WEAVERS WAY SPRING GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Sunday, May 20 at North by Northwest, 7165 Germantown Ave ✔ Vote online or in the stores! AGENDA: BUSINESS MEETING 6:00-6:30 FEATURED PRESENTATION - 6:30-7:30 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT - 7:40-7:55 EAT & GREET - 5:30-6:00 • Approval of Fall 2011 General Membership Minutes • Don Hinkle-Brown, President & CEO of The Reinvestment Fund (TRF) • Mt Airy Renovation update Food and drink will be provided • President’s Report • Questions for the Speaker • Staff introduction Ballot Voting will close at 6:30 PM • Introduction of the Board Candidates UPDATE FROM THE NEW CHICKEN COMMITTEE & HEALTH VOTING RESULTS: ELECTIONS & BYLAW AMENDMENT - 7:55- 8:00 Ask about the bylaw changes suggested by your Board • Bylaw Amendment review (public questions) AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE - 7:30-7:40 CAKE & CONVERSATION (Dancing & Music) - 8:00-9:00 The Shuttle May 2012 Vol. 41 No. 05 A Cooperative Grocer Serving the Northwest Community Since 1973 IYC Update Pet-A-Palooza Returns, June 2 Fresh & Local by Margaret Lenzi, Weavers Way by Jon McGoran, Shuttle Editor Co-op Board Vice President Fair is Back! On Saturday, June 2, from noon to 4 p.m., Pet-A-Palooza returns to Weav- by Jon McGoran, Shuttle Editor During this International Year of ers Way’s pet supply store in Mt. Airy, Cooperatives, Philadelphia will host a celebrating all things pet with fun-filled On Saturday, May 19, Weavers Way one-day conference where you can learn activities like Stupid Pet Tricks and in- Co-op and our local vendors and farmers will more about cooperatives and how they formative sessions on pet wellness and celebrate the local growing season with our help to build our cities, regions and states. nutrition. The event will also feature ex- second annual Fresh and Local Fair, from This will be an opportunity to hear from hibitors including pet-sitters, doggy day noon to 4 p.m., in the backyard of Weavers nationally known experts on cooperatives care, veterinarians, groomers, animal Way Chestnut Hill, 8424 Germantown Av- and learn from each other in smaller work- rescue groups, trainers, and all manner of enue. In addition to Weavers Way Farms, shops. The conference, “Exploring Coop- pet-loving people and the pets they love. we will have product samples and demos eratives: Economic Democracy and Com- The event will also highlight Weavers from Iron Hill Brewery, Calkins Creamery, munity Development in Pennsylvania and Way Co-op’s award-winning pet supply Moshe’s, Chung’s Sushi, Koch’s Deli, Bob- (continued on page 10) store and its extensive line of natural pet bi’s Hummus, John & Kira’s Chocolates, supplies, located at 608 Carpenter Lane, file photo Reanimator Coffee, Sun & Earth, My House diagonally across the intersection from Pet-A-Palooza returns June 2 Bakery, Real Pickles, Martins Sausage, and TRF CEO to Speak Weavers Way’s soon-to-expand Mt. Airy D’Artagnan. Come by and enjoy some live store. interested in participating in this fun-filled music, sample lots of locally grown and There is plenty of fun already lined event, please contact Anne Workman, prepared foods, and meet some of Weavers at Spring GMM up, but we are still welcoming volunteers Outreach Coordinator, at 215-843-2350, Way’s Farmers at this fun-filled event. and other interested exhibitors. If you are ext. 118, or via e-mail at outreach@ by Jon McGoran, Shuttle Editor weaversway.coop. Mt. Airy Renovation Proceeding Environment by Glenn Bergman, Weavers Way General Manager Committee If all goes as sched- uled, the Mt. Airy store will close for most of the Awards Grants summer months and then reopen right before Labor by Sandra Folzer, Environment Day. I sometimes wonder, Committee Chairperson “Do we really have to do photo courtesy of The Reinvestment Fund this?” The other side of Once again, the Environment Commit- Don Hinkle-Brown my brain answers right tee of Weavers Way has awarded grants back, “Yes! We prom- to community groups for environmental Weavers Way is very pleased to welcome ised!” A few years ago, projects. Since the City now does recy- Don Hinkle-Brown, president and CEO of as we discussed the ex- cling, the Committee no longer receives The Reinvestment Fund (TRF), as the fea- pansion to CH, many of funds from the Partnership Recycling Program. We were fortunate to receive a tured guest speaker at our Spring General you asked, “What about image courtesy of UJMN Architects + Designers grant of $300 from Valley Green Bank, Membership Meeting, Sunday, May 20. Mt. Airy? Why not just Initial renderings by UJMN Architects + Designers TRF is a community development finan- invest in Mt. Airy first?” and we were able to make a profit from cial institution that manages $700 million. The plan we came up with was to expand ond store where members could still shop our Electronics Recycling, which we shall Although he has only been in his current to CH and then if all went well in a few while we closed MA for this renovation. hold again on Saturday, June 23. We are position since last September, following continually looking for new sources of years we would come back to Mt. Airy We had expected the renovation the June departure of predecessor Jeremy and close the store for a few months to might take at least three to four years un- upgrade the store. We first needed a sec- (continued on page 11) (continued on page 7) (continued on page 4)

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, 9 “Mt . Airy Home Companion” ...... 16 Permit No. 2658 Product News ...... 3 . . Parking Changes in Chestnut Hill ...... 19 Electronics, Clothing Recycling Event . . . 4. Mt . Airy Day, May 5 ...... 22 Saving Money with EnergyWorks . . . . .6 . CH Home & Garden Festival May 6 . . . . 24. Managers Corner ...... 7 . Skyspace Groundbreaking in May ...... 24 Marketplace Update ...... 9. . Morris Arboretum Welcomes New Swans . . 26 2 The Shuttle May 2012 Editor’s Introducing the Farm Production Team 2012! Note by Nina Berryman, Weavers Way Farm Manager by Jonathan McGoran, Shuttle Editor Things are always growing and chang- ing on the farms, and that includes our In sad news this month, Norman Weiss seasonal staff. Our full-season staff for has been thinking again. I love Norman 2012 started in April (our team will grow dearly, especially his ability to laugh at again slightly in June), and they certainly himself. I sometimes even find myself in hit the ground running. Sometimes we have agreement with him (generally when he cold, miserably rainy spring days that allow is laughing at himself). In this month’s for a short day here, or an indoor planning Suggestions column (p.28), Norman day there…but not this year! While I write takes issue with my use of the word vi- this (late March), our precipitation for the brant, which he considers “a meaningless year is already down by five inches. With adjective.” Now, just because Norman this summer-like weather, there has been considers something to be the case does plenty to do on the farms. This is the larg- not make it so: If it did, sugar would be est farm team we have had yet, and boy, illegal, flowers would be abolished as un- do we need it! Our farm team is also more necessary plant “marketing,” and no food would have more than two ingredients specialized than ever before, with separate (and even then, only if one of those ingre- farm education interns and farm produc- tion interns working at Henry Got Crops!. dients was a whole grain or legume). As Photo by Nina Berryman so often is the case, Norman is wrong. In the past, Henry Got Crops! interns have been asked to jump between the worlds of Pictured here planting herbs, the 2012 Henry Got Crops Farm Production and Farm Education While “vibrant” is over-used, hack- farm production and farm education. This team (left to right) Erika Reinhard, Clare Hyre, Meg Berry, Sam Kelly, Chris O’brien, Nancy neyed, and even clichéd, it is not mean- Anderson, Matt Steuer. year, Clare and I decided we could offer a ingless. Norman acknowledges such, at- more comprehensive learning opportunity tempting to describe the word’s meaning: joined me on the farm production team. Nancy is a longtime Weavers Way by having interns focus on one or the other. “It seems to me that if something is not Chris is a Temple University Biology and member and Philadelphia resident with vibrant then it is basically dead. If it’s Working with Rick at the Mort Environmental Science major from West- a strong background in cartography and alive, it has ‘vibrant’ type stuff going on Brooks farm is Katelyn Melvin. Katelyn ern Massachusetts. He has spent two sea- horticulture. She is a partner in a cartog- like respiration, a pulse, eating and elimi- is an Anthropology and Art Studio/His- sons working on Community Cooperative raphy and information design company nating, motion, etc.” (“Vibrant’ type stuff” tory major from Wesleyan University. She Farm in Great Barrington, MA, where he called NaZa Designs. She manages the ...watch it with the jargon, there, big boy.) is from Wayne, PA, and comes to us with gained experience working at a vegetable gardens at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church He attempts another definition as a strong background in herbalism, having CSA as well as working with grass-fed, and was the market grower/farmer at well: “Maybe the idea behind ‘vibrant’ completed the course “Art and Science of pasture-raised cows for dairy and meat Overbrook Herb Farm for six years. is that the energy of the ‘vibrant’ object Herbalism” by the well-known herbalist production. In addition to keeping an eye open has more vigor and energy than typical.” Rosemary Gladstar. She has also spent a Matt is a Portland State University for our spring produce on the shelves and Close, Norman, but that kind of a circular season working at Maverick Farm in Valle Liberal Studies major who has volunteered farm stands at the stores, keep your eyes definition would be like saying, “The stu- Crucis, NC, and before that, she spent a and studied at various farms throughout open for the new faces, probably dirty and pidity of the foolish columnist has more season at East Hill Farm in Rochester, NY. Oregon, both urban and rural. He has also tired looking, around our farms and stores. idiocy and stupidity than typical.” True, The farm production team at Mort Brooks toured multiple farms between Vancouver Introduce yourself to our new team, and but not correct. will grow again in June when the summer and California on an agricultural-themed show your support for the farms by thank- While vibrant can mean alive, it can intern starts. bike trip. Most recently he was volunteer- ing them for joining Weavers Way this also mean lively, energetic, or bright, or, At Henry Got Crops!, Chris O’Brien, ing at the well known City Slickers Farms year. We couldn’t do it without them! most literally, “vibrating.” So While Nor- Matt Steuer, and Nancy Anderson have in Oakland, Calif. man’s brain may not be vibrant in any sense of the word, his head most certainly The Hope Garden is—if only in that, when whacked with a rolled up copy of a vibrant but inanimate publication like, say, The Shuttle, his head Notes from the Field: A Farm Educator Strives for “Awesome” can vibrate like a bell, emitting a hol- low, sustained tone, that, while devoid of by Kestrel Plump, WWCP Farm Educator meaning, can persist for some time, and can even sometimes serve as the basis for This is my second year as farm educator farm ed interns from last his column. for Weavers Way Community Programs, season, two high school and roughly half of my time is spent farm- students needing to com- ing and educating at the Hope Garden at plete their community ser- The Shuttle is published by Weavers Way Co-op Stenton Family Manor. Walking the field vice hours, WWCP staff Deadlines for each issue are in early March, I had a sinking feeling. and their friends, and a the first of the preceding month, The weeds, delighted by our mild win- few members of the St. e.g., December 1 for the January issue. ter, were already hitting their stride. Part Joe’s rugby team came out For information about advertising, of the fence had been trampled down. As on a cold, rainy Saturday contact [email protected], always, there was trash, including a bro- to clean up the garden, or call 215-843-2350, ext. 135 ken baby stroller strewn about the garden plant peas, and begin till- Statement of Policy and the adjacent parking lot. I figured that ing. Articles should be under 500 words and can be submitted on disk at Weavers Way I had two options: feel defeated before the Last but not least, Ra- Mt. Airy or by e-mail to editor@weaver- season even got underway or figure out chel made a call to an old sway.coop. Be sure to include your name, how to make this year AWESOME. Ob- phone number, and membership number friend from her tobacco within the document. The purpose of viously, I decided to go for awesome, as control days to come out The Shuttle is to provide members with that is infinitely more fun than suffering information about co-ops, health food to the garden and help us through. I called on the WWCP and Co-op kick off the season. Ster- Sterlen Barr, from Rapping About Prevention, looks on as practices, and other matters of interest to young musicians perform their rap about the Hope Garden. the members as consumers and citizens community for back up. len Barr, CEO of Rapping of the community. Articles express only I am pleased to say that, thanks to About Prevention Inc., is a the views of the writers and not those of one time. Moms, dads, kids, the Executive the Co-op or the board of directors, unless many helpful and hard-working folks, health educator and moti- Director of the shelter, everyone was there identified as such. Articles, letters, com- so far things are going well! There is no vational rap artist. On the spring equinox, ments, criticisms, and suggestions are wel- and having a great time. As I desperately come and should be directed to the editor. such thing as too much adult support on Sterlen and three members of his dance tried, with my big six-month pregnant Space limitations require that the editor Kids’ Garden days, so we have posted co- group arrived with a sound system and have the right to edit all articles. Ad rates belly, to keep up with the dance moves, operator hours so we will have extra adult a ton of energy, performing healthy life- are available upon request, at our stores, watching everyone around me laughing online at www.weaversway.coop, or via help on those days. For the last several style raps and leading everyone in dances. and having a great time, the sinking feel- e-mail at [email protected]. years, WWCP has hosted students from The dancers performed some amazing All ads must be submitted electronically, or ing was gone. I was just grateful to be a camera-ready with prior arrangement, and the Crefeld School once a week. As sea- moves for us and then we broke into small part of what was happening in the garden, should be submitted with payment. Prod- soned farmers, this group has been helpful groups. Teams of grown-ups and kids ucts or services advertised in this paper at this shelter. should not in any way be construed to be in getting the Hope Garden weeds under worked on their own raps about the Hope endorsed by Weavers Way Co-op. control. We partnered with Penn State Nu- Garden. We wrapped up with Sterlen act- For more information on Rapping trition Links to teach a series for adults ing as Master of Ceremonies while each About Prevention, call 267-809-1775, The Shuttle at the shelter on healthy eating and shop- group performed their rap for the delight- e-mail [email protected], or write is printed on 100% ping, complete with cooking demonstra- ed audience. This afternoon, in particular, to Rapping About Prevention Inc., P. O. tions. On March 31, we hosted a volunteer was a highlight for me. It was the most Box 602, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006. recycled paper workday. Two co-operators, some of our people I had ever seen out in the garden at May 2012 the shuttle 3 What’s New on the Grocery Shelves What’s New on the Second Floor? by Chris Switky, Mt. Airy Grocery Buyer by Martha Fuller, Mt. Airy Wellness, Personal Care, and General Merchandise Manager

Howdy, Co-op shoppers. It’s likely, baking goods section, also yogurt covered May can be such an excellent month, in her baby’s humidifier—great question, though not completely certain at this mo- raisins (they’re dangerously addictive) to and I want to tell you about some predict- I said, and called the company. Ed said ment, that we’ll have “quite a summer” our bulk snacks section. Bulk chia seeds ably excellent products from every area yes, it can be used in humidifiers and he ahead of us, if plans to temporarily close are also available, though challenging to of your WW MA Second Floor. As you told me the comforting and penetrating and renovate the Mt. Airy store go through. find; look in the little space next tothe may have read elsewhere in this issue of warmth we get from this as a chest rub More on that later; for now, here’s a run- Glenny Soy Crisp chips, across from the the Shuttle, much of the second floor prod- also helps sore muscles and body aches. salad dressings. If you’ve made it this far down of some new items we’ve brought in uct line will soon be moving to our new One of my household’s fave products reading this article, on the grocery and street-level storefront across the street at the Tea Tree Therapy Antiseptic Cream. I know you have bulk shelves. 608-610 Carpenter Lane. That will be a It soothes and cools minor skin irritations what it takes to find In the hot ce- big change, for sure, but not the only one: like scratches, rashes, minor cuts, even the chia seeds. real section, you’ll we also have a ton of great new products sunburn. When I garden, I find that I have find Arrowhead If our plans for you, right now! small scratches from trimming plants and Mills Rice & Shine to renovate Weav- PERSONAL CARE We are in gar- bushes and from hauling items around cereal. It’s a gluten- ers Way Mt. Airy den, hiking, biking, and walking season— the yard. (I use this and Calendula from free cereal made go through, we’ll hurray! We carry many products that will Boiron; more on this in a moment.) We from organic brown be moving most of help with your achy back, creaky knees, sent Tea Tree Therapy Cream with my rice grits (and noth- our second floor and overall soreness as we work in our daughter’s partner for her first year of col- ing else). I have to merchandise (ev- yards and gardens, go for long bike rides, lege and the hand blisters and strains she file photo wonder, why not erything except and hike our streets and hills. There are had as a newbie member of the crew team just call it “Brown Chia Seeds are now stored across from the the coffee, tea and many items that you know, love, and rec- benefited greatly from this healing cream. salad dressings. detergents) to 610 Rice Corn Grits?” ommend to your friends, and we are glad Boiron’s Calendula products also Carpenter Lane, The same company you come Weavers Way to buy them. I am work wonders and we use these both at and setting up an extensive bulk foods makes a yellow corn grits cereal, and it’s talking about Topricin and Boiron’s Arni- home and here in the store. We carry four section on the second floor of 559 Carpen- called “Yellow Corn Grits.” Some things ca Gel and Arnica Cream. You may want Calendula products—all of their topicals ter Lane. We hope to carry many of the about this business I’ll never understand. to include Narayan (nah-rah-yan) Oil from are paraben-free and unscented, and they same bulk foods that our Chestnut Hill Norman’s sense of humor keeps me going, Soothing Touch as a tool in your bag of work naturally with your body. Here’s a store carries, as well as adding bulk op- also the monthly mortgage. “I’m feeling better now!” goodies. It is an small primer on the types we carry. The tions for buying pastas, cereals, baking In the Asian cooking section, we’ve ancient Ayurveda pain relief remedy that cream has moisturizing properties, is goods, and possibly liquids like maple added dried lemongrass, brought in due to consists of eucalyptus, peppermint, and ideal for sensitive skin (think about your syrup, oils, and condiments. shoppers’ requests. It comes in a jar, 3/10 clove essential oils in sesame oil. These face!) and for children. Gels have cool- of an ounce for $4.35. The word “new” Please let us know what you’d like to deeply penetrating oils ease sore muscles, ing effects on our skin, are non-greasy appears on the jar, in a little oval. I’d love see in the new bulk section. You can write aches and pains; aid in circulation; ease and non-sticky, are quickly absorbed by to see the word “old” in a little oval on in the Co-op’s Suggestion Book; please stiff joints; and can be used as a chest rub our skin, and are excellent for bug bites, a food product some day. Probably won’t write only on the top half of each page, as for congestion challenges. It is paraben- brush burns and irritations from shaving. happen at Weavers Way, unless I do it on the bottom half is for staff’s response. Or e- and petroleum-free and is applied directly Lotions are moisturizing, great for larger the sly. This might be a way to market mail me at [email protected]. to skin. Did you know that the Eucalyptus areas of skin (think general body and hand Chest Rub from Tea Tree Therapy can also tourism at places like the Parthenon in As always, thanks for reading. The use), and can be used on sunburned skin be used to treat sore muscles, aches, and Athens, or Machu Picchu, or Ayers Rock renovated Mt Airy store will have wider as well as dry and cracked skin. The oint- pains? I recently learned that by speaking in Australia. Little oval stickers that say aisles and an improved plan for traffic ment is a fave with many folks—it is great with Ed, the formulator of many of the Tea “old”…but alas, I digress. flow, but I still look forward to running Tree Therapy company products. A shop- We’ve added bulk farro (wheat grains) into you… in the grocery aisles. (continued on page 6) per asked if the chest rub could be placed and texturized vegetable protein to our ~ [email protected] Spring Time is Prime Time for Foraging Orchard Tours! by Stephanie Kane, Local Produce Buyer by Stephanie Kane, Local Produce Buyer

Weavers Way is hosting a tour of two of What To Look For This Month: our orchards in Adams County on May 12. We will be visiting Beechwood Or- MAY chards and Three Springs Fruit Farm, as well as stopping at the National Ap- Arugula: Blue Moon Acres, Weavers Way Farm ple Museum. Adams County has a long Asparagus: Viereck Farms, Common Market history of growing tree fruit, with over Baby Bok Choy: Weavers Way Farm, Paradise Organics 20,000 acres in production. You will be Collard Greens: Weavers Way Farm, Paradise Organics able to meet the farmers, learn the histo- Chard: Weavers Way Farm, Paradise Organics ry of their farms and the region, and see Dandelion Greens: Paradise Organics where all those delicious peaches, pears Green Kale: Paradise Organics and apples come from. Leeks: Common Market Although we’ve had local items well into winter, and even into Lettuce: Paradise Organics spring, last month marked the start of the local season in the pro- Microgreens: OH! Produce, Blue Moon Acres duce department. We’ve amazingly had apples for nine months, Mustard Greens: Weavers Way Farms much longer than last year, as well as root vegetables from Tus- Pea Shoots: Weavers Way Farms, Blue Moon Acres carora Organic Growers and micro greens from Blue Moon. But Snap & Shelling Peas: Zone 7 April brought in a fresh dose of much needed variety. Radishes: Weavers Way Farm, Paradise Organics Rhubarb: Common Market Among the more interesting items on our Spring produce list Scallions: Weavers Way Farm, Adams County Orchard Tour are the wild-harvested ones, including two big ones: fiddlehead Lancaster Farm Fresh Co-op ferns and ramps. Foraging has been gaining in popularity in recent May 12, 8 am - 5 pm Spring Onions: Lancaster Farm Fresh Co-op (Leaving from the Mt. Airy Co-op) years, and it includes these better-known items, as well as many Spinach: Blue Moon Acres plants considered weeds by modern Americans. Some examples Spring Mix: Weavers Way Farm, Blue Moon Acres Open to WW Members and Staff. of these are chickweed, wood sorrel, Japanese Knotweed, dande- Strawberries: Viereck Farms Transportation, Boxed Lunch, lions, and lamb’s quarters. Many of them you might find growing Wheatgrass: Blue Moon Acres and a tour of the National Apple along the garden beds in your yard. Others grow in more wooded Museum included. areas or near streams and rivers. Wild edibles can also include be purslane, coming up like weeds in your garden, patches of trees that bear fruit, like juneberries and ginkgoes. Anything that E-mail Stephanie Kane to register: ramps flourishing along a river, or wild raspberries growing be- grows without requiring care can fall under this category, while hind a baseball field in your neighborhood. Then there are less [email protected] some plants are considered “wilder” or more unusual than others. wild varieties, probably planted intentionally, like mulberry and Members:  $25 with lunch/ I tend to think of foraging in two classes of “wildness.” apple trees throughout the city, or a fig tree in your backyard. $20 without lunch There are plants that are considered wild and can be found grow- People tend to be more comfortable with what they know, but ing in forests, parks, garden beds and along streams. These take Staff: $10 with lunch/ some hunting and have varying levels of productivity. This could $5 without lunch (continued on page 11) 4 The Shuttle May 2012 Electronics, Clothing and Green Street Coffee Roasters Accessories Recycling Event Honduran Blend offers by Sandra Folzer, Environment Committee Chairperson Blissful Tastes by Andrea Haines, WW Mt. Airy Staffer Weavers Way Community Programs Textiles include sheets, towels, curtains, and the Weavers Way Environment Com- blankets, and pillows. Accessories include mittee are teaming up for an exciting day items like bags, belts, handbags, tote bags, It’s 7 a.m. The sun of recycling, including electronics and back packs, wallets, and wearable shoes shines through the clothes and accessories! Join us on Satur- (men’s, women’s, and children’s – pairs kitchen window, drap- day, June 23, from 1 - 4 p.m. location will only). No roller skates or blades, or ski ing across the cold be announced. boots. Please bag these items separately porcelain countertop. The scene is quiet and Bring old electronic items, like com- and label the bag. WWCP is partnering still. I grind my coffee, puters, televisions, laptops, DVD/VCR with Community Recycling for re-use of disturbing the seren- players, printers, faxes, remote controls, these items in the U.S. and around the ity with a cavalcade of telephones, cell phones, gaming consoles, world. They will pay WWCP on a per- noise. I crack open my etc. All items collected will be responsi- pound basis for items collected. Funds grinder to reveal the bly reused or dismantled instead of being will be used to support WWCP’s School coarsely ground beans, thrown in a landfill. Suggested donations Marketplace and Farm Education pro- inhaling the first whiff from $5 to $20 will support the Weavers grams at Stenton Family Manor, Saul of Green Street Roast- Way Environment Committee’s Commu- Agricultural high School, and the Mort ers’ Honduran blend… nity Grants program. Brooks Memorial Farm. For more infor- mation on acceptable items, please visit instantaneous bliss. We will also be accepting clothing, www.weaversway.coop. I encourage you to accessories, and soft household textiles. use a course grind in or- der to better capture the full flavor of the Hon- 2012 Environment Grant Recipients duran blend. The initial scent of these freshly photo courtesy of Green Street Coffee Roasters Chestnut Hill Garden District toward benches for their garden. ground beans produces Chris (left) and Tom Molieri, of Green Street Coffee Roasters, 911 N. a slightly citrus, nutty, Broad Street Philadelphia, Ogontz Library for garden supplies for their afterschool program. velvety blend of orange C.W. Henry School for supplies for their school garden. peel, marzipan, and followed by a winy, dry, subtly nutty body. light hazelnut tones. At final swallow, enjoy the light hint of a Hope Garden at Stenton Family Manor toward a fence for their When brewing (I highly recommend chocolate bite. garden. using a French Press), make sure to add Hansberry Garden and Nature Center for garden supplies. a little extra water, because the beans (via Honduran Blend Drinking Specs: the coarse grind) seem to be more porous. When best to drink: Sitting West Central Germantown Neighbors for a garden at the Stir and let it sit for five minutes. down for breakfast, brunch on a Tulpehocken Station. When drinking the Honduran blend, lazy Sunday. Wissahickon Charter School Afterschool Program for their garden. your taste buds will immediately be Roast: A mild to medium roast. swarmed with delectable flavors. At first Summit Children’s Program for garden supplies. Acidity Level: 3.5 to 5 sip, citrus orange peels tingle the tongue, E. Mt. Airy Community Garden Network for garden supplies. Historic RittenhouseTown for native plants and shrubs for their restoration project. Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnerships for garden supplies. • Complete Roofing Service Environment Committee Awards Grants • Free Estimates (continued from page 1) • Fully Insured PA license# PA018467 revenue so that we may continue to award limited. We are proud to be a part of so grants. many community groups who strive to This year the Environment Commit- educate children about the environment Visit us on our website: tee awarded grants to the groups and proj- and make the City more beautiful with its ects listed above. many gardens. www.AppleRoofingCo.com We would have like to fund all groups ~ [email protected] who submitted grants, but our funds were Prompt, Reliable, Quality Work!

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It’s a story we all know too well: tucked profile. The main ingredients are Euro- zymes, probiotics, fruits and vegetables. away in cupboards and closets sit collec- pean pea and artichoke powder and U.S.- It’s also organic, raw, vegan, and gluten- Committee tions of home appliances that rarely leave grown organic sprouted fermented quinoa free with no added sugars. Available in their storage spaces. The waffle maker, the and amaranth. It’s hypo-allergenic, so no four flavors at Weavers Way Mt. Airy; you by Jon Roesser, HR Manager food processor, the mixing bowl, and the gluten, nuts, soy, or dairy, and very easily can try a packet for $3.51. blender, all just waiting for their chance to digestible. Packets are available in all four The Weavers Way Board of Directors shine. Save your blender from its lonely flavors for just $2.61 each, making it easy Tips to expand is currently seeking members interested existence. Counter space in the kitchen is to use on the go, for breakfast, or after a in serving on Weavers Way’s standing precious, but if you make a little spot to workout. your smoothie grievance committee. The board requires have your blender accessible at all times, the Co-op’s general manager to have a you will not regret it. Seeds and Grains: repertoire: process in place for the handling of em- ployee complaints and grievances if and Ground or whole chia seeds: just one Smoothies can easily be made at when they arise. Usually these matters are ounce of chia seed contains 11g of dietary • Coconut water is loaded with elec- home, for a fraction of the cost of a shop, handled internally by the Co-op’s human fiber, that’s 42 percent of the recommend- trolytes to keep your energy and simply by blending fresh or frozen fruit resources manager. In the event a Co-op ed amount, and 18 percent of your calci- hydration levels up. Replace half of with filtered water or juice. There are employee’s complaint escalates to a full um for the day. Also high in omega fatty your juice or plain water with this lots of other ingredients you can use to grievance, a committee is formed to re- acids, making this an excellent addition! nutritious wonder juice. increase the nutritional value. Get a little view the matter and render a decision. creative, and see what works for you. Ground flaxseed: whole flaxseeds of- • P eel bananas, slicing if you wish, Grievances are rare—we’ve only had ten pass through our systems undigested. and freeze in a sealed container. Greens: two in the last five years. When they do Use ground flax to properly absorb the This will improve the texture of the occur, they usually involve conducting Don’t be afraid; it really does taste seed’s nutrients, as it’s high in omegas, smoothie. This is great to do also some interviews, some back-and-forth via good. Throw in a handful or two of fresh protein, fiber, and minerals. A new prod- when your fresh fruit is at the end e-mail and conference calls, and a couple washed greens, such as kale or spinach, uct worth mentioning is the Flax Fiber of its life. Wash, cut into cubes, and of in-person meetings of the three-person for an added boost of iron and phyto- Prebiotic by Spectrum Essentials: loaded freeze for an easy low cost arsenal grievance committee. chemicals. Greens powders by Amazing with fiber, phytonutrients, and prebiotic to of ingredients at the ready. Grass pack a nutritional punch and come promote health digestive flora and func- • F or a creamier texture, substitute Ideal candidates will be profession- in a variety of flavors. Packets range from tion. almond, soy, or rice milk for the als with experience in labor law, conflict resolution, human resources, arbitration, $1.52 to $2.10 each. Ground hemp seeds provide fiber and juice. Blending together with the or other related field. If you have the rel- a nice amount of vegan protein. Wheat frozen fruit makes a healthier ver- Proteins: evant background, this is a great way to germ and wheat bran also give an extra sion of a milkshake. Add a bit of serve your co-op! These are vital to stabilize blood sug- dose of fiber. honey or agave to sweeten if you ar and rebuild muscles. At Weavers Way, wish. Grievance committee members re- we sell both whey-based and vegan pro- Yogurt: • Try adding a shot or two of aloe ceive their full Co-op work credit for tein powders that can all be easily mixed Pro-biotic, provides healthful bac- juice. Well known for its topical the year—regardless of whether or not a in milk or a milk substitute, and they make teria, like acidophilus, to aid in digestive uses, aloe is also very soothing and grievance committee is convened. We are great additions to a smoothie. Try add- health. Did you know that most of the nourishing internally, aiding in not asking for a two-year, on-call commit- ing a scoop of peanut butter to a banana serotonin in your body is produced in the only digestion, but acid reflux and ment. If you are interested please contact smoothie with chocolate protein powder. gut? Keeping it balanced and healthy can joint health as well. Jon Roesser at [email protected] or It will make your day. improve mood, energy level, anxiety lev- 215-843-2350, ext. 132. A Weavers Way favorite in this cat- el, and altered sleep patterns. egory is PlantFusion, with 21 grams of Amazing Meal by Amazing Grass has protein per serving and a full amino acid a full complex of greens, protein, fiber, en-

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Energy Co-op Farms Belong to You sive added sugars, and candies that are all way. What was not discussed was limiting sugar products. SNAP should be used as the SNAP program to health food choices by Jon McGoran, Shuttle Editor Weavers Way is currently running it was designed in the 1930s: “aimed both and increasing the cost of sugar products two small farms in the city of Philadel- to feed the unemployed and to aid farm through taxation. Why? Because the bil- During the months of May and June, phia, as many of you know. These two recovery,” not the pockets of food manu- lions and billions of dollars behind this mention Weavers Way Co-op when you farms together are the largest urban farm- facturers or grocery store chains. food sector will not allow this to change. ing operations within Philadelphia. They join The Energy Co-op, and they will give I have been carrying around a beat- Just read Marion Nestle’s book Food are your farms; you own them! Take the $20 to Weavers Way Co-op, to be donated up copy of the New York Times OpEd by Politics, or Mark Bittman’s pieces in the time to go out and see what your co-op is to Weavers Way Community Programs. Mark Bittman (2/1/2012), “Regulating Times. It is clear this will be a hard fight, doing in the city. Not only are we generat- Energy Co-op members support re- our Sugar Habit.” If you have not read but worthwhile to save our children from ing jobs in the city that are green sustain- newable energy generated in PA, our local this piece, it is worth a look. This is not poor health through poor “cheap foods.” able jobs, but we are also doing something economy, and the cooperative movement. a Republican or Democratic issue, it is a Sugar drinks are the “single largest even more important—educating children More than 7500 consumers in Southeast- national issue that impacts our health care intake of sugar in the diet.” There is no and adults on how to grow vegetables and ern PA have already made the switch. Will system, our overall quality of life, and our nutritional value. Calories through sugar how it is possible to do this in the city. you help create a sustainable future for our gross national product. drinks will not make you feel full, and When you hear about empty lots and community? Call 215-413-2122 or visit At a recent Delaware Valley Regional heavy sugar drinks also alter the taste pat- the new plans by the Mayor to move the theenergy.coop for more information or Planning Commission (DVRPC) meeting terns of children in later years. Children inventory of empty lots into the hands of to join. of the Food System Stakeholder Commit- with diets with a high sugar intake will residents and groups that will do some- tee, Dr. Nancy Childs from St. Joseph’s continue to want more sugar in their diet thing about this major economic issue, University Marketing Department gave as they get older. It is time to stop feed- think urban agriculture. I have read that a lecture on Food Marketing Influences. ing this diet through low prices and sub- Mt. Airy Renovation there are at least 60,000 empty lots in the She reviewed the obesity levels and then sidized government programs. Subsidize city. Many of these lots may not be right (continued from page 1) asked what can be done. What increases healthful food products produced locally for gardens and farm production, but if til we had enough funds. I was wrong. We consumption of “bad” food choices or and by farmers you know. We can put done correctly and in conjunction with have an opportunity to execute this reno- amounts eaten? Dr. Childs had a matrix thousands to work in agriculture by alter- future plans that might be developed for vation this summer. We have received the that showed Consumption against Market- ing the food bill and improving the health buildings, urban ag can help create jobs necessary permits and we are in the mid- ing. Under consumption, the scale ranged of our children. and extra spending money, reduce vegeta- dle of speaking to construction firms. We from Intentional to Mindless choices and The Farm Bill is now being reviewed; ble transportation costs, and help improve have been reviewing the plans with the how these are made. Marketing was from it is time for the standards to be changed the appearance of the city and the health Board and with staff. Transparent marketing to Inconspicuous to improve the availability and accessibil- of communities, and reduce crime. Just marketing. ity of nutritional foods to those who can The goals of the renovation are to ac- check out the literature and it is clear: cit- not access or afford them. complish the following goals: ies with a well-developed gardening pro- For example, the price of the product, • Replace old equipment with new more grams are a better place to live. price promotions and quantity discounts ~ [email protected] increase consumptions in a transparent energy efficient equipment So visit your farm, say hello, volun- • Expand our Produce and Meat offerings teer, learn, and become part of this move- ment that is helping make the city a better • New energy efficient lighting place to live. Also join groups that support • New woodwork and decor these efforts (i.e, Pennsylvania Horticul- • Replace the floor tural Association, Philadelphia Orchard Project, Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild, • Expand the footprint of the retail space: etc.) because they along with many of the we are expanding the bulk section to young farmers are transforming this city, include more than 300 items on the sec- and your co-op is right in the middle of ond floor of 559. this development. • Expand the footprint of the store to 610 If you have a teenager looking for a Carpenter: we are planning to move the community service project, think about second floor of 559 to 610 Carpenter the WWCommunity Programs efforts at Lane and move the health and beauty Saul, Awbury, or the Stenton Family Shel- aids, vitamins, and some general mer- ter farm. This is a perfect place for teen- chandise to 610. Our plan is to keep all agers to see the WW nutrition education of the food in the main building and to work in action and to be part of this great give the second floor a first floor expo- program. sure to members and the general public (who might not be aware of our product line). We have also received approval to combine the two stores at 608 and 610 Tax Sugar and Stop into one store so members can shop in Allowing SNAP both stores and check out at one location. Chronic health issues are now, for the • Change the staircase to make it easier to first time, a greater health threat than in- see the stairs and open them up to the store. fectious diseases. In Philadelphia, 64 per- In the near future, our plan is to put cent of our adults are obese and 47 percent in an elevator to the second floor. Right of our children are obese. Please stop and now we plan to put in an electric chair to read that last sentence again—64 and 47 help shoppers up and down the steps. I percent. 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Airy Aves.) www.mtairypsychotherapy.org 215-242-5004 8 The Shuttle May 2012 Ask the Holistic Veterinarian On Nutrition by Natasha Kassell, VMD It’s Springtime – Can I Eat my Way Out of Allergies? My two cats are itchy and scabby, es- My apologies to those of you who are pecially around the tail, but I can’t find trying to enjoy your lunch, but today is by Cathy Esibill, RD, LDN any fleas. What could be causing their the day to talk about poop. The answer is itchiness? yes, that is normal. Almost all kibble and For many of us, with the arrival of spring American Academy of Asthma, Allergy While itchiness can be caused by any- canned dog and cat foods contain grains comes the onset of seasonal allergies. and Immunology (aaai.org). or other starches in the form of rice, oats, thing from seasonal allergies to food aller- Those of us who would prefer to treat If you are still intent on finding a white potatoes, sweet potatoes or peas, gies, chances are your cats do have fleas. symptoms with natural remedies may food-based cure from hay fever or itchy which are less digestible for carnivo- Fleas can bite and cause itchiness all over wonder whether changes in diet can help. eye symptoms, try local honey. Although rous species than meat and thus result in the body, but for some mysterious reason The answer is yes and no. controversial, a daily dose of local honey they often congregate and cause the most larger stools. Many commercial cooked Although some believe following just might give you some relief. It is based itching in the tail base region. This is true pet foods also contain soybean mill run a vegan, vegetarian, or raw-foods diet in theory similar to that of sublingual im- for both dogs and cats. But how to tell (empty soy husks), peanut shells, or beet (among others) can help, scientific studies munotherapy. By consuming honey that for sure if you’re not actually seeing any pulp. These fillers are nutritionally empty do not support any correlation with fol- contains the same pollens as your local fleas? Start by going to any pet store, in- and pass through your pet pretty much lowing a particular diet to treat and cure environment, your body becomes famil- cluding the Co-op’s, and purchasing your- undigested. I highly recommend that you allergy symptoms. However, those that iar to the foreign substance and is less self a handy, dandy little metal comb with closely read all labels and avoid prod- suffer from seasonal allergies often suffer likely to launch a complete attack when teeth that are so close together they’re ucts containing these ingredients, even in from something called oral allergy syn- it enters your body through your airway. almost touching, appropriately called a “diet” foods. If your pets are overweight, drome (OAS)—in fact, as many as 1/3 of Since May of last year, Weavers Way has “flea comb.” When you get home, dampen feed them smaller quantities of nutrition- seasonal allergy sufferers have a form of partnered with Urban Apiaries and has in- a piece of white paper towel or toilet pa- rich foods rather than larger quantities OAS. OAS occurs when a person’s body stalled beehives right on the roofs of the per with a little water. Now comes the fun of foods with fillers. Home-prepared or has an allergic reaction to the pollen-type Chestnut Hill store. You can purchase this part. Comb your pet all over. If the comb store-bought raw meaty bone-based di- proteins naturally found in plant-derived delicious honey at either Weavers Way lo- picks up anything that resembles dirt, put ets (such as the Co-op Pet Store’s Pri- foods. Common symptoms include itchi- cation. You can’t get any more local than it on the paper and smudge it with your mal) are far more digestible than cooked ness and swelling in or around the mouth. that! finger. Regular dirt remains brown. Flea commercial pet foods. One of the happy Not everyone who has seasonal allergies “dirt” is actually flea excrement, which “side effects” of feeding a raw meaty suffers from OAS, but if you think you contains digested blood. When moistened, bone-based diet is smaller, less odiferous do, you can be tested or simply try to it will smudge a lovely shade of red. If you stools. More-digestible ingredients in = Correction eliminate the biggest offenders from your find flea dirt, even a little, you can be sure less waste out. And if you notice that the diet. The foods to avoid depend on your The April issue of the Shuttle errone- that your pet has at least a few fleas. In stools are lighter-colored than normal or allergy; those who suffer from birch pol- ously stated that all Organic Valley, Earth terms of dealing with the unwanted visi- even chalky, worry not. That’s just the di- len may find apples, pears and hazelnuts Balance, and West Soy milk and soymilk tors, I’d suggest that you refer to my ar- gested bone coming through. cause irritation; if ragweed is your aller- is fortified with Vitamin D. This is not the ticle from the March 2012 Shuttle, “Fight- Questions for Ask the Holistic Vet gen, you may have to avoid honeydew, case. 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Wisconsin” will take place on Wednesday, on the conference and to register, go to LFFC supplies WW with a host of June 13, 2012, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Drex- www.philadelphia.coop/conference/. products including produce, gluten-free el University School of Medicine, New bread and baked goods, cheese, Daisy College Building, 245 N. 15th Street (be- White House Community flour and condiments. tween Race and Vine), Philadelphia. The Leadership Briefing on For more info www.lancasterfarm- conference is free and open to the public. Cooperatives fresh.com/. Did you know? Keynoting the opening session will National Cooperative Business Asso- Spotlight On Cooperatives be Gar Alperovitz, professor of political Cooperatives use the one-mem- economy at the University of Maryland, ciation has been invited to bring 150 coop- erative leaders from around the U.S. to the Here’s another story about how coopera- ber/one-vote system, not the a founder of the Democracy Collabora- tives are helping to build a better world. one-vote-per-share system used tive and author of America Beyond Capi- White House on May 4, 2012, to engage in From Cohabitation to a Social by most for-profit businesses. talism. He is a prolific writer and activist an open dialogue with senior Administra- tion and federal agency officials on a range Services Cooperative This helps the co-operative serve who sees cooperatives as a way to change the common need rather than of issues, including how co-ops are impact- It started with ten disabled and non- our economic system in a more democrat- the individual need, and is a way ing job creation, food security and energy. disabled people living together in a small ic and sustainable manner. to ensure that people, not capi- flat. Now the Gruppo 78 cooperative has Throughout the day, a series of break- Co-op Producers & Brands tal, control the organization. grown into a network in Italy’s Marche out sessions and workshops will examine At Weavers Way region of residential and day centers, pro- specific cooperatives in detail, comparing tected housing, employment projects, and those in Pennsylvania (mostly from Phila- Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative workshops, providing assistance to hun- delphia) and those in Wisconsin (mostly (LFFC) is an organic farmers’ cooperative dreds of people with mental health and from Madison). Workshops will highlight owned and operated by 75 family farmers social problems. case studies on a variety of different types in Lancaster County, Pa. Lancaster Farm of cooperatives: food, worker, producer, Fresh member farms produce certified In 1978, ten people, six of them dis- consumer and financial. In the middle of organic produce and pastured grass-fed abled, decided to start their own commu- other disadvantaged groups. When public the day, there will also be a panel of ex- animal products. Their wholesale division nity. They formed an association based funding became available, they built up a perts discussing the trends and issues in serves restaurants, other cooperatives and on the values of cohabitation, sharing, team of professionals who could manage cooperative development. retailers and their CSA and Buying Club and self-management, and started a metal more complex situations, running resi- programs serve individuals in the Greater workshop in the basement to provide in- dential centers and setting up workshops Closing the conference will be Con- Philadelphia, Baltimore/Washington and come for the group. The association be- for carpentry, bookbinding, and manufac- gressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA), sponsor of New York City metropolitan areas. came a cooperative in 1981 and began ex- turing beekeeping masks. In 1990, they the National Cooperative Development Act panding and adapting itself to the emerging bought a farmstead, and over the last 20 of 2011. This legislation seeks to provide Beginning about eight years ago as needs in their region—an Italian law closed years, they have been setting up a number $25 million to support cooperative devel- mostly Amish and Mennonite farms, they down mental hospitals, shifting the burden of semi-protected flats. opment centers that would help put co-ops realized that they could compete and op- to society and local communities. on the same level as other business models. erate more efficiently if they banded to- The cooperative now has 50 employ- gether and pooled their resources. LFFC The changes in the Italian welfare ees, 68 members, and around 150 users. So what do Philadelphia and Madison provides services to its cooperative mem- system led to Gruppo 78 shifting its focus It is constantly looking to evolve to meet have in common cooperatively? Are there bers in areas such as marketing, distribu- to people with mental health problems, as the needs of people with psychosocial and lessons learned that point to smarter coop- tion, transportation and communication, well as former prisoners, drug addicts, and mental problems. erative development? How can we move allowing the small farmers to concentrate forward in Philadelphia to grow the coop- on what they do best. LFFC is dedicated erative economy? Come to the conference to improving the economic viability of and find out. local farmers and to the protection of the Weavers Way is one of the sponsors environment by supporting sustainable, of this conference. 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Partnership Program really there is little more separating these Other things, like mulberries, produce a classes than familiarity. limited amount each season, but will come by Denise Larrabee, Friends of the Wissahickon So, why bother with foraging? First back year after year regardless of whether of all, many of these wild plants contain they are picked or not. More rare things The Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) our Saturday volunteer days. Volun- amazing nutritional benefits. Wild greens like fiddlehead ferns do require some and Weavers Way are pleased to an- teers are always welcome to bring their are typically great detoxifiers, promot- knowledge to hunt and to pick without nounce a volunteer partnership program own snacks. ing kidney and liver function, as well as disrupting their natural habitat. for Weavers Way Members. Weavers Way Cancellation Details for Inclement having high levels of many vitamins and households will be able to earn Co-op In our modern culture, we’ve lost our Weather minerals. It can be difficult to believe that work credit for volunteering with FOW connection to the natural world and don’t tiny cells in these greens can do so much beginning in March. Typically, FOW will work in a light see these plants as valuable anymore. The rain or snow. Workdays are cancelled for for you. Many people that move here from more people begin to learn about them, Work Day Tips inclement conditions such as heavy rain other countries recognize things that they they can be appreciated and worked in • All volunteers must sign the one-time or snow, thunder and lighting, high winds, grew up eating, and see this as a normal to our culture. Also, many of them can volunteer agreement and release form. etc. If conditions look uncertain the morn- part of supplementing their diet. Learning be easily worked into our current lives, You can print it up, sign and bring with ing of the scheduled work day, check the the common varieties can help you to mix whether it be planting a fig or pawpaw tree you to the work day, or we will have FOW homepage. If the work day is can- things in with salads or make teas. in your yard, or working with the Phila- them available at the work day sign-in celled it will be posted on the homepage One of the arguments against forag- delphia Orchard Project to plant them table. by 8 a.m. For more information and direc- ing is that it might ruin the plant’s natural throughout the city. • Volunteers under the age of 16 must be tions, contact FOW’s Volunteer Coordina- habitat, or that we can’t all get our food To learn more about wild edibles, accompanied by an adult. tor Dan Mercer at 215-247-0417 ext. 107. from these wild sources. This is true and including free educational tours around • P lease arrive on time for a short orienta- About Friends of the Wissahickon why many foragers keep secret the spots town, join Wild Foodies of Philly on tion, safety talk and tool training. for their prized items, like ramps and mo- The Friends of the Wissahickon, meetup.com, a great site for self-orga- rel mushrooms. Also, many wild edibles • Volunteers are encouraged to bike or founded in 1924, is a non-profit organi- nized groups based around growing com- cannot be propagated for distribution. carpool to the event. zation dedicated to preserving the Wissa- munity involvement. They are often much more perishable then What to Bring hickon Valley. FOW works in partnership typical produce. However, most things with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation • Sturdy boots/sneakers you’ll come across grow like weeds and to restore historical structures throughout • Clothing that you don’t mind getting have little chance of becoming extinct. dirty. the park, eliminate invasive plant species, monitor watershed management issues, • Your own reusable water bottle to help and restore trails throughout the park sys- reduce the waste of disposable bottles tem with its Sustainable Trails Initiative. and cups. For more information, visit www.fow.org. International Cooperative Principles • Refreshments are usually provided at The International Cooperative Principles were last revised in 1995 by the International Hinkle-Brown also serves as Com- Cooperative Alliance as part of the Statement on Cooperative Identity. The Statement also Don Hinkle-Brown munity Development Trust’s founding includes a definition: board member and as adjunct faculty at (continued from page 1) A cooperative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their Temple University and the Center for Ur- common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned Nowak, who now heads the William Penn ban Real Estate Excellence at the Univer- and democratically-controlled enterprise. Foundation, Hinkle-Brown has been with sity of Pennsylvania and the University and a statement of values: TRF since 1991. Prior to his current posi- of New Orleans. Hinkle-Brown holds an tion, Hinkle-Brown was president of com- undergraduate degree in economics and a Cooperatives are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, munity investments and capital markets, master’s in real estate and urban planning equality, equity, and solidarity. In the tradition of their founders, cooperative member with full responsibility for TRF’s lending from Temple University. owners believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility, and caring for others. and investing. He oversaw the organiza- TRF provides financing in support of tion’s efforts to improve food access, in- affordable housing, healthy food access, The cooperative principles are guidelines by which cooperatives put their values into practice. cluding TRF’s work with the Fresh Food commercial real estate, and community 1. Voluntary and Open Membership Financing Initiative. He was also involved facilities. TRF has funneled more than $1 in charter school, housing, commercial Cooperatives are voluntary organizations, open to all persons able to use their services billion into housing, community arts cen- and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, real estate, energy lenders, management ters, schools, commercial real estate, and political, or religious discrimination. of the NMTC program, real estate devel- sustainable energy projects. 2. Democratic Member Owner Control opment and all related capitalization. Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their member owners, who actively participate in setting their policies and making decisions. Men and women serving as elected representatives are accountable to the membership. In primary cooperatives member owners have equal voting rights (one member, one vote), and cooperatives at other levels are also organised in a democratic manner. 3. Member Owner Economic Participation Member owners contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperative. At least part of that capital is usually the common property of the cooperative. Member owners usually receive limited compensation, if any, on capital subscribed as a condition of membership. Member owners allocate surpluses for any or all of the following purposes: developing their cooperative, possibly by setting up reserves, part of which at least would be indivisible; benefiting member owners in proportion to their transactions with the cooperative; and supporting other activities approved by the membership. 4. Autonomy and Independence Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their member owners. If they enter into agreements with other organizations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control The best things come by their member owners and maintain their cooperative autonomy. 5. Education, Training and Information Cooperatives provide education and training for their member owners, elected in little packages! representatives, managers, and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperatives. They inform the general public—particularly young people and opinion leaders—about the nature and benefits of cooperation. 6. Cooperation Among Cooperatives Co-op Cooperatives serve their member owners most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional, and Gift Cards international structures. Always great taste! 7. Concern for Community Cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies approved by their member owners. 12 The Shuttle May 2012 The Simplicity Dividend The Old is New: Cohousing Comes to the ‘Hood by Betsy Teutsch

What do Oakland, Calif, Takoma Park, The Wissahickon Village Cohousing DC, and Boulder, Colo., have that Ger- group is in active conversation with a lo- mantown/Mt. Airy/Chestnut Hill doesn’t? cal developer who owns a Germantown While we all have food co-ops, indie cof- Avenue site near amenities including bus fee shops, bookstores, and local foods lines, library, banking, coffee, and a gym. aplenty, they can all boast a cohousing The neighborhood will consist of a variety community. Not to worry! A group of of privately owned units ranging from 800 cohousing enthusiasts has birthed Wissa- to 2200 sq feet. To increase economic di- hickon Village Cohousing, aiming to cor- versity, there is a hope to also have inves- rect this neighborhood deficiency. tors buy units that will be rentals. Cohousing is a thriving concept One of the most brilliant aspects of around the world, creating living quarters cohousing is that by designing shared that establish a balance of private and pub- facilities, each household can live com- lic structure, both architectural and social. fortably in smaller space, lowering costs For most of human history, people have as well as eco-footprint. Cohousing com- lived in interdependent cohousing, shar- plexes include a common house with ing responsibility and companionship. Of shared facilities such as meeting space for course, it was simply called a village. occasional shared meals, office space for isolation of aging. Parents of young chil- is a chance to get in on the ground level American culture has veered very individuals to work in, a media room, even dren love it because their kids always have of design. Note that the houses will be far into the private sphere. The American a guest room and possibly laundry facili- other kids on site to play with, plus all market-rate new construction. They are dream house, a mini-mansion surrounded ties. The grounds are communally owned, those extra surrogate grandmas and grand- bought and sold as regular property, not by a moat of lawn, accessed via a long so that gardening can be shared by those pas around. Trading off becomes natural requiring the approval of the group. Wis- driveway to a four-car garage, sounds more who enjoy it. Parking is at the periphery, and simple, not requiring elaborate plan- sahickon Village Cohousing needs around like a nightmare to some. For me, a location prioritizing the porches and balconies that ning, long drives, or major cash outlays. 20 committed households to commence needs to pass the cup-of-sugar test. If I am characterize the new urbanism. construction, once the site and plan are so far from neighbors (or so unacquainted When residents don’t want to interact, Singles like it because it provides approved. with them) that I need to drive to a super- they needn’t. They just shut their doors. them a de facto family to share life with market to get the sugar, no deal. But when residents want to connect, the in a natural, comfortable way. Self-em- Interested? Curious? Intrigued? The ployed people enjoy how cohousing gen- public is invited to an informational ses- In my Zionist youth, I fantasized design makes it simple and natural to do erates water-cooler conversation options sion on Saturday, May 12, 1-3 p.m. at about living on a kibbutz, those classic Is- so, just stepping out. This return to a more when they take a break from their moni- the Weavers Way Annex, 608 Carpenter raeli communes where people ate together natural social coexistence, in which hu- tors. Environmentally-minded people like Lane. in a dining hall. (And where I imagined mans evolved, offers a deep reservoir of it because they can avoid all the material them bursting into Israeli song and dance social capital. Having a natural village of For more information, see the group’s duplication of single-family homes. One every Saturday night). My husband David neighbors close at hand provides health, website at http://wissahickonvillagecoho. snow thrower, not ten. Bikes, equipment, thought this sounded more like Dante’s economic, ecological, and cultural ben- com/ or contact Community Coordinator and even cars can more readily be shared, inferno, so that was the end of that fan- efits impossible to quantify but much val- Lynne Iser at [email protected], 215-843- whether by design or just through im- tasy. A generation later, the burgeoning ued by co-housers. 4933. promptu conversation. cohousing movement has created a model Hence, cohousing is appealing to a Betsy blogs at www.moneychang- that bridges the need for privacy with the wide variety of ages and household con- WVC is holding regular info, busi- esthings.blogspot and chairs the 3 WW benefits of structured options for social figurations. Elders like it, because itaf- ness, and social meetings, reaching out to Dining For Women chapters. connection. fords connection and stems the dreaded interested individuals and families. This

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The Home Grown Institute’s 2012 with like-minded people. Says one, “I had Springing Good Intentions Into Action no idea so many people were doing such conference, March 24-25, 2012, was two exciting things right in my backyard!” full days of tours, workshops, awards, Though many families came together, the and camaraderie. The Institute focuses on sight of total strangers lost in conversa- home-scaled regenerative and sustainable tion was not uncommon. The lunch hour practices, creating community around provided an opportunity for neighbors or common interests while imparting skills those bound by a common interest to dis- to people of all ages. Several hundred cuss ways to continue working together attendees converged on the campus of throughout the season: tables for land-use Springside-Chestnut Hill Academy for a legislation reform, chicken sitting, coop- weekend packed with new ideas and new erative living communities and more lent friends. an air of raucous fellowship to the dining Participants shared their enthusiasm room. for learning in areas like vermiculture Teens, kids, adults, and elders got (worm composting), rainwater collection, involved in empowering projects like and even food preparation. Each house- building chicken enclosures, documentary hold took home either a worm compost filmmaking, and composting. The experi- bin—complete with live worms—or a ential education aspect even extended to 55-gallon rain barrel as a way to spring preparing lunch on site both days for the photo courtesy of The Home Grown Institute into action immediately. During the week- hundreds of registrants. In a workshop Natt Lohajoti, center, guides conference participants in the construction of a backyard chicken end some classes could be found in nearby called, appropriately enough, “Cooking tractor. Students also built raised beds, cold frames, beehives and rain barrels. backyards, where bees and chickens are for a Crowd,” students of all ages pre- kept or gardens planted permaculturally; pared (primarily local and organic) soups, offered to dozens of community groups ration Festival and in several cases led some worked outside on the ground where stew, heirloom grains, and both days’ and resulted in a rich diversity of confer- workshops or maintained an ongoing power tools buzzed, building chicken standout favorite, the braised pear dessert ence participants. presence throughout the weekend. coops and raised beds; and others used sweetened with local honey. Though none traditional classrooms and woodshops to fermented quickly enough to incorporate Described by attendees most fre- The Home Grown Institute was learn about rain gardens and edible land- into the meal, sauerkraut and all manner quently as “inspiring,” “educational,” and founded in 2011, and the 2012 March scapes. When they weren’t busy sharing of pickled vegetables stood out as another simply “awesome,” the conference also Conference was the first event. For infor- their wealth of knowledge, expert present- favorite hands-on activity for participants. featured community storytelling and a si- mation about ongoing events, visit the- ers like Joel Fath of the Philadelphia Seed lent auction of local goods and services. homegrowninstitute.org. The Home Grown Institute honored An array of community partners shared Exchange rubbed shoulders with total three local organizations at its Inspiration ~ [email protected] newbies in other sessions. their wealth of resources and knowledge Festival Saturday evening. Weavers Way with guests at Saturday evening’s Inspi- Attendees came from all around the Co-op, The Pennsylvania Horticultural Philadelphia region, and from as far away Society, and Grid magazine each received as Long Island, New York; Connecticut; an Inspiration Award for their contribu- and Washington, D.C. Many explored tions to home-scaled sustainable and re- topics like aquaponics (closed-loop veg- generative practices in their respective etable and fish production) and mycology fields. Saturday evening was also the ven- Chestnut Hill Cat Clinic 215-247-9560 River Rock (mushrooms) for the first time, but more ue for the Silent Auction which supported 8220 Germantown Avenue attended for the opportunity to connect the scholarship fund. Scholarships were www.chestnuthillcatclinic.com Masonry

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On Sunday, May 27, Allens Lane Art Center will Airy Players,” a troupe of five talented local actors and be taken over by “Mount Airy Home Companion,” Chestnut Hill singer-songwriter Neal Phillips, whose an old-time-radio-style variety show celebrating all songs have been performed by the likes of Pete Seeger things Mount Airy. The comedy will include a spoof and Glenn Yarbrough. of Public Radio, an “organic soap opera,” about a “I was born and raised in Mount Airy,” says Har- not-so-mythical food co-op, and, according to Harris, ris, who also writes a weekly humor column for the cameo appearances by several “well-known Mount Chestnut Hill Local. “I’ve always been a big fan of Airy-ites.” Garrison Keillor, so the idea of doing a show about The show was written by Jim Harris and Martha Mount Airy using the ‘Prairie Home Companion’ for- Michael, two members of the popular Northwest Philly mat really appealed to me.” band “Saint Mad,” which will perform as part of the The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can show, accompanied by special guests Richard Redding be purchased (by cash or check) at the door, or online photo courtesy of Jim Harris on sax and Audrey Bookspan on percussion. Bookspan at Eventbrite.com. For more information, go to Saint- is also choreographer for several dance numbers in the Mad.com. Saint Mad (clockwise from bottom right): Jim Harris, Molly show, which also features the comedy of “The Mount Mahoney, Martha Michael, Lynda Chen.

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“We need to be clear: …fair trade came Fair Trade USA (formerly TransFair from the south, most specifically from one USA) has slowly but steadily chipped co-op (UCIRI) in southern Oaxaca, Mexi- away at our principles and values. Af- co. The idea was not to give control of the ter taking the name Fair Trade USA, fair trade system to European non-profits, they proceeded to leave the international or bureaucrats, or multi-national compa- Fair Trade System (FLO International/ nies or to plantations; but that is exactly FairTrade International), lowered stan- what is happening,” said Equal Exchange dards, eliminated farmers from their gov- co-founder Rink Dickinson, in his No- ernance model, and invited large-scale vember presentation to the InterReligious plantations into coffee and all other com- Task Force on Central America. modities. Over the past 25 years, the commit- This is not Fair Trade and we are ment of Co-op members to small farmer asking you to join with us in differentiat- co-operatives and Fair Trade has helped ing TransFair’s model from the authentic trading co-ops like Equal Exchange (EE) small farmer Fair Trade that we at EE are Photo by Mike Herbst build and strengthen small farmer coop- collectively building. Nicole Vitello from Equal Exchange (l) leads a discussion about Fair Trade bananas with erative supply chains. Because consum- members of Weavers Way’s produce department. ers are willing to buy Fair Trade, small Our Model: Authentic Fair farmer organizations across the world Trade have achieved the level of success they thrive. The cooperative model has been es- As time passed, TransFair began In 1986, EE was founded to chal- currently enjoy. sential for building this model of change. to take on a life of its own. Rather than lenge the existing trade model. EE sup- In the 1990s, EE joined with a num- confine itself to its purpose as a certify- Unfortunately, this success and all ports small farmers and connects consum- ing agency, collecting fees from industries our advances are now in jeopardy. ber of other organizations to create the ers and producers through information, certifying agency TransFair USA. The that used its seal and monitoring them to Deep controversies in the Fair Trade education, and the exchange of products goal was to create a mechanism to ensure ensure that Fair Trade practices were be- movement have been simmering during in the marketplace. At its founding, EE that a company’s products were provid- ing met, TransFair soon developed its own the past decade. Today, the situation has joined a growing movement of small ing social, economic and environmental vision. “Quantity over Quality,” “Breadth reached a boiling point, and concrete ac- farmers, alternative trade organizations impact for the small farmer organizations over Depth,” and other qualifiers came to tions must be taken or we risk losing ev- (ATOs), religious organizations, and non- that grew them. Third-party certification be used to describe TransFair’s vision of erything we have collectively built. profits throughout the world who shared for Fair Trade was similar to certification a world in which vast numbers of prod- similar principles and objectives. The for organic products, in that it provided ucts throughout the grocery store could be U.S. consumer co-op movement has been consumers with confidence in their - pur certified Fair Trade, in as fast a manner as an integral part of this movement. chases. This turned out to be good busi- possible. EE believes that only through orga- ness, and TransFair grew as a result. nization can small farmers survive and The certifiers have their own ideas… and interests. (continued on page 21) AA BasketBasket ofof

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Their problem was supply. Working the committees of FLO International and Greensgrow Farms has a great line up you. Philadelphia-based canning teacher, with small farmer organizations can be TransFair USA. This year, the growing of events in May, including culinary and blogger, and cookbook author Marisa Mc- challenging and time-consuming. These rift finally came to a head. It is time to nursery workshops, the Spring Craft Ba- Clellan will walk you through the basics organizations don’t have the same ac- withdraw support from TransFair USA/ zaar, Community Garden Days and more! of boiling water bath canning. The class cess to market, credit, infrastructure, and FairTrade USA products. They do not will include information on food safety, technology that large plantations gener- represent Fair Trade. Spring Craft Bazaar best canning practices, recommendations ally do. Over the opposition of the ATOs, May 5, 9–5 p.m. • Free to the Public on how to store your newly canned goods farmer organizations, and a host of other What are we asking? and much more. You’ll learn to make Fair Trade advocates, TransFair and its Enjoy the atmosphere of the farm- Strawberry Vanilla Jam and will go home Please join with us in signing, and stand and the nursery while getting your umbrella organization, FairTrade Label- circulating, the public statement. with a jar as well as a copy of the recipe. ing Organization (FLO), began certifying Mother’s Day Gifts from our talented ar- At this time, EE is trying to get the At the Greensgrow Community plantation tea, bananas, cut flowers, and ray of 30 local artists and craft vendors. word out about the Fair Trade contro- Kitchen at St. Michael’s, 2139 East Cum- other products with a set of different, less The bazaar will feature handmade, one- versy, and the importance of small farm- berland St. Enter at the blue door of the rigorous standards than those elaborated of-a-kind items including a variety of up- ers. Eventually, we hope to enter into Trenton Avenue entrance. for small farmer organizations. cycled crafts; handmade soaps for home, dialogue with the companies who are us- bath and body; candles; crochetted and Community Garden Days Soon, large corporations began to ing the TransFair seal on their products, knitted accessories; prints; ceramics; pho- May 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27 see value in certification as well. They and explain to them that authentic Fair tographs; jewelry; wood crafts; and furni- discovered that consumers would respect Trade means support for small farmers, ture. When you register, we will donate 10 all of their products, even if only one or not plantations and corporations. These percent of purchases made to your com- two were certified as Fair Trade. TransFair conversations will ultimately affect what Window Box Workshop munity garden. Purchases must be made rapidly began courting into the Fair Trade certification will look like and how con- May 5, 12–2 p.m. • Registration on Community Garden Days; May 19, 20, “family” big businesses such as Chiquita, sumer/citizens think about fair trade and Required 26 and 27. Donations will go to registered Dole, and Nestlé. The Fair Trade advo- the future economic, social, and political gardens. cates protested, but to no avail. Big busi- prospects of small farmers. Have you always wanted to plant a ness profits grew and, as more volume got window box but weren’t sure how to start? Located in Kensington, Greensgrow For more information on EE’s per- certified, TransFair continued to grow as Dave and Maureen will show you the best Farm is an experimental urban farm with a spective on the differences between Au- well. beginner methods for creating beautiful nursery, farm stand, and Community Sup- thentic Fair Trade and what TransFair window boxes. ported Agriculture (CSA) program, with a Current happenings USA is doing, visit http://smallfarmers- vermiculture composting system, raised- bigchange.coop/. Spring Canning bed and hydroponics, and a biodiesel pro- These actions, and many others with FoodinJars.com’s Marisa duction project. Greensgrow Philadelphia throughout the years, have created large- McClellan: Strawberry Vanilla Project’s mission is the development of scale opposition to the certifiers. Bad feel- Jam • May 26, 12–2 p.m. • $35 • green businesses as an alternative to aban- ings have mounted about the lack of trans- FOR SALE Registration Required doned land and a potential tool for neigh- parency, accountability, openness, and borhood revitalization. More info at www. representation on the boards and within Whether you’ve been thinking about greensgrow.org. BY OWNER learning to can or you’re well-versed in the ~ [email protected] West Mt. Airy ways of homemade jam, this class is for Charming 3 BR, 2.2 bath, renovated 1400 sq ft. row home w/garage in Gowen Circle area. Near shops, schools, SEPTA. High $200s. By appt. 267-258-3328.

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Come out and help us celebrate Mt. Airy thing from food to clothing to hand craft- Abygr Candiceonomy ha B.s Green been studied all over the concluded that music has a direct effect Day on Saturday, May 5, 2012, from 11 ed goods, arts & crafts, and jewelry to ... world in innumerable ways. Sharing new- on plant growth. For instance, in one ex- a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of Cliveden just about everything! And Weavers Way found information and evolving as a civi- periment, Dorothy played a constant tone of the National Trust at 6400 Germantown will be on hand for the Co-op’s annual Mt. lization is essential to our existence. Re- in the first of three chambers for a period Avenue, Phila., PA 19119. It will be a Airy Day plant sale. Come and stock your searching new and more efficient ways to of eight hours. In the second chamber, she great day of fun for the whole family— garden! grow crops/plants is beneficial to co-ops played the tone for three hours intermit- delicious food, live entertainment, great (of course), farmers, the community, and tently, and in the third chamber she played At the Mt. Airy Day KidZone, Children shopping, kids’ games and much more. can enjoy pony rides, games, a moon more! no music at all. In chamber one, the plants died; in chamber two the plants grew There will be live entertainment all day bounce, giant slide, obstacle course, face Recently, I’ve been researching the long, great shopping, and many delicious painting, arts & crafts, and much more. utilization of music besides for mere en- abundantly and much healthier than the food options to choose from—no matter Mt. Airy Day valet bike parking will be tertainment. Music is a vibratory occur- plants in chamber three. In other experi- what you are in the mood to eat. Shoppers available in front of the Sacred Heart rence; when the vibrations of sound meet ments, Dorothy played different genres will find vendors aplenty, selling every- Manor on Germantown Ave. and affect airwaves, the airwaves affect of music and in some instances the plants other matter with which it comes into grew either toward the music or away contact. Aren’t all living organisms not from it. After many thorough experiments, consumed up of matter? We already know Dorothy theorized that plants might have how music can uplift the human spirit and ESP. Plants having ESP is not a proven add entertainment to our daily lives, but fact but what is a proven fact is the vibra- Summer Camp at Historic Wyck music can also augment motor skills in the tion of music does affect their growth. human brain for certain diseases (ADD I encourage those interested to con- by Kristin Hagar and Parkinson’s). If music has this effect duct your own research. It has been sci- on humans, what do you suppose is the af- entifically proven that musical vibrations fect it has on plants? can stimulate and enhance the growth of The Wyck House’s Wyckedly Fun Sum- Registration is now open and typi- mer Camp allows children ages 8-12 to cally fills up fast. The cost is $175/week Dorothy Retallack (one of many plants if done correctly. Since this is cor- explore the history and lifestyles of those for Wyck Members; $195/week for Non- agronomists I’ve researched), the author rect, why not take this positive informa- who lived at Wyck during its remarkable Members. Please go to www.wyck.org/ of The Sound of Music and Plants, con- tion, take the initiative, and produce even 322-year history, while building healthy programs for more information as well as ducted many experiments at the Colorado stronger crops? This might seem like a bodies and nourishing relationships to register, or call Christina Moresi at 215- Woman’s College in Denver using the small task, but it’s the little things that through outdoor play. Wyck is a special 848-1690. school’s three Biotronic Control Cham- count, right? So the next time you tend to place where history intersects modern life bers. Using a variety of plants, sounds, and your plants, why not give them some en- Wyck, a National Historic Landmark tertainment and play some good ol’ tunes! and feeds curiosity about the world. Sum- house, garden, and farm, served as the an- techniques for experimentation, Dorothy mer camp at Wyck utilizes the beautiful, cestral home of one Germantown family resonant features of the historic house, for more than 300 years. Here, traditional garden, and farm as a unique setting for Quaker culture blended with a passion week-long themes: Native American for innovation. The people who lived and Life (July 23-27), Colonial Detectives worked at Wyck expressed these values (July 30-Aug. 3), and Harvesting His- through their commitment to education, tory (Aug. 6-10). From Lenape life to horticulture, natural history, and preserva- colonial survival to farming and food, tion. campers will immerse themselves in his- torical arts and crafts, farming techniques, Wyck connects this family and its rich games and toys, folklore and stories, even history in Germantown to our community clothing. All activities are geared toward today through educational, experiential Wyck’s core mission to perpetuate the programs that focus on history, horticul- original Wistar-Haines family values of ture, urban agriculture, and family, using innovation, social responsibility, and en- the past as inspiration for the future. vironmental sustainability.

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On March 27, 2012, the Just Label It engineered foods. This petition asks the (JLI) Campaign delivered to the FDA FDA to stand up for the rights of average What Happens Next? more than 1.1 million comments in sup- Americans, and not just a handful of pow- port of labeling Genetically Modified erful chemical companies. It’s time for the Last month, you helped submit a record-breaking number of comments— Foods. That is more than twice the num- FDA to give Americans the same rights tmore than one million—to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in favor ber of comments ever submitted to FDA held by citizens in forty nations, including of labeling genetically engineered foods. But so far, the response has been, “We on a food issue. The campaign also an- all of our major trade partners, to know haven’t made a decision yet.” So Just Label It is taking this campaign to the next nounced a new national survey revealing whether our foods have been genetically level and asking President Obama to weigh in. The White House has an online that Americans across the political spec- modified. The FDA needs to restore con- tool called “We the People” that lets individuals launch petitions directed at trum stand united in support of labeling fidence in our food and our right to know the Obama Administration.There are already more than the necessary 25,000 food that has been genetically engineered. about the food we eat and feed our fami- signatures needed to have the matter reviewed by White House policy experts, who will issue an official response. We need as many signatures as possible to This is a striking contrast to the partisan lies,” said Gary Hirshberg, chairman of show the President this is an important issue that demands a public dialogue— divisions plaguing our political system. Stonyfield, a JLI partner. and that he should speak out publicly in favor of labeling. “Pink slime, deadly melons, tainted New Survey Results: Here’s How It Works: turkeys, and BPA in our soup have put us all on notice that what we eat and feed Motherhood, Apple Pie, 1) Visit the petition on the White House at our families is critically important,” said and GE Food Labeling http://tinyurl.com/label-gmo-petition Ken Cook, President of the Environmen- Consumer support for GE-foods la- 2) If you already have an account, sign in. 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While Northwest Philadelphia blooms celebrate the project as a “cultural bridge” Chestnut Hill’s 16th Annual Home & • Games and giveaways by B101 all around us this spring, one very special to the neighborhoods of Mt. Airy and Garden Festival will take place 11 a.m. Radio, the Festival’s media sponsor project that was “planted” a few years Chestnut Hill. Elfant Wissahickon Real- to 5 p.m., Sunday, May 6. From Rex Ave. ago will bear fruit: Chestnut Hill Friends tors, Valley Green Bank, and Weavers • Eco Alley, sponsored by PECO to Willow Grove Ave., Germantown Ave. (Quakers) will break ground on a new Way Co-op brought the party to Cliveden, Smart Ideas, featuring vendors will be turned into an outdoor market- meetinghouse. The design for the new the historic residence of the Chew family offering sustainable products from place as the street and stores come alive building features a Skyspace by world- on Germantown Avenue. Guests convened organic plants to electric bikes… with festivities. The fun continues after 5 renowned light artist James Turrell. The in the restored carriage house for refresh- all thanks to GRinCH (Green in as many festival-goers extend the fun into project will sit just downhill from their ments, and welcomes from the hosts. Chestnut Hill) the evening, meeting friends for more mu- current meetinghouse on East Mermaid Bob Elfant challenged those present sic and food at the Avenue’s many great • Live music by City Rhythm Orches- Lane. More than just the new home for the to match gifts up to $3,200. Jay Goldstein pubs and restaurants. tra, The Rich Posmontier Orchestra, growing Friends meeting and their social of Valley Green bank expressed his ex- The Dukes of Destiny and Melissa Each year, 20,000 - 30,000 gardeners, justice efforts, the new meetinghouse will citement at the prospect of a new building Martin & the Mighty Rhythm Kings families, and art lovers alike fill the streets be open to the public, for all those who and spiritual art that will attract visitors during this event, when over 150 home • Yoga for children value quiet contemplation, the environ- from far and wide to our neighborhoods. and garden vendors, artists, and crafters • Al fresco dining and fun festival ment, the arts, and a vibrant community. Stu Katz, of the Weavers Way board, men- display their wares. Eat, play, and dis- foods Anticipating the groundbreaking this tioned the pervasive influence of Friends cover all Chestnut Hill offers, including: spring, the Chestnut Hill Friends New schools to the region, and noted that this • Amusement rides, face painting, and Meetinghouse Project has been spreading project by Chestnut Hill Friends fits right • A wide selection of tomato plants arts & craft activities for kids the word to neighbors and making fund- in with Quaker ideals of service in the and flower seedlings • Live critters from the Elmwood Park raising advancements. Fundraising for community. • Lush orchids, hanging baskets and Zoo the new meetinghouse took a giant step After remarks by Signe Wilkinson, garden sculptures • A basketball hoops clinic early in the spring when the William Penn co-chair of the capital campaign, guests • Home design, hand-made furniture, For a festival schedule and a detailed Foundation announced a $200,000 grant walked over a candle-lit pathway to the quilts, jewelry, art & collectibles to the project. From the grant award letter: list of performers and vendors, please visit historic main house for a slide presen- • Bee hives and honey making www.chestnuthillpa.com or call 215-247- “The William Penn Foundation has tation of James Turrell’s works by lo- 6696. Admission to the festival is free. $5 approved a 24-month grant to Chestnut cal architect Philip Scott, and remarks • Boutique shopping in Chestnut Hill’s one-of-a-kind shops parking will be available on select Chest- Hill Friends Meetinghouse Project in the by art historian Jordan Bastien, a recent nut Hill lots. amount of $200,000 toward construction transplant to the area from New York • A display of the latest car models by of the East Coast’s only year-round, pub- City, where she managed an art gallery. Subaru, Presenting Sponsor of the ~ [email protected] licly accessible example of a “Skyspace” Both speakers impressed the guests with Festival installation by contemporary artist James the significance of a Turrell Skyspace in Turrell on a site directly adjacent to Fair- northwest Philadelphia. mount Park and the proposed Cresheim In late 2011, the project was put out to Valley Trail.” bid. 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more articles about this. This issue is also ergy than typical. In that case, now we on NPR I heard that studies are showing this item in the fall, after renovations at likely to generate confusion for shoppers have started a competition using vibrancy it’s acting as other addictive substances the Mt. Airy store. as in a short while the market will see dif- as a value judgement and also as some- do. Ah well.” ferent Fair Trade certifications, with dif- thing that can somehow be measured. If r: (Chris MA) Please check out the Knud- ferent logos/seals and different meanings Mt. Airy is to be Philly’s “most” vibrant s: “Please please please. Bring back the sen Zero Calorie sodas on the bottom diet Dr. Brown’s! The taste of Boylan’s and certifying groups for each. Whom to neighborhood, than there are other neigh- shelf of the soda shelf. They come in trust, which seal to pick? Too soon to say borhoods that must be less vibrant. Is (local though they may be) is inferior— 4 flavors & have zero grams of sugar. both creme and black cherry. It always but this is an issue our co-op should be there going to be an annual issue of Phila- Sweetened with erythritol, a sugar alco- educating shoppers, so keep an eye out for delphia Magazine that ranks the city’s sold well so I cannot be the only person hol, and rebiana, a sweetener extracted who feels this way. Thanks!” Shuttle articles and in-store signs. most vibrant neighborhoods? How will from the stevia plant. (Norman) People s: “vibrancy” be measured? If a neighbor- should know that there are many forms (Chris MA) Sorry that you’re disap- hood has an active gang or Mafia branch of stevia, and that few would consider pointed with the switch. We switched Of far greater concern to me than Fair does that improve its vibrancy measure? If to Boylan’s because it does not contain Trade issues is the fact that last month our the “Truvia” sweetener in the Knudsen a neighborhood is known for kids playing drinks a “natural” ingredient. Drying high fructose corn syrup (Dr. Brown’s esteemed Shuttle editor, Jon McGoran, in the street during the day but after 8 p.m. non-diet does) and also because the wrote an article about the new Mt. Airy stevia leavies and grinding them up and is peace and quiet, does that make it less adding them as a sweetener is a natural packaging is all paper/glass/metal, no Business Association and used one of my vibrant? These are the kinds of questions plastic. pet-peeve words. Jon wrote one of the process; using solvents and GMO corn users of the word “vibrant” need to deal to create an erythritol based product goals of the new association was “show- with before bandying this term about. And with some molecules from the stevia s: casing Mt. Airy as one of Philadelphia’s you thought Fair Trade was going to be “What happened to the black onion most vibrant neighborhoods.” I have huge plant (rebiana-A) is not. Which do you bread we used to have?” confusing. Of course I can’t wait to read think “Truvia” is? Here’s a hint: “Tru- problems with this statement on many lev- Jon’s response in our widely circulated r: (Molly MA) The black onion bread els. The use of the word “vibrant,” which via” was developed by Coca-Cola and (i.e., vibrant) but inanimate (i.e., not vi- Cargill. from Le Bus is a slow seller. We receive I consider a meaningless adjective, seems brant) newsletter. a few occasionally. You could always to have proliferated in the last few years, preorder one; fill out a slip by the dumb- especially in statements about organiza- s: “Love the Casabella sponge cloth— waiter, say what day you want it, and tions; it seems like I often see it in mission wish we had them more often! If you we’ll have it for you that day. statements. It seems to me that if some- Suggestions & Responses: don’t want to waste paper towels and thing is not vibrant than it is basically are looking for a sponge that doesn’t s: dead. If it’s alive, it has “vibrant” type s: “My all-time favorite Ben & Jerry’s immediately shrivel up and get too dirty “Yesterday I noticed a squirrel eating stuff going on like respiration, a pulse, ice cream is “Vanilla Caramel Fudge”. to clean, these are the best option! Long an acorn using only its front paws (well eating and eliminating, motion, etc. and Yum! But we hardly ever have it. Al- lasting, do a great job, don’t turn into a actually its mouth too). Can we require these things are obvious and there is no though my waistline will probably com- smelly blob the first time you use them shoppers to eat like squirrels so as to need to state it. Talking about a new orga- plain, I would love us to stock more of (or even the last)!” minimize using disposables or having nization being vibrant is like talking about this, more often.” to waste water and time doing dishes?” a newborn baby being engaged in the act r: (Martha MA) So glad you like them— r: (Chris MA) Whoops, this flavor “slipped r: (Norman) We can, but, like with most of breathing. Of course that is happening, many thanks for your feedback. off” our order sheet, we’ll bring it back. things, there are plusses and minuses. there is no need to state it. Maybe the idea For example, certain dishes would be behind “vibrant” is that the energy of the s:  “Just visited the Vegan Fest and really difficult to eat with just your hands, “vibrant” object has more vigor and en- s:  “Sure would be nice to have spritzers like those soft whole wheat pretzels. like spaghetti. And soup. So this would with many fewer grams of sugar. I don’t The maker said we have to ask Chris to probably would lead to people using care about the source of the sugar. It’s order them. Chris?” aprons more frequently, and, as most chemically painfully similar. Recently r:  (Chris MA) The whole wheat pret- young people know, aprons are not Two Guys zels aren’t yet available to us because cool. What hip-hop artist has ever worn they’re a frozen food item, and the man- an apron in a video? You see how this ufacturer doesn’t have a frozen distribu- gets complicated and involves juggling Light Moving Chestnut Hill values. The world is so complicated... 8424 Germantown Ave, 215-866-9150 tion option. We might be able to bring in Hauling & Deliveries Monday-Saturday 7 - 8, Sunday 9 - 8 • Available 7 Days a week • Reasonable Rates in unreasonable times Mt. Airy 559 Carpenter Lane, 215-843-2350 215-850-4559 Monday-Sunday 9-8 COMPLETE MASONRY SERVICE 215-668-8660 Mt. 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This spring, the Morris Arboretum of the to regularly supplement the swan’s diet. University of Pennsylvania was delighted The swans are certain to provide years of to welcome two new family members, a enjoyment and delight to Arboretum visi- pair of female mute swans. The one-year- tors of all ages. old swans, who are sisters and have yet Morris Arboretum of the University to be named, are a gift to the Arboretum of Pennsylvania is a 92-acre horticulture from Nicholas and Athena Karabots. display garden featuring a spectacular col- Swans have long played a role in the lection of mature trees in a beautiful and Arboretum’s history. The Swan Pond, a colorful landscape. Highlights include beloved Arboretum feature, was built in a formal rose garden, historic water fea- 1905 by damming the East Brook, which tures, a glass fernery, and Out on a Limb, naturally flows through that area of the a permanent nationally award-winning garden. The inspiration for the Swan Pond exhibit 50 feet above the ground. Morris and the Love Temple likely came from Arboretum’s new Horticulture Center has the popular 18th century landscape design received Platinum Level LEED® Certi- style of the English romantic landscape, fication, the highest sustainability rating which often included a classical temple re- of the U.S. Green Building Council. For flected at water’s edge. Sculpted of white more information, visit: www.morrisarbo- marble, the Love Temple was modeled retum.org. after the plans of Vitruvious, an Augustan Titania, in honor of Philadelphia’s tricen- ect was finished with the help of the Ar- student of architecture. Records from that tennial. boretum’s Horticulture volunteers who time period indicate that the Morrises pur- 1 col x 4” th added newOur plants products to the area, including chased a pair of swans in 1923 for $82.50, In 2005, the pond’s 100 anniversary, Our products the area underwent a major restoration irises, azaleasare: and yews, as well as other whom they named Elsa and Lowengrin. plants with winter interest. are: No fence was built around the pond to with the help of a gift from the Asplundh • Locally-made contain them; however, in 1920, plans Foundation. Renovations included the The Morris in KArboretum of P. is grateful to • Locally-made in • Plant-based. were drawn up to enclose the pond with installation of a new fence, repairs to the the Karabots for this gift that has brought King of Prussia. • Not tested on fencing, and evidence of an enclosure ap- masonry, and the installation of a new new life back to the Swan Pond. The Ar- • Plant-based. animals. • Not tested on pears in photos from the early 1930s. The viewing area. The simple design of the boretum is also working with Weavers fence provides unobstructed views of the Way Co-op,• Freewho ofwill be generously do- animals. pond required sediment removal over the artificial area, ensuring the safety of visitors and nating fresh greens—primarily lettuces— • Free of artificial years, and after being dredged in 1982, the colors or the swans, while also providing unique colors or dyes. city of Ottowa presented the Arboretum dyes. • protection from storm damage. The proj- Free of synthetic with a gift of two swans named Ariel and • Free of fragrances or synthetic perfumes. fragrances or • Biodegradable. perfumes. Sun & Earth products are Sun & Earth products are now available in bulk. now available in bulk. organize • declutter • stage A luxury you can afford Reduce. Reduce. • Reuse. Reuse. Refill. Refill.

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Shopping at Farmers Markets? Co-op Party! With the increase in the number and availability of farmers’ markets and June 16 farm stands, here are a couple of questions to ask before making your produce purchase. 7:30 to 11 pm Reading Terminal Did you grow this produce? Market Even if you’re not going to the National To the extent possible, buy your produce directly from growers. After all, Tickets - $35 isn’t that the point of a farmers’ market? Food Co-op conference, this is a great before June 1 or opportunity to: $ What growing methods were utilized in 65 at the door a Meet and socialize with hundreds of food Register online at: producing this item? co-op members from around the nation www.weaversway.coop Farmers should be able to explain to you in some detail their own grow- a Enjoy the live music of Sharon Katz ing methods. Is the produce you are buying chemical-free? Low spray? and the Peace Train Conventional? Organic? IPM? It shouldn’t be a secret, and the seller a Eat delicious food from a variety of should be able to fill you in. Reading Terminal Market Vendors a Experience the Give & Take Jugglers, Science Table, and much more.

The Consumer Cooperative Management Association (CCMA) conference is a 3-day gathering of hundreds food co-op managers, directors, educators, and consultants, plus their national allies. CCMA is a program of the National Cooperative Business Association. May 2012 the shuttle 27 CHCE Welcomes Mystery Writer A Night of Cabaret at the Mt. Airy Cordelia Frances Biddle Art Garage By Stacia Friedman by Linda Slodki

The Chestnut Hill Center for Enrich- Make a night of it in Mt. Airy on Friday, Gallery will be open. You can still see the ment presents Philadelphia author Corde- May 11! It’s going to be an evening of so- Sol Levy photography retrospective. lia Frances Biddle reading from her Vic- phisticated elegance at the Mt. Airy Art So, really, make a night of it—you’ll torian mystery, Daughter’s Deception, on Garage—a cabaret with a Northwest sensi- have a grand time. Stop at a local restau- Tuesday, May 15, at 4 p.m. at Woodmere bility, new renditions of old standards, and rant like Avenida, Earth Bread & Brewery, Museum, 9201 Germantown Avenue. ballads from the ‘30s and ‘40s. Michael Gee Chee Girl, or Wine Thief Bistro— Drawing from her own family history, Richard Kelly will be performing with the then join us after. What a perfect night for Biddle brings 19th century Philadelphia to Tamer Tewfik Trio—an evening of croon- after-dinner entertainment! ing and jazz with Michael, voted Best of life with vibrant detail. Her sleuth Martha Doors open 7:30 p.m. at 11 West Mt. Beale—the fiercely independent society Philly: Cabaret by Philadelphia Maga- zine. Michael’s a Northwest neighbor with Airy Ave. Tickets for the cabaret are $40 lady first introduced in The Conjurer— and include refreshments. Seating is lim- joins forces with her secret beau, Thomas a passion for singing. Some of you may have seen him in Forbidden Broadway ited so please reserve your seats now. Call Kelman, to track a missing heiress. “The 215-242-5074 or visit www.mtairyartga- Martha Beale Series grew out of my love in NYC, or at Danny’s Skylight Room in NYC, or Odette’s in New Hope. Rest as- rage.org. All proceeds benefit the Mt Airy of Philadelphia; it’s a place that beautiful- Art Garage. ly unites past and present,” says Biddle. A sured, it’s going to be a night… and our former actress, the author lives in Society Hill with her husband and sometime co- Retrospective Photo Show author, Steve Zettler, and their dog Gabby. A wine and cheese reception will fol- photo courtesy of Cordelia Frances Biddle low. $15 admission/$10 Woodmere and Philadelphia mystery author Cordelia Frances Dedication of Solomon Levy Gallery CHCE members. Seating is limited. To Biddle reserve your place, call 215-248-0180. by Linda Slodki

By the time you read this article, artists, you who remember, when Sol Levy died friends, family, and community mem- last year, we said he would continue with bers will have gathered to dedicate our the Mt Airy Art Garage and see us into the Locally Grown new gallery. “Travels Through Life,” a future. It’s time. Rebecca Buffum, REALTOR® retrospective photography exhibit of Sol We welcome you with open arms to Levy’s work, continues through May 20. Now with Prudential Fox & Roach, Realtors the Solomon Levy exhibition, “Travels Many of you knew Sol, and in many Through Life.” Share in his imagery from 97 Bethlehem Pike, Philadelphia, PA 19118 different ways. To Weavers Way, he was his earliest landscapes to more recent ab- 215-248-4050 x1456 their farm and special events photogra- stractions. Visit with us, share in our joy. [email protected] pher. To Habitat for Humanity, he docu- www.thebuffums.com Open through May 20 at 11 West Mt. mented their community work. To us at the Airy Avenue. Hours: Thurs.- Sat., noon till 6 New Signs, Same Service… Mt Airy Art Garage, he was our beloved p.m., Sunday, noon till 5 p.m. All work will founding Board member and Vice Presi- be for sale. For more information call 215- dent—a friend and mentor who helped us 242-5074 or visit www.mtairyartgarage.org. to create a foundation. And for those of

We you more. We love our banks. We couldn’t do business without them. And we don’t mind paying them interest. But we’d rather give that money to you, our members. Because we love you even more. Borrowing money is a fact of doing Every member is eligible. Whether you business, but if we are going to pay have $30 in equity or $400, investing out interest, we’d rather it go to our another $400 gets you a $100 discount members. So as we prepare to renovate card. Right now. our Mt. Airy store and continue to (continued on page 27) pay down our expansion debt, we are We’ve done the math, and it definitely offering our members a $100 discount works to our advantage. We think it card if they add $400 to their equity works to yours, as well. To learn more, account. visit www.weaversway.coop or call membership at 215-843-2350 ext.119.

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First-time equity payments made since April 1, 2010, and payments made as part of the “30 in thirty” equity campaign may be applied towards the $400 investment as part of this campaign. To qualify, applicable equity investments must remain in equity account for a minimum of five years. 28 The Shuttle May 2012

be applicable to smaller farms that are democratically owned and run (typically organized as producer co-ops), and other people that think that requirement is too limiting, and would like to certify larger producers that meet standards for treating FreshFresh && workers fairly. The first group thinks un- less producers directly control their own destiny they are still liable to be exploited. The second group thinks the market for Fair Trade items is too large to be only LocalLocal FairFair filled by small producers, and by allowing larger producers to be Fair Trade certified (think plantations using hired labor), the Saturday, May 19 • noon to 4 pm plantations will treat their workers better Weavers Way Chestnut Hill, 8424 Germantown Ave. and the overall impact of Fair Trade will Suggestions be greater. Some of our staff heard from a couple of Equal Exchange staffers about by Norman Weiss, why Equal Exchange will continue to sup- Purchasing Manager port the small, democratically controlled producer model, and why the plantation- Greetings and thanks for writing. As allowed model is not true to the Fair Trade usual, suggestions and responses may movement’s values and roots. They also have been edited for brevity, clarity, and discussed how plantations do not deal or comedy. In the natural food/co-op with land and other inequities (access to world lately (and also rest of world but education, gender equality, etc.) in coun- who pays attention to that?) is turmoil tries where the plantations are located. about Fair Trade certification. Without This is a complex issue, worthy of hear- going into the complex details and issues, ing both sides in depth, so stay tuned for basically there is a rift between people that think Fair Trade certification should only (continued on page 25)

22NDND AANNUALNNUAL Join us as we kick off the growing season and celebrate our local farmers and vendors! Food Sampling • Live Music • Meet the Farmers

Community-owned food markets, open to the public. www.weaversway.coop

Attend a Weavers Way Welcome Meeting and Get Two Hours Work Credit! To Help You Get a Jump on Member Work, You Can Get Your Household’s First Two Hours Just for Attending a Welcome Meeting!

Whether you are a new member or thinking about becoming one, Weavers Way Welcome SSATURDAYATURDAY,, JJUNEUNE 22 Meetings, or Orientation Meetings, are a great way to find out more about what Weavers Way is all about, and what membership offers. And now you get two hours work credit just for attending! Limit two hours per household. See below for times and locations. Vets NNOONOON TOTO 44 PMPM Groomers Silly Pet Weavers Way Pet Store Local Animal Weavers Way Co-op Tricks 608 Carpenter Lane Rescues Welcome Meetings Pet Sitters Pet Food We encourage all new or prospective members to attend an orientation meeting, Vendors where they can learn all about our co-op, our stores and our member work program. If you have not already joined, you can do so at the meeting, and you will also learn more about Weavers Way and all that your co-op has to offer, including member A Fun-Filled Pet Information and Adoption Event benefits and our Working Member program. 2:00 p.m. “Ask the Trainer” pet training & demo Orientation dates are listed below and are also posted on our web site at www.weaver- 2:30 p.m. Silly Pet Tricks (all welcome to enter!) sway.coop. Please complete the form below and return it to any of our stores, so we will 3:00 p.m. Pet Parade (all welcome to enter!) know which meeting you will attend. Meetings last approximately 45 minutes to an hour and will include a brief store tour. We look forward to seeing you there! Pet Supply Store will donate 5% of sales for the day to participating animal rescues.

We have plenty of fun lined up but we are looking for volunteers and we welcome additional pet-related exhibitors to apply. Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment/ Weavers Way Co-op Offices/Mt. Airy Chestnut Hill 555 W. Carpenter Lane Contact: Anne Workman, Outreach Coordinator 8431 Germantown Ave. • Saturday, May 12 at 10 a.m. 215-843-2350, ext. 118 or (parking entrance on E. Highland Ave.) • Saturday, June 9 at 10 a.m. e-mail [email protected] • Wednesday, May 2 at 6:45 p.m. • Tuesday, June 5 at 6:45 p.m.

Equal Exchange Fair Trade PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY May Coffees of the Month Name ______Orientation Date ______Address: ______Bulk Beans: All bulk coffees except decaf: City______State______Zip______$ Phone number ______E-mail ______reg. $11.99 sale 9.99/lb. April 5 - May 29 Please return this form to a cashier, mail to Weavers Way Co-op, Attn: Membership Ethiopian Full City Department, 559 Carpenter Lane, Phila. PA, 19119 or fax to 215-843-6945, $ Attn. Membership Department. You can also call 215-843-2350, ext. 118 or reg. $11.99 sale 8.99/lb. May 2 - May 29 e-mail [email protected].