‘Miscellany’ Archives
SEWARD CO-OP & Deli Debuts “Preferred Products: Principle 6” Oct. 2
By Lindsey Frey and Tom Vogel “While organic and fair trade are very important, Principle 6 of the 7 International Principles adds support for local economies and quality small-scale production. We hope the P6 boosts sales for these producers and businesses, ”¦ giving shoppers a quick way to identify ”˜best of the best”' products and companies,”'” says Sean Doyle, general manager. 7 International Cooperative Principles. Voluntary and Open Membership Democratic Member Control Member Economic Participation Autonomy and Independence Education, Training and Information Cooperation Among Cooperatives Concern for Community P6 Products criteria: Local ”“a product grown or produced in the 5-state region - MN, WI, SD, ND, IA. Cooperative/nonprofit ”“cooperative ownership of the business, where members have a stake in the business, or nonprofit status. Small farmer/producer ”“a.) independently owned and [...]
Corcoran Neighborhood Organization”'s 7th Annual $.50-$2.50 Book Sale
Sat. Oct. 23rd from 9 to 4 3451 Cedar Avenue South. Books of all kinds. Book lovers, come and enjoy homemade baked goods and books $0.50-$2.50! Raffle prizes from area businesses! Proceeds benefit the work of CNO. Donations being accepted at the CNO Office. Info: Nathan Matter at 612-724-7457 or email info@corcoranneighborhood.org.
Wedding Announcement: Jonathan Miller weds Amy Wehrman
Longtime (gosh, it has been a long time, hasn”'t it) Alley editor and graphic designer Jonathan Miller celebrated his nuptials to Amy Wehrman on August 14. Amy and Jonathan celebrated their wedding with 160 of their friends and family at the Mill City Museum in Minneapolis. The old-exploded-flour-mill-reborn-as-wonderful-museum was chosen to celebrate the coming together of the self-professed nature girl Amy Wehrman and the urban landscape lover Jonathan Miller. So far, all reports of the evening declared it a complete and total success and that a fine time was had by all.
