schedule

Noon - 1 Visit with the animals!

1:00 Hors d’oeuvres & drinks Peruse raffle & silent auction items

2:00 Banquet & speakers Dan Piraro Kris Carr Rory Freedman Jenny Brown

3:30 Dessert & Joy Askew performance

4:00 Raffle & silent auction ends

Cover: The late, great and much beloved Hershel the turkey. Photo by Andrea Barrist Stern. Donors Contents

Product Donation Raffle/Auction Olivia’s Passing Albany Vegetarian Network Equal Exchange A Scent of Scandal Goodbye to an Icon Barilla Flavorganics Alternative Outfitters By WFAS Co-Founders: Doug Abel Black Duck Imports Florida Crystals and Jenny Brown Bob’s Red Mill Food Should Taste Good Bonobos Boylan Bottling Co. Glad Corn Cahoots Handbags Bridge Gluten Free Pantry Candle Café talking turkey Brooklyn Brewery Good Earth Tea Cosmo’s Vegan Shoppe By Kris Carr Catskill Mountain Coffee Guayaki Cow Jones Industrials Chicago Soy Dairy (Temptation) Happy Baby Crystalyn Kae Surviving Holiday Country Choice Herbology Beauty Deirdre Cross MEat Mongers Dr. Cow Lagusta Luscious Earth Essentials Enjoy Life Foods Lantern Books Emerson Resort By Dan Piarro Field Roast Late July EO Products Follow Your Heart Little Vegan Monsters Erica Julien Skinny Bitching Great Eastern Sun Lotus Brands Franchia By Rory Freedman Hi Ball Energy Mary’s Gone Crackers Glee Gum IZZE Organic Food Bar Herbivore Clothing Co. K Vintners & Charles Smith Wines Posh Pelts Luna 61 New-found optimism Melitta Primal Strips Matt & Nat By WFAS Co-Founders: Doug Abel Perfect Foods Probars May Wah and Jenny Brown Planet Inc Raw Revolution Natural Gourmet School Sunflower Natural Foods Robert’s American Gourmet Pangea Recipes Wholesoy & Co. Tribe Hummus Pangea Organics Wise Acre Frozen Vega Pilates of New Paltz Wholesome Sweeteners VeganDish Rawvolution/Matt Amsden Some of Our New Arrivals Wildwood VegNews Schoolwide, Inc. Wholesome Sweeteners Sideshow Kitties Brilliant Holiday GiftS Goodie bags Wildwood Snice Alternative Baking Co. Snooty Jewelry Au’Some Housing Sparrow Handbags A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS Aubrey Organics Harmony House Bed & Breakfast The Vegetarian Site B4 Brands Pike Lane Vegetarian Belts Blue Marble Foods Pink Willow Cottage Waterfall Rental Country Choice Woodstock Inn on the Millstream Bob’s Red Mill Crofters Turtle Island Foods Divine Treasures Beyond Skin Dolphin Natural Chocolates Herbology Beauty Dr. Bronners Little Vegan Monsters Eat in the Raw Posh Pelts Edward & Sons Trading Co. V-Dog Food ON OLIVIA by Sheila Hyslop

Olivia was a special goat she also was my friend Olivia’s Passing: I met her when she first arrived Goodbye to an Icon and was with her at the end

She touched so many people By Jenny Brown and Doug Abel in as many different ways Despite her personal troubles Olivia faced some hard times in her long life. She had been abandoned in a barn for she got us through many a day three months after her owner’s house burned down, living off a neighbor’s table scraps and puddle water, she came here full of parasites and with crippling hoof neglect. Nurturing and healing really seemed to be her thing Raised as a solitary goat, she seemed not to recognize her own goatiness and instead From helping Dylan through his ‘calf-hood’ preferred to free-roam the farm in the company of people and other farm critters, to showing Albie what joy goats can bring which endeared her to visitors and staff alike. I think my favourite memory Olivia also had a maternal side, which she would call upon when an orphaned calf, is our multi-species walks lamb or goat arrived at the farm, anxious for a connection. Her first farm adoptee here Goat, human, pigeon, dog and calf was Dylan the calf (above, right), whom she took under her wing, so to speak. Dylan Times like that you know, “Life rocks!” gained about 1000 pounds in the 3 years since, a little too big to with in a pen, but they could still frequently be found grazing alongside each other. Although she was a mature girl she liked to butt and play Olivia’s “Princess Leia”-like horns and her princess-like personality sparked a growing But at other times she would join you fan base of paparazzi, including a website page by hardworking volunteer Bob Esposito and just pass the time of day dedicated to her seemingly endless varieties of facial expressions. When she was diag- nosed with Lymphoma in the spring of 2007, we feared she might not make it through So although her body left us the winter. Indeed, she was shivering and losing weight once the weather turned cold, Her spirit is everywhere so she ended up coming to live in the foyer of our house for what we though would be I thank you Olivia for showing us her last days (our climate-controlled medical building was yet to be built). Between the it really is good to care constant attention and trays of wheatgrass, a cancer-fighting remedy recommended by Kris Carr (a Thanksliving speaker today), Olivia made a dramatic rebound and graced Rest, play and head-butt in peace us with another 18 months.

She was a teacher, a comedian, a best friend, a supervisor, a rabble-rouser, a missionary and a pure, beautiful soul. She was so many things to so many of us, humans and ani- mals alike. This month we tearfully said goodbye to this magnificent lady who touched so many — more than those many could have ever imagined. Your memory will live on in our hearts forever, sweet Olivia. May you rest in peace. science experiment. In a world that to stop , then consider runs on rapid globalization, the Stan- your health. It’s all about the pH of dard American Diet has spread like the body. Some of the most acidic an aggressive cancer. As a result, the foods that lower pH come from ani- Talking major health issues that are soaring in mal products (including dairy). Even our country—diabetes, heart disease, the National Cancer Institute and Turkey obesity, and cancer—are now plaguing the American Institute for Cancer the entire planet. Thank you, Uncle Research agree that cooked meat By Kris Carr Sam, for the globalization of illness! increases the risk of developing cancer. But we can fight back. A key player The more well-done the meat, the in Team Health is oxygen. In 1931 more carcinogenic it becomes. Studies scientist Otto Warburg won a Nobel show that a diet higher than 10% Kris Carr is a best-selling author, Filmmaker, and Inspirational Speaker. She is the Prize for the connection he discov- animal protein increases your chance Director and subject of the award-winning documentary Crazy Sexy Cancer (TLC, ered between oxygen and cancer. His of developing cancer. Americans eat Discovery Health). Kris’ first book,Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips has been translated studies showed that the number one way more than that! In Dr. T. Colin into seven languages, and her second book, Crazy Sexy Cancer Survivor: More Rebel- cause of cancer is a lack of oxygen in Campbell’s book , he lion and Fire for Your Healing Journey, is quickly becoming the “must have” guide the cellular environment. Warburg estimates that “80% to 90% of all can- to rebuilding body/mind/spirit (and wicked sense of humor), in order to triumph determined that cancer cells are cers, cardiovascular diseases, and other over disease. Kris has been featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, anaerobic, which means they thrive degenerative illness can be prevented The CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, Access Hollywood and The Oprah in an oxygen-depleted environment. by simply adopting a -based diet.” Winfrey Show. In 2008, Kris and her husband Brian Fassett founded Crazy Sexy Conversely, they cannot live in an So is it nature vs. nurture, bad genes Wellness, a company dedicated to supporting individuals on the interconnected oxygen-rich environment. vs. bad habits? You decide. But before journey to personal and planetary health. They begin production on their ass-kicking An acidic environment makes us you do, educate and empower yourself. TV show this spring. To visit her blog and online community go to crazysexylife.com sick, while an alkaline environment Today scientists are proving that most floods our bodies with oxygen, keep- mutations (genetic mistakes) are not ing us vibrant and healthy. Hands- inborn, but develop later in life as a Remember the Milton Bradley game recoveries from cancer, traveled the down, the best way to increase the result of lifestyle choices and environ- “Operation”? Well, before a nasty stage country taking seminars, interviewing alkalinity of our bodies is to adopt a mental factors. Only 5% to 10% of all four cancer (with no cure and no top researchers, doctors, alternative vegan diet with a high concentration cancers are thought to be hereditary. treatment) forced me to educate my- practitioners, nutritionists, and healers. of raw foods. That’s right, pass the Wow, pass the broccoli! self, that juvenile game was my main Basically, I left no stone unturned. Fi- chlorophyll! Think about it: Chlo- It’s been five years since my diagno- reference for the body’s organ systems. nally I settled on a plant-based vegan rophyll is the substance that allows sis and though I still live with cancer it I was still looking for the “wishbone” diet designed to cleanse and repair my plants to absorb light from the sun is completely stable, and thanks to my when, out of nowhere, my vascular body by building my immune system. and convert that light into energy. diet, I am thriving! I’d never go back system blew up! If you want to stack the odds in your Our very existence depends on the to swallowing the acidic suffering that When my doctor told me to “watch favor and potentially avoid a major sun and the plants. We consume this throws my body off balance. My body and wait,” I went nuts. Hell no! I’m health crisis here’s the secret: eat energy in one of two ways, either and spirit thank me, the planet thanks Stage IV—and there is no Stage V! So plants, not animals. actively, when we consume the plant me, and the animals I love so dearly I chose to explore holistic medicine, Today we’re infusing our food with directly or passively, when we add a really thank me. Think about it and not because I wanted to be a pioneer, poisonous garbage not meant for step by eating the animal who ate the stay well. but because in my mind there were human consumption. Gardens are plant. Cut out the middle man! no other options. I read count- being replaced by test tubes, and the If moral reasons don’t move you less books on nutrition and natural American public has become one big When everyone bows their head to If the holiday is one that includes gift Surviving pray for “peace,” “mercy” and “justice” giving, be ready to receive something over the charred remains of an inno- utterly useless and completely against Holiday Meat cent creature who never experienced your principles. My family and I a moment of any of these things, you stopped exchanging gifts years ago, may experience a strong urge to snort primarily because I got tired Mongers loudly, “Yeah! Right!” If you wish of receiving unattractive objects made By Dan Piraro to maintain the peace, this is to be dis- from dead kittens and the tears of Reprinted with kind permission from VegNews Magazine. couraged. If, on the other hand, you’re Indonesian orphan children, and they ready for some honest talk about real were sick of getting pieces of paper issues, this may be the perfect opening explaining that they were now the For many people, holidays consist of getting together with family and talking about salvo. Have your facts straight and proud sponsor of a rescued chicken. things like “peace” and “thanks,” while actually wanting to kill each other. And because your wits sharp and dive in. Depend- most of us vegetarians and vegans have family members who eat meat, holidays can ing on how outnumbered you are and My best advice, all things considered, be even more difficult. This is due partly to the fact that our meat-eating relatives whether or not alcohol is being served, is to spend the holidays with like- fail to understand how we can feel compassion for farm animals, while we fail to you may want to have protective minded friends and visit your family understand how they are still alive considering the unmitigated garbage they shovel eyewear and a bike helmet at the ready. in January when there isn’t as much into their pie holes all day every day. It is in the spirit of giving, therefore, that I offer traffic, tension, or potential for some simple suggestions on getting through the holidays with a smile on your face, If you find that approach is a little too jail time. or at the very least without being arrested and fingerprinted. drastic but you don’t want to suffer ______in complete silence, a more passive First off, consider not participating. This is by far the easiest and most foolproof approach may suit you. Wait until Dan Piraro is the creator of the syndi- method of enjoying the holidays to their fullest. Simply tell the family that you have after dinner when all of the meat- cated newspaper cartoon, Bizarro. He no intention of spending yet another holiday watching them scarf down the corpses eating adults are sleeping off their lives in Brooklyn, NY, is a WFAS board of tortured beings, then falling asleep in front of a blaring TV set as the Dallas tryptophan stupor, gather the children member, and remains free on bail pend- Mutants square off against the Minnesota Meat Monkeys. If this much honesty is not for a little story time and read to them ing trial. For cartoons and more, visit your style, just phone them about the time you’re expected to arrive and tell them you from a PETA brochure about factory www.bizarro.com. woke up in an alley naked again and have decided to spend the next few days in rehab. farming. Be sure there are plenty of Wish them a happy holiday and say you’ll get in touch next week when you’re clean pictures–kids love pictures. The stories and sober. of what the turkey went through on her way to their plates, along with If spending the holidays without the familiar trappings of those who randomly images of fluffy, yellow chicks having happen to share your gene pool is out of the question, however, you’ll need a more their beaks seared off, will doubtless elaborate plan. bring shrieks of horror from the little tikes. While the adults are reeling Begin by making sure that the person preparing the holiday feast is in possession in panic as they wake to the screams of some decent recipes for your diet, and offer to help cook them. This will assure that of their children, you can slip outside you will not end up with a slimy pile of grilled zucchini on a leaf of iceberg lettuce. for a peaceful walk in the woods. Next, be ready for the sort of “clever” quips about a plant-based diet that one or more Or just hide in the garage until things of your relatives will doubtless make. When your brother-in-law looks at your plate settle down. and says with a chuckle, “That looks okay, I guess, but I need real food,” just smile politely and offer him the number of a good cardiologist. but I’m dreading it. Please help! same as they would’ve done, except –The Last Supper (with my in-laws) you used soy , , and Skinny in Syracuse stock. They’ll have had no idea, of course, and will be forced A: This is your big problem? Really? to admit that vegan food can taste Bitching This is nothing! First off, I’ve gotta exactly like “regular” food. But don’t ask, why the hell would you rely on stop there; you also need to step it up a family of meatheads to serve you and bring some other kick-ass dishes. vegan food? A lot of people don’t There are so many great vegan cook- even know what vegan means. And books and recipes available online. Let the thought of making vegan dishes ‘em see that being vegan doesn’t mean can be daunting to even the most eating dirt and leaves. seasoned chefs. In a perfect world, every time we went to someone’s That ought to take care of the home for a meal, they’d find out our “starving” part. As for the “gawking,” dietary needs and plan accordingly. “badgering,” and “ridicule”—I don’t But in the real world, we cannot and know a single vegan who’s managed to should not expect anyone to cater to avoid being the center of a meathead our needs. (Even if it’s what we would bully-circle. Sadly, it comes with the do for them. We’re vegans, so we’re territory, so don’t take it personally a lot more thoughtful and consider- and try not to judge your in-laws too Rory Freedman is the co-author of the #1 NY Times best seller, , which has ate than most people.) In addition, harshly. Not only are they human, but two million copies in print, translations in more than twenty languages, and has spent so many people are nostalgic about they’re also your family. They deserve over a year atop the NY Times best seller list. But Rory’s biggest source of pride is being food. Every year, for as long as they your love, patience, and understand- an activist. Freedman, a vegan vigilante, penned the Skinny Bitch series can remember, they’ve eaten the same ing. There may come a time when for one reason—to educate the masses about factory farms and slaughterhouses. But exact dishes for each holiday. It’s rare they “get it.” But until then, remember, she smartly packaged and marketed Skinny Bitch to appeal to mainstream women, who for people to branch out and try new “Forgive them. They know not what would never otherwise learn about the horrors of the meat and dairy industries. Rory recipes. So you sure as hell can’t expect they do.” set out to do nothing less than change the world, one person at a time. But because she them, on their own, to trade in their ______managed to reach millions, VegNews magazine named her their first ever “Person of the Easter leg of lamb (gag) for a slab of Year.” veggie “ham.” Rory Freedman is a -based activist, and coauthor of the #1 NY Author with attitude Rory Freedman I can take the starving and staring, but But you don’t have a conundrum on Times best seller Skinny Bitch and the shares her no-nonsense, tough-love the constant badgering and ridicule your hands. What you have is a rare newly released cookbook Skinny Bitch in vegan advice. sent me over the edge. I’m used to and wonderful opportunity to turn the the Kitch. For more information, visit spending holidays with my friends, meatheads on to , duh! www.SkinnyBitch.net. Q: I had the most miserable Thanks- who are either vegetarian, vegan, or The first thing you can do is offer to giving and Christmas with my new at the very least, veggie-friendly. Now bring the standard dishes, like mashed Reprinted with kind permission from in-laws! Not only did I practically I’m torn between being a dutiful wife potatoes or sweet potatoes or stuffing. VegNews Magazine. starve (because they didn’t bother to and actually enjoying my holidays When everyone’s done eating, you can make me any vegan food), but I also with like-minded people. I’ve already explain that you did everything the spent both meals being gawked at. committed to Easter with the in-laws, By contrast, a moose-hunting oil-drilling enthusiast won’t be a heartbeat away from the presidency.

Also via the election we saw the passage of Prop 2 in California, ban- ning for the first time the intensive confinement triumvirate of chicken battery cages, pig gestation crates and veal crates. By acknowledging that animals deserve better treatment, voters have taken an important first step towards our goal of empty cages, not just bigger ones.

In Massachusetts voters put a finish line on the sketchy Greyhound racing industry, where animals spend up to 22 hours a day in cages and are frequent victims of race-related injuries. The New York Times published In the media we saw some dramatic several major articles on the issues New-Found developments. 3 major books were of factory farming, not the least of published—’s Farm which was a fantastic piece about Sanctuary, Karen Dawn’s Thanking Albie, our 3-legged goat who’s been Optimism the Monkey, and Rory Freedman outfitted with a prosthetic leg. & Kim Barnouin’s Skinny Bitch. The Reasons to be Thankful latter was a best-seller for more than On the philanthropic front, Heather By WFAS Co-Founders Doug Abel & Jenny Brown 18 months in the US and has become Mills gave $1 million in meatless

a pop-culture sensation. meals to a Bronx children’s healthy When you’re as deeply immersed in the world of animal rights as we are, it’s easy eating program, $50,000 to the to forget to take a moment to reflect on what’s been accomplished. And it warms our HSUS’s undercover video expose on Farm Animal Reform Movement, hearts to see how much has transpired in the past 12 months to make the world the mistreatment and food risks of and shortly afterwards awarded us a better place for animals. downed animals prompted the largest $25,000 in finishing funds for our beef recall in US history—but most brand-spankin’ new animal rehabili- Three weeks ago the people spoke and chose a president who, among many other importantly, drew attention to the tation building. admirable traits, is a friend to animals. “I think how we treat our animals reflects plight of these mistreated cows seen how we treat each other,” he said while campaigning. “And it’s very important that being pushed around by forklifts. Like the Virginia Slims gal (but we have a president who is mindful of the cruelty that is perpetrated on animals.” healthier) we’ve come a long way, He voted to end the federal funding of horse slaughter in 2005, is working to ban TV’s Ellen Degeneres came out of baby! It’s important to give thanks horse slaughter for food altogether, and co-sponsored legislation to upgrade the the closet again, this time as a vegan, to a great last 12 months. federal penalties for dogfighting and cockfighting. And the president-elect pledged preceded by Oprah’s widely publi- to adopt the new First Dog from a shelter, not a breeder. cized 21 day vegan diet.

1/2 cup Dijon mustard per and stir to combine. ½ t. ground cinnamon recipes 10 garlic cloves •Heat the olive oil in a large skillet ¼ t. ground cloves 1 Tbsp. ground black pepper over medium heat. Dip the seitan ½ C. soy Curried Roasted Squash and 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice chunks into the pumpkin seed mix- ½ t. EnerG egg replacer Carrot Soup by Field Roast ture and coat completely (if the seitan ¼ C. plain 1 small Butternut squash, peeled and For the Seitan: does not come packaged in liquid, dip Mix ingredients with electric mixer. diced 1 lb. seitan, cut or shredded into large each piece in a little bit of water first). Place crust into lightly oiled tart pan. 1½ tbs olive oil chunks or 1 box chicken-style White •Place the seitan in the oil and fry Refrigerate for 30 minutes. 2 ounces carrots, finely diced Wave Wheat Meat, available at until lightly browned and crispy on Preheat oven to 350˚ F. Bake crust for 2 cups vegetable broth health food stores both sides. Drain on paper towels. 15 minutes. 1 cup water 1 cup shelled pumpkin seeds •Serve hot with Roasted Garlic- Immediately after removing crust 1⁄8 cup Porcini Gravy Mix 3 Tbsp. finely minced fresh sage Pumpkin Sauce. from oven sprinkle crust with: ¼ – ½ tsp fresh rosemary, chopped 2 cups flour 4oz vegan chocolate chips, chopped ¼ tsp curry powder (or more to taste) 1 tsp. smoked paprika For the Roasted Garlic-Pumpkin Smooth and spread chocolate with salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper, to taste Sauce: spatula. Optional topping: vegan soy “sour 3-5 Tbsp. olive oil •Preheat the oven to 400°F. cream” •In a baking dish, combine the Filing: For the Roasted Garlic-Pumpkin pumpkin, shallots, allspice berries, Place in food processor and blend: Toss butternut squash with olive oil Sauce: vegan margarine, thyme, garlic cloves, 2C. pumpkin puree and roast in a preheated 350 oven 1 half-pound pumpkin, diced and cinnamon stick. Cover and roast ¾ C. turbinado sugar until soft and set aside. In a heavy- 2 shallots for approximately 25 minutes, or 1 box silken tofu bottomed pan, 8 allspice berries until the pumpkin is tender. 1 T. EnerG egg replacer bring vegetable broth to a boil and 2 oz. nondairy margarine (try Earth •Remove the allspice and the cinna- 1 t. ground cinnamon simmer carrots until tender. Add wa- Balance brand) mon stick. In a blender, combine the 1 t. ground ginger ter and Porcini Gravy Mix to broth 1 sprig thyme pumpkin mixture with the vegetable ¼ t. ground nutmeg and simmer 5 roasted garlic cloves stock, olive oil, and pumpkin seed oil ¼ t. sea salt slowly, stirring often. Once soup has 1 cinnamon stick until smooth. Serve warm. 1/8 t. ground cloves thickened, add in 2 ounces of the 12 oz. vegetable stock roasted butternut squash and the 2 oz. olive oil Makes 4 to 6 servings Blend until smooth. Place filing fresh rosemary. 1 oz. pumpkin seed oil into chocolate tart crust and bake 30 Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in For the Marinade: minutes. curry powder, salt and pepper. •In a blender, mix all the ingredients Chocolate Pumpkin Tart until smooth. by Anthony & Lourdes of Little In a double boiler melt: Sage and Pumpkin Seed En- Vegan Monsters 2 oz vegan chocolate chips crusted Seitan with Roasted For the Seitan: Garlic-Pumpkin Sauce •Pour the marinade over the seitan Chocolate crust Drizzle melted chocolate with a by of Post and refrigerate overnight. In a large bowl combine: spoon making decorative stripes or Punk Kitchen •With a large knife, chop the pump- 1C. white spelt flour design of your choice. Serves 6 - 8. kin seeds to form a powder. Transfer ¼ C. unrefined sugar For the Marinade: to a medium bowl. Add the sage, ¼ C. cocoa powder 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil flour, smoked paprika, salt, and pep- ½ t. sea salt 1 cup tamari soy sauce ing read an article in the NY Times some of about Albie, our prosthetic-wearing goat, and Jenny, our prosthetic- wearing Director, she knew who to our new call. Once Felix is full-grown, we will attempt to also fit Felix with a leg arrivals! that helps him live a fuller sheep life. Andy Louise Days away from heading to auction Seized in a neglect case, Louise lost to become bacon and chops, big, pink part of her left ear to frostbite last and handsome Andy the pig is happy winter and had an overgrown hoof to be one of our newest rescues. Out- twisting the ankle on her back leg. living his value for a New Jersey Park She’ll be in a cast for several months Department’s “living historical farm,” to see if the over-stretched tendons Andy’s future looked grim until a in her leg can regain shape. Despite Clover caring employee at the park fought it all, she’s friendly as can be and The call came from Yonkers, NY, in to allow him to be spared. Named has made lots of 2- 3 and 4-legged late March — a woman near down- Chick Pea after the late Andy Stallman, whose friends. Welcome, Louise! town at first thought she heard a cat Lucky Chick Pea was just another foundation has been instrumental in in heat in her yard. She called us and “broiler” chicken stacked in a crate, our growth, sweet Andy is now living described a young goat the “size of a crammed in with others outside of the good life here at the farm. small dog.” When she arrived we dis- a Kosher slaughterhouse awaiting covered she was less than 3 days old, the knife. As fate would have it, her only 7 pounds, much smaller than crate somehow toppled over and she our housecat… and her residual um- and the others went running. The bilical cord was still attached. How slaughterhouse workers quickly she ended up in a fenced-in yard in wrangled up all the birds except for the middle of a residential neighbor- Chick Pea, who escaped. She found hood we’ll never know, but with baby Felix her way to Brian, a construction goat considered a delicacy for Easter Baby Felix the lamb was headed to worker whose job site was next door Griffin & Sphinx in many cultures, we suspect she may slaughter before a kind woman in and had witnessed the whole thing. 64 tiny turkey poults arrived last have been spared by someone from Bronx, NY, saw him being unloaded Brian scooped her up, touching a live week at in western that fate. She is out-of-control cute into one of the city’s many live-kill chicken for the first time, and gave New York and we had room to take and into everything and we simply markets. Weighing only 12 lbs, little her a chance to live and be free. these two, now known as Griffin and couldn’t love her more if we tried. Felix wouldn’t have made much of a Sphinx. Debeaked and detoed, they meal! But he also wasn’t worth keep- are unmistakably refugees from a ing around by the “farmer” due to his factory farm but are now safe, free handicap —a rear leg that was either and enjoying each other’s company in torn or chewed off by a predator. It the warmth of our new Med Center. broke this woman’s heart so she Both are in need of as many sponsors quickly offered cash for him. Hav- as they can get so please sponsor one or any of our other rescued animals this holiday! sponsor a critter! 25$

10$ 30$ 50$ 15$ 25$ holiday Animal Sponsorships gift are a fantastic holiday gift that guide keeps on giving for the whole year. Choose a specific critter who re- ally speaks to you, or let us choose shirts! some good lookin’ devil. Your lucky gift recipient will receive T-shirts make a fantastic gift, and all of our a card with the photo and rescue shirts are 100% cotton and sweatshop-free. story of the animal, and full visiti- tation rights for the year! Toddler sizes are $15, adult t’s are $20, long- sleeve shirts are $28, and hoodies are $45. The monthly payment really helps us take care of that animal—feed, Buy them here at the event, or order anytime shelter and veterinary costs. online at WoodstockSanctuary.org and spread the good word this holiday season And why not also treat yourself to with our new slogan shirts “Peace begins a warm fuzzy and sponsor one or on your plate” with our NEW DESIGNS! more animals for yourself.

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In 2002 Joy toured the UK with her band “Echo” on a sold out tour opening up for David Byrne. She spent many years writing songs for Quincy Jones Music publishing company and Warner Chappell.

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thank you’s

A warm, special thank you to Field Roast and the restaurants (below) who donated your delicious meal today, to our wonderful sponsors: Moo Shoes, The Emerson Resort and K Vintners Winery. To our fabulous Board Member Kelly Galligan along with Lourdes Cañas-Jovel and Jenna Calabrese who, without their help, this event would not have been possible! We also thank volunteer extraordinaires Sheila Hyslop, Bob Esposito, Jean Rhode, Stevie Jones and Erica Julien who are so helpful and so caring in so many ways–what would we do without you?! We thank our great team of employees Anthony DeSimone, Amber Plaut, Phil Deyman, Julie Goodloe and Rebecca Moore for their time, energy and love they give to the farm and all of our residents daily. We thank our other board members: Dawn Ladd, Ashley Lou Smith & Dan Piraro for their ongoing devotion to the farm and to our cause. A big ol’ fat thank you to the many volunteers who are here today–serving you graciously and who will still be here cleaning up tomorrow. Thanks to our pal Anthony Acock for putting together this rockin’ program, to our speakers Rory Freedman (who hates to fly and came all the way from Cali just for this event!) and to Kris Carr who is a dear and inspirational friend (along with her handsome, help- ful cameraman beau Brian Fassett), to Derek Goodwin for his excellent photogra- phy services and to our fabulous musicians performing for your listening pleasure: Joy Askew, Kirsti Gholson, Amanda Homi, Kevin Bartlett and Bruce Milner. We thank and love you all!

And last but not least, we’d like to thank ALL OF YOU, our beloved supporters who make our important work for farm animals possible. We TRULY couldn’t do this without you!!!!

For the animals, Event Sponsors Moo Shoes Jenny & Doug K Vintners Emerson Resort & Spa

Participating Restaurants Garden Cafe on the Green, New World Home Cooking, Joshua’s Restaurant, Fairly traded coffee, tea, chocolate & snacks The Red Onion, Bread Alone, Karma Road Cafe, Blossom, www.equalexchange.coop Corio, and Vegan Treats Bakery Photo by Derek Zeitel

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