Hanukkah: Nov. 27 | Thanksgiving: Nov. 28 PACE YOURSELF Hanukkah Recipes Yeah, It’s Turkey Time Don’t Make It, Pick It Up Yummy Fried Stu from Orders, Catering Menu and MANNA Pie in the Sky, Page 12 Around the World: Pages 10-11 Our House Pies, Page 28 Co-op Specials, Page 13 The Shuttle November 2013 Vol. 41 No. 11 Community-Owned Food Markets Serving Northwest Philadelphia Since 1973 Psst! Next Door is Open! Pass It On !

ow. the door has oPened! on monday, oct. 21, shopping for groceries, like vitamins and se- WWeavers Way Next Door opened “soft.” In retail speak, that lected face, body and hair care products. We’ve means we didn’t want to make a big deal at the time because we were expanded our snack section too — try our new still working out a few kinks. But now we’re ready for the mobs of Weavers Way-brand organic snack mix- HABA (health and beauty aid) lovers out there, and having a whole es, nuts and chocolate goodies made for lot of fun introducing our membership and the Chestnut Hill com- us by Tierra Farm. munity to Next Door. Which is at 8426 Germantown Ave. Right next And join us Next Door at the door to Weavers Way Chestnut Hill. Get it? Grand Opening on Friday, Nov. Stop by, say hi and let us know what you think. We’ve got 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. Meet the Next just about everything under the sun for all your health and beauty Door staff, sample and sniff and en- needs. If you don’t see it, just ask. joy some light fare. Local vendors A big “thank you” to the WWND Task Force and all the staff will also be on hand to demo their Rebecca Torpie photos and members who contributed in all forms and fashions to get this wonderful products. We look for- Next Door manager Amira Shell project done smoothly, effi ciently and, of course, with a little fl air. ward to seeing you there! had her hands full getting the store — Rebecca Torpie, Weavers Way Marketing Director stocked but got plenty of help from While you’re on the Avenue, be sure to stop in the big store too. staff ers Chris Mallam (top) and We still have some of the essentials you’ll want to pick up while [email protected] Molly Weisberg.

Linette Kielinski photo niversary, let’s take a trip down memory lane as Weavers Way’s Coming of Age we follow Weavers Way from its infancy, through We Noshed in the Sunshine those terrible teens, adulthood and beyond. It’s by Jacqueline Boulden, for the Shuttle President’s Report, Weavers Way General been quite a life these past 40 years and there’s Membership Meeting, Oct. 19, 2013 more to come. he siZZling sounds and smells of sausage, ham- by Margaret Lenzi, President burgers and shrimp drew a steady stream of people. Weavers Way Board of Directors Stage 1: Infancy — a time to form and T plant seeds. Others lined up outside the Taste Tent to sample food from the likes of Moshe’s, Organic Valley, Bobbi’s Hummus and ome say that the life of an organiZation Some call it the “chaos” stage for organiza- Cape Seasonings. And just behind the 1767 Chew House, a Smirrors the human developmental stages. So in tions, where direction, goals and priorities are not band fronted by a young man who wasn’t even born when keeping with the theme of Weavers Way’s 40th an- (Continued on Page 7) (Continued on Page 14)

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More Pictures from Our 40th Birthday Bash: 14-15 What’s in Store...... 2-3 West Oak Lane Charter School...... 16 Local Sales Report...... 3 Penn State Extension ...... 17 Weavers Way Community Programs . . . . .4-5 The Passionate Gardener...... 19

General Managers Corner ...... 6 Weavers Way Calendar ...... 20

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED REQUESTED SERVICE CHANGE Chef’s Corner ...... 11 Suggestions ...... 21

www.weaversway.coop www.weaversway.coop Comp Shop Prices ...... 11 Low-Hanging Tech ...... 25

559 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119 PA Philadelphia, Lane, Carpenter 559 Harvest on Henry Thanks...... 12 Board Corner ...... 26 Weavers Way Cooperative Association Cooperative Way Weavers Co-op Specials ...... 13 Cooperator Celebrity Spotlight ...... 27 2 THE SHUTTLE November 2013

Editor’s Note What’s in Store at Weavers Way by Mary Sweeten, Shuttle Editor he Beer contest was my idea. You Better Watch Out for Great Holiday Items I really like beer. This is a relative- T by Martha Fuller, fabric is woven with stripes, ly new development. A couple of years ago I some bright and cheerful worked on a project about beermaking and it Weavers Way and others in earthy, subtle all sounded so delicious — the barley and the Across the Way tones, from recycled mate- hops and the milling and the malting and the Wellness Manager rials and is very durable. I worting — that I gave it another shot. And dis- covered that, like many Americans, I was just elcome in no- was told recently by a wom- drinking the wrong beer. Wvember by an who owns three of them coming to see us here that “they are indestructi- Which brings me to the beer Earth Bread at your Weavers Way ble.” Diane MacEachern, + Brewery made for Weavers Way’s 40th anni- Across the Way in Mt. the author of “Big Green versary. Not too hoppy, not too fl oral. Just what Airy. We have many Purse: Use Your Spending I like, which is why I had to go to bed early af- things here in our Well- Power to Create a Greener, ter the 40th Birthday Bash at Cliveden — and ness, Personal Care and Cleaner World,” has written if you missed it, do take a look at the stories in General Merchandise about this company. If you the Shuttle and more pictures on Facebook. departments that we are looking for a bag you The winning name, CoHop, was sug- think you may need and can stuff with gift items, gested by not one, but two entrants. Congrats want. consider these. to these great Co-op minds that think alike: You can come see us Tulia Day and Lauren Wiley. We know that we are in the beginning of for all your holiday needs. Moving on: As you read through this two very busy months Our candles light your way month’s Shuttle, you can see that public advo- and while you’re check- through all the seasons — cacy is on everyone’s mind. General Manager ing items off your to- Hanukkah menorahs, the Glenn Bergman (Page 6) lists some issues that do lists, we want you to Thanksgiving table, Christ- Weavers Way has weighed in on, including be healthy. We have the Across the Way is ready for the cold. Are you? mas windows and New legislation to set up a Land Bank in Philadel- No. 1-selling immune Year’s Eve! We have gifts, phia. Board Director Joshua Bloom (Page 26) booster, Source Naturals Wellness Formula, on sale — all jewelry, holiday ornaments, calendars and datebooks, local- explains how the WW Board decides what to Wellness Formula products are 25 percent off! These items ly made soaps and beauty products, cards and clothing. support. We have an article from Tom Wingert will be on sale through March. Look for us in the December Shuttle with information (Page 24) on anti-hunger efforts in German- on new vendors and favorites from years past. We look for- town. Cat lady Brenda Malinics (Page 18) Our shoppers have been excited to see and purchase ward to seeing you soon. makes the case for Trap-Neuter-Release pro- GypsyStyle Bags. This Montgomery County company sells grams to deal with stray-cat colonies. bags that range in size from pencil case to large duffl es. The [email protected] What this has to do with a grocery store is of course that Weavers Way Co-op (all togeth- er now) isn’t just a grocery store! A lot of our Get Carded Across the Way members are the kind of folks who are look- by Kirsten Bernal, the consumer to the creator. Calypso offers a range of di- ing for information on issues involving social Weavers Way Across the Way Staff verse greeting cards that are sure to catch your attention. justice, community, the environment and, yes, food. Not that we all agree. The birdwatchers Artists to Watch is an award-winning greeting card are a bit touchy about releasing stray cats, even hat makes weavers way across the way in- company that works directly with artists around the world dispensable is that not only can you fi nd the fi nest neutered ones, and I am actually a little leery W to craft a product that “inspires, celebrates, sympathizes and products to keep you looking and feeling your best, but you about this Land Bank business — there, Glenn, encourages those we love and support.” This small compa- will also discover countless other gifts and small treasures. I said it. Like a half-century of government in- ny, based in Minnesota, prides itself on nurturing relation- One area worth checking in on often is our greeting card tervention to solve urban blight has gone so ships with their artists that are built on honesty, integrity well. And it is City Council. section. In-the-know members and shoppers will tell you that we are working hard to bring you unique and exception- and respect. A few of their featured artists are proven favor- The Philadelphia Land Bank coalition al greeting cards that we can fi nd. From fantastic local art- ites here in Mt. Airy, especially CC Barton’s whimsically lives at www.phillylandbank.org. Ground- ists to the best, most creative artists the industry has to offer, enchanting bunnies and Peter Ketchum’s humorous pop-art ed in Philly (www.groundedinphilly.org) has we are stocking a wide array of distinctive cards to meet ev- birthday greetings. Artists to Watch boasts that they make this really cool search tool information about ery need. My only regret is that we don’t have another wall the cards that people keep. your favorite vacant lots. Last year, the Fly- to fi ll with all of the fabulous cards that are out there! Finally, Ganapati Studios offers greeting cards, note- ing Kite site posted this backgrounder: www. fl yingkitemedia.com/ features/ landbanking Three of our favorite books, journals, and pendants preservation1002.aspx card companies are worth that we are simply wild for. highlighting. All are fo- Their bold and unconvention- Discuss among yourselves. cused on environmental re- al graphics make an impres- [email protected] sponsibility. Their cards are Sir Richard’s Goes All the Way sion with an eccentric mix of printed on paper made with cultures and decades. Phil and The Shuttle is published by by Liana Orazi, Weavers Way Across the the highest post-consumer Sarah Brazeau create these Weavers Way Co-op Way Wellness Buyer The advertising deadline for each issue is the recycled content available. visually appealing works of 1st of the preceding month, e.g. They use vegetable- and art using elements from their Dec. 1 for January. soy-based inks. Almost all There’s no need to be shy. It is 2013 and surely collection of vintage paper For information, contact of their products are pro- most of us adults are on the safe sex bandwag- [email protected], ephemera. “We love antique duced in the United States on. So, if you haven’t already, give Sir Richard’s or call 215-843-2350, ext. 117 paper and we love the art of Statement of Policy and these companies make Condoms a whirl! collage; it gives us the chance Articles should be under 500 words. 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Articles, creating the highest quality, Wallingmont, Seattle. letters, comments, criticisms and suggestions are that sound even better, Sir Richard’s Condoms most imaginative products welcome and should be directed to the editor. are very eff ective and more aff ordable than Whatever the occasion, The Shuttle retains the right to edit or refuse available. any article. Ad rates are available at our stores, most brand-name jimmy hats on the market! be sure to stop by Weavers online at www.weaversway.coop, or via e-mail Calypso Cards is an Way Across the Way for the You can fi nd them in our Mt. Airy Wellness De- at [email protected]. Ads must be independent publisher and submitted electronically or camera-ready with prior partment Across the Way. If you’re not too bash- perfect greeting card to ex- distributor of unique, con- arrangement, with payment. Advertised products ful, please add to our already outstanding prod- press your every sentiment. or services may not in any way be construed as temporary cards based in uct feedback. Kirsten@ endorsed by Weavers Way Co-op. Concord, MA. The back of The Shuttle is printed each card features a synop- [email protected] weaversway.coop on 100% recycled paper. sis of the artist, connecting November 2013 THE SHUTTLE 3

What’s in Store at Weavers Way

Boil it, fry it, mash New on the Shelves So You Think it, bake it, call it a yam if you must. It’s really good You Know Yams? for you. We Cleared by Mike Herbst, Weavers Way Some Space, Chestnut Hill Produce Buyer

he holidays can Be challeng- Then Filled It Up Ting. It’s not easy cooking dishes that are made only once a year with the add- by Karen Plourde, ed pressure of pleasing a large crowd of Weavers Way Staff family and guests. (Just try to remember the last time you roasted a whole turkey to deep orange. This vegetable is what all tables, they are often touted as one of the ayBe you’ve cleaned out a that wasn’t for a holiday meal.) your traditional holiday recipes call for. most nutritious produce items available. Mroom or part of a room in your Here in produce, one of the biggest So why the two names? Well, it turns There are many different types of home and have been inspired by what you sources of stress this time of year is the out that yams are something entirely dif- sweet potatoes, some of which are avail- can do with the reclaimed space. If so, quandary of yams vs. sweet potatoes. So ferent and probably not what you might able at Weavers Way Co-op — Beaure- you’ve stood in the shoes of Riley Luce, hopefully the following explanation will think. A “true” yam is a tuber native to gard, Jewel, Garnet, Covington, and White grocery manager at Weavers Way Chest- help alleviate some of the confusion. Africa. Its fl esh is very starchy and it has a Hamon, to name a few. Some of them, usu- nut Hill. The debut of Weavers Way Next The short answer to “What is the dif- woody, bark-like skin. It is not at all relat- ally those with darker fl esh, are dubbed Door last month left 16 feet of wall space ference between a yam and sweet pota- ed to the sweet potato. Africans in North “yams,” while others are called sweet po- that was once the health and beauty aids section. So he fi lled it up with stuff the to?” is: Nothing. In the United States, America during colonial times saw a re- tatoes — and some carry the terms inter- store didn’t have room for before. “yam” and “sweet potato” are used for semblance between sweet potatoes and changeably. More important are the variet- items that are botanically identical. They the more-familiar-to-them yam and the ies’ individual characteristics when cooked. “We’ve made room for some great are both sweet potatoes, which is a New names have been confounded ever since. For instance, some retain their shape better, new products in grocery,” Riley said. World native in the morning glory fam- One thing that isn’t up for debate while others soften more, lending them- “Pet foods, cleaning supplies and chips ily. (This is different from another New is sweet potatoes’ surprising nutrition- selves to mashing. Ask a staffer in the pro- have all been expanded. We’ve also made World native, the traditional potato, al value. They are rich in complex car- duce department to help you choose the room for more bulk packaged foods, and which is in the nightshade family.) Sweet bohydrates, dietary fi ber, beta-carotene, right sweet potato and take some stress out a bunch of great snacks.” of your holiday preparations! potatoes have tapered ends and sweet, vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, and The number of new products Riley creamy fl esh that varies from light yellow potassium. Outside of leafy green vege- [email protected] has brought in is worthy of its own col- umn. But for this month, we’ll just fo- cus on the hanging wall of snacks just in Seeking Out ‘Local’ Under Every Leaf and Tree front of the fi rst checkout. They include Go Raw Super Cookies in fi ve varieties; by Stephanie Kane, Weavers Way Local Product their products or operate in a 150-mile radius with Weavers Way Eden Organic dried fruits, almonds, Coordinator at the center. roasted pumpkin seeds and fruit and nut mixes, and Mrs. May’s Naturals There are three basic categories our vendors and their items crunches in four fl avors. In addition, n the many Product reQuests weavers way’s Buyers can fall into when we source local products: Locally grown, de- receive from the membership, we’ve found shoppers care a you’ll fi nd Sally’s Smart fl avored al- I scribing a farm or producer that grows its primary product (like lot about local. And I truly believe we do it better than anyone monds; Crunchies freeze-dried snacks; produce or cheese where the farm’s milk is the main input); a else. At $4.9 million last year, local sales now account for over four varieties of Hail Merry gluten-free, local company that produces its product locally (like Jyoti or a quarter of the Co-op’s total sales — that’s real dollars going to vegan noshes; and seven different Saha- Moshe’s); and a local company that operates locally, but does about 100 vendors. This runs the gamut of locally grown fruits lie fl avored fruit and nut mixes. Wander and vegetables and small-farm-raised meats, cheeses, yogurt and not produce locally. A great example of the latter is Lakonia past on your next shopping trip and see other dairy products, all locally owned companies that produce (Continued on Page 13) which ones appeal to you. Meanwhile, in Mt. Airy, they’ve add- ed new staples of sustenance. The Co-op now carries Pomi Italian chopped to- matoes and tomato sauce in a BPA- free container. The cracker section has expanded by two: non-GMO Field Day FIVE THINGS IS A SERVICE OF WEAVERS WAY. stone ground wheat crackers and Suz- Because there’s no event that can’t be improved by bringing ie’s saltines with rosemary and sesame. And fans of Bragg’s products can now something you bought at the Co-op! fi nd their healthy vinaigrette in the dress- ings section. Over in the pet food store, Manager Five Things to Bring to Your Book Group! Anton Goldschneider has introduced Dia- Here are five cheeses that will transform your Wednesday Night book club into Mt. Airy’s Algonquin mond Dog, an affordable grain-free food Round Table. Serve with a bubbly or a medium, fruity white. Add fig jam and some speck and you’ve got that contains more basic protein than oth- yourself a nice plate of food for thought. er, higher-end dog chows. It’s available in 5-pound, 14-pound and 28-pound bags. Owners of dogs with allergies may want 1. 1. to check out Signature, a limited-ingre- 1. Delice de Bourgogne – Decadent, bloomy, luscious and rich. Like Mrs. Bovary, you will never be satisfied dient food that is also lower on the glyce- with just one taste of this triple crème from Burgundy. mic index. It’s available in three fl avors, 2. all in 4-pound bags. 2. Bucheron – This log-shaped chevre from France has been described as a “flavorful middle-aged goat.” 2. It’s an unflinching homage to the Miss Havishams of the world, with a dry, lemony center surrounded by Chicken keepers, rejoice! Anton has gooey cream just under the bark-like rind. heard your requests, and now carries Pu- 3. rina Laguna Crumbles, a lower-priced 3. Cotswold – A beautifully wrought and mellow Double Gloucester flecked with chives will keep the party feed, in 50-pound bags. You can also 3. going. It will remind you of childhood summers on the moors of Bourton. now fi nd cracked corn in 25-pound bags. And watchers of wild birds might con- 4. P’tit Basque – Deceptively simple and pitch-perfect, this semi-hard Pyrenees sheep is a little nutty, a little sider purchasing a Perky Pet humming- 4. sweet, a little magic, a little Mark Twain meets Isabel Allende meets Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. bird or wild bird feeder. The humming- 4. bird feeder is made from an antique bottle 5. Valdeon – This Spanish tour de force is The Marlin to many. This powerful cow/goat blend cloaked in oak and would make a lovely addition to your 5. leaves is ambitious, heady, salty and profound – the hero protagonist on any cheese board. porch or yard. [email protected] What’s in Store at Weavers Way

4 THE SHUTTLE November 2013

Comings and Giving Thanks

eavers way community Goings at WWCP WPrograms is incredibly grateful by Jill Fink, Weavers Way Community to all who have recently supported our efforts. Without the generosity of indi- Programs Executive Director viduals, foundations and local business- es, WWCP wouldn’t be able to provide s we celeBrate the final har- the crucial farm and nutrition education vests of the season, I’ve been A programs to children in our community. refl ecting on all the wonderful changes taking place at Weavers Way Community Foundations Programs and also giving thanks for the The Fourjay Foundation: $4,000 opportunity to be part of such an incredi- for general operating support ble organization and work with such a tal- ented and dedicated staff. John Barone photo The Hilda Mullen Foundation: $20,000 for general operating support The changing of the season has also Alison, Jesse, Jill, Carly and farm educators Clare Hyre and Shelley Hedlund at Farm to Table Oct. 3 brought more than just brilliant fall foliage energy and enthusiasm necessary for our has not only seen the organization grow The Philadelphia Foundation: $22,000 to WWCP. We have two fabulous new em- next stage of growth. and expand but has been a major force in to develop a long-term strategic plan ployees who joined our ranks in October! I getting us to where we are today. From Jesse grew up across the Delaware in Friends of the Farm couldn’t be more pleased to introduce Ali- Princeton, NJ (though we’re not holding coordinating the Marketplace program Dr. Corry Clinton/Megan Seitz Clinton son Hirsch, Program Coordinator, and Jes- that against him). Since graduating from the to keeping the offi ce running effi cient- se Mostoller, Marketplace Assistant, to the University of Vermont in 2011, he’s worked ly, Carly has left her mark on the orga- Harriet Dichter/John Schapiro rest of the Weavers Way family. on a CSA farm, taught elementary school nization, and it’s hard to imagine WWCP Jeff rey Fuller/Martha Madigan without her smiling face. We wish her Alison will no doubt be a familiar and written blog posts and handled social David Haas much success and happiness as she rais- face if you live in or visit Mt. Airy village. media for a public relations fi rm. It was Jes- es her toddler and pursues new opportu- Lisa and Michael Hogan She lives just a few doors from the Co- se’s interest in, and commitment to, the co- nities in the fi eld of instructional technol- Anne Munch Jenson op, can often be found at High Point and operative business model that set him apart ogy. (If you have any leads for her, please was a fi xture at the Nesting House until we from other applicants. As Marketplace As- MidAtlantic Farm Credit let us know!) snatched her to be one of our own. Former- sistant, Jesse is uniquely positioned to share Mira Rabin/Tom Whitman ly the Assistant Director of Ready, Willing, his passion for cooperatives and local, On another note, thanks to gener- Paul Rabin/Arlene Snyder healthy food with young people. ous support from The Philadelphia Foun- and Able, Alison is no stranger to building Sarah Ricks/Tom Dolgenos organizational infrastructure, managing dation, WWCP is a few weeks into our The addition of Alison and Jesse is Laura and Ron Siena operations and supervising programs. As wonderful but also bittersweet, bringing strategic planning process. I’m already Sue Wasserkrug/David Casarett WWCP plans its strategic growth for the with it the departure of longtime WWCP excited about the prospect of sharing the coming years, Alison is the perfect com- employee Carly Chelder. Carly’s been results with you in a few short months. Liz Werthan/Bob Brand plement to our staff, bringing the skill, with WWCP for fi ve of our six years, and [email protected] o sholidayh marketp! SaturdaySaturday & & Sunday,Sunday, Noon Noon till till 6 pm6 pm Nov.Nov .16 16 - - 17 17 andand Dec. Dec. 14 14 - 15 - 15 Resident Artists’ Studios Open! ResidentOver 50 Artistslocal ’juried Studios artists! Open! Discover more of WooDmere this fall Over 50 local juried artists! Mt. Airy Art Garage From wild Flowers to Poker, nat King Cole 11 W. Mt. Airy Ave. Phila., PA 19119 to Mozart, books of spells, pumpkin painting, Mt. Airy Art Garage 215.242.507411 W. M ort. Airy visit A vewww.mtairyartgarage.org.. Phila., PA 19119 watercolor and clay. 215.242.5074 or visit www.mtairyartgarage.org.

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by Weavers Way Community Programs Farm Educator Shelley Hedlund and Farm Education Apprentice Larken Wright Kennedy

he Past five months have Been Tfi lled with experiential learning and healthy celebration at the Hope Garden behind Stenton Family Manor! WWCP photo Garden Club is enthusiastically at- Many hands combined to produce primo tended, and youth frequently come out- pizza at the end-of-summer garden party at Stenton Family Manor side during their free time asking to par- ticipate in garden tasks. The consistent nut Hill Weavers Way every Tuesday involvement of parents and children alike afternoon. make us look forward to work every day and in particular made the end-of-sum- Aaron happily took on the role of mer garden pizza party a huge success. garden ambassador this summer. On any given afternoon, whether we had Garden In August, folks from all over (some Club or not, we would see him leading as far as Canada) came together to cel- groups of kids around the garden, point- ebrate a great summer and welcome the ing out the best spots to fi nd wood sorrel approaching school year with a garden (also referred to as ‘heart leaves’ or ‘lem- pizza party. It all began with our super- star volunteer Lauren Altschuh, who took on leaf’ in Garden Club lingo) and mak- on the project of repairing our cob oven. ing sure that even the 2-year-olds did not Earth Bread + Brewery generously do- step in the beds. Aaron’s ease with peo- nated 30 small pizzas’ worth of dough. ple of all ages was invaluable at our farm- One father whose son participates in Gar- stand when folks asked questions about den Club spent the entire party running the produce, and he learned the ropes of the pizza oven like a pro, with WWCP’s the market so quickly he could have run Carly Chelder on the grill to ensure ev- it himself! ery crust was perfectly crisped. Even Tiffany is the one to thank if you ever Glenn Bergman’s inner chef made an walked past our farmstand and thought to appearance! yourself, “What lovely fl owers!” She has Freshly picked bean, cucumber and an amazing eye for fl oral arrangements, tomato salads prepared by the Garden and we all went to her for tips on how Club children and parents accompanied to make our bouquets more beautiful. Al- the vegetable pizzas. though she could easily be a fl orist, Tif- fany’s true ambition is to become a vet- People left asking when we could erinarian, which made our visits to Saul have the next party! We are so grateful Agricultural High School extra-special to everyone who attended and especially for her. Tiffany was never afraid to work thankful for all the help we received from hard and get her hands dirty, and her pres- Garden Club parents! ence this summer made the Hope Garden Another special part of the summer the lovely place it is today. was our teen interns, Tiffany and Aar- Tiffany’s and Aaron’s internships end- on, who contributed both to the success of the pizza party and to Garden Club ed when the school year began, but we’re as a whole. We hired Tiffany and Aar- still seeing them and enjoying their compa- on to work 10 hours a week, and they ny in the garden and having them as green- spent seven weeks helping lead educa- growing, healthy-eating, good-behavior tional games and cooking lessons, weed- ambassadors, both to the Stenton Family ing and planting beds and participating in Manor and to Philadelphia at large! Photos by John Barone. To see more pictures, visit Weavers Way Community Programs on Facebook. the WWCP farmstand outside the Chest- [email protected]

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W with a discount for members. politics, but recently we have found our- want to hear you. selves taking stances on some issues that For more information about Weav- involve our Ends and Mission. Last year, ers Way’s advocacy policies, see the arti- to stop into those locations, please thank written to me about why we support com- we decided to support the Land Bank pro- cle by Board of Directors member Joshua them for allowing us to use the lot. panies that are owned by large corpora- cess and want to see that move forward so Bloom on Page 26. Meanwhile, we are working to move tions that do not support labeling of ge- inexpensive land can be used for agricul- the lot back to the Chestnut Hill Parking netically engineered food, and in many ture. Philadelphia has more than 40,000 Parking in Chestnut Hill Foundation and hopefully provide valida- cases give funds to oppose GMO label- documented empty lots; something needs Member Linda Bernstein of Mt. Airy tion for Weavers Way shoppers who pay ing. Those of you who are interested in to happen soon to improve our city. writes: to park in the lot. this topic should know that we are work- Some of the other advocacy (I have Would someone please explain why We will keep you informed. ing with the National Cooperative Gro- been using that word for these topics) is- the signs in the parking lot do not include cers Association to come up with stan- sues that are coming up are: 40th Anniversary Co-op shoppers as authorized parkers? dards or at least a system of reducing 1. A soda tax, to be used for general When we built the Chestnut Hill store, I Besides a wonderful job by the plan- purchasing from these companies. operating funds or nutrition education remember that the parking lot behind the ning committee, the Weavers Way Grill This means we will need alternative through the city Health Department and property was a big advantage in decid- Team, volunteers, musicians and the Cli- suppliers. I have asked our local purchas- to defer purchases. ing to go forward. Now, Weavers Way is veden staff, I have to admit that my fa- ing manager, Stephanie Kane, to assist us 2. A plastic-bag law, to outlaw or tax not mentioned on the parking signs. The vorite part of the day was the picture of the use of the “T-shirt” grocery bag. signs imply we will be towed. Are we al- founders. What a wonderful picture. It with identifying alternative local prod- lowed to park there? What exactly hap- is not often that we get so many of the ucts we can offer instead of brands with 3. A sick-time law, requiring busi- pened, if we are not? founders together; in fact I cannot re- “issues.” This is not easy. Kashi, owned nesses of a certain size to provide basic member a time that we were able to do by Kellogg, does not have a clearly iden- sick-time benefi ts. More than 40 percent As Linda says, the signs in the large this and focus on these “pioneers.” of hourly workers in Philadelphia do not lot behind the store on Germantown Av- tifi able substitute at this time. Howev- have any vacation or sick-time benefi ts. enue do not list Weavers Way as an ap- And I have to give special thanks to er, Santa Cruz applesauce, owned by Weavers Way Outreach Coordinator Bet- Smuckers, can be substituted with Beech- 4. A minimum wage law, to increase proved tenant of the lot. But the lot own- tina de Caumette, who did an outstanding the minimum wage in the city of Phila- ers have provided verbal approval to wood applesauce on a number of product job getting us all organized and bringing delphia to $10 an hour. allow shoppers to park there while shop- lines. Santa Cruz is organic, Beechwood ping at Weavers Way. What they would together so many different activities. is local, IPM and actually less expensive. 5. A cigarette tax, to be used to fund the love is if people shopping at Weavers Way GMO Labeling Campaign public schools. also stopped in at Sherwin Williams, Iron We will keep looking. I am sure other issues will pop up Hill and Joseph Banks. If you do happen Many of you have stopped me or [email protected]

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We had to learn how to handle our money and years, we’ve added a Chief Financial Offi cer, Mar- Board President’s Remarks came up with our fi rst budget in 1976. keting Director and others so we could manage mul- tiple stores, programs, and farms. Continued from Page 1 Although teenagers would rather stay in bed, we decided that work was good for a growing teen and so ● As an aging adult, we needed a facelift and so we clear. And we had plenty of that — chaos, that is. we established the universal work requirement. renovated the Mount Airy store. We also opened a Jules Timerman got us started as a preorder buying Trying to fi gure out who we were, we tried on differ- wellness store Across the Way to keep us healthy as group in the basement of Summit Church, open only ent hats like starting a credit union and a heating-oil co-op. we aged. once a week and with limited space. Jules toured the In the midst of our adult stage in 2013, we look neighborhood selling apples from the back of his sta- We couldn’t make up our mind where to live — so we kept buying and selling properties along the around and see 10 years of incredible growth that bring tion wagon and talking co-op to everyone who would us to this moment where our annual sales topped $17 way: 528 Carpenter; 546-48 Carpenter/Gem Cleaners listen. Enough people chipped in a few dollars, and he million, membership is over 5,200 households, and em- (that fell through); 551 Carpenter; 608-610 Carpenter. rented the storefront at 555 Carpenter Lane, the for- ployees number 160. mer Sid’s Deli, and opened the Weavers Way Co-op for I think we had our hands in almost all the properties on business on Jan. 13, 1973. Carpenter Lane at one time or another. Stage 4: Future — a time for subsequent We were so small that only six shoppers could fi t Teens don’t want to follow the rules or be looked senility OR transformative renewal. after and are known to act out. That’s when we almost in 555 Carpenter and we had to go next store at 557 It seems we have a choice to make as we go into bankrupted ourselves after discovering $600,000 of Carpenter to pay for our groceries. the future. Do we stay still and wither away as other fraudulent book keeping. Quite a dramatic end to our natural food stores and cooperatives move into our life During 1973, Weavers Way operated without any teenage years! organization or systems — no accounting system, no and crowd us out? OR Do we continue to grow and budget, no payroll. The most established system was a After that fi nancial scare, we fi nally got our act to- change, adjust to new circumstances and enter into a membership recording system where members wrote gether and grew up, so to speak. period of transformative renewal? their names down in a looseleaf notebook when they Stage 3: Adult — a time to produce results on That’s not a diffi cult choice for Weavers Way. One paid their $10 membership fee. thing that has been constant over the past 40 years and a more consistent level. It’s a miracle that we survived our infancy! But that has been change and lots of it. If the past is any in- Weavers Way grew by word of mouth and by the end I’d say we’ve been in this stage for the last 10 dication of the future, then the future will be no differ- of that fi rst year, we had 500 members committed to years. Let’s look at some of the highlights so far. ent for us. cooperative principles. ● We hired Glenn Bergman as the general manager and We are already planning for the future. We just he’s been with us now for almost 10 years. completed a new 5-year strategic plan for 2013-2018 Stage 2. Adolescence — a time to work through ● We came full circle and fi nally purchased 555 Carpen- that looks at four main areas: Growth/Expansion; In- some initial confl icts, test relationships and ter in 2005, the birthplace of Weavers Way back in 1973. ternal Operations; Member and Community Engage- power dynamics, and fi nd ourselves. ment; Weavers Way Farms and Weavers Way Commu- ● Branching out into the agricultural fi elds, we started nity Programs. This was a long stage for us — we did not want to our fi rst commercial farm at Mort Brooks Memorial grow up. But we did work through some issues, made Farm and then Henry Got Crops. There is much ahead of us. 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Italy To prepare the bimuelos: Heat some olive • 4 shallots Toss walnuts, butter and sugar. Set aside oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. • 1/3 cup pine nuts at room temperature. Place the flour, Jews have lived in Italy continuous- Dip a tablespoon into the hot oil, then • 1/2 bunch cilantro, minced water, salt, and half of the butter in a large ly since early Roman times. Their Ha- scoop out some dough. Drop the dough • 2 large eggs mixing bowl. Mix the ingredients until a nukkah specialty is a rice fritter called into the hot oil. The fritters are ready when • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese firm dough is formed. Roll the dough into frittelle di riso. It is flavored with pine they have puffed up and become golden. • Salt and fresh ground pepper to a ball. On floured surface, roll the ball out nuts, raisins and lemon zest. Remove with a slotted spoon and blot on taste into a rectangle approximately 18" x 16". Frittelle Di Riso paper towels. Arrange the bimuelos on a • 1/2 cup bread crumbs Brush the dough with the remaining butter • 1 cup Arborio rice serving platter, drizzle with hot honey syrup and fold into quarters. and sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar and Wash, dice and steam the leeks. Toast pine • 2½ cups water Roll it out again as thinly as possible. Cut cinnamon. nuts. Heat oil in a heavy skillet and saute • 1 teaspoon salt dough into a rectangle 18' x 16" then cut Adapted from “A Drizzle of Honey, The the onion, shallots, and garlic until they • 1 cup raisins Lives and Recipes of Spain’s Secret Jews,” by are translucent. Place the leeks, pine nuts, into 2" squares. Place a teaspoon of walnut • 1/2 cup pine nuts or slivered David M. Gitlitz and Linda Kay Davidson. onion mixture, eggs, Parmesan cheese filling into the center of each square then almonds and bread crumbs in a bowl. Knead the draw up the 4 corners to the middle. Pinch • 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind mixture. Season with salt and pepper to the corners together to seal. • 6 eggs, slightly beaten taste. Drop the batter in hot olive oil and Heat oil and fry the samsa for about 3 min- • 1 cup olive oil for frying fry until golden-brown on each side. Drain utes. Drain on paper towels, then sprinkle on paper towels. with confectioner's sugar. Place rice in saucepan with the water Adapted from Israel Aharoni. and salt and bring to boil. Lower heat to Adapted from www.ruscuisine.com simmer, cover, and cook, without stirring, India for 30 minutes, or until rice is well done and quite dry. Remove from heat and stir in India has three distinct Jewish com- raisins, nuts and lemon rind. Cool for at least munities: Traders from Judea settled 30 minutes and then add the eggs, mixing in Cochin 2,500 years ago, and were well. Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Drop joined by exiles from the destruction of rice mixture by rounded tablespoons. the Second Temple. The Bene Israel left Fry two to three minutes on each side; Judea in 175 BCE and settled in Bom- frittelle should be golden brown. Drain bay. The “Baghdadi” Jews were trad- on paper towels. Frittelle can be rolled in ers who arrived in Calcutta and Bombay sugar, or sugar and cinnamon. from Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Syria and Adapted from “The Classic Cuisine Clockwise from above: Yemen in the late 18th century. None of of the Italian Jews,” by Edda Servi Samas, jabeli, keftes de these communities knew of each oth- Machlin. prassas, bimuelos and er’s existence until the British colonized frittelle di riso. India. The Iberian Peninsula Jalebi is a type of funnel cake spiced Merchants from the Kingdom with saffron and cardamom, made in In- of Israel were the first Jews to set- dia for about 700 years. Each of the In- tle here, during the time of King dian Jewish communities adopted it for Solomon (970 BCE). The Jews Hanukkah independently. of Spain and Portugal celebrat- Jalebi ed Hanukkah with small dough- nuts called bimuelos. They were • 2 cups self raising flour considered so distinctively Jew- • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder ish that the Inquisition considered • 1 cup yogurt the cooking of bimuelos to be evi- • Vegetable oil dence of crypto-Judaism. • 1 cup sugar Bimuelos • Saffron • 1 tablespoon dry active yeast Bukhara • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder • 3 cups flour • 2 tablespoons rose water • 1/2 teaspoon salt Jews arrived in Bukhara, in modern- day Uzbekistan, after the Babylonian ex- • Warm water To prepare the batter: Mix the flour, The Balkans ile, in the sixth century BCE. They had baking powder and yogurt in a bowl. Set • 2 eggs no contact with other Jews for 2,000 aside at room temperature for 24 hours to • 3 cups honey After their banishment from Spain years. Samsa are Bukharan sweet fried ferment. • Olive oil and Portugal in 1492, many Jews moved dumplings filled with crunchy walnuts. to Greece, Turkey and the Balkans. To prepare the sugar syrup: Bring the • Ground cinnamon Samsa Their food had the characteristic spic- sugar and rose water to a boil. Turn off heat. • Confectioner’s sugar es of Spain and Portugal such as cumin, • 1 cup chopped walnuts Add the saffron strands and cardamom. To prepare the dough: Place 1 1/3 cups of cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, cilantro • 1 1/2 tablespoon sugar To cook the jalebi: Heat the oil over a warm water in a bowl. Add the yeast and and Early Purple Orchid powder. These • 1 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, medium temperature in a heavy skillet. allow it to rest for 10 minutes. Add flour, leek fritters are originally from the Bal- softened Pour the batter into a clean squeeze bottle, eggs, salt and one tablespoon of olive oil. kans and are traditionally prepared in • 1 1/2 cups flour like a ketchup dispenser. Squeeze the Knead the dough well, cover the bowl with Sephardic homes for Hanukkah. • 1/2 teaspoon salt batter into the oil, forming patterns. When a clean kitchen towel, and allow the dough Keftes de Prassas • 2/3 cups warm water the jalebi are a light golden color, remove to rise for one hour in a warm place. • 6 leeks • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, them from the pan. Place the jalebi directly To prepare the syrup: Bring honey and ¼ • 2 tbls. olive oil softened into the sugar syrup. Allow them to soak cup of water to a boil. Simmer for 5 min- • 1 small onion, diced • 4 tablespoons confectioner's sugar for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve warm. utes. Keep syrup hot until needed. • 6 cloves garlic, diced • 2 cups vegetable oil Adapted from www.indianfood.about.com/ November 2013 THE SHUTTLE 11 Comp Shop Chef’s Corner A Shore Discovery Goes Homey

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Easy Spiedini Anchovy Caper Sauce • 8 slices white or whole wheat bread • 4 tbls. butter (Vermont bread from the Co-op • 2 cloves garlic, minced works well) • 1 tin anchovies • Shredded or sliced Mozzarella • 1 tbls. capers Cheese (you can use fresh Mozz, but • 2 tbls. lemon juice traditional melts better) • 3 tbls. fresh basil, cut • 1 egg beaten with 1 tbls. water into chiffonade • 1/4 cup fl our • Enough grapeseed oil to fry Melt butter in small sandwiches (you should have about saucepan (keep heat low 1 inch of oil in pan) for entire process), add an- Cut the crusts from the bread. Make 4 chovies and whisk until the cheese sandwiches, but leave space at fi lets are mostly dissolved. the outside edges of the bread. Pinch Add capers and garlic, until each sandwich around all sides to garlic is aromatic, then enclose the cheese in the bread. add lemon juice, cook for about a minute. Remove Heat oil in 12-inch skillet, carefully to sandwiches from pan, and not overheat. cut in quarters. Top with Dip each sandwich in fl our, then in anchovy sauce and fi nish egg wash. Don’t soak the sandwich, with fresh basil. just coat evenly. Fry each sandwich in hot oil, turn- ing until golden brown on each side. Drain on paper towels.

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Local opportunity to bring in many new local How Local Sales are Blooming at Weavers Way vendors. Tandi’s is a great all-natural line, Continued from Page 3 sourcing beeswax and tallow from small farms in Lancaster County. Tallow is one Greek Olive Oil. We consider this a local Total Sales for Fiscal 2013 $17,195,224.67 of the only Pa.-grown oils that makes company, as our money is going to a fam- (July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013) good soap. The primary vegetable oils ily-owned business that operates near- used in soap (coconut, palm, olive) come by, treats its workers fairly and supports $4,883,953.18 from far-away places, and local vegetable a small family-owned olive oil company Local Sales (28.40 % of total sales) oils such as sunfl ower, canola and soy- in Greece. Nevertheless, the sale of that bean are prone to go rancid and do not product is not counted when we look at make good soap like animal and tropical our local sales, since it is imported. $5,875,308.38 Local + Regional Sales oils. Tallow is high in CLA (conjugated Local sales have always increased (34.17% of total sales) linoleic acid), reputed to protect against year by year at the Co-op, not only as Source: Weavers Way CFO Michael McGeary cancer; super-saturated, helping to plump the stores have grown, but also as shop- your skin against wrinkling; and boasts pers have found value in supporting small ple, we’re trying Capital City Kombucha quirky company out of Lewes, DE, start- antimicrobial properties. businesses in our local economy. Our from Washington, D.C., which you can ed by a self-proclaimed chipaholic. They Sevani. Another new skin-care line goal for the coming year is a 9.2 percent now fi nd in Chestnut Hill. are dedicated to healthy snacks, and go to available Next Door is Sevani, out of increase in local sales, to $5.3 million. great lengths to have the sustainable pack- In order to increase the dollars we Conshohocken. Sheryl creates super-con- aging options. You can fi nd their chips and centrated formulas utilizing natural and Some departments have an inherent send to locally owned companies, we’ve pretzels in both stores, and their seasoning certifi ed-organic ingredients that are spe- tendency towards local, such as refrig- brought in some new products, and blends in Mt. Airy. cifi cally selected for their powerful anti- erated grocery, which includes milk, yo- there are more on the way in the coming oxidants, natural vitamin content, natural gurt, eggs, cheeses and breads, but also months. Here are some of them: Jubilee Hill Farm. Weavers Way has a items less likely to be local like cold tea, commitment to helping small producers sun-protection properties, cell regenera- juice and kombucha. About 49% of their Soom Foods Tahina. A high grade of get off the ground, even if their products tion and exfoliating fruit acids. total sales already go to local vendors like sesame seeds called White Humera comes have a very small footprint in our inven- [email protected] Merrymead, Seven Stars, Pequea, Whole- from the Northwest Metema region of Ethi- tory. Jubilee Hill is a local farm that has opia. Soom’s ultimate goal is to purchase some Dairy and Joe’s Teas. started processing Holy Basil Tulsi Tea, Flow Therapies for Cancer Care One of the ways we look to increase seeds directly from the farmers through a and is developing other varieties as well. Give the gift of Massage or Manual collective and grind them locally. Tandi’s Naturals. Lymph Drainage to yourself or someone local sales in refrigerated grocery is to fi nd The opening of Next with a history of cancer… Cape Seasonings. new options for existing items. For exam- Cape Seasonings is a Door in Chestnut Hill has given us a great safe, relaxing, effective treatment. 14 THE SHUTTLE November 2013 Party & GMM

Continued from Page 1 Having a Blast at Our 40th Birthday Bash! Weavers Way fi rst opened its doors, pounded out songs to the growing crowd. When the Co-op threw itself a 40th birthday party on the grounds of historic Cliveden in Germantown on Sunday, Oct. 13, people came from all over for the food, to see old friends, to bask in the October afternoon sunshine and to reminiscence about how it all began in 1973. “The fi rst Co-op was so small only six people could shop at once,” said Joan Stockton, who moved to Germantown in May 1973 and became a Co-op member later that year. She remem- bers working at the Co-op for a while and getting paid 35 cents credit per hour of work, which was worth a couple pounds of ba- nanas in those days. “I never lived closed enough to walk to the Co-op,” she said, but she always “made the shlep to shop there.” The Co-op has grown a lot, expanding in Mt. Airy with a separate pet supply and personal-care products store, opening a second grocery store in Chestnut Hill, starting a farm on a parcel of land at Awbury Arboretum, and cultivating a produc- tive partnership with Saul Agricultural High School in Rox- borough. Weaver’s Way has also grown to a profi table busi- ness, with more than $17 million in sales last year, supported by 5,200 member households. “What I admire most is that we employ 160 people with benefi ts and living wages and we are an integral part ofthe community in Northwest Philadelphia,” said David Kraut, a member since 1980. While the changes have helped the Co-op to thrive, not everyone, including some early Co-op members, are totally on board. “Today’s higher prices exclude a lot of people,” said Ver- ley Platt, who couldn’t remember whether she joined in 1974 or ’75. “For older members, working at the Co-op was a way to get affordable good food and I feel bad that we’ve left that part behind,” referring to the current system where Co-op work hours are optional. “But don’t get me wrong,” she quickly added. “If I didn’t love the Co-op, I wouldn’t still be a member.” An estimated 1,300 people stopped by during the six-hour anniversary bash. At 2:45 p.m. came the announcement that there was no more barbecued shrimp; a while later, about 50 “Founding Members” from the ’70s and ’80s gathered for a group photo; and shortly after 4 p.m., with enough raised hands for quorum, the Fall General Membership Meeting was called to order. One of the items of business was the time capsule to be buried within the walls of one of the Co-op’s buildings, to be opened 40 years from now. Co-op board member Lisa Hogan unveiled the contents, including a 40th anniversary T-shirt, photos, seed packets, a plastic Weaver’s Way Co-op member- ship card and copies of The Shuttle, along with some older and very cherished items, such as copies of the Co-op’s charter and blueprints for its fi rst building. Another item on the agenda was the announcement of the winner in the contest to name the beer brewed in honor of Weavers Way’s 40th anniversary by Earth Bread + Brewery: CoHop Ale. The Co-op is still as much a draw to a certain type of per- son today as it was 40 years ago, and when some people join the Co-op it can lead to a new relationship. Jill Fink, who joined in 2007, said moving to Mt. Airy was as much about moving to within walking distance of the Co-op as it was about moving into the diverse neighborhood. Earlier this year, Jill was hired as Executive Director of the Weavers Way Community Programs Carly Dougherty joined just last year. The owner of an or- ganic and handcrafted natural deodorant and body care busi- ness called Stinky Girl Beauty Company, Carly was invited by the Co-op to sell her products. “I look around at all these people who created the Co-op,” she said, “and I just want to say thank you.” Co-op General Manager Glenn Bergman smiled and agreed that this was a day to acknowledge the vision and work of those who created the Weavers Way Co-op 40 years ago. “Today’s event is really about them, and taking care of what they started.” Jacqueline Boulden ([email protected]) has been a member of the Co-op for “about 20 years,” and got cooperator hours for covering the 40th Birthday Bash. November 2013 THE SHUTTLE 15

Having a Blast at Our 40th Birthday Bash!

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Fresh & Healthy: It’s What’s Keep Them Dreaming for Lunch at W. Oak Lane by Wendy Waxman, for the Shuttle After reading a request in a Weavers by Barbara A. McNeil, for the Shuttle Way newsletter to help schools by do- nating copy paper, pens, pencils, chalk, tudents at west oak lane charter school are en- dry-erase markers, Sharpies, composi- Sjoying a new eating experience for breakfast and lunch this tion books, tissues and construction pa- year. Menus feature more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, per, I immediately purchased 10 packs and less saturated fat and transfat. of copy paper. I drove to A.B. Day School It’s all part of the Healthy and Hunger Free Kids Act, which in Mt. Airy and met principal Karen became law in 2010, and the USDA’s revised nutrition stan- White. She was so grateful and gracious. WOLCS photo dards adopted in January 2012. They are championed by First I told my friends, who also donated ma- Banners in West Oak Lane Charter School cafeteria underscore the terials. Principal White sent the follow- Lady Michelle Obama through the Let’s Move campaign to end mission of healthy eating. childhood obesity. ing quote from Harriet Tubman: “Every Of course the proof of the pudding is in the eating, and good dream begins with a dreamer. Al- Under the National School Lunch Program, schools must now Angela Case, coordinator for the WOLCS lunch program, said ways remember you have within you offer fruits and vegetables every day of the week. Only fat-free or the participation rate for both breakfast and lunch has increased the strength, the patience and the pas- low-fat milk may be served. Calories are limited based on the age from a year ago. sion to reach for the stars and change of the children being served. Beginning next year, there will also be One admirer is Lillian Jones’ grandson, Demetrius, a second the world.” lower sodium targets. grader. “When he came home his fi rst day, and I asked him about Spread the word! These schools need And West Oak Lane Charter is pleased to oblige. With stu- lunch, he said, ‘Oh man, Grandma, that lunch was good.’ … I materials: A.B. Day, Emlen, Henry, Hous- dents consuming up to half their calories in school, the nutrition asked him what it was, and he said, ‘It was a salad, but what they ton, Jenks and Lingelbach. standards should have a positive impact. Said Russ Hengst, director put in there, it was good.’ ” Jones, who lives in Mt. Airy, says You can make a diff erence! of operations for WOLCS’s new food service company, Linton’s Demetrius now looks forward seeing what’s on the menu when Managed Services: “Well-nourished students are better learners. … it comes home. Weavers Way member Wendy Our food-production team makes sure that foods served to the Barbara A. McNeil is a lawyer and management Waxman is an alumna of A.B. Day and students are fun and easy to eat, yet are healthy, with an empha- consultant. For more information on West Oak Lane Charter taught in the School District for 28 years. sis on trying new foods.” School, visit www.wolcs.org flourisha space to PLYMOUTH MEETING FRIENDS SCHOOL

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Take a Peep at 4-H in the City Campers at Awbury by Anna Herman, for the Shuttle have fun, meet new people, build self- Arboretum confi dence, learn responsibility, and set participated in ow do hundreds of Philadel- and achieve goals. 4-H fosters citizenship, a 4-H archery phia schoolchildren watch chicks leadership and growth and development program last H summer. peck out of their shells and emerge wet through a variety of projects such as hatch- and fragile in their classroom? With help ing chicks, raising and caring for animals, from a Penn State Extension 4-H Educa- archery, edible gardening and more. tor who drops off an incubator, fertilized 4-H endeavors to teach young people eggs and lesson plans for their teacher. how to put the four “Hs” — their heads, My son had the opportunity to learn hearts, hands and health — to work in how to shoot an arrow with a bow in a their own lives and in their communities. and maintaining youth gardening programs, Jackie works closely with oth- 4-H club in a Mt. Airy back yard quite a Penn State Extension 4-H Educa- and organized, taught and supervised sever- er Extension team members including few years ago. I know several city kids tor Jackie Simon has been leading the al student archery programs led by 4-H ar- Penn State Extension Master Garden- who spend time every week taking care 4-H program in Philadelphia since 1998. chery instructor Lorraine Busch. ers and Nutrition Links, to ensure that of “their” calf or goat. These animals go She coordinates a small group of pro- 4-H has ongoing and new projects all the adults who belong to the 4-H kids “on the road” to community events and gram assistants alongside volunteers and around Northwest Philadelphia. Students also have access to resources and use- the Pennsylvania Farm Show. program partners throughout the city to from Germantown Friends, Jenks, Lingel- ful information, such as eating well on Back 1902, 4-H was created to intro- reach thousands of students in hands-on bach, and St. Vincent’s have all learned a limited budget and hands-on ways to duce youth to basic farming. This “learn after-school programs, rec centers, camps about embryology and successfully hatched make that happen. by doing” program started in schools, and school gardens. chicks. 4-H has facilitated gardening pro- She is always looking for volun- and later in organized clubs outside of the Working with these program part- grams in partnership with Wister and Kel- teers to help with new and existing 4-H classroom. The goal was and is simple: to ners and leveraging limited resources, ly schools and the Hansberry Garden. Oth- clubs. Contact her at [email protected] help young people develop as individuals 4-H helped hatch more than 75 dozen er partners include the Boys and Girls Club and responsible, productive citizens. chicks last year, supported more than 20 in Germantown, Happy Hollow Playground Contact Anna Herman at aeh22@ 4-H helps youth acquire life skills, schools and recreation centers in creating and Gustine Recreation Center. psu.edu or annasedibleadventures.com

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Tabby colony: Stray cats and dogs Work with FOW, need homes, not endless litters of kittens Get WW Hours and puppies. cat or dog can cost several hundred dollars at a private vet. What eavers way memBers are I’ve learned from working and trapping in “the Hood” is that im- Wencouraged to earn hours by poverished people do not have extra money to spay and neuter and volunteering with the Friends of the so allow their pets to breed over and over. Poor people may not Wissahickon in November. All work have cars, so it can be diffi cult for them to transport their pets to a projects are Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. clinic. Even a pet carrier to safely transport an animal on a bus is Nov. 2, Kitchens Lane. Volunteers an expensive luxury. will remove invasive plants near re- I try to fi nd permanent homes for all the friendly cats that I trap cently completed trail work at Kitch- or fi nd in the street, but some are too feral to be placed. I have those ens Lane. This will be paired with a ferals tested for leukemia and feline AIDS, vaccinated, sterilized, planting of native trees and plants. treated for worms and fl eas, and then return them to the location Meet at Kitchens Lane Parking lot. from which they came. This practice is called Trap-Neuter-Return, Nov. 9, Andorra Natural Area. Vol- TNR for short. TNR is a cost effective, humane solution to control- unteers will plant the fi nal closure of ling and decreasing the feral cat population over time. the Andorra Natural Area trail system. Sterilization also helps eliminate behaviors associated with Approximately 100 trees and shrubs The Importance mating and improves the cats’ relationship with their community. will be planted before the weather be- Studies have proven that over time, feral colonies stabilize. Feral comes too cold. Meet at the Wissa- cats also provide excellent rodent control. hickon Environmental Center. of Sterilizing Cats & Dogs If you see a stray in the neighborhood, please don’t look the Nov. 16, St. Martins Lane Restora- other way in the hope that someone else will rescue it from hunger, tion. Volunteers will restore the Phil- by Brenda Malinics, for the Shuttle cold, pain and fear. It is up to each one of us to help and to stop the adelphia Water Department’s storm- reproduction of animals who are destined to become strays. Many water project. Live willow stakes will ost PeoPle are not aware of the staggering ProBlem shelters have become “no-kill” facilities, but this doesn’t stop them be set into the ground in the vicini- Mof stray and feral dogs and cats in Philadelphia. A “feral” is from refusing to accept additional animals if their capacity has ty of the disturbed area in an effort to unsterilized, unsocialized and fearful of humans — the result of been reached, leaving homeless and injured animals on the street. promote healthy regeneration. Meet abandonment or loss by its owners. at St. Martins Lane access drive. Information about TNR, low-cost spay and neuter clinics and As an animal advocate who has rescued thousands of animals, local rescues is available on the Web. Look on Facebook for the Workdays will be cancelled in I cannot emphasize enough the importance of sterilization for all Philadelphia Community Cats Council, a volunteer group whose the event of heavy rain or snow. Vis- dogs, cats and other pets. According to the Baltimore Humane So- mission is to reduce the number of cats in Philadelphia through it FOW’s Facebook page or website TNRM (Trap-Neuter-Return-Manage). (www.fow.org) for updates. ciety, two uncontrolled breeding cats can become over 80 million cats in just 10 years if all their kittens and all their kittens’ kittens I have many awesome cat and kitten rescues. If you can’t WW members note: Planting have two litters per year with 2.8 surviving kittens per litter and adopt, consider becoming a temporary foster to one of those cats days are listed on the online Member have a 10-year breeding life! so desperate for a lap, a pet, a playmate. The love and loyalty of a Center (members.weaversway.coop). pet turns a house into a home. If you are not able to sign up, contact In addition to educating people about the importance of steril- the Membership Offi ce to get credit. ization, we need laws to mandate it — and more low-cost and trav- Brenda Malinics is a wildlife rehab specialist. Contact her at eling spay/neuter clinics to help people afford it. Spaying a female [email protected]

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s the winter season aPProaches, early no- Avember brings frost to gardens in our area. To understand the phenomenon of frost, one must fi rst un- derstand the dew point. The dew point is the temperature to which a giv- en portion of air must be cooled, at constant barometric pressure, for water vapor to condense into water. This condensed water is dew, and it forms when a surface Frost may form out of dew even if the average temperature isn’t below freezing, as colder air sinks. cools to a temperature that is colder than the dew point of the air next to the surface. The dew is simply the liq- uid water that condensed from the water vapor in the air. Frost is just a covering of ice crystals formed vegetables, cutting back asparagus stalks and raspberry Dew point and relative humidity are closely related;. above the ground and on exposed objects when the above canes. Clean up vegetable beds by removing all debris the higher the humidity, the closer the dew point is to the three conditions have been met. When frost forms on a (except for cover crops) so as not to encourage pests to current air temperature. At 100 percent relative humidity, plant’s surface, no harm is actually done to the plant. It over-winter and add compost for spring planting. There the dew point is the same as the air temperature and the is when the water inside the plant freezes that plant tis- are still plenty of fallen leaves to be raked and shredded. air is totally saturated with water. sue is damaged. Add lime to your lawn if a soil test confi rms it is need- On to frost. Three things need to happen for frost to Frost forms fi rst at lower elevations. This is because ed, and plan for the last fertilizer application by Thanks- form: cold air is denser than warm air and in calm weather cold giving. November is also the last chance to plant spring fl owering bulbs. Give all newly planted or transplanted 1. The surface on which the frost forms must be be- air “pools” at ground level. shrubs and trees a fi nal watering and then turn off and low 32 degrees Fahrenheit. If the surface is not below 32, Most plants that are perennials generally become drain outside water connections. dew can form, but not frost. dormant after the fi rst frost. The entire portion of the All the while the garden rests as each plant is prepar- 2. The surrounding air must be calm, with little or no plant above ground may turn brown and drop its leaves ing for winter dormancy. wind. and fl owers. The stems and dead fl owers or seed heads No pruning should be done at this time on any woody 3. The surface temperature must be below the dew point may remain but new growth will surface when the warm- plants. They are preparing for dormancy and any unsea- temperature. This condition guarantees that the air near er temperatures of spring arrive. Most evergreen plants the surface has more moisture than it can hold at the sur- will withstand frost, although there will be no growth sonably warm weather can stimulate fresh growth that face temperature. The further the surface temperature is through the winter. will weaken the plant for the coming winter. Wait until below the dew point, the more rapidly frost will form. the plant is fully dormant prior to pruning. In our Zone 7 This Month in the Garden Note that the dew point temperature could be above gardens, that would be in January or February. freezing but frost could still form as long as the surface In November, there is much work to do — weed- Contact Ron Kushner at [email protected] temperature is below freezing. ing, mulching, turning compost piles, harvesting late fall or check out his website, www.ronsorganicgarden.com.

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To register, sign up Dream,” a symposium developed by the your concerns about the state of the world on the bulletin boards or email [email protected] Pachamama Alliance and presented Nov. with like-minded members of our com- Wednesday, November 6 6-7:30 p.m. 24 at the Germantown Jewish Centre. munity, and offer support to each other in Weavers Way Environment Committee For many years, I had read about the taking steps to effect the changes that you Anyone who loves Earth should join this active committee on a mission to help save our destruction of our environment and its wish to see. There will be representatives precious planet. Weavers Way Community Room, 555 Carpenter Lane. causes, and like many others felt numbed of some local initiatives present. Friday, November 8 5-7 p.m. or overwhelmed by the problems. Expe- Participants will leave the sympo- Weavers Way Next Door Grand Opening! riencing this symposium allowed me to sium empowered to take clear steps to Celebrate the newest addition to the Weavers Way family. Enjoy demos, meet more deeply feel what is happening to our embody their vision for a better world, local vendors and indulge in drinks and nibbles in our beautiful new store at 8426 world, and inspired me to act. Germantown Ave., right “Next Door” to our Chestnut Hill market. and having established new connections “Awakening the Dreamer” is an op- to work with others on common issues. Saturday, November 9 1-4 p.m. portunity for everyone to understand what Through this enquiry, each individual will GRinCH Weird Waste Day is happening and to consider how we can discover the unique stand that they wish Collect your electronic junk and dispose of it properly at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy, to take for a more just, sustainable, and 8891 Germantown Ave. Visit greeninchestnuthill.blogspot.com for a list of acceptable waste. all play a part in bringing about change. Participants explore how our culture con- fulfilling world. Tuesday, November 12 7 p.m. tributes to these problems in a workshop Weaver’s Way is co-sponsoring this Weavers Way Board of Directors Meeting that uses inspiring video, up-to-the-min- symposium on Nov. 24, 1-5 p.m., at Ger- Board curious? Find out how this group of volunteers dedicated to maintaining and ute facts and figures and dynamic group enhancing the mission of the Co-op co-operates. Weavers Way Community Room, 555 mantown Jewish Center, 400 W. Ellet St. Carpenter Lane. RSVP to [email protected] so we’ll have enough chairs! interaction. We’ll hear from some of the A $10 donation is suggested; snacks will world’s leading experts on topics as di- be provided. Wednesday, November 13 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. verse as the current state of biodiversity For more information, visit Welcome Meeting for New Members and issues of socio-economic disparity Learn all about the benefi ts of membership and what makes Weavers Way Co-op so www.awakeningthedreamer.org or con- much more than a grocery store. Earn two hours working-member credit by attending. throughout the world. tact Elana Shaw, 215.844.1507 x10 or Community Room, 555 Carpenter Lane. RSVP: [email protected]. Empowering participants with a new [email protected]. Tuesday, November 19 6:30 p.m. New! Weavers Way Health & Wellness Committee Initiative Join the discussion and share resources with this startup committee dedicated to, well, COMPLETE MASONRY SERVICE health and wellness. 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Depending on how the final rules read, Dine Out, Do Good “ Please join us at Iron Hill Brew- FSMA could make things much more ery in Chestnut Hill to support Faith-in-Action, an outreach of difficult for small farmers, farmers’ Grace United Methodist Church, 7101 N. 20th St. markets, food hubs and small processors. Iron Hill will donate 20 percent of food sales to our organization on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Simply print the coupon and bring it to Iron to try to prevent food-safety problems, rules; go to www.pasafarming.org for Hill, 8400 Germantown Ave. (just detect and respond to food-safety issues ” more info. down the Avenue from Weavers and improve the safety of imported foods. 1. They’re too expensive. The rules Way) and enjoy a night out while FSMA does not change food-safety reg- could cost farmers more than half of their supporting a great cause. ulations for meat, poultry and egg prod- profits and keep beginners from starting ucts, which are under U.S. Department of Here’s the coupon link: Suggestions to farm. Agriculture jurisdiction. Nor does FSMA www.ironhillbrewery.com/ 2. They treat farmers unfairly. FDA is chestnuthill/give20/ by Norman Weiss, address food-safety risks from genetical- claiming broad authority to revoke small 11-12-13-Give20-CH.pdf Weavers Way Purchasing Manager ly engineered crops, pesticide use or anti- biotic resistance. farmers’ protections without any proof of For more info, email me at a public-health threat. [email protected] or see me at reetings and thanks for writ- Why does this matter and why is it so Ging. As usual, suggestions and important? FSMA is supposed to make it 3. They will reduce access to fresh, the cash register in Mt. Airy! responses may have been edited for brev- less likely that people will get sick from healthy food. Local food distributors — Stephanie Johnson ity, clarity and/or comedy. In addition, no pathogens like salmonella and E. coli. It like food hubs could close, and new food Weavers Way Mt. Airy idea, concept, issue, remark, phrase, de- establishes new regulations at the farm businesses will not launch. scription of event, word or word string level for producers and certain facilities. 4. They make it harder for farms to di- should be taken seriously. This also ap- It mandates specific standards for - pro versify. Grain, dairy and livestock farm- 7. They make it nearly impossible to plies to the previous sentence. duce (“Produce Rule”) and for facilities ers could be denied access to emerging that process food (“Preventive Controls use natural fertilizers like manure and While some “free-marketers” local food markets. compost. Farmers will be pushed to use thought a government shutdown was a Rule”). The problem is that, depending 5. They will over-regulate local food. chemicals instead. good way to make a point and accom- on how the final rules read, FSMA could The rules could consider farmers mar- plish their goal, there is another part of make things much more difficult for small 8. They require excessive water test- kets, roadside stands and community- our federal government working on some farmers, farmers’ markets, food hubs and ing on farms. Farmers using water from supported agriculture programs “manu- rules related to keeping our food system small processors. It appears that if the streams and lakes will have to pay for facturing facilities” subject to additional safe from pathogens, which many peo- rules are not modified, it will be burden- weekly water tests regardless of actual regulation. ple haven’t heard much about. The Food some and expensive to comply, and some risk or cost. businesses will no longer be viable. Safety Modernization Act is the first ma- 6. They treat pickles like a dangerous 9. They could harm wildlife and de- jor update of federal food safety laws Here are some issues the folks at the substance. The rules fail to protect a host grade soil and water. The rules could since 1938. FSMA gives the Food and Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable of low-risk processing activities done by Drug Administration broad new powers Agriculture have identified in the current smaller farms and processors. (Continued on Next Page)

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Pie in the Sky by Thomas Wingert, form of historic societies or CDCs, is con- cerned with holistic, sustainable revitaliza- his thanksgiving, for the first for the Shuttle Ttime, Weavers Way Mt. Airy and tion of Germantown, of which food secu- Weavers Way Chestnut Hill are pickup few months ago, some of the rity is a fundamental part. I also wanted to locations for MANNA’s Pie in the Sky Awork I was doing at La Salle reach out to the organizations in Philadel- annual Thanksgiving fund-raiser. University to connect undergraduate stu- phia that address hunger on the macro lev- dents to the food security “industry” got el, doing strategic policy work on issues of MANNA volunteers cook and de- me thinking. food justice and providing direct support liver free, nutritious, medically appropri- to the agencies that provide food directly. ate meals to folks who are battling life- My students and I raised money to purchase some 3,600 pounds of fresh pro- threatening illnesses such as cancer, renal Pie Man says: “It’s simple. Order your What started as nothing more than disease and HIV/AIDS. Pie in the Sky is MANNA Pie in the Sky ASAP!” duce, which we gave to 15 food distribu- an idea has evolved into a conversation MANNA’s biggest fund-raiser. tion agencies in Northwest Philadelphia, involving more than 90 people and rep- helping to feed more than 2,000 people. resenting more than 40 agencies across If you’re not familiar with it, here’s Nov. 22, and pickup dates are Monday, As I was building connections to these the city, from huge, nationally recognized how it works: Say you need a pie (or Nov. 25, and Tuesday, Nov. 26. agencies, I realized that there are a lot of players that are revolutionizing how we pies) for your Thanksgiving entertaining. MANNA’s 2013 goal is to sell people in a relatively small area working address food insecurity to small food pan- Simply go online to www.mannapies.org. 8,000 pies and raise more than $200,000. to feed hungry people. Why, I wondered, tries that feed 70 families each month to Make your selection from fi ve delicious MANNA (which actually stands for some- with so many individuals and organiza- social-value-added businesses like Weav- fl avors. Choose a pickup site (it doesn’t thing: “Metropolitan Area Neighborhood tions dedicated to addressing these prob- er’s Way. All these organizations have even have to be the Co-op — but the list Nutrition Alliance”) was founded in 1990 lems, coupled with (admittedly dimin- is alphabetical and we’re at the bottom) a vested interest in making sure hungry by seven members of the First Presbyte- ishing) assistance from state and federal people get fed; the challenge is to fi gure and pay with a credit card. You can also rian Church in Philadelphia to help com- governments, do the problems of food in- order by phone at 215-496-2662, or even out how we can channel the expertise and fort people dying of AIDS at a time when suffi ciency still exist? mail in a check with an order form you resources of this complex web of people ignorance and the stigma associated with can print out from the website. The problem, as I see it, is system- committed to social good. the disease was at its height. The fi rst ic and requires a radically different ap- I think I’ve identifi ed a number of You can choose apple or pumpkin, Pie in the Sky campaign was in 1996. In proach to the way we think about feeding ways that we can do this, and German- both kosher, or sweet potato or pecan, for 2006, MANNA expanded its outreach to hungry people, specifi cally the role civic town’s strong civic sector and commit- $25, or the over-the-top MANNA Sky neighbors with other critical illnesses — society plays in the management and dis- ment to sustainable revitalization are fer- Pie — cheesecake with caramel, choco- cancer, renal and cardiac disease and di- tribution of food support-systems in our tile ground for this experiment. late and walnuts — for $35. Ingredient abetes in Southeastern Pennsylvania and neighborhood. information is available on the website. I am currently working with an ad South Jersey. For more info, visit www. 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eyhole gardens are kitchen Kgardens which allow globally poor, food-insecure families to supplement their diets by conveniently growing vegeta- bles adjacent to their homes. This innova- tion brilliantly integrates raised vegetable beds and composting, two popular sustain- able gardening techniques. The innovative waist-high walls of the bed make keyhole gardens very popular both for their aes- thetic appeal and added convenience. The compost function - built right into the cen- ter, a vertical interior basket supported by four posts, making it a breeze to toss scraps and dump waste-water right into the garden - is sheer genius. The origins of keyhole gardens are unclear, but humanitarian aid workers infl uenced by permaculture gardening principles introduced them in Lesotho to combat chronic food insecurity. This Photos: A Good Foundation; graphics: Bev Walker high-altitude African country has two big Above, Lerato Thakholi gray-waters the compost challenges: a harsh climate and a high basket of her Lesotho keyhole garden. rate of HIV-AIDS, which has orphaned many children. Keyhole gardens produce large yields with barely any inputs, uti- creating these gardens available online. they require less water than convention- cally embraced this low-tech, high im- lizing waste water and scraps instead of The garden is built up by adding ash, tin al gardens. Also they fi lter gray water; pact gift from the Global South. I would irrigation and fertilizer. They extend the cans, bones, waste paper or a host of oth- hence there is keen interest in this drought- love to help any local individual or group growing season, since the raised, walled er waste materials which gradually trans- friendly gardening approach. which would like to build one right here beds retain heat. form into rich, productive soil. Alchemy! Southern gardeners began building in our community. If you’d like to sup- In Lesotho keyhole gardens are fash- Keyholes are built near households, keyholes out of all kinds of creative ma- port the Lesotho project, you can donate ioned from large stones, making them not so composting food scraps becomes a terials, such as a junked row boat or emp- to GROW at AGoodFoundation.ca only very sturdy, but also very beauti- simple task. Gray water (liquid previous- ty wine bottles. They all share the same Betsy Teutsch has recently published ful. They feature a central vertical basket, ly used for washing or cooking) is used to magical qualities: beautiful gardens which held in place by four poles. There is a pie- water the garden, a frugal strategy which “10 Under $100: the Women’s Global produce bumper yields without costly in- piece cut out in the circle, allowing direct saves water and adds nutrients. Vegeta- Toolkit Sampler.” Contact her at Betsy@ puts, and reuse scraps and gray water. access to the center, where this young bles are planted tightly, requiring less BetsyTeutsch.com or visit woman is standing. Viewed from above it weeding as they fi ll in. The affl uent world has enthusiasti- www.WomensGlobalToolkit.com creates the shape of an old-style keyhole, Keyhole gardens produce high hence the moniker. yields, adding much needed nutrition for Because the width of the garden is malnourished families. Often gardens We’ve gone GREEN... only two yards from either side, it is max- produce enough to create a surplus be- Now using environmentally-friendly imally accessible. This makes vegeta- yond family needs, which can be sold to Waterborne paint! ble gardening less strenuous then work- generate income. ing in a fi eld. My friend Wendy Horwitz In 2008, the BBC ran an article about MACLENS sums up the appeal: tending without the this innovation. The idea took off around Collision Repair Professionals Since 1945 bending, especially appreciated by grand- the world, especially in the Southern Unit- Family Owned & Operated mothers feeding and raising children or- ed States which has been experiencing in- phaned by HIV/AIDS. tense drought for several years. Keyhole 20 W. Allens Lane Tel (215) 247-3906 There are many different recipes for gardens retain water quite effectively, so Philadelphia, PA 19119 Fax (215) 247-9506

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SMART

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Credit Cards Cost the Co-op by Joshua Bloom, Weavers Way To the Editor: Board of Directors Weavers Way Ends While most of us would never think of using a plastic bag, we don’t think eavers Way is more than a Weavers Way Cooperative Association exists to provide commercial and com- twice about using a plastic payment. How store, of course. We’re a munity services for the greater good of its members and community, to cham- W we pay is the last step in our decision to community-owned business that val- pion the cooperative model and to strengthen the local economy. ues ideas and values values. So it makes buy from our Co-op and we need to do it sense for us to get out there from time to As a result of all we do: as responsibly as we choose our products. time and express our values publicly, by E1. There will be a thriving and sustainable local economy providing meaning- We do not have to be mandated to advocating for (or against) an issue im- ful jobs, goods and services to our members and the community. use cash, as was suggested last month, portant to the Co-op. E2. Our community will have access to high quality, reasonably priced food, to save our co-op the cost of credit card But our community members have a with an emphasis on local, minimally processed and ethically produced fees. Credit-card companies charge the wide range of issues important to them, goods. Co-op a fee to process a sale when we use so when does it make sense for Weavers our credit cards to make a purchase. That E3. There will be active collaborative relationships with a wide variety of orga- Way to weigh in and take a position? fee is about 2 percent of the purchase nizations in the community to achieve common goals. amount, according to cardfellow.com We’ve noticed a recent uptick in re- E4. Members and shoppers will be informed about cooperative principles and (www. cardfellow.com/blog/average- quests for endorsements, so the Weavers values, relevant environmental, food and consumer issues, and the Co-op’s fees-for-credit-card-processing/). Way Board of Directors thought we could long-term vision. benefit from an endorsement policy to The Huffington Post (www. help guide management in its decisions. E5. Members and shoppers will actively participate in the life of the Co-op and huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/07/credit- (It came as a surprise to a few of us that, community. card-payments-growth_n_1575417.html) reported that 35 percent of all in-store as we turn 40, we didn’t already have a E6. The local environment will be protected and restored. policy on endorsements!) So, two board purchases are made with credit cards. E7. Weavers Way will have a welcoming culture that values diversity, openness, members, Chis Hill and I, were tasked Debit cards also have fees associated inclusiveness and respect in all that we do. with drafting a policy. with them. Pending the Federal Reserve’s The board wanted our policy to be The Ends are contained in Weavers Way’s Board Policy Manual (Page 3). If you appeal of a recent U.S. District Court clear but flexible, and we wanted it to would like to review the Manual or other governing documents, they are posted decision, debit card fees are currently address the kinds of issues important to online in the Member Center section of weaversway.coop, and available in hard capped at $0.21 plus 0.05 percent of the Weavers Way. Tucked away on the Inter- copy in the Membership Office at 555 Carpenter Lane. You can get more infor- transaction (money.cnn.com/2013/08/21/ net, we found the New Orleans Food Co- mation by contacting Membership Manager Jonathan Leeds: 215-843-2350 or pf/swipe-fees-fed/index.html). That’s more than the Co-op’s $0.15 charge for op had an endorsement policy that was [email protected]. the paper bag holding those groceries. pretty close to what we were looking for and, with a little cooperative cribbing, we That’s our money leaving our co-op fore action is needed. Day-to-day de- ●● Display information and/or place have been working on a modified version. to go to credit-card processing corpora- cisions will be made by the General Man- petitions in the stores. tions. That’s our choice. As a member, here’s what you need ager in consultation with a designated to know, whether you are looking for ●● Promote the endorsement/campaign It’s our choice — paper or plastic? Weavers Way staff person. (Recognizing to Co-op owner-members via email, Weavers Way to endorse an issue impor- that sometimes a member may not learn Maureen Breen, Fox Chase tant to you, or if you just want to know website or in the Shuttle. about an important issue until the last (Editor’s note: Weavers Way CFO how the process works: ●● Provide an in-kind donation. minute, Weavers Way staff may consid- Michael McGeary says credit and debit Any member, and any non-member er requests that need action in less than ●● Host owner-member forums or card fees were $227,768 in fiscal 2013.) organization, may submit a request 30 days.) lectures on the issue. for Weavers Way to endorse an issue Right now, we’re still working on ●● Let owner-members and staff know or cause. The issue has to have a direct editing the endorsement policy for clar- of opportunities to volunteer or LETTERS POLICY connection to our Ends (“Ends” is the ity. After the Board adopts it (probably in write letters. The Shuttle welcomes letters of in- word we use to describe our long-term November), we will make sure it is posted terest to the Weavers Way commu- But to go back to the beginning: goals) or our role as a cooperative. Gen- on weaversway.coop, along with specific nity. Submissions must be short (no We’re a food coop based on values, and erally, this means things impacting co- instructions for making requests. more than 200 words) and verifi- operatives, food and food access, nutri- our community engages in a wide array What does “endorsement” mean? It able. Please include your name and tion and health, sustainable agriculture of causes. Since we’re not in the business email address or phone number so can take a variety of forms, depending on and the environment, and related safety, of endorsing things, we will continue our we can contact you for verification; the issue and the request. For example, social, and economic justice issues. (We practice of restraint, only putting Weav- no anonymous letters will be pub- will never endorse an individual candi- Weavers Way could: ers Way’s name behind things that direct- lished. Letters may be edited, and date for political office.) ●● Add its name to a list of supporters. ly connect to our Ends and things where The Shuttle may decline to publish Requests should be in writing, and ●● Author a letter to the editor, send out our participation can make a difference. any letter for any reason. should be made at least 30 days be- a press release or place an ad. [email protected]

International Cooperative Principles

International Cooperative Principles were last revised in 1995 by the International Coopera- Member owners contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their tive Alliance as part of the Statement on Cooperative Identity. The Statement also includes cooperative. At least part of that capital is usually the common property of the coopera- a definition: tive. Member owners usually receive limited compensation, if any, on capital subscribed as “A cooperative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their a condition of membership. Member owners allocate surpluses for any or all of the follow- common economic, social and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly owned and ing purposes: developing their cooperative, possibly by setting up reserves, part of which democratically controlled enterprise..” at least would be indivisible; benefiting member owners in proportion to their transactions with the cooperative; and supporting other activities approved by the membership. And a statement of values: 4. Autonomy and Independence “Cooperatives are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity. In the tradition of their founders, cooperative member owners believe Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their member own- in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others.” ers. If they enter into agreements with other organizations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control by their The International Cooperative Principles are guidelines by which cooperatives put their val- member owners and maintain their cooperative autonomy. ues into practice. 5. Education, Training and Information 1. Voluntary and Open Membership Cooperatives provide education and training for their member owners, elected represen- Cooperatives are voluntary organizations, open to all persons able to use their services and tatives, managers and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political their cooperatives. They inform the general public — particularly young people and opin- or religious discrimination. ion leaders — about the nature and benefits of cooperation. 2. Democratic Member Owner Control 6. Cooperation Among Cooperatives Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their member owners, who ac- Cooperatives serve their member owners most effectively and strengthen the coopera- tively participate in setting their policies and making decisions. Men and women serving as tive movement by working together through local, national, regional and international elected representatives are accountable to the membership. In primary cooperatives mem- structures. ber owners have equal voting rights (one member, one vote), and cooperatives at other lev- els are also organized in a democratic manner. 7. Concern for Community 3. Member Owner Economic Participation Cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through poli- cies approved by their member owners. November 2013 THE SHUTTLE 27

Cooperator Celebrity Spotlight: Amanda Saunders

Once a B-Baller, If Mandy Saunders looks familiar, it might She’s Still Game be because of the poster — or by Mel Marmer, Weavers Way Staff maybe you’ve just seen her on the job. manda saunders is the tyPe of Person Ayou instantly feel at ease with. She always has a pleasant smile and a few nice words to say whenever the past decade, though she’s not your typical real- 1,000 points. She ended her college career as team I see her— which is often, because she seems to be tor… she is quiet! She used to be in medical device/ co-captain and set records for free-throw percentage. everywhere I go— on the streets of Chestnut Hill or software sales, which paid well but left little time for Mount Airy, or in Pastorius Park early in the early “If something good can come from something what she considers the important things in life, like morning out for a run with her dogs. As a matter of bad, it did— it changed me as a person,” she recalled fact she is hovering over me as I write this— well, an community, family and friends. of her injury. “Instead of being shy, I began to talk image of her, that is, on a Weavers Way poster at our “Volunteering, and cooperating at Weavers Way to people— to converse about all kinds of things Chestnut Hill store. “Mandy” as her friends call her, gives me a strong sense of belonging to my commu- once basketball was taken out of the conversation. It is always ready to go the extra mile for the Co-op, so nity,” she said. “I recently sold a house to a couple helped to shape my career. I never would have gone it didn’t take much arm-twisting to get her to don a relocating to Philadelphia from Iowa. They bought in into sales had that injury not occurred. polka-dot bandanna and fl ex her muscle for the retro Mt. Airy and one of their primary reasons was the How does someone so busy unwind? Nine holes “Do It for the Co-op” Rosie-the-Co-operator poster. proximity to the Co-op. Isn’t that great?” of golf, gardening, wine and cheese and of course, She lives the role. Mandy is a frequent and de- Mandy was a basketballer in Richmond, Va., the dogs. What would she do if she won the lottery? pendable co-operator at Chestnut Hill. I ask her what where she scored over 2,000 points in high school. “I’d use most of the money to give something back shifts she likes to do, and she replies, “I like putting She took her game to Division I Providence College, to people— to make housing more affordable,” she out the bread in the morning” adding with a grin, where she was a point guard and once connected said. “I like helping families achieve their dreams of “you know… physical labor.” Not surprisingly she on seven three-pointers in a game against Syracuse owning a house.” adds, “I’m a morning person.” University. Her favorite item at Weavers Way, she says, is an That is an understatement. Even at 7 a.m., it’s She was All Big East as a freshman and living easy one: “Talluto’s pasta! Especially the cheese ravioli. hard to keep up with her. She has already been out her dream when “it” happened. In her sophomore And their sauces are good too. My favorite department? with her and her partner Moira’s three dogs, Maggie, year, she tore her ACL— blew out her knee so badly Bulk foods.” And yes, she also relies on the Prepared Murphy, and Bristol: two Old English sheepdogs and it had to be completely reconstructed. Told she might Foods Department when she has to cater an open house. a golden retriever. not be able to play again, she returned the follow- Then, with a sheepish grin, she’s off and running … Mandy has been an award-winning Realtor for ing year and started all 27 games, scoring more than [email protected]

What’s What & Who’s Who at Weavers Way

The Shuttle Weavers Way Managers/Department Heads Community Programs Editor General Manager Manager, Chestnut Hill Store Mary Sweeten, 215-843-2350 ext 135 Glenn Bergman, 215-843-2350 ext 131 Dean Stefano, 215-866-9150 ext 212 Executive Director [email protected] 215-913-9437 (cell) [email protected] Jill Fink, 215-843-2350 ext 319 [email protected] Advertising Billing [email protected] Grocery Manager, Chestnut Hill Store Virginia Herbaugh, 215-843-2350 ext 117 Purchasing Manager Riley Luce, 215-866-9150 ext 217 Program Coordinator [email protected] Norman Weiss, 215-843-2350 ext 133 [email protected] Alison Hirsch, 215-843-2350 ext 312 [email protected] Graphic Design [email protected] Manager, Mt. Airy Store Annette Aloe, 215-843-2350 ext 130 Chief Financial Offi cer Rick Spalek, 215-843-2350 ext 101 Farm Education Coordinator at [email protected] Michael McGeary, 215-843-2350 ext 116 [email protected] Henry Got Crops! CSA [email protected] Proofreaders for this issue: Jill Karkosek, Clare Hyre, 215-827-7482 Grocery Manager, Mt. Airy Store Penelope Myers, Kara Tennis. [email protected] Human Resources Manager Heather Carb, 215-843-2350 ext 113 Jon Roesser, 215-843-2350 ext 132 [email protected] Contributors for this issue: Glenn Bergman, Farm Education Coordinator at Kirsten Bernal, Joshua Bloom, Jacqueline [email protected] Mort Brooks & Stenton Family Manor Manager, Pet Foods Boulden, Jill Fink, Martha Fuller, Anna Herman, Shelley Hedlund, 215-843-2350 ext 312 Shelley Hedlund, Mike Herbst, Peter Javsicas, Membership Manager Anton Goldschneider, 215-843-2350 ext 276 Stephanie Kane, Larken Wright Kennedy, [email protected] Jonathan Leeds, 215-843-2350 ext 119 [email protected] [email protected] Ron Kushner, Brenda Malinics, Mordechai www.weaversway.coop/wwcp Manager, Wellness Across the Way Liebling, Margaret Lenzi, Mel Marmer, Barbara Outreach Coordinator Martha Fuller, 215-843-2350 ext 114 A. McNeil, Liana Orazi, Karen Plourde, Bonnie Bettina de Caumette, 215-843-2350 ext 118 [email protected] Shuman, Betsy Teutsch, Rebecca Torpie, Ronit [email protected] Treatman, Norman Weiss. Thomas Wingert. Manager, Next Door Marketing Director Amira Shell, 215-866-9150 220 Chestnut Hill Rebecca Torpie, 215-843-2350 ext 121 [email protected] 8424 Germantown Ave, 215-866-9150 [email protected] Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 9-8 Mt. Airy Advertise in the Shuttle 559 Carpenter Lane, 215-843-2350 [email protected] Monday-Sunday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Across the Way Weavers Way Welcome Meetings 610 Carpenter Lane, 215-843-2350 ext 276 We wholeheartedly encourage new members to Attend a Weavers Way Welcome Meeting Monday-Sunday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. attend one orientation meeting. Learn all about our & Get Two Hours Work Credit! co-operative market, the benefi ts of buying in, the Next Door resources that become available to you and how co-ops Meetings are held at Weavers Way Mt. Airy or Weavers Way Chestnut Hill and include a store tour. 8426 Germantown Ave., 215-866-9150 220 contribute to local communities around the world. Meet Monday-Sunday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. RSVP to [email protected] staff and other member-owners and share in some or call 215-843-2350 ext. 118. refreshments and conversation. Bring your questions, www.weaversway.coop NEXT WEAVERS WAY WELCOME MEETING [email protected] your curiosity or your experience with other co-ops. November 13, 7 p.m. Working members will receive two hours credit for 555 Carpenter Lane Follow us ! attending. We look forward to meeting you! Current members who help host also get work credit. 28 THE SHUTTLE November 2013

mpany’s coming

These items will be available in both stores while supplies last. Preorder to be sure! Mashed sweet potatoes ...... $7.99/lb. Mashed potatoes ...... $7.99/lb. Green beans almondine ...... $12.99/lb. Honey-mustard glazed Brussels sprouts ...... $8.99/lb. Wild rice with toasted pecans and dried cherries ...... $10.99/lb. Fresh cranberry and pear relish ...... $8.99/lb. Please check out our bakery Gingered pumpkin soup ...... $8.99/qt. section for a selection of pies, Turkey gravy ...... $8.99/qt. bread and rolls. Pilgrim’s rice salad with pine nuts and dried fruit ...... $9.99/lb. Weavers Way Chestnut Hill Green olive and toasted pine nut tapenade ...... $9.50/lb. 8424 Germantown Ave. Marinated mushroom and fresh fennel salad ...... $8.99/lb. 215.866.9150 Fresh oyster bisque ...... $9.99/qt.* ext. 209 $ Herb-roasted boneless turkey breast — fully cooked and seasoned ...... 14.99/lb.* Weavers Way Mt. Airy (minimum order: whole turkey breast) 559 Carpenter Lane $ Trio of roasted squash — delicata, butternut and kabocha ...... 10.99/lb. 215.843.2350 Apple sage stu ng ...... $10.99/lb. ext. 102 *Available as preorders only.

My House Pies TURKEYS! TURKEYS! TURKEYS! TURKEYS! Available for preorder at Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill. We will once again have Esbenshade’s all-natural local (Must be picked up at the store where ordered.) turkeys, local Heirloom Bronze turkeys and Empire Kosher A limited number of pies will also be for sale in the stores. turkeys available for preorder. Quantities are limited. 6 inch/10 inch SIZE RANGES ARE APPROXIMATE. Pumpkin ...... $6.50/ $13 Esbenshade $2.55/lb. $ $ Apple ...... 6.50/ 13 Only $2.43/lb. for working members! (Crust, Crumb or Pear Cranberry) Sizes in lbs.: 10-12, 12-14, 14-16, 16-18, 18-20, 20-22, 22-24, 24-26 Sweet Potato ...... $6.50/ $13 $ Mixed Berry ...... $6.50/ $13 Heirloom Bronze 3.49/lb. Peanut Butter ...... $6.50/ $13 (All turkeys are 10-14 lbs.) Coconut Custard ...... $6.50/ $13 Empire Kosher $3.99/lb. Pecan ...... $8/ $14.50 (All turkeys are 10-14 lbs.) Chocolate Pecan ...... $8/ $14.50 Place orders online at: My House order deadline is Thursday, November 21. www.weaversway.coop PLACING YOUR ORDER ONLINE Choose your pickup location and the type and size of turkey you want. Turkeys, Prepared Foods and Pies are available for (The website will be updated as sizes run out. ) If you don’t have access preorder online at www.weaversway.coop to a computer, come on in and we’ll be glad to help you! Be sure to choose your pickup location! Turkeys must be picked up PLACING YOUR ORDER IN THE STORE Tuesday or Wednesday, Nov. 26 or 27. You can  ll out a preorder form (located in the Bakery Department For boneless, all-natural local turkey breasts (2-3 lbs. & 5- 7 lbs.) in Chestnut Hill and above the dumbwaiter in Mt. Airy). Be sure to and spiral-cut hams, please order through the Meat Department. include your member number and phone number. We prefer one week’s notice on preorders, but we will do our best to accommodate you! Phone orders are NOT recommended. Pick up on Tuesday or Wednesday, Nov. 26 or 27