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Evergreen Natural Markets

17529 Rocky Mountain Way

Boulder, Colorado 80309

April 12, 2012

Arugula Grocers

10622 Harmon Ave, Suite 1300

Las Vegas, NV, 89109

Dear Arugula Executives:

With the recent merging of Evergreen Natural Markets and Arugula grocers, we are encountering many large changes in our corporate offices. We are optimistic about the growth this deal will provide to the business, but not without making some difficult decisions. I have decided that Evergreen Corporate offices will be taking over the responsibilities of some Arugula executives and said executives will be terminated from employment with Evergreen Natural Markets.

Executives receiving termination will be notified within the next two weeks. Given the current economy of Las Vegas, the selected executives will be given short-term retention agreements to minimize disruption during the merging of the companies. Our Human Resources department will reach out to these executives to negotiate terms.

We know this is not an ideal situation, and we are here to support you during this transitional time. Please reach out with any questions and concerns and thank you for your commitment to Arugula Grocers and Evergreen Natural Markets.

Sincerely,

Kathleen Norton