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Note in the Announcements section below the opportunity to help organize this summer for Health Care Reform. Our able Lloyd House team met Sat.6/6 and hammered out a plan featuring a Hoxworth blood drive to encourage people to write congresspeople and insist on support for Health Care Reform this summer that includes universal coverage, choice of plan and doctors (including a public option), and reasonable costs. We need a groundswell of citizen support to get this past the opposition of the health insurance lobby. Please help. ellen
Dennis’ blue sleve, Vlasta, Ellen(standing), Janice, Alan, (Mr. G. behind Janice, intentional), Brooke, Ginger, Lauren, Robert, Steve.
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................................................... Section One: Table Notes ............................................................................ (Note: these notes were taken at the table and have NOT been approved or corrected by the speakers. Reader beware of inevitable misunderstandings and misrepresentations. E.B.)
At the table Wednesday this week: (Thanks to Brooke Audreyal for being our substitute host this week!)
Dennis Kinsley, Vlasta Molak, Alan Jozwiak, Lauren Hanisian, Janice Alvarado, Robert Alvarado, Steve Sunderland, Ellen Bierhorst, Brooke Audreyal, Mr. G. , Mira Rodwan,
Simon Leis
New Yorker article on Cincinnati police...
Ellen announcement about blood drive
Steve: July 4 Parade in Northside along Hamilton Ave. A rock festival on Friday...
Michael Jackson’s doctor was OJ Simpson...
Alan Billy Mayes died.
Ginger: Olivier got $41 from the salon basket last week.
Brooke my friend in Mexico says Olivier has accepted their invetention.
I’d like to hear about the EJO...
Ginger: Berding made a last minute
... I am off to the south of France. Have been hired to review photos at the oldest photo festival in the world, in Arles.
Mr. G: the lack of democracy at the salon.
We discussed how our meetings were run, and we voted. People are tired of the same readings at the beginning. Wanted to get on to the topics more quickly. Move readings to the end. Also have announcements at the end. Most interest is for topics for discussion.
Steve: I think this is a good topic.
(Steve volunteered as hogreve...moderator.)
We will discuss this for 20 minutes.
TOPIC: changes in salon procedure. Preamble, announcements, way to change and end the meeting.
(We traditionally open by singing “Come Follow follow follow me” in round. Then The Preamble, as read tonight:
Welcome to the Lloyd House Wednesday Night Pot Luck Salon.
We gather here at 5:45 each week of the year to enjoy good talk. Those of us at the table are aware that detailed notes of our spoken words are shared with over 600 subscribers to the SalonWeekly via email and the Internet. We reserve the right to “turn off” note taking and/or to use pseudonyms for the published version.
Topics vary widely, from politics to environmentalism to the arts to personal experiences. We welcome diversity of viewpoint and diversity of background.
We share the underlying belief in civility and respect for one another, and although excitement occasionally stimulates competition for the floor, it is our agreement to listen to one another, and to seek out the contributions of those who may have soft voices and meek demeanor.
Abraham Lincoln said: Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.
But in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we may take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Nov 19, 1863
May our gathering this evening bring us good fellowship, intellectual and spiritual nourishment, and may it contribute to the goodness of our city and our wider society. )
Vlasta: I think we are all tired of hearing the Lincoln thing. (This has been the reading since Jan. ‘08. Before that, Bill Moyers. Before that, Granny Dee. Ellen) I don’t mind the singing.
Ginger: I suggest that we invite people to submit something interesting for the preamble. I am ok with Ellen choosing. Like it if it changes regularly.
Mira: I’d like to hear anything we choose twice or three times. I am in favor of changing monthly. As short as possible.
I’d rather have the announcements at the beginning.
Steve I like the idea of people bringing things...keep a storehouse. This is one of the most creative grous I am in in Cincinnati, and I have great interest in reading what people would bring. We’ve had Bill Moyers, Granny Dee. I see this as kind of a sacred part , for grounding...
Brooke: I propose that if we have 20 announcements we make up a song... (laughter)
Might try this: write out the announcement on a card, make it suscinct.
Mr. G. Have the “rules” of the meeting not read when the table is regulars, no new people. Also making the “rules” written.
Mira: we could scan an announcement for the Weekly rather than read at the table.
Steve Goal is to have our Topic discussion more easily.
Brooke: I agree with Gary about reading the “rules”, ... The one about people with mild demeanor being encouraged to speak.
Ginger: I don’t have a problem with reading the Preamble...it is a ceremonial beginning. It is short. I am ready to hear something new instead of the Gettysburg address. It is short.
Ellen: I feel criticized; “dictatorial” is strongly perjorative. The Salon is not a democracy.
Mr. G.: I am fond of you AND I feel you are dictatorial.
Steve: I think the use of the word is insulting. Can we communicate the meaning without being insulting. One of the principles is civil discussion. ... Can we agree on having another way of starting the meetings.
Vlasta: sometimes we use blunt words. If we use the term “dictator” it can be in fondness.
Mira: I think it is very hard for those with “meek demeanor”, but people who object might say, “I am really uncomvortable with ...”
Steve: Come back to the issue itself: do we want to change the format at the beginning.
Ellen In the beginning we had no reading at the opening of the Salon. That was 8 years ago, July 2001. However, as it grew, there were times when things felt a bit ... Rough in tenor. There were discussions about people with soft voices being drowned our, to our general impoverishment. Also there was that time when we discussed the language we would “allow” at the table. So I wrote a “preamble” to express the spirit I want to project for our group. In 12 Step meetings there is a preamble that expresses the principles of that fellowship. I took the practice for our group. I like it because it sets a nice tone.
Brooke: ...I Like the spirit thing. Remember that this is Ellen’s home and we are her guests. ... I like the idea of having a nugget to coalesce our spirits together. Maybe we need to up the ante. Maybe we can not only mention that we want everyone to participate,... “Nonviolent Communication”... Use his approaches.
Mr. G.: ellen has a view that this stuff is spiritual. My view is that yes, we are united. But prefer that everyone have the option of picking it up and reading if if we start to get out of hand. Read it when needed.
Steve As a unifying, this gives us a moment for common appreciation for each other and for the salon.
Could we agree by show of hands to try a method of reading at each meeting a new statement that includes our guidelines. ?
How many would like to have a change in the opening document read at the salon?
Mr. G.: we have already had a vote on this three weeks ago (June 10, When Ellen was away).
Ginger: Vote on having a new reading (rather than the Lincoln speech) at the beginning. 7-1. Agreement.
Second point: The Preamble: do we want to change that to something new:
Mr. G: I like the Preamble, but object to the placement...
Opposed to change the Preamble: 7.-0
Wanting to read the Preamble at the beginning of any meeting where there are new people?
(agree)
Read the Preamble every meeeting. 6-2 .
So we will work on a new statement in the place of the Gettysburg Address; keep the preamble as is, read at every meeting.
Steve: could we have a statement of appreciation for Ellen, for keeing the Salon going all this time. (smiles and clapping, standing.)
Ginger: what about having a blog, that is interactive.
Ellen: it is on an interactive blog at http://lloydhouse.blogspot.com
I suspect tht since no one has ever left a comment, no one will, although I hope they might. Blogspot will send me a cc of any post left there and I will include it in the Weekly.
Also, I always print in the Weekly any comments by salonistas or lurkers that relate to the salon.
Dennis: I rarely contribute. I recognize the circumstances... We are guests in Ellen’s home. I think we are often rude. We tend to be dictatorial and domineering. I was uncomfortable with the discussion when you were absent; felt a little like a secret coup. ... I understand that if I am the leader and you don’t like me, then go to someone else’s house. This group never seems to be able to come to a decision. ... I think Ellen needs a break, though I did vote for those resolutions about the readings. ... When you piss on someone who is your hostess, you should find another hostess... I come here seeking knowledge. I don’t contribute a lot. I feel there is a cliquish mentality that would attack you if you dissent. ... I am in favor of keeping the group together. I feel people express very legitimate opinions; but they don’t accept dissent.
Mira I want to make a confession. There was a discussion when you , Ellen, were away, a discussion of doing away with the Lincoln reading. I made the suggestion that we all share a quote from literature...
(GENERAL AGREEMENT THAT WE WILL SEEK DIFFERENT READINGS, SHORT AS THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS, AND EMAIL THEM TO ELLEN OR BRING TO THE TABLE. WEEKLY READERS, “LURKERS” ARE INVITED TO CONTRIBUTE.)
TOPIC: JANICE ON HEALTH CENTERs
The state budget has been extended to July 7 . Let the Governor and the conference committee know what we feel about the budget proposed.
They are talking of reducing state funding by 80% to the community health centers. A total there are 420 centers. 1.5 million dollars spread over 420 centers.
That’s 12000 per each.
... I think there are about 12 city of Cincinnati health centers. The majority of the patients are low income. Anyone can go. They charge on a sliding scale. I am going to change to one of these centers. (?) Because I want to support them. In my view, I’d like to see us beef up the health centers. It is a very cost effective way of treating people. Certainly better than the ER. They spend $515 per patient per year which is a fifth or less than the national average.
Dennis I am a supporter of Group Health Associates up the street here. I got a bill this year for $18000 for ER services at Christ Hosp. The political persuasion at Group health, they take anybody, see you now! I get excellent care. It feels immoral to charge 18,000 for what the Group Health Assoc. charged me $35 co-pay.
Some people abuse the ER...they treat it as their family physician. They practice “defensive medicine” (fear of law suit, so order lots of tests).
I’d rather sit down with Huxley Miller, my pcp at Group Health Assoc.
Anonymous Since you told us about your marvelous experience at Group Health Assoc. two people have complained about negative experiences there. Also tried to enroll at the Northside (city) Health Clini and was told I was not eligible because I have (Medicare and ) medigap insurance.
Janice... Apparently a receptionist at a city health clinic was turning people away if they couldn’t pay. Some of us went to the commissioner and complained. Not supposed to be the case. I can email someone in the dept of health and ask about this.
Dennis: the measure of a society is how they treat their weak and needy members. I fear that the US is going down a terrible decline in this respect.
- Hugs to everyone,
Ellen
Section Two: Events & Opportunities
Ellen Bought a new Kia Optima!
Best July 4th Parade in town! NORTHSIDE
The parade begins at 12 noon. Participants are to gather at 11:30pm in the parking lot of Bethlehem Temple Church, 4781 Hamilton Ave. ( just north of Ashtree). Parking is limited but there will be a shuttle the McKie Center, 1655 Chase. The shuttle will run from 10:45 to 11:45. When you arrive at the staging area (parking lot) go to the organizing area and someone will tell you where we are to meet. IJPC will provide water for marchers!!
Joan Friedland sends petition re. health care reform:
From: Senators Durbin, Leahy and Schumer [mailto:info@leahyforvermont.com]
-----Original Message-----Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 10:55 PM
To: jfriedland@fuse.net
Subject: Thank you for taking action, Joan
Dear Joan Friedland,
Thank you for showing your support for a public health insurance
option and reform for America's health care system.
Now, please urge your friends and family to sign the petition as
well by giving them this link or forwarding them the message
below:
http://ga3.org/campaign/healthpetition?source=hc_ty
Thank you for supporting this important effort.
Sincerely,
From Senators Dick Durbin,Patrick Leahy, Chuck Schumer
Dear Friend,
With nearly 50 million Americans lacking health insurance, and
premiums rapidly rising, it's time to address the health care
crisis in our country. All Americans deserve access to
affordable, quality health care -- and today, nearly one-in-six
of us don't have it.
This month, Congress is working on new reform legislation
that will make quality health care available and affordable for
all Americans. In particular, Senators Dick Durbin, Patrick
Leahy, and Chuck Schumer are working for a public
health insurance option that would foster greater competition in
the marketplace, create more choices for consumers, and lead to
lower costs and better quality.
Please join me in supporting their work to pass strong
health care reform legislation this year by signing the online
petition at http://ga3.org/campaign/healthpetition?source=hc_ty
Thanks!
Correction: In last week’s Table Notes I wrote:
However, VIR is a system that works among small and med size enterprises. (Note: I was not able to find VIR on the net. Ellen) No huge corporations. Big in Europe. E.g. A computer company has a request for computers from a paint co, and they in turn need their business to be repainted. They pay taxes to the country they are in. They can lend credits to each other. There are 50,000 enterprises which participate in VIR. Ideally, the VIR and the individual system like
Zakle can inter-relate.
Olivier writes, “It is WIR, Ellen.”
Blood Drive for Health Care Reform
The Lloyd House team to support the president’s drive to get health care reform legislation through the congress this summer (before the summer recess that starts July 31) met and decided our service project would be a blood drive through Hoxworth blood bank. The service will be to promote blood donation in our name (Cincinnati Groundswell for Health Care Reform) and the aim is to increase the numbers of folks calling their representatives in Washington asking to control rising health care costs, guarantee choice of doctor, and assure high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans. We also hope to gather more volunteers willing to support this campaign by making phone calls, knocking on doors, writing letters to the media, etc. etc.
We would like to gather 100 blood donors in the next two weeks, and more in the weeks to follow. We’d like this to not only save lives but also to attract public attention for our purpose.
What can YOU do?
- CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES IN WASHINGTON. Find their addresses and phone numbers at https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml and http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm (faxing a hand written letter is an excellent way ... Email is good... Telephone is good. Mailed letters are slowed by security procedures. ) See the sample letter below with contact info for senators and congresspeople.
- Write letters to the editor, e.g. enquirer: http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/99999999/EDIT0202/302160003
- Go to http://my.barackobama.com and create an account; (2 minutes) then follow suggestions to volunteer, to attend events, to host an event. They walk you through. It’s easy and fun.
- Tell everyone you know that it is important to stop the hemorrhage of our society through a broken health care system. Yes we can get meaningful progress this summer if we mount a groundswell effort to defeat the “no change” effort of the powerful health insurance industry lobby.
- Give blood! Tell the person at the registration at Hoxworth that you are donating for “cincinnati Groundswell for Health Care Reform”. 513 451 0910 for centers near you and to make an appointment.
Brown, Sherrod - (D - OH) Class IReturn address
100 Main Street
Anywhere, US 10000
June 9, 2009
The Honorable Congressperson
(Room #) (Name) House/Senate Office Building
United States Senate/House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20510
SEND VIA FAX or email. (snail mail is delayed for security checks.)
Dear Senator/Representative:
As one of your constituents, I urge you to support President Obama’s efforts to reform healthcare. If we don’t enact change, millions of Americans will continue to suffer under a broken system. My story illustrates the urgency of the situation. {INSERT PERSONAL STORY HERE, IF RELEVANT.}
In seeking your support, I understand that no specific bill or legislation is yet under consideration. I realize that this enormous challenge has no easy solution. And I realize that no one has all the answers. I certainly don’t. But there are a few non-negotiable points, I ask you to consider. One, any plan must reduce costs. Many are asked to pay thousands of dollars a month just for basic insurance coverage. Others can’t afford life-saving medication or treatment. Two, any plan must allow patients some reasonable measure of choice in their coverage and their medical provider. Some are satisfied with their present coverage. Why force them to change it? Three, and most importantly, any plan must be available to all Americans. Because of pre-existing conditions, many Americans are uninsurable, yet have incomes that make them ineligible for Medicaid. We must create a plan of public health insurance to operate alongside the private plans.
Healthcare reform is a moral decision. At this moment in history, modern medicine gives us the ability to extend, enrich, and preserve human life like never before. Yet countless of us are denied the fruits of this progress by an inability to pay or a lack of access. At the same time, millions –– perhaps even billions –– of dollars go to waste in our present, inefficient system. We have talked a long time about change. The time for that change is now.
Respectfully,
Your name here
713 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON DC 20510
(202) 224-2315
Web Form: brown.senate.gov/contact/
Voinovich, George V. - (R - OH) Class III
524 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON DC 20510
(202) 224-3353
Web Form: voinovich.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Contact....
Senator Jim Bunning, Kentucky Senator
District 4 - Ft. Wright (Main State Office)
1717 Dixie Highway, Suite 220
Ft. Wright, KY 41011
Main: 859-341-2602
Fax: 859.331.7445
Toll free: 1-800-283-8983
Senator Mitch McConnell, Kentucky Senator
1885 Dixie Highway
Suite 345
Fort Wright, KY 41011
Phone: (859) 578-0188
Jean Schmidt 2nd Congressional District
8044 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236
Phone (513)791-0381
Steve Driehaus First Congressional District
441 Vine St. 3003 Carew Twr., Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-684-2723 https://forms.house.gov/driehaus/contact-form.shtml
John H. Boehner 8th Congressional District
7969 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd. B, West Chester, OH 45069
513-779-5400
Geoff Davis, 4th Congressional District Kentucky
Fort Mitchell District Office
300 Buttermilk Pike, Suite 314
Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 426-0080 phone
(859) 426-0061 fax
Bad Bill in Congress re. “Food Safety”
Hey, we need to really be active against this bill that overtly or covertly FURTHER LIMITS our food choices. They want to make it so expensive, through regulation, that you can not sell produce from your garden, baked goods from your kitchen, store foods for distribution to others (not even for sale), and many other "little" expensive nuisances that will kill the small farmers and producers of value-added items like bread, sauerkraut, honey, etc. This will put out of business some of the small and medium direct selling companies selling food--tell them about it and mobilize every one you know who eats to call their congressman and senator about this unjust intrusion!
This is not about safety and health--that is just the mantra. This is about control. Are you mature enough to be free? The government says, "No, you must be watched after in every little detail of your pathetic life!" Who are they to take such action? Unhealthy, power-hungry, stupid (meaning not using the intelligence they have--I am not "name-calling", but describing) , bought-out servants of the increasingly monolithic corporate super-powers! This is government telling you that you can not monitor your foods, so you must pay them to expand the government to building an expensive bureaucracy to control what you have access to and what you can do to earn money in hard times.
Peace 2U,
Michael Taylor
513-553-9868
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Weston A Price Foundation <info@westonaprice.org>
Date: Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 6:23 PM
Subject: HR 2749 Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009
To: realfoodremedies@gmail.com
Dear Members,
HR2749, the "Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009" has passed out of committee and is now on the floor of the house. As you can see from the FAQs below, this bill would be an absolute disaster for small farms and artisan food production.
Defeating this bill is our most urgent priority at the moment. Please take a moment to read the Frequently Asked Questions below and then proceed with the Action items as best you are able. We will need the concerted efforts of thousands to defeat this dismal piece of legislation.
More HR 2749 information is posted through links at http://tinyurl.com/mnm34s
Anyone with additional questions is encouraged to contact the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund directly by calling 703-208-3276 or emailing info@farmtoconsumer.org
Sincerely,
Sally Fallon Morell
ACTIONS TO TAKE
1. Call Your Representatives
Personal contact is an effective way to change hearts and minds. To find your representatives, use the finder tool at www.Congress.org <http://www.Congress.org> or call the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121. When contacting your representatives, use examples from the FAQs to explain your opposition to HR 2749.
2. Sign the Petition
HR 2749 has been moving quickly through Congress. If you have not already done so, please send a personal message to your legislators through the online petition "Oppose HR 2749" at http://tinyurl.com/lwble7
3. Donate to the Fund
Help the Fund continue its valuable service - helping small farmers and protecting your access to quality food. http://tinyurl.com/lja2vj
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
HR 2749 - Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009
NOTE: Answers are based on the June 17 Waxman version that was accepted by voice vote of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Page references are noted per this version posted at http://tinyurl.com/na33dz
Q1: Does FDA have jurisdiction over INTRAstate commerce?
A1: As a federal agency, the FDA has jurisdiction over INTERstate commerce. For example, the prohibited acts regarding adulteration and misbranding in the current Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) all refer to INTERstate commerce. However, the existing law states that "in any action to enforce the requirements of [FFDCA] . . . the connection with INTERstate commerce required for jurisdiction in such action shall be presumed to exist." [1a] Combined with court decisions addressing the connection between INTRAstate and INTERstate commerce, it is unclear what kind of showing defendants would have to make to rebut the presumption and avoid federal regulation. The agency's regulatory power is limited to commerce, however, so non-commercial activities (such as growing your own vegetables for personal consumption) are not regulated.
Under current law, a business qualifying as a "food facility" must register with FDA, even if that business only engages in INTRAstate commerce. [1b] In addition, the agency can inspect the records of a business that engages solely in INTRAstate commerce if there is a "reasonable belief that an article of food is adulterated and presents a threat of serious adverse health consequences or death to humans or animals." [1c]
[1a] 21 USC 379(a)
[1b] 21 USC 350(d)
[1c] 21 USC 350(c)
Q2: Would HR 2749 expand the FDA's regulation of INTRAstate commerce?
A2: Yes. Under HR 2749, FDA's regulatory control over INTRAstate commerce would grow considerably. The bill would allow for inspections of firms whose business is strictly within a State. [2a] It would impose, among other requirements, a mandate for all firms in the food business to comply with national performance standards for various foods set by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). [2b] It would also require most firms in the food business to establish a traceback system for their products, even if those products never cross State lines. [2c]
[2a] Section 105(a)-pp. 42-43
[2b] Section 103(b)-pp. 36-37
[2c] Section 107(c)-p. 54
Q3: I have a garden and sell produce at a road-side stand on my property. Would HR 2749 apply to me?
A3: Yes, you would now have to follow federally-established standards for growing produce. [3a] Produce not grown as required by these standards would be considered as adulterated under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). [3b] Further, you would be required to make your business records available to FDA inspectors. [3c] The inspectors would have the power to show up unannounced without a warrant to search your records without any evidence whatsoever that you have committed a violation of the law. If you refuse to let the inspector see your records, you would be guilty of adulteration under FFDCA. [3d]
[3a] Section 104(b)-pp. 38-41
[3b] Section 104(a)-p. 38
[3c] Section 106(a)-p. 48
[3d] Section 207(a)-pp. 119-120
Q4: I sell produce from my garden at a local farmers market, under HR 2749 would I have to register as a "food facility" with FDA?
A4: Farms are exempt from the registration requirement under current law. [4a] HR 2749 would not eliminate this exemption. "Farm" is narrowly defined under current regulations [4b]; so, it is possible that many farms that have not registered in the past, could be required to do so if FDA has more resources at its disposal to enforce registration.
For example, a farm that sells vegetables straight from the garden (i.e., no processing) would not be a "food facility". If FDA strictly interprets the definition of "farm", a farm that sells canned vegetables at the market would be a "food facility" because canning is considered "processing" under the law. [4c] Under federal regulation, a farm that processes food would not be considered a "farm" for purposes of the registration requirement unless ALL of the processed food is consumed ON the farm. [4d]
Under HR 2749, those who sell vegetables from the garden at farmers markets would be required to follow federal standards for growing produce [4e]; and their business records would be subject to random warrantless searches by FDA inspectors even if the agency has no evidence of any violation of the law. [4f-see Q3/A3 above]
[4a] 21 USC 350d
[4b] 21 CFR 1.227(3)
[4c] 21 CFR 1.227(6)
[4d] 21 CFR 1.227(3)
[4e] Section 104(b)-pp. 38-41
[4f] Section 106(a)-p. 48
Q5: I own a bakery and sell my goods at a local farmers market, how would HR 2749 apply to me?
A5: HR 2749 would apply to you in the following ways:
1 - Your bakery would qualify as a "food facility" and you would need to register with FDA each year [5a] and pay an annual fee ($500 in 2010 [5b], and increasing in future years as indexed for inflation [5c]).
2 - You would have to register in electronic format. [5d]
3 - You would be required to have a unique facility identifier number. [5e]
4 - You would be required to conduct an analysis identifying potential hazards at your food facility; and you must implement controls to prevent those hazards from occurring as well as a plan for what to do in the event that any do occur. [5f]
5 - If your products cross state lines, you must develop a FOOD SAFETY PLAN. [5g-also see Q6/A6 below]
6 - You would also be required to establish and maintain a system for tracing the food you produce. It is uncertain at this point what this traceability system will require, but the requirements are likely to be extensive.
[5h]
[5a] Section 101(b)-p. 6 [4b] Section 101(b)-p. 13
[5c] Section 101(c)-p. 14
[5d] Section 101(b)-p. 7
[5e] Section 206(a)-p. 118
[5f] Section 102(a)-p. 21
[5g] Section 102, sec 418A(a)-p. 28
[5h] Section 107(c)-p. 54-58
Q6: What will a FOOD SAFETY PLAN involve?
A6: Your FOOD SAFETY PLAN would have to include a hazard analysis that identifies potential hazards in your operation. The plan must also include descriptions of a variety of procedures you follow to prevent hazards from occurring and corrective actions to take if any does occur. In addition, you would need to describe your procedures for recordkeeping, conducting recalls, and traceback. Further, the plan must include how you ensure a "safe and secure food supply chain" for the items and ingredients you use as well as how you implement any science-based performance standards required by FDA. [6a]
[6a] Section 102, sec 418A(b)-pp. 29-30
Q7: I have read a summary of HR 2749 and am alarmed by the provision giving the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) the power to quarantine any geographic area within the country. How broad is this power?
A7: Under HR 2749, the HHS Secretary would have the power to prohibit ALL MOVEMENT of ALL FOOD within a geographic area. No court order is needed to exercise this power. The Secretary only has to notify the appropriate official of the State(s) affected and issue a public announcement. [7a]
[7a] Section 133(b)-pp. 98-99
Q8: I am a raw milk consumer. Is it true that under HR 2749 would give FDA the power to institute a complete ban on the sale of raw milk?
A8: Yes, HR 2749 requires the HHS Secretary to issue "science-based performance standards . . . applicable to foods or food classes." The Secretary is to "identify the most significant foodborne contaminants and the most significant resulting hazards . . . and to minimize to an acceptable level, prevent or eliminate the occurrence of such hazards." [8a] FDA would have the power to make pasteurization of all raw milk a performance standard. Based on both its public statements and its record of taking enforcement actions against farmers, FDA is vehemently opposed to the consumption of raw milk and would like to ban its distribution.
Even if FDA does not issue a performance standard requiring pasteurization, the likelihood is that if HR 2749 passes into law, the agency will be increasing its enforcement actions against raw milk producers whose products cross state lines. FDA has indicated that raw milk is a priority item with the agency; with the passage of HR 2749, it would have much greater resources to go after raw milk than it did before. FDA could take enforcement action directly or through state agencies funded by FDA.
The way to stop this threat is to support HR 778, a bill that would, in effect, end the ban on raw milk for human consumption in interstate commerce. [8b] If you have not already done so, contact your Representative and Senators asking them to co-sponsor and/or vote for HR 778. You may send a message to them through the petition service by clicking on "Support HR 778 Now" at http://tinyurl.com/lwble7
[8a] Section 103(b)-p. 37
[8b] 21 CFR 1240.61
Q9: I purchase products from an Amish producer who has said he would not register his facility because the electronic filing requirement violates his religious beliefs. What are the criminal and civil penalties he could be facing if he is charged with violating the law?
A9: Under HR 2749, failing to register a food facility would constitute "misbranding." [9a] If any of the "misbranded" products are introduced or "delivered for introduction into interstate commerce", the producer could be sentenced to up to ten years and be assessed criminal fines. [9b] Under HR 2749, anyone knowingly violating certain prohibitions contained in the FFDCA such as the prohibition against introducing adulterated or misbranded food in interstate commerce, could face these penalties.
In addition, the Amish producer could be facing substantial civil penalties. Under HR 2749, any individual who knowingly violates a provision of section 331 of FFDCA (prohibited acts) relating to food, can be fined up to $100,000; a corporation can be fined up to $7.5 million. [9c]
[9a] Section 101(a)-p. 6
[9b] Section 134-p. 100
[9c] Section 135(a)-p. 101
Q10: I'm a farmer who sells products direct to consumers. I want to protect the privacy of those who purchase from me and do not want to turn over to FDA any customer information I have in my records. What are the potential penalties if I refuse?
A10: Under HR 2749, FDA would have access to all records relating to the food producer's distribution of products. Failing to provide records to FDA would constitute adulteration. [10a] The criminal penalty for refusing access to records would be up to ten years imprisonment. [10b] The civil fines could be up to $100,000 for an individual and $7.5 million for a corporation. [10c]
[10a] Section 207(a)-pp. 119-120
[10b] Section 134-p. 100
[10c] Section 135(a)-p. 101
More HR 2749 information is posted through links at http://tinyurl.com/mnm34s
Anyone with additional questions is encouraged to contact the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund directly by calling 703-208-3276 or emailing info@farmtoconsumer.org
Hi there friends,
Now here’s an opportunity for you. I am now a fully qualified teacher of the Alexander Technique, and eager to give a lot of lessons this summer. All lessons will be free until the end of June, and then really cheap during July ($10), and pretty darn cheap during August ($20?). Starting sometime later I’ll be charging $78 for a 45 minute lesson, but still eager to make it affordable for you. So please call me to schedule a time and by all means tell your friends and family. 513 221 1289.
Don’t know what Alexander Technique is? Check out http://MissyVineyard.com or http://www.alexandertech.com for introductory essays and FAQ.
Thanks for your interest in this wonderful work.
Ellen
Animal Communication and Wellness Class offered
(Cindy and Terri are wonderful animal lovers and animal communicators. They live out beyond Loveland with horses, dogs and cats. I am considering joining in this cool thing.
Hello!
You are receiving this email because you are a client of Animal Communication and Wellness Services - Cindy Huff & Terri Noftsger.
We are offering a Level I class Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The class will be held in our home outside Cincinnati, OH. Fee: $225
Our Level I class leads students through an exploration of what communication is, and the many different ways we experience it. We then develop your communication skills through a series of exercises which gradually build your skills in speaking with many different types of animals - dogs, cats, horses, and iguanas for starters - both in person and at a distance. Students leave our class with a fundamental skill set that will help you improve your relationship with your own pets.
To register, reply to this email with your name, address, and phone number as well as a "SIGN ME UP!" in the subject line no later than June 15th. We require a $50 deposit to hold your space in the class, payable once you register. You can send us a check, or a Pay Pal payment. If we have your email and your deposit by June 15th, we'll deduct $15 from the remaining balance due.
Checks may be mailed to:
Animal Communication & Wellness Services
PO Box 235
Pleasant Plain, OH 45162
We sincerely hope to see you in July!
Note to our students - please pass this email along to interested family and friends.
Thanks.
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Cindy Huff
Animal Communication & Wellness Services
cindy@acwservices.net
513-310-3997
Support David Pepper’s campaign for State Auditor
David would be perfect in this key position. Give to his election campaign here: https://secure.blueutopia.com/davidpepper/contribute/
Articles and Letters
- Krugman on Health Care Reform
- Janice Alvarado, new salonista on Health Centers
- Great Article on Health Care Reform in current AARP magazine “8 Myths about Health Care Reform” at
- Ellen’s letter to AARP re. Alexander Technique and Back Pain: Impressive British Scientific Study
- Paying more, getting less health care; US dept of Health.
Brooke: on the Charlie Rose show, Paul Krugman, nobel prize winning economist said: (quoting roughly) ‘people think a public option could not work for health care; but already now 60% of our people are covered either by Medicare or Medicaid or the Veterans Administration system, and they demonstrate that it works quite well.’
Janice Alvarado, Community Health Advocate Extraordinaire, on Health Centers, & cincycare
Health Centers provide an array of services to the uninsured and underinsured. As a medical home to Ohio’s most vulnerable, Health Centers provide chronic and acute disease management and referrals, preventive health care including physical exams, routine recommended health screenings, immunization, health education for all life cycles, and dental care, mental health care, and prescription assistance.
Particularly relevant in today’s fiscal climate, Community Health Centers are cost-effective. The average annual cost of care is $515 per patient or about $1.40 a day, per patient served. This is 10 times less than the average per capita spending on personal health care.
Community Health Centers also effectively lower the number of inappropriate, costly emergency rooms visits. According to the National Association of Community Health Centers, if avoidable visits to the emergency room were redirected to Health Centers, Ohio could save approximately $1 billion.
See greater Cincinnati health centers at: http://www.covercincy.org/community.html <http://www.covercincy.org/community.html>
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CincyCare (an option for the uninsured) provides primary care, a full health assessment, a prescription drug benefit, and care coordination for 2,000 workers in Cincinnati who need affordable healthcare. Best of all, this program will come free of charge to participating employers. Employees will only pay a standard $10 co-payment for doctor visits, otherwise there are no enrollment or ongoing costs to them. Click here to learn more. http://www.cincycare.org/index.html <http://www.cincycare.org/index.html>
CincyCare is an option for self-employed individuals living in or working in Cincinnati. Since the beginning of CincyCare, services have also been extended to those who have recently lost their jobs. Please note CincyCare does not include inpatient services.
For more info:
Dan Gahl, Project Coordinator, CincyCare
3101 Burnet Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45229
Phone: (513) 357-7481
Dan.Gahl@cincinnati-oh.gov <mailto:Dan.Gahl@cincinnati-oh.gov>
Alexander Technique Proven effective for back pain
Dear AARP,
Your excellent article on back pain has overlooked the most exciting development this year. In a British Medical Journal study published last summer, the Alexander Technique was found to produce a significant reduction in back pain after only 6 lessons and it was still effective a year later. 579 patients were involved in this multi-center clinical trial, which is one of the few major studies to show significant long-term benefits for patients with chronic non-specific low-back pain.
“Randomised controlled trial of Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage (ATEAM) for chronic and recurrent back pain” can be read at http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/337/aug19_2/a884.
This research has caused a stir in the journalism of North America, Great Britain and around the world. For a list of published articles, see http://www.alexandertech.org/presskit/Biblio/ateaminthenews.html
The research found, “One-to-one lessons in the Alexander technique from registered teachers have long term benefits for patients with chronic back pain. Six lessons followed by exercise prescription were nearly as effective as 24 lessons.” To find a registered Alexander Technique teacher in your area, go to http://www.alexandertech.org .
(I am running these links repeatedly because they are so great and I still hav en’t see them all... And this is THE issue this summer. Ellen)
Links to Great Videos on Health Care:
Bill Moyers Journal
Talks About The Healthcare Reform
No One's Talking About: Single-Payer
Washington's abuzz about healthcare, but why isn't a single-payer plan an option on the table? Bill Moyers speaks with California Nurses Association representative Donna Smith about how our broken system is hurting ordinary Americans and features coverage of our National RN Day of Action in DC with RN leaders.
Real News Network
Covers Our D.C. Healthcare Rally
The Real News Network covers our D.C. actions in support of healthcare reform,
and against Sen. Max Baucus’ exclusion of single-payer from the Senate debate.
Here’s the Real News Network again, responding to conservative
attacks on Canadian healthcare by actually asking Canadians what they want.
The Progressive Pulse
Talks Healthcare With Small Business Owner
Lou Meyers, a small business owner in Durham since 1986, speaks out
about his vision for national health reform. Interview by Adam Searing.
Please Share This Video Alert With friends!
Healthcare justice for all!
California Nurses Association
National Nurses Organizing Committee
2000 Franklin Street
Oakland, CA 94612
www.CalNurses.org
www.GuaranteedHealthcare.org
From U.S. Dept of Health: True Cost of Health Care
Friends,
Every day we hear and see more reasons why we can’t afford to delay when it comes to health reform. Last week, I met with small business owners and employees who discussed the burden high costs place on workers and businesses and expressed their support for health reform.
The people I met with aren’t alone. Over the weekend new public polls showed that Americans overwhelmingly support health reform.
Now, it is important for all of us who care about reform to tell our friends, family and neighbors why we can’t wait for reform.
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is releasing a new report on http://www.HealthReform.gov further detailing the skyrocketing costs of health care.
The Hidden Cost of Health Care: Why Americans Are Paying More But Getting Less highlights rising cost of deductibles, co-payments and out-of-pocket expenses that are making it more difficult for families with insurance to receive the health care they need.
The report notes:
A person with employer-based coverage paid an average of $1,522 on health care (not including premiums) in 2006, compared with $1,260 in 2001. When including the added burden of higher premiums, out-of-pocket costs rose even more sharply, with a 30 percent increase from an average of $2,827 in 2001 to $3,744 in 2006.
For preferred provider organization (PPO) plans purchased through an employer, the average family deductible increased 30 percent in just two years, from $1,034 to $1,344. This effect is more pronounced for small firms, where PPO deductibles increased from $1,439 to $2,367 — a rise of 64 percent.
In 2004, only one in five people with health insurance through an employer had a co-payment of more than $25, but by 2008 the number jumped to one in three.
Employer-sponsored health insurance premiums have nearly doubled since 2000, a rate three times faster than wages. In 2008, the average premium for a family plan purchased through an employer was $12,680, nearly the annual earnings of a full-time minimum wage job.
Millions of Americans don’t have insurance, and millions more are still struggling to afford the care they need. President Obama was right when he said that health reform “cannot wait, it must not wait, and it will not wait another year.”
If you believe that the health care status quo is unacceptable, share this report with your friends and family. Then, encourage them to visit www.HealthReform.gov and sign the Statement of Support for health reform legislation this year.
Together, we will make reform a reality.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Sebelius
Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Books,Movies, Reviews It’s up to you folks to send me blurbs. I know you are reading. and going to movies. What? Is it good? Ellen.............................................
Book Review by Vlasta Molak
I just finished reading a book "2045", written by Peter Seidel, whom I met last week at the writers group at Joseph Beth. He was an architect and city planner in his previous years and now writes books. The book "2045" talks about the world we will have if we do not change our course of "business as usual"...That includes the way we produce our stuff (in China, India, Bangladesh etc.) to support our material life, the industrial production of food (including treating animals and people like a disposable commodity) and all the choices we make about what gives meaning to our lives. Do we stay "shop till you drop" generation or will we find more meaningful pursuits? Do we pay most those who do not produce or provide some useful function for survival. or should we reconsider our compensation of work to reflect other values for life?
Certainly, the way we eat and the way we consume are the major factors in a possible outcome like 20045. I highly recommend the book that deals with many aspects of our existence in a very readable way, as a novel about a man who wakes up from coma 35 years after he fell ill in 2010 and finds the world irreparably changed.
As for investment banking, it appears that we had forgotten the basic principle that money is only an invention of people who got tired of direct barter...it has no inherent value, except the one we as a community give it. Unfortunately, the system we had built around money gives it more meaning and power than it should have to benefit people who use it, except the few on the top who set the rules of the game.
I continue my off-the-grid life experience. My only contact with people is either in person or via Internet...no electricity, gas, water, telephone, garbage... I am experiencing the life it was before Nikola Tesla had sold (cheaply) Westinghouse his inventions about alternate currents, which made it possible to transmit electricity long distance. I am finding solutions to everyday problems as they occur, something I could not do if I just read books about it. CRC has great many centers with easy access to pools and showers for $16/YEAR membership fee. I eat fresh food, including dandelions in my back yard....candle light is less efficient than oil-lamps in which I burn either citronella of some odorless fuel for 10-20 minutes before going to sleep. Getting up at the crack of down also gives me pleasure. I am curious how long I can go like this....perhaps indefinitely, since I do not miss most of the stuff like TV, air conditioning etc. I am now working on eliminating car driving, by getting my bike fixed and studying the new bicycle map of Cincinnati.
Come to my Sustainable Living Potluck EVERY Monday between 6-9 pm to see how it works in practice.
Stay well,
Vlasta
Sent in from Neil Anderson, Salonista in absentia.
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From: Bob Wuest <bwuest@fuse.net>
Date: Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Subject: The Shadow Effect
To: Bob Wuest <bob@bobwuest.com>
Friends, this movie will have its first showing in Cincinnati on July 12. It looks to be a powerful, "out-of-the-box" movie that you'll never see at the theatres.
See the Trailer: http://movie.theshadoweffect.com/video/
A friend of mine - Clark Echols - has arranged a screening at his church. More info below.
I hope to see you there.
Blessings,
Bob Wuest
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From: Clark Echols <jcechols@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 2:05 PM
Subject: [ohio-southwest] The Shadow Effect
To: ohio-southwest@mailman.mkp.org
Brothers,
When Jim Evans pointed out this movie, I jumped on the chance to host a showing. So here is the press release:
“The Shadow Effect” premiers in the Cincinnati area at the Glendale New Church, 845 Congress Ave, Glendale, OH 45246, on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 6:30PM, presented for everyone by The Cincinnati Men’s Gathering. Admission is $5.
With appearances from some of the most brilliant and evolutionary thinkers of the 21st century, including Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Mark Victor Hansen, James Van Praagh, and others, this world-class cinematic experience pulls no punches as it traces the stories of individuals who have met with some of life’s harshest experiences — war, child abuse, racism, a German concentration camp — but learned how to face their terror, heal their wounds and meet their higher, heroic selves in the process. This film unveils the fascinating story of why we do what we do, fear what we fear, and why good people do bad things. “The Shadow Effect” will leave you breathing a little deeper and feeling more compassion and kindness for your own dark, conflicted, or repressed urges. It may even inspire you to make the most life-altering step of all - to embrace your entire self.
Note that EVERYONE is invited - not just men!
And the trailer is still at www.theshadoweffect.com <http://www.theshadoweffect.com/>
Clark
Loving Bear
Dear friends,
You maybe interested to send this to your networks and check out this possibility for further learning and the latest life developments.
This just looks and feels amazing...
Blessings to all,
Olivier Hetzel (last week’s salon presenter)
This is a very well done animated short about the true cost of food. It packs a lot of information into a very short presentation.
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From: Thomas Greco <thg@mindspring.com>
Date: Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 2:11 PM
Subject: Fw: Upcoming Tele-Seminar
To: Thomas Greco -- thg <thg@mindspring.com>
Dear Colleagues,
Sharif Abdullah's teleconference is just one of many free seminars being offered during the month of July using the new MaestroConference technology that looks very promising. Click on the link http://maestromonth.com/SharifAbdullah to check out their website and see what's being offered.
Tom
Thomas H. Greco, Jr.
PO Box 42663, Tucson, AZ 85733, USA
520-207-8543 home; 520-820-0575 mobile
Website: http://reinventingmoney.com
Blog-Beyond Money: http://beyondmoeny.net
Blog-Tom's News and Views: http://tomazgreco.wordpress.com
Skype: tomazgreco
My latest book, The End of Money and the Future of Civilization, is now available. You can order it from ChelseaGreen.com, Amazon.com, or your local bookstore.
Yours,
Shirley Reischman
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=food+animation&hl=en&emb=0&aq=f# <http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=food+animation&hl=en&emb=0&aq=f> The True Cost of Food.
Tri-State Treasures
Tri-State Treasures is a compilation of unique local people, places, and events that may enrich your lives. These treasures have been submitted by you and others who value supporting quality community offerings. Please consider supporting these treasures, and distributing the information for others to enjoy. And please continue forwarding your Tri-State Treasures ideas to jkesner@nuvox.net.
Information about Tri-State Treasures and how to submit them is at the bottom of this email. Please help me by providing all basic information, and formatting your submissions as described below. Thank you.
Sincerely, Jim
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Library Funding Threatened: The Ohio governor's budget cuts library funding by 42%. If it passes, Cincinnati Public Library may have to close ~ half its facilities & eliminate ~ half its staff before the end of 2009. The Ohio Congress will vote on the budget within the week. We have an outstanding library. Consider providing feedback on this budget. More info & site to contact law-makers @ www.cincinnatilibrary.org/news/2009/callforaction.html & www.cincinnatilibrary.org/features/statelegislators.html.
Exposed: Top 100 Secret Artists of 2008 [thru Friday 31 July]: Exposed features work by over 70 of the Top 100 Artists from the 2008 Secret ArtWorks event. That event featured over 1,200 works of art created by artists whose identities were concealed until their work was purchased. A jury selected the Top 100 Secret Works of Art by artists whose identities & current works are revealed in Exposed. Instead of being restricted to the Secret ArtWorks’ paradigm of a 5” X 7” work, artists were encouraged to show the depth & diversity of their production in this fun & eclectic exhibition. At ArtWorks, 811 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.333.0388 & www.artworkscincinnati.org.
Inside Out: New Glass Work by Hiroshi Yamano [thru Saturday 15 August]: View stunning works in glass by Japanese master, Hiroshi Yamano. Yamano's signature sculpture incorporate glass blowing, hand cutting, polishing, sculpting, engraving & applications of copper & silver leaf. Free. At Marta Hewett Gallery (2nd floor), 656 East McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206. More info @ 513.281.2780, marta@martahewett.com & www.martahewett.com.
Classic Car Cruise-In With a View [Saturdays @ 5-9 PM]: Enjoy music on the banks of the Ohio River in the beautiful village of New Richmond, OH. Free admission. Always a DJ, sometimes a band. July 18 with the Great Ohio River Paddle (150 canoes & kayaks in town); July 25 with Aja (Steely Dan Tribute band); August 1 with The Monday Night Big Band (30s, 40s & 50s music); September 26 with Vivaldi's Four Seasons "Under the Stars" by the Starling Chamber Orchestra; October 10 with the Java, Jazz'n Art Walk (judged show). Unique shopping & restaurants, 2 B&Bs for overnight guests. More info @ tm06@msn.com & www.newrichmond.org (click on the fire truck for events).
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"Women in Jazz" featuring Nancy Wright & Linda Dachtyl [Thursday 2 July @ 7:30 PM]: Well-established as a top Blues sax sideman for more than 25 years, Nancy Wright recently stepped to the front of the band & into jazz territory with the release of her debut CD "Moanin" featuring a mix of soul jazz, blues, ballads & boogaloo, with 4 original compositions. Hammond B3 Organist Linda Dachtyl is a performer, composer & music instructor at Kenyon College. Her playing experience includes jazz, blues, rock & classical music genres. Tickets are $10; Jazz Club Members, CCM & SCPA Students are $5. Free parking. At The Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Avenue, Mt Lookout Square, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info @ 513.871.6789, waltb31@gmail.com & www.theredmoor.com.
Northside Fourth of July Parade, Festival & Carnival [Friday-Saturday 3-4 July]: Northside celebrates the 4th of July with a Rock-n-Roll Carnival on Friday evening of July 3rd, with a parade at noon on July 4th, & follows up with a festival that lasts til late into the evening. It's a neighborhood event as unique as Northside itself that the community invites the entire city to enjoy. Along Hamilton Avenue, Northside, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info @ www.northside.net.
2nd Annual Covedale Center for the Performing Arts Summer Yard Sale [Sunday 5 July @ 8 AM - 2 PM]: Do you have stuff to sell? Want to join dozens of other sellers making money, having fun & helping local theatre? Then buy a $20 booth the size of 2 parking spaces, set-up your display & sell your stuff. Limited space available. All spaces are outside in the parking lot. All proceeds supplement the cost of their annual summer teen program Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre (CYPT) presenting Godspell Jul 24 - Aug 2. Keep all your proceeds or donate some to the Covedale. At Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238. More info & reserve booth @ 513.241.6550 & jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com.
Cloth Diapering Cuteness [Sunday 5 July @ 2 PM]: This informal class on all aspects of cloth diapering is held the 1st Sunday of each month. Park + Vine's 2 in-house mamas tailor each discussion to the specific questions of present parents. Afterward, browse their selection of cloth diapers & take advantage of Park + Vine’s package discounts. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.7275, cincydan@gmail.com & www.parkandvine.com.
Preserving the Harvest at Hyde Park Farmers’ Market [Sundays 5 July, 2 August, 20 September & 11 October]: Throughout the growing season, the Hyde Park Farmers’ Market is featuring Preserving the Harvest, an event highlighting ways to can, freeze & dry bulk produce. Park+Vine is supplying canning jars & other items for sale, while Cincinnati Locavore’s Valerie Taylor demonstrates techniques for putting up berries, tomatoes & vegetables. At Hyde Park Farmers’ Market, 3424 Edwards Road, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info @ 513-721-7275, cincydan@gmail.com & www.parkandvine.com.
Little Ashes – film [Monday 6 July @ 7 PM]: Cincinnati Opera presents the regional premiere of Paul Morrison’s "Little Ashes" as part of the company’s educational programming to support their “Opera Goes to Spain” season. Leading up to the Opera’s production of "Ainadamar," a new opera that explores the life & death of Spanish poet Federico García Lorca, the screening is a collaboration with the Contemporary Arts Center. "Little Ashes" (112 min) takes place in the midst of the repression & political unrest of pre-Spanish Civil War, when García Lorca & painter Salvador Dalí find their artistic & sexual freedom in each other, forming a bond challenged by their ambitions, the struggle between a love for Spain & a love for each other. Starring Javier Beltrán (García Lorca), Robert Pattinson (Dalí), & Matthew McNulty (Luis Buñuel). Tickets are $10. Happy hour @ 5:00-6:45 @ Nada. At Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East Sixth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & tix @ 513.241.2742, KBurton@cincinnatiopera.org & www.cincinnatiopera.org.
Musicals of Musicals - The Musical [Wednesdays-Sundays 8-26 July @ 8 PM (Wed-Sat); 2 & 7 PM (Sun*)]: One story becomes 5 delightful musicals, each spoofed in a distinctive theatrical style. The basic plot: June is an ingénue who can't pay the rent & is threatened by her evil landlord. Will the handsome leading man come to the rescue? The Rodgers & Hammerstein version is set in Kansas in August with a dream ballet. The Sondheim version features the landlord as a tortured artistic genius who slashes the throats of his tenants. The Jerry Herman version is a splashy star vehicle. The Andrew Lloyd Webber rock musical version borrows themes from Puccini. And the Kander & Ebb version is set in a Chicago speakeasy. This comic musical valentine was the longest running show in the York Theatre Company's 35-year history before moving to Off-Broadway. $17 for adults, $16 for seniors & students. *No 8PM show on Sun 26 Jul. At Showboat Majestic, Public Landing, 435 E Mehring Way, Downtown Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & tix @ 513.241.6550 & www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
Hawaiian Huna: Tools for Living in Harmony with Yourself & Your World [Wednesdays 8 & 22 July, 12 & 26 August @ 7-9 PM]: Explore the philosophies & practices of Hawaiian Huna, the way of the adventurer. Over the course of 6 sessions, you’ll discuss the Huna interpretation of the body, mind & spirit & explore ways to understand & interact with each. You’ll investigate the 7 principles of Huna which include awareness, freedom, focus, presence, love, confidence & effectiveness; & you’ll practice techniques for living these principles in everyday life. Sessions will include Hawaiian philosophy, active meditation techniques, working with nature, Hawaiian breathing techniques (piko piko), Polynesian “energy healing” & more. Material for this series is based on the work of the highly acclaimed Huna teacher & author, Serge Kahili King. Learn the gentle, harmonizing ways of Hawaiian Huna. $30 per session. At Moye Spiritual Life Center, 1000 St. Anne Drive, Melbourne, KY 41059. More info @ 859.441.0700 ext 327 & www.practicalwellness.org.
Ainadamar Opening Night Party [immediately following the Thursday 9 July performance]: Immediately following the opening performance of Osvaldo Golijov’s Grammy award-winning opera, Ainadamar, guests will enjoy an array of entertainment, including musical selections performed by world-renowned artists & flamenco musicians from Ainadamar, salsa dance demonstrations, an open dance floor, a cash bar & culinary treats from area restaurants. Tickets are $10 with purchase of an Ainadamar performance ticket; $20 for those who do not attend the opera. In the Music Hall Ballroom, 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & tix @ 513.241.2742 & www.cincinnatiopera.org.
Superheroes Rise Up - art opening [Friday 10 July @ 6-9 PM]: An art exhibition developed by artists from Visionaries & Voices (V&V) & Redtree Gallery with a theme that revolves around iconic images of classic & modern Superheroes. Since Superman’s debut in 1938, many superheroes have been created & written into comic books that have crossed over into TV & film, inspiring generations with their physical strength & good morals to do well & be better humans. Live music, wine & light snacks. Exhibit runs from Monday 6 July - Saturday 8 August. At Redtree Art Gallery & Coffee Shop, 3210 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45209. More info @ 513.321.8733 & coreymarierandall@gmail.com.
Laurel & Hardy Film Group Meeting [Saturday 11 July @ 6:45-10 PM]: The next meeting of "The Chimp Tent," Cincinnati's own Laurel & Hardy film group, will feature a Disney's “Mickey’s Polo Team,” a classic Our Gang comedy “Pups Is Pups” & Laurel & Hardy: “Liberty” (silent with live keyboard) & “Way Out West.” Plus surprises & a fabulous raffle. Come for the laughs. Presented by The Sons of the Desert (Laurel & Hardy Appreciation Society). Tickets are $5 for adults; free for kids under 13. At the Enoch T. Carson Masonic Lodge, 218 Ludlow Avenue, Clifton, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info @ 513.559.0112, chimptent@live.com & www.thechimptent.com.
Summer Landscape Painting Class [Saturdays 11 July - 29 August @ 10 AM - 1 PM]: Plein-Air is French for "in the open air.” Experience the pleasure of painting & seeing the world in a new way as you meet at various scenic parks around Cincinnati to learn to sketch & paint with oils. In case of rain, class will meet indoors or in parks with overhead cover. Details & directions to locations will be given in class. No experience necessary. Richard Luschek studied classical painting under Boston painter Paul Ingbretson after earning his BFA degree with UC's DAAP program. In addition to working as an artist & maintaining his art studio, Richard has taught with the Art Academy of Cincinnati & currently teaches private classes in his studio. View his work @ www.richardluschek.com & http://richardluschek.blogspot.com/. Tuition is $169 for the 8-week class #3715-01; supplies not included. A list of supplies needed provided with enrollment confirmation or @ www.uc.edu/ace/commu/PAINTING.mht. First class meets at artist's Eden Park studio, then at various parks. More info & register @ 513.479.3322, richard_luschek@yahoo.com, www.uc.edu/ace/noncreditreg/browseclasses.aspx?classid=_xx1 & www.uc.edu/ace/noncreditreg/.
Intro to Permaculture [Saturday 11 July @ 2:30 PM]: Learn what you can do today to create a more sustainable, equitable & human-scaled future. Permaculture is an organic-gardening, systems-thinking design method that works to maximize the beneficial relationships between all elements in our life systems. Take away simple practices that can change your impact on the Earth. Bring a desire to work locally to improve your neighborhood & a sketch of your abode & surrounding features (plants, structures, etc.). Presented by Mike Roman, certified Permaculture Designer. RSVP mroman@gormanfarm.org. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.7275, cincydan@gmail.com & www.parkandvine.com.
Babywearing Bliss [Sunday 12 July @ 2 PM]: This is a free workshop on safely & comfortably carrying a baby from birth through toddler years, held the 2nd Sunday of each month. Megan Seaman-Kossmeyer, co-leader of the Cincinnati chapter of Attachment Parenting International, facilitates this monthly exchange. Experiment & ask questions about the different kinds of carriers (wraps, ring slings, pouches, mei tais & soft-structured) & browse Park + Vine's selection after the class. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.7275, cincydan@gmail.com & www.parkandvine.com.
The Shadow Effect [Sunday 12 July @ 6:30 PM]: This 70-minute movie is a visually stunning & cutting-edge documentary that will inspire you to uncover the wisdom in your wounds, the blessings in your misfortunes & the gifts that are waiting to be claimed where you may least expect them…in the dark. Admission is $5. Presented for everyone by The Cincinnati Men’s Gathering. Glendale New Church, 845 Congress Avenue, Glendale, OH 45246. More info @ 513.284.1236 & clark.echols@cincinnatimensgathering.org.
Taken For A Ride & A Crack In The Pavement - films & SOFA Benefit [Tuesday-Wednesday 14-15 July @ 7 PM]: These docs provide insight at a time when our region explores urban/suburban infrastructure & transportation. A Crack In The Pavement (30 min) tells how Madeira, Elmwood Place & other metro communities are addressing declining population, decreasing tax base & decaying infrastructures. Cincinnati-based director Andrea Torrice will discuss her film. Taken For A Ride (60 min) is an engrossing doc about the demise of mass transportation & growth of expressway system in the US. Director & Yellow Springs native Jim Klein will discuss his film on Tue 14 July. Other discussants: Liz Blume (Exe Dir, Community Building Institute, Xavier U.; formerly City of Cincinnati Director of Department of Planning) & Tom Moeller (Madera City Manager). Presented by Cincinnati World Cinema & Southern Ohio Filmmakers Association. Both screenings benefit SOFA. Pre-film reception @ 6 PM with filmmakers/speakers & cash bar (Tue is catered). Discussion follows screenings. SOFA will hold documentary filmmaking workshop Tue 14 July @ 4-6 PM. Tickets on Tue are $20 (advance); $26 (door); on Wed are $8 (advance); $11 (door); $8 for students & ETA (door). At the Carnegie Visual Arts Center, 1068 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY 41011. Free parking on-site & in nearby lots. More info @ 859.781.8151, worldcinema@fuse.net, www.cincyworldcinema.org, fundraiser@sofanetwork.org & http://tinyurl.com/SOFAbenefit
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Ongoing Tri-State Treasures
Free Jazz TGIF @ Blue Wisp [every Friday @ 4:30-7 PM]: The Blue Wisp presents a new ensemble every Friday evening to create spontaneous jam sessions. No cover charge & no hustling of drinks. A treat for jazz lovers to enjoy an early, after-work Friday event. Outstanding food includes great Bar-B-Q from KT in Reading. At Blue Wisp, 19 Garfield Place, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.9801 & www.thebluewisp.com.
Wednesdays on the Green [every Wednesday in July @ 7-8 PM]: Two months of fabulous, free performances on the front lawn of the Clifton School, including the Jump n’ Jive Jazz Band, Voices of Corinthian Gospel Choir, Acapulco Salsa, Cincinnati Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet & many more. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, enjoy the show, & meet new friends. At 3711 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220. If it rains, the party will simply move inside to the Grand Lobby. More info @ 513-497-2860 & www.cliftonculturalarts.org.
Course in Miracles Group [2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month @ 6-7:30 PM]: Based on a set of 3 books guiding the student to live the principles of forgiveness & peace of mind. $5 love offering. At the Jade Healing Center, 9122 Montgomery Road #11, Cincinnati, OH 45242. More info @ 513.309.8377, maryclaybon@gmail.com & http://web.me.com/mclaybon/Site/A_Course_in_Miracles.html.
The Painted Word [thru Saturday 25 July]: Exhibition of work by artists Kirsten Bowen & Hal Shunk. Kirsten paints in words. Hal focuses on the shapes of letters. Both explore elements of our everyday world & have elevated them in their art. Kirsten’s goal is to “interpret a wide range of literary expression through visual art.” Hal's work communicates to the viewer using marks in abstract form. Also exhibiting work are artists Gary Breitenstein, Maureen Holub & Jim Wagner. At Gallery 42 Fine Art, 105 East Main Street, Mason, OH 45040. More info @ 513.234.7874, gallery42fineart@gmail.com & www.gallery42fineart.com.
Ring Mosaics [thru Sunday 26 July]: Jessie Ring displays her mosaic works, incorporating various tesserae, including stained glass, millefiori, ceramics, porcelain, vitreous glass, natural stone, etc. Jessie’s mosaics explore both representational & abstract imagery, in the form of wall art, trays, mirror frames & coasters. Reception includes music by DJMCMLXXIII & refreshments. Free. At NVISION, 4577 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info @ 513.542.4577 & http://nvisionshop.com.
bigg’s Family Days on Fountain Square [every Saturday thru 1 August (not July 4th) @ 1:00-2:30 PM]: Featuring Cincinnati-themed activities for kids under 11. Play stations include art making, story time, physical activities & children’s performer on stage to end the day. Providing fun learning opportunities for our kids & increasing their appreciation & knowledge of Cincinnati. Themed weeks include Cincinnati sports, public safety, transportation, landmarks & more. Sponsored by bigg’s. Production partners are Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Happen Inc, Children Inc & Zak Morgan. Free. At Fountain Square, 5th & Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ www.myfountainsquare.com/family.
Michael Wilson: Photographs From & For... Heads Bowed Eyes Closed, No One Looking Around [thru Friday 7 August]: An exhibition of never-before exhibited photographs by the celebrated Cincinnati photographer Michael Wilson, made in the early 1980s for his 1st self-published book. These are small, vintage, black & white silver prints, accompanied by excepts of Wilson's poetic writing. The exhibition compliments the artist's mid-career retrospective at the Aronoff Center's Weston Gallery. Curated by William Messer at the inimitable Iris BookCafe in Over-the-Rhine, exhibiting local artists & serving local food, including Myra's soups, Shadeau breads, Coffee Emporium coffee, Essencha teas & Aglamesis ice cream. Plus thousands of books, CDs, vinyl & now films on DVD for rent. At Iris BookCafe, 1331 Main Street, OTR, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.381.BOOKS.
Camera Obscura - opening [thru Saturday 8 August]: Half of Prairie has been converted into a walk-in camera obscura which artists Peiter Griga, Andrea Millette, Laura Fisher, Josh Pfeifer, Aaron Walker, Phil Spangler & Jess Linz have used to make photography, video & installation works. This work along with the camera itself, will be on view at the opening. At Prairie, 4035 Hamilton Avenue, Northside, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info @ 513.557.3819, info@prairiecincinnati.com, www.prairiecincinnati.com & www.cincinnatikidsview.com.
Saturday Night at the Movies on Fountain Square [Saturdays thru 12 September; previews @ 7PM; movies @ 7:30 & 9:30PM]: It's the drive-in without the cars! Bring your blankets, chairs & pillows to the Square every Saturday night this summer for a free movie or 2 on the giant LED Board. Adult beverages, soft drinks & movie snacks available for purchase. Concessions will include Skyline, Graeter’s & kettle corn. No outside alcohol, glass containers or pets. 2nd screenings begin Sat 30 May. No movie Sat 23 May during “Taste of Cincinnati.” Sponsored by Procter & Gamble & Toyota. At Fountain Square, 5th & Vine Streets, downtown Cincinnati, OH 45202. Schedule & more info @ www.myfountainsquare.com/movies.
Grailville New Veggies Garden Volunteer Day [last Saturday of each month thru October @ 9 AM - Noon]: Learn about gardening for your backyard while volunteering in Grailville’s kitchen garden, where produce is grown to serve guests of the Grailville Retreat Center. This 60-year-old kitchen garden has been organically certified since 1992. No experience needed; help for a day or for the season. Volunteers are welcome to come on other days, too. Bring gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, gardening footwear & mid-morning snack if you wish. They'll provide tools. In case of severe weather, volunteer day will be cancelled. Grailville’s Garden Volunteer Days project is part of Granny's Backyard Family Garden Project (see above). At Grailville, 932 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info, monthly topics & RSVP @ 513.683.2340, ml.grailville@fuse.net & www.grailville.org.
Architrecks Guided Walking Tours of Cincinnati [thru October]: Enjoy award-winning, pedestrian-friendly tours of interesting Cincinnati neighborhoods & their rich history. Venues include Downtown, Mt Adams, Over the Rhine, Findlay Market/Brewery District, Clifton & Northside/Cumminsville. Tours are led by trained guides. All proceeds benefit the Cincinnati Preservation Association. More info & fees @ 513.721.4506, info@cincinnatipreservation.org & www.cincinnatipreservation.org/architreks.
Laugh at Lunch [Mondays @ 12-12:45 PM]: Free Laughter Yoga Club. Laughter yoga is a fun, new exercise anyone can do. Laughter is the best medicine. Pack a lunch & feed both body & soul. At The Scout House at Harry Whiting Brown Community Center, the corner of Sharon & Willow Roads, Glendale, OH 45246. More info @ 513.771.0333, hwbcenter@yahoo.com & roknrobinwrites@mac.com.
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Fabulous Film Festival [Friday 3 May @ 8-10 PM]: The first & best fabulous film festival in the city of Cincinnati will present live-action, documentary, & short films. Blah, blah, blah. Presented by Flicks R Us. Tickets are $8. At The Movie Theatre, 111 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45200. More info @ 513.111.2222, info@filmfestival.com, & www.filmfestival.com.
The Lloyd House Salon (usually about 12 people) Meets on WEDNESDAYS at 5:45, EVERY Wednesday, 52 WEEKS/YEAR come hell or high water, as my mother used to say. We of the Lloyd House Salon gather in a spirit of respect, sympathy and compassion for one another in order to exchange ideas for our mutual pleasure and enlightenment. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Our Salon blog is a promising interactive site: http://lloydhouse.blogspot.com Also, we have an Interactive Yahoo Salon group, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LloydHouseSalon ...........
For Pot Luck procedures including food suggestions, mission and history visit http://home.fuse.net/ellenbierhorst/Potluck.html . You are invited also to visit the Lloyd House website: http://www.lloydhouse.com > To unsubscribe from the Lloyd House Potluck Salon list, send a REPLY message to me and in the SUBJECT line type in "unsub potluck #". In the place of # > type in the numeral that follows the subject line of my Weekly email. It > will be 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9. This tells me which sub-list your name is on so I can delete it. Thanks!
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