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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE PARK SLOPE FOOD COOP
Established
1973
Volume CC, Number 2 January 17, 2008
Catch a Rising Star
The Third Biennial Park Slope Food Coop
Kids Variety Show
By Frank Haberle
O
n the evening of March 8, from 7 to 9 p.m., an extraordi-
nary group of young people will take the stage in Old
First Church, on the corner of Carroll Street and Sev-
enth Avenue, to sing, recite, dance, play and perform their
hearts out. The Park Slope Food Coop’s Third Biennial Kids
Variety Show will present 20 acts by children of Coop families,
from 7 to 18 years old. The Kids Variety Show raises funds for
the Park Slope Food Coop while providing a venue for Coop
members to see and hear our neighborhood’s young rising
stars. The event costs $5 at the door.
“So much is going on with people when they’re in the Coop
that it’s hard to get their attention for something that may seem
unimportant,” says Len Heisler, a Coop Fun’raising Committee
member, “but this event is actually really exciting and fun for
everyone involved.” Len is one of a core group of Coop mem-
bers who help to organize the talent shows and other events
throughout the year. (Outside the Coop, he is the director of
DreamStreets, a musical theater company for people with
Down syndrome.)
To people who find themselves underwhelmed with the ris-
ing popularity of mainstream overnight celebrity programs like
American Idol, the Coop’s Kids Variety Show may provide a
refreshing alternative. Park Slope and its surrounding commu-
nities have a long, rich tradition of fostering and developing
By Ed Levy artistic talent. This event offers a glimpse of a new generation of
young people who work hard to develop their craft. The Kids
Variety Show is a source of great pride, not only for parents and
I
n our age of cinnamon dolce grande double lattes, ordering tea might
seem like walking into the saloon in Dodge City and asking for a glass CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
of milk. But in case you haven’t noticed, tea is no longer just for aunts
with difficult digestion. For the tea connoisseur, teas are like wines, each
with a unique bouquet and finish. The Coop now carries dozens of teas,
ranging from the kind your aunt drank, the Tetley 72 pack, to Nagobilev
Village, a Russian variety sold at the caviar-like price of $42.37 per pound.
What Is Tea, Anyhow? leaves are bruised, that the higher the elevation, the
ILLUSTRATIONS BY LYNN BERNSTEIN
Nonherbal tea comes from encourages oxidation. More better the quality.
the Camellia sinensis plant, oxygen produces dark-col-
grown in hot, humid climates ored, black teas with the Coffee or Tea?
with regular rainfall. There most caffeine (40 mg. per Coffee has fewer known
are over 2,000 varieties of tea, cup), while less oxygen health benefits than tea,
but by the time it reaches results in green and oolong aside from being a laxative
your mug, tea is grouped into teas, with less caffeine (30 for some people. It has also
four categories—black, and 20 mgs. per cup, respec- been used in asthma treat-
green, oolong and white. tively). Leaves that are not ments, to relax the lungs and
How the leaves fall into processed at all are called open the air passages. Tea,
these categories depends on white tea (with 15 mg. of caf- on the other hand, has medi-
how much oxygen they feine per cup). (For reference, cinal constituents, including Next General Meeting on January 29
absorb during processing. a cup of coffee contains on antioxidant levels that, The General Meeting of the Park Slope Food Coop is held on the
Making tea can involve with- average 80 mg. of caffeine.) according to studies, fight off last Tuesday of each month.* The next General Meeting will be
ering, steaming, pan-frying, The elevation at which the cancer and heart disease, and Tuesday, January 29, at 7:00 p.m. at the Congregation Beth Elo-
shaking, tumbling and crush- tea is grown also affects qual- anti-inflammatories that help him Temple House (Garfield Temple), 274 Garfield Place.
ing the leaves. It is largely the ity. Elevation affects not only arthritis and other condi- The agenda is in this Gazette and available as a flyer in the
crushing process, when the climate but soil. On average, CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 entryway of the Coop. For more information about the GM and
about Coop governance, please see the center of this issue.
SUN, FEB 3 The Coop will be closing early at 5:00 p.m.
due to our annual Coop-wide inventory
IN THIS ISSUE
Coop Fri, Jan 18 •The Good Coffeehouse Swing Street 8:00 p.m. GM Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Event Thu, Jan 24
Fri, Jan 25
•Blood Drive 3:00–8:00 p.m.
•Blood Drive 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The Good Coffeehouse Presents: Meet The Artists . . . . . . . . . 5
Puzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Highlights Sat, Jan 26
Thur, Feb 7
•Blood Drive 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
•Food Class: Mama’s in the Kitchen 7:30 p.m.
Coop Hours, Coffeehouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Coop Calendar, Governance Information,
Fri, Feb 15 •The Good Coffeehouse: Cello Everybody! 8:00 p.m. Mission Statement, Workslot Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Look for additional information about these and other events in this issue. Letters to the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Classified Ads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2 January 17, 2008 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY
Tea Rocks has been drunk far longer while some of them
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 than coffee. According to leg- claim that the ethyl
end, it was discovered acci- acetate process is
tions, without the downside dentally by a Chinese “natural” because this
of Celebrex and Vioxx. Tea emperor around 2700 B.C. chemical is found in
also contains theanine, an One day, after eating a large fruit, this is mislead-
amino acid shown to reduce meal, he was relaxing in his ing, since for the
mental and physical stress garden with a cup of boiling decaffeination
and promote alpha activity in water (to each his own!) process they are using
the brain. when some leaves from a synthetic ethyl
nearby tree fell into the cup acetate. Natural decaf
The First Cup of Tea, Ever unnoticed, and he consumed methods involve pro-
The early Americans gave the drink. The tasty brew is cessing with water or
up on tea when the British said to have relieved the carbon dioxide. Fed-
began to tax it heavily emperor’s pain, and voilà, tea eral regulations in the
PHOTOGRAPH BY ROD MORRISON
(remember the Boston Tea was born! United States man-
Party?), but the British and date that caffeine lev-
Dutch continued to fight Decaf els must not be above
each other around the world Commercial tea makers 2.5% in order for a
for who could oppress more use solvents like methylene product to be labeled
people to get their Earl Grey chloride or ethyl acetate to "decaffeinated."
and Darjeeling. Tea, in fact, remove the caffeine, and None of these
methods removes all
the caffeine, however,
as anyone sensitive to Juliana Cano selecting her loose-leaf tea in the bulk aisle.
Thursday, this substance can
Feb. 7 tell you. You can decaf tea on tea leaves when making iced and tree fibers and whitened
your own. Since 80% of the tea and steep as usual. Then with nontoxic, nonchlorine,
7:30 p.m. caffeine is released during the dilute with an equal amount environmentally friendly
at the Coop first 30 seconds of steeping, of cold. hydrogen peroxide.
simply pour boiling water on Numi Teas was founded by
the leaves, steep for 30 sec- Small Businesses with a a brother and sister, a pho-
onds, pour out this batch and Mission tographer and biochemical
Guest Chef Linda
Mama’s in the Kitchen then brew another cup using Many of the Coop’s organ- engineer, respectively, whose
Monastra is a graduate the same leaves or bag. ic tea vendors are quite vision was to “revive the
Simple and Healthy Meals to Prepare of the Natural Gourmet proud of their products. serenity, creativity, and com-
for Yourself After You Have a Baby Institute for Health and
Two Leaves and a Bud is fort that is inspired by the
known for its single-origin simple art of tea.”
Culinary Arts and now teas, that is, teas that are
works as a freelance from specific areas, even spe- What’s in the Store
chef specializing in cific hillsides, instead of The Coop sells about 1,700
being innocuous blends. boxes of tea and about 55 lbs.
vegetarian cuisine. Linda
They also avoid the CTC of bulk tea (these figures
gave birth to her first Keep Dunking Till the (crush twist curl) method in include herbal teas) per
child in August and has Water Turns. Keep Tag favor of the far more elegant week. General Coordinator
spent several months
out of Cup approach of placing two Janet Schumacher said that
This may be the method leaves and a bud in triangu- she gives priority to fair trade
MENU perfecting the art of
most familiar to you; but it is lar, organic, biodegradable and organic teas and
and
with Dried Cherries not how good tea is made. sachets. responds to member
• Oatmeal Muffins cooking with one hand
)
Almonds (vegetarian while holding a baby in Use one teaspoon of Uncle Lee's Tea, Inc. is requests for brands. Look in
and
• Cold Sesam e Noodles with Tofu leaves or one bag per cup of owned and operated by a the spice aisle for loose
the other.
Red Pepper (vegan) sh
spring or purified water. Use third generation of tea pro- bagged teas, including
up with Parsley Garni boiling water (212° F.) when ducers, and claims it was the organic Bolivian black, Dar-
• Carrot Ginger So MEMBERS &
(vegetarian) NON-MEMBERS preparing black or dark first to introduce green tea, jeeling, Pai Mu Tan (white
WELCOME. oolong teas. Use cooler water with its documented health tea), Snow Buds, Green
$4 materials fee (180° F.)—water that is just benefits, to the North Ameri- Lemon Ginger, Green Sen-
Views expressed by the presenter do not Come early
necessarily represent the Park Slope Food Coop. to ensure a seat. about to boil—when steeping can market. cha, Irish Breakfast, Glen
green, light, oolong and white Longlife gets its Darjeeling Lockey and Nagobilev Vil-
teas. Some connoisseurs (a black tea) from the famous lage, among others.
insist you should steep black 140-year-old Makaibari Tea Browsing this aisle, I asked
The Diversity & Equality Committee (DEC) is dedicated teas for five minutes, dark Estate at the base of the a Coop member shopping
to improving human relations and communications oolong and white for seven Himalayas, and has been com- alongside me, Michael, about
through impeccable interpersonal interactions, poli- minutes and light oolong and mitted to growing organic and his tea-drinking habits. He
cies and procedures in the Coop. green teas for three minutes. biodynamic teas since 1945. was newly turned on to tea,
(Got that? If not, tape this to Bija Teas, made by Flora, he said, and enthusiastic
The goal is to work toward preventing and eliminating discrimination in your cubicle wall.) claim to use the largest and about the choices. He wished
the Coop and to promote the ideal of equal and respectful treatment In case you’re thinking heaviest tea bag available, there was more information
between all Coop members and paid staff regardless of each individual’s ahead, double the amount of made from a blend of hemp on the loose tea labels about
different identity. The DEC also aims to provide advocacy for individuals contents—especially for the
who feel they have experienced discriminatory practices in the Coop. blends.
The Coop also sells an
Voicemail (888) 204-0098 assortment of tools for mak-
PROGRAMS ing tea, including a travel tea
E-mail psfcdiversity-cpr@hotmail.com mug with its own infuser that
Friday, January 18 and seems like a real bargain at
Contact Form DEC Contact forms are available in the literature rack Sunday, January 20 $7.64, a stainless steel strain-
or Letter: in the ground floor elevator lobby. Place a completed er and drip bowl combo for
form or other letter/note (anonymously if desired) in a
The following programs will happen within four days of $2.84, and a mug with a built-
sealed envelope labeled “Attn: Diversity and Equality
publication of this issue. For full ads, please look at the in infuser, for $3.19. And there
Committee” and use one of the three methods listed are several Zen-looking pots
December 20 or January 3 issues or pick up copies of the
below to get it to the committee. that look just right in case
flyers in the Coop.
you’re feeling ceremonial.
Mail Park Slope Food Coop Fri, Jan 18 If herbal is your cup of tea,
Attention: Diversity & Equality Committee 7:30 Improve your Accent with look for the conclusion of this
ILLUSTRATIONS BY ROD MORRISON
782 Union Street Sharon Montoya series in a future issue of the
Brooklyn, New York 11215 8:00 The Good Coffeehouse presents Swing Linewaiters’ Gazette. ■
Street at the Society for Ethical Culture
Mail Which is located in the entryway vestibule
Drop Box on the ground floor under the flier caddy. Sun, Jan 20
12:00 Fearless Public Speaking with
Membership The DEC has a mailbox in the Membership Jezra Kaye
Office Mailbox Office on the second floor of the Coop.
Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY January 17, 2008 3
Catch a Rising Star Natasha has per- groceries
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 formed as a cheap; we’re
dancer, and recit- trying to build
children, but also for the ed her poetry at a something PSFC JANUARY 2008
Coop and the neighborhood. reading by her through these
The variety show “audi- school at Barnes events that GENERAL MEETING
tions”—officially, the first 20 and Noble. Laila, goes beyond
acts to sign up are in the who previewed that.” Martha, Tuesday, January 29, 7:00 p.m.
show, so long as they make it her rendition of a professional • Items will be taken up in the order given.
to the Coop on one of two “Somewhere cellist and • Times in parentheses are suggestions.
afternoons to offer a preview over the Rain- teacher who • More information on each item may be available at the
before several Fun’raising bow,” has been singing for has been a Coop member entrance table at the meeting. We ask members to please
Committee members—offers three and a half years. She since 1981, was the lead read the materials available between 7:00 &7:15 p.m.
a glimpse of the effort, skill has performed in a talent organizer of the Coop’s first • Meeting Location: Congregation Beth Elohim
and talent that go into each show held each summer in benefit series, an annual Social Hall (Garfield Temple) 274 Garfield Pl. at 8th Ave.
performance piece. In the the bungalow community her music festival hosted at P.S.
family stays in near 321 in the mid 1980s that AGENDA:
Peekskill. Marina, brought in 100 artists and Item #1: Member Survey (40 minutes)
who auditioned with over 1,000 people and raised Proposal: “To collaborate with the Federal Reserve Bank of
“Beautiful,” made $3,000 to $4,000 each year. Boston on a voluntary survey(s) of our membership
popular by Christina The variety show series is a regarding our transition to electronic payments.”
Aguilera, has sung in smaller-scale extension of —submitted by the General Coordinators
the chorus of the that original event and is
Children’s School, now a one-night affair Item #2: Reducing Plastic Bag Usage (50 minutes)
and solo in the attended by approximately Discussion: “Plastic bags are useful and practical, but have
school’s talent show. 150 Coop members and the many adverse environmental consequences. We would like
She also sings in Por- greater community. to brainstorm with members to solicit ideas about whether
PHOTOGRAPHS BY FRANK HABERLE
tuguese. Fun’raising Committee we can substantially reduce the number of produce (roll) and
Others who have events help to keep the shopping (t-shirt) bags we use at the Coop, and how to do so
registered for the Coop’s operating costs down. without making the shopping experience more inconvenient
variety show include Additional events hosted by or burdensome. We would also like to get specific feedback
a group of dancers the Fun’raising Committee about the following possible 5 part proposal:
from P.S. 321; a group each year include poker 1. Charge for plastic shopping and produce bags at
of cellists; David and night, games night, pub night checkout, 20¢ and 10¢ respectively, or prices
Sarah, who play vio- and other activities. The larg- determined by the Coop plastic bag buyer, with
lin and flute; singers er events, member (and pro- proceeds from the sales being used to subsidize a
Sara, Zoe and Aiden; fessional dancer) Dalienne reduction in the price of reusable bags.
Megan Riley and Jordan, who Major admits, are an all-day 2. Place plastic shopping bags BEHIND checkout
will perform a skit; affair for all members who stations.
first audition session on Jan- dancer Raye and singer sign up to lend a hand. “In 3. Move re-usable shopping bags to an area next to the
uary 5, seven young people Conaugh. There is also the addition to the committee, Express and Regular checkout stations, and re-usable
presented their acts: possibility of a teenage rock we get some F-Toppers, produce bags to an area near or in the produce and
Natasha, 8, a poet; Megan, 9, band closing the show, fol- bulk shopping areas.
a violinist (who auditioned lowed by an impromptu cho- 4. Develop informational signs that remind members of
solo, but may be accompa- rus of parents. the environmental consequences of plastic bags and
nied by a group from the The annual variety of the existing plastic bag recycling program, for
Music Conservancy); Zach, a shows—on alternate years display where plastic bags are used.
13-year-old clarinetist; duet the Coop hosts variety shows 5. Explore the possibility of developing a plastic bag
singers Isabelle (11) and for grownups—are organized “exchange” program at the Coop..” —submitted by the
Alexus (10); singer Laila, 7; and delivered by the Coop’s General Coordinators, the Environmental Committee, Johannah
and 11-year-old singer Fun’raising Committee. Its 15 Rodgers, David Barouh, Henry Rock, and Barbara Kancelbaum
ILLUSTRATIONS BY LYNN BERNSTEIN
Marina. Their performances members bring a range of
included a piece by Vivaldi, a artistic backgrounds to orga- Future Agenda Information:
Gershwin tune, a current pop nizing creative, exciting com- For information on how to place an Item on the Agenda,
song and a poem about the munity events that bring please see the center pages of the Linewaiters' Gazette.
magic of technology. members together socially, The Agenda Committee minutes and the status of pending
“My first-grade teacher off the shopping floor. “Virtu- agenda items are available in the office and at all GMs.
taught me how to write poet- ally everyone on the Fun’rais-
ry in school,” Natasha report- ing Committee is in the arts
ed (she also lists Emily in some way,” member Tasha
Dickinson, Robert Frost and Paley points out. “And we call die’s Back Room at Sixth Anniversary Event—please
Langston Hughes as influ- in a lot of local artists from Avenue and Dean Street and contact Fun’raising Committee
ences). “I then taught myself the community to help us Poker Night, on April 5 at the member Martha Siegel at
how to write it freely.” with each event, regardless which helps,” she says. “But Coop. Beyond the Kids Vari- msiegel105@earthlink.net. ■
of whether they are from load-in to strike, we ety Show, the next
members or commit- need people to form a fire marquee event is the
tee members. The line to load in and set up 35th Anniversary
Coop events are real- chairs, to move gear, to set Event, to be held May
ly an extension of the up and staff the food and 3 at Garfield Temple.
n e i g h b o r h o o d ’s concessions, plus a range of The committee is
vibrant arts commu- skilled people to help with working hard to
nity.” lighting and sound. So it’s develop a plan for
“We try to get peo- pretty labor intensive.” the anniversary
ple together, to help Fun’raising Committee mem- event, which will
form a sense of com- bers also work long hours to include a program,
munity,” says Martha organize the talent show dinner and dancing
Siegel, a founding auditions and to get the word (child care will be
member of the com- out to members. “We have a provided).
mittee who has orga- huge banner over the check- For more informa-
nized special events out space downstairs,” Len tion about the
for the Coop for near- points out, “and we always Fun’raising Commit-
ly 25 years. “Many take out an ad in the Gazette.” tee, the Kids Variety
people think of the Fun’raising events in the Show and other
Coop solely as a immediate future include upcoming events—
Isabelle and Alexus place to buy their Pub Night, March 6 in Fred- including the 35th Zach
Have a story idea for the Gazette?
Or know of an interesting Coop member you think others would like to read about?
Email your suggestions to GazetteSubmissions@psfc.coop (please write Gazette Story Ideas in the subject line).
4 January 17, 2008 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY
Board of Directors
Election
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Monthly on the. . .
Last Sunday
COOP
SQUAD
E
Jan 27 • 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Second Saturday
Feb 9 • 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. LEADERS
C
The General Meeting & The Board of Directors con-
the Board of Directors ducts a vote at the end of Third Thursday Do you want your shift to
every GM whether to Jan 17, Feb 21 • 7:00–9:00 p.m. operate more smoothly?
From our inception in 1973
Y
accept the advice of the On the sidewalk in front of the
to the present, the monthly receiving area at the Park Slope Food Coop. Are there folks on your
General Meeting has been members that night. Mem-
squad who seem to irritate
the decision-making body bers of the Board are
one another, and it’s
PLASTICS
of the Coop. Since the required to act legally and
responsibly. hard to see what the
Coop incorporated in 1977, problem is?
we have been legally
L
required to have a Board of Openings What plastics do we accept? When a conflict occurs
Directors. We have one full three-year between shoppers during
term open this year.
• #1 and #2 non-bottle shaped containers and
your shift, what can you
I
#1 and #2 labeled lids. Mouths of containers
The Bylaws of the Park do to ease the situation on
Candidate Deadline must be equal width or wider than the body
Slope Food Coop state: the spot and to offer
of the container.
“The portion of the Board If you wish to place your resources to anyone who
of Directors meeting that is
devoted to receiving the
advice of the members
name into nomination, you
must declare your candida-
cy by Saturday, March 1.
N
• All #4 plastic and #4 labeled lids.
• #5 plastic tubs, cups & specifically marked
wants to follow up?
The Park Slope Food Coop’s
G
lids and caps (discard any with paper labels). Diversity and Equality
shall be known as the Gen- Please submit a statement
eral Meeting…The mem- of up to 750 words to • Plastic film, such as shopping and dry Committee is holding a series of
bers who gather to give GazetteSubmissions@psfc. cleaning bags, etc. Okay if not labeled. workshops for Squad Leaders
advice to the directors may coop. Please include a small (and other squad reps who are
ALL PLASTIC MUST BE COMPLETELY CLEAN AND DRY
choose to vote in order to photo for publication in the not Squad Leaders). The two-
express their support or Linewaiters’ Gazette and the We close up promptly. hour workshops will explore the
opposition for any of the member proxy mailing. Last drop offs will be accepted 10 minutes meaning of diversity in a group
issues that have come prior to our end time to allow for sorting. context. Through interactive
before the meeting.” Deciding discussion we will talk about the
and Voting values of diversity, our own indi-
Duties of the Candidates will vidual diverse perspectives, and
Directors
The Board of Direc-
tors is comprised
have the opportunity
to present their plat-
form at the March 25
Show how differences can create both
collaboration and conflict. We
will discuss conflicts that have
of five elected Coop
members and the
senior General
General Meeting.
Every member will
Your arisen in the Coop and basic
conflict resolution techniques.
Thursday, January 17
Coordinator pre-
sent. Members
serve three-year
receive a proxy pack-
age in the mail in late
May. Members may
Movie! 7 pm–9 pm
Saturday, January 19
terms. Members of vote by returning their
the Board are expected ballot by mail or by bring- and earn workslot credit. 2 pm–4 pm
to attend GMs monthly. ing it to the Coop. Members Tuesday, January 22
Exposure, Conversation, Reactions…
They receive Coop work may also vote at the Annual 7 pm–9 pm
credit for their attendance. Meeting on June 24. The film series at the Coop is only as good as
Please call (888) 922-2667,
the willingness of Coop members to participate
voicemail box 4 to confirm
in it. Submit movies you’ve made, you’ve gaffed your attendance and/or for
WHAT IS THAT? HOW DO I USE IT? on, acted in, PA’d, wrote, produced…and get more information. This is a
workslot credit if we show it for our Coop voicemail box, so please be
Food Tours in the Coop screening series. sure to leave your name,
member number, contact
We did it again ˜ We want to see how creative our Coop members
we heaved in the new year information and the date
are, and we want to share the work with other you are interested in attending
and here it is scattered all around us Coop members and their friends.
ready to be put away so that we can be in touch
Please send us your stuff or email us to talk with you.
Wait before you knuckle down about it. We need to be in touch with all of you to Diversity and Equality
before you carry on keep this series hot...which it is! Committee
look out at the night sky
find Orion, the odd planet PARK SLOPE FOOD COOP
For more information, contact Work credit (make-up or FTOP) is
the coming moon
Alexandra Berger at isisprods@yahoo.com available to those who attend.
Let the stars inspire the work
you have to do
the turning inward
take their energy to heart
Do better: be great Plastic Recycling
Come to the Coop with your shine on
we’ll be here stacking, stocking,
Drivers Needed
standing in line waiting for you The Plastics Recycling Squads are looking for dri-
vers to transport plastic recycling collected at the
The Park Slope Coop Coop to the recycling plant in Brooklyn. Drivers
Food Fun Family
by Myra Klockenbrink are needed for shifts on Wednesday, Saturday, and
Mondays February 4 (A Week) Sunday. Drivers must have a large capacity vehicle (van or truck) for the volume of recy-
February 11 (B Week) cling collected. You need to be able to lift and work independently. Reliability a must as you
Noon to 1 p.m. are the only person coming to do this job on your day. Member should be prepared to
and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. store recycling collected on Saturday or Sunday in their vehicle or home until recycling
Tuesday February 12 (B Week) center opens on Monday. Wednesday drivers must be available to drop off the recycling at
11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the center between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. when the recycling facility is open. Member will
be reimbursed for mileage according to IRS reimbursement rates. If interested please contact
Sunday January 20 (B Week) Office Coordinator Cynthia Pennycooke at cynthia_pennycooke@psfc.coop or drop by
Noon to 2 p.m. the Membership Office to speak to her.
Or you can join in any time during a tour.
Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY January 17, 2008 5
CONCERT COMMITTEE REPORT
Support a New Coop!
Do you live or work in the Bronx?
The Good Would you prefer to do your workslot
Coffeehouse on Saturdays?
Then inquire about supporting the
Presents South Bronx Food Cooperative!
In accordance with the 6th Principle of
Meet the Artists Cooperation, the Park Slope Food Coop is
By Zenobia Conkerite offering the SBFC support and consultation by
Start out the new year with a night to remember. On Friday, January 18 at 8 allowing PSFC members to
p.m., the Very Good Coffeehouse rings in 2008 with the Swing Street Orchestra. complete their workslot at the Bronx location.
The original Swing Street Orchestra has been together since 1985 and the group that per-
forms for the Good Coffeehouse is made up of talented Coop members, including some musi- PSFC members will receive FTOP credit in
cians who perform with various Swing Street Ensembles. exchange for their help.
This particular group was formed when they were asked to put together an entertaining pro-
gram that included great music and audience participation. To receive credit, you should be a
Barry Bryson, the founder of the band, said, “Big Band Swing music is originally music for danc- PSFC member for at least one year and have an
ing and Coop members are willing participants. This is our third year bringing the program to the
excellent attendance record.
Good Coffeehouse, and the audience and band get better each year.
“Before Big Band Swing music was heard on the concert stage, it was music for dancing in To make work arrangements, please email
nightclubs and dance halls. The dance lessons are a great introduction to the wonderful interac-
ellen_weinstat@psfc.coop or call
tion between band and dancers. The same music is appropriate for novice and experienced
dancers alike,” Barry wrote. 718-622-0560
You will get to hear vocalist Marje Wagner, whose voice fills the room and your heart with your
favorite songs, as in the past. And Carolynn Murphy will be the dance teacher for those of you who South Bronx Food Coop
may want some instruction so you can share this fun-filled and romantic evening with that some- 646-226-0758 • info@sbxfc.org
one special.
Each month we, the Concert Committee, are able to bring you the best local entertainment in
town, and the Swing Street Orchestra brings out all kinds of people, from schoolchildren to senior
citizens and everyone in between. They come to hear the music, dance to the music or just feel
good to the music. I’ve seen their audience, and the whole place just lights up with laughter, con- The South Bronx Food Coop is seeking an
versation and movement.
experienced
Music has been a part of Barry’s life since he found a bugle in his grandfather’s garage at the
age of five. For more information about Barry, check out his site: www.barrybryson.com. graphic/web designer
Many of the musicians will have their CDs for sale at the concert and half the price of Swing to update their website ASAP for work-
Street Orchestra’s CDs will be donated to the Coop. slot credit!
Barry’s been a member of the Coop since 1995.
Don’t be shy, come on out to a swinging evening. ■ Must know how to:
• set up online purchasing system
• create edit-able calendar
Puzzle Corner • incorporate audio & video links
• link websites
About Face Preference for designers who can link
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 DOWN database/inventory systems to web sales. Most
1 They’re in the belfry flipped? important—must have cool sense of design!
14 15 16
2 Whimper
17 18 19
3 Child with no siblings South Bronx Food Coop
4 Deep hole going up?
5 Fracas
646-226-0758 • info@sbxfc.org
20 21 22 23
6 A volt across an ohm
24 25 7 Tragic fate upended?
8 “___ been real”
26 27 28 29 30 9 Profundity
10 Text to a movie
31 32 33 34 11 Acid excreted from kidneys
12 Baking spice
35 36 37 38 13
18
“To love, honor, and ____”
Not imagined
East New York Food
39 40 41 23
24
Celebrity backtracking?
____ Flux (2005) Coop
42 43 44 45 25
26
Poetry ____ (competition)
First leaf below a flower
Help a new coop in Brooklyn
46 47 27
28
Muscle Twitch
Classic 70s miniseries
FTOP credit available
48 49 50 51 52 53 54
29 Slight advantage In accordance with the sixth Principle of Cooperation,
30 Scorch
55 56 57 58
31 Role in a play overturned? we frequently offer support and consultation to other
59 60 61 32 Jewish wedding dance coops. For the East New York Food Coop, we have
36 Attach again
62 63 64 37 Overdue reversal? also offered help in the form of Park Slope Food Coop
38 Furniture wood member workslots.
40 Get ready
41 Swell, as after a meal
ACROSS 43 One who gets out of the way The East New York Food Coop welcomes PSFC
1 Ceases going back? 38 Common fraternity party 44 Stand in the way of progress
6 In the thick of 39 Rainbow, for one 45 Hangout for the bad guys
members
10 Hefty asian wrestler 40 Take one pace backwards?
14 Simple pull-over blouse 41 Discourage
48 Buddies bent over back- to assist in its first year’s operations.
wards?
15 Speck or grain 42 Man of the house in old Rome
16 Sour apple variety 46 Calf on a plate
49 Hooked holiday candy PSFC members may receive FTOP credit in exchange for
50 Ceremonial act
17 Universal 47 Conceal ones emotions 51 Bugle signal in retreat? their help. To receive credit, you should be a member for at
19 Chinese restaurant order 48 Left-overs for the dog 52 Pocket flower in a kid’s song least one year and have an excellent attendance record.
20 Ottoman governor 51 Ends reversed? 53 Some hygiene
21 Give kibble to the dog 52 Hawaiian starch 54 Lazily
To make work arrangements, please email ellen_weinstat
22 Expensive 55 Knob turned around? 57 A long, long time ___ @psfc.coop or call 718-622-0560.
24 A long way off 56 Capture an oral interview 58 Possible hazard in Prospect
25 Searches for gold the wrong way? 59 Get in the game
26 Sophisticated literature in Paris 60 “Golly!”
Park East New York Food Coop
31 Severe spasm of pain 61 Like high-society speech 419 New Lots Avenue between New Jersey Avenue and
33 Throw a spiral 62 Equal Vermont Street
34 Lyric poem 63 Short letter For answers, see page 11. accessible by the A, J and 3 trains 718-676-2721
35 Horse of a different color 64 How to mix a martini This issue’s puzzle author:
36 Paper packages Stuart Marquis
6 January 17, 2008 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY
COOP HOURS A monthly musical
Friday fundraising partnership of
Office Hours: the Park Slope
Monday through Thursday Feb. 15 Food Coop and
the Brooklyn Society
8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 8:00 p.m. 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
15 minutes after closing time. Cello Everybody!
Childcare Hours:
Monday through Sunday
8:00 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Rufus Cappadocia (5 string electric cello) is one of the leading
voices on the cello today. He has toured throughout the Americas
Telephone:
and Europe with numerous groups and is known for his
718-622-0560
collaborations with artists from all over the world, from the Balkans
Web address: to the Caribbean, from West Africa to North America. He has
www.foodcoop.com toured extensively with Urban Tap and The Paradox Trio.
In approaching the cello, Barry Kornhauser draws on
a parallel musical incarnation as a bass player & guitarist—
thinking rhythm section first, plucking and strumming,
The Linewaiters’ Gazette is published biweekly by
laying down a funky skeletal harmonic foundation. Perform-
the Park Slope Food Coop, Inc., 782 Union Street,
Brooklyn, New York 11215. ing original jazz-informed compositions, improvisations
Opinions expressed here may be solely the views and songs in collaboration with drummer Rob Garcia.
of the writer. The Gazette will not knowingly publish Saxophonist TBA.
articles that are racist, sexist, or otherwise
discriminatory.
The Gazette welcomes Coop-related articles, and
letters from members.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
All submissions MUST include author’s name and
53 Prospect Park West [at 2nd Street] • $10 • 8:00 p.m. [doors open at 7:45]
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): Erik Lewis
handwritten and placed in the wallpocket labeled Joan Minieri
"Editor" on the second floor at the base of the ramp.
Reporters: Frank Haberle
Submissions on Disk & by Email: We welcome Alison Levy
digital submissions. Drop disks in the wallpocket Ed Levy
described above. The email address for
submissions is GazetteSubmissions@psfc.coop. Art Director (development): Eva Schicker
Receipt of your submissions will be acknowledged Illustrators: Rod Morrison
on the deadline day.
Lynn Bernstein
Classified & Display Ads: Ads may only be placed
by and on behalf of Coop members. Classified ads Photographers: Frank Haberle
Rod Morrison
are prepaid at $15 per insertion, business card ads at
$30. (Ads in the “Merchandise–Non-commercial”
category are free.) All ads must be written on a
Looking Traffic Manager: Barbara Knight
submission form (available in a wallpocket on the
first floor near the elevator). Classified ads may be
up to 315 characters and spaces. Display ads must
for Text Converters: Peter Benton
Diana Quick
be camera-ready and business card size (2"x3.5").
Recipes: We welcome original recipes from
something new? Proofreader: Margaret Benton
Thumbnails: Kristin Lilley
members. Recipes must be signed by the creator. Check out the Coop’s Preproduction: Helena Boskovic
Subscriptions: The Gazette is available free to products blog.
members in the store. Subscriptions are available by Photoshop: Terrance Carney
mail at $23 per year to cover the cost of postage (at
First Class rates because our volume is low).
The place to go for the latest Art Director (production): Joe Banish
information on our current Desktop Publishing: Kevin Cashman
product inventory. Namik Minter
Michael Walters
You can connect to the blog Editor (production): Nancy Rosenberg
via the Coop’s website Post Production: Becky Cassidy
www.foodcoop.com Index: Len Neufeld
Printed by: Prompt Printing Press, Camden, NJ.
Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY January 17, 2008 7
Cashier Report Prep labeling and putting away food and supplies, Office if you would like more information.
WORKSLOT NEEDS
recycling, washing dishes and making coffee. Workslot requires a six-month commitment.
Monday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Sound like your dream come true? This job
This job is task-oriented, not time-oriented.
You will be sorting, organizing and labeling
might be for you. Please speak to Adrianna in Early Morning Receiving/
the Membership Office, Monday through
paperwork generated by cashiers for a given
Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm.
Stocking Committees
day. Being detail oriented is a must, as is relia- Monday–Friday, 5:30, 6:00, and 7:00 a.m.
bility and a good attendance record. This is a Early morning Receiving/Stocking squads work
all paperwork job and does not involve the use Attendance Recorders with Receiving Coordinators to receive deliveries
of a computer. You must be able to show up for Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, and stock the store. These squads help to
your scheduled slots and/or find coverage for 6:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. unload delivery trucks, organize products in the
your absences. Please speak to Michele Weimer The Coop needs detail-oriented members to basement, load carts, and stock shelves, bulk
help maintain attendance recorders for Coop bins, coolers and produce on the shopping floor.
Office Setup workers. You will need to work independently, You may be asked to stock perishables in the
Weekday mornings, 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. be self-motivated and reliable. Members will be reach-in freezer or walk-in cooler. Boxes general-
Need an early riser with lots of energy to do a trained for this position, and staff members are ly weigh between 2–20 lbs., a few may weigh up
variety of physical tasks including: setting up available for further assistance. Please speak to to 50 lbs. Other duties include breaking down
tables and chairs, buying food and supplies, any Office Coordinator in the Membership CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
A l l A b o u t t h e
C O O P CA L E N D A R G e n e r a l M e e t i n g
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, JAN 29 General Meetings. The Board of Directors, which is
Wednesday mornings: . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 a.m. required to act legally and responsibly, has approved
GENERAL MEETING: 7:00 p.m.
Sunday afternoons: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p.m. almost every General Meeting decision at the end of
The agenda appears in this issue and is available every General Meeting. Board members are elected at
Be sure to be here promptly—or early—as we as a flyer in the entryway.
begin on time! The orientation takes about two 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, FEB 5 every General Meeting.
AGENDA SUBMISSIONS: 8:00 p.m.
Gazette Deadlines
Submissions will be considered for the Feb 26 Next Meeting: Tuesday,
LETTERS & VOLUNTARY ARTICLES:
Jan 31 issue: 7:00 p.m., Mon, Jan 21
General Meeting.
January 29, 7:00 p.m.
Feb 14 issue: 7:00 p.m., Mon, Feb 4 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
Jan 31 issue: 7:00 p.m., Wed, Jan 23 FRIDAYS 2:30 p.m. with a replay at 10:30 p.m. Location
Feb 14 issue: 7:00 p.m., Wed, Feb 6 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
and Receive Work Credit Mission Statement
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
decisions and set Coop policy. The General-Meeting-for-
the Coop Community Corner bulletin board and at
business. As members, we contribute our General Meetings. Instructions and helpful information
workslot-credit program was created to increase
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
Each member may take advantage of the GM-for-
Warm Up (7:00 p.m.)
selling agent for any industry. We are a part • Meet the Coordinators
workslot-credit program two times per calendar year.
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 • The agenda is posted at the Coop Community Corner
• Being Absent from the GM:
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.
8 January 17, 2008 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY
RETIREMENT—TIME That cannot be said of most pack- simplified salves to conscience that do
TO VOTE aged foods, including those marked not produce comprehensive solutions.
“natural” or “organic”. Almost all pack- Plastic in the environment is a of sending. In the 11/22 edition of the
aged foods contain added salt, sweet- great and very grave problem. So is paper, the story, “Hunger and Hope”
TO THE EDITOR: ener or other preservative, let alone commercialization of the food and sang the praises of Heifer International.
When I ran for the Coop Board, one colors, texturizers and flavorings. water supply. These deserve serious However, I must disagree with the
of the changes that I wanted to make Further, some food substances and immediate attention. We need writer’s stance on this as Heifer Interna-
was to allow retirement at age 55, along packaged in plastic are harmful and acceptable alternatives to all non- tional is not the best way to feed peo-
with 20 years of service. Retirement has objectionable in themselves. Take biodegradable plastics; and we need ple nor the most sustainable for the
now become a hot issue in the Coop. meat and dairy, for instance. Animal to de-centralize services. environment. In reality, animal dona-
It is curious that Joe Holtz is so food production is the main source of However, in the long run, the crises tion programs worsen global hunger.
adamant against a retirement policy. water pollution and a major source of we face can only be resolved by They force impoverished people to fun-
After all, the paid staff are allowed to global warming. Furthermore, it is as changing our way of life. Alternatives nel resources (like grain and water)
retire—with pensions. Once again well-established that animal food con- are insufficient. through animals to produce much less
demonstrating that all members are sumption is a major cause of several Meantime, let’s not get diverted in nourishment than they’d have if they
equal, some are just more equal than of our most common and costly petty quarrels about whose plastic is just ate the grain and drank the water
others. degenerative diseases as it was in the to be retained! directly. It takes up to 16 pounds of
The time has come to put the issue early 1990s that smoking is detrimen- I only occasionally buy bottled grain to produce just 1 pound of animal
of retirement to the entire Coop. It is tal to health. Meat and cheese are sold water at the Coop. It is more conve- flesh. In addition, animals who are left
clear that no progress on retirement in plastic. Should the Coop therefore nient for me to get it close to home. to graze often eat all the vegetation in
will be made by either the paid coor- stop selling them? Should it butcher More important, on a doctor’s order I the surrounding area, which causes
dinators or their stackable General animals for dispensing directly into need distilled water. Distilled water is more water run-off and leads to
Meeting. It is time for ALL of us to containers supplied by members? not available from the tap or from a fil- drought. If one wanted to support oth-
vote on this issue. 2. OBJECTION: Because tap water is ter. A distiller is not a solution in every ers through a food donating program,
In the past, there have been Coop- virtually equivalent to bottled water. situation; nor is any filter 100% effec- one could look to The Fruit Tree Planti-
wide votes on such issues as expansion, RESPONSE: Pure water is not avail- tive. Can the Coop buy distilled water? ng Foundation or Food For Life.
meat and beer. Surely, this issue, which able from city taps. Additives include In cooperation, Victoria Booth
affects us all, is just as important. chlorine and fluorides. These are com- Daniel Marshall
Please join me in demanding that monly used as bacterial and rodent
ALL of us get a vote on the retirement poisons. Some days so much chlorine RIDE SHARE
issue. Democracy—it’s a good thing. is added that its tell-tale smell is BOTTLED WATER II
Yours for Change, strong. The web site of Lieberman and TO THE EDITOR:
David Meltzer Blecher says: “Our industrial past has TO THE EDITOR: I’d like to suggest that a ride share
left behind a legacy of dirty drinking In the Linewaiters’ Gazette of Decem- message board be added to the
water, groundwater pollution and con- ber 20, 2007, it was reported in the Coop’s website. This could be similar
BOTTLED WATER I taminated streams and rivers.” Indus- excellent article on the November to the shift swap message board that
try pollutes, but there are other GM, “H2WHOA! Water Debate at GM” already exists there. People could link
TO THE EDITOR: sources of contamination. Chemicals that I had said: “The amount of oil it up with others to share rides to the
There is a well-coordinated appeal are added for a reason. takes to make a plastic bottle would Coop or work, thus cutting down on
currently to remove bottled water Lead and copper contamination take up half of the bottle.” I actually the environmental and health effects
from Coop shelves. Why water? from pipes is also a real consideration. said that it would take up about a of so many vehicles on the road. Pollu-
1. OBJECTION: Because plastic Finally, the water supply, like all third of the bottle and the reality is tion from traffic contributes greatly to
water jugs contribute to pollution and centralized services, is very vulnera- that it would take up about a quarter the already hazardous air quality in
global warming in production, trans- ble. Bottled water is a resource to a third of the bottle. New York City. Air pollution has been
port, and disposal. against accident or attack. Sincerely linked to respiratory diseases, lung
RESPONSE: Many other products 3. OBJECTION: The water supply is Lewis Friedman cancer, cardiac problems and prema-
that the Coop sells are packaged in becoming commercialized. ture death. Vehicle emissions also
plastic. If properly regulated, water is RESPONSE: As government and contribute to global warming. Then
at least pure, basic and unobjection- society enter the age of environmental FANTASY PRODUCE there is the high cost of gas and the
able in itself. awareness, I am concerned about over- ramifications of importing it from
TO THE EDITOR: other countries, or potentially destroy-
Sylvia Lowenthal makes a plea for ing pristine areas such as the northern
LETTERS POLICY more organic apples in a December part of Alaska to drill for more oil. Ride
20, 2007 letter. Unfortunately, since sharing is a relatively simple thing that
We welcome letters from members. 1. The Gazette will not publish there are no organic apples in New many of us can do, with great positive
Submission deadlines appear in the hearsay—that is, allegations not England, the Coop’s organic apples impacts for everyone.
Coop Calendar. All letters will be based on the author's first-hand have to come from great distances, Sincerely,
printed if they conform to the pub- observation. either the other side of this country or Cynthia Blayer
lished guidelines. We will not know- 2. Nor will we publish accusations South America. The energy that goes
ingly publish articles which are racist, that are not specific or are not sub- into transporting and refrigerating
sexist or otherwise discriminatory stantiated by factual assertions. such product is unsustainable. The MACHKNEESMO
The maximum length for letters is 3. Copies of submissions that make pollution created along the way is Let it snow, let it sleet, let it blow, let
500 words. Letters must include your substantive accusations against spe- criminal. Simply put, organic apples it freeze,
name and phone number and be cific individuals will be given to those are environmentally untenable. Addi- What you see all this winter’s a glut of
typed or very legibly handwritten. Edi- persons to enable them to write a tionally, the big organic growers are bare knees.
tors will reject letters that are illegible response, and both submissions and monoculturalists, producing an They belong to the walkabout Boys of
or too long. response will be published simultane- extremely limited number of apple Park Slope
You may submit on paper, typed or ously. This means that the original types and threatening genetic diversity As they saunter the streets, somehow
very legibly handwritten, or via email submission may not appear until the in the name of profit. “Organic” has a daring to cope
to GazetteSubmissions@psfc.coop or issue after the one for which it was nearly mystical aura about it, but the With a wind chill of twenty or even of
on disk. submitted. food industry has done its best to cap- zero,
The above applies to both articles ture the word and use it for its own Leading oldsters to sputter, My dear,
Anonymity and letters. The only exceptions will purposes. We need to move beyond oh my dear, oh.
Unattributed letters will not be pub- be articles by Gazette reporters which organic when it comes to global For these “boys’” are no youngsters,
lished unless the Gazette knows the will be required to include the warming, petroleum use and industrial not by a long shot
identity of the writer, and therefore response within the article itself. farming. The Coop needs to stop pro- Nor are they a species that time has
must be signed when submitted (giv- viding fantasy produce from thou- forgot.
ing phone number). Such letters will be Respect sands of miles away. These are men plainly thirties and
published only where a reason is given Letters must not be personally Respectfully, forties and fifties,
to the editor as to why public identifi- derogatory or insulting, even when Matthew Wills So eternal youth is not one of their
cation of the writer would impose an strongly criticizing an individual mem- gifties,
unfair burden of embarrassment or dif- ber's actions. Letter writers must refer Though observing the group as they
ficulty. Such letters must relate to to other people with respect, refrain THE COST OF A walk in their shorts
Coop issues and avoid any non-con- from calling someone by a nickname (Just as if they were guests at posh
structive, non-cooperative language. that the person never uses himself or
POUND OF FLESH summer resorts)
herself, and refrain from comparing Makes you wonder what drives them
Fairness other people to odious figures like TO THE EDITOR: to go in bare legs.
In order to provide fair, comprehen- Hitler or Idi Amin. This letter is being sent a bit past Too much vino? Excessive time spent
sive, factual coverage: when I wanted to but the premise is with beer kegs?
still relevant so I felt it was still worthy Seeing them for the first time makes
Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY January 17, 2008 9
(come 15 minutes earlier!, be fore- themselves as the only valid Board they are as follows. You may get the
warned small courtroom, security until the court case is ended. On Jan- locations from me or probably from
some think they’re runners, downstairs, slow elevators, etc.) uary 25th (open to the public) they FriendsofWBAI@yahoogroups.com.
Yet they’re no more that than they’re 80 Centre Street will meet to elect six new Directors to 10:30 a.m. Thursday January 24th—
aircraft gunners, Part 23 (3rd floor, room 320) the National Board (the de facto Board State Supreme Court (as above)
For as any Park Sloper can obviously Judge Braun’s courtroom of Directors) in contrast to the differ- Friday January 25th—Legal Board
tell, Your presence and prayers will be ent six directors who will be elected at National Board meeting
The bare-legged battalion are clien- much appreciated and will do a lot of by the “full” (and illegal) Board, For information and updates: join
tele good. The ballots were impounded at which is also meeting. Are we having FriendsofWBAI@yahoogroups.com or
Of the Food Coop or Key Food, whose the Peck Slip Station Post Office a fun yet? Newpacifica@yahoogroups.com, go
bulky groceries couple of blocks north of Fulton In any case if you want to see what a to Listenerforums.net, or look at
They are carrying home in their carts Street. On November 19th. They will Divided Papacy looks like the video of RADIOACTIVIST.net or GLIB.com, or
with great ease; not be opened until the Court is the December 27th meeting is available by watch PACVID1.com/page4.html for
Or they’re back from a bank, either assured that everyone who asked for a searching for “07-12-27 WBAI” on all the latest videos.
Chase or Astoria, ballot gets one and has a chance to video.google.com and you will find it In solidarity and defeat, ———- :) —
Always looking much gladder, not a fill it out and mail it in. right away. All of the events are open to ———- Albert
whit any soria, The Court ordered a conference on the public and relatively safe despite 718-768-9079— Hobces@Yahoo.com
With their bellies sucked in and their Nov. 27 and arguments to show all the screaming and posturing and PACVID1.com
shoulders held back, cause on Nov. 29, where the Defen-
All leg muscles a-bulge wholly dant’s lawyer, Dan Silverman, did not
prepped for attack. even submit papers, claiming he just
They’re determined to show no
effects of the cold,
Being made from a sturdier, manlier
got the case, even though the sum-
monses were hand delivered on
November 17 and 18. The Order to
REPORTERS WANTED
Job Description
mold, Show Cause was issued with Defen- We have four distinct Gazette teams—each producing an issue every eight weeks. You will
And the shorter the covering, the dant having until December 20 to file develop and produce an article about the Coop in cooperation with your team’s editor every
taller they reach, papers and the next court appear- eight weeks.
These amazing specimens of Snowy ance was set for January 24th, as Seeking to Diversify the Gazette Staff
Beach. above. We hope you can help us Pack The Gazette is looking for qualified reporters. We are interested
So here’s to the guys in the winter- the Court on that date. in using this opportunity to diversify our staff. We believe that we
time cut-offs If anyone wants to get in touch with can enrich the quality of the Gazette and serve the membership
For whom macho means more than the plaintiffs, message me and I will better with a reporting and editing staff that more closely resem-
does freezing their butt offs. forward your queries. Legal help will bles the mix of Coop members.
Leon Freilich also be appreciated! For More Information
The screaming crescendo has If you would like to speak to an editor or another reporter to learn
degenerated to a smoldering more about the job, please contact Karen Mancuso in the
FREE RADIO expectancy as we await these events. Membership Office or email her at karen_mancuso@psfc.coop.
TO ALL INDEPENDENT- But no one is growing grass under To Apply
THINKING LOVERS OF FREE their feet! Omowale Clay made what Please send a letter of application and two writing samples to karen_mancuso@psfc.coop. Your
RADIO: sounds like a death threat against letter should state your qualifications, your Coop history, relevant experience and why you
Mitchel Cohen and most amazingly: would like to report for the Coop. Your application will be acknowledged and forwarded to the
Please come to court on THURS- The 12 members of the Board whose coordinating editors, Stephanie Golden and Erik Lewis.
DAY, January 24, 2007, 10:30 a.m. terms have not expired constituted
Coop Job Opening:
General Coordinator
We are looking for someone to join our Coop management team of General Coordinators. The ideal candidate
would have significant experience in systems project management, preferably utilizing project management and
collaboration software to achieve results. Responsibilities would include management of a team of three staff
engineers, organization and planning of current and future hardware/software projects and needs, implementa-
tion and launch planning of projects, training, documentation of all current systems and programs. An additional
objective is the development of an environment that facilitates and coordinates member labor to improve and
expand the software tools available to Coop staff and members. Familiarity with a Mac environment, networking,
security, and backup applications is a plus.
Equally important, the ideal candidate should be able to contribute to the General Coordinator management
team by possessing many of the following qualities:
• Consistently brings to bear excellent judgment in management decision-making.
• Takes initiative and provides leadership in strategic planning and implementation.
• Understands short and long-term financial planning.
• Displays both excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses the interpersonal skills to work well with a broad, diverse range of co-workers and members.
Work Schedule
Average work week of 45-50 hours, some evening meetings required.
Salary
The General Coordinator salary is $71,645.00 plus a COLA increase in February 2008.
Benefits
• Four paid holidays: July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day
• Five weeks vacation
• Health & Personal paid time
• Health insurance and long-term disability insurance, fully paid by the Coop
• Defined benefit pension plan, fully paid by the Coop
How to Apply
Please provide a cover letter with your resume stating why you would like to be hired for this position and how your
qualifications, skills, and experience will benefit the Coop.
Submit materials by February 15, 2008. Applicants must be current members with at least one year of member-
ship in this Coop. Please address to: Personnel Committee, Park Slope Food Coop, 782 Union Street, Brooklyn,
NY 11215.
We are seeking an applicant pool that reflects the diversity of the Coop’s membership.
FYI: Our production and development environments include:
Operating Systems: Mac OS (9 and X), RedHat Linux (Fedora, CentOS), Solaris, and Windows XP
Development software tools: Omnis7/Studio with DML and/or SQL implementations, Java, SQL, PHP, and Perl
Point of Sale equipment: i386 based Linux registers and servers, Ingenico pinpads, Epson receipt printers, Magellan & Symbol scanner/scales, and Hobart
food processing scales
Network Infrastructure: Ethernet, TCP/IP
Network Services: pfSense Firewall, AFP/SMB via OS X and Linux, HTTP via Apache/Linux, MySQL via Linux and OS X, DNS via OS X and Solaris, SMTP via OS X
10 January 17, 2008 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Community calendar listings are free. Please submit your listings in 50 words or less by mail, the mailslot in
the entry vestibule, or GazetteSubmissions@psfc.coop. Submission deadlines are the same as for classified
ads. Please refer to the Coop Calendar in the center of this issue. *Denotes a Coop member.
Overview of twin ideals of human dig- Pre-registration required. Park Slope
SAT, JAN 19 nity and protection of life, as well as Jewish Center, 1320 8th Ave. at 14th St.,
PEOPLE’S VOICE CAFE: Sharon Katz & current Israeli & American policy. 1 p.m. Contact: 718-768-1453 or
the Peace Train at the Workmen’s Cir- Rabbi Melissa Weintraub. Park Slope office@psjc.org
cle, 45 E 33rd St (btwn Madison & Jewish Center, 1320 8th Ave. at 14th St.,
Park), 8:00–10:30 p.m. Wheelchair- 8:30 p.m. For more info & to RSVP con-
tact: 718-768-1453 or office@psjc.org SAT, FEB 2
accessible. For info, call 212-787-3903
or visit www.peoplesvoicecafe.org. CLOTHING & TEXTILE RECYCLING:
Suggested donation: $12 general/$9 SAT, JAN 26 Donate used clothing, shoes, boots,
members/more if you choose, less if hats, jackets, towels, bedding & linens
you can’t. No one turned away. CLOTHING & TEXTILE RECYCLING: for reuse or recycling. Grand Army
Donate used clothing, shoes, boots, Plaza Greenmarket, every Saturday
CLOTHING & TEXTILE RECYCLING:
hats, jackets, towels, bedding & linens through March, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. For
Donate used clothing, shoes, boots,
for reuse or recycling. Grand Army more info, visit www.cenyc.org.
hats, jackets, towels, bedding & linens
Plaza Greenmarket, every Saturday
for reuse or recycling. Grand Army
through March, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. For
Plaza Greenmarket, every Saturday MON, FEB 4
more info, visit www.cenyc.org
through March, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. For
more info, visit www.cenyc.org A SONG OF ASCENTS: A Spiritual
SAT, JAN 26 Journey Back to Judaism. Join Rachel
CERULEAN QUARTET CONCERT: Ravitz*, singer & storyteller, as she
Haydn, op. 20, no. 2 Dvorak, Terzetto COLLECTIVE PUNISHMENT & COM- shares her fascinating journey through
Shostakovich, Quartet no. 8. At the BATANT/CIVILIAN DISTINCTIONS: the world’s major religious traditions
Tenri Cultural Institute, 43A West 13th Advanced text study on battlefield back to her Jewish roots. This is an
Street (btwn 5th & 6th aves.), 8:00 p.m. ethics in Jewish law. What do Jewish evening for women. Ravitz shares her
texts teach about constraints around songs and stories in communities
FRI, JAN 25 the imperative to defend life, “collec- throughout the Northeastern U.S. $12,
tive punishment” & “combatant/civil- Chabad Loft @ 182 5th Ave., 2nd Floor
HUMAN DIGNITY, DEFENSE OF LIFE ian” distinctions? Rabbi Melissa (just South of 23rd St. in Manhattan),
& TICKING BOMBS TORTURE IN JEW- Weintraub. Comfort with original rab- 7 p.m. Information: 347-245-0606 or
ISH LIFE & VALUES: How humanely binic texts required. $15 members, $25 rachrav@verizon.net.
must we treat enemies during wartime? nonmembers, $10 seniors/students.
WORKSLOT NEEDS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 tions are vital. Experience with food prep is a
plus for working in the kitchen. Please contact
cardboard for recycling, preparing produce for Camille Scuria in the Membership Office if inter-
display, and general cleaning. You will have the ested.
opportunity to work closely with our produce
buyers and learn a lot about the produce the General Ledger Confirmation
Coop sells. Monday, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The General Ledger Confirmation workslot con-
CHIPS Soup Kitchen sists of running a calculator tape to verify the
Monday, Tuesday or Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to work of the GL bookkeeper and troubleshooting
11:45 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. any problems in the confirmation tape.
CHIPS serves a daily meal to the home- Facility with numbers and working with
less, needy and hungry at their storefront an adding machine are necessary skills
soup kitchen located at 4th Avenue for this workslot. Bookkeeping jobs
and Sackett Street. Workslots prepar- are task oriented, not time orient-
ing food, helping serve meals and ed. There is some flexibility for
cleaning-up are available to Coop when this job needs to be com-
members who have been a mem- pleted. A six-month commit-
ber for at least six months. Coop ment to the workslot is
members will work alongside other required. Please speak to Andie
volunteers at CHIPS. Reliability, Taras through the Membership
cooperation and ability to take direc- Office if you are interested.
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
FAMILY - COMMUNITY - DIVORCE
MEDIATION WITH MORAIMA SUAREZ
WITH ANDREW GARY FELDMAN
A spirited, interactive workshop on the Is there someone you need to forgive?
benefits of mediation where you will: Holding on to feelings of hurt, guilt, resentment,
blame, anger and the need to punish binds up a lot
• Learn how to change of your own energy and keeps you locked in the past,
the quality of conflict instead of being fully present.
interactions from negative The Forgiveness Process allows you to release
and destructive, to positive these negative feelings and completes your own healing.
and constructive. LEARN TO:
• Learn how to go from • Forgive yourself and others
• Focus and use the power of unconditional love
being fearful and
• Align your head and your heart
defensive, to confident
• Use the power and energy of love to relieve stress
and considerate.
• Participate in a group unconditional love meditation
• Learn how to act from strength, while staying
compassionate.
Moraima Suarez is a Coop member, certified Holoenergetic ® Healing
Practitioner, certified Bowen Therapist, and Reiki practitioner. She has studied
Andrew Gary Feldman joined the Coop in 1979 and practiced the healing arts for over 20 years and her healing practice in
and has been mediating since 1998. the Park Slope vicinity.
FREE Sunday, February 10 FREE Saturday, February 16
Non-members welcome 12:00 at the Coop Non-members welcome 2:00 – 4:00 at the Coop
Views expressed by the presenter do not necessarily represent the Park Slope Food Coop Views expressed by the presenter do not necessarily represent the Park Slope Food Coop
Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY January 17, 2008 11
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.
COMPUTER HELP-CALL NY GEEK GIRLS. Setup & file
CLASSES/GROUPS transfer; hardware & software issues; data recovery; virus-
YOGA WITH MINA. Feel great, be strong, find peace and es & pop-ups; networking; printer/file sharing; training;
serenity. 17 years experience, Kripalu-certified. Conve- backups. Home or business. Mac and PC. Onsite or pick-
nient Park Slope locations. 212-427-2324. up/drop off. References, reasonable rates. Longtime Coop
member. 347-351-3031 or info@nygeekgirls.com.
DRUMSET AND RHYTHM LESSONS with world-class pro-
fessional, all levels and styles. Call Todd at 718-623-1490, EXPRESS MOVES. One flat price for the entire move! No
email charliefits@gmail.com. References upon request. deceptive hourly estimates! Careful, experienced mover.
Everything quilt padded. No extra charge for wardrobes
IMPROVE YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING! Hands-on coaching, and packing tape. Specialist in walkups. Thousands of sat-
writing, outlining, body language, relaxation, etc. Ongoing isfied customers. Great Coop references. 718-670-7071.
classes. Next Brkln class begins Sat. Feb. 2 @ BAX, 421 5th
Ave (8 St). Pre-registration required. Evaluations: “Tremen- MAKE THIS THE YEAR you get all those memories out of
dous” “Exceptional!” “Fantastic on-camera feedback.” Lau- those boxes and back into your life or let us do it with you
riekellogg@gmail.com. 718-832-5482 or 718-440-1550. or for you! A box isn’t any place to keep a life. Memories
Out Of The Box, 633 Vanderbilt Ave. Brooklyn.
718-398-1519. www.memories out of the box.biz.
EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEY—Experienced personal injury trial lawyer rep-
HELP WANTED: part-time master’s level mental health resenting injured bicyclists and other accident victims.
clinician to work with homeless mentally ill women at the Limited caseload to ensure maximum compensation.
Park Slope Women’s Shelter. Innovative project helps Member of NYSTLA and ATLA. No recovery, no fee. Free
women cope with trauma, care for selves, obtain housing. consult. Manhattan office. Park Slope resident. Long time
Contact Linda Nagel at 917-816-1335. PSFC member. Adam D. White. 212-577-9710.
MERCHANDISE-NONCOMMERCIAL SERVICES-HEALTH
STAY WARM THIS WINTER – Cashmere camel coat from HOLISTIC DOCTOR in Naturopathy stimulates body’s nat-
Sak’s 5th Ave., small, $150 neg., other wool coats. Do-it- ural ability to heal chronic conditions, allergy, skin, mus-
yourself shelving module s - $25. Utility drawers – good cle, cancer support with homeopathy, physical & chelation
storage - $10. Coins and old paper money, including gold therapies, bioenergetic acupuncture, lab tests, hair analy-
50 pesos. Call 718-826-3254 between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. sis & more. Research Director. 20 years exp. As Featured in
Allure Magazine. Dr. Gilman 212-505-1010.
PEOPLE MEETING HOLISTIC DENTISTRY in Brooklyn (Midwood) & Manhat-
tan (Soho). Dr. Stephen R. Goldberg provides family den-
LOOKING FOR SOMEONE who is mature (50+ non-smok- tal care utilizing non-mercury fillings, acupuncture,
er), playful, empathetic, affectionate, supportive, happy with homeopathy, temporo-mandibular (TM) joint therapy &
herself and is looking to laugh & receive hugs. I am a long- much more. For a no-obligation free initial oral examina-
time Coop member who is all of the above and more. Call or tion, call 212-505-5055. Please bring X-rays.
email me, Marty 917-273-3213 or boskesboy@verizon.net.
HOLISTIC OPTOMETRY: Most eye doctors treat patients
symptomatically by prescribing ever-increasing prescrip-
PETS tions. We try to find the source of your vision problem.
Some of the symptoms that can be treated include
WARM UP YOUR HOME with a sweet kitty. Emily was res- headaches, eye fatigue, computer discomfort, learning
cued from a parking lot. She’s an adult black-and-white, disabilities. Convenient Park Slope location. Dr. Jerry Win-
friendly, loving, but a little shy at first. Healthy, spayed, trob, 718-789-2020. holisticeyecare.com.
fully vetted and ready to bring you plenty of love! To meet
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TOP HAT MOVERS, INC., 145 Park Place, Bklyn. Licensed
and Insured Moving Co. moves you stress-free. Full line of YOGA WITH MINA. Think you’re too stiff, too old, too
boxes & packing materials avail. Free estimates large, too out-of-shape to do Yoga? Gentle, nurturing
718-965-0214. D.O.T. #T-12302. Reliable, courteous, excel- classes, both individual and group. Convenient Park Slope
lent references & always on time. Credit cards accepted. locations. 212-427-2324.
Member Better Business Bureau. LIFE COACHING WITH MINA. Are you in transition? Want
MADISON AVENUE HAIRSTYLIST in Park Slope one block to explore new possibilities in your career? More fully
from coop-by appointment only. Please call Maggie at express your creative potential? Life Coaching is a power-
718-783-2154 at a charge of $50. ful tool for change and growth. Sessions either by phone
or in convenient Park Slope location. First session free.
PAINTING-PLASTERING+PAPERHANGING-Over 25 years Call 212-427-2324.
experience doing the finest prep + finish work in Brown-
stone Brooklyn. An entire house or one room. Reliable, ACUPUNCTURE in Park Slope. Rejuvenate your body in a
clean and reasonably priced. Fred Becker - 718-853-0750. relaxing and supportive atmosphere. Treatments include:
pain relief, women’s health & fertility, hypertension, diges-
tive, respiratory, smoking cessation, weight loss and
fatigue. Ann E. Reibel, L.Ac., National board-certified. 911
Puzzle Answers Union St. 212-629-2007.
WHAT’S FOR FREE
S P O T S A M I D S U M O
T U N I C M O T E C R A B FREE INITIAL ORAL EXAM in holistic dental office for all
Coop members. X-rays are strictly minimized so bring your
A L L P U R P O S E R I C E own. Dr. Goldberg’s non-mercury offices in Soho or in Mid-
B E Y F E E D P R I C E Y wood section of Brooklyn. For info please call
A F A R S N A P 718-339-5066 or 212-505-5055.
B E L L E S L E T T R E S FREE INITIAL LIFE COACHING SESSION. 30-minute com-
T H R O E P A S S O D E plimentary session. Coaching will help you clarify your life
R O A N R E A M S T O G A goals, increase options, advance your career. Call Mina
212-427-2324.
A R C P E T S D E T E R
P A T E R F A M I L I A S
V E A L M A S K
S C R A P S S P I T P O I
L A I D T A P E R E C O R D
A N T E E G A D N A S A L
P E E R N O T E D R Y L Y
Classified advertising in the Linewaiters’ Gazette is available only to Coop members. Publication does not imply endorsement by the Coop.
12 January 17, 2008 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY
Meet Your
Mind
WITH A LLAN N OVICK
The fundamental nature of mind is stable, strong
and clear—yet these qualities become
obscured by the stress and speed of our lives. Park Slope Food Coop
Meditation opens and calms the mind. in the News!
Coop member and freelance business writer Ann Monroe is
This is a basic meditation class for beginners,
and for anyone who would like a renewed the author of Walk the Talk, a seven-part multimedia
understanding of the technique. series on MSN Money, in which she explores the green
Allan Novick, has practiced meditation in the Shambhala Buddhist
stuff in relation to the green movement. In one video
tradition since 1975 and is a certified meditation instructor in that segment titled “Go Shopping With Ann,” Ann takes the
tradition. He lives in Park Slope, has been a Coop member for 14
yars, and works as a psychologist for the NYC Dep. of Education
viewer on a tour of the Coop where she shows off our great
products and low prices. Check it out at: http://articles.
FREE Friday, February 8 moneycentral. msn.com/Investing/StockInvesting
Non-members welcome 7:30 p.m. at the Coop Trading/CostOfEatingGreen_SeriesHome.aspx
Views expressed by the presenter do not necessarily represent the Park Slope Food Coop
Early Closing
The Coop will be closing early for shopping at 5 pm on Sunday, February 3 so that we can
conduct our annual Coop-wide inventory. Some shifts will be affected, others will not.
Please help inform the membership about this early closing by telling your Coop housemates
and friends.
Members whose shifts are affected by the closing will be contacted by the Membership Office.
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.
Alejandra Ayala Ariana Cohen-Halber- Ferdinando Holthaus Suzanne McCaffrey Patrick Rorick Megan Sipe
Dan Acton stam Shyda Hoque Marcel Menges Heather Rose Cecilia Smith
Kristina Alexander Robbie Cooper Shaoling Hu Liz Montgomery Jackie Rosenthal David Smith
Julia Allen Aja Davis Anne Hubben Alexandra Munoz Katie Rosenthal Shana Spitzman
Malick Antoine Jody deBest-Holthaus Page Hubben Kamala Nair Gregory Rosewell Charles Star
Dionne Avery Samuel DeFranceSchi Heiner Huntemann Kristine Nesburg David Ross Stephanie Sunwoo
Sonia Banner J.R. Delia Ari Jort Morgan Noble Morgane Rouault Victoria Sweat
Judy Bartlett Jeremy Dillahunt Fergus Kaiser Thom O’Hearn Emanuel Rudy Colin Talbot
Marianne Bell Natasha Dillahunt Lon Kaiser Jose Olivera Emily Ryan Natalie Thomas
Stephanie Bencin Rob Eisenstat Stacey Kalish Danielle Paddock Anne Sandler Cameron Tonkinwise
Delphine Berthellier Meghan Eison-Farkas Miriam Kalman Helene Park Geri Saxe Sophie Tonkinwise
Eva Boster Holly Evans Chris Karwowski Jane Parrott Ruth Sebag Jerry Treglia
Nathalie Bouillon Laura Evans Heather Kinlaw Rachel Parsons Benjamin Seigel Brittany VanDover
Claire Brassil Benjamin Farkas Kate Kirby Rebecca Pedinotti Lisa Seigel Andrea Vaszko
Doris Brautigan Rachel Jayne Filippetti Emily Klass Jacqueline Piacentino Sapna Shah Ellen Vaz
Shatikwa Brown Cari Friedman Arlene Kriv Marcelo Piza Jessica Sheldon Debra Warshaw
Jaine Canizares Paris R. Gamble Brock Labrenz Sonia Placide William Sherr Leah Wienhold
Kalma Charles Denise Ganjou Fara Lazerus Ulrick Placide Elana Shneyer Sam Withrow
Nelise Charles Estevan Garcia Mollie Lorberbaum Sarit Platkin Dwight Simmons Taqiy Witter
Todd Clark Colleen Gillespie Lenore Los Kamp Jennifer Presant Paulanne Simmons Sara Zick
Connie Coady Michael Goodstein Juliana Marx Robin Rae Raddatz Robert Simmons
Nobuko Hasegawa Wolpe Matt Dean Rodgers Daniel Simon
THANK YOU!
Thank you to the following members for referring friends who joined the Coop in the last two weeks.
Alejandra Ayala Edible Brooklyn Lola Kalma Julia McComiskey Rachel Ravitz Max Stein
Eric Bradley Anya Estrov Jennifer Kline Mike McComiskey Ziv Ravitz Amy Stevenson
Caitlin Brady Rob Fields Clara Latham Nora McComiskey Rebecca Krisan Swaminathan
Diane K. Brown Emma Firth David Le Carrie McLaren Sara Rottenberg Heather Thomason
Juanita Brunk Jennifer Friedman Levenberg Family Michele Anya Rous Todd
Heather Bryant Laura Friedman Jojo Li Abigail Miller Sarah Sajda Victoria
Julia C. Crystal Gaudio Deborah List Kim Miller Meg Schlefer Mary Vonckx
Cami Helen Gyger Heather M. Chad Nackers Emily Sharrock Adam Weinstock
Robert Childs Diego Hadis Nicki Marshall Shanti Nayak Abigail Shepard Sasha Weiss
Deanna Christman Jolie Holland Maya Malika Owusu-Hassan April Silver Sarrah Weston
Bridgett Davis Hilary Jacobs Marilyn Maywald Blaine Perry Tessa Silver Mera White
Sara Dimmick Jenny W. Riccardo Mazzei Monique Perry Nicole Simon Han Yu
Julie Dohrma Adrian Jones Melissa Mazzie Raphael Jeanne Solomon
