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Board Report term sustainability of the Co-op while making the Co-op more by Erik Hahn, Co-op Board affordable to those with limited means. The senior discount program will be discontinued and replaced with a need-based Did you know your Co-op has one of the most generous discount. To apply for the need-based coupon, stop by the discount programs in the country? Many co-ops offer a 5% Information Desk and fill out an application or fill out a form discount to owners once or twice a year. Cook County Whole online at: www.cookcounty.coop Foods Co-op offers such a discount every month. Few if any co-ops offer $5 back every other month. Few other co-ops The bimonthly $5 discount will become a quarterly discount. give such deep discounts to owners making special orders. We believe these changes will allow for a more affordable Then there is the Wellness Wednesday discount, the manager experience for more owners, while still maintaining the specials, the senior discount, and in many years, the annual uniquely generous character of the Co-op. dividend. And no other co-op in the universe, we think, allows its owners to take 10 years to pay for a full equity share while And lastly, in a change that will require a vote of the own- enjoying all the benefits of full ownership. ership, we will propose (at the October Owners Annual Meeting) a shorter time frame for new owners to pay off their Clearly being an owner of the Co-op comes with many bene- full equity share. fits. And yet close review of these benefits shows that they are not always shared across the ownership equitably. There are Fun Facts owners who never make special orders. There are owners who by Andrew Ashcroft waive their dividends. There are owners who refuse to shop during the monthly 5% discount days. And many seniors have The Cook County Whole Foods Coop is a vibrant and thriv- the means to buy their food without discount, while many ing business, growing by leaps and bounds. For me, however, individuals and young families are struggling to make ends it is often the intangibles that tell more of the story about our meet and could use more support. success and culture than the bottom line. Here are some of the numbers that I find really exciting about what we’re trying to The Board of Directors takes affordability seriously, and the do in Grand Marais and Cook County: discount program has been a tool to help make shopping at the store more affordable for the owners of the Co-op. The Board and management believe that the current discount program is in need of tweaking, so that prices can be reduced for all shoppers, and individuals and families who need more support have access to a needs-based discount program. The l We have the Coop Explorer’s program where kids get a free proposed changes are small, and will still leave Cook County piece of fruit or vegetable every time they come in. The ratio- Whole Foods Co-op with one of the most generous discount nal for this is based on a number of studies that indicate that if programs in the country. you introduce kids to great organic fruit and vegetables, it will influence healthy eating throughout their lives. Since the pro- The following changes will allow prices to be reduced on gram started, we’ve given away 4,000 pieces of fruit. many items throughout the store, and will help ensure the long continued on page 3
Cook County Whole Foods Co-op Ends Policies As a result of all the Cook County Whole Foods Co-op does, we will be: l A successful, cooperative grocery that is a trusted source of healthy, local, and sustainable products and services for all; l A leader in environmentally sustainable practices; l A source of employment that provides meaningful work and fair compensation; l A welcoming and friendly gathering place where the community has a sense of belonging; and, l A trusted resource for information on food, wellness and the value of cooperative principles.
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Welcome New Owners! Alyssa Abbott Jennifer Baker Jeff Berquist Jan Bloom Anna Botner A Member Owned Community Gro- Martha Brummitt cery Working to Create a Healthy Yvonne Caruthers and Sustainable Society Mike & Debbie Elliott Thomas Fagin The Blueberry Jam Krysten Foster Published by Steve & Roberta Hahn Become a Co-op Owner Cook County Whole Foods Co-op Anne Hathaway 20 E. First St., P.O. Box 813 Sam Heaston Anyone may shop at the Co-op; only Grand Marais, MN 55604 Emma Heath owners receive the following benefits, 218.387.2503 William Heitzman here are just a few: [email protected] Eric Henderson www.cookcounty.coop Trish Hunter l Monthly owner specials, plus 5% Hannah Johnson Hours September-June discount off most itmes on the 5th of Lindy Jouppi Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. each month Becky Kondrad l Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Four $5.00 discounts annually on Scott Kruzan July & August purchases of $50 or more, one every Janice & Gary Latz Mon. – Sat. 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. three months John Naimian Sunday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. l Four $5.00 need-based discounts Jodell Nelson annually on purchases of $50 or more. Ownership investment: Kathleen Nolan $120 full-equity investment To apply stop by the Co-op or visit: Mark Oltean www.cookcounty.coop Olivia Pehrson Moving? Let us know if any of l Blueberry Jam newsletter your account information changes, Terri Penshorn l and we will update that right away! Patrick & Christina Reeves Possible patronage rebate: the more Kristin Reiter you spend, the more you receive! Please recycle! The Blueberry Jam Bethany Sewald l Voting rights: one owner = one vote is 100% recyclable! Rista Sharma-Connor l Discount on Co-op classes Staff William Smith Jennifer Stoltz Paul Snyder It’s Easy to Become an Owner General Manager Lindsay Spenceley Fill out an application form with a Andrew Ashcroft Mark Ten-Eyck cashier, we will set up your account at Customer Service Manager Eric Tofte the register, it’s easy. Marietta Berneking Laurel Wilson Pick a Payment Option: Bookkeeper Caroline Wood Purchase your full $120 (this is not an Kim Falter Full-Equity Shares! annual fee) equity or you may choose to Wellness Coordinator Thank you to these owners who paid their $120 pay $12 annually until the full amount Michael Garry full-equity investment. has been paid. Benefits begin with the Grocery Manager Jeff Berquist first $12 investment. Pat Hennessy Erick Brunsvold & Emilie Anderson Meat Buyer Mike & Debbie Elliott Kate Keeble Steve Forsberg Deli Manager Margo & Dave Furcht Nicole Halgrimson Tom Knutson Jenny & John Hughes IT Coordinator Michelle & Brian Kizzek Co-op Hours Jill Levene Sue Nordman September – June Outreach Coordinator Terri Penshorn Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Leslie Pedersen Andy & Amy Schmidt Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Cheese Buyer Mike Siesennop & Jill Erickson Jeri Person Fawn & Shane Smith Summertime Hours Produce Manager Corrie & Ben Steckelberg July & August Caroline Wood Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Ray White Sunday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Bulk & Cooler Buyer Thank you! Blueberry Jam 03
Look What’s Cooler/Dairy Department Meat Department New at the Green Valley Lactose Free Yogurt-OG Bodin’s Lake Superior Wild Lake Trout Co-op! Good Karma Flax Milk Fillets-Local Kerrygold Irish Butter Ferndale Market Uncured Smoked Bulk Department Valleyview Farms rGBH free Milk Turkey Breast-Local Fika Ethiopian Organic Valley Non-Homogenized Niman Ranch Uncured Sliced Pastrami, Coffee-OG Grass fed Milk-OG Corned Beef and Ground Beef Red Ape Volcanic Horseradish-OG Wellness Department Cinnamon-OG Rudi’s Gluten-free Wraps Tea Tree Therapy toothpastes Grandy Oats Sonoma Gluten-free Wraps High Anti-oxidant UP4 Kids Cubes Probiotic Tapuat Brewing Co. Kombucha-Local Trail Mix Himalaya Neem & Pomegranate Lisanatti Almond Jalapeno Jack “Cheese” Garlic Herb Toothpaste Cashews Kevita Master Brew Kombucha-OG Himalaya Lavender & Rosemary Dried Shiitake Mushrooms High Country Kombucha-OG Cleansing Bar Dried Cilantro Himalaya Neem & Turmeric Dried Hibiscus Petals Grocery Department Cleansing Bar Equal Exchange Pineapple-dry-OG Wisco Pop-Local Four Elements Calendula Neroli Bar Sichuan Peppercorns Twinings Tea-OG Four Elements Sandalwood & Steve’s Ice Cream Ginseng Soap Cheese Department Gray Duck Chai-Local Carr Valley 10 Yr Cheddar-Local Epic Animal Based Bars Carr Valley Spicy Beer Cold Pack Alive and Radiant Kale Chips-OG Cheese Spread-Local Annie’s Pizza Poppers Buffalo Creek Creamery Sheep Cheese Better Life Cleaners OG=Organic GF=Gluten Free Mt. Sterling Co-op Creamery Goat Bixby Candy Bars Local=400 mile radius from Grand Mozzarella-Local Bliss Granola-Local Marais, Minnesota
Spicy Vegetable Korma Procedure: continued from page 1 1. In a thick bottom vessel, heat oil l We just start- Ingredients: and sauté mustard seeds. Add bay ed a Round Up leaf, onions, green chilies, ginger Vegetables (Carrot, beans, cauli- program that and ginger garlic paste one by one flower, green peas, potato) –2 cups allows our cus- and fry. Onion should not turn 1 large onion, finely chopped tomers to round brown color. 1 large tomato their total up to 5 green chilies 2. Add the powdered ingredients the next whole 1″ piece ginger (chili powder, turmeric powder, dollar and give it to a local charity. In 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste garam masala, coriander powder) the past month or so, we’ve raised more 1 bay leaf and fry for few minutes. Put the than $1,000 for the local Food Shelf. 2 Tbsp. oil vegetables in this along with the 1 tsp. mustard seeds coconut milk, salt and enough l We offer our customers a bag discount 1½ tsp. chili powder water and cook. if they bring their own bags. Since we 1½ tsp. coriander powder started the program in early 2012, we’ve 1 tsp. garam masala 3. When it is half way through add given away more than 75,000 bag dis- ½ tsp turmeric powder the finely ground paste, (refer to counts! Those are bags that otherwise ¼ cup coconut milk grind) and choped tomato. Let it would have had to be recycled and Salt to taste cook until done. Add a few curry hauled to Duluth (or farther). leaves and coriander leaves at the To Grind: end for a better aroma and taste. Who says it is all about the bottom line? Serve with rice or naan bread. ½ cup coconut This recipe was prepared and Approx. 10 cashew nuts enjoyed during the Indian Cooking ½ tsp poppy seeds class held at the Co-op Sunday, New Co-op Employees ¼ tsp fennel seeds 8 February 2015. For more recipes: Mellissa Gagnon – Deli 4 green chilies www.sizzlingveggies.com Reed Schmidt – Produce Department 04 Blueberry Jam
Co-op Smart Buy Program Smart Buy Program Items Board of Directors by Jennifer Stoltz Produce Barb LaVigne - President I recently Organic and Fair Term Expires 2016 reported on Trade Bananas 387-2137 the follow- Organic 2# bag [email protected] ing Ends Carrots Statement to Organic Baby Don Grant - Vice President the Board of Peeled Carrots Term Expires 2016 Directors. Organic Bagged 370-9998 As a result Salads [email protected] of all the Organic Bag Fruit Cook in Season Judy Peterson - Secretary County Whole Foods Co-op does, we Grocery Term Expires 2017 will be: a successful, cooperative grocery Field Day Spaghetti Noodles 387-1322 that is a trusted source of affordable, Annie’s Classic Mac and Cheese [email protected] healthy, local and sustainable products Angelic 7 Grain Bread and services for all. Eastwind Peanut Butter Kathy Bolstad Field Day Black Beans Term Expires 2015 Field Day Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce The Co-op has been very successful in Udi’s Whole Grain Bread 387-2165 our new store. Sales and net profit have [email protected] Sno Pac Frozen Corn exceeded expectations. We have further Sno Pac Frozen Peas Erik Hahn defined our product policy to ensure Natural Value, 400 Sheet 4pack toilet paper the food and products that we carry are Term Expires 2015 All Baby Food affordable, healthy, sustainable and as Bulk 387-2802 local as possible. We offer Co+op Deals [email protected] Organic Green Lentils bi-weekly specials, owner appreciation Heartland Mills Organic Corn Meal Amy Henrikson days and $5 off coupons to help with Lundberg Organic Short-grain Brown Rice Term Expires 2016 affordability, but organic and sustainable Heartland Mills Organic All-purpose flour foods can still be out of reach financially Organic Quick Oats 387-9359 for our customers. To help alleviate some [email protected] Cooler of the sticker shock associated with gro- Milk-All brands Nick Vavrichek cery shopping, we’re launching a Smart Eggs-All brands Term Expires 2017 Buy Program. We’ve lowered prices Westby Butter 1# quarters, Rgbh-free 387-3340 on some of your favorite products! Our La Perla Corn Tortillas 6-inch, 1# pack new Smart Buy Program offers a vari- Seven Stars Organic Plain Yogurt 32 oz. [email protected] ety of popular, affordable grocery and Wildwood Unsweetened Og. Soymilk 64 oz. household staples – the building blocks House Foods Organic Extra-firm Tofu 14 oz. Let Us Hear From You! for hearty meals and day-to-day living. Supplements Do you have questions, comments These are everyday deals available to all Natural Factors Vit. D 2,000IU twinpack or suggestions for the Co-op Board of our customers so you can save money NowFoods Vitamin D 1,000IU 180ct. of Directors? Give us a call, e-mail, and eat good food. Look around for our MegaFood One Daily 30ct. leave a note, or come to a board new Smart Buy tags highlighting the dis- Body Care meeting. Board meeting times and counted items. We will also have a list of EverydayShea Unscented Body Wash-Bulk dates vary, please check our website the products available at the Information EverydayShea Unscented Body Lotion-Bulk www.cookcounty.coop or call Desk. Since these items are priced with EverydayShea Unscented Shampoo-Bulk 218.387.2503 for the latest informa- everyday value in mind, we are unable EverydayShea Unscented Conditioner-Bulk tion. Notify the Board President in to offer additional special order or owner EverydayShea Unscented Shampoo 32oz. advance if you would like a topic to appreciation day discounts for these EveryDayShea Unscented Conditioner 32oz. be added to the agenda. products. Rest assured that you are get- Everyday Shea Unscented Body Lotion 32 oz. Clearly Natural Unscented Bar Soap ting the best price that we are able to Tom’s of Maine Unscented Deodorant offer and feel free to order items by the Want to go paperless? Tom’s of Maine Cavity Protection case at the Smart Buy price. Peppermint Toothpaste Receive your Co-op Naturacare Regular Tampons 20 count “Blueberry Jam” Newsletter Here are the products that we’ve includ- Naturacare Regular Pads 14 count via e-mail, it’s easy! ed in our Smart Buy Program. The items Meat & Cheese Send your name, e-mail may change due to product availability address and owner number to: Kadejan Whole Chickens and seasonality, but we’re committed to Niman Ranch Hotdogs [email protected] having a mix of merchandise that will Cedar Grove Cheddar and Colby help stretch your budget. Organic Valley Cream Cheese Blueberry Jam 05
Class Descriptions thing. Let’s pool our favorite recipes at Ada’s Natural Market in Fort Myers, April-May-June 2015 and expand our cooking playbooks. Florida she received her M.S. in Holistic Hartley will be whipping up one of her Nutrition from Clayton College. She cur- April favorites for you to try. Just bring a page rently works as the Wellness Coordinator Explore the World of Gourmet Fruit with your healthiest “go-to” recipes on at the Cook County Whole Foods Co-op. Vinegars it. We’ll copy and collate them all and Sunday, 19 April 6:30-8:00pm everyone will go home with new tried- Hartley Newell-Acero, M.A., C.Ht. has Cindy Hale co-owner, and-true dinner ideas. Join us for an eve- been a health educator for over 20 years, Clover Valley Farms ning of food, fun, and fresh menu ideas! teaching classes ranging from stress Cindy will lead you on a 5 course tour Class size: 10 management, nutrition and fitness, to exploring ways that you can use culinary $10 for owner/$15 for non-owners college psychology. An avid cook, and fruit vinegars to enhance the flavor, an even more avid eater, she marries her enjoyment and healthfulness of foods June love of good food and good health. A & beverages. This class will include an Sun & Bug 101 certified hypnotherapist, she often incor- appetizer, beverage, salad, small entrée Tuesday, 9 June 6:00-7:00pm and porates relaxation and guided imagery and dessert, all using different kinds Tuesday, 23 June 12:00-1:00pm into her classes, leaving participants both of fruit vinegars. You will leave with Kim Falter, Co-op Wellness Coordinator newly informed and deeply refreshed! recipes and ideas for your own kitchen The summer is quickly approaching, and inspiration to spare. All items will be time to start thinking bug sprays and gluten-free. sunscreens. There are a lot of options out Co-op Calendar 2015 Appetizers – Sweet Salsas & Pickled there, why would you choose a natural April sunscreen or bug spray over the chemical Easter, Co-op CLOSED Fresh Vegetables options? Are the natural options just as Sunday, 5 April Beverage – Fruity Herbal Tea & Switchel effective as the alternative? Join us for a Owner Appreciation Day Salad – Wild Rice Quinoa Salad quick 101 on natural sunscreens and bug Monday, 6 April sprays. We will talk UVA & UVB rays, Entrée – Chicken with Roasted Wellness Wednesday water resistance, and SPF. Everyone Wednesday, 15 April Vegetables (vegetarian option available) will get a chance to make their own bug Dessert – White Chocolate Drizzle over spray, to bring home, after a discussion Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup Day warmed fruit of the different essential oils traditionally Saturday, 18 April 10:00a.m.- Noon Class size: 10 used to repel bugs. Class size: 6 Explore the World of Vinegar $10 owners/$20 non-owners $10 for owner/$15 for non-owners Sunday, 19 April 6:30p.m. - 8:00p.m. Earth Day May How to Register Wednesday, 22 April The Making of Vinegar Pre-registration is requested, stop by the May Thursday, 14 May 6:30-7:30pm Co-op or call 218-387-2503. Payment is Owner Appreciation Day Cindy Hale co-owner, required at time of registration. Tuesday, 5 May Clover Valley Farms Cindy will give a quick introduction Instructors World Fair Trade Day to the different type of vinegars (i.e. Cindy Hale is a self-taught cook from Saturday, 9 May white distilled, balsamic, wine and way back. In 2013, Cindy left her 20 Making Vinegar cider vinegars, etc.), how they are made year career as a research ecologist with Thursday, 14 May 6:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. and their different characteristics. She the University of Minnesota Duluth By Request! Beyond Beans & Rice will then lead you through the steps to farm full-time. On the farm, Cindy Sunday, 17 May 6:30 - 8:00p.m. of creating your own homemade wine and her family strive to eat not only Wellness Wednesday and fruit vinegars. You bring some kind locally but from what is available from Wednesday, 20 May of wine (i.e. red or white grape, fruit, their farm. Creativity and the pursuit of June homemade or commercial) in a quart- simple but fabulous flavors lead to home Owner Appreciation Day sized canning jar. She will provide the wine and beer brewing, fermented foods Friday, 5 June bacterial “mother” and an easy to follow and eventually to making vinegars for procedure for culturing your own home their own use in about 2009.The health Sun & Bug 101 made and healthful vinegars. benefits of live culture vinegars are well Tuesday, 9 June 6:00 - 7:00p.m. Class size: 10 known, Cindy takes it the next step, Wellness Wednesday $10 owners/$20 non-owners making great tasting food that is also Wednesday, 17 June very healthy. Join her to learn and share Sun & Bug 101 By Request! Beyond Beans & Rice a one of a kind culinary experience. Tuesday, 23 June Noon - 1:00p.m. Sunday, 17 May 6:30-8:00p.m. Remember extended hours begin 1 July Hartley Newell-Acero, M.A., C.Ht. Kim Falter currently holds a B.S. in Store hours-July & August Family food that’s nutritious, delicious, Biology from Northland College. 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African Black Soap: African Mint, Shea Butter and Palm through Education program so that Ossé Dudu Kernel Oil. Individually, these ingredi- disadvantaged children can get to and by Kim Falter, Wellness Coordinator ents have incredible healing properties. from school. They are also stewards African mint has been used medicinally of the environment by working with Originally a cleaning staple of West in Africa to treat a whole host of issues, African, recently, black soap has including: conjunctivitis, headaches become a very popular all-purpose and malaria, as well as use as an anti- cleanser here in America. But what inflammatory and insect repellent. sets black soap apart from other soaps? Palm Kernel oil, extracted from the Traditional, authentic black soap start African Palm tree, is widely known with plant material that is dried, roasted for its antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. Because it is so close to the same structure as the oils produced by the sebaceous glands of human skin, Shea Butter is an excellent moisturizer. According to the American Shea Butter Institute (yes, it does exist), shea but- ter has been know to be beneficial for and heated to a charcoal. Water and a wound healing, sunburns, insect bites, variety of oils are then heated and the stretch marks, frostbite, wrinkles, diaper ash of the plant material are then added rash and muscle aches - to name just a local farmers to plant trees (10,000/ and cooked for six hours. few. Rich in Vitamin A & E, it is perfect year) to prevent soil erosion and offset After this slow cooking, for those with sensitive skin or skin negative effects from global warming. the black soap is left to conditions such as eczema or psoriasis. Alaffia believes: “As individuals who dry and cure in the sun for have the good fortune of education 6 weeks. African tribes As most Alaffia products are sourced and experience, it is our moral duty to and communities all have from Africa, they are huge supporters be conscious and aware of the situa- their own “secret” recipes of Fair Trade, supporting community tions of people who are less fortunate”. derived from a unique mix empowerment and gender equality in Identifying resources that can benefit of plant material and a Togo, West Africa. They pay fair wages these communities with a sense of variety of oils. through their women’s cooperatives, empowerment is their number one goal. support maternal health by funding over Black soap has many uses. It can be Here at the Co-op, we 3,000 births, providing school supplies used as a facial cleanser, body wash, carry Alaffia’s Authentic and repairs to rural schools, donating shampoo, shave soap, hand soap and as Black Soap made with over 6,000 bikes through their Bicycles a general household cleaner.
Earth Day 22 April 2015 MNDOT Adopt-A-Highway
On Earth Day, enjoy the tonic of fresh air, contact with the soil and the companion- The Co-op is a proud participant of ship with nature? Walk through the woods in search of emerging wildflowers and the Adopt-A-Highway Program since green moss. Get outside and enjoy the day! 1992 and has “adopted” the section of Highway 61 between Lund’s Cabins and This observance arose from an interest in gathering national support for environmen- the Fall River. tal issues. In 1970, San Francisco activist John McConnell and Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson separately asked Americans to join in a grassroots demonstration. McConnell chose the spring equinox March 21, and Nelson chose April 22. Millions of people participated, and today Earth Day continues to be widely celebrated with events on both dates. The most common practice of celebration is to plant new trees for Earth Day.
Celebrate & SAVE on Earth Day! Bring your own containers from home, Adopt-A-Highway cleanup day: and receive a 10% discount on bulk Saturday, 18 April 2015, 10:00a.m. department items! One day only! Meet at the Co-op at 9:45a.m., stick Excludes, sale items and Smart Buy items around after the cleanup and enjoy FREE lunch on us! Blueberry Jam 07
Woodstock, Cook County World Fair Food Shelf Report Whole Foods Co-op and You: Trade Day by Kim Falter, Wellness Coordinator Learn, Share, Grow TEAM NON-GMO! Join us this May 9 as Thank you for contributing to the we celebrate World Cook County Food Shelf over the past In the United States, 80% of processed Fair Trade Day. When months’, your monetary contributions food is likely to be genetically modi- you choose products from committed helped purchase these items for our fied, and not everyone is sure how to fair trade brands like Alaffia, Alter Eco, local food shelf: identify which foods are genetically Canaan Fair Trade, Dr. Bronner’s, Equal modified organisms (GMOs) and which Exchange, Farmer Direct Co-operative, 24 boxes Annie’s Wisconsin Cheddar are not. It’s up to us to LEARN the Guayaki Yerba Mate and Runa, each Mac & Cheese facts, SHARE information, and help fair trade product you choose supports: 24 jars Santa Cruz Applesauce GROW Non-GMO! 24 boxes Gingerbread cookies l Long-term direct trading relationships 72 cans Native Forest Tropical Fruit This May, our Co-op is teaming up l Prompt payment of fair prices Salad with Woodstock to help raise aware- l No child, forced or otherwise 72 cans Native Forest Mandarin ness about GMOs. Stop in anytime this exploited labor Oranges month and enter to win a Woodstock l Workplace non-discrimination, gender wagon and receive a dollar off cou- 24 boxes Back to Nature Saltines equity and freedom of association pon for any Woodstock product. 12 cans Amy’s Butternut Squash Soup You can also visit Woodstock’s web- l Democratic & Transparent 12 cans Amy’s Chunky Tomato Soup site: www.Woodstock-Foods.com/ Organizations 12 cans Amy’s Minestrone Soup l TeamNonGMO, to win additional Safe working conditions and 12 cans Amy’s Lentil Soup prizes, LEARN about GMOs, SHARE reasonable work hours information, and help GROW Team l Investment in community Upon entering the Co-op you will see Non-GMO! development projects a wooden box ready for your mon- l Environmental sustainability etary contribution. Please make the Concerned about GMOs? l Traceability and transparency check payable to: Cook County Whole l Choose organic - USDA organic Foods Co-op and we’ll put that dona- products do not contain GMOs Your purchase is powerful! Learn which tion towards the purchase of healthy, l Look for third party verifications such of your favorite products are fair trade. organic foods. Checks made out directly as the Non-GMO Project verified logo Choose them with pride on World Fair to the Food Shelf are welcome as well. l Visit www.justlabelit.org Trade Day and throughout the year. We also have a basket located by the l Contact your federal legislators and Information desk for any non-perishable ask them to support mandatory What is World Fair Trade Day? food donations. These items are trans- national labeling of GMOs World Fair Trade Day is an annual ported to our Food Shelf on a monthly global celebration occurring each May. basis, so please keep your donations About Woodstock Celebrations bring consumers and non-perishable items only. Eat Because it’s Good!® businesses, nonprofit organizations, churches, student groups, and advocates Thanks again for all your support and Woodstock together to host thousands of events keep those donations coming! is dedicated worldwide. This year, World Fair Trade to providing Day is May 9. The Cook County Food Shelf is consumers open every Monday afternoon from 3 with high- What is Fair Trade? to 5 p.m. in the lower level of The First quality, delectable foods farmed from Fair Trade is a social movement and Congregational Church UCC in Grand sources you can trust. For 25 years, market model that aims to empower Marais. The Food Shelf is also open they’ve been committed to providing small-scale farmers and workers in the first Wednesday night of each month foods that are both good for you and the underdeveloped countries to create an from 5 to 7 p.m. In addition to food for land. They are proud supporters of the alternative trading system that supports people, the Food Shelf accepts and dis- American Farmland Trust & the Non- equitable trading, sustainable develop- tributes food for pets. The Food Shelf GMO Project. Over 70% of Woodstock ment and long-term trading relation- serves as a NAPS program for elderly products are domestically sourced and ships. Fair trade supports fair prices and WIC small-bags over 145 products are verified by the for producers, safe working conditions, distribution site. Non-GMO Project with the rest on their investment in community development The Cook County Food Shelf way. To learn more about Woodstock projects, and the elimination of child First Congregational Church UCC visit: labor, workplace discrimination and 300 W. 2nd Street www.woodstock-foods.com exploitation. Grand Marais 218.387.9860 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. www.fairworldproject.org April Co-op CLOSED Sunday, 5 April Adopt-A-Highway Clean up Day Saturday, 18 April 10:00a.m.- Noon 20 E. First Street Explore the World of Vinegar P.O. Box 813 Sunday, 19 April 6:30p.m. - 8:00p.m. Grand Marais, MN 55604 Earth Day Wednesday, 22 April May Making Vinegar Thursday, 14 May 6:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. June Sun & Bug 101 Tuesday, 9 June 6:00 - 7:00p.m. Sun & Bug 101 Tuesday, 23 June Noon - 1:00p.m. Complete calendar pg. 5
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Ways to Save Four $5.00 need-based discounts annu- Free WiFi Spot Owner Appreciation Day ally on purchases of $50 or more. To Stop by the Co-op, enjoy a The 5th of each month. Owners receive apply stop by the Co-op or visit: beverage or perhaps some- an additional 5% off most items. FREE www.cookcounty.coop thing from the deli grab & Organic and Fair Trade fresh brewed go cooler, relax, stay a while and enjoy coffee ALL day! Co-op Deals See what’s on sale at: using the Co-op’s FREE WiFi hot spot. www.cookcounty.coop Convenient, comfortable and it sup- Pick up the sale flyer in the store. ports the Co-op Ends: a welcoming and friendly gathering place where the com- Bag Discount We offer a 10¢ bag munity has a sense of belonging. discount when you bring your own re- usable grocery bag. Bag credit limit, 5 Deli Blog per visit. Check out the Co-op’s logo The Deli continues its own blog, Belly bags for sale. Up! Find out what’s new in the Deli. Look for recipes and more from Kate Additional coupons, brochures and fly- Keeble, our talented Deli Diva. ers available at the Information Desk. Find her at: www.coopdeli.blogspot.com Find the Co-op Online! Wellness Blog www.cookcounty.coop Want to find out more about the Wellness Wednesday The Co-op has a Facebook page under products in our Wellness Department? is the 3rd Wednesday of each month, all Cook County Whole Foods Co-op. You Check out Kim’s Wellness blog: non-sale health and body care items are can link to the Co-op’s Facebook page In Fine Fettle! Find her at: 10% off. from our website and vice versa. www.coopwellness.blogspot.com facebook.com/cookcountycoop Owner Discounts We’ll let you know via facebook, Check out the new and improved Four $5.00 discounts annually on boreal.org and cookcounty.coop about Cook County Whole Foods Co-op purchases of $50 or more, one every news and other happenings. Website www.cookcounty.coop three months