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Food News

March 16: Learn more about HR 875, the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009, which would impose burdensome requirements on small organic farms.

Call for Board Member Applications

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Beginning February 9, 2009, members who are interested in running for a position on the Board of Directors can pick up a Statement of Interest in Candidacy form at the store, then fill out and return the form to obtain an Application packet. The deadline for filling out, and returning the Application and Statement of Agreement on Ethics and Conduct is March 11, 2009.

Three positions will be voted on at this election, two having three-year terms and the other having a two-year term. Directors must be active members for at least six months prior to the election date, not have any overriding conflict of interest with the Association, and should support the purpose and mission of the Association. See application packet for additional requirements and preferences.

New members not meeting the 6-month requirement who would like to be considered for a later appointment to the Board, should a vacancy be open, can ask for a New Member Statement of Candidacy form.

New Items at Coos Head Food Store

  • Gluten-free baked goods from Colette's.
  • New organic coffees from Pacifica and Cafeto.
  • Soy- and dairy-free coconut yogurt from So Delicious.
  • New bulk teas -- red rooibos, vanilla rooibos, green tea rooibos (high in antioxidants and trace minerals), stress busting chai, and honey bush. Rooibos and honeybush together makes delicious iced tea. In bulk, so you can try one cup to see how you like it.
  • Raw Spanish Peanuts now in the bulk department.
  • Zevia Soda in Lemon, Orange, and now Cola -- try it instead of diet soft drinks.
  • Alden's Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream -- if you like chocolate this one is reallllllllly good.
  • Bulk olive oil is now ORGANIC by members' request and costs less -- only $4.99 lb.
  • High Country Kombucha has two new flavors, Elderberry Hibiscus and Chai Spice. Four servings per bottle.
  • Chuck's Seafood -- albacore tuna in olive oil and coho salmon are both in 7.75 oz cans. LOCAL, of course!
  • Aunt Patty's Organic blackstrap molasses -- 31 oz jar
  • Farmhouse Bakery sends us cookies and scones fresh every Wednesday morning!
  • Fossilized phytoplankton powder (diatomaceous earth) -- many possible uses and benefits. See package for details.
  • Wild Grill Salmon Burgers -- on sale this month!

Staff Notes

Hello from the Coos Head peanut gallery, this is Liz. I haven't been with the store for very long. In fact, I just moved to Oregon two years ago this March.

I visited Coos Head Food Store when I first arrived, and I thought the store was special then. Now that I am employed here, I know exactly why it is so special. I came from a city with a high crime rate. Consequently, I would never dream of putting a meat eater and a vegetarian in the same checkout lane. Here at Coos Head, the meat eaters and vegetarians talk about the benefits of the Acai (ah-sigh-ee) berry. The point is, it's about the energy.

I have learned so much since being here! The sharing of information is a welcome change to the indifference that is prevalent in our culture today. One could argue that this is a benefit of small town life, but I have been in other stores here, and the clerk and I did not discuss what type of oatmeal cures foot fungus (plain oatmeal made into a thick poultice).

What makes Coos Head so special is the energy here is one of collective interest: to live healthily, consciously, and with compassion. By sharing information, whether we know it or not, we are helping each other to achieve those interests, and that is the essence of a co-op.

So I just wanted to say thanks for providing me with a cool place to grow. I hope that 2009 will bring joy to all of us.

Calendar

  • Thursday, Mar. 12

    5-8 p.m.: Artwalk. Free wine tasting.

  • Thursday, Mar. 19

    5 p.m.: Board meeting, South Coast ESD, 1350 Teakwood Avenue, Coos Bay.

  • Thursday, Apr. 10

    5-8 p.m.: Artwalk. Free wine tasting.

  • Thursday, Apr. 17

    5 p.m.: Board meeting, South Coast ESD, 1350 Teakwood Avenue, Coos Bay.

Board Meetings

Becoming a Co-op

The Coos Head Food Store is currently a non-profit, but is considering becoming a member cooperative. Here's the latest information about that process.

Food Growers and Manufacturers

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