Staff Spotlight: Erin Bradley

Erin began working at Prairie Harvest in October 2007. You might find Erin washing dishes, bagging bulk items, or providing customer service. She likes working at Prairie Harvest because she knew many staff members before she was hired so it wasn’t awkward getting to know lots of new people. She also appreciates the flexibility she has in her work schedule, accommodating her sports and school schedule, and, she adds, it’s just a nice work environment.

Erin had a hard time narrowing her favorite product down to just one thing, but she has a special affection for the homemade macaroni & cheese from the Deli, as well as the bulk snack items, specifically spring bears and smooth & melties.

When not at Prairie Harvest, Erin is an active sophomore at Newton High School. She is involved in basketball and track (see photo above) and is the Opinion Editor on the Newtonian staff. She is also active in her church youth group, and enjoys being with her family and hanging out with friends.

Drive-Away Menu

Take home a healthy, made-from-scratch meal from the Prairie Harvest kitchen. Our meals offer a healthy alternative to fast-food! They're made with the quality ingredients and boast the fresh flavor we offer on our daily deli. On the dinner menu, we've added main dish and salad options such as: Pecan-pear green salad, Waldorf salad, Mandarin vegetables, South-of-the-Border lasagna, Swedish meatballs and Bierocks.

PLEASE NOTE: The format of our Drive Away Dinner menu has changed. Still the same great made-from-scratch when you order it food, but one dinner menu is available per week, and will be prepared for you for whichever day you request.

Order by noon for next day dinner
Choose between soup and salad with a sandwich or an entrée for $10.39
Pick up between 5-6 p.m.

Making one healthy change in your weekly diet has a positive affect on your overall health!

Week of May 6	Seven Bean Soup Vegetable Pie Mixed Fruit Salad Chicken Salad Sandwich
Week of May 13	White Bean/Green Bean Soup Chicken Pot Pie Mixed Greens Salad Turkey Sandwich
Week of May 20	Creamy Carrot Soup Chicken Spaghetti Italian Vegetable Salad Roast Beef
Week of May 27	Lentil Soup Vegetarian Lasagna Orange Spinach Salad Chicken Sandwich

Refer to the PDF version of the drive away menu for the full dinner schedule.

New Products

Magazines are now available: Vegetarian Times, Organic Gardening, Natural Home & Garden, Mother Earth News, Gluten-Free Living, Women’s Health.

Namaste Foods Gluten Free Brownie Mix makes a 9 x 13 pan, and is also free of soy, nuts, potato, corn, dairy and casein, $6.79.

College Farm Organic Hard Candies in vanilla caramel and Vienna roast, 4.75 oz., $2.79.

Lucky Twist Gourmet Pretzels in Pretzel Letters or Peanut Butter Pillows, 4 oz., $2.49.

Virgil’s Diet Root Beer sweetened with xylitol, 4 pack of 12 oz bottles, $6.69.

More Mrs Meyer’s products: Oxygen Bleach with stain remover in lavender scent, 20 oz., $7.99; Room Freshener in lemon verbena scent, 8 oz., $4.99; and Liquid Dish Soap in geranium scent, 16 oz.

Let Them Ride Bikes . . .

The 2008 Earth Day Celebration celebrated Heifer International with contributions totaling $240 and the City of Newton placing bicycle parking locations in downtown Newton. This was in response to our 2007 Earth Day collection of signatures in support of downtown bicycle parking. One such parking option is available on West Fifth near the Yoga Center and the other is in front of 601 Main. These parking options are a visible welcome to cyclists who are able to see our state and country “up close and personal” at bicycle speed. Newton is located on a frequently traveled cross-country bicycle route and Prairie Harvest welcomes many of these visitors from around the country and world to our city, where they stock up on energy foods and have a healthy prepared meal. The Prairie Harvest bicycle log book had 39 messages from our 2007 cross-country travelers and we have already seen our first cross-country cyclist of this year! These visitors spread the good news of our friendly community far and wide!

Pictured at ribbon cutting ceremony, from left: John Hobbs, Becky Nickel, Michelle Coffman, Aaron Voth, Everett Bradley, Lindsey Schmidt, Carol Sue Stayrook Hobbs, Brianna Roth, Kevin Leary, Willis Heck.

Upcoming Events

• May 3, Newton Downtown Car Show, fun for the whole family! We’ll be introducing fruit smoothies and grilling brats outside.
• May 11, Mother’s Day, drop in for gift ideas... Dried fruit and nut boxes, made to order, from $9.99, specialty teas and teapots, personal care items to pamper and more! Our gift card is always appropriate.
• Graduations and weddings fill many of our Spring calendars. If you’re hosting the event we have fresh roasted nuts, confections, and coffee and tea in bulk, as well as everyone’s favorite: Fiesta Artichoke Spinach Party Dip. If you’re attending the party and looking for a gift, let us help you assemble something unique and meaningful such as a collection of spices for setting up housekeeping, a Mrs. Meyer’s gift basket, or some basic pantry supplies.
• June 14, downtown chalk art festival, watch for details.
• July 24, Discounts in the Dark, followed by . . .
• July 25-26, Sidewalk Sales!

Guess the Date . . . and get NAKED

No, we don’t mean take off your clothes naked! We mean guess what day our mercury will hit the 100 degree mark and win a case of nine bottles of Naked Juice. Come into Prairie Harvest and fill out an entry form with your guess to be entered in the contest. Winning guess must be submitted three days before the mercury hits 100. Drawing held in case of tie.

Bring your re-useable bag and add an earth ball to our jar. When the jar’s full, Prairie Harvest will contribute toward the purchase of a tree along the bike path. Small actions create large results!

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