Wheatsville Co-op Austin, TX

[dan gillotte <gm AT wheatsville.com>]

Hi friends,

March 16th was Wheatsville's 29th birthday! That's 29 years of food and 
fun at the co-op. I thank our founders for creating such a great place 
and I thank you for your support throughout the years. We couldn't do 
it without you!

This Saturday is our next Member Appreciation Day when all members 
receive a 10% discount off of all your purchases for the entire day. We 
will also be sampling out all kinds of goodies from 12-4. If you've got 
a friend that is on the fence about joining Wheatsville, now id the 
perfect time for them to join. If they join anytime from now through 
Saturday, they can get the immediate Member Appreciation day benefit on 
Saturday. I hope to see you there!

Great Co-op Advantage Specials roll on...

Cascadian Farm Organic Frozen Fruit, selected varieties just $2.79 
(Great for smoothies or in your pancakes or muffins!)
Dr. Bronner's Organic Peppermint Soap just $8.49 for the 32 oz. size. 
(All one or none! Dilute!)
Rudi's Organic Bread, selected varieties $2.69. This bread is tasty and 
organic. Try it out.
Natural Brew Soda is on sale for $2.89/ 4 pack. I like their root beer.
Earth Balance Buttery Spread for $2.49. A great tasting non- trans fat 
margarine!
Health Valley Crunch-Ems 2 for $5 in rice and corn varieties. A hearty 
and tasty cereal.
Gardenburger Veggie burgers are on sale for $3.69. Time for grillin'!
Nature's Gate shampoo and conditioner, selected varieties are on sale 
for $3.69.

There are many more specials, this is just the tip of the iceberg!

Last week I e-mailed you to remember us when the new Whole Foods 
opened. Well, you have! We've had two of our best weeks ever since they 
opened which is great news! Thanks!

Many people expressed concern over a Statesman article about the loss 
of a certain Austin vine with the new Whole Foods. Alamo, and 
Half-Price books. Our board president, Bob Kinney responded to the 
article in a letter to the editor printed on Sunday. Here it is...

"While pointing out the new cosmopolitan glitz to some Austin traditions
(Statesman - Old Austin Goes Cosmopolitan - March 15), writer Brad
Buchholz neglected to stop by one of Austin's long-time legends -
Wheatsville Food Co-op at 3101 Guadalupe.
        Nearing our thirtieth birthday, the co-op (where all are welcome
to shop) has maintained its Austin vibe roots while sprucing up the
store and smashing sales records in the past year.
        Our deli's popcorn tofu is a worthy match to the Armadillo
nachos and there's a parking space close to the front door for you.
Bob Kinney
President, Wheatsville Board of Directors"

Thanks Bob and thanks to all of you!

See you soon!

Dan Gillotte
Wheatsville GM and e-mail guy