This month, I would like to welcome Sarah MacDonald as our new Floor Coordinator, taking the place of Sarah Scranton, who has moved back East to be with her family. This is definitely a promotion for Sarah MacDonald. The Floor Coordinators, affectionately known as FCs, lead the cashier team in my absence, taking care of customer service, cashier issues such as finding subs for sick cashiers, and in general ensuring that everything runs smoothly. They also take care of all things pertaining to the front end of the store, including supplies, the parking lot, and the bathrooms.

Asked by Ashley Fiedler at the Co-op on Feb 10, 2010

"Yes. It's really different from Seattle. The drivers are laid back and helpful." - Eric Lozaga, website programmer www.53mp.com, Pullman

"My experience is basically nonexistent." - Nicholas Waters, Co-op cook and farmer, Moscow

Local wood is featured in the Co-op's new deli condiment counter donated by Isaac Wright.
The light-colored wood is fir that comes from various parts of Idaho and is milled in Deary. The dark wood grew right here in Moscow.

Wright said, “The elm came from East City Park in Moscow. We buy it when it becomes available. It was perfect to use in the Co-op.”

The Engagement and Outreach Committee is looking at ways that the Co-op can make itself more affordable for our low-income members, particularly those who qualify for food stamps, which is now a surprisingly high percentage of the general population. If you have ideas and input on this question, we welcome your comments. Please e-mail This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it with your thoughts, or contact me directly. Thank you!