Ken & Paula, Jason, David and I met with local resident Steve Wintle, the "environmental guy" at the store last Tuesday. Steve is going to do all the testing and such.. per CDBG requirements, soon. We will then be having a "volunteer" day BEFORE putting the RFP out to bid. Steve will let us know what we can do, or not, and be safe and within the law. Good to have him on our team.

We met last week with Ken and Paula our architects and went up and looked at the 10 burner Garland Stove and the double slate sink. They are working on the design and as well as the environmental issues that we have to go through for the building. There are some cupboards and an incredible island that some members were eying on the 4th floor. I was please to see that Paula has incorporated the slate sink as a focal point in the preliminary design at the store!

Sue and I are putting together a workshop for you in the very near future on kitchens, licensing, food safety, etc. We hope to give you more info on that tonight. What works best for you? Nights or a Saturday? We were think a Saturday from 10 to 2 with lunch and a variety of presenters. Is that something that would be beneficial to you?

I have included in this email a grant that was sent to me, just in case anyone might have a use for it. The deadline is March 12th. The tunnel greenhouse grant is ending soon and only 20 (?) applicants will be accepted. Talk with Tessa for more details. http://www.heartofmaine.org/

On another note: I have a person who is interested in fresh veggies, such as cukes this winter. She has a business that is canning and making other food stuffs that sells at Bobs Hardware and a couple places in Greenville. Anyone have that kind of stuff? Call me and I will hook you up.

I know it is cold out there, so let me know if you are coming or if not, feel free to call with any questions or thoughts.
Judy

Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Hi all,
Sue Watson, Gloria and I went to Belfast last Friday to see how the Belfast Co-op was setup. I took pictures of the various displays for ideas and we had a great lunch.

Although they are a Co-op, they don't necessarily do what we are doing with carrying only local products.

I came away with new ideas after talking with the head cook (?). Will talk about it more tonight...

I have uploaded the pictures for you to see.