Market Manager Nils Johnson, Lori Musgrave, Gary McNiel, Krisan LaHew
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Monday, August 15, 2011
Proclamation By Governor Chritine Gregoire
Market Manager Nils Johnson, Lori Musgrave, Gary McNiel, Krisan LaHew
12th Annual National Farmers Market Week
July 15, 2011
Nils Johnson
Market Manager Chewelah Farmers Market Chewelah, WA
Nils Johnson
Market Manager Chewelah Farmers Market Chewelah, WA
Dear Mr. Johnson,
Every day this summer, communities are converging to celebrate a simple miracle: farmers, as stewards of rural America, coming together to share a harvest that's feeding local families. The result? More viable regional economies; increased access to fresh, nutritious food; and stronger social networks that help keep communities strong. It's the miracle we know as farmers markets.
United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has proclaimed August 7-13, 2011 as National Farmers Market Week. On behalf ofThe Farmers Market Coalition, I am writing to commend the Chewelah Farmers Market for their innovative contribution to the Chewelah commu nity in honor of National Farmers Market Week.
This year marks the 12th Annual dedication, and it marks an important milestone. Since the USDA began declaring National Farmers Market Week in 2000, the number of farmers markets has more than doubled, from 2,863 markets in 2000 to 6,132 in 2010. These numbers have continued to rise in 2011 as farmers markets become fresh food mainstays for shoppers across all socio-economic, political, and ethnic ranges. The Chewelah Farmers Market is one of twelve stand-out farmers markets from across the nation that the Farmers Market Coalition is recognizing this year.
Farmers markets help more dollars circulate in local economies, support agricultural diversity that keeps our farms, air, and water healthy, and offer unparalleled diversity of fresh, nutritious foods. The Farmers Market Coalition recognizes the valuable contributions of Chewelah Farmers Market in creating a sustainable market in a small town, supporting the economy and rural preservation. Chewelah Farmers Market is a testament to the herculean accomplishments of volunteers all over the country dedicating their time to make farmers markets succeed in serving farmers, consumers, and communities. Chewelah Farmers Market volunteers and community members should be very proud of their efforts to support their farmers. By raising funds to help a farmer that needed surgery in 2010, that farmer is still a regular provider at the Chewelah Farmers Market.
Congratulations, Nils, on your leadership in making farmers markets an outstanding vehicle for positive social and economic change.
Sincerely,
Stacy Miller, Executive Director Farmers Market Coalition
Every day this summer, communities are converging to celebrate a simple miracle: farmers, as stewards of rural America, coming together to share a harvest that's feeding local families. The result? More viable regional economies; increased access to fresh, nutritious food; and stronger social networks that help keep communities strong. It's the miracle we know as farmers markets.
United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has proclaimed August 7-13, 2011 as National Farmers Market Week. On behalf ofThe Farmers Market Coalition, I am writing to commend the Chewelah Farmers Market for their innovative contribution to the Chewelah commu nity in honor of National Farmers Market Week.
This year marks the 12th Annual dedication, and it marks an important milestone. Since the USDA began declaring National Farmers Market Week in 2000, the number of farmers markets has more than doubled, from 2,863 markets in 2000 to 6,132 in 2010. These numbers have continued to rise in 2011 as farmers markets become fresh food mainstays for shoppers across all socio-economic, political, and ethnic ranges. The Chewelah Farmers Market is one of twelve stand-out farmers markets from across the nation that the Farmers Market Coalition is recognizing this year.
Farmers markets help more dollars circulate in local economies, support agricultural diversity that keeps our farms, air, and water healthy, and offer unparalleled diversity of fresh, nutritious foods. The Farmers Market Coalition recognizes the valuable contributions of Chewelah Farmers Market in creating a sustainable market in a small town, supporting the economy and rural preservation. Chewelah Farmers Market is a testament to the herculean accomplishments of volunteers all over the country dedicating their time to make farmers markets succeed in serving farmers, consumers, and communities. Chewelah Farmers Market volunteers and community members should be very proud of their efforts to support their farmers. By raising funds to help a farmer that needed surgery in 2010, that farmer is still a regular provider at the Chewelah Farmers Market.
Congratulations, Nils, on your leadership in making farmers markets an outstanding vehicle for positive social and economic change.
Sincerely,
Stacy Miller, Executive Director Farmers Market Coalition
P O Box 504
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-984-0175 877-362-0553
This year, the Farmers Market Coalition is celebrating the 12th Annual National Farmers Market Week (August 7th_13th) by recognizing markets nationwide that have made notable accomplishments based on specific themes throughout that week:
· Sunday, August 7th
Farmers markets and community education: innovative partnerships that allow market to serve as hubs of information.
· Monday, August 8th
Farmers markets and public health: promoting good nutrition and healthy habits
· Tuesday, August 9th
Farmers markets as economic engines: business incubation, job development, and local spending
· Wednesday, August 10th
Farmers at the center of the system: governance and policies that put farmers first
· Thursday, August 11th
Farmers markets and food equity: improving access to healthy foods in underserved neighborhoods
•• Friday, August 12th
Farmers markets ana civic engagement: growing social capital and engaging volunteers •• Saturday, August 13th
Farmers markets and rural renewal: supporting agricultural diversity and farm viability, while inspiring a new generation of producers -
All farmers markets are worthy'of celebration, not only during National Farmers Market Week, but throughout the year. The following diverse mix of markets are being recognized during National Farmers Market Week 2011 for their innovation and demonstrated success in serving farmers, consumers, and communities:
Oregon City Farmers Market, OR Port Townsend Farmers Market, WA Morton Grove Farmers Market, IL Columbia Farmers Market, MO Easton Farmers' Market, PA Chewelah Farmers Market, WA
Hub City Farmers Market, Spartanburg, SC Fayetteville Farmers' Market, AR Skowhegan Farmers' Market, ME Lawrence Farmers Market, KS
Fulton Street, Grand Rapids, MI
Historic Lewes Farmers Market, DE
· Sunday, August 7th
Farmers markets and community education: innovative partnerships that allow market to serve as hubs of information.
· Monday, August 8th
Farmers markets and public health: promoting good nutrition and healthy habits
· Tuesday, August 9th
Farmers markets as economic engines: business incubation, job development, and local spending
· Wednesday, August 10th
Farmers at the center of the system: governance and policies that put farmers first
· Thursday, August 11th
Farmers markets and food equity: improving access to healthy foods in underserved neighborhoods
•• Friday, August 12th
Farmers markets ana civic engagement: growing social capital and engaging volunteers •• Saturday, August 13th
Farmers markets and rural renewal: supporting agricultural diversity and farm viability, while inspiring a new generation of producers -
All farmers markets are worthy'of celebration, not only during National Farmers Market Week, but throughout the year. The following diverse mix of markets are being recognized during National Farmers Market Week 2011 for their innovation and demonstrated success in serving farmers, consumers, and communities:
Oregon City Farmers Market, OR Port Townsend Farmers Market, WA Morton Grove Farmers Market, IL Columbia Farmers Market, MO Easton Farmers' Market, PA Chewelah Farmers Market, WA
Hub City Farmers Market, Spartanburg, SC Fayetteville Farmers' Market, AR Skowhegan Farmers' Market, ME Lawrence Farmers Market, KS
Fulton Street, Grand Rapids, MI
Historic Lewes Farmers Market, DE
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Chewelah Farmers Market Almanac
Hi All,
Chewelah Farmers Market Almanac
January 22, 2010
Our gardens may be taking a little break for winter, but the Chewelah Farmers Market Management Team is hard at work to bring our third season of the market to Chewelah. The Farmers Market will once again happen Fridays from 11:30- 5:30 along the banks of Chewelah Creek at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. And, the innovative Consignment Table will be available for all to take advantage of. The management team is currently working on being able to provide an ATM machine at the market that will not only take debit and credit cards, but accept WIC, SNAP and Senior coupons. It is the primary mission of the Chewelah Farmers Market to make fresh, local food available to everyone.
Got seeds? Everyone is invited to attend our Seed Exchange/ Garden Talk/ Potluck on Thursday, February 11th at 4:30 in the Fellowship Hall at St. Paul’s. You can swap/sell seeds, chat about the glories of compost and eat something good.
Plan on attending our next Big Meeting about the Farmers Market, on Tuesday, March 16th from 3:30-6:00. It is important that we hear from as many growers, vendors and consumers as possible to get your thoughts and ideas that will help us make Chewelah Farmers Market benefit as many people as possible. We will also be treated to a presentation on drip irrigation by Dee Acheson, owner of Front Porch produce.
Mark your calendar for ‘Salad Days,’ May 21 & 28, two special pre-season market days that will feature primarily the earliest of crops, greens. You will also find vegetable and flower starts. Our official kick-off to the market season will be our ‘Fresh Start’ Grand Opening on Friday, June 5th. Be sure and stop by and pick up your FREE Giant Pumpkin seeds and market schedule. Take those seeds home and plant them, and then bring your biggest pumpkin to our Harvest Festival in October. If yours tips the scales as the heaviest, you’ll win!
We have many special market days planned this season (who could forget the inaugural running of the Zucchini Regatta?) and there is guaranteed to be something for everyone. Do you enjoy spending a lovely day by the creek chatting with folks? Volunteer a little time at the Farmers Market! We are just a group of volunteers ourselves, and we would welcome anyone giving of their time and expertise to help make our market great.
Check out our website, www.chewelahfarmersmarket.com for more information. If you would like to receive information on becoming a vendor, contact Shelly at 935-8911 or email whoabgflla@gotsky.com.
Chewelah Farmers Market Almanac
January 22, 2010
Our gardens may be taking a little break for winter, but the Chewelah Farmers Market Management Team is hard at work to bring our third season of the market to Chewelah. The Farmers Market will once again happen Fridays from 11:30- 5:30 along the banks of Chewelah Creek at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. And, the innovative Consignment Table will be available for all to take advantage of. The management team is currently working on being able to provide an ATM machine at the market that will not only take debit and credit cards, but accept WIC, SNAP and Senior coupons. It is the primary mission of the Chewelah Farmers Market to make fresh, local food available to everyone.
Got seeds? Everyone is invited to attend our Seed Exchange/ Garden Talk/ Potluck on Thursday, February 11th at 4:30 in the Fellowship Hall at St. Paul’s. You can swap/sell seeds, chat about the glories of compost and eat something good.
Plan on attending our next Big Meeting about the Farmers Market, on Tuesday, March 16th from 3:30-6:00. It is important that we hear from as many growers, vendors and consumers as possible to get your thoughts and ideas that will help us make Chewelah Farmers Market benefit as many people as possible. We will also be treated to a presentation on drip irrigation by Dee Acheson, owner of Front Porch produce.
Mark your calendar for ‘Salad Days,’ May 21 & 28, two special pre-season market days that will feature primarily the earliest of crops, greens. You will also find vegetable and flower starts. Our official kick-off to the market season will be our ‘Fresh Start’ Grand Opening on Friday, June 5th. Be sure and stop by and pick up your FREE Giant Pumpkin seeds and market schedule. Take those seeds home and plant them, and then bring your biggest pumpkin to our Harvest Festival in October. If yours tips the scales as the heaviest, you’ll win!
We have many special market days planned this season (who could forget the inaugural running of the Zucchini Regatta?) and there is guaranteed to be something for everyone. Do you enjoy spending a lovely day by the creek chatting with folks? Volunteer a little time at the Farmers Market! We are just a group of volunteers ourselves, and we would welcome anyone giving of their time and expertise to help make our market great.
Check out our website, www.chewelahfarmersmarket.com for more information. If you would like to receive information on becoming a vendor, contact Shelly at 935-8911 or email whoabgflla@gotsky.com.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Food from four corners of the earth
Who would have thought that a trip to the Chewelah Farmers Market, held Fridays from 11:30-5:30 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, could take you to the four corners of the earth? You thought you might find a nice watermelon to have with dinner and end up with New Zealand spinach and Gai-Lan, a type of Chinese broccoli. Then you see some cream-colored Petrowski turnips from Poland. Exotic rat-tail radishes, speckled Dragon Tongue beans, and an unusual type of leaf amaranth called ‘Calaloo’. All of this and much more, and you didn’t even have to get your passport stamped.
Among all of the interesting produce you’ll find plenty of your familiar favorites. This week’s choices include sweet corn, cantaloupe, muskmelon, watermelon, hot peppers, summer squash and artichokes. Transparent apples, rarely seen at the grocery store because they are fragile and don’t ship well, will be on hand for eating, baking and applesauce. Lovely handcrafted stone necklaces, designer totes and bags, original watercolors and yellow raspberry plants will also be available. And if you’re thirsty after all of your shopping, cool off with a glass of huckleberry lemonade. Don’t forget that the place for lunch on Fridays is the Chewelah Farmers Market. Fresh-made salads, wraps and dips offer a healthful option for your lunch hour.
At our Vegetable Garden Tour a few weeks ago, everyone was raving about the great food we had at our pot-luck. One particularly delicious salad was
contributed by Margo Sety, and she has generously shared her recipe.
For more information or to obtain a vendor application and a set of market rules, please call Mary at 935-7145 or email Shelly at whoabgflla@gotsky.com.
Among all of the interesting produce you’ll find plenty of your familiar favorites. This week’s choices include sweet corn, cantaloupe, muskmelon, watermelon, hot peppers, summer squash and artichokes. Transparent apples, rarely seen at the grocery store because they are fragile and don’t ship well, will be on hand for eating, baking and applesauce. Lovely handcrafted stone necklaces, designer totes and bags, original watercolors and yellow raspberry plants will also be available. And if you’re thirsty after all of your shopping, cool off with a glass of huckleberry lemonade. Don’t forget that the place for lunch on Fridays is the Chewelah Farmers Market. Fresh-made salads, wraps and dips offer a healthful option for your lunch hour.
At our Vegetable Garden Tour a few weeks ago, everyone was raving about the great food we had at our pot-luck. One particularly delicious salad was
contributed by Margo Sety, and she has generously shared her recipe.
Marinated Zucchini Salad
Dressing: Mash two garlic cloves with 1 ½ teaspoons salt. Mix with 2 tablespoons lemon-flavored olive oil, (or regular olive oil with fresh lemon and zest) and ½ cup red or white wine vinegar.
Veggies: Cut one medium zucchini into matchsticks or use a vegetable peeler to shave into ribbons. Toss in a handful of chopped parsley and ½ cup green onion tops. Mix dressing and veggies. Add pepper and adjust salt. Best if chilled for a few hours or overnight.
Dressing: Mash two garlic cloves with 1 ½ teaspoons salt. Mix with 2 tablespoons lemon-flavored olive oil, (or regular olive oil with fresh lemon and zest) and ½ cup red or white wine vinegar.
Veggies: Cut one medium zucchini into matchsticks or use a vegetable peeler to shave into ribbons. Toss in a handful of chopped parsley and ½ cup green onion tops. Mix dressing and veggies. Add pepper and adjust salt. Best if chilled for a few hours or overnight.
For more information or to obtain a vendor application and a set of market rules, please call Mary at 935-7145 or email Shelly at whoabgflla@gotsky.com.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
August WSU Stevens County Extension News
August WSU Stevens County Extension News, a monthly newsletter with Extension event and program news. We encourage you to forward this newsletter to friends and family that might benefit from the information. If you do not wish to receive this e-mail newsletter please hit reply and ask to be removed from the list. We hope you enjoy the newsletter. -Debra Kollock, County Extension Director
If the links below do not work try viewing this in HTML format or visit http://stevens.wsu.edu/enewsletter.htm.
Home and Garden Events
July 27: Learn to make freezer jam and freeze vegetables at this free hands-on workshop. Freezing Vegetables and Jam will be held 9 am to noon at the Kettle Falls Senior Center, 605 Narcissus in Kettle Falls.
July 28: Bonnie Stichart, WSU Food Safety Advisor, will conduct a free workshop called Pressure Canning Made Easy today. Learn procedures and techniques of canning, product selection, preparing and packing jars, and the do's and don’ts of using a pressure canner. The class will be from 5 to 8 pm at WSU Stevens County Extension in Colville.
August 1: Free Pressure Canner Testing will be held from 10 am to 1 pm at the NE WA Farmers’ Market in Colville on the corner of Astor and Main.
August 3: Join us to find out how to can fruits and jellies. Canning Fruit will be held 9 am to noon at the Kettle Falls Senior Center, 605 Narcissus in Kettle Falls.
August 8, and 15: WSU Master Gardener volunteers will be available from 9 to 11 am during the Plant Clinic held at the Saturday Farmers' Market on the corner of Astor and Main in Colville. They can answer your gardening and insect questions. Drop by with your questions and please bring samples!
August 5, 12, and 19: WSU Master Gardener volunteers will be available from noon to 3 pm at the Wednesday Colville Farmers' Market, on the corner of 3rd and Oak, one block east of Main in Colville to answer your gardening and insect questions during the Plant Clinic. Drop by with your questions and please bring samples!
August 7, 14, 21, and 28: WSU Master Gardener volunteers will hold a Plant Clinic at the Friday Farmers' Market in Chewelah held on the grounds of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, N 202 2nd St. W. in Chewelah. They can answer your gardening and insect questions. Plant Clinic times vary so check our website for current times.
August 10: Pressure Canning Made Easy. Join us to find out how to use a pressure canner at this hands-on workshop. Pressure Canning Made Easy will be held 9 am to noon at the Kettle Falls Senior Center, 605 Narcissus in Kettle Falls.
August 22: Join us to find out how to can fruits and jellies. Canning Fruit will be held 9 am to noon at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Chewelah.
4-H Events
August is the month to showcase your 4-H project at one or more of the locals fairs!! Visit our calendar for local fair dates in August.
August 1: 4-H Outstanding Leader Nominations are due today. Nominate your leader for this special recognition.
August 3: NE WA Fair Zoo Barn Superintendent Anna Perryman will host a clinic for all animals in the Zoo Barn (goats, poultry, rabbits, reptiles, llamas, and pocket pets). The day begins at 11 am at the Zoo Barn. Bring a lunch and be prepared to learn about showing in this barn.
August 27: 4-H State Qualifying Food Contests will be held today at the NE WA Fair.
Forestry Events
August 15: Forest Health Field Day. Learn how to recognize forest health problems and how to maintain a healthy condition. At the North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Rd. Spokane, from 10 am to 3 pm. Contact Janean Creighton for more information.
For a complete calendar of events visit http://stevens.wsu.edu/calendar.htm
WSU Stevens County Extension985 S. Elm Ste. A, Colville, WA 99114509-684-2588 509-684-9790 fax TDD 1-800-833-6388
stevens.wsu.edu extensionstevens@wsu.edu
Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Stevens County. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Persons with a disability requiring special accommodations while participating in the program may call WSU Stevens County Extension at 509-684-2588. If accommodation is not requested in advance, we cannot guarantee the availability of accommodation on site. Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, and sexual orientation.
If the links below do not work try viewing this in HTML format or visit http://stevens.wsu.edu/enewsletter.htm.
Home and Garden Events
July 27: Learn to make freezer jam and freeze vegetables at this free hands-on workshop. Freezing Vegetables and Jam will be held 9 am to noon at the Kettle Falls Senior Center, 605 Narcissus in Kettle Falls.
July 28: Bonnie Stichart, WSU Food Safety Advisor, will conduct a free workshop called Pressure Canning Made Easy today. Learn procedures and techniques of canning, product selection, preparing and packing jars, and the do's and don’ts of using a pressure canner. The class will be from 5 to 8 pm at WSU Stevens County Extension in Colville.
August 1: Free Pressure Canner Testing will be held from 10 am to 1 pm at the NE WA Farmers’ Market in Colville on the corner of Astor and Main.
August 3: Join us to find out how to can fruits and jellies. Canning Fruit will be held 9 am to noon at the Kettle Falls Senior Center, 605 Narcissus in Kettle Falls.
August 8, and 15: WSU Master Gardener volunteers will be available from 9 to 11 am during the Plant Clinic held at the Saturday Farmers' Market on the corner of Astor and Main in Colville. They can answer your gardening and insect questions. Drop by with your questions and please bring samples!
August 5, 12, and 19: WSU Master Gardener volunteers will be available from noon to 3 pm at the Wednesday Colville Farmers' Market, on the corner of 3rd and Oak, one block east of Main in Colville to answer your gardening and insect questions during the Plant Clinic. Drop by with your questions and please bring samples!
August 7, 14, 21, and 28: WSU Master Gardener volunteers will hold a Plant Clinic at the Friday Farmers' Market in Chewelah held on the grounds of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, N 202 2nd St. W. in Chewelah. They can answer your gardening and insect questions. Plant Clinic times vary so check our website for current times.
August 10: Pressure Canning Made Easy. Join us to find out how to use a pressure canner at this hands-on workshop. Pressure Canning Made Easy will be held 9 am to noon at the Kettle Falls Senior Center, 605 Narcissus in Kettle Falls.
August 22: Join us to find out how to can fruits and jellies. Canning Fruit will be held 9 am to noon at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Chewelah.
4-H Events
August is the month to showcase your 4-H project at one or more of the locals fairs!! Visit our calendar for local fair dates in August.
August 1: 4-H Outstanding Leader Nominations are due today. Nominate your leader for this special recognition.
August 3: NE WA Fair Zoo Barn Superintendent Anna Perryman will host a clinic for all animals in the Zoo Barn (goats, poultry, rabbits, reptiles, llamas, and pocket pets). The day begins at 11 am at the Zoo Barn. Bring a lunch and be prepared to learn about showing in this barn.
August 27: 4-H State Qualifying Food Contests will be held today at the NE WA Fair.
Forestry Events
August 15: Forest Health Field Day. Learn how to recognize forest health problems and how to maintain a healthy condition. At the North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Rd. Spokane, from 10 am to 3 pm. Contact Janean Creighton for more information.
For a complete calendar of events visit http://stevens.wsu.edu/calendar.htm
WSU Stevens County Extension985 S. Elm Ste. A, Colville, WA 99114509-684-2588 509-684-9790 fax TDD 1-800-833-6388
stevens.wsu.edu extensionstevens@wsu.edu
Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Stevens County. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Persons with a disability requiring special accommodations while participating in the program may call WSU Stevens County Extension at 509-684-2588. If accommodation is not requested in advance, we cannot guarantee the availability of accommodation on site. Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, and sexual orientation.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
August 15-19: School Gardens Workshop
Community and school gardens are topics that come up in community projects. Below is information of a workshop being offered in August. Registration is being extended.
The workshop is partially funded by a family foundation they are underwriting half the cost for the workshop leaving tuition of $355 per participant (which includes food and lodging)
Here is the scoop:
August 15-19: School Gardens
Building the classroom connections from the soil to the table is for teachers, administrators, parents, or volunteers who want to start a school garden or evolve their present garden: We will explore regional support networks, curriculum and essential learning requirements, basics of gardening, food safety, small livestock, and the kitchen connection. $355 per person (tuition includes food and lodging)
http://quillisascut.com/farm-school/school-gardens/
Quillisascut School Garden workshop for school teachers, administrators, parents, or volunteers who are wanting to start a school garden or evolve their present garden: We will explore how planting a garden can feed us healthy foods as well as save the Earth, how composting closes the loop in our farm to table cycle, and how we can learn from ‘Natures Operating System’ and the simple joy of putting ourselves back in the garden circle.
Building Regional Networks that Support School Gardens: Speaker from Puget Sound School Garden Collective will explain how their organization has evolved and some of the highs and lows of garden projects. Examples of challenges that have come up and how they are being resolved.
How to get started (planting the seed and breaking ground) Gardens come in all shapes and sizes some are on asphalt, or rooftops and others look more like traditional gardens. (slide show of regional school gardens)
How to of basic gardening (composting, direct seeding, transplanting) these will be taught using existing school garden curriculum so participants will get a feel for the process as well as examples on how to teach these topics.
Integrating small livestock ( honeybees and chickens)
Bringing it into the kitchen: the flip side of growing produce is how to handle it properly, food-safety (food born hazards) and how to prepare it into a nutritious and tasty meal.
Examples of Filling Essential Learning requirements with garden curriculum: Health, nutrition, reading, writing, art, social studies, culture, science, and math. Garden journaling filled with images- essays- feathers-artwork.
Gardens and food as carriers of culture. Themed gardens with herbs and plants from different cuisines. Asian, Italian, Mexican.
Lora Lea Misterly Quillisascut Farm2409 Pleasant Valley RoadRice, WA 99167 509 738-2011www.quillisascut.comfor a just world where everyone has a seat at the table
Krisan LeHew
Horizon's Community Coach
Community Leadership to Reduce Poverty
Washington State University Extension
P.O. Box 401
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509)690-8400
(509)935-0578 (fax)
krisan@wsu.edu
The workshop is partially funded by a family foundation they are underwriting half the cost for the workshop leaving tuition of $355 per participant (which includes food and lodging)
Here is the scoop:
August 15-19: School Gardens
Building the classroom connections from the soil to the table is for teachers, administrators, parents, or volunteers who want to start a school garden or evolve their present garden: We will explore regional support networks, curriculum and essential learning requirements, basics of gardening, food safety, small livestock, and the kitchen connection. $355 per person (tuition includes food and lodging)
http://quillisascut.com/farm-school/school-gardens/
Quillisascut School Garden workshop for school teachers, administrators, parents, or volunteers who are wanting to start a school garden or evolve their present garden: We will explore how planting a garden can feed us healthy foods as well as save the Earth, how composting closes the loop in our farm to table cycle, and how we can learn from ‘Natures Operating System’ and the simple joy of putting ourselves back in the garden circle.
Building Regional Networks that Support School Gardens: Speaker from Puget Sound School Garden Collective will explain how their organization has evolved and some of the highs and lows of garden projects. Examples of challenges that have come up and how they are being resolved.
How to get started (planting the seed and breaking ground) Gardens come in all shapes and sizes some are on asphalt, or rooftops and others look more like traditional gardens. (slide show of regional school gardens)
How to of basic gardening (composting, direct seeding, transplanting) these will be taught using existing school garden curriculum so participants will get a feel for the process as well as examples on how to teach these topics.
Integrating small livestock ( honeybees and chickens)
Bringing it into the kitchen: the flip side of growing produce is how to handle it properly, food-safety (food born hazards) and how to prepare it into a nutritious and tasty meal.
Examples of Filling Essential Learning requirements with garden curriculum: Health, nutrition, reading, writing, art, social studies, culture, science, and math. Garden journaling filled with images- essays- feathers-artwork.
Gardens and food as carriers of culture. Themed gardens with herbs and plants from different cuisines. Asian, Italian, Mexican.
Lora Lea Misterly Quillisascut Farm2409 Pleasant Valley RoadRice, WA 99167 509 738-2011www.quillisascut.comfor a just world where everyone has a seat at the table
Krisan LeHew
Horizon's Community Coach
Community Leadership to Reduce Poverty
Washington State University Extension
P.O. Box 401
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509)690-8400
(509)935-0578 (fax)
krisan@wsu.edu
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
You Asked For It!
You Asked For It!
Enjoy and afternoon and evening of training, dinner and networking with Horizon Alumni and New Horizon community members.
Join us Friday, April 3rd at The New Springdale Community Center (The Depo)
Starting at 2:30 PM training with Jan Klein on Youth/Adult partnerships then from
5-7 we’ll have dinner and Alumni Speed Dating Horizon Style where you’ll get to meet and talk to
other Horizon folks, learn what works and what doesn’t.
Please R.S.V.P. by March 27th to Krisan@wsu.edu or 690-8400
Travel and child care reimbursement is available upon request.
Krisan LeHew
Horizon's Community Coach
Community Leadership to Reduce Poverty
Washington State University Extension
P.O. Box 401
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509)690-8400
(509)935-0578 (fax)
krisan@wsu.edu
Enjoy and afternoon and evening of training, dinner and networking with Horizon Alumni and New Horizon community members.
Join us Friday, April 3rd at The New Springdale Community Center (The Depo)
Starting at 2:30 PM training with Jan Klein on Youth/Adult partnerships then from
5-7 we’ll have dinner and Alumni Speed Dating Horizon Style where you’ll get to meet and talk to
other Horizon folks, learn what works and what doesn’t.
Please R.S.V.P. by March 27th to Krisan@wsu.edu or 690-8400
Travel and child care reimbursement is available upon request.
Krisan LeHew
Horizon's Community Coach
Community Leadership to Reduce Poverty
Washington State University Extension
P.O. Box 401
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509)690-8400
(509)935-0578 (fax)
krisan@wsu.edu
Registration 09
Gonzaga University Center for Community Action & Service Learning & Spokane Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (SPO-CAN) Council Presents the Kick Off to April’s Our Kids: Our Business:
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Donna Beegle
“Mentoring Students and Adults out of Poverty”
Dr. Beegle is the Founder/CEO, Poverty Bridge, Portland,Oregon and is a national speaker and author of See Poverty, Be the Difference
Friday, March 27th, 2009
Spokane Falls Community College,
Bldg 17/Student Union Bldg
Ballrooms A,B & C
Awards Breakfast 8-9 am
Conference 9:00am -12 pm
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Saturday, October 25, 2008
Farmers Market Meeting
Here are some ideas gathered from the Social Entrepreneurship meeting at the library Thursday and the Farmers Market "Big Meeting" yesterday. They are related to the discussion Wendy and I had via email a while ago about the library hosting classes on sustainable living and related topics. These topics are of interest to the Chewelah Farmers Market because the more folks get into eating locally produced food the more they will come to the farmers market. The Farmers Market is interested in this because our goal is to serve the community by contributing to stimulating the local economy, environmental stewardship,and helping local folks get connected with high quality local food. We think folks don't shop at locally-produced food outlets because they don't understand the true/hidden costs of lower-price supermarket food. The locally-produced food outlets are (as far as I know):*Two stores - Front Porch in Addy and Meyers Falls Markets in Kettle Falls. *One restaurant - Courthouse Cafe in Colville. *One CSA - Stevens County CSA associated with (I think) Courthouse Cafe and Front Porch. *Three farmers markets - Colville Wednesday market, Colville Saturday market,and Chewelah Friday Farmers Market. One potential solution might be education... *Series of classes on sustainability in general; planning, procuring, cooking,and preserving local food; etc. offered by WSU County Extension and the Stevens County Library District held at libraries and farmers markets (depending on the nature of the class and time-of-year). *Special collections on the economics of food, home-growing, home-preserving,and cooking local foods at the libraries with special shelves and displays in prominent locations. *A special kiosk with free literature on all the above and visual displays clearly illustrating the total costs - to society and the consumer - of large-scale commercial agriculture/supermarket distribution compared to locally produced and sold food. These kiosks could be located at the libraries and then moved to the Colville and Chewelah farmers markets on market days and be placed next to the WSU Extension Master Gardener tables. *A series of newspaper articles on all the above plus the topics we talked about regarding y'all new Rural Project idea researched and written by local farmer,aGtivist and ace reporter Jamie Henneman. OF COURSE ALL THE ABOVE WOULD INCLUDE PLUGS FOR ALL THE ABOVE LOCAL FOOD OUTLETS!Additionally, a couple of ideas we have for the Chewelah Farmers market are... *Victory Garden Campaign - modelled after the program started by the City of San Francisco which was modelled after the WWII Victory Garden campaign. We hope to get some Chewelah Horizon grant money for this. *100 Mile Diet Campaign - fun way of challenging people to get as much of their food from within 100 miles as possible. Again, we're hoping for a little Horizon grant money for this. Peace, Ed Pace 509 935 6311
St. Paul Lutheran Churchhttp://chewelahlutheran.org/
FINGERPRINTS preschool http://fingerprintspreschool.org/
Chewelah Farmers Markethttp://chewelahfarmersmarket.blogspot.com/
St. Paul Lutheran Churchhttp://chewelahlutheran.org/
FINGERPRINTS preschool http://fingerprintspreschool.org/
Chewelah Farmers Markethttp://chewelahfarmersmarket.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Farmers Market Classes for August 15th
10 am to 1 pm - Canning, taught by WSU Master Canner Bonnie Stichart12:30 pm - How to select and eat vegetables and fruit/market walk-through,taught by chef and organic caterer Susan Henson2:30 pm - Backyard Chicken Raising, taught by farmer Dean HydenMarket is open from NOON to 6 pm. Pastor Ed PaceSt. Paul Lutheran Churchhttp://chewelahlutheran.organd FINGERPRINTS preschoolhttp://fingerprintspreschool.org
Friday, August 1, 2008
MUSTARD SEED PROJECTS....
MUSTARD SEED PROJECTS....
PURPOSE:
*Improving affordable food quality for people in all socioeconomic groups.
*Encouraging sustainable living.
*Promoting healthy lifestyles.
*Supporting the development of a local food production and distribution system.
CORE VALUES:
*Live local, think global.*Change can be in tiny increments.
*Inter-faith, ecumenical, and secular partnering is important.
STRATEGY:
1 - Establish a Chewelah Farmer's Market located "creek side" at St. Paul Lutheran Church as a way of getting folks together, learning, and trying out different things related to our purpose.
2 - Continue to organize and facilitate a series of meetings with growers, food producers and distributors, WSU County Extension, Jenkins High Ag Department and interested individuals to explore potential food-related projects.
3 - Host a series of classes on sustainable living, healthy living, suburban micro-farming, farming, preserving, and cooking at, and concurrent with, the Chewelah Farmer's Market.
ON GOING AND POTENTIAL PROJECTS:
*Support global food programs such as Heifer International and Bread for the World.
*Canning Closet.
*"Local" grain procurement, grinding, and distribution.
*Annual Earth Day Fair (spring) and Pet Lovers' Day (fall - it's a St. Francis thing).
*Semi-annual 2nd Harvest/Thrivent food giveaway with clothing bank and resource fair.
*Grow St. Paul's FINGERPRINTS preschool into a full-blown "farm school."
PURPOSE:
*Improving affordable food quality for people in all socioeconomic groups.
*Encouraging sustainable living.
*Promoting healthy lifestyles.
*Supporting the development of a local food production and distribution system.
CORE VALUES:
*Live local, think global.*Change can be in tiny increments.
*Inter-faith, ecumenical, and secular partnering is important.
STRATEGY:
1 - Establish a Chewelah Farmer's Market located "creek side" at St. Paul Lutheran Church as a way of getting folks together, learning, and trying out different things related to our purpose.
2 - Continue to organize and facilitate a series of meetings with growers, food producers and distributors, WSU County Extension, Jenkins High Ag Department and interested individuals to explore potential food-related projects.
3 - Host a series of classes on sustainable living, healthy living, suburban micro-farming, farming, preserving, and cooking at, and concurrent with, the Chewelah Farmer's Market.
ON GOING AND POTENTIAL PROJECTS:
*Support global food programs such as Heifer International and Bread for the World.
*Canning Closet.
*"Local" grain procurement, grinding, and distribution.
*Annual Earth Day Fair (spring) and Pet Lovers' Day (fall - it's a St. Francis thing).
*Semi-annual 2nd Harvest/Thrivent food giveaway with clothing bank and resource fair.
*Grow St. Paul's FINGERPRINTS preschool into a full-blown "farm school."
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Horizon Board Member Highlighted in Newsletter
Angie Tipton, Chewelah's Horizons Board Vice-Chair, was featured on the front page of the Rural Resources newsletter. Hre is the article - her new leadership role in Head Start wil have a positive impact on our community; and she's been a great organizer on our committee!Angie Tipton’s son, Joseph, used to be shy and standoffish, and his speech problems caused him and his parents no end of frustration.
“He’d just get so mad when you couldn’t understand,” says his mother. All that started to change after Angie enrolled Joseph, then 3, into Head Start, a federal program provided locally by Rural Resources Community Action.
RRCA is a one-stop resource for individuals and families in need in rural Northeast Washington. In addition to early-childhood programs (Head Start), we help people with housing, employment and training, senior services, transportation, energy and rental assistance, family counseling and support, and other needs.
Angie – who had come to us for rental assistance and help with energy costs – decided to sign her only child up for Head Start because she wanted him to socialize and learn with other children, but couldn’t afford to put him into private preschool.
Head Start is more comprehensive than preschool, and it’s free. In addition to language-rich preschool classes, the program provides qualified low-income and disabled children and their families with health education and screenings and parent training and support.
Angie noticed a change in her son right away. He became more verbal and social. He seemed a much happier child as he brimmed with excitement about the friends he was making and the songs and letters he was learning.
Through Head Start, Angie and her husband, Michael, connected with other families and received expert advice in classes on parenting strategies and child development. They also found out about their son’s speech and developmental delays in time to get him enrolled in the Chewelah School District Preschool, a special-education program that gives the 5-year-old the intensive one-on-one help he needs to be ready for kindergarten.
“Joseph is learning new things every day,” says Angie. “He's really grown academically by leaps and bounds even in this short time. I’m so proud of him!”
Angie shudders to think where her son would be now were it not for Head Start. “He probably would have been so far behind, they would have held him back,” she says. There’s also a lot more peace in the household now that Joseph is better able to communicate, adds Angie, who is also stepmom to her husband’s teenage son. “We no longer have to guess at what he’s trying to tell us,” she says. “He got really good at pointing, but now he doesn’t do that. He uses his words.”
While Joseph was finding his voice, Angie also found hers.
At the urging of Rural Resources Family Services Advocate Bev Wilkerson, Angie agreed to represent Chewelah parents on the Head Start Policy Council, which makes policy, staffing and curriculum decisions. Late last year, she was elected vice chair.
“Bev saw something in me that I didn't see, and she was right,” says Angie, who has since become involved in a grant-funded project to reduce poverty in the Chewelah area.
“I’ve learned an awful lot,” she says. “Plus I’ve developed leadership skills that just weren’t there before. When I first started, I had no idea how to speak up and push the issue. I’ve really grown legs on that.”
Like mother, like son.
Monday, May 26, 2008
COLVILLE HORIZONS “BIG IDEA” CONTEST KICK-OFF
April 23, 2008
Colville HORIZON Board
Dana McDowell
(509) 685-6125
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Colville, Washington
COLVILLE HORIZONS “BIG IDEA” CONTEST KICK-OFF
In an effort to bring more livable wage jobs to the Colville area, the Colville Horizon board is hosting an invention, innovation or marketable idea seminar on May 31, 2008 at the Community Colleges of Spokane, Colville Center from 8:30 am until 3:00 pm The seminar is the kick-off for the “Big Idea Contest” which will be held sometime this summer.
Joe Harris, Supervising Manager of the WSU Innovation Assessment Center will be the key-note speaker at the “Big Idea Contest” Kick-off. He will speak about the Innovation Assessment Center which reviews inventions, innovations, and marketable ideas to help develop them for patenting and marketing. He will answer the question, “What are the qualities that make an invention, innovation or marketable idea appropriate to bring to the WSU Center?”
At the May 31 event, there will be a call to potential inventors to submit their “Big Idea”. Their idea or invention will be reviewed by a judging panel of experts for specific qualities such as: feasibility to be patented, marketability, ability to be produced locally, potential for the number of jobs that it would create, and the ability to be shipped from our area The three or four top selections from the reviewing panel would then be awarded scholarships towards the $795.00 fee to enter the WSU Innovation Assessment Center. The panel reviewers will sign non-disclosure agreements with each inventor on their idea and will keep the inventions from being disclosed until the process is complete and the new ideas are ready to be revealed.
Because of our rural nature it is difficult to attract business to our area such as manufacturing or production of marketable ideas which could provide more livable wage jobs in the Colville area. Dana McDowell, A Horizons group member, says, “We are appealing to folks in the area who have been dreaming of an idea or who, due to necessity have already come up with an invention that makes their life easier.”
The Kick-off will also include some local business entrepreneurs who have built successful businesses in our area. There will be short presentations from other business services like Tri-County Economic Development District, SCORE, Stone Soup, and WSU Extension Ag Department. In addition we will have a track that showcases in-home businesses or “virtual jobs”. Lunch will be provided.
This event was birthed out of the Horizons Project funded by the Northwest Area Foundation that is being sponsored by WSU Extension. Seven communities in Stevens and Ferry counties have been participating in this 18 month project. For more information check out http://www.colvillewa.org/ . Additionally you may call Dana McDowell at (509) 685-6125 or Lynn Harris at (509) 675-2246.
Persons with a disability requiring special accommodation while participating in this program may call WSU Stevens County Extension, 509-684-2588. If accommodation is not requested in advance, we cannot guarantee the availability of accommodation on site. Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, and sexual orientation. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.
Colville HORIZON Board
Dana McDowell
(509) 685-6125
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Colville, Washington
COLVILLE HORIZONS “BIG IDEA” CONTEST KICK-OFF
In an effort to bring more livable wage jobs to the Colville area, the Colville Horizon board is hosting an invention, innovation or marketable idea seminar on May 31, 2008 at the Community Colleges of Spokane, Colville Center from 8:30 am until 3:00 pm The seminar is the kick-off for the “Big Idea Contest” which will be held sometime this summer.
Joe Harris, Supervising Manager of the WSU Innovation Assessment Center will be the key-note speaker at the “Big Idea Contest” Kick-off. He will speak about the Innovation Assessment Center which reviews inventions, innovations, and marketable ideas to help develop them for patenting and marketing. He will answer the question, “What are the qualities that make an invention, innovation or marketable idea appropriate to bring to the WSU Center?”
At the May 31 event, there will be a call to potential inventors to submit their “Big Idea”. Their idea or invention will be reviewed by a judging panel of experts for specific qualities such as: feasibility to be patented, marketability, ability to be produced locally, potential for the number of jobs that it would create, and the ability to be shipped from our area The three or four top selections from the reviewing panel would then be awarded scholarships towards the $795.00 fee to enter the WSU Innovation Assessment Center. The panel reviewers will sign non-disclosure agreements with each inventor on their idea and will keep the inventions from being disclosed until the process is complete and the new ideas are ready to be revealed.
Because of our rural nature it is difficult to attract business to our area such as manufacturing or production of marketable ideas which could provide more livable wage jobs in the Colville area. Dana McDowell, A Horizons group member, says, “We are appealing to folks in the area who have been dreaming of an idea or who, due to necessity have already come up with an invention that makes their life easier.”
The Kick-off will also include some local business entrepreneurs who have built successful businesses in our area. There will be short presentations from other business services like Tri-County Economic Development District, SCORE, Stone Soup, and WSU Extension Ag Department. In addition we will have a track that showcases in-home businesses or “virtual jobs”. Lunch will be provided.
This event was birthed out of the Horizons Project funded by the Northwest Area Foundation that is being sponsored by WSU Extension. Seven communities in Stevens and Ferry counties have been participating in this 18 month project. For more information check out http://www.colvillewa.org/ . Additionally you may call Dana McDowell at (509) 685-6125 or Lynn Harris at (509) 675-2246.
Persons with a disability requiring special accommodation while participating in this program may call WSU Stevens County Extension, 509-684-2588. If accommodation is not requested in advance, we cannot guarantee the availability of accommodation on site. Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, and sexual orientation. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.
Friday, May 9, 2008
WHY SHOULD WE READ TO CHILDREN??
WHY SHOULD WE READ TO CHILDREN??
The Horizons project of Colville is offering a FREE 5-hour workshop on
Early Literacy
Friday, May 16
10 am to 3pm
at the Rendezvous Theater
at the Community Colleges of Spokane, Colville Center
Contrary to popular belief, children prepare to read long before they
enter kindergarten or first grade. What children know about reading
and writing before they can actually read and write is now called
early literacy.
Parents, teachers, daycare workers, nurses, school staff, library
staff, Horizon participants and potential literacy volunteers are
invited to attend this free Early Literacy Workshop. Lunch will be
provided. Participants can attend either the entire five-hour training
or any of the three sessions (10-12, Brain Development and Current
Research, 12-1, How to be an Early Literacy Advocate, 1-3 How to Read
Aloud to Childre).
The speaker at the workshop is Ms. Sunny Strong, an early literacy
consultant with the Washington State library and former manager of
Children's Services for the Snohomish and Island County Libraries.
Attached to this email are 2 flyers about this event. One is for
parents, the other for teachers. We ask for your help in getting the
word out about this wonderful opportunity.
Those who RSVP will receive a free lunch and a packet of information
about early literacy at the workshop. Clock hours for teachers and
Stars Credit for daycare workers are available. Fuel vouchers and
money for daycare or eldercare available upon request.
For more information or to RSVP, email whitney@scrld.org
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Whitney Edwards
Horizons Early Literacy Focus Group
Debra Kollock,
Phone: (509) 684-2588
The Horizons project of Colville is offering a FREE 5-hour workshop on
Early Literacy
Friday, May 16
10 am to 3pm
at the Rendezvous Theater
at the Community Colleges of Spokane, Colville Center
Contrary to popular belief, children prepare to read long before they
enter kindergarten or first grade. What children know about reading
and writing before they can actually read and write is now called
early literacy.
Parents, teachers, daycare workers, nurses, school staff, library
staff, Horizon participants and potential literacy volunteers are
invited to attend this free Early Literacy Workshop. Lunch will be
provided. Participants can attend either the entire five-hour training
or any of the three sessions (10-12, Brain Development and Current
Research, 12-1, How to be an Early Literacy Advocate, 1-3 How to Read
Aloud to Childre).
The speaker at the workshop is Ms. Sunny Strong, an early literacy
consultant with the Washington State library and former manager of
Children's Services for the Snohomish and Island County Libraries.
Attached to this email are 2 flyers about this event. One is for
parents, the other for teachers. We ask for your help in getting the
word out about this wonderful opportunity.
Those who RSVP will receive a free lunch and a packet of information
about early literacy at the workshop. Clock hours for teachers and
Stars Credit for daycare workers are available. Fuel vouchers and
money for daycare or eldercare available upon request.
For more information or to RSVP, email whitney@scrld.org
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Whitney Edwards
Horizons Early Literacy Focus Group
Debra Kollock,
Phone: (509) 684-2588
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
MO' BETTER JOBS Action committee
MO' BETTER JOBS a Chewelah Horizons Action Committee
11 February 2008, 3:30 p.m. School District Office meeting room
Present: Barry Thomason (Convener), Tracy Rice, Sharon Ludwig, Myles Alexander (minutes).
Agenda item 1
We agreed on an initial set of conduct expectations for our meetings:
● one person speaks at a time
● everybody has an opportunity to speak
● when speaking we stay on topic
● we are open to new ideas and look beyond our personal agendas
Agenda item 2
Meeting minutes must be prepared and posted to the Horizons Chewelah blog. Myles volunteered to prepare meeting minutes and forward them to Tracy. Tracy will post the meeting minutes to the blog.
Barry explained other activities in his life are accelerating and asked that the group elect another leader. In hopes of greater attendance action was postponed until our next meeting.
Agenda items 3 and 4
Leslie Jones left a message with her regrets. She was called to Olympia this afternoon.
Marcus Morgan was not in the office today.
We discussed the need to make the most of their presentations. Our next meeting will be scheduled so they can both be present. The Chewelah Chamber of Commerce and other Horizons folks will be invited. Myles will coordinate the next meeting date with the presenters and Barry.
Next Meeting
Date TBA. Preferred days are Tuesday and Thursday. The Horizons people will begin at 3:30 p.m. to be followed at 4:00 by the presenters.
Additionally from Myles -
In January we were encouraged to read Michael H. Shuman's books Going Local and Small-Mart. Shuman champions community corporations. The Green Bay Packers are a community corporation. The organization Home Town Advantage website has a six page bulletin How to Launch a Community-Owned Store at http://www.bigboxtoolkit.com/images/pdf/community_store_howto.pdf. It describes how isolated Western rural towns fill retail niches abandoned by chains and old New England towns fend off destructive retail with community corporation stores. Community corporations can be used to develop any business type and could be a tool for job creation in Chewelah.
11 February 2008, 3:30 p.m. School District Office meeting room
Present: Barry Thomason (Convener), Tracy Rice, Sharon Ludwig, Myles Alexander (minutes).
Agenda item 1
We agreed on an initial set of conduct expectations for our meetings:
● one person speaks at a time
● everybody has an opportunity to speak
● when speaking we stay on topic
● we are open to new ideas and look beyond our personal agendas
Agenda item 2
Meeting minutes must be prepared and posted to the Horizons Chewelah blog. Myles volunteered to prepare meeting minutes and forward them to Tracy. Tracy will post the meeting minutes to the blog.
Barry explained other activities in his life are accelerating and asked that the group elect another leader. In hopes of greater attendance action was postponed until our next meeting.
Agenda items 3 and 4
Leslie Jones left a message with her regrets. She was called to Olympia this afternoon.
Marcus Morgan was not in the office today.
We discussed the need to make the most of their presentations. Our next meeting will be scheduled so they can both be present. The Chewelah Chamber of Commerce and other Horizons folks will be invited. Myles will coordinate the next meeting date with the presenters and Barry.
Next Meeting
Date TBA. Preferred days are Tuesday and Thursday. The Horizons people will begin at 3:30 p.m. to be followed at 4:00 by the presenters.
Additionally from Myles -
In January we were encouraged to read Michael H. Shuman's books Going Local and Small-Mart. Shuman champions community corporations. The Green Bay Packers are a community corporation. The organization Home Town Advantage website has a six page bulletin How to Launch a Community-Owned Store at http://www.bigboxtoolkit.com/images/pdf/community_store_howto.pdf. It describes how isolated Western rural towns fill retail niches abandoned by chains and old New England towns fend off destructive retail with community corporation stores. Community corporations can be used to develop any business type and could be a tool for job creation in Chewelah.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
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