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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE PARK SLOPE FOOD COOP
Established 1973
Volume FF, Number 4 February 24, 2011 Brews and Stews By Nicole Feliciano inter has still got a firm grip on New York City. For W many of us, it’s a perfect time to tuck into a hearty winter stew. There’s ample inspiration at the Coop thanks to a plentiful selection of root vegetables and dark leafy greens. But there’s more than just vegetables to generate excitement in the kitchen. To spice up your cooking, consid- er a secret ingredient—beer!
The Magic Ingredient vegetables, carrots and The Coop has a wide onions, in this chili. assortment of craft beers that can liven up winter meals. Chefs, Take Note Thanks to the Coop’s intrigu- In a dish like this chili
PHOTO COURTESY OF STONYFIELD FARM ing selection, your cooking (recipe to follow), don’t Gary Hirshberg, “CE-YO” of Stonyfield Farm. can get livelier without hav- dump in any old brew: the ing to rely on spices. Sim- A Crisis for Organics ply add beer to a recipe in lieu of broth, The Movement Against water or wine and you’ll change the Engineered Alfalfa character of your favorite By Hayley Gorenberg dish. rganics advocates have raised a chorus of objections following the Beer can enhance fla- U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision on January 27 to allow vors, add
O PHOTO BY KEVIN RYAN nuance to deregulation of genetically engineered alfalfa, the hay many grass-fed cows Ingredients for a hearty winter stew. eat. Genetically modified hay is designed to withstand applications of your dishes and increase the richness of more the beer is cooked weed-killing pesticides, and voices from many quarters have objected that your cooking. Beer’s delight- and reduced, the stronger deregulating alfalfa will result in contaminated feed for organic cattle. ful bitterness makes it a per- its flavor will be. Because fect partner for the sweet CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 As Stonyfield Farm’s Presi- not have to be labeled, mak- that Whole Foods Market, dent and “CE-YO” Gary Hirsh- ing it difficult for consumers Organic Valley and Stonyfield Next General Meeting on March 29 berg pointed out in an email to identify and avoid.” Farm had capitulated by not The General Meeting of the Park Slope Food Coop is held on the alert, “This means GE alfalfa Conflict sparked internally pressing harder to ban Mon- last Tuesday of each month. The next General Meeting will be can be planted without any in the organics movement, as santo’s “Roundup Ready” on Tuesday, March 29, 7:00 p.m. at the Congregation Beth Elo- federal requirements to pre- well. Hirshberg’s email fol- engineered alfalfa. Organics him Temple House (Garfield Temple), 274 Garfield Pl. vent contamination of organ- lowed a public accusation by organizations that had been The agenda will be available as a flyer in the entryway of the ic and non-GE crops. It also the head of the Organic Con- meeting with the federal gov- Coop on Wednesday, March 2. For more information about the GM means that GE alfalfa does sumers Association (OCA) CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 and about Coop governance, please see the center of this issue. IN THIS ISSUE Thu, Mar 3 • Food Class: Healthy Sweets 7:30 p.m. Puzzle ...... 2 Fri, Mar 4 • Film Night: Pray the Devil Back to Hell 7 p.m. Board of Directors Election ...... 3 Checkout Assistant ...... 4 Coop Sat, Mar 5 • Coop Kids’ Variety Show 7 p.m. From Plow to Plate: King Corn ...... 5 Event Tue, Mar 8 • Safe Food Committee Film: King Corn 7 p.m. Oprah Went Vegan, Should You? ...... 5 Coop Calendar, Workslot Needs Fri, Mar 18 • Coffeehouse: Annie Keating, Jean Rohe & Governance Information, Mission Statement...... 7 Highlights Rogerio Boccato 8:00 p.m. Letters to the Editor ...... 10 Classified Ads ...... 11 Look for additional information about these and other events in this issue. Community Calendar ...... 12 2.24.11 p01-12_Layout 1 2/23/11 8:22 PM Page 2
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Organics contamination in there,” he into effect.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 continued, adding that cont- Hirshberg suggested the amination, if not from seeds, battle would continue, urging ernment responded that the could originate from storage supporters of organic agricul- USDA had taken a complete in contaminated silos or ture to log on to the Organic ban off the table and that it trucks. Trade Association‘s website had therefore pushed for Testing proposals have (http://ota.capwiz.com/ota/ “conditional deregulation” also triggered concern issues/alert/?aler- with important limits—but in among organic producers, he tid=24747501) and press the the end even that partial con- said. “A lot of the producers federal government on a vari- trol failed. are very anxious they’re not ety of points, as follows: As a result of the decision, going to get the certification. • This damaging decision, said OCA, genetically modi- If they fail the test, it will be under your leadership, to fied alfalfa would be “guaran- horrible for their marketing. permit commercial planti- teed to spread its mutant So a lot of companies have ng of Monsanto’s genetical-
genes and seeds across the been dancing around worried ly engineered Roundup PHOTO BY ROD MORRISON nation; guaranteed to conta- they won’t make the grade.” Ready alfalfa was made at Greg Todd, advocate for GMO-free foods, weighing his corn minate the alfalfa fed to Meanwhile, organic pro- the expense of agricultural purchase at the Coop. organic animals; guaranteed ducers of animal products diversity, farmer liveli- to lead to massive poisoning like meat and dairy “pay a big hoods, and my ability to ed with a court order direct- alfalfa is not expected to of farm workers and destruc- premium to get organic-certi- choose. ing the government to assess adversely affect plants and tion of the essential soil food fied corn or soy for their live- • There are compelling scien- the environmental impact of animals, including threat- web by the toxic herbicide, stock,” Todd said. “Now it’s tific and economic reasons engineered hay prior to ened and endangered Roundup; and guaranteed to increasingly hard to maintain to question why Americans deregulating. The U.S. species. RR alfalfa is not produce Roundup-resistant that GMO-free status.” should put all of our eggs in Department of Agriculture’s expected to become more superweeds that will require According to Coop policy, the biotech basket. The Animal and Plant Health invasive in natural environ- even more deadly herbicides.” PSFC will “Sell no products unconditional release of Inspection Service (APHIS) ments or have any different Longtime PSFC Environ- that are genetically engi- GE crops threatens farmers released a draft environmen- effect on critical habitat mental Committee member and consumers who seek to tal impact statement in than traditional alfalfa….RR Greg Todd (originator of the avoid seeds and food con- December 2009, held four alfalfa has no adverse Coop’s EcoKvetch column) effects on human health and explained that this move and worker safety.” similar deregulation of sugar “Deregulation of genetically Food and Water Watch has beets, for example, has made reported that the biotechnol- the task of ascertaining engineered alfalfa means that GE ogy has spent $572 million whether products are free of lobbying Congress since 1999. genetically modified ingredi- alfalfa does not have to be labeled, Said Hirshberg, “The ents “one hundred percent problem with the unrestrict- harder.” making it difficult for consumers to ed deregulating of GE crops “’It’s a tragedy for organic is that the dangers of conta- growers,’ seems to be every- identify and avoid.” mination are permanent and one’s response,” he said. irreversible. Whereas Con- Allowing crops to grow adja- Gary Hirshberg, gress has enacted other leg- cent to each other practically CE-YO of Stonyfield Farm islation to correct and guarantees cross contamina- reverse past transgressions, tion, he pointed out, using for instance the Clean Air corn plants as a case in point: taining these substances. public meetings and a year Act and clean water legisla- ILLUSTRATIONS BY CATHY WASSYLENKO “Silk and pollen from corn But instead you relied on later, in December 2010, tion, a ‘clean crop act’ would travels miles!” Todd supports neered or contain products of Monsanto’s research alone released a final environmen- never be able to undo the a proposal which the com- genetic engineering, except to evaluate if my family and tal impact statement effec- damage and losses caused mittee hopes to bring before that sales of genetically engi- the environment are at risk. tively supporting “Roundup by GE crops. Therefore, the the General Meeting within neered products shall not be • The government’s own Ready” alfalfa. time to fight for these the next year to require on- discontinued unless there is Environmental Impact According to APHIS, “RR restrictions is now.” ■ shelf labeling for packaged a similarly priced equivalent Statement on GE alfalfa products, though he said the product that is not genetical- revealed that the crop will result would be “90 percent ly engineered.” increase the use of toxic we don’t know, five percent Stonyfield Farms’ website weed killers. There is no Sudoku definitely, five percent no. has become one locus for justification for ignoring “Officially, according to tapping into opposition to science that shows that USDA standards, organic the deregulation of alfalfa. genetic engineering results foods cannot contain GMO (See www.stonyfield.com in the increased use of toxic ingredients,” Todd said. But /blog/2011/02/01/we-stand- and persistent pesticides, the problem of contamina- united-in-opposition-to-ge- leads to the growth of tion threatens the standards alfalfa/.) The site castigates superweeds and puts food because there is no testing of the decision to “support big security at risk. whether these products are business at the expense of • Since genetically engi- indeed GMO-free, he individual choice,” which it neered food is not currently explained. “So it’s quite prob- says “sets a precedent for labeled or tracked in our able there’s some level of future deregulation of GE food supply, it is impossi- crops although genetic engi- ble to conduct long-term neering has not been conclu- studies on the link between sively proven safe.” GE and human health prob- Stonyfield’s Hirshberg lems. Opponents of dereg- objected that OCA’s letter ulation have said they are was “blatantly untrue and planning court challenges. dangerously misleading, but In 2005 the USDA initially also deeply divisive at a attempted to deregulate time when we all need to be genetically modified alfalfa; focused on immediate in response the Center for actions necessary to stop Food Safety and other advo- Puzzle author: author: James JamesVasile. For Vasile. answers, For see paanswers,ge xx. see page 12. this new policy from going cates sued and were reward-
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Brews The Best Kind of Research organic choices from our pro- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 When it comes to cooking duce section deserve better with beer, feel free to experi- than a watery, light beer. of the hops, be careful ment and sip while you cook. Set aside a few hours to when selecting a beer. For By tasting the beer, you’ll get a prepare these recipes. It’s instance, pouring India better understanding of the worthwhile cooking in large Pale Ale into this chili will flavors. If you think a particular batches. They’ll be perfect to make the recipe too bitter. beer could be paired well with share with friends or to freeze Since this recipe is slow- a recipe as a beverage, most in serving-sized containers to cooked (also known as likely it will be delicious incor- be reheated after a busy day. crock-pot cooking), pick a porated into the recipe. Combining a delicious beer milder beer. Pale ales and Another key aspect to with local vegetables is sure nut-brown ales are a good cooking with beer is to avoid to deliver a memorable and choice. going cheap. The lovely tasty meal this winter. ■
Nicole Feliciano’s Vegetarian Chili with Beer PHOTO BY KEVIN RYAN Still life with stout and cabbage.
Ingredients 1 box Pommi crushed tomatoes Robin Oswald’s 1 chopped onion Drunken Winter Stew 1 can chick peas This wonderful recipe uses potatoes and cabbage (readily 1 can kidney beans available right now). If you are sticking to an Irish theme, 2 carrots, peeled and diced use a stout beer. For a less rich and heavy stew, try a porter 2 stalks, celery chopped beer. There’s still plenty of body to the porter, but the beer 1 bottle beer will be a little less prominent in the recipe. 1 tsp. canola oil ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper Ingredients 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 tsp. salt ¼ cup chopped onion 1 tsp. black pepper 1 ⁄2 medium head cabbage, sliced 1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed Directions 1. Sauté onions, celery and carrots in oil over medium heat. Cook until onion is soft. Stir and 3 cups water remove from heat. 1 (12 fluid oz.) can beer 2. In a slow cooker, combine tomatoes, both cans of beans, beer and cooked vegetables. Add 1 Tbsp. prepared Dijon-style mustard spices. Set slow cooker to medium and set timer for 5 hours. ¼ Tbsp. garlic powder 3. The alcohol in the beer will cook off and leave a hoppy flavor behind. Serve with an assort- Ground black pepper to taste ment of toppings such as Greek yogurt (a much healthier alternative to sour cream), grated Salt to taste cheese and chopped scallions.
Directions 1. Bring potatoes, onions, and water to a boil, then lower heat to simmer. Board of Directors Election 2. Add cabbage and mustard. Slowly add about half the beer (it will foam up a bit). Cover loosely. Let simmer 15 min- utes, stirring occasionally. The General Meeting and The Board of Directors conducts votes at 3. Add the beans, spices, and more/all of the beer to taste. The Board of Directors the end of every GM whether to accept the Remove lid and let simmer another 10 minutes or until From our inception in 1973 to the present, advice of the members that night. Mem- potatoes are tender. Add water if necessary. Re-spice if the monthly General Meeting has been the bers of the Board are required to act legally needed before serving. decision-making body of the Coop. Since and responsibly. the Coop incorporated in 1977, we have been legally required to have a Board of Opening Directors. We have one three-year term open this year. The Bylaws of the Park Slope Food Coop state: “The portion of the Board of Direc- Candidate Deadline tors meeting that is devoted to receiving If you wish to place your name into nomi- the advice of the members shall be known nation, you must declare your candidacy as the General Meeting…. The members by Monday, March 28. Please submit who gather to give advice to the directors a statement of up to 750 words to may choose to vote in order to express [email protected]. Please their support or opposition for any of the include a small photo for publica- issues that have come before the tion in the Linewaiters’ Gazette and meeting.” the member proxy mailing.
Duties of the Directors Deciding and Voting The Board of Directors is Candidates will have the opportunity to comprised of five elected present their platform at the April 26, Coop members and the 2011, General Meeting. senior General Coordinator present. Members serve three- Every member will receive a proxy pack- year terms. Members of the age in the mail in late May. Members Board are expected to may vote by returning their ballot by attend GMs monthly. They mail or by bringing it to the Coop. receive Coop work credit for Members may also vote at the Annual their attendance. Meeting on June 28, 2011.
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4 February 24, 2011 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY Unpacked: The New(ish) Shift of Checkout Assistant By Allison Pennell Because I am so on board mustache so no one will rec- had never actually noticed with the unpacking help, ognize me. Thank God it’s Ibefore that the Food Coop espesh. Apparently, I’m empty.” even had such a thing as a more like a guy in my reluc- Now, I would agree that not designated Checkout Assis- tance to have somebody just anybody can carry off the tant, let alone the advent of organize my packing. You look with panache. the vest/smock/schmata they have to earn my trust. But David Ibrahim, of C wear. But we do have such a As Allen Zimmerman had Week Thursday morning, is thing and, apparently, have testified when the idea was that man. Not only does he since December 2009, after broached at that November proudly wear his new vest, Beth Segal, an enterprising 2009 General Meeting, “This which he says helps lend him member, formulated a plan in position requires a certain legitimacy, but he really, really a General Meeting. Her idea amount of social courage.” loves his shift job. was to speed the morass that So I asked a few of the “Some people just shove it was checkout with help get- newly uniformed workers how in a bag without realizing how ting people to their destina- it was going. best to allocate space. I try to tion as well as packing and The first dude called his guide them. I have natural unpacking elves. new vest “red dread” and said spatial skills, which a lot of And now they have their it felt a little loud, sartorially people seem to lack. But you own special outfits! So peo- speaking, on a Monday morn- have to feel shoppers out ple like me can mock them ing. “Or any morning, for that individually, size them up to as they unpack my groceries. matter. I’m wearing a fake see whether or not they’ll be open to suggestions and help. BY INGRID CUSSON PHOTO Alan Farhi, an eager checkout assistant. Because some people will feel Coop Job Opening: you’re questioning their abili- Debbie Parker, a Member- My shopping squad leader, ty, men especially.” ship Coordinator, says, “the Matt Mitler, says he has defi- Receiving/Stocking When I asked Ibrahim if vests, silly as they may be, nitely seen a big uptick in the he’d had to submit a resume identify that there’s someone speed of checkout since the Coordinator or take a spatial relations test, doing the job. When we first new vests showed up. “Hey, he said no. started doing it, shoppers did- laugh all you want, but now Evenings & Weekends Another guy seemed to n’t want people touching their people know it’s not some Description: support Ibrahim’s hypothe- food. But if you ask around, weirdo coming up to them; it’s sis that the menfolk will be this holiday season went a lot a real workslot. And maybe The Coop is hiring a Receiving/Stocking Coordinator to work evenings and weekends. more reluctant to accept smoother because of the line we’re proving that people help with packing/unpack- management and checkout really do have a healthy The evening and weekend Receiving/Stocking Coordinators have a ing. “I have a low faith assistants. Unpacking seems respect for authority. They see lot of responsibility overseeing the smooth functioning of the store threshold in the work ethic to be an easier sell. I find a lot the schmata, they do what and supporting the squads. They work with the Receiving squads, of most Coop workers.” more men saying no than they’re told.” keeping the store well stocked and orderly while maintaining the produce quality. At the end of the evening, they set up the receiving Well, obviously, he hadn’t women. They have a particular The next time somebody areas to prepare for the following day’s early morning deliveries. met Ibrahim, who takes his way of packing. In the last few asks you, “May I help you shift duties as seriously as months, I’ve seen growing unpack so you can get out of The ideal candidate will be a reliable, responsible self-starter who anybody I’ve ever witnessed at acceptance. The vests have here faster?” give it a go. Con- enjoys working with our diverse member-workers. You must be an the Coop. And good for him! helped, as have workers who trol issues aside, faster is the excellent team player, as you will be sharing the work with several other Receiving Coordinators. You must have excellent communica- Shirkers: take a lesson. want to do the job.” operative word! ■ tion and organizational skills, patience, the ability to prioritize the work and remain calm under pressure. We are looking for a candidate who wants a permanent What Is That? How Do I Use It? evening/weekend schedule. This is a high energy job for a fit candi- date. You must be able to lift and work for hours on your feet includ- ing in the walk-in coolers and freezer. Grocery store experience is a Food Tours in the Coop plus. Just when we think we can't take another thing Rabbits rummage here as a matter of fact Hours: 37-40 hours per week, schedule to be determined one gets delivered to our door And the birds poke and dig Wages: $23.88/hour inviting this small space When we given everything we've got to get bigger Benefits: —Vacation–three weeks/year increasing in the 4th, 7th & 10th years the world extends its hand for more much bigger —health insurance Sometimes we fall and can't get up Don't give up! —Health and Personal time other times we sleep and can't wake up the wide world awaits! —pension plan Application & Hiring Process: All this and more The Park Slope Food Coop Please provide a cover letter and your résumé as soon as you can. I cannot name Big things in small spaces Mail your letter and résumé or drop it in the mail slot in the entry- way of the Coop. All applicants will receive a response. Please do But I can tell you this: by Myra Klockenbrink not call the office to check on the status of your application. If you Beneath the snow applied previously to another Coop job offering and remain inter- under the anvil of ice ested, please reapply. is a tiny space Probation Period: Mondays February 28 and Where the moss is wet and supple March 7 There will be a six-month probation period. where small shoots of green nose their way upward noon to 1:00 p.m. Prerequisite: where the light is lit as smooth as alabaster and 1:30 t0 2:30 p.m. Must be a current member of the Park Slope Food Coop for at least and a small chiming trickle fills this space You can join in any time during a tour. the past 6 months. with music Applicants must have worked a minimum of three shifts in Receiving within the past year. Not one care, not one worry there the muzzle of the deer soft as a new baby We are seeking an applicant pool that reflects the huffs into this space and fills it diversity of the Coop's membership. with the warm smoke of his breath
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SAFE FOOD COMMITTEE REPORT From Plow to Plate: King Corn By Adam Rabiner sweetener that the industry town, Greene, Iowa, and are grain is fed to cows on feed- respectfully and even don ing Corn is a fun and hip has recently re-branded as buried near one another in lots. From there they head to suits for their interview. Kdocumentary; its princi- “corn sugar” due to poor pub- the local cemetery. This leads New York City, where a taxi In the film’s final scene, pal narrators, Curt Ellis and licity and consumer back- them to their ancestral home, driver escorts them along Curt and Ian return to Greene, Ian Cheney, while charming lash. where they rent a single acre Park Slope’s bodega-lined a bit older but much wiser. and funny, are serious film- After Curt and Ian learn from local farmer Chuck Fifth Avenue and describes Chuck Pyatt has fallen victim makers, and the things they that they literally “are what Pyatt. The film records Curt how at one time he weighed to the economic forces that learn in the making of King they eat,” they decide to con- and Ian’s farming activities 300 pounds from drinking a are putting smaller family Corn are no joke. cretely illuminate this alarm- over the course of a single liter of grape soda a day. farms out of business while The film’s opening scene ing discovery by making a growing cycle in 2007 and Curt and Ian are amusing consolidating production takes place in a laboratory. movie about corn’s life cycle, accompanies the two on but gentle hosts on this jour- onto mega farms. His posses- An isotope analysis of Curt from production to distribu- post-harvest trips down the ney of discovery. Unlike an sions are being auctioned off, and Ian’s hair reveals, to their tion to consumption. The food chain. angry Michael Moore who and he intends to move out amazement, that they’re resulting film examines what King Corn covers a lot of attempts to humiliate and of town. Curt and Ian offer to made largely of corn. This the ubiquity of corn, in our ground. In Iowa, thousands embarrass, these young men buy their one acre from him. scene illustrates the film’s fields and within our bodies, upon thousands of acres of are sweet and good-natured I’d say the film’s final image is major premise: that corn is in means in terms of diet, corn are planted because jokesters. The closest thing worth the price of admission almost everything, including health, the economy and the government subsidies give the film has to a bad guy is an but since it is free I’ll settle things we’d hardly expect, environment. farmers a perverse incentive unrepentant Earl Butz, the for “a thousand words.” ■ such as fruit, meat and poul- In a strange coincidence, to overproduce. Without the former Secretary of Agricul- try and cookies, sneaking the college friends also dis- subsidies, farmers would lose ture, whose federal farm poli- King Corn, Tuesday, March 8, into our food supply through cover that their great, great money. From Iowa the friends cies in the 1970s ushered in Park Slope Food Coop, Second corn starch, animal feed and grandfathers are from the follow the corn trail to Col- the era of over-production. Floor Meeting Room, 7:00 p.m. high fructose corn syrup, a same tiny corn-producing orado, where much of the But Curt and Ian treat him Refreshments will be served. Oprah Went Vegan, Should You?
By Alison Wilkey about cancer and diet led dently decided give vegan- tell whether this number is prah Winfrey announced him to adopt a plant-based ism a try, maybe there is a really on the rise, or whether Oher one-week Vegan diet. This is the same as a nationwide groundswell? I Oprah and I are just part of a Challenge on February 1. She vegan diet, but Campbell do not typically watch or passing fad. ■ and 378 of her staff were opts not to use the term read any of the Oprah prod- going to try to cut all animal because he believes it ucts out there, but I love to products from their diet for implies a moral position on cook and read about food. Alison Wilkey is a lawyer for a one week. I also took up my animal consumption. The My decision to eat a plant- youth defense and advocacy non- own vegan challenge at about book has sold half a million based diet has come from profit. She has been a PSFC the same time, although I had copies since it was pub- years of thought and read- member since 2008. no knowledge of Oprah’s chal- lished in 2006 and is one of ing about nutrition and sus- lenge when I decided to cut the all-time best-selling tainability. After reading animal products from my diet. nutrition books in the Unit- many of the books above, The coincidence made we ed States. It should be among others, I decided it wonder whether dietary veg- noted that both Bittman was finally worth a try. For anism is hitting a new era of and Campbell also stress me, it is not so great a leap. Coop acceptance and popularity. At least three-quarters In the past few years, of the meals I cook are veganism has received a Member vegetarian simply Band Nite growing amount of atten- because I do not like tion in popular media. handling raw meat. Chef and New York Times Contribution Since both my partner The Fun Committee is food writer Mark Bittman and I are lactose intoler- has written and spoken ant, our diets are about the “vegan before din- eating whole grains and already lower in animal looking for bands nertime” diet he practices. unprocessed foods, in addi- products than those of most (various genres including rock, folk This diet, which he adopted tion to cutting out animal Americans. to lose weight and bring products. For Oprah’s staff, it was rock, funk, indie, etc. ) down his cholesterol, con- Michael Pollan, the popu- more of a challenge. At the sists of not eating any ani- lar food journalist and best- end of the week, 300 out of to perform on mal products for breakfast selling author, has espoused 378 maintained a vegan diet. or lunch, but allowing them a new plant-promoting creed One staff member reported April 29 at at dinner. in his two most recent books, feeling anger after eating The popularity of The I n D efense of F ood and F ood vegan; she was told that her China Study by Dr. T. Colin Rules. His basic nutrition rule reaction was due to her Jalopy Theatre. Campbell is also telling. is “Eat food. Not too much. addiction to junk food. In Campbell argues that that Mostly plants.” On January the end, the challenge par- there is enough scientific 26, Pollan appeared on Oprah ticipants reportedly lost a Please contact Sarah Safford at research to support the to talk about his two latest total of 444 pounds, a result [email protected] or drop off demo CD with hypothesis that animal books. Perhaps his visit was that alone could do wonders products are connected with intended to prepare Oprah’s to promote veganism. Jason Weiner at the Coop. the leading causes of death audience for her vegan chal- In 2009, one percent of Deadline for submission is March 5. in the United States: heart lenge the following week. Americans identified them- disease and cancer. Camp- If two very different peo- selves as vegans, a surpris- bell’s years of research ple, Oprah and I, indepen- ingly high number. Time will
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COOP HOURS Friday A monthly musical fundraising partnership of Office Hours: Mar 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 The Village Voice raves, “Annie Keating is a wise mix 6:00 a.m. to 7:30* p.m. of Lucinda Williams songwriting, Gillian Welch guitar and a *Shoppers must be on a checkout line vocal all her own … a cross between Willie Nelson and John 15 minutes after closing time. Prine and you don’t get any better than that.” Keating Childcare Hours: appeared live on the BBC Radio (UK) Bob Harris show and has Monday through Sunday gone on to perform at leading festivals, playing on the bill 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. with the likes of John Hiatt, Dan Bern, Boris McCutcheon, and Telephone: 718-622-0560 Shannon McNally. On her latest album, Water Tower View, Web address: Keating is at her best, delivering beautifully crafted songs. www.foodcoop.com
Vocalist Jean Rohe and percussionist Rogerio Boccato come together for an imaginative and collaborative duo project. With Brazil and its many rhythms as a jumping-off point, their repertoire ranges from original songs to traditional and from The Beatles to Jobim, with a dose of improvisation. The Linewaiters’ Gazette is published biweekly by the Park Slope Boccato plays with leading jazz players, like Danilo Perez, Food Coop, Inc., 782 Union Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215. John Patitucci, Edward Simon and David Binney and is Opinions expressed here may be solely the views of the writer. The Gazette will not knowingly publish articles that are racist, sexist, or featured on two Grammy-nominated albums. Rohe is the otherwise discriminatory. audience prize winner of the 2006 Montreux Jazz Festival The Gazette welcomes Coop-related articles, and letters from members. vocal competition and leads her own genre-bending trio. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES 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. 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Asmembers,wecontributeour alternative tocommercialprofit-oriented ber-owned andoperatedfoodstore— The Park SlopeFood Coopisamem- Gazette Park SlopeFood Coop Mission Statement akSoeFo op roln YFebruary 24,2011 Park SlopeFood Coop,Brooklyn, NY a varietyofphysicaltasks,includingsettingup We needanearlyriserwithlotsofenergytodo Tuesday orThursday, 6:00to8:30a.m. Office Set-up [email protected] directlytosignup. while you’restanding onlineORonlineatwww.foodcoop.com We strivetoreducethe We arecom- We respect We seekto We an vote •Announcements,etc. the meeting)•Meetingevaluation •BoardofDirectors Agenda CommitteeasanitemforafutureGM. an itemismorethanbrief,itcanbesubmittedtothe members tobringbriefitemstheGeneralMeeting. 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Community Cornerandmayalsoappearelsewhere in General Meeting All Aboutthe Checking StoreSupplies [email protected] ifyouareinterested. in theMembershipOfficeorcontacthimat pendently andisproactive.PleasespeaktoAlex job, idealforsomeonewholikesworkinginde- the basement.Thisisatask-anddetail-oriented entrance desksandthecashierstations,in plies ontheshoppingfloor, atcheckoutlanes, This workslotisresponsibleforrestockingsup- Saturday, 9:00to11:45a.m. more information. speak toAdrianaintheMembershipOfficefor Sound likeyourdreamcometrue?Please recycling, washingdishesandmakingcoffee. labeling andputtingawayfoodsupplies, tables andchairs,buyingfoodsupplies, • TheagendaispostedattheCoop • FinancialReportCoordinators’ (unless thereisavotetoextend • MeettheCoordinators Open Forumisatimefor 7 2.24.11 p01-12_Layout 1 2/23/11 8:22 PM Page 8
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mar 1 mar 12 tue 8 pm Agenda Committee Meeting sat 2 pm Cleanse & Renew The Committee reviews pending agenda items and creates the Now is the perfect time to assist your body’s natural springtime desire to detoxify. Join
agenda for this month’s General Meeting. Drop by and talk with us for a fact-filled presentation on how and why to cleanse your body safely, gently and committee members face-to-face between 8 and 8:15 p.m. easily...no messy juicer, no fasting, no hunger! Eat to lose weight, lower cholesterol and Before submitting an item, read “How to Develop an Agenda regulate blood sugar. Coop member Diane Paxton, MS, LAc, is the owner and principal of Inner Fire Integrative Health Services, with offices in Manhattan and Park Slope. Item for the General Meeting” and fill out the General Meeting Agenda Item Submission Form, both available from the Membership Office. The next General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 7 p.m., at Congregation Beth Elohim Social Hall (Garfield Temple), 274 Garfield Place at Eighth Avenue. mar 18 fri 7 pm Experience Healing mar 3 Learn to draw the Prema Agni healing symbol for yourself and on others in this hands- Food Class: on workshop. Prema Agni means “Fire of Divine Love” and this symbol opens the heart thu 7:30 pm Healthy Sweets for love to flow in and expand your heart. In this workshop, you will experience and learn to work with healing energy. Becca Gee is a Coop member, rising star practitioner What is gluten? What are healthy sweets? Learn the nutritional and prema birthing practitioner/teacher. She has studied with master healer and spiri- benefits of ingredients, how to bake gluten-free without addi- tual teacher Derek O’Neill in Ireland. tives and how to make vegan sweets without refined sugar. Susan Baldassano, Coordinator Hideyo Yamada is a cooking instructor and private chef. She specializes in pastry, sushi and Japanese food. Her delicious gluten-free and vegan mar 18 Annie Keating and dishes add more balance and energy to the lives of her clients. She is a certified fri 8 pm Holistic Health Counselor and graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. See Jean Rohe & Rogerio Boccato www.hideyocooking.com for a schedule of her upcoming classes. Menu includes grilled pineapple; tofu-blueberry-agar cheesecake; black-bean brownie with raisins and wal- The Village Voice raves, “Annie nuts; and Japanese roasted-tea ice cream. Materials fee: $4. Keating is a wise mix of Lucinda Williams songwriting, Gillian Welch guitar and a vocal all her own … a mar 4 Film Night: cross between Willie Nelson and John Prine and you don’t get fri 7 pm any better than that.” On her latest album, Water Tower View, Pray the Devil Back to Hell Keating is at her best, delivering beautifully crafted songs. Vocalist Jean Rohe and percussionist Rogerio Boccato come Pray the Devil Back to Hell is the gripping account of a group of together for an imaginative and duo project. With Brazil and brave and visionary women who demanded peace for Liberia, a its many rhythms as a jumping-off point, their repertoire nation torn to shreds by a decades old civil war. The women’s ranges from original songs to traditional and from The Beatles historic, yet unsung achievement finds voice in a narrative that to Jobim, with a dose of improvisation. Boccato plays with intersperses contemporary interviews, archival images and leading jazz players, like Danilo Perez, John Patitucci, Edward scenes of present-day Liberia together to recount the experi- Simon and David Binney and is featured on two Grammy-nom- ences and memories of the women who were instrumental in bringing lasting peace to inated albums. Rohe is the audience prize winner of the 2006 their country. Co-producer Johanna Hamilton won the 2008 Tribeca Best Documentary Montreux Jazz Festival vocal competition and leads her own genre-bending trio. Film Award for this film, and was short-listed for the 2009 Academy Awards. Concert takes place at the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture, 53 Prospect Park West (at To book a Film Night, contact Faye Lederman, [email protected]. 2nd St.) • $10 • doors open at 7:45. The Very Good Coffeehouse is a monthly musical fundraising partnership of the Coop and the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture. mar 5 To book a Coffeehouse event, contact Bev Grant, 718-788-3741. sat 7 pm Coop Kids’ Variety Show mar 20 Performers in alphabetical order: Cloe Dean, Marina Zero Espinet (AKA Wordsprouts: Open House Marina Zee), Jordan Nass-Demause, David Gratz, Ikhari Hinds, Malkhut sun 12 pm Hinds, Eli Jort, Ruby Kahn, Delia Mandik, Jonah Murphy, Reuben Learn about all the fab Coop authors, their books and upcom- Gelley-Newman, Ellie Pike, Lara Saddique, Emma Scholl, Aliyah ing events. Co-curators Paula Bernstein and Paola Corso would Verdiner, Genie Verdiner, Clementine Vonnegut, Graham Vonnegut, Olivia love to hear about your writing projects and news for an upcom- Wohlengemuth, Dominic Wynter, Vanessa Wynter, and a parent or two. Types ing Wordsprouts column or suggestions for future Wordsprouts of acts include: violin, singing, flute, guitar, unicycle, cello, piano, drums, Irish dancing. events. Sign up for a critique of your writing. Paula Bernstein is the co-author of Event to be held at Old First Church, Carroll St. and Seventh Ave. Admission: $5. Identical Strangers: A Memoir of Twins Separated and Reunited (Random House, Refreshments for sale. 2007). Paola Corso’s most recent book of fiction is Catina’s Haircut: A Novel in Stories, included on Library Journal’s notable list of first novels last fall. mar 8 Safe Food Committee Film Night: To book a Wordsprouts, contact P.J. Corso, [email protected]. tue 7 pm King Corn mar 26 Behind America’s hamburgers and sodas is an ingredient that sat 9 am Joy! What Is It? Where Is It? fuels our fast-food nation: corn. In King Corn, college gradu- ates Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis head to Iowa to grow an acre of Come and learn specialized eastern and Mayan secrets to discovering what it is that the nation’s most powerful crop. By summer, their farm is may be blocking you from your own power, strength and joy. You will be introduced to thriving. Ian and Curt are troubled by how corn is helping to Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and the Four Agreements, which show you how to make fast food cheap and consumers sick. But it also lets consumers have fast food at reduce or eliminate your emotional blockages, past traumas, pain, anger, phobias, fears low prices. As Ian and Curt return to Iowa, they realize their acre of land shouldn’t be and trauma memories. Coop member Carolyn Meiselbach has an advanced certification planted in corn again—if they can help it. in both hypnosis and EFT, with a private practice in Carroll Gardens. 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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Film Night: Yumi Means Rain & mar 26 Take Action on Your Dreams apr 1 sat 12 pm fri 7 pm Harmony: A New Way of Looking Co-counseling — a grassroots, peer-based process based on listening — empowers you A couple in Moyobamba, Peru, struggles to maintain a reserve to trust your own thinking and create your life according to your own values and needs. for an endangered monkey species in Yumi Means Rain (24 Work through any obstacles, from frozen childhood needs to the impact of race/class/ minutes). Set in the little-known towns of Northern Peru’s dis- sexist/homophobic oppression on your life. This workshop will help you clear out old appearing cloud forests and highlighted by the music of blocks and plan for a fresh new start! Jennifer Joy Pawlitschek is a Coop member and Sonido Verde de Moyobamba (Green Sound of Moyobamba), the NYC Co-Counseling International teacher and leader. the film traces one especially trying month focused on the sur- vival of two infant monkeys (Yumi and Tumai), both rescued from illegal captivity. Adam M. Goldstein is a video journalist, director, writer and founder of Películas Atabamba, a production company focused on producing videos in Latin America. Harmony: A New mar 26 Self-Care for the Way of Looking at the World (45 minutes) looks at The Prince of Wales and his three- sat 3 pm White-Collar Hero decade-long work with environmental activists, business leaders, artists, architects and government leaders. Working to transform the world, they each address the global envi- The increasingly long hours spent at the computer for work and recreation is a health ronmental crisis and seek to build a more sustainable, spiritual and harmonious rela- hazard. This lecture will present an overview of all the muscles that are involved in tionship with the planet. The film shows ways to meet the challenges of climate change computer use, from the hamstrings to the extraocular (eye) muscles. You will learn globally, locally and personally. Jessie Vogelson Childs is an award-winning producer of techniques for how to effectively relax these muscles at home or at the office. We will documentaries and narrative projects for film and television. Her first independently go over trigger points and common pain referral patterns, tension headaches, carpal produced film, No End in Sight, was nominated for an Academy Award and won the tunnel syndrome, “Blackberry thumb” and other ailments. Coop member Elena Tate is Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. a licensed massage therapist. To book a Film Night, contact Faye Lederman, [email protected].
mar 27 apr 2 sun 12 pm Why Meditate? sat 12 pm What Is Democratic Education? Review scientific data supporting meditation. What is Monkey Brain? Redefine what Join us for an open discussion about this grassroots movement in education reform. is “good meditation.” When and how often is meditation truly beneficial? For the The community is composed of parents, students, educators and others who believe benefit of humanity, we must all learn to clear our past so we may interact from a that freedom and democracy are not just textbook concepts, but a way of living and clear place full of light and love. Coop member Esme Carino is an Angel Therapy learning. All students must be free to develop naturally as human beings in a non-coer- Practitioner, Reiki Master and card reader/healer. She runs monthly meditation cive educational environment where they are empowered to make decisions affecting groups in Brooklyn. their everyday lives and that of their community. Presented by Coop members Bruce Zeines and Sheryll Durrant, who are founding parents at Brooklyn Free School.
mar 29 apr 3 tue 7 pm PSFC MARCH General Meeting sun 12 pm Learn How to Food Shop Meeting Agenda to be announced. For information on how to If you always wondered about: how to pick fish, meat, dairy, beans and bread; how to place an item on the Agenda, please see the center pages of read product labels; which advertising messages to believe (and which not to), then this the Linewaiters’ Gazette. The Agenda Committee minutes workshop is just for you. Coop member Magdalena is a former advertising executive who and the status of pending agenda items are available in the knows how product marketing really works. She became a holistic health coach focused Coop office. Meeting location: Congregation Beth Elohim Social Hall (Garfield on nutrition and is an avid believer in the healing power of food. Temple), 274 Garfield Place at Eighth Avenue.
apr 5 mar 29 tue 8 pm Agenda Committee Meeting tue 7:30 pm Fibroids, Cysts and PMS The Committee reviews pending agenda items and creates the
Participants will learn five effective, natural ways to eliminate fibroids, cysts and agenda for this month’s General Meeting. Drop by and talk with PMS. Learn the underlying causes of hormonal imbalance, how to resolve them and committee members face-to-face between 8 and 8:15 p.m. how to boost energy and clarity through beneficial diet, appropriate exercise and the Before submitting an item, read “How to Develop an Agenda use of natural supplements. Advanced registration suggested: call 646-483-4571. Item for the General Meeting” and fill out the General Meeting Agenda Item Submission Coop member Rebecca Curtis is a licensed and registered health and fertility coach, Form, both available from the Membership Office. The next General Meeting will be through the New York State Department of Education and the American Association of held on Tuesday, April 26, 7 p.m., at Congregation Beth Elohim Social Hall (Garfield Drugless Practitioners, specializing in women’s issues and hormonal balance. Temple), 274 Garfield Place at Eighth Avenue.
apr 7 Food Class: Textures & Tastes of Thailand apr 15 The Very Good Coffeehouse Coop Concert Series
apr 10 Babywearing apr 16 Ancient Foods, Ancient Wisdom
apr 10 Wordsprouts apr 22 Sugar Imbalances
apr 12 Safe Food Committee Film Night apr 23 Finances for Freelancers
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ANITA GLESTA’S LETTER the Coop. offered by the member-driven TO THE GAZETTE How many persons, in whatever Gazette—especially in the Letters to situation, are permitted an exemption the Editor section—is of great bene- MABEL AND MORRIS TO THE EDITOR: from work? An open airing of the fit to our organization. In Anita Glesta’s letter, featured in ongoing exemptions ought to be Every once in a while, though, a let- Morris would always harangue your letters to the editor section in posted as well as a list of those who ter is published that casts the Coop in Mabel for lemon meringue. the January 27, 2011 Linewaiters’ Gazette, have earned, for whatever reason, a such a bad light that I feel badly that Baker extraordinaire, she recounts a tale of sad insensitivi- reprieve from work. I know of one situ- no immediate, side-by-side response Mabel was, and fair, ty. Her claim that her husband worked ation, at least where such a boon has is possible. Anita Glesta’s letter Winning Morris’s heart out of the country and was therefore been granted. So it’s not a question of “Member Resignation” in the January With her cuisine art. unable to fulfill membership or work whether or not this is policy, it is how 27 issue was one such letter. I am Belly to belly they’d sit obligations was disputed and she was the matter is handled. afraid that many readers, not knowing Feasting on every bit treated insensitively. Behaving this This was an opportunity to clarify that paid staff see the issue when Coming from Mabel’s oven, way toward a new member and then policy. When it devolved to a rude everyone else does, were left wonder- A two-person gourmet coven denying that person shopping privi- miscommunication, it fell below the ing, “Why is there no official response Till the fateful day leges seems a harsh way to go. But standard of how the Coop, or any from the Coop here?” She made the mistake to delay it was the lack of a written response decent organization, ought to behave. Here, now, is my response. Meeting his demand: on the part of the Coop that set me There was a distinctly Walmart The events conveyed in Anita Bake the lemony pie, wondering if this was a way of estab- aspect to this matter, and you owe it Glesta’s letter leave readers with a Fast! The pressure to bear lishing policy. to the membership to be clear about “yuck” feeling about the Coop. I hope Plunged her into despair, The matter could have been han- how such things are to be dealt with. many of you remember, in spite of And wholly pitiful Mabel dled with more kindness and to fea- Rodger Parsons that “yuck” factor, that there are usual- Finding she was unable ture her letter with no official ly (at least) two sides to every story. Made Morris a wreck response promotes the notion that Anita ended her membership because By swallowing arseneck. shabby treatment is only a communi- THE COOP’S RESPONSE she disliked the fact that, and the Thus the end of our parable, cation away for anyone in the Coop. TO THE EDITOR: manner in which, the Coop staff react- Sad and almost unbarable. With only the assumption of dissem- As a member of the paid staff, I ed to information indicating that Hear, O hear the moral blance, the matter of proof of her hus- support Linewaiters’ Gazette policy Anita might not be adhering to the Sung by the Food Coop Choral: band’s residence could have been restricting the paid staff’s pre-publi- Coop’s household policy: that all Women, forswear the bakeout— made an easy task, rather than a cation access to content. The Gazette, adults over the age of 18 living in one Keep your love through takeout. humiliating experience. being member-driven, is produced household must join the Coop. Ani- Leon Freilich It is important to maintain a con- with a necessary but limited amount ta’s spouse worked in Canada and so sistent policy, and there is probably of staff involvement. Those paid she believed it was acceptable to join not a person involved with the Coop staff who don’t have specific as a single household. She then took MORE ON that has not seen or personally involvement in the Gazette produc- offense at being asked to provide ISRAEL/PALESTINE experienced someone trying to put tion process are in the same boat as proof of address for her husband, TO THE EDITOR: one over. But the shabby treatment the membership-at-large: we see after talking casually with a member As a Jew deeply disturbed by Israel’s Ms. Glesta endured is inappropriate the Gazette when the issue is pub- office-worker about her living situa- actions, I’m outraged though unsur- for both the sprit and the history of lished. The freedom of expression tion who in turn passed the story on prised by the reflexive way that we who to the Staff. criticize the occupation of Palestine are LETTERS POLICY Why spouses live apart is none of dubbed anti-semitic. It’s an obvious the Coop’s business. What is of inter- attempt to divert conversation from the We welcome letters from members. 1. The Gazette will not publish est to the Coop is that members are real issue: Israel has been violating Submission deadlines appear in the hearsay—that is, allegations not accurately informed of and adhere to human rights and international law for Coop Calendar. All letters will be based on the author's first-hand the Coop’s policies. If spouses main- decades. The egregious slur endeavors printed if they conform to the pub- observation. tain individual residences, all the to distract those who don’t understand lished guidelines. We will not know- 2. Nor will we publish accusations Coop requires to allow just one of the the conflict—“Keep moving. There’s ingly publish articles which are racist, that are not specific or are not sub- spouses to join is proof of address nothing to see here.” sexist or otherwise discriminatory stantiated by factual assertions. confirming separate residences. But there is something to see. I The maximum length for letters is 3. Copies of submissions that Address proof can be brought in by know dozens of people who are from 500 words. Letters must include your make substantive accusations the local member-spouse and does Palestine or have spent considerable name and phone number and be against specific individuals will be not require the appearance of the time there. “Ghettoized within 12% of typed or very legibly handwritten. Edi- given to those persons to enable absent spouse. their original territory,” (Ronnie Kasrils) tors will reject letters that are illegible them to write a response, and In many areas the Coop operates Palestinian life under occupation is a or too long. both submissions and response on an honor system: rules and poli- brutal onslaught of horrors and humili- You may submit on paper, typed or will be published simultaneously. cies are explained and it is up to the ations: families separated by check very legibly handwritten, or via email This means that the original sub- individual member to respond/ points, people dying in ambulances to [email protected] or mission may not appear until the react. Excepting the few instances prevented from movement, homes on disk. issue after the one for which it was where proof is required (new par- bulldozed regularly, ancient olive submitted. ents, disability) the Coop’s policies groves that once provided livelihood Anonymity The above applies to both articles are built on the underlying assump- uprooted, attacks by armed settlers, Unattributed letters will not be and letters. The only exceptions will tion that people who join and will indefinite and illegal detentions, mur- published unless the Gazette knows be articles by Gazette reporters which benefit from the Coop, will do their der of hundreds of children. the identity of the writer, and there- will be required to include the best to abide by the Coop’s policies. Ask yourself why there is a growing fore must be signed when submitted response within the article itself. The Coop’s paid staffers are not movement of Israeli conscientious (giving phone number). Such letters charged with seek ing out information objectors. Gaza is being starved of will be published only where a reason Respect about people who “cheat” the food, medicine and building materi- is given to the editor as to why public Letters must not be personally Coop’s systems. However, in sup- als. There’s been ongoing annexation identification of the writer would derogatory or insulting, even port of all the members who follow of land by construction of settlements impose an unfair burden of embar- when strongly criticizing an indi- the spirit of the Coop’s policies and and the apartheid wall. Israelis live rassment or difficulty. Such letters vidual member's actions. Letter honor our honor-system approach, with swimming pools and watered must relate to Coop issues and avoid writers must refer to other people we have a responsibility to follow- lawns while a short distance away any non-constructive, non-coopera- with respect, refrain from calling up when confronted with informa- Palestinians have scarce water tive language. someone by a nickname that the tion indicating that a member may resources for basic needs. person never uses himself or her- not be following an important Coop Palestinians and Israelis live in two Fairness self, and refrain from comparing policy. separate worlds. Settlers and Israeli In order to provide fair, comprehen- other people to odious figures Jess Robinson soldiers go unpunished for beating sive, factual coverage: like Hitler or Idi Amin. General Coordinator and murdering Palestinians, demon- Read the Gazette while you’re standing on line OR online at www.foodcoop.com 2.24.11 p01-12_Layout 1 2/23/11 8:22 PM Page 11
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strations for Palestinian freedom are brutally suppressed, there CLASSES/GROUPS entire case. Free phone or office tion? Hebrew School tutor avail- are two separate highway systems, Palestinians are forced to consultation. Prompt, courteous able! parkslopehebrewtutor carry ID papers. The occupation of Palestine is indeed apartheid. SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN’S communications. 20-year Park @gmail.com. 410-236-0650. I challenge those who speciously claim Israel is not guilty of ter- MUSIC CLASS-fun & unique 10 Slope Food Coop member; rible crimes to find a single person who has ever traveled to week series for children w/ Park Slope resident; downtown SERVICES-HEALTH Gaza or the West Bank who disagrees with me. Palestinians have social/emotional speech, cogni- Brooklyn office. Tom Guccione, a right to self-determination and to live free of military occupa- tive & sensory issues-led by expe- 718-596-4184, also at www. HOLISTIC OPTOMETRY: Most eye tion. They have a million Gandhis. 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12 February 24, 2011 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY
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.
Hemamset Angaza Ian Cumpston Adley Gartenstein Shmuel Kuperman Alex (Ander) Morgan David Riordan Sarah Slack Aliza Aufrichtig Kathryn (Kate) Daly Noah Gelb Kate Leone Oksana Nekoz Martha Roberts Phoebe Sloane Margaret Baldwin Lauren Dapena Karina Gill Joshua Lewis Michaela Neller Nicole Rodriguez- Benjamin Stein Lydia Bell Andre Daquican David Gross Rebecca Lewis Josh Nerpel Robbins Kristina Strobel Joe Beuerlein Marie DaSilveira Johanna Guevara Nicole Lieurance Rose Nestler Erich Roggenbuck Julia Sullivan Bethany Bingham John Davison Ayesha Habib Ron Littke Grace O’Donohue Amanda Rouse Symone Sylvester Virginia Byron Leah Delgado Christian Hayden Katie Loughlin Stephen O’Donohue William Sacks Levi Tardio Elizabeth Campbell Vanessa Diamond Piper Hayes Rebecca E. Machalow Asuka Ogawa Damon Samuel SirRoan Thompson Julie Chen Alison Dotti Adam Horowitz Todd Magreta Rajat Parakh Suzanne Sataline Paul Tiborsky WanYi Chow Elad Efraty Joan Imlay M. Katarina Maloney Jade Payne Vanessa Schmidt Yseult Tyler Elizabeth Chua Ronald Emenheiser Berta Kantor Trish Martin Bradley Phillips Elizabeth Schneider Jessica Waverica Norman Coady Stefanie Ericksen Rhea Kirstein Dana Marzullo Nicholas Piombino Bob Schulties Alexander Weiss Amy Cohen Alison Falcone Shira Klein Stephanie Mas Lorna Pringle Jennifer Schulties Aram Weitzman Christy Cole Diana Fassender Krisztina Kocsmar Jennifer Mayer Sarah Rapp Carl Schwartz Ti Wen Camille Cooke Sarah Finucane Talia Krevsky Jessica McGivney Raquel Reis Aaron Shafer-Haiss Allison White Ann Crames Jessa Fisher Margarita Kreynin Marta Mielicki Peter Rende Simon Shagrin Jessica Williamson Emily Cressy Linda Gaddy Chana Kuperman Antonio Montaluo Leah Rinaldi Ekaterina Shevchuk Allyson Wyenn Noello Yasso
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Sudoku Answer Community calendar listings are free. Please submit your event listing in 50 words or less to [email protected]. Submission deadlines are the same as for classified ads. Please refer to the Coop Calendar in the center of this issue. An asterisk (*) denotes a Coop member. SAT, FEB 26 WED, MAR 2 SAT, MAR 12
BOOK SALE: Thousands of new & Folk Open Sing: Come sing Peoples' Voice Cafe: Brooklyn used books plus DVDs, videos, with us the first Wednesday of Women's Chorus. 8-10:30 p.m., CDs & records. Prices start at $1. every month. Bring voice, Community Church of New Incredible bargains! Children’s instruments, friends. Children York, 40 E. 35th St. (between Room! Park Slope United welcome. Cohosted by the Folk Madison & Park). For info call Methodist Church (6th Avenue at Society of NY, the Ethical Cul- 212-787-3903 or peoplesvoice- 8th Street). 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ture Society & the Good Cof- cafe.org. Suggested donation: ($10 early admission fee for first feehouse. At the Ethical $15 general/$10 member/more hour). Donations welcome: please Culture Society, 53 Prospect if you choose, less if you visit www.parkslopeumc.org for Park West. 7:30–10:00 p.m. can't/no one turned away. details. Info: 718-636-6341. THANK YOU! FRI, MAR 18 Peoples' Voice Cafe: Hawaiian SAT, MAR 5 Thank you to the following members for referring friends Music & Dance Night. 8-10:30 Folk Music Society of NY: Sarah who joined the Coop in the last two weeks. p.m., Community Church of New Peoples' Voice Cafe: Robin Bady Grey and Kieron Means, fine York, 40 E. 35th St. (between & Deni Bonet; The Brooklyn voices, banjo and guitar, great Daniel Arlein Annie Malcolm Madison & Park). For info call Community Storytellers. 8-10:30 songs, 8:00 p.m., OSA, 220 E Carissa Azar Kristen Miles 212-787-3903 or peoplesvoice- p.m., Community Church of New 23rd St., Suite 707 (btw 2nd & Richie B. Megan Millenky cafe.org. Suggested donation: York, 40 E. 35th St. (between 3rd Avenues). Info: 718-672- Andrew Bean Leah Morrison $15 general/$10 member/more if Madison & Park). For info call 6399 or www.folkmusicny.org. Esther Bernstein Anastasia Nekoz you choose, less if you can't/no 212-787-3903 or peoplesvoice- Admission $20; students under Tess Bridgeman Emily Nemens Jennifer Brown Lori Nowell one turned away. cafe.org. Suggested donation: age 23 free. Victoria Bulgakova Anne Pope $15 general/$10 member/more if Shirley Catton Rebecca Pristoop SUN, FEB 27 you choose, less if you can't/no Neighborhood Classics at PS Dawn Chan Andrea Reising one turned away. 321: Concert featuring two- Colin Cheney Terry Richmond BOOK SALE (afternoon only): time Grammy winning clar- Jennifer Wright Cook Mary Robb Thousands of new & used books FRI, MAR 11 inetist Richard Stoltzman and Alana Dapena Stacey Robinson plus DVDs, videos, CDs & records. Brooklyn native Simone Din- Anngel Delaney Jean Rohe Prices start at $1. Incredible bar- Garbage Dreams: Free Film nerstein performing Steve Jordana DeLory Amy Rowe gains! Children’s Room! Park Screening at 7:30 p.m. Park Reich’s landmark work “New Cortney Denison Lorenzo Sanguedolce Slope United Methodist Church Slope UMC, 6th Ave. and 8th St. York Counterpoint,” Bach’s Charles Dennis Jim Santangeli (6th Avenue at 8th Street). 12:30 The award-winning film follows Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Linda Faust Dionne Searcey Steven Faust Milind Shah p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free admission. three teenage boys born into the Keyboard in D Major; and Ian Gaffney Oksana Shevchuk-Shah Donations welcome: please visit trash trade and growing up in Brahms’ Sonata for Clarinet Nathaniel Gelb Natasha Silber www.parkslopeumc.org for details. the outskirts of Cairo where the and Piano in F minor, Op. 120. 7 John Gergely Kelly Smith Zaballeen survive by recycling 80 p.m. For tickets and informa- Ashley Rose Horton Matthew Smith TUE, MAR 1 percent of the garbage they col- tion, visit www.neighborhood- Casey Johnston Janine Sopp-Paris lect until globalization threatens classics.com. Calvin Johnson Emily Storm Electrical/Plumbing Course: the survival of their community. Katrin Marcy Perlman Tardio Learn how to fix a leaky faucet, http://garbagedreams.com/. Eric Kelley Denise Touchet install a ceiling fan and other Joyce Ketterer Lucy Trainor related home repairs in a hands- Sonya Kharas Sophia Velez on and fun setting. 6 p.m. For Noemi LaFrance Caleb Webster Jacqueline Langholtz Gabrielle Weiss more information, call 718-469- Sarah Lenigan Amanda Wofsy 4679. Sponsored by Neighbor- Bonnie Levine Gabriele Wolf hood Housing Services (NHS) Mark Levy Caitlin Woolsey of East Flatbush, a not for Pinchas Lew Habib Yazdi profit housing organization. Abby Lovinger Robyn B. Yost www.nhsofeastflatbush.org. Achara Mahatthanamongkol Mary Zuber
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