her store. So… instead of this aggro grumpy general store, I go to Outdoor Adventures in Index which across the street from the city park in Index. It is run by friendly people and they have food but it is not a grocery/​convenience store and a lot of local knowledge and historical artifacts. A few miles up Hwy 2, Baring has an awesome general store with friendly people, a full restaurant and convenience items.