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Veggie Co-Op

Last March Katie Porter was going to tell us about the Vegetable Co-op, but she was so busy with the veggies that she could not make it. We really wanted to hear how the Co-0p worked, so we contacted her again and she agreed to reschedule. In the Porter Farms presentation, she will explain how Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) keeps local farmers connected with local consumers. Food in the U.S. travels an average of 1,300 miles to get to your dinner table! The CSA provides over twenty weeks of fresh, local produce that is a viable alternative to this "long distance" relationship most of us have with our food. The Porters also provide recipes that use the vegetables. They will make you look at veggies and their use in a whole different light. This March 3, 21011 dessert meeting will be held at the Lockport Town and Country Club. Registration is at 6:30 pm. The cost will be $9.00 and will feature a dessert station with variety of dessert and fresh fruit selections. A Cash bar will also be available. The hostesses will be Dee Morotchie and Ann O'Byrne. Please call the telephone committee by 9 pm on Sunday, February 27th to reserve your spot.

Sorry we had the cancel the January meeting, but we will try to have Mike Tucker later this year.

Do you have a friend that would be good at one of the
many positions to help run this club? Could you work with someone to do a job? For example, Marcia Jacobi and I share the job of bringing you the Megaphone. When I cannot go to a meeting or a board meeting, she covers for me. I type the Megaphone and she checks it. Yes, it is one position but there are two of us to share the duties. You can do it too. Think about it. Patty Russell has volunteered to stay on the board as Secretary to help and advise, but she is stepping down from the position of President and we need a replacement. Please talk to Patty Russell or any of the current board members to learn more about these opportunities.

Special points of interest:

 Did you realize that being a board member only requires 28 hours per year!

 The next board meeting will be held at Patty Russell’s house on March 10th.

 “Spring Fever” – On April 10th Kohl’s will again present the fashion show at the Holiday Inn. We need models and a Model Coordinator.

 Do you have any spare empty baskets? The wonderful Basket Committee needs more baskets for the Fashion Show. Please call, drop off, or give them to Pat Kennedy


Friendly Reminders from the Club

• Vote and be informed about your school budget and taxes
• Check out info on income taxes from the Towpath, Lockport’s High School newsletter http://www.lockportschools.org/1136201231352197/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=62846
• Find minutes from Lockport Board of Education meetings on their website: http://www.lockportschools.org/11291091444125217/cwp/browse.asp?a=3&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&c=59451&11291091444125217Nav=|&NodeID=3195
(Check the newsletter for these addresses as they may not appear in this blog correctly.)

Eight-Can Vegetarian Chili by Renée Tobin

1 package of Morningstar Farms Grillers (ground beef substitute or equivalent)
1 onion, chopped
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) can chili beans with liquid
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans with liquid
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn with liquid
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups water
2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
1(4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers

In a medium skillet, cook the meat substitute, chopped onion, and taco seasoning until browned over medium heat. Place these ingredients along with the rest in a slow cooker. Mix to blend, and cook on Low setting for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours. Serve with sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, and tortilla chips.