February - First Alternative Co-op

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Reducing Everyone’s Water Bill - page 15
FEBRUARY 2012 • VOLUME 33
ISSUE 2
First Alternative Co-op
Community Monthly
How to Eat Local in the Winter
In This Issue
Board’s Month in Review: 2
Editor’s Note, General Manager’s
Report & North Store Manager’s
Report: 3
Trippin’ with Fungi Perfecti, HeartHealthy Bulk, Feast & Cheese: 4
Custom Blending Your Essential
Oils, North Store Reset, Brand
Spankin’ New, Lean Meat & Wine
Buzz: 5
THE
LOCAVORE’S
WINTER TABLE
Community Outreach News,
Classes & Events at the Co-op: 6
Saturday, Feb. 25th, 1-5 p.m.
First Congregational Church West Hills Rd.
Local 6 Profile—Apple Hill Farm,
Budget Bites & Citrus for Winter
Blues: 7
Discover the abundance of food
available in winter and how to
use it!
1-2 - Panel Discussion Featuring:
Local Scoop—
Co-op Specials: 8 & 9
Annette Mills - the big picture of how eating
locally benefits the economy
Jean Marr - what it takes to change your
habits
Kids’ Corner & Eco-Film Fest: 10
Matt Bennett - using local foods in cooking
All About Staff: 11
Virginia Shapiro - meeting your nutritional
needs while eating seasonally
Health Services Guide &
Unclassifieds: 12
2-2:30 - Food Tasting & Community Fair:
Samples & recipes featuring local ingredients
Cookbooks & gardening books from
Grassroots Bookstore
Comments, Sustainability
Coalition Fair and Town Hall 2012
& Because of First Alternative...: 13
Growing tips from Schmidt’s Garden Center
Community groups to get you activated
2:45-4:15 - Workshop Sessions:
Calendar: 14
Growing greens year round
Food preservation
Reducing Everyone’s Water Bill: 15
Nutritional education & eating locally
Recipes—We’re Nuts for Your
Health: 16
Raising urban chickens
4:15-5:00 - Q & A, Wrap-up
FREE EVENT!
www.firstalt.coop
Child care provided.
Sign up today ~
Call 541-753-3115.
A challenge to be a locavore.
Trippin’ with Fungi Perfecti - page 4
FIRST ALTERNATIVE CO-OP
1007 SE THIRD ST.
CORVALLIS, OR 97333
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the board’s
month in review
by Joel Hirsch, Board Member
First Alternative Co-op
Community Monthly
The Co-op Thymes is published on the 1st of each month.
Correspondence and submissions are welcome. Send by
e-mail or ‘snail mail’ to addresses listed below. Deadline for
all submissions is the 15th of the prior month. Opinions
expressed in The Co-op Thymes are strictly those of the
writers and do not represent an endorsement by, or official
position of, First Alternative Co-op, its Board, managers,
or owners, unless specifically identified as such. The same
is true of claims made by paid advertisers.
The Co-op Thymes is a free publication available at First
Alternative and at other locations in the Corvallis area.
Owners may receive the paper via mail. It can also be
viewed online at www.firstalt.coop.
Editors: Emily Stimac & Donna Tarasawa
Production: Emily Stimac & Jessica Brothers
Design/layout: Emily Stimac & Jessica Brothers
Photographers: Emily Stimac & Jessica Brothers
STORE LOCATIONS & HOURS
SOUTH STORE:
1007 SE 3rd St., Corvallis, OR 97333
Phone: (541) 753-3115 Fax: (541) 753-8401
Open 7 days a week, 7am-9pm
NORTH STORE:
2855 NW Grant Ave., Corvallis, OR 97330
Phone: (541) 452-3115 Fax: (541) 758-4257
Open 7 days a week, 7am-9pm
Web site: www.firstalt.coop
Email address: firstalt@firstalt.coop
Editor’s email: thymes@firstalt.coop
FA Board’s email: faboard@peak.org
VISION STATEMENT
First Alternative aspires to be a cooperative model,
providing high quality natural and organic products
in a community oriented store.
MISSION STATEMENT
First Alternative is a community market aspiring
to be a model for environmental sustainability
through our purchasing and workplace practices.
We:
• seek to honor our traditions and build upon our
potential.
• are committed to cultivating tolerance and
diversity in our operations.
• strive for excellence in our products and services,
including wholesome organic foods, innovative
education and community outreach, while
offering high quality, local, organic and minimally
packaged products whenever possible.
• will act ethically and appropriately in our pricing
practices.
• seek to provide a democratic business climate,
fostering worker and Owner participation,
according to cooperative principles.
THE INTERNATIONAL
COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLES
Voluntary and Open Membership
Democratic Member Control
Member Economic Participation
Autonomy and Independence
Education, Training, and Information
Cooperation Among Cooperatives
Concern for the Community
2 The Co-op Thymes
The last time I wrote the Coop Board article – my first as a
First Alt board member – I had
difficulty separating what was
essentially an “I statement” from
a statement from the Board. The
Board wants you to read these articles informing you about
what we are up to, and as the author, I really want you to
read it and be motivated to action. How do I/we reach you,
excite you, encourage and motivate you to get involved,
especially as 2012 is the International Year of Cooperatives?
One thing that I would like to declare as a statement from
me alone is how much I enjoy and respect my fellow First
Alt board members, past (Larry and Tom) and present. It
is with a degree of satisfaction, and even pride, that I say
of this whole group of folks, whose responsibility it is to
target where our Co-op organization is going, that all have
the utmost integrity, intelligence, common sense, common
decency, kindness, and good intentions toward the Co-op.
You too could possibly be a part of this group, helping
to steer us as an organization in the right direction, and
be more involved in the only locally owned full service
natural market in Corvallis by running for the Board, or
volunteering for one of the committees that advise the
Board.
One of those committees, the Owner Relations Committee
(ORC), is presenting “The Locavore’s Winter Table” at
the First Congregational Church on West Hills Road on
Saturday, February 25, from 1-5 pm. Discover the abundance
of food available in winter, and how to use it! There will
be an interesting panel discussion, workshops, and best of
all, food tasting. You can read more about this event on the
cover of this issue or go to our website www.firstalt.coop, for
more info as we get closer to the event.
With all the Occupy Wall Street activity across the country
in recent months, there are renewed, robust conversations
about the diminishing middle class, wealth inequities,
unemployment, money in politics and other relevant topics.
The term “the 99%” has become prominent in the national
dialogue. We at First Alternative Co-op, owned by us/we/
you, do not just represent the 99%, we hopefully represent
the 100%. Anyone can shop, and everyone should shop;
but there are additional benefits for owners: sale days and
owner specials, presently, and a year-end dividend when
Alternative Transporter of the Month
Han-Jung Ko
“I love being on my bike! It’s the
most environmentally-friendly way
to travel. Biking gets me everywhere
I need to go at a nice speed. It’s
quicker than walking, but not as
rushed as driving. First Alternative
has a similar atmosphere to my
old grocery store in Taiwan, so
it reminds me of home. Also, I
appreciate the alternative transporter discount.”
The Alternative Transportation program rewards Co-op shoppers
for choosing an alternative form of transportation to get to the
store. Redeemed cards are entered into a monthly drawing for a
Cycle Solutions gift card.
WELCOME, NEW
CO-OP OWNERS!
In December, 39 new people
became Co-op owners, totaling
7682 active owners.*
Thank you
for supporting
the Co-op by
purchasing a
share!
FA’s financial health allows for it. The current number of
active members is 7682 and we add an average of 30 to
40 new members every month! Last month we added 39.
Last September we added 67, and during Co-op Month,
October, 65 new owners. A startling statistic, though, is
that for the last Board election only about 350 owners
voted!
At the January Board meeting, a visitor asked us to consider
endorsing, and/or putting to a vote of owners, a statement
of support for an amendment to the Constitution of The
United States of America that would state: 1) Corporations
are not people, and 2) Money does not equal free speech.
The Co-op has many “Policy Statements” that guide us
as an organization. The ones that relate specifically to
the “Governance Process” are G statements. G-11 relates
to Political Action, and G-11 #3 states: “The Board of
Directors may choose to lend its endorsement to issues
deemed relevant because they have a direct impact on
our mission or our role as a cooperative. In general, the
Co-op limits its endorsement to issues of: Cooperatives,
Food, Organic Standards, Nutrition and Health Products,
Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Issues, Consumer
Safety, and Human Rights.
The Board agreed to continue the discussion of the
constitutional amendment to limit corporate power at
our next meeting. There are many reasons why this issue
is relevant to the Co-op: the influence of big agriculture’s
money in politics, it’s support of GMO produce and the
use of chemicals that poison the environment, and the
many health-related issues that commercial agribusiness
is responsible for. So far, it seems like we should be fully
engaged in limiting the influence that agribusiness money
has in affecting political outcomes. There are many groups
around the country with slightly different versions of the
Constitutional Amendment. Which one we get behind will
require a good bit of research.
There is much First Alternative does to support the issues
mentioned above on the local level. This has the potential to
impact us as a co-op, a community, and a country. The Board
has thoughtful and energetic discussions on these topics.
What do you think? Tell us by emailing: faboard@firstalt.coop
or come to a meeting; we have time for owner input at the
start of each one. 
INTERESTED IN SERVING
ON THE BOARD OF
THE CO-OP?
Owners interested in candidacy should contact
Toni Hoyman of the Board Recruitment and
Elections Committee at 541-929-5452 via e-mail at
hexagon@exchangenet.net or at www.firstalt.coop.
Board application packets are
available at www.firstalt.coop
and at customer service in both
stores. Applications are due by
March 26th. Elections will be
held in June.
The Benefits of Ownership...
- Monthly Owner Sale Day Discounts
- Owner Specials
- Electing Co-op Board of Directors
- Voting for Donation Recipients
- Receiving Co-op Thymes via mail
- Patronage Dividends as profitability allows
- Community-owned business investment
- Support Owner Worker opportunities
- It’s refundable!
To buy an owner share please stop by Customer
Service or call 541-753-3115 or 541-452-3115.
*Most inactive owners are those not current on their payments.
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editor’s
note
February may seem like a quiet
month to some but at the Coop we are busier than ever with
events, resets and good food.
The first thing you will notice
Emily Stimac,
is the flurry of activity at our
Thymes
Editor
North Store as we jump into a
major reset of our products, expanding produce so that
carts can maneuver easily around the cases. We will also be
reorganizing the grocery and wellness products so that your
favorite products are in a place that makes sense.
Later in the month we are honored to have the enchanting
mayor of Corvallis, Julie Manning, joining us at the North
Store for a Mayoral Proclamation! She will expound on the
wonderful contributions that co-ops make to our world in
honor of the International Year of Co-ops.
Last but not least is “The Locavore’s Winter Table,” which
is an exciting collaboration of the Co-op Board of Directors
Owner Relations Committee and Co-op staff. The goal of
this event is to help our community understand the joy of
eating local food year round and overcome obstacles to a
local winter diet. We are excited and proud to have some
of the community’s leaders in sustainability and culinary
expertise on the opening panel of this free event. The
Locavore’s Winter Table will also feature tasting tables
highlighting local ingredients and how to use them. It will
be a great opportunity to develop your ideas about eating
local and share them with others! 
NEW! IMPROVED!
Owner Appreciation Sale Day:
FEBRUARY 14TH
All day at both stores...
New in 2012~NO minimum purchase amounts.
Owners save 10%
on all purchases!
Also receive a 10% case
discount in addition to your
owner discount when you
special order a product by
the case in advance, then
pick it up and purchase it
on Owner Sale Day.
Case discounts
are not
applicable on
sale prices.
Sign up for an email reminder @ firstalt.coop
general manager
report
Before anything else, I’d like to welcome our new South
Store Manager to the Co-op!
Jason Blake-Beach started the first week of the New Year.
He is stepping into Mark Tarasawa’s former position
as Mark has become our new Finance Administrator—
congratulations to Mark as well! Jason comes to First
Alternative after working at both the Alberta Co-op in
Portland and Greenstar Co-op in Ithaca, NY. Welcome,
Jason!
Deals at the Co-op!
I’m excited to say that in this New Year we are bringing
you, our customers and owners, even more exciting deals
through a new collection of coupon books that will be
available soon!
If you haven’t seen them already, there are Vitamin Angel
coupon books available at both stores.
Vitamin Angels works to reduce child mortality worldwide:
• Vitamin Angels distibutes essential nutrients, especially
vitamin A, among at-risk populations worldwide.
• Essential nutrients enable young immune systems to fight
infectious diseases, helping children attain good health
and increasing their opportunity to lead meaningful and
productive lives.
• Vitamin Angels has received four stars four years running
from Charity Navigator. 97.1% of their revenues go
directly to their programs.
•By redeeming coupons and saving money you will be
helping Vitamin Angels reach over 10 million children
this year.
February 1st, you will see Mambo Sprouts coupons! These
coupon books are issued five times a year (Spring, Summer,
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February 2012
April 1st (no fooling!), you will
see Healthy Clippings coupon
books!
Cindee Lolik,
General Manager
We will continue to offer you the Co+op Deals coupons as
well.
All of these offers are in addition to some our in-store
programs such as the Market Bargains you see advertised in
the Thymes. These are items that we keep just above cost to
increase their affordability to you.
Also, look for the orange shelf tags throughout the store for
our Every Day Low Price items!
All of the coupon books and specials above are offered to
all our customers…
…and if you’re an owner of First Alternative, you will
continue to see the Owner’s Specials we’ve been bringing to
you every month since April. And look for special Owner
Sale Day opportunities coming to you as well where you
receive 10% off your entire grocery order.
If you’re not an owner, ask your cashier how you can
become part of the Corvallis Cooperative Economy today!
It’s so much more than just an opportunity to save money.
It’s the chance to be a part owner of the place you shop;
to elect a Board of Directors that help guide the Co-op’s
direction; to participate in supporting local farmers,
growers and businesses and all this for a refundable (in
accordance with the Co-op’s bylaws and withdrawal policy)
one-time $70 investment. 
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north store
manager report
Cooperative Ownership Beyond Food
I find myself thinking of the economic chaos in our nation
more than I would care to admit. Why did we allow this
to happen? What lasting changes can we make to change
our fate? There are many elements in this story to consider
but for me ownership is the golden egg. Ownership is
the most powerful point at which the full impacts of an
organization’s capabilities are realized. It’s not surprising
then that we find ourselves
in such disarray given that
the overwhelming majority of
ownership in our economy rests
in the hands of a very small
percentage of the population.
So how do we substantively alter
the dynamics of ownership on a
micro and then macro level?
called “food deserts.”
Ironically some of the most
antithetical suitors such as WalJason Blake-Beach,
Mart and Walgreens, who have
South Store Manager
had a heavy hand in creating this
very condition, have been lining up to take our money and
save us from foodlessness. This trend continues to obscure
the reality that cooperative businesses are
actually the most locally-minded businesses
out there. Their interest stays focused on their
community of owners and has little interest in
the economic advantages of relocation, as that
simply does not represent the interests of the
owners.
Ownership is the
most powerful
point at which
the full impacts of
an organization’s
capabilities are
realized.
Cooperatives, both producer
and consumer, have provided a
successful alternative model for
some time. Unfortunately the
model of cooperative ownership
has failed to spread with much
significance to every sector of our
economy. The limiting factors are likely numerous but I see
two big ones: 1) Governmental agencies have for the most
part failed to recognize the value of the cooperative model;
2) Financial institutions are often hesitant to work with
what they view as an atypical and precarious ownership
structure.
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Fall, Winter and Holidays). They
contain money off coupons on
brands like Oregon Chai, Earth
Balance and Equal Exchange.
Governmental and financial institutions have been
subsidizing certain economic ventures for some time.
Subsidies take many forms including tax breaks, code
variances, preferential leases or contracts, etc. Every form
of subsidy represents financial gains by way of competitive
economic advantage.
Food deserts are representative of a much
greater trend of local economic decay. Food
is a basic need and it jumps out at us on a
daily basis; but what about all of our other
needs? When are we going to start embracing
cooperatives across the service industry and
beyond?
We have to start with our local governments
and our local financial institutions. We have to demand
that they stop giving out our money to shortsighted socalled “job creators,” who actually leach the vitality from
our local economies. We have to demand that they consider
cooperatives first when looking at public service minded
development. It won’t happen overnight and it won’t be
easy, but nothing of value is ever won easily. 
Very little of what is undisputedly our money has been
awarded to cooperatives. Instead it has primarily gone to
the largest and often least responsible business ventures
that use the gift until it expires and then move on to
the next subsidized home. Right now across the nation
advantageous subsidies are being queued up to address so-
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trippin’ over mushrooms:
An Interview with Rob Yeager, Our Smiling Fungi Perfecti Representative
Trippin’ over Mushrooms: An Interview with Rob
Yeager, Our Smiling Fungi Perfecti Representative
host defense
Want to know more about Fungi
Perfecti’s Mushroom Capsules? Here’s
a glossary of their benefits, (Disclaimer:
these statements have not been
evaluated by the FDA)
MyCommunity™
A synergistic blend of 17 proprietary and
potent mushroom species.
Encourages powerful host defense
resistance to cellular assaults.
Unique combination of mushroom
mycelium and fruitbodies, providing the
most diverse range of constituents to
help balance the immune system.
Stamets 7®
General immune support for daily use
Promotes respiratory, digestive,
circulatory, cellular, lymphatic and
systemic functions for foundational
immunity.
Supports the body in adapting to
physical, mental, and environmental
stress factors.
Cordyceps
Enhances the body’s natural metabolic
systems, supporting energy and stamina.
Supports a healthy libido and promotes
healthy liver function.
Reishi
Enhances body’s ability to adapt to
stress.
Supports healthy adrenal function and
works as a subtle and natural immune
support.
- Lisa Lindner, Wellness
Did you know that the world’s largest living organism
is a 2400-year-old network of Armillaria ostoyae, or
Honey Mushrooms, covering the equivalent of 1,665
football fields which grows in Eastern Oregon’s
Malheur National Forest? The giant fungus stretches
3.5 miles across and three feet into the ground.
Robin Yeager, also known by First Alternative’s
Wellness staff as “Our Fungi Perfecti Guy” provided
us with this incredible fact, and others, about the
strange world of mushrooms. He also explains how
he got into natural foods and inherited an excellent personal mission for his career.
Read on to learn more about how we got our jovial company representative.
Prior to educating us on the long list of mushrooms’ benefits to human health, the
Northwest Nutritionals founder had developed a strong retail career in Napa Valley,
California, where he represented Boars Head fine deli meats. Having visited the
Northwest many times, Rob and his wife made the decision to emigrate North
without the promise of stable income.
His background in the retail foods industry served him well, though. Upon his
arrival, Rob immediately found work with supplement manufacturer MegaFood,
which introduced him to the natural supplement industry. “There are dynamic
similarities between Boars Head’s acute attention to food safety and manufacturers
in the supplement business,” said Rob. He then emphasized the importance
of quality products and direct relationships with companies: “I represent ONLY
manufacturers of supplements, and pride myself on staying away from marketing
companies in the business,” said Rob.
After calling on First Alternative for some time, Rob eventually worked his
personable magic into our meeting rooms and was providing us with trainings on
the benefits of mycological supplement line Fungi Perfecti, a customer favorite
here at the Co-op. “Fungi Perfecti’s line of Host Defense, MyCommunity, definitely
appeals to the First Alt appetite!” said Rob.
Using mycology for preventative and therapeutic health issues has been linked to
improved women’s health, stress reduction, increased metabolic energy, antioxidant
support, protection against pathogens, cerebral, nervous system, and vital organ
support, and antiviral properties. In other words, mushrooms can work wonder on
our bodies!
Agarikon
Promotes women’s health.
Supports healthy cell defense
mechanisms and endocrine systems.
Chaga
Maximum antioxidant support & healthy
intestinal environment.
Cordychi
A 50/50 blend of Cordyceps and Reishi
Enhances energy and oxygen uptake
with cellular nutrients.
Maitake
Humans’ relationship with mushrooms goes way back. “The Amadou Conk (Fomes
Fomentarius, aka Iceman Fungus) is considered to be an important factor in the
survival of the human species,” Rob explained. When early man moved North out
of Africa, he encountered winter for the first time. A clan member was in charge of
transporting hot embers inside a hollowed Amadou Conk, which looks very similar
to a hoof and has a hard consistency.
“Amadou was also used to make clothing,” said Rob. “By soaking it in water for a
long time, to soften it up, it can be beaten into a fibrous material very similar to felt.
Women of Transylvania still make clothing to this day, and [Fungi Perfecti founder]
Paul Stamets proudly wears a hat made from it.”
Rob is pleased with the sustainable practices Fungi Perfecti employs. The life
mission of Paul Stamets is that “of an ecologist and environmentalist. He travels
the world speaking on these issues to the likes of TED, at Provender, all over
Europe and Canada. It’s safe to say that environmental sustainability is the DNA
of what Fungi Perfecti is all about.” That said, Fungi Perfecti as a product line
fits congruently with First Alternative’s mission to providing our community with
sustainable, healthful products.
Enhances a healthy glycemic balance
by promoting normal blood sugar
metabolism
Lion’s Mane
Supports cerebral and nervous system
support while promoting mental clarity,
focus and memory.
Rob’s business philosophy is a wonderful
heirloom: “My grandfather, who owned
his own rep company as well, told me
this: Always be a good ambassador of
the product to your customer.” The Coop strives to do the same as well, and
we invite you try renowned mycologist
Paul Stamets’ Fungi Perfecti line. 
Turkey Tail
Promotes breast,
prostate and
liver health while
providing cellular
nutrients.
Leap into Savings
at the OSUsed Store every Wednesday
cherries,
berries,
nuts & heart
health
February has a lot packed into the shortest month of the year.
Why not come to the Co-op’s bulk department and celebrate
many of the month’s festivities? Enjoy some dried cherries for
National Cherry Month, and you can’t forget February 26th is
National Pistachio Day (one of my favorite snacks). You can get
delicious local frozen blueberries, strawberries or marionberries
to commemorate Great American Pie Month. American Heart
Month makes the bulk section a top destination for heart healthy
foods like flax seeds, high in omega 3 fatty acids, and fiber, or
oatmeal, with omega 3, calcium, magnesium niacin and fiber.
Black or kidney beans are a good source of B-complex vitamins,
calcium, niacin and fiber. Almonds and walnuts also provide
omega 3 fatty acids, magnesium, vitamin E, fiber, and monoand polyunsaturated fats. I’m not sure how to celebrate some
of the other events of February, like Groundhog Day, Leap Day
or President’s Day, but trust I’ll find some way to commemorate
what in my mind is the best February holiday of them all,
February 14th, National Organ Donor’s Day. Happy February
everyone. - Gabe Pallastrini
u your food!
People have always had a love/hate relationship with food. I, for
one, feel that we should fall completely and totally in love with
food again! Taste, smell and experience new sensations with
food! Food can be comforting and make you feel your best.
We welcome you to explore the colorful array of salads and
dishes we make daily in our kitchen. Each month brings a new
and creative answer to your hunger.
This healthy relationship with food can start with Beet Walnut
Salad or Kale salad. Both explode with flavor and nutrition.
Balance your tasty salads with a slice of our Chocolate
Buttermilk Cake, which we are decorating with hearts in honor of
the season, or try the Vegan Chocolate Mousse, on special this
month.
Enjoy new sensations and have a great month, full of love! Chef Julie Burlock
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Returning to the South Store and new at North is the delicious
and visually stunning, Sartori Salsa Asiago. The Sartori
family began making fine cheeses in Wisconsin in 1939,
after immigrating from Valdastico, Italy. They just welcomed
the fourth generation of their family into their cheese-making
business.
The Sartoris recommend, for pure, all-round enjoyment, their
hand-rubbed, aged Asiago with an exotic mélange of sun-dried
tomatoes, onions, garlic and ancho
peppers infused in extravirgin Spanish olive oil.
And they confess that
a little salsa dancing
also takes place. Valori George
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sweet & mysterious?
passionate & spicy?
Custom scent blends let you create the mood, whether
in the bath, behind the ear, or all through the house
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and I
smell love in the air. You’ll smell it too with
a little help from the Co-op. We have a vast
selection of essential oils to choose from by
Aura Cacia and Simpler’s.
I love to mix my own blends. Here’s how:
- Mix essential oils into a carrier oil such as
almond or jojoba from our bulk body care
section or choose your favorite packaged
unscented oil and create your own custom
massage or bath oil.
Oils for passion: Jasmine, rose, patchouli, ylang
ylang, vanilla, sweet orange, sandalwood, and
geranium are very romantic, cardamom and
cinnamon can add spicy balance.
Try rose, vanilla and sandalwood together
for sweet and mysterious massage oil, ylang
ylang with sandalwood and sweet orange for
a fantasy bath experience, or a blend of rose,
sandalwood and ylang ylang in a little carrier oil
dabbed behind your ear for date night.
Bath:
- Add your own custom essential oil blends to
unscented lotion, such as Alba, EveryDay
Shea, or Alaffia; these can also be found in
our bulk body care section.
4-8 drops of your custom blend of essential oils
to 2 teaspoons carrier oil, unscented bubble
bath or Epsom/Dead Sea Salt. Add to bath
water and mix well before getting in.
- Mix essential oils into Epsom or Dead Sea
Salts for the bath.
Caution: Essential oils are extremely
concentrated and not meant for using directly
on the skin. For this reason, please mix
thoroughly into the carrier or base before
adding to the bath. This prevents a pool of
concentrate oil from coming into contact with
sensitive parts.
- Stir into melted cocoa butter.
- Add essential oil to unscented laundry soap
and all-purpose cleaner (this way I can enjoy
whatever scent I am in the mood for through
the whole house).
With this being the month for romance, I would
like to present some essential oils and blends
that just might put you in the mood for love.
When you begin to create your own fragrance
blends, start small, mixing no more than 2 to
5 oils per blend and blending drop by drop. To
get a feel for particular combinations of oils, put
the bottle caps together and smell them, or use
small strips of coffee filter or blotter paper.
Lotion, Oil, Massage Cream:
2-3 drops of essential oil or essential oil blend
per teaspoon of oil, lotion or cream. That’s
about 12-18 drops per ounce or less.
Resource material came from Aura Cacia,
www.auracacia.com and Simpler’s, www.
simplers.com; please visit their websites for
more fun and ideas! - Natalie Lagerquist 
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mixing it up at the
north store
One of the things customers love about our
store is our amazing produce! When the
North Store expanded in 2009, the produce
department did not gain any space and they are
feeling the squeeze. Since there are places in
the department where you can’t venture with a
cart if there’s anyone else there, our shoppers
are feeling the squeeze, too. We’re about to fix
that and make your produce shopping a super
experience! The change will also allow us to
make larger displays, which will give you more
to choose from and will ease up on restocking
time.
Making more space for produce will require that
we remove 12 feet of shelving that currently
holds crackers and baking items. To make
room for these products elsewhere we’ll need
to shift most every other packaged item. We
have also looked at which items are displayed
next to one another to make certain they make
sense to shoppers.
2012
NORTH STORE
RESET
On Monday, February 6, we will begin our
work. We will do our best to provide you with
excellent customer service to help you find
items that are in a temporary position or that
have moved into their new home. Just ask any
of our staff to help you through your shopping
trip. By February 10, everything should have
landed where it’s going to live, and the maps
on the backs of the clipboards will guide you to
categories of products.
Please let us know how we can help you
through this transition. Thank you for your
patience while we work to make our store even
better! - Donna Tarasawa 
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Spankin’ New
RISING STARS ON THE CO-OP SHELVES
CHEESE
• In response to customer requests, we’ve
added a new heart-healthy cheese to our
line of Lifetime Fat Free Cheeses. Lifetime
Jalapeno Jack has tons of spicy flavor without
the fat! Each 1-oz. serving contains only 40
calories and 3 mg of cholesterol. Nachos,
anyone?
- Jeannie Holiday
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lean poultry and
omega-liscious fish!
Give your heart a healthy treat in with lean
poultry and fish from our meat department!
We’re offering a special price on Ranger free
range boneless, skinless chicken breasts for
the month of February. Only 110 calories and
60 mg of cholesterol per 4 oz serving makes
this an excellent choice for a heart healthy diet.
If you’re looking for new and interesting lean
meats for your diet, try one of our tasty fish
options from Island Wild Seafood. We offer
several seasonal whitefish options including
Opah (also known as Moonfish) and Monchong,
both of which contain about 140 calories and
50 mg of cholesterol for a 4-oz. serving. Island
Wild fish are line-caught and flash-frozen for
optimum preservation of flavor and nutrients.
If you’re looking to add Omega-3’s to your diet,
pick up a Tasty Catch salmon from our freezer
case. Wild caught in Alaska, these elegant
sockeye fillets boast about 3 grams of hearthealthy Omega-3 fatty acids in a 4 oz. serving,
the highest of any fish. - Jeannie Holiday 
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Festival in a bottle
Jaillance Crémant
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Brut Rosé
Sparkling wines produced outside of the
Champagne region in France are often
hidden treasures. Such is the case with the
Jaillance Brut Rosé from the Bordeaux
region, famed for its red wine blends. This
bottling is made from 100% Merlot, which
gives it a coppery cherry color; you can cast
aside your rose-colored glasses as this wine
is a treat to the bare eyes.
Don't miss
WINE TASTING
Fridays 5-7pm South Store and
2nd & 4th Thursdays 5-7pm at
the North Store!
Aromas of raspberry,
strawberry and vanilla prepare
your palate for the lively,
fine bubbles ahead. Lightly
strawberry in flavor, and
creamy and full in texture, this
wine makes a perfect aperitif.
It also pairs well with
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February 2012
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organic back to school
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community outreach
celebrate pal-entines your way!
It’s once again time for the holiday
that so many people seem to loathe.
Dave Williams,
Whether
you’re lonely, just had a
Outreach Assistant
breakup, allergic to chocolate (I’m so
sorry for you), or despise sappy movies, just remember: you
define how you celebrate your holidays… and not just your
holidays, but all of your days in general. You’re writing your
own calendar here, folks, so if you don’t like a tradition or
ritual, create your own and enjoy every moment of it!
I’m going through some huge transitions in my own
personal life, but have decided to embrace the positive.
I’m striving to show my gratitude and appreciation to
all of the lovely, lovely souls I like to keep so close to me
as opposed to closing myself off from them. This goes
for all of my relationships and not just my love life. I am
attempting to keep an open heart and mind this year, and
I feel it necessary to show my love and excitement for my
friends and family this Valentine’s more than to potential
romances. I say, for those of us who are single, let’s send
“Pal-entines” and appreciate the many, many wonderful
people in our lives who make us smile. Let’s embrace our
future with these people and learn to laugh and enjoy even
the sappiest of holidays together rather than dreading them,
or feeling any sort of inadequacy. We are all bright entities.
FEATURED CO-OP
OF THE MONTH:
KOKUA MARKET
HONOLULU, HAWAII
If you are single, then I want you
to take a moment to feel
completely empowered.
Feel your inner, personal
strength and energy that is
completely unique to your
spirit, and your spirit alone.
Send yourself a love letter.
Learn to love yourself in new and
unexpected ways, for previously
undiscovered reasons, and then do
the same for your closest friends or
family members. Send postcards. Send small, homemade
gifts. Make everyone you know a mix CD and let them hear
the music that keeps you dancing throughout the day… the
music that touches and moves you.
Love everyone, including your ex-partners and antagonists.
Transform your negative relationships into positive and
ongoing experiences. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Do
your best. Keep everyone, absolutely everyone, close to your
heart. If we do this together, we will truly feel love on even
the most seemingly isolating holidays of the year.
Love life. 
Not only is Kokua Market the only natural foods
cooperative in Hawaii, but it was also started the same
year as our very own First Alternative. Talk about
connected! In 1970, a group of Honolulu residents who
wanted access to quality, minimally processed, natural
foods began drafting the articles of incorporation
creating a not-for-profit, consumer cooperative. Kokua
Market continues to maintain a strong emphasis on
locally and organically grown foods. They currently have
an owner database of over 3500 people, and their owners
reflect the wonderfully diverse culture of Hawaii and the
greater Honolulu area. Keep up the amazing work, co-op
friends, and Mahalo!!
EVENTS & CLASSES
Free Acupuncture
with Katy Rogers
Saturday, February 11th, 2-6pm
South Co-op Meeting Room
Does acupuncture pin your interest? Then come see what
it’s all about! This is open to the entire community. Come
one, come all... and feel great! Cost: FREE!
Baking with Local Flour
with Mary Ann Jasper
Sunday, February 12th, 1-4pm
Learn how to substitute and use local stone-ground flour in
everyday recipes. Mary Ann Jasper of Greenwillow Grains
will demonstrate with Greenwillow’s locally grown and milled
flour. Recipes will include: coffee cake using pastry flour,
scones using all-purpose flour, and overnight rolls using bread
flour. Sponsored by Slow Food Corvallis. Cost: $5
Mayoral Proclamation of
International Year of Cooperatives
Thursday, February 16th 1:30pm,
North Store Deli Area
Corvallis Mayor Julie Manning will make a proclamation
in support of the International Year of Cooperatives. Please
join our reception to show your support and be a part of
this exciting time! Cost: FREE
Register by calling 541-753-3115
at least 48 hours in advance
unless otherwise noted.
Rainwater Collection Systems
with Dave Eckert
Thursday, February 23rd, 7-9pm
Learn how to design and install a basic large-scale rainwater
collection system to use for irrigation or other non-potable
purposes. Rainwater collection is both legal in Oregon and
encouraged by our state government. Cost: FREE!
The Locavore’s Winter Table
Saturday, February 25th, 1-5pm
First Congregational Church, West Hills Road
Discussion panel, food tastings & workshops on how to eat
local in the winter. Topics include the economic benefits of
supporting the local economy, nutrition, making behavioral
changes and intoducing seasonal foods to your menu.
Childcare provided. Cost: FREE!
DONATIONS
DECEMBER 2011
The 7th Cooperative principle is “Concern for the
Community.” First Alternative fulfills this principle
in its role as a cooperative by donating to a variety of
organizations in our community. In November, donations
were given to these worthy groups or causes:
GLEANERS
Linn-Benton Food Share ......................................$3725.00
SMALL DONATIONS
CHS WInter Smiles Food Drive ...................................$30
Elks Club Annual Christmas Dinner ...........................$30
CARTS FOR CORVALLIS
Community Outreach of Corvallis ........................$222.02
DECEMBER’S TOTAL
DONATIONS: $4007.02
get a bean
when you
save a
shopping bag...
each bean
equals a 5¢
donation!
our beans for bags program saves
thousands of bags each year, and helps
fund local non-profit organizations.
JANUARY-MARCH RECIPIENTS
BOYS’ & GIRLS’ CLUB
SENIOR DOG RESCUE
EDIBLE CORVALLIS
INITIATIVE
WESTERN ENVIRONMENTAL
LAW CENTER
Learn more about what these programs do!
senior dog rescue
“We are an all-volunteer non-profit group, started in
1997, with the goal of rescuing older dogs and finding
permanent loving families for them. While our focus is
on dogs 6 years and up, no dog is turned away. Senior
dogs come from many places: animal shelters, owners
who are moving, and often from homes where the owner
has died. Pets keep senior citizens physically and mentally
stimulated. SDRO also helps senior citizens to feed and
care for their adopted senior pets.”
Cooking With Kids Class
with Betsy Dasenko
Tuesday, February 28th, 5:30-7pm
Join us for another exciting session of Cooking With Kids!
The theme this month is “I Love Food,” and we will be
making: heart shaped yogurt and oatmeal for breakfast,
Mediterranean lettuce wraps for lunch, chicken and/or
veggie skewers for dinner, and chocolate dipped fruit for
dessert. Don’t miss out! This is deliciously fun for the entire
family! Cost: (includes parents and one child) $20/Co-op
owners and $25/non-owners. Each additional child is $5.
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Apple Hill
Farm, LLC
“Taking care of the
animals, working outside
with nature, tending to
the plants and trees, and
overcoming obstacles
that come with farming
has helped us grow
stronger as a family”
Crew size: The two of us, our three
daughters and a grandpa
Region and area of operation: Our farm
is located in the coastal range foothills
in Cheshire, Oregon. We sell our
products in Eugene, Corvallis, Albany
and Portland.
What sustainable practices does your
business employ? First and foremost we
never use any chemicals for anything,
we don’t even keep them on the
property. We fertilize with composted
manure from our horses, goats and
chickens, pick any unwanted weeds and
keep our plants as healthy as possible
so they can naturally fend off disease.
We keep a natural plant border around
all growing areas to provide a habitat
for a balanced bug environment. This
border also seems to help keep the
gardens from drying out as much as
they would otherwise. This helps to cut
down on the amount of water needed
to maintain the crops. Rotating crops
every couple of years and inter-growing
different crops with each other helps
keep unwanted bug populations in
check. We don’t use sulfur on our apple
trees so we keep the orchard very clean
of leaves and fallen fruit (the chickens
and wild turkeys help with this) while
still providing natural weeds and grasses
under the tree canopies.
Business philosophy:
We believe in a chemical-free way
of growing food by raising healthy
plants and trees and managing pests
and diseases in an organic way. It may
take a little more time and energy but
we believe an all-natural approach to
farming produces healthier and tastier
produce while helping the environment.
It is our goal to provide customers with
fresh produce the way it was intended
to be, nutritious, healthy and flavorful.
February 2012
Recently I have added the Local 6 logo to
all the local ingredients we use, and I think
you will be impressed with the amount of
local you can eat and stay on the budget.
Sunday: Lettuce Wraps
Monday: Slammin’ Salmon Mac
Tuesday: Lemon Swordﬁsh
Wednesday: White Bean & Kale Soup
Thursday: Taco Salad
Here’s a sneak peek at
Wednesday’s recipe:
How long have you been in the
business? This will be our seventh year.
How long have you sold to the Co-op?
This is our second year at the Co-op.
It has been three years since we started the
Budget Bites program and they keep getting
better. In fact, creating these menus and
testing the recipes has become one of my
favorite things to do!
We combine our own recipes,
owner contributions, and recipe
archives from the Davis Food
Co-op in northern California to
create a delicious menu for you
to enjoy.
Location: Cheshire, Oregon
What does the Co-op buy from you?
Apple sauce, blackberry apple sauce and
apple butter.
Saturday: Ciabatta Pizzas
- Emily Stimac, Marketing Coordinator
Each Budget Bites issue has a
meal plan, shopping list and
recipes for six dinners that feed
two adults, often with leftovers.
The total is always under $50.
Owners: Brett and Elizabeth Buser
What do you produce? We grow mostly
Gravenstein, Yellow Delicious, Liberty,
Spartan and Jonathan apples. We also
grow herb and vegetable 4 inch starts
for spring and a variety of heirloom
lettuces and other summer produce.
We produce applesauce, blackberry
apple sauce and apple butter with our
apples in the fall.
Menu:
Canellini & Kale Soup
The Apple Hill Farm Story:
“We moved here as a family in 2004
from Arizona in the hopes of providing
a more sustainable environment for
our three girls to grow up in. We were
blessed in finding a small apple farm
and it wasn’t long before we realized
we had more apples than we could
possibly eat! Most of our apples are
Gravensteins so they bruise easily and
don’t have a long shelf life. We didn’t
want them to go to waste every year so
we started selling them at the Farmer’s
Markets and came up with the idea of
making apple sauce and apple butter.
Our apple sauce and apple butter is
just the way we would want our girls
to eat it, no chemicals, additives or
sweeteners, just simply “an apple
in a jar” that has a longer shelf life!
Not adding any other ingredients to
our apple products produced a lot of
positive feedback from our customers.
Over the years we have donated excess
produce to the local food bank, but
we wanted to do more. Since we are a
small family-run farm, we can’t grow
much more than we already do, so we
came up with a new plan. Apple Hill
Farm, LLC, is now donating a percentage
of net proceeds to Oregon Food Bank.
This way our family, with the help of
all our customers, can help Oregon
Food Bank feed people in our own
community who may need some help.
The best part of running Apple Hill
Farm, LLC has been watching our girls
learn and grow as we learned and grew
as a business. Taking care of the animals,
working outside with nature, tending to
the plants and trees, and overcoming
obstacles that come with farming has
helped us grow stronger as a family.
Knowing we are producing healthy food
for other people is simply priceless.” 
This kale soup is delicious and ready in under 30 minutes!
1 Tbsp olive oil, divided
½ onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ bunch kale
1 can canellini beans, rinsed
4 cups broth
¼ loaf ciabatta bread
¼ tsp garlic salt
1 tsp basil
2 Tbsp parmesan
Sauté onion and carrots in 1 Tbsp oil until
onions are slightly transluscent. Add garlic
and kale and cook until kale is tender. Add
broth and beans and heat gently.
Meanwhile, drizzle ciabatta chunks with
remaining oil and sprinkle with garlic salt
and parmesan. Bake at 450° until toasty
and brown, about 5 minutes.
Ladle soup into bowls and top with
Parmesan croutons. 
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Chase away the winter
blues with fresh fruit!
- Carli Landucci, Produce
With rainy days ahead of us, add some
sunshine with sweet and tangy citrus! Try
our tasty blood oranges and cara caras. They
are beautiful inside and out. Multiple other
varieties make citrus a favorite this time of
year! Celebrate winter’s citrus this February
with a fun blood orange recipe:
Blood Orange Sparkling Wine Mimosas
Per glass:
3 parts Trevisiol Prosecco Italian Sparkling Wine
Strawberry Banana Sorbet
Makes 4 servings
Make this dessert right
before serving for best
results.
2 ½ cups frozen
strawberries*
Be good to your
hear t with a
healthy Valentine
treat!
1 ½ cups frozen
bananas* (about 2)
½ cup fresh fruit juice (mixed berry, mango,
pineapple, apple)
2 parts fresh squeezed blood orange juice
(refrigerate oranges before squeezing)
¾ cup water
Drop a slice of blood orange into the
bottom of each glass or use as a garnish.
*To make your own frozen fruit: Peel and
cut bananas and lay them in single layers on
a cookie sheet. When frozen, use for this
recipe or store in a freezer bag for another
use. Find frozen strawberries in our bulk
department.
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
Place all ingredients in a blender or food
processor. Puree and serve!
Store leftovers in individual containers or
an ice cube tray and place in the freezer. Let
thaw slightly before eating or use the cubes
to make smoothies for breakfast. 
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Feel good about the food you eat.
- George Bernard Shaw
First Alt Brand sale runs Feb. 1st - Feb 18th
First Alt Brand
LOCAL
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CoQ10
300 mg reg. $33.59
28.59
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First Alt Brand
Concentrated Omega
60 & 120 ct.
15% off

First Alt Brand
Vitamin D 1000iu
100 & 250 ct.
February 1st - 28th

Local Scoop Special Order
Deadline
CO+OP Deals Sale Periods & Special Order Deadlines
Feb 1st- 14th-------- S.O. deadline: Feb 10th
Feb 15th - 28th-------- S.O. deadline: Feb 24th
February 24th
15% off
First Alt Brand sale runs Feb. 1st - Feb 18th
Boiron
Oscillococcinium
(See sale insert)
30 ct. Family Size
30% off
Have a mystery bulk item in your cupboard? Check out our bulk lookup at www.firstalt.coop!
Gardentime
Organic Potpourri
Pasta
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$ .39/ lb.
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Organic Unhulled
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$ .99-$ .39/ lb.
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reg. $2.79 per lb.
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Organic Coffee,
Select Varieties
reg. $9.59 per lb.
Mineral Fusion
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reg. $5.69per lb
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$3.99/ lb.
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Organic Kidney
Beans
Bulk
reg. $1.99 per lb
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reg. $1.39 per lb
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Big River Grains quinoa flour
Organic vanilla extract
Organic sunflower oil
4.99
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1lb
1lb
sale $2.99 reg. $3.79
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Our bulk food department has an outstanding selection of over 700 different products!
DID YOU KNOW? When comparing packaged spices vs. bulk spices, you can save up to 60% by choosing bulk!
Produce
Nearly 45% off!
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Organic 7th Heaven
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reg. $1.39per lb
Quinoa Corn Pasta
Grizzlies
Shampoo and
Conditioner
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Transitional Organic
Brown Lentils
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$8.69-8.99/ lb.
reg. $7.59 per lb.
Assorted Cold
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Zaidalia Coffee
Boiron
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reg. $10.79 per lb
Bragg’s
Liquid Aminos
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Pacifica Coffee
Organic Peruvian &
Organic French Roast
Supporting local,
good-for-you food since 1970!
Produce Specials run weekly from Wednesday to Tuesday
Certified Organic
Vitamin C
California
not only helps keep the human immune
system strong, but also helps the body absorb iron, works to
heal wounds, and can even help prevent heart disease.
Navel Oranges
Beta-carotene is a great immune booster and
helps prevent cell damage
Available ALL MONTH!
Calcium is the chief supportive element in healthy
bones and teeth
Vitamin B6
acts as a coenzyme to many other
enzymes in the body that are involved predominantly in
metabolism.
Potassium
Apart from acting as an electrolyte, this
mineral is required for keeping heart, brain, kidney, muscle
tissues and other important organs of the human body in
good condition.
Magnesium is an essential mineral for staying
healthy and is required for more than 300 biochemical
reactions in the body
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February 2012
Deli & Cheese
Feast Alternative
Feast Alternative
reg. $ 5.99/lb.
5
Natural Valley
Delcious, aged cows’ and
goats’ milk blend
per lb. reg. $16.49
per lb. reg. $10.39
14
A vegan twist on a classic flavor!
/lb..
Murray Bridge
Goat Colby Jack
9
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King Island
Australian Cheddar
.29
$
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$
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Central Coast Creamery
Seascape
Vegan Chocolate
Mousse
Grocery
Aged 9 months
per lb. reg. $7.29
/lb.
6
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Tillamook
Feast Alternative
WHILE THEY LAST!
per lb. reg. $2.29
reg. $8.99
1
Wholesome wheatberries in a
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per lb. reg. $3.49
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Coconut Bliss
32 oz. reg. $3.69
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Bean Dip
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mild, medium, hot
14 oz. reg. $2.79
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Big River Grains TO quinoa flour
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OG vanilla extract
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Dr. Bronner’s
Lip Balm
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(Peppermint, Orange Ginger, Lemon Lime, Naked)
Amazing Grass
Wheat Grass Powder
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Ecover
Toilet Cleaner
25 oz
Good Karma
OG Ricemilk
32 oz
(Original, Chocolate, & Vanilla)
Great Eastern SunOG Sencha Green Tea
16 bag
Helwa
OG Wafer Cookies
3.5 oz
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Napa Valley
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Nasoya
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14 oz
Wildwood
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Sale items labeled as Market Bargains are sold
as a service, not for profit. The mark-up on
these items is just enough to cover the Co-op’s
expenses and overhead. They are products
that help meet basic nutritional or personal
hygiene needs.
You can find more specials in our Co-op Deals flyer insert and throughout the store. We have many more specials that are not listed here!
February 2012
The Co-op Thymes 9
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
& Corvallis Odd Fellows present
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KIDS’
CORNER
2012 Eco-Film Festival
A section of the Thymes that’s just for kids!
2012 ECO-FILM
FESTIVAL
Fridays in February at Odd Fellows Hall
MY GREEN VALENTINE
CALENDARFEB 3
Banana Month
VANISHING OF THE BEES - Little bees. Big story.
FEB 10 ECONOMICS OF HAPPINESS - We’re in charge.
FEB 17 PLAY AGAIN - From virtual reality to real connections.
FEB 24 PIPE DREAMS - The Keystone XL Pipeline and you.
There’s a great line-up for this year’s Eco-film Festival! Each
Friday
in February
the7doors
open
7:002nd
pm, and
the
Doors
open at
pm •
223at SW
Street
FREE
• Suggested
donation
$5/person,
$10/family,
canned
food
program
begins at
7:30 pm.
The festival
takesorplace
at the
Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd Street (above New Morning
Thank you
Bakery).
to our Mark your calendar for the following:
Here are some valentine ideas that won’t break the bank and
are good for the earth too!
CRAYON OF LOVE
Materials:
Old Crayons
An old picture frame or sturdy piece of
cardboard
Hot glue gun
Directions:
Peel the crayons and break them into ½-1
inch pieces.
Placing crayons end to end, glue them onto the picture frame/
cardboard in the shape of a heart.
If the picture frame is large enough, spell the word ‘love’ inside
the heart using the same crayon/glue method.
ROMANTIC BANANAS
Materials:
1 banana
1 butter knife or cookie cutter
Other fruit chopped for fruit salad
sponsors
Library Lovers
Month
National
Laugh-Friendly
Month
February 1st:
National girls and
women in sports day
February 2nd:
World Wetlands Day
February 9th:
Read in the Bathtub
Day
Directions:
Peel the banana and cut it into 1 cm slices.
Carefully cut the banana circle into the shape of a heart using a
butter knife or a heart-shaped cookie cutter.
Mix the heart-shaped bananas in with the rest of your fruit
salad and surprise your valentine.
Munch on the pieces of banana you cut
off or add them to the fruit salad!
February 14th:
Valentine’s Day
MARVELOUS MOSAICS
Materials:
A stack of old magazines or used colored
paper
A glue stick
A piece of paper for mounting
Directions:
Rip the magazine pages or colored paper
into quarter-sized pieces.
Gather pieces that are similar colors to make shapes (I suggest a
heart!).
Glue the pieces onto a plain piece of paper in the shape and
color scheme that you desire.
February 20th:
Presidents Day
February 21st:
Mardi Gras
February 28th:
National Tooth fairy
Day
February 29th:
Leap Year Day
Friday, Feb. 3: Vanishing of the Bees – Examines the alarming
disappearance of honeybees and the greater meaning it
holds about the relationship between people and the earth.
Friday, Feb. 10: Economics of Happiness –Features
communities that are coming together to re-build humanscale, ecological economies based on the economics of
localization.
Friday, Feb. 17: Play Again – What are the consequences of
a childhood removed from nature? Follow six young people
as they move from virtual reality to real connections.
Friday, Feb. 24: Pipe Dreams – Explores the greatest
environmental battle in the US today – the Keystone XL
Pipeline – and the potential consequences it poses to
human health, agriculture, and our climate.
Admission is free, with suggested donation of $5/person, $10/
family, and/or canned goods. Child care is available. Presented
by the Corvallis Environmental Center, Corvallis Sustainability
Coalition, and Corvallis Odd Fellows, and sponsored by First
Alternative Co-op, Pacific Green Party, Abundant Solar, and
Corvallis Farmers’ Market.
For more information, contact info@corvallisenvironmentalcen
ter.org or 541-753-9211. 
THIS VALENTINE’S
SEASON, THINK
ABOUT WHERE
YOUR CHOCOLATE
COMES FROM.
FIRST ALTERNATIVE’S GOAL IS
TO AVOID SELLING CHOCOLATE
THAT ORIGINATES ON
PLANTATIONS THAT DO NOT
RESPECT HUMAN RIGHTS.
We hope that our customers understand
this is a task that is not currently defined
by the chocolate or retail grocery
industry, the process for verifying where
our vendors source their product can be
difficult and time consuming, and changes
occur which we do not always receive
timely information on.
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Some of our
February Favorites
Staff Spotlight
A warm bowl of our homemade freshcooked oatmeal is the perfect way to
start off your heart-healthy day!
Reducing sodium is an important part of a hearthealthy diet. Eating fresh foods and making your own
soups and stews can reduce the amount of salt you eat.
Check out the array of sea salts in our bulk section for
some added flair and delicious taste!
Fish is a good alternative to high-fat
meats. Plus, certain types of fish are
heart healthy due to the high-levels of
omega-3 fatty acid!
Staff Anniversaries
Blackberry, 4 Years: Phoenix Starchild
Strawberry, 6 Years: Jeff Goldner
Apricot, 8 Years: Max Jones
Apple, 16 years: Gabriel Pallastrini
Orange, 17 Years: Rosalyn Larson
You make the
Co-op a Natural Foods Wonder!
Anniversary Fruits
Every year a staff member
works is represented
by a different fruit that
increases in size...
1. Blueberry
2. Raspberry
3. Cherry
4. Blackberry
5. Kumquat
6. Strawberry
7. Plum
8. Apricot
9. Fig
10. Kiwi
11. Lime
12. Tangerine
13. Nectarine
14. Peach
15. Pear
16. Apple
17. Orange
18. Grapefruit
19. Pomegranate
20. Mango
21. Papaya
22. Cantaloupe
23. Honeydew
melon
24. Pineapple
25. Watermelon
After 25 years watermelons are
designated with a hat containing
the above fruits, starting with the
blueberry for the 26th year. etc.
Art at the Co-op
South Store
Alana is an accomplished artist inspired by the
world and being able to let the inside out using
photography. She is drawn to light and shadow,
to the overall choices that can be made in a
composition. Her favorite mediums are making
jewelry, sculpting, photography, drawing and
painting. Some of her work can be found in town
at Sibling Revelry and Uprise. Alana is available
for special orders.
If you would like to display your art at the Co-op, call
Customer Service at 541-452-3115 x 300
Artists:
Alana
Springer
CAROLYN
LATIERRA
What do you do at the Co-op
and how long have you been
working here?
I’m a Deli Stocker by job title;
customer service in the deli and
stocking cheese & meat for nearly
four years.
What brought you to the Co-op?
I’d moved West to be nearer
my family and found myself in
Corvallis while searching for work.
Over the years I’ve always sought
out co-ops so First Alternative
was a bonus to living in Corvallis.
Eventually I included the Co-op in
my job search & here I am.
What do you like best about
your job?
The customers! And, my
workplace is consistent with my
life values.
What are some of your favorite
products at the Co-op?
Full Circle Creamery smoked
mozzarella, Feast Alternative
cinnamon scones, all our local
produce and the non-local but
yummy Raw Revolution organic
live food bar.
What do you like to do outside
of work?
I love to have “adventures” with
my grandsons. I garden and like to
go for walks. And, I can usually be
found from 5 to 6 pm at the peace
vigil at the courthouse.
You like walking. What is the
longest walk you have gone on?
From Los Angeles to New York
City. Second longest: London,
England to Athens, Greece.
Where did you grow up/where
have you lived in your life?
My childhood was in Michigan &
Illinois, I moved to Los Angeles as
a teen and as an adult I’ve lived in
8 different states and St. John, US
Virgin Islands.
Tell us something about
yourself others might not
know.
I used to teach history in the
house that Nathaniel Hawthorne
bought from Louisa May Alcott’s
father.
If you had three wishes….
No child would go to sleep
hungry. My government would
stop embracing violence at all
levels of policy. That we might
all reclaim a small child’s sense
of wonder in the course of our
ordinary days.
Where are some of your
favorite travel destinations?
Where do you see yourself in
10 years?
Maybe right where I am. I no
longer invest much energy in
forecasting my future.
What music is playing in your
car, home, or head?
I am a big fan of silence so often
there is no music playing. When I
do play music I generally listen to
classical.
What are your favorite things
about Corvallis?
The Co-op (really), the library, the
wild edges in and near town, that
we have 3 independent bookstores
and the Darkside for movies
downtown.
What is one thing you would
change at the Co-op?
The compulsion to have music
playing - but, accepting that it is
the norm, I would eliminate the
loops that have lyrics and only
have instrumental pieces.
How to EAT LOCAL in
the Winter
THE
LOCAVORE’S
WINTER
TABLE
Saturday, Feb. 25th, 1-5 p.m.
Discover the abundance of
food available in winter and
how to use it!
Discussion • Workshops • Tastings
Free! Sign up today.
Call 541-753-3115. Childcare provided.
Sponsored by First Alternative Co-op
February 2012
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organic back to school
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HEALTH SERVICES GUIDE
Advertise your health service for only $35 per ad. Maximum 50 words. Please email your ad to thymes@firstalt.coop by the 15th of the month.
Acupuncture Clinic of Corvallis (AKA Whole Health Clinic) Dean
Johnson L.Ac. - I can help you get rid of your pain without drugs or surgery. I can
improve your quality of life by finding and correcting imbalances. (541) 753-5152
www.wholehealthclinic.com
COLON HYDROTHERAPY by appointment. FDA registered equipment
with disposables for your safety and comfort. Call Marty - Certified Colon
Hydrotherapist. (541) 757-1454.
Nadine Grzeskowiak RN, CEN, of RN on Call, Inc offers professional
nursing care in your home. Serving adults and seniors in the Willamette Valley
since 2007, RN on Call is available 24/7 for medical support and management.
For professional healthcare in your home contact RN on Call today! 541-602-1065
www.RNonCall.com.
Professional Bowenwork® Practitioner Bowenwork creates a state
of relaxation with minimal touch. The unique nature of its moves elicits a whole
body response. It resets the muscles and nervous system and resonates with the
innate ability of the body to heal and function optimally. Renée Goodson LMT
LLC, #15518 (541) 908-4952, Bowenworkacademyusa.com
Dr. Virginia Shapiro, holistic chiropractor 25 years experience
resolving the causes of chronic and acute pain, fatigue, mood and sleep
disorders, and other conditions. Specific diagnosis, gentle chiropractic care,
Applied Kinesiology, Frequency Specific Microcurrent (resolving scar tissue and
inflammation), clinical nutrition, Functional Medicine. 915 NW 36th Street,
Corvallis. (541) 738-2711, www.virginiashapiro.com.
Live Well Studio: Yoga, Pilates, QiGong, Feldenkrais, Zumba
& Meditation for vibrant health and a peaceful mind. Over 20 classes offered
7 days a week, including innovative Pilates equipment class. Drop-ins always
welcome. Private instruction also available. Our goal is your optimal health. 971
NW Spruce Ave, www.livewellstudio.com, (541) 224-6566. Namaste.
Lymphatic Drainage * Visceral Massage * CranioSacral
Therapy These modalities rejuvenate and strengthen the body’s natural immune
system and promote vibrant health and well being. Specializing in: Detoxification,
Cancer Therapy Support, Breast Health, Lymphedema Management and Self-care.
Heart in the Valley Massage - Piper Jones LLCC, LMT 8032. Now at Blue Heron
Healing Arts, 564 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. (541) 740-3698.
Marcia A. Liberatore, MD PC, of Corvallis Integral Medicine
offers general medical care with an interest in Functional Medicine and Medical
Acupuncture, with over 30 years of medical experience. We now have licensed
massage therapists offering therapeutic massage. For appointments, please call
(541) 753-1172, www.drlintegral.com.
Reduce Pain, Restore Movement, Improve Function: Myofascial
Release (MFR) Therapy, treats the whole body creating powerful change for acute
and chronic pain, dysfunction and restricted motion by reducing or eliminating
fascial restrictions and adhesions to restore whole body function. Roxann Weger,
LMT #12953, Call 541-760-2467, www.stillpointmfrtherapy.com, RoxannLMT@gmail.com
Shiatsu Massage - Relief for musculoskeletal pain, preventative medicine
for total body health. Shiatsu, an ancient Japanese medical practice, combines
circulatory and pressure techniques to simultaneously awaken and calm your
nervous system, release bound muscles and stimulate organ function. Whole body
treatment. $65 1hr $85 1.5hr. Call Marcia 541.760.2538. www.breathing--space.com
Suffer from any persistent health issues? Perhaps it’s celiac disease.
Nadine Grzeskowiak, RN, CEN Presents: Introduction To Celiac Disease/Gluten
Intolerance Class Every Tuesday 12-1 PM and 6-7 PM at the Gluten Free RN
office – 215 SW 4th St., Corvallis. Cost: $25 To register: (541) 602-1065 or
Nadine@GlutenFreeRN.com
TWO CRANES Acupuncture and Massage Let Acupuncture and
Massage nourish your body, mind and spirit. Return to a natural state of balance
and harmony, using Japanese and Chinese acupuncture, herbs, nutritional and
exercise counseling, or therapeutic massage. Leesa Walters, L.Ac., LMT #13160,
Randall Davis, L.Ac. 1230 NW Garfield Avenue (541) 738-6117.
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BIG BOOK
SALE. Thousands of used books, CDs,
DVDs. Most priced $1-$3. Sunday, $5/
box. Benton County Fairgrounds. Feb 24th
5-9pm; Feb 25 10-5pm; Feb 26 11-4pm.
Cash, checks, cards accepted. All proceeds
benefit Corvallis, Alsea, Monroe, Philomath
libraries. Free entry, big bargains!
RAISING YOUR SPIRITED CHILD and
HOW TO TALK SO KIDS WILL LISTEN™
Interactive, supportive, and practical
parenting workshops. In Corvallis. Facilitated
by Esther Schiedel, MS, Certified Family Life
Educator. For information phone 541-6022254 or e-mail: Sharingstrengths@aol.com or
visit sharingstrengths.com.
EMBODY YOUR CREATIVE MAGIC
POWER!
3-month Transformationl
Women’s Circle. March-May. Monthly halfday retreats; on-going support, compassionate
community, practical, soulful, playful,
experiences to increase vitality, expression,
joy and influence in the world. Facilitated
by Lea Bayles (Houston). 541-929-2605,
lea@leabayles.com.
FEELING STUCK, OVERWHELMED,
ANXIOUS, CREATIVELY BLOCKED OR
DEPLETED? Learn to access your Wise
Inner Healer, Ally and Muse and activate
your vitality, creativity, abundance and
delight. Private mentoring with Lea Bayles
(Houston) MA Interactive Imagery Guide,
Transformational Coach. 541-929-2605.
lea@leabayles.com.
KOMBUCHA KEN, 541-929-4296.
ORGANIC FERTILIZER SALE at discount
prices. Wide variety of amendments: fish
meal, seed meal, fish bonemeal, lime, rock
powders, kelp, growing medium ingredients
and more. Consult with experienced local
growers. First Alternative Co-op South Store,
1007 SE 3rd St., Corvallis. March 3rd, 10th,
17th. 9am-1pm. Sponsored by Corvallis Tilth
Organic Gardening Club. Information (541)
758-0316.
FOR A BEAUTIFUL BIRTH, HIRE A
DOULA. Corvallis Doula Network. www.
corvallisdoulas.net.
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Unclassifieds are only 20¢ per word. Simply fill out a form at the Customer
Service desk by the 15th of the month prior to the month in which you would
like your ad to run. Payment is due when ad is submitted. Ads must be no
longer than 100 words.
CLASSES IN SUSTAINABLE PLANT
MEDICINE. Learn to grow, identify and
prepare your own herbal medicines. This first
level, 5-week course introduces foundational
skills for herbalism: Identification, cultivation,
terminology, botany, organoleptics, medicine
making, intuition development and ethical
harvesting. It will include information, seeds
and starts for creating your own medicinal
garden. Each class includes a Teatime where
we taste and learn about one plant in depth.
Classes are held Sundays 11am-3pm Feb.
19th - March 18th in the home and garden of
instructor. Contact Jaci at jacimck@hotmail.
com or 541-758-9156 for more information
and to schedule an interview.
CORRECT PRUNING on ornamental and
fruit trees. 12 years local experience. Call
David, 541-758-7432.
LOVING AND EXPERIENCED PET CARE
IN YOUR HOME. Local references. Lisa
Ammann, 541-250-2979.
“MORE THAN A FACIAL” Owner
operated, 40 years experience...Specializing
in Anti-aging, Acne and Rosacea skincare
treatments.. By Appt. Only 541-9298800
www.morethanafacial.com and
caite@morethanafacial.com
WRAP YOURSELF IN THE SOOTHING
CITRUS AND BERGAMOT AROMA of
the Bio Organique Clinical Treatment that
gently enriches your skin while providing
immediate and long-lasting hydration for a
purely radiant complexion. It is an especially
proficient treatment for dehydrated, dull,
sensitive or rosacea-prone skin, and provides
a relaxing, calming effect. Image Makers,
308 SW Monroe Ave, 541-754-0355, www.
imagemakers2.com
BEST TIME FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS—
before a crises. Coaching for transitions,
relationship, parenting, financial stress.
Sliding fee. Email linda.m.harris@gmail.com.
TAL CARMI CREATIVE CONSTRUCTION
CRAFTED WITH CARE. Decks, fencing,
saunas, remodels, greenhouses…unhinge your
Imagination! 541-729-4810. ccb#174846.
RELAX AT OUR LINCOLN CITY BEACH
HOUSE. Spacious 2 bedroom/1927 era
character and a great view of the ocean.
Sleeps 6 and has easy beach access. Nicely
stocked/luxuries. $100/night. 10% discount
for Co-op owners. 541-757-1104.
WATERFRONT SUITES ON ORCAS
ISLAND. Private beach with rowboat, organic
garden, farm animals, hammocks, hot tub
and play area. We welcome children and
pets. Ask for Co-op discount. pebblecovefarm.
com 360-376-6161.
OVERLOOKING THE SEA—‘CROFTER’S
COTTAGE’ & ARTIST STUDIO OPTION—
ISLE OF SKYE, SCOTLAND. Beautiful new,
traditional Highland style ‘Crofter’s Cottage.’
Lovingly created gardens. Welcome bottle of
wine. Tea tray. Shortbread. Housekeeping
preparation. Eco-conscious amenities.
OPTION with cottage rental: state-of-theart studio (incl. Jacuzzi to soothe your body
and soul). Weekly Rates: Cottage from
$675. Studio from $170. Co-op owners-10%
discount. (Special rates 3 weeks plus) www.
skye-tirNanogCottage.com. 1-541-857-2257.
NEED
SIMPLE
SUPPLEMENTAL
INCOME...THAT FEELS GOOD? Sacred
Commerce with Life Force: Promote peace
and vitality on a cellular level. Check website
for circle workshop dates and locations.
www.spiritofplacedesign.net, BetheChange.
payitforward@gmail.com Traci Mc. Merritt
541.760.8557
YARDWORK, WEEDING, PRUNING,
SCYTHING, Lawns to gardens, general
clean-up, recycling, other misc. labor, trailerhaul, mulch. Ken 541-929-4296.
MULTI-PURE WATER FILTERS FOR
SALE. Ken, 541-929-4296.
DRIED SEAWEED, DRIED MUSHROOMS
for sale or trade. Ken, 541-929-4296.
GOT STRESS? Lean how to decrease stress
and increase well-being right here, right now.
In the moment stress reduction. Individual
coaching available evenings and week-ends.
Call Mary, 541-752-5545. Discount for Coop owners who mention this ad.
ERRANDS, shopping, help around the
house, dishes done, cooking help, etc. Ken,
541-929-4296.
CERTIFIED HAKOMI THERAPIST Margot
Vance-Borland, LPC has been a healing
arts professional for over 25 years. Her
sessions are powerful and nurturing and
designed to access the body, mind and
spirit’s deep healing wisdom. Reiki-Seichim
classes are held regularly. Call 541-754-3595
to schedule. www.seichimcenter.com.
TRUST THE CLEANING OF YOUR HOME,
SMALL OFFICE, RENTAL OR MOVE
IN/OUT SITUATION TO AWESOME
CLEAN. Owner operated, providing efficient,
detailed, dependable service with reasonable
rates. Non-toxic products and pet friendly!
Excellent references - Call Tracy 541-7301625.
CLEANING! www.LadyJayneCleaning.com
Bondable, dependable, efficient, Organic
safe cleaning home and office. 503-743-2318.
Corvallis and Albany. Jayne.
NORTHWEST REALTY CONSULTANTS
has many listed and by-owner services for
people interested in buying or selling their
homes. Call us at 541-753-4567 or 541-9288440 or visit us at northwestrealtyconsultants.
com for more details.
PARENT COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOLS
in Albany, Corvallis, Halsey, Philomath and
Scio offered by Linn-Benton Community
College. For information call 541-917-4899
or visit www.linnbenton.edu/go/parentingeducation.
WEST AFRICAN DRUM CLASS WITH
MAMADON THIOUB AND IBRAHIMA
SYLLA. Wednesdays 7pm-8:30pm at the
Wake Robin Storage Facility #9. $20 a class.
For more info contact Ibrahima 541-2314890.
CALL KORI THE SPOILER for your pet’s
good time! Will stay overnight with pets.
541-750-0006.
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Send letters by email to thymes@firstalt.coop or mail them to 1007
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the month prior to the publication date.
thanks from chintimini
On behalf of the staff, volunteers, and animals at
Chintimini Wildlife Center, we would like to thank the
staff, owners, and patrons of First Alternative Natural
Foods Co-op for their incredible support of Chintimini’s
work over the years through the Beans for Bags program,
the 1% for Corvallis program, and the Carts for Corvallis
program. Through these programs, the Co-op has
contributed over $15,000 to our organization. That’s a lot
of beans! We truly appreciate the kindness and generosity
of everyone who voted for Chintimini and who took the
time to put their beans in our box.
We would like to acknowledge everyone at First Alternative
for their outstanding contributions to our community
through these programs and for all they do to enrich the
quality of life here in Oregon. Organizations like ours
depend on the generosity of people like them to enable us
to provide our services, and we are very grateful for their
support.
- Chinitimini Wildlife Center
Thank you to all of our
Supporters!
The Corvallis Waldorf School would like to thank everyone
who supports our school and Waldorf Education in
general. Through our various efforts of work, wisdom and
wealth we all contribute in our own way to the richness and
success of our school on behalf of our children and their
future. Our work is ongoing. Educating a child is more
than an objective; it is a process that takes time, effort and
money. No single contribution can carry the entire load,
but each plays an important part.
Thank you all for doing your part in making the Corvallis
Waldorf School a wonderful, engaging and exciting learning
community.
- Lonnie Drouhard, Administrator Corvallis Waldorf School
giving trees help local families
On behalf of the families of Parent Enhancement Program
we wish to give a BIG THANK YOU to all for the
overwhelming community support of our giving trees this
year! Our board members, staff, volunteers and especially
the families of Parent Enhancement Program extend a
very special warm holiday THANK YOU to our giving
tree locations: Best Western Grand Manor Inn, Book Bin,
Heresco Chiropractic, First Alternative Co-op – North and
South Stores, Gracewinds, Special Occasions, Toy Factory,
Philomath Thriftway, and Ray’s Food Place. You all made
this holiday season better for many local families!
because of first
alternative...
Ends Statement #3..Because of First
Alternative Cooperative our community
will be better educated about food,
environment, and sustainability issues
and as a result make healthier life
choices.
When I first moved to Corvallis in 2004, I applied to work
at First Alternative as well as a large chain store. At the
time, they were equivalent in my mind. Growing up in the
California desert left me without the concept of “local”
and vegetables tasted horrible so they were left out of my
family’s highly refined and processed diet.
So in 2004 when I got both jobs and had to decide which
one to choose, I chose the Co-op only because the people
that worked there seemed happier. For the first few weeks
as a produce stocker, I followed my manager around trying
to memorize all of the new vegetables I never knew existed
(what in the world was kale?).
Over the next year and a half, I learned how to cook for
myself and realized that I actually did like the taste of fruits
and vegetables when they were fresh and cooked right.
I learned about the social and environmental impacts
I made when I chose the cheapest and quickest option
instead of the local, organic, and fairly traded one.
The people I worked with became part of my family and I
found a way of life that I had always intuitively craved, but
didn’t know was out there.
I’m still amazed at how different my life is because I chose
to go down the path of First Alternative instead of the large
chain store. First Alternative helped me open my eyes and I
will always be grateful for that.
Nancy Klahn, Executive Director, Parent Enhancement Program  - Stacy Hebert, Co-op Owner 
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SUSTAINABILITY FAIR &
TOWN HALL 2012
Register TODAY – Space Is Limited!
All Corvallis area residents are invited to attend the
Sustainability Fair and Town Hall Meeting on Thursday,
March 1, at the CH2MHill Alumni Center, 725 SW 26th
Street on the OSU campus. Don’t miss out on one of our
community’s most important events of 2012!
Plan to arrive at 5:00 pm for the Sustainability Fair,
which will feature exhibits by the Corvallis Sustainability
Coalition’s partner organizations and action teams. Come
and learn about the wide variety of efforts that are already
underway to create a sustainable community. Food, music,
and informative displays promise to make this a lively and
engaging event.
includes non-profits, businesses, government agencies,
educational institutions, and faith-based organizations – all
working on different aspects of sustainability.
Everyone is welcome to attend the March 1st Town
Hall Meeting, but space is limited! On-line registration
is strongly encouraged. Simply go to the Sustainability
Coalition website, www.sustanablecorvallis.org to register. 
At 7:00 pm, attendees will gather in the ballroom for
the Town Hall Meeting, where the focus will be on the
sustainability efforts of the whole community. Participants
will be invited to engage in a community conversation
about how we’re doing and what else needs to happen to
accelerate our efforts to become a thriving, sustainable city
and county.
First Alternative Co-op is a Town Hall sponsor and a
proud and active partner in the Sustainability Coalition, a
network of more than 200 organizations in Corvallis and
Benton County that are working together to accelerate the
development of a sustainable community. The Coalition
Christine Robins talks about the Food Action Team’s Garden
Resource Guide which came out in 2011.
Are you the
IDEAL
CANDIDATE?
• Do you have an interest in our
organization’s vision, mission and
goals?
• Are you willing to represent our
organization to the community?
• Are you willing to expand your
knowledge through orientations
and training?
Owners interested in candidacy should contact
Toni Hoyman of the Board Recruitment and
Elections Committee at 541-929-5452 via e-mail
at hexagon@exchangenet.net or at www.firstalt.
coop.
Board application packets are available at www.
firstalt.coop and at
customer service in both
stores. Applications
are due by March 26th.
Elections will be held in
June.
Tax Return Preparation
Personal • Corporate • Estate • More!
Since 1973
757-1945
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Corvallis
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February 2012 HAPPENINGS
The Locavore’s
Winter Table
Classes at the Co-op!
Owner Appreciation Sale Day
Co-op Board & Committee
purchase it on Owner Sale Day. Case discount
not applicable on sale prices.
Wednesday 8th, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Tuesday 14th, 5:15 - 6:30 p.m.
Meetings
Looking for classes and events at the CoFebruary 14TH
op? Check out our Outreach page (pg. 6) for MORE SAVINGS! Save 10% on your
BOARD RECRUITMENT & ELECTIONS COMMITTEE
our monthly events and classes! Interested purchases on the second Tuesday of
Tuesday 7th, 6 - 8 p.m..
in hosting a community event? Have you
each month! Receive the 10% case discount
held in the North Store meeting room
been itching to teach a class? Contact Dave, in addition to your owner discount when
dave@firstalt.coop for more information!
FINANCE COMMITTEE
you special order a product by the case and
Saturday February 25th, 1-5 p.m.
Beer Tasting & Appetizers
First Congregational Church, 4515 SW
West Hills Rd.
North Store: 1st and 3rd
Co-op Experience Tours
Thursdays, 5-7 p.m.
with live music!
Get an inside look at your store!
Discover the abundance of food available
in winter and how to use it! Diverse
backgrounds promise to make this event
informative and enjoyable. Food tastings,
panel discussions, and new ideas for
creating a local menu that is colorful and
seasonal, even in winter.
RSVP requested. FMI: 541-753-3115
COMMUNITY
EVENTS
EVENTS THIS MONTH
Science-in-Theatre on the Page
and on the Stage Thursday, Feb. 2nd,
7:30 p.m. LaSells Stewart Center, OSU. Carl
Djerassi, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
at Stanford University, is a scientist, fiction
writer, playwright, cultural critic, and one of
the inventors of the oral contraceptive. His
lecture will also feature a dramatically staged
excerpt from his recent play, Phallacy. FMI:
felicia.phillips@oregonstate.edu
Collaborating
for
Healthy
Forests and Communities Monday,
Feb. 6th, 4-5 p.m. Agricultural & Life Sciences,
Rm. 4000, OSU Campus. Presented by: Ryan
Gordon & Bruce Schindler. FMI: emmalie.
goodwin@oregonstate.edu
THE WILLAMETTE RIVER: ISSUES,
OPPORTUNITIES, AND SIGHTS Thursday,
Feb. 9th, 7 p.m. Corvallis-Benton County
Public Library. Travis Williams of Willamette
Riverkeeper will highlight some of the
beautiful aspects of the Willamette River while
discussing the main issues and opportunities
surrounding the river. FMI: 541-758-5255
Second Saturdays Benefit Concert
Series - for a better world Saturday,
Feb. 11th, 6-8 p.m. Sunnyside Up Cafe; 116
NW 3rd St. Singer/Songwriter, Karl Smiley
in a solo performance to benefit the Corvallis
Amnesty International Letter Writers Group.
$5 suggested donation. FMI: newlin@peak.org
Free Acupuncture Saturday, Feb. 11th
2-6 p.m. South Co-op meeting room. No
appointment required, first come first serve.
Sponsored by Corvallis Acupuncture and
Wellness Center. FMI: katy@corvallisacupunct
ure.com.
CoHo Ecovillage Tour and
Orientation Sunday, Feb. 12th, 10:30 a.m.,
Common House. Learn about the cohousing
lifestyle in our eco-friendly community. Watch
CoHoots in action during the quarterly work
party (visitors welcome to join in!) FMI:
Dennis, cohocontact@cohoecovillage.org,
541-908-3325
Fruiting Patterns in Macrofungi
Monday, Feb. 13th, 7:30 p.m. Avery House
in Avery Park. Fungi are a vital part of
recycling in the natural world. Nancy Weber
will talk about the reproductive patterns of
fungi and how those patterns might be useful
to mushroom hunters and researchers. FMI:
Esther McEvoy 541-754-0893
ONGOING EVENTS AND SERIES
Corvallis Indoor Winter Market
Ongoing until April 28th, Saturdays, 9
a.m. - 1 p.m. Gruber Hall, Benton County
Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St. Food and
products from dozens of local sources. FMI:
corvallisindoorwintermarket.blogspot.com
Common Courage: A century of
women’s history in Benton County
Oregon Benton County Museum, 1101
Main St. Philomath. Ongoing until December
2012. This exhibition commemorates the
100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in
Oregon and exemplifies changing roles in
politics, education, occupations, fashion, and
athletic opportunities. FMI: 541-929-6230
Corvallis Parents & Friends A place
for parents and their kids to make new friends,
and get support for parenting and pregnancy.
FMI: www.corvallisparentsnetwork.ning.com
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Wine Tasting & Appetizers
South Store:
Every Friday, 5-7 p.m,.
North Store:
2nd & 4th Thursdays,
5-7 p.m., with live music!
Baha’i Devotional programs The
Baha’i communities offer many devotional
gatherings throughout the county in English
& Spanish. Locations vary. FMI: 541-7457916, www.bahaibenton.org
Traditional Shotokan karate
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Fingerboard
Extension 120 NW 2nd St. Learn the forms.
Non-aggressive. FMI: Reed, 541-754-3254,
www.geocities.com
HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE FORUM TV
Wednesdays at 8 p.m., Thursdays at 9 p.m.,
Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. & Sundays at 5:30
p.m. 30-minute program series on Ch. 29
Community Cable Access TV. Guests discuss
diverse health issues from environmental
health and justice to food for health and
universal health care. FMI: Roberta Hall,
rlhall@peak.org or at 541-758-9340
live music @ ‘fireworks’ Fri-Sun
nights, Mon open mic. 1115 SE 3rd St. FMI:
541-754-6958, www.fireworksvenue.com
THE URANTIA BOOK Discover how to
cultivate a personal relationship with your
own inner spiritual guidance. All welcome,
schedule TBA. Some loaner books available.
FMI: Doug, 541-207-6333 or David, 541-9296358
vigil for peace Every day, 5-6 p.m.
Alternatives to War sponsors a vigil for peace
at the Benton County Courthouse, 120 NW
4th St. FMI: Ed, 541-752-3152
Corvallis Veg Education Group
holds dine-outs and potlucks. FMI: www.
corvallisveg.org, corvallisveg@gmail.com
SUNDAY EVENTS
Free Introduction to the Sedona
Method Every 3rd Sunday, 2:45 p.m.
Mandala Studio, 6227 NE Pettibone Dr.
The Sedona Method is a simple and powerful
tool which helps you let go of unwanted
feelings and behaviors so that you live in
a state of freedom and inner peace. RSVP
required. FMI: www.mandalawithlynn.com,
Fiona@FionaMoore.com
Avery House Nature Center Open
House 2nd Sundays, 12-4 p.m. Avery House
Nature Center, 1200 Avery Park Lane. FMI:
info@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
Corvallis Zen circle sits 10 a.m.noon. FMI: Abby 541-754-4124
Falun Dafa Group 9-11 a.m. A
meditation practice based on principles of
Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance. FMI:
Hong 541-754-9938
Naturalist Adventures Tracking,
wild edibles, native plants, and birding: 3rd
Sundays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Meet at Avery Park
Rose Garden, 1210 SW Avery Drive. FMI:
www.neighborhood-naturalist.com
Self
realization
fellowship
Meditation Circle 435 NW 4th St. 10
a.m.-12 p.m. All are welcome! FMI: Lynn, 541602-8704, www.corvallismeditation.org
MONDAY EVENTS
Science Pub Corvallis every 2nd
Monday, 6-8 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW
2nd St. Learn about cutting-edge topics in
science and technology from leading researchers
and scientists, while enjoying food and drinks.
FMI: 503-797-4517, sciencepub@omsi.edu
amnesty int’l writers group 2nd
Monday, 7 p.m., First United Methodist
Church, 11th & Monroe Rm #106-B. Write
letters to prisoners of conscience. FMI: 541619-1379
Learn about the variety of Co-op products
Get the scoop on bulk shopping!
Gain knowledge about the cooperative philosophy.
South Store Tour:
Wed. Feb 15th @ 6 p.m.
North Store Tour:
Wed. Feb 22nd @ 6 p.m.
Reservations required. Call Customer Service at 541-753-3115 to
reserve your place on the tour. Tours require 2 advance sign ups,
otherwise the tour will be canceled.
Veterans For Peace Chapter
Meeting Every 4th Monday, 6:30-8 p.m.
UUFC, 2945 NW Circle Blvd. All are
welcome. Come help us “Wage Peace.” FMI:
Bart, info@vfpcorvallis.org
Mindfulness Meditation Taught in the
tradition of Zen Buddhist Master Thich Nhat
Hanh. Every Monday, 5:30-7p.m. 435 NW
4th St. Five Stones Sangha welcomes visitors.
FMI: Ken at 541-760-9760 or Bob at 541-7382528. www.fivestonessangha.org
WellMama Pregnancy &
Postpartum Stress support Group
Mondays 12:30-2 p.m. Corvallis Multicultural
Literacy Center 128 SW 9th St. Nearly
800,000 mothers a year in the U.S suffer
from depression, anxiety or other distressing
emotional reactions during pregnancy or after
childbirth. Our services accommodate the
whole spectrum of reproductive emotional
and mental health concerns. FMI: Csilla
Andor, 541-231-4343 or www.wellmama.net
TUESDAY EVENTS
CELTIC JAM, Every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. Imagine
Coffee Live Arts, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd.
All levels of players are welcome. FMI: 541286-4340, imagine.cof@gmail.com
Dining for Women - Corvallis
Chapter Third Tuesday of every month.
6 p.m. Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship
Church, 2945 NW Circle Blvd. Bring a dish
to share and eat dinner with friends and
strangers alike, serenaded by beautiful music,
and stay for an engaging discussion on the
face of female empowerment in the world
today. Learn how we can help break the
cycle of poverty for women and girls. Roslyn
Burmood, roslynburmood@gmail.com,
www.
diningforwomen.org
“A COURSE IN MIRACLES” STUDY
GROUP
Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Call for
location. Anyone familiar with this book may
join our friendly study group. We read and
discuss after a brief meditation. Kindly bring
your own copy. FMI: George at 541-754-9051,
call anytime after 11 a.m.
Mary’s River Watershed Council
Meeting Second Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m.
Philomath City Council Chamber, 980
Applegate St., Philomath. Monthly board
meeting. All welcome! FMI: Xan Augerot,
541-758-7597, coordinator@mrwc.net
CORVALLIS MEDITATION COMMUNITY
Learn meditation techniques to relax and
recharge body and mind. Tuesdays 5:30-6:30
p.m. 3311 NW Polk St. FMI: Carolyn, 971218-6798, RASALiLA2@yahoo.com
WEDNESDAY EVENTS
VOCAL IMPROV JAM, First Wednesdays,
7-9 p.m., Imagine Coffee Live Arts, 5460
SW Philomath Blvd. Open acapella tribal
tradition & modern Voicestra improvisation,
open to all levels of singers. Free. FMI: 541760-3069, imagine.cof@gmail.com
Corvallis Belly Dance Performance
Guild Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Old World
Deli, 341 Southwest 2nd St. FMI: Lyanna,
lyannadance@yahoo.com
Heart of the Valley Birth Network
Every 3rd Wed. 6-7:30 p.m., Reproductive
Health Lab in Waldo Hall (Rm 272) at OSU.
Open to anyone interested in mother-friendly
maternity care. FMI:www.valleybirthnetwork.org
La Leche League Support meetings
For women who are breastfeeding or pregnant
and interested in breastfeeding. Call for
meeting times. First Congregational Church,
4515 West Hills, Rm 7. FMI: 541-766-0055
held in the North Store meeting room
OWNER RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Tuesday 21st, 5pm
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Tuesday 21st 6:30 p.m.
Owner comments welcomed in first 10 minutes.
Co-op owners are welcome to attend. All meetings are held in
the South Store Meeting Room, unless otherwise noted.
THURSDAY EVENTS
Corvallis Dharma Group 7-8:20 p.m.,
3311 NW Polk Ave. Readings, meditation
and other practices from the Tibetan Buddhist
tradition. Everyone is welcome. FMI:coopl@bcc.
orst.edu
Self realization fellowshiP world
wide prayer circle 435 NW 4th St.
Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. All Are Welcome! FMI:
541-602-8704, www.corvallismeditation.org
Free Teen Yoga Classes 4:15-5 p.m.
Live Well Studio, 971 NW Spruce St., Suite
101. Stretch, move, wiggle, strengthen and
then free and relax your body. You’ll find your
way into physical places you’ve never been
before. Learn to relax and calm yourself and
stay steady through the storms and chaos of
life. All teens welcome. Sponsored by Reach
Out Yoga. FMI: 541-224-6566
reiki healing circle 2nd Thurs., 79:30 p.m. Call Margot for directions. All
initiates and interested parties welcome. Small
donation requested. FMI: Margot, 541-7543595
conscious
exploration Thurs.
evenings. FMI: 541-757-6305
FRIDAY EVENTS
CORVALLIS UKULELE CABARET First
Fridays, 7-9 p.m. First Alternative Co-op
Meeting Room (behind Purple Moon), 1007
SE 3rd St. Open mic, jam & singalong. Free,
fun for all ages & skill levels, from beginners
to advanced. Hosted by Suz Doyle & Jeanne
Holmes of Ukes of Hazard. Guaranteed oodles
of fun! FMI: 541-753-8530
SATURDAY EVENTS
Planet Boogie 2nd and 4th Saturdays.
Downtown Dance Corvallis, 223 NW 2nd
St. Planet Boogie, a freestyle dance event,
featuring eclectic and world beat music. $5$10 donation appreciated. FMI: 541-752-1997
FAMILY SONG CIRCLE First Saturdays, 24 p.m., Imagine Coffee Live Arts, 5460 SW
Philomath Blvd. Bring your voice, favorite
pop/folk/rock/choral lyrics, and instrument
if you have one. Families, all ages and all skill
levels are welcome. FMI: 541-250-1364
FREE wine tasting Every Saturday, 9
a.m.- 6 p.m. Wineopolis, 151 NW Monroe,
Suite 103. Sample wines from around the
world and learn the story behind their
production! FMI: Jerry Larson, 541-738-1600,
wineinfo@cmug.com
SONGWRITERS’ CIRCLE Last Saturdays,
2-4 p.m., Imagine Coffee Live Arts, 5460
SW Philomath Blvd. A sharing of songs,
conversation and songcraft information in a
traditional songwriter round and forum. For
songwriters of all skill levels. FMI: 541-7603069
Audubon Field Trips 2nd Saturdays. 7:30
a.m. The trips are great for beginner birders
and birders new to Oregon’s mid-valley area.
We visit the valley National Wildlife Refuges
and other local birding areas. FMI: www.
audubon.corvallis.or.us/field_trips.shtml
Corvallis Secular Society 3rd
Saturdays. Meet 2-4 p.m., Corl House in
Woodland Meadows Park. FMI: 541-7542557, CorvallisSecular.org
Gluten Free Support Group 4th
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., First Presbyterian
Church, Dennis Hall, 9th & Monroe. Learn
more about gluten intolerance, share ideas
and sample products. FMI: 541-602-1065
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Reducing Everyone’s Water Bill
- Dave Eckert, Sustainability Coalition Water Team
Everyone’s water bill seems to be going up and experts
are telling us that we need to start conserving our use of
tap water to prepare for a changing future. With those
concerns in mind, the Co-op has been monitoring our
water use over the past few years and testing techniques to
increase our efficiency.The South Co-op Store Building is
now using only 68% of the municipal water than it used
in the previous three years. Our Annex Building has not
been so successful. But, both our Meeting Room building
and our irrigation meter are showing water savings almost
equal to that of the store building. That means less money
is spent on tap water. During any rainstorm, we are sending
about 20% less stormwater through the City’s stormwater
pipes to be treated (think dollars) at the City’s Wastewater
Treatment Plant. These reductions are, in part, because
of the Three Waters Project, an effort co-sponsored by the
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition, the City of Corvallis
Public Works and First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op
with additional grants from the League of Women Voters
of Corvallis and the OSU Folk Thrift Shop.
The purpose of the Three Waters Project is to reduce the
flows to and from the Co-op in the three city water systems
—tapwater, wastewater and storm water—by 50%. And we
are making a good start. We have learned a lot from our
efforts and found that some areas of conservation are easier
than others. We would like to share some of the techniques
with you that we have found work very well.
Irrigation – For about 5 months out of the year,
irrigation for landscaping and gardening can be one of the
biggest consumers of tap water. We now have a three-step
program for reducing irrigation needs:
1. Irrigate Intelligently – Only irrigate to the amount
you need and not over that. Know when the best time to
irrigate is to get the water to the roots and not to evaporate
into the air. And make sure your irrigation system is
efficient and maintained.
2. Plant Intelligently - When planting a garden or
landscaping, consider how much water the plants will need
in the decision-making. For landscaping, plant what is
native to Benton County, so that it is adapted to our rain
patterns.
3. Re-use Rainwater – We have installed over 14,000 gallons
of rainwater tanks. Rainwater for irrigation can be stored
for months and used during the dry season. Rainwater
collection also keeps stormwater out of the city stormdrain
pipes (think fee and tax dollars) and your basement. Before
you start, though, sign up for the free rainwater collection
workshops we offer at the South Co-op about 3 times a
year. There are challenges and opportunities you need to
know before starting.
Toilets – Toilets are one of the major indoor uses of tap
water. We have discovered the most efficient water use
toilet, the Niagara Stealth Toilet. It only uses 0.8 gallons per
flush and is high-pressured to insure proper functioning. In
Corvallis, we have found that Judson’s Plumbing is the only
local company that has experience with this highly efficient
toilet. This particular toilet saves the most water of any
commercial, water-based toilet we have found and it works
great, too.
Visual Feedback – We have placed visual graphics in
each restroom to depict how much water is being used
each month for the whole property and for the respective
building where the restroom is located. We have found
that visual feedback has helped to conserve water through
behavior changes, where possible. You may want to check
out these charts and make one for your own house,
business or organization.
Faucet Aerators – On faucets where we are not trying
to fill sinks, we placed high-efficiency aerators. These
provide highly pressurized water in a finer mist, which is
more functional for cleaning while using less water.
Raingardens, Vertical Gardens and Permeable
Pavers – These outdoor features reduce the stormwater
runoff (along with rain collection tanks), beautify your
landscaping and improve the environment. Free workshops
will be offered at the South Co-op in the spring on how to
plan and install these features.
FREE CLASSES
These upcoming public classes will get
you started on saving!
The Three Waters Project and the Co-op are offering
free public classes this spring in the South Co-op
Meeting Room to help you save on your water bill and
prepare for a changing future. These classes all feature
projects that have been completed at the South Co-op
by the Three Waters Project. Space for these classes is
limited and you must register in advance at the Co-op
Customer Service Desk or by calling 541-753-3115ext.0.
Rainwater Collection Systems
with Dave Eckert
Thursday, February 23rd, 7-9pm
Learn how to design and install a basic large-scale
rainwater collection system to use for irrigation or other
non-potable purposes. Rainwater collection is both legal
in Oregon and encouraged by our state government.
Raingardens, Vertical Gardens and
Permeable Pavers
Thursday, March 22 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Learn how to design and install recessed beautiful
raingardens in your yard that make great use of
rainwater. Vertical gardens are built to beautify walls
and fences while providing environmental benefits.
Permeable pavers allow rain to do what it should do
– infiltrate to replenish our groundwater.
Reducing Your Water Bill
Thursday, April 26 from 7:00–9:00 pm
Learn how to use behavioral techniques, high efficiency
water devices and changes in how your house or business
functions to reduce your water bill and your impact
upon our changing Earth.
For further information on the Three Waters Project ,
contact Three Waters Team Leader Dave Eckert at
deckert@willamettewatershed.com.
For further information on the Three Waters Project,
contact Three Waters Team Leader Dave Eckert at
deckert@willamettewatershed.com. 
Living wall with irrigation over 500 gallon rain tank.
Permeable pavers come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
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We’re
for your health!
water. Set aside.
In a medium pan, sauté the leek
in coconut oil for 5 minutes
over medium/high heat. Add
the broccoli, mushrooms, bok
choy and tamari and cook until
tender. Remove the pan from
heat and add the mango. Place
the noodles on a large plate. Pour
½ the dressing over them. Add
the veggies to the noodles. Top
with peanuts. Pour on remaining
dressing. Serve warm.
- Jenn Verdries, Demo Diva
February is here and not only is it the
month of love but it is also the month
of heart health. Here at the Co-op we’re
nuts about loving your heart! And when
I say nuts, I mean it. Nuts, high in antioxidants, are great for your heart and
tasty, too. The following recipes were
created with your heart in mind and are
filled with heart healthy ingredients. And
just because it’s the month of love they
each contain a taste of nutty love.
Pistachio Tamari Mahi Mahi
2 Mahi Mahi filets
½ cup almonds, sliced
¼ tsp. black pepper
½ tsp. salt
1 tsp. curry powder
¼ cup flour (we used gluten free)
1 egg, beaten
2 Tbsp. coconut oil
½ head green cabbage, shredded
Sauce:
¼ cup tamari
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
1 bunch green onions, diced
2 tbsp. sugar
Combine all sauce ingredients in a small
to medium sized saucepan and bring to a
simmer. Remove from heat and set aside.
Mix almonds, ½ the salt, ½ the pepper,
Carrot Cashew
Consommé
and ½ the curry powder on a plate. Place
the flour, the rest of the salt, pepper and
curry powder on another plate. Roll fish
in flour mixture and shake off any excess.
Brush both sides of the fish with beaten
egg. Press brushed side of fish into almond
mixture, pressing lightly.
Heat 2 Tbsp. coconut oil in a large skillet
over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
Add fish to the pan and cook for about 5
minutes on each side or until desired
doneness is achieved. Transfer to
plates and serve on a bed of fresh
cabbage.
Mango Peanut Salad
1 pkg. Maifun noodles
1 Tbsp. coconut oil
1 leek, sliced
1 broccoli head, chopped
1 handful elm or oyster mushrooms,
chopped
1 bok choy, rinsed and chopped
2 tsp. tamari
1 mango cut into bite sized pieces
½ cup salted peanuts, chopped
Dressing:
3 Tbsp. bulk sweet brown rice miso
paste
½ cup mango juice
2 tsp. fish sauce
1 tsp. tamarind paste
1 Tbsp. agave nectar
Mix all sauce ingredients together in
a bowl. Whisk together and set aside.
Bring a medium sized pot of water
to boil. Add the noodles, cover
and remove from heat. Soak for 5
minutes, drain and rinse with cold
Corvallis Environmental Center
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
& Corvallis Odd Fellows present
4 large carrots, chopped into thin
slices
1 garlic, peeled and chopped
2 thumb-sized pieces of ginger,
peeled and chopped
6 cups veggie stock (we used Better
than Bouillon, our favorite)
½ cup cilantro, chopped
½ cup cashews, chopped
Combine the carrots, garlic, ginger
and veggie stock together in a large
pot and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until
the carrots are tender, about 20 minutes.
Pour soup into a food processor or blender
or use a hand mixer to blend the soup into
a silky smooth texture, about 5 minutes.
Dish into bowls and top with fresh cilantro
and cashews.
on top of each cookie.
Transfer to a parchment-lined baking tray.
Bake for 6-8 minutes or until opaque but
not brown. Remove from oven and cool
on sheet for 2 minutes. Transfer to a rack
and cool completely.
Almond Cookie Delights
¾ cup Mama’s gluten free flour
½ cup sugar
¼ tsp. baking soda
2/3 cup almond flour
½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut
into ½ inch cubes
½ tsp salt
1 egg, divided
½ tsp. almond extract
¼ cup slivered almonds
Sift together flour, sugar, and baking
soda and set aside. Put the almond
flour, butter and salt into a food
processor and blend until creamy. Add
the egg yolk and almond extract and
process until combined. Add the dry
ingredients while pulsing just enough to
form dough.
Turn the dough out onto a piece of
plastic wrap and flatten to 1”. Wrap up
and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325°. On a floured
surface, roll dough to ¼ “ and cut out
with a cookie cutter. Brush with beaten
egg whites and place 2-4 almond slivers
FEB 3
VANISHING OF THE BEES -- Little bees. Big story..
FEB 10 ECONOMICS OF HAPPINESS --We’re in charge.
FEB 17 PLAY AGAIN -- From virtual reality to real connections.
FEB 24 PIPE DREAMS -- The Keystone XL Pipeline and you.
Doors open at 7 pm • 223 SW 2nd Street
FREE • Suggested donation $5/person, $10/
family, or canned food
Photo: Kate Hickok
16 The Co-op Thymes
FREE • Suggested donation $5/person, $10/family, or canned food
Thank you
to our
sponsors
Child care by Meika from Avery House Nature Center.
FMI: info@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org, 541-753-9211
February 2012

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