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Volume CC, Number 23 November 6, 2008 Wins Federal “Energy Star” A Tale of 999 Turkeys By Carey Meyers Coop’s Award-Winning free. (And yes—literally 999 ate November means turkeys were ordered in total shorter days, chillier air for the holiday.) Energy Efficiency Land 999 turkeys arriving at the Coop. Where will your turkey By Hayley Gorenberg Beginning November 20, come from? the Coop will offer dozens of Nearly half of the broad- he Coop’s efforts to be thrifty fresh turkeys daily, sourced breasted whites will come with energy have earned an from six different vendors, from Pennsylvania supplier along with approximately 35 Bell&Evans. Stonewood Taward from the federal Envi- frozen organic kosher birds. Farms, a third-generation ronmental Protection Agency The majority of turkeys will be family-run turkey farm in (EPA), which scored the store a 93 broad-breasted whites, the Orwell, Vermont, will provide ubiquitous Thanksgiving between 75 and 100 birds, as out of 100 in energy efficiency. A turkey with an oversized breast will Plainville Farms, based in rating of 75 merits the star, and no and plenty of white meat. All central New York. Those seek- other supermarket in Brooklyn has will have been pasture-raised CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 and hormone- and antibiotic- earned the distinction. “It’s very neat, and we didn’t just make it by the skin of our teeth,” said General Coordinator Joe Holtz. Member Robert Sauchelli, who has worked for the Energy Star program at EPA for fifteen years, almost since its inception in 1992, pre- sented the award after the high-scoring assessment. “The Food Coop has always had MORRISON BY ROD PHOTO an attitude of social and environmental Robert Sauchelli, Coop member since 1983, responsibility, and I think this kind of accom- works for the EPA’s Energy Star program. plishment is a natural outgrowth of the kind of tion system and replacing much of the Coop’s attention that’s been paid at the Food Coop, in lighting, including substituting fixtures with terms of reducing waste, the benefits in saving efficient electronic ballasts instead of cheaper energy and preventing emissions, and regular ballasts, using compact fluorescents addressing other issues like global warming.” instead of incandescent bulbs and abandon- To earn the Energy Star, presented on Sep- ing traditional electric exit signs with ones lit tember 17, the Coop took measures such as with LED bulbs. installing an efficient glycol-based refrigera- The Coop also recovers heat from frozen BY LISA COHEN PHOTO food compressors to heat hot water and dehu- Wild Turkey Tom shortly before T-day. midify, and it recovers cold air from some ‘Saving a watt costs half of what it costs refrigeration cases to reduce air conditioning Next General Meeting on November 18 The General Meeting of the Park Slope Food Coop is held on the to generate a watt, so why not load. And significantly, the store’s air condition- last Tuesday of each month.* The next General Meeting will be put the money into the thing that gives ing systems run on natural gas instead of elec- Tuesday, November 18, 7:00 p.m. at the Congregation Beth Elo- you twice the bang for the buck?’ tricity and release no ozone-depleting him Temple House (Garfield Temple), 274 Garfield Pl. —Coop member Robert Sauchelli, EPA chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s) into the atmos- The agenda will be available as a flyer in the entryway of the CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Coop on Wednesday, November 5. For more information about the GM and about Coop governance, please see the center of this issue. * Exceptions for November and December will be posted. Sat, Nov 8 • Adult Clothing Exchange 1:00–4:00 p.m. Fri, Nov 14 • Wordsprouts: New York for Sale 7:30 p.m. IN THIS ISSUE Coop Sat, Nov 15 • Book & Media Swap 10:00 a.m–2:00 p.m. Fri, Nov 21 • The Good Coffeehouse 8:00 p.m. Coordinators’ Corner: Shop Early for T-day ...... 6 Event Sat, Nov 22 • Bag & Shoe Exchange 10:00 a.m–2:00p.m. Sushi Comes to the Coop ...... 7 Thu, Dec 4 • Food Class: Wisdom of Ayurveda 7:30 p.m. Coop Hours, Coffeehouse, Puzzle...... 8 Highlights Coop Calendar, Workslot Needs Fri, Dec 5 • Film Night: Shorts About Gender 7:00 p.m. Governance Information, Mission Statement...... 9 Community Calendar ...... 10 Look for additional information about these and other events in this issue. Letters to the Editor ...... 11 Classified Ads ...... 13 2 November 6, 2008 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY Coop Wins Energy Star Rating

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phere. The Coop’s natural gas “ammo- nia absorption air conditioning sys- tem” represents older and less polluting technology that does not strain the electricity delivery system at peak demand in hot weather, according to Holtz. “We’re not part of the problem when there’s a blackout in the summer, because we’re off the grid. And we’re also not doing stuff to the ozone if the gas should escape— MORRISON BY ROD PHOTOS which inevitably it does.” The Coop installed gas-fired chillers on the roof for the The Coop’s air-conditioning system runs on natural gas In addition to the above energy energy-efficient air-conditioning system. and releases no ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons. efficiency measures, the Park Slope “It’s easier and it happens at the site, The Energy Star does not recognize Johnson said in his press release for Food Coop also purchases wind gen- so you don’t have to worry about all the environmentally friendly mea- the Coop’s award, “Whether you are erated electric power equivalent to its where to put the power . It sures the Coop takes, Holtz stressed. running a grocery store, a school, or an electricity usage. reduces dependency on the grid. Sav- Plastics recycling and composting, for office building, getting the most out of ing a watt costs half of what it costs to instance, do not directly save energy, your energy dollars—while reducing generate a watt, so why not put the and so are not reflected in the EPA’s your carbon footprint—just makes ‘A lot of people don’t realize it, money into the thing that gives you “efficiency” rating. sense.” More than 5,000 buildings in but energy efficiency is twice the bang for the buck?” As a program manager for Energy the nation have earned the Energy the cheapest form of new energy. Perhaps best known as a designa- Star, Sauchelli envisions a day when Star; about 1,400 are grocery stores. tion for energy-efficient appliances, the the rating will allow market forces to EPA estimates that the Energy Star rat- It’s better than any EPA Energy Star, a national symbol for account for energy efficiency in com- ings system has guided Americans to new power plant.’ energy efficiency and environmental mercial tenancy, like a “miles per gal- saving “about $16 billion on their ener- protection, can be awarded to commer- lon” rating influences automobile gy bills while reducing the greenhouse cial buildings and industrial plants that sales. Playing out the per-gallon anal- gas emissions equivalent to those of These admirable environmental rate in the top 25 percent of facilities in ogy, he said consumers “expect to see 27 million vehicles.” measures also save money, said the the nation for energy efficiency. Accord- it on a car label. We’re used to that Sauchelli, a Coop member since EPA’s Sauchelli. “A lot of people don’t ing to EPA, commercial buildings that now and we have a sense of what that the mid-1980s, works with fellow realize it, but energy efficiency is the earn the award use an average of 40 means—what’s good; what’s bad. But PSFC members Andy McNamara, Jeff cheapest form of new energy. It’s bet- percent less energy than typical build- nobody had a sense of what the ‘miles Perlman, Mike Bobker and Eileen ter than any new power plant.” Clearly ings and also release 35 percent less per gallon’ was for buildings.” Kapp as a coordinator-designated warming to his subject, he continued, carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. As EPA Administrator Stephen L. group: the PSFC Energy Advisors. ■

PARK SLOPE FOOD COOP SUPPORT A NEW COOP! Do you live or work in the Bronx? Would you prefer to do your workslot on Saturdays? Product Return Policy Then inquire about supporting the South Bronx Food Cooperative! The Coop does not “exchange” items. You must return item and repurchase what you need. Returns of eligible items will be handled at the Second In accordance with the 6th Principle of Cooperation, the Park Slope Floor Service Desk within 30 days of purchase only when accompanied by Food Coop is offering the SBFC support and consultation by allowing PSFC members to the PAID IN FULL receipt. complete their workslot at the Bronx location. Please use the following guide to determine if an item is eligible for return: PSFC members will receive FTOP credit in exchange for their help. To receive credit, you Produce May not be returned with the exception of should be a PSFC member for at least one year and have an excellent attendance record. (fresh & ) coconuts, pineapples and watermelon. Even if the claim is that the item is spoiled or that it To make work arrangements, please email [email protected] or call 718-622-0560 was purchased by mistake, produce cannot be South Bronx Food Coop • 646-226-0758 • [email protected] returned except for the three items listed above. The produce buyer may be contacted on weekdays by members to discuss any other claims for credit. Books May not be returned. Juicers May not be returned. Bulk items & bulk items May not be returned. Members may contact packaged by the Coop the bulk buyer to discuss any other claims for credit. Refrigerated items May not be returned unless spoiled. Frozen items All Other Products A. Other products may be returned if they (not covered above) are spoiled or defective and the category is not specified above B. Other products may be returned if they are unopened, undamaged and therefore can be sold again. C. Other products may not be returned if they are opened or unsellable, and were purchased by mistake or not needed. PHOTO BY ROD MORRISON BY ROD PHOTO

Read the Gazette while you’re standing on line OR online at www.foodcoop.com Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY November 6, 2008 3 A Tale of 999 Turkeys CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing a certified organic turkey touch of sherry vinegar— will have the option of one along with anything else that from Eberly, long a favorite of inspires you. Put your Coop members, or from cleaned turkey in a big bucket Koch’s, another Pennsylvania with ice, then pour the hot farm. (For those planning a brine over the turkey and let vegetarian Thanksgiving yet steep for up to 12 hours. The who insist on a “turkey” for ice prevents the brine from the feast’s centerpiece, the jumpstarting the cooking Coop will also have about 35 process. The sugar in the turkeys from Fresh Tofu. brine aids in caramelizing the Also on hand: 175 frozen skin during roasting, which Tofurkey Vegetarian Roasts, improves color as well as which are a tofu-wheat pro- crispness. tein blend.) But the real stars of the For a perfect roast Coop parade will be the 160 Reading November food American Bronze heritage columns, or tuning into birds that Peter McDonald is cooking shows, gives one a raising just for us. McDonald, sense that roasting a turkey PHOTO BY LISA COHEN PHOTO whose superlative meats are is a source of national anxi- Roasting a turkey in the oven Coop staples, typically farms ety: Do I baste? How often? broad-breasted whites. When With what? How many min- possible, and to leave it make you jump, the bird is ing time. Check the turkey’s asked by Coop meat buyer utes per pound of meat are alone once it is in. “Water is ready—and remember it will label and cookbooks. Above Bill Malloy if he’d consider necessary for cooking? “I was the great enemy of crisp- continue to cook once you all else, Shea counsels, a victim of this,” Applewood’s ness,” Shea explains. To help remove it from the oven. “Thanksgiving is about having Shea said. “People make a ensure that the bird cooks It’s of course important to a good time and having fun. ...the real stars of the big deal about cooking evenly, try separating the legs note the bird’s weight, proper Your food will always taste Coop parade will be the turkey,” but there really need and thigh from the body and oven temperature and cook- better if you’re relaxed.” ■ 160 American Bronze not be much too it beyond splay them in the pan, other- heritage birds... putting it in the oven and let- wise the thighs may need ting it roast. Basting is not extra cooking time, which is necessary. when your risk drying out the 2008 Turkey News For some overall, general breast meat. Fresh turkeys available beginning raising a rafter of heritage advice, Shea recommends a To test for doneness, turkeys for us, he gladly 400-degree oven for between forego a thermometer and Thursday, November 20 accepted. (Coop members and one and two hours, instead stick a paring knife NO ADVANCE ORDERING! may recall that there were no depending on the size of your into the thigh joint, leave it heritage turkeys available in bird, and cites two main fac- there for 15-20 seconds, then Bell & Evans (NJ) NOV. 21 2007, after our entire rafter tors to successful roasting: be touch it to your bottom lip. If 8 to 26 lbs., $2.42 lb. fell to natural predators while certain the bird is as dry as the knife is hot enough to Plainville Farms (NY) NOV. 20 still young turkeys or poults.) Pasture-raised 16 to 24 lbs., $2.66 lb. Stonewood Farm (VT) NOV. 24 Why buy a heritage bird? Pasture-raised 16 to 20 lbs., $3.39 lb. Aside from a vote for pre- OVEMBER serving diversity, the real rea- PSFC N 2008 McDonald Farm (NY) NOV 24 son to roast a heritage turkey GENERAL MEETING Heritage Breed—American Bronze 8-26 lbs., $3.99 lb. is taste: Those who have Eberly (PA) eaten a heritage turkey can Tuesday, November 18, 7:00 p.m. Certified Organic 8 to 24 lbs., $4.36 lb. attest to the marked differ- • Items will be taken up in the order given. Koch Certified Organic (PA) NOV. 20 ence compared to a broad- • Times in parentheses are suggestions. 10-22 lbs., $3.87 lb. breasted white. Applewood • More information on each item may be available at the FROZEN Wise Kosher (PA) NOV. 18 restaurant owner and chef entrance table at the meeting. We ask members to please Certified Organic12-24 lbs., $3.45 lb. David Shea describes the her- read the materials available between 7:00 & 7:15 p.m. itage turkeys as “incredible, • Meeting Location: Congregation Beth Elohim Social Hall All the above are delivered FRESH, except for Wise Kosher. All are locally raised, hormone- and antibiotic-free. and based purely on flavor, (Garfield Temple) 274 Garfield Pl. at 8th Ave. far superior.“ At the same BUY EARLY time, however, he notes that AGENDA: SMALLER SIZES GO QUICKLY they can be trickier to roast than the “extraordinarily for- Item #1: Voluntary release from workslot giving” broad-breasted white requirement for long-term senior Coop because heritage birds are members (60 minutes) Proposal: “PSFC members in good standing with 20 years of leaner and have more dark meat. service and who at least 65 years old may request voluntary Holiday Shopping Hours release from workslot requirement” But don’t be intimidated. Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27 —submitted by Michael Rieman A simple way around this is 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. to brine your turkey a day Item #2: Discuss the use of cell phones by ahead. “Brining builds in lee- members during their work shifts and the effect Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24 way in cooking and adds fla- on others (30 minutes) 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. vor, which ultimately is what —submitted by the General Coordinators Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25 cooking is about, ” explains Shea. 8:00–2:30 p.m. Future Agenda Information: To brine your bird, Shea For information on how to place an item on the Agenda, New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31 recommends boiling a stock- please see the center pages of the Linewaiters' Gazette. 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. pot of water, and adding a bit The Agenda Committee minutes and the status of pending of brown sugar, salt, white New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1 agenda items are available in the office and at all GMs. sugar, bay leaves, thyme, 10:30–5:00 p.m. black peppercorns and a

Read the Gazette while you’re standing on line OR online at www.foodcoop.com 4 November 6, 2008 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY Cheap Thrills, Big Carbon Footprint... By Adriana Velez When Trader Joe’s opened a new store in Brooklyn I was little over a year ago we spent the summer house-sit- intrigued. Would the produce still be crummy? Would they ting for friends in Silicon Valley. Bereft of our beloved add a bulk foods aisle? There was talk that Trader Joe’s might A Food Coop we got our food from a CSA and from become a serious competitor with the Food Coop. (Not that Trader Joe’s. It was fun, at first, exploring the shelves for new I wouldn’t love to see the lines here at the Coop get shorter.) snacks and frozen goodies, but I found the produce at Trader As it turns out, the Food Coop and Trader Joe’s are still two Joe’s perplexing. Why was it so crummy? Why, in the bread- completely different animals. After a recent tour of the basket of America, was Trader Joe’s selling garlic from Brooklyn Trader Joe’s I had to conclude that the store is China? As the summer wore on I longed more and more for about healthy-ish snacks and convenience foods. Oh the Food Coop. surethey have a produce section, and it did look better than what I remember from Beyond the Canadian and Californian produce the California store. you will find the cheese. There is a wide selection, There’s milk and other though mostly from large producers. Still, there are staples. But they seem a few gems, like the store’s Fontina cheese ($5.99 almost beside the lb.) made by a master cheesemaker in Wisconsin, point. Here is the draw: and the chevre log with honey ($3.99 each). Trader kettle corn, frozen jelly Joe’s also sells a large selection of tortillas, includ- donuts, chocolate-cov- ing whole wheat, and their own fresh pastas. ered pretzels, every per- For the most part, you will not find much pasture- mutation of potato chip raised meat and poultry at Trader Joe’s. While the imaginable, potstickers Coop’s meat buyers have made a point of carrying galore. Shopping at only grass-fed or pasture-raised beef and lamb. I Trader Joe’s is like going couldn’t find a single package of the same at Joe’s. on a grocery vacation: They do carry “Natural” beef raised without hor- you wouldn’t want to CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 eat from there every day, but it is a lot of fun. Trader Joe’s new store is located in the landmark Independence bank building. Food Coop members may envy Trader Joe’s space. The Brooklyn store is , and their definition of local differs quite housed in the landmark Independence Bank build- a bit from ours. Among the dozens of bagged ing and features wide aisles and soaring vaulted greens you will find Trader Joe’s “Locally Known” ceilings. brand. These greens hail from Maine. The “Eco The produce aisle is off in the farthest side of Apples” come from Massachusetts and Vermont. I this cathedral. Here you will find probably the pictured trucks filled with Massachusetts apples most glaring difference between Trader Joe’s and driving past New York apple orchard after New York the Food Coop. There’s nary a locally grown or apple orchard on their way into Brooklyn. BY KEVIN RYAN PHOTOS

Adult Clothing Exchange Have you noticed that Coop members are great dressers? The season is changing, and this is your opportunity to trade gently used and beautiful clothes that you no longer wear with other Coop members. A clothing exchange is a community event that is ecologically responsible and fun. Why support the consumer market and buy, when you can wear clothes that have already been well loved? Bring items that you think others might enjoy–and a snack to share.

FREE Non-members welcome

Saturday, November 8 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the meeting room To bring Clothes… • Do not leave clothing in the Coop before the hours of the exchange.

• Bring up to 15 items only

• Bring gently used, clean clothing that you are proud to be able to exchange with it's new owner.

Unchosen clothing will be donated to a local shelter.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 pudding ($2.72) the Coop carries. Nutty Trek Mix ($3.69). Running down the center of the Trader Joe’s cathe- I also like the mixes, like the recession- mones and antibiotics, which is something. The dral is its great nave, the frozen foods aisle. This aisle friendly 17 Dried Bean and Barley Mix ($1.69—add ground beef sells for $4.99 a pound (grass fed is a double pleasure because running above the sliced chard and water and you’ve got dinner) and ground beef sells for $5.71-$6.20/lb at the Coop). freezers are shelves and shelves of tempting, mostly the Harvest Blend (with Israeli couscous and They also add the “natural” label to their poultry, sugary treats. red quinoa, $2.69). The Food Coop carries alphabet which means the poultry is raised without hor- Like many Coop members, I love cooking from pasta for soup (organic vegetable, $2.65), but the mones (it’s unlawful to feed scratch. Yet I’m also a working letters are so tiny your child may have trouble read- poultry hormones regardless) mom who appreciates the occa- ing them. Your preschooler will not need glasses to and fed a vegetarian diet. Bone- sional “quickie” meal. Trader read Trader Joe’s half-inch-tall Organic Alphabet less, skinless chicken breasts are Joe’s has these meals in droves: Pasta 12 ounces ($1.49). And what’s that familiar $7.99 a pound ($4.98/lb at the stir fry, rice dishes, pizza, fish face? Oh yes, it’s the ultimate fairy godmother for Coop for Murray’s, $3.16 for with sauces, curries, and on and rushed parents, Annie’s Microwavable Mac and Dines) and whole, free range on. If you can’t be bothered to Cheese ($2.79; at the Coop $3.90—oh snap!). chickens are $2.99 a pound (Mur- chop and season your own veg- While in general Trader Joe’s does not excel at sta- ray’s are $2.35/lb and Dines etables there are frozen ginger ples for avid home cooks, I was happy to discover $2.98/lb at the Coop). Most of the soy carrots for you. I have to they carry the Holy Grail for bakers, King Arthur White fresh fish (packaged) is farm raised, but Trader Joe’s admit I am partial to Asian dumplings of all kinds Whole Wheat Flour ($4.49 for a 5 lb bag; $6.74 at the does have wild Sockeye salmon for $10.99 a pound. and eagerly snatched a few bags of Thai shrimp— Coop). They also carry an extremely rare item (which One of the draws to Trader Joe’s is price. Because forgive me ocean!—gyoza ($4.29). Then I picked up the Coop has!), organic sweetened condensed milk they are a national chain they have the bargaining the gyoza dipping sauce ($2.29) conveniently locat- ($2.49). Their Ezekiel 4:9 bread is $3.49, at the Coop leverage (volume) to nab some surprisingly low ed in the shelf above, even though making a dipping it’s $2.49). Trader Joe’s carries a lot of specialty prices. Their store brand organic milk sells for $3.69 sauce is about as easy as whisk- breads, including Tandoori Naan for a half gallon. (Their TJ’s milk is not grass fed.) ing together , sesame ($3.49) and quinoa bread ($2.00). They also carry Organic Valley milk for $3.99 for a oil and rice vinegar. Not all of their coffee is fair trade, half gallon. Organic Valley is comparable to the Nat- I couldn’t resist the but they do have Organic Fair ural by Nature milk the Coop sells ($3.98 a gallon; green tea ice cream ($3.49), Trade Guatemalan Coffee ($7.49 both brands come mostly from grass-fed cows). which also comes in chocolate for a 16 oz can; our Equal Trader Joe’s organic sells for $4.79 a pound and strawberry. And while I was Exchange Organic Guatemalan (Organic Valley butter at Coop is $5.11/lb). at it, I picked up some dark coffee is $7.51/lb and we have it in “Cage free” organic brown eggs are $2.19 a dozen. chocolate covered caramels bulk!) Yes, you read that correctly, just over two dollars. ($3.99) and a “lumpy bumpy” nougat bar ($1.99). At In conclusion, the rumors are partly true: some of Unlike regular cage free hens, organic cage free hens first I resisted the kettle popcorn in its circus- the goods at Trader Joe’s are cheaper than at the must be allowed access to outdoor spaces. We sell themed, pink-striped packaging ($2.29). But every- Coop. But beyond staples like flour and milk the brown eggs from cage-free hens via Happy Hen where I turned they were there, with their Coop seems to have more to offer the home cook. ($3.57/dozen), Natural Acres ($3.64/dozen) and unrelenting cheer, and I finally caved. Ultimately what troubles me most about Trader Nature’s Yoke ($3.23/dozen). Alas, there are no bulk items at Trader Joe’s. Joe’s is its carbon footprint. With the large space, the Next to the milk I spied cups of Belgian chocolate Everything (including much of the produce) comes packaging, the processing, the distance traveled by pudding ($3.49). In the interest of journalistic in a package. The upside is that Trader Joe’s sells a the food, Trader Joe’s is not a great eco choice. Still, integrity I must report here that their pudding has a lot of great healthier snacks like nut and for the occasional dinnertime panic or not-so- richer, more homemade taste than the Swiss Miss combinations. My favorite is their Salty, Sweet and guilty-pleasure snack, it’s fantastic. ■ We need your participation! The Park Slope Pocketbook, Purse, Bag Food Coop and the Payments and Shoe Exchange Research division This exchange is a community event that is ecologically of the Federal responsible and fun. Why support the consumer market Reserve Bank and buy, when you can share bags that have of Boston will already been well loved? be conducting a Reuse, renew, recycle. survey jointly to learn more FREE Non-members about member welcome preferences for payment meth- Saturday, November 22 ods and the 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. effects in the meeting room on the shopping To bring Pocketbooks, and Shoes… experience. • Do not leave items in the Coop before the hours of the exchange. Coming in • Bring up to 15 items only November! • Bring gently used, clean purses, Look for pocketbooks and shoes that you are information in proud to be able to exchange with the Coop. a new owner.

(Unchosen items will be donated to a local shelter.)

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COORDINATORS’ CORNER Puzzle Corner Banal Dour Game Double Anagram Puzzle by Janet Farrell Thanksgiving Shopping, The letters in each entry in List #1 can be rearranged to form at least two English words. List #2 contains definitions of those words. Find the A Cautionary Tale—Shop Early! double anagram and match it to the correct clue. For example, the first group of letters can be rearranged to form “ADOBE” and “ABODE” By Janet Schumacher, General Coordinator which match with k., CLAY HOME. See answers on page 13. LIST #1 LIST #2 o, the Park Slope Food Coop is not A Goose Peril a rapacious retailer, forcing Santa 1 Abdeo B Withstand Nun 2 Dgiinty down your throat by Columbus Day C Equine Champions 3 Aelp weekend. We just want our mem- D Venrate Baton 4 Emnorst Nbers to be able to get all the basics they need E Pallid Appeal 5 Deestt F Boring Exterior for a holiday meal. And that means that you 6 Ceinst G Kindest Bug need to start stocking up on supplies now. Our 7 Ehors H Beast Advises 8 Eirsst basement cannot hold the amount of food I Incinerates Collision 9 Ceeprst required if everyone were to wait to shop until J Cleaning Self•Worth 10 Adegnr K Clay Home the last week or even the week before Thanks- 11 Deiostu BY LISA COHEN PHOTOS L Proven Hate giving. 12 Achrs Prime example: frozen pie crusts. Our sup- roast and peel them and store in the refrigera- Use the space below to work out your answers if needed. plier always runs out Thanksgiving week. So tor. Or sit back and buy the peeled chestnuts we try to stock up ahead. Have you ever been in the jar on the front-end display across from inside our basement freezer? By the end of the the eggs. Don’t forget the beer, Martinelli’s week all the shelves are full and there are 4 to sparkling cider, San Pellegrino limonata, 5 full U boats clogging the space, making it chocolate truffles. Your cousins are going to hard to send up all those pizzas and frozen remember the terrific hard cider you brought berries. There is no room for six more carts full to the dinner last year—don’t disappoint of pie crusts waiting for you to buy them at the them. Only problem is: remember, this is the WHAT IS THAT? HOW DO I USE IT? last minute. So please buy your pie crust now. Thanksgiving stash. You’re not sure if you are the one bringing the Get rid of all the leftovers in your refrigera- pie, buy the pie shell anyway. It keeps very well tor. You need to make room so that you can Food Tours in the Coop in the freezer and doesn’t take up too much buy your turkey as early as possible. Turkeys Incredibly the pumpkin vine has birthed space. Buy the frozen peas and broccoli and will start being delivered the Friday before its necklace of gourds vanilla ice cream now too. Thanksgiving. Turkeys delivered the week of I mean, really, a small, flat seed Thanksgiving are not going to be fresher; they no bigger than your thumbnail are all butchered at least a week in advance. yields dozens of orange orbs We max out our coolers for the turkeys. This larger than your head? means every time we need to send up butter, someone has to drag out 3 or more heavy carts Who needs fiction? of turkeys to get at the butter in the basement. Or miracles? For the vegans, “turkeys” will be in the freezer. The Flatten Road Kill Fresh Tofu The seed is, in “turkeys” will be sold next to the tofu in the egg truth, a packet case. Buy them as soon as you see them. of potentiality: It is not fun shopping at the Coop during It sprouts a vine 20 feet long the holiday season. Even if we have everything the vine morphs (!) you want, we probably won’t have the workers and yields these pleated crepe blossoms Dry goods to purchase in advance: chicken to stock the shelves. And who can get near the that assert themselves stock, canned pumpkin, dried mushrooms, shelves to stock when the lines wrap around like an umbrella snapping open olive oil, pasta, packaged bread crumbs or the store. Consider going in late to work one dressing, evaporated or condensed milk, morning during the week and do your big shop Look deep into a pumpkin flower, maple syrup, corn syrup, brown and white sug- then. Late weekday evenings are generally not empty your mind, ars (please consider purchasing the wonderful too busy either. The Coop does open at 6 a.m. and you will see yourself: Wholesome Foods Fair Trade sugars we sell in on Saturdays and Sunday mornings. potential squared Aisle 2A), chocolate chips, flour, parchment You can do quick grab and go shops if you paper (Aisle 2A), cheesecloth, vanilla, spices don’t have anything to weigh, three items or Cinderella had it right: including cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, rose- less. Pick up your turkey, pumpkin pie and every pumpkin is a potential chariot mary, thyme, etc. Dried cranberries, apricots fresh cream and head to the cashier, bypassing ready to take us out and other dried fruits keep well in a glass con- all the checkout lanes. If you plan ahead, you of our-selves tainer in the cupboard. Pecans, walnuts and won’t have to go to one of those “really expen- to a sunlit field other nuts can be refrigerated or frozen. Dried sive stores” to get the special ingredients that charged with life fruits and spices take time to bag and there make your holiday. Besides, they would also may not be enough workers to meet the have long lines and no heavy cream. If all else The Park slope Food Coop demand during the holiday week. And there is fails, you can lie low and shop Thanksgiving dealing in pumpkins only so much space for workers in the food Day, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ■ by Myra Klockenbrink processing area and everyone wants cheese and olives too. Don’t forget the crackers. Cheeses, olives and smoked fish keep for Mondays November 17 weeks refrigerated. I refrigerate my corn meal Noon to 1 p.m. and and flour. Butter freezes very well, eggs have a 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. shelf life of weeks. Heavy cream is also hard to get from our distributors holiday weeks— Wednesdays November 12 and hedge your bets and buy ultra pasteurized December 10 Organic Valley heavy cream—it has a shelf life 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. of weeks. A lot of produce stores well too— buy your potatoes, squash, shallots, garlic, You can join in any time during a tour. pearl onions and fresh cranberries. Get a leg up—buy your chestnuts early,

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pieces with slices of for parties that can be special tuna in rice rolls. A big ordered: one he calls Sushi Comes to bag of ginger slices and “Seabreeze Salad,” “Sunrise sesame seeds was on Platter” and a large “Moon- the Coop the table beside a tray of light Party” tray. boiled sushi rice, the Premium Foods is mainly a By Ingrid Cusson sticky kind. fish importing business; the ushi is one of my Kenny Chung has sushi is a sideline. Kenny favorite foods when I been in the fish import- sells mostly seafood to Sgo out to eat. So I was ing business for 7 years; restaurants in the neighbor- delighted to see small trays he had his business in hood and the sushi to super- with sushi in the prepared the Bronx, close to the markets. The fish comes food section of the Coop. Hunts Point Market. He frozen from California. It’s Sushi is a very delicate and was not too happy about high quality and a good price, perishable food, and I was the neighborhood and he says. Kenny came to New curious to see for myself moved two years ago to York in 1988, after having where and under what conditions it was prepared. The tray lists 620 DeGraw Street, so it was easy to check the production loca- tion out for myself. The company is called Premium Foods Inc. and is located between Third and Fourth Avenues in a one story building next to several other small businesses. The owners are Kenny Chung and his wife. They run a fish importing enterprise. I inter- viewed Kenny, and he showed me Sushi sold at the Coop starts with around. The sushi is salmon and sticky rice, and is prepared BY INGRID CUSSON PHOTOS made by two young and packaged by sushi stylists on women, working in a DeGraw Street. Don’t forget the soy few more months before busi- the company for credit, said worked in a big fish company fairly cool room in sauce! ness with the Coop was estab- Lisa Hidem, Receiving Coor- in California and also in a white coats. It all lished, and now it is brisk. He dinator and sushi buyer). freight forwarding business. looked very hygien- delivers twice a day, Monday Chung has several other He then combined his experi- ic. They were cutting cucum- his present address and through Saturday. (The sushi arrangements and salads in ence and created the busi- bers when I was there and approached the Coop in the not sold at the Coop at the his line, like edame salad, sea- ness he is now in with his wrapping the small cucumber spring with samples. It took a end of the day is returned to weed salad and big platters wife and 6 employees. ■

Diversity and Equality Committee Looking for Additional Members

The Diversity & Equality Committee (DEC) is also work outside the meetings on projects for their tion and mediation skills with good editing and writ- dedicated to improving human relations and com- sub-committees. Work on the Committee is recorded ing skills. Be compassionate, impartial and use criti- munications through impeccable interpersonal on an hour-for-hour basis. Sought-after skills for cal thinking skills. Interviewing experience may be interactions, policies and procedures in the Coop. each sub-committee within the DEC are listed below. helpful. Our goal is to work toward preventing and eliminat- To express interest contact Jess Robinson at jess_robin- Seeking a Secretary: Take dictation and detailed ing discrimination in the Coop. The DEC has met on a [email protected] or phone at 718-622-0560. Please be notes; transcribe and archive. Have general computer monthly basis since 2004 to promote the ideal of prepared to provide a listing of your relevant experi- skills; editing and writing skills; be compassionate; equal and respectful treatment between all Coop ence, along with your Food Coop member number. impartial and a critical thinker. members and paid staff regardless of each individu- The Diversity Education Sub-Committee al’s different identity. The DEC also aims to provide Outreach Sub-Committee This sub-committee seeks people committed to the advocacy for individuals who feel they have experi- This sub-committee needs at least 1 new member to concepts of diversity, multiculturalism, pluralism and enced discriminatory practices in the Coop. create continual methods of informing the general inclusion. Superior relationship/people skills are membership of: recruitment needs, In order to be considered for the Diversity and needed. Please be pro-active, savvy, and non-judg- what the DEC is working on, and Equality Committee you must have at least one year mental relating to all types of people. This position increasing general member- of Coop membership, have an excellent attendance may be leading and organizing group activities. ship participation with the record, have the ability to be accountable, to take Experience leading workshops, ideally around diversi- DEC. The skills this position initiative, to work independently, be organized, and ty issues is desired. Public Speaking skills, conflict may need are: Word process- have an ability to work collaboratively with others. resolution skills, and mediation skills are also helpful ing & ability to meet dead- In addition, the committee meets monthly on second for this position. lines. Be a self starter who Thursday of the month from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Complaint Review Sub-Committee is innovative with ideas & These meetings are mandatory. Committee members Seeking a Mediator: Needs excellent conflict resolu- be accountable.

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COOP HOURS A monthly musical Friday fundraising partnership of Office Hours: the Park Slope Monday through Thursday Nov 21 Food Coop and 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 8 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 Annie Keating 6:00 a.m. to 7:30* p.m. Keating’s new release, “BELMONT” is a big, beautiful slab of organic *Shoppers must be on a checkout line Americana songwriting. Tough and tender, the twang infused songs 15 minutes after closing time. tell stories of hope and strug- Childcare Hours: gle with refreshing honesty, Monday through Sunday grit and timelessness. The Village Voice raves, “Keating 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. is a wise mix of Lucinda Telephone: Williams songwriting, Gillian 718-622-0560 Welch guitar and a vocal all Web address: her own… her style invokes a cross between Willie Nelson and John www.foodcoop.com Prine and you don’t get any better than that. Rufus Cappadocia Rufus Cappadocia (5 string electric cello) is one of the leading voices on the cello today. He has toured throughout the Americas and Europe with numerous groups and is known for his collaborations with artists from all over the world... from the Balkans to the Caribbean, from West Africa to North America. He has toured extensively with Urban Tap and The Paradox Trio. The Linewaiters’ Gazette is published biweekly by the Park Slope Food Coop, Inc., 782 Union Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215. 53 Prospect Park West [at 2nd Street] • $10 • 8:00 p.m. [doors open at 7:45] Opinions expressed here may be solely the views Performers are Park Slope Food Coop members and receive Coop workslot credit. of the writer. The Gazette will not knowingly publish Booking: Bev Grant, 718-788-3741 articles that are racist, sexist, or otherwise discriminatory. Childcare is available from Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture for a nominal fee. The Gazette welcomes Coop-related articles, and letters from members. This Issue Prepared By: SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Monthly on the... Third Thursday All submissions MUST include author’s name and R Coordinating Editors: Stephanie Golden November 20 Erik Lewis phone number and conform to the following 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. guidelines. Editors will reject letters and articles that are illegible or too long. 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Submissions willbeconsideredfortheDec16 AGENDA SUBMISSIONS:8:00p.m. TUE, DEC2 as aflyerintheentryway The agendaappearsinthisissueandisavailable GENERAL MEETING:7:00p.m. TUE, NOV18 General Meeting ions, needs and concerns of every member.ions, needsand concernsofevery accessible to all andtorespecttheopin- strive tomaketheCoop welcoming and oppose discriminationin anyform.We mitted todiversityand equality. We tion andtheenvironment. others abouthealthandnutrition, coopera- lead byexample,educating ourselvesand 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.We seekto 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 attendance record. requires asix-monthcommitmentandgood you wouldlikemoreinformation.Workslot Ginger HargettintheMembershipOfficeif able toanswerquestions.Pleasespeak training, andCoopstaffwillalwaysbeavail- will beyourperfectshift.You willreceive this soundslikeyou,thenOfficeDataEntry computer andlikeworkingindependently?If Are youasticklerfordetails,accurateonthe Tuesday, 4:30to7:15p.m. Office DataEntry 718-622-0560 formoreinformation. 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Community calendar listings are free. Please submit your listings in 50 words or less by mail, the mailslot in the entry vestibule, or [email protected]. Submission deadlines are the same as for classified ads. Please refer to the Coop Calendar in the center of this issue. *Denotes a Coop member. FRI, NOV 7 FESTIVAL OF TRADITIONAL Co-hosted by the Folk Music Soci- MUSIC, Eisteddfod-NY: Outstand- ety of N.Y., the Ethical Culture GOOD COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC ing Folk/Roots singers and virtu- Society & the Good Coffeehouse. PARLOR: Singer/songwriter Jud osos on guitar, banjo, concertina, At the Ethical Culture Society, 53 Caswell. 53 Prospect Park West at fiddle, mandolin & dulcimer. Free Prospect Park West. 7:30-10:00 2nd Street in Park Slope. Info: 718- Family Concert 12:30, performer p.m. Info: 718-636-6341. 768-2972, www.gchmusic.org. workshops, 10 a.m-5:30 p.m, con- Show start at 8 p.m.; doors open at cert 7:30. Renaissance School, 35- FRI, DEC 5 7:30 p.m. Adults $10/kids $6. 59 81st St., Jackson Heights, Queens. Info: www.eisteddfod- GOOD COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC SUN, NOV 9 ny.org or 212-957-8386. PARLOR: Bev Grant* & the Dissi- Friday, December 5 • 7:00 p.m. dent Daughters (Angela Lockhart* MARRIAGE OF FIGARO: See SUN, NOV 16 and Carolynn Murphy*)/Friction at the Coop Mozart's popular comedy about Farm. 53 Prospect Park West at love, deceit, swapping clothes, JEWISH : Forbid- 2nd Street in Park Slope. Info: 718- hiding under furniture and jump- den, Mandated or Optional? Talk 768-2972, www.gchmusic.org. ing out of windows. Performances by Richard H. Schwartz, Ph.D. The Show start at 8 p.m.; doors open at in English and with orchestra by Flatbush Jewish Center, 327 E 5th 7:30 p.m. Adults $10/kids $6. Brooklyn Repertory Opera. Office St. (corner of Church Ave) in Kens- Coordinator Kathleen Keske* ington, 11:30 a.m. Followed by SAT, DEC 6 sings the role of the Countess. lunch. Free. RSVP: 718-871-5200. Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 Fourth Ave. www.FlatbushJewishCenter.com ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DAY: (President St.) @ 3:30 p.m. Admis- Handicapped accessible. Should Start saving your e-waste and sion $20, seniors/students $10. vegetarianism be on the Jewish bring it to P.S. 321 on Seventh Ave. Info: www.bropera.org. agenda? Can it reduce disease, (btwn First & Second Sts.) from 10 global climate change, food, water a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: http://lesecolo- FREE TALK by elder law attorney & energy shortages, mistreatment gycenter.org. Judith Grimaldi on legal and finan- of animals? cial concerns and long-term plan- PEOPLES' VOICE CAFE: Charlie ning for seniors and their WED, NOV 19 King & Karen Brandow. At the caregivers. Covers strategies for Community Church of New York pre- and post-retirement choices, PAGHEL MESHUGAH: Eric Unitarian Universalist, 40 East asset protection, property transfer Alabaster*'s star-studded septet will 35th St. (between Madison & and more. Park Slope United perform the drummer/composer's Park); wheelchair-accessible. Info: Methodist Church, 6th Ave. & 8th "Loco Love Music" with Duane 212-787-3903 or www.peo- St. 1:00–2:30 p.m. All welcome. Eubanks & Roy Nathanson at the plesvoicecafe.org. Suggested Tea Lounge, 837 Union Street, in donation: $15 general/$10 mem- Three Short Films About Gender FRI, NOV 14 Park Slope. 8:30 p.m.More info: bers/more if you choose, less if www.tealoungeny.com. you can't/no one turned away. 1. JUGGLING GENDER: GOOD COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC RHYTHM JOURNEYS: Latin Jazz Politics, Sex and Identity, 1992 PARLOR: Bob Jones & John SAT, NOV 22 music by Park Slope-based Juan A loving portrait of Jennifer Miller, a lesbian performer who Scholle—Early Country Music. 53 Ma Morales and So ido Costeno; lives her life with a full beard. JUGGLING GENDER explores Prospect Park West at 2nd Street PEOPLES' VOICE CAFE: Sharon presented by Circuit Produc- in Park Slope. Info: 718-768-2972, the construction and fluidity of gender and sexual identity. Abreu & Mike Hurwicz; Ron Ren- tions/Susan Goldbetter*. The www.gchmusic.org. Show start at 8 ninger. At the Community Church Bronx Public Library Center, 310 p.m.; doors open at 7:30 p.m. 2. STILL JUGGLING, 2008 of New York Unitarian Universal- East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx. Adults $10/kids $6. A new video 15 years later, discussing family and religion, ist, 40 East 35th St. (between 2:30 p.m. Info/Directions: 718-579- FESTIVAL OF TRADITIONAL Madison & Park); wheelchair- 4244. FREE. gender and The Beard. accessible. Info: 212-787-3903 or MUSIC, Eisteddfod-NY: Outstand- 3. THE CONEY ISLAND SIDE SHOW, 2008 ing singers and virtuosos on gui- www.peoplesvoicecafe.org. Sug- SUN, DEC 7 tar, banjo, concertina, fiddle, gested donation: $15 general/$10 Documents the Side Show by the Sea Side performers includ- dulcimer & mandolin. Concert at members/more if you choose, less SUPPORT GROUP for people car- ing Jennifer Miller. 7:30 p.m. Renaissance School, 35- if you can't/no one turned away. ing for aging family and friends 59 81st St., Jackson Heights, meets the first Sunday of each Tami Gold is committed to integrating art with social issues and SUSAN GOLDBETTER*, producer, Queens. Info: www.eisteddfod- month from 9:30–11:00 a.m. at Circuit Productions, Inc. (CPI)—a using personal stories to illuminate our complex and contradictory ny.org or 212-957-8386. Park Slope United Methodist Park Slope-based not-for-profit— world. She has produced and directed over 20 films including: Church. Open to all members of presents Rhythm Journeys: Mas- Every Mother’s Son (with Kelly Anderson, Tribeca Film Festival the community dealing with SAT, NOV 15 ters of World Music and Dance, Audience Award and national POV/PBS broadcast); Land Rain and issues around elderly parents, featuring Orlando Marin, the Last Fire; Out at Work: Lesbians and Gay men family or friends. Come share feel- MARRIAGE OF FIGARO: See Mambo King. Bronx Library Cen- on the Job; Looking for Love: Teenage ings, insights and resource ideas Mozart's popular comedy about ter, 310 East Kingsbridge Rd., FREE with others. Info: 718-783-4404. Parents; Signed Sealed and Delivered: love, deceit, swapping clothes, Bronx. 2:30 p.m. Info/directions: Labor Struggle in the Post Office, and Non-members hiding under furniture and jump- 718-579-4244. FREE. GOOD COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC and Gitta. She is the recipient of a ing out of windows. Performances welcome PARLOR: Pat Wictor with Cheryl Rockefeller Fellowship and a in English and with orchestra by SUN, NOV 23 Prashker—Roots Music. 53 Guggenheim Fellowship to new just a Brooklyn Repertory Opera. Office Prospect Park West at 2nd Street Coordinator Kathleen Keske* few. Tami’s work has been screened at many museums, including "REVOLUTION IN HUMANISM": a in Park Slope. Info: 718-768-2972, sings the role of the Countess. the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum and she has talk by Humanist Minister Joseph www.gchmusic.org. Show start at 8 Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 Fourth Ave. lectured on panels at The Kennedy Center and at museums and Ben David, presented by the p.m.; doors open at 7:30 p.m. (President St.) at 3:30 p.m. Admis- universities throughout the world. Tami is a Professor at Hunter Brooklyn Humanist Community. Adults $10/kids $6. Sat, Dec 13. sion $20, seniors/students $10. College (CUNY). Followed by songs performed by Info: www.bropera.org. PEOPLES' VOICE CAFE: Jack Hardy the Sticker Dude. 1 p.m. at the & David Massengill. At the Commu- PEOPLES' VOICE CAFE: Magpie; Kensington Branch of the Brook- nity Church of New York Unitarian Sparky & Rhonda Rucker. At the lyn Public Library, 410 Ditmas Universalist, 40 East 35th St. Alexandra Berger is a filmmaker living and working in Community Church of New York Avenue. (between Madison & Park); wheel- Brooklyn. For many years she ran a screenplay reading series Unitarian Universalist, 40 East 35th chair-accessible. Info: 212-787-3903 at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, called The Fifth Night, which St. (between Madison & Park); WED, DEC 3 or www.peoplesvoicecafe.org. aided over 50 filmmakers make their feature films. She is cur- wheelchair-accessible. Info: 212-787- rently editing her first feature length documentary which fol- 3903 or www.peoplesvoicecafe.org. FOLK OPEN SING: Come sing with lows the life of an amatuer porn producer looking for love. Suggested donation: $15 gener- us. Bring voice, instruments, al/$10 members/more if you choose, friends. Children welcome. Views expressed by the presenter do not necessarily represent the Park Slope Food Coop less if you can't/no one turned away.

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FORMING: SUSAN METZ project is ugly, environmen- Association had never dis- “THE RESPONDS TO tally dangerous and steals cussed that legislation. YES TO VALET people’s property through The letter (David misun- COOPERATIVE DAVID BIJUR’S abuse of eminent domain. derstood and called it an edi- BIKE PARKING CATSKILL MISUNDERSTAN The process was lousy— torial) that I wrote to the immoral and extra-legal. I Gazette in June was about why TO THE EDITOR: DEVELOPMENT DING Reject FCRC’s right to that I oppose legislation to set up What a fantastic idea to GROUP” site. I support Develop Don’t a governance mechanism have Valet Bike Parking at the TO THE EDITOR: Destroy Brooklyn (or DDDB) that would legitimize the Rat- PSFC! This is one of the bet- The controversy in the with my money and my influ- ner proposal. After my argu- ter ideas I have seen since TO THE EDITOR: Park Place/Underhill Avenue ence. ments, I wrote that the group becoming a member in 1973. Our goal, our purpose is to Block Association (PPUABC) Some want to Reform the in which I have participated I have not ridden my bike to form a group to purchase revolves around Forest City FCRC plan. They publicize for the 27 years I have lived in the Coop as it always seemed land within a maximum of 2 Ratner Corporation’ s their perspective through Prospect Heights, never took like such a hassle to find a to 2.5 hours from Brooklyn. (FCRC) Atlantic Yards pro- Brooklyn Speaks. If the most a position and that the safe place and deal with To subdivide a large parcel of posal and who has the egregious features (for exam- PHNDC spokesperson was removing seat, tire and lock- land for this groups members authority to speak publicly ple de-mapping local streets misleading when he implied ing. Let’s promote this posi- (possibly in the form of a lim- on behalf of the Association. and putting the public park that we were in favor. tive environmental message. ited liability corporation). I do not speak for the space inside the develop- We can expect differences I heartedly support making Requirements for this land Association. The group has ment) were changed, it would of opinion, values, tempera- this a permanent workslot. is that it should be adequate no agreed upon process for be OK with them for FCRC to ment and perspective among Jim Williams for gardening, have good taking a position, so no one have the terrain and to build. neighbors. A presiding officer access to water and other can. I recount what hap- They think that if there were a would do well to find a way to Coming soon? An attended zone recreational activities nearby pened. A voluntary associa- new advisory board they facilitate a fair debate on a where members can park their and have nearby utility access. tion of neighbors, our could force changes. controversial issue in order to bicycles. This group shall be meetings are open, not The difference between maintain the cohesion of the charged with providing an secret. Minutes exist. Reject (DDDB) and Reform group. David and I (among access road and 25 feet of dri- You probably remember (Brooklyn Speaks) is huge. others) worked on bi-laws to ORGANIKS veway access. Any building that in December 2003 the Check out both websites. The establish a formal process shall be the responsibility of New York Times announced Park Place Underhill Group that can result in a position— WHEELY LUCKY the individual. FCRC’ s intention to build has liaisons with both and Reject, Reform or (more prob- Protected parking of A group purchasing a larger apartment towers and an individual members hold dif- ably) No Position. members’ bikes parcel thus subdivided would arena as a ‘fait accompli’. ferent opinions. The struggle towards par- Would come as manna afford a substantial savings for Immediately, local groups At a press conference in ticipatory democracy occurs from heaven, the participants seeking their and individuals mobilized to June, supporting legislation on every level. It requires a A service unavailable country homes. Envisioned form a coalition against the to establish a new gover- formal and agreed upon Even at Seven/Eleven. would be approximately proposal: Develop Don’t nance mechanism, someone process and also the good Leon Freilich around 5 acres per unit. Destroy Brooklyn. Through from Prospect Heights Neigh- will of those involved. Any ideas or comments to education, political pressure borhood Development Coun- Susan Metz Kevin Cunneen kcunnee@ and litigation, that group is cil (PHNDC) spoke in support copper.net holding up the construction. of the legislation, implying Kevin Cunneen My position is that the that PPUABA supports it. The

LETTERS POLICY Thursday, Dec. 4 We welcome letters from members. Sub- 1. The Gazette will not publish hearsay—that mission deadlines appear in the Coop Calen- is, allegations not based on the author's first- 7:30 p.m. dar. All letters will be printed if they conform hand observation. at the Coop to the published guidelines. We will not know- 2. Nor will we publish accusations that are ingly publish articles which are racist, sexist or not specific or are not substantiated by factual otherwise discriminatory assertions. The maximum length for letters is 500 words. Letters must include your name and 3. Copies of submissions that make sub- The Ancient Wisdom of phone number and be typed or very legibly stantive accusations against specific individu- Ayurveda handwritten. Editors will reject letters that are als will be given to those persons to enable illegible or too long. them to write a response, and both submis- helps us align with nature, Guest Chef Paige both inner and outer. You may submit on paper, typed or very leg- sions and response will be published simulta- Churchman is a neously. This means that the original Learn how to determine yourconstitution ibly handwritten, or via email to GazetteSub- and keep in balance. graduate of Dr. Naina submission may not appear until the issue [email protected] or on disk. For winter, we’ll make a healing ghee, Marballi’s Ayurvedic after the one for which it was submitted. three porridges, and learn Nutrition program and is Anonymity self-massage to feed skin, stimulate organs The above applies to both articles and let- certified as a holistic Unattributed letters will not be published ters. The only exceptions will be articles by and lymph flow. nutritionist by the unless the Gazette knows the identity of the Gazette reporters which will be required to writer, and therefore must be signed when sub- include the response within the article itself. MENU National Association for mitted (giving phone number). Such letters will Drugless Practitioners. be published only where a reason is given to • Cardamom Saffron Ghee the editor as to why public identification of the Respect • Rosemary Sesame Massage Oil writer would impose an unfair burden of Letters must not be personally derogatory • Barley Rye Porridge - a porridge for kaphas embarrassment or difficulty. Such letters must or insulting, even when strongly criticizing an • Hiziki Oatmeal - sea vegetable and oat groats relate to Coop issues and avoid any non-con- individual member's actions. Letter writers • Morning-After Porridge - Cornmeal and spices structive, non-cooperative language. must refer to other people with respect, refrain to follow an evening of over-indulging MEMBERS & from calling someone by a nickname that the NON-MEMBERS Fairness person never uses himself or herself, and WELCOME. In order to provide fair, comprehensive, factual refrain from comparing other people to odious $4 materials fee Views expressed by the presenter do not Come early coverage: figures like Hitler or Idi Amin. necessarily represent the Park Slope Food Coop. to ensure a seat.

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Winning the Race against Time

WITH SUSAN MARTIN Business Owners, Sales Agents and Professionals: Do you race against the clock? • Miss deadlines? • Run late for appointments? • Feel unproductive? • Never have time for yourself? If so, join us for an interactive evening that will help you: • Manage your time • Increase productivity • Meet your deadlines • And, have time for yourself!

Susan Martin created Business Sanity to help business owners and sales professionals who struggle with market- ing, management and productivity; who want to increase profits, avoid burnout and learn how to run their busi- ness most effectively. Susan is a Coop member. FREE Tuesday, November 18 Non-members welcome 7:30-9:00 p.m. at the Coop

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Swapping Puzzle Answers

Helps the Coop and You! BANAL DOUR GAME Can’t make it to your regularly scheduled shift IS AN ANAGRAM over the holidays? Don’t leave your squad mates OF DOUBLE ANAGRAM understaffed! Swap with another member to 1 K Adobe Abode make sure your job is covered. 2 J Tidying Dignity There are three ways to find a swap: 3 E Pale Plea 1. The “Shift Swap” bulletin board next to the cashier area is where members looking to 4 H Monster Mentors trade shifts put up notices. 5 L Tested Detest 2. The Coop website (www.foodcoop.com) has a 6 G Nicest Insect “Shift Swap” section where members post messages for trades. Look for “Arrange a 7 C Equine Champions Shift Swap” on the homepage. 8 B Resist Sister 3. The Coop provides Committee schedules that 9 D Respect Scepter include the names and phone numbers of other members who do the same type of work 10 A Gander Danger as you at the same time on alternate weeks. 11 F Tedious Outside These schedules are available in the entrance lobby and in the Membership Office. 12 I Chars Crash

Coop Job Opening: Computer Programmer Description: The ideal candidate will work as part of a team and be well versed in Object Oriented methodologies and the full software development life cycle (analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation). The programmer will interact with Coop members and staff members. The candidate will maintain the following legacy applications while rewriting them to utilize a SQL database backend and, eventually, web-based user interfaces. Membership accounting application (tracks workslots, member data and member card printing application) Inventory/Produce applications (maintains inventory data and assists ordering process) Other in-house developed programs Requirements: SQL database design and maintenance experience Web-based application development in Java, Perl, PHP, LAMP or similar Experience with analysis, development and maintenance of an interactive application communicating with proprietary or SQL-based backend. Strong interpersonal/communications skills Experience with source code versioning systems User and source code documentation experience Candidate must have at least three years of programming experience and a BS in Computer Science or equivalent experi- ence. Highly Desirable: Work experience with the following: Automated unit testing Adapting to a legacy development language or framework Tiger Logic/Raining Data’s Omnis 7 / Omnis Studio Application development in a Mac OS X environment Hours: • 40 hours/week Wages: • $ 76,151.24 year Benefits: • Four paid holidays: July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day • Five weeks vacation • Health & Personal paid time • Health insurance and long-term disability insurance, fully paid by the Coop • Defined benefit pension plan, fully paid by the Coop • Transit Checks • Health Reimbursement Account • Not a profit-driven environment • After 12 months of employment: Dental Coverage, employee-funded 401(k) and Life Insurance • Flexible hours Application & Hiring Process: Please email a cover letter with your résumé to [email protected]. Alternately you can mail your letter and résumé or drop them in the mail slot just inside the entryway vestibule of the Coop. All members who submit both a cover letter and résumé will receive a response. Please do not call the office to check on the status of your application. Prerequisite: Must be a current member of the PSFC, immediately prior to application and for at least six months. Probation Period: There will be six-month probation period. We are seeking an applicant pool that reflects the diversity of the Coop’s membership.

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To Submit Classified or Display Ads: Ads may be placed on behalf of Coop members only. Classified ads are prepaid at $15 per inser- tion, business card ads at $30. (Ads in the “Merchandise–Non-commercial” category are free.) All ads must be written on a submission form. Classified ads may be up to 315 characters and spaces. Display ads must be camera-ready and business card size (2" x 3.5" horizontal). Submission forms are available in a wallpocket near the elevator.

BED & BREAKFAST house or one room. Reliable, clean NEED HELP WITH YOUR NOVEL? and reasonably priced. Fred Becker - Author of four published novels will BROWNSTONE BROOKLYN BED 718-853-0750. work with you to create a final pol- ished draft worthy of submission. AND BREAKFAST. Victorian home on YOUR SMALL & HOME OFFICE com- One-on-one meetings, for serious tree-lined Prospect Heights black has puter techs: NY Geek Girls, Inc. Net- writers only. Hourly rate. For more space with semiprivate bath, air con- working & internet; setup & information, email [email protected]. ditioning, Cable TV & phone. Full configuration; hardware & software breakfast provided in attractive maintenance; data recovery; viruses; smoke-free environment. Long & backups. Mac and PC. On-site or SERVICES-HEALTH short stays accommodated. Reason- pick-up/drop-off. References, reason- able rates. Call David Whitbeck, able rates. Long-time Coop member. HOLISTIC DENTISTRY in Brooklyn 718-857-6066 or e-mail brown- 347-351-3031 or roberta@nygeek- (Midwood) & Manhattan (Soho). Dr. [email protected]. girls.com. Stephen Goldberg provides compre- hensive, family dental care using CLASSES/GROUPS EXPRESS MOVES. One flat price for non-mercury fillings, crowns, den- the entire move! No deceptive hourly tures, thorough cleanings, minimal estimates! Careful, experienced NANLAOSHU QIGONG means “hard- X-rays and non-surgical gum treat- mover. Everything quilt padded. No ments. For a free initial exam and to-grow-old” and cultivates balance, extra charge for wardrobes and pack- flexibility, agility and grace. This insurance information, call ing tape. Specialist in walkups. Thou- 212-505-5055. Taoist art promotes vital energy, sands of satisfied customers. Great transforms joints and sinews, and Coop references. 718-670-7071. HOLISTIC OPTOMETRY: Most eye flows in a Taiji form. Carol Lin is a 30- doctors treat patients symptomati- year practitioner. Starts Nov. 4 (1- ATTORNEY—Experienced personal cally by prescribing ever-increasing 2:30 pm) @ Devi (Park Slope Yoga @ injury trial lawyer representing prescriptions. We try to find the 837 Union St.) Call 718-522-2729. injured bicyclists and other accident source of your vision problem. Some victims. Limited caseload to ensure of the symptoms that can be treated COMMERCIAL SPACE maximum compensation. Member of include headaches, eye fatigue, com- NYSTLA and ATLA. No recovery, no puter discomfort, learning disabili- fee. Free consult. Manhattan office. PROFESSIONAL OFFICES AVAIL- ties. Convenient Park Slope location. Park Slope resident. Long time PSFC ABLE. Ideal for a colon therapist, Dr. Jerry Wintrob, 718-789-2020. member. Adam D. White. psychotherapist, medical doctor, shi- holisticeyecare.com. 212-577-9710. atsu, reiki, speech therapist, etc. Be HOLISTIC DOCTOR in Naturopathy part of a Holistic Center in the beau- ATTORNEY—Personal Injury Empha- stimulates body’s natural ability to tiful SOHO section of Manhattan. sis—30 years experience in all heal chronic conditions, allergy, skin, The doctor will introduce all patients aspects of injury law. Individual muscle, cancer support with home- to you. For further information, attention provided for entire case. opathy, physical & chelation thera- please call 212-505-5055. Free phone or office consultation. pies, bioenergetic acupuncture, lab Prompt, courteous communications. tests, hair analysis & more. Research EMPLOYMENT 20-year Park Slope Food Coop mem- Director. 20 years exp. As Featured in ber; Park Slope resident; downtown Allure Magazine. Dr. Gilman CINEMATOGRAPHER/DOP FOR Brooklyn office. Tom Guccione, 212-505-1010. INDEPENDENT FILM by student 718-596-4184, also at www.tguc- PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR INDIVIDU- filmmaker. Experimental Film project cionelaw.com. ALS, COUPLES AND FAMILIES pro- with a global theme. This is a cross- NO JOB TOO SMALL! Carpentry, tile vided by Dr. Helen Wintrob, licensed cultural story related to immigration installation and repair, painting, psychologist and trained family ther- & identity. This is a low/no paid pro- plastering, doors hung and repaired, apist. Insurance including GHI, ject. Credits & honorarium offered. shelves installed, bath regrouts, gen- Oxford, Aetna and Blue Cross accept- Shooting - Dec. ‘08 & Jan. ‘09. Con- eral handy work. Serving the Park ed. Park Slope Office. Evening and tact: [email protected]. Slope area for 19 years. Free esti- weekend appointments available. EXPERIMENTAL INDIE FILM SEEK- mates. Call Rocco 718-788-6317. Please call 718-783-0913 to make an ING: 1) Actors with strong cultural MADISON AVENUE Hair Stylist is appointment. ties to Korea or Japan. Fluency in right around the corner from the Japanese or Korean a definite asset. Food Coop—so if you would like a VACATIONS 2) Male with blond/lt. brown dreads really good haircut at a decent price, or possibly like Napoleon Dynamite. please call Maggie at 718-783-2154. I Three season vacation cottages for This is a lo/no paid project. Credits & charge $60.00. sale in our friendly, wooded northern honorarium offered. Contact: Westchester community. Pool, ten- HAIRCUTS haircuts HAIRCUTS. [email protected]. nis, biking, hiking; near Hudson River Color, HIGHLIGHTS, lowlights in the and Metro North. $97,000-99,000; PRODUCER/LINE PRODUCER FOR convenience of your home or mine. One-time initiation fee, $3000, INDEPENDENT FILM by student Call Leonora 718-857-2215. Adults maint. approx. $3200. Cash sales filmmaker. Experimental Film project $35.00, Kids $15.00. with a global theme. This is a cross- only; no dogs. 212-242-0806 or june- cultural story related to immigration NYC SCHOOL HELP-Public/ [email protected] & identity. This project offers a small Private Nursery and Elementary honorarium only. Shooting - Nov. & school info. High School and Mid- WHAT’S FOR FREE Dec. ‘08 & Jan. ‘09. Contact: dle School choice workshops. Save [email protected]. time, manage the process, stop FREE INITIAL ORAL EXAMINATION in a stressing. School search consultant Holistic Family Dental office for all Coop SERVICES specializing in north Brooklyn members. Using a nutritional approach, lower schools/citywide HS. Dr. Goldberg practices prEventive den- Joyce Szuflita 718-781-1928. tistry, with non-mercury fillings, thOrough PAINTING-PLASTERING+PAPER- www.nycschoolhelp.com. HANGING-Over 25 years experience cleanings and non-surgical gum treat- doing the finest prep + finish work in REFINISH your floors & make the old ments. For insurance information and an Brownstone Brooklyn. An entire look new. Reasonable prices. Call appointment, please call 212-505-5055. Tony 917-658-7452.

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WELCOME!

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

Kwami Abdul-Bey Charles Caraher Jimena Gallego Yukiko Ikeda Mena Mahaniah Jovito Pagkalinawan Chana L. Schapiro Adam Abel Ruth Carlitz Pilar Gallego Yuko Ikeda Penelope Mahot Richard Parker Sholom Schapiro Dominic Addison Arthur Carter Caroline Gambell Katherine Isbister Jacqueline Maillis Lori Parquet Peter Scheider Naja Aidt Alejandra Castillo Roth Lydia Gamble Ruth Jacob Tara Lynne Mallon Ashley Patterson Jorg Schimmel Kristofer Aigner Joan Castronovo Esther Garcia Elliot Jacobson Misty March Jason Paul Eli Schneider Mary Ann Aitken Willie Cave Federico Garduno Rachael Jacobson Lesley Marker Kate Payne Linda Schneider Alia Al-Khatib Danielle Cefaro Audrey Gauard Andrea Janes Nick Martellacci Rachel Payne Maxwell Schnuer Kilby Allen Charmaine Cephus Micheline Gaulin Brittany Janis Carrie Martens Daniel Pearce Jonathan Schoenwald Sibylle Allmayer Joana Chagas Hannah Geller Natalia Jasienowicz Melanie Martin Nirupa Pearce Tanja Schubert Carol Altes Jacob Chandler Vanessa Gennarelli Emil Jervin Taylor X. Martin Michael Peixoto Victoria Scott Becky Amsel Matthew Charlesworth Taylor Gentry Sarah Jessop Zac Martin Silvana Perelli Dennis Scurto Yuki Anada Ella Rose Chary Mark Gibson Evan Joblin Briana Martino Christine Perry Brandon Seabrook Benjamin Anastas Asha Chaudhri Courtney Gillette Carolyn Johnson Matthew Martino Heidi Perry Chris Seamens Angela Anderson Florent Chauvin Desmond Gilna Freda Johnson Chris Maslin Stefanie Perry Morgan Sevigny Meredith Anderson Alana Chazan Olia Gitman Sara Johnson Ama Mathewos Candace Peters Sarah Shaddy- Michael Andres Andrew Chiappetta Yury Gitman Caroline Johnston Ali Matos Joellen Peterson Farnsworth Caroline Andrews Ava Chin Luisa Giugliana Georgia Johnston Cara McAteer Matthew Peterson Stefanie Shaffer Aretha Aoki Ryan Clarke Robert Glass Shyamala Joshi Michael McCracken Andrea Petrucz Darlene Shaffron Yoshie Arai Sarit Clarke Philipp Goedicke Talia Kahn-Kravis Samuel McCune James Pfent Alison Shames Jessica Arnold Samuel Clay Ori Golad Chi-Ko Kamibayashi Matthew McElligott Kate Pielemeier Uruj Sheikh Matthew Arnold Jim Cleary Sam Gold Lidiya Kan Larry McGearty Marie Pierre Jen Simmons Kay Ashley Rico Cleffi Amanda Goldfarb Malav Kanuga Megan McGrath Elizabeth Pileckas Brooke Singer Dominique Atchison Matthew Coate Katherine Goldstein Michael Kaplan Katherin McInnis Henri Pinsker Amanda Slatus Jody August Chaya Cohen Melissa Goldstein Alex Karpovsky Ayisha McKenzie Zach Poff Jeremy Slutskin Megan Backus Jonna Cohen Noah Goldstein Scott Kaufman Shauna McKenzie Kelly Polman Carmen Smith Alice Bacon Maya Cohen Adrian Gonzalez Oren Kaunfer Rachelle McManus Karen Pomerante Troy Smith Katrina Baldwin Daniel Coleman Melissa M. Gonzalez Rachel Kaunfer Owen McPeake Nathan Pommer Matthew Snyder Catherine Balkin Connie Colvin Kevin Gordon Ann Kay Sean McRee Nura Poursharif Hyejin So Alyssa Banner Benjamin Combee Susan Gottesfeld Christopher Kay Kim Meijer Rebecca Press Jacqueline Soto Arnold Barkus William Conway Mikhail Gozenpud Colleen Keegan Christopher Mellevold Jessica Pressler Donna Spence Fenella Barton Sharona Coutts Josh Greco Eva Kenny Jackie Memenza Alissa Pries Lisa Spitalewitz Jacob Baskin Bill Couture Josh Green Bella Kheyman Danielle Menashe Sharon Prince Maggie Sposato Daniel Baslock Robert Crafton Michael Green Eugene Kim Kiko Mera Jordan Propper Sean Springer Marley Bauce Angela Cream Zachary Greenblatt Helen Kim Reto Merazzi Kellie Quarton Allison Stearns Shawn Baumbach Rachelle Crocker David Grefrath Susan Kloman Sandra Merazzi Michael Queenland Michael Steiner Gina Beldo Nefera Croom Robin Griffin Karla Knight Sarah Mercogliano Bjorn Quenemoen Rachel Steinfeld Carlos Belen Emily Davison Sasha Grishka Jessie Kotler Rachel Mercy-Simpson Eyal Rabinovitch Elizabeth Stephens Sarah Beller Ali Dawson Helena Gronberg Martha Kronholm Janet Mervin Maggie Ragucci Rob Stephenson Edgar Belsom Edward W. De Barbieri Marco Guglielmino Anna Kukowski Brooke Michelsen Maiysha Rashad Irene Stevens Paul Benecki Brian De Benedetti Molly Gunther Serena Kuo Megan Millenky Julie Raskin Theo Stewart-Stand Whitney Bennett Jay Dea Matt Gurry Jonathan Kurfirst Drew Miller Andres Raud John Stires Korby Benoit Anne deBéthune Jessica Habie Heather Kushner Karen Miller Paul K. Reardon Bridget Stixrood Krista Bentson Harry Delfin Kendra Hadlock Shai Kushner Mark Miller Gemma Redwood Matt Stone Lasse Bergfeld Peter Demos Stefania Hagemes Kathleen Kyllo Phil Miller Lucien Redwood Nadya Strizhevskaya Eloisa Berman Leia DeSousa Kiri Hagerman Susan Lane Sara Miller Michael Reicher Daniel Stronger Sandra Bermudez Valerie DiClerico Nicolette Hagstrom Carol Lang Jenna Minor Annie Reichert Benjamin Stutz Alfredo Bernard Dana Dillon Ken Haines Matthew Lang Ricardo Miranda Janelle Reichman Mark Sunderwirth Cindy Bernard Angela Dimayuga Anne Hall Guy Lanni Sedika Mojadidi Chelsea Reighard Tyler Sussman Denise Bernard Barbara Ditenhafer Benjamin Hallman Mathias Lanni Beatrice Montalvo Amy Reiter Aaron Sweeney Jeff Bird Aryn Drake-Lee Alexa Halsall Sean Lany Sean Moran Cecelia Rembert Bridget Sweeney Alyssa Bishop Andrew Droege Gabrielle Hamill Giai Larsen Julia Moritz Eunis Richards Moussa Sy Bo Bishop Stacey Droms Peter Hamlin Liz Lauren Dora Morris Rachael Richardson Jeremy Szopinski Sarah Bishop Emily Drum Yia Hang Maria Lauricella Shelly Morzov Rebekka Rieman Adam Szymanowski Kyla Black Edmond Dunne Nicole Hansard Steven Le Frank Moscowitz Ashanta Riley-Person Joanna Tallantire Katie Blankenship Alfonso DuToit Nina Hansen Katie Legare Christina Moses Syed Rizvi Lauren Teichner Pat Blankenship Emily DuToit Lisa Harper Ryan Leggette Elinor Mossop Susana Rodriguez Clemens Telling Tyler Blanton Marie Dvorakova Alexandra Hart Joyce Leipertz Laurence Muleh Karl Roesler Rebecca Tessler AJ Block Robbie Dvorkin Mary Hart Alice Leven Jacqueline Munro Shawn Roggenkamp Spiro Theofilatos Clarissa Block Alexander Ebin Christie Hauser Elias Levenson Rysia Murphy Ian Roll Veronica Thomas Anna Blume L. B. Eisen Richard Haw Asher Levinthal Ginnie Music Galit Ronen Jeffrey Thompsen Alexander Borsody Leilah Dione Ezra Susan Hayes Deborah Levison Gilly Nadel Alexander Root Chantal Thompson Kirill Bouek Maoz Ezra Rebecca Heinegg Nina Levit Nandini Naik Christine Rosalia Grace Timberlake Stephanie Bouffard Adam Falkner Toni Hellmann Anna Levy Andrea Nangle Charles Roth John Timberlake Erin Bowley Karen Fein Terry Hempfling Gabe Liberti Carly Neidorf Fivel Rothberg Rebecca Tinkelman Paulette Braha Christopher Feltman Chad Hermiller Mike Lightman Rene Netter PJ Rountree Anne Toomey Tess Bridgeman Richard Fett Arielle Herzfeld Susan Lightman Joshua Newman Lucas Roy Harrison Topp Leonard Brill Peter Finlon Emily Herzfeld Amy Lin Nurit Newman Sarah Rubenstein Ayen Tran Kris Britt Steven Finn Amy Herzog Ricardo Linares Rob Newman Katie Ruddy Wynn Tran Erica Brody William Fisher Tamatha Hines Johanna Lindholm Sally Newman Maria Linda Ruiz Jeffrey Trench Rachael Brody Zak Fishman Marissa Hoechstetter Randall Lindquist Stefanie Noffsinger Orlando Ruiz Adam Trilling Ilya Bronshteyn Jonathan Fluck Dominik Hofmann Samuel Lindy Erica Nooney Vanessa Jane Ruiz Laurie Trombley Jillian Bronshteyn Myriam Forstel Sabrina Hofmann Laura Livingston Hollister North Diane Russo Ilia Tsinadze Jana Bruns Matthew Frank Alex Holt Samantha Lobis John O’Brian Christine Ryndak Cynthia Tungol Eigel Bryld Helen Frazier Luxzoria Hope Angela Lockett Anne-Marie O’Neill Sam Sadler Reynaldo Tungol Leila Buck Valentine Freeman Christa Horrigan Chelsea Lorber Elizabeth Oder Madalena Salazar Jacqueline Tuorto Amy Burns Sarah French Saori Hoshi Krisztina Lorentz Azumi Oe Paul Sandberg Adina Unguras Valerie Caesar Michelle Friedline Marika Hughes Mathieu Lorentz Johan Olander Shana Sandberg Victoria Valencia Alice Callwood Ann Fuller Nelson Hume Suguna Lorenzo Pernilla Olsson-Kaplan Eric Sanders Kate Valentine Chauntay T. Callwood Colleen Galbraith Monique Hundley Nicole Luna John Oppenheimer Kelley Sanford Ute van Sitteren Monica Camacho Kate Galbraith Lila Hurwitz Scott MacLeod Tommaso Ortino Marcela Santana Claire Campbell Collin Gallahue Maile Hutterer Rafaela Maggiolo Svetlana Ostrovskaya JoAnn Santangelo continued on next page

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WELCOME!

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

Jennifer VanBenschoten Peter Vilbig Jennifer Weddel Shane Williams Bill Wolff Allon Yaron Allison Ziegler Jordan Vance Ashley Volz Jason Weiner James Williamson Jennifer Woltil Ria Yoshida Lauren Zinn Trude Vargas Mark Vorkink Joshua Weinstein Olivia Williamson Rachel Wood Dari Yudkoff Rishi Zutshi Christian Vasquez Josh Waimberg Petter Westlund Sarah Willis Juri Worms Maria Zappia Brendan Vaughan Andrew Wallace David Whitehill Matthew Willse Rita Wozniak Allison Zeiss Melissa Vaughan Ben Wallace Christopher Willets Brandi Wilson Larissa Wright Frank Zeman Eva Vega James Walloga Jesse Williams Beatrix Winter Jocelyn Marie Yant Marc Zemel Diya Vij Amanda Wasserman Nora Williams Timo Winter Cynthia Yardley Janeva Zentz

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Thank you to the following members for referring friends who joined the Coop in the last six weeks.

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