JULY EDITION 2015

Maintaining a Strong Foundation

Discount Structure Change

October 1, 2015

Upholding your co-op’s financial health

and sustainability is the first responsibility of the Basics

staff and Board, as we ensure the store is well positioned

to continue serving our Owners and community for many

years to come. After months of consideration, we have

determined that changes to our discount structure are

necessary to support those objectives.

The current discount structure played a key role in

growing Basics for the last 20 years, but it now puts us at

a disadvantage, because we must often keep prices

artificially high to provide a cushion for our deep

discounts. As part of the change, we look forward to

implementing more competitive every-day pricing to

complement the strong specials programs we already

have in place.

Basics has a long history of providing exceptional service

at a good value, and these changes do not affect that

commitment. Our hope is to continue to focus our

energy on our mission- to provide the best natural,

organic and local foods to our community, with excep-

tional service, including reliable education, training and

health information to shoppers. We also look forward to

a renewed focus on Co-op Ownership and values. Sup-

porting a food system that is truly equitable and just for

everyone, from the farmer to you, is our ultimate goal.

Know that your continued support is what enables us to create positive change! We will be here as long as you

believe in what we do. Thank you for your continued

support. See the new “More Ways to Save” on page 2.

Creamy Cashew

Carrot Soup From Wellness Wednesdays class, “Pureed Vegetable

Soups” with Stephanie Aegerter, April 2015

Ingredients: 1 1/2cups raw cashews

Sea salt

Filtered water

1 pound carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped

1 large onion, coarsely chopped

2 Tablespoons olive oil

1 quart stock or veggie broth

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional stir-ins: thyme, sage, ginger, quinoa or rice (for a

heartier soup), chicken

Instructions: Put the cashews in a glass bowl or measuring cup and cover

with filtered water. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt and soak for

a half hour or up to six hours. Drain the cashews and put in a

blender with fresh water to cover. Puree the cashews until

they are the texture of a thick cream, adding more water as

needed.

While the cashews are soaking, preheat the oven to 400 de-

grees and toss the carrot and onion pieces with olive oil in a

large roasting pan. Roast the veggies for 35-40 minutes. Place

the roasted veggies and

stock or broth in a soup pot

and bring to a boil. Reduce

the heat to simmer and al-

low the veggies to soften

completely. Use an immer-

sion blender or fill your reg-

ular blender half full to pu-

ree the soup. Return it to

the pan and stir in the cash-

ew cream. Heat through and

season to taste.

September Staff Anniversaries

SEPTEMBER 2015 EDITION

Jerold - 2 years September 4

Courtney - 7 years September 23

Anna - 1 year September 23

Lorraine - 7 years September 25

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

Sverre David Roang

Jose Cabrera

Dr. Carrie Kaiser

S.A. Welch

Basics General Manager

Lynnette Wirth gm@basicshealth.com

The 7 Co-op Principles

Voluntary & Open Membership

Democratic Control

Member Economic Participation

Autonomy & Independence

Education, Training & Information

Cooperation Among

Cooperatives

Concern for Community

Welcome, New Owners!

Deborah Adams

Tammy Briggs

Paul Casler

Christine Coleman

Cecelia Conway

Jean Domine

Dawn Downing

Rosaleen Durham

Elizabeth Hafferty

Darlene Harris

Gregory Higginbotham

Kelly Justus

Connie KIeman

Claudia Klund

Hildegard Kopp

Rachel Llanas

Mary Murray

K Michele Nauer

Pam Pacheco

Danielle Rayner

Billie Jo Rehberg

Jennifer Revels

Eve Riley

Jeffery Rohrer

Heidi Rye

Sarah Semmens

Christine Snyder

Cari Speer

Kiki Ward

Peter Webster

Your purchase of Basics Brand vitamins helps

our manufacturer participate in donating 11

million children’s multivitamins annually to

Vitamin Angels, providing

vital nutrition to women

and children in need

internationally and

domestically.

vitaminangels.org

Did You Know?

More Ways to Save! For a full list of benefits, see our

Co-op Ownership Brochure

Discount General Public

Basics Co-op

Owner

Daily 5% OFF

Sundays

Basics Brand

Vitamin Sale

10% OFF

Mondays

Fresh Produce

Sale

10% OFF

Tuesdays

Senior Day

65 & Wiser

5% OFF 5+5% OFF

Wednesdays

JAC Member

Day

5% OFF 5+5% OFF

Super Tuesday

1st Tuesdays 5% OFF 5+10% OFF

Owner

Appreciation

Sale

5+10% OFF

Case Discount 5+5% OFF

Owner

Rewards Sale Price

* Discounts apply to regular-priced items only.

Excludes Lucy’s Loon Lake Coffee & Deli, Shizen Sushi, Party

Platters, Consignment, Alcohol. Effective October 1, 2015.

New & Returning

Grocery & Housewares

Wellness & Personal Care

Seasonal Favorite!

Local organic cantaloupe, red

watermelon, yellow orchid

and orange doll watermelon

are back for the season from

Tipi Produce, Evansville.

Wholesome Harvest Organic

Heirloom Tomatoes

Locally grown near Fort Atkinson.

Fish People Seafood Entrees

Chef-inspired, made with wild

caught sustainably harvest seafood.

Thai Coconut Lemongrass Tuna,

Wild Salmon in Chardonnay Reduc-

tion sauce, Yellow Coconut Curry

Albacore.

Honey Stinger Energy Foods

Organic honey-based waffles and

protein bars.

OH-SO Organic Baby Electrolyte

Organic Pediatric Electrolyte with

zinc, packaged in a BPA-free bottle.

Pachamama Coffee

Organic bulk or bagged coffee

blends from a 100% farmer-owned

cooperative.

Full Circle Fresh Air Kitchen

Compost Collector

Easy to empty and clean. Reduces

mess and odor.

Natural Factors Ultimate

Probiotic Critical Care

55 billion multi-strain vegetarian

formula.

Enzymedica Lypo Gold

Enzymes to support the gallbladder,

fat digestion, healthy cholesterol.

Acure Moroccan Argan Oils

Rich in Vitamin E, essential oils and

proteins to help fight lines and

repair imperfections.

New Aura Cacia Body Care

Essential Oil Blends-Comfort,

Freshen, Indulge, Renew

Perfect for foot soaks, scrubs,

underarm creams, bath and

shower.

September Events September Super Tuesday Sale

15% OFF Regular-Priced Items Store-

wide! Enjoy free samples and product

demos. Basics Co-op Owners save

5+15%, Senior Owners save 10+10%.

Excludes Shizen Sushi, Loon Lake

Deli, consignment, party platters & gift

boxes/baskets, alcohol.

6am-8pm Tuesday, September 1

Labor Day Hours

Open 6am-6pm Labor Day Monday,

September 7. Lucy’s Loon Lake Cof-

fee & Deli closed.

Wellness Wednesdays: Curb

your Sugar Cravings with Orange

Veggies

Do you struggle with sugar cravings?

Make peace with your body’s need for

sweetness. We will deconstruct the

cravings and explore ways to curb

your appetite in a healthy way with

naturally sweet vegetables. You will

learn simple recipes and ideas to help

you incorporate local carotene-rich

veggies into your diet. Wellness

Wednesdays is a free monthly class in

the Basics Community Room with

Stephanie Aegerter, health coach and

Janesville Farmers Market manager.

Free, please pre-register.

6-7pm Wednesday, September 16

Co-op Owner Appreciation Sale

Basics Co-op Owners save 5+15% on

Regular-Priced Items Storewide! Sen-

ior Basics Owners save 10+10%. Ex-

cludes Shizen Sushi, Loon Lake Deli,

consignment, party platters & gift box-

es/baskets, alcohol. 8am–8pm Sunday, September 20

Autoimmune Disease Nutritional

Support

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis and

Type 1 Diabetes are examples of au-

toimmune 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 pre-

register.

6-7pm Wednesday, September 23

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! Please pre-

register for this free class + store

tour. Meets in front Lounge.

6-7pm Tuesday, September 29

Please register for classes at least 24 hours in advance.

Call (608) 754-3925 or sign up at Customer Service.

Located Inside Basics Co-op Open 6am-2pm Mon-Sat, 8am-2pm Sun

Featuring homemade pastries and soup from scratch Ask about Gluten Free made-to-order cakes

Located Inside Basics Co-op

Traditional raw, cooked and vegetarian sushi options made

fresh daily. Sushi party trays can be made-to-order for pickup.

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