JULY EDITION 2015

Now Accepting Basics Board

Applications

Your Co-op is governed by an elected, volunteer

board made up of 5 Basics Co-op Owners. Basics Board

responsibilities include, but are not limited to: establishing

policies to advance the mission and goals of the Co-op;

long-term financial planning; approval of any major plans

or commitments; and hiring and supervising the general

manager. The Board meets for 2 hours every other

month to carry out these duties.

2 seats are up for election to 2-year terms beginning this

June. In keeping with our democratic cooperative

governance, any active Owner can run for election, and

all active Co-op Owners are encouraged to vote! An

Owner is considered active as long as he or she is up-to-

date on ownership payments, or is fully vested.

This year’s Board election will take place May 1-7 at the

store and online. Results will be announced at the Annual

Owner meeting in June.

MARCH 2016 EDITION

Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil

12 ounces Kielbasa (or your favorite sausages), cut into

2-inch pieces

1/2 pound smoked ham, cut into 1-inch cubes

1/2 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)

2 garlic cloves, minced

4 ounces mushrooms, cut in 1/2-inch slices

1/2 pound green cabbage, shredded

1/2 pound sauerkraut, drained

1 apple, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)

1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

Preparation In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat the canola oil over

medium heat. Brown the pieces of sausage and smoked ham.

Add the onions and garlic and sauté for several minutes until

the onion starts to soften. Add the remaining ingredients

and stir well. Lower the heat, cover and continue to cook

for 45 minutes. Stir every 10 minutes or so to prevent

sticking.

Serving Suggestion Traditionally, this stew is served with potatoes and rye

bread, and is often made a

day ahead of time, allowing

the flavors to mingle

overnight. Deviled eggs or

creamed herring are served

as an appetizer with this

dish. For a lighter meal, add

a fresh green salad, or

lightly-steamed broccoli,

carrots, or green beans.

See more at: http://

strongertogether.coop/

Sausage and Cabbage

Stew (Bigos)

Application Deadline: Friday, April 15th

Email to gm@basicshealth.com or drop off at the

Customer Service desk.

1. Include your name and Co-op Owner number

2. Include a photo, and answer the following

questions for your candidate profile

(these will accompany the ballot)

-Why do you want to be elected to the Basics

Cooperative Board?

-What special skills or experience will you bring to

the Board?

-What role do you think Basics offers in our

Community?

To Run for Basics Board

Welcome, New Owners!

Maddie Adams

Catherine Bier

Michelle Bohlman

Anna Borchers

Bill Bostwick

Chris Bourgeois

Kyle DeWolf

Leslei Enright

Jennifer Fazal

Susan Flood

Sharon Foss

Marcy Gant

Kevin Grant

Julie Grimme

Scott Housley

Robert Johnson

Donna Kelekovich

Daniel Krause

Mary Lanser

Jennifer Lewellin

Lorrie Marling

Christen Martine

John McCrea

Shelley Navis

Sarah Owens

Samuel Papendorf

Wendy Pennewell

Susan Picking

Aimee Pindral

Carol Polarski

Vicki Schleisner

Alyse Schoeberle

Sherri Skelly

Andrew Smith

Kris Strelcheck

Ilona Trumbull

March Staff Anniversaries

Lori - 5 years March 15

Allen - 5 years March 16

Eric - 7 years March 24

Keeping It Simple

By Deb Cyrel, certified holistic nutritionist and owner

of Return 2 Health. Deb hosts a free monthly nutrition

class in the Basics Community Room (see calendar).

We have become a society obsessed with weight loss,

health consciousness, and detoxification, yet we are still

the most obese nation in the world. Obesity, toxicity,

salmonella, childhood diabetes – we are inundated with

so much information about these things, but we don’t

seem to be getting very far dealing with them!

One reason I think we struggle is due to this information

overload- it becomes so overwhelming to try and decide

where to begin. What I suggest is to simplify. Here are 5

simple suggestions that will give you a great start to

weight loss and better health:

1) Set Reasonable Goals

Trying to lose forty pounds, detox, and spend an hour a

day in the gym might be too much for you right now.

2) Eat Smaller Portions & Avoid “Seconds”

Sometimes eating is a comfort thing. If you are a ‘closet

eater,’ you understand there really is an emotional

component to overeating and eating the wrong things.

3) Use Smaller Plates

Psychologically, looking at a huge plate with a half-cup

of anything can bother you.

4) Eat a Good Breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for

your thyroid gland. If it sees you have not eaten, it

assumes you are ‘starving,’ and you will retain weight.

5) Eat Slowly & Chew Your Food

Make time to sit and relax to eat. Avoid eating at

work. Rest the mind when you eat. You are nourishing

your body, let the body experience that with a calm

mind.

Set yourself up for success. Start with the simple things

you feel comfortable with and grow from there with your

progress. Remember, it takes commitment and belief in

yourself and your process. You are worth it!

Did You Know?

Go Co-op, Go Local

Your Co-op supports over 155 local

brands, and growing!

Look for the local color label next to

items grown or produced in

Wisconsin or within

100 miles of Janesville.

New & Returning

Grocery Evergreen Frozen Wheatgrass

Juice

Bulk Organic Fava Beans

Bulk Organic Garam Masala

Organic Kingdom Cheeses

Nature’s Path Organic Gluten

Free Dark Chocolate Chip

Waffles

Organic Valley Good to Go

Single-serve Lowfat Milk

Just Chill Calm + Focus

Sparkling Calming Beverages

Yum Butter Superfood Almond,

Peanut or Sunflower Butter

Pacific Organic Ready-to-Eat

Steel Cut Oatmeal

Gin-Gins Organic Arjuna

Javanese Ginger Bar

Epic Meat Bites

Popchips

Lundberg Thin Stackers

Cadia Lentils, Split Peas, Beans

Wisco Pop! Sodas

Wellness The Seaweed Bath Co. Soothing

Seaweed Powder Bath, Body

Wash, Body Cream

American Provenance

Deodorants, Beard Care

Nubian Heritage Hand Creams

General Merchandise Primative Sprouts Sprouting Jars

Seed Savers Exchange Seed

Packets

= Made in WI or within 100 miles of Janesville

American Provenance

personal care is made in

Blue Mounds, WI!

Basics Co-op Board of Directors

Please mail all Board correspondence to: Basics Board c/o Basics Cooperative, 1711 Lodge Drive Janesville, WI 53545

Letters to the Board will be opened at the next scheduled meeting.

Jim Hutchinson S. David Roang Jose Cabrera Dr. Carrie Kaiser S.A. Welch

Connect With Us! Basics Cooperative

1711 Lodge Drive

Janesville, WI 53545

(608) 754-3925

www.basicshealth.com

Scoop newsletter questions or

comments? Amber Glass, basics4amber@gmail.com

Basics General Manager Lynnette Wirth gm@basicshealth.com

March Events March Super Tuesday Sale Basics Co-op Owners enjoy 5+10%

off regular-priced items storewide,

the first Tuesday of the month! Not

yet a Co-op Owner? Come in and get

to know us – enjoy free samples and

live demos from vendors and

community partners throughout the

store. Save 5% on regular-priced

items.*

6am-8pm Tuesday, March 1

Co-op Explorer Story Hour Join us in the Basics kids play area

for a free story and snack time

the first Saturday of each month!

Books and activities will focus on

health, nutrition and environmental

stewardship. Appropriate for kids

ages 3-10.

10-11am Saturday, March 5

Co-op Owner Appreciation

Sale Basics Co-op Owners enjoy 5+10%

off regular-priced items storewide!* 8am-8pm Sunday, March 20

Wellness Wednesdays:

Autoimmune Disease

Nutritional Support Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis and

Type I Diabetes are examples of auto-

immune disease, when the acquired

immune system targets healthy tissues

by mistake. Get tips on supporting your immune system through diet and

supplements with instructor Deb

Cyrel, CNC BHN certified holistic

nutrition consultant. Free, please

register by Monday, March 21.

6-7pm Wednesday, March 23

Store Closed for Easter Sunday, March 27

Shopping the Co-op on a

Budget Are you a penny-pincher, a bargain

hunter, or just looking to serve up

healthy food on a tight budget? Co-op

shopping can meet your need to eat

for cheap! Join us for a store tour

with a focus on saving money at your

Co-op. Also pick up simple recipes,

coupons and pointers to help you

start saving right away! Free, please register by Sunday, March 27. Meets

in front Lounge.

6-7pm Tuesday, March 29

To register for classes: call (608) 754-3925 or sign up at Customer Service.

*Excludes Shizen Sushi, Loon Lake Deli,

consignment, party platters, gift boxes/baskets,

alcohol, Owner investments.