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The Chequamegon Food Co-op offers the following information about the 2013 Board of Directors candidates. Our candidates for this year’s board election are: Jon Beirl, Sara Lehr, and Jarrod Stone-Dahl. All candidates given the questions below and were asked to allot no more than 100 words in response to each question. The candidates are running […]
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The Chequamegon Food Co-op will be embarking on a year-long expansion process in an effort to open a new grocery store in the spring of 2014. To start the planning, the Co-op and the Alliance for Sustainability are holding a public forum on Thursday, March 28, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Northern
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It can be hard to find foods that are light on calories, but big on flavor. If you are looking for ways to lighten your menu, consider adding the following: Avocados: This super fruit contains a slowly digested fat that helps you feel fuller, longer. Avocados are also loaded with water and fiber. Beans: Packed
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With the bulk of winter behind us, it’s time to think spring! March is the month to prepare for the growing season ahead by planning your garden and starting seeds. Here are some tips to help get you growing! Seeds: For 2013, the Chequamegon Food Co-op has Seed Savers Exchange seeds available. Seed Savers Exchange
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While most people think of massage as a way to ease sore muscles and help with relaxation, the practice also offers other health benefits. Here are nine reasons you should consider scheduling a massage with a local massage therapist. Reduce the effects of depression. Studies show that massage lowers cortisol levels, which in turn elevates
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The Chequamegon Food Co-op recently pledged to increase the percentage of local products it carries by signing the Superior Compact. Superior Compact signatories aim to purchase 20 percent of their products locally by 2020. The document is a purchasing commitment developed by the Lake Superior Good Food Network, a group of regional organizations working to
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Four generations have worked the waters around Bayfield, Wisconsin to supply fish for Bodin Fisheries. On the shores of Lake Superior, Bodin Fisheries operate a dock, warehouse, and retail shop. They specialize in fresh, frozen, and smoked Lake Superior trout and whitefish. Fishing boats leave the docks daily to harvest fresh Lake Superior fish. The
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Unfortunately, cardiovascular disease is the top cause of death in the United States, with one in three Americans dying from heart disease or stroke. Besides attention to overall health, people at risk for heart disease should be concerned with periodontal health. Left unchecked, gum disease may increase a person’s risk for heart disease. Since February
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With the sweet smell of lavender and honey or the warm scent of cedarwood and goat’s milk, Sweet Pea Soaps offers a wide range of options. Owner Jennifer DeLonay makes each batch of soap by hand using an olive oil, coconut oil, and palm oil base. Formerly based out of her home in Marengo, Wisconsin,
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Snow shoveling and walking can be challenging in the winter. Between slippery surfaces and out-of-shape bodies, we face many challenges in the winter. Here are some tips for making your cold-weather activities safer: Stretch before and after you shovel or walk. You should move your body a little bit before going outside, even if it’s
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