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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE PARK SLOPE FOOD COOP

Established 1973

Volume CC, Number 1 January 3, 2008 Sneaky Vegetables Reggie Ossé: By Nicole Feliciano of cauliflower should weigh about a pound). To get start- PSFC Member Profile ed, Seinfeld advises trying basic vegetables: cauliflower, By Diane Aronson butternut squash, zucchini and yellow squash. From From Brooklyn there the steps are simple: and Back Again Wash and drain the veg- t was a snowy Sunday etables when I dropped by to Dice/cut vegetables Iinterview long-time Coop Steam vegetables member Reggie Ossé, coau- Puree vegetables thor with Gabriel Tolliver of Portion vegetables in serv- Bling: The Hip-Hop Jewelry ing containers Book, recently published by After steaming and puree- Bloomsbury Publishing. ing the vegetables, the result- A native Brooklynite, ing creamy purees are stored Reggie was born not far from in small containers and the home near Bedford ILLUSTRATION BY PATRICK MACKIN BY PATRICK ILLUSTRATION frozen or refrigerated until Avenue that he and his fami- or Dorothy (The Wizard of kids recognize. Sure it may be needed in a recipe. Seinfeld’s ly bought in fall 2007. Grow- JANDA BY JUDY PHOTOGRAPH Oz) it was a fear of lions sneaky, but the author swears easy-to-make recipes may ing up in the Brooklyn of his Coop member and Bling F and tigers and bears. her ideas have improved her inspire Coop members to childhood was, as Reggie author, Reggie Ossé For kids it’s more likely to be family’s diet and brought skip a night of microwaving a termed it, an “adventure.” As carrots and spinach and serenity to the house. prepared Amy’s Organic meal an only child he had the full recorded live. In Reggie’s rec- squash that make their knees According to Seinfeld, her and try their hand at crafting measure of his mother’s ollection, “We had never shake and their little mouths motivation was to achieve “a homemade chicken nuggets resources, and she opted to heard anything like it.” For a clamp shut. Conscientious little peace around the dinner (with broccoli puree added). send him to St. Francis teenager commuting be- parents know they can’t give table.” Tired of hearing com- If meat is off the shopping Xavier school in Manhattan. tween Bed-Stuy and St. Fran- in and let kids dictate the plaints about the nightly list, Coop members can be Reggie’s school commute cis, this Afro-urban beat was meal plan, shunning all nutri- menu, Seinfeld got motivated assured there are plenty of was more than a trip between an authentic alternative to tious menu items in the to bring about a change. vegan and vegetarian-friendly two boroughs, it was a trip the bland, late-1970s teen process. But no parent rel- Rather than directly con- recipes. For the non-meat between two lives—one with tune divide of disco versus ishes meal time fraught with fronting her children and eaters among us there are kids in his neighborhood and Brit rock bands like Led Zep- screaming and tantrums. forcing them to swallow peas, suggestions such as the Rice the other with kids in his pelin and Genesis. It was Now there are a slew of new broccoli and the like, Seinfeld Balls with Sweet Potato & Spinach private school—that daily music that, like its cousin, tricks to get kids eating better became an “expert at hiding and the Tofu Nuggets. transformed him. It was dur- punk, had an honest, ques- without the battle. vegetable purees and other ing this journey between cul- tioning edge. healthful additions” in her The latest notion in getting tures that Reggie discovered Discovering hip-hop was Celebrity Advice family’s meals. Coop mem- toddlers and school-age kids hip-hop right before, he “a metamorphic change” for The latest notion in getting bers with kids can certainly to eat well is disguising food observed, it became “an Reggie. It became his “driving toddlers and school-age kids relate to this wish. industry.” soundtrack to succeed at to eat well is disguising food in clever ways His introduction to hip- whatever I was facing.” It was in clever ways. Jessica Sein- How It Works hop came by chipping in with this energy and ability to feld, wife of millionaire come- Seinfeld’s basic premise is Sophisticated chefs at the neighborhood friends to buy make such declarations that dian Jerry Seinfeld and this: Spend one day a week Coop may find Deceptively Deli- a cassette of GrandMaster would take Reggie through mother of three, has taken a preparing simple vegetable cious a bit heavy on the sweet Flash and the Furious Five, his undergraduate years at stab at bringing a truce to the purees that you can work into stuff, but the author does CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 table. Seinfeld’s new book, your family’s meals for the make a valid point: some- Deceptively Delicious: Simple rest of the week. It doesn’t times it’s easier to take a Next General Meeting on January 29 Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating require a huge outlay of cash. stealthy approach towards The General Meeting of the Park Slope Food Coop is held on the Good Food ($24.95 from According to the author, all improving a child’s diet. If last Tuesday of each month.* The next General Meeting will be HarperCollins), though sim- you’ll need is a vegetable you’re going to feed your Tuesday, January 29, 7:00 p.m. at the Congregation Beth Elohim plistic at times, provides steamer, food processor/ child brownies, they may as Temple House (Garfield Temple), 274 Garfield Pl. solid nutritional advice to blender and some storage well have a serving of carrots The agenda will be available as a flyer in the entryway of the time-strapped parents. bags/containers. and spinach in them as Coop on Wednesday, January 9. For more information about the The big trick up her sleeve? Seinfeld recommends Seinfeld’s do. GM and about Coop governance, please see the center of this Camouflaging nutritious shopping for vegetables in issue. ingredients into meals that one-pound bundles (a head CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 * Exceptions for November and December will be posted.

SUN, FEB 3 The Coop will be closing early at 5:00 p.m. IN THIS ISSUE due to our annual Coop-wide inventory General Meeting Debates Boston Fed Survey ...... 3 Coop Fri, Jan 4 •Film Night: Chasing Perfection Short Films 7:30 p.m. What We Can Do to Speed Up Checkout Lines...... 5 Coop Hours, Coffeehouse ...... 6 Sat, Jan 5 •Coop Kids Variety Show Auditions 2:00 p.m. Event Coop Calendar, Workslot Needs Sun, Jan 13 •Coop Kids Variety Show Auditions 12:00 p.m. Governance Information, Mission Statement...... 7 Highlights Fri, Jan 18 •The Good Coffeehouse Swing Street 8:00 p.m. Community Calendar ...... 8 Letters to the Editor ...... 9 Thur, Feb 7 •Food Class: Mama’s in the Kitchen 7:30 p.m. Classified Ads ...... 11 Look for additional information about these and other events in this issue. 08-01/03 p 01-07 1/3/08 10:40 PM Page 2

2 January 3, 2008 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY

Sneaky Vegetables 20 Other Ideas CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Parents will appreciate the ProduceGuru’s list of “20 Fun Help Is Just a Click Away Ways to Help Kids Pack in For Coop members who More Produce.” Two top high- don’t want to invest in a lights from the list include trendy recipe book, there’s free using cookie cutters to make help available online. A new foods more appealing (works Web site called ProduceGu- great for fruit and soft vegeta- ru.com is a wealth of informa- bles) and substituting lettuce tion for information-starved wraps (try Boston lettuce—it parents. According to the Web wraps nicely) for tortillas. site, ProduceGuru.com has Navigating the site is fun and Coming Soon “the answer to all of your pro- easy and definitely pro- The newest duce-related parenting woes.” organics. The site offers free tips on issue of PHOTO BY WILLIAM FARRINGTON PHOTO eating well and improving Family Fun Phebe Palin, right, and her business partner Latham Community the family’s diet. ProduceGu- Panela Productions (co- Thomas with her son Fulano Librizzi at the Union Square Ties ru.com helps parents and owned by two certified Holis- Greenmarket.` children learn about different tic Health Counselors: Latham This is the long- types of fruits and vegetables Thomas and Prospect Heights awaited directory and investigate what it resident Phebe Palin) targets Sweet Lemongrass and cashew nuts and flax seed oil of neighborhood means to be organic. Pro- families trying to improve Lime Corn and stir in well. Serve with merchants offering duceGuru.com also provides their eating habits. From pri- (Serves 6, prep time 15 your choice of sweetener and exclusive discounts kid-friendly recipes featuring vate cooking parties to indi- minutes) pour over milk of choice. to Park Slope Food any and every type of fruit vidual pantry makeovers, they Thomas notes that hot Coop members. and veggie. Jackie Nigro (one can offer most families a bit of Ingredients cereal is a great way to get of the founders) offers up one help. Their number one tip: • 6 corn cobs or 2 bags of essential fats into a child’s of her favorite kid-pleasing Get the kids involved in the frozen corn meals. With the cold and flu By New Year’s Day, snacks: kitchen. • 4 tbsp butter (optional) season here, we have to be check www.food- For Coop members this • 2 tbsp olive oil mindful of our nutrient intake coop.com for the can start with the shopping • 1-2 stems lemongrass, and pack in as much nutrition latest issue of this trip. Members can talk about bruised and cut in half into each meal we prepare for invaluable refer- Polka Dot Applesauce good food choices and • 3 small bird’s eye chilies, our kids. ence. Printed copies (Serves: 4) healthy meals while cruising seeded and finely chopped will also soon be the aisles with their kids. • 2 tbsp lime zest available through- Ingredients Kids can select the produce • Juice of 1 lime out the Coop. Get • 2 cups applesauce (Coop and start to feel they are con- • 2 tsp finely chopped Beet Hummus ready to enjoy your members can pick from tributing to the meal. Once cilantro leaves discounts in 2008! several brands) back at home, even the • 1/2 bell pepper diced Ingredients • Handful fresh blueberries youngest family members • 6 oz cooked beetroot or 2 Directions In every issue: • Handful dried cranberries can chip in. Toddlers can medium beets (red, golden Advertising & • Handful raisins rinse and dry fruit and veg- Heat the butter and oil in a or rainbow) promotion etables, toss the salad and large saucepan over low heat. • 1/8 cup tahini Antiques Directions set the table for supper. Older Add lemongrass and • 1 clove of garlic 1. Divide applesauce into kids can help with slicing and braise gently for 5 minutes, • 1 tsp cumin powder Apparel four bowls. stove top preparations. Why then remove from the pan. • 1 oz lemon juice Art gallery 2. Wash and dry blueber- not even give them an apron Add the chili and cook for • 1 oz olive oil Beauty salon ries. of their own and assign them 2 minutes, stir in lime juice, • Salt and pepper to taste Bed & breakfast 3. Sprinkle applesauce in one night a week to pick the zest, a few tablespoons of Books each bowl with blueberries, menu? To get them started, water and the corn. Directions Business coaching dried cranberries and raisins. here are three tasty meals Cover and cook, shaking Blend all the ingredients Car rental 4. Serve immediately or from Panela: the pan frequently, for 5-8 together into a smooth paste. Career counseling refrigerate until ready to minutes until corn is nice and Serve with pita chips or sliced Children serve. tender. veggies. Classes Season with a bit of sea This is not your ordinary Cleaning services salt and serve hot. hummus. This unique varia- Computer café tion features beets as a star Computer services ingredient. These colorful Cosmetics The Diversity & Equality Committee (DEC) is dedicated root vegetables contain pow- Counseling to improving human relations and communications Creamy Cashew Oatmeal erful nutrient compounds Dance (Serves 4, prep time 10 that help protect against through impeccable interpersonal interactions, poli- Dentist minutes) heart disease, birth defects cies and procedures in the Coop. and certain cancers, especial- Design Ingredients ly colon cancer. Dry cleaning The goal is to work toward preventing and eliminating discrimination in • 2 cups porridge oats Extermination the Coop and to promote the ideal of equal and respectful treatment • Water to cover More Veggies Please Financial services between all Coop members and paid staff regardless of each individual’s Food & restaurants different identity. The DEC also aims to provide advocacy for individuals • Handful of ground up Panela offered three tips Furniture who feel they have experienced discriminatory practices in the Coop. cashew nuts for getting kids to increase • 2 tbsp flaxseed oil their vegetable consumption: Gym/trainers Voicemail (888) 204-0098 • Honey or maple syrup to Healing arts sweeten 1. Timing: Set out the Health & beauty E-mail [email protected] healthy stuff when the kids Health products Directions are hungry. Health services Contact Form DEC Contact forms are available in the literature rack Bring the oats to boil in a 2. Dips: A simple white Management or Letter: in the ground floor elevator lobby. Place a completed saucepan, and gently simmer bean spread makes carrots Maternity/infant/ form or other letter/note (anonymously if desired) in a until the oatmeal thickens. and celery much more nursing sealed envelope labeled “Attn: Diversity and Equality Before serving add the appealing. Mediation Committee” and use one of the three methods listed 3. Something Old with Museum below to get it to the committee. Something New: If you want Organizing your child to try snow peas Mail Park Slope Food Coop and you know they already Parties & Attention: Diversity & Equality Committee love peanut butter, make a entertaining 782 Union Street peanut dipping sauce for the Photography Brooklyn, New York 11215 peas. Solar energy For many of us busy par- Specialty Mail Which is located in the entryway vestibule ents, trying to clean up our Sports & sporting Drop Box on the ground floor under the flier caddy. diets and set a positive exam- goods ple for our kids takes con- Used furniture Membership The DEC has a mailbox in the Membership stant effort. Fortunately, help Video services Office Mailbox Office on the second floor of the Coop. is available in new books, Web design online and in the neigh- Writing/editing borhood. ■ 08-01/03 p 01-07 1/3/08 10:40 PM Page 3

Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY January 3, 2008 3 General Meeting Debates Boston Fed Survey By Cristin Flanagan

ecember General tions and no one voting a Coop-only debit card, as Meeting highlights against the proposal. All the well as possible credit card Dincluded: debate on a board members present acceptance. proposed survey collabora- approved the proposal. Holtz noted that it cost the tion with the Federal Reserve Under the new guidelines can- Coop approximately 33 cents Bank of Boston; the passage didates must submit a state- for every debit card transac- of a proposal on new election ment of candidacy to the tion and about 20 cents for deadlines; and a fiscal update Linewaiters’ Gazette by March every check payment. He then for the Coop. 1st. Candidates would be able mentioned that a previous Attendance was sparse, to reach out to members twice deal that would have saved with fewer than 70 members per year: once at the General the Coop money on some of at the December 18th pre- Meeting in March and next at these transactions fell holiday General Meeting. the Annual Meeting, which is through after the company Allen Zimmerman noted that usually held in June. In addi- was absorbed by another while the evening’s agenda tion, the Gazette would print bank. Holtz sees working with items were not particularly candidate statements once the Boston Fed as a means to weighty or controversial, like per month, in March, April, get in early on any new tech- last month’s bottled water May and June. The new rules nology that comes along that debate, they were important would also allow Gazette might save us money on to the Coop, and that he reporters adequate time to these types of transactions in ILLUSTRATIONS BY DIANE MILLER hoped that—if not exciting— cover candidates. the future. they might at least be inter- Leith quipped that, with Other members spoke out Mike Eakin responded to esting to those present. Coop Member Survey our new debit card system, in favor of the survey, noting another question on whether Proposal Debated “we’ve just moved into the the idea was presented to or not Coop members should New Board Candidates While the new board can- 1990’s,” and noted that the the Coop by a member work- be concerned about the fuel Deadline didates’ deadline went Boston Fed is eager to ing for the Federal Reserve, consumption used to trans- The first agenda item was a uncontested, a new proposal observe how our transition to and suggesting that perhaps port some of our imported proposal to change the can- to conduct a Coop member a debit-card system has some of the fears were due products. Eakin replied that if didacy announcement dead- survey with the Federal affected members. The coor- to a misunderstanding of the products were sent over line and proxy mailing dates Reserve Bank of Boston dinators agreed that this was what role Federal Reserve on a boat, the fuel costs to establish a second meet- (“Boston Fed”) met with a chance to help influence Banks play. A presentation would actually be much lower ing, allowing board candi- some resistance. General federal policy on future pay- clarifying these issues was as compared to being air dates time to present Coordinators Tricia Leith and ment systems. recommended. shipped. He added that while themselves to members and Joe Holtz , who co-presented Questions on the proposal the Coop does get products answer member questions. the proposal, suggested that Coop Finances from around the world, and Members spoke out in collaborating with the Boston Mike Eakin reported sales members should be con- favor of the proposal, saying Fed might help the Coop gain are up about 6%, to $24.5 mil- cerned about the topic, it allowed transparency and other financial opportunities Leith quipped that, with our lion, in the 44 weeks ending distance traveled didn’t nec- “let the sun shine in for peo- in the future. new debit-card system, December 2, 2007. While essarily correlate to higher ple to make more knowledge- The survey would track “we’ve just moved into the sales were up, the Coop fuel consumption. Although able decisions,” as there Coop member shopping 1990’s,”and noted that the reported a loss of $53,710 issues of food and fuel wasn’t enough time in the habits since the Coop’s Octo- Boston Feds eager to observe before income taxes in the consumption and local- past to look at candidate ber 2nd debit conversion. A same period. Eakin cited versus-organic have received platforms in depth. The pro- rough draft of the proposed how our transition to a higher personnel and equip- a lot of media attention lately, posal was made on concerns survey had questions on indi- debit-card system has ment costs. Eakin sees the no one chose to debate the that issues in last year’s elec- vidual member demograph- affected members. loss reversing by the fiscal issue further. tions weren’t addressed until ics, payment habits and year end, on strong sales for One member questioned if after the election. No one overall satisfaction. A sepa- the final nine weeks of the there was a vegetarian com- objected to the proposal, and rate section solely for the period. mittee. After receiving confir- it was summarily passed with Coop’s use questioned mem- started off on the technicali- The Coop’s gross margin mation from all those 64 voting in favor, two absten- ber sentiment on introducing ties of how the survey would remained steady at 16.74%, gathered that no one had ever reach members, which nei- close to the Coop’s ideal heard of one, the meeting ther the Coop nor the goal of 17%, and compared chairperson quickly respond- Boston Fed has yet figured favorably to the 38% gross ed that there was not. out, but Holtz assured mem- margin for large coops. This A final inquiry was made on bers that the Boston Fed means that about 17 cents of how much more money shop- would be doing most of the every dollar spent by mem- pers were spending per visit work on this. Holtz also bers goes to pay Coop since the debit card imple- assured members that their expenses. Eakin estimates mentation. Factoring in infla- names and addresses that Coop members saved tion, increased membership wouldn’t be shared. One about $8 million so far this and debit-card usage, Allen member suggested that the year on our low 21% markup. Zimmerman noted sales are survey be done on paper to The Coop’s inventory up somewhat over last year. ensure anonymity, as most turnover also remained high, Leith said the average cash actions on the Internet are at 58 times per year—three transaction was about $40, tracked, and easily traceable. times faster than the average while the average debit trans- A number of members large coop’s turnover rate of action was about $80. spoke out against the pro- 20 times per year—leaving posal, most saying they little time for Coop goods to Coop Members a didn’t want to share any collect dust on the shelves. Different Breed information with the Boston In addition, membership Joe Holtz praised the Coop Fed. “They don’t live with us, rose nearly 5% from the and its members for their they don’t live in our neigh- beginning of the year to uniqueness, observing it is borhoods,” one member 13,454 members. possibly the only Coop where decried. members do 75% of the work. It was quickly pointed out Open Forum “I don’t understand how that the survey would be General Coordinator Joe we’re in such a minority,” he completely voluntary, and Holtz fielded an Open Forum said. Other members agreed, that members who were wor- question on why Coop mem- and Holtz suggested to one ried about privacy issues did bers can be penalized by person who asked for infor- not have to fill it out. Mem- being made to do a makeup mation on other coops that ber protests continued, with on certain holidays when the members send family mem- a few suggesting that the Coop is closed, and no regu- bers and friends to the Coop- Coop request that the lar shifts are scheduled. Holtz erative Grocer Web site, at Boston Fed pay Coop mem- countered that it’s not really a www.cooperativegrocer.com, bers for their participation . penalty to do a makeup. to find coops in their areas. ■ 08-01/03 p 01-07 1/3/08 10:40 PM Page 4

4 January 3, 2008 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY Reggie Ossé CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Coop Job Opening: Receiving/Stocking Coordinator Cornell, where he began as a fine arts major and then Description: moved to pre-law, and later The Coop is hiring a Receiving/Stocking Coordinator to work pri- received a law degree from marily in the Meat/Poultry and Cheese departments. We are looking for someone who is knowledgeable about meat and cheese and will Georgetown. enjoy working with these products. Working with perishable items Hip-hop would influence requires a great deal of attention to detail and good math skills. You Reggie’s career past his law will also have more general responsibilities, working with the school days. He became an Receiving Squads and keeping the store well-stocked and orderly. entertainment attorney, We are looking for a candidate who wants a schedule that runs starting at the hip-hop label from Sunday through Thursday. The ideal candidate will have been Def Jam, became a founding working on a Receiving workslot for the Coop. It is essential that the candidate be a reliable and responsible self-starter who enjoys work- partner of two law firms, and ing with our diverse member-workers. You must be a team player, as held the position of vice pres- you will be sharing the work with one to several other Receiving ident of Audio/Music DVD at Coordinators. Also required are excellent communication and organi- MTV. zational skills, patience and the ability to prioritize the work and remain calm under pressure. This is a high energy job for a fit candi- Writing About Bling date, and you must be able to lift and to work on your feet for hours. Reggie’s interest in hip- The job will include work in the walk-in coolers and freezer. hop culture continued beyond law to include fash- Hours: 35 hours per week, schedule—to be determined— will be afternoon, evening and weekend work. ion. He loved how the urban street beat combined funky Wages: $21.05/hour 1960s sneakers—complete vided a quick fix for a generation ‘sound’ that is produced from Benefits: —Health and Personal time with fat shoelaces—with very left disappointed by the broken light reflected by a diamond” —Vacation–three weeks/year increasing in the tailored slacks and tapered promises of the civil rights era. We are only a small sampler of 4th, 7th & 10th years jackets. He liked the combo were fed a high-calorie diet of mate- the hundreds of facts that —health insurance as a “class form of street rialism in movies like Scarface (the make this book multitask as —pension plan expression,” similar to the blueprint for gangster rap), and in an accessible reference work (no payroll deductions for benefits) style milieu found in 1980s TV shows like Dallas. . . . about jewelry. New York City punk dress: a In fact, Bling is a reflec- Application & Hiring Process: severe, almost Edwardian cut As often happens in pub- tion—a refraction, if you Please provide a cover letter with your resumé as soon as you can. Mail your letter and resumé or drop it in the mail slot in the to slacks and jackets, com- lishing when a proposal will—of a Brooklyn native entryway of the Coop. Please state your availability. bined with clunky shoes and grows a certain distance from who has made a successful All applicants will receive a response. Please do not call the office. glam hair styles. its roots, the two authors journey back and forth If you applied previously to another Coop job offering and remain Out of this fascination went elsewhere to shop their between life in Bed-Sty and a interested, please reapply. with the hip-hop creed and refined proposal. After lining career as a striving, thriving other urban cultures Reggie up with an agent, the writing entertainment lawyer: the Probation Period: would become a chronicler of duo made quick progress in edgy creative cool of the There will be a six-month probation period. street fashion: a fashion selling their book. Reggie street melded with a schol- statement, as described in recalls, “Within a couple of arly command of the facts. Prerequisite: Bling, that “flowed from the weeks we had two deals on Minimum of six months’ membership in the Park Slope Food Coop. attitude, rawness and creativ- the table—one with Penguin Bling to Bulk Applicants who have not previously worked a Coop shift in ity bred in the urban streets.” and one with Bloomsbury.” For his Coop shift, Reggie Receiving should arrange to work in Receiving. In 2003 he would close the After years of assisting works food processing, which door to actively practicing artists as a lawyer, Reggie he described as the “hidden entertainment law and open finally had the opportunity to gem—the Coop’s best-kept the door to becoming an step into the creative role of secret” of workslots. His wife, author. As Reggie summed it coauthor. When we spoke, Akim, works in childcare. COOP SQUAD LEADERS Reggie became interested up, “As you close one door, Reggie talked about the book Do you want your shift to operate more smoothly? another one opens up.” as a “catharsis,” as he moved in joining the Coop when liv- He was winding down his away from entertainment law ing just around the corner at Are there folks on your squad who seem to irritate one law practice when a law to a project that engaged the time, and from hearing another, and it’s hard to see what the problem is? how the food was a lot fresh- school colleague touched everything he and his coau- When a conflict occurs between shoppers during your base, looking for a tip for a thor had to bring to being er, more organic and a lot less expensive than tradi- shift, what can you do to ease the situation on the good candidate to write a authors. spot and to offer resources to anyone who wants to book about the entertain- tional grocers and other food follow up? ment industry. The colleague retailers. When he and Akim put Reggie in contact with “‘Bling bling’ refers to the were married, she became a The Park Slope Food Coop’s Diversity and Equality Committee is the publisher in search of an imaginary ‘sound’ that big motivator for eating more holding a series of workshops for Squad Leaders (and other squad author, and Reggie suggested is produced from light healthfully and for joining reps who are not Squad Leaders). The two-hour workshops will his own talents and skills, the Coop. They’ve been explore the meaning of diversity in a group context. Through combining his fine arts reflected by a diamond” members for more than 10 interactive discussion we will talk about the values of diversity, our undergrad days with his 15 ...a small sampler of the years. own individual diverse perspectives, and how differences can create years of entertainment law hundreds of facts that make The Coop savings and both collaboration and conflict. We will discuss conflicts that have experience. this book multitask as an good quality food continue arisen in the Coop and basic conflict resolution techniques. Reggie and the publisher accessible reference work to be a draw for the Ossé Thursday, January 17 Saturday, January 19 traded several concepts. A about jewelry. ” family. Reggie observes, “It’s 7 pm – 9 pm 2 pm – 4 pm book about bling resonated all about the food, it’s all the loudest with Reggie and about the savings. I’m still Tuesday, January 22 coauthor Gabriel Tolliver. amazed every time I do a 7 pm – 9 pm Although Reggie doesn’t The result, featuring pho- shop. I’m expecting at least a Please call (888) 204-0098 to confirm your attendance and/or for describe himself as a “jewelry tos by Ernie Paniccioli, is an hundred dollars more than more information. This is a voicemail box, so please be sure to guy,” he was intrigued by how exquisitely produced, won- what I spend.” With two leave your name, coop member number, contact information and the hip-hop nation absorbed drously eclectic four-color adults, three sons and an the date you are interested in attending so that we can be in the unabashedly materialis- perusal of the street-wise of infant daughter, weekly gro- touch with you. tic mores of America bling. In Bling, you will see LL cery bills can total from $150 post–Age of Aquarius, or as Cool J with a classic dookie to $300. Diversity and Equality Committee Bling puts it: rope—a heavy-duty neck Reggie has seen the Coop PARK SLOPE FOOD COOP chain—as well as the Soul expand from one building to Work credit (make-up or FTOP) is available to those who attend. The influences shaping today’s Sisters wearing ultra-large two, and he has also seen the form of bling can be attributed to hoop-style earrings, aka, shopping/working experience the edgy-slick marriage of two fac- “door knockers.” But with the become a lot less stressful. more diverse membership, doesn’t observe “formality for tors: (1) the birth and rise of hip- glam and the glitz comes the He remembers how in earlier and not just in terms of race. formality’s sake” and isn’t hop in American culture and (2) facts and figures: “rose and times when he didn’t know all Reggie admires the Coop’s “inflexible to maintain an the values pumped constantly into pink gold are made by adding the rules and regulations, ability to stand by its princi- image.” This philosophy the psyche of a young hip-hop various amounts of copper— “someone would pop out of ples, but “over time become sounds much like Reggie nation during the era of the more copper, the deeper an aisle and reprimand me.” flexible enough to adapt to Ossé’s, coauthor of Bling—an Reaganomics. From the late 1970s the effect”; “the term ‘bling He feels an expanded mem- the times as well.” He appre- author already looking to the mid-1980s, Hollywood pro- bling’ refers to the imaginary bership has meant a much ciates an institution that toward his next book idea. ■ 08-01/03 p 01-07 1/3/08 10:40 PM Page 5

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left the store, the member is What We Can Do to required to further waste time by going to the office Speed Up Checkout Lines and receiving a refund. This is simply not acceptable. By Zvi Aranoff the missing one, and then go I have been a member through the procedure out- Issue #4 since 1995, doing checkout lined above. What a colossal Scales respond slowly. I almost exclusively all these waste of time! have timed my station’s years. While I wholeheartedly Furthermore, the system is response and found that in welcome the new scanning some instances, from system, I must point out the moment the item some important flaws that was input into the are costing the Coop great Member system and “ENTER” delays in checkout time, plus was pressed, to the a loss of revenue. I believe all moment the price these flaws can easily be cor- Contribution came up on the rected, should the Coop screen, it took around attend to them and address 10 seconds. This lag the issues. designed not to accept any time is way too long. It should- items that were scanned after n’t take more than two sec- Issue #1 an error has occurred, but it onds. In my estimation, approxi- continues to sound a beep mately 10% of all items are when an item is scanned. If a Issue #5 not input into the system cor- checkout worker relies on the While the on-screen input rectly: some items are in the scanning beep to know that “buttons” have been modified system but their price look- an item has been scanned, and made a bit taller to up code (PLU) isn’t, and and not on what’s written on accommodate thicker fingers, some items are not in the the screen, when the error is in my opinion they need fur- system at all. This causes finally discovered he or she ther adjustments. Currently great delays; allow me to would need to figure out they are around 1 cm high. explain why. which items were scanned That is not enough, particu- When ringing up an item, correctly and which weren’t. larly for an average man’s fin- the checkout person either At that point, it’s rather easy ger. It happens to me many a scans the item or, in the case to overlook some items that time that I click the wrong

of an item without a barcode weren’t scanned correctly. item solely because my finger MACKIN BY PATRICK ILLUSTRATION (e.g., some produce and Consequently, some items hit the “button” above or checkout stations. We there- PLU numbers. 100% of all bulk), manually types in the might not be added to the below the correct one. This fore must maintain all the sys- items should be input cor- PLU. That’s the fastest bill. Not only is this a colos- too wastes time. I think the tems in these stations in order rectly. Not one should be method for ringing up an sal waste of time, it’s actually “buttons” need to be at least to speed up the checkout missing. item. If the system were set costing the Coop money. 1.75 cm tall. However, 2 cm or process. It’s unconscionable • Create a distinct audio up correctly, the item would 0.75 inch would be more to have members wait on line alert that would sound when- be rung up in a flash. Issue #3 comfortable. upwards of an hour (as often ever an item is not found in But when an item isn’t Items are rung up twice. happens on weekends). In my the system or has been found, the checkout person The system’s sensitivity Issue #6 experience, the issues above scanned incorrectly. would need to resort to the might be a bit too high, thus Most, or all (I didn’t check) can sometimes result in a • Calibrate the system so following steps: resulting in items being rung of the checkout station belts waste of up to 10 minutes on a that items are not accidentally First, he or she would up twice. If the mistake is aren’t working. They haven’t single item, time that could rung up twice. search for the item on the caught right away, the check- been working for many, many have been used to serve other • Calibrate the scales so menu. If the item is found, out worker can correct it months. I’m mystified as to members who are patiently that their lag time is not more good. Some time is indeed promptly (but, yet again, a why the Coop isn’t making waiting on a lengthy line! than 2 seconds. wasted, but not too much. waste of time). But if the mis- sure all the belts function In short, to help speed up • Make the on-screen “but- If the item isn’t found, then take is caught only after pay- properly. The belts help the checkout lines, I believe tons” taller, to accommodate there are two options: ment has been made, speed up the checkout the Coop must do the thicker fingers. a) He or she can input the correcting it takes several process. following: • Fix all the belts at the barcode manually. This is a minutes. If a mistake is We are blessed with many • Be diligent about insert- checkout stations. ■ time-consuming procedure. caught after the member has members, and limited in ing all items into the system Many checkout workers don’t correctly, including all the know how to do it (some don’t even know this option is avail- able)—for instance, many of Thursday, them don’t know whether it’s Feb. 7 necessary to input the entire barcode, or the entire barcode 7:30 p.m. minus the first digit, or minus at the Coop the last digit, or minus the first and the last. It takes some trial and error before the bar- code is input correctly. Guest Chef Linda Besides, it’s not easy to read Mama’s in the Kitchen Monastra is a graduate the small digits. Simple and Healthy Meals to Prepare of the Natural Gourmet b) The customer or some- for Yourself After You Have a Baby Institute for Health and one else can be sent to find the price of the item either in Culinary Arts and now the Coop’s computer or on works as a freelance the shelf. chef specializing in Clearly, both options take Park Slope Food Coop up a lot of time. vegetarian cuisine. Linda gave birth to her first in the News! Issue #2 child in August and has When an item is not found, Coop member and freelance business writer Ann Monroe is the spent several months the system does NOT sound author of Walk the Talk, a seven-part multimedia series on MENU perfecting the art of an alert. It merely indicates MSN Money, in which she explores the green stuff in rela- the problem in smallish red cooking with one hand • Oatmeal Muffins with Dried Cherries and tion to the green movement. In one video segment titled “Go letters on the bottom of the Almonds (vegetarian) while holding a baby in screen. If the checkout person Shopping With Ann,” Ann takes the viewer on a tour • Cold Sesame Noodles with Tofu and the other. hasn’t been paying attention Red Pepper (vegan) of the Coop where she shows off our great products and to the screen, he or she would • Carrot Ginger Soup with Parsley Garnish MEMBERS & low prices. Check it out at: http://articles.moneycentral. not notice that an item has (vegetarian) NON-MEMBERS not been scanned correctly. WELCOME. msn.com/Investing/StockInvestingTrading/CostOfEating Then he or she would have to $4 materials fee Views expressed by the presenter do not Come early Green_SeriesHome.aspx waste several minutes going necessarily represent the Park Slope Food Coop. to ensure a seat. through the items to sort out 08-01/03 p 01-07 1/3/08 10:40 PM Page 6

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COOP HOURS A monthly musical Friday fundraising partnership of Office Hours: the Park Slope Monday through Thursday Jan 18 Food Coop and 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. the Brooklyn Society 8:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday for Ethical Culture 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Shopping Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00* p.m. Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00* p.m. Sunday 6:00 a.m. to 7:30* p.m.

*Shoppers must be on a checkout line Marje Wagner 15 minutes after closing time. A Great Childcare Hours: Big Band Sound from Monday through Sunday a Great Small Band 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Telephone: 718-622-0560 “Swing Street is a dance band Web address: with a rare ability: It provides stirring jazz and dance tempos www.foodcoop.com without compromising either one,” wrote Stuart Troup in New York Newsday. Carolynn Murphy Barry Bryson Come join Barry Bryson, band- Dance Instruction leader and trumpeter, with Coop musicians for a night of big band Carolynn Murphy has been dance music, with special guest vocalist, Marje Wagner. swing dancing for over 15 years. She fine tuned her George Kanzler, Newark Star Ledger, says, “Not only are the musicians The Linewaiters’ Gazette is published biweekly by skills in the dance clubs in all committed to playing the music well, they're also dedicated to mak- Harlem, where she paired the Park Slope Food Coop, Inc., 782 Union Street, ing it sound fresh and interesting, too.” Brooklyn, New York 11215. with with legendary swing greats, Buster Brown, Leroy Opinions expressed here may be solely the views Barry Bryson—Trumpet/Leader Stefan Bauer—Vibraphone of the writer. The Gazette will not knowingly publish Griffin and Frankie Manning. Sheila Cooper—Alto Saxophone Matt Pavolka—Bass Other dance genres to her articles that are racist, sexist, or otherwise Andy Middleton—Tenor Saxophone Rob Garcia—Drums discriminatory. credit include rthyhm tap, The Gazette welcomes Coop-related articles, and Marje Wagner—Vocals zydeco and salsa. letters from members.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES 53 Prospect Park West [at 2nd Street] • $10 • 8:00 p.m. [doors open at 7:45] All submissions MUST include author’s name and Performers are Park Slope Food Coop members and receive Coop workslot credit. phone number and conform to the following guidelines. Editors will reject letters and articles Booking: Bev Grant, 718-230-4999 that are illegible or too long. Submission deadlines Childcare is available from Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture for a nominal fee. appear in the Coop Calendar opposite. Letters: Maximum 500 words. All letters will be printed if they conform to the guidelines above. This Issue Prepared By: The Anonymity and Fairness policies appear on the letters page in most issues. Coordinating Editors: Stephanie Golden Voluntary Articles: Maximum 750 words. Erik Lewis Submissions on Paper: Typed or very legibly Editors (development): Anne Kostick handwritten and placed in the wallpocket labeled Petra Lewis "Editor" on the second floor at the base of the ramp. Reporters: Diane Aronson Submissions on Disk & by Email: We welcome Cristin Flanagan digital submissions. Drop disks in the wallpocket Nicole Feliciano described above. The email address for Art Director (development): Patrick Mackin submissions is [email protected]. Receipt of your submissions will be acknowledged Illustrators: Diane Miller on the deadline day. Patrick Mackin Classified & Display Ads: Ads may only be placed Photographers: William Farrington by and on behalf of Coop members. Classified ads are prepaid at $15 per insertion, business card ads at Traffic Manager: Barbara Knight $30. (Ads in the “Merchandise–Non-commercial” Looking Text Converters: Joanne Guralnick category are free.) All ads must be written on a Diana Quick submission form (available in a wallpocket on the first floor near the elevator). Classified ads may be for Proofreader: Susan Brodlie up to 315 characters and spaces. Display ads must Thumbnails: Barbara Jungwirth be camera-ready and business card size (2"x3.5"). Preproduction: Sura Wagman Recipes: We welcome original recipes from something new? members. Recipes must be signed by the creator. Check out the Coop’s Photoshop: Steve Farnsworth Subscriptions: The Gazette is available free to products blog. Art Director (production): Lauren Dong members in the store. Subscriptions are available by mail at $23 per year to cover the cost of postage (at Desktop Publishing: David Mandl First Class rates because our volume is low). The place to go for the latest Gabrielle Napolitano- information on our current Swift product inventory. Patricia Stapleton Editor (production): Lynn Goodman You can connect to the blog Final Proofreader: Isabelle Sulek via the Coop’s website Post Production: Jessica Tolliver-Shaw www.foodcoop.com Index: Len Neufeld Printed by: Prompt Printing Press, Camden, NJ. 08-01/03 p 01-07 1/3/08 10:40 PM Page 7

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Early Morning Receiving/ will have the opportunity to work closely with Office Data Entry our produce buyers and learn a lot about the Monday, 4:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Stocking Committees produce the Coop sells. Are you a stickler for details, accurate on the Monday – Friday, 5:30 a.m., 6:00 a.m., computer and like working independently? If and 7:00 a.m. Attendance Recorders this sounds like you, then Office Data Entry will be your perfect shift. You will receive training, Early morning Receiving/Stocking squads work Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, and Coop staff will always be available to with Receiving Coordinators to receive deliver- 6:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. answer questions. Please speak to a Ginger ies and stock the store. These squads help to Hargett in the Membership Office if you would unload delivery trucks, organize products in the The Coop needs detail-oriented members to like more information. Workslot requires a six- basement, load carts, and stock shelves, bulk help maintain attendance recorders for Coop month commitment. bins, coolers and produce on the shopping workers. You will need to work independently, floor. You may be asked to stock perishables in be self-motivated and reliable. Members will be the reach-in freezer or walk-in cooler. Boxes trained for this position, and staff members are General Ledger Confirmation Monday, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. generally weigh between 2 – 20 lbs., a few may available for further assistance. Please speak to The General Ledger Confirmation workslot con- weigh up to 50 lbs. Other duties include break- any Office Coordinator in the Membership sists of running a calculator tape to verify the ing down cardboard for recycling, preparing Office if you would like more information. WORKSLOT NEEDS produce for display, and general cleaning. You Workslot requires a six-month commitment. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

All About the COOP CALENDAR General Meeting Our Governing Structure From our inception in 1973 to the present, the open monthly General Meetings have been at the center of the Coop’s decision-making process. Since the Coop incor- porated in 1977, we have been legally required to have a Board of Directors. The Coop continued the tradition of New Member Orientations General Meeting General Meetings by requiring the Board to have open meetings and to receive the advice of the members at Monday & Wednesday evenings: . . 7:30 p.m. TUE, JANUARY 8 General Meetings. The Board of Directors, which is Wednesday mornings: ...... 10:00 a.m. required to act legally and responsibly, has approved Sunday afternoons:...... 4:00 p.m. AGENDA SUBMISSIONS: 8:00 p.m. almost every General Meeting decision at the end of Be sure to be here promptly—or early—as we Submissions will be considered for the January 29 every General Meeting. Board members are elected at begin on time! The orientation takes about two General Meeting. the Annual Meeting in June. Copies of the Coop’s bylaws hours. Please don't bring small children. are available at the Coop Community Corner and at TUE, JANUARY 29 every General Meeting. Gazette Deadlines GENERAL MEETING: 7:00 p.m. The agenda appears in this issue and is available Next Meeting: Tuesday, LETTERS & VOLUNTARY ARTICLES: as a flyer in the entryway. January 17 issue:7:00 p.m., Mon, January 7 January 29, 7:00 p.m. January 31 issue:7:00 p.m., Mon, January 21 The Coop on Cable TV The General Meeting is held on the last Tuesday of each month. CLASSIFIED ADS DEADLINE: Inside the Park Slope Food Coop January 17 issue:7:00 p.m., Wed, January 9 FRIDAYS 2:30 p.m. with a replay at 10:30 p.m. Location January 31 issue:7:00 p.m., Wed, January 23 Channels: 56 (TimeWarner), 69 (CableVision). The temple house of Congregation Beth Elohim (Garfield Temple), 274 Garfield Place. How to Place an Item Attend a GM Park Slope Food Coop on the Agenda Mission Statement and Receive Work Credit If you have something you’d like discussed at a General Since the Coop’s inception in 1973, the General The Park Slope Food Coop is a mem- Meeting, please complete a submission form for the Meeting has been our decision-making body. At the ber-owned and operated food store—an Agenda Committee. Forms are available in the rack near General Meeting (GM) members gather to make alternative to commercial profit-oriented the Coop Community Corner bulletin board and at decisions and set Coop policy. The General-Meeting-for- business. As members, we contribute our workslot-credit program was created to increase General Meetings. Instructions and helpful information participation in the Coop’s decision-making process. labor: working together builds trust on how to submit an item appear on the submission Following is an outline of the program. For full details, see through cooperation and teamwork and form. The Agenda Committee meets on the first Tuesday the instruction sheets by the sign-up board. enables us to keep prices as low as possi- of each month to plan the agenda for the GM held on the • Advance Sign-up Required: ble within the context of our values and last Tuesday of the month. If you have a question, please To be eligible for workslot credit, you must add your principles. Only members may shop, and call Ellen Weinstat in the office. name to the sign-up sheet in the elevator lobby. we share responsibilities and benefits Some restrictions to this program do apply. Please see equally. We strive to be a responsible and below for details. ethical employer and neighbor. We are a Meeting Format • Two GM attendance credits per year: buying agent for our members and not a Warm Up (7:00 p.m.) Each member may take advantage of the GM-for- selling agent for any industry. We are a part workslot-credit program two times per calendar year. • Meet the Coordinators of and support the cooperative movement. • Enjoy some Coop snacks • Certain Squads not eligible: We offer a diversity of products with an Eligible: Shopping, Receiving/ Stocking, Food • Submit Open Forum items Processing, Office, Maintenance, Inventory, Construction, emphasis on organic, minimally pro- • Explore meeting literature and FTOP committees. (Some Committees are omitted cessed and healthful foods. We seek to because covering absent members is too difficult.) avoid products that depend on the Open Forum (7:15 p.m.) • Attend the entire GM: exploitation of others. We support non- Open Forum is a time for members to bring brief items In order to earn workslot credit you must be present toxic, sustainable agriculture. We respect to the General Meeting. If an item is more than brief, it for the entire meeting. the environment. We strive to reduce the can be submitted to the Agenda Committee as an item • Childcare can be provided at GMs: impact of our lifestyles on the world we for a future GM. Please notify an Office Coordinator in the Membership share with other species and future genera- Office at least one week prior to the meeting date. tions. We prefer to buy from local, earth- Reports (7:30 p.m.) • Signing in at the Meeting: friendly producers. We recycle. We try to • Financial Report 1. After the meeting the Chair will provide the lead by example, educating ourselves and • Coordinators’ Report Workslot Credit Attendance Sheet. others about health and nutrition, coopera- • Committee Reports 2.Please also sign in the attendance book that is passed around during the meeting. tion and the environment. We are com- Agenda (8:00 p.m.) mitted to diversity and equality. We • Being Absent from the GM: • The agenda is posted at the Coop Community Corner It is possible to cancel without penalty. We do ask that oppose discrimination in any form. We and may also appear elsewhere in this issue. you remove your name if you know cannot attend. Please strive to make the Coop welcoming and do not call the Membership Office with GM cancellations. accessible to all and to respect the opin- Wrap Up (9:30-9:45) • Is it FTOP or a Make-up? ions, needs and concerns of every member. (unless there is a vote to extend the meeting) It depends on your work status at the time of the We seek to maximize participation at every • Meeting evaluation meeting. level, from policy making to running the • Board of Directors vote • Consider making a report… store. We welcome all who respect these • Announcements, etc. ...to your Squad after you attend the meeting. values. 08-01-03 p 07-12 1/3/08 11:06 PM Page 8

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COMMUNITY WORKSLOT NEEDS CALENDAR

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 Community calendar listings work of the GL bookkeeper and troubleshooting any prob- are free. Please submit your lems in the confirmation tape. Facility with numbers and listings in 50 words or less by working with an adding machine are necessary skills for this mail, the mailslot in the entry workslot. Bookkeeping jobs are task oriented, not time ori- vestibule, or GazetteSubmis- ented. There is some flexibility for when this job needs to be [email protected]. Submis- completed. A six-month commitment to the workslot is sion deadlines are the same required. Please speak to Andie Taras through the as for classified ads. Please Membership Office if you are interested. refer to the Coop Calendar in the center of this issue. Plastics Recycling *Denotes a Coop member. Saturday or Sunday, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. or 11:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. FRI, JAN 4 Join in the Coop’s effort to be a better environmental citizen. Friday, January 4 • 7:00 p.m. Work outside in front of the Coop with other members of the at the Coop “INSIDE THE PARK SLOPE FOOD Recycling Squad accepting returned plastic containers, mak- COOP” television show pays a visit ing sure they are clean and meet the Recycling Squad crite- to 3-Corner Field Farms, a sustain- able farm in upstate New York that ria. Stack and pack plastic for recycling. Must be reliable and supplies the Coop with lamb. The willing to work outdoors in all kinds of weather. episode can be viewed in Brooklyn on Channels 56 & 59 on Friday, CHIPS Soup Kitchen January 4, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 Monday, Tuesday or Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. or p.m. 11:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CHIPS serves a daily meal to the homeless, needy and hun- SAT, JAN 5 gry at their storefront soup kitchen located at 4th Avenue and Sackett Street. Workslots preparing food, helping serve PEOPLE’S VOICE CAFE: Jon meals and cleaning-up are available to Coop members who Fromer; Kim & Reggie Harris at the Workmen’s Circle, 45 E 33rd St have been a member for at least six months. Coop members (btwn Madison & Park), 8:00–10:30 will work alongside other volunteers at CHIPS. Reliability, p.m. Wheelchair-accessible. For cooperation and ability to take directions are vital. info, call 212-787-3903 or visit Experience with food prep is a plus for working in the www.peoplesvoicecafe.org. Sug- kitchen. Please contact Camille Scuria in the Membership gested donation: $12 general/$9 Office if interested. members/more if you choose, less if you can’t. No one turned away. Office Setup Chasing Perfection CLOTHING & TEXTILE RECY- Weekday mornings, 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. CLING: Donate used clothing, Need an early riser with lots of energy to do a variety of phys- Chasing Perfection (working title) is a series of short shoes, boots, hats, jackets, towels, ical tasks including: setting up tables and chairs, buying food films about body image, media, and cultural identity that bedding & linens for reuse or recy- will be combined to make a feature documentary. cling. Grand Army Plaza Green- and supplies, labeling and putting away food and supplies, recycling, washing dishes and making coffee. Sound like your market, every Saturday through WET DREAMS AND FALSE IMAGES is a Sundance March, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. For dream come true? This job might be for you. Please speak to more info, visit www.cenyc.org Adrianna in the Membership Office, Monday through award-winning documentary film, that uses humor to raise Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm. serious concerns about the marketplace of commercial illu- SAT, JAN 12 sion and unrealizable standards of physical perfection.

CLOTHING & TEXTILE RECY- THE GUARANTEE A dancer’s hilarious story about his CLING: Donate used clothing, WHAT IS THAT? HOW DO I USE IT? prominent nose and the effect it has on his career. (win- shoes, boots, hats, jackets, towels, ner: Best Short Film, Newport International Film Festival) bedding & linens for reuse or recy- cling. Grand Army Plaza Green- Food Tours in the Coop market, every Saturday through 34x25x36 A tour of the Patina V Mannequin Factory in March, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. For We did it again ˜ the City of Industry, California. (work-in-progress) more info, visit www.cenyc.org we heaved in the new year and here it is scattered all around us SKIN Is the “grass always greener”? (work-in-progress) PEOPLE’S VOICE CAFE: Tony Bird at the Workmen’s Circle, 45 E 33rd ready to be put away St (btwn Madison & Park), Filmmaker Jesse Epstein received an MA in documentary 8:00–10:30 p.m. Wheelchair-acces- Wait before you knuckle down film and gender studies from NYU. She has directed sible. For info, call 212-787-3903 before you carry on and produced documentary projects both nationally and or visit www.peoplesvoicecafe.org. look out at the night sky internationally. Her Public Service Announcement about Suggested donation: $12 gener- find Orion, the odd planet body image has been shown in the Media That Matters al/$9 members/more if you the coming moon choose, less if you can’t. No one Film Festival in conjunction with the Human Rights Watch turned away. International Film Festival and on Let the stars inspire the work the Oxygen Media Channel. She is SUN, JAN 13 you have to do also the founder of a youth video FREE the turning inward program in Manhattan’s Lower Non-members take their energy to heart SIXTH SEMI-ANNUAL JEWISH East Side, and an instructor for welcome SPIRITUAL STORYTELLING JAM- Do better: be great Reel Stories: Sundance’s youth BOREE: Join Maggid Yitzhak documentary lab. Jesse has Buxbaum & seven great story- Come to the Coop with your shine on received sponsorship from Chicken & Egg Pictures and the tellers for an evening of holy tales, we’ll be here stacking, stocking, Fledgling Foundation. Some of her films are being distrib- live music and refreshments. Con- standing in line waiting for you gregation Bnai Avraham, 117 Rem- uted by www.newday.com. sen St (btwn. Clinton & Henry). A discussion about this work-in-progress documentary with 7:00 p.m., $10 ($5 for students). The Park Slope Coop For more info, call 347-245-0606. Food Fun Family Coop member and co-producer, Trish Dalton and filmmak- by Myra Klockenbrink er, Jesse Epstein will follow. SAT, JAN 19 Mondays January 7 (A Week) Views expressed by the presenter do not necessarily represent the Park Slope Food Coop PEOPLE’S VOICE CAFE: Sharon January 21 (C Week) Katz & the Peace Train at the Work- Noon to 1 p.m. men’s Circle, 45 E 33rd St (btwn and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Madison & Park), 8:00–10:30 p.m. Wheelchair-accessible. For info, Tuesday January 15 (B Week) call 212-787-3903 or visit www.peoplesvoicecafe.org. Sug- 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. gested donation: $12 general/$9 members/more if you choose, less Sunday January 20 (B Week) if you can’t. No one turned away. Noon to 2 p.m.

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Gazette article was that of theft, but the Ann Arbor, Minneapolis, St. Louis, respect Gazette editors as much as we stress which this is causing your dog Salt Lake City, Vancouver (Washing- would like them to respect us. Unfor- SINGLE BELLES IN should also be considered. And you ton). And New York City is sponsoring tunately, the underlying issue may not know—since you never see a $700,000 campaign to promote tap remains that an expression that we RETROLAND your dog when you’re not present, you water over bottled water. Tap water is never thought of as a racial slur has Looking toward the night may have no idea how s/he is reacting! far more efficient and uses far fewer not been allowed, now, by three edi- That ends two-oh-oh-seven Janet Gottlieb resources than bottled water. tors. Worse, we are not even allowed Hoping for a light A few at the GM talked about the to say what the expression was. It is Shining down from heaven. “convenience” of bottled water and not one of the 12 words banned by the Single life is fun, DECISIVE ACTION ON the right to choose. If one agrees that FCC so one would think we could at Something I believe, REDUCING BOTTLED we are in an environmental crisis, least discuss it! We call on editors Yet what’s good for only one then we can’t afford to continue Joan Minieri, Tom Moore and Michael Won’t do on New Year’s Eve. WATER destroying our environment for con- O’Keefe and rulers Stephanie Golden Oh, single belles, single belles, venience or choice. And the “choice” and Erik Lewis to release these poor No need to deceive, TO THE GAZETTE: here is really a pseudo-choice, like little unintended words from the Oh, what times a belle can have In accepting his Nobel Prize, equating the choice between mineral limbo of repression! But what counts is New Year’s Eve. received for sounding the alarm over and spring water, or Coke and Pepsi, More important, we hope we will Single belles, single belles , global warming, Al Gore said, in part: with the choice between war and soon see the day when Gazette editors No need to deceive, “We, the human species, are con- peace, or life and death. It’s to make a will be elected rather than appointed by Oh, what times a belle can have fronting a planetary emergency—a mockery of the very notion of choice. their own self-serving clique. In that But what counts is New Year’s Eve. threat to the survival of our civiliza- Al Gore went on to say: “The future way, maybe some variety and pizzazz, I’m hoping for a date tion that is gathering ominous and is knocking at our door right now. fiction and poetry, gossip and inside That night of special nights destructive potential even as we gather Make no mistake, the next generation news, Co-Op politics, and general To launch the new year in, here. But there is hopeful news as will ask us one of two questions. freedom of speech will see the light of A cascade of delights. well. We have the ability to solve this Either they will ask: ‘What were you day and the Gazette will be justified in A man who’s rich and bright, crisis and avoid the worst—though thinking; why didn’t you act?’ printing more than its measly 3,000 Potentially a mate, not all—of its consequences, if we act “Or they will ask instead: ‘How did copies. He could be even Mr. Right boldly, decisively and quickly.” you find the moral courage to rise and Michael, you said I wouldn’t thank Hello, two-oh-oh-eight! On Nov. 27, I participated in a Gen- successfully resolve a crisis that so you, and I did. How’s about an answer Single belles, single belles, eral Meeting presentation asking our many said was impossible to solve?’ “ to my concerns from you and the No need to deceive, Coop to essentially do just that—act We’ve got to back up our Coop’s other editors and rulers in these Oh, what times a belle can have boldly, decisively and quickly—to join mission statement with action. The pages? But what counts is New Year’s Eve. the effort to solve this crisis by dis- statement says: “We respect the envi- As to WBAI, the latest news is that Single belles, single belles, continuing the sale of bottled water. I ronment. We strive to reduce the Nicole Sawaya, the new Executive No need to deceive, discussed how plastic bottles are impact of our lifestyles on the world Director we told you about in the last Oh, what times a belle can have harming our environment—filling we share with other species and Issue, has resigned. We can well under- But what counts is New Year’s Eve. landfills and leaching toxins into the future generations.” stand her desire to produce radio Leon Freilich water table, or incinerated and pollut- We can take the lead in the Coop rather than referee raging warriors. ing the air. Plastic bottles are made movement by taking bold, decisive But her resignation has not been offi- from oil, a nonrenewable resource. and quick action and join with those cially confirmed, so we wait with DOGS IN DISTRESS: THE And oil is used to transport the heavy, who are working diligently to save the bated breath on several fronts. Hope- UNSEEN DAMAGE water-filled bottles, further contribut- planet. If we pass the resolution to fully the banning of J&U star Cerene ing to greenhouse gases and global discontinue selling bottled water, Roberts from the WBAI premises will warming. other Coops will follow. not be her last official action! TO THE GAZETTE: The rate of recycling the bottles is Sincerely, With or without the new Executive As I left the Coop one recent Satur- very low—around 20%. Bottled water Lew Friedman Director, WBAI politics continues in its day morning, I took notice of a dog use has been climbing significantly screaming crescendo towards self- tied to the bench outside who was each year since 1993—by an estimat- destruction, and at the same time clearly distressed, crying for his/her ed 7 to 11%—fueled by corporations’ FTOP SLOTS SCARCE? everything is in limbo and nothing is human companion, and actually des- huge marketing budgets. However, CONSIDER COMMITTEES happening. The ballots have been perately scratching at the sliding numerous municipalities in the U.S. impounded till at least January 24th, doors. The only reservation as to leav- have taken some action back to tap and the J&U is screaming for blood. The ing one’s dog outside the Coop water—Los Angeles, San Francisco, TO THE GAZETTE: next Board meeting is two days from expressed by members in the recent San Jose, Chicago, Louisville, Boston, As membership continues to grow now, too late for me to notify you about and finding FTOP work becomes more it, but it promises to be the showdown LETTERS POLICY difficult, joining one of our many of the decade and I am almost afraid to committees might be an option for be seen there with my camera. Wish us We welcome letters from members. 1. The Gazette will not publish members needing workslots. Other luck and the protection of better peo- Submission deadlines appear in the hearsay—that is, allegations not based on than the Disciplinary Committee, on ple than Gazette editors! Coop Calendar. All letters will be printed the author's first-hand observation. which I previously served, I don’t Getting back to the Co-Op, we con- if they conform to the published guide- 2. Nor will we publish accusations that know much about the other commit- sciously missed the last General lines. We will not knowingly publish arti- are not specific or are not substantiated tees, and I would guess that’s true for Meeting in favor of an important rally cles which are racist, sexist or otherwise by factual assertions. many of us. What are the names of all of the Juanita Young Support Com- discriminatory 3. Copies of submissions that make the Coop committees? How many mittee. Assuming that the rulers’ new The maximum length for letters is 500 substantive accusations against specific members are on each, and how is it election procedure was passed in its words. Letters must include your name individuals will be given to those persons decided how many members each entirety: and phone number and be typed or very to enable them to write a response, and committee may have? What is the We applaud any action that gives legibly handwritten. Editors will reject let- both submissions and response will be specific work of each committee, and the Board of Directors more impor- ters that are illegible or too long. published simultaneously. This means how does each committee report on tance. But rather than instituting a You may submit on paper, typed or very that the original submission may not whether they have been able to com- ridiculous and almost crippling lead legibly handwritten, or via email to appear until the issue after the one for plete that work? Do committee mem- time, we would advocate: [email protected] or on which it was submitted. bers report on their time, as members 1. Qualifications appropriate to disk. The above applies to both articles and working shifts do? Which committees functioning (rather than rubber- letters. The only exceptions will be arti- have open slots? Knowing more stamp) Board members. Anonymity cles by Gazette reporters which will be would enable members not only to 2. Meetings of the Board held on Unattributed letters will not be pub- required to include the response within understand how this part of the Coop different days than the general meet- lished unless the Gazette knows the identity the article itself. functions, but also to decide whether ings to assure at least some small of the writer, and therefore must be signed committee membership for work measure of independence. when submitted (giving phone number). Respect credit might be of interest to them. In spite of the Co-Op lawyer’s state- Such letters will be published only where a Letters must not be personally deroga- Robin Germany ment, we believe our evisceration of reason is given to the editor as to why pub- tory or insulting, even when strongly criti- lic identification of the writer would cizing an individual member's actions. the Board’s power illegally under- impose an unfair burden of embarrass- Letter writers must refer to other people mines and evades the purposes of the ment or difficulty. Such letters must relate with respect, refrain from calling someone ALL THAT’S FIT TO New York State Non-Profit Corpora- to Coop issues and avoid any non-con- by a nickname that the person never uses PRINT… tions Law. structive, non-cooperative language. himself or herself, and refrain from com- For Democracy and in cooperation, we remain paring other people to odious figures like Albert Baron Solomon Fairness Hitler or Idi Amin. TO THE GAZETTE: PACVID1.com In order to provide fair, comprehensive, Thank you very kindly to Gazette edi- Disqualified Candidate factual coverage: tor Michael O’Keeffe for printing our WBAI Independent Campaign 2007 letter in the last issue! We try to 718-768-9079, [email protected] 08-01-03 p 07-12 1/3/08 11:06 PM Page 10

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

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Call or email me, Marty temporo-mandibular (TM) joint ther- 917-273-3213 or boskesboy@veri- apy & much more. For a no-obliga- BLUEGRASS HARMONY SINGING zon.net tion free initial oral examination, call CLASS—Interested in learning to sing 212-505-5055. Please bring X-rays. three-part harmony? Sunday, January SERVICES HOLISTIC OPTOMETRY: Most eye 13, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Park Slope. doctors treat patients symptomati- Cost: $40. Instructors Pete Peterson, TOP HAT MOVERS, INC., 145 Park cally by prescribing ever-increasing Kellie Allen and Peter Szego. Hear Place, Bklyn. Licensed and Insured prescriptions. We try to find the their music at www.wakinguptillie. Moving Co. moves you stress-free. source of your vision problem. Some com. If you can sing in tune, come join Full line of boxes & packing materials of the symptoms that can be treated us. Call Steve at 917-365-4683 or avail. Free estimates 718-965-0214. include headaches, eye fatigue, com- [email protected] D.O.T. #T-12302. 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Announcing East New York Auditions Food Coop for our Third Help a new coop in Brooklyn Coop Kids FTOP credit available Variety Show In accordance with the sixth Principle Auditions: Coop members ages 4-18 of Cooperation, we frequently offer •Saturday, January 5, 2:00-4:00 p.m. support and consultation to other •Sunday, January 13, 12:00-2:00 p.m. coops. For the East New York Food Support a New Coop! Coop second floor meeting room Coop, we have also offered help in the Do you live or work To reserve an audition spot contact:: form of Park Slope Food Coop Martha Siegel: 718-965-3916 or [email protected] member workslots. in the Bronx? Would you prefer to do your work- You must audition to be in the show. ■ Polished act not required for audition; we can help you slot on Saturdays? polish it. ■ The East New York Food Coop Then inquire about supporting Singers and other musicians, poets, jugglers, stand-up comics, welcomes PSFC members to rappers, dancers, magicians, gymnasts, etc. (no lip-syncing the South Bronx please) assist in its first year’s Food Cooperative! operations. Performance Date: In accordance with the 6th Saturday, March 8, 7:00 p.m. PSFC members may receive FTOP Principle of Cooperation, the at the Old First Church credit in exchange for their help. To Park Slope Food Coop is offering We look forward to hearing from you! receive credit, you should be a the SBFC support and consulta- member for at least one year and tion by allowing PSFC members to have an excellent attendance record. complete their workslot at the Monthly on the... To make work arrangements, Bronx location. Last Sunday R please email PSFC members will receive FTOP Jan 27 • 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. ellen_weinstat @psfc.coop credit in exchange for their help. Second Saturday or call 718-622-0560. Jan 12 • 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. E To receive credit, you should Third Thursday be a PSFC member for at Jan 17 • 7:00–9:00 p.m. C East New York Food Coop On the sidewalk in front of the least one year and have an receiving area at the Park Slope Food Coop. 419 New Lots Avenue excellent attendance record. between New Jersey Avenue Y and Vermont Street To make work arrangements, accessible by the please email PLASTICS A, J and 3 trains [email protected] or call What plastics do we accept? 718-676-2721 718-622-0560 • #1 and #2 non-bottle shaped containers and L #1 and #2 labeled lids. Mouths of containers must be equal width or wider than the body of the container. I THANK YOU! • All #4 plastic and #4 labeled lids. • #5 plastic tubs, cups & specifically marked N Thank you to the following members for referring friends lids and caps (discard any with paper labels). who joined the Coop in the last two weeks. • Plastic film, such as shopping and dry Nicky Agate Wesley Gray Dolores Natividad Mandu Noa Sen cleaning bags, etc. Okay if not labeled. G Yakova Baum Leia Ignacio Richard Nisa Jenni Tonti ALL PLASTIC MUST BE COMPLETELY CLEAN AND DRY Polly Cheung Adam Jaffee Agnieska Osek Victoria Bruna De Araujo Adrian Jones Natasha Paul We close up promptly. Coleen Devol Misako Koga Freya Powell Last drop offs will be accepted 10 minutes Melanie Forstrom Victoria Libertore Sarah S. prior to our end time to allow for sorting.

WELCOME!

A warm welcome to these new Coop members who have joined us in the last two weeks. We’re glad you’ve decided to be a part of our community. Jonathan Baum Sara Cohn Curtis Flowers Celeste Holt-Walters Diana Lopez Andrew Personette Texkumske Swao Jen Bervin Ronald Cooper Peter Giles Helene Ivry Cyrille Martin Jon Price Anastassia Tsivy Stephanie Bifolco Beth Davenport Jocelyn Golarz Ouri Ivry Justin Martin Esther Roitman Becky Vas Al Brown Cory Declusin Karey Green Esti Jacobson Catherine McRae Katie Rosen Latisha Walters- Hannah Capaloff- Danya Declusin Kate S. Greenberg Megan Jones Isaac Miller Denise Ruchala Brown Jones Nicholas Delany Marni Greenstein Christopher Candice Mitchell Hiva Shafa Itta Werdiger William Cathcart Daniela Dover Jessica Hanmer Kanyongolo Mieko Miyamoto Joseph Silovsky Rutu Chaudhari Alessandra Duarte Cliff Hoffman Darya Kerzhner Ravi Nandi Stewart Stone Joe Chavez Kari Evanson Deb Hoffman Smadar Leiserowitz Maya Nathan Gopi Sundaram Daniel Ciambrone Jakob Feltham Jonathan Hoffman Nadejda Lokhanova Bert Newton Sathya Sundaram