The Healthy Alternative March/April 2016

M A R C H /A P R I L

2016

T H E H E A LT H Y ALTERNAT I V E

SPECIAL EARTH DAY EDITION

Sustainability Cook Healthy with New Recipes Reduce Re-Use Recycle Earth Day Events Be The Change COPYRIGHT © 2016 BY: EVER’MAN NATURAL FOODS CO-OP, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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A LETTER FROM WILLIAM ROLFS

THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE

GENERAL MANAGER

Published for Ever’man

by Ballinger Publishing

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GREETINGS TO ALL EVER’MAN SHOPPERS AND FRIENDS, Here we are heading into spring again. It’s time to start planning your summer gardens. We have been so proud of our winter garden here at Ever’man. The winter has taken a toll on some of the plants, yet others continue to produce a harvest. Cat McCreery (our Super Gardener) planned and executed a garden that was not only beautiful but produced a huge amount of food. We gave a lot of the harvest to customers and served a good bit in the Cafe. This past weekend, Cat joined Chef Irv Miller (Jackson’s Steakhouse) at a fund raising dinner to support rebuilding the area’s oyster beds. Cat used Nasturtium leaves and flowers to decorate Chef Miller’s dishes. These decorations were all edible and came out of the Ever’man garden.

Cat said she received rave reviews. Cat is now working on planning our spring garden. If you would like to learn more about our garden, or gardening, she will be working a set schedule on Mondays. Please plan to drop by; Cat is a great source of information.

It’s hard to believe, but we are about to finish our second full year in our fully renovated store. We are busy planning some anniversary events to celebrate.

We will offer some really great prices on many items throughout the store. Our renovated store has really been doing well. During the first year, we served about 2,000 more customers per week than the previous year, which had been forecast in our planning. The second year, we expected to grow, but we exceeded the growth expectation. In this second year, we have been averaging servicing about 900 new customers per week, over the first year after the renovation. We hope to continue this trend of growth.

As we move into our new fiscal year (April 1), we are starting to research opening a second store. We added plans for a second store to our five year business plan last year. We have completed a market study to give us an idea of a great location and an estimate of sales potential. We were very pleased with the results of this study. A good location will not be easy to find because we will need a pretty large building. Of course, a project like this will not happen overnight and will take a lot of due diligence. We will keep our membership informed as we move forward.

As you know, April 22 is Earth Day. Ever’man always strives to do our part in the fight for Mother Earth. We are planning some nice events including educational classes and the planting of our spring garden. Please watch the calendar online and at the service center for the latest schedule of events. This THA is also packed with sustainability information so take your time and enjoy a great read.

As a member, your membership gives you a voice in who serves on the Ever’man Board of Directors. This year elections were held from February 1 through 17. I personally want to thank members for participating in our democratic process and I extend my congratulation to the returning board members Dave DeBlander and Dawn Vorthmann and welcome to the board Eric Schneider.

In closing, I hope everyone is ready to enjoy the great weather our area brings this time each year.

Thanks for your continued support and I look forward to seeing you in the store.

EVER’MAN ENDS STATEMENT

BECAUSE OF EVER’MAN, THE COMMUNITY WILL HAVE: • education about health, nutrition and environmental issues • access to healthy, natural food and products at the lowest possible price • support for responsible, local agriculture and small business • an example of green business practices

STORE HOURS

Monday - Saturday 7:00am - 9:00pm Sunday 9:00am - 8:00pm 315 W. Garden Street · Pensacola, Florida 32502 850.438.0402 · everman.org 2 THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE • MARCH | APRIL 2016

IN THIS ISSUE: 2 | A LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

Our General Manager talks about what is new at Ever’man and offers insights into future plans

4 | BOARD NEWS

The board talks about the value of sustainable foods

5 | ELECTIONS

2016 Ever’man Board of Directors election results

HEALTHY RECIPES PAGES: 9 & 10

Step-by-Step Instructions for Farmhouse Bean Soup with Parsnips and Greens & Cauliflower “Couscous” with Asparagus and Peas

7 | EARTH DAY Learn about the many green events at Ever’man

8 | MANAGER NEWS

Each department manager discusses new and enhanced services

13 | BE THE CHANGE

Find out how to make a powerful difference

14 | MARKETING NEWS

Sustainability initiatives met with community support

16 | CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

NEW AT EVER’MAN PAGE: 11

Great New Products Perfect for Spring Time

See what’s happening at the Ever’man Educational Center

18 | MEMBER DEALS

Super member values found only at the co+op

2016

Election Results

REDUCE RE-USE RECYCLE PAGE: 12 Best Choices in Re-Usable Water Bottles

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Ever’man Earth Day Calendar of Events and Descriptions

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2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS DAVE DEBLANDER PRESIDENT STEPHEN MOODY VICE PRESIDENT LAUREN SOUTHERN-GODWIN SECRETARY J.J. STEPHENS TREASURER ERIC SCHNEIDER DIRECTOR LYNN JACKSON DIRECTOR DAWN VORTHMANN DIRECTOR KELLY ODEN DIRECTOR LYVONNE PATTERSON DIRECTOR FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOARD VISIT: EVERMAN.ORG/ABOUT/ EVERMAN-BOARD -OF-DIRECTORS

MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO MEMBERS. THE NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS: Monday, March 28th 6 pm Monday, April 25th 6 pm

BOARD NEWS DAVE DEBLANDER BOARD PRESIDENT

Why make the effort to live a healthy, natural, organic, sustainable lifestyle? Does it really make a difference?

Yes, in my experience, it really does make a difference. I like feeling good, having energy and not suffering from chronic diseases. The average American has three chronic diseases by the time they are 56 years old. Unfortunately, many items sold in traditional grocery stores contain ingredients that may have adverse effects on your health. People say to me quite often that it is hard to eat a healthy, organic diet. My answer is that heart disease, cancer, diabetes, etc. are a much harder burden to bear. Eating an organic healthy diet is no guarantee that you will be totally healthy and live a long life but it sure does increase your chances.

By eating organic food, you are also improving the world around you. Harsh, toxic chemicals are used in growing conventional plants and animal feed. These chemicals are known to be harmful and not necessary. The know-how to grow organic food on a large scale is available today. Food with little nutritional value (packaged, junk, over processed), along with animals given growth hormones in inhumane environments harm everyone. If you are doubtful, please watch the documentary, Food Inc., and see how conventional poultry and livestock are raised.

My wife and I have been eating a modified macrobiotic diet for 42 years, which consists of organic vegetables, grains, fruits, beans, legumes, fish, chicken and occasionally beef. It makes a difference whether that chicken was grown in a cage, no larger than itself, and given hormones that make its breast so large that it cannot stand up. I love the Ever’man Meat Department’s whole organic chickens that are free range and are sold fresh - you really can taste the difference. (Try baking one of the whole chickens at 400 degrees for 70 minutes, you will find it delicious!!) When my wife and I go to a seminar or convention for a week and eat the non-organic restaurant food, by the end of that week, we are tired, lethargic and ready to eat clean organic whole food again. There is no place like home, especially when your refrigerator and pantry are filled with organic food. Eating organic, local and fresh not only makes a difference in the life of you and your family but also the farmer’s family and the world around you will benefit too!

Meetings, held at the Ever’man Educational Center, start at 6:00PM. We welcome your participation and comments. If you are unable to attend meetings, consider sharing your feedback via email at: board@everman.org.

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Elections 2016 Ever’man Board of Directors Election Results The election results are in and Ever’man Cooperative Grocery and Cafe has one new Director and two returning incumbent Directors.

This year, annual elections were held from February 1 through 17. Paper ballots were counted Thursday, February 18 and online calculations were received on Friday, February 19. The combined reports indicated clear wins for incumbents Dave DeBlander and Dawn Vorthmann. The third seat was tied between incumbent Johnny Ardis and Eric Schneider.

On February 23, the nominating committee conducted a recount of the paper ballots. The results of the recount remained the same.

The issue was brought before the board on Monday, February 29.

After discussion, the board voted to decide the tie via board vote. The results of that vote gave the third seat to Eric Schneider.

Each Director is elected to a three year term and will be officially seated at the March 28 board meeting.

Voting in the Board of Directors’ elections is the simplest way to effect change in Ever’man Cooperative Grocery and Cafe. By voting for the candidates that most nearly match your vision for Ever’man, you participate in the direction that we take as a cooperative organization. Less than three percent of our active membership cast ballots this year. There are now over 11,000 Ever’man members and we know we can do better! Remember, as a member, you have a voice and every year we need to hear from you when it’s time to choose the members you want to lead Ever’man! We urge you to participate in the election each year so that your voice may be heard.

248 valid ballots were cast in the election.

Dave DeBlander 137 votes

Dawn Vorthmann 121 votes

Eric Schneider 118 votes

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“Co+op Forest” Offsets Carbon Emissions and Supports South American Co-ops

A farmer in the ACOPAGRO cacao cooperative, a collaborator with NCG’s Co+op Forest, rakes cacao beans.

Many of us travel for work or leisure, and whether we realize it or not, it can have a negative impact on the environment.

Greenhouse gas emissions from aircraft have increased exponentially over the last decade. Everyday over 8 million people across the globe travel by air, and each plane emits particulate and gasses that contribute to climate change. Each bi-coastal flight has a warming effect equivalent to 2-3 tons of carbon dioxide per person.

National Co+op Grocers (NCG) has long been concerned about the impact their work travel has had on the environment, and they wanted to do something to counteract that. In 2013, they created the Co+op Forest initiative that offsets greenhouse gas emissions associated with NCG’s business travel and utilities in each of its main offices.

“It requires a considerable amount of travel to serve all 148 NCG co-ops nationwide, and Co+op Forest allows us to offset the resulting greenhouse emissions in a way that reflects not only our core value of sustainability but also provides opportunities for cooperatives 3,000 miles away to thrive,” said Robynn Shrader, chief executive officer of NCG. NCG partners with Pur Projet— an offshoot of the fair trade food company Alter Eco and an international organization preserving ecosystems in disadvantaged communities—to grow the Co+op Forest. They work with local farmer cooperatives to plant and maintain native trees in the Peruvian Amazon. Co+op Forest is part of a system of sustainable agroforestry in the region, where local farmers produce fair trade, organic products; some of which are sold in NCG’s retail food co-ops.

NCG’s Co+op Forest will expand to the Alto Shamboyacu community, which is home to roughly 150 families—mostly organic, fair trade coffee and chocolate producers who belong to the Oro Verde farmer cooperative.

The cooperative works to increase crop yields by training farmers in sustainable agroforestry techniques to complement and preserve the surrounding rainforest. As part of this year’s carbon offset purchase through Pur Projet, NCG is compensating the farmers to plant and maintain 1,458 native trees among their crops. These new additions to Co+op Forest will improve crop yields by providing needed shade, create

habitat for other native species, and eventually generate income for the community fromFSC-certified timber—all the while sequestering tons of greenhouse gases as the trees mature.

Oro Verde cooperative also works with farmers to revitalize beekeeping, a tradition to the area’s indigenous culture that has been largely abandoned in modern times. “We chose to expand our support to the Alto Shamboyacu community because, in addition to slowing climate change by planting trees, the local farmer-owned Oro Verde cooperative is addressing another critical sustainability issue—helping to protect the world’s pollinators,” Shrader added.

NCG also committed this year to conserving an additional 1,200 acres in the old growth forest of the San Martin BioCorridor—a lush, mountainous landscape in northwestern Peru that is highly biodiverse— and planting 729 native trees in the deforested Alto Huayabamba region.

Both are areas that NCG has supported in past years, bringing the total number of trees that call Co+op Forest home to an estimated 837,000.

Currently three NCG member food co-ops, The Common Market in Frederick, Md., Los Alamos Cooperative Market in Los Alamos, New Mexico and BriarPatch Co-op Community Market in Grass Valley, Calif. have also made individual contributions to Co+op Forest to meet their own sustainability goals.

Chris Maher, general manager of BriarPatch said that he’s proud that NCG walks the walk by offsetting travel-based carbon emission through Co+op Forest, but that their co-op can also participate in the program as well. “In 2014, when BriarPatch began charging for single use bags, we incentivized customers to bring their reusable bags by promising a donation to the Co+op Forest for the first 100,000 reusable bags used in our store,” Maher said.

NCG member co-ops interested in participating in the Co+op Forest can contact Allie Mentzer, NCG advocacy specialist at 866-709-COOP extension 1205 or email allie.mentzer@ncg.coop.

This article reprinted from Connections December 2015 e-newsletter with permission of the CDS Consulting Co-op.

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Friday, April 22 Saturday, April 23

Seed to table cooking class Gardening with Cat

Join our gardener, Cat McCreery, for a cooking class featuring fresh harvest from our community garden. You can learn to prepare and sample a salad with or without animal protein, utilizing fresh from the garden herbs and flowers. For dessert, Cat will share a black bean brownie recipe. At the end of class, you can tour of our community garden, all of which Cat herself has grown from seeds. This is a true seed-to-table experience!

Afterwards join Cat in the Ever’man Community Garden.

Ever’man Educational Center.

11:30am – 1:30 Ever’man Community Garden.

1:30 p.m.

Join Earth Day Pensacola and Ever’man in this lunch and learn series focused on the themes for Earth Day Pensacola: energy, transportation, and sustainability. Brown bag lunches are welcomed. We invite you to try the hot/cold bar or pick up a pre-made ready to go salad or sandwich from the Ever’man Cafe before heading to the Ever’man Educational Center.

For additional information, please contact mary.earthethics@cox.net

Earth Day Talks by Earth Ethics

Ever’man Educational Center.

11:30 – 1:30p.m.

Gardening with Cat

Ever’man Community Garden.

12-2 p.m.

Speakers and topics to include: transportation rail, public transit, and carpooling. Guest speakers are Dan Deanda, Planner, RideOn, West Florida Regional Planning Council, Tonya Ellis, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Escambia County Transit, and Vikki Garrett, Regional Transportation Planner, West Florida Regional Planning Council. Learn about carpooling, our current and future transportation system, and the possibility of rail coming back to Pensacola! (Thursday, April 7th). Energy: Solar and Wind, Guest speakers are Dan Gardner, Principal/Co-Founder, Compass Solar. Our wind energy speaker is TBD. (Thursday, April 14)

Earth Day Talks by Earth Ethics

Ever’man Educational Center.

11:30 – 1:30p.m.

Ever’man is pleased to welcome back the Girls Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle. Last year thirty nine Girls Scouts from T Escambia County earned the very first Ever’man Earth Y A EVE DA Day patch for their work with helping plant the Ever’man Community Garden. This year activities will include learning about planting from our resident heirloom specialist, PE A Cat McCreery.

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Ever’man Community Garden. 8-11a.m.

Gardening with Cat

Ever’man Community Garden.

12-2 p.m.

Earth Day

Earth Day Pensacola Bayview Park, 2001E. Lloyd St., Pensacola.

10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

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Earth Day Planting with Girl Scouts

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Monday, April 18

Saturday, April 16

Thursday, April 14

Monday, April 11

Thursday, April 7

Monday, April 4

Ever’man Earth Day Events

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Ever’man will participate in Earth Day Pensacola at the Bayview Park. Staff will be there to talk about green business practices, and how small daily changes can make a positive impact on our environment. Stop by to talk to our Educational Coordinator, Ashley, about recycling, food waste, and to win some great eco-friendly prizes.

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The Quench Buggy, a mobile water station with multiple on-board fountains, will be at Ever’man’s Earth Day events.

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DEPARTMENT NEWS

SINCE THE RENOVATION TWO YEARS AGO, WHAT NEW OR ENHANCED SERVICE HAS BEEN MOST USED BY MEMBERS AND SHOPPERS?

SONNY PORTER

BELINDA CARLINO CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER

MEAT & SEAFOOD MANAGER Before the renovation there wasn’t a Meat & Seafood Department at Ever’man. Since the renovation our members and customers have been able to purchase a wide selection of sustainable seafood and local meat including grass fed beef in several different varieties of cuts. Some of our most popular items are Alaskan wild caught salmon, shrimp from the Gulf of Mexico, and organic and all natural chickens from Bell & Evans. The new service that is being greatly enjoyed is our fresh in- house made sausage which is made from the freshest ingredients, most flavorful pork, chicken, turkey and lamb. We offer different types of sausages to satisfy the most discriminating tastes so stop by our counter and try some today.

Since our renovation two years ago there are a lot of new and enhanced services our members and customers enjoy. As everyone likes the new layout of the store and has many positive comments, it is hard to pick one or two services that stand above all others. One of the most often shared comments from members and customers is how much they enjoy the Cafe selections, our customer service, the new checkout lines, the cleanliness of the store, and all the new goods and services provided by all departments. All comment on how beautiful the store is and how very pleasant it is to shop here.

So stop by Customer Service and renew your membership or sign up for a membership, but most of all enjoy your shopping experience at Ever’man Cooperative Grocery and Cafe.

STEVE COCHRAN

LYN SPARKS

PRODUCE MANAGER In response to suggestions and to meet the need of our busy professionals and families, the Produce Department has a new cut fruit and veggie program.

We do all the work for you and make it easy to get a healthy meal or snack together for you and your family. The waste from the cut fruit and veggies goes directly to compost that also helps those customers that need compost for their gardens or as pet or farm animal feed. Make sure to think of us for your quick, fresh and locally sourced cut fruit or breakfast-in-a cup (yogurt, fruit and granola) and the many selections of cut veggies for use in salads, stir fry and soups.

WELLNESS MANAGER In the Wellness Department we have always had a lot of support from our members and customers and that has continued since the renovation. The daily feedback from members and shoppers helps us to know just the right products to bring in to meet the needs and wants of our community. For example, since the renovation we have been able to expand our most popular lines; Alaffia as an example. Additionally, the layout in our department since the renovation has made it easier for customers to locate products; come in and see for yourself!

JAY PORTER

DARRELL MELTON GROCERY MANAGER With the renovation of the store, additional space was dedicated to a larger receiving area. Part of this additional space was used to add a cardboard bailer for disposal of the cardboard from stocking products in all departments. The daily use of the bailer means that we are able to not only keep costs down but also be even greener in our business practices. In the past the cardboard was placed into a dumpster which was emptied several times a week at a cost to the Co-op. With the addition of the cardboard bailer we now have a company that pays the Co-op for the bailed cardboard. On an average we have three to four bales per week that are picked up and sold to the recycling company.

PREPARED FOODS MANAGER The completion of the renovation transformed the Ever’man Deli into a significantly larger operation which was rebranded the Ever’man Cafe. One major new service was the introduction of a hot and cold bar which serves a daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner with dozens of freshly prepared entrees, side dishes, and desserts. We also expanded the counter facility to include an array of salads and sandwiches, as well as a larger selection of Grab N Go items. Bakery production increased considerably including a fresh bread program and many made from scratch cakes, pies, and cookies. Members and customers are also enjoying relaxing in the dining room and new outdoor patio seating. With our expanded renovated facility, the Ever’man Cafe offers a truly comfortable and delicious dining experience.

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Recipes

Farmhouse Bean Soup with Parsnips and Greens

Ingredients • • • • • • • • • • • • •

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 1 large carrot, peeled and diced 3 parsnips, peeled and diced 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes 4 cups vegetable broth 3 to 4 sprigs each of fresh rosemary and thyme 1 15-ounce can northern beans, rinsed and drained 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 5 cups fresh spinach, chopped Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation

In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat.

Add the onion, carrots, parsnips and garlic and sauté 5 to 7 minutes. Add the tomatoes, broth and herbs and bring to a boil. Add the beans, reduce heat to simmer and cook 20 to 30 minutes until vegetables are tender. Stir in the spinach and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Serving Suggestion

Thanks to convenient and nutritious canned beans, this soup is a fast and tasty weeknight main dish.

Just add a side salad and a plate of corn tortillas.

Reprinted by permission from StrongerTogether.coop.

Find more recipes and information about your food and where it comes from at www.strongertogether.coop.

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Cauliflower “Couscous” with Asparagus and Peas Ingredients • • • • • • • • • •

1 head cauliflower 12 ounces asparagus 10 ounces frozen peas, thawed 1/3 cup pine nuts Zest and juice of one lemon 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small shallot, minced 2 tablespoons mint leaves, julienned 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Break the cauliflower florets apart, cutting the larger ones down until all the pieces are roughly the same size. Place the florets in a food processor and use 8-12 quick pulses to reduce the cauliflower size and texture to slightly smaller than a grain of rice.

In a 12-inch skillet, heat 1/2 cup water and a pinch of salt to a simmer. Add the cauliflower in a single layer. Bring back to a simmer, reduce heat a little, cover and cook cauliflower 5 minutes, or just enough to take the raw edge off, but not so much it becomes soft or loses texture. Remove the cauliflower from the skillet and drain in a colander or mesh strainer, then place in a medium serving bowl.

Heat a small, dry skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and stir frequently. Toast just until they smell nutty and have begun to turn golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Remove the woody ends of the asparagus, then cut each spear on the bias into 1-inch lengths. Wipe out the skillet used for the cauliflower, add the olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the shallot and sauté gently for a couple minutes, until translucent. Add the asparagus and continue sautéing a few minutes more, just until the asparagus is al dente. Add the lemon zest and juice, fresh thyme and salt and pepper and cook another 30 seconds or so.

Add the shallot-asparagus mixture, peas, pine nuts and mint to the cauliflower. Drizzle with a little olive oil and toss gently to combine.

Adjust the salt and pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

Reprinted by permission from StrongerTogether.coop. Find more recipes and information about your food and where it comes from at www.strongertogether.coop.

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New items at Ever’man FOR YOUR PICNIC BASKET:

Check out our new grocery items which are perfect for snacking, picnics, and healthy alternatives to satisfy spring cravings.

Hope Hummus Thai Coconut ($4.49/ 8oz, located in the refrigerated section with dips/spreads) Live Soda Root Beer Kombucha ($3.29/12 fl oz, grab and go) Terra Celery Root Chip ($5.79/5oz, aisle 5) Jackson’s Honest Seasalt Potato Chips ($4.19/ 5 oz, aisle 5)

MEAT AND SEAFOOD:

We continue to search out new Sustainable Seafood choices and producers that offer us the opportunity to put our values back on the table.

Amaltal Hoki Filet (4.99/lb, meat department) Prairie Grove Farms Ham Steak ($4.49/ 8oz, meat department) Meyers Beef Skirt Steak ($8.49/lb, meat department)

ORGANIC HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS:

We believe to live a healthy lifestyle what you put on your skin is just as important as what you put in it. Our Wellness Department will help you with skin care products, to keep your skin looking great as the weather warms up this spring.

Life-flow Rosehip Seed Body Oil ($14.39/4 fl oz, located on aisle 3) Cocokind Matcha Face Moisturizer ($13.39/ 2 oz, located on aisle 3) Earth Paste Unsweetened Spearmint toothpaste ($5.69/4oz, located on aisle 3)

HEALTHY PETS:

We have an array of healthy choices to keep your best friend strong and healthy.

Non- GMO Natural Value Beef and Veggie Dog Food ($1.79/12.2oz, aisle 6) Solid Gold Dog Food Can Chicken Recipe ($2.50/13.2oz aisle 6)

NEW IN WELLNESS:

Our Wellness Department has some of the latest health and wellness supplements to keep your energy and metabolism boosted all spring long. For the month of March, receive 20% off Gaia and Irwin Naturals products.

Gaia Adrenal Health ($26.99/ 60 capsules, aisle 2) Irwin Naturals Green Tea Fat-Metabolizer ($20.69/ 75 gels, aisle 2)

You can find these great products, pictured here, and many more at our Ever’man store.

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Reduce RE-USE Recycle Water Bottles and You

LIFEFACTORY: Glass water bottles. Bottle caps are made of BPA/BPS-free and phthalate-free polypropylene. The protective silicone sleeves are made from BPA/BPS-free, medical-grade silicone. They provide a non-slip gripping surface and help prevent breakage. Manufacturing of this product is done in the US. The company was founded and created by Pam Marcus who was concerned about the chemical products in baby-bottles and the effect of these chemicals on a child’s development. (www.lifefactory.com/founders)

NEW WAVE ENVIRO: “New Wave Enviro is a family owned

company, wholesaling environmentally friendly products since 1993.

The complete line of Enviro Filters, BPA Free Enviro Bottles, Seriously Safe Stainless® Steel Bottles and Litter Free Lunch™ Products help to improve the quality of life while creating earth-friendly alternatives.” (www.newwaveenviro.com/about-new-wave-enviro/)

BOBBLE: Mission is to “provide a more sustainable solution to the waste created by the 38 billion disposable water bottles thrown away every year in the U.S” (www.waterbobble.com/company/mission)

MAVEA: Emphasizes ease and style with their products. “The MAVEA water filter system is tested for

the reduction of: Chlorine taste and odor, Organic impurities (benzene), Heavy metals (mercury, copper), Pesticides (atrazine).Our products have received the Gold Seal Certification from the Water Quality Association” (www.mavea.com/mavea/us-us/cms/elemaris-water-filter.grid):

EVER’MAN EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

CHRIS MCARDLE, EVER’MAN ASSISTANT GROCERY MANAGER CAN YOU SHARE WITH US WHAT PREPARED YOU TO BE THE EVER’MAN ASSISTANT GROCERY MANAGER? After completing high school, I spent four years in the Coast Guard. This taught me a lot about leadership and respect. The opportunity to travel and see other parts of the country was a nice bonus. After coming home from the Coast Guard I went to work for Pizza Hut. I started as a cook and advanced through all of the management positions until I settled in as Director of Operations for a nine store franchise. This position ended due to the sale of the franchise. I decided after 15 years of restaurant operations to try my hand at retail. I went to work for Winn-

Dixie as a deli manager and progressed to grocery manager and then on to center-store manager. Now I am enjoying my position as Assistant Grocery Manager at Ever’man.

TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR INTERESTS AND HOW YOU SPEND YOUR FREE TIME. My free time is spent with my family. My wife and I enjoy going to my son’s high school baseball games. When there is no baseball going on, we like spending time at the beach, fishing and enjoying the sun.

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Be the Change

Power from Individual Change

While it’s true the state of the environment can be quite overwhelming, it is a fact that each person truly can make an impact on our community’s sustainability. It is easy to start! Small daily changes are a great way to start! Here are three meaningful ways to do your part in keeping our community pristine: 1). Reduce food waste!

It is estimated that in the United States 20 pounds of food per person per month goes to waste! To make the most of each of your meal ingredients consider the following tips. If you make a big pot of grains, turn the leftovers into a delicious salad with chopped veggies, and black beans. If you buy a rotisserie chicken, take the bones and boil them to make a nutritious bone broth. By stretching your ingredient, you will not only help eliminate food waste but will also end up saving yourself money, too!

2). BYOB: Reuse bags and water bottles!

Each time you go to the store shopping, take small steps to reduce packaging waste: Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB), buy bulk items, and use reusable water bottles. By buying bulk, the total product cost will be reduced because there is much less packaging, and you only have to buy as much product as you know you will use. You can even bring your own container and refill each time you buy bulk.

At Ever’man we make it easy to buy bulk. Our cashiers will weigh your empty container and write down the weight of the container on a label. Then you are ready to add your product and write the PLU number of that product to that label. If you need assistance, ask our friendly Ever’man staff! If you happen to forget your reusable bag, look for the reusable bag library at the Customer Service desk. You are always welcome to borrow a bag from the library, but we ask that you please be sure to return it so someone else may use it. Make it a habit to keep an extra bag handy in your car just in case you make a last minute trip to the store. Remember also to keep your reusable water bottles in your car.

3). Recycle waste properly!

Utilize recycling centers, and make it a habit to recycle as much as possible. Are you unsure of what to do with food oil, grease, and fat waste?

Use the FOG (Fat, Oil, and Grease) containers at the back end of the Ever’man parking lot. Fill these containers with cooking oil, meat fats, and dairy products. ECUA recycles the fats and grease collected in these containers to be used as biodiesel fuel .

Strength from Community Change Thank you for B-ing the Change by shopping at your local co-op!

Many of the companies carried in this store, such as Seventh Generation, Hilary’s Eat Well, Garden of Life, and Dr. Bronner’s are Certified B Corporations. Certified B Corporations are leaders of a global movement of people using business as a force for good™. They meet the highest standards of overall social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability and aspire to use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. There are more than 1,500 Certified B Corporations in over 120 industries and 40 countries with 1 unifying goal – to redefine success in business.

When you choose to purchase products from these companies, you, too, can B the Change! You can support B Corporations throughout the store by following the B the Change signs (up in our store from April 13 – May 3) noting B Corp brands on promotion and by looking for the Certified B Corporation seal on products throughout the aisles to support B Corps like Preserve, W.S. Badger, Guayaki, Alter Eco, Dang, Manitoba Harvest, Topricin, Nubian Heritage, Organic India, Happy Family, The Honest Company, Tofurky, Hilary’s, Garden of Life, New Chapter, Ecover, King Arthur, World Centric and Method.

Learn more at www.bcorporation.net

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Marketing News Charity Eco-Friendly Bag Program

The Charity Eco-Friendly Bag Program gives members and shoppers the opportunity to contribute to worthy community charities. Since July 1, 2015 at every Ever’man Grocery and Cafe cash register, all shoppers are being rewarded for shopping with eco-friendly bags.

For each eco-friendly bag used, Ever’man will donate five cents to a charity of the shopper’s choice. Charity choices will fall into three 501(c3) categories; an organization that is committed to providing healthy food, another that supports sustainable environmental practices and one that ensures the wellbeing of our pets and wildlife. From March 1st through April 30, 2016, Ever’man is happy to announce that the Charity EcoFriendly Bag Program donation options will be…

United Way of Escambia County, Inc. Friends of Florida State Parks, Inc. Earth Ethics, Inc.

Plastic Bag Swap and Recycling

As part of our mission to be a leader in green business practices, Ever’man was pleased to host a Plastic Bag Swap conducted

by Keep Pensacola Beautiful.

Plastic bags are not biodegradable and have a tendency of clogging waterways and posing serious danger to birds and marine animals that mistake them as food. Plastic bags can take over 1,000 years to break down in a landfill if not recycled properly. On February 6 , 2016 community members were encouraged to bring plastic bags to the Keep Pensacola Beautiful booth to “swap” for reusable bags and enter their information for a chance to win a 100% recycled plastic bag birdhouse from Trex Company. For every 25 plastic bags brought to the booth, one reusable bag was issued and one ticket was entered into the drawing. The event was very successful with a total of 50 people participating and a total of 2,150 plastic bags collected.

In The News: Charity Eco-Friendly Bag Program

WEAR TV Story on January 29, 2016 When WEAR TV wanted to report on the impact that banning the use of plastic bags in retails stores might have on Pensacola residents, reporter Laura Hussey and crew came to Ever’man to interview shoppers. Ever’man management has historically encouraged the use of environmentally friendly shopping bags and last July introduced the first ever Ever’man Charity Eco-Friendly Bag Policy. Since the program’s inception on July 1, at every Ever ‘man Grocery and Cafe cash register, all shoppers are being rewarded for shopping with eco-friendly bags. For each ecofriendly bag used, Ever ‘man will donate five cents to a charity of the shopper’s choice. Charity choices will fall into three 501(c3) categories; an organization that is committed to providing healthy food, another that supports sustainable environmental practices and one that ensures the well-being of our pets and wildlife. The program has had strong support from members who value our pristine beaches and are aware that plastic bags are environmental hazards that end up in waterways and landfills where they don’t break down for years.

PNJ Story Feature: Ever’man Electric Car Charging Station PAGE 3A

SATURDAY. JANUARY 2, 2016 » PENSACOLA NEWS JOURNAL • PNJ.COM

RENOURISHMENT PROJECT

Dredging still delayed at beach

WILL ISERN WISERNOPNJ.COM

Renourishment of Pensacola Beach will remain delayed as conditions on the Gulf of Mexico have yet to calm to the point where workers can can dredge the needed sand from the Gulf.

Santa Rosa Island Authority Execu­ tive Director Buck Lee said to expect the work to be delayed until at least the mid­ dle of January.

"Once we ever get some favorable conditions around here they can get on it and get on it quickly," Lee said.

The planned renourishment will be the third in 13 years at the beach and will come at a cost of $17 million. Weeks Ma­ rine, the contractor hired to do the job, has been waiting since mid-November to get started on the project.

Weeks Marine has been working to lay three miles of pipeline to dredge the sand, but the barges in place to do that

work have been forced to spend much of their time in Pensacola Bay waiting for conditions in the Gulf to improve.

When they are able to get the neces­ sary pipes in place, the sand will be exca­ vated from the same 137-acre borrow area as the 2002-03 and 2005-06 restora­ tion projects. An estimated 1.75 million cubic yards of sand will be deposited along the 8.1 miles of beach shoreline.

Ariola Drive will be the starting point.

Bulldozers will disperse sand westward

to Park West and the Fort Pickens gate.

The pipeline at Ariola will then reverse course to the east, and the sand will be deposited eastward just beyond Park East.

Escambia County loaned $8.5 million to the Island Authority with a matching state grant to fund the renourish­ ment.The SRIA is will repay the county $1.3 million per year until the loan is re­ paid in full.

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ENERGY

Clairen Reese SANTA ROSA COUNTY

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Say yes to progress in2016 Welcome to 2016 - another new year!

We're now at a perfect starting point to write our own history. We are blessed with a blank slate in which to achieve our accomplish­ ments, goals and dreams.

The month of January starts off a tad slow, but that's a good thing. We should think of it as a time to focus on and work toward great things to come.

I have taken time to set a few personal goals for the homefront, but also have big hopes for some milestones in our community. It's no secret that Santa Rosa County is fortunate to have many citizens who care enough to share their ideas, visions, time, talent and money with local charities and nonprofits. Each organization is unique in its own special way in serving its target audience.

Anytime you mesh different ·personalities and groups together, ,J>roductive things are sure to hap­ llEen. But sometimes there can be a ,tew differences in opinion. As the �aying goes, "A certain amount of opposition is a great help to a man.

Kites rise against, not with, the wind."

In other words, oftentimes oppo­ sition can strangely enough, help us work toward success. It may help us to better comprehend a situation or reevaluate our stance.

With that said, it makes good common sense that various players on board in shared visions and plans also work as closely and cohesively together as possible for the better good of the community.

Petty differences, negative opin­ ions and unhealthy competition should play no role on the communi­ ty stage. We should all strive to put away any personal differences and make our area the best place in which to live, work and play.

The best answer is to dream and work together as a team to accom­ plish a wide range of things - things that will not only benefit current and future generations.

This involves having strong, capable representatives in local government who don't settle for things already accomplished. We are thankful for and always in need of visionaries who see what needs done, look to the future and take a strong stance at ensuring those needs and goals are met in good time.

We need strong, creative and caoable boards of directors and

BEN lWINGLEY/BlWINGLEYOPNJ.COM

Matt Reasoner, operations manager at Ever'man Cooperative Grocery & cafe, looks over the electric car charging station.

MO E PLACES

TO PLUG IN

· Pensacola businesses add car-charge stations HANA FRENETTE PNJ.COM

Electric vehicles and hybrid elec­ tric vehicles have become increasing­ ly more popular since their introduc­ tion in the late 90s.

Although they aren't the most wide­ ly driven cars in Pensacola, the num­ ber of EV and HEVs on the road are growing and many local, green-mind­ ed business are preparing to accom­ modate these new drivers.

Car charging stations have popped up in numerous locations across the city in the last two years.

Gulf Power offers four separate stations at their corporate offices near Bayfront Parkway. Ever' Man's Co-Op installed a two-car station last year.

Sandy Sansing has stations at his Chev­ rolet, Nissan and BMW dealerships. A few of the hotels on Pensacola Beach also provide stations for guests to charge their rented electric smart cars after leisurely cruising the sandy streets.

BEN lWINGLEY/BlWINGLEYOPNJ.COM

-More than .. seven -· new. locations for car charging stations have been established in

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Marketing continues to promote Ever’man green business practices and is pleased that the Ever’man electric car charging station was featured on page 3A in the Pensacola News Journal, on January 2 and also appeared as a story online.

The Exclusive Line of Bioperine® Enhanced Formulas in Fast-Acting Liquid Soft-Gels

Available at Fine Health Food Stores Everywhere. is a registered trademark of Sabinsa Corporation.

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To Advertise here Call: Paula Rode 850-433-1166 Ext. 28 or Stephanie Boyce 850-433-1166 Ext. 21

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Educational Center Class Descriptions STORY SPROUTS: Children ages 3-5 are invited to do arts & crafts, make a snack and have story time at the Ever’man Educational Center. The classes are always creative and have an organic, environmental and local twist.

Kids Classes

RESORATIVE YOGA: This class will focus on relaxation and restoration of the body through the use of yoga props and supportive postures. This class is ideal for all levels of yoga. Please bring a mat.

DYNAMIC FLOW YOGA: Join Sydney in a gentle flow practice. This yoga class is for all levels. You must be 18 or older to attend. Please bring a mat.

Fitness Classes

VINYASA FLOW YOGA: Vinyasa flow is the art of moving through a series of postures with the breath. This class is for all levels of practice. Please bring a mat.

REFLEXOLOGY: Reflexology is the art and science of working points on the hands and feet to achieve a relaxation response counter to the fight-or-flight response that induces chronic stress. Join Wayne Haynes for a series of short, hands-on classes to learn techniques in traditional foot and hand reflexology as well as techniques from Thai foot massage. This is not a class for CEUs or to train you to be a reflexologist. $5/members and $7/ non-members.

CCFA PILATES: A Restorative Pilates Mat class specifically tailored to those battling digestive disorders. Price: Complimentary BEYOND BARRE WORKOUT: This is a 55 minutes workout class for all ages and fitness level. Barre is a low impact, full body exercise using ballet like barres or chairs to balance your body.

Please wear socks (non-cotton socks preferable for a movement) during the class and if you have a yoga mat, you can also bring it.

DEBBY’S KITCHEN: This is a cooking class for the novice cook at any age! This class will be educational, fun and offer some basic knife and sauce skills to appeal to anyone. Bon Appetite!

NATUARL HEALING STUDY: This group conducts cooking demonstrations as well as brings in many qualified instructions to teach on special topics such as cooking with herbs and healing with herbs. Look on our community board, our printed calendar and on Facebook for upcoming special topics.

Cooking & Wellness Classes

FERMENTING 101: In this class, Pat Johnson will discuss how to make various fermented foods and drinks.

You can expect to make Kombucha, sauerkraut & yogurt while Pat discusses all things fermented.

CAT’S COOKING: Join our gardener, Cat McCreery for a cooking class featuring fresh harvest from our community garden. You can learn to prepare and sample a salad with or without animal protein, utilizing fresh from the garden herbs and flowers. For dessert, Cat will share a black bean brownie recipe. At the end of class, you can tour of our community garden, all of which Cat herself has grown from seeds. This is a true seed-to-table experience!

INTRO TO ESSENTIAL OILS What is all the hype about essential oils? What are they? What do they do? How can they help you personally? Come learn a little and experience essential oils for yourself! Leave armed with knowledge that will change your life and how you view preventative health care!

OVERVIEW TO HERBAL MEDICINE: Come learn hands-on how to use inexpensive bulk herbs to cure your families’ ailments and discomforts. We will cover infusions, decoctions, tinctures, capsules, and salves; plus going over some of the most basic herbs and their uses. We will visually create and sample these concepts. By the end of the class you will know how to replace any item in your medicine cabinet with herbs or essential oils!

NUTRITION FOR IMMUNE SUPPORT AND INFLAMMATION: Come learn how to utilize the Pereira Produce & Health nutrition regimen in order to start changing your life and gain your vitality back with the possibility of also self-healing such ailments as arthritical pain, thyroid disease, fibromyalgia and more, as many others have now been able to do. This class will also delve into how to begin a gluten-free, dairy free, soy free, and grain free eating plan without being bored or missing any foods you might have enjoyed!

Come see how truly amazing you can feel while still enjoying most of the foods you love!

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Calming & Serenity

TRANSMISSION MEDITATION: A very simple, safe, scientific, nondenominational, world service group meditation with over 600 Transmission groups in 40 countries worldwide meeting on a regular basis. It’s both a world service (Karma yoga) and very potent technique of personal development (Laya yoga). It provides a vehicle for service affecting the entire evolution of humanity for the better.

CROHN’S & COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA (CCFA): Crohn’s and Colitis support group meetings are intimate gatherings where patients and their loved ones can share their stories, seek emotional support, find answers to their questions and connect with the community who share their challenges.

GAY GRASSROOTS: Gay Grassroots is a support group for gay individuals in the Pensacola and Gulf Coast area.

With the goal of acceptance, these meetings emphasize understanding and discussion, and a general openness to everyone’s lifestyles. Oftentimes meetings include movie nights, pot lucks and other fun events.

Support & Community Classes

LA LECHE LEAGUE: La Leche League hosts a monthly FREE meeting every second Thursday of the month from 10am12pm. This meeting is open to any expectant mother and to mothers breastfeeding. Support persons like partners, parents and friends are welcome to attend.

TRANSGENDER ALLIANCE: Come join fellow members of Pensacola’s transgender community. Share stories, support, and find a fellowship amongst fellow transgender individuals.

March-April 2016 Class and Event schedule may be obtained via our Facebook page, the Ever’man website, in store, or by calling the store: 850-438-0402 ext. 10 REGISTERING FOR A CLASS?

Do you Want to Teach at our Educational Center?

Contact our Marketing Department at (850) 438-0402 or by e-mail: education@everman.org.

Please note that the classes taught must fall within the guidelines of the Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe Ends Statement and you must have proof of qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

COPYRIGHT © 2016 BY: EVER’MAN NATURAL FOODS CO-OP, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

If you would like to attend a class offered at Ever’man and there is a fee, you may register and pay in advance at any cash register. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for all classes so you can fill out the sign-in sheet. All classes are at the Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. unless otherwise stated.

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MARCH CO+OP MEMBER ONLY SPECIALS (PRICES GOOD MARCH 2ND-29TH) REFRIGERATED

Follow Your Heart , Vegan Mozzarella Cheese, 10 oz.

Sale Price: $4.39 You Save: $0.40 Follow Your Heart , Vegan Cheddar Cheese, 10 oz.

Sale Price: $4.39 You Save: $0.40 Follow Your Heart , Vegenaise Horseradish Sauce, 8 oz.

Sale Price: $3.39 You Save: $0.30 Follow Your Heart , Vegenaise Tartar Sauce, 8 oz.

Sale Price: $3.39 You Save: $0.30 Califia Farms, Almond Milk Creamers, 32 oz.

Sale Price: $5.59 You Save: $1.10 Tofurky, Andouille or Spinach Pesto Meatless Sausages, 14 oz.

Sale Price: $5.59 You Save: $1.00 Lifeway, Low Fat Kefirs, 32 oz.

Sale Price: $4.29 You Save: $1.00 Stonyfield Farm, Organic Strawberry YoKids Squeezers, 8 Pack.

Sale Price: $3.99 You Save: $0.40 Silk, Plain Soy Yogurt, 24 oz.

Sale Price: $4.69 You Save: $1.50 So Delicious, Coconut Milk Yogurt, 16 oz.

Sale Price: $3.69 You Save: $1.00

BULK

New England Nat Bakers, Save the Forest Granola, per lb.

Sale Price: $5.59 You Save: $1.00 New England Nat Bakers, Organic Muesli, per lb.

Sale Price: $5.59 You Save: $1.00 Breadshop , Raspberry & Cream Granola, per lb.

Sale Price: $5.39 You Save: $1.40

VITAMINS

Host Defense, Memory & Nerve Support, 30 caps.

Sale Price: $14.99 You Save: $5.00

GROCERY

Eternal Artesian Water, Artesian Water, 1 L. Sale Price: $1.69 You Save: $0.30 Ginger People , Organic Ginger Syrup, 8 oz.

Sale Price: $3.69 You Save: $0.60 Lotus Foods , Forbidden Black Rice, 15 oz.

Sale Price: $3.69 You Save: $0.80 Lundberg, Organic Brown Rice Syrup, 21 oz.

Sale Price: $5.69 You Save: $1.10 Chatfields, Carob Powder, 16 oz.

Sale Price: $5.99 You Save: $1.40 Chatfields, All Natural Cocoa Powder, 10 oz.

Sale Price: $6.79 You Save: $1.00 Enjoy Life, Dark Chocolate Bar, 1.12 oz.

Sale Price: $2.19 You Save: $0.50 Tree Hugger, Fantastic Fruit Bubble Gum, 2 oz.

Sale Price: $2.89 You Save: $0.60 Grabgreen, 3-in-1 Laundry Detergent, 15.2 oz.

Sale Price: $8.29 You Save: $1.70 Paesana, Organic Mushrooms, 16 oz.

Sale Price: $6.19 You Save: $1.20 Sir Kensingtons, Special Sauce, 10 oz.

Sale Price: $6.19 You Save: $1.20 Nanas, No-Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookie, 3.5 oz.

Sale Price: $2.19 You Save: $0.50 Pamelas, Cookies, 7.25 oz.

Sale Price: $4.29 You Save: $1.00 Pamelas, Dark Choc Choc Chunk Cookies, 5.29 oz.

Sale Price: $4.29 You Save: $1.00 Madhava, Organic Amber Agave Nectar, 23.5 oz.

Sale Price: $8.99 You Save: $1.20 Madhava, Organic Light Agave Nectar, 23.5 oz.

Sale Price: $8.99 You Save: $1.20

Madhava, Organic Raw Agave Nectar, 23.5 oz.

Sale Price: $9.79 You Save: $1.30 Wholesome Sweeteners, Organic Raw Cane Turbinado, 1.5 lb.

Sale Price: $6.29 You Save: $1.30 Eden Foods, Organic Apple Sauce, 25 oz.

Sale Price: $5.49 You Save: $1.00 La Tourangelle, Roasted Walnut Oil, 16.9 fl oz.

Sale Price: $8.99 You Save: $1.20 Drews All Natural, Organic Peppercorn Ranch, 8 fl oz.

Sale Price: $3.79 You Save: $0.80 Mount Hagen, Organic Freeze Dried Coffee, 3.53 oz.

Sale Price: $11.59 You Save: $2.10 Sweet Leaf, Sweet Drops, 1.7 oz.

Sale Price: $3.99 You Save: $1.00 Naked Earth, Organic Pure Coconut Water, 33.8 fl oz.

Sale Price: $6.99 You Save: $1.00 Guayaki, Lime Tangerine Energy Shot, 2 oz.

Sale Price: $3.39 You Save: $0.80 Sunspire, Organic Baking Chocolate, 4 oz.

Sale Price: $4.69 You Save: $1.00 Sunspire, Vegan Carob Chips, 10 oz.

Sale Price: $4.99 You Save: $1.00 Sunspire, Organic Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, 9 oz.

Sale Price: $5.39 You Save: $1.10 Sunspire, Organic Fair Trade Bittersweet Chocolate Chips, 9 oz.

Sale Price: $5.39 You Save: $1.20

MEAT

Ian’s Natural Food, Gluten-Free Popcorn Dogs ,8 oz.

Sale Price: $5.99 You Save: $1.00 Ian’s Natural Food, Gluten-Free Fish Sticks, 8 oz.

Sale Price: $5.39 You Save: $0.40

Co+op Coupon Deals The March-April edition of the Co+op Deals coupon book features up to $47 in savings on great products for you and your family. Stop by the co-op to pick up your copy today, for valuable coupons from your favorite brands, like Blue Diamond almond beverages, Rudi’s bread, Arrowhead Mills flours and Avalon Organic body care. Your co-op is working together with more than 140 other cooperatives nationwide to bring you great values, every day – and even more savings with this special coupon book. Look for the coupon books and coupons on the co-op’s shelves beginning in March. Offers are valid through April 30, 2016.

More ways to save with Co+op Basics!

Looking to stretch your grocery budget? So are we! That’s why we’re pleased to introduce our new Co+op Basics program. Co+op Basics offers everyday low prices on many popular grocery and household items. The Co+op Basics program continues to grow as we add more items and brands. From olives to paper towels you’ll find our value-priced items on your favorites. For those of you who have shopped any of our 150 Family Basic items—the items are being switched to our Co+op Basics program where you will still enjoy the same great everyday low prices.

Don’t forget to take advantage of these other great ways to save when shopping the co-op: • Co+op Deals – our biweekly flyer focused on packaged grocery • Member Deals – membership has its perks; look for our member only specials.

• Bulk – save when buying just what you need; buy a pinch or a pound • Educational literature – great tips on how to shop smart at the co-op on a budget With all these budget friendly healthy options available at Ever’man, be sure to look for the Co+op Basics signage on the shelves.

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BODY CARE

Aura Cacia, Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil, 0.5 oz.

Sale Price: $5.99 You Save: $1.50 Aura Cacia, Clove Bud Essential Oil, 0.5 oz.

Sale Price: $4.99 You Save: $1.60 Aura Cacia, Eucalyptus Essential Oil, 0.5 oz.

Sale Price: $3.99 You Save: $1.30 Aura Cacia, Lavender Essential Oil, 0.5 oz.

Sale Price: $8.99 You Save: $1.80 Aura Cacia, Lemon Essential Oil, 0.5 oz.

Sale Price: $3.69 You Save: $1.10 Aura Cacia, Lemongrass Essential Oil, 0.5 oz.

Sale Price: $4.39 You Save: $1.20 Aura Cacia, Sweet Orange Essential Oil, 0.5 oz.

Sale Price: $2.99 You Save: $0.70 Aura Cacia, Patchouli Essential Oil, 0.5 oz.

Sale Price: $13.99 You Save: $3.30 Aura Cacia, Peppermint Essential Oil, 0.5 oz.

Sale Price: $5.99 You Save: $2.00 Aura Cacia, Rosemary Essential Oil, 0.5 oz.

Sale Price: $4.69 You Save: $1.10 Aura Cacia, Tea Tree Essential Oil, 0.5 oz.

Sale Price: $5.99 You Save: $1.60 Aura Cacia, Sweet Almond Skin Care Oil, 4 oz.

Sale Price: $3.99 You Save: $1.30 Aura Cacia, Grapefruit Essential Oil, 0.5 oz.

Sale Price: $6.99 You Save: $1.60 Aura Cacia, Apricot Kernel Skin Care Oil, 4 FL oz.

Sale Price: $3.39 You Save: $1.00 Aura Cacia, Balancing Jojoba Skin Care Oil, 4 FL oz.

Sale Price: $10.99 You Save: $2.60 Grandpas, Pine Tar Soap , 3.25 oz.

Sale Price: $2.99 You Save: $1.00 Grandpas, Unscented Baking Soda Soap, 3.25 oz.

Sale Price: $2.99 You Save: $1.30

IL APR

Grandpas, Acne Treatment Soap w Sulfur, 3.25 oz.

Sale Price: $3.99 You Save: $1.80 Himalaya Health , Neem Pomegranate Toothpaste, 5.29 oz.

Sale Price: $4.99 You Save: $1.00 Himalaya Health , Foot Care Cream, 3.53 oz.

Sale Price: $7.99 You Save: $2.00 Himalaya Health , Neem & Turmeric Face Wash, 5.07 fl oz.

Sale Price: $7.99 You Save: $1.00 Himalaya Health , Neem & Turmeric Cleansing Bar, 4.41 oz.

Sale Price: $3.99 You Save: $1.00 Himalaya Health , Walnut & Wood Apple Scrub, 5.07 fl oz.

Sale Price: $7.99 You Save: $1.00 Radius, Soft Toothbrush, each.

Sale Price: $6.99 You Save: $1.80 Radius, Toothbrush, each.

Sale Price: $2.99 You Save: $0.60 Radius, Mint Floss Vegan, 55 yd.

Sale Price: $2.99 You Save: $0.60 Thayer, Original Witch Hazel w Aloe Vera, 12 fl oz.

Sale Price: $6.99 You Save: $2.60 Thayer, Witch Hazel Pads w Aloe Vera, 60 pads.

Sale Price: $5.99 You Save: $1.70 Thayer, Medicated Superhazel, 12 fl.oz.

Sale Price: $6.99 You Save: $2.50 Thayer, Rose Petal Witch Hazel w Aloe Vera, 12 fl oz.

Sale Price: $6.99 You Save: $2.60 Thayer, Lavender Witch Hazel w Aloe Vera, 12 fl oz.

Sale Price: $6.99 You Save: $2.60 Topricin, Pain Relief & Healing Cream, 2 oz.

Sale Price: $12.99 You Save: $2.00 Topricin, Pain Relief and Healing Cream, 4 oz.

Sale Price: $17.99 You Save: $3.80 Topricin, Rapid Foot Pain Relief Cream, 4 oz.

Sale Price: $17.99 You Save: $3.70

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Naturtint, 5N Light Chestnut Hair Color, each.

Sale Price: $15.79 You Save: $2.80 Natures Gate, Cool Mint Gel Toothpaste, 5 oz.

Sale Price: $5.49 You Save: $1.00 Natures Gate, Toothpaste, 6 oz.

Sale Price: $5.49 You Save: $1.00 Clearly Natural, Bar Soap, 4 oz.

Sale Price: $1.89 2/3 You Save: $0.78 on 2 Clearly Natural, Organic Hemorrhoid Control, 11 ml.

Sale Price: $21.99 You Save: $4.00 Forces Of Nature, Organic Extra Strength Hemorrhoid Ctrl, 11 ml.

Sale Price: $24.99 You Save: $4.00 Forces Of Nature, Organic Scar Control, 11 ml.

Sale Price: $20.99 You Save: $4.00 Forces Of Nature, Organic Wart Control, 11 ml.

Sale Price: $21.99 You Save: $4.00 Forces Of Nature, Organic Eczema Control, 11 ml.

Sale Price: $14.99 You Save: $2.50 Forces Of Nature, Organic Ringworm Control, 11 ml.

Sale Price: $11.99 You Save: $2.60 Forces Of Nature, Athlete’s Foot/Jock Itch Cntrl, 11 ml.

Sale Price: $11.99 You Save: $2.60 Forces Of Nature, Nerve Pain Management, 11 ml.

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