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Volume T, Number 21 February 10, 2000 GM Approve s M a r keting Survey By Jane N. Barrett

bout 50 members (the money retained by the Cooperative Bank (NCB). The t r udged through a Coop out of every dollar Coop has agreed to use these Aheavy snowstorm to the received) was slightly down. funds only for building pur- General Meeting held Tu e s- Last year, the Coop re t a i n e d poses, and to place all subse- d a y, January 25. The gro u p 15.81 cents out of every dol- quently received member g a t h e red in the social hall of lar; this year that figure was loans in the re s t r i c t e d Bovine Growth Hormone the Garfield Temple was a mix only 15.55 cents, pro b a b l y account. These terms were By Ann Pappert of first-timers, veteran mem- due to theft. Eakin pointed p a r t of the deal when NCB bers, the Board of Dire c t o r s , out that this gross margin is a g r eed to extend a $926,000 The Coop may unknowingly be buying dairy products that and members of various com- low compared to other store- mortgage for the purchase of contain a controversial, synthetically engineered hormone that mittees, as well as long-time based coops, all of which the new building. many environmental and consumer groups believe may pose a activists in the Coop. Carl have a much higher mark-up Over the existence of the health hazard. A r nold and Stana We i s b u r d on merchandise, typically Coop, retained earnings have Bovine Growth Hormone is made by Monsanto Chemical Co. c h a i red the meeting. 53% as opposed to our 20% totaled $176,000, out of a total and was approved by the FDA for use in the U.S. in 1993. The T h r ee formal items were mark-up. The Coop’s income of about $80,000,000 in sales. drug, which is also called BGH, rBGH, BST and rBST, is sold to on the agenda: l) election of this period before taxes was Linda Wheeler, General d a i ry farmers under the brand name Posilac. BGH is a geneti- members to the Disciplinary about $48,100, a little lower C o o r d i n a t o r, re p o r ted that cally-engineered copy of a hormone that is produced naturally Hearing Committee; 2) a than last year’s figure of the issue of debit and cre d i t by cows. When Posilac is injected into dairy cows it incre a s e s p roposal to conduct a mar- $55,600. (Last year was an c a r ds continued to be a milk production by 10-15%. keting survey of membership exceptionally good year.) s o u rce of both great intere s t Opponents believe that BGH is a dangerous solution to a satisfaction; and 3) an emo- The relative percentage of and controversy amongst the non-existent problem. Studies have shown that BGH can cause tionally charged proposal to operating expenses devoted membership. A spate of art i- a wide range of health problems in cows, including re d u c e d revise pro c e d u r es for respectively to personnel, cles and letters in the G a z e t t e pregnancy rates, cystic ovaries and uterine disorders, digestive a p p r oving the minutes of o c c u p a n c y, store, and off i c e has prompted the Coord i n a- problems, and knee enlargements and calluses. More problem- the prior GM. remained virtually unchanged. tors to draft a proposal to the atic, the use of BGH increases the risk of udder infections, B e f o r e addressing these Average sales per week membership. A draft pro p o s- which in turn increases the use of antibiotics to treat the infec- items, re p o rts were re c e i v e d rose 7.5% and membership al was circulated at the meet- tion. Increased antibiotic use can mean an increase in antibiot- on finance, a debit and cre d i t rose by 3%. ing and will be on the agenda ic residue in milk produced by the cows. c a rd proposal and re n o v a t i o n . The total assets of the of an upcoming GM, perhaps T h e r e have been no long-term health studies about the Mike Eakin briefed the Coop showed a dramatic rise, in March. The proposal and effects of BGH on humans. But it is known that BGH increases membership on the Coop’s f r om $1,680,00 last year to the accompanying art i c l e the levels of another growth hormone called IGF-1 in the cows. financial status. Mike based $2,815,000 this year, larg e l y appear in the January 27 Although BGH produces only a slight increase in the levels of his presentation on a attributable to the acquisi- Gazette. IGF-1 in milk, IGF-1 is a strong risk factor for prostate and breast detailed six-page re p o r t , tion of the new building. Myra Klockenbrink, of the c a n c e r. Some scientists have expressed concern that even a which compared in detail the Eakin explained that of the Renovation Committee, gave income, operating expenses, C o o p ’s cash re s e r v e s , an update on the status of C O N T I N U E D O N P A G E 3 sales, memberships, assets $114,000 is in a re s t r i c t e d and liabilities for the 48 account with the National C O N T I N U E D O N P A G E 2 weeks ending January 2, 2000, with the 48 weeks ending Jan- u a r y 3, 1999. A copy of the Next General Meeting on February 29 statement was distributed at The General Meeting of the Park Slope Food Coop is held on the the meeting; copies are avail- last Tuesday of each month. The next General Meeting will be able at the Community Cor- Tu e s d a y, Febru a ry 29, 7:00 p.m. at the Congregation Beth Elo- ner around the corner fro m him Temple House (Garfield Temple), 274 Garfield Pl. the ground floor bathro o m . The agenda is printed inside this issue (see index below) and Net sales were up signifi- is posted at the Coop Community Corner. For more information c a n t l y, from $8,281,000 last about the GM and about Coop governance, please see the cen- year to $8,906,00 this year. ter of this issue. H o w e v e r, the gross marg i n I N T H I S I S S U E Thu, Feb 17 Nov. Coop Concert at Bklyn Museum on WNYC, 11 pm General Meeting Agenda ...... 3 Coop Fri, Feb 18 Good Coffeehouse–Zen Music, Zen Words V, 8:00 p.m. Are You a List Person? ...... 4 Mon, Feb 21 Coop OPEN EARLY—8:00 a.m. Coop Hours...... 6 Thur, Feb 24 Blood Drive, 6:30 p.m. Coop Calendar, Governance Information, Mission Statement. 7 E v e n t Thur, Mar 2 Food Class–Sea Vegetable, 7:30 p.m. Community Calendar ...... 8 Fri, Mar 17 Good Coffeehouse–Steal the Donut, 8:00 p.m. Letters to the Editor ...... 9 H i g h l i g h t s Sun, Mar 26 Family Concert–Imagination Workshop Band, 3:30 p.m. Member Contribution: Why Give Blood? ...... 9 Look for additional information about these and other events in this issue. Classified Ads ...... 10 2 F February 10, 2000 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY GM Approves Marketing Survey C O N T I N U E D F R O M P A G E 1 the new building. The pro- back Book, the General Meet- jected schedule is to seek ings, and the official web bids in April, start constru c- page (foodcoop.com), it is tion in June, and complete h a r d to determine whether the job in twelve months. The these sentiments are widely Committee has not yet decid- s h a r ed, or advocated by a ed whether to use union or p a r ticularly vocal minority. non-union labor. One mem- The Committee proposed to b e r, a life-long union man, conduct a random sample of passionately argued against the members by mail, con- the use of non-union labor: tacting 300 to 500 members While cheaper, it is exploita- and querying them on items tive and often exposes a like: time of visits to the l a rgel y immigrant work forc e Coop; product satisfaction; to hazardous conditions. He tenor of interactions with fel- was invited to submit a pro- low members and staff; and posal to the Renovation overall satisfaction. The sur- Committee on this topic. vey will cost about $500 and The design, arc h i t e c t u r a l about 15-20 workslots. The plans, lighting and mechani- data, when analyzed, will be cals are all in their final used to “tune up” Coop pro- phase. The Renovation Com- c e d u r es to maximize mem- mittee has hired Jay bers satisfaction. This led to Jacobowitz, a merc h a n d i s i n g some grumbling about not consultant, to develop a plan wanting to be manipulated as to deploy products effectively “consumers,” with e.g., and regulate traffic flow. This impulse purchase items at led to some concern that check out and similar ploys. Jacobowitz’ work would over- N e v e r theless, the pro p o s a l theft, to signing in for a work- who have factual corre c t i o n s es, all of which left Israel visi- lap the consulting alre a d y passed by acclamation in an slot and then disappearing.) to the minutes can raise them bly upset and turned off many done by design consultant, amended form, authorizing Five members were pre s e n t- and then vote whether to new and old members alike. Tony Bucci. one survey before constru c- ed for re-election, a much- accept the minutes as a Israel said his feelings had Myra re p o r ted that the tion of the new building and needed measure in view of whole.” This generated a wide been hurt and other mem- NCB has agreed to charg e one survey after. the shrinkage on the Com- range of comments Pragma- bers agreed that he had been i n t e r est only, not principal, mittee from twelve members tists pointed out that mem- t r eated shabbily, with a lack on the construction loan up to eight. All five candidates bers who were not at the prior of cooperative spirit. One to late May. (Even so, interest (Andy Feldman, Sherry Fitel- meeting could hardly be first-time member said she c h a r ges come to $7,000 a son, Ellen McLeod, Gail h e a r d to comment on the found the whole episode month.) Myra stressed the Rosenstrauch, and Chery l minutes’ accuracy. More o v e r, “unprofessional.” importance of members mak- Haywood) were re s o u n d i n g l y each meeting is taped for the The minutes of the pre v i- ing any contemplated loans re-elected. a r chives, and documented ous meeting were then pre- to the Coop as soon as possi- Up to this point, the GM with some meticulousness by sented. Board Member ble. When the constru c t i o n p r oceeded in a businesslike S e c re t a ry Riana McLoughlin. Melinda Marx pursued loan deal is finalized in late and cordial fashion. However, Others implied that the cur- claimed inaccuracies in the May, its terms will depend in when the third item on the rent pro c e d u r e, which gives minutes, noting that one of significant part on the Coop’s agenda was reached, a pro- the Board final authority over her votes had been impro p- cash assets and membership posal to revise the pro c e d u re the minutes, is part of a con- erly re c o r ded, and should s u p p o rt as reflected in loans for approving minutes fro m spiracy aimed at promoting a have been an abstention. made. Thus, the more money the prior GM, passions and B o a r d takeover of the Coop. S e c r e t a ry Riana McLaughlin we loan the Coop in the peri- tempers flared. Long-time Coop. President Eric Schnei- a g r eed to make this corre c - od of Febru a ry through May, member Allen Zimmerm a n der gave a handout and re - tion. Melinda then went on, the more favorable the terms said to the new members in iterated his position that stating that she wanted to of the construction loan. A the group, “I want to off i c i a l l y minutes are re q u i red by law, add to the previous minutes, loan drive is under way. welcome you to the psycho and that the Board of Dire c- “I am privy to the discus- Wally We n t w o r th of the p o rtion of the General Meet- tors is entitled, under applic- sions and leanings of my fel- Marketing Committee made a The Disciplinary Hearing ing.” He expressed the fear able statutes to vote on the low Board Members,” and p r esentation in support of Committee offered five veter- that the emotions spent on a minutes. Eric said he had she felt that the minutes did the agenda item to conduct a an members for re - e l e c t i o n , minor procedural matter, and consulted not only with Coop not properly convey those “membership satisfaction but before balloting, the the unpleasant personal tone counsel John Sandercock, but sentiments. Riana declined survey.” Wally has had exten- Committee members wanted of the debate would send first- also with Larry McGaughey, a to do so, stating that neither sive experience in conducting to explain how their commit- timers fleeing, never to re t u rn . recognized expert on not-for- her re c o r ded minutes nor such surveys for local and tee functions. Karen Kramer The proposal sparking profit corporations. the account in the G a z e t t e regional transportation enti- gave a detailed re p o rt of the the debate was off e r ed by The membership seemed s u p p o r ted Melinda’s claim ties. The Marketing Commit- workings, investigations, fol- Israel Fishman. He pro p o s e d to have little taste for a pro- that she had made such a tee felt that while good low-up and documentation of to set aside five minutes at longed discussion of the statement. feedback appears in the instances of violations of the beginning of each Gener- Fishman proposal and at All members were L i n e w a i t e r s ’ G a z e t t e, the Feed- Coop rules (everything fro m al Meeting “so that members 9:30, voted against extending encouraged to participate in the discussion for an addi- the Coop’s third blood drive, tional 15 minutes, when the to be held in cooperation chair called the question. with Methodist Hospital, on This meant that Israel never February 24, 6:30 at the Coop. got to speak on behalf of his In the wrap-up session, proposal; he had been invited t h e re was general agre e m e n t to share his views by the chair that the response to the early in the discussion, but Fishman proposal was inap- he had declined, saying he’d p r opriately heavy-handed rather first hear the opinions and hostile. It was agre e d of others. Israel's pro p o s a l that such occasions chal- was defeated by a vote of 39 lenge all members to aspire to 7, with 6 abstentions. The to the true spirit of coopera- vote was accompanied by tiveness, admittedly an on- clapping and other rude nois- going process. ■ Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY February 10, 2000 f 3

ers are concerned that an i n c rease in the milk surplus will lead to lower milk prices, and accelerate the demise of many small farms. For these reasons it is understandable that the Coop would not want to carry p r oducts made with BGH- treated milk. But the FDA has made it virtually impossible for consumers to know if the products they are buying contains milk from BGH-tre a t e d cows. They have refused to allow product labeling information that would tell consumers which pro d u c t s have been strong opponents of BGH.) contain milk from BGH-treat- Several years ago the Coop coordinators attempted to draw ed cows. up a list of all the products—which included milk and milk One of the most vocal p r oducts like casein and whey—that the Coop carried that opponents of BGH has been might contain BGH. The problem was that there was absolutely Ben and Jerry ’s. After a long no way to know which products might contain BGH. According c o u r t fight, they won the to the coordinators, in many cases even the manufacturers did right, in some jurisdictions, not have any way of knowing if they were using BGH-tre a t e d to label their products as milk. BGH free. But several states Because the FDA is a federal agency, their decision not to have enacted laws that pro- allow BGH specific labelling has not affected some local pro- hibit food manufacture r s ducers. Sunnydale milk, for example, is not distributed nation- from identifying BGH on their a l l y, and does carry labelling information that it contains no labels. BGH-treated milk. But even a company as So what can you do? Ben and Jerry ’s suggests contacting committed to non-BGH use d a i r y suppliers directly and demanding BGH-free products. If r B G H as Ben and Jerry ’s has ru n you have children in school, contact the school board and sion, it was revealed that the into a glitch. They buy all of demand only BGH-free milk be available in schools. ■ C O N T I N U E D F R O M P A G E 1 FDA had not looked at the rat their milk from one Ve r m o n t small increase in exposure to study before approving BGH. d a i r y cooperative. Recently, Write to Monsanto. They can be reached at: IGF-1 might raise an individu- Since this inform a t i o n Monsanto Company a l ’s risk of cancer, and have became public, several con- The Agricultural Group called for more studies into sumer groups have filed a 800 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 83167 the potential risks to human lawsuit demanding addition- And most important, write to the FDA demanding the right health from BGH. al safety tests of BGH. to buy food with labels that contain information on BGH. So if BGH is unhealthy for If bovine growth horm o n e Food and Drug Administration the cows and may be a health is bad for cows, it’s not so 200 C St. S.W., Washington, D.C. 20204 risk for humans, why did the g r eat for farmers either. FDA approve it? Curre n t l y, Indeed, some of the BGH is approved for use only s t rongest criticism of BGH is in the U.S., Mexico and South that it is not just dangero u s , General Meeting Africa. Both the U.S. govern- but a threat to the very exis- f ment and Monsanto insist tence of many small farm s . A g e n d a that BGH is safe and poses For years, the U.S. has pro- e no health risk. But last year duced more milk than it con- for Tuesday, February 29, 7:00 p . m . • Items will be taken up in the order given. the Canadian govern m e n t sumes. In fact, b • Times in parentheses are suggestions. denied approval of BGH and o v e r p roduction is one of the • More information on each item may be available at flagged what may turn out to most persistent economic r the entrance tableat the meeting. We ask members be a crucial oversight in the p r oblems for American dairy u to please read the materials available between U.S. approval process. f a r mers. For the last ten 7:00 &7:15 p.m. The Canadian decision years, there has been an a was based, in part, on a annual surplus of over a review of unpublished data q u a r ter of a million tons of r L o c a t i o n : f r om one study that found milk and the govern m e n t C o n g r egation Beth Elohim Social Hall that 20-30% of rats who were spends billions on subsidies. y (Garfield Temple) given high doses of BGH The use of BGH will only some of the members of that 274 Garfield Place at Eighth Avenue. developed antibodies to it, a increase this surplus. Accord- co-op have said that they will sign that the hormone was ing to a study by the Federal start using BGH. Ben and Jer- Item #1: Agenda Committee Election (15 minutes) still active in their blood- O f fice of Management and ry ’s has gotten a pro m i s e Election: "One two-year term is open. Nominations are s t r eam. Some of the male Budget, the pro j e c t e d f r om the managers of the being accepted now and will be accepted on the floor of the rats also developed thyro i d i n c r ease in milk pro d u c t i o n coop that no milk from BGH GM." —submitted by the Agenda Committee cysts and prostate abnormal- f r om BGH-injected cows will t reated cows will be sold to ities. cost an additional $116 mil- them. But because it is virtu- Item #2: Hourly Employment Policy (40 minutes) After the Canadian deci- lion in one year alone. Farm- ally impossible to test for the Proposal: "To authorize the General Coordinators to amend synthetic BGH, Ben and Jer- the existing Hourly Employment Policy as needed." —sub- ry’s, like every other food pro- mitted by the General Coordinators ducer who wants to sell p roducts that are free of the Item #3: Added Value Membership Cards (35 synthetic BGH, must accept m i n u t e s ) the promise on good faith. Proposal: "That the Coop implement a discount program at What about pro d u c t s p a r ticipating local businesses for Coop members." —sub- made with organic milk? By mitted by the Marketing Committee its very nature organic pro d- ucts should be free of chemi- cals and pre s e r vatives. But Future Agenda Information: unless you know the pro d u c - For information on how to place an Item on the Agenda, ers and trust their reputation, please see the center right page of this issue. t h e re is no way to guarantee The Agenda Committee minutes and the status of pend- the product is free of BGH. ing agenda items are available in the office and at all GMs. (Most organic pro d u c e r s 4 F February 10, 2000 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY Are You A List Person? By Mary Harmon

hile searc h i n g t h rough nuts, finishing with showed that shoppers have t h r ough the basil bagels and bread. developed their habits based W box in aisle one To learn the Coord i n a t o r s ’ simply on what they’ve found last November, member Hal reasoning when assigning works. The only thing inter- Wicke overh e a r d Lisa Sack p r oducts to their locations, I viewees had in common is chatting with another shop- spoke with Mike Eakin. Mike that all re p o rted satisfaction per about organization tech- explained that the items that with their methods. It was sur- niques. Hal describes himself a r e in aisle one are there prising that not one of the as “list person” who shops p a r tly because traditional non-list people interv i e w e d with a computer- g e n e r a t e d markets position produce in spoke of discovering upon Hal Wicke likes shopping with his computerized list a rriving home that items had been forgotten. All members, down as she runs out, and in a box of cere a l ) . whether list-dependent or b e f o r e shopping checks the Stephanie Golden, who l i s t - f r ee, seemed satisfied refrigerator for items she may lives alone, relies on lists with and committed to their need to add. Nevert h e l e s s , even though her apartment is shopping styles. The intention while shopping she doesn’t a quick walk from the Coop. of this article is to share ideas look at her list until she gets “I have a little wooden gad- that might improve Coop to the end of aisle one. get on my kitchen counter shopping for readers who find “By writing down the list, that I made in shop class any of the methods appealing. it becomes imprinted in my when I was a kid,” says Lisa Sack and Hal Wi c k e , brain,” says Meg. “I just Stephanie. “It has a dowel who were mentioned earlier, check the list when I’m that holds a roll of two or each keep a shopping list on almost done shopping to be t h r ee inch wide adding their hard drive. It includes s u r e I haven’t forgotten any- machine paper. I write down all the items Lisa buys re g u- thing. As long as I have a list, items as I think of them. It’s larly for her family of four and I feel secure. I panic if I dro p never occurred to me to list Hal buys for his family of it and can’t find it.” things by aisle.” Stephanie Golden always uses a list. Today she uses a t h r ee. As they run out of Lisa Cohen, another com- Only occasionally does small list for a small shop. items throughout the week, puterized list shopper, lives Stephanie arrive home to dis- they jot them down on lists in with her husband and daugh- cover that she’s forgotten to shopping list. He developed the first aisle, and also their kitchens. They print out t e r. Like Lisa Sack and Hal buy something, and this the habit while working as a because it’s more practical their computerized lists Wicke, her list includes the tends to happen only if she is director in the theater. to put the heavier items into b e f o r e shopping and mark family staples. distracted or tired. Hal was delighted to see the shopping cart first, and e v e ryth ing they wrote on the “Each week we print a fre s h Koji Yamamoto travels fro m that Lisa, a former stage the bottled items and pro- kitchen lists that week. Hal list and pass it around for 21st Street and Fourth Av e n u e , m a n a g e r, also shops with a duce (squash, sweet pota- adds non-Coop items at the family members to check off but never uses a list, and views computerized list and the toes, apples…) in aisle one bottom and Lisa leaves a items they want to be sure to shopping as an irr i t a t i n g two struck up a conversa- a re the heaviest. space under ‘Other’ where have that week,” says Lisa. n e c e s s i t y. As for lists, he says, tion, comparing how and Mike pointed out that the she adds items she doesn’t “ T h e re ’s space to write notes, “I have a computer in my brain. why they rely on shopping signs hanging from the ceil- o rdinarily buy, such as ingre- such as flavors of yogurt or Lists take too much time. lists. Their chance meeting ings in aisles one thro u g h dients she might need for a juice to be sure to buy or to B e f o re I leave for the Coop, I i n s p i r ed this article. t h ree list products accord i n g new recipe. avoid buying; and specific take a very brief look aro u n d to categories assigned by the “Lists help to keep me requests for brands, sizes and my house to see what I need.” A Method to the Aisles old price book (computeriza- f r om coming unglued by q u a n t i t i e s . ” This outlook is in keeping Some shoppers org a n i z e tion has replaced the book). chaos,” notes Hal. Lisa finds that lists can be with his attitude about eating. their shopping lists by aisle, There seem to be a zillion cat- Lisa agrees that they help l i m i t i n g . “I see eating is just a way to and some of those people egories for items in aisle four, organize her thinking. When shopping, we check put energy into my body, like even list items according to hence no signs there. “I plan menus in advance o f f items as we get them so filling a car’s tank with gas” their locations within each so I know exactly what I need that afterw a r ds we can be says Koji, who teaches spiri- to buy,” she says. “Without a s u re to transfer them onto the tual healing, natural healing, list I tend to overbuy.” next week’s list,” she notes. shiatsu, sotai and yoga. “I’d Lisa used to work as a pro- “This is extra work. You have rather not eat at all. It’s the fessional org a n i z e r, and she to remember to bring a pen least important thing.” ■ offers insights: and then find a surface to “People might begin a write on.” master list by bro w s i n g Esther Hertzel lives with t h r ough the index of a cook- her eight children in Cro w n book to find the names of Heights. She keeps a hand- food items,” she says. “What- written list in the kitchen, ever the method, the re a l o rganized by aisle. issue is whether you can find “I do my major shop- what you need. If the way you ping once a week,” she shop works for you, try not to says, “but I almost feel guilt-ridden.” always re t u r n a second time and for a S h o p p e rs Speak smaller list of Nancy Soyer is a list-fre e items.” shopper whose method Esther shared a works for her. Even though habit which may Koji Yamamoto uses inspiration, not a list, when shopping. she does not live near the be valuable to Coop (15 minutes by bicycle other members: aisle. My weekly list, for No Common Denominator from her apartment in Cobble she always keeps example features four It might seem logical that Hill) Nancy’s shopping trips her Coop re c e i p t columns, one for each aisle. members who live a long dis- are not planned. with her shopping Column one might begin tance from the Coop and peo- “I let the aisles tell me c a r t, just in case with bananas or apples and ple who shop for larg e what I need,” says Nancy. “As she finds during the end with garlic or mochi, and households would rely more I walk past, products jump week that a pro d u c t column two might start with heavily on shopping lists. out at me.” needs to be re t u rned (she milk and pro g r ess on H o w e v e r, member interv i e w s Meg Leveson writes things recently discovered bugs Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY February 10, 2000 f 5 Cheese Wo r k e r s Photo Essay by Ingrid Cusson

Cutting a wheel of Port Salut Weighed, priced and wrapped, ready to be displayed in the cooler upstairs

Zydnia Nazavio at her work slot cutting cheese and stocking up the store

The right way to cut cheese Cutting Tomme de Savoie cheese

Hairnets—the law

Note for the cheese cutters not just about cheese

Cheese of the week? 6 F February 10, 2000 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY C O O P H O U R S

Coop Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coop Telephone: 622-0560 Hours for Getting Membership Cards: Evenings — Monday & Thursday 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. Daytime — Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 18 Coop Shopping Hours: Monday Tuesday Wednesday 10:30 a.m. to 10:00* p.m. ZEN MUSIC, ZEN WORDS: V Thursday } Friday 8:05 a.m. to 10:00* p.m. Music for the Japanese bamboo flute Saturday 8:05 a.m. to 7:30* p.m. known as the shakuhachi is associated Sunday 8:05 a.m. to 5:00* p.m. with the practice of Zen meditat i o n . *Shoppers must be on a checkout line For centuries Buddhist monks hav e 15 minutes after closing time. been playing this instrument to seek e n l i g ht e n m e nt, hoping to strike the Childcare Hours for Shoppers: one perfect to n e. Stories and riddles Monday k n own as ko a n s, are posed by Ze n Tuesday masters to their students. Their search Wednesday 10:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. for the answer is the same path to Thursday } enlightenment. Friday 8:05 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday 8:05 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join WNYC radio host John Schaefer, Sunday 8:05 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. s h a k uhachi master James Nyo ra ku Schiefer, and several of Nyoraku sen- World Wide Web address: s e i ’ s students for this unique and http://www.foodcoop.com unusual program of music and words.

COMING PROGRAMS

MAR. 17 Steal the Donut

The Linewaiters’ Gazette is published biweekly by APR. 21 no coffeehouse the Park Slope Food Coop, Inc., 782 Union Stre e t , Brooklyn, New York 11215. MAY. 19 XODO & Nancy Kennedy Quintet Opinions expressed here may be solely the views of the writer. The Gazette will not knowingly publish a r ticles which are racist, sexist, or otherw i s e discriminatory. The G a z e t t e welcomes Coop-related articles, and letters from members. A “Member Submissions” Puzzle Corner This Issue Prepared By: envelope is in the G a z e t t e wall pocket near the Coordinating Editor: Stephanie Golden entrance of the Coop. Cryptogram Topic: Ben & Jerry’s Editor (development): Phyllis Eckhaus All submissions: All submissions MUST i n c l u d e Flavors Reporters: Jane Barrett a u t h o r ’s name and phone number and conform to The code used on the list below is a simple let- Mary Harmon the following guidelines. Editors will reject letters ter substitution. That is, if “G” stands for “M” in Ann Pappert and articles that are illegible or too long. one word, it will be the same throughout the Letters: Maximum 500 words. list. Answer appears on page 11. Art Director (development): Mike Miranda Voluntary Articles: Maximum 750 words. Illustrators: Rod Morrison O U Y W E G W Submissions on Paper: Double-spaced, typed or Cathy Wassylenko very legibly handwritten. O E Y Y W W O E Y Y W W Photographers: Lisa Cohen Submissions on Disk: We welcome 3.5” disks along Ingrid Cusson w i t h the paper copy of your letter or article. Please V H S S V H S S V H S S ! Kevin Ryan save your submission in text format. Disks are Traffic Manager: Monona Yin re t u rned in the Member Disk Returns envelope at O E E G V A D N U X X D U Classified Ads Prep: Martha Becker the back of the Gazette submissions box. B W Z D G ’ Q Y E E B Classified & Display Ads: Ads are available to Coop Text Converters: Deborah Alperin members only. Classified ads are prepaid at $10 per O M E O E G U N W Angela O’Leary insertion, business card ads at $20. All ads must be B E E X W Q V W A A J Proofreaders: Tioma Allison written on a submission form. Forms are available Dara Amchin in this issue and at the front of the Coop. Classified Q E A V W N C E O M U ads may be up to 315 characters and spaces. Display Thumbnails: Lane Glissen ads must be copy-ready and business card size. Y H B P W Q F D A G Preproduction: Georges Louis-Jacques Recipes: We welcome original recipes fro m Adam Segal members. Recipes must be original and signed by I W U X H N V H N N W A Art Director (production): Martin White the creator. M W U N M N E Y Y W W Desktop Publishing: Betsy Kershaw Subscriptions: The Gazette is available free to Tori Napier members in the store. Subscriptions are available O A H X O M F U Z J by mail at $16 per year to cover the cost of postage Editor (production): Louise Spain (at 1st class rates because our volume is low). P A U Z J Index: Len Neufeld Printed by: Vanguard Offset Printers, Hillside, NJ. Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY February 10, 2000 f 7

A l l A b o u t t h e C O O P CA L E N D A R G e n e r a l M e e t i n g New Member Orientation Coop Events Our Governing Structure Tell your friends. Orientations are held every Flyers are available in the display case outside the Monday, every Wednesday and some Sundays. Coop. Also look for display ads in the Gazette. F rom our inception in 1973 to the present, the open Monday, Feb. 14, 21, 28, Mar. 6 & 13 monthly General Meetings have been at the center of We d n e s d a y, Feb. 9, 16, 23, Mar.1 & 8 THU, FEB 17 the Coop’s decision-making process. Since the Coop Sunday, Feb. 13 & Mar. 5 THE CCRB & POLICE MISCONDUCT: meet incorporated in 1977, we have been legally required to Be sure to be here promptly: 7:30 or before! with trained investigators. What constitutes have a Board of Directors. The Coop continued the tra- The orientation takes about two hours. police misconduct? How are complaints inves- dition of General Meetings by requiring the Board to Although we provide childcare during most tigated? How do I file complaints against the have open meetings and to receive the advice of the of our shopping hours, we are unable to pro- NYPD? Why is it so important to file com- members at General Meetings. The Board of Directors, vide childcare for the orientations. We ask you plaints? A question & answer period will follow which is re q u i r ed to act legally and re s p o n s i b l y, has not to bring small children. the presentation. Free, 730 p.m., at the Coop. a p p r oved almost every General Meeting decision at FRI, FEB 18 the end of every General Meeting. Board members are Gazette Deadlines: elected at the Annual Meeting in June. Copies of the GOOD COFFEEHOUSE–COOP NIGHT: The LETTERS & VOLUNTA RY ART I C L E S : C o o p ’s bylaws are available at the Coop Community t h i r d Friday of each month is a series spon- Corner and at every General Meeting. Feb. 24 issue: 7:00 p.m., Mon., Feb. 14 sored jointly by the Park Slope Food Coop and Mar. 9 issue: 7:00 p.m., Mon., Feb. 28 B r ooklyn Interfaith Action. This month: Z e n Next Meeting: Tu e s d a y, CLASSIFIED ADS DEADLINE: Music, Zen Wo rds V. Musicians are Coop members. $8. 8 p.m. 53 Prospect Pk W. 768–2972. Feb. 24 issue: 10:00 p.m., Wed., Feb. 16 February 29, 7:00 p.m. Mar. 9 issue: 10:00 p.m., Wed., Mar. 1 THU, FEB 24 BLOOD DRIVE in cooperation with Methodist The General Meeting is held on the last Tuesday of General Meeting Hospital. Save a life—less than 3% of the pop- each month. TUE, FEB 29 ulations donates blood and 90% will use blood some time in their life. 6:30-9:00 p.m. at the GENERAL MEETING: 7:00 p.m. For location Location Coop. Please see the display ad in this issue.. and further information please see the sidebar The temple house of Congregation Beth Elohim at right. The agenda appears in this issue THU, MAR 2 (Garfield Temple), 274 Garfield Place. TUE, MAR 7 FOOD CLASS: a popular bimonthly series with AGENDA SUBMISSIONS for the March 28 Susan Baldassano. This month: Sea Vegetable. How to Place an Item GM: 8:00 p.m. Please see the sidebar at right Nutrition facts, recipes, tastings. $2 materials for information on how to submit a General c h a r ge. 7:30 p.m. at the Coop. on the Agenda Meeting agenda item. FRI, MAR 17 If you have something you’d like discussed at a Gener- Yogurt Container Recycling: GOOD COFFEEHOUSE–COOP al Meeting, please complete a submission form for the N I G H T: third Friday series. Agenda Committee. Forms are available in the rack SAT, FEB 12 & MAR 11 This month: Steal the Donut. near the Coop Community Corner bulletin board and …and every 2nd Saturday of the month. Musicians are Coop mem- at General Meetings. Instructions and helpful informa- Noon–2:00 p.m. Clean yogurt, ice cream & sor- bers. $8. 8 p.m. 53 Prospect tion on how to submit an item appears on the submis- bet containers & lids. ALL BRANDS. Pk W. 768–2972. sion form. The Agenda Committee meets on the first Tuesday of each month to plan the agenda for the GM held on the last Tuesday of the month. If you have a Park Slope Food Coop question, please call Linda Wheeler in the office. Attend a GM Mission Meeting Format Sign up to Receive Work Credit Warm Up (7:00 p.m.) • Meet the Coordinators In order to increase participation in the Statement • Submit Open Forum items General Meeting, the GM has voted to The Park Slope Food Coop is a member-owned and • Explore meeting literature allow a o n c e - p e r-year workslot credit for operated food store —an alternative to commerc i a l attending a GM. p r ofit-oriented business. As members, we contribute Open Forum (7:15 p.m.) Sign Up: our labor: working together builds trust through coop- Open Forum is a time for members to bring brief items • The sign-up sheet is posted at the eration and teamwork and enables us to keep prices to the General Meeting. If an item is more than brief, it Coop Community Corner beginning in the as low as possible within the context of our values and can be submitted to the Agenda Committee for the first week of each month. principles. Only members may shop, and we share next meeting. • Please read the full instructions p o s t e d responsibilities and benefits equally. We strive to be a above the sign-up sheet and follow them responsible and ethical employer and neighbor. We Reports (7:30 p.m.) carefully. are a buying agent for our members and not a selling • Financial Report How It Wo r k s : agent for any industry. We are a part of and support • Coordinators’ Report the cooperative movement. • Coop members on squads in Shop- • Committee Reports ping, Receiving, Inventory (except data We offer a diversity of products with an emphasis entry), Maintenance, Daytime Office, Con- on organic, minimally processed and healthful Agenda Discussion (8:00 p.m.) s t ruction and FTOP can receive credit for foods. We seek to avoid products that depend on the • The agenda is posted at the Coop Community Corner one workslot by attending one GM. (Other exploitation of others. We support non-toxic, sustain- and may also appear elsewhere in this issue. squads are omitted because their work is able agriculture. m o r e difficult to cover, or attendance at Wrap Up (9:30-9:45) GMs is part of their job.) We respect the environment. We strive to reduce the (unless there is a vote to extend the meeting) • After attending the GM, the member impact of our lifestyles on the world we share with • Meeting evaluation will summarize the meeting very briefly for other species and future generations. We prefer to buy • Board of Directors Vote their squad during the squad meeting of from local, earth-friendly producers. We recycle. We try • Announcements, etc. their next regular workslot. to lead by example, educating ourselves and others • You will re p o rt to your squad on the about health and nutrition, cooperation and the envi- next day you work and may then skip the ronment. second regular workslot following the We are committed to diversity and equality. We GM.The work credit may also be applied to oppose discrimination in any form. We strive to make make-ups owed or be banked as FTOP the Coop welcoming and accessible to all and to • Missing the GM without canceling in respect the opinions, needs and concerns of every advance will result in your owing a make-up, as m e m b e r. We seek to maximize participation at every you are making a commitment as well as level, from policy making to running the store. taking a slot that someone else will not be able to take. We welcome all who respect these values. 8 F February 10, 2000 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A R Listings in the community calendar are free. Please submit your listings in 40 words or less by mail or drop them in the mailslot just outside the main door of the Coop. Submission deadlines are the same as for classified ad submissions. Please refer to the Coop Calendar in the center of this issue. FRI, FEB 11 TUE, FEB 29

GOOD COFFEEHOUSE: An evening of BROOKLYN WOMEN’S CHORUS: directed by klexmer jazz with the utterly astounding Bev Grant. Everyone can sing! No auditions H a r old Seletsky & musical friends.. $8. 8 or re q u i r ement to read music. Liberation p.m. Bkln Soc. for Ethical Culture, 53 songs & songs touching on women’s issues Prospect Pk W. 768-2972. & lives. $10–$5, 7:30-9 p.m., 768-2972.

TUE, FEB 15 WED, MAR 1

BROOKLYN WOMEN’S CHORUS: directed by B R O O K LYN RAW FOOD lecture/ support Bev Grant. Bev’s philosophy is that everyone g roup. Every 1st & 3rd Weds. Discussion & can sing. No auditions or re q u i r ement to Q&A on raw food diet & lifestyle. Free. 7:30 read music. Liberation songs & songs touch- p.m. at Ecobooks, 5th Ave. & Union St. For ing on women’s issues & lives. $10 or $5 slid- m o r e info, Robert Miller, 499-6984, Paul ing scale, 7:30-9 p.m., 768-2972. Nison 833-9712

WED, FEB 16 THU, MAR 2

B R O O K LYN RAW FOOD lecture/ support FOOD CLASS: a popular bimonthly series g roup. Every 1st & 3rd Weds. Discussion & with Susan Baldassano. This month: Sea Q&A on raw food diet & lifestyle. Free. 7:30 Vegetable. Nutrition facts, recipes, tastings. p.m. at Ecobooks, 5th Ave. & Union St. For $2 materials charge. 7:30 p.m. at the Park m o r e info, Robert Miller, 499-6984, Paul Slope Food Coop. 782 Union St. 622-0 5 6 0 . Nison 833-9712 FRI, MAR 3 THU, FEB 17 GOOD COFFEEHOUSE: Multi-instru m e n t a l- THE CCRB & POLICE MISCONDUCT: meet ist (guitar, bass, cello & mandola) Barry with trained investigators. What constitutes K o r n h a u s e r, in a depart u r e from his daily police misconduct? How are complaints routine as freelance musician, accompanist investigated? How do I file complaints & arranger for Latin & jazz bands, perf o r m s against the NYPD? Why is it so important to his original compositions with special guest file complaints? A question and answer peri- vocalist Lucia Pulido, whose solo CD “Lucia” od will follow the presentation. Free, 730 mixes traditional Colombian rhythms with p.m., at the Park Slope Food Coop, 782 jazz. $8. 8 p.m. Bkln Soc. for Ethical Culture, Union St., 718-622-0560. 53 Prospect Pk W. 768-2972.

FRI, FEB 18 TUE, MAR 14

GOOD COFFEEHOUSE–COOP NIGHT: The JEWISH BOOK CLUB SERIES: “Journey to the third Friday of each month is a series spon- End of the Millennium” by A.B. Ye s h o s h u a . What constitutes police misconduct? s o red jointly by the Park Slope Food Coop The public is invited to attend and part i c i- and Brooklyn Interfaith Action. This month: pate in the discussions. Brooklyn Heights How are complaints investigated? Zen Music, Zen Words V. Musicians are Park Synagogue, 131 Remsen St, 7:30 p.m., fre e . Slope Food Coop members. $8. 8 p.m. 53 Call to register 522-2070 How do I file complaints against the NYPD? Prospect Pk W. 768-2972. TUE, MAR 14 Why is it so important to file complaints? SAT, FEB 19 A question and answer period will BROOKLYN WOMEN’S CHORUS: directed by SWORD DANCING FESTIVAL: Various loca- Bev Grant. Bev’s philosophy is that everyone follow the presentation. tions in Manhattan. three to twelve sword can sing. No auditions or re q u i r ement to teams at each location. See listing for Sun- read music. Liberation songs & songs touch- d a y, Febru a r y 20. Free. For more info, ing on women’s issues & lives. $10 or $5 slid- 284-1529. ing scale, 7:30-9 p.m., 768-2972. The CCRB Civilian Complaint Review Board SUN, FEB 20 WED, MAR 15 and SWORD DANCING FESTIVAL: 2:30-4 at the B R O O K LYN RAW FOOD lecture/ support Police Picnic House in Prospect Park. Also shows g roup. Every 1st & 3rd Weds. Discussion & Sunday morning at Brooklyn Museum, Soci- Q&A on raw food diet & lifestyle. Free. 7:30 ety for Ethical Culture and area churc h e s . p.m. at Ecobooks, 5th Ave. & Union St. For T h r ee to twelve sword teams at each loca- m o r e info, Robert Miller, 499-6984, Paul Misconduct tion. Free. For more info, 284-1529. Nison 833-9712

THU, FEB 24 FRI, MAR 17 with NAZIMA KADIR Thursday Investigator and Coop member BLOOD DRIVE in cooperation with GOOD COFFEEHOUSE–COOP NIGHT: The February 17, 2000 Methodist Hospital. Save a life—less than third Friday of each month is a series spon- 3% of the populations donates blood and s o red jointly by the Park Slope Food Coop & RACHANA PATHAK 7:30 p.m. 90% will use blood some time in their life. and Brooklyn Interfaith Action. This month: Community Associate at the Coop 6:30-9:00 p.m. at the Park Slope Food Coop. Steal the Donut. Musicians are Park Slope 782 Union St. 622-0560. For further info, call Food Coop members. $8. 8 p.m. 53 Prospect Stuart Rosenhaus, 780-3644. Pk W. 768-2972. The CCRB Trained civilians conduct investigations of complaint of excessive force, abuse of FRI, FEB 25 SUN, MAR 26 a u t h o r i t y, discourtesy and/or offensive language filed against NYPD off i c e r s . These findings are reviewed by the CCRB, a panel of thirteen civilians, who, upon GOOD COFFEEHOUSE: Bernadette Speach d e t e r mining the credibility of an allegation, forw a r d it to the Police Commissioner. & Thulani Davis, music & poetry collabora- FA M I LY CONCERT: with the Imagination Workshop Band. Presented by the Park Slope tors, in “Outtakes & Passages,” a collection Food Coop Fun’raising Committee. Singing, FR EE of new work. They are joined by an all-star NON-MEMBERSW ELCOM E dancing and delicious snacking. 3:30 p . m . , ensemble including bass, guitars, trombone, Views expressed by the presenter do not necessarily represent the Park Slope Food Coop. saxophone & piano. $8. 8 p.m. Bkln Soc. for $5 per person, at Camp Friendship, 339 8th St. @ 6th Ave. Ethical Culture, 53 Prospect Pk W. 768-2972. Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY February 10, 2000 f 9 Why Give Blood? L E T T E R S By Jane Ferrall NEW WEBSITE A

ne of the many exceptionally cute babies who pop- There were two more transfusions before Evelyn left the WELCOME AID TO ulate the Food Coop (just like Lake Woebegone, all hospital. Each time donor blood was used. We feel so COOP DEBAT E OCoop babies are exceptionally cute) is my daughter, blessed that the blood was there for her. Evelyn Frances. As many at the Coop may know, Evelyn As everyone knows, human blood (like honey) is some- TO THE EDITOR: was born seriously premature in the summer of 1998, with thing that can’t be duplicated via technology. Every pint A web site created for PSFC mem- a gestational age of just 29 weeks and a weight of two has to come bers to facilitate the free exchange of pounds, four ounces. After a hard-fought battle, Evelyn is f r om some gen- ideas and opinions—what a gre a t now a happy, mostly healthy, 18 month old with a good e r o u s - h e a r t e d idea! Hats off to PSFC member Sime- prognosis for her future development. That good progno- person. And, Member on Rose for creating the new web sis—and the fact that we have our little girl at all—is due, even though it site, parkslopefoodcoop.org. at least in part, to the generosity of blood donors, and may not touch I logged on today and saw that the that is why I’m writing this article. your life in Contribution site is under construction, but written I remember it as if it were yesterday. While in the inten- exactly the same contributions (under 1000 words) are sive care unit, Evelyn had always had great difficulty gain- way as it touched ours, someday either you or someone now being accepted at info@park- ing weight. Then, at about five weeks, her weight gain fell you love will need blood. s l o p e f o o d c o o p . o rg. Choose where from 30 grams per day, to 20, to 10 (about the size of your I wish I could show a movie, or even pictures, of Evelyn you would like your article posted by average toothpick), to nothing, to weight loss, despite to everyone who may be undecided about donating blood. stating the category on the first line. continuous intravenous feeding. Once able to open her The transformation was nothing short of miraculous, and Categories include: 1. The renovation eyes when shielded, and even to move her arms about, our gratitude, boundless. You—yes, you—can do this for of the new building; 2. Future agenda Evelyn became limp as an unstuffed rag doll. Although someone. It doesn’t cost any money, and only just an hour items; 3. The governance issue; 4. The she is naturally fair-skinned, her skin color became the or two of your time. Many of us belong to the Food Coop c o o r dinators’ views and actions; 5. color of typing paper, and then paler still. She sprawled on because we care about our world and the folks in it. Donat- The Board of Directors’ views and top of her blanket “donut” inside her isolette, arms about ing blood is an incredibly special and wonderful way to actions; and 6. This web site. the size of your forefinger and legs not much bigger, demonstrate that caring. Wo n ’t you give the gift of life? ■ I look forward to the official open- unable to move and too exhausted even to cry. She literal- ing of parkslopefoodcoop.org in ly looked as if the life were draining out of her, and quickly March 2000. at that. Juliana Luecking What could be wrong? After a long fight, Evelyn had finally been weaned from all breathing assistance. She L E T T E R S didn’t seem to have an infection, or any other illness that I could see. “No,” the head nurse told me. “She’s got that ‘I P O L I C Y need blood’ look,” and indeed she did. Evelyn’s red blood We welcome letters from members. cell count had fallen far below what was necessary to sus- Submission deadlines appear in the tain weight gain, or (within a matter of days) life itself. It Coop Calendar. The maximum length rapidly became obvious that a blood transfusion would be for letters is 500 words. Letters must necessary. include your name and phone num- There was no time to locate a compatible friend or rela- ber and be double-spaced, typed or tive to donate. We were repeatedly assured that the blood very legibly handwritten. Editors will supply is safe and screened multiple times. Although we reject letters that are illegible or too still had some trepidation about donor blood we signed long. We welcome 3.5” disks along the transfusion consent. with the paper copy of your letter. If What a diff e rence! Within 12 hours of the transfusion, your disk is not Macintosh, please E v e l y n ’s eyes had opened up again. Her color was back. save your submission in a text for- She was able to move her arms and legs again, and even mat. Disks are re t u r ned through the to cry. Holding her in my arms, looking at her tiny face, I “Member Disk Returns” envelope at felt I could hear her saying, “Thank you, mama.” It was one Evelyn Ferrall (front) with her brothers and the back of the Gazette s u b m i s s i o n s of most joyful moments of my life. sister (l-r)) Willy, Tony & Katey. box.

Gaussmeter CALLING ALL SQUAD LEADERS! The Park Slope Food Coop wants to revive the Squad Leader guidelines. We want to compile an up-to-date manual for squad leaders. Please share Available to Coop Members with us procedures that you currently use or have used as a squad leader. Also please think about whatyou would like to find in this manual. Contact The Environmental Committee would like to announce once again Mayimuna Garcia, 718-972-7563 or [email protected]. that we have a gaussmeter available for rent to measure electro- magnetic fields in your environment—your home, your office. “EMFs” can be hazardous to your health. They have been linked to increased incidence of depression, miscar- riages, birth defects, and cancer in adults L o s t & Fo u n d and children, especially brain cancer and leukemia. Some experts argue that expo- We Want You to Have Your Possessions! sure should be limited to below one milli- gauss. Found items are kept now in a new place: between the two sets of lockers in the basement. Occasionally money or items of value are brought to the Rental: $5 for two weeks o ffice. We will post notices like this one occa- Security deposit: $50. sionally on the letters page. (This rental is provided as a service to all members. If the meter is lost or damaged, any costs for Dolls Found repair or replacement that exceed this amount We found these wonderful dolls approximate- will be deducted from the member’s $100 invest- ly Febru a r y 2. To claim them, please call and ment, which must then be replenished.) describe the colors. (The dolls are in the office.) Contact: Tom Smith, 718-398-7204. Glasses Found Black plastic oval frames, black soft case. Found a p p rox. 12/20. (The glasses are in the office.) 1 0 F February 10, 2000 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY accommodated. Reasonable. Call I T E M S F O R S A L E – N O N C O M M E R C I A L BED & BREAKFAST David Whitbeck, 857-6066. THE HOUSE ON 3rd STREET, BED AND BREAKFA S T: suite with WHAT QUALIFIES FOR REDUCED RATE? To qualify for the reduced rate of $4 per located on 3rd St.just below 6th private bath and kitchen; also Ave. Beautiful parlor floor- t h r u insertion, ads must be for items sold by individual members, not in any way commercial & rooms with private or semiprivate apt., sleeps 5. Private bath, color priced at under $200. See box below for additional submission & payment info. bath; spacious, clean, smoke-fre e T V, deck overlooking gard e n , accommodations with color TV, Name Member No. Home Phone kitchenette, separate phone line, air conditioning and telephone. a gracious comfortable Park Slope Continental breakfast served. Two Number of Insertions (26 max) Start Date home. Call 718-788-7171 for infor- night minimum. Longer term mation and reservations. stays accommodated. Reasonable TEXT INSTRUCTIONS: This form accommodates 315 characters & spaces. Please print rates. Marg a ret Elwert 622-2 8 9 7 . one character or punctuation mark in each space, leaving one space between each word. BROWNSTONE BROOKLYN BED CHILD CARE • Remember to include your telephone number as part of the text. and Bre a k f a s t . Vic torian home on • PRINT LEGIBLY: Use Upper and lower case letters. t ree-lined Prospect Heights block HELPER FOR 8TH GRADER need- CHECK ONE: has rooms with semi-private bath, ed. Working mom needs person to Amount paid: __ @$4 per insertion air conditioning, television and keep my son company during spo- ❏ NEW COPY phone. Full breakfast provided in radic night and/or weekend hours. ❏ REPEAT – Attach a copy of the ❏ Check attached attractive smoke-free enviro n - Help with homework or hang-out. previous ad, and record ❏ Prepaid: Receipt | | | | | ( bold # at bottom) ment. Long and short stays He’s a great guy. High school stu- CHANGES ONLY. dent fine. Call Sharon 768-0 7 9 2 .

| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | LOOKING FOR CHILDCARE? Our caring and responsible sitter is | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | looking for full time employment beginning in April. She has been | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | doing a great job for us and we’re sure she will do the same for you. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Call Christine and Jamie for more | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | info. 718-369-9891.

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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | D I S P L AY A D S U B M I S S I O N O N LY MEMBERS may advertise. (Ads may NOT be placed on behalf of non-members.) SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Display ads must be submitted prepaid at $20 per insertion. Payment WILL C L A S S I F I E D S U B M I S S I O N NOT be refunded or credited on canceled ads. Use this form or the submission form printed in the Gazette. Ads SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Classified ads must be submitted prepaid at $10 per will not be accepted unless they are accompanied by insertion. Payment WILL NOT be refunded or credited on canceled ads. Ads will not be payment and submitted on a Gazette Classified Submis- accepted unless they are accompanied by payment and submitted on a Gazette Classified sion form. Submission form. • COMPLETE ALL INFORMATION REQUESTED. • COMPLETE ALL INFORMA- Amount paid: __ @$10 per insertion • Only CURRENT members may place ads. TION REQUESTED. ❏ Check attached PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS: Attach your check (NO • Only CURRENT members may ❏ Prepaid: Receipt | | | | | ( bold # at bottom) CASH) to this form, OR pay the cashier and have the exit place ads. door worker record your payment in the book. PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS: Attach your check (NO CASH) to this form, OR pay the • RECORD PAYMENT INFORMATION BELOW. cashier and have the exit door worker record your payment in the book. • Place this completed form with check or receipt • RECORD PAYMENT INFORMATION in box above. information in the wall pocket, or mail it to the Coop. • Place the completed form with check or receipt information in the wall pocket, or mail it to the Coop. Amount paid: __ @$20 per insertion PLEASE PLACE MY AD UNDER ONE OF THE FOLLOWING HEADINGS: If you want your ad to appear under more than one heading, SUBMIT TWO form s . ❏ Check attached *See the form above for ❏ Prepaid: Receipt | | | | | ( bold # at bottom) ❏ Bed & Breakfast ❏ Housing Available ❏ People Meeting reduced-rate small non- ❏ Cars ❏ Housing Wanted ❏ Pets commercial items. ❏ Childcare ❏ Housing Sublets ❏ Services Available **For Events-see the new Name Member No ❏ Classes/Groups ❏ Vacation Rentals ❏ Services-Health Community Calendar ❏ Commercial Space ❏ Merchandise for Sale* ❏ Services Wanted following the center Home Phone ❏ Employment ❏ Merchandise Wanted ❏ What’s for Free pages. # of Insertions (26 max) Start Date Name Member No. Home Phone COPY INSTRUCTIONS: Ads will appear in a 2”x3.5” bordered Number of Insertions (26 max) Start Date box (standard business card size). Submissions will be scanned “as is.” No modification or development services are TEXT INSTRUCTIONS: This form accommodates 315 characters & spaces. Please print available. one character or punctuation mark in each space, leaving one space between each word. • Remember to include your telephone number as part of the text. CHECK ONE: • PRINT LEGIBLY: Use Upper and lower case letters. ❏ NEW COPY. ❏ REPEAT with NO CHANGES. CHECK ONE: Please give the most recent date if known . ❏ NEW COPY ❏ REPEAT – Attach the previous ad, and record CHANGES ONLY. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | O N LY MEMBERS may advertise. (Ads may NOT be placed on behalf of non-members.) NOTE: ONLY CURRENT MEMBERS MAY PLACE ADS Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY February 10, 2000 f 1 1 [email protected] for free schedule A D V E R T I S E O N T H E W E B of events. If your ad would benefit from exposure on the World Wide Web, dial up the Coop’s home page. The ads are FREE, and the sub- PETS mission form is contained in the web page. S A LVATOR NEEDS A HOME! Park Slope Food Coop web address: Endearing male cat, less than 2 http://www.foodcoop.com years old, rescued during cold spell. Healthy, playful, HIV/FELU negative, vaccinated and neutered. White with rental. $30,000 sacrifice sale. Peter g r ey markings - grey spot on chin CLASSES/GROUPS 718-783-5698. like a little beard. Likes other cats, SUMMER RENTAL IN MART H A’ S O.K. with gentle dogs. Please call ARE YOU SINGLE? Ti red of all the V I N E YARD. Gorgeous two bedro o m Marlene at 638-4604 to adopt. dating games? Frustrated by the N.Y. duplex in Oak Bluffs. Walk to beach singles scene? THE RELAT I O N - and town but still very private.Huge SHOP helps you build new dating yard with garden and beautiful deck. SERVICES and relating skills together with G r eat kitchen, d/w, TV/VCR, w/d in AVAILABLE other men and women. This is a 4 basement! All new. Sleeps five easi- week course that really makes a dif- ly; more w/kids. Call Doug f e r ence! Call Psychotherapist and E C O L O G I C A L LY CONSCIOUS 718-768-8078. Dating Coach Charley Wininger at E X T E R M I N ATING. Injection tre a t - 718-832-4590. ment for most insects gets job done safely. We use non-carcinogenic, no ART LESSONS: Teacher with 33 years MERCHANDISE or low-odor pesticides. Some are experience, formerly at Bro o k l y n FOR SALE natural. We also exterm i n a t e Museum Art School. Skilled at nur- rodents, etc. Licensed and insure d . turing individual growth while pro- G R E AT DEAL on circa-1900 Vi c t o r i- Rec. by NYCAP. Commerc i a l viding a solid traditional foundation ana sofa & chair set! Sofa is 7 ft. accounts welcome! Call Sterile Peril in port r a i t u r e, still-life painting, long, perfect for a snooze in your par- 718-622-0053 landscape and drawing. All medi- lor flr Brownstone apt! Chair upol- IF YOUR BOILER isn’t tended - you ums, all levels. Beginners welcomed. stery & spindle wood arms & carved might find - it can’t be mended! I Phone 499-0154. back is a perfect match. All cushions can teach you how to safely tend KUNDALINI YOGA IN PARK SLOPE with set, orig from Kennette Sqr PA your steam boiler, get even heat & estate sale. Moving, MUST SELL! o ffers ongoing classes in Kundalini maybe even save money on fuel $1000 or BO. Call 718-3 3 0 -0054 & Yoga and meditation. Heal your bills. Call me, Avrum Fink, Doctor of SEE! body, raise your spirits. 473 13th St. Plumbing & Heating. 718-7 6 8-5 3 9 2 . between Prospect Park West and 8th PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CLUB ATTORNEY - PERSONAL INJURY Avenue. $12/class or 6 classes for SIZE TREADMILL FOR SALE. Tredex specialist. 21 years experience in all $60. 718-832-1446. Treadmill with elevator for sale phases of personal injury law. Indi- excellent condition cost new $3,500. IYENGAR YOGA CLASSES on Bergen vidual attention provided for entire S t r eet. This yoga style pro v i d e s G reat for re c r eation room. Will sell case. Free office or phone consulta- for $750 or best off e r. 718-6 2 2 -5 5 7 2 detailed instructions, making the tions. Referrals in other fields of law. day or evening. yoga poses safe, healing and accessi- 13-year Food Coop member; Park ble to all levels and physical needs. Slope resident. Tom Guccione, C e r tified instructor; both morn i n g MERCHANDISE 718-596-4184. and evening classes. Call Erin at 718-399-8955. NON-COMMERCIAL IF IT’S NOT BROKE don’t fix it! But if it is “Call Bob”-every kind of fix-it OPEN HATHA YOGA: Park Slope BASEMENT SALE: Bookcase, minia- Carpentry-Painting-Plasterwork- sites a.m. & p.m. Gentle, Chair, Lev- t u re billiard-ping pong table, coff e e P l u m b i n g - Tiles etc. If it’s broke call els 1 & 2, Kid’s yoga. Breathing, pos- table, child sofa, shoe rack, comput- 718-788-0004. Free Estimate. tures, deep relaxation, meditation in er desk, chairs. Phone: 398-9 5 1 4 . c o m p r ehensive, balanced, easeful EXPRESS MOVES: Bro w n s t o n e flow. Expand body awareness, peace ARE YOU SEEKING true love & com- flight specialists. Our FLAT RAT E & mind. Integral Yoga certified, Exer- panionship? Find it with a beautiful includes labor and travel time. Great cise Physiologist. Private sessions. b r other - 6 mos. old kittens who Coop references. 670-7071. D o l o r es Natividad, 718-8 5 7 -0 0 4 9 . need a caring home. They are TOP HAT MOVERS,INC., 925 Union n e u t e red & disease free. They are S t r eet, Bkln. Licensed and Insure d COMMERCIAL inseparable friends: playful & aff e c- moving Co. moves you stre s s - f r e e . tionate. I already have 4, can’t take Full line of boxes & packing materi- SPACE m o r e. Please call Tori for more als avail. Free estimates details: 718-383-0473. 718-622-0377. D.O.T. #T-12302. Reli- PROFESSIONAL OFFICES available. FURNITURE SALE - All in good con- able, courteous, excellent references Ideal for massage therapist, dition. Queen size platform bed $50. & always on time. Credit card s acupuncturist, psychotherapist, etc. Ikea arm o i re $50. 4 wooden folding accepted. Member Better Business Be part of a holistic center, either in a chairs $20 ea. 2 6ft. bookshelves - Bureau. beautiful Soho section or in an wood $40 ea. Plants, books, pottery M ATH TUTOR WITH A HEART: PhD excellent Brooklyn neighborh o o d . & a 17” TV $40. Will negotiate. Priced student in mathematics with 10 Doctor will introduce all patients to to sell. Call 718-230-3531. years’ experience teaching and you. For information call tutoring all levels, including prep for 212-505-5055 SAT, GRE and other tests. I specialize MERCHANDISE in helping students with math anxi- EMPLOYMENT WANTED e t y. Get in touch with your inner mathematician! Call Julia S. Brainin 718-622-1514. HIGH END NYC CONSTRUCTION SEEKING BOOKS! We need dona- tions of new & used books, re c o rd s , Co. seeks qualified superv i s o r s , MADISON AVENUE HAIRSTYLIST— CDs, tapes, videos. Also childre n ’s skilled labor and finish carpenters. 15 years experience. Available 1 books, games & videos. To benefit Please fax resume with as much block from Coop by appointment the Park Slope United Methodist detail as possible. 212-2 2 6 -1880 or o n l y. Please call Maggie at C h u rch (Book Fair will be held on email P e r s o n n e l @ K H A L S A C O N - 718-783-2154 $40.00 S T R U C T I O N . C O M March 4th). Excellent conditon only, please! For info or to arrange pick- MASSAGE THERAPY promotes deep ups, call 788-3306. relaxation, relief from pain, and self- VACATION HOUSING a w a r eness for positive lifestyle PEOPLE MEETING changes. I have 20 years of experi- FA N TASTIC CATSKILL CO-OP for ence as a massage therapist working sale or rent. Large pool, mountain with clients to achieve impro v e d views, 8 acres of grounds. Uniquely NYC OUTDOORS GROUP plans three health and well-being. Please call designed; two large sleeping lofts, 2 weekend cabin trips this winter to Susan Kaner at 768-6994 for appoint- Answer to Puzzle on page 6 full baths plus 5 other rooms. Hard- the Catskills, Adirondacks & PA. X- ments and further information. Cafe Ole, Coffee Coffee BuzzBuzzBuzz!, Cool Britannia, country ski, hike, ice skate. Parties & wood floors, completely furn i s h e d . EXPERIENCED FLOOR MECHANIC D e v i l ’s Food Chocolate, Doonesbury Sorbet, Mocha Two hours from Brooklyn. Located in day trips also. Low cost. Call 7 1 8 -6 7 0 -3225 or e-mail will sand refinish or install new Fudge Swirl, Peanut Butter, Heath Toffee Crunch, Wavy Spring Glen, N.Y. $2200 season floors. Satisfaction guaranteed. Rea- Gravy sonable rates 917-466-2718. Classified advertising in the Linewaiters’ Gazette is available only to Coop members. Publication does not imply endorsement by the Coop. 1 2 F February 10, 2000 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY ing scale awa insurance reimbursement. All SERVICES patients treated by Dr. KAREN THOMAS 175 AVAILABLE 6th Ave. Corner Lincoln Pl. Call: 398-3 1 0 0 . PSYCHOTHERAPY TO SUIT your needs and PAT I E N T 2 PATIENT Counseling and your lifestyle. Helen Wi n t rob, Ph.D. licensed resources Svce. 718-670-3634. psychologist with postdoctoral cert i f i c a t e s P S Y C H O T H E R A P Y: insightful, sensitive and in individual, couple and family therapy. Wi l l sensible assistance in problems of anxiety, accept GHI, Oxford, Value Behavioral Health, d e p ression, work, family and re l a t i o n s h i p s . E m p i r e, US Healthcare, Blue Cro s s / B l u e O x f o rd, Medicare, Phs, Workers Comp, other Shield. Park Slope office, Eve. appts avail- insurance. Linda Nagel, Ph.D., Clinical Psy- able. 783-0 9 1 3 . chologist. 718-7 8 8-9 2 4 3 . PERSONAL FITNESS Trainer / raw foodist INCOME TAX SERVICES Special rated for nutritional counselor- 4 certifications - 10+ PSFC members. 20 years experience, com- yrs experience. Specialties: Sport specificity / puterized tax programs, laser printed form s . O rthopedic concerns / Immune system dis- E l e c t ronic filing available. IRS long form , o rders / Senior’s conditions / Nutrition/ Pre - s h o rt form, New York State and New Jersey natal. Your home / mine (I have equipment) / Thursday ~ filers. Call for information 638-3 3 8 6 . your gym, Call Angela 783-4356. CONSIDERING PSYCHOTHERAPY? Experi- March 2 enced therapist can help with symptoms of Sea Vegetable S E RV I C E S - H E A LT H d e p res sion, trauma of abuse, adult issues of living & aging, and the challenges of a cho- HOLISTIC DENTISTRY in Brooklyn (Mid- sen life. Learn about yourself with compas- o Nutritional Highlights wood) & Manhattan (Soho). Dr. Stephen R. sion & humor. Moderate fees. Park Slope. G o l d b e rg provides family dental care utiliz- M a rtha Becker C.S.W. 718-4 9 9-6 6 6 2 . ing non-merc u r y fillings, acupuncture , o Cooking Tips h o m e o p a t h y, temporomandibular (TM) joint HOLISTIC OPTOMETRY-Most eye doctors therapy & much more. For a no-obligation t reat patients symptomatically by pre s c r i b - f r ee initial oral examination, call ing ever increasing prescriptions. We try to R e c i p es include: 2 1 2-5 0 5-5055. Please bring X-rays. find the source of your vision problem. Some symptoms that can be treated incl. o Sea Caesar Salad HOLISTIC PHYSICIAN using natural thera- headaches, eye fatigue, computer discom- pies to re s t o r e balance and well—being. f o rt, learning disabilities. Park Slope loc. Dr. o Blueberry Kanten P roblems treated include allergies, asthma, J e rry Wi n t ro b - 7 1 8-7 8 9-2 0 2 0 . sinusitis, fatigue, headaches, digestive dis- o Dulse Casserole o rders, hormonal problems, menstrual pro b- OPTIMAL MEDICAL CARE - Holistic & com- lems, menopause. Insurance re i m b u r s a b l e , p l e m e n t a ry med providing a caring thera- o Curried Tofu Salad M e d i c a r e accepted. Please call Marjorie peutic relationship. Treatments include: O rdene, M.D. 718-2 5 8-7 8 8 2 . N a t u ropathic, family MD, IV therapy, home- o p a t h y, acupuncture, massage therapy, aller- HEADACHE, Fibromyalgia, musculo-skeletal gy testing, colonics. Park Slope location. pain, PMS, TMJ, Digestive distress, cellulite? Call Dr. Jeff rey Goodman, 718-6 3 6-3 8 8 0 . Tastings! Comb. of acupre s s u re, cranio-sacral & lym- phatic drainage can transform pain, dimin- EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST / HATHA YOGA. ish distress of surg e r y, reduce anxiety & Winter fitness training tempered with yoga eliminate emotional tension held in body in home, gym for an intelligent body/mind tissues. Eliz. Poole, LMT, certified acupre s- conditioning program. New goals? Need surist. 718-2 8 4-7 7 9 4 motivation? ACSM, ACE, Integral cert i f i e d . Athletes, seniors, beginners. Reduce stre s s . EXPERIENCED THERAPIST WITH FLEXIBLE Rehab injuries sanely. Dolores Natividad, APPROACH able to help you improve re l a- 7 1 8-8 5 7-0 0 4 9 . tionships, reduce stress, enhance cre a t i v i t y. Specialties in: artistic conflicts and child W H AT’S FOR FREE t h e r a p y. Adria Klinger, CSW, 718-9 6 5-2 1 8 4 . COMMUNITY CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNC- FREE INITIAL ORAL EXAM in holistic dental TURE comprehensive holistic care for the o ffice for all Coop members. X-rays strictly e n t i re family. Car accident, work or sport s minimized so bring your own. Dr. Goldberg ’s injuries Therapy, X-ray, Nutritional supple- n o n - m e r c u ry offices in Soho or Midwood, mental & homeopathic care available. Slid- B r ooklyn. 718-3 3 9 -5066 or 212-5 0 5 -5 0 5 5 .

W E L C O M E !

A warm welcome to the following new Coop members who joined us in the two weeks before the Gazette deadline. We ’ re glad you’ve decided to be a part of our community. Samir Abu-Khadra Suzann Jacquez Todd Smith Santana Ali Terezka Korinek Nachman Spitalny Laura Allen Minter Krotzer Joan Stewart Patrice Allen Dana Kurtz Caroline Studdy Olivier Bagley Marina Ladiny Joseph Teitelbaum Caroline Batzdorf Annabelle Lee Nina Stern Kalish K. Bell Jolie Lerner Teitelbaum Shana Berger Rosa Maye Ebimini Tikili Joe Breidenstine Maisie McAdoo Gulizer Tora T H A N K Y O U ! Pamela Raye Abraham McNally Mehmet Tora Breidenstine Gloria McWayne Rose Tora Thank you to the following members for re f e rring friends who joined the Antonio Calvo Isabelle Moore Kimberly Trafton Coop in the last two weeks. Juliet Collingwood Dharma Musacchia Jacqueline Trincellito As the Coop has a normal turnover in membership of 20-25% every year, we Tamara Cooper David Neustadt Andrew Vickers constantly need new members to maintain the size of our working squads. Kathleen Cullen Dani S. Newman Dana Vorisek We encourage all members to tell their friends about the Coop! Virendra D’Souza Megan O’Brien Keri Watkins Katina Dantzler Jeff Pachman Carolyn Weiss Cathy & Josh Cory Munson Kate Schroeder Laura DeCarava Christina Perucci Ciera Wells Paul Lisa Murdock Anthony Sepulveda Gabriella Dennery Andrew Robinson Madeline White Harry & Juana Berner Jane Perkins Martha Siege5l Ellen Dreyer Jill Robinson Laura Wiessen Karin Campbell Peter Raskin Street Squad Joanna Falk Paul Ryan Tom Wininger Nicole Dyer Esther Reynolds Karen & Kyle Talbott Xuan Mai Ho Tina Schenk Lai Jin Wong Heide Goertzen Milton Rosa-Ortiz Alice Vogt Aaron Holl Sari Schwartz James Yanda Hilary Johnson Lisa Rosman Tracy Wuischpard Kent Hunter Jennifer Smith Gabrielle Langholtz Urbano Sanchez, Jr. Diane Ward Brian Ingle Jennifer Smith Phil Miller Anne Schreiber

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