MT. AIRY VILLA Show your LOVE AGE LLooyyaallttyy CCAARRDD Participating businesses at Greene Street and Carpenter Lane: for Mt. Airy Village! Big Blue Marble, Community Acupuncture, Greene Cleaners, High Point Café, Philadelphia Salvage Co., Nesting House, Springboard Studio and Weavers Way Mt. Airy Details on pg. 13 (see back page for more info) The Shuttle July 2012 Vol. 41 No. 07 A Cooperative Grocer Serving the Northwest Community Since 1973 Local Co-op Conference a Success CCMA Comes to Philly by Bob Noble, Weavers Way Board Member by Jon McGoran, Shuttle Editor

photo by Peter Frank Congressman Chaka Fattah addresses the cross-sector co-op conference.

On June 13 a cross-sector co-op confer- energy co-ops, producer co-ops, and credit ence entitled “Exploring Cooperatives: unions. Featured speakers included Gar photo by Jon McGoran Economic Democracy and Community Alperovitz, Professor of Political Econ- CCMA Conference-goers stop at Weavers Way Mt. Airy during a tour of the city’s co-ops. Development in Pennsylvania and Wis- omy at the University of Maryland; Paul consin” was hosted by Drexel University’s Soglin, Mayor of Madison; and Congress- Philadelphia took center stage in the were special guests like Marion Nestle Center for Public Policy. The 200 attend- man Chaka Fattah. One of the conference co-op world this June as hundreds of rep- and Benjamin Franklin, a co-op march and ees heard case studies presented on sev- organizers, the Philadelphia Area Coop- resentatives from co-ops across the coun- rally in front of the Liberty Bell, and a Sat- eral different types of co-ops in Philadel- erative Alliance (www.philadelphia.coop), try descended on the city for the Consumer urday night party at the Reading Terminal phia and Madison, WI. In addition to food was born last November during the con- Cooperative Management Association’s Market. “This was my fifth CCMA and by co-ops (including our own Weavers Way), ference planning. For more information, 2012 national conference. Weavers Way far the best,” said Terry Bowling, General studies were presented on worker co-ops, contact [email protected]. was the local host for the conference, Manager of La Montanita Food Co-op in which featured workshops and presenta- Albuquerque, New Mexico. See page 11 tions on all manner of co-op topics. There for more photos. Pet-A-Palooza Returns by Ted Barbato Construction Starts at WW Mt. Airy The corner of Carpen- by Jon McGoran, Shuttle Editor ter Lane and Greene Street went to the dogs on June The Mt. Airy Renovation got underway 3, as Weavers Way staged June 14, and workers have already bro- the second annual “Pet- ken through the wall separating 608 and A-Palooza” Festival. 610 Carpenter, future home of “Weavers “The goal is to celebrate Way Across the Way,” which will feature the pets and their pet-loving pet supplies on one side, and our newly people in our community,” expanded Wellness Department on the said Anne Workman, Com- other. Construction on 608/610 should be munity Outreach Coordina- completed in early July and there will be tor, who helped create the an open house to celebrate the new space original Pet-A-Palooza one with champagne and hors d’oeuvres, 5 to year ago. “This year we 8 p.m., Friday, July 27. photo by Jon McGoran have even more exhibitors photo by Judy Levy and animal rescues here. So Weavers Way Mt. Airy’s Pop-up gro- Pet Supply Manager Anton Goldschneider (l) The agility course, provided by Y2K-9s, was a popular cery store will open July 11 with a selec- attractrion at this year’s Pet-A-Palooza. and Wellness Manager Martha Fuller (r) in the (continued on page 12) (continued on page 17) newly combined 608-610 Carpenter Lane.

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 Farm News ...... 2 Wiss . Valley Cohousing Trip ...... 14 . Permit No. 2658 Product News ...... 3 . . Notions on Fermentation ...... 17. . Renovation Work Hours ...... 5 Rabies and Wildlife ...... 18 Managers Corner ...... 6 . FOW Needs Work Space ...... 20 . Dining for Women ...... 7 . . Carpetner’s Woods Town Watch ...... 20 CCMA Makes a Splash in Philly . . . . . 11. . Summer Classes at Woodmere . . . . . 22. . Suggestions ...... 24 . . MAAG News ...... 23 . . 2 The Shuttle July 2012 Editor’s Farming Is More Than a Job Note by Nina Berryman, Weavers Way Farm Manager Being an urban farmer is certainly an by Jon McGoran, interesting thing. I say “thing” because Shuttle Editor I can’t quite bring myself to call it a job. Sure, sometimes it feels like a job, like People often wonder if it’s better to be a big fish in a small pond or a small fish in a when I have required “all staff” meetings big pond. A company called Aqua­Bounty and timesheets and safety committee re- has concluded that the important thing is ports to fill out. But for the most part I feel just to be a really, really, big fish (see p. 9). like it is really simply what I do, how I am, AquaBounty has developed a genetically who I am, my lifestyle. It is never, “What engineered (GE) salmon that grows twice time do you finish work?” but instead, “I’ll as quickly as regular salmon (AquaBoun- leave the farm at such and such a time.” ty—the quicker grower-upper!), and it When new people come out to the hopes to receive FDA approval for human farm, we usually exchange the same three consumption some time this summer. The or so questions, “How long have you been approval process has been long and cost- here?” “How did you get into this?” “How ly, but while some hope the company will did you learn how to farm?” The undertone run out of money before it is completed, of these questions is generally friendly cu- Aqua­Bounty has implied in that case they riosity, with a bit of perplexed intrigue. will simply move operations to China. People are always polite with their ques- Photo by Ann Keiser (Presumably salmon’s increased size will tions, but I know I am a bit of an anomaly. Henry Got Crops! Farm volunteer Bob Pasquale (l) and Farm Manager Nina Berryman (r) at the give it the strength to swim despite mas- On my taxes I say I am a farmer, al- CSA potluck in June sive levels of heavy metals). though I don’t fill out any of the agricultur- to something next which is greater. While that will keep me around for a good num- Consumer advocates are concerned al tax questions about farm-based income. someday I may move on to my “own” five ber of seasons yet to come: because GE fish can’t be easily labeled as I used to travel over the Canadian/U.S. acres and a cow in rural Vermont, I typi- • I love that my produce is grown ten such, and since they’re fish, you can’t just border frequently and when asked what I cally reply, “This IS what I plan to do. I ask them. Or at least not yet; AquaBoun- minutes from my home—doesn’t get did, I’d say I was an Agricultural Educator farm.” Which is a subtle way of remind- more local than that! ty 2.0 may well have speech capability. because it simply caused less trouble with ing people that farming in itself is a desir- (Look for laser vision in version 3.0!) the customs agents. I shake people’s hands able goal, and once you farm, there is no • The CSA gives me many opportuni- There is even more concern from an and they look at my calluses and ask with climbing up the hierarchical ladder of job ties to “MacGuyver” dinners that I environmental standpoint, but the FDA amazement what I have been doing. promotions—farming is the best part of… never thought to make before. has refused requests for a more thorough Later this week, the farm crew at farming. • I love that I know where my food environmental study. According to an ar- Weavers Way is getting together for a pot- This is not to say I don’t have any was grown, and I even have a hand ticle in The New York Times, “The F.D.A. luck to sit and talk with one another about other interests, and sometimes my friends in growing it! I feel like this is “my said in September 2010 that there was little why we farm. We call it our “book club” will say, “Why don’t you do this…or farm,” which is especially nice since I chance the salmon could mate with wild even though we never actually read books that?” and I generally reply that I would live in a small apartment with no yard! fish because the salmon would be raised (that’s for the winter). If you want to know love to, and half jokingly say I might after • I am excited to have met so many inland and sterilized, though the steriliza- the answer to the three questions above, my back breaks and I can’t farm anymore. wonderful people in my community. tion would not be foolproof” (Or, more to please sign up for a cooperator shift at the Maybe someday I’ll get tired of filling out And I am looking forward to seeing the point, “fooling around proof”). Envi- Henry Got Crops farm site. I’ll be happy Weavers Way weekly time sheets, or lock- Monarch butterflies at the farm. ronmental groups have filed an injunction to chat with you while we weed or harvest, ing eight locks (yes, eight: Saul has a new to force the FDA commissioners to watch • I like feeding my child food that is about how long I’ve been doing this, how the Jurassic Park movies. barn with four locking doors) on the farm healthy, tasty, and safe. I got into it, and how I learned to farm. before I go home, and I’ll pack my bags AquaBounty’s containment strategy But really, I mention these three common and open a breakfast café in Vermont, with The quote that has most stayed in my (which may have already released thou- questions as a long-winded lead-in to ex- real maple syrup. mind so far this year is from a Saul student sands of fish in Panama) is dependent plain that every now and then the conver- who spent a frustrating hour trying to get Until then, I consider myself to have on salmon’s aversion to warm water, but sation will continue to a different, yet still out of that afternoon’s weeding project and the best “job” in the world. At a recent scientists are concerned they could easily common question, “So what do you plan was then invited to taste test a fresh Haku- potluck at the farm for CSA members, we evolve, developing the ability to tolerate to do after this?” rei turnip from the ground: “If you feed me warm water, or to laugh out loud at Aqu- asked members to write down what they when I come out here, I will help work.” Despite what anyone may or may not love about the CSA, or what they are most aBounty’s containment strategy. The fish ~ [email protected] have already developed one capability intend by this question, it carries with it the looking forward to with the start of a new that seems to have taken AquaBounty by expectation that this is just a stepping stone season. These are the types of comments surprise: They can swim.

The Shuttle is published by Weavers Way Co-op New Life at the Children’s Garden Deadlines for each issue are the first of the preceding month, by Shelley Hedlund, WWCP Farm Educator e.g., December 1 for the January issue.

For information about advertising, contact [email protected], As the temperature rose into the 80’s and or call 215-843-2350, ext. 135 90’s, signs of summer on the farm were Statement of Policy abundant, and as the spring crops began Articles should be under 500 words and to go to seed, new life was all around us. can be submitted on disk at Weavers Way Mt. Airy or by e-mail to editor@weaver- Kestrel Plump, who has been the Lead sway.coop. Be sure to include your name, Farm Educator for the last several sea- phone number, and membership number within the document. The purpose of sons, is taking a few months off to go on The Shuttle is to provide members with maternity leave (she will be back with her information about co-ops, health food new little one in the fall). However, the practices, and other matters of interest to the members as consumers and citizens changing season brought Weavers Way of the community. Articles express only Community Programs a new crop of dedi- the views of the writers and not those of the Co-op or the board of directors, unless cated people. identified as such. Articles, letters, com- I’d like to introduce myself as the ments, criticisms, and suggestions are wel- come and should be directed to the editor. new Farm Educator, taking over for Kes- Space limitations require that the editor trel. As a resident of Mt. Airy and a new have the right to edit all articles. Ad rates photo by Rachel Milenbach are available upon request, at our stores, mother myself, I’m delighted to be a part of the Farm Education Team. This posi- The Farm Education Team at Market (l to r) Shelley Hedlund, Kestrel Plump, Ruthie Cartwright, online at www.weaversway.coop, or via Leor Winston, and David Roza. Not pictured: Livi Huval. e-mail at [email protected]. tion gives me a chance to combine two of All ads must be submitted electronically, or camera-ready with prior arrangement, and my passions: education and farming. My summer is the WWCP Farm Education comes from working with children who should be submitted with payment. Prod- background is in art and arts education, apprentice, Leor Winston. are dealing with home foreclosure through ucts or services advertised in this paper but I have a lifelong love and passion for should not in any way be construed to be Leor became interested in farming af- the organization Vida Urbana/City Life endorsed by Weavers Way Co-op. gardening and farming. I have worked on ter staying at the Bread and Puppet farm in Boston, MA. Leor is a rising junior at several large production farms in Trail, Haverford College, studying Growth and Oregon, and Purcellville, Virginia. After in Glover, Vermont, two summers ago. The Shuttle Having interned with WWCP last sum- Structure of Cities. is printed on 100% years of growing my own vegetables on a small community garden plot, I am ea- mer, Leor is excited to be back as an em- recycled paper ger to return to a larger farm. With me this ployee. Leor’s experience with education (continued on page 4) July 2012 the shuttle 3 Local Produce to Rhubarb and Pistachios Over Thick Yogurt

Look for in July: This strikingly colorful dessert pairs tart rhu- barb with rich Greek-style yogurt. Use a light- Bell Peppers: Sunny Harvest, colored honey that won’t dull the rhubarb’s Paradise Organics bright hue. Find culinary rose water at Middle Bunched Beets: WW Farms, Eastern food stores. Paradise Organics • 4 stalks rhubarb, ends and leaves trimmed Blackberries: Sunny Harvest • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Blueberries: Paradise Hill • Pinch of salt Broccoli: Sunny Harvest, • 1/2 cup light-colored honey Common Market • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Carrots: Common Market • 1 teaspoon rose water Corn: Sunny Harvest, Viereck • 2 cups Greek-style yogurt, or 4 cups Farms regular yogurt, drained overnight and Cucumbers: Paradise Organics, refrigerated Sunny Harvest, WW Farms • 1/2 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped Green Beans: Sunny Harvest Fennel: Common Market Cut the rhubarb into 1-inch pieces and put in a small saucepan with 1/4 cup water. Cover Melons: Sunny Harvest, Paradise and bring to a boil, then decrease the heat and Organics simmer, stirring occasionally. When the rhubarb starts to soften, after about 5 minutes, stir in Nectarines: Three Springs Fruit the cardamom, nutmeg, and salt. Break up any Farm, Beechwood Orchards large pieces of rhubarb with a wooden spoon. Peaches: Three Springs Fruit Continue to simmer, covered, until the rhubarb Farm, Beechwood Orchards is completely softened, about 4 minutes more. Remove from the heat and stir in the honey and Snap and Shelling Peas: Zone 7 vanilla extract. Let cool. Add the rose water. Radishes: WW Farms, Paradise To serve, put 1/2 cup of yogurt in each bowl Organics and top with a few tablespoons of the rhubarb. Scatter a few tablespoons of pistachios over the Raspberries: Sunny Harvest top. Serves 4. Photo by Jennifer Martiné © 2009 Rhubarb: LFFC, Common Market Summer Squash: Sunny Harvest, Louisa Shafia is the IACP author of Lucid Food: Cooking for an Eco-Conscious Life, a collection of seasonal recipes and advice on eco-friendly cooking, food shopping, and entertaining. She has cooked at notable restaurants in New York and San Francisco, and her recipes have been WW Farms featured in New York Magazine, Yoga Journal, Whole Living, and Food Network Magazine. She is currently finishing a book on farm-to-table Persian cooking that will be published in spring 2013. She was a member of Weavers Way Co-op starting at age 10, which, she says, is why she Tomatoes: Common Market, grew up to be devoted to natural, locally grown food. For more info, check out Louisa’s website, lucidfood.com. Sunny Harvest Reprinted with permission from Lucid Food: Cooking for an Eco-Conscious Life by Louisa Shafia, copyright © 2009. Published by Ten Speed Press, a division of Random House, Inc. Local Produce Report: July Philly Cow What is CoQ10? by Stephanie Kane, Local Produce Buyer Share Comes to by Martha Fuller, Wellness Manager

For many, July As more folks talk about this important means tomatoes. Big Weavers Way nutrient, more questions arise. Here is red slicers, eaten out by Ron Moore, Chestnut Hill a small primer with some facts that you might find helpful. of hand with a little Meat Manager salt. Beautiful heir- CoQ10 was discovered by Prof. Fred- looms in yellow, rick L. Crane et al in 1957 at the Uni- red, orange, purple, versity of Wisconsin, Madison Enzyme and green. Tomatoes Institute. Peter Mitchell received a Nobel are a quintessen- Prize in 1978 for his proposal in 1961 tial summer flavor. about how CoQ10 works. According to an Just as with a fresh article on NewHope360.com, CoQ10 is strawberry or peach, “responsible for generating 95 percent of when you eat a to- the human body’s energy.” mato, you can’t re- While this vitamin-like, fat-soluble ally think about any- file photo substance occurs primarily in the mito- thing else. Although Weavers Way Chestnut Hill is proud chondria of practically every cell in the winter is thought of as the time for slow- by Tim Shark, have provided an in-depth to introduce grass-fed, local, fresh-cut body, the highest concentration is in the ing down and reflecting, these moments look at different aspects of this industry. A meats from Philly Cow Share. All farms inner membranes. Its primary function is help add some ease to the summer, full of former contributor to Gourmet Magazine, are within 150 miles of our neighborhood. to generate energy in our cells. It is nat- activity amidst the heat. They provide the Estabrook attributes the “out-of-season” The cows are 100% pastured, so the meat urally present in many foods and is par- opportunity to practice some mindfulness, tomato industry to consumers, who de- is tender and full of flavor. We also carry ticularly high in soy oil, beef, sardines, because when the perfect tomato hits you mand fresh tomatoes year round. As this Philly Cow Share items for the freezer, peanuts, mackerel, and organ meats (liver, in the face, you can’t help but stop and rel- demand grew, and tomatoes obviously like ground beef, beef patties, and beef kidney, and heart). CoQ10 is available ish it. couldn’t be grown in the Northern states, hot dogs (skinless and nitrate free). Come in two forms: ubiquinone and ubiquinol. Florida began ramping up its production, I’ve noticed a lot of press around on in and give it a try. We think you will Ubiquinone is the oxidized form and the despite being completely ill-suited for it. tomato farming recently, and felt the de- love it. more common. Ubiquinol is the reduced sire to summarize all of the different el- The one thing Florida has going for it is Weavers Way also carries Aspen form, and while generally more expen- ements. Issues include production, ship- location, being a tractor-trailer ride from Ridge brand, which is vegetarian-fed, with sive, it is thought to be more readily ab- ping, workers’ rights—and with the local the entire East Coast and much of the no antibiotics or hormones added. This is sorbed by the body, and more beneficial. . movement gaining momentum—heir- Midwest. It has caught on so quickly that one of the meat department’s best-selling Because ubiquinol is highly prone to oxi- loom varieties and organic farming. Also, one-third of tomatoes grown in the U.S. products. The flavor of this meat has is too dation in the air, supplements are the most the recent publication of books like To- are produced there. wonderful for words. If you haven’t been popular methods of consumption. matoland: How Modern Industrial Ag- So, if tomatoes like hot weather, what to Weavers Way, stop in and try some of Some consider CoQ10 a food, and riculture Destroyed Our Most Alluring could be wrong with Florida? To begin our meats. We carry the best in town! some a medicine. The ability to be an Fruit, by Barry Estabrook, and Heirloom: Notes from an Accidental Tomato Farmer, ~ [email protected] (continued on page 6) (continued on page 5) 4 The Shuttle July 2012 Students and Recyclebank Greening Henry Schoolyard by Kelly Tannen

Ever wonder what to do with all of the Recyclebank points that you accumu- late from your curb- side recycling? Just ask the C. W. Henry Garden Club. This spring, second and third grade students in the afterschool gar- den club created two new garden beds at the school, thanks to weekly farm stand (Tuesdays 3-6 p.m.) a Green Schools grant Children’s Garden and try a taste of purslane, for example, a from Recyclebank. common weed that is succulent and a fla- The grant program (continued from page 2) vorful addition to any salad mix. required the school to collect 125,000 We have a diverse variety of veg- donated Recycle- etables and fruits growing in WWCP’s Ruthie Cartwright, David Roza, and bank points to fund Children’s Garden at Awbury Arboretum Livi Huval are also joining us this sum- its request of $500, and Hope Garden at the Stenton Family photo by Kelly Tannen mer as our interns. Ruthie and David are and then matched that Manor. Every market we have brings a Members of the C.W. Henry Garden Club plant vegetables in their hosted by Haverford College, where they amount dollar for dol- rainbow of colors and flavors and always new garden beds. both attend, and Livi by Bryn Mawr Col- lar. Initially, 125,000 something new and interesting, like bok lege, where she is a student. points seemed like a and summer vegetables. You can see their choi flowers or garlic scapes, or a good lot, but the goal was easily reached with project at the entrance to the faculty park- As we are cultivating our summer old fashioned bunch of red Russian kale the help of many friends and neighbors. ing lot off of Greene Street. crops, we also are constantly struggling to (a favorite!). keep up with the weeds that are growing The students participated in all as- If you want to learn more about Re- So, you might ask, where and when almost as fast as our veggies. The school pects of the project, from weeding the ne- cyclebank, or sign up to get a sticker for can I get some of your beautiful veggies, year has ended, and there are fewer educa- glected garden beds, to adding rich com- your recycling bin, visit www.recycle- try new varieties of tasty plants, or even tion groups, so the majority of our time as post. They discussed what kinds of edible bank.com. Tune in next winter for the op- get to sample a local weed? Well, we a Farm Education team is spent trying to plants would grow well in the gardens, portunity to share your points through the are selling our vegetables in front of the educate those pesky weeds. Not all weeds then planted fig trees, a variety of blue- Green Schools program. Weavers Way Chestnut Hill Co-op every are created equal, and we are also finding berry bushes, strawberry plants, herbs, Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 6 p.m. Your ways to incorporate every green plant on purchase goes directly to Weavers Way the farm into our overall mission of educa- Community Programs, helping us con- INGRID BROWN, GRI tion. In fact we call many plants “weeds” tinue to run educational programming and Associate Broker, Senior Real Estate Specialist that are actually edible and very tasty. We host youth from all over the city. Realtor since 1975—over 950 houses sold will even sell a few from time to time: we ~ [email protected] not have planted them, but we find them extremely delicious! You can come by our July/August Training Discounts! Direct: 215-248-6520 14 W. Evergreen Ave., Phila., Pa. 19118-3315 10 training sessions/$225; 20/$400 Cell: 215-353-3917 E-mail: [email protected] Other offers cannot be combined with this discount.

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In by Rick Spalek, Mt. Airy Store doing research for this article, I also read tor shifts available in Mt. Airy during the Specialized skills: Members with spe- Manager that low levels of CoQ10 can be found in renovation. The farm shifts and most of cialized construction and painting skills those with many chronic diseases. Levels the Chestnut Hill shifts will remain the may offer those services in exchange for can decline as we age, so we can augment same, as will the Mt. Airy office-based work hours. Please contact member@ Magicians, craftspeople, kids’ craft ac- with food and/or supplements and have shifts, like Membership Office and Fi- weaversway.coop and steve@weaver- tivity leaders, bird watchers, pet tricksters, the benefits of an overall energy boost nance Office. sway.coop dog trainers, nutritionists, chair massag- and a boost in cognitive function. Studies Additionally, we expect to have the If you are interested in continuing ers, artists and art teachers, guitarists, are being conducted for heart health, pre- following cooperator shifts available: to do the standard work shifts you have ice sculptors, nurses for blood pressure venting or managing neurodegenerative • Mt. Airy - General Labor (packing, always worked, we recommend that you screenings, origami experts, face paint- diseases, breast cancer, and the lowering moving, restocking, assembling complete those shifts in the next month ers—we want you! Come promote your- of blood pressure. Some topical personal shelving, and various other tasks) before the Mt. Airy renovation begins. self and your talents while helping Weav- care products that are anti-aging contain ers Way keep Greene St. and Carpenter • Mt. Airy - Truck Unloading The period while we are undergoing reno- CoQ10, and there seems to be a growing vation is also a great opportunity to join Lane bustling with fun all summer long! demand for non-caffeinated energy sup- • Mt. Airy - Produce (pop-up shop) one of our many committees and get your We will be open for business all sum- plements containing it as well. • Mt. Airy - Floor (pop-up shop) work hours done that way. mer long, with a small “pop-up” co-op at Because CoQ10 is a fat-soluble sup- • Mt. Airy - Health and Beauty/Pet If you have other ideas for what you 555 Carpenter Lane (the original home of plement, it is best absorbed with fats in the Store may like to contribute during this time Weavers Way!) and an outdoor produce diet. In other words, you can have a part or have concerns about completing your market on Carpenter Lane while 559 clos- of your meal, take your fat-soluble supple- hours during your cycle, please call Mem- es for renovation (from July 13-Sept 1). ments (vitamins A, D, E and K are also Other opportunities: bership Coordinator Beau Bibeau at (215) We need your help to keep our members fat-soluble) and then have the rest of your 843-2350 x119. entertained while they bear with us during meal. Always remember to discuss any Outreach: Members may work with construction. supplements with your healthcare provider. the outreach coordinator to staff the table ~ [email protected] at outreach events. Please watch the work So far we have planned events includ- Weavers Way Mt. Airy carries the ing: beer and wine tastings, kids’ nights, following brands of CoQ10: Source Natu- Chilling and Grilling, snow cone making, rals, Solgar, and our own Weavers Way vendor demos, live music, a huge Sunday brand which is manufactured by Reliance, craft market, our Thursday Farmers mar- the largest imprint company in the U.S. ket, and much more! Look at your July is- We also sell a new product from Jarrow: International Cooperative Principles sue of the Shuttle or stay tuned to www. Red Yeast Rice with COQ10. This has weaversway.coop for details. Contact been a popular product, as it means you The International Cooperative Principles were last revised in 1995 by the International Rick Spalek at [email protected] if can take your red yeast rice and COQ10 at Cooperative Alliance as part of the Statement on Cooperative Identity. The Statement also you are interested in performing. the same time and save money too. includes a definition: ~ [email protected] ~ [email protected] A cooperative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically-controlled enterprise. and a statement of values: Cooperatives are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity. In the tradition of their founders, cooperative member owners believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility, and caring for others.

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The farm bill is up for renewal a new regulation related to sugar based in the House and Senate as we speak. In And thanks to all of our board members and committee members, old and beverage sales in New York City. No lon- fact, by the time you read this the bill may new, for helping to govern and guide our co-op. ger will the Big Gulp or liter-sized drinks have gone to a vote. If you are interested be allowed in restaurants, stadiums, etc. in this topic check out Dr. Nestle’s web yield when done in the proper soil. There Public venue concessions can not sell site, www.foodpolitics.com, for updates is also research on heirloom tomatoes, beverages exceeding 16 oz. I say, good. on the bill. Some of the information will Local Produce Report which have been growing in popularity. Why not here? I have also written in this make your head spin. The bill is already (continued from page 3) While heirlooms are prized for their fla- column recently that the soda tax should over 1,000 pages with over 300 amend- vor, the plants are often impossibly dif- be instituted. While we are at it, I fully ments, and it is only July. ficult to grow, with weak plants and low support legislation to eliminate the use of disease resistance. Researchers are trying SNAP for soda and high sugar foods. Yes, with the soil in Florida is sand. Not san- to isolate stronger genes from newer hy- and eat your broccoli. In fact if the gov- CCMA dy soil—actual sand. Sand doesn’t hold brids and add them to heirlooms, keeping ernment wants to provide price supports moisture and completely lacks nutrients, all of their wonderful attributes, while The Consumer Cooperative Manage- for fruits and vegetables, rather than corn, including nitrogen, which tomatoes need adding genes that will help them grow ment Association came to Philadelphia in soy, and wheat, I am all for that, too. to be successful. Because of this, farm- healthier and produce more. Hybridizing June, at the Marriot Hotel. This was the ers need to pump fertilizers into the soil is the same as what happens in nature, The amount of money going into food first time it was hosted in Philadelphia. and irrigate the land, because it does such where plants develop and cross-breed marketing borders on the ridiculous. Ad- Co-op board members, managers and a poor job of holding water. While some genes over time. As long as this doesn’t vertising Age magazine tracks advertis- many others involved in co-ops came to use standard drip irrigation, because of lead to the patenting of genes, it can help ing dollars spent and listed $14 billion in Philadelphia to discuss topics like man- the unique nature of the soil, the farmers smaller farmers grow the tomatoes they food advertising last year. That does not agement, governance, politics, future include in-store ads, coupons, etc. Very have created an amazing development in love with a little more efficiency. planning, and more. irrigation. Beneath all that sand is a layer little of that, if any, goes towards fruits Finally, one of the other issues that In addition to Dr. Nestle’s speech of compacted clay. Farms build canals, and vegetables. has come to the forefront of the farming to the group, I was also encouraged by which channel water underneath the sand. movement is workers’ rights. The Coali- Recently, I had the opportunity to at- Adam Schwartz’s presentation on capital Because the water can’t sink through the tion of Immokalee Workers (CIW) has tend a keynote speech by author and NYU accumulation for co-op expansion. Adam clay, the water rises up through the sand, been a champion for all tomato pickers, nutrition expert Marion Nestle, whose discussed his work to get a “qualified” watering the plants from below. This reaching out to the buyers to find support. presentation included the statistic that investment grade retirement fund started might seem like a great way to water roots Workers are not paid hourly, but by vol- over the last 50 years, when adjusted for that would be eligible for 401K programs. and keep moisture off the plants, prevent- ume. The average rate today is 50 cents inflation, the cost of fruits and vegetables ing disease and pests. But with the Florida for every 32 lb. bushel. Workers have to has gone up over 50 percent, while the humidity, there’s really no stopping this, (continued on page 21) pick more than 2.25 tons of tomatoes to so farmers turn to spraying chemicals. earn minimum wage in a typical 10-hour The other issue in Florida is the in- workday. The rate has barely changed tense weather changes. While it is often from 40 cents per bucket 30 years ago, hot and humid, it isn’t uncommon for a but the amount they need to harvest has 20-30 degree cold front to roll through doubled. The CIW started the Fair Food unexpectedly, not to mention hurricanes Agreement, where companies like Mc- washing away entire crops. Donald’s and Taco Bell pay a penny more AA BasketBasket ofof Farmers growing for the commod- per pound of tomatoes they buy for their ity market aren’t paid for flavor, but for restaurants, which gets put into an account volume. There’s also new research on and given to the workers. The tomatoes growing both more flavorful tomatoes that are usually purchased through a middle- Savings! also produce a higher yield. One thing man who is purchasing from the farm. The Savings! that makes great-tasting tomatoes is water retailers have to demand that their produce stress. Farmers will reduce the irrigation gets purchased from growers who agree Everyday lower prices to their tomato plants, which increases to pass this penny on to their workers. In on some of our most both flavor and size of fruit. When you 2009, Lady Moon Farms (from whom we popular products! grow in sand you stress the plants to death, get a lot of our commodity certified -or but, when you grow in clay or loamy soil, ganic produce) signed on. This was really where there is proper drainage, the roots great to hear. I look forward to working on are deep enough to stress them slowly. making sure the tomatoes at Weavers Way New Doing this develops flavors, which in the support this cause. 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The three chapters of Dining for Wom- since 2005, when they co-established the en formed through the connection with Agape Restoration Center (ARC), a high- Weavers Way are humming along nicely security, long-term aftercare facility in Vegetarian Chili now, and we’re beginning to feel like old Phnom Penh, Cambodia for Cambodian hands, particularly in view of how rapidly and Vietnamese victims of sex trafficking Ingredients: this organization is growing. According to between the ages of 8-18. • ½ cup bulgur the latest e-mail from headquarters, 387 Transitions works with these girls and • 1 cup boiling water new chapters have been added recently. young women to recover from the trauma • 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 (15 oz.) can red kidney beans For the first four months of the year, they have endured. It educates and trains • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1 (15 oz.) can chopped tomatoes the organizations chosen have received them to be self-supporting, and assists the following amounts: them at the appropriate age to go out on • ½ red or yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped • 1 tablespoon chili powder • $47,177 to Nepal Youth Foundation their own into working, independent lives. • 1 teaspoon powdered cumin in January 2012 Transitions has also worked with organi- zations being set up in Greece, Indonesia, • $47,382 to Starfish One by One India, and the United States to provide In a heat-proof bowl, pour the boiling water over the bulgur, cover and let in February 2012 comparable services to a similar popu- stand until all the water is absorbed. Toss with a fork to loosen the grains. • $58,664 to Women’s Earth Alliance lation. Yes, the problem does exist here, In a large sauté pan, pour two to three tablespoons olive oil. Put the onions in March, 2012 (as of 5/24/12) both for sex “workers” and virtual slaves in the pan and cook over medium heat until the onions begin to turn translu- • $40,327 to Afghan Friends Network as household and field workers. You prob- cent. Add the garlic and cook just until the garlic becomes fragrant, add the in April, 2012 (as of 5/24/12) ably thought that the Civil War had ended pepper last. Sprinkle the chili powder and the cumin over the onion and garlic the household and field slaver—would mixture and continue to cook for a few minutes until everything is coated with Bear in mind that while this doesn’t that it were so! the spices. Add in the bulgur and stir to incorporate and absorb the spices. Then seem like much to us, it’s huge to these One of the most positive benefits of add in the beans and the tomatoes and cook over low to medium heat for about organizations and makes a meaningful a half hour. difference in each organization’s ability membership in Dining for Women is in This is best made a day ahead and re-heated as it allows everything to blend, to assist the women and children it serves. knowing exactly where your money is go- ing each month, and knowing that it is of making a really appealing dish for a cloudy, unpleasant day. Transitions, the organization chosen immediate benefit to people in great need. for July, works with the results of an ugly Another benefit is the collegiality of the fact of current life—human trafficking, chapters, which meet each month with a chili. I usually serve it with homemade which according to INTERPOL is tied women.org. You can also check out what group of people committed to doing what cornbread and can add that recipe next with arms dealing as the second largest others think of D4W on http://greatnon- they can to help out, and in the process, month if anyone would like to have it. It’s criminal enterprise in the world. (Drug profits.org/reviews/profile2/dining-for- learning more about the world in which one I have made since I was thirteen so trafficking is number one.) women. It isn’t just we who think we’re we live. And of course, there is the food— believe me, it has stood the test of time. great anymore; others are noticing, and Transitions was founded as Transi- because it is potluck a lot of interesting You can check out more details on many are joining in to help. tions Cambodia, Inc. by James and Athe- food shows up and it’s a chance to expand Dining for Women at www.diningfor- na Pond in 2007. James and Athena have your culinary repertoire. Included here is worked with survivors of sex trafficking a recipe for an easy-to-make vegetarian

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I would like to thank two members of our That’s 89.2 percent of April’s sales. I had chases and she has not overspent that bud- As members of WW, we are store- Finance Office—Susan Beetle and David hoped to see a reduction in the bank fees get once. The only negative I have heard is owners as well as customers, and the use Shechtman—for providing me with the relative to total sales because of gift cards, the fear of losing a card, and I hope I have of plastic looks very different from that figures I refer to in this article. Thanks to and even after all the increases these sales been able to calm those worries: your sales side of the transaction. The smaller the them, I have been able to look at monthly are still too small to make any significant receipt for the gift card includes the num- purchase made using plastic, the greater results starting with October 2011 through reductions. There is another reason for the ber of the card. If you are a Co-op member, the impact on the merchant’s bottom line. April 2012. Though I do not yet have the small reduction: just as with total sales, that number is included in our record of My wife and I pay for purchases from ma- comparable figures for the previous year, I the proportion of gift card sales made on your purchases. Either way, a quick report jor national chains and such stores using can report that the proportion of WW sales credit or debit cards is high, and may be to WW’s IT Department with the number plastic, as those merchants have added the that are made using credit and debit cards approaching that 87 percent figure again, of a lost card will get it canceled, and a bank and clearing house fees to their pric- continues to creep up and is now 87.5 per- and this means that the figure for gift card new card issued to you in the amount of es already. We shop at locally owned, non- cent of all our sales for this seven month sales is largely included in the figure for the balance remaining on the lost card. chain stores as much as we can, and we period. This is in line with national trends, overall sales using plastic. I expect to write more pieces about will use cash there as much as possible, and means that the traditional “cost of do- So, the results we have in hand so far WW and plastic as I get more informa- to lower these merchants’ costs. This will ing business” is now almost exclusively are disappointing from a financial stand- tion on our experience and our financial also keep more of our money in the local “the cost of doing business with the credit point, though everyone who has looked results. In the meantime, I’d like to make economy. The WW in-house made gift and debit card issuers and their clearing at the figures agrees that the use of the a few points: As consumers, we all need card is free of the fees and financial traps houses.” WW gift cards will reduce costs for the to get educated about credit and debit card of regular plastic. It should be thought of On a positive note, a comparison of Co-op. On the other hand, the experiences costs. These cards are not always free to as a pre-paid card, one where you put your our gift card sales for the first three months gift card users have reported have been the cardholder, even if they never carry money down before you make your pur- of this year to the first three months of 2011 very positive. They are happy to have ad- an unpaid balance. The financial land- chase, not after. I would encourage those showed that the sales of WW gift cards had opted a form of payment less risky than scape these things operate in is constantly of you who have tried and enjoyed using increased by 344 percent. April’s result is carrying cash, easier than using a check- changing—witness the recent explosion our gift cards to encourage others to do even better: up over 1000 percent from book and that contributes to holding WW of the prepaid debit card: not well regu- the same. If we were to double the current April, 2011! There is a problem, howev- costs down. They are also delighted with lated, and with the potential of large fees sales of gift cards, and then double them er; this April, WW sold gift cards with a how easy the cards are to use—there’s no to the card holder. The regulatory picture again, we could begin to see measurable value of $46,296 while we had total sales need to sign a screen or enter a pin, and began changing last fall. 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Dog parks, such Aqua­Bounty Technologies, Inc., said in a an animal drug, using much less stringent down for long, especially during hot as Pastorius Park, are a wonderful option, May 2012 security filing that within the criteria than would be applied for food summer months. Do you have any sug- if standing around chatting while your next few months, it expects the U.S. Food products. gestions? dog has all the fun floats your boat. As and Drug Administration (FDA) to ap- “Using only a handful of GE salmon for me, I’d rather be running. So several In addition to continuing to give your prove for human consumption AquaBoun- in their assessment makes the FDA’s sub- times a week I head to the Wissahickon cats raw food when you’re home, I would ty’s “AquAdvantage Salmon,” the first ge- sequent statistical analysis questionable with my big black lab where we engage recommend that you look into getting netically engineered farmed salmon. The at best,” writes Tim Schwab, a food re- in the joyful conduct of running or hiking, one or more “work-to-eat” toys for your company anticipates the first harvest of searcher at Food and Water Watch. “Their mostly off leash. I’m not implying that cats. These toys are simple plastic balls the fish in December, 2012. analysis did demonstrate that their small you should participate in this activity, as or other object with holes in them, which sample of GE salmon showed 40 percent it’s less than legal, but in case you do, I’ll “AquAdvantage Salmon” has been cats must manipulate in order to obtain higher rates of a hormone linked to can- share my personal rules: 1) Be respectful genetically altered with genes from anoth- pieces of kibble. There are many commer- cer and 20 to 50 percent higher allergenic of people who don’t have dogs with them. er type of salmon, as well as from a fish cially available products including Kibble rates—along with higher rates of physical I always grab my dog’s collar or put him called an “ocean pout,” in order to grow at Nibble, Slim Cat Food Distribution Balls, deformities in GE salmon—but the FDA’s on a leash when bikers, horseback riders an accelerated rate, reaching market size Pavlov’s Cat Scratch Feeder, Stimulo Cat twice as quickly as unaltered salmon. conclusion focused on the fact that it could Feeding Station and Tricky Treat Balls. or other people without dogs (or even peo- In September 2010, the FDA ruled not detect a difference between GE and You can also make your own work-to-eat ple with dogs who are on a leash) are ap- that the GE salmon is safe from a dietary non-GE salmon. This is how they deter- toys using plastic food containers. Your proaching. Understandably, many people and environmental standpoint, and this mined that GE salmon is safe.” To read the cats will still be getting some kibble, but are frightened of dogs or would rather not past May, the U.S. Senate defeated an petition, visit http://s.coop/pzow. having to work for it provides several ben- worry about crashing into or being chased amendment calling for a comprehensive AquaBounty has asserted that it will efits, especially for indoor-only cats. Slow- by them or simply don’t appreciate being environmental study of the GE salmon keep the fish isolated from the environ- ing the eating rate and increasing exercise slimed with slobber. 2) When possible, go before FDA approval for public consump- ment, but there are concerns the fish will are particularly important for couch-pota- to the park during non-peak hours, such as tion. inevitably escape, and with an unnatu- to kitties who struggle with their girths. early mornings, weekdays, or cold, rainy, ral advantage over unaltered fish, the GE Work-to-eat toys can also help decrease snowy or icy days (crampons work great But many are concerned, both about salmon will outcompete and possibly boredom and give rambunctious young for hiking and running on ice). 3) Choose the safety of the fish for consumers and eliminate other naturally occuring strains cats an outlet for their curtain-climbing, less-traveled trails. 4) Always carry a the environment, and about the approval of salmon. 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In many respects Weavers Way was my the world. It’s consid- enterprise apart. Many are able to have an experience of mem- first love. When my mom joined the Co- ered by many to be a people who engage bership at Weavers Way that appeals to op in 1999, I was ten years old. Before relatively new idea, as with social enterprises their own convictions, even though those I understood the mechanisms by which the term “social en- are learning about fair convictions might be varied, as long as community is cultivated and maintained, I terprise” dates from food advocacy or sus- they are compatible with the mission of had an instinctive desire to be in the space the late 1970s, but it tainable design from sourcing ethical food. This, in turn, cycles and of the space, and over time I became is predated by other the social enterprise back to further extend the bounds of what a natural Weavers Way advocate. As a kid, community-supported itself. In this way, so- membership can look like and what being I took note of where the curry paste and business models, as cial enterprises take a member can mean, as individuals who quinoa were kept and helped shoppers demonstrated by the on an implicit educa- are new to the community develop narra- find them. I asked infinite questions of the history celebrated cur- tional role that’s not tives of Weavers Way in which they be- produce coordinator and was taught how rently during the In- always shared by oth- lieve many different kinds of people can to recognize a ripe cantaloupe. I learned ternational Year of the er organizations. With be comfortable there. the names of the cashiers’ children and Cooperative. this comes the second On some level, all social innovators asked after them. I was welcomed and As I’ve worked challenge: managing have this in common—the desire to cre- photo courtesy of Davy Knittle encouraged, and after a period of years I with and learned from the idea that those ate adaptive communities that bring about became an official resource to the Weav- a range of social en- Davy Knittle delivering the keynote immersed in the com- social change and that attract and main- ers Way community as a staff member be- lecture at the Social Innovation Sydney munity of a social en- trepreneurs, I’ve come 2012 Unconference tain membership by means of enduring tween 2005 and 2007. to note Weavers Way terprise use a language collective work. What sets Weavers Way I’ve thought of my experience at as not only a success- that escapes newcom- apart is its ability to be both general and Weavers Way often as I’ve spent the past ful example of social enterprise at work, ers and can be difficult to teach continu- specific—to work toward social good in year as a Thomas J. Watson Fellow, at but also as a living demonstration of the ously. a way that’s participant focused, and that work on a project entitled Cities in Tran- productive management of the challenges In my experience, Weavers Way has maintains its singularly multivalent and sition: Identity, Narrative and the Chang- that many newer social enterprises face. managed these challenges by building adaptive culture and history, which, no ing Urban Landscape. During my Watson Among the organizations I have encoun- and maintaining a community of leaders matter how it expands or renovates, is at year I’ve lived in Toronto, Canada; Quito, tered in my Watson year, many struggle that is able to adapt to the needs and in- the heart of its mission and the heart of Ecuador; and Sydney, Australia, and I’ve with two major barriers to achieving suc- put of its members, and that encourages its leadership. This, I believe, contributes spent much of this time interviewing cessful communication with their poten- a similar ethic of adaptation within its ex- to its ongoing success. Having been raised people involved in the world of social tial constituent base: clarity of mission, panding membership. With a broad mis- under its auspices, I couldn’t be prouder. enterprise. The framework of social enter- and a sense of an impossible learning sion of using a cooperative structure to prise—the use of a business model to cre- curve for those new to the community. make ethically sourced food available to Adapted for The Shuttle from the ate a self-sustaining organization whose its members, and by expanding that mis- Because many social enterprises fo- keynote lecture at the Social Innovation profits are returned to the community—is sion into providing community program- cus on similar issues, it is essential to be Sydney 2012 Unconference, May 19, and will continue to be an essential fea- ming and education focused broadly on able to identify what sets a given social 2012, in Sydney, Australia. ture of the work of change-makers around issues of sustainability, many individuals The Lotus Academy Lower School (Grades 1 – 4) Upper School (Grades 5 – 8) 340 East Haines Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144

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photos by Judy Levy Once again, Mt. Airy Village went to the dogs—and cats, and birds and other pets—as Pet-A-Palooza returned, June 2, 2012.

ing an adoptive family. “At a lot of There was even a doctor in the house: fered a great opportunity to raise aware- Pet-A-Palooza these events, people come up and drop veterinarian Jennifer Muller set up a ness: “This organization is a nonprofit, table to promote her practice, “House and everything is volunteer. They can use (continued from page 1) money in our box and they don’t even want anything in return,” said Lamanna. Call Vets.” “I love Mt. Airy; it’s a great all the volunteers that they can get. Its a “They just say, ‘Thanks for doing what community,” said Muller, who also took great thing that Anne Workman is doing.” you do,’ which is always good to hear.” part in last year’s fair. “I’ve had people Workman, for her part, was thrilled with I really promoted it as an animal educa- Smaller rescue organizations were also even three, four months later saying they the great weather and the turnout. The tion, information, and adoption event.” in attendance, including the Prancing got my card from the Pet-A-Palooza.” only no-show, in fact, was her beloved In fact the 2012 Pet-A-Palooza was Paws Animal Rescue from the Northeast, Linda Dzuba, a Mt. Airy resident who is German Shepard rescue Pippa, but that bigger in every respect, with near- which uses volunteers to foster mainly currently training a service dog, set up a was by design. “She doesn’t play well ly 30 exhibitors and a longer por- stray cats until they can be adopted. Or- table for her organization, Canine Part- with other dogs,” said Workman with a tion of Carpenter closed to traffic. ganizer Lorri Gordon said she learned ners for Life. Pet-A-Palooza, she said, of- laugh. “She would just be a pain.” Workman said she had contacted 15 pet about Pet-A-Palooza on Facebook. rescue organizations, and seven took part. “Any exposure [is welcome]. I wanted Lauren-Alice Lamanna of the Philadel- to come and hopefully adopt out some Would you like to feel more confident and centered when addressing life phia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) animals and spread some education.” issues? Or, would you just like to feel more comfortable in your own skin? said that for her group, Pet-A-Palooza The Weavers Way Pet Supply Store was was about raising awareness, and about bustling during the four hours of Pet-A- fundraising. “Trying to get the word out. Palooza, and with good reason, as the store Bonnie Queen LCSW We have some things for sale—magnets, donated five percent of the day’s receipts to t-shirts, bags—and every dollar goes back Individual and Group Psychotherapy the rescue agencies. A silly pet competition toward rescuing more cats and dogs.” and pet parade capped off the four hours A pit bull mix was also brought along of activities under brilliantly sunny skies. by PAWS volunteers in hopes of find- Mt. Airy Reasonable Rates 215-247-6516 [email protected]

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Friday, July 13 Friday, July 27 Summer Event Kick-Off 5 - 8 p.m. Finally Friday 5 - 8 p.m. • Food Truck Night-dinner and dessert from a Across the Way Kick-Off variety of Philadelphia food trucks • Wellness store open house • Beer and Wine Tasting by Rolling Barrel Events, Grilling with Apollo showcasing regionally sourced beers and wines • Live Music & Beverages • Live Music • High Point Café open late Saturday, July 28 Bird Walk with Steph Clymer 8:45 - 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 14 • Meet on Co-op Steps for area birdwalk. Afterwards, enjoy Summer Steps Competition Begins 9 - 10 a.m. refreshments and chat about wildlife sighted in your own yard • Increase your total steps over the summer and enjoy a little and around Northwest Philadilphia. healthy competition with fellow Weavers Way members. Record Summer Steps Competition 9 - 10 a.m. your steps over the summer and walk with others each Saturday Play with Your Food Kids’ Event 1 - 3 p.m. morning. 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These topics ing online, you quickly discover that came up after every presentation, in by Bob Noble, Weavers Way Board the idea has a lot of presence there. a form something like this: “Tell us Member In this part of the country, Mid Atlan- about the issues that have been par- tic Cohousing (MAC) is a nonprofit ticularly hard for your community that seeks to support the intentional to resolve, and about the process you On July 19, 7:30 p.m., The Philadel- communities of the region by hold- have used to get the difficult deci- phia Area Cooperative Alliance (PACA) ing seminars and presentations as sions made.” Presenters and residents will host a local showing of the new well as an annual bus tour. This year, alike always seemed to first pause, film Fixing the Future at the Bryn Mawr the MAC bus tour was held Saturday, then sigh, and then begin to open up Film Institute, 824 W. Lancaster Avenue, May 19. Six members of Wissahick- about the sorts of issues that arise Bryn Mawr, PA. Host David Brancac- on Valley Cohousing (WVC) were from living in and managing a close cio (of NOW on PBS) visits locations among the 40 participants on a full and diverse community. The stories across America that are successfully us- bus: Susan Saxe and Moon Smith, were always enlightening. It seems ing sustainable approaches to create jobs Pesha Leichter, Susan Sussman, my that these communities have all found and build prosperity. Featuring innova- wife Janet Boys, and I. photo by Don McGuire it easy to agree about how smoking tive models like local business alliances, Large Room/Dining Area in the Common House of Tacoma worker cooperatives, and community Because the bus trip promised will be treated, but every one has had Village Cohousing banking, Fixing the Future inspires hope to be a very full day, four of us car- trouble agreeing about how to treat and renewal amidst economic collapse. pooled to Washington on Friday see and learn about these communities, pets. There have been issues at some evening, having arranged to stay in guest from the ones in the planning stage to cohousing communities that have gone un- For more information, go to www. rooms (a common cohousing feature) at those that have been occupied and operat- resolved for almost ten years. fixingthefuture.org. To purchase tick- Tacoma Village Cohousing, where the ing for a decade or more. These places are WVC is in the early stages of its cre- ets: http://s.coop/fixingtickets. MAC tour began. It was a good way to be physically rather different from each other, ation process. If you are particularly at- introduced to a cohousing community, as even though their designs are based around tracted to the process of designing a neigh- they provided a light breakfast to early- common principles: living more sustain- borhood and the common facilities that arriving tour participants. We had time ably, having a smaller footprint, consum- will encourage and support the develop- to look around, get our bearings and talk ing fewer resources, working together as a ment of a close-knit community here in Mt. with residents. community to maintain shared open space. Airy, now is the time to get involved. If you Over the course of a long day we As several people noted in their presenta- like what you have heard about living in an Don’t miss out on breaking news! visited four communities: Tacoma Vil- tions or discussions, the physical aspects intentional community, come find out more lage and Eastern Village are urban, and of cohousing may be the least important about it. WVC has several events sched- relatively close to each other across the part, especially after design and construc- uled each month at www.wissahickonvil- weaversweavers wayway D.C.-Maryland border; Liberty Village tion have been completed. lagecoho.com, and these events will also E-News is rural, with the closest “big” city being As a new member of WVC, it has not be posted on Weavers Way’s E-newsletter. E-News Frederick, Maryland; and Blueberry Hill been easy for me to describe what cohous- If you do not already receive this valuable tool for keeping up on what is going on in Sign Up Online at is suburban, four miles from Tysons Cor- ing is. On this trip, I was introduced to the www.weaversway.coop ner in Vienna, Northern Virginia. 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I’m not a big fan of sauerkraut. That fact, tion of groceries from every department at I’m embarrassed to say, kept me from ex- 555 Carpenter Lane (the site of Weavers ploring fermentation in my own kitchen. Way’s original storefront!) and an outdoor My change happened when I read Sandor produce market with a great selection of Katz’s 2003 book, Wild Fermentation. fruits and veggies. Hours for the Pop-Up Reading it, a whole new world opened up will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday – Friday for me. I learned about bacteria (the good and 9 to 6 Saturday and Sunday. kind) and yeast and the “cultures” they Construction on 559 will begin July create and maintain. I discovered that all 16 and is expected to last until the end of human cultures have a rich history of fer- August. In the meantime, there will be menting. I began to understand about the plenty of events to keep things lively in health benefits (strengthened immune and the Mt. Airy Village. There will even be a digestive systems) of consuming what is regular Co-op Shopper Shuttle van, mak- essentially predigested food—such as yo- ing frequent regular trips to and from the gurt, kim chee and even coffee, chocolate, Chestnut Hill store on Tuesday and Thurs- and cheese—that has been predigested day evenings and Saturday mornings, to by microbial bacteria, yeast, and mold to make shopping at Weavers Way a breeze.. make the nutrients more accessible to our human systems. In the end, I came to see It will definitely be an interesting fermentation as an antidote to cultural ho- summer, but we’re confident it will be a mogenization. I was inspired to enter the lot of fun, and when it’s all over, we’ll adventure. have a great renovated store with a great new bulk department on the second floor, photo by Emily Aufschauer I decided to start by brewing ferment- an expanded Wellness store Across the ed beverages. It turns out that beverage Sarah Gabriel removes the SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast) “Mother” from the Way, new energy efficient fixtures, and an newly brewed kombucha. cultures multiply, and fermenters are a updated (but not too updated) look. generous group. Amy Steffan gifted me an extra kombucha SCOBY (Symbiotic Cul- House home brew shop in Mt Airy and left idea... cranberries and lime with a little Check www.weaversway.cop for fre- ture of Bacteria and Yeast), fondly called a it out one more day to increase the carbon- vanilla to give it that cream soda feel. I’ll quent updates, and be sure you red your “mother,” and I had picked up dehydrated ation. My first batch of kombucha was not let you know how that goes. Weavers Way E-news. water kefir grains that Jared Blumer had as successful—okay, but not great. I had Sarah Gabriel is the Managing Di- donated to The Home Grown Institute Si- been going out of town on day ten of the rector of The Home Grown Institute. lent Auction (different culture from dairy fermentation for five days. It wasn’t quite kefir, water kefir ferment results in a car- ready when I left and with a few 90-de- ~ [email protected] FOR SALE bonated soda-like beverage). In my three- gree days while I was gone, it was just quart glass jars, I took the plunge. Mixing slightly overdone when I returned. But I BY OWNER water and sugar (ugh! sugar? yes, the cul- was not discouraged. I have learned that tures feed on sugar. I have since learned fermentation, like so many other sustain- West Mt. Airy that I can also use other sweeteners—cer- able and regenerative skills, is a practice. Charming 3 BR, 2.2 bath, tain fruit juices, agave or maple syrup) is Now Sandor Katz has a new book, the first step for both kombucha and water The Art of Fermentation, published just renovated 1400 sq ft. row kefir. The recipes branch out from there— last month. I had the pleasure of hearing home w/garage in Gowen kombucha is flavored with black tea, and him at an author event at The Free Library Circle area. Near shops, water kefir is traditionally flavored with this week. He spoke eloquently about schools, SEPTA. more fruity blends. Then you wait. The Role of Fermentation in Evolution, Cul- water kefir ferments more quickly, in 24- ture and Community. He bemoaned the High $200s. By appt. 72 hours depending on temperature and “bacteria phobia” we have in American 267-258-3328 some other factors. The kombucha can society, when in truth the vast majority of take as long as seven to 14 days. 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Rabies. Mention of it frightens many, mal drooling, although most people think breathe in rabies. A doctor at the health However, I digress. The purpose of especially in light of a rabid raccoon being that drooling and rabies are synonymous. department once told me that I needed the this article is to share some tips for when found in the Wissahickon. However this Some animals have a higher tendency to post-exposure rabies vaccinations because one encounters (or is trying to avoid) should not be a cause for fear or hysteria contract rabies, and they are called rabies- I was in the same room as a rabid bat. This wildlife. A nocturnal animal seen out in over the presence of wildlife in our neigh- vector species (RVS). These include rac- is false, false, false. daytime does not indicate rabies unless borhoods or backyards. Rabies can be fa- coons, skunks, foxes, bats, coyotes, and There are some gray areas defining the animal is acting abnormally friendly, tal, but more people die from food poison- groundhogs. To confirm if it has rabies an “contact” when it comes to bats. If a bat aggressive, vocalizing, or biting at itself, ing each year in the U.S. than from rabies. animal must be killed, because sections of is found in the room of a sleeping child, an object, or the ground. Wild animals can Most people don’t understand rabies, the brain must be tested. Poisoning and or a person who is mentally challenged, be chased from their day roosting places which is a viral disease that infects the neurological damage can also mimic ra- or a person who is under the influence of by construction crews, dogs or kids. Ani- central nervous system. It can be fatal if bies symptoms in animals. drugs or alcohol, then it is recommended mals can also wake up hungry if they had treatment is not administered prior to the Because bats tend to wind up in that that person get post-exposure vacci- a poor night of hunting; this is especially onset of symptoms. Early-stage symptoms people’s homes more than the other five nations. A person on drugs and/or alcohol true for lactating females who need many include fatigue, headache and fever. It can rabies vector species, bats get a lot of might have been too “out of it” to know if calories to produce milk for hungry babies. progress to acute pain, violent movements, bad press. It is not only the media who they were bitten by a bat. A child or a men- A female can’t risk having her screaming uncontrolled excitement, depression, and spread inaccurate information about bats tally-challenged person may not be able to offspring draw attention to their den so hydrophobia (“fear of water” or inability and wild animals; the medical community adequately communicate if they were bit- she is forced out in the day to hunt. to eat or drink caused by spasms in the and the city health department continue to ten, and this is where those tiny bat teeth Putting food out during the night will throat muscles). Rabies is surrounded by convey false or misleading information. cause problems because a bat bite may be definitely attract animals to your yard. If much misinformation and many myths. It seems that the people who wrote the hard to find on a person because the teeth you wish to feed stray animals, do so dur- I have been rehabilitating wildlife and rabies protocol manuals have little if any marks are so small and the wound heals ing the day and bring in the food at night. solving human/animal conflicts for almost experience handling or interacting with quickly (I know from personal experience Be sure to have your pets vaccinated; it 35 years. I have a PA Game Commission wildlife. I have heard more than once that that the site is still sore). is the law and it will protect them should Nuisance Wildlife License and work pri- a person cannot feel a bat bite because the In other situations, it’s not that a per- they have an encounter with a wild animal. marily with bats. I got my pre-exposure teeth are so small. A needle is also small, son would not feel a bat bite, it is that they Keep your pets inside, especially during rabies vaccine early in my animal career, and it hurts to be stuck with one. I’ve been may not notice the source of the pain if the night. Do not harass, tease or corner a which is a good thing since I have been stuck with needles and I’ve been bitten by they are involved in intense physical ac- wild animal. And never attempt to handle bitten by a rabid animal, as have many of bats. I feel them both. tivity. I’ve heard of situations where rock a wild animal without gloves. If you come my friends who do wildlife rehab. (Note: There is also a lot of hysteria over climbers contracted rabies, but claim that upon an injured wild animal, always use the injections are not painful, nor are they what constitutes “contact” and how one they have no contact with bats. But in a a thick towel and gloves to move it into given through the stomach). can contract rabies. Rabies contact means dark cave when one is grabbing sharp a box until you can get it to the nearest wildlife rehab clinic. Any mammal can carry or contract that a rabid animal’s saliva gets into an rocks, how would one know if they were rabies, including humans. A rabid animal opening in the skin of a person either cut by a sharp stone or a metal object or if Wild animals fear humans, and they can be abnormally friendly, aggressive, or through a bite or from saliva getting into they were bitten by a bat? The same holds do not want to be around people. But be- unsteady on its feet, unusually vocal, and through a cut or through a break in the true with sticking one’s hand into a wood sometimes bite at itself, objects, or even at skin. You cannot “catch” rabies from be- pile, or grabbing an object in a dark gar- the ground. I have never seen a rabid ani- ing in the same room as a bat, nor can you den shed. (continued on page 19)

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Rabies Eco TipS David Woo Speaks at Energy (continued from page 18) from The Environment Committee Co-op Member Meeting Since appliances in standby cause they are losing their habitat, they are mode (those that are plugged being forced to live among humans. Trap- in but are not being used) still ping and relocating a wild animal from use electricity, consider having a one’s yard never works; it opens up ter- master switch to completely shut ritory for another animal to move right in. off electricity to appliances such I advise people to show tolerance for the as TVs and computers, or unplug animal under the shed or porch because as soon as it grows up it will be forced them. It has been estimated to find its own territory, and it will move that standby energy costs U.S. on. Animals are always looking for living households over $5 billion in space away from humans, so it may leave electricity a year. According to as soon as it finds a better space. the U.S. Department of Energy, Respect the animals and they will in the average home, nearly 75% avoid you. If you have found an injured of all electricity used to power wild animal, you can phone the Schuylkill electronics is consumed by Photo by Krystal Eason Wildlife Rehab Clinic (in Roxborough) products that are switched off. Discussing sustainability at The Energy Co-op’s 2012 Annual Membership Meeting are at 215-482-8217 or Diamond Rock Re- Unplug your cell phone charger hab (specializing in RVS and located in (l to r) Robin Mann, Immediate Past President of the Sierra Club, Katherine Gajewski, when not in use. Only 5% of Director of the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, David Woo, Immediate Past President of Malvern) at 610-240-0883. Bat questions/ power drawn is used to charge Weavers Way Cooperative Association Board of Directors and Alex Mulcahy, Publisher of animal-conflict problems—call me at Grid Magazine. 215-482-4356. your phone. The other 95% is wasted when the charger is left plugged into the wall.

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The Friends of the Wissahickon Have you seen those blue vests glowing occasions when we actually had to call the (FOW) Structures Crew is in need with the words TOWN WATCH? Carpen- police about suspicious events, but they of donated garage space. These ter’s Woods Town Watch (CWTW) is in its have been rare. dedicated volunteers routinely fifth year of active patrols and still going We manage to watch over such a large work over 1,500 hours a year re- strong. A map on our newly refurbished area (most other Town Watch groups pa- pairing and maintaining fences, website—cwtownwatch.org—shows the trol just a few blocks) because our active buildings, signs, and stone walls fifty blocks in West Mt. Airy, all around patrollers give their time. Members sign throughout the Wissahickon. the Co-op, that your neighbors patrol. up on the website, and they meet up to get Their current large-scale project Vigilante behavior is completely for- a radio and a partner and any pointers for is the construction of the new eign to the whole Town Watch concept. the day. A dedicated core comes out fre- Warming Shed at Valley Green. photo by Denise Larrabee Real Town Watch members never carry quently and others patrol perhaps just an The Structures Crew is in Buzz Wemple and Rich Berman of FOW’s Structures weapons, we always patrol in pairs, we hour each month. We go out by night and need of at least 400 square feet Crew, repair a bench at their current workshop. are trained by Town Watch Integrated Ser- by day. All of it helps. of indoor storage space, room to The Friends of the Wissahickon, vices of Philadelphia, and we are linked Patrollers get rewards as well. Many build projects outdoors (200 square feet), founded in 1924, is a nonprofit organiza- by radio with other patrollers who help us of us sign up with a friend, but we also get parking on-site or nearby, 20 amp service tion dedicated to preserving the Wissa- sort out what we see. to meet new friends. We spend our hour per circuit (or the capacity to upgrade), hickon Valley. FOW works in partnership Police Captain Dales of the 14th Dis- or two in interesting conversation, and and ample lighting (or the capacity to up- with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation trict appreciates Carpenter’s Woods Town our health benefits from the exercise and grade). A commercial site in Chestnut Hill to restore historical structures throughout Watch. Our patrolling extends police the chance to clear away a day’s frustra- or Mt. Airy is preferred, but other sites the park, eliminate invasive plant species, awareness for neighborhood safety, and it tions. Some walk, some ride a bike, and near the park may be acceptable. monitor watershed management issues, works. The area we patrol, roughly 20-25 others patrol by car. All around Mt. Airy, If you have a useable space, please and restore trails throughout the Wissa- percent of the District, has markedly less people wave and say “Thank you, Town contact FOW Volunteer Coordinator Dan hickon Valley Park with its Sustainable crime than the rest of the district. In March Watch”—another reward! Mercer at [email protected] or 215-247- Trails Initiative. Follow FOW on Face- of 2012, while Police responded to a total The whole endeavor works because 0417 ext. 107. book and Twitter. For more information or of 329 incidents in the 14th District over- people pitch in. Since the City has cut back to become a member, visit www.fow.org. all, only eight occurred inside the zone pa- funding to our sponsor, Town Watch Inte- trolled by CWTW. While crime statistics grated Services, we recently had to ask for Design, Installation & have risen byDesign, about 17 Installation percent all over & the Design, Installation & donations. We are always looking for new Management for over 20 years city of PhiladelphiaManagement because for over of the20 recesyears- Management for Over 20 Years patrollers as well. Our members take sum- sion, our rate of crime has not increased. mer vacations, but burglars don’t! Sign-up Terraces , Walls, Walks, The remarkableTerraces thing , Walls, is thatWalks, our ef- is easy—all the information is at our new Terraces, Water Gardens Walls, Walks, Water Gardens Water Gardens fectiveness is mainly prevention. Our job website, cwtownwatch.org. We hope you Garden andGarden Lawn andMaintenance Lawn Maintenance Garden and Lawn Maintenance is to use our eyes and ears and our vis- will check us out! David Brothers Landscape Services & David Brothersibility for Landscape public safety. Services There have& been David BrothersNative Landscape Plant Nursery Services & Native Plant Nursery Native Plant Nursery GEA_Coop-Ad_Layout 1 6/17/12 2:38 PM Page 1 Bean and WhitehallBean and Roads, Whitehall Worcester, Roads, PA Worcester, PA Bean and Whitehall Roads, Worcester, PA 215-247-2992 215-247-2992 davidbrothers.com davidbrothers.com 610-584-1550 610-584-1550 215-247-2992 davidbrothers.com 610-584-1550 GAS & ELECTRIC ARTS

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planning to offer bulk organic corn- s: “Re: wild mix mushrooms: Can the starch in our new bulk foods section on packages please be marked with a date? Renovation Update will increase visibility and sales for these the second floor, opening in late August. Either pack date or use by date would wonderful products. Thanks for writing. (Norman) FYI, Ra- be helpful. Thanks. A few important changes are going to 3. Bulk on the second floor: We have punzel is a German company, started in take place by the time we reopen the Mt. several goals for our new 500-square-foot r: (Jean MA) This product does not come Airy store in September. I wanted to stress early seventies by a couple dedicated to to us with a pack date, sell by date, or bulk section on the second floor: organic cultivation. I believe the corn why we are renovating the store now, and use by date. Have you had a problem why we are making these changes: • Enable members to bring their own in the cornstarch is sourced in Austria, with them? I’ll see what I can do. glass and plastic containers to fill up apparently one of the few places in the 1. A few years ago I promised the on food items, reducing waste from world still growing non-GMO corn. Mt. Airy community of member owners, packaging. Austria banned the import of GMO seed s: “Love the bamboo socks. Thanks to residents, and business owners that once in 2008. From Greenpeace: “Studies Martha for carrying them (and so many we were able, following our Chestnut • Expand the overall offering of prod- showed Monsanto’s MON 810 is harm- other comfy/environmentally friendly Hill expansion, we would invest in the ucts in bulk to enable members to get ful to wildlife, soil and human health. bamboo attire items) and to Jean for the corner again. That is what we are doing. what they want and the amount they Its inbuilt toxin, which is also designed recommendations “buy these, they’re The state-of-the art equipment, new floor, want. to kill the corn borer, seeps into soil great!” as she walked by. As a member greatly expanded bulk department, and • Savings. We are hoping that the sav- harming animals critical to soil health, of the unofficial “follow Jean’s advice” expansion to 610 is a promise kept. ings, especially on olive oil, will be such as earthworms, and other wildlife club based on her excellent produce By the time we are done, over 20 percent or more. including butterflies, ants and spiders.” recommendations, I take these endorse- $600,000 will have been added back into I encourage you to begin thinking Consumers have and will decide how ments seriously. Really, when she takes the block, with an additional 600 square about how you can shop using your own much GMO-free cornstarch is worth, the first floor loudspeaker and encour- feet of retail space added in 610 Carpenter containers and how the Co-op can make but I think they should have the full pic- ages people to buy a certain produce Lane. it easier. ture before deciding. item, there is a veritable stampede. This women is an influence-maker...” 2. Supplements and Health and 4. Energy efficiency: Our new updat- Beauty Aids will have their own first ed equipment will be 20-30 percent more s: “Greek yogurt please!” r: (Martha) Thanks for your thoughts—I floor storefront on Carpenter Lane, shar- efficient than the current equipment. love her announcements too! r: (Chris MA) We do carry Fage Greek ing a double storefront with the Pet Sup- I realize we will not get everything yogurt, in the dairy case, in the center. ply store. We hope to give these products right, that we will make mistakes, and s: “I was very pleased to find fresh greens their just exposure, and at the same time to that we will need to make adjustments af- from WW farm on sale here. I was dis- give the community a more vibrant retail ter we open, but bear with us as we work s: “Could we please stock organic couraged to see they were NOT bulk- district with a full line of small business out these issues. We will be asking for whipped cream in a can? We used to sale items, but pre-packaged in plastic storefronts. I do hope you will like the your feedback on what you like and what have it here, and it’s in the CH store bags! I hope this will not be the case addition! The staff will be cross-trained you do not like. Please fill out comment (Natural By Nature). If it’s a space is- after renovations to Carpenter store are in both departments, and there will be a cards, e-mail us, call, or tell us in the store. sue, perhaps replacing the non-organic done.” buyer for each side. Pet store sales have With our pop-up grocery and all the great (RBGH)? Thanks.” grown over 20 percent this year, while the r: (Jean) I will discuss this with our farm- events, it should be a fun and interesting r: supplement and health sales have stayed (Chris MA) We’ll try to make space for ers, but as of now, WW farm salad summer, and with the renovations com- this item in late summer, after renova- flat or decreased a little. We are hoping plete, an even more exciting September. greens come to use from the farm in that this move and the increased exposure tions. Since our CH store carries it, you plastic bags. That’s how they sell them ~ [email protected] can pre-order any quantity, even just at farm stands, too. 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Have a little more free time on your hands her approach as a Teaching Artist. “Every this summer? Woodmere Art Museum is student in my classroom is considered im- still accepting registration for summer portant in the art process, increasing self- classes for kids and adults at their beau- esteem and allowing for positive learning tiful location in Chestnut Hill. Through experiences in the art room.” The best things come August, the George D. Widener Studio is Woodmere Art Museum also offers open seven days a week for lessons rang- traditional studio instruction for adults in little packages! ing from watercolor and oil painting to with Philadelphia artists such as Francis mixed media and woodcarving. Local art- Galante, Paul DuSold, and Linda Freed- ists living and working in the Philadelphia man. In addition, unique summer pro- area teach a variety of classes and work- grams include workshops that combine shops for students of all experience levels. literature, poetry, and music with fine Co-op The youngest students will journey art. During Hot Off the Press, a monthly around the world discovering different book discussion held July 26 and August Gift Cards cultures and techniques such as Ghanian 23, Lynn Rosen will delve into some of Always great taste! kente cloth, the art of Indian puppetry, the most talked-about and highly antici- and clay pottery inspired by Mexican art- pated fiction being published today. Pho- ists in Ellissa Collier’s three-day Magic tographer Bill Kelly takes students to the Carpet class. Martha Conklin, a member Antonelli Institute in Glenside, PA for of the Museum’s Education Department Camera to Print, a four-day workshop Hypnosis for achieving your goals . . . since 2007, will teach Drawing, Painting this month covering the complete photo- Weight loss, smoking cessation, stress and Sculpture Fun, where students learn making process, including camera work, management, pain management how to draw, paint, mold, carve, and build processing, and optimization with Adobe three-dimensional works of art. Anima- Photoshop Lightroom. Susan Lembo tion, a hand-drawn animation course, will Woodmere Art Museum is located at Certified HypnoCounselor be taught by Chestnut Hill’s own award- 9201 Germantown Avenue. For complete Therapeutic Massage and Shiatsu winning animator John Serpentelli. Other class schedules and descriptions, and West Mt. Airy, PA classes for children and teens will include for registration information, please visit (908) 246-3096, [email protected] Traditional Japanese Crafts, Underwater woodmereartmuseum.org or call 215- www.effortlesshypnosis.com Member, National Guild of Hypnotists Adventure, Portfolio Prep, Art and Na- 247-0948. Scholarships are available for ture, Create with Clay, and more! students in grades K-12 based on financial “Introducing students to art during need. To apply, please contact the Educa- the early stages of their lives is said to tion Department at 215-247-0948. have positive effects on the total quality of a student’s life,” says Collier, describing

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Open Weekdays 10am - 4pm; Weekends until 5pm; Thursdays and concert nights until 8:30pm For more event info: www.morrisarboretum.org July 2012 the shuttle 23 Quilt Club at Mt. Airy Art Garage Summer Classes at Mt. Airy by Janet Meyers Art Garage by Melissa Hamilton

Looking for a way to beat the heat this Regardless of your desire, our ac- season? Well, here at the Mt. Airy Art Ga- complished artist-teachers are bound to rage (MAAG) we’ve got the perfect solu- cultivate your creativity. Whether a nov- tion to overcome those dog days of sum- ice or experienced student, all will find a mer. Throughout July and August, MAAG welcoming and supportive environment is offering an array of studio classes for where creativity can rule. Just see for children and adults, including collage, yourself on July 1 from 2-4 p.m. at our quilting, bookmaking, drawing, painting, “Meet the Teachers” sneak-peak. Classes acting, photography, and more. range from $30-$160, and space is lim- Perhaps you’ve been itching to hone ited, so register soon! your digital photography skills, polish Don’t spend those summer days that long-lost monologue, or piece togeth- sweltering. Instead, come to MAAG and er that brilliant quilt in your mind’s eye? indulge your creativity! What do you Perhaps you yearn to go back to a simpler have to lose except boredom? For more time when snail mail ruled and self-bound information and a detailed list of classes,

photo by Linda Slodki books were a work of art? Or maybe instructors, dates, and prices, visit www. you’re just a budding artist between the mtairyartgarage.org or call 215-242-5074. Master quilter Sarah Bond will be teaching quilting classes at Mt. Airy Art Garage this summer. ages of five and seven who simply loves to draw numbers and letters? I love quilts—I love to look at them, and produces colorful quilt squares without I love to create them. But sometimes my the preplanning involved in a traditional Custom painting contractor for sewing machine sits idle for weeks at a quilt. What fun! I also found the commu- your home or business time. The demands of life can be so great nity I was looking for. Many of the other that I have trouble finding the time or en- quilters were also interested in meeting on specializing in environmentally ergy to be creative. I tried to find a local a regular basis to share ideas and inspire responsible products. community of quilters for camaraderie each other. Thus the MAAG Quilt Club A Lead-Safe Certified Firm and support but had limited success. was born. Then I found the inspiration I needed at The MAAG Quilt Club started meet- 215-948-3747 the Mt. Airy Art Garage (MAAG). ing in June, and meets from noon to During Mt. Airy’s May Final-ly Fri- 1:30 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of each day, MAAG hosted “Quiltapalooza,” led month. The group is free and open to all by Sarah Bond, local quilter extraordi- quilters, both members and nonmembers naire. Sarah taught us how to make “string of MAAG—just bring a snack to share! quilts” using fabric scraps. I fell in love For more information or to RSVP, with this quick and easy technique, which contact Janet at 215-435-5977 or janmey- [email protected].

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smart. local. news. 24 The Shuttle July 2012 egars, flours, sugar, rice, and whatever else struck our fancy that could be useful to our shoppers. While we did find a few bulk items we can use (semolina flour, sugar, a few other items), I was disap- pointed not to find an inexpensive pure ol- ive oil or balsamic vinegar or unbleached white flour. However, in shopping for the oils, I started wondering about corn oil. I’ve been in the natural food business a long time and one thing I remember is that decades ago corn oil was very popular; it was a staple in most kitchens. Its popu- OPENS larity slowly dwindled, and I’m not sure why. Maybe it is because some people Wednesday, July 11 have allergies, maybe because it’s high in 555 Carpenter Lane omega-6 fats, maybe because corn is an Suggestions almost 100 percent GMO crop, or maybe This Summer we will be OPEN by Norman Weiss, it just went out of fashion. I got curious We will have a outside market set up under tents on Carpenter Lane. Inside 555 and wondered why I never see a “natural” Purchasing Manager Carpenter Lane will be a small selection of our most popular staples. Think of us first brand of corn oil, and never an organic this Summer for your shopping, and come out for the events! See page 13 for details. corn oil. I searched online and in our main Greetings and thanks for writing. As natural food vendor catalogue and I could usual, suggestions and responses may not find organic corn oil anywhere, which have been edited for brevity, clarity, and/ RY is surprising, considering corn is one of TT.. AAIIRY VVIILLLLAAGGEE or comedy. our largest crops and has many uses. My MM In researching possible products for supposition is that because GMO corn our new expanded bulk section in our Mt. has become so widespread there simply yaallttyy CCAAR Airy store, part of what Mt. Airy Grocery is not enough non-GMO corn for anyone Looy RDD Manager Chris Switky and I discovered is to profitably produce organic corn oil. I L that, surprisingly, some items in bulk are view GMOs a little like nuclear power: an Show your love for Mt. Airy Village! not that much cheaper than their packaged inappropriate level of technology applied counterparts. Some items, like olive oil, because the simpler, more natural pro- Starting July 15, 2012 and ending one week after renovations Participating retailers at do show savings, but other items, like Ar- cesses (sustainable farming, conservation, are complete at Weavers Way Mt. Airy, get rewarded for your Greene Street and Carpenter Lane: loyalty to Mt. Airy Village. Pick up your loyalty card at any rowhead Mills organic unbleached white and sustainable energy sources) are not Big Blue Marble participating retailer, and for every ten purchases of $5 or more flour, is actually more per pound when as appealing to industry and appear less Community Acupuncture purchased in bulk 50-pound bags than convenient to consumers. Both have the at participating retailers at Greene St. and Carpenter Lane, you get $5 off any purchase of $50 or more at Weavers Way! Greene Cleaners in the retail pack five-pound bags. Since frightening aspects of going horribly hay- High Point Café part of the goal of bulk is to save shoppers wire, and have unknown long-term con- Redeemable at Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy, even our new Pet Supply & Wellness store! Limit 1 punch per business per day. Philadelphia Salvage Co. money, Chris and I have been on the look- sequences of continued use. Yet both are Nesting House out for some less-expensive bulk items. huge industries and help drive the econo- RULES & REGULATIONS: • Offer good July 15, 2012 THRU the first week after Weavers Way Springboard Studio Recently, we visited Restaurant Depot, a mies of our world. Perhaps if the nuclear Mt. Airy renovations are complete! Weavers Way Mt. Airy national restaurant supply business with a power industry had a use for organic corn • Limit 1 punch per business per day • Collect 10 punches and redeem for $5 of $50 purchase at any branch in Manayunk. Restaurant Depot is oil, we’d have some. Weavers Way store an interesting place; their main clientele is smaller local mom-and-pop type res- Attend a Weavers Way Welcome Meeting and Get Two Hours Work Credit! taurants, take-out shops, small caterers, Suggestions & Responses: and small institutions. They are known To Help You Get a Jump on Member Work, You Can Get Your Household’s s: “I notice the $4 box of organic Rapun- for their low prices on what is basically First Two Hours Just for Attending a Welcome Meeting! zel Corn Starch is a slow mover. And I a warehouse of commodity foods, food certainly realize that corn is one of the packaging, and related products. (They Whether you are a new member or thinking about becoming one, Weavers Way Welcome largest GMO crops, heavily sprayed w/ Meetings, or Orientation Meetings, are a great way to find out more about what Weavers are also known for long, slow-moving pesticides, and generally fed to unwit- Way is all about, and what membership offers. And now you get two hours work credit check-out lines because there are always ting cows and pigs awaiting slaughter. just for attending! Limit two hours per household. See below for times and locations. a few items for which cashiers cannot find However, admirable as hiking the price prices. Also, due to the set-up and poor of organic cornstarch may be (higher, in product identification, cashiers routinely fact, than the price of the organic polen- Weavers Way Co-op make mistakes and spend time correcting ta one shelf lower, the tony Bob’s Red them). Mill cornmeal, the illustrious Hodgson Welcome Meetings It’s a very interesting place, often Mills Cornbread Mix, gasoline w/etha- We encourage all new or prospective members to attend an orientation meeting, very busy. As a result, they move lots nol, etc.), perhaps the cornstarch would where they can learn all about our co-op, our stores and our member work program. of product through the building, which move off the shelf faster if it were mar- If you have not already joined, you can do so at the meeting, and you will also learn means lots of forklifts milling around keted to average citizens lacking the sil- more about Weavers Way and all that your co-op has to offer, including member moving pallets of product on and off very ver spoons and large bank accounts that benefits and our Working Member program. high warehouse-style shelving, while cus- Rapunzel (castle dweller?) and WW Orientation dates are listed below and are also posted on our web site at www.weaver- tomers are pushing full dollies through the seem to think we shoppers/members sway.coop. Please complete the form below and return it to any of our stores, so we will aisles. Sometimes there are traffic jams possess. Try offering either cornstarch know which meeting you will attend. Meetings last approximately 45 minutes to an hour and small collisions—all part of the fun. that may be genetically modified, or and will include a brief store tour. We look forward to seeing you there! FYI, Restaurant Depot is a privately held offer the option to bulk-pack the corn- company with locations in 27 states. Their starch please.” two Philadelphia locations employ hun- Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment/ Weavers Way Co-op Offices/Mt. Airy r: (Chris MA) Just curious how you deter- dreds of local residents, so using them as Chestnut Hill 555 W. Carpenter Lane mined the cornstarch is a slow mover? a supplier does help us support our local 8431 Germantown Ave. (We sell about five a week.) We are • Saturday, July 14 at 10 a.m. economy, in accordance with our “Ends” (parking entrance on E. Highland Ave.) • Saturday, Aug 11 at 10 a.m. policies. • Wednesday, July 11 at 6:45 p.m. I was hoping to find some cheap but • Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 6:45 p.m. acceptable quality items like oils, vin- (continued on page 21)

Equal Exchange Fair Trade PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY July Coffees of the Month Name ______Orientation Date ______Address: ______French Roast $ City______State______Zip______reg. $11.99 sale 8.99/lb. Phone number ______E-mail ______

Please return this form to a cashier, mail to Weavers Way Co-op, Attn: Membership French Decaf Department, 559 Carpenter Lane, Phila. PA, 19119 or fax to 215-843-6945, $ reg. $14.53 sale /lb. Attn. Membership Department. You can also call 215-843-2350, ext. 118 or 11.99 e-mail [email protected]. July 4 - 31