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"Mid-month • July-Aug, 2006 Vol. I, No. 3 Free 50,000 Copies Statewide plus magazine The Medical Cannabis Community Magazine by Patients for Patients From the Community: • Stories • Articles • Legal Updates Infused Foods Strain Search Hemp How to Choose Babies NEXT ISSUE More Pages More Articles NEXT ISSUE More Copies More Pages More Articles More Copies media, merchandise and all issues fully on line at www.greenkind.net Cover photo: Marcella Sanchez 2 greenkind uly July, 2006 “Where patients are royalty” Call us @ 661.871.0420 uly July, 2006 greenkind 3 The Patient’s Choice 4 greenkind uly July, 2006 Compassionate Medical Marijuana Farmacy Caregivers S anta Monica Boulevard as approached from the 405 Freeway in Southern California, winds through Beverly Hills and crosses many famous street names like Rodeo Drive, Sunset and Wilshire Boulevard — each street a Hollywood legend. Then, just as one tires of gawking at block after block of huge elegant 90210-style houses, the boulevard opens into the area known as West Hollywood. There is a small-town feel to the place, but not like small-town television–style. It is much like Berkeley’s easy way with creativity while there is the flavor of New York City with the scent of food cooking in the air, and the beat of San Francisco softened with the warm breezes of the southern California beaches. West Hollywood is unique in that cultures meet and bump against one another in a weave of flavor and color rather than a muted blend. Neighbor to neighbor there are vast cultural differences, yet there is laughter and music coming from the shops and bakeries. People from the Middle East, Far East, countries to the north and south, weave with Europeans, and cowboys and folks from the Southern states, Caribbean islanders, and East Coasters too. Here it seems people feel free. “. . . cultures meet and bump against one another in a weave of flavor and color rather than a muted blend.” Smack in the middle of this wonderful weave is The Farmacy, a compassionate collective for doctor recommended cannabis patients. The building seems to glow a bright gold and beckons a welcome as it sits silently among the other less brilliant shops. Patients’ artwork fills the walls gallery-style. There is playfulness in the air, yet absolute formality and great attention paid to the identification and verification process of each patient. Because every criterion MUST be met with no exceptions, the dispensary is secure, open and airy. No half-way measures result in both a safe facility yet, so open that the open sign reads, “Very Open,” and it has as many meanings as one can think. continued next page uly July, 2006 It is Chauncy Gardener that sets the tone of top level professionalism with his leadership founded in knowledge and experience that promotes regular and frequent staff meetings. Every staff member attends because everyone wants to attend. The staff is not only proud of the facility, but of each other as well. Ideas are shared, and service improved with each meeting. This attitude permeates the dispensary. There is a mission and a purpose behind the service, and top-grade quality herbs including cannabis. Chauncy Gardener is always busy. He picks up a slip of paper from the floor, pats a patient’s shoulder as he passes, and nods to the reception desk people processing incoming patients. He stops at the door, on the way to his car, to discuss a patient’s progress and to congratulate a neighbor for some unknown victory. He greenkind 5 looks like a surfer who knows how to surf. He is experienced and his priorities are set. He is hard at work, pursuing a complete stock of herbal medicines to include medical cannabis with a full staff of professionals knowledgeable in the use of herbs as medicine. Chauncy views his patients as complete and whole beings with physical, spiritual, emotional and mental aspects. It is from this position each patient is greeted and served. It is also clear to see that the patients know the Farmacy’s founder and seek him out to tell some news, share a joke or to seek advice. This keen sense of balance is evident as is the overall quality of the medications, the services rendered, and the resulting well-managed, well-stocked dispensary is indeed serving the patients of West Hollywood The Farmacy — West Hollywood, Santa Monica Boulevard well. This facility and its management must be selection of medicinal herbs and cannabis is amazing. considered a model dispensary that may influence the role of the The staff is informed and helpful, and there are enough staff dispensary of the future. to move the patients efficiently through the counter area while There is a surf board propped-up in the reception area. It taking all the time necessary to attend to their needs. leans against the wall as if expecting to be scooped up any second now. A big hand will hug the board close and swing it onto a rack For more information about the Farmacy go to: of a waiting vehicle. That is the intent of Gardner at any rate. He is www.MedicalMarijuanaFarmacy.Com or phone 323-848-7981. hoping everyone will plant him out of a reason to spend his time creating a truly model dispensary where patients are valued and enriched simply by walking in the place. It is worth the time and effort to have your paperwork in proper and correct order complete with seal, dates, signatures and proper identification to visit this most wonderful of dispensaries. The level of caring here is apparent upon arrival, the quality and 6 greenkind uly July, 2006 How to choose First, be sure to call your local dispensary to check and see if they have a fresh stock of babies on hand before you head out to make your selection. Make sure you know the growing limits of your geographic location and stay within the limits. It is best not to touch the baby while making a selection. The staff working with the babies can handle the plant and show the freshness of the roots, stem and leaves. Usually babies are handled with latex gloves to protect from infestation, bruising and other damage. Babies by Staff Remember, not all babies are going to make it to maturity and harvest. Be prepared for some losses, and follow the farmer’s rule of starting 3 babies for every one plant you intend to harvest. Greenkind Magazine thanks the management and staff of 1944 Ocean — San Francisco for the expert advice and photo-shoot contained in this article. For more information on baby selection call the 1944 Ocean staff at 415 -239-4766. The Overall Look of the Plant The plant should be green and fresh looking. No brown or yellow marks or spots on the plant. The rooting sponge should be moist and soft, but not dripping or sitting in water. The plant should look vibrant, healthy and strong. The stem is not woody, or brown and thick. Supple, thinner stems denote a healthier plant. The stock The baby stock needs to be succulent with water content. Thicker stocks are less desirable than thinner stock that The root mass on a baby is impor- is fresh and full of moisture. Stocks should not be woody, but a tant to check. The roots need to nice fresh green. be totally white. No brown or yellow colorations. The exposed Nodes Look for multiple identifiable nodes. Make sure there roots must not be touched — just are at least 3 to 4 nodes on each baby plant. checked for pure white color and a fresh crisp look. New Growth Look for new fresh growth. The leaves although small, need to be fully formed with a bright green color. Cut Leaves Should you see leaves that have been sheared or cut at an angle it is done so the babies will fit into a tray and to prevent leaf-rot. Even the cut leaves should look fresh, no curling, or yellow or brown on the leaves of both the cut and new growth leaves. Good luck this growing season and may all your babies come to harvest this autumn. Photos by Marcella Sanchez uly July, 2006 greenkind 7 PureLife Alternative Wellness Center Safe & Affordable Medical Cannabis California Patients Group a non-profit organization dedicated to 716 Yarmouth safe access Registering online and via fax 10% OFF WITH THIS AD 1649 S. La Cienega Bl. 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The resolution, passed by consensus on June 21, affirms “the use of cannabis sativa or marijuana for legitimate medical purposes as recommended by a physician” and urges “federal legislation that allows for its use and that provides for the production and distribution of the plant for those purposes.” The Presbyterian Church (USA) now joins the United Methodist Church, Episcopal Church, United Church of Christ, Union for Reform Judaism, Progressive National Baptist Convention, and the Unitarian Universalist Association in support of medical marijuana. Next week, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on the Hinchey-Rohrabacher amendment, which would bar the U.S. Department of Justice - including the DEA - from using its funds to interfere with the implementation of medical marijuana laws in the 11 states that have them: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. “Being seriously ill is stressful enough already without living in fear of arrest for taking doctor-recommended medicine,” said Rev. Jim McNeil, a representative of the Homestead Presbytery in Nebraska, the regional body that brought the resolution to the General Assembly. “It is the job of religious denominations to give voice to those who cannot speak up for themselves. We pray that Congress will have the compassion to stop this war on patients.” “This action by the Presbyterian Church is further proof that protecting medical marijuana patients is simply not controversial,” said Aaron Houston, director of government relations for the Marijuana Policy Project in Washington, D.C. “A lot of people mistakenly believe that the issue of medical marijuana is ‘incendiary,’ but that’s simply not true. An overwhelming majority of Americans want cancer and AIDS patients to be able to use medical marijuana under their doctors’ care, and it’s time for Congress to listen to the voters.” A November 2005 Gallup poll showed 78 percent support for allowing doctors to prescribe marijuana. With more than 20,000 members and 100,000 e-mail subscribers nationwide, the Marijuana Policy Project is the largest marijuana policy reform organization in the United States. 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O’Shaughnessy’ – Only individuals with legally recognized medical cannabis identification cards – on earth as it is in heaven email: journal@ccrmg.org p.o. box 9143, Berkeley, CA 94709 The Journal of Cannabis in Clinical Practice 415.885.4420 669 o’farrell at hyde, SF open daily 12–8 12 greenkind uly July, 2006 Inspired by A New Menu of Soup, Sauces and Delicious Dessert “Miss Ida lived a long, vivid and fulfilling life, but near the end, not so long ago, it was family and medical cannabis that comforted her.” by Staff Miss Ida M iss Ida was born in London in 1909. Being a bit of a bohemian before World War II, she enjoyed being young in London. After the war began, she married a young RAF officer and spent most of the war years dodging rockets and bombs. She joined her neighbors to sleep in the subway station at night that served as a bomb shelter. After four years, of separation, at the war’s end, her husband returned to London to reclaim his pre-war life. Now a reporter, he and his young bride moved with their newborn son to Paris, where Miss Ida began her love affair with cooking. Two years spent in France, soon gave way to the family relocating to Southern California. As the family’s fortune increased, Miss Ida became known for her fantastic cooking and hospitality. She could taste a dish in most restaurants, and prepare the same dish at home the next day. Dinner parties and buffets were a regular offering in Miss Ida’s home. Miss Ida lived a long, vivid and fulfilling life, but near the end, not so long ago, it was family and medical cannabis that comforted her. Her recipes and cooking secrets have been passed on to family. As it was, they used Miss Ida’s favorite recipes infused with Kush kief to stimulate and increase her appetite and for pain management. And it worked for Miss Ida. Her last days were spent doing what she loved most, enjoying meals with her beloved family. Miss Ida created outrageously tasty soups and sauces that family members, entrusted with the coveted recipes, used to create meals for her when eating become a chore and her pain more constant. Family and friends, as well as Miss Ida herself, found peace and comfort as she responded well to the infused food. She could easily ingest her soups and sauces since they also helped her feel better during those last days. After Miss Ida’s passing the family felt the infused meals truly were a comfort and helpful to Miss Ida. The family has compiled Miss Ida’s favorite recipes and developed a line of Miss Ida infused foods, so others can also benefit. Miss Ida could easily sip a cup of warm, deliciously infused-soup before a meal. The more she sipped, the hungrier she became, so when she was served mild curry sauce over rice, she ate it and felt stronger, more like herself, able to visit with family and friends, and most importantly, maintain her life-long cheerful and gentle nature. The family is now offering a full menu of Miss Ida’s infused foods. Soups and sauces, brownies, and Miss Ida’s own chocolate truffles, a chocolate lover’s delight, from a recipe she mastered while living in Paris. Being true to Miss Ida’s demand for the highest quality and most fresh ingredients possible, the foods begin with the finest, freshest, most healthful ingredients available. Ghirardelli Chocolate and Cocoa, imported vanilla, organic sugar, preserves, and masMiss Ida, ca. carpone cheese, to name a few. 1941, London However, the most important ingredient of Miss Ida’s foods is 1/3 gram of Bubba Kush kief which is used exclusively for each serving to infuse soups and sauces as well as a few of Miss Ida’s most tempting of desserts like Miss Ida’s Big Brownies and the delightful Chocolate Bubba Truffles. The medicinal potency is guaranteed to be consistent and “a satisfying dose of medicine.” Miss Ida infused foods are available at many Southern California dispensaries now. If you don’t see Miss Ida looking back at you, be sure to ask. Your dispensary may be able to stock a menu of Miss Ida’s foods for your dining pleasure. Miss Ida can provide a full menu of items for special order, including pizza, frittatas, lasagna, Thai and Indian curries, cakes, pies, cookies and more. Your local dispensary may schedule a ..."

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