Member Specials July 9 - July 22
La Chaudiere Cheese (200g) -
Now $5.99! (Reg.
$7.49/$7.59)
La Chaudiere was one of the first organic cheeses in Canada. Made in
Quebec. On sale: Extra Old Cheddar and Swiss.
Learn
more > > >
Kettle Chips (220g) -
Now $2.59! (Reg. $3.59)
“Behold the perfect chip!” Potatoes gently cooked and seasoned with all
natural ingredients: Backyard Barbeque, Salt & Pepper, Salt
& Vinegar, Honey Dijon, & Salted.
Learn more > > >
Dry Soda
Now $1.49! (Reg. $1.99)
Dry Soda is a less sweet soda. It contains 1/4 to 1/3 of the sugar and
calories of other sodas,and the sugar that is used is pure cane sugar.
Dry Soda is also gluten free, caffeine free, sodium free and kosher.
Three flavours on sale: Vanilla Bean, Rhubarb and Cucumber. Yummy yum!!
Learn
more > > >
Blue Monkey (520mL) -
Now $1.79! (Reg. $2.79)
Original, vanilla and unsweetened on sale! The sweet almond-y
smoothness of Almond
Fresh is high
in vitamins and antioxidants and has a rich, nutty flavour! Extreme
deliciousness and highly nutritious.
Learn
more > > >
Napa Valley Naturals (750g) -
Now $7.99 & $10.99 (Reg. $10.49 & $14.99)
A family-owned business dedicated to bringing organic and all natural
oils to the market. They donate a percentage of their profits to groups
that support "environmental preservation, sustainable agricultural
practices, hunger prevention or community-based health
initiatives." On sale: Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
& Expeller Pressed Grapeseed Oil.
Learn
more > > >
Simply Natural Salsa (470ml) -
Now $2.79! (Reg. $3.99 & $4.19)
An organic salsa we all know and love by now. Black bean &
corn, mild, medium, and pineapple on sale.
Learn
more > > >
Late July Chips (156g) -
Now $3.99 (Reg. $4.69)
Late July is an independent, family owned company dedicated to making
delicious organic, NON-GMO snacks! Their mission is to ensure that
future generations of families always have access to delicious food
free from GMOs, toxic persistent pesticides and antibiotics. Four
flavours on sale: Dude Ranch Tortilla, Summertime Blues Tortilla, Mild
Green Mojo, Sweet Potato Tortilla.
Learn more > > >
Mapleton's Ice Cream Cookie and Ice Cream (200ml &
473ml) -
Now $3.29 & $5.49 (Reg. $3.79 & $6.49)
Mapleton's farm in Ontario is certified organic and family owned and
operated. On sale: French Vanilla Organic Ice Cream, Chocolate Organic
Ice Cream, Cappuccino Organic Ice Cream, and Organic Ice Cream
Cookies!
Learn more > > >
Kind Bars (40g) -
Now $1.89 (Reg. $2.19)
"KIND Bars are made with tasty ingredients you can see &
pronounce, like nuts, fruits, honey and spices. Mysteries belong in
novels, not in your food." On sale: Fruit & Nut Delight, Almond
& Coconut, Fruit &
Nut with Yogurt, and Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate.
Learn more > > >
If you're looking for specials until July 8th, visit this link.
Updates from Your Board & Committees
Co-op Capital Campaign 2014
The total reached towards the land purchase is $18,350! Many thanks to
everyone who has contributed so far. Every donation—however large or
small—is very much appreciated!
Look out for the giant carrot fundraising ‘thermometer’ that will be
going up outside the Co-op to record the money as it comes in. Help us
fill it up! If you would like to donate, you can do so at the tills or
online on the Co-op website. For further information, or if you would
like volunteer to help, please contact Helen Hall Capital Campaign
Co-ordinator at this email address.
Article by Helen Hall
Year-End
Financial Update
We have completed our financial statements for the past fiscal year
(ended in February 2014), and we presented them at the AGM on June
18th. For the highlights, click
this link.
Article by Eric Hargrave
Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL)
On July 1st of this year, Canada introduced an anti-spam law. At one
time, you consented to receiving e-newsletters and email announcements
from us. We will be leaving all emails on both our e-news and email
lists unless you notify us and request to have your email address
removed. Please send requests to be removed from BOTH
lists to this email address with "please remove
me" in the subject line.
Also note that at the very
bottom of every e-news you receive in your inbox, you have the option
to unsubscribe from the e-news. The last thing we want to do is spam
anybody!
Article by Coreen Boucher
Local Produce
Ian & Nora
Disney - eggs
Blue Jay Lake Farm - eggs
Myann Woolley - kale, garlic scapes
Jocelan Coty - garlic scapes, mixed greens
Tamiae Squibb - cilantro, bok choy, collard greens,
lettuce
Reef Point Farm - elephant garlic, beet bunches,
eggs, strawberries
Linnaea Farm - lettuce, zucchini, asian greens,
mizuna, snap peas, snow peas, broccoli, cauliflower, salad mix, basil,
arugula
Lore, Leslie, Marino
and Manuel Mack-Mumford - raspberries
Goat Barn Farm - kale, rainbow chard, snow peas,
snap peas
Romina Wendell - chives, rhubarb, snow peas, parsley
Hollyhock - dill, lettuce, tomato plants, arugula
Alanah and Mario - radish bunches, kale
Fairhaven Farm - broccoli, lettuce
Cortes Gardens - strawberries
Marnie Andrews - eggs, kale
Article by Kelly Wand
Our Monthly Member Draw!
Our monthly
draw continues! We had 1 winner!
Congratulations to Yvonne
Kipp!She won last month's draw for
a $25 gift certificate, a free movie and a
basket of assorted gifts.
Haven't won yet? Don't forget to write your
name and phone number, if you're a member, on your receipt of over $25
then
put it into the beautiful and colourful box with happy faces
all over it. We draw names once a month. Thanks, Cortes!
Article by C. Boucher
Café & Bakery Events This Month
Our cafe is now open
7 days a week!
Monday through Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Article by Eric Hargrave
Pizza Nights!
If you haven't yet tried our cafe's savoury, fresh, healthy,
practically
"homemade" pizza, we invite you to to come for some oven-baked fun! We
have two pizza nights
this month:
Fridays, July 4th and
18th.
Pre-order by 4pm and pick up after 6pm.
• Cheese:
$12.00 – feta, mozzarella, and
parmesan
• Vegetarian: $15.00 – pesto, caramelized onion,
red pepper, olives, feta, and mozzarella
• Hawaiian: $15.00 – mozzarella, ham, and pineapple
• Meat: $18.00 – mozzarella, caramelized
onions, mushrooms, ground beef,
and bacon
Gluten-free pizzas only $2
more!
Article by Eric Hargrave
Open Mic Night!
This month, the
Co-op Bakery
& Espresso Bar will host an open mic on Saturday, July 26th. Come and play or
enjoy some live music and poetry! Eat some pizza, dessert or have a
coffee! Come at 6:00 p.m. The mic opens up
at 7:00 p.m.
Article by Eric Hargrave
Store Happenings!
New
Product!
Look for Hornby Island Energy Bars in the store - they
just arrived and
they taste great! The bars are made in small batch runs using
only the finest ingredients - everybody says that but it's true in this
case! Just wholesome goodness.
"Island made. Loved everywhere."
Learn more here.
AGM Minutes - Available to You!
This year's AGM took place on June 18th! We enjoyed pizza while we
discussed last year's achievements in the store and cafe and this
coming year's plans. Of course, many more topics were covered and four new
board members were elected.
To view the minutes, visit this page on our website.
Meet Our New ATM...
If you haven't seen it already, this may be your introduction to this
new piece of equipment. We don't have much to say about it yet, but we
will! In the next newsletter!
Recipes for Locavores
Rhubarb-Lemongrass Syrup
4 cups chopped rhubarb
3/4 cup agave*
1 cup water
2 TB minced lemongrass or lemon verbena
Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn
down low and simmer for 15 minutes until rhubarb is soft. Strain
through a cheesecloth-lined sieve. Discard solids or set aside and use
as jam.
Transfer syrup to a jar and
chill.
*You can sweeten with honey or sugar, you might want to
increase the amount to 1 cup. If using honey, its flavour will come
through, and you will lose some of the purity of the rhubarb taste –
but
who says anything’s wrong with the taste of honey?
Cook's Cooperative is Moreka Jolar and Heidi Scheifley on
Quadra Island. Follow the cooks at Ripple
Rock Cooks.
DVDs for Rent!
The Rocket: Irene's pick of the month, with
wonderful child actors and beautifully filmed in Laos. A little boy who
is believed to bring bad luck leads his family and a couple of ragged
misfits to find a new home through a land scarred by war. They stumble
upon a rocket festival.
Official trailer > > >
Her: Original love story that explores the
evolving nature and risks of intimacy in the modern world. Joaquin
Phoenix is a guy who falls in love with his computer's intelligent
operating system, which has Scarlett Johansson's voice.
Official trailer > > >
Birders Guide to Everything: Wonderful
coming-of-age comedy/drama about a teen who is tracking an extinct
duck.
Official trailer > > >
Gloria: Critically acclaimed film
from Chile about a free-spirited woman rediscovering life, love, and
heartbreak in her fifties.
Official trailer > > >
Orange is New Black Season 1: Comedy-Drama
set in a women's prison about a priviledged white woman adjusting to
her new circumstances.
Official trailer > > >
Computer Chess: Quirky nerd comedy
set at a weekend tournament for chess software programmers 30 years
ago, a nostalgic moment when the contest between technology and the
human spirit seemed a little more up for grabs.
Official trailer > > >
Jiro Dreams of Sushi: Award-winning
documentary about one of the world's greatest sushi chefs at 85 years
old.
Official trailer > > >
Spinning Plates: Behind the scenes
documentary about three extraordinary restaurants: family, food,
passion and survival.
Official trailer > > >
Lego Movie: Family film.
Official trailer > > >
Everybody
loves movie nights, so please return your
movies on time.
Our fellow Co-op members are 
waiting
for them, especially the new releases. You owe $1.00 per day per DVD
for every late day. If you are not sure, ask the staff to check whether
it's overdue.
Hot Links: Feed Your Mind!
Five Ways to Avoid Being Attacked by Crows
Jesara Sinclair, CBC News
Well, this explains all the crow noise these days! It's nesting season!
Learn
more > > >
45 Things To Do With Purslane
Chocolate & Zucchini
Wonderfully informative article about this common "weed," which
continually proves its worth as an excellent addition to any garden.
Learn
more > > >
Why is Grassfed Better than Organic?
Jo Robinson, Rain Crow Ranch
An opinion piece about why the author thinks that organic is
nutritionally inferior to grassfed.
Learn
more > > >
