April 2008 Vol

April 2008 Vol. 37, No. 4

559 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119 phone: 215-843-2350 · fax: 215-843-6945 www.weaversway.coop Manager’s Co-op Staffer Luis Cruz Named Manager Corner Spring General Philadelphia Markets of Weavers Way Ogontz Store by Lainey Webb Moseley by Glenn Bergman, General Manager Membership Meeting Everyone has read by now that As you know, we have been searching Weavers Way is opening a new mini- May 17, 2008 for a location for an expansion into the store in Ogontz, but has anyone met Chestnut Hill area. This was recommended Summit Church, Greene & Westview Luis Cruz, the new manager? Until by our market consultants, by one of our 5:30-6:30 p.m., Eat, Meet, and Greet the new store opens in April, you can banking partners, and by many residents of still find him at the store on Carpen- 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Meeting, Board Elections Chestnut Hill (and the surrounding areas) ter Lane working in the receiving de- who are members or would like to be partment, but get to know him, be- members of Weavers Way. One of the rea- AGENDA HT BY PHOTO cause he is fascinating! I planned on sons we continue to look at this region of taking 15 minutes to do a quick inter- the city is not that there are no choices for L AINEY view for this article, but realized Welcome and Introductions residents in this area, but that we can in-

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crease our base of shoppers who will pur- OSELEY enough time to just scratch the sur- Approval of Fall GMM Minutes chase many of the local (and sometimes face of Luis’ life. more expensive) products that we want to LUIS CRUZ, RENAISSANCE MAN President’s Report source from local independent farms, (continued on page 4) which will in turn assist us in our efforts to General Manager’s Report expand into other, more underserved areas Longtime Member Rachel Milenbach of the city. We are currently working on ob- Hired as WWCP Executive Director Vote on Proposed Bylaw Changes taining assistance for a plan that requires major construction on a specific location. by Jonathan McGoran OF COURTESY PHOTO A Broader Look at Expansion: Our Part of this goal of opening smaller stores to sell healthy food in under served “When I did my first work shift on the Emerging Role in the Community areas is going to start with our work on the farm this past October, I fell in love with the land and what Dave Zelov and Dave Questions and Answers Ogontz expansion. In this column I want R ACHEL to provide you with a few important facts Siller have accomplished there,”says Rachel Milenbach, newly hired executive M from a report by The Food Trust in 2001 ILENBACH Announcement of Election Results that I find truly compelling. director of Weavers Way Community Pro- (continued on page 10) grams (WWCP). “Shoveling compost with Dave Siller Down on the Farm during my co-op work shift felt like I had In Memoriam come home,”she says, explaining,“As a Spring Has Sprung teenager, I spent several summers on Lon- Alan Dawley by David Zelov, Farmer gacre Farm in Central Pennsylvania. It BY PHOTO changed my life and inspired much of the Spring has finally sprung! The first C

work I have done with children and youth. LIFF crops have been planted, the weeds are H

I know first-hand the powerful effect of ENCE starting to come back, groundhogs are emerging hungrily from their burrows (continued on page 2) RACHEL MILENBACH and cooperators have returned to Weavers Way Farm. It’s the beginning of a new season after a seemingly short and not-very- David Siller Full-Time Farm Educator harsh winter and we once again need your by Jonathan McGoran and David Siller the forefront of a growing appreciation for help. As usual, activities will vary season- the importance of urban sustainable agri- ally, but just to give you a rough idea of Weavers Way Community Programs and the Weavers culture. what to expect when you sign up for a BY PHOTO farm shift: Way Co-op are Siller worked During the months of March and pleased to formally at the farm part- S welcome David OL time last year,

April, most activities will consist of bed- L preparation and planting, with perhaps a Siller as the full- EVY helping full-time little weeding thrown in for a few lucky time educator at the farmer David individuals. This can be some of the more Weavers Way Farm, Zelov with all aspects of the farm, strenuous work, particularly the shoveling located at Awbury by Jonathan McGoran and raking involved with bed prep, but Arboretum. Siller but he also It is with great sadness that we report planting is not exactly easy on the back ei- will be heading the worked hard the death of Alan Dawley, a longtime Co- ther. Once late April rolls around, we will education programs spearheading live- op member, former Weavers Way Board begin to harvest (hopefully) the first at the farm, wel- ly educational Member and Education Committee Chair, crops. Last year, the baby bok choy was the coming local programs and and charter member of the Board of Di- first to come in. While I expect it to place hosting hundreds rectors of Weavers Way Community Pro- schools and groups FARM EDUCATOR DAVID SILLER in the top three this year, with the way for tours and educa- of visitors from grams. Alan died suddenly and unexpect- things look in the greenhouse, either the tional programs and helping to improve local schools and the community, often on edly of natural causes while traveling with Tokyo bekana or Tatsoi (both midsized the farm as a location for volunteer serv- his own time.“We forged some great part- his wife in Mexico. Asian greens) might take the crown. The ice. The farm’s ongoing expansion and its nerships with schools as far away as center A noted educator and writer, Alan re- ceived numerous awards and honors (continued on page 6) developing educational programs are at (continued on page 5) throughout his career. During his tenure as professor of history at the College of Weavers Way Cooperative Association Presorted Standard New Jersey from 1984 until his death, he 559 Carpenter Lane · Philadelphia, PA 19119 U.S. Inside: POSTAGE also served as visiting professor or associ- Board Ballot 2 PAID ate fellow at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Princeton and Rutgers, among others. Meet the Candidates 14 Permit No. 2658 Alan’s books include Changing the World: American Progressives in War and Revo- Letters 22 lution, 1914-1924, and Struggles for Jus- tice: Social Responsibility and the Liberal Suggestions 24 State, as well as Class and Community,for And of course... scads more (continued on page 13) PAGE 2 THE SHUTTLE APRIL 2008

Rachel Milenbach Health Promotion Council from 1998 to Weavers Way Co-op to help coordinate Editor’s Note (continued from page 1) 2007, Milenbach coordinated the Tobac- and carry out its community enrichment by Jonathan McGoran co-free Education and Action Coalition efforts, WWCP enjoys 501(c)(3) nonprofit It hasn’t been easy working on the land and connecting with for Health (TEACH), Southeastern Penn- status as a service group of Mt. Airy Com- finding things to write the source of the food we eat.” sylvania’s regional tobacco control coali- munity Services Corporation. about since Norman Weiss As executive director, Milenbach will tion. TEACH played an integral role in the If her background at Longacre Farm is gave up his delusions of oversee and help to expand WWCP’s pro- seven-year campaign to pass smoke-free part of what endears her toward the farm, impending movie stardom. And he hasn’t grams, which include the educational pro- workplace legislation in Philadelphia and it is her experience growing up that has just ceased to be the butt of jokes (his grams at the Weavers Way Farm at Aw- also worked to eliminate tobacco adver- Milenbach just as excited about the Mar- musical endeavors notwithstanding), he bury Arboretum, the Marketplace pro- tisements from SEPTA and to restrict ketplace Program.“I grew up in family doesn’t crack them like before, either. In gram currently in five area schools, and youth over-the-counter and vending ma- businesses, and having that kind of expe- this issue, for example, when Martha Weavers Way’s environmental programs, chine access to cigarettes. rience and responsibility very much af- writes that condoms can be preordered like the Co-op’s popular monthly recy- “Originally, I spent much of my time fected who I grew up to be. Part of my at- for members, Norman didn’t add,“Of cling program. “I am very impressed with going into classrooms in the five-county traction to this position and these pro- course, they’re for members; what else the Weavers Way Community Programs area, working on smoking prevention and grams is developing opportunities for kids would you put them on?” or “Shipping is and excited about future possibilities and cessation, but as I started taking on greater to learn business skills and see the process free but handling is going to cost you.”Just expansion,”says the long-time Co-op administrative responsibilities, I found of running a business. Also, there is a lot some lame joke about product demos. member, a licensed social worker with a myself working directly with the kids less of education being done right now about Prepared Foods Chef Bonnie Shuman master’s degree in social service and ex- and less. I figured that when the city final- nutrition and eating, especially with the has tried to help with her hilarious tensive experience with nonprofits in the ly went smoke free, it would be time for epidemic of obesity. Marketplace is not columns about parenting and foie gras. area of public health and education. me to move on and do something differ- just teaching about this, it is actually do- But it’s not the same. Milenbach originally came to ent. I knew I wanted to get back to working it, which is a lot more effective than Just as I was thinking I might have to Philadelphia from her native New York to ing with the kids. That’s when I went back just telling kids why they should eat fruit actually write about something substan- open a bookstore with her mother, to Widener and started working with a instead of candy.” tive, Glenn “Bugsy” Bergman read an arti- Woman’s Book Connection at 10th and proposed Charter school. I also wanted to She is also looking forward to learning cle in the New York Times. Now he wants Pine. They successfully ran the store for be part of a smaller community, more lo- more about all the environmental pro- the Co-op to sell insects. And no, we’re two years, until her mother became ill and cal, I wanted to be in my car less and walk- grams.“For years I faithfully recycled not talking worms for your compost pile returned to New York. ing more. I wanted to be working with every third Saturday and have always been or ladybugs for your garden; we’re talking Over the next several years, Milenbach schools. When I worked at the farm I fell tremendously moved by the enormity of meal worms, for, well ...for your meal. earned her master’s degree in social serv- in love with it. When I first heard about the effort, with so many people working to The point of the article is that insects ice from Bryn Mawr College Graduate this position, it felt like the perfect job and divert what they could out of our landfills represent a vast and wasted source of di- School of Social Work and Social Research place for me to be.” and to reduce waste.” etary protein. It’s a point the apple butter and coordinated community and school- Milenbach’s first priorities will be to based programs for children with emo- people have been trying to make for get up to speed on what everyone has Pet Store News years, and you know the fast food people tional problems in Mt. Airy and Nice- been doing. “I’ll be doing some strategic have been thinking about it, too. (And if town. planning and visioning with the board, Pet Food One Year you don’t think insects are fast food, try Later, she became involved in the fight figuring out the best way to integrate the whacking them with a magazine while against tobacco use among young people. programming and expand it throughout After the Recalls they’re scurrying around on the floor.) While serving as director of the Tobacco the Northwest. I’m already impressed with It sounds crazy, but it could do a lot of Control and Prevention Program of the WWCP’s programs.”Created last year by by Kirsten Bernal, Pet Store Manager good. Think of the impact on the Ameri- It is hard to believe that almost a year can epidemic of obesity: “Here’s your has passed since the unprecedented pet double bacon quarter-pounder with SEE CANDIDATE STATEMENTS PAGES 14-15 food recalls of early 2007. This event cheese. Don’t forget, it’s made with served as a wake up call on many levels. I bugs...”The more tangible benefit, how- like to believe that when you know better, ever, is to the environment. Insects boast you do better. The recalls prompted most a very small carbon impact (they’re sensi- pet owners to consider their pets’ nutri- tive about terms like “footprint”). tion with much more scrutiny. Those who Of course, as the home of Scrapple, were already vigilant became even more Philadelphia is ahead of the curve on re- discerning. Others, who may have been ducing food waste, but it makes you won- more trusting of the products they were der what other protein is lying around go- using, learned a valuable lesson and are ing to waste (Squirr-apple, anyone?). If now paying closer attention and making we’re serious about reducing protein better choices. Pet owners who were using waste, we’re going to have to close the commercial brands are switching. The af- loop entirely. Besides, what could be termath of the recall has placed much greener than Soylent Green? needed pressure on pet food manufactur- The Shuttle is published by Weavers Way ers. It is no longer enough to claim opti- Co-op and is mailed to all members. mum nutrition. Consumers now expect Deadlines for each issue are that a company back up this claim with the first of the preceding month. solid facts. They want “full disclosure” and e.g. April 1 for May issue “transparency,”which is the subject of The Statement of Policy Whole Dog Journal’s newest issue. Pet Articles should be under 500 words and can be owners want to be able to turn to a com- submitted neatly typed, on disk, or e-mailed to pany with questions like where are they [email protected]. Be sure to include your sourcing their ingredients, where are the name, phone number, and membership number. Drop them off by the deadline to the Shuttle mail- products being made, and how can they box on the second floor of the Co-op. The purpose ensure safety. Many companies have been of the Shuttle is to provide members with informa- forthcoming, but some have not. To this tion as well as education about co-ops, health food end, WDJ has revised the criteria for its’ practices, and other matters of interest to the mem- 2008 list of approved dog foods to include bers as consumers and citizens of the community. a “minimum amount of transparency.” Articles express only the views of the writers and not those of the Co-op or the board of direc- Whole Dog Journal states that there is tors, unless identified as such. Articles, letters, com- some benefit to accessing manufacturing ments, criticisms, and suggestions are welcome and information and that a company’s willing- should be directed to the editor. Space limitations ness to disclose information can be in- require that the editor has the right to edit all arti- dicative of the value they place on quality. cles. Ad rates are available upon request, in the advertising mailbox on the second floor, or at According to the WDJ, keeping such in- www.weaversway.coop. All ads must be submitted formation private was the industry norm. electronically, or camera-ready with prior arrange- The increase of superior,“premium” foods ment, and should be submitted with payment. has impacted this practice. The growing Products or services advertised in this paper should popularity of these products led to greater not in any way be construed to be endorsed by competition which, in turn, led to fuller Weavers Way Co-op. disclosure of essential details concerning The Shuttle ingredient sourcing, product manufactur- is printed on 100% ing, and quality assurance. This has defi- recycled paper (continued on page 8) APRIL 2008 THE SHUTTLE PAGE 3

Ode to a Rice Cooker Produce News by Bonnie Shuman, Perpared Foods Manager by Jean MacKenzie, Produce Manager staff working at each packing or bagging For those of you who don’t do their hour shifts in the basement I often hear Field Trip, Part II station along the conveyor. I was com- work hours in the basement you might from cooperators,“You should write a In December, Farmer Dave Zelov and I pletely mesmerized, staring motionless at not know that due to the vagaries of life cookbook on all the stuff you can do with visited three sites in Lancaster County: this mechanical wonder until the staff be- without a full kitchen, we produce all of a rice cooker.”I gracefully decline and im- Paradise Organics, which supplies us with gan glancing uneasily in my direction and our cooked food from rice cookers. When plore that I am not working this way by top-quality organic produce in season, exchanging worried looks. I might still be I first took over the department the only choice; it’s only for the survival of the pre- Kauffman’s Fruit Farm, a new-to-us standing there, but Mike Kauffman and thing we produced from the rice cookers pared foods dept. and my own quest to resource of local apples, and Four Seasons Farmer Dave gently redirected me to my were some grains and, well, rice. My culi- main interested in what I am doing that Produce, a major packer and distributor real task, which was to BUY some of those nary ambitions did not sit well with this. this non-conventional method was born. of organic and conventional produce. apples for Weavers Way. Buy them I did, in Surely, I thought, we could be making This tale (of woe) reminds me of a I wrote about Paradise Organics for quantity and variety, and wonderful apple much more than these few things. Thus show that airs on NPR called “Hidden the February Shuttle, so this time cider, too, which we have carried on my quest to produce more interesting Kitchens.”The Kitchen sisters are Davia it’s Kauffman’s turn. As I weekends. foods via a non traditional methods was Nelson and Nikki Silva, and their show, write this, I am using Now I can’t wait ‘til born. When Glenn first came to the base- “Hidden Kitchens,”explores street corner another computer Kauffman’s other ment and saw how we were cooking cooking and eating traditions( and also screen to order tree fruits start to salmon for salmon salad, his response was very much non-traditions). Their show more of their ripen this sum- “You’re kidding me, right?” prompted callers to call with tips about wonderful ap- mer. I’ll proba- When people work in the basement underground kitchens at nuclear test sites, ples — bly have to visit they sometimes ask where the stoves are. I and they’ve done stories about makeshift Mutsu/Crispin, again (and point to the rice cookers and say “You’re kitchens at NASCAR races and hippie Fuji, Jonagold, again and lookin’ at them.”After working three two- (continued on page 18) Gold Delicious again) to see and Rome. In addi- how peaches, PASA Conference tion to being a very pears and plums are sorted. by Margie Felton, Deli Manager high quality local product, Kauffman’s apples are grown us- In early February, I attended my sec- large corporation by herself to stop them ing low-spray (Integrated Pest Manage- ond Pennsylvania Association for Sustain- from dumping pollution into the bay Passover ment) farming methods, so they carry a able Agriculture (PASA) conference at where she was a shrimper. She won this This year, Passover is celebrated from much smaller pesticide load than conven- State College, PA. The theme of this year’s battle. Fighting the corporations that have April 19-27. About a week ahead, we will tionally-grown apples. For a few weeks I conference was people telling their per- taken over our world and governments of- start stocking horseradish, and extra pars- stopped carrying organic apples since we sonal stories of sustainability. After at- ten seems hopeless. It was very inspiring ley, watercress, asparagus, and artichokes. could get so many different local, low- tending a variety of workshops and listen- to hear stories from people who fought And a few days ahead, we will once again spray varieties — to me, the combination ing to the keynote speakers, other themes and won. have slices of horseradish and sprigs of of local+low-spray+good price+great seemed to surface, the themes of democ- This year, I brought my daughter and parsley for your Seder plate. quality outweighed the benefit of certified racy, revolution, standing up for your her friend Gabby, who attends Saul agri- organic but expensive+mediocre+from- rights, and taking back control of our cultural high school. They also found the Salad Clamshells far-away. country. One workshop I attended told of conference very inspiring. My daughter I’ve heard numerous complaints about Their website says: Kauffman’s Fruit communities fighting against big corpo- especially enjoyed the workshop on The getting organic baby salads in wasteful Farm produces over 135 varieties of tree rate farms, feed lots, and landfills invading Philly Orchard Project and wants to get clamshells. One person who’s NOT com- fruits on 100 acres of orchards in and their communities. Many of these com- involved, and her friend wants to tell her plaining is our Deli Manager, Margie Fel- around Bird-In-Hand, PA. Founders A. L. munities won. The Farm Bill workshop principal about the conference and en- ton. Margie loves these containers, and and Susan Kauffman planted the first trees explained how passing legislation works courage her to send students from Saul says she has yet to throw one out. She uses in 1915. The orchards are now owned and and how the intent of legislation can next year. It would be great if the future them for refrigerator meat trays and operated by the 3rd, 4th, and 5th genera- change after it is passed or receives no farmers, veterinarians, and agriculturists cheese trays, for compost containers, for tions of Kauffmans. funding. One of the keynote speakers, Di- learned about sustainable farming at the wrap-up-bread-ends-and-freeze-‘em con- Your Produce Manager says: I am a ane Wilson, told her story of fighting a start of their careers. tainers. She has so many good ideas for complete gadget geek, and Kauffman’s has them that I may ask her to be the judge in the coolest, cleverest fruit-sorter I have the Produce Department Creative Uses for April’s Hidden Treasures ever seen. It looks to be quite a bit older Clamshells Contest and Sweepstakes, than I am (don’t ask), it’s in beautiful con- coming soon. Check the website for de- New Maya Kaimal Indian Chutneys dition, and it’s entirely mechanical — that tails. is, no sophisticated electronic sensors or Maya Kaimal, maker of the delicious Indi- I personally plan to enter a mechanical electric eyes. Apples are sorted by weight an sauces sold in the prepared food’s case, apple-sorter constructed entirely from sal- by this machine, then for quality by the has started a line of chutneys.The chutneys ad clamshells. come in fig, mango, cilantro, and coconut varieties and are a great accompaniment to the April Grocery News sauces. by Chris Switky, Grocery Manager misunder- Baji’s Papadums Howdy, shoppers. After much pressure stand and and many shoppers’ requests, we have think it’s a The papadums we used to sell on the added Kombucha drinks, in various fla- “guy shelf next to the deli case have been out of vors, to our cold drink selection. At pres- thing”?), stock from our distributor for many months. ent, our rotation includes “original” flavor, and It is probably safe to say they no longer carry this product. I have replaced them raspberry, mango, guava, gingerade, and they’re on with Baji’s tangy cilantro papadum chips. I realize this is not the same product cranberry, in 16 oz. bottles, for $2.97. Oth- CAP spe- but the chips are a great snack, especially when paired with Maya’s new cilantro er flavors are available as preorders, see cial in chutney. Chris or Norman for details. April. New on the “efficient soap” front is 7th Also, Second Floor News Generation’s “2x” please liquid laundry de- keep in mind that the Co-op has jars of by Martha Fuller, Second Floor Manager specific homes and those are the ones I tergent. Seventh pesto and tapenade (both green and black want to mention in this column. The fol- Where Is The Parchment Paper? An Generation has re- olive) on the shelves above the baby food. lowing items have “homes” - i.e. we keep important part of our work is the display formulated their Our own Prepared Foods department of- them in the same place all the time. (If of our merchandise: we want to present laundry soap to ten makes these items fresh, and they’re you don’t see them, it means that our sup- our products to you in such a way that clean clothes using fabulous...but, if our homemade versions plier is out of stock and/or we have sold you become aware of them, have easy ac- cold water only, are out of stock on the day you need them, out and are awaiting another order.) Our cess to them and know about them. Here thus saving energy we do carry the “shelf-stable” type that muffin cups, parchment paper, tooth- on the second floor, we have products that and money by you can try as a back up. picks, twine and/or string and cheesecloth are here throughout the year and ones avoiding the heat- That’s it, folks; short and sweet, like have permanent homes. Please feel free to that are seasonal. If you are a second-floor ing of water for some of my best conversations with Nor- speak with us if you need help to find shopper (and if you’re not, why not?), you clothes washing. man Weiss. Thanks for reading, and I look them. know that we move displays and items The new bottles forward to running into you... in the gro- Did You Know We Carry... Sportenine around, based on the season, new items, are marked “HE” cery aisles. special sales, etc. from Boiron? If you have read my for high-efficien- Certain kitchen-ware items have (continued on page 6) cy (will women PAGE 4 THE SHUTTLE APRIL 2008

Luis Cruz foods in season is the healthiest way to Youth Poetry Festival Rocks (continued from page 1) live. His bugaboo is bananas. He says you Luis Cruz was born in Ocala 49 years shouldn’t eat too many of them out of Germantown On April 19 ago, but lived in Tampa, Florida, with his season, otherwise it will make you lethar- by Jean Tickell in a joyful celebration of the spoken word. family for 20 years before moving to gic and lower your “Yin.” Teenagers study the craft of poetry and Philadelphia in 2005. His background is Which finally brings me to writing The poetry reading meets the block performance all year, and discover their peripatetic but very interesting.“I learn about the challenges and excitement of party when young artists converge on Ver- shared humanity in a way that helps things quickly,”he tells me,“and believe the new Weavers Way store in Ogontz. non Park in Germantown in a free out- bridge the divides of race, class, gender, that variety is the spice of life.”He graduat- Luis, my renaissance friend, is hoping for a door festival on Saturday, and sexual orientation. Their ed from art school in 1982, trained as a business renaissance in the new neighbor- April 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 work together culminates in painter in oils and went on to be a painter hood. He is excited to offer the communi- p.m. All-star poets Ursula young people this unique celebration of of stained glass for six years — residential ty fruits and vegetables that are hard to Rucker and Ross Gay will are dying National Poetry Month. and religious, he adds. He is also a self- find. He has concerns that it may take hold forth from the main in Philadelphia You can support the Fes- taught chef who worked as a cook for the time to educate the community about try- stage at 11 a.m. Then step everyday tival by coming to the “Jam past 20 years in various restaurants in ing new foods like Shitake mushrooms, back for the Youth Poetry for Poetic Justice” on Sunday, Florida, and most recently as the executive kobacha squash or ground turkey, for in- Jam at noon, featuring teams poetry can't April 13 from 2 to 6 p.m. at chef at the now-closed Café Organica in stance. But one idea he has is to offer from Germantown High, stop the bullets Dowling’s Palace (1310 N. Ardmore. He describes himself as,“an art cooking classes at the new store so that Germantown Friends School, but it can Broad Street, a block north of graduate who has a natural knack for nat- people will know how to cook different Martin Luther King High, stop the gun Girard Ave.). A full after- ural food cooking.”But it turns out that he things. Another challenge he faces will be Dobbins Vocational High going off noon of music by Philadel- has also gone to school for two years to be- making sure the cooperative spirit will School, and more. The open inside phia Slick, Leana Song, and come a special education teacher specializ- work in the new community. He is already mic at 2 p.m. will bring the Mellow Veneer interwoven ing in sign language, has traveled to India meeting once a month with the West Oak sounds of Germantown from ~ Yolanda Wisher with the talents of spoken on a spiritual pilgrimage in 2000, has stud- Lane Business Association (WOLBA) to local poets. word poets will kickoff Festi- ied in Aikido martial arts for five years, help start this immersion process in the Poetic Justice: LIVE val week. Donation is $10 for adults and and has a Japanese sensei (mentor). So one community. from Germantown Avenue! is back for its $5 for students. can understand, I hope, how this adven- Luis is an optimist who is excited second year. Formed by teachers and ac- Visit the festival website at turous and restless spirit got me off track about the his new job and hopes that he tivists in northwest Philadelphia, the Fes- www.germantownpoetryfestival.org from asking about his new job in Ogontz. can help spread the Weavers Way philoso- tival brings youth and neighbors together for more information. But we did get to that, first, by way of talk- phy to a new neighborhood …and who ing about his philosophy of food. knows, he says,“maybe it will be the first Luis’ background in natural food of many.”If anyone has any questions for cooking is based on his own macrobiotic Luis he would be happy to hear from you diet and his philosophy of bettering one- at [email protected]. self through the food one eats and then turning that into positive social action. Advertise in the Shuttle! Luis believes that “the unhealthy individ- What, you think you’re the ual is part of the unhealthy community, only one who reads it? which in turn is part of the unhealthy Call 215-843-2350, ext. 111 world.”He has been a vegetarian since age or e-mail [email protected] 19 and avoids refined foods and drive- or visit www.weaversway.coop and click “advertise” thru’s. But he also believes that only eating PARENT OPEN HOUSE spring beers are coming! Sun., April 13th at 2:00 - 4:00 pm

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Farm Educator science before working a series of jobs in PHOTO FILE (continued from page 1) environmental education, including teaching garden education and ecology city and as close as the AB Day School, education at a pre-K through 8 school in walking distance from the farm. Students Ferry Beach, Maine, in 2002. He also who visited got some great exposure to worked for 3D Life Adventures in the Ap- our unique operation and were given the palachian mountains of North Carolina, opportunity to participate in many as- Georgia, and Tennessee, working with pects of the farm’s operation.”This year, high school kids from urban communities David will continue to have his hands in like Boston and Washington D.C. in a pro- the fields of vegetables for the store and gram similar to Outward Bound, but that markets, but his primary task will be lead- included farm-based education. Siller later ing educational programs at the farm. worked at Green Oaks Creek Farm in Cal- Children and adults who visit will not ifornia and Appleridge Farm in Virginia, just have the farm’s production fields to operations similar to the Weavers Way peruse, but will also have the opportunity Farm, but without the education pro- to participate in a “children’s garden,”op- grams.“That’s where I learned the farm- erated in conjunction with Awbury Ar- ing methods of Alan Chadwick, a pioneer boretum staff and programs. The chil- in sustainable, small-scale, intensive agri- dren’s garden will be a place where stu- culture. One of the reasons I returned to dents can be involved in all aspects of the the Philadelphia area was so I could share farm and visitors can experience plants what I had learned in an urban setting.” that spur the imagination, such as “moon- David is interested in welcoming your Propagation Party! flowers” and “four o’clocks,”as well as school or group to the farm to participate. “yard-long beans,”“red cucumbers,” and April 5th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Rain Date April 6th) If you would like to learn more about the “pear tomatoes.” Our annual first-of-the-season farm event. program, check out the website at A native of Kimberton, PA, about 45 Join us at the farm for planting & transplanting of vegetable seedlings, www.weaversway.coop or contact him via minutes from Weavers Way, Siller gradu- Children’s flower pot painting, tours, and socializing e-mail at [email protected]. ated from Bucknell University in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in environmental Purchase flats of veggies you seed or purchase flats of veggies that we’ll raise for you in our greenhouse and help the farm transplant it’s seedlings to be sold at the store and at farmer’s markets this spring. Refreshments will be provided. Come one, come all!

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Second Floor News vescent Baking Soda Tooth Powder (in Weavers Way Farm Wish List (continued from page 3) anise and original mint) and Natural Dai- In order to keep costs down, and to reuse ly Rinse and Oral Wound Cleanser/Oral columns (and remember them too!), you materials when possible, the farm is seeking Debriding Agent. Many folks like the fresh already know that I am a Boiron fan. Their the following items. If you or someone you cleaning that a tooth powder can give Quietude (or as my SO describes it,“Quiet know can donate any of these items, please along with the benefit of a two ounce bot- Dude”) product is a fabulous product for contact Dave Zelov at 215-983-1616 or tle that can be easily transported on trips, restless sleep and or sleeplessness. A prod- [email protected] or David Siller at near and far. uct many adore is Sportenine, a homeo- [email protected] Please do not This powder does not contain dyes or pathic sports medicine with Arnica, which just drop off items at the farm. All donations sweeteners. The Mouth Rinse is a blend of is meant to be used prior to physical activ- are tax deductible. 14 essential oils with CoQ-10, echinacea, ity or exercise, and depending on the in- 3 bin stainless steel sink Cinder blocks goldenseal and baking soda. Res-Q-Dent tensity and length of a workout, you can Wooden or metal plant stakes (3’ or taller) Sturdy folding tables is our newest Eco-Dent product, a natural, repeat the dose during and after exercise. Tire pump (manual) Functional hoses and wands spearmint gel toothpaste for sensitive Some of the reasons to use it are that it Gardening gloves (children’s and adult sizes) Produce scale teeth that contains baking soda and Xyli- promotes recovery, improves stamina and Hand tools: rakes, shovels, trowels, etc. Art supplies (paint, brushes, colored pensils) tol for low abrasion cleaning. This tooth- reduces the risk of cramps, aches, pains, –children’s sizes too magnifying glasses and binoculars paste is made with: no parabens or other muscle fatigue and exhaustion due to pro- Hand pruners and pruning saw soil sampling equipment artificial preservatives, no fluoride, no ani- longed physical effort. I have been told Wheelbarrows – plastic preferred (probes, sieves, thermometers, ph kits) mal ingredients, no propylne glycol, no ar- that some folks use it for recovery after Knives and scissors weatherproof chalkboard and chalk tificial colors or flavors, no artificial sweet- Natural History and farming books they have been out with an injury and are Cordless Drill eners, and no sodium lauryl sulfate. It is (children’s and adults’) getting back to their “usual speed” for ex- Lumber in good condition also cruelty free (not tested on animals). two-burner camping stove and gas tank ercise. Others find it helpful when doing EZ up tent Cards From Local Artists You may 55 gallon drums (food grade) (“coleman type”) heavier physical work such as work on a know that our Grocery Manager, Chris, Small enclosed or metal-framed trailer seed from ‘07 house project or gardening. I plan to try also purchases some of the wonderful Watering cans fruit trees or interesting perennials from this out on that last activity — the back- greeting cards, seasonal celebration cards, Solar lights your yard yard needs some spring clean-up, compost and boxed note cards. (And you thought Thank you for your support! spreading, weeding and TLC. Check in he knew only about groceries, dairy and with me to see how things go. There are probably a few other things frozen foods!) We are bringing you more Down on the Farm Last Chance Corral This is the place that will happen; I’m sure I could write in cards made by some of the talented artists (continued from page 1) where our products go when we discount weeding a couple more times, but I don’t from our area. Chris has been gathering planting will peak on May 10, when we them. What great bargains you can find want to scare anyone. Oh yeah, if things cards by some of our them, along with host a spring celebration and planting day, here. If you don’t already cruise this sec- go according to plan, we may be con- some help from me, and we will have a complete with music, dancing and the cer- structing not one, but two greenhouse- tion, give it a try. You might find items emonial planting of the warm weather prominent display on the large white card, type structures! One will be heated and here that are past season (i.e. holidays crops — tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and turning rack. (This rack is to your right as used for starting seedlings, while the other items or seasonal, like sun block products, more! Mark your calendars and look for you come to the top of the steps and says will rely solely on the rays of the sun to etc.), slow sellers that just don’t sell well more information next month. The rack says “The Nelson Line” along the heat up the soil where we will be experi- enough to justify a permanent space. Do As the planting dies down in late May, very top. We will feature, over time, many menting with season extension. We should scope out the great savings that can be the weeding will really kick in, with har- local people. Do let us know what you be getting some help from folks who actu- yours, courtesy of the second floor. vesting soon to follow but not peaking un- think of the newest additions to the card ally know what they’re doing, but if you New Products You have been seeing til mid-July with the ripening of the toma- selection. have some construction experience (par- lots of new products, especially in the toes. That’s when we need lots of little ticularly with greenhouses, hoophouses, Health and Beauty area (also known as hands to help harvest those hard to resist high tunnels, etc., but any construction personal care products), and we will be Sun Gold Cherry tomatoes. Cherry toma- experience will do) and are interested in presenting you with information about to harvesting will be even more exciting helping out with such a project sometime them in future Shuttle pages. and colorful this year with the addition of this summer and fall, please get in touch Oral Care Eco-dent is a familiar name sweet Chelsea (red), black cherry, and yel- with me at [email protected]. We to shoppers. Before I tell you about a new- low pear. Harvest days are probably the will need quite a few hands to make this to-our-shelves item from them, I’ll remind least stressful on the body. Although it can happen, especially while keeping up with you about what we already carry. This oral involve lifting crates of heavy cucumbers all the other farm duties. care products company makes some of or squash, there is always washing and So get out your work clothes, find your our favorites: Daily Care Naturally Effer- bunching to do. One of the goals this year gardening gloves, and sign up for another is to be more consistent with our supply fun and exciting season at your local urban of lettuces, which (if the right varieties are farm. Just like last year, we’ve got the tools chosen) can be planted right through the (and gloves too, if you need them), just summer. So planting will continue right bring yourself and a willingness to get your up through the beginning of September. hands dirty, maybe some sunscreen and We’ll also be seeding carrots and beets JEWELRY bug repellent, too. And most importantly, WEARABLE ART consistently through the summer with the start looking for our produce on the CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS help of our new European style push seed- shelves of your local Co-op and at your lo- er, which promises to save time, and add Tues. - Sat. 11 to 6 cal farmers’ market. As I mentioned before, consistency to our rows. 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Going Gluten-Free at the Co-op by Josh Giblin free products that you would like to purchase that the Co-op does not carry, do There has been a lot of interest lately not despair! Weavers Way can pre-order in finding gluten-free (GF) products in many products that we just don’t have our store. A couple of issues ago, member room for in-store. Depending on the Lis Bass wrote about her personal experi- product, it is usually required that cases be ences with GF food finding and her article ordered, but you also can get a pre-order generated even more comments. Lis, along discount. You can also get together with with Merchandising Committee member other GF enthusiasts to share cases. Con- Sarah Wu then embarked on a fact-find- tact Lis ([email protected]) to see how ing mission, with the aim of producing an the Gluten-Free Buying Club is coming in-store guide to the Co-op’s GF offerings. along. The items that top their pre-order Their inventory of the store yielded a long list include: Glutino Pretzels, Bagels, list of products clearly marked “gluten Crackers, Olive Oil and Croutons; Amy’s free.”They also contacted a couple of GF Pizza and Frozen Rice Mac n’ Cheese; manufacturers, such as Boar’s Head and Lifestream Buckwheat Waffles; Ian’s Hebrew National, for information on Chicken Nuggets and Gluten Free Pantry products that weren’t clearly labeled. Con- Baking Mixes. We will also endeavor to get tacting manufacturers sometimes inspires Weavers Way listed as a GF vendor with them to start labeling their products, so other organizations and healthcare don’t be afraid to join in. providers. I have used their results to prepare a Keep your eye out in the store for the handout for the store, a condensed version GF handout, and other pieces like it. This of which is included with this article. project is a great example of the Merchan- Many of the manufacturers listed here dising Committee at work. If you would produce items that are not gluten free, as like to be a part of the committee or just well (Food for Life Ezekial Bread, for in- have ideas for future projects, please con- stance, is not gluten free). It is important tact me at [email protected]. that as a consumer, you double check on the label before purchasing a product. On the other hand, there are plenty of other products in the Co-op which are not labeled gluten free, which do not contain gluten. Educate yourself about what ingredients to be suspicious of and never be afraid to contact the manufacturer with any questions. A good place to start is www.celiac.org. If you find that there are other gluten- House for Sale 3 bedroom brick twin 1.5 bath, Hdwd flrs., fplc, EIK Close to pub. trans. & Golf Crs.

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Pet Store News In addition to the location of produc- by WDJ. Some products that (continued from page 2) tion, pet owners should also be concerned were included in the list last with several other factors. One of these in- year, but did not meet the nitely served to benefit the consumer. volves the formulation of the product. updated criteria, include Blue Products from manufacturers like Science Who developed it and what are his/her Buffalo, Newman’s Own, Pet- Diet, Iams, and even Eukanuba, are good qualifications. Also critical is the source of guard, and Royal Canin. examples of great advertising that boasts the ingredients. A consumer may ask Most of these companies great quality but does not necessarily where the ingredients came from and if would not agree to disclose translate to great nutrition. WDJ asserts they can be traced. Quality control meas- the location of their plants that the name of a product is not proof of ures are also hallmarks of an exceptional but would share other specifics. A few did we are doing at the Co-op pet store. It is quality or vice versa. product. Plants that have on-site labs in not respond. I will try to post a copy of really great to have an alternative. It is Many companies make use of produc- addition to outside testing to confirm the this list in the pet store. great to have options. It is not so much tion facilities often known as co-packers. results are desirable. If they seek further At the time I began this article, I had about spending more for pet food, as an The co-packer manufactures a product ac- certifications than what is required of the opportunity to meet with our Wellness extravagance, but opting out of some- cording to the guidelines set forth by the them and monitor co-packers with third representative. He passed on some helpful thing. It is about choosing not to buy food company that employs it, so a facility may party auditors, pet owners may take com- information that defines Wellness as an that we know may be slowly poisoning be producing several different competing fort in the fact that the company is com- exemplary product. Wellness is manufac- our pets. It is really no different than products. The most selective brands stipu- mitted to quality. Of course, all of this tured by Old Mother Hubbard products choosing not to eat processed foods our- late very explicit procedures in their con- leads to higher price tags, but when the and is included in this years WDJ ap- selves. The pet food recalls have become tracts dictating specific ingredient sources, payoff is a healthy pet, the cost is well proved foods list. Wellness employs nu- one of those instances where we must find strict quality assurance guidelines, and worth it. merous quality-control measures to en- the good in a tragic event. I think we are third-party audits. Lower quality, lower This year, WDJs’ approved foods had sure that they are delivering the best quali- doing better because we know better. cost products do not follow the same pro- to meet the original requirements of ap- ty. They require their products to pass sev- Thanks for shopping at the pet store. tocol. These companies often leave the propriate levels of high-quality animal eral independent audits including NSF sourcing of the ingredients to the co- proteins, exclusion of by-products, exclu- Cook and Thurber, which is the leading packer and require only that the product sion of unidentified proteins or animal auditor for human food. Most of these are contain the ingredients it is supposed to fat, inclusion of whole grains, and the voluntary on the part of Wellness. They and that it meets the “guaranteed analysis” MJS exclusion of artificial colors, flavors, require their suppliers to prove the quality on its packaging. This is a perfect example preservatives, or sweeteners. In addition, of their ingredients and they source 95 of how contamination can occur. It is in PETSITTING each manufacturer who met these criteria percent of these in the U.S. This company the co-packers best interest to source out was also invited to disclose certain infor- seems genuinely concerned with a pet’s the cheapest ingredients possible in order Full Daily Care For Your Pet In mation concerning their production health and nutrition. to increase their profit. WDJ points out methods and to comment on their prod- When I consider the quality and avail- Your Home While You’re Away that this practice makes it possible for two uct philosophy. If the company refused or ability of commercial pet foods and other very different products to be made in the failed to respond, they were not approved pet products, I am very pleased with what same plant. Daily Dog Walks

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Check Out Our New Lower April Garden Notes Prices on Chicken! by Mark Goodman, the Neighborhood Gardener by Dale Kinley Let’s talk about spring pruning. Repeat this couplet until you memo- For years we Weavers Way Whole Foods have been buying rize it: “If it’s about to bloom, I will our Bell & Evans not prune.”This means that you will Whole Chicken 2.22 2.30 not touch your forsythias, azaleas, chicken from a Legs 1.88 1.89 great purveyor, wisterias, cherry laurels, rhododen- Boneless Breast 5.58 6.29 drons, lilacs, spireas, viburnums, or Ryan & Co. They Tenders 2.48 3.69 have given us anything else that blooms in spring, Split Breasts 3.63 3.69 until just after they finish blooming. great service over Wings 2.86 n/a the years. Origi- On the other hand, summer Boneless Thighs 3.29 3.49 blooming shrubs can be pruned in nally, Ryan was Thighs 1.88 1.99 buying directly the spring. That includes crape myr- tles, rose-of-Sharons, butterfly bush- from B & E, but Lancaster County. It actually started as a es, roses, and hydrangeas. Go gently on the and therefore are safer and easier to store. after some changes in company policy, grain co-op for various mills in the area. hydrangeas, cutting just 1/3 of the tallest As a safety precaution, remember to wear Ryan was forced to buy from another dis- They are located down the road from Bell branches, since sometimes hydrangeas gloves whenever you prune. tributor. This made our prices not as com- & Evans and pick up the chicken the day bloom on old (last year’s) branches. Plants of the Month. Known popular- petitive as we would like. After exploring after the kill and bring it directly to us However, you can be merciless with ly as mountain pinks, they are actually various options, we have changed to an- three times a week. This means an im- roses and butterfly bushes. Champion rose creeping phlox, and you don’t need a other company, Ritter Food Services. Rit- provement in quality, freshness and sav- growers prune their bushes to about six mountain to plant them. They flower ter is a 100-year-old company located in ings to you. Let me know what you think! feet high, which means that most of us are white, pink, lavender, and violet, and are Ronni H. Rothman, CNM not pruning our roses hard enough, lead- great for rock gardens, slopes, and bor- ing to a summer of tangled thorny 215.327.1547 ders. Plant in sunny locations. Gentle gynecology and branches. And since butterfly bushes can Hellebores are among the earliest obstetric services in grow from five to eight feet in one season, blooming perennials. Also known as if you don’t prune them to two to three “lenten rose,”they bloom around Easter, two convenient locations: feet in the spring, they will resemble sci- from mid-March to mid-April, and the ence fiction by August. flowers can last for up to 10 weeks. The Pruning Tools. The handiest tool is 606 Carpenter Lane, Mt.Airy evergreen leaves are dark and lustrous and the basic hand pruner, the best of which look good in a garden even after the 832 Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting are made by Felco. For larger branches, blooms drop. Hellebores bloom in purple, use a long-handled lopper. I recommend pink, white, yellow, cream, and mixed, in- — for both pruners and loppers — the cluding some with greenish tints. North- by-pass type (the blades move across one western Philadelphia gardeners like them another similar to scissors) rather than the because they thrive in shade. anvil type (where a single blade fits into a Happy Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor groove). For the thickest branches, use a Day (April 25). sharp pruning saw. Some of these fold,

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Manager’s Corner markets to provide healthy food in many chor store or large stand-alone supermar- running, riding my bike, and, I am sure, in (continued from page 1) areas, but the question is,“Is there buying ket in the area. While the Ogontz store that other food when I did not know the added The Food Trust (TFT) has been work- power for the product in those under- we are planning is only 700 square feet in protein was present. I am not sure I even ing to increase food access in urban and ru- served areas?” The report states: “The con- size right now, there is a potential that if ate the worm at the bottom of the bottle ral areas of the state. Not only do they work centration of buying power makes sales po- done correctly this store could become an (who could even remember anything after to assist markets opening in underserved tential per-square-mile significantly higher important store for the community. If this drinking that much?). areas (working in conjunction with TRF- in the city than in the suburbs. In lower in- data is correct, we might be seeing a rather I have eaten sea urchin eggs (uni), tripe, The Redevelopment Fund), but they have come urban communities, where con- quick expansion within a few years after chicken feet, sweet breads (thymus of a been a major force in bringing farmers’ sumers spend a higher percentage of earn- opening. I hope so, and so does the com- calf), brains, shrimp, snails (hmmm), sea markets into the city. Recently, Weavers ings on retail products such as food and munity. slugs (sea cucumber), duck eggs preserved Way Board President Stu Katz invited TFT apparel, pioneering retailers are finding ex- For more information on this in salt and ash, and squid ink. So, would I directors to address a WW board meeting. plosive untapped sales potential.”One of study and about The Food Trust, visit be willing to try come ants, crickets, or oth- Stu wanted your board to learn more about the areas studied was the Olney/Oak Lane www.thefoodtrust.org. er insects? To be perfectly honest, I am not TFT’s efforts and to learn more about how area. That area is shown to have a sales po- Can I bug you for a minute? sure I would, but I would be interested to tential per-square-mile of $160 million know if you would. Weavers Way could work in conjunction Things have been going very well at the dollars. This compares to $97 million dol- The use of edible insects in our diet is a with them in our expansion plans. (For Co-op these last few years. No major issues, lars of retail sales per square mile for the possible reality when one starts examining minutes of the discussion, send an e-mail good net income, happy customers, pleas- City of Philadelphia. The only area that is the sustainability of this product, low ener- to [email protected].) ant staff, happy food, good sales growth, higher than Olney/Oak Lane was Center gy-input into the product line, and the One of the important misconceptions and good community relations. So, why City, with $254 million per-square-mile. high protein value. Culturally, the use of about underserved areas is that there is would I want to go and start “trouble”? For food retailers, Olney/Oak Lane has $25 this product, I realize, has a big hurdle to purchasing power in these areas,“Buying Well, I guess this might cause some trouble, million against a city average of $16 mil- get over, even with our buyers; but who Power.”As the reports states,“The lack of or it might start a new trend in food serv- lion. Another words, the area in which we would have ever thought of eating tempeh access to supermarkets disproportionately ice. are opening up a small produce food store or wheat gluten or soy milk today at the impacts lower income populations. The It was a quiet Sunday afternoon and I is underserved and has high potential food present levels that it is used. number of supermarkets in the lowest-in- sat down to read the New York Times sales numbers. Over the last few weeks, I have tried to come areas in the region is 156 percent Magazine (2/10/08) and came across an in- “Retail float,”or “retail leakage” is a get a few of the Co-op buyers interested in lower than the highest income areas. The teresting article,“Man Bites Insect.”I read measurement of how much of the retail this product line, but I have to admit is has lack of food retailing in Philadelphia un- the article twice, and then had one of those sales are completed outside of the neigh- been a tough sell. Let’s face it, this is going dermines the health of its citizenry and “ah, hah” moments.“Why not sell edible borhood due to a lack of retailers in the to be an uphill (ant hill) fight. Here are curtails the economic revitalization of its insects at the Co-op?” Of course, we would area. The report shows that the Float for some of the comments I have gotten: neighborhoods.”This is a very strong state- provide recipes and tastings. We could pur- Grocery Sales Dollars is highest in the Ol- Jon McGoran: “Do you really want the ment. chase local and imported products. I loved ney area, at $205 million, followed by Co-op to be known for selling bugs, or There are two important metrics that the way this article ended,“Why douse Southwest Philadelphia at $122.5 million would you rather have us known for our also need to be understood and examined fields with pesticides, if the bugs we kill are and then Parkside (which just opened up a expansion plans, our community work, or along with this lack of stores. One is the more nutritious than the crops they eat?” very large Shop Rite) at $117.9 million. our wonderful product line?” “buying power” available in an area and the In many areas of the world, people eat These two figures of Potential Sales and Margie: (Deli manager and cheese buy- “retail float,”also known as the leakage, or insects without thinking twice. The article Retail Float show that Olney/Oak Lane has er): “NO Not in my department. Go speak the amount of unmet consumer demand asks,“After all, if Americans love shrimp ! the highest potential to improve food sales to Dale, isn’t this a Fresh Food (meat) for retail sales in a given area. and lobster, why won’t they eat their terres- within a neighborhood. The data shows product?” (She said this with one of those So we understand that there is a lack of trial cousins?” Don’t you love that? that the area could support a grocery an- looks one gets when they are not sure if Now to be perfectly truthful, the only they should even respond or just call 911 insects I have ever eaten were done while and have them taken away for observa- tion). Want free Dale: “I will look into it (not!) and see if we can find a local product that is organic packing peanuts? and raised organically.” Maybe some bubble wrap? Bonnie: “Hmmmmm…” When I think about all of the So, as you can see this has not gotten a orders we receive, my mind wanders great response from your Co-op buyers. I to all the packing materials that protect now turn to you, our customer and owner. the products we receive.Would you I am interested in learning more about this like some of these peanuts and/or potentially new product line and if you bubble wrap? Please talk with me have any interest in having the Co-op about this – we would love to give them search for or carry such products. Please e- to you for free! mail me [email protected] with And do note that we can give these to you all year round as well. any comments, any stories you have about edible insects/bugs, and if you have any Call Martha at ext. 114 sources for such products.

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Fourth Annual Surfing the Cyber Green Earth Day Fair by Miranda Spencer gie garden may benefit from the practical Ideal Bite advice herein. Recent articles have covered www.idealbite.com by Liz Biagioli Earth Day is upon us, and no doubt many Co-op members plan to attend or raising heritage breeds, soil and planting Though ostensibly catering to women Join Wissahickon Charter School and organize events to honor the planet. So tips, management techniques, and bigger- and positioning itself as “lite” green, Ideal Weavers Way Co-op for the fourth annual now is the perfect time to devote ourselves picture topics such as policies on recombi- Bite is a highly practical source for anyone Earth Day Fair on Saturday, April 19th to becoming better educated about nature nant bovine growth hormone. It also fea- — especially if you’re pressed for time. from 1-5 p.m. This unique event cele- and humans’ impact upon it. Ironically, tures insider commentaries on topics such Simply subscribe to its topically themed brates the Environmental and Sustainabil- thanks to a machine — the computer — as sustainable farming. Daily Tip and you’ll receive email each ity Movements with a myriad of events, some of the most useful information on morning offering healthier and more en- including We-Cycle (a free exchange of natural living and the environment is ac- Organic Consumers vironmentally sustainable alternatives to Association reusable household items such as clothing, cessible via the Internet. (Preferably using everyday products and services. Be it yard furniture, books and much more), a Plant a solar-powered laptop you return to the www.organicconsumers.org/ care, hair care, pet care, getting off of cata- Swap, and a plant and food sale by manufacturer for recycling when it dies.) organicbytes.cfm log lists, or eco-travel, Ideal Bite explains Weaver’s Way Co-op. Bring the kids, too... There’s so much out there, in fact, that This site, run by a nonprofit, is not so why conventional stuff is undesireable, there will be special activities for children as a writer on both environment and me- much about organic food and standards why the green choice is better, and links to along with workshops, exhibits, vendors, dia issues, I figured I’d steer Shuttle read- (though its news and information sections their favorite picks. The founders person- and local entertainment for everyone. ers to just a few fact-packed, must-know highlight that beat) as food safety, giving ally test all items mentioned, and share Wissahickon Charter School is located sites (my somewhat wonkish favorites, readers the knowledge to take action on their green living tips. If your in-box al- at 4700 G Wissahickon Avenue. Drop off anyway — this isn’t meant to be compre- the topics covered. Recent headlines: “EPA ready runneth over, you can search the site your reusable items for WeCycle during hensive). gives factory farm right to ignore pollu- for information on areas of interest. the week prior to the event (or the day of tion laws,”“Health implications of fluo- the fair before 1 p.m.). To participate in ride in your drinking water.”OCA also of- the Plant Swap, bring a plant that day to Farm/Food Issues Environmental Safety fers information on its own ongoing cam- And Health take a new one home. If you are interested paigns, such as “Millions Against Monsan- The New Farm Wholesome “green” food and consumer in representing your environmental/sus- to” (re: genetically modified organisms). products are safer for us, but what about all tainable organization or business, tables www.newfarm.org You can search for related news and events the chemicals around us in the air, water, are available for a nominal fee. Here’s a webzine, courtesy of Rodale by state, participate in discussion forums, land, etc.? And what can we do about it? For more information contact Liz Bia- Press, all about modern organic farming. and take advantage of its buying guide gioli ([email protected] / 267- While targeted at small, non-industrial with links to scads of green businesses and 338-1020 ext. 131). style farmers and those who work with organizations. Environmental Health News Hope to see you there! them, anyone who follows food issues www.environmentalhealthnews.org (and their connection to sustainability If you’re trying to keep on top of toxic and social justice) or has a backyard veg- Nonfood Items exposures that are possible causes of environmental and human health problems — Debra’s List lead, bisphenol A, nuclear waste, pesti- www.debraslist.com cides, synthetic estrogen, and other Mt. Airy Kids' With the tagline “hundreds of links to lovelies — this is a great go-to spot. Read thousands of products that benefit your the latest articles from respected news health and the environment,”this carefully sources from around the world, from the Literary Festival! selected aggregation of nontoxic, natural, Associated Press to local papers to re- and fairly traded products by consumer search centers to environmental groups advocate Debra Lynn Dadd lets you shop (screened by scientists for accuracy to online for everything from art supplies boot). Fri., April 11- Sun., April 13, 2008! and baby stuff to office and pet supplies Free, fun-filled events for preschoolers to young adults! — not to mention clothing (hemp shoes, Scorecard Authors/performers like Muriel Feelings, Adam Rex, Catherine anyone?). She also flags companies that www.scorecard.org cater to people with multiple chemical Gilbert Murdock, Eloise Prescott, Charlene Crawford, Dar Hosta, Jan sensitivities, and has numerous email Get an in-depth, custom pollution re- Jugran, and Two of A Kind! Check our website for more details: newsletters to which you can subscribe, port on your community covering air, www.bigbluemarblebooks.com including the bimonthly “Health, Home, and Habitat.” (continued on page 13) HOURS Mon-Wed: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Voted Thurs: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Best Kids' Bookstore Fri: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. in Philly 2007 by Sat: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Philadelphia Magazine! Sun: 12 p.m.-5 p.m. 551 Carpenter Lane 215-844-1870 [email protected] www.bigbluemarblebooks.com!

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Big Blue Marble Kids’ Literary Festival, Friday, April 11 to Sunday, April 13 Monthly Recycling by Maleka Fruean Third Saturday Each Month From preschoolers all the way up to Jan Jugran(Willow Becomes Brave), and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.(sharp) young adults, the neighborhood of Mt. Eloise Prescott(Aisha's Crowning Glory). in the parking lot behind the firehouse at Airy will have a weekend full of reasons All of the events and activities are free and Germantown Ave and Carpenter Lane. for you to love kids' books. Everything open to everyone. Besides author readings from a literary kids' concert by Two of A and signings throughout the weekend, Upcoming Dates: April 19, May 17, June 21 Kind, classic picture books with words there will also be crafts, giveaways, and and images of Africa by Muriel games. There will also be a bedtime stories Feelings(Jambo Means Hello), intricate il- reading at the Maternal Wellness Center Recycling Tips: lustration and hilarious banter of Adam right down the street from Big Blue Mar- 1. Please bring books and magazines The recycling Rex(The True Meaning of Smekday), col- ble, where children can come dressed in early(but not before 9!) Then more peo- lage art by Dar Hosta(If I Were a Tree), pajamas to hear their favorite night time ple can go through them and fewer get committee also and girl-empowering, young-adult novels stories and share snacks. Every activity tossed. works in the park. by Catherine Gilbert Murdock(Dairy will be aligned with the festival and the Join us 9 a.m., Sun., Queen, Princess Ben) are just some of the bookstore's mission to provide fun-filled, 2. Styrofoam packing peanuts and, bubble April 13, Hortter St. highlights of the second annual Mt. Airy multicultural book events for the neigh- wrap, plastic airpacks or pillows, and flat and Park Lane! Kids' Literary Festival presented by the Big borhood and beyond. thin sheets of styrofoam are happily taken by Blue Marble Bookstore. The festival will A full festival schedule will be available the UPS store at 7715 Crittenden St (Market run from Friday, April 11 to Sunday, soon at Big Blue Marble's website: Square Shopping Center). Hours are 9 to 7 M-F, 9-5 Sat, closed Sunday. April 13, 2008. www.bigbluemarblebooks.com. For more They will not take the big blocks of polystyrene but can tell you where Other authors/illustrators at the festi- information on this event, or any event at to take it. val will be Alix Berenzy(Sammy the Class- Big Blue Marble Bookstore, please contact room Guinea Pig), Charlene Crawford Maleka Fruean: 215-844-1870, 3. Recycle thin film plastic (newspapers sleeves, dry cleaning sleeves, (Adventures with Granny in the Garden), [email protected]. bags from stores) in containers at the supermarket. This plastic is used to make Trex "lumber"

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Surfing the Cyber Green board is always buzzing. Alan Dawley through a series of good causes up to the (continued from page 11) (continued from page 4) recent campaign against corporate global- water, chemicals, and more, by typing in Greenadelphia which he won the Bancroft prize in 1977. ization. I take pleasure in gardening, trav- your zip code at this site. Built on more www.greenadelphia.org In addition to his many academic eling, and pondering the mysteries of life, than 400 scientific and governmental data- This independent citizen journalism achievements, Alan’s career was marked but what I enjoy most is writing, for the base, Scorecard lets you discover, for exam- site is open-post — this is the spot where by a steadfast devotion to causes of social same reason I enjoy cooking. It lets you ple, who or what is polluting your neigh- the latest local grassroots urban environ- justice. From his participation in the Civil combine a lot of different ingredients in borhood, which pollutants do the most ment and sustainability goings-on are re- Rights Movement in the sixties, which in- what sometimes turns out to be a scrump- harm, and which socioeconomic groups counted by diverse voices. It includes cluded the editorship of the Mississippi tious creation.” are most significantly impacted. It also lets some reportage, some opinion, and is al- Free Press, in Jackson, 1963-64, through Alan Dawley is survived by his wife you search the site by chemical, location, or ways lively and outspoken. You can join his protests of the war in Iraq, which got Katherine and his two sons. He will be corporation. The goal here is to empower the conversation in the comments section. him arrested outside the White House in missed by those who knew him, those people to take action to get the problems Here the value isn’t so much accuracy but 2005 along with 370 other protestors, and who worked and studied with him, and by cleaned up. Right from the site, you can fax getting a sense of the green issues bub- even to his involvement in Weavers Way, a world that benefited from his efforts to a polluting company and/or contact your bling up, who’s involved, what’s at stake, Alan lived his life according to his ideals. make it better.In lieu of sending flowers, elected representatives. and how residents feel about it. “I am a historian by profession, a com- please send donations in his memory to munity activist by inclination, and the fa- any of the following organizations that News Green Blogs ther of two children by my wife of 35 Alan supported: years,”he wrote in 2003.“I feel lucky to be Weavers Way Community Programs, Here are a couple options to let you BlogNetBiz/Environment Send checks in honor of Alan to 559 Car- start your day with broad, general interest ensconced in Mt. Airy, because it is a place www.blognetnews.com/ where you can live your values. If you be- penter Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119. news on hot environmental topics. (There environment/ American College of Nurse Midwives Foun- are many wonderful environmental maga- lieve in community, diversity, and the Finally, if you love surfing the web dation, www.shopacnm.com/foungif.html zines that publish some content on the struggle for equality, you bump into and want to read as many environmental- (indicate that the donation is in honor of web, but these are unaffiliated with any chances to make them real around every ly themed news and opinion blogs as pos- Alan). groups and therefore don’t have any par- comer. That applies directly to Weavers sible (or find new favorites), look no fur- Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship ticular slant or axe to grind). Way, one of the best examples of practical ther than this site. Scientists, moms, ac- idealism I have come across in a lifetime Foundation, www.woodrow.org/support- tivists, businesses, conspiracy theorists… ingww/index.php (indicate that the dona- Grist of looking, starting with the Mississippi everyone weighs in and the content up- civil rights movement, and going on tion is in honor of Alan). www. grist.org dates constantly. It’s free, it’s daily, it’s chock full of well- Miranda Spencer lives in West Mt. reported news and analysis, and its sassy Airy and freelances for E: The Environ- tone is just right. Fascinating articles up mental Magazine. She blogs at recently include one on carbon-permit http://green-gazette.blogspot.com and auctions (“it’s more interesting and im- www.wimnonline.org/WIMNsvoicesblog. portant than you think”), the pitfalls of much heralded cellulosic ethanol, and oil and the status of women in the Middle East. Grist also offers many special fea- tures on such vital issues as where all the presidential candidates stand on a variety of environmental policy topics, and plenty of interviews with environmental leaders from everyday activists to authors to pro- fessors.“Ask Umbra” has become the go- to place to resolve green-living quan- daries, and its “Gristmill” discussion DIVERSIFIED SERVICES SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Anything Organized Packing for Moving Unpacking and Setting Up Party Help Cat-Sitting w/TLC Companion Care Senior Services references available/25 years experience Debbie Ansell 215-844-2280 PAGE 14 THE SHUTTLE APRIL 2008

Candidate Statements for the Board of Directors Candidates for the Weavers Way Board of Directors are asked to answer these five questions: Spring General

1.Why is Weavers Way Co-op important to you? Membership Meeting 2.What volunteer experiences have you had with other cooperatives or organization? May 17, 2008 3.What experiences and skills or unique perspectives will you bring to the Co-op Board? Summit Church, Greene & Westview 4.What do you think are some important challenges for the Co-op in the short or long term? 5:30-6:30 p.m., Eat, Meet, and Greet 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 5.Any other personal information you would like to share, i.e. family, hobbies, work experience, Meeting, Board Elections special talents, etc.

Nancy Weinman Sylvia B. Gentry At-Large Director At-Large Director

Why is Weavers Way Co-op important to you? Why is Weavers Way Co-op important to you? A member of Weaver’s Way since 1974, I I have a strong sense of the importance deeply value all aspects of the Co-op’s of community. In addition, I enjoy cooking mission, especially the sense of communi- and nutrition, and share the values of ty it has built and inspired, the diversity Weavers Way. Since moving from Cincin- embraced by its membership, its support nati to Mt.Airy two years ago, I have be- of local businesses and other coopera- come aware that Weavers Way provides tives, and its commitment to local farming the opportunity to participate in deter- and environmentally healthy products and mining the source of our food and its dis- practices. I also enjoy grocery shopping tribution, as well as determining the kind where I regularly bump into friends and of food we consume. am welcomed by staff who know my name and my children. I cannot imagine What volunteer experiences have you had with other co- the personal sense of loss I would feel if years, I regularly advise community-based operatives or organizations? the Co-op were not part of my life. organizations on transactions and gover- I have served on numerous boards in What do you think are some important challenges for nance matters.When I learned of the Co- Cincinnati, including my local community the Co-op in the short or long term? What volunteer experiences have you had with other coop’s financial crisis several years ago, I vol- council, the Clifton Town Meeting, and a The most important challenges for the operatives or organizations? unteered and was elected to serve on the spin-off non profit organization that Co-op at this point are addressing the I started volunteering with cooperatives Accountability Committee. To stay in- gained ownership of a former neighbor- need to expand while maintaining the val- in the 1980s when I enrolled my two sons volved in implementing the lessons hood movie theater,saved it from becom- ues and community base it embraces. Ad- in the cooperative nursery school at learned, I joined the Board two years ago ing a fast food restaurant as proposed by dressing the need to expand while main- Summit Presbyterian Church. Most re- and have been serving as Vice-President its former owner,and developed it into a taining our fundamental values will be our cently, I served on a fund-raising and plan- throughout my two-year term. successful 5-screen movie theater. challenge. ning committee of the Mann Music Cen- ter and co-chaired the health law com- What do you think are some important challenges for What experiences and skills or unique perspectives will Any other personal information you would like to share? mittee of the Philadelphia Bar Associa- the Co-op in the short or long term? you bring to the Co-op Board? In addition to our daughter,son-in-law, tion. The Co-op’s greatest challenge, both in I have had considerable experience in and their two children who live in Mt. the short and long term, is to find ways working on community Boards, in the ar- Airy, we have a son who lives in Chicago. What experiences and skills or unique perspectives will for the Co-op and its staff to grow and eas of planning, development, and fund Mt.Airy is similar to the community in you bring to the Co-op Board? change without sacrificing the sense of in- raising. I am a Social Worker by profes- which we lived in Cincinnati. I have al- An attorney who has counseled business- timacy, member participation, and shared sion and have had considerable experi- ways been involved in the life of my comes and non-profit corporations for 30 values that make Weaver’s Way so unique. ence in managing and developing pro- munity, and want to continue that here. grams.

Chris Hill Jim Peightel At-Large Director At-Large Director

Why is Weavers Way Co-op important to you? Why is Weavers Way Co-op important to you? Weavers Way is the heart of the commu- I hear members, neighbors, and visitors nity, and a regional leader in making a lo- refer to Weavers Way Co-op, as more cal, sustainable food system a reality. than the corner store at Carpenter and Green. For some, it’s mostly a local What volunteer experiences have you had with other co- friendly crowded store, for others — in- operatives or organizations? cluding myself — it’s a place that builds Worked at The Wedge Co-op in Min- and sustains community through pro- neapolis. Serve on Board of Mill Creek grams, notice boards, and engaging other Urban Farm.Worked with Farm Aid to community groups. It’s also a place that develop an urban farm bike tour.Served values values, and tries hard to put its on the board of the Duval Street Im- money where its mouth is regarding envi- provement Association.Served on the ronmental impact, member participation, Organic Committee of the National economic fairness, diversity, and our mis- training, and the ongoing experience of ic.com and dozens of other web sites and Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture. son statement. We may debate the de- putting in the time and energy of board publications. Bring creativity and discipline Serve actively on Weavers Way Farm tails but these things actually matter at work, prepare a member to know and re- to the process of envisioning the Co-op’s Committee.Work with the Common WW. spect the role.To keep the Board experi- future. Market local foods distribution center ini- enced, yet refreshed and not entrenched, tiative. What volunteer experiences have you had with other co- I support the six-year limit for a stretch What do you think are some important challenges for operatives or organizations? of board service. What experiences and skills or unique perspectives will the Co-op in the short or long term? My first experience with co-op experi- Handling expansion and growth in a way you bring to the Co-op Board? ence and philosophy, some 20 years ago, What do you think are some important challenges for that doesn’t violate the spirit of the com- Worked closely with farmers and food was at a student housing co-op in Austin the Co-op in the short or long term? munity. Learning how to provide leader- activists as founder of Rodale Institute’s Texas.I served on the board the second How do we survive, develop, and trans- ship and support for development of oth- newfarm.org. Bring to the Board a deep of my two years there.At WW this will form? I think we need a broader way to er cooperative enterprises in the region. knowledge of farming and regional food be my third and final two-year term on think of expansion, not just new store lo- economies, and a passionate interest in our board. cations, but how to balance our tried and Any other personal information you would like to share? building infrastructure for increased ac- true identity with making a bigger differ- Passionate gardener with a thing for cess to local foods. (Roots of interest? What experiences and skills or unique perspectives will ence in our community. Years spent on granddad’s farm in Okla- tomatoes and hot chili peppers; can, you bring to the Co-op Board? freeze, dry, roast hundreds of pounds a homa, inflamed by reading Wendell One practical part of what I bring to the Any other personal information you would like to share? summer.Writer and editor with over 25 Berry’s passionate critiques of U.S. agri- board after four years is the return on Family, friends, movies, tennis, photogra- years experience. Have had success with culture.) I’m also an innovator: Co-found- the Co-op’s investment in board mem- phy. ed City Paper, New Farm, howtogoorgan- grant writing. bership. Board orientation, mentoring, APRIL 2008 THE SHUTTLE PAGE 15

Edward R. Case Sue Wasserkrug At-Large Director At-Large Director

Why is Weavers Way Co-op important to you? Why is Weavers Way Co-op important to you? Philosophically as an egalitarian system I am a firm believer in alternative eco- that treats every member’s needs equally. nomic models, particularly those that Socially as a center of positive community promote social and environmental justice, activity. Pragmatically as a market for al- and it’s important to me to have a place ternative suppliers and products that to shop where I feel that I am putting my would not otherwise be available. beliefs into practice. I like to know where my food comes from, and I prefer eating What volunteer experiences have you had? healthy, locally produced food. The Co-op Commonwealth Youthchoirs (financial is important to me for its role in promot- planning), Philadelphia After School Activi- ing a strong sense of community, too. ties Partnership (chess for children), Had- donfield Friends School trustee (plan- What volunteer experiences have you had with other co- ning). In 2007 – 08 I have been a Board activities. Expansion can be controversial operatives or organizations? perspectives and to articulate a range of member and Treasurer of Weavers Way. — one constituency favors expansion and I have been a member of several co-ops positions. another favors an unchanged corner over the years. Most have been grocery- What experiences and skills or unique perspectives will store. We have to balance both groups’ style co-ops like Weavers Way (in Balti- What do you think are some important challenges for you bring to the Co-op Board? interests. As treasurer I will work to en- more, Cleveland, Iowa City, and Tucson), the Co-op in the short or long term? I am a corporate chief financial officer sure that any expansion does not put at and some have been dining or living co- The expansion of the Co-op and the with 25 years’ experience in business risk the financial stability of Weaver’s Way. ops. I also was a founding member of a growth of Weavers Way Community Pro- planning, financial statement preparation food-buying club. grams are two of the Co-op’s greatest and interpretation, and financing. Previ- Any other personal information you would like to share? challenges. In fact, I am running for the ously I ran the ceramics business unit for Resident of Mt.Airy since 2006, four What experiences and skills or unique perspectives will board at this time because of my interest Armstrong World Industries. blocks from the Co-op. Four children you bring to the Co-op Board? these two issues. through or at Germantown Friends I have excellent organizational skills and What do you think are some important challenges for School. My wife Mary Ann is a long-time I’m well-informed about food issues, from Any other personal information you would like to share? the Co-op? community volunteer. nutrition to food politics. I have a back- I have a great sense of humor,and I’m a We need to maintain a balance among fi- I have confidence in the collective judg- ground in anthropology, law, and journal- great cook. I love having the coop as my nancial health of the Co-op, low prices ment of the Board, staff and membership ism -- all of which have contributed to my “corner grocery” - I live just a block away for members, and support for community of the Co-op. ability to examine issues from various Bob Noble John Adams At-Large Director At-Large Director

Why is Weavers Way Co-op important to you? Why is Weavers Way Co-op important to you? The idea of neighbors organizing for the Weavers Way is a well-earned Mt.Airy mutual benefit of all is exciting to me. icon and a demonstration of how to do Weavers Way enriches our community by fair business. It is a core example of the providing a means for us to participate in type of things that build a true viable an alternative economic enterprise—one community. that embodies the values of healthy food, concern for the environment, and collec- What volunteer experiences have you had with other co- tive self-reliance. operatives or organizations? Past president and frequent Board mem- What volunteer experiences have you had with other co- ber of Chestnut Hill Business Association. operatives or organizations? Past Board member Chestnut Hill Busi- I am the current Board President of ness Improvement District. Past Executive Weavers Way Community Programs. I Search Committee OHBA. Past CHBA helped start a co-op in Cambridge, MA, in Our biggest challenge now and in the liason to Chestnut Hill Community Asso- What do you think are some important challenges for 1971. I have been a union organizer and coming years is responsible, managed ex- ciation Design Review Committee. Past the Co-op in the short or long term? community activist. pansion in a way that maintains our iden- member Teen Committee of Sedgewick Physical plant issues, parking/loading is- tity, values, and cooperative principles.We Cultural Center.Past member of Vince sues on the ongoing balance of What experiences and skills or unique perspectives will need to broaden our membership base Pierri’s Committee to start merchant dis- quality/price/value/ and values for a co- you bring to the Co-op Board? and increase our diversity. count program for Weaver’s Way. Past op. I am not cutting-edge current but am I was WW Board President from 2002- Board member United Communities of aware of ongoing themes. 2006 and have served on many commit- Any other personal information you would like to share? Southeast Philadelphia. tees. I have attended several co-op na- I am a Sr.Technical Consultant at the Any other personal information you would like to share? tional conferences. I was a delegate to, Philadelphia Stock Exchange where I have What experiences and skills or unique perspectives will My wife, Elena Aldrete, and I enjoy travel, and presented at, the International Coop- worked for the past 20 years. My wife of you bring to the Co-op Board? hiking, camping, our dogs, arts and music, erative Alliance General Assembly this 30 years, Mindy, is a Philadelphia public Recently designed and implemented sports, politics and activism, and living in past October. high school math teacher.We have a Weaver’s Way 2nd floor sound system. Mt.Airy.We have a strong social network daughter in graduate school and a son in Free consultations with numerous of family and friends, and recently reno- What do you think are some important challenges for college.We’ve lived in Mt.Airy (just a Weaver’s Way managers over the years vated two Victorians into quality, afford- the Co-op in the short or long term? block away from the Co-op) for 15 years. on electronics issues in many regards. able rental units in this area.

What experiences and skills or unique perspectives will challenge to both Board and management Why is Weavers Way Co-op important to you? you bring to the Co-op Board? is how best to involve Co-op members in Weavers Way is well positioned to be a I have experience with institutional committees and decision making. A signif- dynamic partner in the transformation of strategic planning, self-studies, and vision icant long term challenge is improving and neighborhoods within Philadelphia. It em- statements. I sponsored efforts promot- expanding retail operations at our cur- bodies value and values, and its success as ing institutional values, such as continuous rent location and beyond, and what state- a member-owned cooperative can serve quality improvement teams, and facilitated ment we want to make in this process to empower others. Its unique shopping consensus building both within and about the place of Weavers Way on the experience has made it an icon of West among groups. I have also been involved economic, political and social landscape of Mt Airy. in programs that fostered diversity in aca- West Mt Airy and the city as a whole. demic institutions. What volunteer experiences have you had with other co- Any other personal information you would like to share? operatives or organizations? What do you think are some important challenges for I enjoy bicycling, games like chess and go, Working with the Philadelphia Tree Ten- the Co-op in the short or long term? celtic fests, history, and hand drumming, ders program in recent years, I have coor- A major short term challenge within the especially middle eastern rhythms for dinated the planting of roughly 100 street Board is the continued implementation of dancers. My wife and I love Cornell Dave Tukey trees in West Mt Airy. policy governance and refinement of hockey, Jane Austen,our two cats Rosie Staff Director “ends policies” that guide management. A and Banjo, and trees ... lots of trees. PAGE 16 THE SHUTTLE APRIL 2008

Environment Committee Now Accepting Grant Applications

Weavers Way Environment Committee invites community groups from the surrounding area in Mt.Airy, Germantown, and Chestnut Hill to submit proposals for grants. Grants are awarded for public purposes that benefit the environment through education and/or gardening projects.Applications and guidelines are available from the Environment Committee mailbox on the second floor of the Co-op and at www.weaversway.coop. Grant proposals must be returned to same location by Monday,April 28. ~ Sandra Folzer, Environment Committee Chair Caring and Competent...

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days, but lots of activity has been happen- ple who are interested in sustainability S IENNA ing behind the scenes in order to prepare and greening up the city. Philadelphia for continued activities in 2008. Horticultural Society (PHS) started a As you may already know from the small gardening project over 33 years ago fundraising letter campaign that we circu- called Philadelphia Green, which has lated in early March, the Friends of Ned grown into one of the largest and most Wolf Park have been working to raise comprehensive urban greening efforts in funds to continue the good work started America. Philadelphia Green collaborates last year. PhillyCarShare has awarded the with concerned residents who volunteer project with a $250 grant. It’s a good start, to work with community organizations, but we can certainly use additional finan- private businesses, and city government to cial assistance from our neighbors and the use horticulture to transform once-blight- community at large. ed neighborhoods. The mission is to elim- STEPHANIE KRUEL (L), COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATOR FOR On Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to inate the discouraging effects of vacant 2 p.m., we will have “Spring into Your lots by planting “clean and green” spaces. PHILLYCARSHARE PRESENTING RONDA THRONE MURRAY WITH A GRANT Park,”a workday in the park sponsored by They have changed the perception of these CHECK FOR NED WOLFE PARK Philadelphia Green. It will be the ninth previously uncared-for areas throughout Quite a mix of people attended; students annual citywide celebration of parks and the city; first by the neighbors on the with relatively quiet community activities. from Saul Agricultural High School, lead- partnership between the Dept. of Recre- block, then by the neighborhoods. It is a We are looking for people who want to ers of park “Friends of” groups, leaders ation, Philadelphia Green, and volunteers small movement that continues to spread work with us to have perhaps a communi- from many groups including the Philadel- like you who come and join their neigh- across Philadelphia, and the nation. ty event like an art show or some acoustic phia Horticultural Society, Philadelphia bors to give their local park a Spring A yet-to-be-seen event was a town music events that will bring neighbors to- Green, Philadelphia Department of Recre- Cleaning. Last year dozens of people per- hall-style meeting taped by WHYY for the gether in a way that contributes a positive ation, Fairmount Park Commission, formed some really brutal workdays in series “Edens Lost and Found.”The goal impact on the diverse jewel, Mt. Airy. Home Depot Foundation, William Penn Ned Wolf Park. This year is sure to be was to bring together citizen volunteers, I look forward to seeing you in the Foundation, the Pennsylvania Environ- much easier and with a shorter list of civic minded for-profit and not-for-profit park. mental Council, and many others. things to do, but we really do need your “green” enterprises, academics and local To make a tax-deductible donation as Philadelphia is one of only four cities in assistance, and we always “pay” our volun- government officials to speak about best many of neighbors have, please send your the U.S. successfully re-greening, along teers with food and appreciation for a job practices found to address the nationwide check to WMAN (with “Ned Wolf Park” with Chicago, Seattle, and Los Angeles. well done. problem of urban and forest deterioration. in the memo section), 6703 Germantown The Philadelphia edition of “Edens Lost Ave., Suite 200, Phila, PA 19119. If you and Found” airs on Earth Day, April 22, would like to plan and work on an event, check for show times at www.pbs.org. purchase a shirt, or join our group of real- Ned Wolf Park is a small “pocket park” ly great volunteers who help in the park, whose caretakers want to respect its im- contact Ronda Throne-Murray at 215- mediate neighbors by utilizing the park 848-4222 or at [email protected].

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Are Compact Fluorescents the Solution? Ode to a Rice Cooker (continued from page 3) by Steve Hebden kitchens at Phish concerts. Though I haven’t read the book of the same name, I You’ve probably heard the amazing en- as with anything bought and consumed, power is the will be putting Hidden Kitchens, Stories, vironmental impact claims made on be- how is the product packaged? Many CFLs main component Recipes and More with a forward by Alice half of compact fluorescent light (CFL) are packaged in non-recyclable plastic of the mix? Waters (2006, Rodale Press), on my must bulbs. Here’s a typical example: If every blister packs, incandescents are packaged Since there is read list. U.S. household replaced six 60-watt in- in cardboard. Earthmate and Sylvania no clear conclu- As I said, this is not my preferred way candescent light bulbs with compact fluo- package their bulbs in recycled cardboard. sion, we should, of cooking. In a room that is often crowd- rescent light bulbs, it would be equivalent Now, more about those energy claims. as Reinhold ed with as many as 10 people on any given to taking 4,068,370 cars off the road — for Yes, less energy-per-lumen for a CFL, but Niebuhr sug- day, I am sometimes tempted to seek out good! More about those claims later, but a comprehensive analysis of the carbon gests,“be far less the haven of a professional kitchen. I for a moment, let us consider the romance footprints of light bulbs must include concerned with the purity of our actions dream of six burners and a convection of incandescence: glowing fireplace coals, every aspect of their production, delivery and much more concerned with the in- oven. Oh, the things we could do. But as meteors streaking across a dusky sky, the to the consumer and their disposal, not tegrity of our compromises.” At the pres- the kitchen sisters remind us, cooking is flare of matches lighting cigarettes in just the energy consumed while in use. ent, there are no pure actions, just reason- about how communities come together. gangster film noir, carrying the torch for a Unfortunately, no analysis has been done able compromises. Meeting the challenges As I think I’ve said on these pages before, romantic interest, and yes, the soft warm- but the following example will show a few of global warming and environmental cooking is an act of love. To nourish ing glow of a tungsten filament light bulb. of the unresolved issues and strands of in- stewardship would therefore lead me to someone with healthy and tasty food is a Okay, romantic moment over, replaced by quiry. The Co-op sells both CFLs and in- urge our community to switch to CFLs gift I feel I can give freely and openly. And the gradually brightening Dairy Queen candescent bulbs. Both are manufactured and to find means to recycle them. The so, while these conditions in the basement swirl of a CFL. presumably using electric power in China Green House Detectives, a local start-up are not the makings of a dream kitchen, it The claims are true, CFLs do use less where most electricity is generated using environmental business will sell and recy- is still all about the principles of the com- energy, but they also contain mercury, a coal. A single incandescent bulb weighs cle CFLs, tentatively by appointment from munity table. I am staying here for now potent neurotoxin known to cause plenty about twice as much as a CFL and trans- their showroom in the basement of the because my roots are deeply planted and I of environmental problems and human portation of the bulbs should be figured pet food store at 608 Carpenter Lane. love this community. So the next time suffering throughout the ages. The toxic into the carbon footprint. Anecdotal evi- They can be reached at 267-709-3415. you’re shopping and see the fire truck pull heavy metal is integral to the design of dence suggests that some CFLs do not last Ikea in either Conshohocken or in the sta- up to the Co-op, don’t be alarmed. Just current CFL bulbs: electricity agitates the as long as advertised. This may have to do dium area of Philadelphia recycle both smile and think of us girls down in the mercury molecules, causing them to emit with brands or the situations they’re used CFLs and household batteries. Go to their basement smokin’ the joint up with our ultraviolet light. That light then spurs a in, but needs to be accounted for in a life- Returns and Exchanges area and look for rice cookers. We do it all for you. bulb’s phosphor coating to give off visible time analysis. the “Think Green” signage. light. The average CFL bulb now contains Once you’ve installed the bulb and around 4 milligrams of mercury. In their flipped the switch, where does the electric- efforts to cut down on the quicksilver, at ity the bulb and the rest of your house is least two manufacturers offer bulbs that using come from? Here on the contain just 1 mg of mercury: Neolite and PECO/PJM electric grid, approximately Earthmate Lighting CFLs contain 1 mg. 55 percent is generated using coal. Coal- Stepping back and looking at the global fired power plants are the largest source picture, most if not all CFLs are manufac- (40 percent) of all U.S. mercury emissions. tured in China. It’s reasonable to wonder Various analysis show that the total if the mercury mining and refining amount of mercury from CFLs, including processes are well regulated there (or any from 100-percent coal-power generation, of the other world sources for that mat- is favorable to that of incandescents. But ter). Other environmental concerns are, what if you live where hydro- or nuclear

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The Simplicity Dividend Viva Kiva: Microfinance Comes to Philly on April 18 by Betsy Teutsch available loan applicant profiles, Kiva’s San Francisco staff take a moment to Kiva.org began as a kitchen table start- indeed made some high profile friends Club will sponsor a daylong workshop in- shrug their shoulders and congratulate up — a small group of accomplished, ide- such as Bill Clinton, who has featured cluding two of the founders of Kiva as each other on having solved world pover- alistic folks wanting to make a difference them in his book Giving, and Oprah Win- keynotes, Premal Shah, and Matt Flan- ty. Then they roll up their sleeves and re- in the world pooled their skills, connec- frey. A list of Kiva’s corporate sponsors is nery, along with other leaders in the mi- double their efforts, working to ramp up tions, and some modest start-up capital pretty much a who’s who of successful Sil- crofinance/ social entrepreneur world. If fast enough to spread the opportunity for and in 2005 launched a direct microfi- icon Valley companies, many of them con- you’re interested in attending the confer- poverty reduction as far and as fast as they nance site with support from PayPal. The tributing their services to help provide the ence, visit www.pennmicrofinanceconfer- can. rest is history. Their platform took off and infrastructure to make no-cost loans pos- ence.com for more information.. After Kiva.org is a simple interface. In incre- has grown exponentially; the number of sible. Clearly they have tapped into an the conference Kiva will be hosting a re- ments of $25, loaners designate to whom folks wanting to loan money at no interest enormous lode of generosity and excite- ception where you can celebrate its success they loan money for a no-interest term of to developing-world entrepreneurs has ment on the part of loan providers, mostly and even expand your “portfolio” by lend- around 12 months. Since Kiva is in year been so robust that Kiva’s present chal- everyday folks thrilled to be part of the so- ing to new loan applicants on the spot. three, the early loans have come due and lenge is vetting entrepreneurs quickly lution. Viva Kiva! the statistics are remarkable: 0.1 percent enough to keep up with the loaners! Rupa Philadelphians will have a remarkable Check out Betsy Teutsch’s blog at for default rate for $4.5 million in com- Modi, the Philadelphia-based head of opportunity to learn more about the mi- www.MoneyChangesThings.blogspot.com. pleted loans. (Compare that to the U.S. Northeast Development for Kiva, reports crofinance world on Friday, April 18, subprime mortgage debacle….) Kiva has that when the loaner supply exceeds the 2008, when the Wharton Microfinance

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L • E • T • T • E • R • S As you invited, I am writing about Bonnie Shuman’s article on pâté de foie gras such persons need health care in excess of what a person who chooses to “be healthy” re- (paste of grossly fattened goose or duck livers). quires. The community (i.e., the taxpayer) pays for that excess care if the unhealthy per- Objections to forcefully cramming corn down the gullets of geese and ducks in order son is indigent, or private insurance rates go up. Anyone who chooses to “be unsafe. . . to fatten and enlarge their livers and pack as much cholesterol into them as is humanly [or] intolerably foolish” — ride a motorcycle without a helmet, say, or drive without a possible, is not confined to Americans. Some French object, too, and in French charcu- seatbelt or while talking on a cell phone or while drunk — risks accident, injury, death, teries and supermarkets one can find an alternative: pâté de foie maigre (paste of skinny to themselves or others. The costs and consequences are widespread. livers). Chalk one up for choice. I have spent time in the Perigord, where reside the geese Put aside The Nanny State, Bonnie. Read Jared Diamond’s Collapse. and ducks who contribute their foies — gras or maigres — for the delectation of pâté Evalyn F. Segal lovers, and I can attest that natives of the Perigord are well aware of, and not unsympa- Dear Editor: thetic to objections about mistreatment of water fowl. The opening by Weavers Way of a store on Ogontz Ave. is a wonderful event, but it As for the larger question of whether people should be allowed to do as they please in has made me think again about other issues that I think we have not faced up to — return for letting others do the same, I have two comments: namely, required work hours, and shopping restricted to members. 1. Many countries, including the United States, England and France, have laws It is clear that neither of these principles will apply to Ogontz because this is a differ- against the inhumane, cruel and degrading abuse and torture of nonhuman animals. We ent sort of enterprise, one on which we are going to pursue different goals, including that have been outraged by reports of pro football players’ torturing pitbull dogs to turn of working with the local community. But what of the Carpenter store, and what of any them into killers. In most states dogfighting and cockfighting are against the law, as are expanded store location in Mt. Airy or Chestnut Hill? How do work hours and restricted other forms of torture, abuse or neglect of animals, and these criminal activities are pun- shopping apply to these stores? ishable by fines and jail terms. Fox-hunting has been outlawed in England. The Animal We have been told that very few food co-ops in the U.S. have retained the work re- Planet television channel broadcasts popular programs documenting the daily efforts of quirement. For me, that comment has been a source of pride rather than a criticism of SPCA workers in many U.S. cities to track down animal abuse and put a stop to it. Weavers Way. In my view, that minimum requirement of six hours per adult per year has Would Bonnie consider it a violation of gourmets’ free choice if the French decided helped instill a sense of ownership of everything that we do, something that goes back to to include the force-feeding of geese and ducks under their bans on animal abuse? Such the Rochdale Principles (which we refer to occasionally, but which don’t seem to carry a ban would be on the farmers who raise the birds and supply the livers, not on con- much weight with most people). I have little patience for those people who say they are sumers, but pâté de foie gras might become very hard to find, and exorbitantly expensive “too busy” to do their hours. Except for the physically disabled, this “too busy” means “I on the black market. Would laws promoting the welfare of ducks and geese that are any- am interested in doing other things, and I don’t want to be bothered by this require- how raised for human consumption be an instance of an overreaching Nanny State? ment.” What about current U.S. laws regulating the humane treatment of livestock? As for shopping being restricted to members — this requirement has suddenly disap- 2. Bonnie quotes from The Nanny State: “When exactly did we lose our right to be peared. I really don’t know how it happened, but there it is. We talk incessantly about unhealthy, unsafe, immoral, and politically incorrect[?] What if I want to be fat, drunk, how crowded the store is and how difficult it is to stock the shelves, and then we decide immoral, and intolerably foolish?” Well, we “lose” such “rights” when we find ourselves to welcome in other customers. I am familiar with the contention that one of our jobs is living in communities of interdependent individuals whose actions inevitably affect oth- to serve the neighborhood, but at what cost? ers. We have a fundamental choice: we can choose to remain in human community and I have been quite disappointed that the issue of non-member shopping has not been reap the benefits (and costs) of civilization, or we can choose to go live as solitaries in the discussed more extensively at membership meetings. Even if our new governing princi- wilderness, in which case our actions affect no one but ourselves. Once a person has ples say that this decision is the prerogative of the management, it is such a basic change “chosen” (usually by default) to remain in the human community, their choices are in- in the way we have been doing things that I think more needs to be said about it. evitably limited by the consequences of their actions for others. A choice to “be un- I would be very interested to hear what other members think about these things. healthy” costs everyone who has health insurance or pays taxes, because sooner or later Larry Schofer

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Printmaking Show at the High Point Cafe Keep your mind sharp by Rebecca Mott for Publication Arts of The University of Help your memory stay clear Ward off dementia or Alzheimer’s The High Point Cafe, at 602 W. Car- the Arts; Brandywine Workshop; Brodsky Exercise your brain penter Lane, will be featuring the 2007 Center; Deer Tree Press; C. R. Ettinger Philadelphia Invitational Portfolio in its Studio; The Fabric Workshop and Muse- entirety, along with selected portfolio um; Silicon Gallery Fine Art Prints, Space Join Bridge enthusiasts Alison Shoemaker and Burt McHugh for a prints from previous years, in an exhibi- 1026, and the University of Pennsylvania Beginners Bridge Workshop tion will run April 1 through April 15. An Printmaking Department. opening reception will be held April 5, The High Point Cafe gives back to the Saturday,April 5, 9am-12:00 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. community in a multitude of ways. Along “Your brain is like a muscle.The more you use it, the more you can use it. New Selected by Philagrafika’s Portfolio with their superior coffee, made-to-order learning causes new connections in the brain. No learning causes the brain to start disconnecting itself. No matter what your age, mental exercise has a global, posi- Committee, the portfolio is designed to crepes, and an assortment of fresh pas- tive effect on the brain” provide printmaking opportunities for tries, they exhibit the artwork of the local Maintain your brain — And have fun doing it! PLAY BRIDGE! artists, affordable artwork for collectors, community and beyond, creating visibility and opportunity for artists in the area. and visibility for print shops. The pro- Suggestions food for the team because of concerns gram also encourages artists from other Philagrafika's mission is to promote over Chinese produced food ” (continued from page 24) !! disciplines to experiment with printmak- and sustain printmaking as a vital and val- r: (Norman) The state of organics is at ing. This exhibit represents fine-art prints ued art form by providing artistic, pro- another staffer, we’ll look for someone with the point where many organic products from 40 artists, spanning six years of part- grammatic and administrative leadership the first name “Dog.”After that will be are basically commodities — sourced, dis- nership and experimentation. for large-scale, cooperative initiatives with “Bird,”then “Lizard.” tributed and sold by large companies Philagrafika’s Portfolio Committee is broad public exposure. For more informa- looking to keep costs low. A product could composed of participating area print tion about Philagrafika, visit www.phila- s: “Condoms.” be sourced from China one week and shops, including: The Borowsky Center grafika.org. r: (Martha) They can be special or- Mexico the next. This system offers bene- dered for members. Contact us for more fits and drawbacks. Benefits include lower Mt.Airy Scavenger Hunt Starts Fri.,April 4 info. (Norman) We used to stock them prices to consumers and improving/re- by Kim Miller and found they were a high theft item. ducing pesticide/fertilizer-based farming The hunt is on! Come join your the trail. Each correctly answered “clue” Also, the vendor refused to do demos on a practices and the resulting pollution neighbors for some good ole Mt. Airy- will earn you a marker on your entry card, table in front of the dumbwaiter. worldwide. Drawbacks include the food style fun. along with your next clue. You start col- safety concerns (remember the E. coli The Fourth Annual Mt. Airy Scavenger lecting chances once you successfully an- s: “How about bringing back the olive spinach, which was grown in the U.S.), Hunt can start with your morning coffee swer the first ten clues on your card. The tapenade spread — Weavers Way brand! large-scale farming, and travel distance, on Friday, April 4, 2008. Spend the day or more clues you answer, the more chances It’s great, but I haven’t seen it for several and more. For a good discussion of these the month following a trail of clues that you have to win. weeks. Thanks.” issues, see Michael Pollen’s book The Om- will lead you to your chance at the grand Our new mayor challenged all r: (Bonnie) We will make this again. nivore’s Dilemma. Meanwhile, according prize basket being drawn at 7 p.m. on the Philadelphians to find ways to connect Sales of it slowed for awhile. to Woodstock Farms, they are diligent First Friday in May. Prize baskets are with their neighbors. The Mt. Airy Busi- about growing food safely in China, strict- loaded with goodies from over 30 of Mt. ness Community has put together a great s: “I was shocked to look on the back ly adhering to organic standards, working Airy’s favorite businesses and restaurants! calendar of events with the purpose of of Woodstock Farms Organic Cut Spinach with only farmers they know, growing and Follow Mt. Airy’s History, Sustainabili- creating local connection points for and find “Produce of China” on the label! processing on Woodstock’s own fields, ty or Community trail to uncover the an- neighbors, family, and friends — safe and I can’t imagine that it’s very eco-friendly and using water from their own deep swers and the clues on this year’s hunt. close to home. to transport frozen food across the Pacif- wells. FYI, the brand Woodstock Farms is You can find a list of the clues at So please mark your calendars! Start ic... and I’m not sure I want to eat any- actually the house brand of the main dis- www.mtairyfirstfriday.com and at other your “hunt” on April’s First Friday and I’ll thing grown in China — even “organic”! tributor of natural and organic products places around town, but you must follow see you on the trail! The U.S. Olympic team is importing all in this country, United Natural Foods Inc. CO-OP INFORMATION STORE HOURS Board of Directors Managers/Department Heads Monday-Friday 9-8 President Saturday-Sunday 9-6 General Manager Stu Katz (06–08) [email protected] Glenn Bergman, ext. 123 [email protected] Vice President Purchasing Manager Shuttle Staff Nancy Weinman (06–08) [email protected] Norman Weiss, ext. 103 [email protected] Treasurer Operations Manager Editor & Advertising Manager Rick Spalek, ext. 101 [email protected] Ned Case (07–09) [email protected] Jonathan McGoran Finance Manager At-large Director Susan Beetle, ext. 110 [email protected] David Woo (07–09) [email protected] Fresh Foods Manager Advertising Billing At-large Director Dale Kinley, ext. 104 [email protected] Susan Beetle Sylvia Carter (07–09) [email protected] Prepared Foods Manager At-large Director Bonnie Shuman, ext. 102 [email protected] Second Floor Manager Advertising Assistant Garvey Lundy (07–09) [email protected] At-large Director Martha Fuller, ext. 114 [email protected] Angela Allen Human Resources Manager Jim Peightel (06–08) [email protected] Dave Tukey, 215-843-6552 [email protected] At-large Director Deli Manager Proofreaders/Editors Chris Hill (06–08) [email protected] Margie Felton, ext. 112 [email protected] Mikael Elsila, Al Erlick, At-large Director Cashier Dept. Manager Rick Sauer (06–08) [email protected] Susan McLaughlin, ext. 311 just call her Karen McGoran, Fran Wilde Staff Director Communications Director Josh Giblin (07–09) [email protected] Jonathan McGoran, ext. 111 [email protected] Contributors Staff Director Flowers Catherine Niallon, ext. 317 [email protected] Glenn Bergman, Kirsten Bernal, Dave Tukey (07–09) [email protected] Membership Manager Liz Biagioli, Margie Felton, Robin Cannicle, ext. 303 [email protected] Maleka Fruen, Martha Fuller, Committee Chairs Board Coordinator Diversity & Outreach Laura Holbert Karly Whitaker [email protected] Steve Hebden, Jean MacKenzie, Education Larry Schofer Grocery Manager Mark Goodman, Dale Kinley, Environment Brian Rudnick Chris Switky, ext. 113 [email protected] Amy Masterman, Kim Miller, Produce Manager Finance Ned Case Jean Mackenzie, ext. 107 [email protected] Rebecca Mott, Ronda Throne-Murray, Farm VACANT I.T. Caroline Peterson, Larry Schofer, Leadership Bob Noble Tanya Rotenberg, ext. 105 [email protected] Membership Sylvia Carter Bonnie Shuman, David Siller, Pet Store Purchaser Merchandising Support open Kirsten Bernal [email protected] Rick Spalek, Chris Switky, Operations Support David Baskin Farm Manager Betsy Teutsch, Jean Tickell, David Zelov [email protected] Dave Tukey, Norman Weiss, Board members and committee chairs have mailboxes Repair & Maintenance/Environment on the second floor of 559 Carpenter Lane. Steve Hebden, ext. 304 [email protected] David Zelov Co-op Meetings Weavers Way Photographers Board: 1st Tues., 7:00 p.m. Recycling Sol Levy, Jonathan McGoran, Education: 3rd Wed., 7:30 p.m. • Environment: 1st Wed., 7:30 p.m. New Courtland Elder Service Lainey Moseley, Laura Siena Finance: 3rd Thurs., 7:30 p.m • Diversity: 3rd Tues., 7:15 p.m. 6959 Germantown Ave. Operations, Membership, Merchandising,and Leadership Committees meet as needed. All meeting schedules (Enter from Carpenter Lane) are subject to change. Committee meetings are held at 610 and 559 Carpenter Lane and at members’ 9 a.m.-1p.m., homes. Board meetings are held at Parlor Room of Summit Presbyterian Church. For more information about committee meetings, e-mail [email protected] or call the store. 3rd Sat./month PAGE 24 THE SHUTTLE APRIL 2008

for parents to keep an eye on their kids while scooping nuts and weighing vegeta- Check Out Weavers Way’s bles. One tactic I’ve seen used with success is involving kids in the shopping New Online Work Calendar! process where possible, asking them to see a preview at www.weaversway.coop push scale buttons, put things in bags, and climb up on top of the freezer to new to me, but — great cooking!” can do right now. (Norman) By the way, if throw a box down. Shoppers and staff r: (Bonnie) Thank you very much. you were blind you would probably know should be more understanding; we do These are newer items. it, which leads us to conclude you proba- want people with kids in our store. If any- bly are a little “slow.” one gives you the evil eye, let the Shift s: “The scurrilous propaganda cam- Why don’t Manager know and we’ll give them a bot- paign against Roling’s bagels must stop. If s:“Sugar-free soy milk. Silk brand has it.” we carry... tle of Kombucha. shoppers want perfectly round bagels that r: (Norman) We do stock Westsoy will stay soft for a solar year, I suggest they unsweetened soy milk. s: “Given the number of gluten-free get their “bagels” at Dunkin’ Donuts, Suggestions products and the new gluten-free support “Hole” Foods, or the freezer at “Super s: “I really appreciate the pet supply group, I’d like to request Arrowhead Mills Fresh” (is that a joke?). If Roling’s bagels store — it’s a great resource and has a nice by Norman Weiss Gluten-Free Pancake Mix. Thanks!” are replaced, I will call for a Basic Bagel variety of products. I strongly urge the Greetings and thanks for writing. As r: (Chris) No room to add this item at Boycott and make trips to Glenside for my Co-op to allocate more staff hours, the usual, suggestions and responses may this time, but you can preorder three bags bagels. If any bagels have to go, make it the understaffing is evident in terms of shelf have been edited for clarity, brevity, (minimum) for $6.25 each. (Norman) dreaded Goldberg. Roling’s rules! stocking! Thanks!” and/or comedy. Pancake mix is a cruel joke by food r: (Nancy) Yes! Roling’s are appreciated r: (Kirsten) Thanks so much for sup- processors on people that don’t read in- by many of our members. porting the pet store! Growth has been un- This month’s topic? Can’t think of gredients. It is mainly flour, baking pow- expectedly rapid over the last year (especial- one. So, how about some shameless self- der and salt, items almost everyone al- s: “Sweet Water Baking Company ly since the recall). I remain committed to promotion, to balance Jon’s past shame- ready has in their cupboard, and which Bread is outstanding! Incredible chewy continuing to stock the best products while less self promotion of his books. Here’s cost far less when bought separately then texture! Yum. I’ve only seen it on the we figure out how to best cope with the in- mine: About 11 years ago, out of the blue, when prepackaged as pancake mix. Look weekends. Am I blind and/or slow? Or is it creased volume. We just added staffer Cat I was asked to play the part of Bob online for a basic pancake recipe. only a weekend item? It’s great bread!” Naillon, who is knowledgeable about dog Cratchitt in A Christmas Carol, being put r: (Nancy) Thanks. It’s a great addi- care, usually there on Thursdays. If we hire on by a children’s theater group at the s: “Any chance of getting loaves of tion. It is only delivered once a week on Watertower Recreation Center (my son ‘Slow Rise’ bread on Saturdays? It only Saturday mornings. That’s as much as we (continued inside on page 23) was in the play, and an adult actor had seems to be here on Sundays. Thanks. quit and the director was desperate and (Multigrain, Rye, Oatmeal) Awesome!” Equal Exchange saw me dropping my son off and figured I r: (Nancy) They come in Saturday af- was the Bob Cratchitt type). After that, I ternoon and Tuesday afternoon. We are April Coffees of the Month became convinced that it was inevitable I often sold out Saturday morning. They Organic French Roast would continue acting, and after a few cannot deliver more often, sorry. .99 lb. more neighborhood plays to gain experi- Rich & full bodied, we use the freshest $6 / Reg. $9.33/lb. ence, would become a movie star. Turns s: “The Mom’s Pasta Sauce is fabulous! green coffee & transform it into this beauty. out, the movie star thing never happened, It has whole chunks of garlic and basil .33 and last year I finally gave it up. But, I leaves. Thank you.” Organic Café Peru $8 /lb. have a new fantasy, as a composer/key- r: (Chris) Thanks for the positive Graceful & delicate, with a Reg. $9.33/lb. board player. Don’t think I’ll ever become comments. We’re glad you like it. Bon Ap- consistency of honey & a star, just don’t have the chops, but if you petit! a flavor of fresh sugar cane & want to check out some of my stuff, visit brandied chocolate. my Myspace page: s: “Stilton crumbles are great! If the http://www.myspace.com/normanweiss- word gets out, I worry about future avail- compositions. Even though I never be- ability. Psst!! Keep this quiet.” came a movie star, at least now I can say I r: (Margie) I ordered more to come in Welcome to Weavers Way Cooperative Association did become a published composer/key- this week. I wouldn’t worry too much Dear Neighbor, board player. about availability. -Psst.- anything you If you are not already a member of Weavers Way Co-op, you are invited to write in the Suggestion Book could end join. Weavers Way is a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative. Our bylaws up in Norman’s Shuttle column so word require that in becoming a member, someone from your household attend an could get out. orientation meeting, where details of membership will be explained. Meetings Suggestions and Responses: are held at the Germantown Jewish Center (GJC), Lincoln Drive and Ellet Street, and at Church of the Annunciation (CA), Carpenter Lane and Lincoln s: “I have to admit I’m shocked that s: “Can we get Synergy or Kombucha Drive. Upcoming Orientation Meetings are on the following dates: drinks?” there have been complaints about Rol- r: (Norman) Yes.We are now stocking ing’s bagels — they rock! I don’t even DAY DATE TIME LOCATION shop at the Co-op on Saturdays because GTS brand, a couple of choices, in the Wednesday Apr. 2, 2008 6:45 p.m. GJC that’s the day they’re not here. Please, save drink case. Our attention was drawn to Saturday May 3, 2008 10:30 a.m. CA the best bagels in town!” Kombucha because a few members have Wednesday Jun. 4, 2008 6:45 p.m. GJC r: (Nancy) You are not alone. We begun regularly ordering it by the case. Wednesday Jul. 2, 2008 6:45 p.m. GJC Kombucha is a tea that has been ferment- promise to keep Roling’s bagels. ed by microorganisms (a Kombucha Meetings start promptly and last about 1¼ hours. Latecomers cannot be admitted. Written reservations are required, so please fill out the tear-off colony). It is claimed to have detoxifying s: “Is there any chance we can carry Awesome Foods products? Awesome sheet below and return it to the store. At the close of the orientation meeting, and energizing effects, and many people you will be expected to pay your initial $30 annual investment (check or Foods is a local company making pre- claim it results in a mild perceptual shift cash). We look forward to seeing you and welcoming you into the Co-op. which includes feelings of mental and pared raw (live!) entrees, breads, sweets, etc. Thanks!” physical well being and even slight eu- Robin Cannicle, Membership Manager phoria. To keep things even, we’re also go- r: (Norman) We have sampled some ing to stock “Kombdowna,”which results Awesome Foods products, and I enjoyed in slight depression. watching people try them, make faces and then spit them out. They are also rel- PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION TO WEAVERS WAY s: “Please be aware that customers atively expensive. You have to be a hard shopping with small folks are still cus- core raw foodie to voluntarily eat these Someone from my household will attend the orientation meeting on tomers and shouldn’t feel like the Co-op products and we don’t have that many experience is downright child unfriendly!! members quite that crazy. Cooking food I love supporting my local co-op and I has generally been regarded as an accept- Name (please print) love feeling welcomed and not being giv- able practice, at least for the past 800,000 en the “evil” eye if my child is simply be- years. Phone Number ing a child and not even in harms way. Is- n’t there room for children at the Co-op? s: “A bunch of the prepared salads lately (Green Sea Goddess, Ethiopian This is after several very unpleasant inter- Address (including Zip code) actions w/staff and members. Lentils, Smoked Chicken Salad, Potatoes r: (Norman) We all know our store is w/ Shitakes and Arugula) have been awe- way, way, way too crowded. It is difficult some. Don’t know if these are new or just