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Commentary New Health Is Magarity & Wellness Proposal in Best Committee by Rivkah Walton, Health and Interests of Wellness Committee Chair

The energetic chatter of 45 people filled Chestnut Hill? the Parlor Room at Summit Presbyterian by Glenn Bergman, Weavers Way Church, as the inaugural gathering of the new Weavers Way Health and Wellness General Manager Committee got underway. While enjoying the delicious and (of course!) healthful Many Co-op members have asked me buffet dinner catered by Nancy Lieb of the what I think about the project that Bow- Prepared Foods Department, nutritionists man Properties and Seth Shapiro (who met physical therapists, activists talked works for Bowman and is also President with Integrative Medicine physicians, of the Business Improvement District, photo courtesy of Rich Walker Photography, www.mylens360.com In attendance at Avenida Restaurant for the special dinner and presentation on Las Colinas social workers introduced themselves to or BID) have proposed to build at 8200 herbal specialists. They had all respond- Germantown Ave (a.k.a. the Magarity coffee are (l to r) Weavers Way Mt. Airy’s Martha Fuller, Equal Exchange’s Andrew Kessel, Las Colinas’ Pedro Ascencio, Avenida owner and chef Edgar Alvarez, Weavers Way Chestnut Hill’s ed to the call to “consider ways in which site). I have discussed this project with Brittany Baird, interpreter Dean Stevens, Equal Exchange’s LJ Taylor and Peter Buck. members of our staff, our board, and our community, and also with Mr. Shapiro. (continued on page 7) As Weavers Way’s General Manager, I have an obligation to the members of the Co-op, and a responsibility for our long- Right2Know March Reaches in D.C., Urges Obama to term financial health and our community involvement, so I would like to address a few items and offer some suggestions. Be- Require GMO Food Labeling fore I do, though, I want to make it clear by Jonathan McGoran, Shuttle Editor, with information from Sustainable Food News that, although I do love the design of the current building and believe it could have The 313-mile Right2Know march, which been retrofitted in a more interesting way, started in Brooklyn, N.Y. and visited I am in no way against a development of Weavers Way Mt. Airy for a mini-rally the site. on October 6, completed its journey at A Little History the White House on Sunday, October 16. Joined by hundreds of supporters, the Weavers Way attempted to purchase marchers unfurled a 45-foot banner urg- the Magarity property three years ago, ing the Obama administration to keep a bidding a little over $5 million. Our plan campaign promise to require the labeling was to upgrade and improve the current of foods made with genetically modified structure, rent the front section to a res- organisms (GMOs). taurant or other retail store, and use the “Most Americans agree they have a back part for our store. We hoped to part- right to know what is in the food they put ner with a developer to build cooperative in their own and their children’s bodies, housing on the back part of the property. but current federal policy favors the pes- We lost the bid to Bowman Proper- ticide industry and hides the facts,” said ties, who bid less than $5 million but Katherine DiMatteo of the International Highlights from the rally outside the Mt. Airy Co-op. (continued on page 25) (continued on page 16)

Weavers Way Cooperative Association Presorted Standard Inside... 559 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119 U.S. www.weaversway.coop POSTAGE PAID Co-op News Community News CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Philadelphia, PA Harvest on Henry ...... 2 Live Jazz at Woodmere ...... 15 Permit No. 2658 FAQs About WWCP ...... 2 LaSalle Museum 2012 Calendar ...... 24 Produce News ...... 3 Town Meeting on Wiss. Creek ...... 18 Doing Something for the Greater Good ...... 5 Waldorf Holiday Craft Fair ...... 19 Weavers Way Financial Report ...... 8 SBN Social Venture Conference ...... 21 November Member Specials ...... 9 Tar Sands Demonstration ...... 23 Manager’s Corner ...... 10 Weird Waste Day ...... 23 2 The Shuttle November 2011 Editor’s Harvest on Henry: Big Thanks for a Big Success Note by Nina Berryman, Henry Got Crops Farm Manager by Jonathan McGoran, Harvest Shuttle Editor On Henry

Now that Weavers Way Chestnut Hill Fundraiser has been open for a while and we’ve had a chance to catch our breath, it is time to Pie Bake give our Mt. Airy store a little attention. Contest Winners Just as the new store benefited from our long experience at the old one, there are In the Fruit Category: many things in Chestnut Hill that we’d Tied for First Place were Bella Hondros like to duplicate in Mt. Airy. The problem, with an Apple Pie and CJ Tierney with however, is that there isn’t enough room an Apple Pear Fig Cranberry Pie. Second to do everything we want. Place was Beige Berryman with Apple In the past, we’ve made room by ac- Pear Praline. quiring other properties, but the lessons In the Non-Fruit Category: from Chestnut Hill are not all operational, First Place was Georgia Kirkpatrick with and they’re not all from our own store, ei- an Italian Cheese Pie. Second Place was ther. Hillers might not be crazy about Bow- Tara Howley with a Molasses Squash pie. man Property’s plans to have the Magarity site at 8200 Germantown Avenue rezoned to the same C-3 classification as the Com- cast Center or Liberty Place, but staffers photo by Jonathan McGoran Thanks! in Mt. Airy are …intrigued. Having the Harvest on Henry Would Not coffee on the second floor might seem like Henry Got Crops Farm Manager Nina Berryman enlists some young helpers turning fresh local an inconvenience now, but if there’s a café apples into fresh, delicious apple cider at the Harvest on Henry festival fundraiser. Have Been Possible Without: on the third floor, a bulk emporium on the Saul Agricultural High School fourth, and a bakery on the fifth, it makes more sense. Thank you to everyone who attended our Weavers Way, snacks from Food For Jessica McAtamney & her classes Harvest on Henry festival fundraiser. And All, Yellow Springs goat cheese, We Bee Heck, if we build it high enough, we Mr. Moser and the 4-H Club thank you to everyone who prayed for Brothers honey, and Solebury Orchard could add some of those million-dollar Tamara Conaway, principal good weather! Although the rain clouds apples, cider, and donuts kept everyone condos on top, or maybe some co-op Gail Koskela were looming, not a drop fell from the sky. satisfied. It was a little on the chilly side, apartments. Why not “Co-ondos”? We Jesse Hallowell could build our own co-opolis! It will put I am proud to report that we had a great so we had hot chocolate to keep everyone Weavers Way on the map, or at least on turnout, including many people from the warm. Jane Arbasak the flight plans, as planes have to change immediate community who came to check The pie baking contest was a true Eleanor Forstater—H & S their course to avoid us. out the festivities. This was our second highlight. We had three judges to deter- Weavers Way Co-op One downside is that moving the pet fundraiser (the first was our silent auction mine the tastiest pie in two categories: Anne Workman store to the sixth floor would leave a va- in the spring), and going forward we plan fruit and non-fruit. Judges were Glenn Jon McGoran cant storefront, but luckily, our retail vil- on making a fall festival a yearly event for Bergman, Weavers Way general man- Annette Aloe lage is not plagued with empty storefronts. us at Henry Got Crops. ager; Katherine Gajewski, the director of Jean MacKenzie If it was, building that high rise would be Thanks to all the hard work from the sustainability for the city of Philadelpha; downright un-neighborly. Glenn Bergman students at Saul High School, the farm and Amy Beth Edelman, chef and owner Norman Weiss It’s hard to say why the “Mt. Airy Vil- looked great! For two weeks prior, many of the Night Kitchen. They each sampled lage” has been spared the blight of empty classes from Saul helped us get ready by about 20 pies! Pat Piro storefronts that plagues some areas. Part mowing, weed-whacking, and weeding. Sally McCabe—PA Horticultural of the reason is that co-ops bring stability I’m not great at judging crowds (and Students from Saul were also responsible Society to a neighborhood. What they lack in capi- to be honest, my eyes were glued to the tal reserves, they more than make up for in for running the petting zoo, and students apple press most of the time), but I’d guess Amy Beth Edelman—Night commitment to community. When you are from the affiliated 4-H club were respon- we had about 75 to 100 people attend the Kitchen owned by the neighbors, you go the extra sible for running the hay rides. We had event. We are still waiting on the count Katherine Gajewski—Philadelphia mile not to piss them off. So in deference about ten tents set up, and volunteers from from ticket sales to know for sure how Director of Sustainability to those neighbors who don’t want a high the CSA came early Saturday morning much we raised for 2012 discounted CSA Trolley Car Diner rise in their neighborhood, we will top to wrestle with various poles, tarps, and shares. Regardless of the dollar amount, Yellow Springs Farm ours off with a garden, so they will have stakes! it felt like a very successful event that a nice place to jump from when they see Wee Bee Brothers The debut of our new apple press was brought the whole community together! what we’ve done to their neighborhood. Food For All a huge success and I expect it to be a regu- I would like to recognize the CSA Trader Joe’s—Wynnewood lar guest at most upcoming Weavers Way members who volunteered countless hours The Shuttle is published by Acme—Roxborough Weavers Way Co-op and Saul events. The vegetable races, face planning, gathering supplies, and doing all Deadlines for each issue are painting, pumpkin bowling, apple bob- the preparatory work necessary to orga- Shop Rite—Roxborough the first of the preceding month, bing, vegetable print making, and bike- Acme—Andorra e.g., December 1 for the January issue. nize the event. We never could have done powered blender were fun for all ages. it without you! There are many people we David Siller For information about advertising, Pesto, canned dilly beans, and pizza sauce as a team would like to acknowledge, and Chloe Cerwinka & Sarah Garton— contact [email protected], made with ingredients from the farm sold or call 215-843-2350, ext. 135 the list to the right includes some of them. Heritage Farm well. Home-baked pies, sandwiches from Statement of Policy Kilian’s Hardware Articles should be under 500 words and can be submitted neatly typed, on disk, or by e-mail to [email protected]. Be sure to include your name, phone number, and membership number. Drop them off by the deadline to the Shuttle mailbox on the second floor of the Mt. FAQs About Weavers Way Community Programs Airy Co-op. The purpose of the Shuttle is to provide members with information as well as education about co-ops, health food practices, by Rachel Milenbach, Weavers Way Community Programs Executive Director and other matters of interest to the members as consumers and citizens of the community. Articles express only the views of the writers Q: What is Weavers Way Com- operated the school Marketplace program at five neighbor- and not those of the Co-op or the board of munity Programs (WWCP)? hood K-8 schools and provided farm education to visiting directors, unless identified as such. Articles, let- ters, comments, criticisms, and suggestions are A: WWCP is a 501(c)(3) non- groups of schoolchildren at the Mort Brooks Memorial Farm welcome and should be directed to the editor. at Awbury Arboretum. As these programs grew, it became Space limitations require that the editor have profit organization started by the the right to edit all articles. Ad rates are avail- Co-op in 2007. It is a totally sepa- clear that we needed dedicated staff to focus on programming able upon request, in the advertising mailbox rate fiscal entity. The Co-op and and fundraising. on the second floor, or at www.weaversway. coop. All ads must be submitted electronically, WWCP each has its own Board of or camera-ready with prior arrangement, and Directors. WWCP has nonprofit Q: How is WWCP funded? should be submitted with payment. Products or status as a member of the Mt. Airy Community Services Corpora- services advertised in this paper should not in A: Funding for WWCP comes from a mix of foundation grants, any way be construed to be endorsed by tion (MACSC). * Weavers Way Co-op. individual contributions, and a small amount of earned income from our programs. The Shuttle Q: Why was WWCP formed? Q: Can I make a tax-deductible donation to WWCP? is printed on 100% A: WWCP was formed to expand programs the Co-op was al- recycled paper ready providing in the community. For many years, the Co-op A: Yes, that would be great! Checks can be mailed to WWCP, (continued on page 6) November 2011 the shuttle 3 Produce News This Thanksgiving, Give Your Pets This Is the Month Something Extra to Be Thankful for... by Jean MacKenzie, Mt. Airy Produce Manager

In the retail world, as Christmas is to toys, Thanksgiving is to food. Maybe more so, since plenty of people do not celebrate Christmas, or, if they do, they don’t buy toys. Thanksgiving appeals to those of us who have ever been deeply grateful—that is, most of us. Is gratitude a universal spiritual prin- ciple? Or maybe it’s just the only one I understand. Usually, Thanksgiving means a special meal. For an overwhelming number of us, that meal comprises a few very spe- cific foods, and your produce department had better have them. A few years ago, we that tryptophan and animal fat, they’re couldn’t get Brussels sprouts the week be- a lot less likely to fall asleep in front of fore Thanksgiving, and I thought I’d have the football game, and thus they are more to change my name, don a disguise, and likely to be awake and available for post- take a job as a night clerk at the Holiday meal clean-up. For this reason, I strongly Inn. Thank heavens I don’t have to order recommend inviting a few vegetarians and the turkeys! I already scan market reports vegans even if—especially if—you’re not weeks in advance to see if we’re going to one yourself. photo by Jonathan McGoran encounter any shortages. L to R: Lucia, Shelly and Murphy Brown So, What to Serve Your Vegetarians and Vegans? Your Vegetarian or Vegan Weavers Way is the only local retailer of Primal Pet Foods, a premium line of 100% USDA, Personally, I could make a complete human-grade, all-natural ingredients. Primal formulas, mixes, and grinds incorporate Thanksgiving meal out of mashed Yukon Gold potatoes, fresh, antibiotic- and steroid-free whole muscle meat, organ meat, and meaty bones with no additional hormones. This combination of high-quality protein provides the essential Really, it’s not ALL about the tur- or sweet potatoes with red onions. But amino acids, fatty acids, active enzymes, and natural-source calcium necessary to support key. In fact, vegetarians and vegans can you probably really want to concentrate your pet’s overall health. So if you’re planning a feast sometime late November, why not overeat to absurd extremes on Thanksgiv- on recipes that include winter squash, try something special for your best pal, too? We will be offering discounts of $1, $2, and ing Day just as easily as carnivores can. chopped walnuts, and/or mushrooms, even $3 off these excellent products, plus free turkey liver munchie treats with every Primal purchase of $10 or more. Only at Weavers Way Pet Store. Bonus: Since they are not consuming all (continued on page 21) We Bee Brothers at Weavers Way Farm by Keith Kelleher

I visited with Joel Eckel at the Co-op farm to minimize an urge to swarm, which hap- on Washington Lane this week to witness pens when the hive gets too crowded. his care and nurturing of several hives he I asked Joel about the advantages tends there. He and his brother Jeff, who of small scale beekeeping. “Being at the works as a teacher at the Penn Charter Weavers Way Farm is great for gathering school and who was giving his class a tour pollen,” he said. “The surrounding weeds of the Farm that day, are beekeepers. They are so important; thistles, goldenrod, dan- supply Weavers Way Chestnut Hill and delions and others help for a varied diet, Mt. Airy stores with their “We Bee Broth- which lends to better bee health and a ers” local honey. higher quality honey.” He stressed that in The day started out quite overcast big commercial hives the monoculture and with nary a whiff of breeze to cool one- pesticide use inhibit their health. Being in self. When I met Joel, I was eager to don a pesticide-free environment is also an the protective hat to get a “close up” on important factor in locating at the Farm, the action, but the day with the clouds and although, he said, “Bees travel up to three potential rain put a damper on the safety miles from their home, so there is not a of doing so. Instead he gave me a crash 100% guarantee. That’s why one can’t put course in beekeeping and bee-dom, which ‘100% organic’ on honey—there are un- I found fascinating. known elements in pollen gathering.” The brothers ‘We’ started about The day turned sunny as we spoke and five years ago and ventured with finding I asked if we could try to open up a hive, swarms in acquiring their bees. Swarms as the bees would be in a better mood, an photo by Keith Kelleher are a phenomenon that happen in the wild important factor I thought. I admit to a The We Bee Brothers: Joel (l) and Jeff Eckel when a new colony headed by its queen great fear of stinging insects as a child and this has followed me into my adult years, is looking for a new home. Swarms are bee filled with liquid sweets will not vol- word “Fascinating” came to mind. Fasci- so when Joel said, “Yes, but we’ll go to a also free and save in the cost of starting unteer a sting.” I was only slightly com- nating indeed! Joel slowly closed up the ‘nuc’ hive, the bees will be more docile,” new hives. Bees in the swarm state are forted, but I pressed on… hive just as my nerves and the notion of I was wary but encouraged. I donned the very docile and can be handled without a luck had been tested to its reach. The day signature ‘hat’ while Joel opened the hive, As Joel inspected the frames, care- protective hat and suit, but don’t ask me (and fear factor) had come to an enlighten- and there they were, about 5,000 bees fully lifting them out, I anxiously told him to help you there… more about that later. ing conclusion. “Maybe I’ll take this up!” busily at their tasks. I was amazed at the of an errant bee on his thumb or shirt. His Joel and Jeff started out with some Zen-like demeanor was not deterred, and I told Joel. wild swarms, which they put in hives structuralized efficiency and energy. He used a device called a “smoker”; smoke he went about the inspection. The bees We Bee Brothers does two extractions consisting of a series of boxes containing were busy working on cells full of honey, during the year: one in July, which pro- frames with a surface for the bees to start simulates a forest fire, which makes the bees eat more honey to prepare for flight capping larvae units and harvesting pollen. duces a lighter honey in taste and color, their honey combs on. The honey comb What great free labor, I thought. I learned and a late season honey, which is a darker, is a hexagonal wax cell built to store ei- for a new home. It also aids in making them more docile and easier to handle. how they winterize the hive by cluster- more pungent variety, taking advantage of ther honey, larvae, or pollen. Each box is ing and detaching their wing muscles to those late summer flowering plants. One- called a super, and there are three or more The buzz of the hive grew louder when Joel smoked them out, which was quite a aid in the shivering reflex that heats the pound jars are available at both Chestnut supers in a hive. When a hive grows too queen and all her subjects to 92 degrees. Hill and Mt. Airy stores. big you can make a ‘nuc’ or nucleus col- thrill from within the (slight) protection of my bee hat. As Joel noted, Philadelphia- “Humidity is the problem of winter, not ony. Boxes in these colonies have smaller the cold,” Joel said. The more questions frames, meaning fewer bees. This is done born Lorenzo Langstroth, inventor of the modern beehive, is quoted as saying, “A I asked, the more Mr. Spock’s declarative 4 The Shuttle November 2011 The Home Grown Institute Announces March Conference Theme “Springing Good Intentions into Action: What’s Stopping YOU?” by Sarah Gabriel, The Home Grown Institute

Last month I attended one of those from good intentions to action. frenzied Green festivals—thousands of Intrinsic Motivation: You gotta wan- people, hundreds of vendors, dozens of na do it. Not because your mother said so, 60-minute, jam-packed presentations. As or the article in the New York Times said I was leaving the “Gardening with Chick- so, but because you really, deeply want it ens” workshop, I bumped into fellow for yourself. sustainably minded Co-op member Mary Himmer. After chatting a few minutes Access to Resources: It isn’t gonna about how good the speaker was, Mary happen unless the ways and means needed said, “I really want to have chickens, but are available and the obstacles to access the thing that stops me is...” are removed. Time, money, valid and rel- evant information, the right “stuff,” geo- In a minute I’ll tell you what stops graphic convenience, and a reasonable, her...because for me, the details are a sec- doable, plan of action. ondary issue. The primary issue is that there is something that stops this action- Social Support—A companion or oriented thoughtful woman, and this in- buddy or even just a witness or someone you ask to hold you accountable. formation-centered festival doesn’t help photo courtesy of The Home Grown Institute The Half: If there is a Provider of a her get past it. While the model may be Sarah Gabriel, Managing Director of The Home Grown Institute (far right), standing with good business for vendors and infotain- Service, a good relationship with that pro- East Falls Goes Green members (from left to right) Tom, Dora, Sharon, Allen and Cynthia, ment for the masses, it isn’t designed to vider—e.g., if you like your teacher, you after discussing how The Home Grown Institute can energize East Falls’ efforts to develop support motivated people with good inten- are more likely to do well in the class... a community garden and community composting program. Books related to home-scaled tions to take real action. The Home Grown sustainable and regenerative practices are among the resources available from The Home What we know is that if you get these Grown Institute. Institute, however, does just that. three and half things in place, your likeli- I had a conversation recently with hood of success—with any goal you set And it isn’t just for individuals to quick check with the COOP (Chickens Pat James, the Director of Education at for yourself—skyrockets. take action. Communities too can use The Outside Of Philadelphia) group and we the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Home Grown Institute to move further on found that indeed there are people with At The Home Grown Institute, the their goals. Take, for example, East Falls who said something about people growing whole experience is designed around backyard chickens in Blue Bell. And I’ll food that stuck. She said that the hardest Goes Green (see photo). They will use bet when she starts to ask, she’ll find more activating these three and a half factors, The Home Grown Institute to help their step for people to take is to start grow- and not just for first steps. Starting now, neighbors stopping by... ing food. Once they grow something— efforts to establish a community garden we’ll help you get clear about what it is and community composting program. The Home Grown Institute will take even a few plants in a container—it isn’t you want to do. (Are you thinking about place at Chestnut Hill Academy March such a big leap to grow more quantity or it yet?) Our trained presenters will have So, what was stopping Mary? It turns 24-25, with a bonus day of field trips variety or to add raised beds or develop done the Internet filtering for you and will out that she occasionally travels and, al- Friday, March 23. Registration will open more organic practices. The biggest leap provide a simple rendering of “best of” though she is deeply connected with sus- next month. A few Planning Committee is from not growing anything to growing resources you can choose from. Our hand- tainable community at Gwynedd Meeting, positions are still available. Contact sar- something. Very observant, Pat. And it’s picked vendors will have some of those she feels isolated from her immediate [email protected] for more not just about food. It’s about first steps resources on hand in the Town Square neighbors in Blue Bell—she doesn’t think information. in general. Market. Opportunities for connecting there is anyone there who would help. A So, what helps people take those with like-minded people—at whatever first steps? Thirty-five years of research level you desire—will be the real treasure strongly suggests that there are three and a at The Home Grown Institute. Mt. Airy half significant factors that help people go Psychotherapy Practices

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Mt. Airy • 215-843-1970 November 2011 the shuttle 5 What Are Board Members Thinking? Education Committee Sponsors Do Something for the Greater Good Talk on Arab Spring by David Woo, Weavers Way President In this column, David Woo shares his own thoughts and ideas and is not writing by Larry Schofer on behalf of the board. Herb Simon, emeritus professor at Tem- an interpreter) with many Egyptians. The What has been one result of our growth • South Philly Food Cooperative ple University and a Weavers Way mem- goodwill was contagious, with the various and change as a cooperative business southphillyfoodcoop.org ber, went to Egypt last spring to conduct elements of Egyptian society seemingly in over the last several years? A vision has • Doylestown Food Cooperative interviews with the Egyptians demonstrat- a great anti-Mubarak alliance. emerged where more food cooperatives doylestown.coop ing against their government. He recently Herb met a lot of people concerned have opened up in this region as part of a • CreekSide Food Cooperative creek- presented some of his material to a group with human rights in Egypt, but also with national movement to grow local control side.coop meeting at the Chestnut Hill Library in the people-to-people relationships. His pre- in wealth and business resources. Weavers series of occasional talks presented by the sentation was followed by a question-and- Way is about to be joined in this picture Just opened within a year Weavers Way Education Committee. answer period, mainly devoted to ques- by CreekSide Co-op, a new cooperative • Chester’s Co-op www.chestercoop. Armed with a set of telephone num- tions for which we have no answers yet: grocery in Elkins Park, which, having com bers and potential contacts, Herb went Will the army cede real power? How will raised over $150,000 in member loans to- right out into Tahiri Square to talk to elections be fair? Will the Muslims and ward their target of $250,000, is currently Existing people. The only security measures that the Coptic Christians work together in the completing the final component of their • Mariposa Food Cooperative www. he encountered were those to prevent new Egypt? Why did the police allow the $3.5 million financing. Congratulations, mariposa.coop (expanding to a big- weapons, and from then on he was able sacking of the Israeli embassy? What are CreekSide! ger location) to have some very good interchanges (via the economic prospects of a new Egypt? With more food cooperatives on the • Swarthmore Food Cooperative scene, the growth in demand for better www.swarthmore.coop (recent food and local food will grow, and the renovation) corporate food industry will need to re- Mt. Airy Village spond and meet this need. Thinking about • Selene Whole Foods Cooperative the potential this offers us as a society, www.selenecoop.org shouldn’t we as members of Weavers Way This list can and should grow, and HolidayHoliday FairFair educate ourselves on the issues at hand? you can be a part of this next wave of co- I’ve been working with many of your operative development by letting us on board directors over the last few years to your board know what you think. Or what build our own capacity to weather eco- you can do to help. Friday, December 9 from 5 pm to 8 pm nomic uncertainties and to help other co- Weavers Way has also taken on a lead operators build themselves. There are now position and is an active part of the emerg- Celebrate the Holiday Season many startup organizations in the greater ing Mid-Atlantic Food Cooperative Alli- with the businesses and neighbors of Mt. Airy Village Philadelphia area that need your atten- ance (mafca.coop), which is made up of tion in order to grow. They range from cooperative grocery entities from Mary- Holiday Shopping • Music • Treats groups who just met, to those with tens land to Brooklyn. Our next meeting will of members and a few thousand dollars in be on November 12, 2011, so e-mail me their bank account, to organizations with if you want to find out where and if you hundreds of paying members and tens of want to join in. Thanks to past President Weavers Way Co-op Philadelphia Salvage thousands of dollars in equity. CreekSide Nancy Weinman for initiating a gather- The High Point Cafe The Waldorf School of Philadelphia is the closest to realizing their dream of a ing of Cooperatives at a barbecue a few The Big Blue Marble Bookstore (at the Pop Up Shop) new grocery store in the old and vacant years ago, which led to the beginning of The Nesting House Mt. Airy Yoga Asbourne Market, which will bring jobs MAFCA. and economic activity that will benefit As 2012 is designated the Internation- that community. al Year of Cooperatives by the United Na- Here’s an inventory for you to help tions, shouldn’t the strengthening of the Eco Tip Compose food waste. keep track: cooperative business sector in America be When put in landfills it creates methane, on your mind this year? Start ups a greenhouse gas that contributes to ~ [email protected] • Kensington Community Food Co- climate change. operative www.kcfoodcoop.com

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559 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119. Or you can donate online by going to ported Agriculture at Saul Agricultural High School. WWCP provides the farm edu- www.weaversway.coop and clicking on Weavers Way Community Programs, and cation at each of these sites. At the Brooks farm, we provide education for a diverse then clicking “Give to WWCP.” Our brochure (The Next Crop Starts with You) is group of public, private, and special needs youth and adults through curriculum- available at the Mt. Airy or Chestnut Hill store. based lessons and service learning opportunities. In addition, WWCP is responsible for planting, tending, and harvesting the crops grown at the Children’s Garden, where much of the farm education takes place. At Saul, the farm educator works with Q: Does Weavers Way Co-op fund Weavers Way Community Programs? 300 high school students annually, teaching small-scale urban farm production and A: No, the Co-op does not provide financial support to the nonprofit. The Co-op sup- distribution. This project helps fill a gap in the Saul curriculum, which did not previ- ports the nonprofit in many important ways, but WWCP is responsible for raising the ously have the means to provide a vegetable production operation. funds in our budget. The Hope Garden is a community garden on a 1/2-acre plot at Mt. Airy Stenton Family Manor, a city-run homeless shelter for families. The Hope Garden (which Q: Then what is the relationship between WWCP and Weavers Way Co-op? was named by resident children in 2009) is designed to teach small-scale urban A: WWCP and the Co-op share a commitment to the community, education, coopera- gardening to residents through weekly garden shifts and special projects. Produce tive principles, and of course, good food. We work together on many outreach and grown is used in the Stenton kitchen to provide fresh, healthful food for on-site meal education projects. preparation. Prior to this project, the only vegetables served to the 230 residents came from large industrial-sized cans. WWCP plants, tends, and harvests the crops and provides educational activities through gardening and art. Q: What programs does WWCP operate? A: WWCP has three programs: Q: What is the Mt. Airy Bike Collective? • The Marketplace partnership with area schools A: The Mt. Airy Bike Collective is an informal group of people who share knowledge • Farm Education at the Mort Brooks Memorial Farm at Awbury Arboretum, Sten- and tools in an effort to promote participation in bike riding, safety, and maintenance. ton Family Manor, and Saul Agricultural High School It is located at 13 E. Mt. Pleasant Avenue in the basement of the Mt. Airy Presbyte- • The Mt. Airy Bike Collective rian Church and can be reached at 215-70BIKE0 or MtAiryBikeCollective@gmail. com. Q: What is Marketplace? Q: Whom can I call to ask additional questions? A: Marketplace is a school-based cooperative food business run by students with support and guidance from teacher advisors and the WWCP Marketplace Coordinator. A: Contact Executive Director Rachel Milenbach at [email protected] or The program is modeled on project-based learning techniques—each school runs 267-872-4134. a mini co-op/small business, requiring small-group collaboration and a variety of academic skills. *Mt. Airy Community Services Corporation (MACSC) is a 501(c)(3) organization that has served for more than 30 years as a stable and efficient financial umbrella for North- Q: Can you tell me about the different farms that are connected to the Co-op and west Philadelphia nonprofits. Membership allows us to pool our resources for back- WWCP? office operations such as insurance and tax filing. Therefore, a greater percentage of our revenue goes to providing direct services. A: Weavers Way Co-op operates the production farms at the Mort Brooks Memorial Farm at Awbury Agricultural Village and the Henry Got Crops! Community Sup-

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(continued from page 1) Weavers Way can be a catalyst for better who came early to help set up the room, that they found most compelling—either individual and community health—broad- including Barbara Bloomfield, who also the problem most important to address, or Health & Wellness ening the Co-op’s self-concept from that served as photographer for the evening. the issue they felt themselves most able to Committee Working of a food provider to that of a commu- The group began its process by re- address. Each person was then invited to nity organization working in collaboration viewing the committee’s charge and af- read what they had written as the group Groups with others to support healthy living in firming a set of Grounding Principles with listened for patterns and commonalities. Northwest Philadelphia.” a resounding “Yes!” : Then the rowdy fun began, as sub- Access Advocacy: Healthcare A more diverse group of people could groups emerged and stood in the center for All hardly be imagined—from individual of the chairs—a “living Venn diagram.” 2nd Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. practitioners to representatives of ma- • Assuming a broad definition of One large group redefined itself and split Health and Wellness as encompass- jor community institutions like Chestnut into two. Individuals recognized surpris- Children & Family Wellness Hill Hospital, Enon Tabernacle Church, ing the whole person and whole ing commonalities, and small groups en- and Center in the Park; from long-term community—physical, emotional, larged their self-definition to incorporate 2nd Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Weavers Way members to not-yet-mem- social, mental, spiritual health; additional people. Finally, there were six bers volunteering their skills and energy; • Using a broad definition of the NW “working groups,” which set about the Lifestyle, Wellness & those working in, living in, or serving cli- Philadelphia community—and task of defining themselves with (provi- Prevention Education ents from Germantown to Chestnut Hill, reaching out to those who are not sional) names, finding monthly meeting 4th Thursdays, 7:00—9:00 p.m. Ogontz to Manayunk. They came from represented in the room; times, and picking conveners, who will Eastern, Western, and indigenous para- • Holding respect for and listening to also meet bimonthly as a Steering Com- Mind Body Spirit Earth mittee. There was even time to do some digms; secular and religious perspectives; others with diverse backgrounds, Integration for Health professional and avocational commit- perspectives, and concerns; sharing and brainstorming before the ments; and different gender, class, ethnic, meeting ended with spontaneous song and 2nd Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. and racial experiences. They shared at • Seeking an expansive vision; applause—on time! least one thing: a vision of creating to- • Setting aside competitive habits of In addition to the 40 people who Prevention of Obesity Through gether a healthier Northwest Philadelphia. mind and speech; participated in this meeting, about 20 ex- Good Nutrition & Physical I opened the formal meeting with • Cultivating collaborative habits of pressed interest but couldn’t make it that Fitness a moment of silent appreciation for the mind and speech; night, and we have received additional in- 3rd Wednesdays, 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. food, followed by greetings from WW • Finding ways to say “Yes” quiries since. The working groups expect Board Member Sue Wasserkrug, and spe- together. additional participants to join them. Safe Streets/Safe Homes cial appreciation for both General Manag- Anyone who is interested in explor- 2nd Sundays, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. er Glenn Bergman’s support of the project ing the transformation of Northwest Phil- After rearranging ourselves into a and Outreach Coordinator Anne Work- adelphia into a model health community man’s ongoing hands-on assistance. Many large U-shape, the group members began through Weavers Way is welcome to in- the overarching direction. Listening, volunteers who also helped make the eve- to identify issues of common concern. quire about joining one of the working openness, and patience will be the watch- ning possible were recognized, including Spending a few minutes in silence, each groups (see list to the right). words of this exciting process. initial planning group members Heidi and person wrote on an index card the two pub- Matt Schwartz, and many participants lic health issues in Northwest Philadelphia At this initial stage, there is no com- Contact Anne Workman at outreach@ mon theme beyond the exploratory com- weaversway.coop, with information about mittee charge. With a group this large your background and interests, to be put in WEAVERS WAY SPONSORS A CRAFTY RECYCLE EVENT! and diverse, the themes will evolve in the contact with the group conveners. working groups; the Steering Committee will identify the commonalities and guide Yarn Swap! at Weavers Way Community Room 555, Carpenter Lane Sunday, November 13 from noon - 3pm ers start he C learn re (set-up and donations from noon to 1 pm, swap starts at 1pm) onfident, life-long Looking for a good excuse to clean out your yarn stash? Join your fellow crafters for a great recycle/re-use event! Please bring yarn in good condition, ready to use in a ball or skein (no tangled masses please). Please tag the yarn to identify the fiber type. Notions, tools, patterns and books are also welcome! Questions? Or would you like to volunteer for the event? Contact Anne Workman at [email protected] or 215.843.2350 ext 118. 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Each will run independently and en and their families all over the world, Operating Expenses $ 5,254.7 $ 3,276.9 develop its own style, but the two will while enjoying each other’s company. Operating Income $ 143.4 $ 161.5 be in close communication. Every member of the group is asked to Interest Expense $ (292.2) $ (116.6) A typical evening has not only a fes- bring food to share, and to contribute fi- Grant Income $ 342.8 $ 629.3 Expansion Expense $ - $ (229.2) tive potluck but a significant educational nancially; $20-$25 is the cost of a typi- All other Income/(Expense) $ 54.0 $ 0.1 component. Shining Hope for Commu- cal restaurant meal and a good donation goal, but there is no minimum donation Provision for Income Taxes $ (96.1) $ (95.5) nities runs a school for impoverished Net Income $ 151.9 $ 349.6 girls in Kibera, Kenya, a slum outside amount; any gift is fine. Nairobi; I am on the board and have writ- Questions? Contact Betsy Teutsch, Selected Balance Sheet Data at June 30th Cash $ 497.7 $ 949.2 ten about this project. It was the DFW [email protected] or Ann Mintz, property and Equipment $ 6,416.6 $ 6,673.5 choice for June and Shining Hope just [email protected]. Debt $ 4,445.3 $ 5,668.0 received a check for $35,000+, allowing We will be running a monthly up- Equity $ 2,387.8 $ 2,097.3 us to add many more girls to the school. date in The Shuttle, highlighting our All these modest donations, when aggre- WWDFW potluck foods as well as the The auditor for Weavers Way,Bob Bo- Lane $199,466. Net income after inter- gated, have significant impact, more so organizations we are sponsoring. To land, a certified public accountant and est expense and taxes was $151,922. Net than they would individually. Here is the give a feel of DFW’s work, here is the partner in the firm of Mallie, Falconiero income included nonrecurring grants DFW philosophy: October 2011 chosen organization: and Company, presented his report for of $342,853 that the Commonwealth of “Our collective donations make the The Program: Mercado Global, which the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2011, to Pennsylvania awarded to support the greatest impact when the nonprofit -or works with 31 indigenous women’s coop- the Finance Committee and the Board construction of the Chestnut Hill store. ganization we choose reaches women eratives throughout Guatemala’s Western of Weavers Way, on September 22 and Because the net income result was due to at the grass-roots level while promoting Highlands. Many of their partner artisans October 4 respectively. nonrecurring income, the Board voted not to announce a member rebate for 2011. self-sufficiency. We support programs are widows or returned refugees from The auditor reviewed the financial that train women in a vocation, increase Guatemala’s civil war and approximately statements prepared by the Weavers Way’s For fiscal year ending June 30, 2012, their level of education, improve their 72 percent of partner artisans are illiterate. finance staff and recommended some ad- the Co-op is forecasting net retail grocery health, and encourage economic inde- justments which is normal in the audit pro- sales of $15,190,852; this is a 2.30% in- pendence.” Why We Love This Program: Having access to markets for Fair Trade cess. The auditor informed the board that crease over fiscal 2011, with net income Another big advantage of aggregat- is important. Mercado Global offers this the Co-op’s financial statements “present of $75,530. ing our donations: we don’t get added to access to the indigenous women with fairly, in all material respects, the financial An audit firm provides an indepen- a million lists. Dining For Women just whom they work. Mercado Global has a position of Weavers Way Cooperative As- dent review of financial statements to- sends one check! Not only does your con- holistic approach to women’s empower- sociation, and the results of its operations gether with a formal opinion of its find- tribution go to a carefully vetted organi- ment, including business and financial and it cash flows.” ings. Audits follow standards set by the zation, but you can give without fear of training, in addition to leadership and self- For its fiscal year ending June 30, accounting profession and involve tests your mailbox and inbox overflowing with esteem building. 2011, Weavers Way had net retail gro- of financial records, cash transactions, and future solicitations. cery sales of $14,848,870. The retail sales internal controls. The audit for Weavers breakdown by store a Mt. Airy $6,966,279, Way was completed in August of this year. Chestnut Hill $7,717,225, and West Oak

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I recently had the good fortune to attend Next we went to Becketwood (www. Becketwood has been around for 25 mission is to advance the art of printmak- the annual conference of the National Co- becketwood.com), a housing co-op for years and is one of several senior housing, which it does through exhibits in its operative Business Association (NCBA) those ages 55 and older—although we ing cooperatives in Minneapolis. Unlike a gallery space, educational and community in Minneapolis. In addition to attending a learned that the average age of the cur- condominium, where residents own only programs (including “free ink days,”), a number of inspiring and educational work- rent residents is 82! Becketwood is a their own unit, in a housing co-op, resi- visiting artists program, and a printshop shops and presentations, I joined a group of lovely wood-and-brick building on twelve dents own a share of the entire facility. At cooperative where artists have access to attendees on a tour of local co-ops. acres near the Mississippi River. The Becketwood, residents buy and sell their an expansive space full of a wide range of Our first stop was Seward Co-op cooperative has 210 units ranging from units at market rate and pay a monthly high quality printing equipment and sup- (www.seward.coop), where we enjoyed one to three bedrooms, as well as many maintenance fee that covers just about ev- plies—not to mention the camaraderie of a delicious lunch from the store’s deli. services and amenities such as a dining erything you can think of, including major fellow artists. Printmaking is an art that is Seward is one of about a dozen food co- room, library, fitness center, crafts room, building renovations (such as a new roof) particularly well-suited to the cooperative operatives in the Twin Cities area. Like and garden plots. The facility is classified and regular appliance replacements. We structure because the equipment needed to Weavers Way, Seward was founded in 1972, as independent living (as opposed to as- were told there is a waiting list of almost make prints is huge and expensive. but has a membership that’s nearly twice sisted living or nursing home), but some 200. There are so many co-ops in the Twin ours: about 8,700 households. This number, residents do have in-home services. We Finally we visited Highpoint Center Cities that someone joked that coopera- and the number of employees, is significant- were told that most residents have cars, for Printmaking (www.highpointprint- tion is in the water there. With all the co- ly larger than what it was three years ago but there is a van to take nondrivers to making.org), which is technically a non- op start-up activity going on in Philadel- when the co-op moved to its current loca- stores, doctors, etc. We had an opportunity profit organization, but which includes an phia, maybe visitors will be saying the tion, with 13,000 square feet of retail space to meet with several residents, including artists’ co-op and, as the executive director same thing about our city sometime soon. in a LEED certified building. one of the founding mothers! explained, is a co-op in spirit. Highpoint’s

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Every month there is so much to write cial entities. The Big Blue Marble was a • It would be a “third place” for peo- tions run by a cooperative with members about that I am not sure where to start…. great addition to the Mt Airy community ple to meet each other—the others working and paid staff. There is much to and is a wonderful place for new books, being faith-based and coffee shops. be done and many more meetings to be readings, and events. Increasing traffic to • A way to strengthen the local com- held but as Paul Hazen, President and It’s the Year of the Co-op: Big Blue Marble should also be an impor- munity CEO of the National Cooperative Busi- Why Not a Cooperative tant goal of the West Mt. Airy community. ness Association says, “for every problem • A place for human contact while there is a cooperative solution.” The idea Book Store? Libraries should be funded. The sad browsing story for America is that these organiza- of a bookstore in Chestnut Hill is a natu- Walk a Crooked Mile Bookstore tions are not funded to the level that they • A safe place for children of all ages ral. A highly educated population of dif- owner Greg Williams and I started a dis- should be funded, deficit or no deficit. It to spend time with or without adults ferent ages with many young people (re- cussion a few months ago about what it goes back to the “common good.” Look • A conversation corner would be a member kids below five are not always on would take to have a used books store, at the cuts to our state schools and other nice addition a computer or playing electronic games) performing arts center, and possible in- Land Grant colleges that have been an im- and a variety of income levels that could • A place for writers to meet, to dis- support this type of cooperative would be cubator work space on Germantown Ave portant driver of innovation and education cuss, to present, and to spend time in Chestnut Hill or Mt. Airy. In October, and have opened our educational system an inspiration to many other main street members of the community who were to millions of people from all walks of • Music and other performing space programs in the United States. So, let’s interested in how to bring such a vision life. would be great dream on and see if in this Year of the Co- (more or less) to Chestnut Hill gathered at • Meeting spaces for the community op we can help start another cooperative Even if we never get a cooperatively retail consumer venture. St. Martin’s Church to dicuss the idea. owned bookstore off the ground in Chest- • Cof fee from the Chestnut Hill Cof- I do not know how many times a nut Hill, the discussion at St. Martin’s in fee Shop would be a great addition week people ask me, “What is going on at October was civilized, humbling, and im- • Poetry center Food Policy Advisory the old Border’s site?” I tell them I have portant. What I heard from the 20 people • A place for my dog to come and no idea, but that this idea of a community- who showed up was the importance of Council (FPAC) hang out with other dog people and owned used book store would be a won- bookshops as a place for community- dogs who are literate (I thought this Mayor Nutter, through the leadership derful addition to the avenue. building and learning. I do not need a was interesting and should be on the of the Parks and Recreation Department, market study to know that books are not Since the information has been out, list) formed the Food Policy Advisory Council there have been some great comments the growth portion of the retail industry, (FPAC) in early 2011 to facilitate respon- about why a bookstore is important to the and I do not need a market study to tell me • Open studio spaces sible policies to improve access to food public discourse and community overall. that the Northwest community is strongly • Incubator office space for Philadelphia residents that is grown This is not to say that the library is not im- in support of a community-owned store in the city and region. Fairmount Park Di- portant, too, as a center for books and pub- concept: (As Steve Jobs said, “Most im- rector of Urban Forestry and Ecosystem The group is going to develop a mis- lic meeting space; it is just different. Li- portant, have the courage to follow your Management Joan Blaustein and I are co- sion page and begin work on envisioning braries, public schools systems, and health heart and intuition.”) Here were some of chairing this committee. Some of the areas the space. There was discussion about care providers should be well-funded so- the statements: that we are going to examine are: the poli- purchasing a site that would be held by a community building fund, with the opera- (continued on page 23) November 2011 the shuttle 11 Gluten-free Holiday Baking by Genevieve Sherrow, MS, CN

The holidays are upon us and this means it’s baking time. If you’re gluten-free, All-Purpose Gluten-free Flour Blend for For the stuffing: there’s no need to opt out of holiday bak- Muffins, Cookies, and Quickbreads Preheat the oven to 325º F. ing. The holidays can be an ideal time to dive into the world of gluten-free (GF) (makes 4 cups) Chop cornbread up into cubes and toast the cubes on a bak- baking. Baking itself can be intimidating 1 1/2 cups sorghum flour ing sheet for about 20 minutes or so. Don’t overcook or over- and GF adds another layer of difficulty. 1 1/2 cups brown rice flour brown them. When they’re nicely toasted remove the baking However, GF baking has come a long way 1 cup tapioca flour sheet from the oven, set aside and allow the cubes to cool. over the past ten years. There are a mul- 1 tsp. guar gum 4-5 TBS. high quality extra virgin olive oil, for frying and titude of GF flour products and ingredi- 2 tsp. baking powder to taste ents out on the market, and an abundance 1 tsp. baking soda 1 cup celery, diced of baking guidance exists online and in 1 cup sweet onion, diced bookstores. If GF baking is foreign to you, 2 large Granny Smith or other tart apples, peeled, you’re not alone, but resources are avail- Apple Cranberry Cornbread Stuffing cored and diced able at your fingertips. This stuffing is the perfect accompaniment to squash or 1 tsp. thyme, dried As you venture into the world of GF turkey, or served as a side dish at your Thanksgiving or autumn 1 tsp. curry powder baking, you might be baffled by all of the harvest feast. 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon different flour products: Grain flours, nut For the cornbread: 1 cup dried or fresh cranberries and seed flours, and legume flours are at 3/4 cup vegetable broth, more as needed your disposal. The key to GF baking is 1 cup yellow corn meal (Arrowhead Mills is a good brand) 2 TBS. pure maple syrup deciding what flours to use and for what 1/2 cup Bob’s Red Mill all-purpose gluten-free flour blend Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste products. And it’s best to combine them to 1/4 cup succanat or brown sugar achieve the best possible result. When you 1/2 tsp. baking soda Heat about 2 TBS. of the olive oil in a large deep skil- study GF baking recipes, you’ll often see 1/2 tsp. baking powder let. Sauté onion until translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in the multiple flour products. In my opinion, 1/2 tsp. salt thyme, curry, and cinnamon; add the celery, apples, and cran- it’s best to use about two to three different 2 eggs, beaten berries; cook until softened. Remove the skillet from the burner flours when you’re baking GF. 1 cup whole milk, plain yogurt, kefir, or buttermilk and set aside to cool a bit. The first is what I refer to as a base Preheat oven to 350º F. Combine dry ingredients in mixing Stir in the toasted cornbread. Mix well. Add a little more flour. I recommend whole grain flours like bowl. Add egg and yogurt. Stir until mixture is smooth. Pour olive oil, and the broth, pouring in a little at a time and gently sorghum or brown rice because they are batter into an 8” x 8” square baking dish or 9” round dish and stirring to combine. Add the maple syrup. Stir. Season with sea subtle and neutral in flavor. The second bake at 350º for approximately 20-25 minutes or until golden salt and pepper to taste. flour is a starch. Starches are less dense brown. If you like a very soft dressing, feel free to add more broth. and they can lighten up your baked prod- Chef’s note: Prepare cornbread one day in advance. Let corn- ucts; I would suggest using tapioca flour, Stuffing recipe adapted from www.glutenfreegoddess.com, bread sit out on counter so that it dries out a bit. Karina Allrich. Other Recipes reprinted with permission from Gluten-free Warrior: Gluten-free and wheat-free whole foods (continued on page 18) recipes by Genevieve Sherrow. Warrior Press, 2010.

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November 2011 the shuttle 15 Experience Live Jazz and Classical Music at Woodmere Art Museum by Emaleigh Doley, Woodmere Art Museum

Woodmere Art Museum in Chestnut Hill Select Friday Night Jazz events will is expanding its music series after a suc- also include companion family program- cessful run of jazz performances this past ming from 6 to 7 p.m., offering visitors spring. Music offerings at Woodmere now with children a little grown-up time to include Classic Sundays in addition to the experience the Museum and musical per- popular Friday Night Jazz series, offered formances. weekly through December 2011. Visitors Woodmere Art Museum is Philadel- are invited to enjoy music and art together phia’s premier institution for interpreting while touring Woodmere’s galleries. the art and culture of the Philadelphia Classic Sundays programming in- region. The Museum currently has two cludes opera, choral, and classical selec- special exhibitions showcasing modern- tions from critically-acclaimed artists. ist and contemporary art of Philadelphia The afternoon series is held from 3 to on display—Mary G.L. Hood and Phila- 4:30 p.m. on Sundays and includes light delphia Modernism (through January 8, refreshments. Emiliano Pardo-Tristan will 2012) and Flirting with Abstraction: Mod- bring a Brazilian twist to traditional cham- ernist and Contemporary Art of Philadel- ber music with the Cachasa Ensemble on phia and the Promised Gift of Karen Se- photo courtesy of Woodmere Art Museum November 6. Additional artists include gal and Woodmere’s Collection (through Woodmere Art Museum offers live musical performances twice weekly through December classically trained musician Lisamarie January 8, 2012). McGrath, who will perform her mystical Into the Atmosphere: Kids Care 18, sounds, inspired by Native American mu- a new exhibition on display in Wood- sic (November 13); and Russian piano vir- mere’s Helen Millard Children’s Gallery located at 9201 Germantown Avenue. concerts is also available for $130 ($100 for tuoso Oxana Harlamova with Paul Arnold through December 18, marks the Mu- Museum hours are: Tuesday through Thurs- members). Admission to special exhibitions (November 20). seum’s 18th annual Kids Care collabora- day 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–8:45 is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, and FREE The Friday Night Jazz series cel- tion with WXPN’s 88.5 FM’s Kids Corner p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sunday for students and children; Exhibitions in ebrates a succession of themes in this with Kathy O’Connell. Inspired by space 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tickets for the music series the Founder’s Gallery and Helen Millard influential American music genre, fea- and stars, Into the Atmosphere features are $20 each ($15 for members) and can be Children’s Gallery are FREE. For visitor turing weekly performances by vocal- artwork created by hundreds of children purchased online or at the door. A special information, call (215) 247-0476 or visit ists and instrumentalists offering a range around the region, made as holiday gifts. music package for any eight classical or jazz www.woodmereartmuseum.org. of jazz styles. Evening performances are Woodmere’s children’s gallery is a per- held Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. and include manent exhibition space dedicated to ex- light fare and wine. Friday Night Jazz pro- hibiting artwork by and for young people. gramming will feature keyboard virtuoso All exhibitions in the gallery, which first David Posmontier offering his own brand opened in 1986, are installed in a profes- SmallerSpaceLiving.com of jazz (November 4); Tony Wyatt Swing sional manner, providing both student Margaret Wood Band (November 11); and toe-tapping tra- participants and visitors a one-of-a-kind ditional Ragtime with Drew Nugent and museum experience. 215.844.1430 the Midnight Society (November 18). Visit: Woodmere Art Museum is Hands-on help coaching you to a functional home or business that works.

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November is still a working month for arrangement, if left unsnipped. They can Federation of Organic Agriculture Move- U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) gardeners. If you forgot (or just avoided) last for weeks—and even months—into ments (IFOAM), the global umbrella for told a room full of rally supporters Sunday to prune some of your deciduous shrubs the winter, unless heavy snows weigh the organic food movement, and a lead co- at Restaurant Nora, the country’s first cer- and hedges, early November is actually a them down. ordinator of the march. “It’s time to reset tified-organic restaurant, owned and oper- good time to do so. Why? Because most of If you didn’t plant any spring bulbs U.S. policy on GMOs.” ated by acclaimed chef Nora Pouillon, that the leaves have fallen, and you can see the in October, do not despair. Bulbs planted Organic food companies supporting he plans to reintroduce in the current ses- branch form more clearly. This is true of in November will have plenty of time to the march include: United Natural Foods sion of Congress legislation requiring food cut-leaf Japanese maples, crape myrtles, get the cold weather they need to flower Inc., the nation’s largest distributor of or- companies to label all foods that contain rose-of-Sharons, “Burning Bush” euony- in late winter or spring. In fact, gardeners ganic and natural foods; Organic Valley; or are produced with genetically modified mus, privets, butterfly bushes, and roses. at large arboreta and public gardens plant Nature’s Path Foods; Stonyfield Farm; Dr. material. Kucinich first introduced his ge- With the latter two, I recommend prun- bulbs as late as January, using jack-ham- Bronner’s Magic Soaps; Kamut Interna- netically engineered–food legislation just ing only half of what you would ideally mers to penetrate the frozen soil. I don’t tional; and Nutiva Rapunzel. over three years ago. like to cut. Since both plants experience recommend that you try this in your back- some winter kill, if you prune to the de- yard. sired height now, you will invariably lose some branches or parts of branches over If you have planted new evergreen shrubs or small trees in the fall, you can 2011/2012 concERT sEason the winter. By pruning only half now, you Inspiring performances, intimate venues, affordable prices reduce the cumbersome size of the plant, protect them from drying out in winter and if there is some winter damage, you winds by applying Wilt Pruf, an organic substance that coats the leaves for the Bach and ThE MEndElssohns For Tickets: have extra length left to withstand the Church of the Holy Trinity winter and then biodegrades in spring. 1904 Walnut Street, Philadelphia 215.751.9494 loss. Then in spring, after the snows and Saturday, October 29 at 8 PM bitter cold have passed, you can prune to Wilt Pruf is also good for established ever- Check the website for the size you want. greens, especially those planted out in the christmas WITh ThE PhIladElPhIa sInGERs upcoming special events: open, away from the protection of build- St. Clement’s Church Philadelphiasingers.org If you haven’t already done so, now ings or fences. 20th and Cherry Streets, Philadelphia is a good time to cut back perennials to Saturday, December 10 at 5 PM 10% discount two to three inches above ground. This Leaves. More people are shredding christmas WITh ThE PhIladElPhIa sInGERs for Weavers Way coop Members will give your garden a neater appearance. their leaves and raking or blowing them Church of the Good Samaritan onto their planting beds. If you have no 212 W. Lancaster Avenue, Paoli The two-to three-inch stub will mark the Sunday, December 11 at 4 PM* spots of established plants in case you shredder or mower, the city will collect *Please note different time than Phila. concerts leaves in paper bags for recycling. want to plant bulbs later this fall or plant christmas WITh ThE PhIladElPhIa sInGERs Just as plants start to go dormant in St. Clement’s Church new flowers in early spring. Surprises are 20th and Cherry Streets, Philadelphia great at birthdays or in Crackerjack boxes, November, gardeners—and others—be- Saturday, December 17 at 5 PM but it’s no fun digging into an existing pe- gin their own version of dormancy by spending more time indoors and going Randall Thompson’s Requiem rennial crown or root when you try to add Church of the Holy Trinity more plants to your garden. inward mentally, emotionally, and spiritu- 1904 Walnut Street, Philadelphia Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 8 PM Some perennials, however, are worth ally. As you embark on your inward jour- leaving uncut, even in their brown, unflow- ney, think of it as a time to contemplate as ered state. Ornamental grasses, astilbes, well as restore, so that, like the plants in and taller autumn sedums all provide win- your garden, you will emerge in the spring ter interest, somewhat like a dried flower renewed and filled with creative energy. Enjoy November. learning with a PURPOSE

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Every year, the La Salle University Art casso (1881-1973), and Norwegian Fritz ple of a gypsography. A Museum produces a calendar that show- Thaulow (1847-1906). gypsographic matrix is cases artworks from the permanent col- The art museum’s 2012 calendar created from a bas-relief lection. The 2012 calendar is on sale now draws upon this exhibition but shifts its plaster mould, making at Weavers Way Co-op. Located on the focus to include prints created earlier in the technique substan- campus of La Salle University at 19th and the 19th century and also to feature more tially different from more Olney, The La Salle University Art Mu- depictions of the city of Paris itself. For common techniques in- seum has been open to the public since example, Charles Meryon’s (1821-1868) volving cutting or biting 1975 and presents an outstanding collec- fantastical, Polynesian creatures flying into plates. tion of mostly Western Art dating from above the Paris naval ministry building in Because prints are the Renaissance to the present in a series an 1865 etching was chosen for the month light-sensitive works on of period-inspired galleries. The art mu- of October. For November, another exqui- paper, they are rarely seum also presents special exhibitions that site etching that did not fit the time span exhibited and only for rotate every two to three months. These for the exhibition, by Félix Bracquemond periods of up to three image courtesy of Woodmere Art Museum exhibitions range from thematic shows (1833-1914), displays the great technical months. This is in con- Maurice Dumont (1869-1899), French Sapphó, 1895, From Pan, drawn from the permanent collections and virtuosity of the artist at the young age of trast to other media, such No.1, 1895 loans to solo exhibitions by living artists. 19. as oil painting on canvas Glyptograph (gypsograph) printed in dark bluish green ink on In spring 2011, La Salle University Prints that appear in both the exhibi- and metal sculpture, that cream simile Japan paper Art Museum participated in the Phila- tion and calendar include James McNeill remain on display in the delphia International Festival of the Arts Whistler’s (1834-1903) Nursemaids: “Les galleries for years at a and University holidays to confirm hours. (PIFA), inspired by the Kimmel Center Bonnes du Luxembourg,” 1894, Armand time. The calendar provides an excellent Group tours by appointment. Free admis- for the Performing Arts. With the city- Point’s (1861-1932) “Légende Dorée,” opportunity to get to know these works sion. Donations gratefully accepted. wide theme of Paris 1910-1920, the festi- 1897; and Maurice Dumont’s (1869-1899) better. val sought to recreate that magical era of “Sapphó,” 1895. While many may be La Salle University Art Museum is An opportunity to support the Parisian artistic production here in Phila- more familiar with Whistler’s earlier etch- located at 1900 W. Olney Ave., Philadel- Museum exists through Art Angels delphia. La Salle mounted an exhibition of ings, Nursemaids, undertaken in crayon li- phia, PA 19141. For more information, membership. Please contact us or visit prints by artists active in Paris, titled Paris thography, further demonstrates his range call 215-951-1221 or visit www.lasalle. our webpage for more information, Prints: c. 1890-1939, and including work working in a variety of print media and edu/museum. Hours are Monday–Friday www.lasalle.edu/museum. from La Salle’s permanent collection exploiting the individual characteristics 10–4 p.m., weekend hours by appoint- ~ [email protected] by French artists such as Henri de Tou- of each. Point’s color lithograph, created ment. Please call ahead during summer louse-Lautrec (1864-1901) and Georges at the height of the medium’s popular- Rouault (1871-1958) alongside work by ity, was published in L’Éstampe Moderne non-French artists who were active in (The Modern Print), a monthly portfolio Paris, such as Americans James McNeill that included original, commissioned art Whistler (1834-1903) and Mary Cassatt nouveau prints. Dumont’s composition (1844-1926), Swiss artists Théophile-Al- from the first issue of the Berlin-published exandre Steinlen (1859-1923) and Félix arts and literary journal Pan, is an exam- Vallotton (1865-1925), Spaniard Pablo Pi- Thanksgiving Time at Cafette Considering a Chestnut Hill Cat Clinic green renovation? 215-247-9560 8220 Germantown Avenue Want to maintain the historic www.chestnuthillcatclinic.com details in your home? PennCharter.102111.2x5_Layout 1 10/14/11 12:31 PM Page 1 We use Earth-friendly materials 8136 Ardleigh Street • Philadelphia, PA 19118 and efficient design to create BYOB • www.cafette.com • 215.242.4220 unique, award-winning spaces

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The Wissahickon Valley Watershed As- percent of the drinking water to Philadel- About the Sponsoring Organizations white rice flour, potato starch or arrow- sociation (WVWA) and Chestnut Hill phians, as well as habitat for local wildlife The Wissahickon Valley Water- root. The third flour may be another whole College, with support from the Friends of and recreation and natural beauty for area shed Association is a nonprofit land trust grain flour like amaranth, buckwheat, mil- the Wissahickon (FOW), are sponsoring residents. founded in 1957 to protect the quality let, or teff. It’s best to use these flours in a Town Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16, Moderated by Patrick Starr, Vice and the beauty of the Wissahickon Creek. smaller amounts because they have stron- 2011, to inform the community about sig- President Pennsylvania Environmental WVWA works with landowners, local ger flavors and are heavier in weight. You nificant environmental challenges to the Council Southeast Regional Office, the municipalities, Montgomery County, and may also see products such as guar gum Wissahickon Creek. “A Creek in Crisis: A Town Meeting will feature a panel of en- the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to and xanthan gum in GF baking. These are Town Meeting on the Health of the Wis- vironmental experts who will examine preserve and improve woods, meadows binders and can replace some of the bind- sahickon Creek” will examine the numer- the numerous threats to the Wissahickon. and wetlands in the Watershed. For more ing and elastic qualities of gluten. They ous threats to the Wissahickon—including Panelists will be: Carol R. Collier, Execu- information, visit www.wvwa.org www. become more important in egg-free GF diminishing water quantity, stormwater tive Director of the Delaware River Basin wvwa.org . baking. runoff, impaired water quality, and flood- Commission; John K. Jackson, Ph.D, Se- Chestnut Hill College is a coeduca- One of the advantages of GF baking ing—that severely impact the health of the nior Research Scientist at the Stroud Wa- is that you’ll often use products that are Wissahickon Creek and its tributaries. tional Roman Catholic college founded in ter Research Center; and Chris Crockett, 1924 on the philosophy of the Sisters of more nutritious. Whole grain flours like The impact of the Wissahickon Creek Deputy Commissioner at the Philadelphia Saint Joseph. Its mission is to provide stu- sorghum and brown rice have more nutri- on the lives of those living in the Wis- Water Department. dents with holistic education in an inclu- tion than refined wheat flours. Similarly, sahickon Watershed is huge. Though the A Creek in Crisis will be held on the sive Catholic community marked by aca- almond and hazelnut flours and chickpea/ Wissahickon Creek has a humble begin- campus of Chestnut Hill College at Sug- demic excellence, shared responsibility, fava bean flour blends can add more pro- ning in the parking lot at Montgomery arloaf, 9230 Germantown Ave, Philadel- personal and professional growth, service tein, essential fatty acids, and fiber to your Mall, it continues through nine munici- phia, 19118. The Town Meeting will be- to one another and to the global commu- baking. GF baking can also give you an palities to the confluence of the Schuylkill gin at 7 p.m.; doors will open at 6:30 p.m. nity, and concern for the earth. For more opportunity to learn about these products River in Philadelphia. It is a significant and light refreshments will be provided. information, visit www.chc.edu and figure out what flavors and textures waterway providing approximately ten you’re drawn to. To register or for more information, visit The Friends of the Wissahickon, www.wvwa.org or www.fow.org. founded in 1924, is a nonprofit organiza- Gluten-free baking absolutely takes tion dedicated to preserving the Wissa- time and patience and a lot of experimen- hickon Valley. FOW works in partnership tation. There are myriad opportunities to with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation showcase your baking talents around the to restore historical structures throughout holidays. So dive into your flour products the park, eliminate invasive plant species, and online resources and perhaps you’ll monitor watershed management issues, even prove to your friends and family that and restore trails throughout the Wissa- GF baking can be just as delicious—if not hickon Valley Park with its Sustainable more so—than traditional baking! Trails Initiative. For more information, Genevieve Sherrow is author of visit www.fow.org. Gluten-free Warrior, a gluten-free ~ [email protected] whole foods cookbook; and founder of a consulting company of the same name, specializing in education, counseling, and culinary support. Contact Genevieve at gfwarrior.blogspot.com or glutenfree- [email protected].

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Since we opened Avenida Restaurant in in El Salvador, but there are most definitely We have lived on Southampton Ave. since 1983 and have seen many changes to the 2009, we have focused on only buying lessons to learn from their hard work. commercial blocks of Germantown Avenue. We are not opposed to development—to the the freshest ingredients. That is how Chef contrary, we appreciate and enjoy the commercial vitality of the Avenue, and encourage In fact, Ascencio told us that before Edgar grew up in Guatemala—eating food further growth in keeping with the distinct character of the neighborhood. We also un- 1980, the 30 founders of Las Colinas were fresh from area farms. Nothing imported, derstand the 8200 Germantown Avenue property is a large lot fit for a different kind of underpaid, overworked, mistreated em- or from a can. Ever. store than the boutiques that the Avenue is known for. Indeed, Magarity Ford operated at ployees on someone else’s farm, making the site when we bought our home. While the economics of keeping a about $28 a month. But that year, a gov- restaurant safely in the black is always ernment land reform program purchased The zoning changes that Donna Reed Miller will introduce in city council represent part of our buying decisions, we also feel the farm and gave it, along with its debt, a significant departure from what Magarity was and from anything we’ve seen in our strongly about supporting local farmers to the farmers. When they first bought the neighborhood. It would allow Bowman to build well beyond the five stories projected in and buying locally. Increasingly, thanks to farm, they received no assistance, no ac- his building plans for the Germantown Avenue part of his site. On the Shawnee side of co-ops like Weavers Way in Mt. Airy, we cess to credit, no training in agronomy or the lot, the new zoning would raise the height limit to 50 feet from 35 feet and allow for are now able to do that. in running a business. building to cover 100% of the land. This change would mean no yards, no setbacks, and more densely packed residences. There would also be a wall that supports the structure Starting this fall, we have been buy- “Control of the commonwealth is 12’ high at the corner of Shawnee and Hartwell. There would be additional noise, light, ing more and more local produce and the responsibility of everybody,” he said. traffic complications for Highland, Shawnee, Willow Grove—an area already prone to meats, using the products grown by Weav- “Everybody has the right to decide and congestion, once West Hartwell Lane access is eliminated. The intense use and paving ers Way farmers whenever possible. know how the resources are being man- of the site would clearly mean loss of old trees and green space. Case in point: The mint in your Co-Ji- aged. And everybody has the right to know the finances and the right to trans- We do not oppose Bowman’s right to develop its land in accordance with the rules tos was grown at the Weavers Way Farm. And, we were honored to host a special parency of all the operations. So we all in place when it purchased the property. We do oppose Bowman Properties, attempts have a responsibility and a commitment to to radically alter the zoning rules in a way that will forever change the character of the dinner on Oct. 20, featuring fair trade expert Pedro Ascencio of Las Colinas our organization. That’s what cooperative historic neighborhood. We object to Bowman reaping an economic windfall—increas- democracy is about to us.” ing their land value and diminishing that of residents in the area—not through shrewd Cooperative in El Salvador. Not only did development, but by simply changing the rules. We, and Bowman, understood the ac- the event fill up almost as soon as we an- Each month, we are committed to cepted uses of our respective properties when we purchased them—it is unconscionable nounced it, but the evening was incredibly add one new Weavers Way product to our to allow them to radically upset that balance simply because they have greater resources enlightening because Ascencio helped menu. So stay tuned for the designation on and influence in the political system. to see how important it is to buy locally the menu to indicate what we are buying and support the farming community. In from our local co-op. We are also eager If the new zoning goes through, it will not only represent a strike against fairness, addition to mint, Chef Edgar is looking to continuously decrease our carbon foot- it will set a precedent for future changes. In a few years, densely developed commer- forward to incorporating more of Weavers print, and in November we will be work- cial complexes may replace what we now have along Germantown Ave. Look at www. Way fresh produce into all of our dishes— ing with Philly Compost, a local, woman- newsworks.org/index.php/neighborhoods/mt-airychestnut-hill-/item/27976-bowman- especially the herbs and vegetables that owned business that provides composting properties-story-&Itemid=1it for some before and after photos. we use a tremendous amount of daily, services in the Greater Philadelphia area.

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Perhaps you’ve noticed that the “Green routine. Special Programs Hosted by Heather and Allan Drew on Greene” building across from the Co- Check out “Laughter Werks” led by (you may know him as the director of The Mt. Airy Community Church op has been shape-shifting all year. Being psychologist Carol Tileston. And five the a cappella group at GFS) and by meets here Sunday mornings, services 22 steps from the front door of Weavers kinds of Hip Hop classes—Krump, New Mt. Airy Community Church. Refresh in the front, childcare in the back studio. Way Co-op has always guided the way Style, Breaking, House, and Waaking. your repertoire, bring your instrument. Walk by and, you’ll enjoy their live music. we use (or rent) space here. The plan is Who knew? Teachers Kandance Arm- Nonperishables for Thanksgiving for Led by pastor and neighbor Allen Drew, to continue resonating with the spirit that strong, Jared Moore, and Chris Butler local families in need will also be the group has kindly accommodated spo- founded the Co-op more than 30 years were also seen taking over the street to- collected. For info, contact Cindy at radic “Pop Up” weekends by meeting at ago. ward the end of the Mt. Airy Village Fair. [email protected] or 484-868-1737 or those times in the back PaPa studio. Visit Green on Greene now hosts three pro- Classes for adults and for kids starting at Alvin at [email protected] or www.mtairycommunitychurch.org for grams: six years old. 646-641-3679. more info. Story Dance (creative movement, for • Friday thru Sunday, Nov 18-20. Moving Arts Studio: Theater and Film groups often re- children 18 months through six years old) “Collected Collage.” Michele Longo hearse here and hold auditions. If you This Fall, MaMa (Moving Arts of Mt is taught at several levels. Saturdays were returns to produce another great 70s- overhear someone bellow that he can’t Airy) doubled the space used here, and tri- just added to the weekday schedule. inspired Pop Up shop here. Enjoy find the gun!... pay no mind. vintage clothes, collectibles, jewelry, pled the number of classes offered for kids The award-winning Martin Reuter Workshops are rare but special. The and Michelle’s favorite creative col- and adults to 25 weekly. And we launched is back at MaMa, teaching Capoeira to highlight this year was the 12-day event leagues. a blog—www.MovingArtsBlog.com. adults and kids. led by curator of costumes and textiles For the past several years, MaMa held • Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 26-27. Vinyasa Yoga, Tai Chi & Push Hands, Edward Maeder. “McNutt & Friends, the Boutique.” classes in the back studio—“PaPa.” That Funky Dance Workout, Belly Dance, and is, until dancer Tamara Carrasco entered ‘POP UP’ SHOPS & SHOWS Neighbor Devin McNutt will feature “Babe in Arms” (modern for new moms) her own jewelry and local artists like the picture in August. She quickly helped are running strong. galvanize an expanded roster of imagina- Pop Ups are exciting hyper-transient, John Jones, whose work in glass is tive classes and gifted teachers. Entirely new, but still a great fit are often edgy shops and studios—blink and influenced by training in both art and Suzuki Group Guitar for kids, and “First they’re gone! We hosted our first “Pop architecture. Also children’s clothing, Trained at the North Caroline College Stitches”—beginning sewing machine Up shop” a year ago—one of the first in handmade soaps, vintage, and more. of the Arts, Tamara herself is leading Mod- skills for all ages. Philadelphia. ern Dance for adults, Jazz for pre-teens Green on Greene is located at 6819 and teens, and Zumba—both 45-minute MaMa’s classes continue to be ex- As we go to press, November’s Pop Greene St., across Carpenter Lane from gentler classes and hour-long classes that ceptionally affordable, with no registra- Ups will feature: Weavers Way Mt. Airy. For informa- are more energetic. For $5, folks can just tion fees. Many are available on a drop-in • Saturday, Nov. 12, 7–9:30 pm. tion about any event or class above, call drop into these Latin-dance-based classes basis. Please call ahead prior to any first- “Open Mic Night”—Yes, you! Free— 215-842-1040 or email [email protected]. that feel more like a party than a workout time class. with food, coffee and drinks provided.

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Work currently underway by the intrusion sites from a list of projects that include stormwater Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) and were adding to the sedimentation load of gullies and degraded Philadelphia Parks and Recreation (PPR) the Wissahickon Creek and subsequently trail corridors, and as part of their Wissahickon Stormwater developed the Wissahickon Stormwater the projects involve Mitigation and Sediment Reduction Proj- Mitigation and Sediment Reduction Proj- eliminating these ect reinforces the Philadelphia Water De- ect. In 2009, Merck and Co., Inc., awarded gullies by closing partment’s Green City, Clean Waters plan, FOW $780,656 for four of these project and re-routing trails. according to Water Commissioner How- sites, which are being undertaken in con- Many of the gully ard M. Neukrug. “This program dovetails nection with the settlement of an enforce- closures are consid- perfectly with the vision of our Green ment action, United States and PADEP v. ered part of FOW’s City, Clean Waters program—fishable, Defendant Merck and Co., Inc. PPR re- Sustainable Trails swimmable, safe, attractive, and acces- ceived funding to repair another four sites, Initiative (STI) sible rivers and streams,” says Neukrug. and together, these eight project sites con- because they often “In particular, the repair and restoration stitute the stormwater gully repair project. intersect with the of eroding gullies within the Wissahickon “The combined efforts of Parks and trail system. Watershed is another example of our joint Recreation, Philadelphia Water Depart- “We are enter- commitment to control stormwater runoff ment, and the Friends of the Wissahick- ing into a new era of photo courtey of Friends of the issahickon while improving the ecological habitat on to undertake environmental restora- partnership with the FOW volunteers working at the Kitchen’s Lane gully site within the Fairmount Park system.” tion at eight sites is unprecedented in the Parks and Recreation Wissahickon Stormwater Mitigation Fairmount Park System,” notes Mark A. and the Water De- important goal—to control erosion and and Sediment Reduction Project Focht, First Deputy Commissioner, Phila- partment,” says FOW Executive Director sedimentation in the park, and protect the delphia Parks and Recreation. “To commit Maura McCarthy. “All of these projects Both PPR and PWD have long main- Wissahickon Creek as a drinking water over $4 million to these projects demon- coincide with PWD’s Green City, Clean tained a list of projects in Wissahickon source.” Valley Park that need to be completed in strates the strength of the partnership and Water plan and will help us meet a single, order to limit erosion and sedimentation each organization’s commitment to the into the Wissahickon Creek. In 2008, PPR Wissahickon Valley.” decided to work with FOW to meet some Construction on these sites be- of the objectives already set with PWD. gan in 2010 and the projects will be com- The organizations identified stormwater pleted by the end of 2011. All the sites

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It is redundant as the Co-op, no matter what Mr. Shapiro has cumvent the Chestnut Hill Community well to bring in a business that would un- been quoted as saying. This would mean Association and the zoning variance process by hiring the law firm Ballard-Spahr were able to close by the end of that year. dermine the businesses already operating we would have to lay off a similar por- to go directly to City Council, seeking a We continued to look for a site in Chest- in Chestnut Hill, like Weavers Way, but tion of staff at the Chestnut Hill store, as political solution that would rezone the nut Hill, and when the Caruso’s property also like the Farmers Market, the Chestnut well as some at the Mt. Airy store, which entire property and remove virtually all became available, I contacted Bowman Hill Cheese Shop, and others. Seth Shap- would also be affected. We would also restrictions on that site. Personally, I think Properties and met with owner Richard iro says the new store will “increase traf- have to reduce the administrative staff. that is wrong, and if you think so too, you Snowden on two occasions to review the fic to the Avenue and Chestnut Hill will It is worth noting that that WW jobs should let it be known. Attend the hear- scope of our project with him. We dis- become known as a destination place for start at $10/hour for full-time positions, ings. Write to your City Council represen- cussed the possibility that Weavers Way food.” I disagree. A store of this size will and that we provide health and dental in- tative and copy all of the other Council would seek a zoning variance to allow a cannibalize sales from the Farmers Mar- surance, 401K, and many other benefits members about your thoughts. Write to seating area where shoppers could sit and ket and from Weavers Way. It will take ad- to our staff on day one. As far as I have City Hall and the City Planning Directors. eat. Mr. Snowden told me, “There is a rea- ditional sales from Pathmark, as well. (If been able to determine, from websites Stay informed: read the Chestnut Hill Lo- son the zoning is the way it is on your side Fresh Market wants to come to Chestnut like glassdoor.com, Fresh Market starts at cal, The Inquirer, and yes, the Shuttle. of the block,” and that Bowman would Hill, I suggest they speak to Pathmark cor- minimum wage, or slightly above. Feel free to contact Mr. Shapiro and Bow- fight us if we pursued it, so we did not. We poration and see if they can take over their The impact will affect the broader man Properties. Express your opinion to changed the plans so that we did not need lease. The market is there already, the traf- community as well. The profits from anyone who will listen, and offer solutions the variance. fic patterns do not have to be changed, and the parking is in place. Recent reports in Weavers Way stay in the community, ei- or suggestions. If you are a resident near The Bowman Proposal the grocery journals report that Pathmark ther reinvested back into the Co-op or the site, please take the time to understand sales are down, and they have been clos- returned to members as rebates. Fresh the scope of this project and decide what Residential units are important to the ing stores, so they may well be looking to Market is a publicly traded company from you think about it. A group of near neigh- Avenue, and I applaud the effort to build eliminate stores in the area.) North Carolina. It is hard to say what hap- bors has gotten together and hired a law- them, but I agree with many of the near pens to their profits, but I know they do yer and is meeting with Bowman and City neighbors and many architects who feel I have suggested to Mr. Shapiro, not stay here, and I know that the princi- as President of the BID, that instead of Council representatives (you can contact this project is out of scale with the Ave- pals in the company, down in Greensboro, them at [email protected]). nue. The development is being built right this market and planned retail, we try to N.C., are compensated very, very well. bring in something that is missing from Finally, I just want to note that I write to the property line, with no green space Our local suppliers will suffer as well. or set back, no community space, or any our community: helping a bookstore get this not just as the General Manager of situated, or a movie theatre. How about Part of our mission is to purchase as much Weavers Way, but more important, as of the aesthetics or landscaping so in tune local product as possible. When we pur- with Chestnut Hill. If the parcel is rezoned a large antique mall that would make it a a member of the community. There are center for dealers? Why not focus energy chase honey, dairy, eggs, meats, produce, many things that trouble me about the spe- as Bowman is seeking, there would be no breads, yogurt, and other products from constraints at all on what could be built on creative solutions to fill all the already cifics of this proposal, but perhaps most empty retail properties, before adding tens people in the Philadelphia area, your pur- troubling is the disregard for the involve- there; it would have the same zoning clas- chasing dollars stay local, supporting local sification as Liberty Place or any other of thousands of square feet of new space to ment of the community, and the sidestep- fill? I question whether this development producers, farms, and truck drivers, and in ping of the structures and processes this Center City skyscraper. It seems totally turn supporting the local economies that out of touch with the rest of the Avenue is in the best interests of the Chestnut Hill community has put in place to make sure Business District, and whether Mr. Shap- they support. It would be a shame to see that development is done in a way that is and the nearby properties, many of which that positive impact on our local economy have been around 100 years or more. iro, as the President of the Chestnut Hill smart, sustainable, and economically vi- Business Improvement District, should be undermined by an out-of-state company able in a way that serves the best inter- The additional retail space planned serving as broker for a deal that could so shipping product up from North Carolina, ests of the entire community, not just a at this site—both on the Avenue and the negatively impact the existing businesses and sending profits back there. select few. I am always available to talk on the Avenue. So yes, there will be a negative im- about this with any member of the Co-op, pact to the Co-op, as well as to the local or any member of the community, as are Chestnut Hill How Would This Affect Us? business community, but Co-op manage- the members of Weavers Way’s Board of 8424 Germantown Ave., One of the questions I am asked most ment has already taken steps to prepare for Directors. 215-843-2350 often about Bowman’s plan for the Magar- the possibility, and in general, the Co-op Mt. Airy ity site is, “What about the Co-op, are we will be fine. 559 Carpenter Lane going to be okay?” What Should We Do? 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them as often as possible. Thank you 2 beautiful varieties of pizza dough large multinational that is more profit- r: (Jeanyne MA) It should be in stock by for supplying these pickles.” here. A vegan white and wheat (wheat focused than healthy-food-focused. I the time you read this. Thanks for your r: (Norman) Thanks, glad you like them, was awesome from 4 Worlds). Now we regard “plastic recycling” as a lie; plas- feedback. although I don’t know if I would be eat- have this tragic DePalma dough which tic food containers are not recycled into ing them “as often as possible,” they are has not-as-good ingredients and isn’t other plastic food containers, they be- vegan. Please help!” come lower-grade non-food-handling s: tasty and made locally but one average “Our favorite bread is Le Bus multi- items like park benches or toothbrush grain, sliced or unsliced are both fine. spear has 210 g of sodium. However, r (Molly) I understand your concern. A since most Americans ignore the health good dough is hard to come by. We still handles, items that are not even touted Four times in the last 10 days I have as recyclable and end up in landfills been here and there’s none. From a effects of their diet, we are declaring get the wheat dough from 4 Worlds. It February “National Eat Salt Month.” comes in on Friday. Maybe I need to post-use. Also, plastic “recycling” is a business standpoint, I’m sure you could process that requires some amount of sell more of that particular brand. I nev- We’ll be featuring all our highly salt- order more of it, though, if you haven’t ed items like salted nuts, potato chips, seen it when you come in. We no longer new plastic, derived from oil, and all its er see this particular bread in the sale ills and evils. bins. (I will preorder in the future.)” lunch-meat, tamari, olives, and other carry Cacia’s because there were issues high-salt items at half price. Now that with the quality and consistency of the r: (Molly MA) Thank you for writing. I shoppers will be hooked on a high- product. If you know of any other dough will keep this in mind when I am in- s: “I really like going up and down the sodium diet, March will be “National suppliers, please let me know. Thanks! creasing orders. (Norman) Good job steps in the Mt. Airy store. I shop in Hypertension Month” and we’ll offer picking a local fresh bread with whole both stores and miss having steps at the free samples of blood pressure medica- grains! s: “Can we carry Annie’s Organic Ketchup, Chestnut Hill store. Can we install some tion with a qualifying purchase of any steps?” high-sodium item. Of course, April will instead of Muir Glen Organic Ketchup? Annie’s is packaged in recyclable #2 r: (Norman) Good suggestion, there is not s: then be “National Disconnect Month,” “Can you get Julie’s frozen yogurt in plastic; Muir Glen is packaged in non- much of a second floor at the Chest- coconut-pineapple?” celebrating the disconnect between what people choose to eat and our out- recyclable #7 plastic. Thanks” nut Hill store, but there are interesting r: (Chris) That flavor is no longer avail- of-control health care system. r: (Chris MA) Sure, let’s try it out. I’m things going on on the roof, and shop- able from any of our distributors. Sorry! more inclined to switch in order to sup- pers might want to see some of the go- port Annie’s rather than Muir Glen, ings on, so we are installing a flight of s: “I am heart broken. We used to have steps to provide access to the roof. If s: “I really enjoy your pickles and eat which is owned by General Mills, a you like watching refrigeration com- pressors, climb up and have a look. If you are more of a nature lover, you can walk up and see the beehives. In typical Hansell Contractors, Inc. Weavers Way innovative doesn’t-exist- anywhere-else manner, we have opened Builders - Historic-l Restor-tion - -ine C-rpentry the first beehive petting zoo, few people Energy Conserv-tion - Architectur-l Design Services realize bees love to be petted and when petted will become very calm and will H-nsellContr-ctors.com display an appealing blush as their buzz- ing changes to a sweet-sounding purr. Office------Lic. # PA022176 EPA Lead Certified Quality journalists Give you Quality news... Because you deserve it. NewsWorks.org

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Businesses: Connect with local customers through newsworks.org. Contact Hillary Baker, (215) 351–3354 or [email protected] 28 The Shuttle November 2011 the fries with apples may have no effect on children’s health because apparently many kids stop eating once they get to the toy and at that point the rest of the “Happy Meal” is either eaten by parents or left for Fresh Turkeys trash. Weavers Way has decided to take a leadership role in the “Happy Meal” style of providing food and has its research and Preorder turkeys ONLINE : development department working on a “Crappy Deal” package consisting of kid- www.weaversway.coop sized portions of potato chips, liverwurst, and beer. We got USDA and FDA grants to develop the program, since it will stim- For your convenience we have online ulate demand for farm products and also ordering for Thanksgiving turkeys. has the longer-term benefit of stimulating Fresh Go to www.weaversway.coop and demand for pharmaceuticals and medical Turkeys click on the “Turkey Order” button. Suggestions services after the kids spend decades of click here eating based on the “Crappy Deal” model. Choose your pickup location and the by Norman Weiss, size turkey that you want. If you do not Purchasing Manager Suggestions & Responses: have access to a computer, we will be glad to help you when you come in. Greetings and thanks for writing. As usual, suggestions and responses may s: “I deeply appreciate the bulk cleaning have been edited for brevity, clarity, and liquids upstairs. Thank you for offering or comedy. In the news as I’m writing this that! Now I just need to remember to We will once again have Esbenshade’s all natural local turkeys and article is report of McDonald’s Happy bring my empty bottles” Empire Kosher Turkeys available for preorder. We also have a limited Meals becoming more healthy—trim- R: (Martha MA) So glad you like the Sun number of Red Bourbon Heritage Turkeys, available for preorder in ming the quantity of French fries by half our stores. and also including choice of apple slices & Earth bulk products (free & clear instead of French fries. I got curious so laundry, free & clear dish liquid, fab- SIZE RANGES ARE APPROXIMATE: did a little looking around online. I was ric softener, hand soap, glass cleaner glad to see McDonald’s is phasing out and all-purpose cleaner)! This com- • Esbenshade $2.59/lb, (only $2.46/lb. for working members!) the apple dipping sauce (which is mainly pany, based in King of Prussia, makes Sizes in lbs: 10-12, 12-14, 14-16, 16-18, 18-20, 20-22, 22-24, 24-26 artificially flavored corn sweetener). I do excellent products. They are available wonder about sliced apples that stay white in bulk in both of our stores. Re empty • Empire Kosher $3.99/lb. for days and come in plastic packages, it containers, Sun & Earth does provide (all turkeys are 10-14 lbs) just seems so much easier to simply of- us with empty bottles—a small supply fer a fresh apple (and compost the core), of them with each delivery. Thanks for • Bourbon Red Heritage Turkeys $8.15/lb. but apparently that is beyond the scope your feedback. (available in 7-10 lbs and 10 -14 lbs) of what McDonald’s can or is willing to accomplish. I wonder if it’s part of Mc- s: “Can we carry the organic Mori-Nu Turkeys must be picked up on November 22 or 23. Donald’s mission statement to find ways tofu?” to package food that does not need pack- aging? The other interesting thing I saw online about “Happy Meals” is replacing Attend a Weavers Way Welcome Meeting and Get Two Hours Work Credit! (continued on page 27) To Help You Get a Jump on Member Work, You Can Get Your Household’s First Two Hours Just for Attending a Welcome Meeting!

Whether you are a new member or thinking about becoming one, Weavers Way Welcome Meetings, or Orientation Meetings, are a great way to find out more about what Weavers Volunteers Needed for WWCP Way is all about, and what membership offers. And now you get two hours work credit Fundraiser Concert just for attending! Limit two hours per household. See below for times and locations. Weavers Way Co-op Welcome Meetings We encourage all new or prospective members to attend an orientation meeting, where they can learn all about our co-op, our stores and our member work program. If you have not already joined, you can do so at the meeting, and you will also learn more about Weavers Way and all that your co-op has to offer, including member benefits and our Working Member program. Orientation dates are listed below and are also posted on our web site at www.weaversway. coop. Please complete the form below and return it to any of our stores, so we will know which meeting you will attend. Meetings last approximately 45 minutes to an hour and will include a brief store tour. We look forward to seeing you there! Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment/Chestnut Hill 8431 Germantown Ave. (parking entrance on E. Highland Ave.) • Wednesday, November 16 at 6:45 p.m. • Wednesday, December 7 p.m. at 6:45 p.m. Weavers Way Co-op Offices/Mt. Airy Weavers Way Community Programs (WWCP) is looking for volunteers to help plan a 555 W. Carpenter Lane Fundraising Concert with Sharon Katz and the Peace Train. The concert will be on April 22, • Saturday, November 12 at 10 a.m. 2012. For more information please contact Rachel Milenbach, [email protected], • Wednesday, December 3 at 10 a.m. 267-872-4134.

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November Coffees of the Month Name ______Orientation Date ______Bulk Beans: Address: ______Breakfast Blend Medium $ City______State______Zip______reg. $11.99 sale 8.99/lb. French Roast Decaf. Phone number ______E-mail ______$ $ reg. 14.53 sale 13.53/lb. Please return this form to a cashier, mail to Weavers Way Co-op, Attn: Membership Department, 559 Carpenter Lane, Phila. PA, 19119 or fax to 215-843-6945, Hazelnut Cream Ground 12 oz $ Attn. Membership Department. You can also call 215-843-2350, ext. 118 or reg. $8.63 sale 7.63/lb. November 2 - 29 e-mail [email protected].