September 2008,Vol. 37, No. 9

Manager’s Corner Students From Phila. University Design Hopes for a Greener Philadelphia New Fund to Assist by Glenn Bergman, General Manager and Build Green Wash Station at Farm Home Delivery Our new mayor is serious about making BY PHOTO Philadelphia a green city in the future. That Recipients D is my opinion after spending a day in a 12- AVID by Tanya Rotenberg Z passenger van with Mark Allen Hughes, the ELOV Weavers Way Co-op is announcing the mayor’s director of the Office of Sustain- creation of a fund whose purpose is to help ability, and Terry Gillen, the head of the alleviate the financial burden of some of its Redevelopment Authority and one of the members. This exciting development is the mayor’s main policy advisors. The day was brainchild of member and home delivery spent discussing local food production recipient Margaret Stineman. (farms) and the positive economic, commu- Margaret feels so grateful to be able to ng nity, and social impact urban farming can enjoy “these beautiful foods,” despite the g have on our city. fact that she is unable to personally shop at The day was organized by Joan Riley, the Co-op. In appreciation of the help Pennsylvania Horticulture Society (PHS), Weavers Way has given to her, she would and Dominic Vitiello, an Assistant Profes- like to make sure that members in need of sor from Penn Planning at the University of temporary or continuing financial assis- Pennsylvania (and a Co-op member) after a tance will receive it and, like her, be able to meeting we had at Weavers Way Farm in enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of the Co- May. I was also honored to be in the van op. To achieve this outcome, Margaret de- with John Weidman from the Food Trust, vised the idea of a Weavers Way fund. She and Alison Hastings from the Delaware STUDENTS AND FACULTY FROM PHILADEPHIA UNIVERSITY DESIGNED AND also became the first contributor, with a Valley Regional Planning Commission. BUILT THIS NEW GREEN WASH STATION AT THE WEAVERS WAY FARM very generous donation, for which we So there we were: a planning organiza- by Cristina Adams immediate: Yes, Zelov wanted a wash sta- thank her. tion working on a large study on food pro- tion a larger, more efficient wash station Because Weavers Way is not a nonprofit When Rob Fleming—Weavers Way duction in the Delaware Valley region; an where volunteers could clean the produce, and doesn’t have full-time staff devoted to member, architect, and director of the mas- agency that has a mission to improve food pack it, and prepare it for sale. Back then, fund-administration, we had to find an easy ter’s program in sustainable design at access for underrepresented areas; a the wash station consisted of a tent, folding way to identify potential fund recipients Philadelphia University—contacted woman who has campaigned for local gar- tables, a tiny overhang, and an old bathtub. and administer donations in accordance Weavers Way farmer David Zelov last win- dening and the City Harvest program; an- Not that it wasn’t working just fine, but with Margaret’s wishes. It was decided that ter to ask if the Weavers Way Farm needed (continued on page 8) (continued on page 4) any new structures built, the response was (continued on page 10) MLK Produce from at WW Ogontz, Interns Making a Big Contribution by Kirsten Bernal BY PHOTO Tuesday Market to Accept Vouchers One aspect of J by Jonathan McGoran the Co-op that I OSH HT BY PHOTO G

Produce from the new Seeds For truly appreciate is IBLIN Learning farm at Martin Luther King the involvement of J (MLK) High School is now on the shelves OSH the members

G through cooperator at Weavers Way’s new West Oak Lane store. IBLIN Produce coming into the Weavers Way hours. It is definite- Ogontz store from the Seeds for Learning ly what sets us farm include tomatoes, basil, beets, pep- apart from your av- pers, cherry tomatoes, fennel, okra, egg- erage store. The plant, cucumbers, squash, and greens like work hours offer collard greens, kale, and chard. an opportunity for Produce from Seeds for Learning will the kind of human also be prominently displayed at our farm exchange that can stand in front of the Weavers Way Ogontz often be lacking in store, as part of the West Oak Lane Tues- our fast-paced daily CO-OP INTERNS JASMINE ROUSE, AGE 19, AND RANDY day Farmers Markets, where we will also be lives and the broad- SPANN, AGE 18, FROM THE PA S CHOOL FOR THE DEAF accepting Farmers Market Nutrition Pro- er culture in which This summer, we had an exciting op- gram (FMNP) vouchers, which are available we exist. Through their cooperator hours, portunity to collaborate with the Pennsylva- to WIC recipients and Pennsylvania seniors members are able to contribute to the Co- nia School for the Deaf (PSD). They pro- meeting certain age and income require- PRODUCE FROM WEAVERS WAY FARM op in a way that helps to defray the cost of vided us with two interns to work with us ments. For more information on the operation. But in a greater sense, they are AND SEEDS FOR LEARNING AT MLK for five weeks. Jasmine Rouse, 19, and FMNO voucher program, call 717-787- helping to create the community and be- FILL THIS DISPLAY AT THE WEAVERS Randy Spann Jr., 18, were a great addition 2940. longing that seems essential to the Co-op to our staff. While they were here, they as- WAY STORE IN WEST OAK LANE. For more inofrmation about Weavers experience. I personally have had many sisted Karen Edwards in Prepared Foods Way Ogontz, call 215-276-0706 or just stop Mark your calendar! valuable exchanges with members while with her sandwich prep; Cat Naillon with by, 2129 72nd Ave, at the intersection of Fall General working cooperatively. I have met so many flowers and pet store stocking; and Robin Walnut Lane, Ogontz Ave., and 72nd Av- Membership Meeting people and learned so much about them that I might not have under other circum- enue. (continued on page 5) is Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008 stances. details to follow It’s Here! Weavers Way Cooperative Association Presorted Standard Inside: 559 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119 U.S. The new Weavers Way Farm News 2 www.weaversway.coop POSTAGE PAID Web-based Work Calendar Product News 3 Philadelphia, PA is HERE! Permit No. 2658 New Sustainability Group 21 See insert for details, Suggestions 24 or visit And of course... scads more www.weaversway.coop/members PAGE 2 THE SHUTTLE SEPTEMBER 2008

room in the cab. BY PHOTO Editor’s Note We’ve had a great summer on the farm. D by Jonathan McGoran We grew on more land than ever before; we AVID Z

I always learn some- had a beautiful new wash station built by ELOV thing new from the Philadelphia University (thank you!); our Shuttle. In this issue, I greenhouse is on its way to completion; we learned that “B and B” is grew a greater variety of crops than last a landscaping term mean- Down on the Farm year--and perhaps a few too many tomatoes; ing “balled and burlapped.” I already knew by David Zelov, Weavers Way Farmer we (almost) managed to keep up with the that’s what “B and B” stood for, but I had weeds; we did manage to grow lettuces no idea it had anything to do with land- It’s hard to believe that summer has al- most passed us by and fall is just around throughout most of the summer and keep scaping. Not that I’ve ever been into the up with most of our succession plantings, whole “Puritan kink” scene, but that little the corner. Yes, it’s September, that month that becomes so much more enjoyable once ensuring a more continuous supply; we uti- tidbit might have just saved me from some lized more cover crops in our rotations; we serious embarrassment. you are past the time when you fear return- successfully started seedlings in our little I also learned we carry Wrapsacks ing to school. greenhouse and now have fall crops in the reusable gift bags. Since reuse is the best We still have the bounty of summer-- ground; and we had many wonderful work- form of recycling, but I like to take the tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, beans, beets, ers without whom we couldn’t have done all whole thing even further: reduce, reuse, re- squash, cucumbers--but we also start to see cycle, re-gift. Sometimes I don’t even look the return of cooler weather, and with that, of the above. Nicole and Nina will be stay- FABULOUS FARM APPRENTICES NICOLE inside, so I can join in the surprise of the cooler-weather crops like radishes, turnips, ing on into November, but Candace, Dana, SUGERMAN (L) OF WEST PHILLY gift giving. (Hope you like that ratchet set, broccoli, cabbage, kohlrabi, lettuces, those and Aminata left us at the end of August to (ORIGINALLY CONNECTICUT), AND return to school. We thank them for all mom!). elusive watermelon radishes, leeks, winter NINA BERRYMAN, FROM VERMONT. They say it is better to give than to re- their hard work and pleasant company. squash, parsnips and sweeter carrots than THEY WILL BE WITH US THROUGH ceive, but giving and receiving are both those summer ones. It’s truly a feast on the We now look forward to long sleeves NOVEMBER. better than shopping. The best gift of all is farm and certainly enough to keep the and the cooler weather of autumn after a the gift of not having to buy a gift for farmers busy. In fact, my head is spinning very hot and humid summer and also to supplemental heat--just relying on the sun someone else. right now, just figuring out how we’ll fit all some shorter work weeks (maybe). This and a little bit of global warming to heat up On a more serious note, I also learned of that in my pick-up truck as we’re already year, we’ll be able to extend the season later the air and ground inside the plastic enough that the FDA is holding hearings on stacked beyond the height of the cab--and than we could last year with the addition of to radiate a bit of heat during the cold “nanoscale materials” in food. Nano-foods that’s not including David Siller sitting on at least one hoophouse where we can grow nights to keep our little plants from freez- have a long history in America, from the top of the whole heap, since there’s no greens and lettuces into the winter with no ing. Stay tuned! 60s and 70s, with nano-bacon in canned “pork and beans,” to the 80s and 90s, A Busy Summer for Farm Education WWCP Begins A when fancy restaurants applied nanotech- nology to entire meals (place-settings in-

HT BY PHOTO New Year After a cluded three forks, three spoons, two knives and a magnifying glass). Today, “Quiet” Summer R many “fruit flavored drink beverages,” ACHEL

contain nano-“real fruit juice.” M by Rachel Milenbach

In this issue’s insert, I learned about ILENBACH As we approach the beginning of a new our new web-based work calendar. One school year, Weavers Way Community Pro- thing omitted from the insert was what the system is called. Some call it the “Totally grams (WWCP) staff is busy planning for Automated New Yearly Agenda” the best Marketplace year ever. Changes in- (T.A.N.Y.A.), while others know it as the clude a new Marketplace Coordinator, addi- “New Online Remote Monthly-Weekly- tions to our product line, and revised cur- Everyday Integrated Scheduling System” riculum to enhance the learning experience (N.O.R.M.-W.E.I.S.S.). We’re sure as we for all of our students. The Marketplace phase the system in, you will come up with program is currently in six middle schools other names for it, as well. Norman and in Germantown, Mt. Airy, and Chestnut Tanya assured me the pain of this transi- Hill (Wissahickon Charter School, A.B. Day tion will be on a nano-scale. I asked them, School, Pastorius School, Houston, Henry, “Will it be painless?” and Jenks), and one, Martin Luther King Norman said, “Nah.” (MLK) High School) in West Oak Lane. The Shuttle is published by In addition to a variety of healthier- Weavers Way Co-op than-usual snacks, the MLK students will Deadlines for each issue are be selling harvest from their own farm at the first of the preceding month. HARD AT WORK AT THE MARTIN LUTHER KING SEEDS FOR LEARNING FARM ARE their weekly Marketplace sale. You cannot e.g. October 1 for the November issue (L-R) BRIAN FERGUSON, LEETTA JOHNSON, WEAVERS WAY FARM EDUCATOR get any more “local or freshly harvested” DAVID SILLER, AND SIOMARAH CHERY. than that! MLK student-farmers and Mar- ketplace salespersons will also work togeth- Statement of Policy by David Siller high school student employees from MLK Articles should be under 500 words and and our volunteers, we have made a big im- er to staff the Friday afternoon farm stand can be submitted neatly typed, on disk, or e- August is the busiest growing and sell- pact. Sales for the month of August have on Stenton Avenue. Last, but definitely not mailed to [email protected]. ing season on the farm. It seems like every been strong, with many small-scale outlets least, we are in the planning stages with Be sure to include your name, phone num- possible vegetable is en route, and on top MLK and Foundations staff to see how the ber, and membership number. Drop them off by all over the city, including the new Weavers of it all, we prepare for fall by trying to farm and Marketplace can be integrated the deadline to the Shuttle mailbox on the sec- Way Ogontz store and our very own mar- capture the remainder of the growing sea- ond floor of the Co-op. The purpose of the ket just in front of MLK school on Fridays into MLK’s Senior Project program. Both son with plantings that mature in the fall. Shuttle is to provide members with information from 4 to 7 p.m. I hope in the future that of these WWCP programs afford students What a wonderful time for a professional as well as education about co-ops, health food more MLK students will become involved a variety of learning opportunities. De- practices, and other matters of interest to the development conference. At the beginning and can be exposed to all that is being ac- pending on each student’s interest, senior members as consumers and citizens of the of August, I was honred to accept an invi- complished on their school property. project topics can range from nutrition, ur- community. tation from the Food Project to attend a ban agriculture, and environmental science Articles express only the views of the writ- At the Weavers Way Farm, the story is three-day seminar in Boston. What I saw to running a small business or selling locally ers and not those of the Co-op or the board of similar. As I watch the farm operate on and learned is particularly relevant for what directors, unless identified as such. Articles, let- some days, it is quite a sight to see our high grown food at Farmers’ Markets. we are building with the Weavers Way Farm ters, comments, criticisms, and suggestions are school interns from Saul (Dana Kilgaroff This summer, we received many phone and its expanding farms. The Food Project welcome and should be directed to the editor. and Aminata Kalley), an educational group calls from Co-op and community members Space limitations require that the editor has the operates urban and suburban Community such as the Pennsylvania School for the who are interested in our programs. We right to edit all articles. Ad rates are available Supported Agriciulture (CSA) and market Deaf, Candice (our Penn State intern), Co- also received media coverage from a variety upon request, in the advertising mailbox on the farms, where they employ 60 youths from op member volunteers, and other people of outlets including the Philadelphia Inquirer second floor, or at www.weaversway.coop. All around the city in a summer and academic- and NBC-10. ads must be submitted electronically, or cam- from the community, all busy working on year experience learning how to grow, mar- On July 28, Luis Cruz and I were guests era-ready with prior arrangement, and should valuable tasks at the farm. It is quite an ex- ket and “live” sustainable agriculture. With be submitted with payment. Products or servic- perience to be a part of orchestrating all on the show “HealthQuest Live” on our fledgling education programs and Mar- es advertised in this paper should not in any this, but somehow in the end, everything 900AM-WURD, hosted by Co-op member tun Luther King (MLK) High School pro- way be construed to be endorsed by Weavers seems to function smoothly. As I compare Sara Lomax-Reese. Sara invited us to talk Way Co-op. grams, I feel as though we are at a good our farm to others, both new ones and about the new Ogontz store and activities place for being able to replicate, in our The Shuttle those that are already established, like the at MLK. In her introduction, she discussed unique way, the development of a youth Food Project, I am happy with our accom- how so many Philadelphians lack access to is printed on 100% entrepreneurial farming program here in recycled paper Philadelphia. Already, with the assistance of (continued on page 17) (continued on page 17) SEPTEMBER 2008 THE SHUTTLE PAGE 3

Grocery News Mustards In The Deli by Chris Switky, Grocery Manager by Margie Felton, Deli Manager Greetings, shoppers. As summer winds Badalucco olive oil, which we’ve sold for A few months ago down, we’re pleased to announce these new many years. In mid-July, we had many the mustards moved additions to the Co-op’s grocery shelves: shoppers return their Badalucco olive oil to from the grocery de- Tinkyada brown rice shells pasta and us, complaining of a “fermented taste.” partment to the deli. Annie’s rice pasta and cheddar mix are two Our distributor told us that they were going There are twelve mus- gluten-free items that we’ve recently added. to continue selling the specific lot of olive tards, so it may be diffi- Also, Amy’s frozen rice-crust oil about which we had had cult to decide which pizza, which will “rotate complaints, saying that they mustard you want to through” the selection on our hadn’t heard any other com- buy. I put together a list frozen pizza shelf. If you plaints. So, we were forced and descriptions of the don’t see it when you’re shop- search out another “economy mustards we sell to help ping, please ask a grocery size” olive oil. We hope that Li- make the decision easi- staffer to get it for you from ohori is an acceptable substi- er. Eden backstock. tute. Eden Organic Yellow Mustard In the beverage area, Finally, please notice the McCutcheon’s Mustards Our version of bright yellow kids’ mustard. you’ll find Westsoy unsweet- new selection of Julie’s organic In 1938, 80-year-old William O Mc- ened vanilla soymilk (1 liter frozen yogurts. We decided to Cutcheon bought a used apple press for Eden Organic Brown Mustard size), and Lakewood organic 100 percent make Julie’s our “mainstay” frozen yogurt $25 and started McCutcheon Apple Prod- Strong apple cider vinegar flavor carrot juice, brought in by shoppers’ re- brand because their product is organic (and ucts, Inc. The company is located in quests. Many shoppers have also asked that Ben & Jerry’s is not), and Julie’s is a small Fredrick, MD, and although it is known for Miller’s Mustard we stock gelatin, and we finally found a dis- business with an excellent product line. Ben its apple products it also makes many other This is our only local mustard. It is ac- tributor that can supply us. You’ll find gela- & Jerry’s was once a small business, but the wonderful items, including the two mus- tually more of a relish than a mustard. It is tin next to the pectin and the cool fruits, di- company was bought in 2000 by Unilever, tards we sell in the deli. sweet, spicy, and delicious, with bits of pep- rectly behind the last cash register. Happy the Anglo-Dutch giant that is the world’s pers. I use it as a dip with Snack Factory gelling!! McCutcheon’s Horseradish Mustard largest consumer-products company (a pretzel crisps. The web site for this mustard Liohori olive oil, 101 oz., from Greece, This tangy flavorful mustard has just a company with a $52 billion balance sheet.). suggests using it in deviled eggs or on a is new in the olive oil selection. This item hint of horseradish (it won’t clear out your Thanks for reading, and as always, for your grilled tuna sandwich with pickles and replaces (temporarily? permanently?) cooperation. sinuses) and goes well with ham and roast beef or hard sourdough pretzels. onions. The Second Story McCutcheon’s Vidalia Onion Mustard by Martha Fuller, Second Floor Manager We sell a variety of sizes of Wrapsacks and Vidalia onions and molasses sweeten Boarshead Wrapsacks plan to add other items from this innova- this mustard and it is similar in taste to One of our deli meat suppliers also While the mysterious travels of a mes- tive company. honey mustard. I like to pair it with nutty brings two great mustards. sage in a bottle will never be known (except Chicobags cheeses such as Swiss Emmentaler or Jarls- Boarshead Honey Mustard in the movies or a novel, of course), those In the same thread, do remember that berg. Stephanie makes a salad dressing with Sweet and tangy. This mustard is great of your Wrapsack will. we sell Chicobags in a variety of cool col- this mustard, adding balsamic vinegar and on ham sandwiches. You can christen it by ors. These reusable bags olive oil. Boarshead Deli Mustard giving it a name and en- are made of machine This is a good all-purpose mustard with tering its number at washable and durable Martial Picat perfect hints of white wine and horserad- www.Wrapsacks.com. nylon and have a hook ish, whole seeds, and the right amount of Track-A-Sack lets any- for a key chain or a Martial Picat Dijon vinegar. one who receives your backpack. Since they This is a traditional French Dijon mus- gift bag contribute to a fold up into a little bag, tard. It is great mixed with mayonnaise to story of gifts, places, you can have them with make Dijonnaise. Karen, the Co-op’s Sand- Honeycup Mustard people, and occasions. you just about any ol’ wich Queen, uses Dijonnaise on a fantastic This is my favorite of all the mustards. Then see how many time in case you realize sandwich with grilled chicken and asparagus. It is sticky and sweet with honey and equal- miles it travels, a map of that a shopping trip to Martial Picat Old Fashioned ly strong and spicy. It pairs well with Brie the Co-op is needed its journey, what gifts it Grain Mustard and Cotswold cheeses. ASAP. As an aside, carries, etc., all online. This is a fairly mild mustard with whole here’s my favorite “What are Wrap- mustard seeds. Colman’s Mustard Chicobag story so far: a Co-op member sacks?” you ask. They’re gift bags that func- The last and smallest mustard on the bought a bunch of orange Chicobags last tion as a gift within a gift. The bags are shelf packs the most flavor. This mustard is fall to send to all her nephews to use as Tree Of Life Organic Di- reusable giftwrap. You can “pre-cycle” to made by the same company that produces Trick & Treat bags. Why didn’t I have a jon Mustard save trees and reduce what has been esti- dry mustard powder. Be careful, this mus- cool aunt like her??!! And here’s another One of three of our organic mustards. mated to be $5 billion in giftwrap landfill tard will open up your sinuses and possibly great fact about Chicobags: they come with This Dijon is not as strong as the French each year. It’s a unique thing to dress your make you cry. It’s great. Their web site uses Dijon. It has a nice vinegary flavor. gift in a gift bag and make it extra special. (continued on page 18) the saying “If you can’t take the heat get Pet Store News out of the kitchen.” by Kirsten Bernal, Pet Foods Purchaser boxes with sand, soil, or shredded newspa- Hidden Treasures in the Deli At the pet store, I am frequently asked per. Then in 1948 a man named Edward for my opinion on the various kitty litters Lowe discovered that clay was much more New Cookies From Liz Lovely!! we offer. Several months ago, I felt that I absorbent for this purpose and began to Liz Lovely, one of our vegan cookie suppliers, has created four new flavors: wanted to try a more earth-friendly prod- market it as “kitty litter.” Clay has long been uct, so I set out on an investigation of known to pose danger to pets and their sorts. I tried several different brands of lit- owners. The silica dust that the litter can ter and found there were pros and cons to create has been linked to lung cancer, bron- each. I must admit, though, that in the end chitis, and tuberculosis. A form of tubercu- I settled on the most convenient and cost- losis known as silico-tuberculosis can be fa- effective litter we stock, which is the Premi- tal to felines. In the 1980s, litter producers um Choice 40 lb. bag. As a single mom with began to use the additive sodium bentonite, a modest income and three kitties, I felt I an ingredient that expands into a hard mass needed to sacrifice the earth-friendly aspect when in contact with moisture. According for the cost incentive. Recently, a member to Cat Fancy magazine, when liquid is added passed on some shocking information that to the bentonite, it can swell to fifteen prompted me to research the litter issue times its original volume. The scoopable lit- further, and I have since become convinced ter was born and cat owners were drawn to Snickerdudes--cinnamon sugar that the lower cost and convenience do not the convenience and the fact that scooping Chocolate Moose Dragons--triple chocolate outweigh the hazards of using clay or can extend the use of the litter. Unfortu- Macaroonies Sock It To Me--coconut and lemon scoopable litter. While I was aware that nately, this additive has numerous health Goats A’ Grazin--oatmeal raisin these types of litters posed health risks, it risks. Not only do cats inhale dust from the took a closer look to convince me to swear litter, but some litter is inevitably ingested Look for the new flavors in the cookie bins next to the cheese case. them off for good. as cats groom themselves after using the Liz Lovely is also working on gluten-free cookies, which should be available soon. Before 1940, cat owners filled their cat (continued on page 12) PAGE 4 THE SHUTTLE SEPTEMBER 2008

Managers Corner neighborhood, and could transform rav- Ave. Merchants Dispatch Green Card Alert (continued from page 1) aged areas like Third and Indiana into “green” production areas. It is already hap- OF COURTESY PHOTO other PHS staff member; a retailer whose pening at a number of sites in this area, but mission is to buy local; and two important with a coordinated effort more of our re- members of the Mayor’s team in a van for gion can be transformed. Instead of work-

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ing on in the city SSOCIATION Speak at the Fall General teenagers on the cor- around the City Har- Membership Meeting ners selling produce to vest program and ur- members of their ban farming (Weavers After a General Membership Plan- community and in- Way, Greensgrow, and ning Meeting we narrowed down the creasing access to lo- Mill Creek Farm), but list of possible speakers for the fall cally grown health also by the fact that meeting.The mayor had just an- products. two high-ranking City nounced Mark Allen Hughes as the Programs and officials who stayed in City’s Director of Sustainability. By the agencies such as the van (with the occa- fall Mr.Hughes will have gotten himself Teens4Good, PHS, sional Blackberry going settled into his position and we Greensgrow, the Com- off) were visibly inter- thought it would be interesting for him merce Department, ested in learning about to outline what the future might bring City Recreation, WW, what is happening and in this area, to take Q&A from Mill Creek, the Food could happen to the Weavers Way members and the com- Trust, Saul School, the more than 30,000 va- munity, and to hear some ideas from City Prison farm pro- cant lots in our city. our members.We asked and he ac- gram, and others could There was serious in- cepted the opportunity for the evening take on one region of terest among the small of November 9.Yes,it is a Sunday, but the city and start to group. It brought to this worked for his schedule, and I train people and pro- mind the old adage, “It hope it works for yours too. vide access to land and VALERIE LAVIN (L) OF GERMANTOWN AND ONE SALON OWNER, AMY LYDON, OF takes a village.” markets to improve an area devastated by MT. AIRY ARE AMONG GERMANTOWN AVENUE COALITION MERCHANTS OFFERING As we went around meeting community years of neglect. gardeners and farm operators, we learned DISCOUNTS AND FREEBIES THROUGH THE NEW “GTOWNAVE” GREEN CARD— I know this could be called naïve, but how important these urban farmers are to WHICH APPEARED ON DOOR HANDLES ACROSS MT. AIRY AND IN PARTS OF why not dream? When you have a new city their neighborhoods. Mill Creek and GERMANTOWN AND CHESTNUT HILL THIS SUMMER—TO ENCOURAGE SHOPPING administration that seems very interested Greensgrow Farms show that you cannot (and is willing to take up five hours of AND DINING ON GERMANTOWN AVENUE. FOR ADDITIONAL “GTOWNAVE” GREEN only grow and sell produce on empty land time) and the many nonprofit (PHS, CARDS AND PROMOTION DETAILS, VISIT WWW.GTOWNAVE.COM. right in the middle of the neighborhood, Philadelphia Orchard Project, the Food you can also engage young people in the by Pam Thistle Trust, Farm to City, the Common Market) process. We had seen that at our farm, but The Germantown Avenue Coalition, and for-profit entities in the city that could Chestnut Hill and Allens Lane in Mt. Airy. it was wonderful to see it being replicated comprised of business owners, organiza- be brought together, one can begin to see During construction, all businesses in the by others. tions, and community members, was the opportunity to increase the food and affected areas are open. The project is My children had to read Steve Lopez’s formed in response to the $17 million social security of our great city for a future scheduled to last through January 2009. Lo- book, Third and Indiana for school this sum- PennDOT project to replace underground that is “green” and income producing. I am cal businesses remind neighbors to stick mer, and I decided to read the book (final- utility lines between Mermaid Lane in very optimistic for the future… with them so they can stick with you. ly) so I would have something to discuss with them this fall (besides the Phillies at the World Series). As I was reading about a Now open... section of the city that is totally devastated from unemployment, high crime, and ma- Magic Eye Photography jor drug transactions, I was struck by how local farming could bring jobs to this Fine Art Portraiture by commission Alternative Healthcare Harry R. Carter For Women PPA certified The Carriage House at 6608 Lincoln Drive Philadelphia, PA 19119

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Interns Friends of the Wissahickon Volunteers Clean Up Devil’s Pool (continued from page 1) by Denise Larrabee OF COURTESY PHOTO Cannicle, Membership Coordinator, with clerical work. I was involved in overseeing The Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) the project and organizing their workdays. led volunteers in cleaning up the area sur- We were also able to utilize the expertise of rounding Devil’s Pool this summer. “Our F two of our Co-op members, Marilyn Kass- volunteers have made substantial progress THE OF RIENDS Jarvis and Julie Marothy, as sign language in keeping the pool area clean,” says Kevin interpreters. They were as excited as we Groves, FOW Volunteer Coordinator. The W were at the possibility of creating a link be- group, led by FOW interns Kate Reilley and ISSAHICKON tween Weavers Way and an underrepresent- Kristin Brown, accomplished a lot over a ed part of the community. For me, it was a short time: meaningful experience in that it allowed a • placing trash cans in the area different perspective. It was inspiring to • collecting litter meet two remarkable young people and to • painting metal railings along both wood- learn to communicate in a different way en walkways on either side of the pool from what I am used to. It is always moti- • removing graffiti from boulders, a stone vating to witness how others deal with ad- bridge, and trees versity in their lives and become better peo- • installing temporary signage at trail- ple for it. Having been hearing impaired at heads urging pool users to help keep early ages, both Jasmine and Randy have the area clean. learned to navigate in a mostly hearing For generations, Devil’s Pool has at- VOLUNTEERS WITH FRIENDS OF THE WISSAHICKON PAINTING A BRIDGE tracted summer crowds. Sadly, some visi- world. Jasmine told me that this doesn’t NEAR DEVIL’S POOL IN FAIRMOUNT PARK’S VALLEY GREEN bother her. “I’m proud to be deaf,” she tors do not always treat it with respect. said. Graffiti covers the rocks and trees sur- are serviced by volunteers on foot in coor- “Coming back for repeated removal is the “It was a great experience having the rounding this small but deep body of water dination with Fairmount Park staff. Future only way to keep graffiti off permanently.” students assist me in creating sandwiches,” created by Cresheim Creek as it enters the plans include promoting the idea “carry out Stewardship—The Friends made great Edwards said of her time with Jasmine and Wissahickon. After a summer weekend, what you carry in” to park visitors. headway in developing a sense of steward- Randy. “And it opened a door to the won- trash—beer bottles, soda cans, and plastic Graffiti—FOW tested various methods ship among Devil’s Pool visitors. According ders of different kinds of food. Using bags—litters the area. of graffiti removal over the summer and to Groves, “Everyone we talked to was very pesto, chutney, apples, tahini, and brie, I During the spring, FOW met with con- made progress in clearing it off some areas positive about the idea of helping to keep watched their faces light up with enjoyment cerned citizens and began work on main- around the pool, despite the fact that graffi- the pool clean.” at the different flavors they were being in- taining the Devil’s Pool area, removing ti removal is expensive and labor-intensive. According to Maura McCarthy, FOW’s troduced to. I was impressed by how fast graffiti, and reaching out to Devil’s Pool Different surfaces, including rocks and Executive Director, volunteers were the they learned. Their enthusiasm to come to visitors to make them part of the solution trees, were covered with graffiti, and many driving force behind this effort. “Their in- work and get started was great. If they take to the area’s problems. Over the summer, are difficult to reach. According to Gene volvement went a long way to making one thing with them from their experience, the Friends held regular volunteer days, es- Caffrey, FOW Advocacy Committee Chair, things better in this section of the park.” I’m sure it would be that a sandwich is not tablished a consistent presence at the pool, just made of mayo and mustard anymore.” and acquainted pool users with the concept We are all glad to have had this oppor- of park stewardship. tunity and look forward to future collabora- Litter—“The pool is a challenging area tion with PSD. I am grateful to everyone for trash removal,” says Groves. “It is inac- who helped to make this project possible. cessible to trash trucks, making it difficult This was a truly valuable experience in co- to implement a regular trash pick-up pro- operation. gram.” FOW installed three trash cans that

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Observational Drawing Workshop:Appreciating the World Around Us by Mindy Flexer This July, I gave two observational jects: each person chose an object and drew drawing workshops for Weavers Way mem- several different views of it. Some of the bers—one for children and one for adults. drawings were “mystery drawings” that Observational drawing, or drawing from showed an unfamiliar view that made the life, requires us to really look and to record object hard to recognize. Others were “an- what we are seeing. For me, it celebrates swer drawings” that made the object easy to seeing, which is one of the great miracles figure out. We noticed that, just like people, of life. The way the same object looks dif- objects look different from different angles. ferent from different points of view is end- The children finished the class by making a lessly fascinating. Usually, we are too busy more finished drawing of something of getting life done to notice this. Drawing their choice. gives us a chance to appreciate the ever- The adult workshop also focused on changing view that is always before us. seeing and drawing how things really look This is what I taught in both of my from different points of view. Students workshops. With the children, after some warmed up with blind contour drawings— warm-up exercises, we began with gesture slow drawings in which they looked only at PARTICIPATING IN MINDY FLEXER’S OBSERVATION DRAWING WORKSHOP FOR KIDS drawings. These are quick, two-minute what they were drawing, not at their papers. ARE (L-R) SKYLAR SCAFIDI, HANNAH DUTTON-SHEN, AND RORY ERLICH. drawings of a model that captures the spirit Rather than creating beautiful, finished, small details. They also focused on seeing I look forward to doing more drawing of his or her pose rather than a lot of de- drawings, this kind of drawing helps artists spaces, like the holes in the handles of a workshops with Co-op members in Octo- tails. The children took turns modeling for slow down their eyes and minds enough to pair of scissors, or the spaces between the ber. See the October Shuttle for dates and each other, and made a whole series of really see what is in front of them. legs of a chair. Students were surprised by times. I also offer ongoing children’s after- large charcoal drawings. It was fun to see Then we practiced looking and record- the way ordinary objects became so inter- school art classes and teen and adult draw- how different people looked in different ing by drawing ordinary, everyday objects. esting. ing and painting classes. Please visit positions and from different angles. Students concentrated on finding big, over- For me, that is the whole point of www.mindyflexer.com for more informa- Next, we did the same thing with ob- all shapes and structures before adding drawing: to see how extraordinary the ordi- tion. Meanwhile, you can have a visual treat nary world is. It was great to go on this by looking at any chair in your house and journey of discovery with everyone in my trying to figure out what shapes the empty two workshops. I always learn something spaces make. You’ll be seeing like an artist, new myself when I see other people seeing and you’ll be amazed at what you see! the world in a new way. Advertise in the Shuttle

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Greenfest Returns to Philadelphia by Megan R. Smith Partnership (UGP), this year’s event theme volved with communities and make a posi- convenient as possible. On Sunday, September 7, 11 a.m. to 6 is water; fitting in that, as we watch the tive change in the environment as cheaply The organization helps residents and p.m., GreenFest Philly 2008, the Philadel- drought in Georgia, Philadelphia does not and conveniently as possible. businesses through education, example, and phia/Delaware Valley’s largest green living have to look very far to see how water is- The UGP wanted to show individuals motivation to better understand what it event, returns to sues affect lives. how fun and easy it is to be “green.” means to be “green.” UGP works with lo- 2nd & South Sts. to GreenFest 2008 Highlights: The festival will Bringing the cause to South Street , a cal and national organizations to create ap- highlight the en- challenge attendees heavily trafficked area, was the best way. propriate literature, research products and deavors of - 100 Mile Organic Vegan Pastry Contest to think about wa- The team did specific research on green processes, and develop community out- Philadelphia’s envi- New this year, we will bring together local pastry ter quality, conser- festivals nationwide and Baltimore’s annual reach initiatives that raise Philly’s ecological chefs to create an organic pastry with ingredients ronmental organi- vation, and con- free public arts festival Artscape, and intelligence. UGP is in the midst of plan- from within 100 miles of Philadelphia. zations and compa- sumption--specifi- meshed the two concepts. GreenFest Philly ning the construction of the Greenest nies making - Eco-Poetry Slam cally, what kind of was born. Building in Philadelphia —what will be the Philadelphia one of - Environmental Films & Water Quality Symposium impact they can Since the first event in 2006, GreenFest most ecologically sound building in an ur- the greenest U.S. - Eco Exchange Fashion Show and Clothing Swap make by incorpo- Philly has remained a model of environ- ban landscape worldwide. See www.urban- cities, and to teach rating such things mental and social leadership, consistently greenpartnership.org. attendees lessons in - Kid’s Activities as gray water sys- providing authentic information for con- For more information and a full list of eco-friendly habits - Live Music tems, rain barrels, sumers on every aspect of green living. vendors, visit www.greenfestphilly.org. For and the benefits of - Recycling & Compost Stations water-conserving In its third year, the festival has more media requests, contact Megan R. Smith at adopting green appliances, and re- than tripled in size, jumping from 40 com- 215.410.9879 or e-mail her at - Water-Filling Stations practices. Admis- fillable water bot- panies/vendors and 6,000 attendees in [email protected]. sion is free. - Bike Valet tles. 2006, to more than 200 local and national With attendance - Used Sneaker Recycling The idea for companies and an expected 20,000 guests Region’s Largest Sustainable Living expected to exceed GreenFest Philly in 2008. Event Returns to Philadelphia 20,000, GreenFest Philly will host 200+ lo- came to fruition in 2005 when UGP board GreenFest Philly demonstrates a com- cal and national green businesses, and president JJ Biel-Goebel and fellow board mitment to reducing environmental impact dozens of community and nonprofit member Dean Paton were among a group by reusing, recycling, or composting 95 per- Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, groups. Produced by the Urban Green of UGP members who wanted to get in- cent or more of event waste. In addition, 11a.m. to 6 p.m. hand-made Recycling Stations will be locat- 2nd & South Sts. ed throughout the festival to teach every- one how to separate their trash from com- September 7, 2008, post and recyclables. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. UGP was founded to help make choos- FREE Admission ing the greenest option you can afford as PAGE 8 THE SHUTTLE SEPTEMBER 2008

Green Wash Station many of whom are already engineers, BY PHOTO (continued from page 1) artists, designers, and builders--along with R faculty, representatives from Weavers Way ACHEL Zelov wanted something bigger and more

and Awbury Arboretum, and architectural M effective. salvage experts, met at Cope House on the ILENBACH That’s where Fleming and his graduate Arboretum grounds to discuss, design, and students came in. As part of the master’s ultimately give the project its final form. program, the students were taking a sum- They selected the appropriate site for the mer elective course called Green Design wash station and crafted its shape and size, Build. According to Fleming, the idea of with improved efficacy and sustainability in the course was that the students should mind. understand not only the theoretical aspects “We met our goals through the project’s of sustainable design, but also the quantifi- guiding principles,” Fleming says. “Those able aspects and practical applications. In principles were to preserve the character of other words, put the theory to work in a the Arboretum, support the functions of real-life, hands-on class. The idea was to the Weavers Way Farm, and achieve the undertake a relatively small project for a highest sustainability levels possible, given nonprofit group or neighborhood organi- the time and budget of the project.” zation. They found a perfect project with Once the design charrette wrapped up, the Weavers Way Farm and its need for a the students spent the rest of the summer larger wash station that could be built in ensuring that the clients were satisfied with about a week. the design and tracking down the materials “In our program, we’re trying to find they would need to build the structure. To STUDENTS AND FACULTY FROM PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY, WHO DESIGNED AND ways of designing buildings and structures that end, they made it clear that salvaged BUILT THE NEW GREEN WASH STATION AT THE WEAVERS WAY FARM. that are more likely to meet the needs of materials were the way to go. Nearly 75 per- used to clean out the tubs and wash off the the client, while also achieving high sustain- cent of the wash station is made from sal- accomplish sustainability, not just talk counters. ability goals,” Fleming says. vaged lumber--any new lumber used had to about it,” Fleming says. It took five days, with the team working Once it was agreed that the students be certified by the Forest Stewardship The result was a bigger, better structure eight to ten hours a day, to complete con- would design and build the wash station, Council; in other words, obtained from sus- that can accommodate six to ten people struction of the wash station. Not only was Fleming set about finding people to teach tainable managed forests. The students also washing produce and two to four people the structure itself built on principles of the course. People who could bring greater found three salvaged Victorian-style bath- packing. According to Zelov, it has definite- sustainable design, but the students them- depth and understanding of sustainability tubs, and designed countertops made of ly improved efficiency and sped up the en- selves were determined to produce minimal to the project. Two faculty—green architect slate from school chalkboards. Paint was tire process. Moreover, the structure has or no construction waste on the site. Any Scott Kelly, and green builder Sandy Wig- not allowed—the students wanted to have turned out to be a multi-purpose space. If leftover scrap wood was woodchipped and gins—were hired to teach the class. By the as few bio-accumulated toxins as possi- the Farm is hosting a class or a dinner, the given back to the Farm, while leftover time summer school rolled around, all the ble—and plastic was used only when ab- bathtubs can easily be removed to make wood pieces were donated for use in other necessary groups were in place to hold a solutely necessary for drainage. The team room for tables. projects. All metal was placed in a separate design charrette, a very quick and intense also came up with the idea of mounting “This was something that was on our container and recycled. When all was said collaborative design process. rain barrels up high and creating a hose wish list, something we might have done on and done, actual waste from the project-- Over the course of one day at the be- connection down to the station, so that our own eventually,” Zelov says, referring which, according to Fleming, consisted ginning of the summer, teams of students-- rainwater, rather than tap water, could be to the wash station. “But who knows when mostly of lunch materials--fit into a five- we could have gotten to it, and it would not gallon plastic container. have been as big or nice or intricate as what “These students were actually trying to we have now.” At 3:30 p.m. on a Friday, everything was Looking for Leadership finally done. The structure was built and ready to use. At 3:45 p.m., two Weavers Several of the Co-op’s most important Way volunteers arrived to work their hours committees have been inactive and are cleaning vegetables at the Farm. Within 15 in need of dynamic leadership. minutes of completion, the project was be- If you are interested in serving on a ing used to clean and prepare crops that committee, contact Serena Pepito at had been delivered that day. And that, says [email protected] Fleming, was the greatest reward of all.

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Climbing to New Heights with the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts by Shana Kennedy

When my husband Greg and I moved kindergarten at Henry School in the fall. He apparatus, and an OF COURTESY PHOTO to Northwest Philadelphia in the year 2000, takes our “Tots Circus” class, along with his ocean of bamboo we were attracted to the green space, the sister Ayla, who’s three. flooring. Our land- housing stock, and the great diversity of In 2006, I was pregnant with Isa (who is lord, Jeff Lustig, S people. Greg is a professional juggler, and I now a rambunctious one-year-old) and I put in huge picture HANA am an aerialist. We loved it that so many needed to stay off the trapeze for a while. I windows which K people here have unusual jobs, unusual enrolled at the Wharton Small Business overlook lush green ENNEDY paths they’ve taken in life, and unusual fam- Development Center for some classes on gardens next door. ilies. This is especially true in Mt. Airy. The business strategy and planning. The follow- The Philadel- Co-op was, of course, a big plus. ing spring, I worked one-on-one with a phia School of Cir- We bought a fixer-upper house nearby consultant there, to make a marketing plan cus Arts opened in in Germantown, and immediately tore out and maximize the use of the space I was in June, with free a ceiling on the second floor so we could at the time. The consultation is a great ser- classes and demon- have a practice and teaching space. The vice, free of charge to those who meet their strations by stu- concept of “resale value” was the last thing criteria. dents and profes- on our minds. The process helped me realize that I sionals. More than As a housewarming/wedding gift in had to really spell out my ideas. Even 500 people came! 2000, Greg gave me a wonderful present— though I was confident that I could estab- So did CBS, the In- he designed and built a portable aluminum lish a school that would be successful, I quirer, NBC, and aerial rig. It’s 23' high and 30' across. For needed to be able to explain that very par- lots of other me- PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL OF CIRCUS ARTS several years, a steel tripod towered over ticularly to others. All that work took place dia. Summer camp our backyard, much to the curiosity of our in the midst of a three-year search for a soon had a waiting list. And more than 150 burned-out garage space could be trans- neighbors. The rig is now brought out as a building; that I found it two blocks from students are currently enrolled in classes. formed into a beautiful training facility; portable performance piece when we travel my home was a piece of good fortune. Our oldest student is 66 years old. (Check how many people from the neighborhood for special events. The space I rented is 3,200 sq. ft and out “Alice Dustin” on YouTube.) just wander in to see the space and say hel- In the last few years, we have had three has rigging points for 18 pieces of aerial Only three other schools in the U.S. of- lo; and of course, for myself and my family, children. Baz (Sebastian), age five, will start fer a comparable full-on contemporary cir- the huge amount of commitment and cost cus arts curriculum. We have seven faculty DIVERSIFIED SERVICES involved in running a rapidly-growing busi- right now, leading classes in aerial skills, ness. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE such as trapeze and corde lisse, unicycle, But it is all worth it. There is so much Anything Organized juggling, physical conditioning, and Packing for Moving excitement around our organization; I am Unpacking and Setting Up tightwire. confident that the school is an institution Party Help We are also providing special events for that will be an important part of the com- Cat-Sitting w/TLC groups--children’s birthday parties, corpo- munity and region. Companion Care rate team-building activities, and student For more information about Philadel- Senior Services organizations. references available/25 years experience phia School of Circus Arts, visit There have been so many surprises www.phillycircus.com, e-mail info@philly- Debbie Ansell along the way in this process: how a circus.com, or call 215-849-1991. 215-844-2280 PAGE 10 THE SHUTTLE SEPTEMBER 2008

Nat. Community Food Security GPUAC Offers Resources to Help Conference to Be Held Here in October Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure cally or sustainably produced, and sourced by Jonathan McGoran The Foreclosure Prevention Resource locally. The Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs The Community Food Security Coali- Guide was prepared by the GPUAC’s Fore- The conference is being held in con- Coalition (GPUAC) has several initiatives to tion’s (CFSC) annual national conference, closure Prevention Task Force. GPUAC is a junction with Rutgers University’s Food help homeowners avoid foreclosure. The the nation’s primary food systems network- nonprofit organization that unites govern- Business Incubator Meeting, in hopes of new GPUAC Foreclosure Prevention Re- ing and educational event, will be held in ment, business, neighborhoods, and indi- fostering networking and educational op- source Guide is now available for profes- nearby Cherry Hill, NJ this year, Oct. 4–8. vidual initiative to improve the quality of portunities among community food securi- sionals counseling homeowners or individ- The event will focus on access to healthy life in the region, build wealth in urban ty and micro-enterprise practitioners. uals at risk of foreclosure. The guide can food: how many communities have been communities, and solve emerging issues. The Community Food Security Coali- help you to better understand the mortgage transformed into food deserts; the health For more information call 215-851- tion is a North American nonprofit organi- foreclosure process; to know your rights if and economic impacts that these communi- 1847, or visit them on the web at zation dedicated to building strong, sustain- you are behind in your mortgage payments; ties face; and the policy and grassroots- www.gpuac.org. able, local and regional food systems that and to learn about grants, loan programs, based solutions to this ever-growing prob- ensure access to affordable, nutritious, and and housing counseling resources. lem. culturally appropriate food for all people at With over 1,000 participants (including Fund to Assist Home Delivery their desire to be part of the program when all times. We seek to develop self-reliance our own Glenn Bergman), the event offers (continued from page 1) they place their fourth home delivery order. among all communities in obtaining their Margaret hopes to inspire others to five days of inspiring presentations, scintil- the financial aid would be made available to food and to create a system of growing, contribute to the fund to ensure the conti- lating workshops, fantastic networking, de- Co-op members who receive home delivery manufacturing, processing, making avail- nuity of the program. Non-tax-deductible lectable local eats, and fun field trips. It will and use food stamps to pay. Members able, and selling food that is regionally contributions may be made by check and also include plenaries on climate change meeting those criteria would be eligible for based and grounded in the principles of delivered to the accounting office or mailed and the global food crisis, as well as over 50 up to $15 of assistance per month for up to justice, democracy, and sustainability. to Weavers Way Co-op, 559 Carpenter workshops, 12 field trips, and five short six months a year. To be eligible, members The conference takes pace at the Lane, Phila., PA 19119, attn.: Home Deliv- courses on other issues such as farm to must have already used the home delivery Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill, a 15-minute ery Assistance. cafeteria, local food systems, business incu- service three times before they can start us- drive from downtown Philadelphia. For If the fund is a success, hopefully it will bators, race, and the food system. As much ing the fund. The program goes into effect more information, visit http://healthy- be transferred to Weavers Way Community as possible, the food served will be organi- on September 1. Applicants should state foodconference.com. Programs so that donations would be tax deductible and applicant criteria might be broadened to include other members in need.

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Allens Lane Arts Center Celebrates La Salle Art Museum Calendar and 55 Years with a Dynamic New Season Exhibitions by NW Philadelphia Artists by Leslie Seitchik BY IPHOTO by Carmen Vendelin MG OREYOF COURTESY IMAGE A community cornerstone in Mt This year’s calendar—for sale on the L Airy since 1953, Allens Lane Arts ESLEY second floor of Weavers Way—focuses S

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Japanese prints. Because of their light- A S plays. This year’s season opener, Bee- sensitivity, they are rarely on view and not ALLE U luther-hatchee, was written by Philadel- part of the permanent display of art- NIVERSITY phia’s own Thomas Gibbons. The works in the galleries. Therefore, buying M

show runs from October 3 through this calendar is a great way to enjoy these USEUM October 18. vibrant images. With the exception of a Valley Green Bank, which is head- lone 18th-century example, the calendar quartered in Mt. Airy, is the proud artworks are 19th- and 20th-century Play Sponsor for Bee-luther-hatchee. ukiyo-e and modern prints. (Ukiyo-e “Not only was Valley Green Bank in- woodcuts are images of “the floating strumental in our recent building ren- world.”) ovations,” said Craig Stover, Allens Most of the 19th-century examples Lane Art Center’s new executive direc- in La Salle’s collection are theater sub- tor, referring to Valley Green Bank’s jects and reveal the popularity of celebri- financing of the Art Center’s recent ty actor portraits and Kabuki Theater in renovations, “but they also responded 19th-century Japan. Later 19th- and early quickly to support our theatre season.” 20th-century woodblock prints show Stover is also appreciative of local changes in ukiyo-e styles and the influ- businesses Model Consulting and Sov- ence of Western Art after the period of KUNISADA II (1823-1880) GOKUIN SEN’EMON, PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: ALLENS LANE ereign Insurance for stepping up to cultural isolationism that ended in 1854. AFTER 1848 COLOR WOODCUT the plate with their support for the BOARD MEMBER MICHAEL COHEN, BOARD The later 20th-century prints demon- GIFT OF BENJAMIN BERNSTEIN theatre program as well. TREASURER FRANK ALOISE, VALLEY GREEN strate innovations in style and technique Join in Allens Lane Art Center’s BANK PRESIDENT AND CEO JAY GOLDSTEIN, and involvement in international Mod- Mother Goose (n.d.). 55th Anniversary Celebration and sub- AND ALLENS LANE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ernism. For example, Tanaka Ryohei em- The work of Germantown resident and scribe today. For information call Al- ploys the western print method of etching nationally recognized artist Tom Judd will CRAIG STOVER AT THE ENTRANCE TO ALLENS lens Lane Arts Center at 215-248-0546 and a realist style to depict traditional be on display September 12–November 24. ANE RTS ENTER or visit www.allenslane.org. L A C Japanese wood architecture. Umetaro Judd’s exhibition, “The Collection,” takes Azechi’s woodblock prints combine a folk its inspiration from artworks in La Salle’s art aesthetic with Modernism in simplified, permanent collection. In each case, the abstracted forms. Matsumoto Akira’s depic- reinterpretation draws attention to some el- tion of a newspaper on a table is a fine ex- ement of the source material, such as the ample of Japanese Modernist flatness and under-drawing, or the texture of a wooden abstraction. panel, or the domestic implications of still- In the galleries, color woodcuts by long- life. time former Mt. Airy resident Helen Siegl The La Salle University Art Museum is will remain on display through September. located in the basement of Olney Hall on Her designs are often whimsical and her the La Salle campus. Regular hours are style is boldly simplified and graphic. She is Mon.–Fri. 10–4 and Sun. 2–4. For more in- best known for her book illustrations, ap- formation, please go to our webpage pearing in titles such as The Dancing Palm www.lasalle.edu/museum or call 215-951- Tree and Other Nigerian Folktales (1990), and 1221. Admission is free. PAGE 12 THE SHUTTLE SEPTEMBER 2008

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The vet ture that helps to trap ammonia. This litter I also feel it is worth noting that, while blockage or clump in the intestines, draw- was familiar with this type of reaction oc- is fairly costly, but the feedback I get is that many of these products are “septic-safe” or ing fluid out of the body to cause dehydra- curring with the use of scoopable litters. it is well worth the cost and very long-last- “flushable,” Green Living makes the valu- tion or urinary tract problems. In an article Another publication, Healthy Pets, stated ing. Feline Pine uses reclaimed sawdust able point that it is best not to introduce on the subject, Lisa Newman wrote that the that the increase in “depressed immune sys- from lumber mills that is cleaned; kiln- the material into our waterways. Cat feces clumping substance could potentially coat tems, respiratory distress, irritable bowel dried, and pressurized to remove oils. What can carry the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, the digestive tract and “attract the collec- syndrome, and vomiting (other than hair- is left is a dust-free sterile pellet that is ex- which is a danger to pregnant woman and tion of old fecal material, increasing toxici- balls)” all had one thing in common: a tremely absorbent. Veterinarians often rec- marine life, especially sea otters. TG, as it is ty, bacterial growth and prohibiting proper clumping litter and improved conditions af- ommend this litter for use after surgery be- called, may not be filtered out during water assimilation of digested food.” This could ter switching litters. Still, it is unlikely for a cause it is sterile. Healthy Pet is a subsidiary treatment processes. lead to stress on the immune system, leav- veterinarian to come to this diagnosis. 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Grain, a grain by-product that manages can be more frustrating than cat box train- dogs that may have a habit of snacking on There is another reason to avoid clay odor, is nontracking, and is made with ing troubles! The benefits of earth-friendly what they find in the litter box. and scoopable litters. Not only are they bad small pellets. Dust-Free Fiber pellets is litter are worth the trial and error of find- While there have not been documented for our feline friends, they are bad for the made of reclaimed paper. I am also inter- ing the product that best suits your pet. cases or scientific studies done to prove or planet. According to Green Living, these lit- ested in adding their P-Pod quick clumping Happy hunting! disprove these theories, the danger is worth ters are produced by the destructive formula, which has mint added for odor avoiding. method of strip-mining and are incapable Another article is written by Marina of decomposing as they are already in their Michaels, who is a breeder of Japanese natural state. They say that two million tons Bobtail cats. In it, she describes how she of cat litter is sent to landfills every year. had lost an entire litter to a mysterious and Fortunately for pet owners, there are so elusive illness that was marked by yellow many earth- and pet-friendly alternatives frothy vomit, yellow diarrhea, and nasal and that they are able to avoid all of the risks eye discharge. The symptoms began right and care for the earth too. Today, litters are after weaning as the kitties started to use made of so many different materials that it the litter box. 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The Simplicity Dividend Teutsch v. the Philadelphia Water Department:Victory! by Betsy Teutsch plumber could downsize us to a 5/8-inch capacity to jointly settle an account. When I the refund against your future charges. My In a winter column I reported that the meter, dropping our monthly service escalated and insisted on talking to the husband David (who thought I was some- mighty Green House Detectives deter- charge from $147.89 to $21.69. billing office directly, I was informed that what daffy to take this all on to begin with), mined our household’s water bills service Our plumber quoted us $500 for the this is not possible. They do not talk to Wa- voted against applying for the refund. charge was five times the normal amount, change, including the permit and paper- ter Revenue Customers. Somehow, they fix “Given their ineptitude, why take a chance despite our lower-than-average usage. Here work; realizing the savings would pay for people’s billing problems without dis- on filling out another form that requires is my whole tale, in loving red-tape detail. the plumbing in just a few months, we went cussing what the problem might be. Hello, someone to process it correctly?” Well said, When I called to determine why our bills ahead with installing the new meter. We no- Kafka! Or maybe The Year of Magical David. were so high, I reached a Water Revenue ticed a very slight decrease in water pres- Thinking? Bottom line: Mayor Nutter has his work Department (WRD) customer service rep sure, but since this change will save over After receiving a 30-Day Cut-Off for cut out for him at the Water Revenue on the first try, just like that. The phone $1500 a year, we quickly got over it. A few Non-Payment Notice, out of desperation Board. I heard him say one of his goals is rang, it was answered, the voice-mail tree weeks later a WRD meter man came and and with a bit of coaching, I threw myself to improve service at city offices, and stop was quick, and a rep came on and talked to signed off on the installation. Done. Easy. at the mercy of Keith Richardson, Revenue torturing Philadelphians. The WRD cham- me. (I didn’t realize that was a fluke, but Except for those monthly bills for $169 Commissioner of Philadelphia. A wonder- ber of horrors would be a good place to rest assured that on no subsequent occa- that continued to arrive. Every other ful employee in his office took down my start the process. However, I am pleased to sion did this again happen; instead I gener- month or so I would call and patiently re- whole tale of woe, had me fax over the report a bill arrived today: Usage, $3.95, ally got a busy signal half a dozen times be- view all the details with an equally patient documentation, and even called to tell me and Service: $16.95. We still have a hearing fore even achieving a ring tone, and the customer representative (never the same she received it. About a week later I re- to be scheduled to protest the 20 previous voicemail waits were in the 30-minute one, since they don’t have any extension ceived an incomprehensible amended bill years of paying for capacity we never used range.) The customer service person’s ex- numbers or available contact information from the WRB which seemed to show a or needed. I’ll let you know how that turns planation for our whopping service charge for following up with…). The rep would credit. Then a few days later we received a out! was “It’s because of your one-inch meter.” yet again explain they were sending our info Refund Form. Yes, more red tape to recov- Betsy Teutsch blogs at www.Money- Like a lay person would know what a one- over to Account Billing, where the account er our money. The instructions indicate that ChangesThings.blogspot.com and will teach a inch meter is! I asked her if we needed a status would be updated. After two or three if you do not submit the form, they will use MALT class on blogging on October 15. one-inch meter; she answered no. I had as- more automatic deductions at the old rate, I sumed our large house and ¾-acre lot gen- finally thought to cancel automatic billing erate large run-off, but that apparently has deduction. That generated scary overdue nothing to do with water bill charges; the nonpayment notices, despite our five or six one-inch measure is the intake. I continued conversations and their owing us money. It our game of Twenty Questions until deter- became apparent that Customer Service mining that, with a permit, a licensed and Billing have no working relationship or

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by Sandar Folzer, Environment Committee Chair BY PHOTO I have a confession. My family gives offenders to be Bank of America, Capital J

money for mountaintop-removal coal min- One, Citibank, JP Morgan Chase, Providi- ONATHAN ing, which is terrible for the environment, an, Target National Bank, US Bancorp, and

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power plants, which produce enormous Fair Finance Watch accused Bank of Amer- ORAN amounts of CO2. We also contribute to ica and Citigroup of charging blacks twice predatory lending practices. Yet, we call as much as whites for mortgage loans and ourselves environmentalists and humanists. 2.5 times more for Hispanics on all types of Before you throw stones from your Bank of America loans. glass house, take a look inside your own Mega-banks with better lending prac- wallet. If you use a well-known credit card, tices include American Express, National then you too have probably compromised City Bank, and Juniper Bank. Credit Unions your values. Most credit cards are offered are least likely to use predatory practices by mega-banks, who make loans for proj- since they are run by members who have a ects like the building of the Three Gorge vested interest in keeping their members dam in China, which has submerged toxic satisfied. factories. And their lending protocol is of- Co-op America suggests possibly using IN WHAT WE AT WEAVERS WAY ARE DETERMINED WILL BE AN ANNUAL EVENT, ten unethical. We happen to use cards from “affinity cards,” which donate profits to HIGHPOINT CAFÉ PROPRIETOR MEG HAGEL CELEBRATED ANOTHER ANNIVERSARY Bank of America and Citigroup. Both are good causes. For example, Credo (formerly OF HER WONDERFUL ESTABLISHMENT BY FEEDING THE ENTIRE NEIGHBORHOOD. Cluster Munitions producers. Check out Working Assets) donates ten cents from LOVE YA, MEG! your own credit card banks’ record at every purchase to 50 different nonprofits, www.banktrack.org (click on bank profiles). like ForestEthics. It also plants a tree for You won’t be happy to learn how your every tank of gas purchased by the card- money is being spent. holder. The problem remains that they However, some banks are making posi- partner with major banks who still have tive changes. In 2002, activists protested questionable practices. against Citigroup for funding environmen- There are some socially responsible tally destructive logging and mining, ac- smaller banks with good lending practices cording to the Rainforest Action Network who offer Visa cards: Wainright Bank, Per- (RAN). Today, RAN says Citigroup has one maculture Credit Union, Redirect, The of the strongest environmental policies re- Loop Card, Shorebank, and Self-Help garding logging. Credit Union. Aside from environmental issues, many What should we, as consumers, do? We large banks are guilty of predatory lending, can pressure our present card companies to such as high fees, exorbitant interest rates, be more responsible to the environment and marketing to vulnerable people like the and to our fellow cardholders, and/or we elderly, students, and low-income groups. can select more responsible companies in Consumer Reports in 2007 found the worst which to invest. SEPTEMBER 2008 THE SHUTTLE PAGE 15

Monsanto Trying to Sell RGBH Business Do You Want Nano Material in Your Food? by Sustainable Food News FDA hosts public meeting on coming wave of nanotechnology Monsanto Company has announced it Casale, Monsanto’s executive vice-president by Sustainable Food News is pursuing a divestiture in the next few of strategy and operations. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration standards, and specifications for manufac- months of its growth hormone product for The St. Louis-based company did not (FDA) published a notice in the Federal Reg- turing? cows, POSILAC bovine somatotropin. disclose additional details. ister announcing a public meeting on Sep- Also, are there particular aspects of “While POSILAC is a strong product POSILAC has been used by U.S. dairy tember 8 to consider the use of nanoscale product formulation, processing, or storage for the business, we believe repositioning farmers to increase milk production since materials in foods and other products. that can affect the quality, safety, or effec- the business with a strategic owner will al- 1994. Cows administered POSILAC pro- The FDA wants comments in an effort tiveness of products containing nanoscale low Monsanto to focus on the growth of duce an average of 10 pounds more milk to help further implement the recommen- materials, including as excipients? What has its core seeds and traits business,” said Carl per day, Monsanto said. dations of the agency’s Nanotechnology been your experience with products con- Task Force Report relating to the develop- taining nanoscale materials? Have you USDA Completes Assessment of Climate ment of agency guidances. avoided these products due to specific con- The Report’s recommendations covered cerns about aspects of development, char- Change Impact on U.S. Agriculture foods (including dietary supplements), food acterization, or manufacturing? by Sustainable Food News and color additives (including food contact The public meeting will be held on substances), animal drugs and feeds, cos- September 8, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 The U.S. Department of Agriculture resources over the past two decades. metics, human drugs and biologics, and p.m. Anyone who wishes to speak at the (USDA) said Thursday in a Federal Register USDA is giving the public 45 days to medical devices. meeting must register and submit a summa- notice that it recently prepared a “major comment on its effort to prepare a Strate- In addition, the FDA is seeking avail- ry of the presentation and an electronic scientific assessment” of the effects of cli- gic Plan for Climate Change Research, Ed- able data and information on the effects of copy of the presentation by Tuesday, Sep- mate change on the nation’s agriculture, ucation, and Extension. nanoscale materials on quality, safety, and, tember 2, 2008. See section IV of the Sup- land resources, water resources, and biodi- Public comments will be considered where relevant, effectiveness of products plementary Information section of this versity. during the preparation of the Strategic subject to FDA oversight. document for details on how to register. The USDA is a member of the United Plan, the agency said. The final version of Other questions the agency wants an- Submit written or electronic comments by States Climate Change Science Program the Strategic Plan will be published on swered include: What unique challenges are Friday, October 24, 2008. (CCSP) and has undertaken research on is- USDA’s Web site. Comments must be re- there for “scale-up’’ of manufacturing for The public meeting will be held at the sues related to climate change and natural ceived by September 19. products using nanoscale materials? How University Systems of Maryland Shady do potentially unique features of nanoscale Grove Center/Universities, 9630 Gudelsky YOUR LOCAL ONE-STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR BEVERAGE NEEDS materials, such as particle size, shape, and Dr., Rockville, MD 20850. surface charge, affect what should be con- Submit written comments, available Health Drinks Craft Beers sidered in the development of controls, data, and other information to the Division Seltzers Belgians of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food Juices Imports H2O Ciders Is your household and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Teas Lambics “A” Cycle? Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Sodas Organics Submit electronic comments to Organics Sorghums Your work cycle begins October 1, and www.regulations.gov. Ginger Beers Gluten-Frees you will be the first members to use For further information, contact Megan the new online work calendar. See the Clark, Office of Policy, Food and Drug Ad- insert in this issue of the Shuttle for 7401 Germ. Ave (215) 242-3110 mybrewersoutlet.com ministration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, more details, and rest assured, there MD 20857, 301-827-3360, or e-mail will be plenty of help available. [email protected].

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In Memoriam End of an Era as Monthly Recycling Ends Thomas Roosevelt Punnett, Jr. BY PHOTO by Laura Punnett R ACHEL HT OREYOF COURTESY PHOTO

Co-op member Thomas Roosevelt M Punnett, Jr., 82, biochemist and Professor ILENBACH Emeritus at Temple University, died on July 4 of cutaneous lymphoma and urothelial L cancer at Hahnemann Hospital. AURA P Born in Buffalo, NY, he was educated at UNNETT the Nichols School and served in the U.S. Army 7th Signal Corps from 1944 to 1946. He received a bachelor’s degree from Yale University in 1950, earned his Ph.D. in bio- physics under Drs. Robert Emerson and Eugene Rabinovitch at the University of Illinois in 1954, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in biochemistry at Cambridge University, England, where, with Professor THOMAS ROOSEVELT PUNNETT, JR. Robin Hill, he continued his interest in the helping his students with everything from influence of environmental conditions on language skills to job and graduate school photosynthesis. applications. Most recently he had obtained Dr. Punnett grew up sailing on Lake a new patent for a process to optimize Erie, which inspired a lifetime passion both anaerobic metabolism of sewage, which A FEW OF THE MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE MADE WEAVERS WAY’S MONTHLY RECY- for sailing and for the natural environment. could lead to greatly diminished solid waste CLING SUCH A SUCCESS GATHERED ON ITS FINAL DAY. THE PROGRAM ENDED JULY In combination with his scientific interests, as well as high production of economically this led him to an early appreciation of valuable methane, but unfortunately he did 19, 2008, AFTER MANY YEARS AND COUNTLESS TONS OF DIVERTED WASTE. SINCE ecology and environmental protection. On not live to complete the experimental pro- THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA IS NOW COLLECTING EVERYTHING THAT WAS PREVIOUS- the faculty of the University of Rochester cedures. LY RECYCLED AT THE MONTHLY PICK-UP, THE CO-OP’S PROGRAM IS NO LONGER from 1956 to 1963, he helped to found the Dr. Punnett loved to travel and was a NECESSARY. Rochester Committee for Scientific Infor- history buff, an avid connoisseur of classi- mation, an early environmental action and cal music, and an enthusiastic gardener. He 10% off a first purchase of $20 or more with this ad! study group. He joined the Biology Depart- is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dr. ment at Temple in 1963, where he devel- Hope Handler Punnett; his three daughters, RockStar Gallery and oped the interdepartmental Biochemistry Laura, Susan, and Jill, with their husbands; program, retiring only when his health 7 grandchildren; 3 sisters-in-law; a number Metaphysical Market made it necessary. Teaching was not a rote of nieces and nephews and their families; activity; he prized critical thinking and com- and friends around the world. 20e Mt Airy Ave. Visit us online to check out more of our Right behind North by Northwest municated the scientific process as a series A memorial service is planned for the upcoming workshops, stop by or give us a call! of trials and errors undertaken by fallible fall. human beings. He was also a caring mentor, [email protected] www.rockstarcrystalgallery.com 267-286-1011 Do you have difficulty creating and sustaining intimate relationships? Do you find it difficult to express your anger (continueddirectly? on page ) Or do you express only your anger? Would you like to learn how to assert yourself and express your needs and wants? SEPTEMBER 2008 THE SHUTTLE PAGE 17

Farm Education their volunteer assistance! We had educa- TRF Helps Urban Markets Save with (continued from page 2) tional group visits from a camp group in Fairmount Park called Smith Playground, a plishments and excited about how farming Design, Energy Efficiency Assistance summer program for Asian Americans who at Weavers Way in Northwest Philly will de- Limited often by expectations of what a Designs will be unveiled at a September were part of Facts Charter School, 4H vol- velop in the future. There is a strong inter- supermarket should look like or what a 16 reception at the Center for Architecture. unteers from the Hansberry Garden Club est among those involved in increasing our storefront offers, grocery storeoperators Another part of TRF’s efforts to bring in Germantown, and City Harvest Youth- capacity. As we move into next season, it’ll get stuck when working with urban spaces. supermarkets to underserved communities works volunteers. Fall is gearing up to be be interesting to see how we can incorpo- The Community Design Collaborative’s In- seeks to help large and small grocery store busy for the farm education programs. rate more youth into our programs. The fill Philadelphia program has taken on operators implement high performance en- Word is spreading about the good times learning at both farms is so valuable. I am Food Access, working with the Reinvest- ergy efficiency measures in their stores. and lessons for kids at the farm and we are happy to report that the youth we are work- ment Fund (TRF) and the Food Trust. De- Greening Grocery: Strategies for Sustain- getting lots of requests for visits from ing with long-term are developing keen sign practitioners and community develop- able Food Retailing identifies prototypical schools and area groups. abilities with farming. I am confident we ment experts have come together to devel- store layouts and provides strategies for en- If you have a group who is interested, can develop this positive experience with op options for transforming a vacant ware- hancing building and systems performance you can e-mail me at educator@weaver- more youth if they express interest and are house into a large food co-op and retail an- while lowering costs over time. Funded by sway.coop to schedule an educational visit. exposed to our projects. chor for a reborn business district in the William Penn Foundation and TRF’s Because we are a working farm, we have A recap from the month of August: We Chester, PA, and developing a supermarket Sustainable Development Fund, the report limited timeslots for education and slots are were visited several times by high school on a challenging urban infill site in Brew- is part of The Green Supermarket Initia- filling up fast, so be in touch soon if you or students from the Pennsylvania School for erytown. They have also been working on tive, the Food Trust’s focus on sustainabili- your group wants in. the Deaf, who help out with our harvests plans to retrofit the Weavers Way Ogontz ty strategies that lower grocery store devel- and general farm tasks. Thanks to them for store in the Ogontz Avenue Commercial opment and operating costs. Energy costs Corridor. are second only to labor for supermarkets. WWCP (continued from page 2) healthy and affordable food. Through the opening of the Ogontz store and our ever- expanding community outreach, Weavers Way and Weavers Way Community Pro- grams are committed to addressing this in- equality in Northwest Philadelphia. Thanks to all of you who have support- ed our programs in so many different ways. Each week brings phone calls and e-mails with new ideas, potential collaborations, generous offers, or financial donations (which are tax-deductible and always wel- come). Questions about Marketplace or any other WWCP programs can be sent to [email protected].

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These plants still need are talking about, the same way that you deners and at nurseries. It helps to harmful elements that are not so easily de- water, but not as much or as often as other would ask for clarity from your doctor or know what they’re talking about. tected. The argument that humans have al- plants. mechanic. B and B: This has nothing to do ways hybridized plants is a weak one since Examples of why placement is impor- with mushrooms or deli food. It stands the risks of genetically engineered plants tant are azaleas and hydrangeas. Both do for “balled and burlapped.” This is one are greater because they can affect our best in a half day of sun and a half day of September plant tip way that a nursery will prepare and sell immune systems and hormones. shade. However, if you plant them where shrubs and trees. An alternative is to keep Specimen Plant: A specimen plant the sunny half day is in the hot afternoon, Don’t forget to take in your them in containers. The advantages of “B is one that is so unique and/or attractive they can become stressed. Their leaves will caladiums by mid-September if and B” plants are that they that it can--and should--stand alone. An droop if exposed to hot afternoons day af- example of a specimen plant is the stew- ter day, even if they’ve been watered in the you want to have them again contain a larger root mass and next year. They are extremely can stay at the nursery longer artia tree, with its mottled bark and at- morning. If this happens, they will need to without drying out. In addition, tractive white flowers. You can see be watered twice a day. The best placement, tender (vulnerable to cold they will have an easier time getting one on the Co-op block of Greene therefore, is where they will get 4-5 hours weather) and will not survive St., at the top of the steps of the of morning sun, which means only one wa- established once planted. The disadvan- once the night temperatures tages are that they are heavier and more first twin house as you walk up the tering in the morning and minimal after- expensive. The third way that shrubs and street. Co-op members Mark noon stress. dip into the lower 50s. If you trees are sold is bare-root, but this method Klempner and Brenda Lazin have several Woody: No, it’s not a woodpecker. It’s a don’t want to move a heavy attractive specimen plants on their prop- plant with wood stems that do not die back is usually from catalogs that ship urn or large container,plant erty. to the ground each winter. 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Q&A with Lise Funderburg by Meredith Broussard you’ll find for pig candy have to do with ba- I love Dale. Even though I think she’s a ing my dog and I’d see her playing outside Your new memoir Pig Candy: Taking My Fa- con, coating it in sugar and lemon juice— vegetarian, and historically hasn’t eaten during recess. A number of people in town ther South, Taking My Father Home follows it’s really gilding the lily. The writer of the most of what she orders for the store, I know me as Sadie’s aunt! Mt. Airy definitely a series of trips you made with your father to Mon- article borrowed the term from this tech- think she makes excellent choices. I think has that small-town feel to me. ticello, his hometown in rural Georgia. nique [x]. that the bacon-wrapped lamb is really good. Let’s start with the title: My father bought In a pinch, the pork loin. You’re known as the author of what does it mean? this device, but he didn’t My absolute favorite in Black, White, Other, a col- Pig candy is… want to do the work of the protein fridge—and lection of stories by multira- My father hadn’t lived roasting a 100-lb pig, so maybe I shouldn’t say cial people about identity. in Georgia for 50 years, he enlisted the help of this, because then every- Might we look at Pig Candy yet late in life he decided my husband, John one will buy it up—is the as a natural progression from he wanted to buy a hobby [Howard]. He’s a bit of a club steak. It’s unbeliev- telling other people’s stories farm in Monticello, foodie. We started hav- ably cheap, about 3 or 4 about mixed-race identity, to where he grew up, and ing these parties where dollars a pound. It’s the telling your own story about spend as much time as he John would roast the pig fattiest cut. The fat is why mixed-race identity? could there. in the cajatina, and we’d they’re good. Well, this is primarily It was a place where have a ton of people a book about my father, he could indulge his fas- over and make Pig Can- You and your husband are not me. It’s about the cination for crazy gadg- dy. foodies. Is the culinary excel- place where he is from, ets, from earth shoes to What does it taste lence what brought you to the and how where we’re nail polishing devices. like? neighborhood? Is it a Mecca from shapes our identi- One day, he read a story If you know pernil, for foodies? ties. It’s a book about the in the New York Times LISE FUNDERBURG it tastes a little like that: I grew up in West South, about fathers and about the cajatina, a garlicky, tender meat, Philly, in Powelton Vil- daughters, about terminal Cuban America box for roasting a whole with crispy skin. You don’t care how bad it lage, which has a highly integrated, hippie illness. My experience factors in, but it’s not pig in about four hours. That’s really fast, if is for you, you just want to eat it! Included past. I was away for 18 years, first at Reed really Black, White, Other Part II. you know anything about cooking a whole at the end of the book is a recipe for mari- College in Oregon and then in New York. I The book spans a period from 2004 to pig. I don’t think he’d put down the paper nating a 100-lb pig: it uses orange juice, like my family, and I was getting tired of 2006, when I took my first trip down to before he was on the phone, ordering a ca- white wine, onion, 140 cloves of garlic. being the visitor. After my niece was born, Monticello, GA, with him to roast a pig and jatina. Most of the sugar in the pig comes from I decided to move back to Philly. I’ve been get him chemo. I write about what shines In the recipe, the pig is injected with a the juice. in Mt. Airy for 12 years. My two sisters live through as his will and his body weaken. mojo marinade: sour orange juice, lemon, here too, as does my mother. My niece used The big question that the book answers sugar, garlic, oregano. The skin gets really You must have eaten a lot of pork. What’s your to go to the Henry School, and I’d be walk- (continued on page 22) crispy and delicious. Most of the recipes favorite pork at the Co-op?

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Food Giants Form Group to Transition Organic to Sustainable UNFI, Organic Valley and others create the Food Trade Sustainability Leadership Association (FTSLA) by Sustainable Food News Close to two dozen of America’s largest will, in time, become the beacon for the en- UNFI has installed two large scale solar Foods resized cereal boxes to EnviroBoxes, organic food companies have announced a tire food industry,” she said. photovoltaic systems at its natural foods with no reduction of cereal for the con- massive effort to transition the organic Other founding members that have distribution facility in Rocklin, CA, and sumer (same net weight), this reduces the food industry into a sustainable food sys- signed the pledge include: New Harvest Dayville, CT. packaging by 10 percent thus saving more tem. Organics, LifeSource Natural Foods, Char- Combined, the systems will generate than 144 tons of paperboard and removing The list of industry pioneers that have lie’s Produce, Albert’s Source Organic, Glo- over 2.1 million kilowatt hours per year, 400 tractor-trailers from highways. formed the nonprofit group the Food ry Bee Foods, C F Fresh, Adina for Life, enough to power more than 293 average Natural resource conservation— Trade Sustainability Leadership Association Coop Partners, Heath and Lejeune, Hum- American homes. SunOpta Inc saved over 85 million gallons (FTSLA) include the nation’s largest distrib- mingbird Wholesale, and The Wedge Coop. Green building—PCC Natural Market’s of water annually through a number of utor of organic foods, United Natural Reitman-White said the group is look- Redmond, WA, location is the first grocery technological upgrades, process improve- Foods, Inc. (UNFI), retailer PCC Natural ing to recruit 50 additional companies to store in the U.S. to have been awarded the ments, and focused conservation programs. Markets, Organic Valley Family of Farms, sign on to its “Declaration of Sustainabili- prestigious LEED Gold certification by the The knowledge gained from these ini- Nature’s Path Foods, Amy’s Kitchen, Fron- ty” over the next year and commit to “con- U.S Green Building Council. tiatives is now being applied to other tier Natural Products Co-op, and SunOpta tinual improvement and transparency” in New Harvest Organics headquarters in SunOpta facilities to achieve a goal to re- Inc. their business practices in the 11 key areas. Patagonia, AZ, uses only locally-manufac- duce water consumption by 10 percent cor- The plan is to create a process for busi- “As more companies sign on, the bigger the tured materials such as paints derived from porationwide in 2008. nesses to make a public pledge of commit- annual budget grows,” she said. clay, soy, and casein (made from milk); re- Amy’s Kitchen’s intensive water conser- ment to work toward improvement in 11- Nathan Morr, director of Social & En- placed all carpeting with low-VOC bamboo vation and recycling program saves over 2.9 action areas including organics, climate vironmental Responsibility for SunOpta flooring and clay tiles; and made counters million gallons per year. change, energy, distribution, labor, packag- and president of the FTSLA board, said and desks from pressed sunflower hulls and Waste reduction—Amy’s Kitchen di- ing, water, waste, animal care, governance, the association offers a “new model” for adopted energy-conservation measures cut- verts 743 tons of vegetable scraps monthly and consumer education. companies and “creates an opportunity to ting energy use by 40 percent. from the landfill; many of the scraps go to “The unprecedented scale and speed of band organic food companies together on UNFI has constructed a Silver LEED- organic dairies from which Amy’s purchas- global climate change combined with rising the path to a more sustainable future.” certified distribution center in Ridgefield, es ingredients. energy inputs puts into stark view the vul- FTSLA wants to provide a framework WA, and is currently designing a new distri- This practice eliminates the equivalent nerabilities of the food system,” said FT- for businesses to report progress, using bution center in York, PA, with LEED of 53.5 million pounds of carbon dioxide SLA executive director Natalie Reitman- common metrics and explicit benchmarks compliance for certification. from the environment per year. 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Lise Funderberg friends the Johnsons have a kitchen garden story of my whole family. The four remain- So? (continued from page 20) that supplies 99 percent of their vegetables, ing members of my family—my sisters Di- I don’t know if Oprah has read my year-round. People there are deeply con- ane and Margaret, and my mother Mag- book. I sure hope so. is, what was so great about this town that nected to the land, and to the food they eat. gie—are all Co-op members. They’ve all he wanted to be there? It’s known as an ex- In our upper-middle-class and upper- had to share in the experience of this book Lise Funderburg’s new book is Pig Candy: ceptionally racist place, even by the people class milleu, we develop a snobbishness coming out into the world and telling my Taking My Father South, Taking My Father who live in the area; it’s like every stereo- about eating fresh food. Down there, family’s story, and they’ve been extremely Home. For more information, visit pigcandy.com. type of a racist town, but on steroids. This there’s no snobbishness—people eat fresh generous about being in the spotlight. Journalist Meredith Broussard is the editor of town is so very racist, yet people love it, food, and they’re kind of baffled as to why two anthologies: The Dictionary of Failed Re- and my father loved it. anyone wouldn’t. Partially because they’re Does everyone ask you if Oprah has read the lationships and The Encyclopedia of Exes. A lot of the book is also about food. so geographically isolated, it doesn’t make book? She blogs sporadically at failedrelationships.com. Monticello is the kind of place where home any sense to drive to the store to buy food Yes, or when I’m going to be on the cooks make crackling pork, crackling bread. when you can grow it and raise it so much Book Club. Serious cooks there use the palm of the more efficiently. hand as a measuring device. There’s been a I think there’s a stereotype that people recent trend of locavores, people who eat who are less well-off don’t eat fresh food. Therapy for Individuals and Couples and cook using locally produced ingredi- That’s why I think it’s so great that the Co- ents. Everyone in Monticello is a locavore op is expanding into Ogontz. Stress Management by geographic and economic necessity. Our The big experience of this book: it’s the Coping with Life Changes, Fear, Anxiety, Depression, Grief Increase Serenity in Your Life Gloria D. Rohlfs, L.S.W.

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Suggestions Odwalla completely and replacing the better price that way and you’ll have plenty the new Amy’s “Bistro” burger (that we (continued from page 24) Odwalla drink case with another one that on hand for family visits. brought in as a substitute), we’ll consider we would stock with other beverages. bringing back Gardenburgers when they flecting off the subject, and then traveling s: “Vegan sliced cheese by American become available again. to the camera. Nothing is originating in the s: “It’s Wednesday and according to Galaxy. All the ‘non-dairy’ sliced cheeses camera (assuming nonflash photography Dale there won’t be any whole chickens un- you currently carry are not actually non- s: “We used to carry the regular non- here), the shutter is actually unblocking til Friday because they don’t sell?! What is dairy. Westsoy unsweetened Vanilla soy brown quinoa. I don’t like the brown one. light that is already coming. So “capture” this all about?” milk. Excellent option for better-tasting soy Could we get some of the other kind again? would be a better word than “shoot.” It is r: (Dale) It’s all about the heat. As the milk without added sweeteners.” Thanks.” this kind of misnomer so prevalent in our weather has gotten warmer sales have r: (Margie) I will start ordering Ameri- r: (Chris) There is a global shortage of society that makes me so confused much of dropped, especially weekdays. We were hav- can Galaxy. (Chris) We added Westsoy white quinoa. At this moment, brown the time I am awake and struggling to pay ing to reduce and freeze too many birds. I Vanilla Unsweetened. quinoa is the only type that we can pur- attention. will continue to get them Fridays since they chase in bulk. do sell over the weekend. s: “OK, my grandma Sophie ate not s: “Can’t find Cream of Rye cereal on very nutritious matzah balls in the shtetl, s: “Last week I was using the fax ma- the shelf. When will we get more in?” s: “Now that we have ‘sacked’ Science but her granddaughter would like to request chine and heard some just wonderful music r: (Chris) We stopped carrying this due Diet cat food, do we have any products for whole wheat matzah meal.” coming from the Purchasing Office. It was to very slow sales. Sorry! oral health or hairball prevention? Thanks.” r: (Chris) Not enough requests to bring very catchy and had a real bounce to it. I r: (Kirsten) We currently do not have a this item in at this time. Also, matzoh meal would love to know what it was so I could s: “Yikes!! My first suggestion in 25 kibble that is specifically formulated for is a very slow seller, white or whole wheat, get a copy and listen to it over and over and years is almost a cry for oxygen! Where are oral health or hairball prevention. We do except during Passover. We get it during tell everyone I know about it.” the delectable Asher’s organic dark choco- have a Vermont Naturals oral health prod- Passover when available. (Norman) For r: (Norman) Assuming is wasn’t Chris late almond clusters?” uct that is sprinkled onto a pet’s food. We those unfamiliar with the word “shtetl,” it is singing Australian opera, as he is prone to r: (Norman) Despite decent sales at our also carry a Naturvet hairball remedy and a small Jewish village, usually in Eastern do for some reason at exactly 11 am week- store (probably much due to you), Asher’s Petromalt also for hairballs. I am looking Europe. I say “usually” because few people day mornings, it was probably one of my has discontinued their organic line. One for a good alternative kibble to address know that there was once a shtetl in what is compositions. Check out “Bounce Time” at thing you could do is buy some of our or- these issues that cant either be pre-ordered now Mt. Airy. Back in the 1600s there was a www.myspace.com/normanweisscomposi- ganic chocolate drops and toss them in or may be stocked. ProPlan has a hairball tribe of Native Americans that were de- tions. with some almonds, after a few chews it formula that should be in by now. scended from one of the lost tribes of Is- might be a pretty similar experience (and rael, as evidenced by their name, the cheaper!). s: “Sunja’s Kimchee—medium and hot, Mossachickensteins. They ate chicken every Home not only mild.” Friday night, lit Sabbath candles, and when s: “Any thoughts about carrying pas- r: (Margie) I ordered a case of medium they needed rain for their crops, they teurized milk in reusable glass bottles?” Delivery Kimchee; our supplier does not stock the danced the Hora. Little remains of their r: (Chris) I think it’s a good thought, hot. shtetl, just an oral account as handed down Available to all members but I doubt that we could do this any time generation to generation of squirrels, who soon due to space limitations, both refriger- s: “This is the third week with no found shtetl life very amusing, and loved to ated display and storage space for empty chocolate chip Clif Bars available here. Can perch on branches and watch Jewish Native bottles. In a bigger store... yes! Delivering Mon. & Weds., 12-2 p.m. you no longer get them? They are the only American tribal life. other times available by arrangement ones our children/grandchildren like. s: “Stock more Odwalla single-serving Thank you!” s: “What happened to Gardenburgers? I carrot juice than other, less lucrative juices.” r: (Chris) Clif Bars are delivered every like them much better than Amy’s and call 215-843-2350, ext. 309 r: (Chris) Odwalla has been doing an Wednesday. If you don’t see any on display, Boca.” FAX: 215-843-6945 abysmal job supplying us with any of the please ask a staff person to see if there are r: (Chris) Gardenburgers have become drinks Co-op shoppers want. It’s gotten so or E-MAIL: any in the backstock pile. Also, you can pre- temporarily unavailable due to a renovation bad we’re actually considering dropping order a case of 12 bars; you’ll get a slightly of the production facility. Depending on [email protected] CO-OP INFORMATION Main Store Board of Directors Managers/Department Heads President General Manager 559 Carpenter Lane Glenn Bergman, ext. 123 [email protected] Nancy Weinman (2008 - 2010) [email protected] 215-843-2350 Purchasing Manager Monday-Friday 9-8 Vice President Norman Weiss, ext. 103 [email protected] David Woo (2007 - 2009) [email protected] Saturday-Sunday 9-6 Operations Manager Secretary Rick Spalek, ext. 101 [email protected] Bob Noble (2008 - 2010) [email protected] Finance Manager Susan Beetle, ext. 110 [email protected] Weavers Way Ogontz Treasurer Fresh Foods Manager 2129 72nd Ave. Chris Hill (2008 - 2009) [email protected] Dale Kinley, ext. 104 [email protected] 215-276-0706 Immediate Past President Prepared Foods Manager Monday-Saturday 10-6 Stu Katz (2007 - 2009) [email protected] Bonnie Shuman, ext. 102 [email protected] Second Floor Manager Martha Fuller, ext. 114 [email protected] Shuttle Staff At-Large Human Resources Manager Sylvia Carter (2007-2009) [email protected] Editor & Advertising Manager Dave Tukey, 215-843-6552 [email protected] Josh Giblin (2007 - 2009) [email protected] Jonathan McGoran Deli Manager Garvey Lundy (2007 - 2009) [email protected] Margie Felton, ext. 112 [email protected] Advertising Billing Sue Wasserkrug (2008 - 2010) [email protected] Cashier Dept. Manager Susan Beetle Dave Tukey (2008 - 2010) [email protected] Susan McLaughlin, ext. 311 just call her Advertising Assistant Communications Director Angela Allen Committee Chairs Jonathan McGoran, ext. 111 [email protected] Flowers Proofreaders/Editors Diversity & Outreach VACANT Catherine Niallon, ext. 317 [email protected] Nicole Delessert Shields, Education Larry Schofer Environment Sandy Folzer Membership Manager Susanne Johnson, Emily Law Robin Cannicle, ext. 303 [email protected] Finance Chris Hill Contributors Board Coordinator Farm VACANT Serena Pepito [email protected] Glenn Bergman, Kiersten Bernal, Leadership Bob Noble Meredith Broussard, Margie Felton, Grocery Manager Membership Sylvia Carter Chris Switky, ext. 113 [email protected] Mindy Flexer, Sandra Folzer, Merchandising Support VACANT Produce Manager Martha Fuller, Mark Goodman, Operations Support David Baskin Jean Mackenzie, ext. 107 [email protected] Shana Kennedy, Denise Larrabee, I.T. Jonathan McGoran, Rachel Milenbach, Board members and committee chairs have mailboxes Tanya Rotenberg, ext. 105 [email protected] Laura Punnett, Tanya Rotenberg, on the second floor of 559 Carpenter Lane. Pet Store Purchaser Lesley Seitchik, David Siller, Kirsten Bernal [email protected] Megan Smith, Chris Switky, Farm Manager Betsy Teutsch, Pam Thistle, Co-op Meetings David Zelov , 215-983-1616 [email protected] Board: 1st Tues., 7:00 p.m. Carmen Vendelin, Norman Weiss, WWCP Executive Director Education: 3rd Wed., 7:30 p.m.• Environment: 1st Wed., 7:30 p.m. Rachel Milenbach [email protected] David Zelov Finance: 3rd Thurs., 7:30 p.m • Diversity: 3rd Tues., 7:15 p.m. Weavers Way Ogontz Store Manager Photographers Operations, Membership, Merchandising,and Leadership Committees Luis Cruz [email protected] Robin Cannicle, Mindy Flexer, meet as needed. All meeting schedules are subject to change. Committee Repair & Maintenance/Environment Josh Giblin, Sol Levy, meetings are held at 610 and 559 Carpenter Lane and at members’ homes. Board meetings are held at Parlor Room of Summit Presbyterian Steve Hebden, ext. 304 [email protected] Jonathan McGoran, Rachel Milenbach, Church. For more information about committee meetings, e-mail boardad- Lesley Seitchik, David Zelov [email protected] or call the store. PAGE 24 THE SHUTTLE SEPTEMBER 2008

Then, about four years later, the USDA de- cided they forgot chicken, goat meat, gin- seng, pecans, and macadamia nuts, so these items have just been added. I wonder what country gets on a label for fish that is born in the middle of the Pacific, migrates to the coast of India, is caught by a Norwe- gian fishing boat, is cleaned and packed at a port in Mexico, and is sold by a broker in Canada to a wholesaler in the U.S.? And why pecans and not almonds? Why chick- Why don’t en but not turkey? Why ginseng? So many questions, maybe we can send the USDA we carry... an interim final questions list. First ques- tion would be when can we expect the noninterim final rule, since it’s a known Suggestions psychological fact that uncertainty is stress- by Norman Weiss ful. Thank god we can offset some of that Greetings and thanks for writing. As stress with the comfort of knowing what usual, suggestions and/or responses may country our ginseng came from. have been edited for clarity, brevity, and/or comedy. This month I received an e-mail One other note, now that our city is ac- from a supermarket e-newsletter I sub- cepting #1 (and #2) plastic as part of sin- scribe to: “WASHINGTON, July 28, gle stream curbside recycling, remember 2008—The U.S. Department of Agricul- that our own prepared foods are in #1 ture today issued an interim final rule for containers. However, remember that recy- the mandatory country of origin labeling cling is the third “r” in “reduce, re-use, re- (COOL) program that will become effec- cycle” because recycling still requires ener- tive on Sept. 30.” What struck me was not gy to collect and process the materials. that grocery stores will be required to label certain products with the country of ori- Suggestions and Responses: Equal Exchange gin, (which is fine by me, but more on this later), rather, it’s the concept of an “inter- September Coffees of the Month s: “Ouch! I counted on WW for film im final rule.” Seems to me that “interim” today. We only have 100ASA—there is a implies something explicitly not final, else Organic Mind, Body & Soul lot of opportunity and need to shoot other why have an interim? And a rule that is fi- We blend the distinct characteristics of speeds. Better no film at all.” nal implies no further changes will be Oaxaca and Chiapas for amulti-roast .99 r: (Martha) We discounted the film— $7 /lb. made to the rule, or else it’s not final. blend that accentuates the mellow body Reg. $10.01/lb. actually a few months ago—with the plan and light acidity along with the dark Couldn’t the USDA issue a plain “interim” to discontinue it. Apparently someone chocolate finish that beans from these rule? I would be much more understanding took down the sign that stated that; sorry two states are known for producing. if it was the “final interim” rule instead. about that! There will not be film here af- Having the “final” modify “interim” im- Organic Ethiopian ter the remaining stock sells. (Norman) Af- .01 plies there was a series of interim rules and $9 /lb. ter reading your suggestion, I realized I This exotic and complex coffee has this was going to be the last. But, as we all Reg. $10.01/lb. find use of the word “shoot” to describe heavy body, gentle acidity and hints of know from corn price supports, the USDA taking a picture disturbing. In general, vanilla, black pepper and raspberry, and does not always make sense. Anyway, the “shoot” implies something traveling from lives up to Ethiopian coffee’s well- other thing that is interesting about the deserved reputation for excellence. an originating location (the “shooter”) to a rule is what it covers. Originally, it required target location (the goal, or victim). How- COOL labeling of beef, lamb, pork, fish, ever, with photography, what is traveling is peanuts, and “perishable agricultural com- Welcome to Weavers Way Cooperative Association light, which is originating with the sun, re- modities” (meaning fruits and vegetables, Dear Neighbor, but USDA rules prohibit simple language). (continued on page 23) If you are not already a member of Weavers Way Co-op, you are invited to join. Weavers Way is a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative. Our bylaws require that in becoming a member, someone from your household attend an orientation meeting, where details of membership will be explained. Meetings Not Getting the are held at the Germantown Jewish Center (GJC), Lincoln Drive and Ellet Cajeta, Supreme,Weavers Phluff, Hot Way Lava (Cinnamon Street, and at Church of the Annunciation (CA), Carpenter Lane and Lincoln and smokey chipotle liven dark chocolate ), Drive. Upcoming Orientation Meetings are on the following dates: and Lemon Curd E-News? DAY DATE TIME LOCATION You’re missing out! Saturday Sept. 6, 2008 10:30 a.m. CA Saturday Oct. 4, 2008 10:30 a.m. CA Sign up online at Wednesday Nov. 5, 2008 6:45 p.m. GJC www.weaversway.coop and you’ll always know what’s going on Meetings start promptly and last about 1¼ hours. Latecomers cannot be admitted. Written reservations are required, so please fill out the tear-off sheet below and return it to the store. 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