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OZARK NATURAL FOODS
WOMEN’S
&
MEN’S
MONTHS
MAY & JUNE 2013
SAVE THE DATE: OWNER APPRECIATION WEEKEND IS JULY 13 & 14!

OZARK NATURAL
FOODS STAFF
Board of Directors
Danielle Dotson, Tuesday
Eastlack, Sue Graham, Hank
Kaminsky, Colleen Pancake,
Todd Scarborough, Joshua
Youngblood
To contact the board, email
board@onf.coop.
General Manager
Alysen Land
Store Manager
Mike Anzalone
The Nutshell Staff
Owen Buffington - Editor
Raven Greening - Designer
For advertising rates, contact
Owen at 479-521-7558 or at
owen@onf.coop
MISSION STATEMENT
Ozark Natural Foods is a locally
owned consumer cooperative dedicated
to healthful living and sustainability
by providing our owners and
the Northwest Arkansas community
with natural and organic products
and related services.
VISION STATEMENT
We envision a world strengthened by
cooperative economics and driven by
concern for the health and well-being
of the planet and its inhabitants.
COOPERATIVE
PRINCIPLES
1. Voluntary and Open Membership
2. Democratic Member Control
3. Member Economic Participation
4. Autonomy and Independence
5. Education, Training & Information
6. Cooperation among Cooperatives
7. Concern for Community
For more information on the Principles
or our Bylaws, visit us online
at www.onf.coop.
MEET THE 2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS!
We are happy to introduce our 2013
Board of Directors! Welcome Danielle
Dotson and Todd Scarborough, the
newest additions to the Board (see
page six for an interview with each).
We all look forward to working
together in cooperation to make 2013
a great year for Ozark Natural Foods!
from the
BOARD
From left to right:
Sue Graham, 2014, Treasurer
Todd Scarborough, 2016
Tuesday Eastlack, 2014, Vice President
Hank Kaminsky, 2015
Danielle Dotson, 2016
Colleen Pancake, 2014, Secretary
Joshua Youngblood, 2015, President
The Board of Directors meets at 6:30 p.m. on the
4th Tuesday of the month at Ozark Natural Foods’
Conference Center. Any owner is welcome to attend.
To contact your Board, email board@onf.coop.
Please don't scream when you read
this, but we're having another Ice
Cream Social! On June 1st, between
3-4 pm, we're giving away a free ice
cream cone to the kiddos. Vegan and
gluten free options will be available.
So come on down, bring the kids
and help celebrate the beginning of
summer! And make sure to check out
what other fun stuff we have going
on for First Saturday on our June
calendar (page 27).
Page 2

PREPARING FOR COMPETITION
store manager
MIKE ANZALONE
As you know, for years there have been
rumors that Whole Foods Market has
plans to build a store in Northwest
Arkansas. There has always been a lot
of discussion around the question of
what would happen to our co-op if
a large, national “health food” grocer
came to town. From my experience,
the question should be considered in
regards to three presumed outcomes.
The first, most optimistic question
being, “Can we compete with Whole
Foods and win by keeping a lion’s
share of the market and driving them
to close their doors?” Another, on the
opposite end of the spectrum, asks,
“Do we have the ability to survive in
the same market considering their
size, their billions of dollars of support,
and their national recognition, or
will we be driven to close our doors?”
And then, there is the middle-ground
question, “How much will we lose in
sales, and what will it take to recover?”
From the onset, I was always most
intrigued with the first. I am aware
of a cooperative in Kansas that nearly
fell when a Wild Oats came to town.
Both stores struggled. And in the end,
Wild Oats closed their doors. But the
more I found out about the particulars
of the town, I realized that comparing
our co-op to theirs and Wild Oats
to Whole Foods Market is just not a
fair comparison. Finally, considering
the reality of Whole Foods size, I
began finding myself inching little by
little toward the question, “Will we
survive?”
In response to these questions, and
the ambiguity of possible outcomes,
we at the Co-op decided to look at
these questions a little differently. A
couple of years ago we began to work
through a competition preparation
exercise. A group of managers stepped
away from the store for a few days in
order to create a plan. The scenario
was, “If we know that Whole Foods is
coming in nine months, what do we
do? How do we prepare?” We tried
to consider everything that we would
need in advance of their opening. We
asked how it would change us if we
lost 10% of our business, 20%, 50%
or even more. How would we survive
in order to ensure that Northwest
Arkansas, our town, our children and
grandchildren would always have a
store that is owned by the community?
In the end, we were quite happy
with our plan. But we also noticed that
this was a great list of ways to improve
our business and felt it a shame to wait
for competition’s arrival. Why put a
bunch of great ideas in the closet? So,
we decided to pretend that we had a
date for a Whole Foods opening and
enact our plan.
In my opinion, one of the great
outcomes of this exercise was our
ability to look at these three questions
a little differently. We looked at the
disaster scenario, “Can we survive?”
and changed it. Instead, we asked,
“What would we have to do to ensure
that we survive, no matter how much
business we lose?” The answer to that
was very clear to us. Minimize our
overhead and become flexible. Pay off
our loans, pay off our mortgage and
become a zero-debt business. Over
the next couple of years, with many,
many hours of discussion and debate,
and a lot of scrimping and saving,
we accomplished this goal. We now
feel that when we look at these three
questions, we can cross off the worst
case of the three. No matter who
moves to town, in the very least, the
Co-op will survive.
So, now on to the second of the
three questions, “How do we compete
with a business of this size?” We
decided that the best way to answer
this question is to again step away and
engage in competition preparation
exercise. (This time, however, it was
not a ‘managers only’ exercise. We
invited the staff to attend and several
did.) Even though the scenario is the
same as the first, we decided to look
at the question
differently.
We decided
to break with
the notion that
Whole Foods
and the Coop
have the
same business
model. They are
an enormous
corporation that is beholden to their
stockholders with the promise of
profit. We are your cooperative and
are designed to service the needs of
our community. We have a triple
bottom line, we follow the cooperative
principles, and our vision and mission
are steeped in our community’s
idealism. So, for us to continue to
ask these questions (other than, “can
we survive?”), assuming the same
paradigm seems counter-intuitive.
We decided to move through the new
competition prep exercise with the
understanding that as a cooperative,
we are unique in the business world
and in our community. We have
something different and special to
offer our owners and our shoppers.
Our intention was not to view the
arrival of Whole Foods (or any other
grocery store) as competition. It was
our intention to become the best
Ozark Natural Foods that we possibly
can in nine months while staying
absolutely true to who we are and
what we believe in.
In the end, we have our plan. As a
matter of fact, we have already begun
executing this plan. Maybe, as the
weeks and months roll out, you will
notice these changes and appreciate
where they come from. And who
knows, maybe one day you will have
a new choice for healthy food. And, if
we have done all that we can, you will
continue to choose your co-op.
Page 3

produce news
PAULINE THIESSEN
Many of our
first time
shoppers may
not know
that all of
the produce
here at ONF
is in 100%
compliance
with USDA
standards for organically grown fresh
fruits and vegetables. The produce
from our non-local vendors, large
and small, is all certified organic and
carries the USDA Organic labels.
Several of our local vendors are also
certified USDA Organic. We can also
sell as organic the product from those
locals whose total annual organic sales
are less then $5,000. For these smaller
farmer/gardeners, I myself perform
personal inspections to ensure they
are in compliance with the National
Organic Program’s (NPO) standards
and regulations. For the farmers that
want to grow, we encourage them to
attain the organic certification and are
pursuing new ways to assist them in
doing so. There is, however another
route that is an option for farmers:
Certified Naturally Grown.
This program was created in
1990, the same year the Organic
Foods Production Act was passed,
as a response to the NOP. Certified
Naturally Grown was created by small
farmers who had been following
organic practices for years, had helped
popularize the movement toward
organic agriculture, and now would
no longer be able to use the word
organic. Becoming certified organic
is costly and requires large amounts
of paperwork, to the point that it
becomes extremely difficult for highly
diversified, small farmers. These
pioneers of the organic movement
decided that a new label needed to be
created; one that was made for and by
small farmers that would embody all
of the principles of organic farming. In
sum, the Certified Naturally Grown
program uses the National List of
Allowed and Prohibited Substances
created by the NOP as the basis for its
own standards. The difference between
the two programs is the cost and
paperwork requirements for farmers.
(To see a complete history of Certified
Naturally Grown visit
CERTIFIED ORGANIC AND
CERTIFIED NATURALLY GROWN
www.naturallygrown.org.) Aside
from being affordable and every bit as
rigorous in its application of standards,
the inspection process is performed
by other Certified Naturally Grown
farmers. This brings the added benefit
of direct education, allowing farmers
a chance to share and exchange ideas
and information. It should also be
noted that unlike the label “Naturally
Grown,” which has no enforced
requirements, Certified Naturally
Grown follows USDA standards
for organics and requires yearly
certification renewal.
We made a decision years ago to
bring you only organic produce in
order to stay true to our cooperative’s
mission statement – “to provide our
owners and the Northwest Arkansas
community with natural and organic
products.” To further support our
regional economy, we are also bringing
you Certified Naturally Grown options
in the produce department without
straying from the original intent of
only selling organically grown produce.
I hope you enjoy the expanded local
options that our certified gardeners
and farmers offer.
Page 4

HEALTHY SNACKS, NO
COOKING REQUIRED
For this month’s Nutshell, I’ve
decided to keep with the theme of
healthy cooking. I did a cooking
demonstration in March for our
Healthy YOU program about healthy
lunches and snacks. I used recipes
that were healthy, delicious, and
didn’t require cooking! I love to cook,
but in the summer when it is hot,
the last thing I want to do is be in a
hot kitchen. So I look for easy and
delicious meals to make that require
no heat. The cooking demo was a big
success, so I wanted to share some of
the recipes here with you.
I raved about cauliflower in the
last Nutshell and I am going to do it
again! One of my favorite, no-heat
cauliflower recipes is a Cauli “Rice”
Bowl. All you do is put a head of
cauliflower in the food processor
and pulse it a few times until you get
rice-size pieces. This will be the base
of your dish. Now, to this you can add
whatever you like. This is what I put in
mine: ½ red pepper, ½ cup black beans,
½ cup corn, ½ red onion, ½ avocado,
1 carrot (shredded), and a handful of
cilantro (diced up). I also add about 2
tbsp of lemon juice just to bring out all
the flavors. You can add meat or cheese
if you like. I added some salsa to it
as well. This is a delicious meal that
keeps well and you are sure to please
everyone with it! If you don’t have
red peppers, you could use oranges
instead. I’m all about using what
you have. If you would rather make
a “pizza” type rice bowl, you can use
mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, and
pizza seasoning. This is something you
can be extremely creative with.
Another thing I like to make is
Pizza Hummus. Yes, you read that
right, Pizza Hummus! I use one can
of chickpeas, 1/3 cup liquid from the
chickpeas, 3 tbsp tomato paste, 1-1/2
tbsp fresh lemon juice, 4 cloves garlic
(I love garlic!), 3 tbsp nutritional yeast,
and 3 tbsp of pizza seasoning (we sell
this in our Bulk Herbs Department).
Add all of this to a food processor and
healthy you
HEATHER ARTRIPE
let it work its
magic for about
a minute. You
might have
to stop and
work with it
in order to get
it processed
completely.
While this is
going on, add 2
tsp of olive oil to the mixture. I always
like to taste it and see if it needs more
nutritional yeast or pizza seasoning.
This is just the basic recipe but you
can get totally creative with this one as
well. Add mushrooms, olives, onions,
peppers, whatever you like on a pizza!
I like to eat this with the Sesmark
brown rice crackers we sell.
I hope you enjoy these recipes. I
know I sure do. As always, if you have
any questions about these recipes or
you want to share your own healthy
alternatives, please call or email me!
My email is heather@onf.coop.
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owner services
LISA GARRETT
DANIELLE DOTSON
What do you like
to do for fun in
your spare time?
I enjoy
spending
time outside;
riding my
bike, exploring
new places,
attempting to
garden, and
spending time with friends and family.
How do others describe you?
A good listener, non-confrontational,
kind.
What strengths or talents do you plan
to bring to the Board of Directors? I
will bring new enthusiasm to the
Board. I have a background in business
and marketing. I am ready to work
together as one for the good of our
Co-op.
What have you done to develop yourself
in the last few years?
Over the past couple of years, I have
become much more conscious of my
food and what I put into my body. It
is a gradual process and there is always
more to learn. Learn something new
everyday!
What do you consider the most important
idea you contributed or your most
noteworthy accomplishment thus far in
life?
Most recently, being elected as a Board
member is a pretty exciting task I'm
anxious for. But generally speaking,
I must say, being a big sister to a six
year old is a pretty amazing experience.
I'm am trying to encourage good food
choices and the importance of staying
active, as well as caring about the
environment in her life - one day at a
time!
What do you hope to gain from this
experience?
I hope that my time on the Board
will be spent working in cooperation.
The Board consists of seven people
with seven different ideas. The key
is to take all the differing opinions
and come together as one. Whatever
decision is made, it must be the best
choice for the good of the owners and
Co-op as a whole.
TODD SCARBOROUGH
MEET YOUR NEW
BOARD MEMBERS
What do you like
to do for fun in
your spare time?
I love to dance,
to workout
on weights,
of course, and
laugh with
friends.
How do others
describe you?
A geek with muscles! Funny. Friendly.
Intense. Intelligent. Sensitive.
What strengths or talents do you plan to
bring to the Board of Directors?
Experience in the industry from
the bottom up. Also, a spirit of
cooperation and respect for the other
Board members, management and
employees.
What have you done to develop yourself
in the last few years?
More yoga and stretching, softening
my edges, and a greater commitment
to understanding myself.
What do you consider the most important
idea you contributed or your most
noteworthy accomplishment thus far in
life?
Raising three healthy, happy, and very
balanced boys. The hardest, most
rewarding, and most important job on
the planet.
What do you hope to gain from this
experience?
A greater understanding of
management and employees. A deep
cooperation with my fellow Board
members and to leave the Co-op in a
much better place than when I found
it.
ATTENTION OWNERS!
Are you interested in having your writing printed in a
future Nutshell? We are looking for essays on the following
topics:
• The Seven Cooperative Principles (pick your favorite one)
• Our Mission and Vision
Both can be found on page two of the Nutshell, on our
website and in the store. Tell us how you think Ozark
Natural Foods works to incorporate its Mission & Vision,
or one of the Seven Cooperative Principles, into its dayto-day
operations and how you think we can better live up
to them as we move forward. Articles should be around
450 words. Feel free to be creative! We will pick a few of
our favorites to run in upcoming editions of The Nutshell.
Please email your submissions to owen@onf.coop or leave
them at the Owner Services Desk (with contact
information please). Deadline for submission is
June 1st.
Page 6

giving & outreach
DONATIONS
COMMUNITY SHARE
DONATIONS
MAY: BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY
ARKANSAS
The mission of Breastfeeding Friendly Arkansas is to
normalize breastfeeding through education, support and
empowerment.
JUNE: TAILWAGGERS SILOAM
SPRINGS
Tailwaggers is a non-profit organization in Siloam Springs,
Arkansas. They raise money to spay and neuter shelter
animals, as well as fundraise to transport their animals
into northern states, where spay/neuter laws are strict—
meaning there aren’t animals in shelters being euthanized!
Their animals are quickly adopted in these states. They
are currently working on getting a dog park in Siloam, and
hope to build a larger animal shelter in the future.
In February, you donated $478.63 to
Blue Moon Cat Shelter. Thank you!
In March, you donated $287.58 to
KUAF. Thank you!
In February & March we donated to:
· Tri-Cycle Farms
· Ozark Alternatives
· Holt Middle School Cooking Class and
the Afterschool Program
· The Cancer Home
· Yvonne Richardson Center
· Appleseeds
· Hope Cancer
· Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks
· Artist’s Laboratory
Total: $1,104.84
Running total for donations
made to our community in
2013: $2,518.82
*If your non-profit would like to
request a donation, please contact
Heather Artripe at heather@onf.coop.
Page 7

à la carte
RACHEL McDONALD
Summer is in full swing and it’s time
to get outside and enjoy the sunshine!
Whether you are going out to the river
or just to one of our beautiful parks, À
la Carte has the perfect food for your
picnic basket.
You can make a simple meal out
of one of our fresh baked baguettes, a
nice wedge of cheese, Kalamata olives,
and a bottle of Pinot Noir. We also
have all-natural turkey, Prosciutto di
Parma, and sliced all-natural ham - all
sliced to order - if you would like to
make your own sandwiches. Complete
the meal with one of our cold salads
like Greek Orzo, Zesty Cabbage Slaw,
or Curried Chicken Salad.
Or have us make your sandwiches
for you! You can choose from a variety
of wraps or grilled paninis. And they’d
go great with one of our made-toorder
salads like our Greek Salad or
Chevre Medallion Salad.
Whatever the occasion, we have
delicious food for your next picnic!
Pictured:
1 - Caprese Salad
2 - Cheese with fresh baguette
3 - Greek Orzo Salad
THE PERFECT PICNIC WITH
À LA CARTE
Page 8

SESAME KALE SALAD WITH NORI
healthy YOU
RECIPE
Page 9

health & wellness
DR. LAURELL MATTHEWS, N.D.
NATURAL SLEEP AIDS
Nearly all of
us suffer from
occasional
sleeplessness.
For those who
experience it
more often,
insomnia may
be taking a
serious toll on
their health.
In the short term, lack of sleep causes
fatigue, irritability, and reduced ability
to concentrate the next day. Longterm
insomnia can also contribute to
serious health conditions like heart
disease, diabetes, depression and
weight gain. Because of these serious
health risks, it is important to figure
LEARN WITH LAURELL
May 4 th - Women’s Health
June 1 st - Sleep
Learn with Laurell sessions are
held in the Gallery Café at 2 pm.
The lectures are free and snacks
are provided.
out what is causing the inability
to sleep, whether it is a medical
condition, worry, or low blood sugar to
name just a few.
There are many different
supplements available to improve
sleep. This is partially because the
supplements that work for one person
don’t necessarily work for another. For
instance, valerian and melatonin are
probably some of the most popular
sleep supplements, but I have met
many people for whom these have
little to no benefit. This doesn’t mean
they don’t work, just that they work
better for certain types of people and
causes of insomnia. Valerian works for
many people to help them fall asleep
and improve their quality of sleep, but
a small percentage of people notice
that valerian is stimulating instead of
relaxing. Melatonin might be a good
choice for older people who are having
trouble falling asleep because their
natural melatonin levels have declined.
But since melatonin production is
suppressed by light, it is worth first
trying to support natural melatonin
production by dimming the lights in
the evening and sleeping in a very dark
room.
And here is a new twist on an old
favorite: lavender essential oil has long
been used topically for calming and as
a sleep aid. Since it can work through
inhalation or absorption, many people
unwind at bedtime by rubbing it on
their temples or putting a few drops
on their pillow. Now lavender essential
oil is available in soft gels for internal
use to help with anxiety and insomnia.
In a recent study involving over 200
participants, 77% of the people taking
lavender saw a reduction in anxiety or
insomnia. It took up to 2 weeks for
some to see the benefits for anxiety,
while it was up to 4-6 weeks for
consistent sleep improvements.
If you want to hear more ideas
on how to improve your sleep, come
to my lecture on June 1st at 2pm in
the Ozark Natural Food’s Gallery
Café. But first, I will be talking about
women’s health issues, including breast
health, at 2pm on May 4th.
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THE NURTURED MOTHER
family health
MARIA CHOWDHURY
After giving birth, a new mother
goes through tremendous changes
physically, emotionally, and
hormonally. She changes more
hormonally during the first 72 hours
postpartum than she does during
her entire pregnancy! Her body is no
longer dominated by progesterone
and estrogen. Now, she is under the
influence of lactogen and prolactin,
which are two wonderful, feel good
hormones that makes it possible to
nurse her newborn.
Along with the hormonal changes
come the changes to her lifestyle. She
is now responsible for this new person
that needs her undivided attention
24/7. Her body is sore from pushing
a baby out, as she used muscles she
didn’t even know she had!
As you can imagine, this new mama
needs lots of nurturing and support
during this immense transition. She
needs healing herbal baths to get her
back on her feet again. She needs
nourishing meals prepared by friends
and family. She needs herbal teas filled
with vitamins and minerals. She might
need teas to support breastfeeding.
She needs support and understanding
when she cries and is not sure why.
She needs her supportive partner now
more than ever.
One of the most emotionally
supportive herbs I know is
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca),
“the lion hearted”. I absolutely love
this name, especially as a midwife
whose job it is to protect women and
children. I see this name reflected in
new mothers, as they turn into mama
lions. They are tender, but fierce when
it comes to their new baby.
Motherwort is a member of the
mint family. Don’t let that fool you.
The taste is not pleasant, rather it is
incredibly bitter. Motherwort is not
easily tolerated as a tea, unless it is
mixed with her cousins from the mint
family. Tinctures are the best way to
take it. I prefer to blend Motherwort
with other postpartum herbs.
Imagine the frustration of being
up all night with the baby and still
tending to the demands of the family.
Your phone is ringing and your toddler
is asking for
a cupcake
again. You
just want to
yell! Well, it
sounds like
it is a good
time for
your friend
motherwort
to come in
and help
you out. It is
not sedating
at all, but
is calming,
and helps take the frustration out of
the situation. Clients tell me they are
better mothers with motherwort on
their side.
Motherwort is not intended for
pregnancy because it causes uterine
contractions. Motherwort is definitely
encouraged for other seasons in a
woman’s life, not just postpartum.
Motherwort is good for the heart,
good for the womb, and good for the
mother.
Page 11

wellness
EMILY TIMMONS
It's spring again! Which means it’s
time to get outdoors and enjoy all the
beauty of the Ozarks and local parks.
So I've asked the Wellness staff to pick
out some of their favorite products for
the upcoming warm weather.
My favorite is the Herbal Answer
Skin Gel. This fantastic aloe gel packs
a lot of great ingredients to aid in
healing any of your skin needs, from
sunburns to scrapes. I love to apply
it after I wash my face at night; my
skin is practically glowing the next
morning. It also really helps with
breakouts. Some of the key ingredients
to this fabulous aloe gel are: ionic
silver, hyaluronic acid, green tea, and a
great herbal blend.
Our Supplements Buyer, Mary, has
picked magnesium oil for her favorite
product this time of year. She likes to
apply this directly to sore muscles after
being active, particularly after a long
hike. Since it’s a transdermal product,
there is no worry of the common side
effect of too much magnesium. It can
be used daily, and can be diluted as
needed.
Our Personal Care Buyer,
Carrie, has picked Derma E
Microdermabrasion Scrub because it
leaves her skin soft and glowing. This
scrub is a formulation containing sea
salt. It improves the skin's appearance
by removing dead skin cells, which
aids in diminishing the appearance
of fine lines, wrinkles, and even acne
scars.
Dylan, our Bulk Herbs Buyer
and highly active runner and cycling
enthusiast, has picked the Emergen-C
Electro Mix. This mineral formulation
is great for getting you back on your
feet after a tough workout, or day
spent outdoors, by replenishing lost
electrolytes. The Electro Mix is in a
convenient packet you add directly
into water. We sell them individually
or by the box.
Dr. Matthews has a new probiotic
that she is excited about, Jarrow-
Dophilous by Jarrow Formulas. This
shelf stable probiotic is enteric coated
for protection from stomach acid as
you digest it, delivering it directly into
the small intestines where probiotic
TOP WELLNESS PICKS
FOR SPRING
bacteria are most utilized. It offers a
five billion cell count and eight strains
of probiotic bacteria.
Our Pet Care Buyer, Alicia, is huge
fan of our Shikai Borage Therapy dry
skin lotion. This product is great year
around, especially during the warmer
months when we are all showing more
skin! This lotion is highly effective due
to the omega-6 fatty acid from borage
oil to give you relief from dry, flaky
skin. It uses a non-greasy formula, and
is fragrance free.
Amber, our Wellness Manager,
is excited about the coming spring
months and working outside
in her garden. To facilitate her
gardening goals, she has referenced
a local farmer’s book, Machine-Free
Vegetable Farming by Patrice Gros.
Patrice is the owner of Foundation
Farm, a local farm that sells produce
to the Co-op. His no-till gardening
book serves as a useful guide when
first starting your garden. The book is
on sale for $15.99 and all proceeds go
towards supporting a local farmer.
Dr. D. Jean Gibson M.S., D.C.
(479) 587-0227
thegibsoncenter.com
Page 12

GIVE A ZIP TO YOUR DRINKS
WITH ZING ANYTHING
Confession: I am a reformed water
hater. Years ago, I thought of water
as bland and boring; something to
be consumed only if nothing else
was available. Those were dark, dark
times. Soda, coffee and iced tea
topped the list of things I drank,
and I really thought that since they
contained water, they would substitute
sufficiently for drinking actual water.
After encountering some research
on all the debilitating effects of
dehydration, and learning how
literally everything I enjoyed drinking
actually accomplished the opposite of
hydration, I ended it with soda. Coffee
and tea I now drink in moderation.
I’ve grown to love water, and I find it
very refreshing when combined with
lemon or mint. So I was super excited
when Amber, our Wellness Manager,
sent me a link to check out a line of
products called Zing Anything. The
line is comprised of four different
infuser bottles: Aqua Zinger, Citrus
Zinger, Vodka Zinger and Salad
Zinger. They are designed with the
goal of making healthier beverage and
food choices more fun and delicious.
I was immediately won by the
convenience, sleek design and endless
options these products offer.
By “Zinging” your beverages, you
can turn plain water into a tasty,
refreshing, interesting drink and you
have total control over the contents
– that means no artificial flavorings
or dyes and no refined sugars! I also
really love the concept of the Salad
and Vodka Zingers. They make it easy
to infuse oils or customize your own
salad dressings, marinades and adult
beverages – perfect for entertaining.
I’m already dreaming up some
concoctions of my own, and the Zing
Anything website,
www.zinganything.com, has a recipe
center with tons of great ideas. A few
of the ones I can’t wait to try are:
Orange Rosemary Water
• Orange chunks (4-6 peeled)
• Fresh rosemary (one sprig)
• Cold filtered water
Herb Vinaigrette
• Green onion
• Lemon (trim skin and cut small)
• Garlic (2 cloves)
housewares
ALYSSA HAYNIE
• Fresh basil, thyme, rosemary
• Salt, pepper
• Honey
• Rice vinegar
• Olive oil
• Dijon mustard (optional)
Jalapeño Lime Cilantro Vodka
• Jalapeno (1)
• Lime (trim skin and cut small)
• Cilantro leaves (2-3 stems)
• Vodka (4-13 oz depending on
steeping time)
The bottles are made with BPA-free
plastic and food grade stainless steel.
They are also dishwasher safe and even
feature a non-slip silicone base. With
all of the fresh fruits, vegetables and
herbs available
here at the
Co-op, there
are endless
possibilities.
Zing Anything
bottles are
definitely a
must-have
for summer
refreshment!
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the great outdoors
ERICA DEMARANVILLE
HIKING NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
Sometimes it becomes necessary to
unplug, escape the world of smart
phones and traffic, and reconnect
with nature. Here in NWA, we are
blessed with amazing terrain to enjoy
a plethora of outdoor activities. Hiking
is by far the most affordable of these
activities, requiring little to no gear or
expertise. All one really needs to hit
the trail is a pair of sturdy shoes and
some drinking water. There are hiking
trails all over our corner of Arkansas,
so you can surely find one to meet
your needs. You can make a weekend
camping trip of it in Ozark National
Forest, or stay within city limits and
get out for just a few hours after work.
There are several state and national
parks in our area that offer camping
on or amongst hiking trails including
Devil’s Den State Park, Hobbs State
Park, the Buffalo National River, and
the Ozark National Forest. Devil’s
Den is located approximately 40
minutes from the Co-op and offers
over a dozen scenic hiking trails. The
Yellow Rock Trail has one of the
greatest views in the park and is one of
my family’s favorite trails. Given the
proximity of Devil’s Den, I have hiked
all the trails multiple times and have
yet to grow bored of this great park!
If you are looking for a more
challenging adventure, I thoroughly
recommend hiking down to Hemmed
in Hollow Falls. Hemmed in Hollow
Falls is said to be the tallest waterfall
between the Rockies and the
Appalachians by the National Park
Society. At 209 feet, this rock face
is impressive no matter how much
water is trickling down. I recommend
waiting to take in the magnificent
views on the way back up, as the climb
is strenuous. It is located off of the
Buffalo River and can be accessed
by the Compton trail head which is
approximately a 1.5 hour drive from
the Co-op. Allow yourself 4-6 hours
to finish the trail and bring plenty
of water and high protein, nutritious
snacks.
There are also some great trails
within Fayetteville city limits that
make it convenient to hop on the
trail any time of day. Lake Sequoyah’s
Kingfisher Trail is one of my favorite
city nature trails to catch the sunset.
It’s at least a two hour hike, so bring
plenty of water and a snack. Lake
Wilson is a loop trail around a small
lake that takes less than an hour to
complete and is great for the doggies.
The following locations are within a
30 minute drive from the Co-op:
• Lake Fayetteville, 1350 E Zion Rd
• Wilson Lake, 4668 S. Lake
Wilson Dr
• Lake Sequoyah, 6608 E Lake
Sequoyah Dr
• Lake Wedington, 15592 Lake
Wedington Entry Rd
Don’t forget to stop by the Co-op
and grab some nutritious snacks,
water, sunscreen, insect repellent, and
anything else you may need. See you
on the trail!
Resources:
www.experiencefayetteville.com
www.arkansasstateparks.com
www.hikearkansas.com
www.ozarkhighlandstrail.com
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BE HEALTHY, BE HAPPY,
RIDE A BIKE!
Although Ozark Natural Foods makes
it easy to include wholesome natural
foods in your healthy lifestyle, the
other half of the equation, getting
daily exercise, can be challenging to
integrate into our lives. But since we
all need to get from place to place,
what better way to incorporate regular
exercise than by using commuting
time as exercise time?
Whereas walking provides
considerable physical benefits, the
time factor can limit its feasibility
for transportation. Bicycling, on
the other hand, offers an excellent
choice for most trips and even
compares favorably (time-wise) with
automobiles on trips of 5 miles or less.
Current recommendations prescribe
30 minutes of moderately vigorous
activity on most every day - a perfect
round-trip to the store or office for
many of us.
About 730,000 Americans bike
to work as their primary means
of transportation. Because May is
National Bike Month, now is the
perfect time to join them. Visit the
Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks
website (bconwa.com) to learn how
you can win prizes during the Bicycle
Commuter Challenge May 19th
through the 25th. ONF has not only
provided some of the prizes each year,
the staff won 2nd place last year in the
medium size category.
In addition to the health benefits,
bicycle commuting can help your
pocketbook. Bicycle commuting is
nearly free once you have the basic
equipment, so you can save on car
insurance, gas, and parking. A new
bicycle and cycling gear will pay for
itself in a few months. Because cars
are the single largest source of U.S.
air pollution, bicycling also helps our
planet. Plus, bicycle parking is easy,
free, and often plentiful. In addition to
all these great reasons to ride a bike,
ONF and many other area businesses
offer discounts for pedaling patrons
who have purchased a Bicycle Benefits
helmet sticker. Go to
bicyclebenefits.org or ask at the
register for details.
While the growing trail system in
Northwest Arkansas can serve as a
pleasant link in your route, it obviously
bicycle for health
DAN DEAN
can’t go from your front door to
any destination you desire, so you’ll
eventually need to ride on roads. This
may surprise some, but bicycle drivers
have the same rights and must follow
the same rules on city streets and state
highways as automobile drivers. And,
though it might intuitively seem more
dangerous, studies show that a cyclist
who obeys traffic laws and rides visibly
and predictably is at less risk of fatality
hour per hour when cycling than when
in a car. If you live too far from work
for a practical bike commute, consider
driving part way and cycling the rest.
The Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks
can help you learn how to become a
safe and healthy bicycle commuter.
Through education of all road users,
as well as the promotion of a bicyclefriendly
infrastructure, we can all enjoy
the benefits of a more active lifestyle.
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pet health
ALICIA SEXAUER
PET NATURALS OF VERMONT
You may have noticed our Pet
Department has been going through
some changes recently. I took over
buying for the department at the
beginning of this year, and I'm
constantly working on bringing in
new, high-quality items for your
beloved companions. I have a cat with
food allergies myself, so I've spent a lot
of time researching natural pet foods
and supplements for him. I hope that
this knowledge helps me in choosing
plenty of great products for our
expanding section.
For this current Nutshell, I wanted
to write about a brand I'm really
excited to bring into the Co-op:
Pet Naturals of Vermont. They're
a member of the National Animal
Supplement Council and for over
three decades have been the leader in
research and development for highquality
pet health products.
We’re going to carry quite a few of
their products, including my favorite:
Smelly Cat! It combines specific
ingredients that help to improve
fecal quality, clean the blood, reduce
the frequency of flatulence, and
freshen breath. What makes Smelly
Cat unique is the inclusion of the
Champex brand Champignon
Mushroom, which has been
extensively studied for its ability to
suppress odor-causing chemicals in the
intestines.
Pet Naturals also has a Flea+Tick
Repellent, that will be really helpful
this time of year. Available in an
8oz bottle, it contains a blend of
lemongrass, cinnamon, and sesame
essential oil. These oils have been used
for centuries by the indigenous people
of the Amazon forest to keep pests
from detecting a desirable scent from
their skin, thus creating avoidance.
Flea+Tick Repellent does not contain
any drugs or synthetic chemicals.
Last, but not least, is a great MSM
joint supplement for dogs, Motion
Ade! It supplies 500mg of MSM
per chew, in a 60 count bag. Hip and
joint issues are one the most common
problems experienced by dogs of
all breeds. Methylsulfonylmethane
(MSM) is a rich source of bioavailable
sulfur which is important
to the formation of collagen and
glucosamine. Motion Ade supports
proper joint function mobility and
connective tissue health.
For more information about Pet
Naturals of Vermont products, you can
visit their website at
www.petnaturals.com. I can special
order quite a few of the products they
list on their website, so don't hesitate
to place a special order for any items
you don’t see on the shelf.
So next time you're thinking about
a healthy treat or supplement for
your cat or dog, come in and check
out some of our new products. And
don't forget to fill out a product
request form for anything we might be
missing. I'd love to hear from you!
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KIDS ACTIVITIES FOR MAY & JUNE
co-op kids
ACTIVITY
Hey Co-op Kids!
MAY
Summer is just around the corner and I can’t wait for school to be out. I am so excited to get
out and go swimming and canoeing on the river. May’s contest is all about mothers. Draw your
favorite animal mom with her baby and you could win some great prizes.
KIDS EVENTS IN MAY & JUNE
• MAY 11: Card Making Station, 10 am - 2 pm
We will have a table set up for you to come and make a card for your mom or a
special woman in your life.
• JUNE 1: Ice Cream Social, 3 - 4 pm
Come and get an ice cream cone! We’ll be handing them out for free to
celebrate the end of school.
• JUNE 15: Card Making Station, 10 am - 2 pm
We will have a table set up for you to come and make a card for your dad
or a special man in your life.
JUNE
The contest in June is all about fathers. Draw your favorite animal dad with his baby! Winners will get some yummy treats
to share with your dad!
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grocery
RONNIE JONES
From time to time you might notice
that some of the products on our
shelves disappear, get moved or wind
up on the discontinued rack. Why
does this happen? Well, there could
be several reasons. Sometimes the
company drops the product or our
distributor’s warehouse no longer
carries it. There could be a problem
with an ingredient change or a
package change or even a recall. A
lot of times it can change through
the process of category management.
What is category management?
Here is the boring version...
category management is the strategic
management of product categories
to maximize sales and compliment
merchandising. In short, it is a
common sense approach to building
and managing your set, which in turn
helps to build our department, which
in turn helps to build our store as a
whole.
We use category management
as a way to bring in new items and
eliminate the ones that just plain
don’t sell. It also allows us to keep
the sets fresh and find new ways to
merchandise the shelves so that they
are easier to shop.
So, how do we decide what stays
and what goes? We factor a lot of
things into making that decision.
Years ago I created a decision tree
for the staff to follow in determining
what to keep. Some of the factors
involved include: Has it been on the
shelf for at least 6 months? Has it
been merchandised properly? Is it
local? Does it sell at least 12 units a
month? Does it meet a special dietary
need? More importantly, are the
manufacturers changing ingredients
that no longer fit our quality needs?
By meeting all of these criteria the
team can decide to keep the product
or to drop it. This allows for them to
find new products or something that
has been missing in the sets. This
also allows us to bring in items that
we would not have thought about
bringing in due, in large part, to you
the owners via product suggestions.
We love trying to find ways to bring
in products suggested to us. We do
our research, look for availability and
try to find room for it on our shelves.
WHAT STAYS, WHAT GOES &
WHAT’S NEW
So if there is something you want us
to bring in, please stop by the Owner
Services Desk and fill out a product
request form. We may not be able to
carry all requests, but we can let you
know that it is available by special
order.
To find out what’s new in the
Grocery Department, look for our
blogs on the website every month
highlighting some of our favorite new
items.
Farm to Table is a brand we brought
in because of their high quality and
commitment to sustainability.
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WE LOVE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR!
bulk foods
TYLER HICKMAN
Greetings owners and ONF shoppers!
In this issue of the Nutshell dedicated
to men’s and women’s health, I wanted
to touch on one of our favorite Bulk
Foods items here in the store. Apple
cider vinegar is a staple bulk item for
many of us because of its many health
benefits, but for those who might not
already know, I’d like to share some
information about this wonderful
product.
Apple cider vinegar comes from
pulverized apples, in which the juice
and pulp are stored and allowed to
ferment. In this process, the sugars
are broken down by yeast and bacteria
and converted to alcohol. When
the alcohols are allowed to ferment
further, they convert to vinegar. The
main ingredient in apple cider vinegar
is acetic acid. It also contains vitamins,
minerals, amino acids, and has high
amounts of antioxidants.
There are many documented health
benefits of apple cider vinegar. It
has been shown to be beneficial for
people with diabetes. It may lower
glucose levels, regulate blood sugar,
and lower insulin spikes which occur
after eating. These insulin spikes send
signals to the body to store fat, so in
stabilizing these, apple cider vinegar
may also help aid in weight loss. With
apple cider vinegar being high in
antioxidants, it’s highly effective in
removing free radicals from the body.
According to studies, it also may be
helpful combating high blood pressure,
high cholesterol, and has been
reported to kill cancer cells, or slow
their growth (from WebMD.com).
It’s also a potent diuretic, which can
be effective in removing excess water
weight from the body.
There are a few things to be
mindful of if incorporating apple cider
vinegar into your diet or supplement
regiment. Apple cider vinegar is highly
acidic and could damage teeth enamel
over time, if not diluted properly.
People who have low potassium levels
or low bone density should speak
with their doctor before using apple
cider vinegar regularly. Anyone on
medications for heart disease, blood
pressure, or diabetes, or anyone taking
any diuretics or laxatives should also
consult your doctor. And as with any
significant changes to your diet, detox,
or supplement routine, please talk to
your doctor first.
Here are a few uses and recipes with
apple cider vinegar:
• BEFORE YOUR MEAL – add 2-3
teaspoons to a large glass of water or
juice.
• DURING YOUR MEAL – try any one of
these dressing with your salads, grilled
veggies, or chicken or fish:
ACV AND OLIVE OIL DRESSING
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste, mix well
ACV, GARLIC AND CANOLA DRESSING
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp canola oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
Salt and pepper to taste, mix well
ACV, HONEY AND YOGURT DRESSING
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp organic yogurt
1 garlic clove, crushed
¼ tsp honey
Salt and pepper to taste, mix well
IN YOUR BATH – add 2-4 cups apple
cider vinegar to a hot bath and soak for
20 minutes, for an effective detoxification.
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getting outdoors
OWEN BUFFINGTON
BUILD YOUR OWN PICNIC
GREEN PACKAGING
• Preserve 100% Recycled
Food Containers
• Re-use glass jars for your
drinks
• Layer your salads in mason
jars and mix together when
ready to eat
• Re-use plastic food
containers to hold food.
• Bring real silverware
• Use cloth, washable napkins
• Always take all waste back
with you and recycle or
dispose of properly
SANDWICH FIXINGS
• Fresh Baked Baguettes (from À la Carte)
• Ozark Natural Breads Greek Olive Sourdough
• Applegate Smoked Turkey
• Metro Pastrami (by the pound, from À la Carte)
• Applewood Smoked Ham (from À la Carte)
• Organic Valley Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• Raw Goat Milk Feta Cheese
• Mclure’s Spicy Pickle Spears
• Bubbie’s Bread & Butter Chip Pickles
• Squash What Pickled Squash
• Sierra Nevada Pale Ale & Honey Mustard
• Annie’s Horseradish Mustard
• Spectrum Omega 3 Mayonnaise
CRACKERS & CHEESE
• Blue Diamond Almond Nut Thins (GF)
• Ak-Mak Sesame Crackers
• Wasa Hearty Crispbread Crackers
• Brie de Meaux (by the pound, from À la
Carte)
• Mona Lisa Gouda (by the pound, from À la
Carte)
• Cypress Grove Humbolt Fog Blue
Cheese (by the pound, from À la Carte)
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BEVERAGES
• Harvest Bay Coconut
Water
• Santa Cruz Lemonades
• Lakewood Pomegranate
Juice
• Reed’s Ginger Beer
WINE & BEER
• Badger Mountain Organic Chardonnay
• Our Daily Red Table Wine
• Post Familia Red Muscodine Wine
• New Belgium Shift Pale Lager
• Piney River Brewing Black Walnut Wheat Beer
• Fox Barrel Apricot Cider
FRUIT
• Granny Smith Apples
• Concord Organic Carmel Dip
• Strawberries
• Red Plums
VEGGIES & DIP
• Bunny Love Organic Baby Carrots
• Organic Broccoli
• Organic Red Peppers
• Teva Avocado Hummus
• Red Pepper Hummus (from À la Carte)
• From Scratch Ranch Dressing (from À la
Carte)
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what's new
AT THE CO-OP
may staff
ANNIVERSARIES
Rachel McDonald - 8 years
Raven Greening - 7 years
Stephanie Conway - 5 years
Nicole Riley - 3 years
Alexa McGriff - 3 years
Reynolds Sharp - 2 years
Alex Longino - 2 years
Stephen Khilling - 2 years
Kevin Eib - 1 year
Travis Keymer - 1 year
june staff
ANNIVERSARIES
Barry Disney - 7 years
Heather Artripe - 5 years
Pamela Swafford - 4 years
Alex Downs - 4 years
Leighanna Godfrey - 3 years
Sandy Hudson - 2 years
Michael Bock - 1 year
At the end of March, we finished
our very first Healthy YOU program
in which we challenged participants
to help reach and maintain healthy
weight goals through fitness classes,
healthy cooking demonstrations and
informational speakers. Thank you
to everyone who participated in this
three month long event. We had a
blast! Look for a new Healthy YOU
starting in July.
At the beginning of April, we got a new
cooler for our refrigerated supplements
which means we are able to expand what
we offer for probiotics and healthy oils.
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CO-OPS BY THE NUMBERS
co-op news
OWEN BUFFINGTON
We all know that food co-ops do
things differently. With an emphasis
on buying sustainable products,
strengthening local economies,
and selling natural products, they
consistently promote a vision that
looks beyond yearly balance sheets. Yet,
despite the talk, are food co-ops really
all that different from conventional
grocery stores?
In 2012, the National Cooperative
Grocer’s Association (NCGA) decided
this question was worth looking into.
The report (which you can find at
strongertogether.coop/food-coops/
food-co-op-impact-study/) answers
with a resounding yes. Not only do we
do things differently than conventional
grocers, but when it comes to the
issues we care about like buying local,
promoting organically grown food and
environmental stewardship, we do it
better. Here is the breakdown:
Store to Store Comparison
• Co-ops are smaller on average than
conventional stores, coming in at
15,000 total square feet compared to
33,300 square feet.
• Yet co-ops average $10.37 in sales
per square foot, as opposed to only
$8.55 in sales per square foot in
conventional stores.
• Co-ops also hire more staff,
averaging 9.3 staff members per
one million in sales, as compared
to 5.6 staff members per million in
conventional stores.
Supporting Local Food Systems
• Co-ops spend 12 cents per dollar of
revenue locally, compared with 4 cents
for conventional stores.
• Co-ops were found to work with
an average of 157 local farmers
and product producers per store.
Conventional stores average was 65.
• On average, 20% of the products
co-ops sell come from local sources,
compared to just 6% by conventional
stores.
Creating Quality Jobs
• The average wage for co-op
employees is $14.31 including bonuses
and profit sharing, compared to a wage
of $13.35 at conventional stores.
• For co-ops in the NCGA, 68%
of co-op employees are eligible for
health insurance, compared to 56% in
conventional stores.
• On average, Co-ops spend an average
of 19% of their revenue on labor and
benefits, as opposed to only 13% in
conventional stores.
Health and Sustainable Foods
• 82% of produce found in co-ops
is organic, compared to 12% in
conventional stores.
• Of all the goods sold, co-ops
averaged 48% organic, while
conventional stores average only 2%.
Environmental Impact
• Co-ops recycle 96% of cardboard,
81% of plastics, and 74% of the food
waste they use.
• Co-ops average an Energy Star
rating of 82 out of 100, compared to
conventional stores average of 50.
While we can always strive to do
better for the environment, workers
and our local economy, it is reassuring
to know that food co-ops continue to
stand apart from their conventional
competitors. And the reason we stand
apart is because you, the owners,
demand that your food co-ops do
more than just sell groceries. So thank
you for supporting your local co-ops, it
makes a difference!
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neighbors
SERVING NEIGHBORS
NEIGHBORS SERVING NEIGHBORS
LOCAL BUSINESS PARTICIPANTS
Good Will
Massage
Radiant Health
Massage
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For more information, visit
onf.coop/programs/nsn.
neighbors
SERVING NEIGHBORS
ADDITIONAL NSN
PARTICIPANTS
• Northwest Arkansas Hypnosis
• Mainstream Hypnosis
• Dr. Marcia Schmidt, Naprapath
• Sally Wimberly Reflexology &
Rosen Method
• Biofeedback
• Ralaxing Massage Therapy
• Heal Your Body
• Gluten-Free Consultant
• Doggie Dude Ranch
Soothing-Nurturing
Touch Massage
the
Bowenwork
Center
KARAS
URGENT CARE
LASUN'S
PAINTING
Page 25

co-op & community
MAY EVENTS
1 ST : DOUBLE DEAL WEDNESDAY
We honor Co-op Deals sales from the end of April and
the beginning of May. Twice the items on sale, all day
long!
4 TH : FIRST SATURDAY
2 pm - 3 pm: Learn with Laurell
“Women’s Health”-Laurell Matthews, N.D., will be
giving a lecture on women’s health, including breast
health. Refreshments will be provided.
4 pm - 6 pm: Art Reception
Come enjoy refreshments and meet photographer
Amber Moore.
4 TH : FAYETTECHILL OPEN HOUSE
On this Saturday, during the Fayetteville Spring Fest,
ONF will be in front of Fayettechill’s new West St.
location sampling Mountain Bird Coffee and some
sweet treats from À la Carte, all while spreading the
word about our Neighbors Serving Neighbors program.
Stop by and say hi!
11 TH :
CARD MAKING STATION
10 am - 2 pm: We will have a table set up for anyone to
come and make a card for a special woman in their life.
PLANT SALE
8 am - 4 pm: Join Bean Mountain Farms for a plant
sale just outside the Co-op.
15 TH : DOUBLE DEAL WEDNESDAY
We honor Co-op Deals sales from the beginning of May
and the end of May. Twice the items on sale, all day long!
28 TH : BOARD MEETING
6:30 - 9:00 pm: Come take part in your co-op! All
owners are welcome to attend our monthly board
meetings, located in the ONF Conference Center.
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co-op & community
JUNE EVENTS
1 ST : FIRST SATURDAY
1 pm: Cooking Demonstration
We will show you how to fix meals without using a stove
or microwave. This demonstration will be held in the
Ozark Natural Foods Conference Center. Please call
479.521.7558 or email heather@onf.coop to reserve a
spot.
2 pm - 3 pm: Learn with Laurell
“Sleep”-Laurell Matthews, N.D., will be giving a lecture
on sleep and how to naturally improve the quality of
your sleep. Refreshments will be provided.
3 pm - 5 pm: Art Reception
Come enjoy refreshments and meet light graffiti artist
Chris Look.
3 pm - 4 pm: Ice Cream Social
Free ice cream cone for kids to celebrate the beginning
of summer at the Co-op! Gluten free and vegan options
available.
5 TH : DOUBLE DEAL WEDNESDAY
We honor Co-op Deals sales from the end of May and
the beginning of June. Twice the items on sale, all day
long!
15 TH : CARD MAKING STATION
10 am - 2 pm: We will have a table set up for anyone to
come and make a card for a special man in their life.
15 TH : DOUBLE DEAL WEDNESDAY
We honor Co-op Deals sales from the beginning of
June and the end of June. Twice the items on sale, all day
long!
25 TH : BOARD MEETING
6:30 - 9 pm: Come take part in your co-op! All owners
are welcome to attend our monthly board meetings,
located in the ONF Conference Center.
SAMPLE THURSDAYS
Don’t forget! Every Thursday, we have samples
throughout the store. We also have active samples
between 11am-2pm with David!
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may artist
AMBER MOORE
I am Amber Moore, wife and proud
mother of two amazing kids. I also
love art! Creating is a passion of mine.
I come from a long line of artists so its
just natural for me to be easily inspired
by the world around me.
I've loved photography since I was
was a small girl. I remember always
begging my grandmother to let me
look through her box of old family
photos. They never lost their appeal
to me. Something about catching a
glimpse of the past. A moment forever
captured in time. Awesome. I didn't
really get into photography until I had
children. So many beautiful moments
to be captured! Looking through
the lens so much helped me to see
everything else in a photographer
mode. I take pictures of anything that
strikes my fancy and I only do it for
fun.
And so, my knack for creating
began! I took up jewelry making for
fun and really for my own benefit
at first. The thought of making
each piece to my exact taste really
got me motivated to learn the art. I
instinctively wanted to make more
than just for myself so I decided to
share a part of what I love with the
people around me. The same applies
to my hula hoops. Hula hooping is a
fun, therapeutic, meditative workout. I
learned to make my own and like the
jewelery and photography I wanted to
share with the world around me!
So here we are, my creations and
how they’ve gotten me to this point.
I cherish these things that keep my
CREATIVITY KEEPS ARTIST’S
HEART CONTENT
hands and heart busy and content. I do
thank you for taking the time to read
about me and check out my creations.
Amber’s art will be on display
in the Gallery Café during the
month of May. A reception will
be held on May 4 th from
4 pm - 6 pm.
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PHOTOGRAPHER LIGHTS
UP PICTURES
The Graffiti Light Project was
created and founded by Denverborn
artist and photographer, Chris
Look. It serves as a database of light
paintings created by Chris Look
and is also a resource for both the
individual photographer to find other
light painters and business owners
to find light painting photographers
in their area. Chris Look has taken
over hundreds of thousands of light
painting photographs since January
of 2010 and is currently Owner of
The Graffiti Light Project, Light
Animation Studios, Light Painting
Workshop, and the Light Painting
News. Chris has also teamed up with
local photographer Andrew Sharp
june artist
CHRIS LOOK
with the LPWA (Light Painting
World Alliance) and they are both the
local representatives for Arkansas for
the Light Painting World Alliance.
Chris Look and The Graffiti Light
Project will be opening a small studio
on the Fayetteville Town Square
under Tim’s Pizza and will also be
teaching light painting workshops
at the PSNWA studios
in Springdale, Arkansas
beginning in April.
Chris’ art will
be on display
in the Gallery
Café during
the month
of June. A
reception will
be held June
1 st from 3 pm -
5 pm.
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