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The Organic Press
The Newsletter of the Hendersonville Community Co-op
Co-op Explorers
The Co-op at the Mud Run
Agrarian Revival
Volume 12 * Issue 4
July/August 2013
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www.hendersonville.coop
Organic Press July/August 2013
Table of Contents
GM Musings3
Damian Tody
Editor: Damian Tody
Contributing Writers: Gretchen Cummins, Robert Jones,
Arrion Kitchen, James Ends, Jordan Randall,
Joan Kennedy, June Ellen Bradley, Beth Beasley,
StrongerTogether.coop, Elizabeth Wolf - Cornucopia.org
We are the Hendersonville Community Co-op, a memberowned natural and organic food market and deli. We
have been serving Hendersonville and the surrounding
community since 1978 when 15 families joined together
to purchase quality food at better prices. We offer the best
in certified organic produce, groceries, herbs, bulk foods,
vitamins and supplements, cruelty-free beauty aids, wine
and beer, and items for special dietary needs. The Blue
Mountain Deli offers a delicious variety of fresh soups,
salads & more.
The co-op is open to the public and ownership is not
required to make purchases.
Everyone can shop and anyone can join.
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Boards Eye View4
Co-op Explorers
6
StrongerTogether.coop
Agrarian Revival
7
Elizabeth Wolf - Cornucopia.org
News and Views9
Gretchen Cummins
Co-op Calendar10
Healthy Lifestyle Q and A
11
Joan Kennedy
The Co-op at the Mud Run12
The Habitual Herbalist
June Ellen Bradley
14
Department News 16
Staff Picks
19
Co-op Connections20
A Call for Board Candidates23
GM Musings
S
ummer is now in full swing. The days are longer
and they are starting to get hotter. It is great to
be able to grab an organic watermelon from our
produce section again. There is nothing better
than sharing a watermelon on a hot day after being outside
all afternoon.
As we move into summer we are coming to the end of our
fundraising and I would like to urge everyone that has not
had a chance to invest to come out and help make our
new store a reality. If you cannot invest right now an easy
way you can help us meet our goal is to become a fully
vested owner. If you are not currently fully vested making
an additional payment or paying off your common share
completely will go a long way towards helping the co-op
meet its goal for expansion. If 36% of outstanding equity
on common shares were paid in today we would meet our
goal. Plus, right now at the registers we are offering some
great gifts if you choose to pay in equity. Just ask your
cashier for details. Currently we are about a $130,000
away from our fundraising goal for the new co-op store on
Spartanburg Hwy. We have been working to put all of the
ideas we have gathered from our owners and shoppers into
the new store design and are really excited about the possibilities. Look for more information and some drawings of
what the new store will look like and will offer our owners,
shoppers, and our community.
As I write this column today I
have just returned from a farm
tour of Hickory Nut Gap Farm.
Jamie Ager took me and a colleague on a quick run around his
operation. He took us past the
blueberry bushes that they put
in not too long ago, and then
we went over to the area where
the hogs were feeding. Finally it
was on to see the cattle. It was
a very fun experience as Jamie talked with us about his
grass fed cattle and their methods on the farm of returning nutrients to the soil through their movements of the
herds. He is very excited about what they are doing and it
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really shows as he talks about his operations and moves the
cattle into the water area so they could drink on that hot
afternoon.
This is one of the most exciting aspects of working to
move the co-op towards expansion. We get to experience and see what others are doing to help move the local
food system forward and to have a positive impact on our
community. Our expansion will allow us to create more
partnerships in our community and to bring more local
food to our owners and shoppers. It is very exciting to
know that we will be able to grow our relationship with
Jamie and Hickory Nut Gap Farm.
In Cooperation,
Damian
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HISTORIC th AVENUE
LOCAL FARMER’S MARKET
Historic Train Depot - Hendersonville
Sundays: July 14 and Sept. 1st
9 am - 2 pm
Henderson County Local Growers
Open to Neighboring County Local Growers too!
Limited Vendor Spaces Available - Applications Online at
www.historic7thave.com
Sponsored by:
Henderson County Grant
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A Board’s Eye View
O
Community Driven, Cooperatively Owned
ver the last months, the board has enjoyed having the opportunity to speak
with many of you—co-op owners—regarding the campaign for investment
in the new store. I personally have appreciated hearing words of support
for the co-op and what we stand for, even when an owner is unable to buy
preferred shares.
Beth Beasley
President
2012-15
329-7991
Carolyn Widener
Vice President
2011-14
329-4826
Laura Miklowitz
Secretary
2012-15
693-6261
Laura Williams
Treasurer
2011-14
749-3624
Susan O’Brien
2012-15
693-5553
Thomas
Beckett
2010-13
713-1668
We’ve also been happy to clarify for owners what the expansion means for the co-op, how
it will happen, and about the hard work the operations team, and the capital campaign
and building committees are doing. Clarifying the definition of a common share of ownership against what a preferred share of investment means has also been a part of our phone
calls to you—did you know that you can increase your co-op owner (or “common”) share
to the Lifetime ownership level of $250 to help the expansion project move along? It’s a
good option for those whom buying a preferred share is not an option.
If you’ve been thinking about investment (and perhaps have a packet somewhere around
the house that you haven’t had time to look at) it’s not too late to buy preferred shares—or
even invest again (many owners have invested more than once!) Simply call the capital
campaign hotline at (828) 489-3205 for more information or to schedule an investment
appointment. This campaign has been a great example of community-driven support
toward growing a local business—one that’s owned by its members and has a triple bottom
line. This campaign beautifully exemplifies the cooperative business model!
So, much gratitude goes out to all who have invested and/or maxed out their common
share—we’re well on our way to having a fine new co-op facility that will be more
visible in the community, with a greater product selection, a community room, etc., so we
can better serve a wide variety of the people of Hendersonville. We’ll also be able to focus
more on local products—meat, produce, and non-grocery items—in response to the
demand owners have indicated in the board’s linkage events over the last several years.
A big thanks also goes out to the volunteer callers for the capital campaign—it means a lot
to have your help. This new store is what we’ve envisioned for so many years—especially
in the last seven years I’ve been on the board, since we’ve grown beyond the space we now
rent on S. Grove St. It’s been an exciting journey to get where we are now!
see pg 5
Michael Reim
2011-14
692-8173
Steve Breckheimer
2010-13
749-9104
Christie
Gonzales
2012-2013
279-3881
2013 Board Meeting Dates
Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month. The next meetings
will be on July 23rd and August 27th. All owners and staff members are welcome to attend the meetings. If you have a concern or topic for the board to discuss, contact Beth
at [email protected] or at 329-7991. Written information may also be sent
to the Board of Directors of HCC, 715 S. Grove St. Hendersonville, NC 28792. Please
include your name and contact information. You can access board meeting agendas and
approved minutes on our website.
A Board’s Eye View cont. from pg 4
The board has also been focusing on simplifying the
by-laws for the cooperative, to make them more
applicable to our business. Look for the new draft of
by-laws in the next couple of months—the document
will be voted on for approval by the ownership at the
board election that closes in November.
A yearly retreat is a regular part of the co-op board’s
work, to focus on what we believe is essential to
governing the organization. This year, the retreat takes
place at board member Michael Reim and his wife
Meg Reim’s home. We have decided to focus on how
we can increase board efficiency to balance with our
busy schedules, as well as do some team building—
with a little celebration thrown in. It’s been a pleasure
to work with such a fantastic group of dedicated
volunteers.
You might consider running for a position on the
board—at such an exciting juncture in the co-op’s
history, there will be much gratifying governance work
the board will be responsible for as this expansion
project continues. The board exists to be responsive to
the ownership—we’d love to hear from you. What’s
your vision?
In a spirit of joyful and anticipatory cooperation,
Beth Beasley
HCC Board President
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Co-op Explorers
StrongerTogether.coop
Now that is it summer time, the aisles of the store are
roaming with the awesome mothers, fathers, and caregivers of our community and the delightful little voices
of our youngest shoppers~ the Co-op kids! Your children are some of our most important customers, and we
want you to know how important they are to all of us.
Beginning around June 30~ we will be introducing a
special program for kids that includes stickers and cards
and a free healthy snack-like fruit!
It is called Co+op Explorers.
Stay tuned for more details and watch for these images
in the store. This will be really fun!
Agrarian Revival
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Elizabeth Wolf Communications and Development Director
June 21st, 2013 Cornucopia.org
O
ver the past century, the total number of
American farmers has plummeted to less
than 1% of the U.S. population. For each
individual farmer under the age of 35, there
are six over 65. And while the average age of an American farmer is 57, it is just 34 for organic growers. Over
the next 20 years, 70% of the nation’s farmland will
change hands.
“The question is, who is going to take over that land?”
asks Lindsey Lusher Shute, director and co-founder of
the National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC). Will
it be corporate ag and urban developers? Or will a
new generation of farmers take back the land to renew
American agriculture?
The good food movement is inspiring many young people, both from farming and non-farming backgrounds,
to choose a career in agriculture. These farmers have the
potential to offset the numbers of retiring farmers and
keep family farms active, but barriers to entry are steep.
In a survey of 1,000 farmers across the U.S., the NYFC
found the top two challenges were lack of capital and
access to land.
When Zoë Bradbury was denied credit by the USDA’s
Farm Service Agency, the Oregon farmer financed her
first season farming with a credit card. Thanks to a good
growing season, she was able to pay it off before the
18.9% interest rate kicked in.
NYFC president William Powers, 31, dreamed of inheriting his grandfather’s farm in Ohio. It didn’t happen.
So he and his wife Crystal, an extension engineer for the
University of Nebraska, went loan hunting.
“The loan officers didn’t know what to do with us because we wanted to have a grass-fed dairy,” says Powers, who is also the director of the Nebraska Sustainable
Agriculture Society (HealthyFarms.org). “Apparently
it’s simpler to have a feedlot, or raise corn and soy,”
Powers says. The couple has owned Darby Springs
Farm, in southeastern Nebraska, since 2009.
The cost and availability of farmland to lease or purchase are also major challenges for aspiring farmers,
many of them saddled with student loans. Between 2000
and 2011, national per-acre farmland values doubled.
“Land is crazy expensive,” Lindsey Shute found when
it took her husband, Benjamin, and her ten years to buy
land in New York state, where they now
own Hearty Roots Community Farm. The
25-acre farm produces vegetables and eggs
for a 600-member CSA serving the Hudson River Valley and New York City.
William Powers saw irrigated cropland
go for $24,000 an acre at auction in Iowa
last year. Astronomical land prices mean
large farms get larger; non-ag investors
push values even higher. Corporate control
over food and agricultural production has
intensified: out of a total of less than 3 million farmers, a little over 190,000 of them
produce 75% of our food.
see pg 22
SAVE the DATE for the
Annual Summer Potluck Picnic
Sunday, August 25th
Camp Pinnacle will be the location for this annual celebration of
HCC Owners. Join us for fun in the sun, swimming, hikes along the trails,
lounging around by the lake or under a shady tree.
YOU’RE INVITED... to the Annual Summer Potluck Picnic
When: Sunday, August 25th , 2012
2:00 p.m. til 6:00 p.m. Plan to eat around 5:00 pm
Where: Camp Pinnacle (off of Little River Road)
Bring a salad, side dish, or dessert to share (include a list of ingredients) .... we’ll supply the hot dogs and
burgers (veggie options as well). We will have some cool drinks, too. (No alcohol or tobacco allowed at
Camp Pinnacle ~ no dogs please!)
ANY questions or suggestions~ feel free to call or email Gretchen:
828.693.8557 or [email protected]
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News and Views
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from Outreach
Cue the music:
These are a few of my favorite things!
E
ducation, Training, and Information
Principle #5 : Cooperatives provide education and
training for members, elected representatives,
managers, and employees so they can contribute
effectively to the development of their cooperative.
You’re already getting schooled on the cooperative business
model here and throughout the store all the time. As any educator will tell you, one of the keys to providing education, training and information is actually listening. That’s what we do.
The Co-op strives to research and offer resources so that you can
find the products that you understand and require for your sustenance. It is a part of the long tradition of this business model
to hear you, the owner, consumer and economic backbone of
the business itself.
So, what do you want to know? No, really. What do you really
want to know about food these days?
Is your concern about the genetic modification of seeds in big
agriculture and this countries commodity supply chain? Have
you thought about who grows the coffee beans and the cacao
and how much they are paid to do so? What do you want to
know about the health of the soil in your garden? What are
the organic standards on a federal level? How will we deal with
the health of our global waters and the fish we eat (or no longer
eat)? What about the pesticide effects on the bee population?
Perhaps someone in your household has allergies and you really
need to know about the ingredients in that box. What is your
curiosity? High fructose corn syrup, trans fats, or allergens?
Perhaps you want to learn more about Omega 3 fatty acids,
beneficial herbs or beneficial enzymes?
The Co-op is an important gatekeeper for these details in the
murky land of food and food policy. Our staff is committed
to learning and making choices in the product selection for the
store with you, the educated and concerned consumer in mind.
The Co-op offers options.
There are some massive issues that confront our food supply on
a daily basis. We see them in the news every day and it is the
discerning Co-op owner and shopper that pays attention and
makes powerful purchasing choices based on this information.
The 5th International Cooperative Principle gives HCC the
bragging rights- like so many consumer cooperative across the
country- to set a standard and to allow for constructive dialogue.
Need some resources? Again, the Co-op is constantly watching
the news feeds about the issues that concern our community.
We have an eye on many a listserv and periodical: The Cornucopia Institute, the Huffington Post, the National Cooperative
Grocers Association, the Cooperative Grocers Network, the
Local Foods Action Plan Listserv managed by the Center for
Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS), Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) in Asheville, the Environmental
Working Group and the hometown newspapers.
Making informed choices. It sounds easier than it is. There are
facts about our food supply that are hidden from view. Not all
bad! The point is, information is everything! We can see by
the growing number of issues we face as consumers, that it is
becoming even more important to our bodies, our children, and
the earth that they will inherit- we continue to educate ourselves
and ask for resources. And we can see by the growing number
of owners at HCC that there is a demand for these resources.
Whatever your idea of education may be, the history of the
cooperative and the principles upheld in the governing process,
make us a unique business model as we strive to make that happen. The 5th principle may well be my very favorite one. If it
weren’t for this guiding principle, my job would not be nearly
as interesting- might not even exist. And that would be tragic
for me. The expanded store would mean more opportunities to
facilitate education that could meet your personal needs. We
live among a wealth of knowledgeable individuals and resources
who are passionate about sharing information and skills that
you would find beneficial. A classroom/community space could
exist to meet that end!
I also love brown paper packages all tied up with strings. And
co-ops are a few of my favorite things.
Thanks for cooperating!
Gretchen Schott Cummins
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Co-op Calendar
July
August
Thursday, July 4 ~ THE CO-OP WILL BE CLOSED ON
Thursday THE 4TH OF JULY! Be safe, and be happy for
your independence!
Thursday through Sunday, July 11, 12, 13, and 14 ~ Owner
Appreciation Days. Owners come in and take advantage of the
5 % discount off your groceries any ONE of these 4 OAD’s.
Friday, July 12th 1:00 – 5:00 pm ~ HCC will sponsor Local
Foods Day at Hands On! A Child’s Gallery on Main St. ~come
visit the museum and taste something grown right here in
Henderson County.
Sunday, July 14 ~ 9 am - 2 pm
LOCAL FARMER’S MARKET on HISTORIC 7th AVENUE
Historic Train Depot on Maple Street
Henderson County Local Growers and Neighboring County
Local Growers too!
Special Chef @ Market demonstrations and local food tastings
throughout the morning.
The Henderson County Household Hazardous Waste
Collection dates are the Third Thursdays of summer months:
July 18 & August 15. The collection site is the County Convenience Center on Stoney Mountain Rd.
Saturday, August 3rd ~ Ray Fritsh health screenings 9:00 am to
11:00 am
Thursday through Sunday, August 8, 9, 10, and 11 ~ Owner
Appreciation Days. Owners come in and take advantage of the
5 % discount off your groceries any ONE of these 4 OAD’s.
Tuesday, August 13th ~ 8:00 - 11:00 am - HCC will host the
Wellness on Wheels Bus in our parking lot. PUT THIS on
your calendar~ They will be testing for cholesterol- so you will
want to fast. For more information about this, visit: parkridgehealth.org or call 855.PRH.LIFE (855.774.5433).
Sunday, August 25th ~ SAVE the DATE for the Annual Summer Potluck Picnic. Once again, Camp Pinnacle will be the
location for this annual celebration of HCC Owners. Join us
for fun in the sun, swimming, hikes along the trails, lounging
around by the lake or under a shady tree. Watch emails and
store for details.
YOU’RE INVITED...
to the Annual Summer Potluck Picnic
When: Sunday, August 25th 2013 2:00 p.m. til 6:00 p.m.
Where: Camp Pinnacle (off of Little River Road)
For more information on any of these classes or to see class fees go to upcoming events at www.hendersonville.coop
For pre-registration or more information on any of the events email [email protected] or call 693-8557
WELCOME NEW OWNERS
Nancy Moreland, Michele Longthorn, Ann Wirtz, Carol Van Doren, Joan Farr, Candy Foor, Marcy Jackson, Marilyn
Stano, Ellen Kealy, Kathryn G Mobley, Elaine F Cross, Fern C Carter, Betty Dorn, Ela Kolling, Steven Wenig, David
Samuels, Georgia Osterc, Chester Levi, Kelly Cotter, Mary Cervini, Wayne Johnson, Helene Merker, Cammion Franzen,
Jade Delapouyade, Jonathan Hine, Rowena Tygielski, Georgina Holmes, Andrew Bloemsma, Joe Rindosh, Zoe Stephens, Bebe Hemmings, Jennifer Marlowe, Lynelle West, Janet Johnson, Darleeta Dukes, Jenny Howard, Teresa Justice,
Cathy Brettman, Patricia A Reese, Lindsay Mixon, Heidi Williams, Shirley Demaras, Judy Duncheon, Sherry Suddeth,
Kristie Grove, Milton Milner, Valerie Holcombe, Jean Donnan, Elaine Petro, Wm Maier, Robert Boleman, Jessica
Peedin, Christy Capps, Ivan Graudszus, Kim Whitmire, Elizabeth Curtis, Christine Murawski, Liana Smith, Robert Cannon, Gretchen Cree, Eleanor Kutchoodon, Marilyn A Elder, Phillip E Stanley, Rebecca Johnson, Earl Rickerson, Deidre
Hollifield, Tim Collins, Paul Pavich, Rebecca Lebowotz, Pauline Hsieh, Judith Dietrich, Richele Dunavent, Byron Collins, Susan Harris, Thomas L Cooper, Martine House, Stacy Mcfarland, Carol Van Krieken, Susan Anderson, Danielle
Shook, Michelle Masci, Gerry Bartlett Hunt, Nicole Watts, Ann Sherman
Healthy Lifestyle Q and A
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with Joan Kennedy of StayWell, Inc.
I
am sitting at my kitchen table as I write this with our
windows open with a cool breeze blowing in. I look out
at a full range view of trees and early summer flowers. As I
do this I realize many people cannot open their windows,
especially at this time of year, because of the tree and flower
pollens which cause them a variety of symptoms from a runny
nose and watery eyes to itching, headaches, wheezing and even
shortness of breath. These are symptoms of environmental allergies. More and more people, including very young children, are
developing such reactions which can vary from annoying to life
threatening.
A recent USA Today article reported about a retired physician
who has been measuring the pollen count from an air sucking
machine on the roof of a Chicago hospital for 24 years. He says
there has definitely been an increase in pollen count during
those 24 years.
The USA Today article from May 31st of this year states
“Climate change might be partly to blame. Scientists see a link
to carbon dioxide, a heat-trapping greenhouse gas emitted by
burning coal, oil and other fossil fuels. Tests show that the more
CO2 in the atmosphere, the more plants generally grow and the
more pollen they produce. Though some plants grow more food
or flowers as a result, more pollen can spell trouble. Doctors
say it’s contributing to a rise in seasonal hay fever and allergic
asthma in the USA, where the pollen season has lengthened up
to 16 days since 1995. If carbon dioxide emissions continue to
increase, they expect allergic conditions probably will worsen,
adding to the discomfort of allergy suffers as well as swelling
U.S. health care costs.” You can read the full article online at
www.usatoday.com.
This information raises several issues for me that are pertinent to
owners and friends of our Co-op.
Though I definitely believe climate change is increasing pollens
in our air, I also vehemently believe that we intelligent human
beings don’t have to be victims to these normal environmental
factors. We can do things to minimize the impact of irritants in
the air on our health and daily lives. What we can do falls into
two categories.
1. How we can decrease the impact of pollens and other pollutants on our bodies by how we live our lives, and
2. How we can contribute to minimizing global warming.
To address question #1 we first need an understanding of why
pollens, and other allergens, elicit such unpleasant and life
altering responses. These irritants stimulate the autonomic
inflammatory responses in the respiratory systems. While these
inflammatory responses are vital in some situations such as
when a person chokes on a foreign object or develops an upper
respiratory infection. But in other circumstances such as allergic
reactions, these inflammatory responses become more annoying
than productive. None of the responses can really clear the nasal
passage of inhaled pollens.
So, how does that explain what we can do to decrease the effect
of environmental allergens on our bodies? Let’s look beyond
these irritants that increase the body’s inflammatory responses
to the MANY other factors that also increase our inflammatory
responses. The list is long. The following are samples of such
inflammation causing factors in our everyday lives.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Over eating,
Too much sugar,
High ingestion of wheat and other grains,
High ingestion of highly processed foods,
Inadequate sleep,
Inadequate exercise,
High use of chemical household cleaners,
High use of chemically laden body care products, and
Over exposure to violence.
The following are my opinions, but I believe they contribute to
preventing the development of a healthy immune system which
automatically fights against the effects of pollens on our bodies.
10. Over use of vaccinations within hours of birth,
11. Over use of hand sanitation products, especially in child
hood.
People my age were raised on adequate amounts of dirt, tree
climbing, laundry done far less often and mostly “whole foods”
as the mainstay of our diets. Candy, soda, potato chips and
highly sweetened beverages were the exception, rather than the
rule. Can you imagine a grocery store without racks of such
processed items throughout the store including in the isle next
to the check-out lines? Grocery stores used to be like that. And,
other places for buying processed foods, such as “big box stores”
and convenience stores at every gas station, did not exist. Nor
were there hand held devices with violent video games or 24
hour news reporting every shooting, robbery, kidnapping, sexual
abuse, drug abuse and murder.
see pg 22
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The Co-op at the
Mud Run
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The
Habitual
Herbalist
with June Ellen Bradley
M
Get a move on this summer!
idsummer dreams are in full swing. Are we awake
and in love? What are we doing to promote
health this summer? Moving more is always good
for the body and soul. When we truly love our
bodies we find real health. There is nothing more healthy than
love…is there?
To be healthy requires the same love, dedication and commitment
that raising children does…and kids learn from example –even
if they resist at first. Getting plenty of exercise is something the
whole family can participate in and enjoy. Plus you get the added
bonding that dedication and purpose nurtures.
How about going for a walk after meals either solo or as a family?
It helps digestion. Even a 15-20 minute walk will work wonders for your metabolism. If you would like to get more out of
your walk, you can make it like a game. Warm up at a brisk pace
for about 5 minutes then go fast for half a minute and walk at a
normal pace for 2 minutes. Try this for 3-5 sets, then cool down
for 5 minutes. This does wonders for the heart and boosts your
metabolism for long after you quit walking.
I listened to a 22 CD set on hyperinsulinemia, –the pre-diabetic
condition, it is probably no surprise that you don’t just suddenly
end up diabetic –it comes on slowly with a whole host of symptoms most people miss. The big aha around exercise is that doing
intervals like this daily significantly improved the body’s insulin
response, as well as adding a host of other benefits including
cardiac recovery strength, metabolism boosting and reduction of
hypertension. As little as 10 – 15 minutes a few times a day every
day makes a huge difference.
Even mild depression and anxiety are alleviated by simply structuring in 15 minutes (ideally 3x a day) of exercise. The choice is
yours. I think that the act of just making the choice to do something good for yourself is an empowering step. It is the best thing
to do for your whole family! What a loving thing to do!
Did you know that your immune system has as many vessels as
your circulatory system? The difference is that there is no pump
for the immune system. Moving creates flow in the immune
system. Our bodies are designed for movement and structurally,
we signal ourselves whether to decay or renew by moving. It is
critical as we age to increase our exercise! Look around and we see
the opposite happening with the attending debility that goes with
the sedentary lifestyle.
I had some serious hip issues and started reading everything I
could find on how to help that heal. A great book is “Pain Free”
by Pete Egoscue. He is a cutting edge kinesiologist in CA who has
had miraculous results with his patients by giving them sets of a
series of exercises –some of which are only really poses. With the
repeated movements in a balanced way, re-training the body to
move as it was designed to move, some long term painful conditions are actually reversed in his clients.
I have been practicing these principles for 6 months and indeed,
I am just about pain free. You might want to pick up a copy of
the book or watch some of his youtube videos. It is amazing just
reading the first 50 pages of the book. We have been taught to
believe that our bodies are inherently weak…that is absolutely not
true. There is nothing stronger or more well-designed than our
hips, knees and other joints. The problem is that we lose symmetry over time by moving improperly and that is what creates our
dysfunctions. Begin to move correctly and the body remembers.
Cartilage can heal if given the chance -unlike the popular belief.
I am living proof and so are many of Pete’s patients. You gotta
move though and push yourself. Develop your self-love by healing yourself through movement. Sometimes it is uncomfortable,
sometimes awkward. Love is like that.
I just attended a fat loss for personal trainers seminar in Toronto.
One of the presenting physicians addressed us and said that he
would like to see more doctors prescribe exercise and working
with a personal trainer as part of their repertoire. He then went
on to show us his personal statistics how, even with 10-15 pounds
of weight loss and fitness; his patients were able to get off all
kinds of prescription medications. This is good news people! Of
course, you will want to work with your doctor when weaning
yourself off medications. Think of the money you can spend on
something else!
The take home lesson is that exercise heals. It is something to
value. Another doctor in the seminar had a great point; when you
love something, like your spouse, kids, roommates or friends, you
are often willing to suffer for them. You make choices that benefit
those around you to maximize their health and well-being. You
would probably risk your life to save them from danger…that is
what love does.
He said that with fat loss clients, quite often, these people do not
love themselves…indeed, not enough to suffer
see pg 22
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• Voluntary and Open Membership
• Democratic Member Control
• Member Economic Participation
• Autonomy and Independence
• Education, Training and Information
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Bring Your Own Bag
Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, Donate!
Bring your own bag - canvas, paper, plastic, etc. and receive a
10 cent chip to deposit in the donation box of your choice.
At the end of the collection period HCC will donate
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We are Currently BYO-bagging for:
ECO’s mission is to preserve the natural heritage of Henderson
County and the mountain region as an effective voice for the
environment. We fulfill this mission through focusing on four
key areas: green infrastructure, water quality, energy conservation/renewable energy and recycling.
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Department News
What’s In Store For You?
Deli ~ Greetings from the Blue Mountain Deli staff! We are
cruising right through summer and hope that you all are finding
our selections to be seasonally appropriate. We will be offering
the “Black Bean and Mango”, “Sweet Corn and Feta”, “Summer
Couscous” and many other seasonal favorites throughout summer. We have several new items this summer that will appear in
our grab and go as well as our service case. The Blue Mountain
Bakery will also be offering fresh baked peach cobbler this summer. We are hoping to have your fresh juice reward punch card
to you shortly and keep you cool this summer. Also, try one of
our chilled soups this summer such as Gazpacho, Vichyssoise or
Chilled Honeydew!
Fresh in the grab and go this summer we will be offering fresh Pico de Gallo as well as Yucatan guacamole to fill all
of your summer tacos and accompany your grilled meats and
veggies. We will also be offering all natural queso fresco as well
as fresh mozzarella to go along with these items. Look for your
fresh and local vegetables from produce to really take it up a
notch.
Fresh in the deli this month we will be offering “Ginger-Sesame Glazed Beets” from the NCGA, “Spicy Summer
Succotash Salad”, “Sunny Summer Udon” and a “Italian Summer Salad”. The beet salad will be composed of roasted beets,
fresh ginger, sesame seeds, scallions, and tossed in a umeboshisesame dressing. The “Summer Succotash” is composed of lima
beans, fresh corn, tomato, bell pepper, onion, jalapeno, cilantro
and tossed in a spiced lemon vinaigrette. The “Summer Udon”
is composed of udon noodles, purple cabbage, spinach, mixed
bell peppers, scallions, cilantro, cucumbers, cashews, peanuts,
garlic, ginger, jalapenos and tossed in a soy-lime dressing. The
“Italian Summer Salad” will be composed of artichoke hearts,
hearts of palm, pimento stuffed green olives, assorted bell peppers, fresh mozzarella, celery, mushrooms, garlic, fresh basil,
fresh oregano and tossed in a light red wine vinaigrette and
marinated.
We would like to mention that you may now add a side
salad to any lunch in place of chips for an additional dollar. We
are also taking part in several 7th Avenue Markets this year so
please stop by and support your locals. We are also taking request for parties and caterings where possible. Please be sure to
give as much lead time as possible to ensure we can satisfy the
order for you. Remember that we serve lunch from 11:30am
until 2:30 pm, Monday through Saturday and hot biscuits
while available. We hope that you all have a fun and safe summer and we will see you here at the Co-op!
~ Jordan
Bakery~
New in the Bakery are take home seasonal bread
calendars, located by the bread rack. We want everyone to
enjoy their favorite breads and easily remember the days they
are baked. The schedule lasts for a 3 month season. Please take
a copy to keep at your home as well as a copy of our home aide
GF and Organic Traditional Pizza Crust baking instructions.
The baking instructions have some fun pizza recipes on them as
well.
If you need a delicious dessert for your summer gatherings; call the Bakery and order a cake or pie. This summer we
offer 6 and 8 inch cakes in 3 flavors: Vegan Carrot, GF V Orange Creamsicle, and Vegan Chocolate Butter cream or Vegan
German Chocolate. We also have 8 inch Key lime Pies.
~Mary
Grocery~
Local Brews from Green Man
Green Man was founded in 1997 in downtown
Asheville, originally as a brew-pub. New ownership and a fresh
approach spurred evolutionary change at Green Man in 2010.
No longer a brew pub, Green Man was able to focus on production, distribution and growth. With the help of the original
brewer, John Stuart, and his team, Green Man has evolved into
a respected and well-known brewery, known for consistent,
traditional ales with a constant eye on quality.
They have completed the construction of their new
brewing facility and are excited to announce the release of their
IPA, ESB and Porter in 6-packs. With their increased capacity and expanding distribution, Green Man looks forward to
continuing the spread of good love throughout North Carolina
and beyond...
Green Man IPA
A legendary India Pale Ale, the Green Man IPA is very
hoppy with a properly balanced malt body. Brewed with generous hop additions in our kettle to give it a wonderful bitterness,
it’s then late-kettle hopped to create a pleasant, floral nose. The
“maltiness” is derived from traditional British malt. It’s rich
flavor stands up to the hops that would otherwise dominate this
beer. Green Man IPA is truly an authentic version of an Indian
Pale Ale, with a twist that makes it unique.
Green Man ESB
Brewed since 1997, Green Man ESB is one of their signature brews, with its toasted malt flavor and pleasant finishing
sweetness. Its eminently drinkable style comes from a blend of
British-grown malts balanced with the earthy
spiciness of hand-selected premium U.S.
hops. Boasting an ample, nutty aroma, and a
broad, authoritative flavor, Green Man ESB
combines the best of English tradition with
American style.
Green Man Porter
Green Man Porter is a delicious,
full-bodied ale rich in flavor, yet easy to drink,
with a creamy, smooth mouth feel. The slight
hop bitterness only enhances the distinctive
chocolate and roasted finish to come. Ruddy
brown in color, Green Man Porter offers a bittersweet balance of malt and hops with a light
cream finish. It continues to reap accolades
and medals from those who know best.
For a limited time here at the co-op
we will be offering a free pint glass with the
purchase of two six packs. Enjoy local!
-James
Wellness ~
New in Wellness: Stella Deer Soap
by Lia Flavia
Produce ~
When I think of summer time
produce, I mostly think of the refreshing
sweet flavors of fresh and local fruits. Peaches,
blueberries and recently, I have re-fallen in
love with the watermelon. Delicious, full of
vitamins A and C, rich in lycopene. It has
half the sugar of apples but has a sweeter
taste. Naturally occurring sugars are the main
component of flavor. A ripe and sweet water
melon typically consists of about 6% sugars
and 91% water. It truly is a refreshing, rehydrating, sweet summer time treat. Originally
cultivated in the ancient Nile Valley and eaten
throughout Africa for eons, it has stood the
test of time and is now used in many world
cuisines. But still, I am a sucker for the fresh
peaches. Especially the peaches grown by
Windy Ridge Farms right up the road in Edneyville. We have been working with Anthony
of Windy Ridge for as long as I can remember and I am always happy and impressed
with the quality of the harvest. They are best
known for their apples, but their peaches are
unrivaled. All of their fruits are always top
quality and step above the rest. Peaches, melons, apples (fall), and an assortment of veggies
are certified organic and grown right here in
Henderson County.
~ Robert
THE BOTANICAL PERFUME: Did
you know that commercial perfumes are
manufactured with synthetic ingredients
(that means man-made in a laboratory) and
oftentimes contain known carcinogens,
hormone disrupters, and skin-irritants? On
the other hand, botanical perfume is created from blending pure ingredients derived
from nature, including plant-based essential
oils, which are intrinsically therapeutic for
both the mind & body. Natural perfumes
are seductive, mysterious, and infinitely
unique. That’s because a natural perfume on
one person may smell completely differently
on someone else. Many things factor into
the complex aroma of the perfume on one’s
skin, including body chemistry and even one’s
mood. Stella Deer botanical perfumes are
handmade with a base of skin-nourishing organic jojoba oil, are alcohol-free, and scented
with 100% pure all natural or organic plantbased essential oils.
All things Stella Deer are guaranteed to be:
either All Natural/Organic/Wildharvested
• Biodegradable • SLS-Free • PreservativeFree • Paraben-Free • Palm Oil-Free •
Cruelty-Free & Vegan
THE SOAP: What is Castile? Pure olive oil
soap is known as Castile, named after the
region in Spain where it originated over 400
years ago. It is prized for being very gentle
and extremely moisturizing. It produces a
rich, creamy lather and can be used for the
face, body, & hair.
Thank you for supporting handmade. I hope
you will fall in love with Stella Deer!
Very best,
Lia Flavia
Learn more at
www.stelladeer.com
~ Arrion
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Deltec “round” home for sale. Upscale,
private, GREAT chi! 1.1 wooded acres.
3BR/3.5BA, 2400sf. Open/bright
floorplan. Great community. Hiking.
Garden. $350k. 828-692-1221. Flat
Rock.
Internet research. Find solutions for
health issues. People and pets. Proven
track record. $20/hour. A health advocate might save your life. 828-694-3753.
“Living Food Dehydrater” Lg. 7 Trays
- $95.00 Massage Table Earth Lite
Avalon + Extras $220.00 828-693-7494
Join in on the fun at craft classes at
Mill Spring Agricultural Center. For
Details: www.purpledragonflystudio.
blogspot.com or call 828-625-1180
ask for Bonnie
WANTED- Garden Space
A place to grow organic vegetables in a
neat, well-tended way. Co-op member
Polly Swan 692-4330 (no answering
machine). Also need some old tools:
shovel, hoe, rake, etc.
Private sitter, $15 per hour, over 40 yrs.
in medical field; 243-2197
Dog Sitter; $20. per day, @ your house
or mine; 243-2197
4-H Garden Opportunities:
4-H Pumpkin Patch Kids: Ages 5 – 8
meet at Bullington Gardens every other
week throughout the summer to grow
giant pumpkins. Cost: $15. Scholarships are available.
Visit henderson.ces.ncsu.edu/4-H or
call 697-4891 for more information.
Housemate wanted to share quiet, fully
furnished residence in Lower Laurel
Park (along with a well-behaved dog
and cat). $700 per month all inclusive plus security deposit. References
required. Please contact Carolyn at
828-329-4826.
Health Screening at Hendersonville Co-op
Complete Blood Profile..($185 value)......23+ tests:.................$40
Ideal if taking statins, niacin, red yeast, fungus or arthritis meds.
Executive Profile... ($290 value) 30+ tests …............................$60
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)….............................................$35
HeartTrak Special Save $85 Off Ind. Price See VapTest.com ....$220
PlakTrak I.D.s rupture-prone plaque......See plactest.com.....$105
OmegaTrak(23 rbc fatty acids) $75 OFF omegaquant.com.... $125
Heart-Plak-Omega Trak combo.....save $125 off ind. price......$410
Saturday, August 3rd, 2012 9am-11am
See Flyer at Customer Service, Sign up in store. Cash or check.
Medical Screening Services 800-758-2387
Staff Picks
Our knowledgeable staff have highlighted some of their
favorite products on our shelves, why not give them a try.
They’re highly recommended!
Brittany
Organic Valley Products - They have happy cows and super nice farmers!
James
Three Twins Ice Cream - Guess what, It’s hot outside!
Theresa
Kickapoo Blue Cheese - BAM! blue. Try it, you’ll like it
Robert
5th Sun Mango Habanero hot sauce. Locally made, tasty fire!
Brandon
Coco Latte - aaah refreshing
Zane
5th Sun Maple Tortillas - Yummy in my Tummy!
Ryan
Peach Steaz - Reminds me of the days sittin on my porch watchin the Grape Ape
Jordan
Yellow Branch Farmstead Cheese, Great buttery taste and good for burgers
Christine Columbia Gorge Organic Juices- they are healthy and
delicious
Marisa
Kevita Mango Coconut - refreshing and has probiotics
Mary D
Glutino Pretzels - buttery and crunchy! Yum Yum
Deidre
GTS Synergy’s Mango Kombucha - This is just the right beverage for a refreshingly bright pick-me-up
Ben
Natural Nectar Lady Fingers - Delicious
Nathaniel The Scones in the deli - Best thing to start the morning
Michael
Clif Bars - cheap and very filling, great for on the go
Patrick
Equal Exchange Las Colinas Salvadoran Coffee
Toby
Magnesium Oil (magnesium chloride) - most efficient way to get your magnesium
Jon W
Hemp Oil cold pressed - great for Omegs 3,6, and 9
Arrion
Fruitrient Coconut Oil
Jeanne
Aloe Gold
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Studio/ Office Space for rent. Downtown, second floor. Quiet, good lighting. $275 includes utilities. 862-5925
Positive Behavior Guidance for Parents
of pre-schoolers
Methods that invite cooperation.
Montessori Cooperative School teachers and guides will be on hand Tuesday
Aug. 13 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM and
again on Tuesday Aug. 20 from 5:00
PM to 7:00 PM offering information,
handouts and resources on these magical ideas and practices. Look for our
table.
Nice 2 rm.private suite (inclds.
kit., patio, yd) Studio/storage poss.
Convenient,safe. good price OR service exchange poss. Call asap:
513-681-8820 and email as well. Ref
req. [email protected]
2 Nice Residential Opportunities
Good rents OR service exchange poss.
(could include driving, reading,cooking)
1.-Share nice home w/smart progressive older artist w/ some visual impairment. All is negotiable. Private rm.+
laun.& poss. studio/stor.
2.-Nice priv. 2 rm. suite(inclds.
kit.,patio,yd) Close to town. Ref. req.
Both call (513) 681-8820 & email [email protected]
Classified ads are free to all HCC members. Non-members pay a 25 cent charge
per word. We accept typed or clearly
written ads only. 25 words max. No ads
will be accepted by phone. Submit ads to
the suggestion box in HCC or by email
at [email protected]. 828-6938557 We reserve the right to refuse or
edit ads. The deadline for classifieds is
the 7th of the month prior to the month
being published. We may remove ads
after two months if not notified of an
end date.
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Co-op Connections
A Co-op Owner Advantage
Alternative Health
Hendersonville Acupuncture Center: Amanda Stierwalt. 828 Fleming St., Hendersonville, NC. 828-692-9090, 20% discount.
Saluda Healing Center: Bonnie L. Williamson, DC. Chiropractic, ChiroYoga, acupuncture, neuromuscular re-education, colonics, detoxification, psychotherapy, regression therapy and neurofeedback. 43 Pearson Falls Rd., Saluda, NC. 828-749-3875. 10%
off initial visit for co-op owners.
Henderson Chiropractic: Joseph Silva 1630B Spartanburg Hwy, Hendersonville. 828696-2455. 20% discount on all services. Regular fees for individual services range from $18
up to $250.
StayWell: Joan Kennedy.418 Village Greenway, Flat Rock 28731. 692-7282, www.
saluda/staywell.com. 10% off any self-pay service.
Center for Natural Healing, 1185 Ecusta Road, Brevard. Kevin Richard and Sierra
Lamanna 862-8806. 10%  off first consultation. Consultations $70/hr
Healing Therapies, Inc, BEYOND SURGERY: Judy Lynne Ray offers Guided
Imagery + Healing Touch sessions for pre and post surgical clients. 828 553 -8146. $70
fee includes book and tape. 10% discount on initial session.
Trinity Healing Arts - Sierra Lamanna. BioEnergetic (how the biology is affected
by energy) Intuitive. Specializing in matching supplements to your specific energy,
therefore addressing core imbalances. 828-862-8806 www.trinityhealingarts.com. Free 20
minute consultation to co-op members.
Acu-Na Wellness Center, 330 E. 1st Avenue (1st Ave. & Grove), Downtown Hendersonville. (828) 692-2440. Mary Houge, L.Ac., LMBT. Using a new ground breaking
system we help women with menopause symptoms naturally. We also offer acupuncture,
massage, facial rejuvenation, lymphatic treatments, Chinese herbal remedies, and natural
supplements…www.Acu-Na.com. 15% discount on Co-op members first visit.
EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique is like acupuncture for the mind only without
the needles. Works when almost nothing else will. Freedom from fears, sadness, grief,
uncontrollable cravings, low self esteem & more. 2 hour session $20.00 off to Coop members. Carol S. Rios BCH MH EFT-Crt. 828-698-4936 www.EFTmiracles.com
Healing Path with Alice McCall - Transformational Energy Healer, Counselor, and
Author of ‘Wellness Wisdom’ inspired by her journey with cancer. Alice works at the
cellular level to source and heal the root cause of your health issues, disease, unwanted
patterns. 25% discount off first session and 15% off ongoing to Coop Owners. www.healingpath.
info Cell 850-585-5496 / 828-692-5423.
Max Lowd - Vibrational Energy Work, Utilizing state of the art ‘Life System’ technology. Feel the difference that vibrational release can bring to you and your body. Call
850-375-0296 (cell); 828-692-5423; email [email protected]. 50% off first session; 20%
off ongoing sessions to Coop Owners.
Ethereal Essences, Betty Murray, B.S., LMBT, NC#4096, Sensitive, Empath, Intuitive
Energy Healer, and Body Worker. Ethereal Essences announces another dimension in
healing inspired by God and channeled by Archangel Gabriel. Our metaphysical based
spiritual oils will clear, repair and balance your etheric body and the physical body. Co-op
owners 20% off. Call 828-699-4081 for your consultation or visit www.etherealessences.
com
Counseling Services
Conscious Choices: Roberta A. Moore, Psychotherapy Services, Downtown 828-3290431. 15% discount on 1st five sessions.
Janice Mewborne, ACSW: Private Psychotherapy Services. 714 Oakland St. 828-6920029, 10% off private pay
Joseph Howard, LCSW: Psychotherapy-body, mind and emotions approach.
Downtown, 828-333-7354. josephhowardcounseling.com - 20% off private pay for Co-op
members.
Lella Holland, LPC: Psychotherapy, regression therapy and neurofeedback. 43 Pearson Falls Rd., Saluda, NC. 749-3875. 10% off initial visit for co-op owners.
Terri Morgan, LPC, LCAS; Psychotherapy & Substance Abuse Services, Downtown
828-458-1188. 25% off first session /10% off ongoing sessions.
Confidential Counseling: Shirley M. Nicholson, Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapy
Services. Downtown office. 828-242-7806. 15% discount for co-op owners.
Joan King, BCH, NGH Board Certified Clinical and Sports Hypnotherapist, NLP
Performance expert. Since 1992 training amateur and professional athletes how to access their peak performances, Flat Rock, 828-696-2547, www.pmi4.com. For co-op owners
25% discount on first session, 10% discount for ongoing sessions.
Asheville Nutrition Therapy, your food and nutrition experts! Carol Shimberg, MHS,
RD, LDN. Individualized nutritional counseling with registered dietitians and licensed
nutritionists. Office located in South Asheville. Blue Cross BlueShield covers 6 visits per
year for members, no co-pay or deductible! Call Carol Shimberg at 828-329-3855 or
email at [email protected]. 20% discount to all coop members.
Coy Newton, MDiv., LPC: Integrating Christian Faith with Psychology, 431 N. Main
St. H’ville (828) 697-7768 www.coynewton.com 15% off private pay for Co-op owners
Victoria Flanagan, LMFT, Flat Rock 692-8090 remarriage, stress, caregiving, families
in transition, 20% discount on 4 group sessions for co-op owners
Fitness & Spiritual Well-being
The Yoga Studio at Highland Lake Inn: Fred Brown, Highland Lake, Flat Rock.
828-891-4313. www.highlandlakeyoga.com. 10% off to co-op owners
Brightwater Yoga: 506 1/2 N. Main Street, Hendersonville. (828) 698-5557, www.
brightwateryoga.com 10% off Yoga classes.
Steve Westin, DC, gentle adjustments, nutritional counseling, no x-rays req.d. 828551-8012 $25/visit for co-op owners, $35/visit for non-owners. Spiritus Studio, yoga and wellness center: Arlene Riley, 720 Spartanburg Highway,
Hendersonville. (828) 551-8545, www.spiritusstudio.com. 10% discount given to co-op owners
for yoga classes.
Joan King, BCH, NGH Board Certified Clinical and Sports Hypnotherapist, NLP
Specializing in mind-body-spirit training for golfers & others to move into “the zone”
for peak performances, Flat Rock, 828-696-2547, www.pmi4.com. For co-op owners 25%
discount on first session, 10% discount for ongoing sessions.
One-to-One Therapeutic Yoga Sessions: Heal and achieve your peak health through
private medical yoga. Duke Integrative Health Coaching is included to provide structure
and support for positive lifestyle changes. Leslie Morrill, Registered Yoga Therapist,
E-RYT 500, Duke-trained Integrative Health Coach. (828) 333-1537. wellbeingyoga@
bellsouth.net. Hendersonville and Brevard locations. 10% discount for Co-Op Owners.
Massage & Bodywork
David Henry:Nationally Board Certified Reflexologist , Certified Quantum Energy
Practitioner, Comprehensive Reflexology Inc. 580 Upward Road, Suite 1, Flat Rock
828-778-9985.Email: [email protected] $10 off first session http://davehenry.
reflexology-usa.org
Fountain of Youth Day Spa Hot stone massage, Swedish massage, reiki., neuromuscular massage. 516 Kanuga St. Hendersonville. 698-2954. 10% off for co-op owners on each
& every visit
Judy Lynne Ray, LMBT, CHTP/I: Massage Therapy & Bodywork plus Healing Touch,
Energy Healing, Aromatherapy, Raindrop Therapy Technique.  828-553-8146.  10%
discount on initial session.
Jennifer Smith LMBT#1232 massage therapist specializing in pain management using
cranio-sacral, lymphatic drainage and deep tissue techniques. H’ville office 243-4942.
25% off first visit.
Angel’s Touch Spa Duncan Hill Commerce Center Suite 211 Duncan Hill Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792 A private, serene, tranquil & comforting atmosphere dedicated
to your well-being. By Aptmnt Only
Deborah Angel, LMBT/Nail Tech
non-surgical face lift, ear candling, en vogue gel nails. 828-698-6634 $10 off one hour
massage for first time clients.
Karen Toledo, Detox Diva LMBT/nail Tech, hydrotherapist, detoxification, weight
loss. 828-215-6565 10% off initial service for co-op owners.
All three offer 10% off spa manicures and psdicures for co-op owners always.
Stoney Mountain Healing Center: Meg Reim, Hendersonville. Home-828-274-0429.
Cell- 757-274-1240 or e-mail at [email protected]. Wonderful healing sessions
in a octagonal dome-like structure. 25 years of experience in medicine and alternative
health. Sliding scale fees, love donations, bartering, etc.
Jill Johnson, LMBT, NMT NC#4924, #56162 Therapeutic Swedish Massage, Certified Neuromuscular Therapist. 10 years experience combining various modalities for
a unique healing experience. $5 off for Co-Op owners-ALWAYS. 244 Fifth Ave. W. #103
828-553-4605
Grace Shen, PT offers Total Motion Release, Craniosacral Therapy, deep tissue/fascia
work, and Holographic Memory Release. Offices in Fletcher and now at Asheville
Healing Arts. (828) 545-2948 by appointment. 10% off initial visit
BodyHarmony Massage - Karen Cash LMBT I am 20 years experienced and
trained in a multitude of Therapeutic Techniques. I have also studied holistic nutrition
and inner awareness health. I most frequently work integrating Swedish, Neuromuscular Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, and Matrix Energetics.
25% off your first Session for coop members. 828-890-5996 or 828-329-4858 [email protected] KarenCash.com
Margaret Ellis:Licensed Aesthetician specializing in Holistic Skin Care, Body Detox
therapies, Natural Nail Care, Reflexology and the benefits of drinking Kangen Water.
ACU-NA Wellness Center, 330 E. 1st Ave., Hendersonville. 828-692-2440
Harmonic Acupuncture: Françoise Hesselink LAC uses sound vibration and Oriental
medicine to balance body, mind and spirit. Gentle yet effective; no needles. 30 years
experience; now in Hendersonville on Thursdays. (828) 255-0896 www.harmonicacupuncture.com 10% discount for co-op members.
Skin Care Traditions-Deborah Tomchuk, Licensed Esthetician, Registered Nurse;
Facials, Back Treatments, Skin Treatments, Herbal Green Peel by Dr. Schrammek, for
natural plant based skin care as well as other treatments, www.skincaretraditions.com,
828-890-9018, 3754 Brevard Rd., The Plaza at Horse Shoe. 10% off 1st treatment for coop
members
Blue Skye Holistic Wellness Studio located within Anew Salon & Spa 578 Upward
Road, #3, Flat Rock(next to curves), Organic Holistic Spa Therapies for Natural Wellness, including Ayurveda Spa Therapies, Raindrop Therapy, Thai Yoga Massage. Grace
Singingheart, LMBT 5720 and Vicky Oxner LMBT 0415. Co-op Owners receive $10 off first
massage and $5 off on-going. 692-5977.
Retail
Crystal Visions: 5426 Asheville Hwy. (Hwy 25), Naples. 828-6871193, metaphysical &
spiritual books, gifts, classes and events, www.crystalvisionsbooks.com. 15% off regularly
priced jewelry.
The Red Arbor - Holistic Family Hair Care Clipper cuts, women and children’s styles,
peaceful atmosphere, Organic products used, Reiki sessions by appt. 551 Israel St. off
Kanuga Rd.(behind Blue Water Seafood) $1.00 off any service to Co-op members. Call: 828329-8921 for hours
Eco-Conscious, one-of-a-kind, hand sculpted sweaters! Shop at MONA! Eclectic
Artwear For You and Your Home. 308 Davis Street, Hendersonville. 828-693-1611 www.
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monapaints.com 10% discount with your Co-op Owners card.
Skeele Services, Skip Skeele, owner. 828-778-5392. Over 25 years remodeling experience and 10 years experience with solar daylighting to brighten dark rooms and solar
attic fans to help keep attics cooler. 5% discount on light tubes or attic fan installations for
Co-op owners.
Juice Plus+ Fruits and Vegetables in capsules or chewables. The most thoroughly
researched and most widley sold nutritional name brand product in the world. Free to
children ages 4-college undergraduates. www.bonnycjuiceplus.com or call 828-6987016 Co-op members recieve their first week free with order.
Lighthouse Health and Medical Solutions, 310 7th Avenue East Hendersonville
828-692-5329 http://lmsi.ws Lift-chairs, scooters, hospital beds, wheelchairs, orthotics,
diabetic shoes and all kinds of medical assist equipment. Rentals and Sales
10% Discount for all Coop Owners Anne Hansley, Owner
Services & Classes
Juicy Art Classes of Costanza Knight, Studio Artist. All media plus art history lessons.
Ages 6-High School. Taught at The Starving Artist Arts Supply Store, 814 Kanuga Rd.
www.costanzaknight.com, 828-243-0084. 10% off monthly fee for four classes for Co-op owners.
Compassionate Home Care, Inc., l:icensed thru N.C. bonded, insured, (C.N.A., LPN,
RN) 696-0946, 877-5906 or www.compassionatehc.com $1.00 off per hour for co-op owners.
Earth School -- Nature Awareness & Self Reliance. Lovetheearth.com. Richard
Cleveland. (828) 507-1920 15% discout to co-op owners.
MAC 2 YOU, specializing in computer help and classes for beginners, women, and
seniors. Mac, iPad and iPhone. Call Elizabeth Shore @ 828-290-9140 or visit Mac2You.
biz for more info. 10% discount to co-op owners.
All Seasons Errand Service LLC Grocery and personal shopping, pet and house
sitting, meal pick-up and delivery.M.C. Gaylord 699-8418 and Tammie Bogin 699-6007
www.AllSeasonsErrandService.com10 % off for Co-op Owners.
Persimmons Design Home Redesign, Restoration and Repair. Green Alternatives and
Consultation. 828-699-5822 Co-op owners receive 15% discount.
WEGO-4U, Mobile Notary Public and Business Services. Registered and insured. Visit
www.wego-4u.com for complete list of services including imaginal website design. Gary
& Linda Prichard 674-9940 or 674-9943, email [email protected]. $5 Off first
service for Coop members when you mention this ad.
1Site1Day Website Design- 864-335-8672 - www.1Site1Day.com Custom web design
for your small business or organization. See site for details. $50 off package for Coop
members.
Carol Shimberg, MHS, RD, LDN, registered dietitian, licensed nutritionist available
for nutritional counseling. for disease management, weight loss and healthy lifestyle
coaching. Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance accepted. Call Carol at 828-329-3855 or
email at [email protected] 10% off to all Coop members.
Beauty Myth Consulting by Lorre Diamond, FL. Licensed Skin Care Therapist and
Miessence Independent Rep. Optimize your health! Investigate personal care products
and become an Ingredient Dectective. Reduce your risk of cancers by making healthier
less toxic product choices. 828.290.5715 or [email protected] Complimentary
Beauty Myth Consult and 10% off of any Miessence products on first order. After that 10-20% off
on all orders.
RBS Design Thoughtful residential and commercial design. Environmentally conscious strategies and equipment for renovation or new building. RBS DESIGN and
ARCHITECTVS PLLC are pleased to have provided the new Co-op concept sketches.
The first consultation meeting is free for Co-op members + 10% off. rbs@rbsarchitect.
com 828-817-7113 www.rbsarchitect.com
Discount offers are subject to change without notice.
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Healthy Lifestyle cont. from pg 11
So the general degree of systemic inflammation was much less
which meant our bodies could make automatic adjustments to
environmental pollens without severe allergic systems surfacing.
In my early career as a nurse practitioner, allergists did not exist.
There were few who needed to see a specialty physician because
of severe allergic reactions.
As to #2, I feel like I am “preaching to the choir.” Most Co-op
owners and shoppers already take many actions to minimize
global warming. We:
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4.
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6.
7.
Recycle our deli containers,
If we buy water, we buy it in re-usable containers,
Eliminate unnecessary trips in our cars and trucks,
Buy local,
Grow at least some of our own food,
Recycle clothes, electronics, paper and plastic, and
Strive to drive fuel efficient cars.
So if you or family members suffer from environmental allergies, think beyond the specific symptoms. Think “out of the
box” for ways you can decrease the impact of pollens on yourself
and on others around you.
Joan Kennedy, FNP-C, StayWell, 329-8897
Habitual Herbalist cont. from pg 14
through the diet and exercise choices, or even make the commitment to change…even though they know they should. He showed
us a feedback graph that looked like a computer circuit board and
said “this is why you are fat” it is complicated, multifaceted and
the task of finding the individual pathways can be daunting.
It takes great love to go through all that must be done to heal
obesity. He stated that it is not “you are obese…like it is some
character flaw or something you are - it is a chronic disease, like alcoholism.” It needs to be treated as such. The protocol one arrives
at is a daily dietary and exercise – and possibly more, regimen that
one must adhere to for life. That takes great love. We must first
start there, with love. I thought that was the best advice I have
ever heard from a physician!
Let’s love enough that we model good exercise habits for our
children and peers. Let’s bond with each other over movement
like dancing, walking, tag and dodgeball rather than eating and
alcohol. It is going to take a major shift to bring about great
change in our habits in this country, and I believe we have the love
to do it. In fact, I know we do. Won’t you join the celebration
of health instead of settling for the promotion of dis-ease. You
matter. Your choices matter –especially the small ones you make
every day. Make sure you are loving you. You are awesome…so act
like it!
Agrarian Revival cont. from pg 7
“The structural environment we as farmers are working
in today is essentially the same one that’s been driving
farmers out of business for decades,” Shute explains.
Encountering these types of challenges led the Shutes
and colleague Severine V.T. Fleming to found the National Young Farmers Coalition in 2010 (YoungFarmers.
org). The membership-based organization is dedicated
to the success of the next generation of American farmers. The national hub provides technical assistance,
policy work, and advocacy while cultivating a network
of state/regional chapters to encourage local community
building.
There are 15 chapters so far. Farmers in the Hudson Valley formed a cooperative buying club to bring down the
exorbitant cost of non-GMO and organic animal feed,
trucked in from the Midwest. Now, more of the area’s
farmers can offer meat, dairy and eggs to their markets.
Collaboration also fuels NYFC’s Farm Hack project. A
community of farmers, engineers, programmers, designers and other allies, Farm Hack develops open source
technology and tools to help solve farmers’ problems in
the shop and in the field. The project ditches mainstream
ag’s top-down, chemical-intensive inventions for solutions that fit the scale and ethics of sustainable farms.
NYFC successfully influenced the USDA’s Farm Service Agency to develop a microlending program for
beginning farmers. Currently they’re lobbying for the
Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of
2013. NYFC is, Shute says, “doing what we can to
create a permanent home for independent, sustainable,
diversified and organic farmers in the U.S.”
Their goal? A million new farmers.
Cornucopia.org
Call from the HCC Board of Directors
It’s that time of year to put the call out to any and all
persons interested in joining the HCC Board of Directors.
The Board works to keep HCC on a sustainable path, to
ensure profitability and to meet the goals as defined by
our Ends policy. We work at this throughout the year
with a vision of keeping the momentum going for years to
come. Our Co-op is a thriving community-owned business whose direction is guided by the Board of Directors.
Members of the Board are chosen by votes cast by our
Owners. This voting process takes place each year in
the Fall. Our Board will have three openings to fill for the
coming year. Could you be one to join us?
We have over 2,000 Owners with ideas and talents to
express. Now may be the time for you to say "yes" to
becoming a Board member. Feel free to call one of the
current Board members to answer any questions you might have. It’s a great idea to talk to one of us when
first considering becoming more active with HCC. Please consider saying "yes" to working co-operatively with
the other Board Members, our General Manager and our Owners. You’ll be involved in reviewing and modifying our policies and goals. This work helps ensure our Co-op will become an even more successful enterprise.
And it will help the store become a more active hub of activity in Hendersonville.
As most of you know our Co-op is up to big things. We are in the middle of expanding our store to a new site
with much more room and more offerings. We have optimized every inch of space in our current location, so
it’s time to expand. We are a very positive example of how a business can serve the local community. Are
you someone who has a little extra time each month to devote to a most worthy cause and who enjoys the fellowship of other like-minded persons?
If so, you should know that the Board meets on the fourth Tuesday each month to share a Blue Mountain Deli
dinner, fine tune Board Policies, review the expansion activities and take up any other required business. We
welcome Owners to attend.
The next scheduled board meetings start at 5:30 pm in the Co-op warehouse area:
 May 28
 June 25
 July 23
 August 27
 September 24
This is an ideal way to help you decide whether or not you would like to serve on the Board. If you would like
to attend a board meeting or have a conversation about other activities of our Board please contact Susan
O’Brien at 828-693-5553 or Michael Reim at 828-692-8173.
Yours in cooperation, HCC Board of Directors
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715 S. Grove St.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Store: 828-693-0505
Office: 828-693-8557
Artists in the deli:
Naturally Grown School (El Jardín Natural) is an alternative learning project inspired by the philosophy of Reggio Emilia Italy, and
located on a beautiful organic farm in Mills River. We offer children a bilingual nurturing environment that allows them to be the
first teacher, with adults facilitating and scaffolding upon their collaborative knowledge building. The artwork presented this month
centers around the inspiration and creative flow that the children of
Naturally Grown (ages 3 to 6 years) produced during a month long
“Monster Study.” The central art piece was a life size monster and
city collaboratively created by all ten children.
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