The Fire Next Time New Compost Center by Ed Levy Omewhere in Brooklyn, a Building Is on Fire

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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE PARK SLOPE FOOD COOP

Established 1973

Volume GG, Number 9 May 3, 2012 Proposal Will Bring a The Fire Next Time New Compost Center By Ed Levy omewhere in Brooklyn, a building is on fire. The firefighters of Squad Co. To Gowanus S1 on Union Street put on their gear and jump into their trucks. The engines are running, the station door is raised and they are ready to pull out, sirens screaming. But a large semi is unloading produce directly in front of the Coop, a car service is double- parked alongside it and a string of eastbound vehicles has crossed over onto westbound lane, to make their way around the truck and the double-parked car. The fire is burning, the firefighters are ready, BERNSTEIN BY LYNN ILLUSTRATION but the truck can’t pull By Frank Haberle in City Council discretionary hanks to the efforts of funding will provide for the ILLUSTRATION BY ETHAN PETTIT ILLUSTRATION out and the gridlock on Tlocal community mem- purchase of a key piece of the street will take precious minutes to untangle. The firemen decide to bers, including Coop mem- equipment, an 8’ by 30’ in- turn right instead, heading toward the traffic on Seventh Avenue—a longer bers Christine Petro, David vessel composting system Buckel and Erik Martig, get that holds organic waste route to the fire, but the only one available. If there are people trapped in ready for a state-of-the-art while monitoring and con- the burning building, they will have to wait a few precious minutes longer. local composting center. One trolling temperature and of seven winning proposals moisture conditions. This will Sounds extreme? It’s not. squads, like Squad Co. 1, of fire, but differently—by call- selected by voters through divert a ton a day of organic It’s a common enough occur- unlike rescue or ladder units, ing for help and by getting out the recent Participatory Bud- food waste from restaurants, rence on Union Street, so ordi- are designed to respond to any of the way if we are driving. But geting process in City Council schools and homes away nary that the problem has and all emergencies, doing what if we call and the fire District 39, Brooklyn Neigh- from landfills, and convert it made its way up the chain of whatever is needed. So it was engine can’t pull out? What if bors Composting (BNC) will locally into rich soil. command from company to on September 11, 2001, we want to pull over, but there establish a new community “Currently there are few battalion to division to bor- around 9 a.m. Since the shift are produce trucks and livery composting system near the models in the city for food- ough command to executive was changing over, both the service cars blocking the road? Gowanus Canal. The $165,000 CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 command of the country’s night and morning crews were That is what’s happening largest fire department, and in the station when the alarm on Union Street. Collectively, Next General Meeting on May 29 the second largest one in the came, and both night and day- we have to get out of the way. The General Meeting of the Park Slope Food Coop is held on the world (after Tokyo’s). Officials time crews responded. Twelve last Tuesday of each month.* The next General Meeting will be studying the problem will of the Squad Co. 1’s 27 men A Solution Must Be Found on Tuesday, May 29, at 7:00 p.m. at the Congregation Beth Elo- soon make recommendations. were lost in the collapse of the General Coordinator Joe him Temple House (Garfield Temple), 274 Garfield Place. When firefighters are Twin Towers, and the station Holtz said the Coop is fully The agenda is in this Gazette, on the Coop website at blocked in responding to a fire, house rig was crushed. committed to resolving this www.foodcoop.com, and available as a flier in the entryway of it’s a big deal. It’s in their cells Most citizens are also condi- problem and to being a the Coop. For more information about the GM and about Coop to respond to fires. And, fire tioned to respond to the threat CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 governance, please see the center of this issue. * Exceptions will be posted. Thu, May 3 • Food Class: So You Want to Be a Culinary Tour Guide? 7:30 p.m. IN THIS ISSUE

Fri, May 4 • Film Night: Are Shoppers Ready to Give Up Plastic Bags?...... 3 Coop RFK in the Land of Apartheid 7:00 p.m. Plow-to-Plate Movie Series Presents: The Harvest ...... 5 GMO Labeling Begins at the Coop ...... 6 Tue, May 8 • Safe Food Committee Film Night: Event 2012 Flatbush Artists Studio Tour ...... 7 Highlights The Harvest/La Cosecha 7:00 p.m. Coop Hours, Coffeehouse ...... 8 Fri, Jun 1 • Film Night: My Perestroika 7:00 p.m. Coop Calendar, Workslot Needs, Governance Information, Mission Statement...... 9 Look for additional information about these and other events in this issue. Letters to the Editor ...... 12 Classified Ads ...... 14 2012-05-03 p 01-16_Layout 1 5/2/12 7:30 PM Page 2

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Fire Next Time house’s east wall. police—the space in front of probably once carriage houses FDNY Official Postpones CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Once the Fire Department the store has to be kept open. with horse stalls in the base- Talk to GM has finalized its recommen- In fact, dedicating a team ment, carriages on the main A scheduled appearance responsible neighbor to Squad dations, it will forward them to watch this area for conges- floor and hay in the lofts—ever by a Fire Department official Co. 1. Joe also said the Coop is to the Department of Trans- tion, or asking the walkers to able to imagine they would be to discuss the situation at the asking vendors’ trucks to wait portation. New loading areas be pro active by inviting dri- transformed into a densely April General Meeting was elsewhere in Park Slope until and regulations and better vers to circle the block rather packed supermarket. But that’s canceled at the last minute they’re called on a cell phone signage may ensue. The Coop than stand idle while waiting the way it evolved, and we’re when the official was unable or even to unload from around may also meet with the other for a shopper to emerge, are not going anywhere. Neither to make the meeting and may the corner using a pallet jack. businesses on the block and two options under considera- are the fire trucks. be rescheduled. ■ He said we’re getting great with the livery cab companies tion. Traffic cones and barrels cooperation from them. There to explore solutions. are other possibilities, as are are also other loading zones However, greater member cameras trained on the area EXPERIENCED REPORTERS that can be used if needed— awareness is a vital part of that someone could monitor like the one in front of Union any solution. People who are from inside the store. Market. Loading zones are not rendezvousing with private or Joe said the Coop never Please Apply assigned to the stores they are hired cars need to make sure envisioned it would grow this in front of, and any commercial those vehicles are not double large when it started out nearly Workslot Description vehicle is free to use them. The parked or left unattended in 40 years ago as a renter in one We have four distinct Linewaiters’ loading zone directly in front of the loading zone. Like the of the three buildings it now Gazette teams—each producing an the Coop is sometimes used pickup and drop off areas at owns. Nor were the architects issue every eight weeks. You will de- by Scottadito, for example, the the airport—lanes that are and builders who put up these velop and produce an article about the restaurant that flanks the fire- aggressively monitored by three structures—which were Coop in cooperation with your team’s editor every eight weeks.

For More Information The International Cooperative Alliance If you would like to speak to an editor or another reporter to learn more about the job, please contact Ann Herpel in the Membership Statement of Cooperative Identity Office or email her at [email protected]. (The Statement of Cooperative Identity has its origins in a published set of “practices” of the Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers in 1844 and later became known as the Rochdale Principles. It was eventually renamed To Apply and has been periodically updated by the International Cooperative Alliance.) Please send a letter of application and two writing samples at least 800 words long (one sample must be a reported interview) to Definition: usually common property of the cooperative. [email protected]. Your letter should state your qualifications, your Coop history, relevant experience and why you would like to A cooperative is an autonomous associa- They usually receive limited compensation, report for the Coop. Your application will be acknowledged and for- tion of persons united voluntarily to meet if any, on capital subscribed as a condition of warded to the coordinating editors, Stephanie Golden and Erik their common economic, social, and cultural membership. Members allocate surpluses Lewis. needs and aspirations through a jointly for any or all of the following purposes: owned and democratically controlled enter- developing the cooperative, possibly by set- Seeking Diversity on the Gazette Staff prise. ting up reserves, part of which at least would The Gazette is looking for qualified reporters. We are interested in be indivisible, benefiting members in pro- using this opportunity to diversify our staff. We believe that we can Values: portion to their transactions with the coop- enrich the quality of the Gazette and serve the membership better Cooperatives are based on the values of erative, and supporting other activities as with a reporting and editing staff that more closely resembles the self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, approved by the membership. mix of Coop members. equality, equity, and solidarity. In the tradi- tion of their founders, cooperative members Fourth Principle: believe in the ethical values of honesty, Autonomy and Independence openness, social responsibility and caring Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help for others. organizations controlled by their members. If they enter into agreements with other 2%452.0/,)#9 Principles: organizations, including governments, or I]Z 8dde hig^kZh id 2%15)2%$&/2!.92%452. The cooperative principles are guidelines raise capital from external sources, they do `ZZeeg^XZhadl[dgdjg &#I]ZEV^Y">c";jaagZXZêiBJHI by which cooperatives put their values into so on terms that ensure democratic control bZbWZgh]ê# B^c^" WZegZhZciZY# practice. by their members and maintain their cooper- bô^c\ i]Z Vbdjci d[ '#GZijgchbjhiWZ]VcYaZY gZijgcZY bZgX]VcY^hZ ative autonomy. lî]^c(%YVnhd[ejgX]VhZ# ^h dcZ lVn lZ Yd i]^h# First Principle: >[ ndj cZZY id bV`Z V Voluntary and Open Membership Fifth Principle: gZijgc! eaZVhZ \d id i]Z #!.)%8#(!.'%-9)4%- Cooperatives are voluntary organizations, Education, Training and Information 'cY;addgHZgk^XZ9Zh`# Cd!lZYdcdiÆZmX]Vc\ZÇîZbh# open to all persons able to use their services Cooperatives provide education and NdjbjhigZijgci]ZbZgX]VcY^hZ and willing to accept the responsibility of training for their members, elected represen- VcYgZ"ejgX]VhZl]VindjcZZY# membership, without gender, social, racial, tatives, managers, and employees so they political or religious discrimination. can contribute to the development of their #!.)2%452.-9)4%- cooperatives. They inform the general pub- Second Principle: lic—particularly young people and opinion EgdYjXZ 7ja` ^cXa#8dde"WV\\ZYWja` Democratic Member Control leaders—about the nature of benefits of 8]ZZhZ HZVhdcVa=da^YVn>iZbh 7dd`h HeZX^VaDgYZgh Cooperatives are democratic organiza- cooperation. .%6%2 8VaZcYVgh GZ[g^\ZgViZYHjeeaZbZcih 2%452.!",% tions controlled by their members, who ?j^XZgh Dâh actively participate in setting their policies Hjh]^ 6WjnZg^hVkVâVWaZYjg^c\i]ZlZZ`" Sixth Principle: YVnhidY^hXjhhndjgXdcXZgch# and making decisions. Men and women serv- Cooperation Among Cooperatives ing as elected representatives are account- Cooperatives serve their members most 2%452.!",% able to the membership. In primary effectively and strengthen the cooperative GZ[g^\ZgViZYiZbhcdia^hiZYVWdkZi]ViVgZjcdeZcZY 2%452.!",% Third Principle: Concern for the Community VcYjcjhZY^cgZ"hZaaVWaZXdcYî^dc Member Economic Participation While focusing on member needs, coop- Members contribute equitably to, and eratives work for the sustainable develop- I]Z8ddegZhZgkZhi]Zg^\]iidgZ[jhZgZijgchdcV democratically control, the capital of the ment of their communities through policies XVhZ"Wn"XVhZWVh^h#>[ndj]VkZfjZhi^dch!eaZVhZXdciVXi VhiV[[bZbWZg^ci]ZBZbWZgh]êD[ÒXZ# cooperative. At least part of that capital is accepted by their members.

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Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY May 3, 2012 3 Are Coop Shoppers Ready To Give Up Plastic Bags? By Alison Rose Levy e are addicted to the convenience (of plastic bags) and unless we remove “Wthe temptation, we will never break the habit.” So urges the Coop’s Environ- mental Committee in its new proposal to phase out the plastic bag rolls at the Coop. With 383 bags used per hour at the Coop, for a total cost of $22,800 per year, the Environmental Committee says that “one of the most impactful steps

toward lightening our carbon footprint is reducing plastic usage.” The Committee MORRISON BY ROD PHOTOS suggests that Coop members reuse bags and use other options, detailed in its Barbara Kancelbaum presentation to the Committee prepared for the February General Meeting (see www.ecokvetch.blogspot.com).

The Committee notes that plastic is: because the checker has to see what’s in each bag. • Unsustainable: Plastics are made from non- [The reporter pointed out that a payment policy is renewable and rapidly declining resources, like already in place.] I guess it’s a trust issue.” deep-water petroleum and fracked natural gas. Harold Wortsman, a Coop member since 2003, • Poorly recycled: Plastic, unlike glass and metal, and a sculptor, teacher and graphic designer, and is not effectively recycled. Brian Brooks, a Coop member since 2006, and a pro- • Non-biodegradable: Plastic fessor of visual arts. Brian: doesn’t biodegrade into healthy “Wouldn’t it be great to come soil for our food. Instead it up with a solution. What about leaches and bioaccumulates little brown bags that are toxins. biodegradable? Let’s get rid of • Polluting to oceans: Plastic all plastic. [Points to his friend polymers currently contribute Harold.] He’s using plastic up to 90% of the waste floating bags. He’s got that defensive in the oceans. look. But it’s hard to be guilty Liz King The proposal was discussed when so many people use at the February 28, 2012, Gener- them.” Harold: “I admit it. I do al Meeting but has yet to be take a few for the freezer. If there voted on. were a minor charge, like five Andrew Drenth, a Coop cents, there would be more member for two years, eight people who would do without months, is a teacher in the NYC them. Or you could bring your public school system. “I totally own bags. If you remember to.” understand why it’s important Brian: “I think for older people, for the Coop to get rid of plastic it could be confusing to have to bags. I generally do without bring your own bags, and not to them if I can. It’s a convenience. “It’s hard to remember to bring them have them available.” Harold: “I For things like oranges and from home. But I’d be proud of myself would love to diminish their apples, you don’t need them. for remembering to do it.”—Liz King use. It’s not that I love plastic. But you do for oatmeal, green What about recyclable bags?” beans, fingerling potatoes and Hazel Hankin, a Coop mem- basil (because of the dirt). I reuse them. I have ber since 1976, and a photographer. “I’m against get- about 30 of them at home and I take lunches to ting rid of plastic bags. Yes, I care that they are school in them.” filling up landfills, so I always reuse bags. I also Harold Wortsman Barbara Kancelbaum, a Coop member since recycle them. I once brought in an entire shopping 1995, is a writer and editor. “I think the Coop could cart of reusable bags.” do a better job of limiting their use by charging peo- Catherine Nicholas, a Coop member since 1997, ple for them. It would make people aware of how and a registered nurse. “I’m definitely for the envi- many they are taking. I’ve seen people who put each ronment and I am definitely against plastic bags. It’s avocado or lemon into a bag. And if people use the tempting. When you see plastic bags, you use them. muslin bags, it slows down the checkout lines, If you don’t see them, you do without them. It’s very disturbing what’s going to happen to our environment. The least we can do damage, the better for us, animals and the earth. Whatever we put into the earth will be there forever and ever.” Sel Hwahng, a Coop member since 1998, and a public health researcher. “I try to bring my own bags. If I don’t, I occasionally take a bag from here. But mostly I bring bags with me. I have a shopping bag with the reused plastic bags stuffed into it. So it’s easy. I can just grab it and go.” Rosalind Friend, a Coop member (on and off) since 1973, and a retired educator. “I get very upset Sel Hwahng when people take plastic bags when they don’t have to. I use muslin bags, and reuse the mesh onion dog trainer. “I haven’t done the research, but I am in bags. Before, you could use them for anything favor of getting rid of them. I’m not using a bag for because they used to have a finer mesh. But begin- avocadoes. I only use them for lettuce. It’s hard to ning this year, they now have a larger mesh.” remember to bring them from home. But I’d be ■ ILLUSTRATION BY DEBORAH TINT ILLUSTRATION Liz King, a Coop member for two months, and a proud of myself for remembering to do it.”

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Compost Building a Winning ing budget delegates, the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 PBNYC Proposal Gowanus Canal Conservancy Participatory Budgeting (the non-profit that will man- scrap collection and diver- was piloted in New York City age the compost vessel) and sion,” explains Erik Martig, for the first time this year, in the Department of Sanitation who operates GrowNYC’s four Council Districts, includ- (who will be implementing local food waste collection ing District 39, represented the project on 2nd Ave and sites in greenmarkets, col- by Brad Lander. It is a democ- 5th Street along the lecting hundreds of thou- ratic process through which Gowanus).” While organic sands of pounds of food residents decide how to waste collected in New York waste annually. BNC will spend some portion of a pub- City is currently shipped and build a local, community- lic budget. processed out of state, scale compost facility where Pamela points out, “now this collected food-scraps can be “Our project has the potential waste will be possessed in processed and used to green to put our district on the map our own ‘backyard’ and the many nutrient deprived as a sustainable district in turned into compost that can soils in the district. be used in our local gardens JANDA BY JUDY PHOTO David Buckel, who manages New York City. Composting and parks. Think about the The new compost system will accept leaf waste, kitchen a highly successful community is one important, proactive long-term cost savings that veggie scraps, wood shavings and much more. composting model at the non- step we are taking toward will be generated from this!” profit Added Value’s Red Hook managing our waste—an Christine adds that the nity composting are the ones health and nutrition of our Farms, points out that the goal important message to send to BNC proposal “was one of the I love, enthralled by the own bodies, we can take this of BNC is to create another, our city’s leaders about what few proposals that could magic of turning waste into another step by giving our much needed community demonstrate a district-wide black gold with their own food-scraps to groups who composting initiative that har- we value.”—Christine Petro impact. A number of the pro- hands, enlivened by all the can nourish and maintain the nesses the community’s jects were site-specific and possibilities they never saw health of our local soils. organic waste and reduces the According to Christine important but ours has the before to put to good use the Healthier soil here in Brook- harmful environmental impact Petro, BNC took shape potential to reach widely to mounds of kitchen veggie lyn means a higher quality from transporting that waste through Participatory Bud- benefit residents and green scraps, spent flowers from soil that can retain more out-of-state. “The compost geting. “Other than dropping spaces in the district. Our the vase, fallen leaves on the moisture, grow hardier plants will support greening projects off my kitchen food scraps at project has the potential to sidewalk, barrels of food and, in some cases, reduce like building bioswales for the Grand Army Greenmarket put our district on the map as waste in cafeterias and plant disease. Coop mem- storm water management, every week,” Christine a sustainable district in New restaurants, huge bags of bers can always get involved planting and maintaining remembers, “I have no back- York City. Composting is one wood shavings at the wood in the movement by volun- street trees, improving and ground in composting. I went important, proactive step we shops, mountains of wood teering to work with the maintaining park land and to one of the neighborhood are taking toward managing chips in the parks and much groups working to divert and supporting community food Participatory Budgeting our waste—an important more.“ process organic wastes. and flower gardens,” David assemblies last fall with the message to send to our city’s Erik adds, “BNC relates to GrowNYC and the Gowanus says. “The site will also serve idea that District 39 residents leaders about what we value.” every resident living in the Canal Conservancy have reg- to educate the public about should have increased access district. It relates to the mem- ular volunteer events.” ■ neighborhood composting to composting. I shared my An Open Invitation bers of the Coop who choose and its importance for a sus- compost idea and then To Get Involved to source separate their To learn more about Brooklyn tainable community.” signed up to become a bud- When asked what Coop kitchen scraps and take them Neighbors Composting and how get delegate or a person vol- members can do to get to the Greenmarket. As mem- you can get involved, please contact unteering to help develop involved in BNC, Christine bers of the Coop we are Erik Martig at erik@gowanus- proposals for the Participato- answers, “Volunteer! It is already concerned about the canalconservancy.org. What’s a ry Budgeting process. I joined going to be awhile before the the environment committee city budget comes through Name in and was excited to see that, and we get the funding to as a project idea, composting actually purchase and set up VALET BIKE PARKING Below is a list of popular boys’ had traction. A small com- our new composting system.” names, embedded within common English words. The remaining post sub-committee started.” In the meantime, composting IS HERE letters have been removed, and The project took off when is taking place at the need to be filled in. Christine spoke with Erik Gowanus site without the ON SUNDAYS! while dropping off organic composting vessel. Volun- For example, if the clue was waste at the GrowNYC teers can lend a hand build- “_ _ _ _ B I L L _,” Greenmarket, who then ing and turning the compost the blanks could be filled in to reached out to David at piles every weekend. “It’s make the word “HILLBILLY.” Added Value. “They had the fun,” Christine assures, “and I expertise to conceptualize can’t say enough for the work- Can you find all the words? the nuts and bolts of what out you get through using Every Sunday, April 1–November 18, Alternative solutions are possible for some clues. type of project could take pitchforks and shovels.” from 3:30–8 p.m., shape and what exactly we David sees the BNC pro- Coop members can leave their bikes with _ L E E _ would spend capital dollars ject as an exciting community our valet parking service, which is like on.” The three worked building opportunity. He a coat check for bikes. Working members will _ T O M _ together to develop a pro- believes it will become a _ L U I S _ posal to create a permanent great place to get involved as check in and watch your bike for you. _ R A Y _ _ site to collect, process and a volunteer. “Community _ B R A D _ distribute finished compost composting is addictive,” he Just drop off your bike, stroller, scooter or _ _ T I M _ _ to the green spaces and resi- says, speaking of his experi- personal cart, do your shopping or your shift, dential areas in the district. ence working with volunteers and hop back on. _ P A U L _ _ Pamela Jennings, who at Added Value. “Together we No locks, no worries, no theft. _ C A R L _ _ facilitated the Participatory get to see the organic waste Service operates rain or shine. _ _ T O N Y _ Budgeting environmental all around us as an amazing Look for us in front of the yellow wall. _ _ _ E R I C _ committee, speaks to compo- free resource, something use- (Note: no bike check-in after 7:30 p.m.) _ _ A L A N _ _ _ nents of the BNC proposal ful that helps communities _ _ _ _ _ D O N _ _ _ _ that may have helped it jump get green, stay green and out in voters’ eyes. “It’s a real- grow food, all of which is Valet bicycle parking at the Coop is brought to you by the PSFC Puzzle author: Stuart Marquis. ly progressive, groundbreak- especially helpful for under- Puzzle author: Stuart Marquis. Shop & Cycle Committee. ForFor answers, see see pa pagege xx. 14. ing project. There was a great served communities. And the symbiosis between the amaz- people drawn in by commu-

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SAFE FOOD COMMITTEE REPORT The Harvest/La Cosecha By Adam Rabiner has started, missing gradua- months to focus on her stud- he Harvest follows three tions, saying goodbye to ies but returns after a bad Tmigrant worker families friends and not being able to experience with a more through a summer as they spend time with them away mature outlook on life. “How chase the harvests from state from school. can I be suffering if I am not to state, with particular focus Like most films on migrant the only one going through on the children: Zulema farm workers, The Harvest this?” It’s about shared expe- Lopez, age 12 from El Cenizo, chronicles economic exploi- rience and the power of Texas, Victor Huapilla, age 16, tation. There is something faith—“God squeezes but he from Quincy, Florida, and wrong with an economic sys- does not choke.” Perla Sanchez, age 14, from tem that pays its workers so The Harvest is also about Weslaco, Texas. Like the split little that they often cannot the struggle to hold onto NEED A WORK SHIFT? linguistics of the film title, afford to pay the 99¢ per hope. When asked about her Zulema and Perla speak Eng- pound supermarket price for aspirations, Zulema re- Our store is now open! Come visit us at 18 Putnam Ave. lish, as well as Spanish, tomatoes that they them- sponds, “Dreams? No, I’m At this time, PSFC members will receive FTOP credit in because they are American- selves might have picked. Or still working on those.” Vic- exchange for working with Greene Hill. To receive credit, born. The Harvest addresses families so desperate for cash tor doesn’t cling to the idea you should be a PSFC member for at least one year and their hopes, fears, anxieties, that a broken car or health of becoming a doctor or have an excellent attendance record. Join Greene Hill harsh realities and split iden- issue can derail them. Yet lawyer to escape the fields. and you can shop at both stores! tities. They are seemingly while it is an indictment of He has learned that money trapped in a cycle of poverty this system, it tacitly acknowl- does not buy you happiness that is passed down from edges that farm labor, howev- and would be content with a generation to generation, er difficult, is also the one stable job making a decent while living in a country that fragile thread providing a living. Perla’s greatest desire WWW.GREENEHILLFOOD.COOP still holds out glimpses of the meager living to these fami- is to spend the summer in [email protected] American Dream. Each year lies. When Perla’s mother has her own home. If these three 718 . 208 . 4778 about 400,000 children 12 a medical emergency and the keep their ambitions in and younger work in the family is diverted to a hospi- check, the film itself does fields. This is their story. tal in Alabama, they cannot end optimistically. The clos- The Harvest depicts the find any work and their situa- ing credits show an astro- harsh reality of migrant farm tion quickly deteriorates. naut, CEO, doctor, lawyer, labor: waking up in the dark While The Harvest is a film professor, and corporate at the crack of dawn to face about poverty and living on executive, all of whom were long 14-hour work days seven society’s edge, it is also a por- migrant farm workers as days a week, backbreaking trait of close-knit families children. I have little doubt Follow labor, scorching heat, poor whose burdens are lightened that Zulema, Victor, and living conditions, low pay by being together. It is about Perla have brighter futures based not on any minimum chipping in, helping one as well. ■ the wage but on the number of another, and mutual sacrifice: fruits or vegetables picked. parents for children and kids Watch The Harvest on Tuesday, Children bear the additional for parents. Zulema is sent to May 8, 7 p.m. Park Slope Food Food hardships of leaving school Florida by her mom to live Coop, 782 Union St., 2nd Floor. ILLUSTRATION BY DEBORAH TINT ILLUSTRATION before the summer recess with her grandmother for 9 Refreshments will be served. Coop on

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GMO LABELING new methods differ from other doctors to prescribe a non- COMMITTEEREPORT foods in any meaningful or GMO diet to every patient. A uniform way, or that, as a class, Russian state study on rats foods developed by the new made to subsist on GMO soy techniques present any differ- and non-GMO soy saw a five- GMO Labeling Begins at the COOP ent or greater safety concern fold increase among GMO By Gregg Zuman than foods developed by tradi- eaters in infant mortality in tional plant breeding. For this the first generation. A Russian ou may have noticed lately on a few of the Coop’s thousands of shelf reason, the agency does not study on hamsters indicated Ylabels an additional element: a green dot with “NON GMO” squeezed believe that the method of complete sterility by the third 3 development of a new plant generation. Yet the U.S. feder- within its confines. Many of these ⁄8-inch diameter stickers are accompa- variety (including the use of al government requires no nied by a 1-inch by 1¼-inch “Non-GMO Project” sticker nearby. As of late new techniques including studies—in fact, U.S. studies March, 396 product labels sport such markings at the Coop. recombinant DNA techniques) may not be performed legally is normally material informa- by private or public scientists, What Do the Dots Signify? shelves of retailers including oppose disclosure of the pres- tion within the meaning of 21 since GMOs are patented. On one level, they mean the Coop are soy and corn. As ence of GMOs to their own cit- U.S.C. 321(n) and would not that after a decade of effort, of 2011, 90% of the corn and izens (and everyone else, for usually be required to be dis- What’s Being Done the Genetically Modified soy grown in the U.S. is GMO, that matter). closed in labeling for the food.” About GMOs? Organism (GMO) Shelf Label- according to the U.S. Dept of In addition to opposing dis- Hmm. How could the F.D.A. The push for accountability, ing Committee has succeeded Agriculture. Between 70% and closure, the U.S. federal gov- (or anyone else) be aware of nevertheless, continues. As of in establishing an initial GMO 80% of all processed “foods” ernment neither requires nor long-term impacts of “new mid-March 2012, 55 of 535 (or non-GMO) labeling sold in the states today are performs any testing whatso- methods”? For new drugs, the members of U.S. Congress process with the full coopera- genetically modified, accord- ever to track or trace the F.D.A. requires rigorous trials. signed a letter to F.D.A. Com- tion of the staff. ing to the Organic Consumers impact of GMOs on our land With new “food,” the F.D.A. missioner Margaret Hamburg On another level, they Association. Additional GMO or people. In fact, a Monsanto- adheres to a lower—in fact, urging GMO labeling. At least mean that Coop has partnered crops grown in the U.S. lawyer-cum-F.D.A. Deputy no—standard? 17 states have introduced leg- with the Non-GMO Project include cottonseed, canola, Commissioner for Foods (sic), islation to require GMO label- (www.nongmoproject.org/), sugar (sugar beets), papayas Michael Taylor (an Obama Are GMOs Dangerous? ing, as well. “North America’s only inde- (Hawaii), zucchini, squash and appointee), paved the way for GMOs are a quintessential The newest threat to our pendent verifier for products alfalfa. unaccountable mass experi- can of worms; the outstanding health is mass-market GMO made according to best prac- mentation on the U.S. citizen- issue here seems to be not sweet corn, which is to be tices for GMO avoidance,” to What Are Other Nations’ ry back in 1992. In that year, whether any damage is inflict- released by Monsanto into enable labeling of all Coop Disclosure Rules? Taylor, as head of an F.D.A. ed but rather how much. As an U.S. markets later this year. products that meet the projec- Labeling for GMOs is task force forming federal American Academy of Envi- Allen Zimmerman, General t’s best practices standards. required by the European GMO policy, proffered the fol- ronmental Medicine’s posi- Coordinator and produce The project’s verification prac- Union, Japan, Thailand, Korea, lowing recommendation: tion paper on GMOs states, buyer for the Coop, says he tices include ongoing testing China, Russia, Australia, New “F.D.A. believes that [GMOs] “Several animal studies indi- will not buy GMO corn. of all ingredients at risk of con- Zealand and Brazil, among are extensions at the molecu- cate serious health risks asso- Labeling of GMOs at the tamination, an action thresh- others. GM-crop-exporting lar level of traditional methods ciated with GM foods (sic),” Coop is no small task, and it old of 0.9% (any product nations such as the U.S., and will be used to achieve the including infertility, immune is a positive sign that we are containing over 0.9% GMO Canada and Argentina are same goals as pursued with problems, accelerated aging, taking a key first step toward must be labeled as such), home to corporations that traditional plant breeding. The insulin regulation, and safe food and informed traceability and segregation derive major profits from agency is not aware of any changes in major organs and choice. For more informa- practices and annual audits. international trade in such information showing that the gastrointestinal system;” tion, please visit our website: See www.nongmoproject.org/ products; these governments foods (sic) derived by these as a result, AAEM directs all gmodanger.wordpress.com. ■ learn-more/understanding- our-seal/ for a complete description of the project. To maintain a rigorous Food Coop labeling process that meets standards set by the General Coordinators, our commit- Band Nite tee recently expanded to 12 In honor of Earth Day, two of our vendors members. — Ecobags and Chicobags — The Fun Committee is are offering special discounts to What Exactly Are GMOs? According to GMO-seller looking for bands Park Slope Food Coop members until May 30. Monsanto’s website, GMOs (various genres including rock, These companies have a great variety of produce are defined as follows: bags, string bags, printed totes and more. They “Plants or animals that have folk rock, funk, indie, etc.) are made from a variety of materials such as recy- had their genetic makeup to perform at a free event cled plastic, cotton, and hemp. These reusable altered to exhibit traits that products are a great way to cut down your use of are not naturally theirs. In general, genes are taken on June 2, 2012 plastic bags. Here are the details: (copied) from one organism that shows a desired trait and at Bar 4. Ecobags: 15% of all produce-bag orders on a transferred into the genetic At least one minimum order of $25, not including shipping. code of another organism.” Use the code 2012PSED when contacting Ecobags. Another definition, from the member of your Institute of Responsible band must be a Coop member. Chicobags: 25% off reusable bags—one time Technology: genetic engi- Maximum of five members per band per person discount. Use the code ParkSlope25 neering means that “Scien- tists...breach species barriers (stage is very small) when contacting Chicobags. set up by nature.” Please contact Sarah Safford at You will find contact information for these vendors on their websites. How Common Are GMOs? [email protected] or drop off demo CD with Please contact the companies directly Ingredients ubiquitous in Jason Weiner at the Coop. to make your purchases. processed “foods” such as Deadline for submission is May 15. cereal, chips, sauces and other packaged items found on

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MEMBER CONTRIBUTION both classic and very modern. She casts roots, cross-sec- Born in Mexico City, his fami- tions of trees and leaves ly moved to Barcelona when using recycled handmade he was young where he fell in paper on which she paints 2012 Flatbush Artists Studio Tour: love with the paintings of the and transfers her own pho- Spanish masters. Unsatisfied tographs. Levine is a found- Contemporary Artists in Victorian Flatbush with his ability to render ing member of City Artists in By CJ Segal-Isaacson, Member of Flatbush Artists and jewelry artist human and other forms with Response to Nature, a group he 2012 Flatbush Artists’ Studio Tour will take place on Saturday May the precision of the Spanish of NYC artists who explores Masters after graduation from the need to connect with the T19 and Sunday May 20 from 12 to 6 p.m. in Ditmas Park, one of Brook- art school, he came to San natural world in a contempo- lyn’s prettiest and architecturally most interesting neighborhoods. Estab- Francisco and later to New rary way. lished contemporary artists will welcome visitors into their homes and York to study with contemporary masters of Classical Real- studios, most of which are located in Victorian houses surrounded by ism. Garcia has also won flower gardens and leafy trees. Several of the artists are PSFC members. several coveted fellowships to study landscape painting Tour participants will have progressive realms of the abstract forms. Recently she with the Hudson River School the chance to see and collect earth. He likens his trowels to has been exploring racial dif- Fellowship. His art has won art as well as talk to the forces of nature, compress- ferences and commonalities numerous awards. artists about their work and ing, burying, scraping back, using different shades of artistic processes. Some of pushing and pulling the tint- wood to express her ideas. the artists will also give ed plaster around to bring She exhibited these new demonstrations and many of out its true colors. When sculptures in her 30 year ret- the studios are hosting more complete, Catalonotto bur- rospective exhibition at the than one artist. The range of nishes his frescoes to make Brooklyn Waterfront Artists’ art is diverse and includes them smooth and polished Coalition last fall. acrylic and oil painting, to the touch. carved sculpture from fallen Zane Treimanis’ sculp- neighborhood trees, draw- tures radiate a lively, playful Art by Eric Pesso. ings, mixed media, collage, energy whether she is work- polished abstract frescoes, ing in natural wood tones, Eric Pesso’s fluid wood photography, Japanese ink color or in black and white. sculptures of spirals and brush painting and artisanal Her sculptures are composed helixes are carved from logs handmade jewelry. Six of the of many pieces of wood cut harvested from fallen trees in 20 artists who will be partici- on a bandsaw and nailed or Art by Kathy Levine. Ditmas Park and Prospect pating are Paul Catalanotto, glued in a grid to form vibrant Park. Favoring large speci- Zane Treimanis, Arturo Gar- Olivia Jackson creates mens of local species such as cia, Olivia Jackson, Kathy powerful collages that distill oak, maple, sycamore and Levine and Eric Pesso. vivid images; often from her ash, he sees the logs as blank Paul Catalanotto has rein- own life and family. Her col- canvases from which to vented the ancient art of fres- lages are a synthesis of found extract both geometric and coes to express his abstract papers and digital enhance- free-form sculptures that are compositions. While in tradi- ments. Once created, she often nearly as large as the tional frescoes, paint was Art by Arturo Garcia. scans the image and uses the original logs. In addition to applied over fresh plaster, computer to alter and his training as a sculptor, Mr. Catalanotto uses his 17 years Arturo Garcia trained in enhance colors and textures Pesso has a graduate degree of experience as an artisan Classical Realism painting without changing the central in mathematics. ■ plasterer to mix colors into which requires mastery of the figures. Jackson uses the the plaster itself and apply it structure of light, plants, ani- giclee printing process and 2012 Flatbush Artists Studio in successive layers of color mals, humans and ordinary handmade papers from Tour, “Contemporary Artists in in a sequence that parallels objects. His paintings have Africa, Japan, Mexico, Nepal Victorian Flatbush,” Saturday the light spectrum and the Art by Zane Treimanis. an extraordinary clarity that is and Thailand for her final May 19 and Sunday, May 20, canvasses. 12–6 p.m. Free admission. For Kathy Levine is a multi- more information, visit www.flat- media artist (and a PSFC bushartists.org. Tour maps are member!) whose driving available online and at the shops force in her artwork is her and restaurants along Cortelyou passion for the environment. Road and Newkirk Avenue.

Art by Paul Catalanotto. Art by Olivia Jackson.

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COOP HOURS Friday A monthly musical fundraising partnership of Office Hours: May 18 the Park Slope Monday through Thursday Food Coop and 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. the Brooklyn Society Friday & Saturday for Ethical Culture 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Shopping Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00* p.m. Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00* p.m. Sunday 6:00 a.m. to 7:30* p.m. Jean Rohe sings and plays multi-lingual original music *Shoppers must be on a checkout line of the Americas, North and South. Jean brings the full breadth 15 minutes after closing time. of her stylistic attractions to bear, exploring the intersections of American folk music, jazz, Brazilian and Afro-Peruvian traditions. Childcare Hours: Jean has performed everywhere from the National Theater Monday through Sunday in Cuba to the Montreux Jazz Festival, where her refreshingly 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. honest performance won her the audience prize in 2006. Jean Telephone: Rohe—voice, mandolin, percussion, songs; Ilusha Tsinadze— 718-622-0560 guitar and singing; Liam Robinson—accordion and singing. “There are plenty of talented artists Web address: out there, but what sets Jean Rohe apart are the suppleness of her voice, the integrity of her www.foodcoop.com vision, and the grace she shows in her wide-ranging journeys across the musical landscape.” —John Platt, WFUV New York

AFARA (Hasan Bakr, Kevin Nathaniel and Tomas Rodriguez) bring a rich and widely divergent musical background to create AFARA. The boundary- breaking collaboration that results draws from the music of the African and Spanish diasporas and celebrates their union in The Linewaiters’ Gazette is published biweekly by the Park Slope the musical landscape of the Americas. Award-winning music Food Coop, Inc., 782 Union Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215. journalist Norman Weinstein said, “This trio mines the deep Opinions expressed here may be solely the views of the writer. The spirit encoded musically throughout the African Diaspora, a Gazette will not knowingly publish articles that are racist, sexist, or oth- rare achievement in itself. Marking their sound is an engaging erwise discriminatory. groove, touching harmonies, and a mesmerizing exploration The Gazette welcomes Coop-related articles, and letters from members. to discover how to bring the tonal continent Africa into a SUBMISSION GUIDELINES global symphonic world map.” All submissions must include author’s name and phone number and conform to the following guidelines. Editors will reject letters and 53 Prospect Park West [at 2nd Street] • $10 • 8:00 p.m. [doors open at 7:45] articles that are illegible or too long. Submission deadlines appear Performers are Park Slope Food Coop members and receive Coop workslot credit. in the Coop Calendar opposite. Booking: Bev Grant, 718-788-3741 Letters: Maximum 500 words. All letters will be printed if they conform to the guidelines above. The Anonymity and Fairness policies appear on the letters page in most issues. Voluntary Articles: Maximum 750 words. Editors will reject articles This Issue Prepared By: that are essentially just advertisements for member businesses and Monthly on the... Coordinating Editors: Stephanie Golden services. Second Saturday Erik Lewis May 12 R Committee Reports: Maximum 1,000 words. 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Editors (development): Erik Lewis Joan Minieri Editor-Writer Guidelines: Except for letters to the editor, which Third Thursday are published without editing but are subject to the Gazette letters May 17 E Reporters: Frank Haberle policy regarding length, anonymity, respect, and fairness, all 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. submissions to the Linewaiters' Gazette will be reviewed and if Alison Levy Last Sunday Ed Levy necessary edited by the editor. In their review, editors are guided May 27 by the Gazette's Fairness and Anonymity policies as well as stan- 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. C Art Director (development):Eva Schicker dard editorial practices of grammatical review, separation of fact from opinion, attribution of factual statements, and rudimentary On the sidewalk in front of the receiving Illustrators: Lynn Bernstein fact checking. Writers are responsible for the factual content of area at the Coop. Ethan Pettit their stories. Editors must make a reasonable effort to contact Y Deborah Tint and communicate with writers regarding any proposed editorial changes. Writers must make a reasonable effort to respond to Photographers Rod Morrison and be available to editors to confer about their articles. If there PLASTIC S Traffic Manager: Barbara Knight is no response after a reasonable effort to contact the writer, an What plastics do we accept? editor, at her or his discretion, may make editorial changes to a Thumbnails: Kristin Lilley Until further notice: submission without conferring with the writer. Preproduction: Helena Boskovic • #1 and #6 type non-bottle shaped contain- L Submissions on Paper: Typed or very legibly handwritten and ers, transparent only, labels ok Photoshop: Terrance Carney placed in the wallpocket labeled "Editor" on the second floor at the base of the ramp. • Plastic film and bubble wrap, transparent Art Director (production): Dilhan Kushan only, no colored or opaque, no labels I Digital Submissions: We welcome digital submissions. Drop Desktop Publishing: Leonard Henderson #5 disks in the wallpocket described above. The email address for • plastic cups, tubs, and specifically Linda Wheeler submissions is [email protected]. Receipt of your marked caps and lids, very clean and dry Oliver Yourke submissions will be acknowledged on the deadline day. (discard any with paper labels, or cut off) N Editor (production): Tioma Allison Classified & Display Ads: Ads may only be placed by and on behalf •NOTE: We are no longer accepting of Coop members. Classified ads are prepaid at $15 per insertion, #2 or #4 type plastics. Puzzle Master: Stuart Marquis business card ads at $30. (Ads in the “Merchandise–Non-commercial” PLASTIC MUST BE COMPLETELY CLEAN & DRY G Final Proofreader: Nancy Rosenberg category are free.) All ads must be written on a submission form (available in a wallpocket on the first floor near the elevator). Classi- We close up promptly. Index: Len Neufeld fied ads may be up to 315 characters and spaces. Display ads must Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the be camera-ready and business card size (2"x3.5"). collection end time to allow for inspection and Advertisement: Andrew Rathbun sorting of your plastic. Printed by: Tri-Star Offset, Maspeth, NY.

Read the Gazette while you’re standing on line OR online at www.foodcoop.com 2012-05-03 p01-16_Layout15/2/127:30PMPage9 • BeingAbsentfromtheGM: • SigninginattheMeeting: • AttendtheentireGM: Squadsnoteligible: • Certain • Two attendancecreditsperyear: GM • AdvanceSign-uprequired: the instructionsheetsbysign-upboard. participation intheCoop’s decision-makingprocess. workslot-credit programwascreatedtoincrease decisions andsetCooppolicy. TheGeneral-Meeting-for- General Meeting(GM)membersgathertomake Meeting hasbeenour do notcalltheMembershipOffice withGMcancellations. you removeyournameifknow cannotattend.Please passed aroundduringthemeeting. Workslot CreditAttendanceSheet. for theentire because coveringabsentmembersistoodifficult.) and FTOPcommittees.(SomeCommitteesareomitted Processing, Office,Maintenance,Inventory, Construction, workslot-credit programtwotimespercalendaryear. below fordetails. Membership Office. day ofthemeeting,sign-upsheetiskeptin the meetingwhenyouhaveuntil5p.m.tosignup.On ups sheetisavailableallmonthlong,exceptforthedayof name tothesign-upsheetin elevator l Channels: 56(TimeWarner), 69(CableVision). FRIDAYS 2:30p.m.withareplayat10:30 Inside theParkSlopeFoodCoop The CooponCableTV www.foodcoop.com The CoopontheInternet New MemberOrientations page foranswerstofrequentlyaskedquestions. www.foodcoop.com andlookatthe“JoinCoop” 0560 duringofficehours. Membership Office.Visit inpersonorcall718-622- To pre-register, visitfoodcoop.comorcontactthe all ofthethreeweeklyNewMemberOrientations. Coop membership.Pre-registrationisrequiredfor Following isanoutlineoftheprogram. It ispossibletocancelwithout penalty. We doaskthat 2.Please alsosignintheattendancebookthatis 1. AfterthemeetingChairwillprovide In ordertoearnworkslotcredityoumustbepresent Eligible: Shopping,Receiving/Stocking,Food Each membermaytakeadvantageoftheGM-for- Some restrictionstothisprogramdoapply. Pleasesee To beeligibleforworkslotcredit,youmustaddyour Since theCoop’s inceptionin1973,the

COOP CALENDAR WORKSLOT NEEDS Have questionsaboutOrientation?Pleasevisit Attending anOrientationisthefirststeptoward and ReceiveWork Credit proximity totheCoopandGarfield be workingwithasmallteam.Livinginclose requires goodattendancebecauseyouwill and bringthembacktotheCoop.Workslot returns totheGMandcollectsallmaterials supplies attheGM.2)At9:30p.m.squad The squadsetsupchairsandarrangesthe Garfield Temple atGarfieldand8thAvenue. supplies fortheGMandtakesto squad meetsattheCoop6:00p.m.topick of 2parts—set-upandbreakdown.1).The month fortheGeneralMeetingandconsists Workslot meetsthelastTuesday ofeach Tuesday oftheGeneralMeeting Set-Up &Breakdown General Meeting meeting. Attend aGM decision-making For fulldetails,see obby. Thesign- body. Atthe General Read the LETTERS &VOLUNTARY ARTICLES: Gazette Deadlines General Meeting. Submissions willbeconsideredfortheJune26 AGENDA SUBMISSIONS:8:00p.m. TUE, JUNE5 GENERAL MEETING:7:00p.m. TUE, MAY 29 General MeetingInfo a 1ise 7:00p.m.,Wed, May23 7:00p.m.,Wed, May9 May 31issue: May 17issue: CLASSIFED ADSDEADL 12:00p.m.,Mon,May21 12:00p.m.,Mon,May7 May 31issue: May 17issue: ions, needs and concerns of every member.ions, needsandconcernsof every accessible toallandrespect theopin- strive tomaketheCoop welcoming and oppose discriminationin anyform.We mitted todiversityand equality. We tion andtheenvironment. others abouthealthandnutrition,coopera- lead byexample,educatingourselvesand friendly producers.We We recycle. to try tions. We prefertobuyfromlocal,earth- share withotherspeciesandfuturegenera- impact ofourlifestylesontheworldwe the environment.We strivetoreducethe toxic, sustainableagriculture.We respect exploitation ofothers.We supportnon- avoid productsthatdependonthe cessed andhealthfulfoods. emphasis onorganic,minimallypro- We offeradiversityofproductswithan of andsupportthecooperativemovement. selling agentforanyindustry. We areapart buying agentforourmembersandnota ethical employerandneighbor. We area equally. We strivetobearesponsibleand we shareresponsibilitiesandbenefits principles. Onlymembersmayshop,and ble withinthecontextofourvaluesand enables ustokeeppricesaslowpossi- through cooperationandteamwork labor: workingtogetherbuildstrust business. Asmembers,wecontributeour alternative tocommercialprofit-oriented ber-owned andoperatedfoodstore— The Park SlopeFood Coopisamem- Gazette Park SlopeFood Coop Mission Statement Park SlopeFood Coop,Brooklyn, NY good attendancerecord. requires asix-monthcommitmentand would likemoreinformation.Workslot Ginger JungintheMembershipOfficeifyou able toanswerquestions.Pleasespeak training, andCoopstaffwillalwaysbeavail- will beyourperfectshift.You willreceive this soundslikeyou,thenOfficeDataEntry computer andlikeworkingindependently?If Are youasticklerfordetail,accurateonthe Tuesday, 4:30to7:15p.m. Office DataEntry 0560 formoreinformation. at [email protected] If youareinterestedpleasecontactAdriana Temple atGarfieldand8thAvenue isaplus. while you’restanding onlineORonlineatwww.foodcoop.com INE: We arecom- We seekto an Corner andmayalsoappear elsewhereinthisissue. 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Food Class: So You Want to may 3 may 6 Energy Healing thu 7:30 pm Be a Culinary Tour Guide? sun 12 pm This workshop will introduce you to Brennan Healing Science, a complex system of Do you dream of an exciting life of culinary travel to exotic healing for the purpose of restoring balance in the Human Energy Field. It involves vari- locations, meeting interesting people and tasting fabulous ous techniques done with the hands gently on the body and also through the energy food? As director and owner of “To Grandmother’s House We field surrounding the body. This mode of energy healing work clears and charges the Susan Baldassano, Coordinator Go” cooking tours, Susan Baldassano has brought dozens of energy field, removes energetic blocks that lead to dis-ease, enhances the body’s natur- travelers to Mexico, Italy and Turkey, exploring authentic traditional cuisines. Sue will al capacity for healing and taps into a beautiful experience of your own unique core share recipes, stories and tips from her 20 years as a culinary tour guide and chef. essence. The workshop will include an opportunity to witness the work in process. Jini Susan has coordinated the Food Class at the Park Slope Food Coop for more than 15 Tanenhaus is a long-time Coop member and healthcare practitioner. She is a certified years. She is currently Director of Education at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health Brennan Healing Science Practitioner and is excited to have the opportunity to intro- and Culinary Arts. She is a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education. Menu duce you to this beautiful work. includes: lentils with pineapple and plantain (Mexico) (vegan); pickled carrots with red onion and poblano chile (Mexico) (vegan); pasta alla norma (pasta in red sauce with eggplant, garlic and basil) (Sicily) (opt dairy); stuffed apricots with mascarpone cheese and pistachio nuts (Turkey) (dairy). may 8 Safe Food Committee Film Night: Materials fee: $4. Food classes are coordinated by Coop member Susan Baldassano. tue 7 pm The Harvest/La Cosecha Every year there are more than 400,000 American children who are torn away from their friends, schools and homes to may 4 Film Night: pick the food we all eat. Zulema, Perla and Victor labor as fri 7 pm migrant farm workers, sacrificing their own childhoods to help RFK In the Land of Apartheid their families survive. The Harvest/La Cosecha profiles these Using never-before-seen archival footage and interviews in three as they journey from the scorching heat of Texas’ onion fields to the winter snows South Africa and the U.S., this film tells the unknown story of of the Michigan apple orchards and back south to the humidity of Florida’s tomato Robert Kennedy’s 1966 visit to South Africa during the worst fields to follow the harvest. Hosted by Mario Murillo, Department Chair Associate years of Apartheid. Evoking the connections between the Professor, Radio, Television, Film Hofstra University. Free refreshments served. American Civil Rights Movement and the Anti-Apartheid Movement in South Africa, the filmmakers find witness to this special moment in time through the sights and sounds of present-day South Africa. RFK in the Land of Apartheid follows Senator Kennedy to the site of his famous may 11 “Ripple of Hope” speech at the University of Cape Town and his encounter with fri 7 pm Film Screening: Planeat Afrikaans students at Stellenbosch, the pro-Apartheid university. Tami Gold is a film- Planeat is the story of three men’s life-long search for a diet that is good for our health, maker, artist and educator who began working in media in the early 1970s in the the environment and the planet’s future. With an additional cast of pioneering chefs Newsreel Film Collective of the anti–Vietnam War movement. She is a Professor at and some of the best cooking you’ve ever seen, scientists and doctors present a con- Hunter College and the Hunter Chapter Chair of the PSC CUNY. vincing case that the West re-examine its love affair with meat and dairy. Featuring To book a Film Night, contact Faye Lederman, [email protected]. groundbreaking work by Dr. Colin Campbell in China (exploring links between diet and disease), Dr. Esselstyn’s treatment of heart disease through diet, and Professor Gidon Eshel’s investigations into food choices’ affects on oceanic deadzones. Hosted by the Brooklyn Food Conference and co-hosted by the Friday Night Film Series. Facilitated by may 5 Coop member Faye Lederman, a documentary film producer and co-curator of the sat 11 am Integrative Bodywork Friday Night Film Series. Does your body hurt? Find out how integrative bodywork can put your physical, emotional and spiritual body into a state of balance—a state of ease. We'll explore how pain gets acti- vated and what works best to release it. Find out why doctors (even the specialists) some- may 18 times fail to relieve pain, and how to determine when you do need their care. Integrative fri 8 pm Jean Rohe and AFARA bodywork incorporates massage, corrective exercises, breathing techniques, supportive touch, stretches, spinal alignment, guided meditation and injury rehabilitation. In this fun Jean Rohe sings and plays multi-lingual and relaxed workshop, you will learn simple self-massage techniques, stretches, deep original music of the Americas, North breathing and guided meditation you can use at home. Harriet Miller, L.M.T., is a former and South. Jean brings the full breadth dancer and has been a licensed massage therapist since 1986. of her stylistic attractions to bear, exploring the intersections of American folk music, jazz, Brazilian and Afro-Peruvian traditions. Jean has performed everywhere from the National Theater in Cuba to the Montreux Jazz Festival, where her refreshingly honest performance won her the may 5-6 Food Drive to Benefit audience prize in 2006. Jean Rohe—voice, mandolin, percus- sat-sun 9 am–7 pm CHIPS Soup Kitchen sion, songs; Ilusha Tsinadze—guitar and singing; Liam Robinson—accordion and singing. Hasan Bakr, Kevin Nathaniel CHIPS Soup Kitchen, located at 4th Avenue and Sackett Street, is the recipient of and Tomas Rodriguez bring a rich and widely divergent musical much of our edible but unsaleable perishable food. They also need donations of background to create AFARA. The boundary-breaking collabora- nonperishable foods. This food will go to CHIPS to help them feed people in the tion that results draws from the music of the African and neighborhood who are in need of a nutritious meal. Consider contributing nonperish- Spanish diasporas and celebrates their union in the musical landscape of the Americas. able foods and commercially packaged foods; canned fish; canned fruits and veg- Concert takes place at the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture, 53 Prospect Park West etables; pasta sauce; pasta; pre-packaged rice; pre-packaged beans; canned beans; (at 2nd St.), $10, doors open at 7:45. The Very Good Coffeehouse is a monthly musical canned soups; Parmalat milk; dry milk; peanut butter; cooking oil; or boxed raisins. fundraising partnership of the Coop and the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture. Give donations to the collection table outside the Coop. To book a Coffeehouse event, contact Bev Grant, 718-788-3741. For more information on these and other events, visit the Coop’s website: foodcoop.com All events take place at the Park Slope Food Coop unless otherwise noted. Nonmembers are welcome to attend workshops. Views expressed by the presenter do not necessarily represent the Park Slope Food Coop.

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plex picture of the dreams and disillusionment of those raised behind the Iron may 19 Curtain. Robin Hessman received her graduate degree in film directing from the All- sat 1 pm Pieces of Eight Russian State Institute of Cinematography (VGIK) in Moscow. She received an Academy Award® in 1994—with co-director James Longley—for their student film, Come to this free Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) workshop and find out how to Portrait of Boy with Dog. In the U.S., Robin co-produced the Peabody-award–win- combat these eight common human blockages to freedom—with light fingertip tapping ning documentary Tupperware! and later founded Red Square Productions. She was on eight places on your head and chest. It works like magic! Combat your anger, grief, Filmmaker in Residence at WGBH in Boston, where she developed My Perestroika, pain, phobia, stress, trauma, weight, and worry. Coop member Carolyn Meiselbach is a which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, played in MOMA’s New certified EFT practitioner, hypnotist, and peak performance and transitional coach. Directors/New Films series and received numerous awards. Robin is an Associate of Harvard University’s Davis Center for Russian Studies and a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations. may 29 To book a Film Night, contact Faye Lederman, [email protected]. tue 7 pm PSFC MAY General Meeting Items will be taken up in the order given. Times in parentheses are suggestions. More information on each item may be available on the entrance table at the meeting. We ask members to jun 5 please read the materials available between 7 and 7:15 p.m. tue 8 pm Agenda Committee Meeting Meeting location: Congregation Beth Elohim Social Hall (Garfield Temple), The Committee reviews pending agenda items and creates the 274 Garfield Place at Eighth Avenue. agenda for this month’s General Meeting. Drop by and talk with Item #1: First Annual Election for the Revolving Loan Committee which was created by committee members face-to-face between 8 and 8:15 p.m. the General Meeting earlier this year (45 minutes) Before submitting an item, read “How to Develop an Agenda Election: “Seven candidates will each make a brief statement. There are seven posi- Item for the General Meeting” and fill out the General Meeting Agenda Item Submission tions: three 3-year terms, two 2-year terms and two 1-year terms.” Form, both available from the Membership Office or at foodcoop.com. The next General —submitted by Joe Holtz and Rachel Porter Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 26, 7 p.m., at Congregation Beth Elohim Social Hall (Garfield Temple), 274 Garfield Place at Eighth Avenue. Item #2: Further Discussion on Proposed Elimination of Plastic Roll Bags (45 minutes) Discussion: “Due to the significant impact on Coop members and Coop operations of the proposed elimination of plastic roll bags, the General Coordinators request further discussion of the issue in order to solicit member feedback and suggestions.” —submitted by the General Coordinators jun 7 Food Class: Can It! For information on how to place an item on the Agenda, please see the center pages of thu 7:30 pm the Linewaiters’ Gazette. The Agenda Committee minutes and the status of pending Home Canning Basics agenda items are available in the Coop office. Home canning is a great way to preserve an abundant harvest, or simply put up some of the more seasonal gems to eat during the winter months. Canning is easy to do safely, may 29 Essential Skills for Parents Susan Baldassano, Coordinator as long as you follow some simple rules. For more than four tue 7 pm years Michaela Hayes has been working with Just Food as a community trainer, Of Teens & ’Tweens facilitating workshops on home canning. As a professional chef, she developed the Improve communication, affect regulation and problem-solving in your family. Drawing pickling position while at Gramercy Tavern. You can see Michaela’s “One For the on skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a combination of Buddhism and Season” food-preservation column quarterly in Sweet Paul magazine. Based in Cognitive Therapy, this workshop will illustrate how to apply validation, mindfulness and Brooklyn, Michaela teaches pickling, canning, and fermentation through her compa- acceptance to your parent-child relationship. The skills taught will help you and your ny, Crock & Jar, which sells products at specialty markets. Menu includes: pickled child manage and express emotions, as well as improve your child’s self-esteem and self- radishes; canned tomatoes; blueberry jam. Materials fee: $4. advocacy. Parents are welcome to come on their own or with their kids (ages 10 and up). Food classes are coordinated by Coop member Susan Baldassano. Coop member Dana Parchi, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in work with families and teenagers. Genevieve Rosenbaum, Ph.D., has 20 years of experience in hospitals and private practice working with children, adolescents and parents. jun 8 Handling Social Pressures jun 1 Film Night: fri 7 pm fri 7 pm On Teens & ’Tweens My Perestroika Share stories and hear perspectives that can help you manage the many social My Perestroika follows five ordinary Russians living in extra- pressures on pre-teens and teens. Sharon C. Peters, MA, is the director of Parents ordinary times—from their sheltered Soviet childhood, to Helping Parents and a step, birth, and adoptive parent. In her work she meets the collapse of the Soviet Union during their teenage years, with individual families and leads workshops at her Park Slope office and for to the constantly shifting political landscape of post-Soviet schools and community organizations throughout New York. She is a grateful long- Russia. Together, these childhood classmates paint a com- time Coop member.

jun 9 Here’s Why You’re Not Pregnant jun 16 Effective Tools for Transformation

jun 10 Better Movement with Ortho-Bionomy® jun 16 Bike Part Swap Social @ Lowlands Bar

jun 12 Safe Food Committee Film Night jun 23 Bowenwork

jun 15 The Very Good Coffeehouse Coop Concert Series jun 23–24 Food Drive to Benefit CHIPS Soup Kitchen

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BALLOT HANDLING, own ballot. This simply wouldn’t LABOR LAW VIOLATIONS The maturity of a nation or a co-op A RESPONSE work, as it would require each mem- should include real self-government. ber to get up to put their ballot into TO THE EDITOR: Maybe the time will soon come when TO THE EDITOR: the box that would take TOO much Just received this link to a petition we will be able to share our institution- I’d like to respond to Vera Osborn- time. The way the ballots were col- accusing Lindt chocolates and the mak- al memory and policy development via Julian’s letter in the 4/19/12 issue of lected at the 3/27/12 GM are the way ers of Ferrero-Rocher of egregious and elected representatives rather than the this publication, and address her they are typically collected at GMs, ongoing child labor violations one percent. comments regarding the handling and it is done to facilitate counting (www.change.org/petitions And note: I am not endorsed by the and counting of ballots at the 3/27/12 them immediately. /lindt-and-ferrero-end-child-slave- Management! General Meeting. I am a Membership We planned, we estimated, and it labour-in-your-chocolate-this-easter- Serving you as always and again Coordinator and I coordinate the tal- turned out to be an amazingly childslavery). I would like to suggest the requesting the blessing of your VOTE, I lying of proxies and ballots during smooth process considering the vari- Coop decline to carry these products, remain— our annual June Board of Directors ables. Members completed counting though I love them both, tastewise. albert elections. I coordinated the tallying all 1,662 ballots within 15 minutes! It Child labor is something I hope we 718-768-9079 of ballots at the 3/27/12 General was precisely because of our organi- can assume everyone in the Coop is [email protected] Meeting (GM). zation, the concentration of the against. In my experience with ballots at members counting, and other mem- Janine Nichols THE VOTE IS OVER: the past five Annual Meetings, I esti- bers organizing incoming ballots ENOUGH ALREADY mated that it takes 15 minutes to (facing up and the same way) that MORE QUEENS accurately tally 200-250 ballots, with the total was reached quickly. only two candidates and with six To members who have questions AND KINGS TO THE EDITOR: teams of two people counting. In about the process and security of the We voted on a referendum to boy- planning for this much larger GM ballots, please know: The ballots were TO THE EDITOR: cott Israel. PSFC won. vote, there were several key numbered, carefully monitored and (Before I start, how about a shout- We paid a price. The conflict unknowns: How many people would controlled as they were distributed to out? Should I run for the Board again caused damage to the Coop commu- attend? How many ballots would be members during check-in. It was made this year or not? Just put YES or NO in nity and its reputation, and distress to collected and how quickly? If 1,800 clear at check-in no replacement bal- the subject line or say that on my mes- numerous members. ballots were collected and we had lots would be issued (nobody asked). sage tape. Thanks!) The last Gazette issue predictably 20-24 people to count, in teams of Members counted the ballots under Continuation of my Candidate Dec- included reports and reflections two, how long would it take to count? the watchful eyes of Chair Committee laration, which was not allowed to be about the GM. Again, however, the There were a few absolute knowns: members and designated monitors printed in a previous Issue: Letters section was filled with BDS We had to try to get people checked from either side of this agenda item. You will ask me, “What would you do controversy. (The writer of one anti- in and start the meeting quickly. Dis- Members turned in their tally sheets about the Boycott?” If a Director, I don’t Israel rant actually cited Electronic cussion on the item would have to and ballots to me, I compiled their think it would be my business to express Intifada as its authoritative reference. end at 9:15/9:30 in order to leave totals onto a subtotal sheet, upon an opinion. My crusade over sixteen Editors, where were you?) time for the ballots to be collected which I added up the grand total. The years has been Representative Democ- Let’s end this. We can do it easily by and counted. We have to tally the ballots were counted in a very trans- racy so that all could express their needs getting all discussion about BDS, Israel votes before the end of the meeting, parent way at the 3/27/12 General in an open, transparent manner. and the Palestinians out of the Gazette, so that members can know the Meeting. I hope to convey to any A correspondent writes, “We have Coop workshops, and GM agenda results (par for the course at any GM members who wonder about the the governance system that the mem- items. Clearly, most members, Gazette where there is a vote). We had to process, that in any vote we take great bership accepts, if not actually wants, editors, and workshop coordinators leave the building by 10:30 p.m. care to be sure that each ballot that is and it works for us. A representative have neither time for adequate fact- Ms. Osborn-Julian suggested col- collected is accounted for. democracy would be difficult to insti- checking nor expertise in the Israeli- lecting ballots in a secured box into Charlene Swift tute and maintain. The town-hall-style Palestinian situation to begin dealing which each member deposits their Membership Coordinator system works in that the most interest- with the complex issues involved. ed people on any given topic will show We members of all persuasions can LETTERS POLICY up to debate and vote on it.” stop our conflict without compro- I don’t think the “membership” mising any of our principles. We can We welcome letters from members. Submission tual coverage: accepts anything. My experience is even act on them more effectively. deadlines appear in the Coop Calendar. All let- 1. The Gazette will not publish hearsay—that that most assume it was a representa- Here’s how: ters will be printed if they conform to the pub- is, allegations not based on the author's first- tive system just like the one in the If you truly want to help the Pales- lished guidelines. We will not knowingly publish hand observation. outside world. The governance state- tinian people, join a movement that articles which are racist, sexist or otherwise dis- 2. Nor will we publish accusations that are ment in the Gazette doesn’t contradict helps them build a better life, a better criminatory not specific or are not substantiated by factual this impression—and it’s meant to be future, and a state. (BDS has no such The maximum length for letters is 500 assertions. that way. How do we know the Town- aims. It isn’t a human rights move- words. Letters must include your name and 3. Copies of submissions that make substan- Meeting system “works for us” if we’ve ment for Palestinians, as many Coop phone number and be typed or very legibly tive accusations against specific individuals will never had any other system? And members apparently believe, but a handwritten. Editors will reject letters that are be given to those persons to enable them to even if not difficult, I think that over hate movement against Israel. Read its illegible or too long. write a response, and both submissions and the years it’s taken a tremendous toll international website and you’ll see.) You may submit on paper, typed or very legi- response will be published simultaneously. This in trust and morale. And a 25 percent Obviously, banning PSFC’s few bly handwritten, or via email to GazetteSubmis- means that the original submission may not annual turnover of membership is Israeli products could have no effect [email protected] or on disk. appear until the issue after the one for which it expensive too. Very expensive! In case on Israel or the Palestinians. It would was submitted. you didn’t know it, my system only make a statement that does not Anonymity The above applies to both articles and letters. includes about sixty elected represen- represent most members. If you want Unattributed letters will not be published The only exceptions will be articles by Gazette tatives. I think knowing them and speaking to boycott Israel properly, go for it. unless the Gazette knows the identity of the reporters which will be required to include the to them—at times other than last-Tuesday Stop using and buying any Israeli writer, and therefore must be signed when sub- response within the article itself. nights!—might contribute tremendously to products! mitted (giving phone number). Such letters will real dialog and good feeling here! To begin: be published only where a reason is given to the Respect Our slogan, which shouts: “Good • Get rid of computers using Win- editor as to why public identification of the Letters must not be personally derogatory or food for Working members at Low dows MP, XP, or Vista. writer would impose an unfair burden of embar- insulting, even when strongly criticizing an indi- prices through Cooperation since 1973” • Discard your laptops (using Intel rassment or difficulty. Such letters must relate vidual member's actions. Letter writers must should read: chips.) to Coop issues and avoid any non-constructive, refer to other people with respect, refrain from “Top-down government Forever • Disable anti-virus software and non-cooperative language. calling someone by a nickname that the person through a Single meeting Once a firewalls. never uses himself or herself, and refrain from month at 7 p.m. on a Tuesday for Three • Don’t use AOL instant messaging Fairness comparing other people to odious figures like hours only where a Very limited number or send e-mails. In order to provide fair, comprehensive, fac- Hitler or Idi Amin. of people can speak who are Chosen by • Don’t use Facebook, Google or the chair.” Microsoft Office. Read the Gazette while you’re standing on line OR online at www.foodcoop.com 2012-05-03 p 01-16_Layout 1 5/2/12 7:30 PM Page 13

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• Stop watching videos on the Norway, based its position on not Israeli diplomats and pronounce- groups tells me that his rabbi says: Internet. wanting to contribute to violations of ments from the city’s current First Plu- “When we say never again, we mean • Don’t use Video on Demand. international law. This is also the tocrat as well as from opportunist never again for anybody.” • Don’t read e-books... position of Norgesgruppen, a compa- mayoral candidates pandering for his I would like to belong to a Coop • Discard your mobile phones. If ny handling 49% of the shares in VITA. desk would require a separate essay. that believes that. What I learned you keep one for emergencies, don’t BAMA, another Norgesgruppen com- I was, however, more deeply dis- from the great debate is that I don’t. use texting or the camera function. pany has implemented the same poli- heartened by the quality of the dis- John M. Beam • Turn off voicemail. Delete record- cy regarding Israeli fruit and course. I found many of the ed messages. vegetables for several years already. arguments on all four sides (for and A PENNY SHUCKED • Stop using remote controls. There were actions at retailers that against a referendum, for and against Most importantly, take good care of stock Israeli goods across Australia, a boycott), at minimum disingenuous Canada’s dropping the penny— your health. Much life-saving technol- France, Germany, the UK and U.S. and frequently insulting to the intelli- How’s that impact us? ogy in every area of medicine contin- BDS banners and demonstrations gence of an open-minded, reasonably Will we feel the change ues to be developed in Israel. across the world including NYC com- informed listener. My issue is not so Here in our oasis? If you want to criticize Israel’s poli- memorated March 30. Street theatre much that everyone cherry picks her Penny-pinchers now cies, do so—but not in the Gazette. and BDS shout-outs took place in Ire- or his facts... the polite term for that is Pick up the Canadian coin Like all countries, Israel certainly can land, Australia and Poland. Also that marshalling one’s arguments. Howev- Even if it means be criticized. I and countless others week, BDS hit the mainstream in the er, what should be unacceptable in an Causing a pain in the groin. don’t agree with all its policies. Nei- U.S. when the New York Times and organization that professes to be Never know when a single ther do all Israelis. other large media outlets reported on steeped practically and culturally in Cent can make the difference If, however, you’re just out to bash the Park Slope Food Coop vote to mainstream progressive values is Between a run of dryness Israel with criticism that is vicious, hold a referendum so its full member- cherry picking how and to whom And a soda deliverance. baseless and disproportionate, ship could vote on BDS. human rights and common decency Passing it off as U.S. directed solely at the world’s only Jew- November 2012: World Social will be applied. No longer can be done. ish nation, demonizing it and denying Forum Free Palestine in Porto Ale- A friend who has devoted his life to But hey! With scarcity its right to exist, do it somewhere gre, Brazil: The BDS National Com- promoting peaceful behavior and That penny’s worth a ton. else, for naturally many of us see this mittee (BNC), the Palestinian civil relationships among individuals and Leon Freilich as discriminatory vilification, a form society coalition that leads the BDS of hate speech, not justifiable criti- movement, has also called on COMMUNITY CALENDAR cism. You can easily find numerous activists to use the BDS Global Day of organizations that won’t vote against Action to mobilize for the World Community calendar listings are free. Please submit your event listing in you. They won’t even argue with you. Social Forum Free Palestine, a poten- 50 words or less to [email protected]. Submission deadlines The Coop is quiet these days. Let’s tially historic gathering of activist are the same as for classified ads. Please refer to the Coop Calendar in the keep it that way. If we do, hopefully groups from all over the world to center of this issue. An asterisk (*) denotes a Coop member. our community can come together— stand in solidarity with Palestinian without a foreign policy. legitimate rights. One of the aims of SAT, MAY 5 tions incorporate elements from jazz and Ruth Bolletino the WSF Free Palestine will be to “cre- world music traditions. For people of all ate effective actions to ensure Pales- 8-10:30 p.m. PEOPLES' VOICE CAFE The ages. Info: www.davidbindman.com. FREE. GLOBAL GROWTH OF tinian self-determination, the Community Church of New York Unitari- creation of a Palestinian state with an Universalist 40 East 35th St. (between SAT, MAY 19 THE BDS MOVEMENT Jerusalem as its capital, and the ful- Madison & Park) Wheelchair-accessible! fillment of human rights and interna- For info call 212-787-3903 or see 1:30 p.m. The David Bindman Ensemble COOP MEMBERS: tional law, by: a) Ending Israeli www.peoplesvoicecafe.org All perfor- performs at Windsor Terrace Library. March 30: The BDS Global Day occupation and colonization of all mances suggested donation: $15-18 or Featuring Reut Regev, trombone, Frank of Action was launched at the World Arab lands and dismantling the Wall; TDF; $10 PVC Members; More if you London, trumpet, Art Hirahara, piano, Social Forum, 2009, in the wake of the b) Ensuring the fundamental rights of choose; Less if you can't; No one turned Wes Brown, contrabass, royal hartigan, 2008-2009 Gaza massacre. It coin- the Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel away (This sliding scale replaces the drums, David Bindman, saxophones. cides with Palestinian Land Day, the to full equality; and c) Implementing, senior/student/hardship rate) Original compositions incorporate ele- anniversary of the l976 killing by the protecting, and promoting the rights ments from jazz and world music tradi- Israeli army of six Palestinian citizens of Palestinian refugees to return to SUN, MAY 6 tions. For people of all ages. Info: of Israel injuring many in an attempt their homes and properties as stipu- www.davidbindman.com. FREE. to crush popular protest against lated in UN resolution 194.” 4 p.m. Central Library Dr. S. Stevan Dweck ongoing theft of Palestinian-owned References: Center for Contemporary Culture; BPL FRI-MON, MAY 25-28 land. http://electronicintifada.net, Chamber Players: The Claremont Trio Coinciding with 2012 BDS Global http://mondoweiss.net, Emily Bruskin, violin; Julia Bruskin, violon- Weekend of Folk/Roots Music at the Hud- Day of Action: The National http://bdsmovement.net, cello; Andrea Lam, piano Free Admission. son Valley Resort and Spa, Kerhonkson, Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana de http://stolenbeauty.org, NY 12446. Sing, jam, listen, relax, social- Aztlan (ME.Ch.A), the largest associa- www.imemc.org, www.imeu.net. SAT, MAY 14 ize. Featuring Elizabeth & Sandy Laprelle tion of Latino youth in the U.S. voted Mary Buchwald - Appalachian, Bill Christophersen & to support BDS in a landslide ballot. Brooklyn For Peace 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Make your own Solar Dave Howard - old time, Triboro - vibrant March 30 is also annual Cesar Chavez Electric Charger for AA, AAA, C and D Bat- trio, John Krumm - dance caller, rounds & Day honoring Latino-American civil WHAT I LEARNED FROM teries and for your cell phone (if a simple children's music. Car pools. Details: rights, farm labor leader who mobi- cell phone). The Commons Brooklyn, 388 www.folkmusicny.org. lized for the rights of the oppressed THE GREAT BOYCOTT Atlantic Avenue (Hoyt and Bond) $125 using boycotts. DEBATE workshop fee + $25 materials. Register WED, JUNE 6 2nd ITUC-Africa Congress repre- online at www.citysolar.us/workshop- senting 15 million workers from 56 TO THE EDITOR: schedule.php. More information contact 7:30-10 p.m. FOLK OPEN SING: Come African trade union federations in 45 What I learned from the results of 347-254-0019, [email protected]. sing with us. Bring voice, instruments, countries passed a resolution calling the vote was less important than what friends. Children welcome. Co-hosted by for the active participation and inten- I learned from the run-up to the vote, FRI, MAY 18 the Folk Music Society of N.Y., the Ethical sification of the implementation of starting with how good people behave Culture Society, & the Good Coffee the BDS campaign against Israel. badly. The conduct of some Coop 3:30 p.m. The David Bindman Ensemble House. At the Ethical Culture Society, 53 A major Norwegian retail chain, members violated both cooperative performs at Sunset Park Library. Featuring Prospect Park West. Info: 718-636-6341. VITA, made public its decision to stop spirit and civility. (Example: spitting. Reut Regev, trombone, Frank London, all sales of products originating from Example: allowing non-Coop mem- trumpet, Art Hirahara, piano, Wes Brown, settlements in occupied Palestine bers to picket Coop members as we contrabass, royal hartigan, drums, David including the cosmetics brand Ahava. waited to get into the meeting.) Pon- Bindman, saxophones. Original composi- VITA, the main retailer of Ahava in dering the who and why of visits from Read the Gazette while you’re standing on line OR online at www.foodcoop.com 2012-05-03 p 01-16_Layout 1 5/2/12 7:30 PM Page 14

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WELCOME!

A warm welcome to these new Coop members who have joined us in the last two weeks. We’re glad you’ve decided to be a part of our community.

Felipe Alvarez Chris Fladgate Alberto Lopez Toledo Julia Schindlmayr Rita Arifin Thomas Fleischman Luis Luna John Schuster Cameron Arnold Jonathan Furmanski Kathryn Marx Joseph Segilia Nathan Ascher Angelica Galiano Romero Adrian Morgan Daniel Seliger Sam Asghari Amy Gallagher Curt Neumann Leah Seliger Esther Barney Danielle Grant David Obuchowski Diana Sigona Alvaro Barrington James Gunipero Thomas Oesau Bohdana Smyrnova Taciana Basilio Daniel Hafetz Juri Onuki David Sreter Beth Benson Tim Hagamen Antonio Ortolani Jennifer Tantia Iris Bieri Pilar Haile-Damato Bridget Packard Raphaelle Thery Yuri Castano Caleb Heller Chris Parrucci Alexandra Tyler Jane Cohen Shelton Herbert Jennifer Parrucci Tamar Valdman Adele Colantuono Gwen Hulet Amy Peters Tascha Van Auken Jennifer Constantino Sarah Jennings Francesco Pinna Lindsey Washick Kamilya Copney Carole Kane Jennifer Pinna Carlyn Williams Brian Dinges Nadav Kurtz Ashford Roberts Georgia Wright Maria Dubon Sing Na Kwok Gil Ronen Genrikh Zankov Kate Duguid Frank Lanza Yael Ronen Jeffrey Zink Darlie Duke Hara Li-Ya Viner Menachem Rosenberger Jacki Esposito Steven Little Catherine Rossouw

If you are interested in the history of the Coop or in when and how particular subjects have been discussed in the Gazette... Send an e-mail to Len Neufeld, Gazette indexer, at [email protected], to request PDF files of either or both of the following indexes: ◆ An alphabetized list of the titles of all articles published in the Gazette from 1995 to the present, with issue dates. ◆ An alphabetized list of all subjects (including people’s names) discussed in Gazette articles from 1995–98 and 2001 to the present, with article titles, issue dates, and page numbers (subjects for the years 1999 and 2000 are being added). Many of the Gazette issues referenced in these indexes are available as PDFs on the Coop’s website. (The currently available issues cover the years 2006 to the present, plus selected issues from 1999, 2000, and 2005.)

Park Slope Food Coop Video Squad Workslots Available For FTOP credit THANK YOU! There are current Thank you to the following members for referring friends workslot openings for: who joined the Coop in the last four weeks. 1. Show Host (preferably a Ken A. Kurt Ericksen David Leiberman Mirele Rosenberger talented chef or cook) Denise Abatemarco Zaria Forman Ely Levin Elana Santo Yocheved Amrami Amy Foster Darrell Lewis Anthony Saracino 2. Researcher/Storyboarder Katelyn Angell James Fry Nancy Magidson Holly Sheppard 3. Post Production: Editing and Anna Eve Gartner Prem Makeig Monica Smith Christina Antonakos- Maria Gea-Arredondo Amita Manghnani Eleanor Spottswood Compression Wallace Marc Gian Davion Marcus Tyler Sussman Laura Bernstein Jack Glottman Emi Matsuyama Tullah Sutcliffe For more information, contact Eduard Bershadsky Jenny Green Ed McKeaney Matthew Ufford [email protected] and include Jennifer Breen Stephanie Hafer Anna Moench Chinyere Vann Lune Brown Anastasia Hall Erika Nauman Vivian “PSFC Video Squad” in the subject line. Justin Cahill Elizabeth Hernandez Kate Newburger Brian Von Ancken Marjorie Cardon Katia Hetter Elizabeth O’Reilly Meredith Walker The Coop has a regular show on Brooklyn Cable Mary MacArthur Darby Jack Inna Ostrovskaya Townsend West Access Television and will soon be expanding to Chandeysson Lucy Kaminsky Kristina Pentek Eric White Julie Chen Heather Kane Dawn Philip Sharon Yeung podcasting via the Internet. The shows features Craig Brenna Kelly Regina Amia Yokoyama members and issues related to the Coop and the David Dash Emily Krell Janelle Reichman Jan Zimmerman larger Brooklyn community. Past shows include Julie Davids Virginia Kropp Cathy Resler Shai Zurim health, improv performance, live music, cooking Kate Dunn Danielle Leaf Katey Rich classes and ideas for living ecologically.

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