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Wanted: A Book Drive Delivers Smiles Amendment Few Good Threatens Cooperators for Urban Farms in the Board Philly by Margaret Lenzi, Weavers Way by Jon McGoran, Shuttle Editor Board President On December 13, 2012, less than four Do you have an interest in serving Weav- months after the widely anticipated imple- ers Way and a commitment to its mission, mentation of the city’s brand new zoning values, and goals? Are you a conceptual code, City Council’s Committee on Rules thinker who can grasp the big picture? Can has voted to approve an ordinance that you work in a group to oversee a vibrant undoes important aspects of the code, in- developing organization? cluding the gains made for urban agricul- ture in Philadelphia. Introduced by Coun- If this sounds like you so far, you might photo courtesy of Harrity Elementary School be interested in running for the Weavers cilman Brian O’Neill, Bill 120917 creates Third graders at Harrity Elemenary with books collected at Weavers Way, Big Blue Marble restrictions on a range of uses in commer- Way Board. And you thought the election Bookstore, and Valley Green Bank, through the bank’s annual Book Drive. Thanks to season was over in November! Not so in those who donated books, all 860 students, grades K-8, at Mastery Charter School Harrity Elementary were able to take home a free book before the winter break. (continued on page 24) (continued on page 8) Weavers Way Partners with GFS in WWCP Hires New Executive a New Healthy Snack Initiative Director by Cece Dye, GFS Class of 2014 by Jon McGoran, Shuttle Editor

Weavers Way Community Programs Weavers Way has recent- (WWCP), the nonprofit arm of Weavers ly teamed up with Ger- Way Co-op, is proud to welcome Jill C. mantown Friends School Fink as its new executive director. Fink in an initiative to provide is a well-known figure in the community healthier snack options who brings to WWCP a wealth of experi- for the GFS community ence, as an entrepreneur, an activist, and and bring in funds for the an executive, working in the non-profit sports program. The proj- and private sectors. ect is a student-run snack stand, known around GFS “We had a group of well-qualified as the Tiger Den. Though candidates for this job, with a breadth this concession stand, lo- of non-profit leadership experience and cated in the Scatergood a strong commitment to WWCP’s mis- Gym on the GFS cam- sion,” said WWCP board president and pus, has been around for photo courtesy of Germantown Friends School acting Executive Director Mira Rabin. a few years, it only re- Pictured here at the new Tiger Den snack bar at GFS are (l-r) “What made Jill stand out was the clear- photo courtesy of Jill Fink cently began to bring in Lydia Wood of Mount Airy, Djavon Dupree of Oak Lane, Jalen New WWCP Executive Director Jill Fink Thompson of Germantown, and teacher / coach Tom Levy of Manayunk. (continued on page 17) (continued on page 10)

Weavers Way Cooperative Association Presorted Standard Inside... 559 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119 U.S. www.weaversway.coop POSTAGE PAID Co-op News Community News CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Philadelphia, PA Farm Report 2 Timebanking Comes to NW Philly! 11 Permit No. 2658 Product News 3 Morris Arboretum Celebrates Tu B’Shevat 13 Manager’s Corner ...... 4 Event Explores Health, Environmental Toxins 15 Weavers Way Lowers Prices 5 “Play’s” the Thing at C.W. Henry 16 Grants for Community Programs 7 Awbury to Celebrate New Growth in 2013 19 Electronics Recycling 13 Festival on Struggles for Social Justice 21 Suggestions 24 Land Bank Important for Urban Ag 23 2 The Shuttle January 2013 Editor’s Kestrel Says Farewell Meet WWCP’s Note by Kestrel Plump, outgoing WWCP Farm Educator Newest Farm by Jon McGoran, I still remember the feeling of my first After two years, I am moving on from Shuttle Editor day working at WWCP. It was five in the WWCP. My small family and I are follow- Educator morning and Nina Berryman, Nicole Sug- ing our dream of living and farming with Last summer, the makers of Aqu- erman, Mike Herbst friends. For this next by Shelley Hedlund, WWCP Farm aBounty, the genetically modified (GMO) and I were all piling adventure, we will be Educator salmon currently seeking approval from into the Weavers Way moving to Leicester, the FDA, said they expected their fish Van and heading to Vermont, where I will would be on America’s dinner plates by PASA. I was so excited be the field manager Christmas. Well, it turns out they were to be going to my first for Gildrien Farms, wrong. Christmas has come and gone, and ever professional con- owned by our good Aqua Bounty wasn’t part of anyone’s holi- ference. Even though friends Caitlin and Jer- day feast. But next Christmas, it might be. 2011 was to be my fifth emy Gildrien and their The genetically altered fish have season farming, I felt soon-to-be two-year- moved a step closer to approval. No, the as though I had finally old daughter Sonora. tinkering hasn’t activated some long-dor- arrived at my career, Moving from the loud mant gene for legs and feet; but the Food my life’s work—to streets of Philadelphia and Drug Administration has officially de- grow food sustainably to a tiny one-room clared that AquaBounty would have “no and to teach others the cabin in rural Vermont significant impact” on the environment techniques and joys of will be a change so and is “as safe as food from conventional working with the land. stark I can’t wrap my Atlantic salmon.” According to an article I was so dang excited head around it. photo courtesy of Shelley Hedlund in the New York Times, final approval is that I am quite sure I talked louder and It is also difficult to fathom that it has Farm Educator Shelley Hedlund, with her now highly likely, although there will longer than my traveling companions only been two years since Rachel Milen- son, Tucker be a 60-day public comment period (we would have like at such an early hour, but bach called me to tell me the I would be will post a link at www.weaversway.coop I could not contain myself. Life just felt WWCP’s newest Farm Educator. So much After a year as lead apprentice, I am when it is available). so good. pleased to be moving into the position While the FDA can’t predict when (continued on page 7) of Farm Educator, as a more permanent the salmon will be approved, consumers part of WWCP. I believe that investment will know when the fish has arrived be- in community is invaluable, so I am ex- cause… well, actually they won’t know, Weavers Way’s Winter Garden cited to delve deeper into my immediate and not because AquaBounty has been Northwest community. As a resident of spliced with a gene to make them invis- by Nina Berryman, Henry Got Crops Farm Manager Mt. Airy and a Co-op member, I have seen ible (although a few jellyfish genes here the growth of the Co-op farms and more and there might make them clear, and then recently the education programs with you could make salmon mousse without WWCP, and I look forward to helping the out the aspic). local food movement continue to grow in Consumers won’t know AquaBounty creative ways. has arrived because it won’t be labeled. We I have a lifetime of experience gar- still don’t do that in this country. We don’t dening, having asked my mother as a do much GMO safety research, either. As young person if I could take care of a cor- far as I can tell, the logic is that labeling of ner of our yard myself. This next season GMOs is only important if you are trying will be my fifth season working on a farm, to make an informed choice, and since the and I am excited to continue to learn from GMO research is totally inadequate, why the land and the farm’s diverse range of bother with the labels, right? visitors and volunteers. More recently, I But this past September, one of the have worked on organic production farms first long-term studies into the safety of Whistling Duck in Trail, Oregon, Wheat- GMOs was released (see page 23), with land Vegetable Farm in Purcelleville, Vir- some startling results. The study was at- ginia, and a farm homestead in Easton, tacked from many fronts, and while it is Maryland. In addition, I have had a plot in the East Mt. Airy Community Garden far from conclusive, I couldn’t understand photo by Nancy Anderson why so many critics called it unintelligi- “Gabbie’s Garden” since the garden start- Nina Berryman (r) with students from Saul High School at Weavers Way’s Farms’ “Winter ed. My love of food, health, and nutrition ble. But then I realized: it’s in French. Growing Space” took me to pursue a certification as a Ho- Collectively, Weavers Way farms have The tunnels are great oases of warmth listic Health Counselor, helping people to The Shuttle is published by over 6,000 square feet of winter grow- and vegetation during the cold months. find balance with their lives. I hope to use Weavers Way Co-op On a sunny day it can be twenty degrees these farming experiences and my nutri- Deadlines for each issue are ing space. In this case, “winter growing the first of the preceding month, space” is made up of our high tunnels and warmer in the tunnels. I welcome a solitary, tion education in my work at WWCP. e.g., December 1 for the January issue. low tunnels (also known as hoop houses) sunny, winter afternoon weeding in one of I studied art and have spent ten plus which are really just simplified green our tunnels. Even though 6,000 square feet For information about advertising, years as an educator in the arts, working contact [email protected], houses, made of plastic and metal poles. sounds like a lot, it’s a welcomed, man- with organizations like Moore College or call 215-843-2350, ext. 135 They are heated only by the sun, and have ageable amount of land to tend compared of Art, Mural Arts, Fleisher Art Memo- Statement of Policy no electricity. We boast two of the first to the fields in the summer. Unfortunately rial, Multicultural Youth Exchange, and Articles should be under 500 words and high tunnels in all of Philadelphia, made they are also an oasis for pests that prob- can be submitted on disk at Weavers Way Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Mt. Airy or by e-mail to editor@weaversway. possible through our long standing part- ably like the protective warmth as much as Throughout my time as a teaching artist, coop. Be sure to include your name, phone nership with Penn State Extension. These the farmers! Slugs, aphids, and pill bugs number, and membership number within I was drawn to how beauty was achieved the document. The purpose of The Shuttle structures give us “season extension” by are our biggest problems in our structures. through reclaiming abandoned lots around is to provide members with information allowing us to extend the growing months Another tricky part of tunnel management about co-ops, health food practices, and Philadelphia and creating a space for com- other matters of interest to the members as to be year round in Philadelphia. The slow- is ventilation. Since they don’t have any munity to come together. I helped restore consumers and citizens of the community. est month of growth is January—which is electricity, opening the doors and rolling Articles express only the views of the writers an abandoned park near Girard Ave to a and not those of the Co-op or the board of therefore when Rick and I take vacation! up the sides at just the right time of day is safe garden and playground through my directors, unless identified as such. Articles, However, if you have a warm winter, like critical. It’s important to have air flow to work as a program director with MYX: letters, comments, criticisms, and sugges- prevent disease, but you also don’t want to tions are welcome and should be directed last year, you can even harvest during the Multicultural Youth Exchange. My pas- to the editor. Space limitations require that short, cold days of January. The crops that lose all your heat! sion for the arts, working outside, and the editor have the right to edit all articles. do well in tunnels over the winter are the Ad rates are available upon request, at our High tunnels are becoming more and transforming spaces with hard work and stores, online at www.weaversway.coop, or same types of crops you’ll see growing more common in Philadelphia, with a community members working together via e-mail at [email protected]. outside in the spring and fall—vegetables All ads must be submitted electronically, or couple being constructed every year. Penn make the role of a farm educator at both camera-ready with prior arrangement, and that can tolerate a little bit of cold. In our State Extension has started the High Tun- the Hope Garden at Stenton Family Man- should be submitted with payment. Products six tunnels we currently have: bok choi, or services advertised in this paper should nel Alliance for urban farmers to share or and the Mort Brooks Memorial Farm at not in any way be construed to be endorsed tat soi, lettuce heads, arugula, mesclun knowledge and experience among one an- Awbury Arboretum an ideal job. by Weavers Way Co-op. mix, lettuce mix, spinach, mache, turnips, other. For more information on the High radishes, carrots, collards, kale, and Swiss For more on WWCP, including how Tunnel Alliance and season extension, to support its educational initiatives, visit The Shuttle chard. Many of these vegetables made it check out the Penn State Extension web- to the stores in December and you’ll see www.weaversway.coop, and click “Weav- is printed on 100% site: http://tinyurl.com/7runcky. ers Way Community Programs.” recycled paper them again in late January, February, and even through March. ~ [email protected] ~ [email protected] January 2013 the shuttle 3 Winter is the Time for Citrus New, Improved by Michael Herbst, Chestnut Hill Produce Manager Prepared Foods

Winter is an exciting time in the pro- winter can you find a Rio Star grapefruit. duce department! Despite the lack of local Grown in Texas, this variety has the deep- Department seasonal offerings, there are still plenty est red flesh of any grapefruit variety. Rio of tasty fruits and vegetables to fill your Star grapefruit have superior flavor and by Jenna Balaban, Prepared Foods kitchens and plates. Most notable is the are often lauded as the highest quality Kitchen Manager abundance and variety of citrus fruit. grapefruit. Like many citrus fruits, select Citrus fruit grows on evergreen trees ones that feel heavy for their size. Fact: that are generally not frost hardy. Citrus Grapefruit get their name from the way Since the remodel of the Mt. Airy trees blossom in the spring; the fruit rip- they grow in clusters in trees. store, the prepared foods department has ens in the fall and is harvested in the win- Key Lime a new case as well as new items. Along ter. While you will find citrus available with all of the salads that were featured year round, winter is its peak season. You Key limes are smaller, thinner- in our old case, we are now offering a will find the most variety and best quality skinned, and more intensely flavorful than wider selection of prepared items such as citrus of the year in stock during the win- due to its characteristic knob at the stem the more common Persian lime. The bold whole roasted chickens from Bell & Ev- ter months. Below is a list of some of the end which makes them look bell-shaped. flavor of Key limes results from having ans, mashed potatoes, lasagnas, sautéed seasonal citrus varieties you can expect to They have a deep red-orange skin that is higher acidity. They are excellent for fla- greens, and more. These are just a few of find on our shelves to help brighten a cold generally loose and easier to peel than an voring fish and meats, marinades, mak- our “ready-to-heat” options. All of these winter day. orange. With little to no seeds, minneola ing limeade, and garnishing drinks and items are fully cooked and ready for our tangelos are ideal for on-the-go snacking plates, due to their tantalizing bouquet and shoppers to take home. We have also just Kumquat or for slicing onto salads. Select minneo- unique flavor. When selecting Key limes, started to include different types of pizza las that feel heavy for their size. by the slice. Kumquats are small oblong fruit with remember they have bright yellow skin golden-orange flesh and are entirely ed- Meyer Lemon when ripe rather than the brilliant green of The prepared dinners can be found in ible. The peel is sour-sweet and the flesh a Persian lime. the open refrigerated case located in front is juicy and tart. Eat kumquats whole for a Unlike more common lemon variet- Satsuma Mandarin of the deli. Also in that case we have pre- rush of sweet-tart zippiness! They’re good ies, Meyer lemons have a sweeter and less pared green salads, sandwiches, and fresh for snacking and garnishing salads or acidic flavor. The skin is fragrant and thin, Similar to the more familiar Clemen- sushi. Most of our soups are made in- drinks. Kumquats can also be used in pre- colored a deep yellow with a slight orange tine, satsumas are small, easy to peel, and house by our talented chefs and they are a serves, marmalades, and relishes. Select tint when ripe, like an egg yolk. The flesh amazingly sweet. However, they have a perfect addition to any meal in the winter. ones that are firm and glossy with good is a dark yellow and contains up to 10 more complex flavor with notes of tanger- Additionally, we will have daily samples color for the best flavor and quality. seeds per fruit. Meyer lemons can be eas- ine and orange that go beyond the simple of our salads and spreads displayed on ily used to replace common lemons in any sweetness of a Clementine. Look for tree- the deli counter at the front of the store. Minneola Tangelo dish to improve flavor. ripened varieties for one of the best pieces We hope you all enjoy our new additions Tangelos are a hybrid of tangerines Rio Star Grapefruit of citrus you’ll have all winter! and thank you for supporting the prepared and grapefruits. They are notably juicy, ~ [email protected] foods department during these changes. with a sweet-tart flavor. The minneola va- Grapefruit can be found in any gro- ~ [email protected] riety is sometimes referred to as honeybell cery store year round, but only in the New Year’s Resolution: Happy and Healthy 2013 from Shiny Teeth! Across the Way by Anton Goldschneider, Pet Store Manager by Martha Fuller Manager for Wellness, Personal Care and General Merchandise We provide many different chew options for your dog(s) in the Pet One of my favorite Shuttle articles I write So, here we are in December 2012, Dept. These include real bones, all year is the one I pen for the January with a new home and new staffers. We rawhide, soft chew toys, hard issue—what was new, what was different, hope you have been to see us “Across The rubber toys, and bully sticks. Af- what was the last year all about. Well, we Way” and if you have not made it here yet, ter allowing my dog Sky to try know that 2012 saw major changes for do drop by and see us soon. We hope you all of them, I have come to the WW Mt. Airy—what a year it was. love what we have done with the space! It conclusion that the most effec- When we began 2012, we were at our has been a collaborative and cooperative tive, enjoyable and safest option 559 store and our Staff was a bit different venture with many colleagues pitching is the Primal Raw Marrow Bone. than it is now. Cara, our Assistant Depart- in—we thank you all. We opened the new Reasonably priced at $11.17 for a ment Manager and Chief Merchandiser, space on lucky Friday, July 13, and for the six pack, you can’t go wrong with had been with us for four and a half years first two weeks, shared the space with a these bones. A raw bone may be and what a run of great fortune for us. talented group of workers—the cool elec- cheaper at a butcher shop, but they She is solid, steady, brought in wonder- tricians, with Matt who spent three days to are not cut up into a size which ful companies and products and aided and hang the door and do the finish work on it will allow your pooch to clean out abetted our shoppers in their quests for and the window, Jeff who plowed through all of the nutritious marrow. Also, excellent ways to maintain good health. our “honey-do” list with care and atten- acids designed to digest large chunks of tion to detail, the alarm and smoke detec- a butcher shop’s raw bone availability can meat and even pieces of bone. Remember She now is the Personal Care/Wellness be limited. Due to the popularity of these Buyer for Mariposa Coop. (If you stop tor folks, Joe who did the H-VAC work, that dogs share 99.8 percent of their DNA and our own Steve Hebden overseeing a bones, I have been keeping the Pet Dept with their wolf ancestors, thus having the by there, give her a hello from Mt. Airy.) freezer well stocked. Amy headed to the Pet Supply store in the comprehensive “to do” list. We had a par- internal anatomy of a carnivore. ty goin’ on. Marrow provides amino and essen- Spring so she could gain more knowledge Meaty bones like chicken necks can and have more opportunities in the com- As we made our decisions for what tial fatty acids. Gnawing on a raw bone be completely consumed while the harder massages the gums, aids in plaque remov- panion animal field—did you know she is we could bring with us to our new space, marrow bones are not meant to be swal- a pet massage therapist? Andrea became Andrea and I carefully reviewed our sales al, keeps the jaws strong, and helps relieve lowed. Please supervise your pet while anxiety in your animal companion. They the “New Cara” and following Cara’s figures with the thought that any items we they are chewing as it would be impos- lead, wowed us with her beautiful displays discontinued due to slower sales would are safer than the processed bones be- sible to say that there is no way for a dog cause raw bones are less likely to splinter. and dazzling merchandise choices. She still be available to our members via pre- to get into trouble with any given object. is with us part-time, and is also the new order. Because we had to condense our Another great option are the raw chicken It can take some time for your furry friend necks sold in five-pound bags. Sky prob- Assistant Grocery Manager and the Well- offerings, we did have to pare down to to adjust to the richness of marrow bones. ness/Personal Care Buyer for CreekSide the products that were proven to be solid ably enjoys these even more than the mar- If she is experiencing loose stools, only al- row bones! They provide a natural form of Co-op. Kirsten joined us this summer and sellers along with bringing in new, excel- low her to keep the bone for a short period we are happy to have her with us. How lent products. If you don’t see an item that calcium essential to skeletal health. Do not until her system can adjust. Generally you be alarmed when your dog gulps down the lucky to have another display artist who you adore, please ask us about it—we are can leave the bone with your dog until all makes us look so pretty. We expect to wel- always happy to pre-order items for our entire neck after crunching down only a of the marrow is cleaned out and she loses couple of times. Dogs do not chew like we ceom a new person during the first part of members! interest in gnawing on it. You can give the the year. do. They basically tear off chunks of meat bone straight out of the freezer while it is and swallow them whole. Dogs have short (continued on page 7) digestive tracks and very strong stomach (continued on page 10) 4 The Shuttle January 2013 Managers Corner by Glenn Bergman, General Manager

Mutual Mt. Airy: other areas that volunteers are allowed. Aging in Place Member Appreciation Mutual Mount Airy Resource List Week An interesting meeting was held on Next Public Meeting at Lovett Library: December 3, at Lovett Library by mem- You bet we appreciate all of our Monday, January 14, 6:45-8:45 p.m. bers of the steering committee of Mutual members! Working and non-working are Mt. Airy. Sixty Mt. Airy residents were in all appreciated. Once again we will be Some Existing Local Resources attendance from many different walks of providing a week of an additional five West Mt. Airy Neighbors www.wman.net—Serves as a community-based volunteer life, all interested in learning more about percent off on your shopping during the organization committed to preserving and enhancing the quality of life in its richly how a group of older Mt. Airy citizens week from January 13 to 19. If you are diverse urban neighborhood. can organize so that they can stay in their a working member you will be receiving homes and age in a supportive way in their ten percent off all of your shopping that East Mt. Airy Neighbors www.eastmountairy.org—Promoting projects and public community. If you have not heard about week. If you are a member, not only will improvements that encourage positive growth and development in the community, this group please take a look at the piece you receive the member special that are and make it a better place in which to live. in a recent Patch article. Also more infor- listed around the store but also an addi- Center in the Park www.centerinthepark.org—The Center fosters respect, indepen- mation is available by contacting Peter Ja- tional five percent off all the rest of your vsicas at 215 205-8157 or javsicas@pen- dence, and personal growth for each individual. As a community resource, it provides shopping. So, pre-order vitamins, soaps, access to supportive services and activities. trans.org. The next meeting is scheduled cleaning detergents, and all of your non- at the Lovett Library for Monday, January perishable items. From all of us on staff Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment www.chenrichment.org—Offers opportuni- 14, 6:30 p.m. In the meantime look at the to our great members: THANK YOU for ties to share skills and enthusiasm, keep in touch with community developments resource list to the right. making this place a great place to work and make new friends. Language classes, arts and crafts, recreation and education Henry School and Public along with you. program, travel, etc. My Way www.mywayonline.org—My Way is the affordable, non-profit service in Schools in General NCGA Winner at 2012 Germantown, Mt. Airy, East and West Oak Lane, and Chestnut Hill that can handle Weavers Way Mt Airy has had a long Co-op Film Festival virtually anything on your to-do list. history of working with the Henry School. The National Co-operative Grocers Mt. Airy Learning Tree (MALT) www.mtairylearningtree.org—Bringing together I have reached out to the new principal Association (NCGA) announced that they neighbors to share a wide variety of ideas, information, and skills in informal learning and the PTA and have asked them to come were one of the seven winners of the 2012 environments. to Weavers Way with more requests. Basi- International Year of Cooperatives Film cally, I have told them to please think of New Courtland Foundation www.newcourtland.org—Provides community Festival. Winning films were announced services, housing, nursing home care, education and workforce development, and WW and the surrounding businesses on during the International Year of Coopera- the corner as a resource. We can assist in business-to-business solutions in service of seniors seeking to live as independently tives Closing Ceremony at United Nations as possible, for as long as possible in their homes. many ways that we are both unaware of at Headquarters in New York City. Coopera- this point. tive businesses from all sectors and from Wissahickon Village Cohousing www.cohousing.org—Becoming an intentional One way that members can get more all corners of the world were asked to neighborhood where members/residents agree to be good neighbors and to look out for each other, live independently in their own homes but have the unique con- involved in this great public school is submit films under the theme “Promot- venience of a common house centered near the homes in which to share community simply by calling the school and asking. ing Cooperatives Beyond 2012.” NCGA’s dinners and have access to shared resources. Contact the PTA at Henry at kbtannen@ winning film, What’s to Love About Food hotmail.com. Weavers Way is also go- Co-ops?, tells the story of food co-ops Riders Club Cooperative www.ridersclubcoop.org—Customized transportation ing to explore ways that members can bringing economic, social and environ- services in order to enhance the quality of life for those who choose not to drive, for receive their work hours by volunteering mental contributions to communities seniors, for families with young children, and for those with disabilities in our com- at Henry. Our Membership Manager has across the country. The two-minute ani- munity. met with RSVP (Retired and Senior Vol- mated film is based on a quantitative study Center on the Hill www.chestnuthillpres.org—Provides a variety of programs, activi- unteer Program), and we are working with examining food co-ops compared to con- ties, and resources to enrich the lives of active adults in the greater Chestnut Hill area. them to create a partnership whereby their ventional grocery stores, titled Healthy members can provide volunteer support Foods Healthy Communities: The Social Aging in Place “Villages”—Models for Mutual Mt. Airy to Henry and earn Weavers Way member and Economic Impacts of Food Co-ops. work credit, helping the school while at To view results from the complete report, East Falls Village www.eastfallsvillage.org the same time achieving our ends policy visitwww.strongertogether.coop/food-co- of engagement in our community. op-impact-study. This is worth viewing Penns Village www.pennsvillage.org and showing to classes if you are a teacher. I am hoping that Henry will reach out Community Without Walls, Inc. http://princetoncww.org to Weavers Way members to volunteer for ~ [email protected] clean up days, murals, reading help, and Beacon Hill Village www.beaconhillvillage.org Village to Village Network www.vtvnetwork.org A national peer to peer network to help establish and continuously improve management of their own villages whether Dental Arts of Chestnut Hill, LLC in large metropolitan areas, rural towns or suburban settings.

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I have just finished reviewing a list of over times the conventional product. Locally 200 items that our buyers, finance officer, and nationally, co-ops have been having and purchasing director have approved for discussions about what to do with the major price reductions. I asked, “How is pricing and affordability of the products this going to impact our margins? Can we we sell. It is an issue of mission and Ends. still make our budget projections?” The I have received input from staff, answer is a resounding “Yes, we will be managers, and members who have told good.” me that our prices are too high. Starting If it were up to me I would give away a few months ago we began to look at food for those who needed it at no cost, or these prices, at who we purchased product sell everything at a sliding scale. I remem- from, and at our market comparisons. Our ber a restaurant, it did not stay in business CFO has been out checking prices and has long, back in the ‘70s that had a sliding reduced prices based on market reviews. scale. Suggested retail prices were posted Last month our IT director reviewed with and you paid what you thought it was our buyers all of the prices throughout the worth. Love that concept. Co-op. The Co-op started almost 40 years So, today I am pleased to announce ago. When it first started, as I tell new that we are going to reduce prices on items members at orientation, “The co-op was we feel are important to reduce or items not about organic (there was no organic we have seen reduced by our suppliers. photo by Jon McGoran standard in 1970s), granola, tofu, or local. (See the list at the bottom of this page.) Energy-efficient compressors hoisted onto the roof during last summer’s Mt. Airy renovation It was about buying conventional produce We will not touch some of the items that at the lowest price and not even the num- are already low: apples, organic bananas, ber one produce.” People saved money, dairy, etc that we already sell at low prices. substantial money on the produce buying. We will continue to listen to you and As part of our renovation of the Mount designed by Keystone Refrigeration. In- Airy store this summer, we upgraded all stead of 14 individual compressors, our As the Co-op evolved, we started I welcome any feedback you can provide of our refrigeration equipment, from the rack has just five. As demand increases, buying more local, humanely raised meats on this specific area of your business. This tired displays to the equally tired part more of those five compressors pitch in. and poultry, hormone-free products, Fair is your co-op and we are here to serve you, that shoppers never see—the compres- They’re very cooperative in that way! Trade, and organic products. These items our member owners, and our community. sors on the roof. We donated several ser- The payoff? Along with new three-phase cost more than conventional products by ~ [email protected] viceable pieces of equipment to SHARE electric service, our usage in the first two factors of anywhere from one half to three Food Program of Philadelphia, a non- billings has dropped 37 percent and costs profit organization that works to build dropped 30 percent! That’s about $625/ healthier, stronger communities through month or $7,500/year. Or another mea- WEAVERS WAY MEMBER WORKSHOPS volunteerism and access to wholesome sure—40 fewer tons of CO2 per year from foods. Taking our cues from our Mission our electric usage. It was a good choice, Do it the right way! Learn Proper Ergonomics Statement and Ends Policy (We work to as we now have several reasons we can all sustain a healthy planet), as we did at the breathe a bit easier. for Better Health. 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2012 was a year of many transitions for ful October evening (huge thanks to chefs Weavers Way Community Programs. Glenn Bergman and Bonnie Shuman, and Team High Point to Partner with WWCP Three of our staff members became first- many volunteers). time parents, and in June our Executive Entering 2013, WWCP is poised to for MLK Day of Service Director, Rachel Milenbach, went on be stronger than ever in its mission of medical leave from which she eventually fulfilling Weavers Way’s community ser- decided not to return. Kate Butler, our vice goals. First, after a search process bookkeeper, left in October and Kestrel that brought an extraordinary number of Plump, our Brooks/Stenton farm educa- highly qualified applicants, the WWCP tor, decided to move her young family to board hired Jill Fink as its new executive a farm in Vermont. Maternity leaves, staff director. (See accompanying article.) Jill turnover and Rachel’s departure forced will bring her strong non-profit leadership staff, board members and volunteers to experience, fund-raising savvy, and pas- take on new and expanded roles in order sion for all things sustainable to WWCP. to keep our programs running and to find In other staff news, Shelley Hedlund will money to fund them. become our new Brooks/Stenton farm ed- I am proud to say that, thanks to its ucator and Clare Hyre, our Saul farm edu- incredible staff, board and Weavers Way cator, will become fulltime in February, to collaborative team, WWCP responded to build on and expand the strong collabora- these changes with creativity and a “can- tion between Saul High School, Weavers do” attitude, and is entering 2013 stronger Way /Henry Got Crops CSA, and WWCP. than ever. Board members stepped in to We have exciting programming news supervise and support the staff, plan fund- as well: WWCP now holds the lease to a raising campaigns, and keep an eagle eye beautiful greenhouse, which sits on the on our budget. Carly Chelder, our Market- grounds of Martin Luther King, Jr. High place coordinator, became our part-time School and abuts Stenton Family Manor. office manager as well, adding needed (See accompanying article regarding the WWCP recently acquired the lease to the greenhouse that sits on the grounds of MLK administrative support to our operations. MLK Day service project to clean and High School and abuts Stenton Family Manor. The greenhouse and surrounding area have Beau Bibeau, Weavers Way membership clear the greenhouse and farm plot.) Our been empty and neglected for over a year, and are in dire need of cleaning and clearing coordinator, provided invaluable devel- farm educators will now be able to start before they can be used. Meg Hagele, owner of the High Point Cafes, has chosen the WWCP opment help. Our lead apprentice farm greenhouse clean-up project as one of their MLK Day of Service projects. On January 21, their seedlings “in-house” and use the 2013, Team High Point, which typically numbers approximately 60 volunteers and includes educator, Shelley Hedlund, stepped in as greenhouse for educational/experiential members of Ken Kolodziej’s landscaping firm, will join WWCP staff, board members, Kestrel’s maternity leave replacement. We programming for the residents of Stenton. and MLK students to clear the greenhouse of debris, remove graffiti, and prepare the hired Janet Boys (wife of Weavers Way Eventually, we hope to obtain funding to greenhouse for use. Volunteers will also clear the farm plot of weeds and debris, as well as staffer Don Maguire) as our new book- develop programming for MLK students the area surrounding the greenhouse, part of which is to be used by an MLK class to build an anaerobic digester to turn food and garden waste into fuel for a car. keeper. The Weavers Way communica- using the greenhouse and the farm plot tions/marketing team of Annette Aloe, there. Shelley is spending the quiet winter Rebecca Torpie and Jon McGoran helped months re-envisioning the Hope Garden us get a strong and visually appealing at Stenton, to make it a more welcoming our Marketplace schools during the winter letter, but we have not yet reached our fundraising message to the Weavers Way place for the adult residents as well as months, and they are hoping to re-estab- goal for that campaign. If you have not al- membership. In October, once we knew the children. Clare is preparing curricu- lish a Marketplace program at MLK High ready contributed to our annual appeal, it that Rachel was not returning, we formed lum for the 800 middle school students School this spring. is not too late! If you donated your patron- a search committee to find a new execu- the Philadelphia School District is plan- We can only continue this important age rebate, please consider an additional tive director. Through all this, our farm ning to bring to Henry Got Crops in the work with your support. Several hundred gift at this time. You can send us a check education and marketplace programs con- spring and summer of 2013 for lessons of you have already donated your patron- (WWCP, 559 Carpenter Lane, Philadel- tinued without interruption, and we even on agriculture, farming, and nutrition. age rebate, and we are deeply grateful for phia, PA 19119), donate at the register held our first annual Farm to Table Din- Carly is working with Shelley and Clare your response, which has generated nearly when you shop, or go to the WW website ner at the Mort Brooks Farm on a beauti- to bring some farm education indoors to $10,000 in needed funds. Many of you to donate online. And thank you. have also responded to our annual appeal

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Airy, Germantown, In June of this year, I gave birth to our out- East Falls, West Oak Lane, and Chest- rageously magnificent daughter, Willow. I nut Hill to submit proposals for grants to am glad we are moving to Vermont; it is make tangible improvements for the com- the right thing for my family, but it is hon- munity. Funds may be used for such proj- estly hard to leave this job behind. There ects as planting trees and gardens, garden is so much about it I will miss. photo by Jon McGoran equipment, and environmentally based On the top of that list is simply the Pictured here at Kestrel’s going away party are Carly Chelder and Alexander, Shelley Hedlund educational programs. Grants range from farm at Mort Brooks. If you have never and Tucker, and Kestrel Plump and Willow. $100 to $400, depending on available been to the Mort Brooks Memorial Farm funds and number of qualified applicants. in the Awbury Arboretum, go! It is an Deadline for submission of proposals open park, and a magical place just hid- er, me 8 ½ months pregnant, slinking in to people who have repeatedly gone out of is March 15, 2013. Decisions will be made den enough to make it feel as though you Mrs. Hall’s desk. She, a veteran mother, their way to help me while I was trying by early April. Download a form and have been transported out of Philadelphia imparted words of empathy and wisdom desperately to keep the two farms and ed- guidelines on the Weavers Way Website, when you drive up the path. The wide- to me. And more: the awesome dance ucation programs going, sometimes with- www.weaversway.coop, or pick up a form eyed look I have seen on the thousands parties we had this spring and fall with out things other farmers or teachers would and guidelines from the Environment of students that I have greeted at the farm Sterling and his crew; Aaron and Chris- consider basic needs. WWCP dreams big, Committee mailbox upstairs at Weavers over these past two seasons reflects the tian, who moved last winter, but whom I and accomplishes some truly remarkable Way, Mt. Airy store or at the check out at way I felt when I first arrived and was told still think about every time I walk past the things. Passion is in no short supply, but Weavers Way’s Chestnut Hill store. this would be the land I would get to work blackberries, because they loved them so money frequently is. We have dreams to with. much; peeling and planting garlic this fall turn the extension at Stenton into a beau- ~ [email protected] with the service group from Crefeld, belt- tiful herb and perennial flower garden This farm will remain, always, one of ing out the songs from Les Miserabes and where residents can sit and enjoy summer my favorite places. I am so deeply grate- Cats with Leo. days. We want to start an educational col- ful for all this place has taught me, and all But what is really indelibly etched laboration with MLK School where we of the long summer days spent there: The can work with students on the small farm Shiny Teeth 100-degree days last summer picking basil in my memory is the tremendous dedi- cation and perseverance of the people I on their property that has gone to seed and (continued from page 3) to sell to the store; the one-on-one bee les- to revitalize the greenhouse. son with Jeff of We Bee Brothers, where I have worked with the past two years. I still frozen and this makes it less messy. If held a panel of comb crawling with hun- was incredibly lucky with my apprentices: I am not someone who frequently you are concerned about the mess, you can dreds of calm honey bees, neither of us Katie Brownell, Leor Winston, and Shel- solicits money from folks. I’m shy about provide a designated chewing area such as wearing a stitch of protective gear; Kate ley Hedlund. Our job is hard—physically, it. My philosophy is that I will do great an old towel or dog bed area which can be Brownell (my apprentice last year) and I emotionally, and mentally hard. They did work and that will speak for itself. But in washed. I usually let Sky keep his bone letting out the rage we felt when all of our it for far less pay than I, all while support- the two years I have been here, honestly, for a couple of days before giving him a fall kale and cabbage transplants had been ing me (especially though my pregnancy), money is the only thing that ever holds us fresh one. If you are trying to extend your eaten to nubbins by the groundhogs—the being endlessly patient, and always think- back. We are doing great things and want budget, filling an empty bone with yogurt have-a-heart trap lying a few feet away, ing about how things could be done in a to do more, but all too often we simply and refreezing it is a good trick. Although still open and woefully empty; sitting better way. I count them all among my don’t have funds. We need more supplies, not as healthy as a raw bone, Greenies and eating lunch with Leor Winston and friends and cannot say enough good things more staff. We are at more than capacity, Dental Treats are currently on sale at $23 Angelique Bradford playing “Dirt Made about them. They are three very different but cannot help ourselves from imagining for a 27 oz box. This could be an option My Lunch” on their ukuleles, inventing people, and each taught me something more things we would like to do. So, if for the more squeamish pet owner. lyrics based on what visiting students had about what it means to love what you do you can, give. Your money will make an brought for their picnic; my first day back and what hard work looks like. One of the impact. If you have questions or want to I believe that by always providing after maternity leave, harvesting flowers things that makes it easier to leave is that I know more, e-mail me (before Feb 1— your dog with something to chew on, your for market and watching Willow stare at will be leaving my beloved programs and moving day!) at educator@weaversway. dog will live a happier, healthier life. Hap- the sunflowers. Too many memories to list land in the very capable hands of Shelley coop. I’ll be back to visit next fall, after the py chewing! here. Hedlund. She proved over the summer, winter squash has been harvested. I would ~ [email protected] when I was out on maternity leave, that love nothing more than to be able to see And then there is Stenton. An entirely she is able to wear the many different hats some of these things we have dreamed up different situation than Mort Brooks, but this job requires and keep her wits about become a reality. one that has nonetheless solicited a huge her and her sense of humor. amount of love from my heart. When I told some of the staff there I was getting Working here has not been easy. But married and having a baby, I remember it has been good and very worthwhile. I them whooping and jumping around. Lat- am endlessly grateful for the wonderful

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Keep reading to April 1: Notice of Candidates & Election Ballot • Understanding of cooperative move- find out what’s expected of a board mem- April 1: Voting begins (online and ballots) ber, and some useful traits for a board can- ment and philosophy and Weavers May 19: Election results announced at Spring GMM didate. If you still have questions, come Way’s history and development to the Informational Forum for Potential Knowledge of and/or interest in sev- May 28, 7 p.m.: Training for new Board Members Board Candidates on January 23, 7 p.m. eral key areas has assisted the board in June 4: First meeting for new board of directors (meetings are at 555 Carpenter Lane, where board mem- carrying out its responsibilities. Types of generally the first Tuesday of every month, unless it falls bers will be present to answer all your experience that are useful include: busi- on a holiday) questions. ness finance, strategic planning and goal July 13: Cooperative Board Leadership Development (CBLD) setting, human resources and labor rela- training for new Board Members (one day, usually within What kind of candidate is tions, program assessment, legal arenas, commuting distance but may require overnight travel) Weavers Way looking for? and organizational development. Once again, this experience is not required, but We have been fortunate in getting if you have it, you could fill a need on the highly motivated and capable board mem- • A solid three-year commitment to the agement then reports to the board in writ- board that sometimes comes up in our bers in the past and we hope to continue Board of Directors ten monitoring reports as to compliance or work. this tradition. Beyond being a member in • Preparation for and attendance at non-compliance with these policies. This good standing, no prior experience or pro- What is expected of a monthly board meetings (time com- model of board leadership results in the fessional training is required to run for the board member? mitment averages six to eight hours board focusing on policy and using very board. Necessary training will be provid- per month) little of its time making operational deci- ed to new board members. However, we sions. Board candidates are strongly encour- • Active participation in board meet- have found that certain skills and abilities aged to come to a Weavers Way Board ings, committee work, owner engage- What is the Nomination are useful for a director such as: meeting as the first step in finding out ment events, training sessions, and Process? • Integrity, flexibility, and common what is expected of a board member. Next, recruiting activities sense you must have the time. We are all doing Complete the Nomination Form, this on a volunteer basis with no compen- • Professional attitude, including keep- • Leadership and facilitation skills ing confidentiality answer the questions and attach a pho- sation. We try to make it manageable for tograph and submit it all no later than 5 • Communication and group process volunteers. Here are some expectations of We fully expect directors to be famil- p.m. on February 22, 2013 to David Woo, skills a board member: iar with and adhere to the Co-op’s bylaws Leadership Committee Chair, by e-mail at and policies. Board members should have [email protected] or by mail to 559 a willingness to work together with un- Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119 derstanding, mutual support, and respect There are three At-Large Director NOTICE of Election for to make group decisions that will enhance the viability of the Co-op. positions for three-year terms and one At- Board of Directors Large Director position to fill a remaining What is policy governance? one-year term. We need a few good people Elections will be held at the Weavers Way Co-op for the board. If it seems like a good fit for Spring General Membership Meeting The Board of Directors of Weavers you, please consider throwing your hat in Way operates using the model of Policy the ring. Sunday, May 19, 2013 Governance, which emphasizes broad goals (“Ends”) while providing clear For questions or more information: Board Positions to be filled: guidelines on what a general manager contact David Woo, Chair of the Leader- 3 At-Large Directors for 3-Year terms and and staff can not do (“Limitations”). The ship Committee, at [email protected], 1 At-Large Director to fill a remaining 1-Year term board has developed policies outlining or visit Weavers Way’s website, www. how the board functions, how authority weaversway.coop, which has more infor- is delegated to management, what limita- mation on Nomination and Election of Nomination Form tions management may have, and the ends Weavers Way Board of Directors. For Candidates for Election to to which management is working. Man- ~ [email protected] The Weavers Way Co-op Board of Directors All Nomination Forms must be submitted no later than 5 p.m., Friday, February INGRID BROWN, GRI Associate Broker, Senior Real Estate Specialist 22, 2013. Please e-mail completed form with answers to the five questions Realtor since 1975—over 950 houses sold (see below) and a photograph (jpg please) to David Woo, Leadership Committee, at [email protected]. If e-mail is unavailable, place in the Leadership Committee In-store mailbox or mail to: Leadership Committee, Weavers Way Co-op, 559 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Please call David at 215-508-0815 to confirm that your nomination was received. If not confirmed, Weavers Way is not responsible for mis-directed mail. A copy of Direct: 215-248-6520 14 W. Evergreen Ave., Phila., Pa. 19118-3315 this form is also available on our website, www.weaversway.coop. Cell: 215-353-3917 E-mail: [email protected]

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Weavers Way’s Dining for Women tions for the evening went equally to the chapters held a year-end celebration on December grant recipient, Girl Deter- December 5, and big kudos go to Ann mined in Burma/Myanmar, and the 13th Mintz and Betsy Teutsch for organizing month program to assist Dining for Wom- the event, and to Harriet Dichter for lend- en’s national headquarters in handling ing her entire house. The party consisted the explosion in chapter numbers and the of three parts—we held a Beloved White consequent additional financial distribu- Elephant auction for which people do- tions. As explained in an earlier write-up, nated items they no longer used, wore or Dining for Women has been so successful needed. The quality and variety of these that now, in addition to a monthly grant were wonderful and included jewelry, recipient, an additional grant is given to scarves and vests, vases, framed prints, a previous recipient to support ongoing handmade notecards, in short enough programs. For December, the previous items to tempt even the most resolute. recipient is Lotus Outreach in Cambodia, One room of Harriet’s house was literally DFW will continue the support of Lotus’ filled with items for Stenton Manor’s holi- program that provides trauma counseling day celebrations. The morning after, two and reintegration assistance to victims of carloads were delivered to the shelter to human trafficking, rape, and domestic vio- photo by Lawrence Schofer assist them in making the holidays a little lence residing at a safe-shelter in the bor- Songwriter and singer Brendan Taaffe plays the African ndira and gourd while leading a brighter for their residents. Last but not der region of Banteay Meanchey, Cambo- Weavers Way workshop on world music least was the contribution to the Decem- dia—a known hotspot for trafficking and ber grant recipient. other forms of gender-based violence. Bluegrass harmonies! Four-part shape iar with any of these traditions except for note singing from New England! Melo- bluegrass, but they all joined in heartily in This month the primary grant recipi- Stenton Manor Family Homeless dies from Zimbabwe! Folk melodies in learning these new forms of song. This is ent is Girl Determined. From the website Shelter is home to the Hope Garden and the Occitan language of southern France! the second time the education committee of Girl Determined comes this explanation one of the partners of Weavers Way Com- has sponsored a music workshop, and both of what they do: “Colorful Girls Circles is On December 2, 15 Weavers Way munity Partners. It houses 250 people, times the persons attending have expressed our core program. The Circles are weekly, members had the opportunity of learning about 70 families. The staff speaks five great enthusiasm for their experience. languages. It is the first shelter in the city structured afterschool peer groups that all this and more from visiting Vermont to accept fathers as part of a family. Prior span two academic years. All circles are composer and teacher Brendan Taaffe The committee will sponsor a concert to Stenton’s opening, if an intact family run by Girl Determined-trained facilita- in an afternoon workshop of world mu- by the touring group Northern Harmony was homeless, the father was forced to go tors. Reflecting our research and indepen- sic sponsored by the education commit- on Friday, March 1, 2013, at the Unitar- to a single men’s shelter or onto the street. dent findings in the fields of public health tee. Brendan has composed a number of ian Church on Lincoln Drive. This group Stenton also accepts teenagers as part of and education, we have designed a girl- songs, and in the past two years has trav- presents songs in various four-part sing- the family. Other shelters will not accept centered, strengths-based curriculum that eled to Zimbabwe and to France to col- ing traditions (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) children over 12 as part of a family. Sten- aims to develop the whole girl. The five lect materials from these other traditions. from several sections of the United States ton Manor opened in 1991 and has been modules address issues such as decision- He also plays guitar, banjo, and the ndira and from Corsica, the Balkans, Caucasian assisting homeless families for 21 years. making, self-confidence, building friend- (thumb piano). Georgia, and other regions with strong “The mission of the organization is to em- ship, understanding cultural and religious Most of the attendees were unfamil- musical traditions. power families in transition by enhancing differences, girls’ rights, and planning for ~ [email protected] and enriching the quality of their lives; to one’s future. Evaluations show that regu- stimulate their minds and to promote pride lar participation is having a deep impact and self-confidence through the imple- on girls’ view of themselves in the world. mentation of a variety of comprehensive, The girls tell us that they have an increased structured programming and activities to desire to assert themselves in making de- enhance their capabilities and to prepare cisions that affect their futures, including them for self-sufficiency through edu- choosing school over work and directly cational and job training programs. The addressing violence in their homes and overall goal is to effectively transition communities. Currently there are almost families into stable housing and society as 1,000 girls participating in Colorful Girls productive, participating and contributing Circles on a weekly basis.” citizens.” Finally, the Weavers Way Dining for Weavers Way’s Dining for Women Women chapters have donated approxi- chapters felt this was an opportunity to as- mately $12,000 this year to making a dif- sist our near neighbors by tying together ference in the lives of women and children two branches of Weavers Way’s work to world-wide in direct, concrete ways. A improve the quality of life for those who celebration was definitely in order. need a helping hand. Our monetary dona- photo by Margaret Graham photo by Margaret

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eyed passion with which she spoke about “I’m thrilled to be coming on as the the challenges and rewards of working new Executive Director of Weavers Way with under-served populations. We also Community Programs and have the op- had people coming out of the woodwork portunity to incorporate so many of my telling us we’d be crazy not to hire her. personal values into the work I’ll be do- As the founder of Mugshots cafe, a “triple ing everyday,” says Fink. “I can hardly bottom line” business, Jill was a pioneer wait to work alongside others who em- in the local food/sustainability movement. brace these same values, are driven by In her non-profit work, she has been a the WWCP mission, and are committed tireless advocate for women and people to building stronger, healthier communi- experiencing homelessness, as well as an ties. …WWCP is at an exciting time in its effective fund-raiser and team-builder. We organizational history, having cultivated think she is a great fit for WWCP, and we stable and respected programs over the are looking forward to introducing her to last five years, but also poised for growth the Weavers Way and northwest Philadel- and expansion. I look forward to work- phia communities.” ing with all our community stakeholders orders, are very nice. For us, that makes With a diverse background in the non- to advance our goals, and am anxious to Across the Way dealing with them extra special. profit sector, education and small business make 2013 a healthy and productive year for WWCP and all those we serve. It is, (continued from page 3) WELLNESS: You will find many of management, Fink has managed for-profit your faves still here. The Weavers Way and non-profit enterprises from concep- after all, our community non-profit.” Vitamins (manufactured by Reliance Vita- tion to execution and evaluation. Despite For more information about WWCP, PERSONAL CARE: The Alaffia Com- mins, the largest private imprint label in her varied and extensive experience, Fink visit www.weaversway.co-op and click on pany and their Everyday Shea line could the country!) continues to be a mainstay is perhaps most widely known as co-own- Weavers Way Community Programs. become your new BFFs—the shea butter of our wellness department. We have new er and operator of Mugshots Coffeehouse and coconut lotions, bath products, baby/ items from them including Fem Support & Café, the popular sustainable, locally infant products, and hair care products will and Green Coffee Bean Extract. Boiron focused café. She took Mugshots from the help you to make it though the winter feel- has allowed us to run Member Special idea stage to a local landmark with annual ing and looking lovely. We have three lo- Sales many times this year, keeping us sales of $1.6 million, one of the first certi- THINKING cal soap companies we adore: Beekman’s feeling much better with products like ex- fied B-Corporations in the country and a ABOUT SAFETY? COPA soaps, Volta Soaps (including the ternal and internal Arnica Montana! Our winner of the Sustainable Business Net- shampoo/body bars that are especially local rep, Anita, was here as part of our work’s Triple Bottom Line Award. Prior Want to make a difference? fabulous for curly hair), and a new local WW MA Grand reopening/Member Ap- to taking the helm at WWCP, Fink was Carpenter’s Woods company, Scents By Eilena. 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If you already have a pet, you probably there is such a process as digestion, which ime ime ommunity Exchange, know quite a bit about dog and cat behav- has end results. T 4T C a timebank serving greater Northwest ior. If you have an alligator, there is prob- Some folks recommend “composta- Philly, is an inclusive, community-wide ably much you could teach me and others. ble’” or “biodegradable” bags for dog circle of people who share skills for time But I believe you would agree that one of waste; however, Green America says they credits instead of money. Time4Time’s the most important principles in owning are a waste of money because the bags core team, Betsy Wallace, Jackie Yorko, an animal is to be sure it is neutered. If will go into a land fill where, cut off from Bob Wenger, Meenal Raval, and Mickey you are a good Samaritan, you might even oxygen, they don’t degrade. The word Leone, are working hard behind the scenes try to spay some of the local “wild” cats. “biodegradable” is misleading. Without to prepare for the grand opening on Sun- Occasionally, the SPCA hosts events to saying exactly how long it will take a day April 7, 2013. You may have visited have animals spayed at reduced cost. We product to biodegrade, styrofoam is “bio- the Time4Time table at the Mt. Airy Vil- have four cats (thanks to a stranger who degradable,” though it may take thousands lage Fair in September. On that day alone, dropped off a mother and kittens two years of years or longer. about 60 people registered their interest in ago). All our cats have been neutered and timebanking. Time4Time hopes to attract seem quite content. When I had a dog, I used old plastic bags from newspapers. I was told to flush 150 people or more to sign up as members If you are considering getting a new the waste down the toilet. Sometimes I at the opening in April. pet, be sure to go to a shelter. My experi- did. Timebanking is the brainchild of Ed- ence is that pets rescued from shelters try gar Cahn, the co-founder of the National harder to win your love. Cats are a different story. We trained our last cat to use newspaper. We fold two Legal Services Program and of the Antioch children, building strong families, revital- Our pets definitely have an impact double sheets of newspaper and place School of Law. An international move- izing neighborhoods, living sustainably, on the environment. Scientists Robert and in the litter box so the sides and bottom ment, timebanking promotes equality and fostering social justice. Brenda Vale claim that a dog has a carbon are covered. It is easy. Presently with and builds caring community economies footprint twice the size of a gas guzzling 3) Helping works best when everyone four cats, we have two newspaper litter through inclusive exchange of time and participates in helping and being helped— vehicle and a cat has a footprint equal to boxes and two boxes with standard lit- talent. In Pennsylvania, there are 18 time- a Volkswagen. The title of their book is when neighbors join in a circle of giving ter. Our cats use both. We do change the banks in addition to Time4Time Commu- and getting, we are all stronger. The com- Time to Eat the Dog, the Real Guide to newspaper frequently, so it is used. The nity Exchange, including Walnut Hill in Sustainable Living. Please don’t take them munity we create offers a greater reward Co-op sells several varieties of litter that West Philadelphia, Timebank Media, and than simply the sum of the work done. literally, but keep in mind most pets are are good for the environment, from cedar Phoenixville Timebank. Timebank leaders carnivores. Producing meat requires much to cut-up newspaper. Clay-based litter is work to strengthen and rebuild commu- 4) We need each other—alone, we are land and energy as a medium-sized dog strip-mined, causing environmental dam- nity; they use timebanks to achieve wide- limited in what we can achieve. Networks eats about 361 pounds of meat each year. age. Choose unscented litter when pos- ranging goals such as supporting social are stronger. When we work together, we Dogs live higher on the food chain than sible. justice, building bridges between diverse can build the world we envision. most people. One solution is to choose If you like birds, don’t let your cats communities, and fostering local ecologi- 5) Every human being matters ─ there chicken, which has four to five times the cal sustainability. The premise of sharing are no throwaway people. Everybody has carbon footprint as vegetable proteins, go outside. Cats do kill birds, whether the owner knows it or not. Even when well- skills based on the time spent rather on the something to offer and has unmet needs compared to beef, which has 13 times skill’s monetary value seems so simple, as well. more, and lamb 26 times more. fed or wearing a bell, cats kill birds. It is instinct. Unfortunately, cats are not native but when viewed more deeply, the idea As you can see, we share many of the It is important to choose pet food that species, so they have an unfair advantage. offers new ways of thinking about time, same values as Weavers Way Cooperative. contains no byproducts. Meat byproducts Staying inside is also safer because they wealth, and community. As with all time- We are currently working with Weavers may include dead and diseased animals, will not be hit by cars. banks, Time4Time Community Exchange Way to provide timebanking benefits to including (close your eyes for a minute.) is founded on five core principles: Weavers Way members who join up with euthanized dogs and cats. (I told you to If your dog wanders around your yard, be sure it is pesticide-free. 1) We are all assets ─ everyone has Time4Time. Look for updates in upcom- close your eyes.) something to offer. No one knows or does ing Shuttles on how timebanks work and Dogs can be fed a part vegetarian Rates of cancer for dogs increase everything and everyone knows and can how you can join Time4Time Community diet. Cats need more protein than dogs, so when pesticides/insecticides are used on do something. Exchange. Meanwhile, Check out our lawns. Also, if your deck was made with should not eat a vegetarian diet. The Co- 2) Some work is valuable beyond temporary website at http://time4timex- op has a wide variety of healthful dog and arsenic-treated wood, don’t let dogs sleep change.org, and e-mail us at time4timex- on or under it. market price ─ and that work needs to be cat foods. recognized and rewarded. Everyone ben- [email protected] to show your interest Clean bowls daily when feeding wet During the winter, be very cautious efits when we work toward raising healthy and support. food and several times a week with dry with de-icers. Rock salt and salt-based ice food. Use stainless steel or nonporous ce- melting products can be ingested by dogs ramic dished instead of plastic, which is and cats when they clean their paws. Look Family Owned & Operated for environmentally friendly products. call as bad for pets as it is for humans. 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First of all, I would like to wish everyone Do not use food web. Add est in their structure and bark, and those a happy, healthy and productive new year! synthetic pesti- organic matter to with evergreen foliage are outstanding. In keeping with a New Year tradition, here cides, herbicides your soil in the Persistent berries are not only lovely to are some organic gardening New Year’s and fertilizers. form of mulch. look at but provide much needed food for resolutions that we all should consider: They will kill off Rotate your many birds. If you have limited space, try Choose the right plant for the right beneficial insects, crops. Provide for to include dwarf conifers. There are many place. Don’t try to grow something that is bacteria, and fun- at least a three- yews, junipers, holly, spruce, and firs on not suited for your particular soil or cul- gi, destroying the year rotation and if the market that would provide pleasing tural accommodations. Sun, shade, soil natural, healthy not possible due to winter views. soil food web. pH, drainage, and temperature all must be space constraints, January garden chores considered. This is easier said than done Do not com- plant a cover crop and will require endless experimentation. pact your soil. for a year or two to If you have not yet cut down your as- This endeavor is part of the challenge and Establish paths enrich the soil. paragus fronds or red raspberry canes, it fun of gardening. and raised beds There is is the perfect time to do it now. All can be mulched heavily at this time with compost Feed your soil. Constantly add or- so that there is no something special or manure. The compost or manure can ganic materials such as compost, shredded walking or kneel- about a garden in also be used as winter mulch for grapes, leaves, dried manure, straw, sawdust, etc. ing on planted winter dormancy; roses and fruit trees. If you haven’t har- As they break down, they will provide an areas. The pore a kind of peaceful- vested your horseradish yet, it can be done environment for the incredible number of space in the soil ness not present at this time as long as the ground is not micro-organisms that make for a healthy must be pre- during the grow- frozen and you can cut the roots. Make soil and healthy plants. served where ing season. With water, air, roots, the ground fro- sure to leave a few roots in the ground for Utilize diversity in your plantings. and microorgan- next year’s crop, and cover with mulch. Include those plants that have been scien- zen and so many isms live in har- plants not showing tifically proven to attract beneficial insects mony to support it is amazing to see Ron Kusher is a Master Gardener and pollinators and those that can poten- plant growth and how much foliage and Pennsylvania-Certified Horticulturist tially repel garden pests. health. is still visible. Look closely and you’ll at Primex Garden Center in Glenside, and Recycle all of your organic material. Do not till your soil. Roto-tilling and find wonderful patterns of color and tex- author of “A Year in a Rock Garden—An Kitchen scraps, leaves, pruning debris, continual “turning over” of soil causes ture. If you have the space, try framing Organic Gardening Guide.” For ques- fallen fruit, etc. should all be composted loss of organic matter, destroys the soil your garden with a backdrop of woody tions or comments: ronkushner@comcast. and returned to your garden’s soil. structure, and creates havoc with the mi- shrubs and trees. Viburnum, maples, pines net croorganisms that provide a healthy soil and spruces all provide great winter inter-

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215-609-1052 8433-B Germantown Ave. 215.248.1877 16 The Shuttle January 2013 The “Play’s” the Thing at C.W. Henry At C.W. Henry, students are learning in the classroom, on the stage, and on the playground by Kelly Tannen, Francesca Cantarini, and Marilyn Jarvis

“The Little Mermaid” students. Seventh-grader Alex Grey, who played the part of Prince Eric, said this Earlier this month, over 300 students, about being in the show, “It’s very stress- family members, and neighbors filled the ing keeping up with the practices. I like C.W. Henry auditorium for two fabulous the dress rehearsal best, when it all comes performances of “The Little Mermaid.” together.” Eighth-grader Jhayda Washing- Music teacher and director Nikki Paulino ton, who played Ariel, shared, “If it wasn’t led the school-wide effort to produce the for the musicals, I wouldn’t have as much Disney musical. Over 40 students, rang- opportunity to express myself and have ing in age from eight to 14, participated fun with my peers. I can’t believe it’s my in this year’s production. According to last year!” And, although Jhayda is the Ms. Paulino, “The show provided many lead, at Henry, everyone who participates opportunities for our students to partici- is a star! pate—from the lead actors to the lights, the entire production was run by the kids.” Playworks The auditorium and nearby hallway were After seeing the many ways that the photo by Christine Jensen transformed into an underwater wonder- Playworks program impacted student life land through the creativity of all Henry during its first year at Henry, last May C. W. Henry School’s prduction of The Little Mermaid students. Through their weekly classes the membership of the PTA voted to con- with Art teacher Christine Harrington, stu- tinue to fund Playworks in the 2012-2013 Mathematica Policy Research and Stan- during lessons. To learn more about Play- dents in all grades created a variety of col- school year. Playworks is a national pro- ford University shows that schools host- works, please visit www.playworks.org. orful sea life. Additionally, with guidance gram (not funded by the School District ing Playworks coaches have significantly In order to keep this beneficial pro- from teacher Janice Bershad, one sixth of Philadelphia) that brings a full-time less bullying than other schools. gram at Henry, the PTA needs the help grade class painted a large coral reef mu- “coach” to the school to lead classes in Students, parents, and most of all, of our Mt. Airy friends and neighbors to ral, and seventh and eighth grade students structured, safe play while teaching con- teachers, find this program extremely ben- raise the $25,000 needed to fund the pro- in the Gifted and Talented program cre- flict resolution and leadership skills. This eficial to the overall atmosphere of the gram through the end of the school year. ated a giant squid. Additional assistance year’s Playworks coach, Dan Whelan, has school. Because there is more opportunity Tax-deductible donations can be made via was provided by upper school Reading, already become a beloved member of the for structured play, there are fewer trips check (made to C.W. Henry School PTA Language Arts and Writing teacher Fran- C.W. Henry family. He works with every to the nurse’s office. This has become es- with Playworks in the memo and mailed cesca Cantarini and a number of parent class so that all our children are directly pecially important since the school nurse to C.W. Henry School, 601 Carpenter volunteers. benefitting from the program. We have was cut back to only 1.5 days per week. Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119) or online at “The Little Mermaid” was C.W. junior AND senior coaches as well as Because all the children know the games www.cwhenrypta.org. Your generosity is Henry’s seventh musical since 2004. In an afterschool intramural sports programs. and the expectation of fair, inclusive play, very much appreciated. We invite you to ever-changing school district with shrink- Through this program, our children are fewer children feel left out during recess attend a PTA meeting to learn more about ing resources, the musicals at C.W. Henry getting healthier, and learning to be bet- and there is less chance for bullying. The the many wonderful things happening at have become a cherished treasure to the ter problem solvers and leaders, as well. benefits also carry over to the classroom, C.W. Henry. For a schedule of meetings, A new evaluation study conducted by with children better able to pay attention please visit www.cwhenrypta.org. Summer Adventures! Summer Camps at Awbury Arboretum

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money for their Spring Break trip. photo by Michael Branscom Weavers Way at GFS Not only do the proceeds from the Professor Mbulelo Mzamane (left) with Germantown Friends Head of School Dick Wade Tiger Den go towards funding the La- (continued from page 1) crosse, Baseball, Softball and Boys’ Ten- On Tuesday, November 27, students in ferent languages widely spoken in South a bigger business due to the partnership nis Spring Break trips, but the Tiger Den the Lower School at Germantown Friends Africa. with Weavers Way. The Den was previ- also benefits the rest of the school commu- School had a very special visitor: South As a child in South Africa, Mzamane ously only open on days of big basket- nity. The Den has paired up with Megan African Professor, author and activist was not given the opportunity to be edu- ball games, but after the partnership, it is Hess’ second-third grade vertical, sending Mbulelo Mzamane, described by Nelson cated. When he was 11, he and his family now open Monday-Friday, 2:35-4:30 p.m. the class all the snack stand’s used foil Mandela as “a visionary leader, and one were exiled from their homeland and he “The Tiger Den was not very established wrappers. (The Hess class is working on a of South Africa’s greatest intellectuals.” was sent away from his family and friends before,” says Katie Bergstrom Mark, Di- project in which they recycle wrappers to Invited as part of the third grade’s study to attend school. Thirty years later, after rector of Athletics at GFS. “I found my- send to a special recycling center, instead of the African continent, Professor Mza- Mandela was elected president, Mzamane self running out to buy food in bulk on the of simply throwing them away.) mane, who speaks out against all forms of returned to his native country to take a po- nights before the Den was open.” oppression and inequality, addressed post- The green initiative of the Hess class sition as a college president—a career that So far, the concession stand has been complements the Tiger Den’s new organic apartheid reconstruction/reconciliation in would never have been open to him under South Africa and slavery in America. a big improvement, providing Middle food mission. The food available at the apartheid. and Upper School students with healthier Den is a mix of healthy and nutritious of- “We have come a long way to be Mzamane concluded his talk with the snacks, such as Coconut Water, protein ferings that are highly favored by kids. where we are today, but, indeed, we all South African proverb “umunty ngumuntu bars, and fruit, before they begin sports. Out of around 25 items, the chocolate milk know there is still quite some distance we ngabantu,” which means, “A person is a Upper School lunch is at the early hour of and Pirate’s Booty have sold very well. need to go to become just one race in the person because of other people.” 10:50 a.m., and Middle Schoolers have no The selection also includes Clif Bars, tor- world, which is the human race,” he told place to get food after 1:05 p.m., so the tilla chips, fruit leathers, and clementines, the students, who greeted him by sing- “We are all people first, before we are anything else,” he reminded the stu- Tiger Den provides a great service for stu- among others. ing the South African national anthem—a dents to get an extra pick-me-up before song that contains an amalgam of five dif- dents. “With that belief, we can change The Tiger Den has been so successful the world.” heading off to sports. that the school intends on having a food “The partnership has been great, the truck at the GFS playing fields during new assortment is selling super well with the spring and fall sports seasons. These AprilOpen 21, 2-4 HOuse p.m. the parents and kids,” comments Dana projects will continue to help the sports Schulman (class of 2014), who has been program—and the rest of the GFS com- working at the Tiger Den along with the munity—by bringing healthier and more rest of her lacrosse teammates to raise convenient food options to the students. Hansell Contractors, Inc. 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Events at The Schuylkill Center On Childhood and Nature and Opening for Environmental Education Go Outside & Play! Restoring Pennsylvania’s First “Nature Preschool” the Nature of Childhood The Second Annual by Gail Farmer, Director of Education, Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education Richard L. James Lecture Thursday, January 10 I was born in 1975, part of Generation X, very young children at 7:30 pm probably the last generation whose par- with the kind of im- The average American kid ents felt comfortable sending their kids mersive exposure spends 53 hours per week watch- out into the neighborhood after school. to nature they really ing a screen of some kind—and “Go outside and be back by dinner,” was need? almost no time outdoors. What a common directive from my mother. My The Schuyl­­ are the physical, emotional and street ran along the bottom of an undevel- kill Center is keenly intellectual costs of this child- oped hill, and “The Hill” was where my aware of this chal- hood retreat from the outdoors? sisters and I went when my mom sent us lenge, and already And since frequent unstructured outdoors. offers opportuni- play in nature has been found to be the most common influ- Unlike more-structured activities, ties for nature play ence on lifelong conservation The Hill was totally open to our interpre- in many of its pro- values, what does this mean for tation and needs: it was a place where we grams. Now we are the environment? Kenneth Finch, adding another path could try to make sense of the complex director of the Green Hearts world in which we lived by reconstruct- for children in the photo courtesy of Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education Institute for Nature in Childhood, ing it on a much smaller scale. The Hill critical early years of addresses these questions with a had scary places (“the swamp”) and ref- development: we are curriculum will be child-centered and will compelling combination of data, uges (“rainbow rock”). On The Hill, we opening a “nature preschool.” facilitate active learning through play, to anecdotes—and a healthy dose were sometimes brave explorers discover- The Schuylkill Center Nature Pre- engage each individual and foster a life- of Calvin and Hobbs cartoons. ing new lands and other times victims in school will provide Philadelphia chil- long disposition to learn. It will address need of rescue. The Hill was whatever we Preschool Open House dren with regular opportunities for direct the whole child, with time devoted to needed it to be. Wednesday, January 16 contact with nature, on a daily basis and cultivating life skills and building com- at 7:00 pm A growing body of research in early across the seasons—in a risk-managed munity. childhood development is revealing the environment. Our classroom will open di- Meet SCEE’s Director of Educa- The Nature Preschool will also be li- critical connection between this type of ex- rectly into our nature preserve, so students tion, tour the preschool class- censed by the state, which sets standards posure to nature and the developing brain. can jump into forests, streams, ponds, and room and facilities, pick-up for safety, staff training, student-teacher Children who spend immersive time in meadows. They will grow and plant trees, registration materials. ratios, and instruction. The school’s direc- nature (not just outdoors on the basketball rear tadpoles, catch butterflies, and gener- Both events are free and open to tor, joining SCEE’s staff in March, will be court or playground, but in nature), tend ally just be outdoors in all seasons. the public, at the Schuylkill Cen- certified in early childhood education. to be less anxious and better able to focus, Although our preschool is the first of ter for Environmental Education, and to have fewer health issues and more its kind in Pennsylvania, there are more I am so excited about this addition to 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd., Philadel- emotional resilience, than children who than a dozen nature preschools across the our programming, and invite you—wheth- phia, PA 19128. don’t. The challenge in our increasingly country, and we are modeling our program er you have young children or not—to join urban environment is: how do we provide on the best practices of those schools. Our us at the Nature Preschool Open House in January to learn more. Your LOCAL Real Estate Resource Amanda J Saunders, MBA SAVE MONEY! SAVE THE EARTH! Chairman’s Circle Award Winner 2011 & 2012 Every listing in 2013 will receive: • Pre-Listing Home Inspection • Professional Photos • Professional Staging • Property Website

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Ceramics artists, Cornelia Kietzman munity School, Project Learn, The Mi- Growth in 2013 and Shinobu Habauchi opened Six Senses quon School, and Silver Springs/Martin by Liz Silbaugh, Awbury Arboretum Clay Studio on October 1, 2012, adding a Luther School. In addition, she taught art new dimension to Mt. Airy’s growing arts classes and managed the ceramics studio Following a period of transition in community. Home to the North West Clay at the Allen’s Lane Art Center for many leadership, Awbury Arboretum has been Guild, the studio is located at 20 East Mt. years. During summers, Kietzman runs springing to life recently, and 2013 prom- Airy Avenue and features two open work Camp Outlaw; a field-trip-based outdoor ises to see plenty of new activity on their spaces, gallery, cozy “hang-out” area and adventure camp for children. 55-acre landscape in Germantown. Come retail art supplies store. An afterschool art Having grown up in both a pragmatic on over and check it all out: program for children as well as evening and artistic family, Habauchi naturally and weekend adult art classes are current- Education Director Heather Zimmer- combines her artistic training and busi- ly running. Open–studio time for interme- man is excited about everything going on ness acumen to bring a solid and keen diate and advanced students is provided in her department. A new education build- eye to the visual and business sides of and the studio is available for pre-school ing is currently under construction on the Six Senses. She grew up surrounded by art classes, birthday parties, and home- “Agricultural Village” side of the property traditional Japanese art, eventually study- schooling programs. (on the northwest of Washington Lane, ing and apprenticing to a master in the art where Weavers Way has its Mort Brooks “Our plan is for Six Senses to be a of Ikebana. Her interest in ceramics is a Farm), with plans to include a state-of- place for clay artists to share work space natural progression from her expertise in the-art teaching kitchen to serve the grow- and to function as a support group for Japanese floral arrangement. ing farm-to-plate movement. A permac- one another,” Kietzman says. “We want Together, Kietzman and Habauchi, ulture orchard is slated to be established to bring the community together through along with the NW Clay Guild and with near the building, in partnership with the creating art, sharing our expertise and the assistance of graphic designer Sandra Philadelphia Orchard Project. making art available to everyone.” She Campbell, have created a welcoming, aes- and Ms. Habauchi are well on their way Zimmerman’s plans also include thetically pleasing and functional studio. to realizing this goal. Six Senses is joining hosting workshops year round through photo by Kaya Thomas forces with iMPeRFeCT Gallery, The Mt. Six Senses is open weekdays, 9 a.m. the Arboretum’s Hearth and Horticulture Airy Art Garage and several local com- to 6 p.m., and weekends 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shinobu Habauchi (l) and Cornelia Kietzman, program, offering everything from yoga standing in front of the newly opened Six munity outreach programs to create col- All are welcome. For more information to homesteading to outdoor living skills. Senses Clay Studio, located at 20 East Mt. laborative community art options for the contact us online at sixsensesclaystudio. Field Studies offerings for school field Airy Avenue. general public as well as the homeless and com or by telephone at 267-650-1757. trips continue to be popular, and the Ar- those with special needs. 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Phil-Ellena Street Philadelphia, PA 19119 (215) 842-1657 iriswolfson.com January 2013 the shuttle 21 Heschel-King Festival to Focus on Interfaith and Interracial Struggles for Social Justice by Margaret Lenzi, Weavers Way Board President urgency to work together toward what Dr. King, and Civil …Injustice anywhere is a threat to King called the Beloved Community.” Disobedience, a justice everywhere… “I am particularly interested in Jewish service to which the public is ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. how we can work together across race, religion, class, and ethnicity to create invited, and three …What is at stake is a social move- a more just society,” said Dr. Harding, roundtable conver- ment, a call for change in social who drafted many of King’s speeches, sations among the theory and practice… including the groundbreaking Anti-Viet- main speakers and ~ Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel nam War speech, “A Time to Break Si- local leaders at 1:30 lence,” which King delivered on April 4, p.m. on interfaith The partnership of Dr. Martin Luther 1967 at Riverside Church in New York and multiethnic col- King Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua He- laborations, spiri- schel in the battle for civil rights, social City, exactly one year before he was as- sassinated. tual politics, and the justice and peace—and its lessons for to- evolving face of hu- day—provide the focus for the inaugural Dr. King and Rabbi Heschel (1907- man rights. Heschel-King Festival on January 4-5 at 1972) worked together in the 1960’s on Mishkan Shalom Synagogue, 4101 Free- behalf of racial equality, economic justice, Children ages land Avenue at Shurs Lane, Philadelphia. and peace. Rabbi Heschel marched along- three to nine are es- photo by John C. Goodwin pecially welcome Pictured here protest in the Vietnam War at Arlington Cemetary are The Heschel-King Festival, two days side Dr. King in Selma, Alabama, de- manding voting rights for African Ameri- for a storytelling and (left to right) front row: Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, Dr. Martin of faith and activism, will bring together Luther King, Jr., Rev. Ralph Abernathy, Rabbi Maurice Eisendrath cans. King supported Heschel, who was music program from prominent leaders of the African-Ameri- 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (carrying the Torah), and Rabbi Everett Gendler. can, Jewish, and Philadelphia social jus- one of the first religious leaders in the U.S. to speak out against the escalating war in Performances will tice communities to celebrate and learn top off the afternoon opportunity to learn and celebrate the from the lives, work, and vision of Dr. Vietnam. Their partnership was known to teachings, lives and visions of these two their co-workers, but was not well known including poetry and song by Voices of a King and Rabbi Heschel. The Festival, Different Drum and music by SheWho, great prophetic leaders. That provides the open to the public, is co-sponsored by to the public outside of the movements inspiration for the Heschel-King Festival. they inspired. Philadelphia’s feminist women’s vocal more than 45 faith and community groups. ensemble. Mishkan Shalom, the Reconstruc- The Heschel King Festival will ex- Keynote speakers include two close The concluding program, Saturday at tionist Jewish congregation in Roxbor- colleagues of Dr. King: Dr. Vincent Hard- plore such questions (inspired by these ough, was founded in 1988 on principles two prophetic figures who marched and 6 p.m., will be a showcase of 15 commu- ing, civil rights historian and scholar; and nity groups and a public forum featuring of social justice, inclusiveness and Tikkun Dorothy Cotton, former Education Direc- demonstrated together) as: What are the Olam—the Jewish value for repair of the civil rights issues of today? How can we Dorothy Cotton and Rabbi Brian Walt, a tor of the Southern Christian Leadership leader in Jewish and interfaith peace and world. The synagogue, its members, and Conference. Joining them will be Rabbi work together across race, religion, class, Senior Rabbi Linda Holtzman are the and ethnicity to create a more just society? justice movements. An important and un- Michael Lerner, editor of Tikkun maga- sung hero of the civil rights movement, driving force in creation of this festival, zine, who studied with Rabbi Heschel, Kicking off the Festival, Rabbi Was- Ms. Cotton provided leadership in the which is expected to continue on an an- and Rabbi Brian Walt, founding rabbi of kow will lead an interactive service in Southern Christian Leadership Confer- nual basis. Mishkan Shalom’s sanctuary on Friday Mishkan Shalom. ence for 12 years and later became the The public is invited to attend the at 7 p.m. Dr. Harding and Rabbi Lerner “We have sought in Heschel and founder of a human rights advocacy group, Heschel-King Festival. Pre-registration will keynote the evening, Rabbi Eliza- King—in their Prophetic partnership and the Dorothy Cotton Institute. There will is required at http://heshelkingfestival. beth Bolton will conduct a multi-faith vision—our spiritual roots,” said Rabbi be performances by a multi-faith group eventbrite.com. Admission is free (with choir and Reverend Dr. Alyn E.Waller, Arthur Waskow, Executive Director of of teens developed by Philadelphia’s own a small fee for lunch and dinner on Sat- Senior Pastor of Enon Tabernacle Bap- The Shalom Center, one of the co-spon- Bible Raps, excerpts from a film about urday), but donations are welcome. For tist Church, will offer the closing prayer. sors and organizers of the festival. “But Heschel by Steve Brand, a youth choir, the complete schedule and more infor- the point of roots is that we grow from Saturday, Jan. 5, will be a jam- and music by Jack Kessler and Reverend mation on the Festival: http://mishkan. them. 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In the wake of the November defeat of • Overall, among the rats receiving GMO Proposition 37, which would have man- and/or Roundup, “Up to 50 percent of dated labeling of genetically modified males and 70 percent of females died When I was going to school for my mas- ward with a comprehensive plan that will (GMO) foods in California, new initia- prematurely, before deaths could be put ter’s degree in public health in Philadel- improve the City. tives are getting underway in other states, down to normal ageing, compared with phia, I learned that the most important O’Neill’s amendment seeks to make even as the focus of the fight shifts back only 30 percent and 20 percent in the changes for the good of the public’s health community gardens and market farms on to the national stage. Before looking too control group.” were not the innovations in modern medi- commercially zoned land illegal, forcing far ahead, though, it is worthwhile to look cine, but the more mundane historical de- gardeners to pursue an onerous “Special • Of the 54 comparisons between treated velopments. Things like advances in food back just a little bit, to a study that was rats and control rats, in all but four of Exception,” akin to the zoning variance released several weeks before the elec- production, housing, and peace did much procedures the new zoning code sought to them the treated rats showed worse out- to extend the public’s life expectancy. tion. In the din surrounding the fight over comes. minimize. Twenty percent of the garden Proposition 37, news of the study was un- Guns, poor nutrition, poor housing, and plots in the city fall into those areas, and der reported, and in some ways distorted. Interestingly, almost all of the ill ef- lack of education shortened expectancy. since the pending bills are considered a (Tom Philpott wrote an excellent analysis fects manifested after 90 days, which is As I traveled by bike and train to “pending ordinance,” and thus are already in Mother Jones, www.motherjones.com/ the duration of almost all of the industry classes in the city, I saw a growing num- in effect pending the vote to make them tom-philpott/2012/09/gmo-corn-rat-tumor) sponsored studies, which touted the safety ber of empty lots growing as the city’s permanent, these farmers and gardeners of GMO foods. are now outlaws, subject to prosecution In late September, the journal Food population declined. I knew that if we for doing the wonderful work they do to and Chemical Toxicology reported results The study generated an almost im- could beautify those lots with vegetable beautify their neighborhoods and feed of a two-year long study from France on mediate backlash, from GMO proponents gardens, we could improve the neighbor- their communities. the effects of the pesticide Round-up, and seeking to discredit it outright, but also hoods, provide good local food, and edu- genetically engineered, pesticide-resistant from critics of GMO foods, who acknowl- cate people of all ages about eating veg- The O’Neill Amendment is also trou- “Round-Up Ready” corn. The study in- edged the study’s shortcomings and urged etables. That was in 1980. bling in that, by requiring special excep- volved 200 rats separated into ten groups caution in ascribing too much signifi- Finally, under Mayor Nutter and a tions for community gardens and many of ten females and ten males: three groups cance. very forward-looking Commerce Depart- other uses that were specifically approved had part of their standard lab-rat diet re- Among the criticisms of the study ment, the city is about to release land that in the original new zoning code, it would placed at varying levels (maximum 33 were that the sample sizes were too small, has been held up in the City’s inventory repoliticize a process that has just been re- percent) with Roundup Ready corn that the type of rats used was prone to tumors, for too many years. In late November, the formed. I also believe City Council mem- had been treated with Roundup pesticide and the omission of some factors, like wa- Governor signed legislation sponsored bers should have no veto power of the land in the field; three groups got the same feed ter intake. But, as Philpott’s article points by State Rep. John Taylor (R., Philadel- transfer. This should be directly between protocol, but with untreated Roundup out, while the study was disregarded in phia), giving cities permission to establish the land owner (the City) and the person/ Ready corn; three groups got no GMO many circles, or at best downplayed, the land banks. This was important, because institution that wants to purchase the land. corn but tiny amounts of Roundup in their factors cited by critics were in many ways now the City, through the Philadelphia As long as the use of the land is within the drinking water at varying levels; and the explainable. Sample sizes were relative- Redevelopment Authority (PRA) and un- zoning code it should go through. Keep- control group ate two-thirds standard lab- ly small because the high cost of longer der the guidance of Michael Koonce and ing City Council out of the process of land rat chow and one-third non-GMO corn. term studies puts pressure on researchers John Carpenter, are working to set up sales will reduce developers’ ability to in- fluence sales through political pressure or The initial reports focused on the to limit sample size. The predisposition land banks to move this inventory into the campaign or charitable donations. Trans- study’s dramatic conclusions, and they toward tumors of the rats involved still hands of people who will put it to use for parency is essential if we are to make this were indeed dramatic. Among the conclu- doesn’t explain the drastic difference in housing, businesses, gardens, etc. Recent- city vibrant and healthy again. sions were: rates of occurrence. And the researchers ly, Councilwoman Maria Quinones San- explained that information regarding wa- chez has sponsored a bill to further that • “severe adverse health effects including ter intake and other factors was indeed process. This is wonderful and encourag- mammary tumors and kidney and liver available, but was omitted from the study ing news, and we should all support these What Can You Do? damage, leading to premature death,” for brevity’s sake, since so much other in- efforts to get these 40,000 plus empty lots • Contact your council representative from both the Roundup Ready corn and formation was included. into the hands of developers, residents, and support the Mayor’s land bank Roundup itself, “whether they were used farmers, gardeners, and non-profits. separately or together.” Many dismissed the French study as efforts, and Councilwoman San- inconclusive, but that misses the point en- Unfortunately, all the news is not so chez’s bill. • “50 percent-80 percent of the females tirely. It is true that the results, while com- good. As the land bank effort moves for- • Contact the Mayor’s Office and your had developed large tumors compared to pelling, may not be conclusive about the ward, another threat to urban agriculture council representative and tell them 30 percent in the control group.” safety of GMO foods, but they are con- has arisen on another front. Just months you oppose O’Neill’s amendment, • As for males, “Liver congestions and ne- clusive about the need for more research after the culmination of a years-long effort Bill 120916 and 120917 crosis were 2.5 to 5.5 times higher than about the safety of GMOs, and research of to update and simplify our zoning code— in the control group … [and] there were longer duration. an update that removed many of the bu- • Visit the Public Interest Law Cen- ter’s website for more information also 1.0 to 2.3 times more instances of [email protected] reaucratic and political obstacles to urban ‘marked and severe’ kidney disease.” farming—Councilman Brian O’Neill has on this. Their information page introduced an amendment that many— is: http://pilcop.org/take-action- among them Weavers Way, the Mayor’s to-protect-urban-agriculture-in- Food Policy Advisory Council, and many philadelphia/#more-3204 others—believe is a barrier to moving for-

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The affirmative vote by the Rules The changes would prohibit new busi- Committee immediately renders illegal nesses such as auto shops, car rental and approximately 20 percent of the urban sales, gas stations, personal care homes, farms and community gardens already single- room residences, and group liv- in existence in the city. The amendment ing from locating in commercial corri- is scheduled to come to a vote by the dors. Joining urban farms and community full Council on January 24, 2013. In the gardens in requiring special exemptions meantime, since the bill is regarded as a would be transit stations and storage fa- “pending ordinance,” the city may begin cilities. Prohibited outright, and thus re- enforcing the provisions of the bill imme- quiring zoning variances, are businesses diately. If council votes in favor of the bill, including auto shops, car rental and sales, the changes would become permanent. gas stations, and personal care homes. While the provision allowing farm or “Philadelphians in neighborhoods Below is the text of testimony delivered by Jon McGoran at a hearing of Philadelphia garden parcels with a special exemption is throughout the city place a huge value on City Council’s Rules Committee. an improvement over the initial version of gardening and farming as food produc- I am here today to testify in opposition to Bills 120916 and 120917, due to the the amendment, which would prohibited tion, vacant land stewardship, and com- negative impact these bills would have on Urban Agriculture in Philadelphia. gardening and farming outright, it is still munity building. Under the new zoning Through Weavers Way Co-op’s farm programs, I’ve seen Urban Agriculture’s an onerous process that would inhibit ur- code, city policy began to reflect the com- benefits for public health, the environment, and the economy, making our ban agriculture in Philadelphia. “The Spe- mitment of the city’s residents. This dis- communities and the people who live in them healthier, happier, and stronger. cial Exception process is not an ‘over the mantles progress made,” says Amy Laura Community counter’ approval and requires quite a bit Cahn, Skadden Fellow at the Public Inter- Urban agriculture strengthens communities by forging relationships and of administrative effort,” explained Eva est Law Center of Philadelphia’s Garden creating common goals. It creates positive outdoor activity that reduces Gladstein, Deputy Executive Director of Justice Legal Initiative. crime, especially when replacing vacant lots, which harbor criminal behavior. Environmental benefits include reducing or eliminating the need for food the Philadelphia City Planning Commis- What can you do? Contact your dis- sion. “The zoning applicant must: file an packaging, refrigeration, storage, and transportation, lowering energy usage, trict councilmember and the at-large production costs, and waste. The green spaces it creates actually reduce summer application for a ZBA hearing; notify the councilmembers. temperatures. local RCO, near neighbors and the District Health Councilperson of the project; meet with 1. Let council members know that garden- the local RCOs and document the meet- ing and farming matter to you. 900,000 Philadelphians are now obese, largely due to lack of exercise and ing; post notice of the ZBA hearing on the 2. Encourage council members to keep inadequate access to healthy food. Urban agriculture increases the accessibility and affordability of healthier choices and added opportunities for exercise. property for 21 days prior to the hearing; the zoning code intact and rely on the Weavers Way’s farm education programs reach thousands of children and youths at the hearing, demonstrate that the pro- anticipated one-year review to address each year, but urban agriculture is innately educational: simply by existing, these posed use is consistent with the zoning concerns. gardens and farms teach important lessons about food and community. code and any applicable standards for the 3. Ask that they oppose City Council Bill Economy use; and if there is testimony at the hear- 12917. Urban agriculture also has substantial economic benefits. A 2006 study by New ing from the community that the impacts For more information on the zoning York University showed a significant positive impact on home prices and a net would be more than normally expected tax benefit to the city of New York in excess of $750,000 per garden, over a 20- from that use, must provide evidence to changes, visit http://pilcop.org/take-ac- year period. A University of Pennsylvania study in 2005 showed similar benefits overcome such testimony.” tion-to-protect-urban-agriculture-in-phil- in Philadelphia. This is in addition to savings realized by reducing the number adelphia/ of vacant lots and the costs associated with them, due to crime and illegal dumping. Urban agriculture helps cities, neighborhoods and families create and retain wealth. It has been estimated that urban market gardeners in Philadelphia can earn $50,000 or more per acre. Farmers can earn livable wages or supplemental income from urban farms and community gardens, and their neighbors can spend much less for better food. And all the money saved and spent stays local. Conclusion Our current zoning code allows community gardening and market farming in CMX-2, bringing existing gardens and farms up-to-date and creating opportunities for new projects. The proposed amendments would prohibit urban agriculture on one third of all commercial land. Current gardeners would have to pay fines or cease operations, or alternatively to await the process of remapping or attempt to obtain a variance or rezoning ordinance – all time consuming and resource heavy endeavors. There are enough obstacles to creating gardens and farms; the last thing we should do is build more. I urge you to reject bills 120916 and 120917 and keep our new zoning code as is.

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Some declawed cats stop using wide distribution of our pickles was not tiny even, so for one serving you’d need their litter boxes because they associate on their radar. Imagine Weavers Way as like 100 of them. We’ve contacted the them with pain. the Starbucks of pickle stands... manufacturer to see if larger sizes are Our cats like to scratch on a door Suggestions available. If not, another possibility is mat made of wire and recycled materials, suggestions and spraying ice cream with a thickener, which can be purchased from Bed Bath by Norman Weiss, like edible glue, which will let it remain and Beyond. They are not allowed near Purchasing Manager responses: somewhat solid at room temperature. the grand piano in the living room. So far we’ve been lucky with the furniture. Since cats don’t like smooth surfaces, I s: “W ould you please reorder more Shiloh Greetings and thanks for writing. As s: “P&S stuffed shells please!” put smooth packing tape on corners of a 7 Grains Bread. 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Secretly, we each believe that our own her hilarious, poignant memoir. LA house was destroyed, Su- family tree contains the most fruit and On Wednesday, January 16, Morse san and David and their three nuts. That is why it’s always cathartic will read from The Habit at the Chestnut children moved to Chestnut to read a memoir about parents who are Hill Hotel and talk about the challenges Hill. Susan stopped acting and certifiably crazier than our own. For this of being a member of the Sandwich Gen- started editing books, having no guilty pleasure, you don’t have to go eration, caring simultaneously for ram- idea that she would end up writ- any further than The Habit, a memoir by bunctious teenagers and a terminally ill ing one—least of all, a book Chestnut Hill’s own Susan Morse. When mother while juggling a career and mar- about her relationship with her Morse, a former film and television ac- riage. Morse spent most of her childhood strong-willed mother who, over tress, moved from Los Angeles back to in Chestnut Hill then moved to New York the years, embraced Roman Ca- Chestnut Hill in 1994, she didn’t know it to pursue an acting career. While tend- tholicism, astrology, transcen- would thrust her into the most demanding dental meditation, Silva Mind ing bar in Hell’s kitchen, an obligatory photo courtesy of Susan Morse role of her life—as caretaker of her highly job for most aspiring actors, she met her Control, vitamins, and Reiki. Susan Morse, author of The Habit eccentric, elderly mother. Mother Brigid, husband David and followed him to Los “For anyone who’s won- as her mother now demanded to be called, Angeles. While David’s star rose as an dered how they made it through Susan Morse’s reading is part of the had changed religion six times, finally be- actor in stage, film and television—recur- their childhood with their sanity intact; coming an Orthodox Christian nun at an ongoing monthly Literary Salon hosted rent roles on House and currently HBO’s for every multi-tasking woman coping by Chestnut Hill Center of Enrichment. age when most women take up Bingo, not Treme—Susan found small parts in mov- with aging parents and children; for those the veil. Lucky for us, Morse kept a note- A wine and cheese reception will fol- ies and TV series, including Murphy of us who love our parents, come hell or low. Admission is $12 in advance; $15 at book of her rollercoaster relationship with Brown and The Twilight Zone. When the high water (because we just can’t help it), her admittedly kooky mother, resulting in the door. Dine at the Chestnut Grill and 1994 Northridge earthquake hit and their Susan Morse’s story is surprising, reas- receive a ten-percent discount on food. suring, and laugh-out-loud funny,” writes Tickets available at www.chEnrichment. Mary McAveney of Open Road Media, org or 215-248-0180. publisher of The Habit. Grant Fox ~ [email protected] Equal Exchange Fair Trade Contracting January Coffees of the Month Custom Renovations • Fine Cabinetry Organic Love Buzz Old House Renovations and Repairs $ $ Kitchens • Baths • Additions reg. 11.99 sale 8.99/lb. Over 25 Years of Experience Organic Breakfast Blend Decaf Co-op Member $ reg. $14.53 sale 11.99/lb. [email protected] 215-771-2713 Organic Ethiopian $ reg. $11.99 sale 10.99/lb. Jan. 2 - Jan 29

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Students at The Miquon School in the challenge of capturing in paint the Whitemarsh Twp. listened intently to art- iridescent colors of a fish, colors which ist and naturalist James Prosek describing fade rapidly just moments after the fish his world travels in search of unusual spe- leaves the water. His satisfaction comes cies of fish and other fauna. Prosek was from painting not just any beautiful fish, in Philadelphia to receive the Academy of but the very creature that he has caught or Natural Sciences’ Gold Medal for Distinc- watched being caught, and with whom he tion in Natural History Art. His new book feels a relationship. Ocean Fishes contains hundreds of de- Miquon students were given food tailed and exquisitely wrought watercolor for thought as Prosek alluded to the ethi- paintings of fish from around the world. cal conflict of killing animals for the very An exhibit currently showing at the Acad- purposes of scientific study. They were emy features many of the book’s arresting, entranced by his whimsical renderings of life-size works. “hybrid” animals such as a turtle-dove, Prosek is the author of twelve books, a parrot-fish, and a flying fox. And they the first of which, Trout: An Illustrated made obvious connections with their own History, was published while he was still experiences at Miquon, where all students an undergraduate at Yale University. In- spend time playing, observing, drawing, troduced to the natural world by his father, and learning from the 11 acres of woods, an avid birder, Prosek honed his observa- fields, and creek that make up the school’s tion and drawing skills through studying campus. the drawings of John James Audubon. His ~ [email protected] fascination with fish began when a friend introduced him to fishing. He described

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