700 Main Street West, Ashland, WI 54806. | Open Daily - 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
The sweltering days of mid-summer are here and you bought yourself a gigantic ol’ watermelon to beat the heat. Now, how are you gonna eat that whole thing before it turns into a pile of mush? Check out these ideas that will help you use your melon… IN A DRINK – Watermelon’s juiciness makes […]
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Hot days call for cool treats and we’ve got you covered. Dig into this roundup of sweet summer treats that will help you beat the heat while still saying (mostly) healthy. Easy Pavlova – Light meringue is layered with whipped cream and topped with fresh fruit. Cut back the sugar to 1 cup to lighten
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While lots of summer menus feature beef, pork, or chicken, there are plenty of fantastic vegan and vegetarian dishes out there filled with both fun and flavor. Whether you are looking for a main dish or a side, give your summer menu a meatless makeover with these recipes. Chickpea Burgers –Â These chickpea burgers are similar
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Owner Rewards are here, so now you can shop, earn, and save! What are Owner Rewards? Read on to find out more…
After a year-long process that included community input through meetings and a public brainstorming session, we have completed our strategic plan, Five to Thrive. One of the most common suggestions offered during the strategic planning process was a discount for low-income shoppers. (In fact, it is an idea that has come up many times over the years.) Couple this with requests for discounts for students, veterans, and the military, and we started to look at ways to accommodate everyone into our discount structure.
Our main discount (besides our quarterly 10% off “We Love Our Owners” coupons) was Senior Monday, where senior owners ages 55+ received 10% off and senior non-owners received 5% off their total every Monday. It’s probably an understatement to say that Senior Monday was a well-loved discount. In 2017, we gave away $48,000 in discounts to seniors ages 55 and older. To add discounts for low-income shoppers, we had to take a hard look at how we could change our discount structure, specifically Senior Monday.
Our new Owner Rewards program is the answer! Owners already receive points toward patronage refunds. (When you look at your receipt, you’ll find your patronage point balance on there already.) Now, you will also accumulate separate points toward discounts, special offers, and bonus rewards. For each $1 you spend, you will earn 1 point.
While Senior Monday has gone away, owners ages 55+ can enroll in our Senior Daily Double and earn double points EVERY DAY! Low-income folks who qualify for EBT, WIC, or Badgercare will also receive double points as part of our Food For All program. These points will be separate from patronage points, so patronage refunds will still be an option as the Co-op becomes more profitable.
How does it work? Next time you are in, check your receipt for your Owner Rewards or Double Points balance. You can ask your cashier to redeem points as follows:
• Redeem 100 points and receive $1 off.
• Redeem 300 points and receive $3 off.
• Redeem 500 points and receive $5 off.
• Redeem 1,000 points and receive $15 off.
Owner Rewards launched last week and is automatically activated on your owner account (if your account is current). You simply need to shop as usual, earn points, and cash your points in for rewards! If you qualify for the Senior Daily Double or Food For All programs, grab an application from a cashier and sign up to start earning double points.
This is just the beginning of a new program we hope you love. The earned discounts are a starting point and we plan to expand the program over time. We see Owner Rewards as a way for us to thank all of you for your continuing support and belief in our mission to provide our community with an enhanced quality of life.
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Father’s Day is a perfect reason to share a special meal. Here are ten tasty dishes that will help you with your meal planning, whether for Dad or another sweet summer celebration. Grilled Fish Tacos –Â Tasty grilled fish tacos made with adobo-rubbed fish and topped with a light coleslaw. Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa
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Hemp History Week is June 4-10! Join us in celebrating hemp as more than just a healthy whole food source of plant-based protein, Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids SDA and GLA. Did you know hemp is also a growing U.S. industry and an environmentally sustainable solution for potentially thousands of non-toxic products ranging from car parts and
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Get set for great grilling with these grilling tips! Start your grill about 30 minutes before you begin cooking. It’s a good idea to have a hot side for grilling meat and a cooler side for grilling fish, seafood and vegetables. If you don’t have a gas grill, consider using chunk charwood, which is
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There’s no better way to celebrate the beginning of summer than by planning a leisurely outdoor picnic. Here’s how to keep your picnic out of bug-bite and spoiled-food territory to enjoy warm breezes, delicious food and fun. Prep everything ahead of time This may seem like a no-brainer, but putting in the time to
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One of the most common suggestions offered during the strategic planning process was a discount for low-income shoppers. It’s actually come up often in our customer comments and brainstorming sessions. Couple this with requests for discounts for students, veterans, and the military, and we started to look at ways to accommodate everyone into our discount
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Choosing gifts can be tricky at best, but add in trying to choose something special for Mom and it can be down right daunting. Don’t worry, though. You got this. Grab one of our delightful Mother’s Day gift ideas and you’ll make Mom proud! Flowers – We know they are kind of a staple, but
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