Check out the new SPRING GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Come by for a Sneak Preview Golden Beet and Kale Salad! May 23rd • BBQ, Meet and Greet at 4 p.m., Meeting at 6 p.m. of our Chestnut Hill store Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting, 100 East Mermaid Lane (8424 Germantown Ave.) at the Agenda: Opening and Welcome • Candidate recognition • Approve minutes from Fall 2009 GMM CHESTNUT HILL HOME President’s Report • 6 p.m. Last call for election ballots • General Manager’s report Financial update New store update • WWCP update • Farm/CSA update AND GARDEN FESTIVAL Speaker: Yael Lehman, Executive Director of the Food Trust • Q&A • Announce election results Sunday, May 2 • 11 am to 5 pm

April 2010 Vol. 39 No. 4 The Shuttle Serving the Co-op and the Northwest Community since 1973 Expansion Large Turnout at Co-op’s Chestnut Hill Job Fair Update by Jonathan McGoran, Shuttle Editor Hundreds turned out on March 15 for Weav- by Kim Spelman-Hall, ers Way’s Chestnut Hill Job Fair, held to help Chestnut Hill Store Manager fill the 30 jobs being created by the new store in Chestnut Hill, which is scheduled to open in Spring is coming and so is the opening of May. Over 300 applicants attended, and 285 the Chestnut Hill store. We are finally see- had preliminary interviews that day. The Job ing the light at the end of the tunnel. All Fair took place at 8400 Germantown Ave., next of our large refrigerated equipment will be to the new store. arriving the first week of April, and Do- “We are excited about opening in Chest- mus, our contractors, should be handing nut Hill for many reasons,” said Weavers Way the building over to us by the end of April. President Nancy Weinman, “but one big reason Once we are able to work inside, there is that we will be bringing so many new jobs will be a mad dash to assemble shelving, to Northwest Philadelphia, and at a time when set up our kitchen and office, and fill the they are sorely needed.” shelves with an exciting array of healthy items including a large offering of local General Manager Glenn Bergman agrees. photo by Jonathan McGoran products. “Weavers Way is all about local,” Bergman These applicants were among the more than 300 who attended Weavers Way’s Chestnut says. “We are committed to local products— Hill Job Fair on March 15. The job fair was held to help fill the 30 jobs being created I am very excited to say our inter- local milk, bread, cheese, and other products, by Weavers Way’s new store. Weavers Way full-time employees earn a living wage and views have been going well. We have an and produce from our own farm right in North- receive a full benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan, excellent group of qualified candidates. west Philadelphia. But local also means invest- paid vacation and sick time, and employee discount. Ideal candidates will be able to work some early evenings and at least one weekend day. For more information about ing in our community, and we are very happy to employment at Weavers Way, contact [email protected]. (continued on page 5) be doing just that.” Henry Got Goat Cheese! Member Loan Campaign Yellow Springs Farm Goat Cheese CSA offered through Henry Got Crops! CSA and a Taste Testing April 15 Enters Second Phase by Stuart Katz, Member Loan Committee by Nina Berryman, Henry Got Crops! CSA co-manager and Al Renzi, Yellow Springs Farm CSA The support of our members has kept As the new store nears completion, we are Henry Got Crops! CSA, a the Co-op a vital community organiza- now initiating a second stage of the cam- partnership between Weavers tion for over thirty years. Our expansion paign, to raise at least another $250,000. Way and Saul Agricultural High to a new and larger store in Chestnut Hill, Because the renovation required of the old School, is expanding beyond with a wide range of fairly priced food Caruso’s space was far more extensive vegetables to include artisanal and household products, will improve our than expected, the project has cost more goat cheese. You do not need to service to the community. In addition, we and taken longer to complete. The Mem- be a member of the Henry Got will have a broader reach for our commu- ber Loan Committee has produced an up- Crops! CSA (or a member of nity programs, including support for local dated Offering Memorandum to include Weavers Way Co-op) to join the growers and vendors, health and well- current store costs as well as the latest fi- goat cheese CSA. ness initiatives for members and commu- nancing sources for the expansion. nity residents, and education programs on Al and Catherine Renzi, The terms of the new offering for green and sustainable products. from Yellow Springs Farm, Member Loans are as follows: in Chester Springs, PA, have a To support the expansion, the Co-op • Members can loan from $2,500 to small herd of goats and make has made use of a traditional co-op pro- $500,000 photo by Catherine Renzi gram, a Member Loan Campaign. In the delicious artisanal goat cheese. • The member-lender chooses the term Henry Got Crops! Farmer Nina Berryman (l) with Yellow first stage of our Member Loan Campaign, If we can get 20 people signed of the loan, from six to ten years. Springs Farm’s Al Renzi and some of the farm three-day- from April to October last year, we raised up for their goat cheese CSA, old goats (awww...) $458,000. This was a tremendous result. (continued on page 8) (continued on page 8)

Weavers Way Cooperative Association Presorted Standard Inside... 559 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119 U.S. Co-op News Community News www.weaversway.coop POSTAGE PAID CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Philadelphia, PA WWCP Update 2 Ned Wolf Park Plant Sale 15 Permit No. 2658 Farm News 2 GRINCH Weird Waste Day 18 Product News 3 Kid Stuff Exchange 20 Managers Corner 4 Stenton Easter Egg Hunt 21 Stormwater at Chestnut Hill Store 11 Community Café 22 Finance Report 12 Mt. Airy Farmers’ Market 26 Member of the Month 13 Chestnut Hill Home & Garden Fest 26 2 The Shuttle April 2010 Editor’s Winding Road WWCP Update Note to WW Farm by Rachel Milenbach, WWCP Executive Director by Jonathan McGoran Education Conventional wisdom once held that while everybody doesn’t like something, by Adam Forbes, Farm Educator nobody doesn’t like Sara Lee. Well, no more. Norman Weiss, among others, is Just a few months ago, I was touring taking Sara Lee to task for Greenwashing the Weavers Way Farm on a frigid Janu- with their “Eco-grains” bread. ary day, chatting with the crew and tast- Frankly, when I saw the “Eco-grains” ing over-wintered arugula. I was naturally label, I thought at first that it was an at- nervous to be interviewing for this job and tempt by Sara Lee at being hipster-retro- somehow managed to have sweaty palms cool-ironic by coming up with a phrase in the middle of a frozen tundra. After that so totally reeked of lame, old school my interview I wandered around the Mt. pseudo-sustainability. But no, they were Airy store reading housing ads and trying serious. Then I thought maybe Norm was to figure out the correct shopping proto- being too hard on them for greenwashing; col. I tripped over other Co-op members at least they’re washing, right? as my mind filled with details about the Part of Sara Lee’s marketing for the farm and community programs. The store brand includes the tagline, “How your felt foreign but surprisingly comfortable turkey sandwich can help preserve the to me. I found myself daydreaming about Kids from Stenton Family Manor and grown-ups from WWCP at the Philadelphia Flower Show, earth.” Well, if the threat your sandwich is what it would be like to work as a part of courtesy of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. preserving the Earth against is ecological, this organization. However, the prospect the answer would be: very slowly. While of working for Weavers Way was still a Funding Updates Weavers Way, and an amazing Northwest “Eco-grains” do use less pesticides than distant dream. It was just a possibility that Philadelphia, urban agricultural, and local conventional grains, it is only three percent I couldn’t let myself get too excited about. Looking back at past Shuttle articles, food systems community. Many thanks to less. And since the Ecograin bread uses a During my first week, the same snow I see that it was over a year ago that I all of you who gave through the December maximum of 20 percent “Eco-grains,” the that soaked my feet during those interview wrote about the generosity of individuals 2009 cash register campaign. And thank net maximum reduction in Earth-threaten- days still covered the farm in a white blan- and foundations in their support of Weav- you to the following foundations for their ing chemicals would be 0.6 percent. ket, but I was in a totally different mind- ers Way Community Programs. In that generous support over the last two years: year, we have gotten used to the change in To be fair, your turkey sandwich could set. All of a sudden I was a part of this our economy, the fact that a lot of people 2010 be more effective if the threat was com- grand project and consumed with plans still cannot find jobs, and that some busi- ing from, say a killer tomato, which could for the upcoming season. I could let my Children Can Shape the Future nesses and non-profits have had to close conceivably be sliced and included in the excitement run wild as I dreamed of farm- for the existing schools that participate their doors. turkey sandwich, or if we are attacked by ing and teaching in a new place. On Feb- in Marketplace, as well as expansion to evil space aliens who demand a turkey ruary 22, I officially began my training For the most part, WWCP has not the Eastern University Academy Charter sandwich or else they will destroy the as the new “Farm Educator” for Weavers been adversely affected by the economic School. earth (faster than we already are). In nei- Way Community Programs. The job mi- climate. It probably helps to be a relatively small, bare bones, scrappy non-profit with ther case, though, would Sara Lee “Eco- (continued on page 6) grains” be essential to the Earth-saving (continued on page 7) low overhead. It also helps to be part of qualities of your turkey sandwich. In the face of this criticism, Sara Lee has removed the claim that “Eco-grains” has “some advantages over organic farm- Farm Fresh and Farm Frozen ing.” Interesting that their solution is to by David Zelov, Weavers Way Farm Manager stop making the claim, rather than living up to it. And after backing down from that Old time farmers and with some pretty heavy snow claim, the company added that they “stand gardeners often called that just sat on top of them. And by our messaging and are very proud of snow the “poor man’s since this storm came on the this important first step we’ve taken to fertilizer.” If there is heels of another, there was not benefit the environment,” whether- Nor any truth to this, we much room for the snow to go. man Weiss likes it or not. After all, every- shouldn’t have to apply All the snow that slid off in the body doesn’t like something. any fertilizer to our land previous storm was still piled for quite some time after around the base. Sinking up to The Shuttle is published by this winter. But is there our waists, we trudged through Weavers Way Co-op any truth to this old and pulled it down from the out- Deadlines for each issue are the first of the preceding month, tale? I was hoping there side, using our arms so as not e.g. December 1 for the January issue. would be, and as it turns to damage the plastic (amazing out, there is! Accord- what friends will do when you For information about advertising, contact [email protected], ing to Bill Shockley, an offer to buy them beer). Les- or call 215-843-2350, ext. 135 agricultural agent in sons learned – do not put hoop- Virginia, snow, as well houses side by side so that you Statement of Policy as rain, contains nitro- have to deal with the snow from Articles should be under 500 words and can be submitted neatly typed, on disk, or by e-mail gen, one of the essen- photo by David Zelov two of these structures in a nar- to [email protected]. tial nutrients for plant row area. Also challenging, and Be sure to include your name, phone number, Hard to imagine, but under all that snow, arugula is growing. and membership number. Drop them off by the growth and the one that never before experienced by me, deadline to the Shuttle mailbox on the second needs to be added each was making our way through floor of the Co-op. The purpose of the Shuttle is year, since it is short-lived in the soil. Our Snow also recharges our aquifers two feet of snow from the hoophouses to to provide members with information as well as education about co-ops, health food practices, atmosphere is actually 79 percent nitro- better than rain because the water seeps Ardleigh St. (where we had to park before and other matters of interest to the members as gen gas but it’s in a form not usable by in slowly, and little is lost to surface run- the farm road was plowed) with bins full consumers and citizens of the community. Articles express only the views of the writers plants. It can be “fixed” into this useable off. And snow is insulating, keeping the of harvested greens destined for the Co-op and not those of the Co-op or the board of form either by lightning, microbes, or by ground frozen. If we have cold weather and the Piazza Farmers Market. directors, unless identified as such. Articles, let- humans (industrially). Snow actually con- with no snow cover, the ground freezes ters, comments, criticisms, and suggestions are But it’s spring now and hopefully all welcome and should be directed to the editor. tains more nitrogen these days due to the and thaws, which causes movement that of that is behind us. We are excited to be Space limitations require that the editor has burning of fossil fuels in cars and industry, can kill plant roots and actually push bulbs starting another season and are welcoming the right to edit all articles. Ad rates are avail- able upon request, in the advertising mailbox which releases nitrous oxides. The precip- (such as our valuable garlic) out of the in a new crew of apprentices and interns. on the second floor, or at www.weaversway. itation picks up this nitrogen suspended ground. I’m sure you’ll be seeing them around coop. All ads must be submitted electronically, in the atmosphere and deposits it on the or camera-ready with prior arrangement, and I must say though, that although I the Co-op and at the farm and markets. should be submitted with payment. Products or ground. love the snow, there were some negative You should be seeing lots of great pro- services advertised in this paper should not in duce in April: coming in the early part any way be construed to be endorsed by Snow is a better fertilizer than rain aspects of it for us this winter. Hoophous- Weavers Way Co-op. because it lasts longer, providing a more es are not the sturdiest of structures and of the month (from the hoophouses) will timed release effect, rather than rain, cannot take much of a snow load. The first be spinach, arugula, salad mix, bok choy, The Shuttle which does not stick around. I imagine couple storms this winter contained fairly tatsoi, lettuce heads, kale, chard, radish- is printed on 100% that rain might leach more nitrogen from light, fluffy snow, which blew or slid off es, turnips, microgreens, and pea shoots. Enjoy! recycled paper the soil than it deposits, but am not sure quite easily and required little work from of this. us. A mid-February storm, however, came April 2010 the shuttle 3 “Talking to Bob” Hooked by A.J. D’Angelo-Masko, Weavers Way Produce Staffer Wild-Caught vs. Farm-Raised The chances are good that you’ve by Noel Bielaczyc, Meat, Fish and Poultry Dept. seen Bob Maier dutifully patrol- For most conscientious shoppers, The two main approaches to farm- ling the aisles purchasing seafood requires the consid- ing fish are open systems and closed of the produce eration of at least one important distinc- systems. Open systems rely on rivers, department on tion: whether a product is wild-caught or lakes or fjords as an available source of one of his regu- farm-raised. This dichotomy has become fresh, aerated water in which to grow fish lar shifts here at the center for much of the debate and con- and remove their waste. Fish are kept cor- Weavers Way. troversy surrounding seafood today. Un- ralled in open nets or pens, which allow What you may fortunately, this is a gross simplification water to freely move in and out of the not know is that of the current situation. Just as the term farm and the surrounding body of water. Bob also plays a “wild-caught” includes dozens of meth- By contrast, closed systems are generally key role in find- photo by Jonathan McGoran ods of capture, all with varying degrees of built on land and circulate water from a bycatch and environmental disturbance, spring, river or even municipal supply ing and selecting From our Produce Department, (l to r) A. J. D’Angelo-Masko, Jean the local fruits Mackenzie, Bob Maier, and Shani Taylor, and from our grocery “farm-raised” refers to a huge diversity through a pond or tank containing the fish. and vegetables department, notorious camera hog, Chris Switky. of aquaculture techniques. If you thought Waste and effluent is filtered out and the that make their all farm-raised fish were created equally water is recycled, conserving water and their growing methods, inspect the quality way onto our shelves and into your meals. and sustainably, you may want to consid- preventing contamination of the surround- of their produce, and negotiate purchases I sat down with Bob to discuss this aspect er some of the lesser known information ing environment. Currently, Seafood for the store. We consider any farm within of his job. contained in this article. Watch gives most open system farmed fish 150 miles of Weavers Way to be “local” What is your background when it and no local produce is sold at the store comes to produce? until I’ve made my way to the farm where (continued on page 10) I was a farmer for 13 years at Blue it was grown. I avoid growers who use Moon Farm in Colorado. We maintained systemic pesticides, herbicides, or fun- an orchard, grew vegetables and herbs, gicides. Likewise, I don’t purchase from and raised livestock. Knowing how farms growers who use unsustainable or waste- are run on a day-to-day basis really helps ful farming practices. April Hidden Treasure in my current position. How would you describe your in- What are your responsibilities teractions with local growers? Crackers! with regard to selection of produce for One of my primary responsibilities Weavers Way? is to communicate the needs of the Co-op Shopping at Weavers Way is The philosophy of the produce to the farmers that provide our produce. quite different than shopping department is to stock products that are I educate the growers as to what we are at other markets and grocery local, high quality, and sustainably grown. To that end, I visit local farms, investigate stores. It is often a scavenger (continued on page 10) hunt without clues. Items aren’t always where one would expect them to be and the same item may be found in a variety of locations. April Grocery News Why? Product location is sometimes based on which by Chris Switky, Grocery Buyer buyer purchases the product, and new items requested by shoppers may be placed Howdy, shoppers. As I write these words, nut. You asked for them, and despite all February, a short month that was not short wherever we find room. that wretched snow, we came through! on snowfall this year, is about to end, Crackers are one of the and tomorrow, we welcome the month of We also added three shelf items from categories that can be found March. I only have a few new develop- Oak View Acres, a Strasburg, PA com- all over the store: above the ments to report in the grocery department pany that produces great quality foods bagel bins, mixed in with of your co-op, because, as I mentioned, using organic produce from PA farmers. Pepperidge Farm cookies and on the rack next to the cheese case. As You’ll find canned organic beets (in jars, February was a short month, and I feel the deli purchaser, it is my job to stock crackers for the shelf next to the more on this later) near the like I spent most of it putting cheese case. Recently, due to some vendor changes, we have had many canned beans (in cans); or- Yaktrax on and off my boots, changes in this area, so I thought I would give a little overview of what’s shoveling out my home, the ganic hot pepper relish, on the there or not. Co-op loading zone, figuring condiments shelf; and organic out how to compensate for the sauerkraut, just below the We no longer carry Snack Factory Pretzel crisps or NY Style Flat Breads. various deliveries that couldn’t aforementioned relish. This is I am searching for other sources and will bring these items back if I find get to our Germantown ware- a local company making deli- them. In the meantime, I have brought in: house because of snow-packed cious organic foods. We hope streets, and enjoying other you’ll support them and try JJ Flats Flatbreads in sesame, New York Style Bagel Crisps snow related activities. And so, one of these items. everything, and multigrain. Not available in assorted flavors and without further ado... Here’s something I’ve quite as crunchy as the NY brand pair well with dips and smoked fish. New on the chips rack: long wondered: why is it but a tasty basic cracker at a good Divina Mini Toasts are extremely Boulder potato chips, across from the sal- called “canning” when we take fruits or price. cute and whole wheat. I use them ad dressings. We’ve added three flavors of vegetables and put them in jars? Shouldn’t La Panzanella Flatbreads come as a base for mini crab cakes when I Boulder chips: plain salted, malt vinegar, we call this activity “jarring”? Or would in a variety of flavors and sizes and am catering a party. and spinach artichoke. These will replace that send the wrong message? If you talk- are light and crispy but a bit pricier ed about “jarring” vegetables, someone Z Crackers (Margie’s favorite) - the similar flavors of Kettle chips. Why? than the JJ Flats. We think the taste is comparable, and the might think you were telling the poor veg- Crispy and flavorful. five ounce bag is 11 cents cheaper than gies upsetting stories. So we “can” fruits Bello Rustico Crustini are small Rosali Crostini (Josh’s favorite)- Kettle brand. And, the case size in cubic and veggies, meaning we put them in jars, crispy squares that come in unusual Crunchy and salty feet is about 20 percent smaller, which not meaning that they just weren’t doing flavors such as roasted walnut and Macy’s Cheese Sticks -Cheesy helps co-op staff with backstock space the job well enough and we gave them all fennel (Margie’s favorite). and logistics. Let us know what you think! pink slips. snacks with no extra cheese Standards that we’ve carried for a needed. And why do we “can” these foods in Two items recently brought in by while include: shoppers’ requests: Hodgson Mills corn- “jars”? Because we can. Thanks for read- Yarra Valley Crackerthins and bread muffin mix, found on the top left of ing, and I’ll see you in the grocery aisles. Dr. Kracker Organic snackers and 34° Crispbreads are our lightest the baking goods section, and bulk ama- [email protected] flatbreads are full of flavor and crackers and pair well with creamy ranth, also in the baking section, next to textures from nuts and seeds. They goat cheese and other light the bulk millet, wheatberries, and coco- stand alone as a snack better than spreadable cheeses. they pair with cheese. 4 The Shuttle April 2010 Manager’s Corner Mt. Airy by Glenn Bergman, General Manager Manager’s Last month I received an e-mail that I The First Lady’s initiative to lower I like the idea of the plan set forth by thought, at first, was Spam. It said some- obesity and childhood diabetes levels in our public health officials. I know this is Report thing like, “The White House would like children. She stressed that it was not only a controversial, but so what? We need to to invite you to a meeting with Michelle public health issue and a national security find the other issues in city spending and by Rick Spalek, Obama in Philadelphia.” But then I saw issue, but the right thing to do for families cut waste too while we are at it. We must Mt. Airy Store Manager there was a location, a time, and even a and our future. I think we all agree. I could support our Police and Fire Departments, “.gov” e-mail address. I closed my eyes, not stop thinking about how jobs would be but also our parks, recreation, and schools. In preparation for the opening of our clicked “Open,” and sure enough it looked a great way to start, as well as world class While doing all of this someone needs to Chestnut Hill store, we are undergoing official. Weavers Way was being invited educational systems that really taught our begin to change our purchasing behaviors some interior improvements here at 559 to attend a presentation of the First La- children how to think for themselves and away from low cost grocery products that Carpenter Lane. We are creating a “Mem- dy’s program initiative against childhood take care of their lives. can lower our life expectancy. This should obesity at Fairhill Elementary School on be done at a federal level so I can not cross bers’ Corner” in the corner by the dairy Last month, Mayor Nutter rolled out Somerset Street, a few blocks east of Ger- state lines and get cheap soda and chips case. We will have the hanging terminal his trash and sugar tax plan. I do not agree mantown Avenue in North Philadelphia. I in Delaware. Oh, I already do this for my for the online calendar where members with taxing trash; I see trash dumped on thought that this might just be a program wine and distilled products. I say we le- can sign up for work shifts and update the street all the time, and there is no tax for the cameras and a local political feel- galize the selling of alcohol through pri- their member information. There will be on it yet. I can not wait to see what hap- good time, but so what, for an opportunity vate means in Pennsylvania while we are updates and news posted for members, as pens when trash is taxed and half of the to see the First Lady in person. at it. Let’s face it, there is more nutritional well as pertinent handouts and member- city does not pay the tax. This service has value in wine and beer than in soda, and ship brochures. I tried to figure out how WW had to be part of the retail, real estate, or must we already tax those products. Inside, we will be repainting other ex- been invited to this and I remembered that be built into the system. On the other hand, posed areas above and below the counters the Fresh Food Financing Initiative (FFFI) I have no problem taxing the “sugar” out Oh, one last thing, now that I am on that have been beaten up over the years was featured last month on the front page of our beverages. I am tired of seeing the a roll, let’s start putting a tax or return de- from hordes of hungry shoppers. We have of the Shuttle. The White House must have figures on the amount of cheap worthless posit on plastic and glass bottles of ALL purchased new green hand baskets with heard that Jon McGoran, the editor of the calories being consumed in such quanti- types. Add on the plastic bags that should our name on them to replace our old ma- Shuttle, was planning a feature piece on ties by our citizens that it is no wonder not be allowed, (we tried that already), roon baskets. this important program to eliminate “food that people are obese. Why just tax soda; and we could have a cleaner city at the deserts” in urban and rural areas and why not outlaw it as a drug or establish a same time. In fact outlaw water in bottles The replacement of loose floor tiles is therefore they sent Michelle Obama to monthly quota per person? Or create spe- and require all food establishments to pro- an ongoing item, until we are able to close Philadelphia to roll out the national FFFI. cial coupons that allow you to purchase vide a water fountain. for long enough to replace the entire floor, After making it through the electric a liter of high fructose corn syrup once Okay, seriously last last item: if a cor- which is way down the road. We have also security and pat down, I was impressed to a week? Restaurants should be allowed ner grocery store wants a license in the stepped up our cleaning program to make see not only students from Fairhill, but all to sell as much as they want of fountain City of Philadelphia, it should be zoned sure we are achieving a higher level of of the major players on food policy, local sodas for eat-in establishments. Shipping that a certain amount of space must be cleanliness—Leave me a note if you ever food, financing support, government, and concentrate is much more of a green issue allotted for fresh produce and that only find anything that needs cleaning or main- non-profit funders in the room. Present on than shipping all of the cans, plastic, glass, a certain amount of space can promote tenance (I’m serious). the stage were the Secretaries of Treasury and water content around. high fructose corn syrup products. We In addition, we will be repainting the and Agriculture, the Governor, the Mayor, Soda, what is in it anyway? Chemi- have plenty of corner grocery stores in the bread boxes outside, and cleaning up the Rep. Dwight Evans (who authored FFFI), city; we just need to get them to provide outside bulletin boards. We have painted cals, high fructose corn syrup, H2O + CO2. Senator Casey, Fairhill’s principal, and a Take the chemicals and calories out and healthier products for their clientele and the loading zone curb to help alert shop- sixth grade student, who did a great job add some juice and you have a spritzer community. pers that this is indeed a loading zone and introducing the First Lady. or just carbonated water with no calories. Ok, I am finished. Thanks to the First not a parking spot. That should be cheap! Lady for speaking out on fresh foods, food We will also be re-stuccoing the out- deserts, and childhood preventive health side of our offices at 555 Carpenter, and it care through better eating and exercise. will be decorated by a member artist with Let’s “Just Say No” to unhealthy products a store-selected design. being jammed down our throats by large multi-nationals. (Wasn’t that Nancy’s line?).

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There have been recent shopper concerns ing this information as widely available as about the lack of nutritional data for many possible. To start with, I will be printing of our bulk products. In many stores, you sheets of nutrition labels that correspond would find this data on the bulk dispenser, to our layout. The sheets will either hang but we eschew this delivery system for near the products, as we have done in the the most part, and must seek an alterna- past, or be in a central binder, perhaps with photo by Steve Hebden tive display method. On the bulk shelves, the produce reference materials in that de- As paint goes on the walls, the Chestnut Hill store is starting to take shape. there are several hanging tags with the nu- partment. Having the sheets together as tritional data, but not for every item. They a set, it may be easier to compare certain can also be hard to see or read because products and make better decisions. Please Expansion Update of their location. In our Ogontz store, we ask a staff person to help you locate these don’t even have those. I have worked to if you are having trouble. Also, I hope to (continued from page 1 ) remedy this situation. make the set available on our website as a I have compiled data on just about all series of PDFs for viewing. How you use Just today, we offered our first department we will be working away inside getting of our products; some of the mixed prod- this information is up to you. Nutritional manager position to an outside person, ready to open our doors, it will give the ucts (nuts, snacks, soup) can be trickier to counseling is not my forte, so I encourage who was thrilled to accept. Within the community a good opportunity to peek in- provide information for. When possible, I you to do your own research to determine next few weeks, we will have several po- side and see that we are almost finished. took the information direct from the man- which foods are best for your lifestyle. I sitions filled. It has been great to see the Our outreach team will be there to pass ufacturer, supplementing with data from hope you find the data informative and, diverse group of people who are interested out information and refreshments. ultimately, helpful in making your healthy the website NutritionData.com, which has in working for a co-op organization. I will So be ready to come check us out, choices. a wealth of interesting data. I will be mak- be providing more details on our staff as do some shopping, and socialize just we get closer to opening. as the weather is perfect to enjoy the Two Guys The Chestnut Hill Home and Garden community! Festival is coming up on May 2. Although Light Moving Hauling & Deliveries The Waldorf School of Philadelphia • Available 7 Days a week • Reasonable Rates in unreasonable times Community defines us. It’s how we were founded and how we have 215-850-4559 grown over the years. It’s how we 215-668-8660 foster a new generation of thoughtful, socially responsible students who will one day make our world a better place. Ruth Feldman Come Visit Us Realtor®, e-Pro Thursday, April 22nd, 8:30 a.m. Your Neighborhood Residential and Invest- or call for a personal tour ment Specialist

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Claneil Foundation for farm educa- Martin Luther King, Jr. High School, Penn ence members will take the raised beds School Garden at C.W. tion at Weavers Way Farm at Awbury Ar- State Cooperative Extension, and many out of The Painted Bride and onto a truck boretum and the Hope Garden at Stenton others in your commitment to support the waiting to take them to the Hope Garden. Henry Elementary School Family Manor. local economy. We will caravan back to Stenton Family David Siller and I have been meet- Nararo Foundation for Marketplace National Gardening Association Manor, and possibly have a brief ceremo- ing with Henry School parents Heather and general operating support. Youth Garden Grant for children’s gar- ny there as well. If you are interested in Hill and Sue Schrand to plan a school attending on May 15 and helping move garden at Henry. In March, Heather and Lida Foundation for farm education den supplies. the beds to their permanent home, please I met with the Henry teachers to present at Weavers Way Farm at Awbury Arbore- First United Methodist Church of e-mail me at [email protected]. our ideas. Their great ideas and enthusi- tum, the Hope Garden at Stenton Family Germantown (FUMCOG) for Market- asm for the project were inspiring. We are Manor, and Marketplace. place. Visual artist J.J. McCracken spent the summer of 2009 as Guest Artist-In-Resi- in the process of raising funds to get the 2009 Nararo Foundation for Marketplace dence at The Clay Studio in the Old City garden started this month. The project will and general operating support. start as a 20’ X 20’ educational and pro- PA Department of Agriculture for neighborhood of Philadelphia, laying the duction garden. Students will learn how to direct farm stand sales and community Claneil Foundation for farm educa- foundation for this upcoming active in- plant and tend to a small urban garden and outreach. tion at Weavers Way Farm at Awbury Ar- stallation. The project will be exhibited at boretum. The Painted Bride Art Center from March how to market and sell their produce. Children Can Shape the Future 31 to May 15, and directly responds to the The Garden Conservancy for the Hope Garden at Stenton Family Upcoming Activities and issue of hunger in Philadelphia. Manor. Events The Hope Garden at Stenton Thanks to Mark Klempner of Lawrence J. and Anne Rubenstein Weavers Way Farm Committee, WWCP Marketplace Expansion. Lingel- Family Manor The 2010 season is off Foundation for the Hope Garden at Sten- will be the recipient of a portion of bach Elementary School in Mt. Airy, Our to an exciting start. The seeds are off to a ton Family Manor. the proceeds from ticket sales for the Mother of Consolation in Chestnut Hill, great start in the greenhouse. Plans for this Garden Conservancy’s tour of local Coleman Foundation for the Hope and Eastern University Academy Charter summer include building a Cobb Oven gardens on May 23. Garden at Stenton Family Manor. School in East Falls are joining Market- and a night of camping near the garden. In PA Department of Community and place this spring. March, Stenton and WWCP staff, as well Sol Levy’s Photography as nine kids (ages 6-13) who live at the Economic Development for Marketplace Hunger Philadelphia is moving shelter took a field trip to the Philadelphia Exhibit at High Point and Farm Education. closer to reality. Financial donations International Flower Show. The adventure will go to the Hope Garden, as will the If you haven’t seen it yet, you have Weavers Way Environment Com- included taking the R7 to the Market East 20 raised beds built for the installation. a few days left to check out Sol’s photo- mittee for the Hope Garden at Stenton Station, pizza at Reading Terminal Mar- Please join us at one of the live installa- graphs of Weavers Way Farm and WW- Family Manor. ket, and lots of flowers at the flower show. tions at The Painted Bride Art Center on CP’s farm education programs. They are “Local Food Economy Leadership” Thanks to The Pennsylvania Horticultural April 1 and 2, or May 7, or at the closing on display until April 4 at High Point award on behalf of the William Penn Society (PHS) for the gift of flower show celebration on May 15. During the closing Café. Foundation and the Delaware Valley tickets. It was a memorable evening. celebration, all project proceeds, includ- Regional Planning Commission in rec- ing a fully functioning community garden ognition of our innovative and successful will be gifted to the Hope Garden at Sten- collaborations with Awbury Arboretum, ton Family Manor. Participants and audi- SUMMER CAMP July 5-16, July 19-30, & August 2-13 Youth Camp (age 7-14) - 2 week sessions Kinder Camp (age 5-6) - 1 week sessions

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(continued from page 2 ) raculously brings together my passions more McMansions and suburban develop- meals is universal around the world. We able Agriculture,” graduating with honors. for sustainable agriculture, food justice, ments. Farms and fields gave way to rows all must eat three times a day and even After graduation, I was awarded the and environmental education. I am still of cul-de-sacs named after the trees that if we have never been on a farm much Thomas J. Watson Fellowship to fol- figuring out the diversity of programs that used to grow there. At the ripe age of 16, I of the process is instinctual and surpris- low my dream and perform independent WWCP runs, but feel confident that I will was distraught over our lost connection to ingly gratifying. Putting my hands in the research on “Crops and Cultures: The be a beneficial part of the team. I can’t say nature. It seemed as if there was no hope dirt caused a reaction in my body that has Preservation of Heirloom Varieties.” For how thrilled I am to be a member of this for New Jersey. So, I feverishly worked changed the shape of my life forever. more than 12 months, I researched vari- inspiring community of co-op shoppers, two jobs and saved up money to escape After returning from Nepal, I taught ous aspects of seed saving and traditional farmers, community organizers, produce from America. environmental education in North Da- agriculture in India, Italy, Thailand, Ethio- managers and more! My job responsibili- Only weeks after high school gradua- kota before beginning work on an organic pia, Peru, and Greece. The majority of my ties for this year range from running the tion, I landed alone in Nepal, ready to tack- farm in New Jersey. Since then I have year was spent working side by side with Hope Garden at Stenton Family Manor to le the world. I volunteered planting trees devoted myself fully to learning about farmers in the most agriculturally diverse working with school groups at the Awbury and helped to teach in village schools. The sustainable farming, and helping others areas of the world. I traced the origins of Arboretum farm. I look forward to putting rains ended, but I stayed in the village for to connect to their food source. For my a number of our staple food crops and my heart and soul into continuing the pro- another three months to work during the Bachelor’s degree, I attended Pitzer Col- looked at why the ancient varieties are still grams that have been started while also rice harvest. Every few days I went to an- lege, a part of the Claremont Colleges in being grown. None of our food that exists inserting my own flair and new ideas. other house to cut, dry, and thresh the rice. Southern California. Beginning my first today simply appeared in the wild. For Sustainable agriculture has been the Immediately, I fell in love with the farm- day on campus, I took over the abandoned over 10,000 years farmers have selected, focus of my work and education for the ing routine. After 12 hours of bending student garden with the help of a fellow bred, exchanged, and saved an astounding last six years. I am a New Jersey native over under a brutal sun, my back would student. This small space and other local diversity of food plants. While this diver- and despite the stereotypes of “dirty Jerz,” hurt and my hands would be bloody from farms quickly consumed my life. I orga- sity is being lost at an alarming rate, com- I grew up close to rolling hills and a large blisters. However, I can’t remember being nized independent studies in composting, munities around the world are organizing organic CSA farm. Some of my best child- happier. The village elders would sing as medicinal plants, and agroecology. My to conserve what is left. Seeds are being hood memories are humid evenings when we worked rhythmically, stopping for tea free time was filled with creating a new saved through community seed banks, we would stop by the farm, after a day breaks in the shade. Kids from my classes community garden, expanding the student natural farmer movements, potato parks, running in the woods, to pick fresh toma- would meet me every evening to tell me garden, composting 400 pounds of food participatory plant breeding, and more. toes off the vine. The warm juice from the jokes, and show off the gardens they had waste a day, harvesting, organizing large I am continually inspired by the farmers fruit would run down our chins and inevi- planted at their houses. My experience in work parties, raising chickens in my bed- who hosted me. Seeds have come to mean tably stain my shirts red (a constant bur- Nepal showed me that food and farming room, and teaching other students. Soon, the world to me. They are more than a den to my mother). Unfortunately, I saw is our deepest connection to the earth. The school groups started to come out on field protest against something, but a symbol of the forests of my youth cleared to build joy found in communal labor and shared trips and I was reminded of how much I freedom, a carrier of values and traditions, love working with kids. During summers I a tool for ecological agriculture, survival worked again on a farm in New Jersey and for peasant farmers, and the basis for all took a job organizing community gardens life. Local seeds connect us with our his- in New York City. My dream of being a tory while also carrying hope for the fu- HomeHomeDeliveryDelivery lawyer faded as I sank deeper and deeper ture of humanity. into the farm world. 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It was a real learn- flavored with herbs, honey, and nuts from assortment of 20-25 unique cheeses over • The interest and principal will be paid ing experience but left me craving urban their farm. Their cheese contains no pre- the course of the season. We hope that this on the due date of the loan subject to agriculture and work with a diverse group servatives or artificial ingredients. variety will keep your taste buds tingling restrictions explained in the Offering as you anticipate the next share pickups. of people on the east coast. After a frantic Al and Catherine have sold about Memorandum. Members’ e-mail updates will include rec- job search I have luckily landed in Phila- half of their shares, so please enroll soon! For the complete offering memoran- ipes and cheese descriptions. delphia working for Weavers Way Com- Whether you are just learning about goat dum, please contact Hillary McAndrews munity Programs! cheese, or you are already a dedicated Yel- Cheese shares will be delivered to the at [email protected] or I really look forward to meeting more low Springs Farm cheese enthusiast, we Henry Got Crops! CSA, located at 7100 Susan Beetle, 215-843-2350 ext. 110 or of the Weavers Way community and hope invite you to join them as a CSA mem- Henry Avenue once in late May, twice each [email protected]. month June through October, and once in that some of you will come visit or vol- ber. Application forms are located on the As we near the opening date for the November. These deliveries will coincide unteer at the Hope Garden and Awbury home page of their website (see below). new Chestnut Hill store, we are all ea- with pick-up times for the vegetable CSA, Arboretum. 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(continued from page 3 ) The final issue I would like to address complete all the recipes shared. looking for in their product, and I specify is that of organic verses conventional Equally important to a progressive which growing methods are acceptable a red “avoid” label (e.g. Atlantic salmon), methods. You may have noticed that the and which are not. It is important that we, while granting a green “best choice” label and holistic diet and lifestyle is an under- farm-raised salmon we carry at Weavers standing of how and where food is pro- as an organization, provide local farmers to a few select closed system fish (e.g. arc- Way is labeled “EU certified organic.” In with objective standards by which we se- tic char). Reasons for the negative ratings duced. To shed some light on the topic general, consumers look to food labeled of local and sustainable agriculture, the lect the goods that we make available in of open system farms include high rates “organic” as an assurance of quality and the store. I act as a sort of advocate or rep- of domestic stock escapes from net pens, documentary film “Fresh” was shown high standards. However, when applied to continuously over the course of the day. resentative of the members, and it is im- enormous parasite loads in surrounding salmon it does not mean the same thing portant that our growers be made aware of bodies of water as well as “dead-zones” “Fresh” discusses the problems with our that it does when applied to broccoli. In current food system and provides routes our commitment to localization and sus- created by waste, pesticides, and excess fact, aquatic species do not qualify for tainability. Having a face-to-face relation- feed. All these problem affect wild salmon to a more healthy and environmentally USDA organic certification because there friendly means of production. One of the ship with the people that grow your food stocks that utilize the same areas occupied are no standards yet. Hence “organic” is extremely important when it comes by most salmon farms. The high ratings solutions addressed in the film is a move salmon can only be farm raised outside toward more intensive and urban agricul- to determining the quality and growing associated with fish like Icelandic arctic the U.S. Even so, the EU certification is methods used to produce a given item. char and Idaho rainbow trout are the re- ture. tenuous at best and refers mostly to feed What advice would you give to con- sult of well-managed closed system farms traceability and origin, not necessarily to In West Oak Lane, urban farming is responsibly utilizing good natural sources thriving at Martin Luther King Jr. High sumers when they are shopping for lo- issues like pollution, pesticides and effects cally grown produce? of fresh water. on local wild stocks. School with Seeds of Learning, a student- run vegetable farm producing, process- Anyone who is shopping at a farmer’s The second important consideration There is a staggering amount of infor- to make when buying farmed fish has to ing and distributing food in the immedi- market should ask the seller at least two mation and research available on aquacul- ate area. Student farmers from M.L.K. questions. First, “Did you grow this?” do with how and what the fish are fed. ture in books, journals and online. Most Intensive aquaculture is based on an ex- were an integral part of the planning and And second, “How was this grown?” is contradictory and funded by either wild execution of this event. They facilitated People who sell what they grow obviously ternal food input allowing fish to be held fisheries or the aquaculture industry. The at high stock density. Growth is limited the “kids’ corner” and conducted an herb have a more detailed knowledge of the results are often predictable. There are garden seeding project for children who process that went into growing their prod- only by amount of feed and oxygen avail- however, independent sources for infor- able. While low density, intensive aqua- attended the Fest. This “Make and Take” ucts. Even if the seller did not personally mation on aquaculture and all things sea- project served to introduce kids to the grow the items in question, she/he should culture of vegetarian fish can be sustain- food, which can be found below. So when able, raising predatory fish in this manner idea and process of producing food right be able to tell you something about the shopping for seafood, it is important to be at home. Although designed for children, conditions under which the produce was is very problematic. Examples include critical, well informed and most impor- carnivorous species like salmon, yellow- the project drew many adults eager to start grown, including which sprays or pes- tantly flexible. There are always interest- their own spring planting. ticides (if any) were used and how they tail (hamachi), and even shrimp. Because ing, sustainable and seasonal seafood op- these fish (and shellfish) eat other fish, Changing our nation’s food system, were applied. Again, the more you know tions available as a reward to those willing about the seller and the product, the easier huge quantities of baitfish like sardines to explore. Happy cooking! eating more healthfully, and investing in and anchovies are caught simply to make the future generation’s food choices, can it is to make good decisions when choos- feed. It takes between three to eight kilo- seem like daunting tasks. The tide changes ing your produce. gram of wild caught baitfish to raise one Further reading: initially and most dramatically with the kilogram of salmon! Clearly, at a time choices we make at home. when wild stocks are heavily depleted and www.mbayaq.org developing nations face food crisis, eating farm-raised fish may in fact help further www.fishwise.org exacerbate these problems. By making an effort to select vegetarian farm-raised www.conservefish.org species like tilapia or catfish, you can help support these environmentally friendly www.seafoodchoice.com industries and limit destruction of wild fisheries.

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April 2010 the shuttle 11 Chestnut Hill Store Goes Above and Beyond to Manage Storm Water by Jonathan McGoran, Shuttle Editor and Omar Rosa, Project Manager at Stantec

One of the many green features of Weavers tally friendly as possible, Weavers Way Way’s new store in Chestnut Hill is a new decided to include stormwater manage- storm water management system. As Site/ ment into the design of the new building Civil Engineer for the project, Stantec Con- even though it was not required by the sulting Inc. has designed exterior features of city agencies. Stormwater runoff that is the building, including utility connections not managed can be very detrimental to and grading of the site, as well as the on-site the environment. Unmanaged runoff can storm water management. create stream erosion, pollution from sedi- The new Weavers Way building is ments, and flooding among other things. located in the most highly protected wa- Working with the architects on the tershed in Philadelphia, the Wissahickon project, Stantec looked at stormwater Creek Watershed. When new projects are management designs for the site and con- proposed in this section of the city that in- cluded that an underground perforated volve any amount of earth disturbance, de- pipes and system wrapped in geotextile sign consultants on the project must meet located at the rear of the building would with the Philadelphia City Planning Com- be best for this type of site. The under- mission (PCPC) prior to the Philadelphia ground system is designed to infiltrate Water Department regarding the need for the first inch of stormwater from a rain stormwater management onsite. Storm- event that would leave the site. The first water management involves the convey- inch of storm runoff is the most common photo courtesy of Stantec ance and piping of rainfall on developed rain event and contains the “dirtiest” run- lands. Stantec met with the PCPC and it off due to dirt/grime from cars, etc. The Workers from Stantec installing a storm water management system similar to the one at Weavers Way’s Chestnut Hill store. was decided that storm water management system was designed incorporating the would not be needed due to the minimal amount proposed stormwater runoff that system to be 16 feet wide by 50 feet long handle, an overflow pipe from the system impact on the site and surrounding area. may potentially be created by the site and by two feet deep. is connected to the building and directs Since one of the goals of Weavers testing of underground soils for infiltra- Therefore, stormwater management overflow to the existing sewer piping be- Way is to be as green and environmen- tion rates. We calculated the size of the on this site starts when rainfall lands on low Germantown Ave. the roof of the building and is directed to Along with the underground sys- the roof drains. From there, the rainwater tem, rain barrels will be used at the new  is piped within the building to the under- Weavers Way building. Rain barrels will ground system. Rainwater then percolates be incorporated to intercept and store •   through the underground system and in- runoff from rooftops. The stored water is •  filtrates back into the ground to replen- reclaimed and used for non-potable func- •  ish groundwater levels. This essentially tions such as watering plants. •  cleans the water, improving its quality, Stantec consulting is pleased to work  prevents erosion, and prevents potential with a client who cares about the environ-  sediments/pollutants from reaching sur- ment as much as we do and is willing to do  face water bodies. For larger storm events, above and beyond what is needed. which the underground system cannot

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As we head into a significant expansion with the Chestnut Hill location, operating income has never been more important to help pay some of the 12/31/09 Budget 12/31/08 12/31/09 Current to costs of construction and support operations until the new store reaches (six months) (six months) (six months) Prior Year profitability and can pay down debt. Thanks to consistently strong sales $ % $ % $ % Change through the first six months of FY 2010, which ended on December 31, and Income Statement our managers’ continued efforts to keep purchasing and labor costs down, Sales 4,500,761 100.0% 4,207,626 100.0% 4,427,255 100.0% 5.2% Cost of Goods Sold 2,875,107 63.9% 2,775,987 66.0% 2,845,658 64.3% 2.5% operating income has grown significantly year-over-year, from $102,000 Gross Profit Margin 1,625,654 36.1% 1,431,639 34.0% 1,581,597 35.7% 10.5% last year to $188,000 this year. Sales continued to grow at a five-percent Expenses pace, while purchasing and labor costs grew between two and a half and Personnel 1,269,829 28.2% 1,118,708 26.6% 1,159,156 26.2% 3.6% three and a half percent. Interest expense and other costs related to the pur- Other Operating Expense 283,122 6.3% 210,204 5.0% 234,099 5.3% 11.4% chase of the building and the improvements are being capitalized until the Operating Profit 72,703 1.6% 102,727 2.4% 188,342 4.3% 83.3% new store opens and sales are generated to offset those expenses, though Other Income/(Expense) (184,656) -4.1% (2,515) -0.1% (40,488) -0.9% we have begun to realize expenses associated with its operations with the Net Income * (111,953) -2.5% 100,212 2.4% 147,854 3.3% 47.5% hiring of our new store manager. * Net income reported prior to patronage rebate. On the balance sheet, cash has doubled from last year to $775,000, Current to Balance Sheet 12/31/08 12/31/09 Prior Year reflecting member loans of $458,000 raised to date. The proceeds of these $ % $ % Change loans will be used to pay down higher cost debt as it comes due and for Assets a portion of the building and equipment costs. Principal payments on our Cash 343,294 16.3% 774,710 13.3% 125.7% mortgage for the Chestnut Hill building began in the second quarter, and Inventory 357,751 17.0% 325,777 5.6% -8.9% Other Current Assets 75,195 3.6% 99,295 1.7% 32.1% altogether we made payments of principal and interest totaling $135,000 Fixed Assets 1,263,655 60.1% 4,538,955 77.7% 259.2% during the first six months. Total mortgage and other long-term debt was Long-term Assets 64,291 3.1% 103,047 1.8% 60.3% $3.5 million at December 31, with most of a $1.5 million construction loan Total Assets 2,104,186 100.0% 5,841,784 100.0% 177.6% from TRF and a $500,000 PIDC loan for equipment and other costs yet to Liabilities & Equity Accounts Payable 196,859 9.4% 192,589 3.3% -2.2% be drawn upon. The total project cost for the building and improvements Other Current Liabilities 183,409 8.7% 241,480 4.1% 31.7% is approximately $6 million. State and local grants totaling $1 million are Long Term Liabilities 0 0.0% 3,566,765 61.1% expected to complete the financing. These grants are targeted to assist Total Liabilities 380,268 18.1% 4,000,834 68.5% 952.1% with the construction costs, solar panels, and façade improvement along Member Equity 759,044 36.1% 1,005,678 17.2% 32.5% Retained Earnings 864,664 41.1% 687,417 11.8% -20.5% Germantown Ave. Year-to-Date Income 100,210 4.8% 147,855 2.5% 47.5% Membership growth and additional member loan and equity drives Total Equity 1,723,918 81.9% 1,840,950 31.5% 6.8% will help to defray interest costs along the way, so pledge up, if you haven’t Total Liabilities & Equity 2,104,186 100.0% 5,841,784 100.0% 177.6% already! Zakaria Elabidejjemani Financial Services Professional WANTED: IT Help

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This week I finally had a chance to sit my dollars are kept right here in West Oak of the neighborhood. down with Sharlene Waller, Director of Lane.” Nineteen years ago, Sharlene was You can do a survey the West Oak Lane Senior Center and working as a manicurist when a part-time through WOLBA, current President of the West Oak Lane position opened up with the Senior Center. if you want to. You Business Association. I’d been chasing Sharlene took the job, attended Chestnut were carrying things her since mid-February, but jury duty on Hill College, and worked her way up to in there we bought a murder case had Sharlene paying atten- becoming director of the center, her role regularly when the tion each day as she sat on a jury panel for the last three years. store first opened, and continued to oversee the day-to-day Q: When did you become a member of and then they disap- operations of the Senior Center night to Weavers Way Co-op? peared. night after her days as a juror ended. A: When the Ogontz store opened a little If you’re not familiar with the West Q: Well, you can special over a year ago. Oak Lane Senior Center at 7210-18 order those products if you recall what Ogontz Avenue, it’s one of the nicest and Q: Why did you decide to become a mem- they are. Give Nor- most spacious centers in the Northwest, ber? and it offers a wide array of activities from man Weiss a call. A: The Co-op’s member services. The social services to Saturday night salsa A. I didn’t know the Co- Shuttle is a great educational tool as classes. You might have seen our own Nor- op would do that. well as keeping up with community man Weiss learning the salsa at February’s news. Local products. I keep as much Good Food Fest! Yes, Norman can dance. Q: Do you know about money local to West Oak Lane as pos- The building housing the Senior Center our home delivery sible. I live right here, I spend right was once the home of a Woolworth’s va- service? We’ll de- here. And the community programs are riety store and it has a big footprint. It’s liver your groceries wonderful. photo by Anaiis Salles a wonderful location for a meeting or an to your door for a small fee. I imagine Sharlene Waller, Director of the West Oak Lane Senior Center event, and Sharlene will open up the cen- Q: As a member owner here in West Oak that might have been ter on a Saturday for a worthwhile cause. Lane, what would you like to see as helpful for some of A local Girl Scout troop uses the center your Co-op expands? ues. Our family life is better because for its meetings. Seeing so many young your seniors during A: I wish the Ogontz store was open on of the Co-op. Not only does our family neighborhood children frequently spend- Snowmaggedon. Sundays and closed on Mondays. The shop there, but I buy many of the sup- ing time among their elders is a wonderful A. I didn’t know we had a home delivery pizza place is the only eatery for folks plies for refreshments served here at sight. service. People just don’t know enough to go to when they come out of church. the Center from the Co-op. Couldn’t be about the Co-op in West Oak Lane. It’s Sharlene has been a member of I’d love to see the Ogontz store offer- more convenient or better quality for a shame. Weavers Way for just over a year. Some ing more lunch options – the soups are us. Co-op 101? Keep that going. Tell member of her family is in our Ogontz outstanding – but you could be offering Q: Which of your member benefits are folks about home delivery! store nearly every day. Sharlene loves The a businessman’s lunch special with deli most useful for your lifestyle? Q: Thank you, Sharlene. Anything else? Shuttle, and her children use information sandwiches. Is the Co-op supplying all A. Access to the fresh, local produce. My found in The Shuttle to complete some of of the restaurants here with local pro- A: Sure. A plug. We’ve organized a field daughter has become a vegetarian since their school assignments on community duce? Lettuce for hoagies? Do you sell trip out to Ephrata, Pennsylvania to ex- we joined, and this is so much easier news. Sharlene is the poster girl for keep- wholesale to Victoria’s Kitchen? Don’t plore the “Green Dragon” Flea Market because she can walk to the Co-op and ing it local: “Everything that happens in keep changing the products in the and Auction on Friday, May 28. We’ll get such high quality produce and other my life, happens in this neighborhood. All Ogontz store without doing a survey leave the center at 7:30 a.m. – sharp! – products she wants. Slowly, our whole and return around 6:00 p.m. Suggested family’s eating habits are changing. donation is $25. You lunch on your And I love The Shuttle. What a great own while you’re trolling through the newspaper. 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Valley Green Bank is sponsoring Unlike other fundraising events that Living Beyond Breast Cancer and their focus on individual achievement, Yoga eighth Annual Yoga Unites for Living Unites for Living Beyond Breast Cancer Beyond Breast Cancer, an outdoor yoga provides a non-competitive way for peo- class and Healthy Living Expo to raise ple of all ages, skill levels and walks of funds and awareness for women and fami- life to come together in support of women lies affected by breast cancer. Together affected by breast cancer. The event will with Weavers Way Co-op, Vitality Studio feature a basic, inspiring yoga class led and Blue Banyan Yoga, the Bank has or- by Jennifer Schelter, founder of Yoga ganized “Upward Facing Heroes,” their Unites®, master teacher and executive official fundraising team for Yoga Unites director of Yoga Schelter Studio in East for Living Beyond Breast Cancer. Falls; music by Yvette Pecoraro and her The event to be held on Sunday, May spirited musicians; a light breakfast; and a 16, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Healthy Living Expo, where participants on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum can find information about yoga and fit- of Art, is hosted by the Haverford-based ness studios, healthful foods, natural cos- organization, Living Beyond Breast Can- metics and other complementary goods cer (LBBC). The organization set a fund- and services. raising goal of $200,000 for the nearly “We are pleased to be involved in 200,000 women who will be diagnosed Yoga Unites for Living Beyond Breast photo courtesy of Living Beyond Breast Cancer with breast cancer this year—and Valley Cancer,” said Jay Goldstein, President and Last Year’s Yogathon Green Bank, Weavers Way Co-op, Vitality CEO of Valley Green Bank. “This event Studio and Blue Banyan Yoga are helping not only raises much needed money for a affected by breast cancer to live as long bank. The Bank was formed by business in these efforts. very worthy organization, but also serves as possible with the best quality of life. leaders who make customer service a pri- “We are proud to be a customer of to unite people around a cause that affects Programs and services include: an educa- ority. The Bank offers commercial and Valley Green Bank and their support of all of us.” tional website, www.lbbc.org; the toll-free consumer loans and deposit accounts, in- this event illustrates their commitment Visit yoga4livingbeyondbreastcancer. Survivors’ Helpline at 888-753-LBBC cluding non-interest and interest-bearing to our community,” said Jean A. Sachs, org to join the Upward Facing Heroes (5222); national conferences; free telecon- checking accounts, savings, money mar- MSS, MLSP, chief executive officer of yoga team or call 610-645-4567 to regis- ferences; networking programs; quarterly ket and certificate of deposit accounts. It LBBC. “Their participation along with ter or for more information. newsletters; publications for medically also offers customers individual retire- Weavers Way Co-op, Vitality Studio and underserved women; healthcare-provider Living Beyond Breast Cancer, found- ment accounts. Valley Green Bank is a Blue Banyan Yoga will help us continue trainings; recordings; and the Paula A. Se- ed in 1991, is a national nonprofit orga- member of FDIC and an Equal Housing to meet the needs of those faced with a di- idman Library and Resource Center. nization dedicated to empowering women Lender. It has locations in Philadelphia agnosis of breast cancer.” Valley Green Bank is a locally-owned and Radnor, Pennsylvania. and operated Pennsylvania commercial [email protected]

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Rejuvenated, tify their gardens this spring. Our fourth hold, please donate your leftovers to us. you return home, only to annual Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, If you can spare some plants or your time find that your house is May 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the park, this spring, contact Plant Sale Coordinator gone, replaced by a con- which is located at the southwest corner Eric Sternfels at [email protected] or venience store. Your gar- of McCallum and Ellet Streets. Just blocks 215-248-5533. den and vegetable patch from WW’s Mt. Airy store, this year’s sale is now a parking lot, and photo courtesy of Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education In addition to annual maintenance is scheduled in time for the ultimate green the trees that once tow- costs, funds raised during this year’s sales Last year’s plant sale at the Schuylkill Center Mother’s Day gift. Many knowledgeable ered over your property will help the Friends of NWP to create se- and enthusiastic neighborhood gardeners have been replaced by cure storage for the tools, hose reels, and will be on hand during the sale to offer street lights. You sudden- At The Schuylkill Center’s Sixth other equipment that have helped make their expertise to help you select the right ly find yourself with nowhere to live, and Annual Native Plant Sale, you can choose the Park into a lovely Mt. Airy destination. plants suited to your garden’s needs. no place to raise your family. While this from 100 species of native trees, shrubs, And for those who hadn’t yet taken note, is a far-out scenario for us humans, it is and herbaceous plants. Schuylkill Center Visitors of past plant sales will attest the nearly 200 plant species at the park an all too common reality for the average staff and PA Audubon at Home volunteers that great bargains were to be had on vig- are now mapped and listed with botanical urban/suburban-dwelling wildlife species. will help guide you in choosing the right orously healthy plants, most donated by and common names in posted information plants to create a beautiful, living garden local gardeners. And this year will hope- According to Doug Tallamy, in his boxes to help inspire your home garden- in your backyard! fully provide some interesting new of- ing efforts. See you at Ned Wolf Park! article “Gardening for Life” (Wild Ones ferings, but that will depend on you. The Journal Vol. 22, No. 2, each year, devel- Friends group reaches out and challenges opment and sprawl claim over two mil- you to evaluate your own gardens to see lion acres in this country. As a result, our Native Plant Sale at The if you can share some of your favorite native wildlife species have two million plants. Many perennial plants like astilbe, fewer acres to forage for food, find shelter, Schuylkill Center for iris, peonies and lilies – though happily Ned Wolf Park and raise their young. That’s also two mil- established in mature clumps - will be Fourth Annual Plant Sale lion fewer acres to perform vital ecologi- Environmental Education reinvigorated by dividing them in early Saturday, May 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. cal functions that make our lives better— Saturday, April 24, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. spring. We encourage your generosity to carbon sequestration, oxygen production, Sunday, April 25, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. help maintain our NWP Plant Sale as the and storm water management. exciting spring event that neighbors have Ned Wolf Park For more information, Southwest corner of So what are we to do? 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We made it! Yes, we survived the snowi- Another desirable native deciduous leaf spirea that est winter in Philadelphia history. News- shrub is “Little Henry” Itea, or Compact produces clusters paper and tv reports documented the Virginia Sweetspire. Its 2-3 ft. height and of white flowers in angst—traffic snarls, unplowed streets, 3 ft. width make it a useful front border spring and a rain- power outages, fallen tree limbs, missed or small space plant. Fragrant bottlebrush bow array of fall work and school, cabin fever, etc. white flowers (May/June) and striking red leaf colors - red, fall leaf color add to its charm. purple, bronze, and However, for gardeners, there were yellow. At two to some silver linings. First and foremost, A third native shrub is the Blue Muf- three feet high and the ground has received enough moisture fin Viburnum, which grows to five feet. three to four feet to build the water table so that for another Like all viburnums, it flowers white in wide, it can nes- year, we won’t have to hear or say the spring. Unlike other viburnums, it sports tle easily into the word “drought.” bright blue berries in late summer and fall. landscape. All three of these native shrubs like full Second, although the storms were Wayside Gar- hard on pine trees, arbor vitaes, junipers, sun to light shade. dens’ catalog has photo courtesy of Wayside Gardens—www.waysidegardens.com and some taller shrubs, many plants—par- Attractive non-native deciduous some new peren- Coral Reef Echinacea ticularly perennials and smaller shrubs— shrubs include the underused Redvein En- nials that will add benefited from having an insulating cover kianthus, which grows to six to eight feet. pizzazz to your brid a welcome addition to your perennial of snow for most of the winter. Pendulous red-tipped flowers open in late garden. The “Mighty Mouse” hosta is bed. Third, gardeners who wondered how spring and early summer. It does well in great for smaller spaces since it’s only White Flower Farm features “Stol- they were going to exercise over the win- full sun to partial shade. eight inches high and one foot wide. In wijk Gold” clematis, a unique plant with ter strengthened their shoveling muscles, Hydrangea lovers will appreciate two addition, its green and yellowish varie- gold foliage and purple flowers that bloom probably more than they wanted to. new “City Line” hydrangeas: “Mars” and gated leaves and lavender blooms provide in May/June. Its six-foot limit is handy for “Rio.” They stay below four feet and their season-long color. According to Wayside, Now it’s time to think about planting shorter fences and trellises. shrubs and perennials. Mid-April is usu- flowers are variegated—pink and white or its thick leaves are slug resistant, a definite With snow a distant frozen white ally a good time to start planting since the blue and greenish, depending on whether plus for any gardener whose hosta leaves memory, it’s time to trade the snow shov- nights stay above 35 degrees. If you like you add alkaline or acid fertilizer. A half end up looking like Swiss cheese. Like el for your digging spade. Replace your nativeWeaver’s shrubs, Way consider Shuttle Carolina Advertisement Allspice Four day for ofRhino morning Chiropractic sun is best: for these un- most hostas, it prefers partial to almost damaged shrubs or add some new beauty (Calycanthus floridus), a tall (six-foot) usual hydrangeas. full shade, ideal for Northwest Philadel- to your garden. Check online to see vivid deciduous shrub with aromatic leaves and Organic Gardening Magazine (Win- phia gardens. pictures of these vibrant varieties. For bark (when rubbed) and reddish-brown ter, 2009-2010) featured a beautiful birch- Also from Wayside is the “Coral more information on shrubs and flowers, flowers that smell like strawberries. Reef” echinacea. Four-inch coral-colored contact me at [email protected]. blooms on 24-inch stems and an all-sum- Rhino Chiropractic Center CASE STUDY (2): mer flowering season make this native hy- A 17 month old toddler comes in to Rhino, plagued by chronic, bilateral ear infections. He had seven infections per ear in one year. Tubes were inserted with limited success. After one month of intensive treatment with Dr. Damien, his pediatrician declared him “infection free”. Chiropractic can open up the body’s exceptional healing power! Read more online at www.rhinochiro.com.

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We’re going to their mass production that had such a ried their displays back to the waiting by Amy Edelman State,” muttered Josh Valentine as Hafiz significant impact on society. vans, speculation was rampant about Grant, his co-producer of the award-win- A final group of seventh graders next year’s theme, and dreams of elabo- ning documentary “The Atomic Bomb: rate multi-media displays were being GReenINChestnutHill aka GRINCH, looked a little stunned when they were The Science of Destruction,” took a vic- hatched by all. Well, everyone but Hafiz a grassroots environmental organization called up at the awards ceremony to re- tory lap around the yard of the National Grant and Josh Valentine. They just kept in Chestnut Hill, is organizing its second ceive an Honorable Mention for their Constitution Center. Seventh graders, at muttering to themselves, “We’re going Weird Waste Day. The event will take display on “Ford’s Assembly Line: Im- Wissahickon Charter School, Valentine to State… We’re going to State…” place on Saturday April 10, 2010 from pacting Manufacturing and Society.” and Grant had just won second place in 1 – 4 p.m. in the Valley Green Bank Jalil Pines-Elliott, Jamil Pines-Elliott, Wissahickon Charter School is a the National History Day competition parking lot on West Highland Avenue in Jayla Greene, and Trixie Steiner-Rose K-8 public charter school with a mission in the group documentary category, an Chestnut Hill. wowed the judges with their impressive that focuses on the environment as an honor that advances them to the state knowledge of the impact of the assem- integrating theme for instruction, paren- Residents and business people are competition at Millersville University in bly line on not only manufacturing, but tal involvement, service learning, and encouraged to bring their electronic waste May. Winners of the state competition also on the life of the American worker. peace and conflict resolution. To find out such as TVs, computers, cell phones and will advance to the national competition The judges were also charmed by the more about enrollment or how you can keyboards that will be disposed of re- in Washington D.C. this summer. display’s Playmobile and matchbox car get involved, contact Kristi Littell, Co- sponsibly at a cost of 40 cents per pound. The theme of this year’s National assembly line! CEO, at 267-338-1020 or littell@wissa- The electronics are then reused or recy- History Day was “Innovation in History: hickoncharter.org . cled responsibly. Cash or checks will be Over lunch at the Bourse, Trixie Impact and Change.” The Wissahickon accepted. Steiner-Rose groaned, “Now what are Marta Rose is the parent of a sev- Charter School seventh and eighth grade we going to do during lunch and re- enth grader and a first grader at Wissa- Any additional revenues will be used Honors Classes participated for the first cess?” By the end of the day, though, hickon Charter School, and a member of for future recycling events. time on March 3, entering four group ex- all of the WCS students were scheming the WCS Board of Trustees. GReen IN Chestnut Hill is: hibits they have been working on for sev- about next year’s project. As they car- eral months. 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When spring comes, the birds come, and spring bird walks. The walks are orga- large number of migrating songbirds dur- flycatcher, rough-winged swallow, and in- they come to the Wissahickon in a surpris- nized by FOW’s Wildlife Committee and ing the high point of spring migration. We digo bunting. ing number and variety. But to see this led by Richard Berman, Debbie Carr, expect to spot a variety of vireos, wrens, marvelous parade best, remember that it Trish Fries, Paul Good, Robin Mattison, flycatchers, thrushes, sparrows, finches, Wednesday, May 19 is the early birder who spots the birds. The and Steve Lawrence. and, above all, warblers. Screech owls are Meet at 5 p.m. at the Wissahickon primary migration begins in March with Sunday, April 25 a probability and pileated woodpeckers an Environmental Center for a late afternoon geese and some early hawks overhead, outside possibility. walk up to the Andorra Meadow to see and a multitude of blackbirds, of which the Meet at 9 a.m. on Forbidden Drive Sunday, May 16 how the restoration is already producing grackle and redwing are most commonly at Bell’s Mill Road for a two-hour walk results in the number of species now nest- seen. Then comes a succession of phoebes to the Covered Bridge and back, a good Meet at 8 a.m. on Forbidden Drive at ing there, including tree swallows, eastern and flickers, sparrows and finches, king- time for early migrants and permanent Bell’s Mill Rd. for another two-hour walk bluebirds, yellow warblers, red-eyed vir- lets and gnatcatchers, vireos, thrushes, residents, ranging from wood ducks and to the Covered Bridge and back. This is eos, field and chipping sparrows, and nu- wrens, orioles, warblers, tanagers, and fly- belted kingfishers to phoebes, Louisiana often an excellent time to see wood ducks merous active mammals including wood- catchers. It is possible, with a little bit of waterthrushes and some other early war- and their young as well as many local chucks, red squirrels, cottontails, and luck, to see and/or hear some 30 species blers, as well as towhees, catbirds, wood breeders that have established nests in this other small creatures. Late flying chimney of warblers in springtime—almost all of thrushes, Baltimore orioles, chickadees, area, such as the blue-gray gnatcatcher, swifts and a common nighthawk are also them on their way further north. Counting titmice, woodpeckers, and possibly some common yellowthroat, ruby-throated possible. all species except absolute rarities, one predators overhead. hummingbird, wood peewee, Acadian could spot 125 species of migrants in and over the Wissahickon between March 31 Thursday, May 13 and May 31. Meet at 8 a.m. at the W. Ellet Street To make certain you don’t miss out entrance to Carpenter’s Woods for a two- on seeing these winged visitors, join the hour walk through one of the best places Friends of the Wissahickon on one their in Philadelphia to see a great variety and

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(610) 828-1231 www.miquon.org April 2010 the shuttle 21 Morris Arboretum Photo Contest Eggs, Chocolate & Historic Dyes at by Jonathan McGoran, Shuttle Editor Annual Stenton Easter Egg Hunt ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­by Kaelyn Taylor, Stenton Museum Assistant Morris Arboretum is holding its first- ied panel will then select first, second, and ever photo and video contest. Get outside, third place winners from each of several have fun, and win prizes: $100 Arboretum categories. Winners will be included in an On Saturday, April 3 cash for winners, display on the video exhibition at the Widener Visitor Center at 1 and 3 p.m., Sten- monitor at the Morris Arboretum Widener Upper Gallery. ton will host its annual Easter egg hunt in the Visitor Center, and possible inclusion in Visitors of all ages and skill levels are museum’s historic gar- Morris Arboretum publications! encouraged to show off their photography dens. Visitors can cel- and video talents by capturing their own Photos and videos should capture the ebrate the beginning of special places and moments at Morris Ar- beauty of Morris Arboretum. The contest spring by filling their boretum. Subject matter for all entries runs until June 30, giving contestants the baskets with eggs and must be the Morris Arboretum. Specific opportunity to take pictures throughout chocolate goodies, and categories for photos include: People, spring and early summer. Photos previ- learning about the his- Plants, and Place. Categories for videos ously taken are also eligible. toric use of natural dyes are: Art, Science, Humanities, and Educa- Submit your photos up to 5 MB in made from flowers, tion/Learning. Contest forms, complete size and videos up to 90 seconds in length vegetables, and animal contest rules and other information are along with a completed entry form and products, while dyeing available at www.morrisarboretum.org photo courtesy of Stenton Museum fee before noon on June 30, 2010. A jur- eggs that are provided. Children of all ages are Last year’s Easter egg hunt at historic Stenton Museum welcome. This event is free, but reservations and by appointment throughout the year. are strongly recommended. Please call For more information or directions, phone Weavers Way is on Twitter 215-329-7312 to reserve your space or 215-329-7312 or visit www.stenton.org. email Stenton at museum.assistant@Sten- Stenton is a member of Historic German- Follow us at @WeaversWay and receive quick updates about events. ton.org. town, a consortium of fifteen cultural and product specials, and other important information... Stenton, which has been described as historic sites located in Northwest Phila- . . . as well as what we had for breakfast, if we just broke a fingernail, “the most authentic of all Philadelphia’s delphia. Visit www.freedomsbackyard. what the weather is like, and if it is going to make us close early!! historic houses,” was built by James Lo- com for further information. gan, William Penn’s Secretary, between This program is sponsored by The 1723 and 1730. Stenton is located in the National Society of The Colonial Dames Avenue Art & Framing historic Logan section of Philadelphia at of America in the Commonwealth of 4601 North 18th Street (the corner of 18th Pennsylvania, which has administered Your neighborhood shop for quality custom framing and Windrim Avenue), just four blocks Stenton as a historic house museum since east of Wayne Junction. The house is open 1899. Open Tuesday through Friday 10 to 5:30 for tours Tuesday through Saturday, from [email protected] and Saturday from 10 to 4. 1 to 4 p.m., April 1 through December 23,

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The next Northwest Philadelphia Com- A wide array of workshops will be to work? Discus- munity Café will take place on Sunday, presented. There is bound to be one or two sion and input from April 18, 2:30-5 p.m. at the Mt. Airy which capture your interest. Workshop all who attend will Presbyterian Church, at the corner of Ger- topics and presenters include: be welcomed and mantown and Mt. Pleasant Avenues. The • Mortgage Foreclosure Crisis: Tim Sty- encouraged. You Café will create an opportunity for people er, Philadelphia Unemployment Project are the only miss- to get together in a relaxed setting to talk ing ingredient to about issues that matter in our Northwest • Jobs Bill and Getting Americans Back make this Café an- Philadelphia community. The first Café to Work: Ben Sears, Jobs with Justice other great commu- in November 2009 brought out over 100 • Keeping Food Local: Glenn Bergman, nity happening. people who engaged in active and produc- Weavers Way Co-op. The Com- tive conversations throughout the after- • Campaign Financing Reform: Alex Ka- munity Café is noon. If you want to find out what’s going plan, Common Cause PA co-sponsored by photo by Jesse Brown on, share information, or get involved, we Northwest Phila- hope that you’ll join us at our next Com- • Creating Community! Co-housing in Scintillating conversation, great company, and useful information at a delphia MARCH- recent Community Café munity Café. Mt. Airy: Gloria Hoffman, Philadelpia Co-Housing Initiative inG for Change As with the first successful event, and Neighborhood the Café program will be informal. First, The workshops will concentrate on Networks. The tea, and dessert that will be provided. For you can help yourself to a cup of coffee what people need to know in order to act. event is open to the public and is free, but more information, contact mlenzi@com- or tea, chat with neighbors, and browse Maybe you want to know what to do about donations will be accepted for the coffee, cast.net, 215-247-9169. through literature about what’s going on the mortgage foreclosure epidemic, or in our fabulous neighborhood. Workshops find out what the co-housing movement is will then run simultaneously giving you all about. Perhaps you’re concerned about the opportunity to participate in two dis- the recent Supreme Court case of Citizens Sabadil and Sinusalia cussions during the afternoon. A resource United and political spending by special person will give a short presentation on an interests. How can we promote local food Sabadil issue of interest to our community, facili- production? Can we get Americans back For temporary relief of one or more of these symp- tate a discussion, and then suggest one or toms of hay fever or other upper respiratory aller- more action items for people who want to gies: itchy nose, sneezing, runny nose, itchy and watery eyes. become engaged. Dale B. Ellenberg MS, OTR/L Sinusalia Occupational Therapy Temporarily relieves congestion and pain Lifting the Human Spirit due to inflammation of the sinuses

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Unitarian Society of Germantown, 6511 Lincoln Drive, Mt. Airy 215-844-1159 Parking in rear off Johnson Street April 2010 the shuttle 23 PAGE 30 THE SHUTTLE MAY 2009 Return of the Art Quilts Relax, It’s Spring! Valley Green Bank Offers Chair Massages for May First Thursday by Lesley Seitchik by Jonathan McGoran, Shuttle Editor

Is all that gardening making you sore? circulation. We hope lots of people come PHOTO

What about keeping up with your kids and to the bank to get a massage.” “A dazzling display of art quilts… BY ing place for artists to share their work” R baseball practice? Stressed out with exams Dr. Brett Cardonick, a chiropractor in an astonishing achievement,” is how the ACHEL said Schwartzman, a local fiber artist and and graduations? Valley Green Bank has the Chestnut Hill/Mt. Airy area since 1993, Philadelphia Inquirer described ArtQuilt M member of the co-op for 35 years. Since the perfect remedy: Cardonick Chiropractic specializes in musculoskeletal pain and Elements in 2008. Formerly known as ILENBACH 1994 she has been making art quilts in- will be giving free chair massages as part of headaches as well as many other injuries. ArtQuilts at the Sedgwick, Art Quilt El- spired by nature. Her most current instal- First Thursdays at Valley Green Bank. He takes a holistic approach in helping pa- ements 2010 returns to the Wayne Art lation of seven quilts can be seen at the On Thursday, May 7, Susan Brown, a li- tients achieve optimal health, utilizing both Center in Wayne, PA, from April 17 to Germantown Jewish Center. Although censed massage therapist and member of hands-on and non- force techniques. Care May 19, for a ninth exhibition, featuring geographically the show has moved fur- Dr.Cardonick’s staff, will be at the Chestnut plans for patients are designed with an em- 50 quilts from five different countries and ther away from Weavers Way, its ties to Hill branch at 23 W. Highland Avenue from phasis on correction, prevention and well- 25 states. The opening reception on Sat- our area grew stronger with the addition 10:30 to 12:30 and from 1 to 3 p.m. she will ness care. Additional therapies include nu- urday, April 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. is free and of Germantown resident Shawn Towey, be at the Mt Airy branch at 7226 German- trition counseling, massage therapy, stress open to the public, as is the exhibit. a Weavers Way member since 1994 who town Avenue. In addition to giving sooth- management, psychological counseling, ArtQuilt Elements 2010 originated joined the committee in 2002, adding her ing and comforting massages, Susan will be personal/life coaching, as well as other in Mt. Airy in 1999 at the Sedgwick Cul- talent as a graphic designer, editor, and providing information on health and well- complementary health modalities provided tural Center (SCC). SCC founder Betty administrator. In 2008, Shawn oversaw ness. “This is a good opportunity for peo- by licensed and certified practitioners. Ann Fellner connected with Mt. Airy quil- production of a full color print catalog ple to better understand the benefits of Valley Green Bank is a locally-owned ter and long-time Weavers Way member documenting the exhibit. Shawn has been massage for managing both physical and and operated Pennsylvania commercial Debbie Schwartzman and proposed a fes- “Japanese Anemone” by Paula J. Chung making quilts since the 1990s and often stress issues.” said Dr. Brett Cardonick, the bank. The Bank was formed by community tival to “celebrate the fiber of communi- the 2006 show were progressing when the they needed to carry on the tradition of merges her passion for birding, maps and the Wissahickon with her love of textiles. owner of Cardonick Chiropractic located at and business leaders who make customer ty.”At VDebbiealley Green formed Banks’ an all-volunteers April First com Thursday- Sedgwick Event, Cultural Weavers Center Way closed Farmers it doors. the biennial show, which was renamed 23 E. Durham Street. service a priority.The Bank offers a tradi- mitteeDave Zelovof fiber and Nicoleartists Sugarman who transformed set up Ultimately“Farm stands” the groupin both was the delighted bank’s Mt. to ArtQuilt Elements. Visit www.artquiltelements.com for Valley Green Bank hosts special events tional mix of deposit accounts, including theAiry show and fromChestnut an invitational Hill lobbies exhibition and farmers connect and togave the Wayneout farm-grown Art Center in subur- “AQE is truly the embodiment of more information or call the Wayne Art in their lobbies on the First Thursday of non-interest and interest-bearing checking ofseedlings 18 art quilts to eager in its firstgardeners. year, into Pictured an in- hereban Philadelphiaare (l to r) tobank continue customers the exhibit. Mary our mission—and our passion—to en- Center at 610-688-3553 for gallery hours, each month to spotlight the vitality of the accounts, savings, money market and cer- ternationalLunney and juried Rina exhibitionFesnak; Chestnut with an acHill- branchIts ele­gant manager galleries Michele and talented Ferraro, staff pro- rich and enrapture our community with tours, and special events. Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill communities. tificate of deposit accounts. It also offers companyingZelov, bank CD-ROM staffers Sheraye catalog. PlansHall andfor Sylviavided McNally the perfect, and combination assistant ofbranch elements this art form, as well as provide a gather- “We appreciate Dr. Brett Cardonick partici- customers individual retirement accounts. manager Kathi Vanttouten. pation in First Thursdays,” commented Jay Valley Green Bank is a member of FDIC. 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Look for our monthly specials! 24 The Shuttle April 2010 2010 Election for Weavers Way Co-op Board of Directors Published on the next page are the responses of each candidate to the following five questions. 1. Why is Weavers Way Co-op important to you? 2. How will your experience, skills, or unique perspectives strengthen the Co-op Board? 3. What is your vision for the future of Weavers Way and how does it address the important short- term and long-term challenges facing the Co-op? 4. What volunteer experiences have you had with other cooperatives or organizations? 5. Is there any other personal information you would like to share, i.e. family, hobbies, work experience, special talents, etc.?

BALLOT For Election for Weavers Way Co-op Board of Directors

Voting ends Sunday, May 23, 2010, at the General Membership Meeting, Chestnut Hill Friends Co-op Meetinghouse, 100 E Mermaid Lane, Chestnut Hill To vote by mail: Ballots will be accepted by mail if received by May 22. Mail to: Leadership Committees Committee, Weavers Way Co-op, 559 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia PA 19119. To vote at store: Place ballots in the box provided at the stores by 4:30pm, May 23. Need Your To vote at Membership Meeting: Place ballots in the box provided at the Membership Meeting by 5:30pm, May 23. Help!

AT-LARGE DIRECTOR (3-year terms; Vote for up to 3) Weavers Way has long relied on members to perform
Jonathan Barnes the important work of our
Stuart Katz committees. Especially as
Nikla Lancksweert we embark on our exciting
Bob Noble (incumbent) expansion, we need your
Joe Pientka help to make sure that this
Sue Wasserkrug (incumbent) important work gets done.
______We particularly need help on our Membership Committee Fold here for confidential vote. and our Education Committee. Interested? Contact Outreach This information is mandatory for vote to be counted. One vote per member household Coordinator Ebony DeBrest Name (print clearly) ______Member # ______for more info, outreach@ weaversway.coop or Signature ______Date ______215-843-2350, ext. 124.

Weavers Ways Board of Directors Weavers Way Gift Cards by Rick Spalek, Operations Manager

We quietly introduced gift cards to the Co-op this past year, and they have been a great success among our staffers, who were awarded their bonuses via the Co-op gift card. Perhaps a little self-serving, they are also just way too convenient. Have you ever forgotten your checkbook or your cash, only realizing it as you walk through the Co-op’s doors? Don’t feel like paying credit card or bank They make great presents; for a new fees? Or just wanted to send your child to neighbor moving onto your block, is there the store to buy some milk? a better way to introduce them to the Co- Gift cards will let you store any op? A gift in appreciation of a dedicated amount of money, from $2 to $500; we teacher? A new grandparent wanting to simply scan it at the end of your transac- help out a son or daughter? photo by Serena Pepito tion, and then your sale is deducted from If you have any questions, please see Gathered here on the first Tuesday of February are Weavers Way Board Members, your card. Your receipt will tell you how Rick in the store at any time, and to buy a (standing, l to r) Cat Niallon, Dave Tukey, Margaret Lenzi, Brian Maher, and Bob Noble, and card, just ask a cashier the next time you (seated) Chris Hill, Cynthia Potter, Nancy Weinman, David Woo, and Sue Wasserkrug. much is left on your card after each trans- action. are in the store. April 2010 the shuttle 25 C A N d i d a t E S

Jonathan Barnes Bob Noble

1. I am deeply committed to supporting local economies 1. Weavers Way enriches our community by providing a and working with the members of the community of which I means for us to participate in an alternative economic am a part. Furthermore, I am a strong believer in the cooper- enterprise—one that values healthy food, concern for the ative model as a way of meeting the needs of a community. environment, relations among neighbors, and collective self- reliance. Every co-op is a seed for a better world. 2. As someone who possesses a strong commitment to social justice, living and working in Philadelphia for over 10 2. I have served for many years on the WW board and com- years, I believe I will be an asset to the board through my mittees including 4 years as president when I helped lead energetic devotion to the democratic process. I am young, the recovery effort from our financial crisis, hired Glenn, have extensive experience living in and working with inten- and set a course toward our current expansion. I believe the tional communities, and am very organized. board must serve the membership, leadership must begin by listening, and thoughtful discussion and respect for differ- 3. In today’s world of individualism and neoliberal ideology, to operate as a co-op is a ences of opinion are essential ingredients to a well-functioning board. political statement against the status quo. It is a statement in support of human rights (e.g. fair wages, fair trade, etc), the environment, and social justice. That said, I envision 3. Our biggest challenge is to maintain our identity, values, and cooperative principles Weavers Way expanding its commitment to oppose the status quo and more inten- as we expand. We need to broaden our membership base and increase our diversity. tionally support and sell products that are made using these same principles. Walking 4. I am the current Board President of Weavers Way Community Programs. I have the talk is a feat I believe we all must strive to do, and setting such an example for the attended several national co-op conferences. I was a delegate to the International Co- community will be a triumph with wide, rippling effects. operative Alliance General Assembly in Singapore. I serve on the board of the Bowers 4. I founded a cooperative housing initiative at my college, I was a member of and Fund, which is part of the national Cooperative Development Foundation. volunteered at my college’s food coop, and I grew up in an intentional Waldorfian 5. I have recently begun a new career as a cooperative business development con- community. sultant. I hope to use the knowledge and skills I have learned at Weavers Way to help 5. I am married to an amazing partner and have a beautiful daughter. I am enrolled in a other co-ops. My wife of 32 years, Mindy, is a Philadelphia public school math teacher. graduate degree program entitled, Social Justice in Intercultural Relations We have a daughter in graduate school and a son in college. We’ve lived in Mt. Airy for 17 years. Stuart Katz Joe Pientka 1. In everything Weavers Way does, it builds and sustains community. It does this by combining the efforts, ideology 1. The Co-op is a part of my community. When I go to the and commitment of a great membership and with the hard Co-op, I see friends and neighbors. I know the people that work and creativity of the staff. All of this makes a positive work there and who to ask for help—help finding something difference in our individual lives and in the collective well to advice on a recipe. The Co-op is a reflection of me, one being of our communities. who supports local businesses, community, wholesome food and great cooking. I love this place! 2. As a recent board member and officer, I understand how our board functions and how it can effectively play its 2. I am a project leader at Vanguard. I lead large-scale proj- fiduciary and governance roles to ensure the financial and ects involving implementation of updates or new functional- organizational well being of our co-op. In having spoken to ity to our record-keeper systems using continuous process and worked with hundreds of our members, I believe I can improvement. I will bring my leadership skills and fresh new effectively represent the membership as WW grows into it’s very dynamic future. perspective to the board. I excel at thinking outside the box and challenging mediocrity. 3. The Chestnut Hill expansion is critical to secure the future for WW. But in the long term, growing a local agriculture, and expanding our ability to teach children and 3. Building upon what we are by managing growth and staying true to our roots is our adults about healthy food choices are essential elements of who we are. But overall biggest challenge. As we grow, we need to improve and strengthen our monitoring I see the success of the WW cooperative business model as central to building more and control processes from store to board. Metrics are the key to our success. Without vibrant and sustainable local economies that can have enormous positive effects in knowing where we are we cannot improve. our community and in our world. 4. I volunteer with the United Way, the Share Food Program, Philabundance and my 4. Current Chair of the Member Loan Campaign (raised nearly $450,000). Five year past daughter’s school through the PTO. I participate in the school’s Wellness Committee board member, two years as president. and the Sustainable Springfield organization. I’ve funded over 25 microfinance loans to entrepreneurs in developing nations through www.Kiva.org. 5. Member since 1986. Director of City Public Health Center # 10. An enthusiastic ten- nis player, bike rider, and Philly sports fan. Married to Phyllis Hochberg. Two daughters 5. My wife, Janet, and I have lived here since 1992. Our daughter, Natalie is ten. I enjoy Lily and Rebecca. reading, gardening, spending time outdoors and visiting new places. I collect cook- books. I love to cook and make homemade bread and yogurt as often as I can. Nikla Lancksweert Sue Wasserkrug 1. It helps me feed my family healthier, more nutritious food and ensures that I do so in a way that is ethically and 1. The values that define the cooperative movement are environmentally sustainable. It has transformed the chore among my strongest beliefs. Being part of WW allows me to of shopping into an opportunity to be a savvier consumer, exercise my commitment to these values and to support my belong to a vibrant community and support enriching pro- community. My dream is to see the cooperative economy grams for local schools and groups. Spending money never become larger than the corporate economy. As a resident of felt so good! Carpenter Lane, I appreciate that WW is such a great neigh- bor. 2. My background in journalism, diplomacy and non-profit administration means I have an inquiring and analytical 2. Having served on the Board for one term, I’ve traveled the mind, work well with all types of people, and am passion- considerable learning curve of being a WW Board mem- ate about organizations that make a real and positive impact. As a (very) new working ber but I still have a new(ish) perspective. I’ve been a WW member, I certainly offer ‘fresh eyes’ and as a Chestnut Hill resident I can help represent member for ten years and a member of co-ops elsewhere Germantown Avenue shoppers. for nearly 20 years previously. I’ve spent years working at nonprofits that serve low- income individuals, so I have a lot of experience with non-corporate entities. I have 3. Successfully implanting Weavers Way into the hearts (and wallets) of Chestnut Hill strong opinions but am always willing to compromise for the sake of the community. families, while taking care to stay true to our mission, will support efforts to bring fresh, wholesome food to other Northeast Philadelphia communities and relieve pres- 3. WW is a force for positive economic change because of its success in demonstrating sure on the Mt. Airy store. that cooperation, sustainable development, and support for the local economy are good business practices. In the short term this means continuing and strengthening 4. I admit I am new to cooperatives but have some experience of fundraising and our work to promote cooperative economic endeavors and other initiatives in NW outreach drives. Philadelphia (e.g., farm, marketplace, CSA). In the long term this means serving as a model and catalyst for more cooperative enterprises both locally and beyond. 5. I am a Brit! However, having had two daughters here and experienced the warmth, generosity and open-mindedness of those we have met in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy, 4. As a public interest attorney I am always volunteering somewhere – currently my husband and I struggle to imagine returning to the UK. They say it takes a village to preparing tax returns for low-income working families. raise a child. We are grateful that our ‘village’ contains people that care sufficiently to have sustained an organization such as Weavers Way. 5. Ask me about Antarctica!

✔VOTE for up to 3 26 The Shuttle April 2010 New Tuesday Farmers’ Market 14th Annual Chestnut Hill Home in Mt. Airy! & Garden Festival, May 2 by Lesley Seitchik, Director of Marketing, Valley Green Bank by Peggy Miller, Chestnut Hill Business Association

Starting mid-May with the native straw- ley Green Bank. Glenn Bergman, General Historic Germantown Avenue will ing, free train ride, arts and craft activities, berries, Farm to City will be operating one Manager of Weavers Way Co-op added, be transformed into a beautiful, colorful and rock climbing wall. And everyone of its outstanding Farmers’ Markets every “From our experience at Weavers Way, outdoor marketplace as Chestnut Hill cel- loves the live music that plays all day on Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the plaza this community has an enormous capac- ebrates its 14th Annual Home & Garden two stages and the delicious foods served at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in ity to appreciate and purchase locally pro- Festival on Sunday, May 2. by Chestnut Hill’s wonderful restaurants the 7200 block of Germantown Avenue. duced food. We are particularly pleased Garden vendors, landscapers, artists, and food vendors. This year, a One Man This Farmers’ Market is sponsored by Val- that the Weavers Way Farm will be sell- and craftspeople will showcase a wide ar- Sideshow will present a laugh-a-minute ley Green Bank and the Lutheran Theo- ing its produce at this Farmers Market.” ray of plants, flowers, clothing, jewelry, show of juggling, sword swallowing, fire logical Seminary with community support Lutheran Theological Seminary president, outdoor furniture, and other items for the eating, and more. Even the family pet has from Weavers Way Co-op, Mt. Airy USA, Phil Krey, is delighted to host the Farm- home and garden. Many of the boutique fun at the festival as dogs of all shapes and West Mt. Airy Neighbors, East Mt. Airy ers’ Market. “We have a lovely plaza and shops in Chestnut Hill will be displaying sizes stroll the Avenue with their owners. Neighbors, Mt. Airy Business Association have envisioned this plaza to be a public their wares out on the street as well. If you feel you’re missing out by not hav- and the Mt. Airy Learning Tree. space; a meeting and gathering place for ing a pet, this will be a wonderful opportu- A hgihglight of the day will be sneak nity to adopt an animal in need. Just visit “Valley Green Bank is pleased to the community. The Farmers Market is a previews of Weavers Way’s new Chestnut the Pennsylvania SPCA’s Mobile Adop- cosponsor this Farmers’ Market which great way to serve this purpose.” Hill store. New to the festival this year is tion Unit which will be set up along the will provide a unique opportunity for our So, start planning your spring, sum- “Eco-Alley” which will be set up on West festival route. Both dogs and cats will be neighbors to buy and provide healthy, mer and fall menus with fresh, local and Highland Avenue. Sponsored by GRIN- there hoping to find a good home. There fresh local food for their families,” said healthy farm products purchased at the CH (GReen IN Chestnut Hill), Eco-Alley will also be general information on pet Jay Goldstein, President and CEO of Val- Mt. Airy Farmers’ Market. will be the “green” branch of the festival, care and other issues relating to animals. featuring over 20 green vendors, enter- tainment, demonstrations and much more. So, mark your calendars for May 2 and bring your friends and family to enjoy • Personal Training The festival is a real family affair. a lovely fun-filled day in Chestnut Hill. • Group Fitness Classes Kids love the amusement rides, face paint- • Sports Performance Training • New Cycling Studio

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Two Spring Bicycle Safety Workshops Share cycling knowledge Brought to you by Mt. Airy Bike Collective (MABC) about bicycles “Get Your Bike Out Of The Basement!” Open Hours every Thursday April 22nd at p.m. 1st and 3rd Thursdays In celebration of spring cycling weather we will have a workshop pm pm for people interested in learning how to tune up their bikes for from 6 to 8 safe and happy riding. In celebration of a year of MABC (in one form or another) we will have bike themed cake for participants! “Family Bike Workshop” Sunday, May 16th at 2:00 p.m. A workshop introducing folks of different ages to basic bike safety!

Both workshops take place in the Garage at 542 Carpenter Lane

Please check our calendar to confirm dates and hours: http://mtairybikecollective.com/calendar.html April 2010 the shuttle 27 s: “Bring back the old ‘Noccialata’! The s: “Could you pack some smaller quanti- toilet paper because it’s made from Suggestions texture of the new chocolate-hazelnut ties of figs and soynuts? The bags on the post-consumer recycled paper, it com- spread is like processed peanut butter, shelf right now are too big and too ex- pletes the recycling loop. But it has me (continued from page 28 ) and the flavor is weak.” pensive. Thanks!” wondering what people used before toi- r: (Chris) Sorry, it’s no longer available r: (Chris) Our grocery staff can split a bag let paper?” s: “I’m shocked, shocked I say, that we, a from any of our distributors. for you, and re-label...we’d be glad to r: (Norman) Apparently this is one of the peaceable community, would sell ’Gun- do this anytime! reasons country folk looked forward to powder green tea.’ What’s next, bullet s: “Really miss Lakewood Pomegranate the Sears catalogue (true story). Before bologna, etc.?” Cranberry Juice 12.5 oz. Much cheap- s: “How about semolina flour? Great for that, people just improvised using what- r: (Martha) I love it when our shoppers er than pure pomegranate juice. Serves pizza-making!” ever material was handy and appropri- read labels! I am attaching a print out the same purpose. Very tasty. Thank r: (Chris) This item is available as a pre- ate, including corn cobs, leaves, rags, from Wikipedia to this sheet in case you.” order, a case of four 24 oz bags, for even small animals (also true). Also, you’ll read my response. “Gunpowder r: (Chris) It was unavailable for a while, $12.13. Please let us know if you’d like just left hand and water. Interesting that green tea (ours is from Frontier Natural but now it’s back. to special order. Thanks. no other animal seems to struggle with Products Co-op and is organic and Fair this problem. Does this mean we’re Trade certified), when fresh, is shiny. s: “Sorrento Lactose-Free string cheese, s: “I like using the Seventh Generation more evolved or less evolved? Pellet size matters, large pellets being please! Acme and other local grocers considered to be a lower quality tea. have stopped carrying it. Thank you.” This tea’s leaves are rolled into a small r: (Margie) We don’t have a source for this L • E • T • T • E • R • S round pellet. The method of shaping brand. Sorry. tea is believed to take its English name Dear Editor: from the fact that the tea resembles gun- s: “Any chance you will consider carrying powder pellets used for cannons.” It has another pre-made pizza crust? I miss the Am I the only Co-op member concerned about the amount of money going sold well over our few years of carrying Rustic Crust brand that was previously down the drainhole as a result of the continued operation of the Ogontz Ave. it. carried. Thanks for the consideration.” store? r: (Margie) We haven’t been able to find s: “The cheat sheet for apples is great! I I didn’t realize that we were such a wealthy organization that we could another brand but will continue to look. continue to afford such losses. have expanded my apple repertoire. The Rustic Crust brand continued to get Could there be something like that for moldy long before the expiration date Glenn Bergman has been most patient with my queries and I thank him for cheeses, for example, Brie similar to even though I talked to both the com- that. But the “bottom line” is Ogontz has been a losing proposition, and the Camembert. Parmesan similar to Lo- pany and the distributor several times. future is no brighter. The fact that the doors remain open is really sad. catelli. Thank you.” Lawrence H. Geller r: (Margie) There are many more cheeses s: “Whole wheat challah. Much healthier than apples in the store. I started work- than regular. Also, whole wheat Kaiser ing on a cheese guide book but it may rolls.” Dear Mr. Geller: take a while. When it’s complete I’ll r: (Rachel) Check out the whole wheat I am very concerned about the losses at Ogontz. It may not ultimately write about it in The Shuttle. Feel free to challah from Roling’s bakery—it’s de- work and we may need to find another way to assist in reaching a ask the deli staff questions about cheese. licious! I haven’t found a whole wheat We have guide books behind the deli or Kaiser I’m totally satisfied with, but I’ll community that did not have access to fresh produce or a corner store call me at the store at ext. 134 or e-mail keep an eye out. without high fructose corn syrup in a majority of the product line. I have [email protected]. asked our Outreach Coordinator to spend time getting the word out about s: “Coffee from Costa Rica! It’s literally the store and the mission of WW. I ask for your help in any way that you s: “Can we get Dairya vegan cheese the best tasting coffee I’ve ever tasted!” might know how to assist with community organizing to turn this store and Soyatoo vegan whipped cream? r: (Martha) Glad you like coffee–me too. around to a breakeven. Thanks.” If you would like for us to research a If we cannot sustain the store, we will have to close it, but for many r: (Margie) Dairya brand is not carried purchase of Costa Rican coffee for you members who asked that we open up a store in an underserved area, this by any of our suppliers, sorry. (Chris) let us know. FYI, we did carry Equal was my call to action. It was planned to break even and not add anything to Sorry, no display space room to add this Exchange Costa Rican up to the point the bottom line. It was not meant to take away so much either. item at this time! when supply became less than steady. See us/me for more details. Glenn Bergman General Manager C O - O P for I N F O R M A T I O N C-2 Rent Properties are located in Mt. Airy W. Mt. Airy, only a half block 559 Carpenter Lane, 215-843-2350 Open Every Day 9 - 8 away from the Weavers Way Co-op and in the heart of a Advertise in the Shuttle Ogontz thriving community. AdvertiseAordable and Eective! in the Shuttle 2129 72nd Ave., 215-276-0706 • 20,000 circulation $10 / column inch Monday-Saturday 10 - 6 • Highly targeted $40 / business card Shuttle Staff • Extended Internet presence Many Sizes Editor & Advertising Manager • Inserts available Discounts Available Jonathan McGoran Call 215.843.2350 ext. 135 Advertising Billing Susan Beetle 542 Carpenter Lane Advertising Assistance Wide open warehouse/working Ilene Cohen garage Graphic Design 3532 Sq. Ft. (41’ 3” X 81’ 8”) Annette Aloe, Josh Giblin C-2 zoning Proofreaders/Editors Garage door entrance Naomi Hirsch, Erin Ducou $2,000/mo (triple net) Separate utilities Contributors Arnold Barr, Susan Beetle, Glenn Bergman, Noel Notary Public Bielaczyc, A.J. D’Angelo-Masko, Joanne Donohue, Amy Edelman, Adam Forbes, Josh Giblin, Notary services are available: Mark Goodman, Stuart Katz, Steve Lawrence, Margaret Lenzi, Jonathan McGoran, Rachel 10 am - 2 pm Milenbach, Peggy Miller, Jason Price, Genie Thursdays and Sundays Ravital, Al Renzi, Omar Rosa, Marta Rose, Anaiis Salles, Lesley Seitchik, Rick Spalek, Kim Spelman- 610 Carpenter Lane Located in the finance office, on the 2nd floor of Carpenter Lane. Please call David Shechtman at 215-843-2350 x111 to verify before coming. Hall, Eric Sternfels, Chris Switky, Kaelyn Taylor, Two story commercial row. The Betsy Teutsch, Norman Weiss, Michelle Zeigler, entire building is for rent as one Cost is $5 David Zelov unit. (for the usual service of verifying a signature), with a discount for members. Photographers 1333 Sq. Ft. (1st – 651, 2nd – 682) C-2 zoning Jesse Brown, Steve Hebden, Jonathan McGoran, $700/mo (triple net) Serena Pepito, Catherine Renzi, Anaiis Salles, Separate utilities Sustainable Springfield is doing an Earth Day Event David Zelov For more info e-mail: with Morris Arboretum and Carson Valley Children’s Aid www.weaversway.coop [email protected] on April 17th. 28 The Shuttle April 2010 do are made with 80 percent conventional wheat, not “Eco-Grain.” The overall envi- ronmental benefit of producing bread like Lettuce Eat Local this is minimal. Sara Lee even went so far as to claim Eco-Grain farming methods “…have some advantages over organic farming”—in that “Earth Grains bread requires less land than organic farming” (Sara Lee has since pulled this statement). Remember that organic standards have built-in concern for soil health—organic fields do not use synthetic fertilizers and toxic pesticides that are commonly used on conventionally grown crops. Also, or- ganic crops cannot be GMO. However, it is cool that “Eco-Grain” farmers have found a way to use satellite imagery in Suggestions farming. Our own local farmers have sub- scribed to this service because it is fun by Norman Weiss to watch the image of the compost heap Purchasing Manager change as the compost heats up.

Greetings and thanks for writing. As Suggestions & Responses: usual, suggestions and responses may have been edited for clarity, brevity, and/ s: “Coconut water. Better than Gatorade photo by Jonathan McGoran or comedy. In the news recently was an for electrolytes and re-hydration. Al- item worth noting. The Sara Lee company most a perfect food–does not need re- Enjoying the beautiful lettuce grown and delivered by Sam Stoltzfus (rear) of Sunset View Aquaponics are (l to r front) Marlene Santoyo, Dorel Shannon and Christine Stainton. is eing accused of “green-washing” their frigeration until it is open.” new line of “Earth Grain” line of breads. r: (Chris) Thanks for the suggestion. We “Green-washing” is the term used when are selling canned coconut water on the Equal Exchange Fair Trade a company makes a very small effort at spritzers shelf. doing something environmentally more friendly than usual, and plays it up big in s: “Hi, looking for fruit shakes a la April Coffees of the Month marketing campaigns and in the press with ‘Odwalla,’ ‘Naked,’ etc. I heard dis- the goal of having consumers think the tribution was unreliable–I hope it CAP Midnight Sun company has taken a major step forward can be worked out. Hate to hike out reg, $10.59 sale $7.99/lb. in ecological practices, and are thus wor- to Whole Foods–rather support you thy of consumer support. “Earth Grain” guys. THNX!” Rabble Rouser bread contains 20 percent “Eco-Grain,” r: (Chris) No “work outs” are on the hori- reg, $13.37, sale $9.59/lb. which is wheat grown with less pesticide zon, but we’ll keep our eyes peeled for Pre Ground Coffees than usual because farmers use satellite options. imagery to see more precisely where and Organic Decaf when to apply fertilizer, which reduces s: “Biodegradable trash bags–they sell reg, $10.08, sale $8.58/lb. fertilizer use by about 15 percent. While them at Whole Foods–made of corn!” you might think this is a good thing, the r: (Chris) There is a brand called “Bio- fertilizer is still petroleum-based and the Bag,” made from corn, that is available wheat is still likely GMO wheat. And even Welcome to Weavers Way from our distributors, I’ll try to work it with the fertilizer reduction, not all of the in space-wise. breads in the “Earth Bread” line contain Cooperative Association “Eco-Grain” wheat and even those that (continued on page 27) Dear Neighbor, If you are not already a member of Weavers Way Co-op, you are invited to join. Weavers Way is a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative. Our bylaws What is Weavers Way require that in becoming a member, someone from your household attend an orientation meeting, where details of membership will be explained. Upcoming Orientation Meetings are on the following dates: Co-op? Weavers Way Co-op Offices 555 W. Carpenter Lane Weavers Way is a Food Co-op, or a grocery Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m. : April 14, 21 and 28 store that is owned by its members—the Thursday, 6:45 p.m.: April 8 people who shop here. Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.: April 3 and 17 Weavers Way Ogontz Store Because our owners are our shoppers, we 2129 72nd Ave don’t try to make a profit selling unhealthy Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.: April 3, 10 and 24 food at high prices. Instead, we sell the Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment food our shoppers want us to sell—healthy, 8431 Germantown Ave (parking entrance on E. Highland Ave.) natural, and local foods, some grown and Tuesdays, 6:45 p.m.: April 6, 13, 20 and 27 prepared right in our own neighborhoods. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.: April 3, 10 and 24 We buy local, we support fair trade, and we Meetings start promptly and last about 1¼ hours. Latecomers cannot be are committed to our community, because admitted. Please fill out the tear-off sheet below and return it to the store. At we are owned by our community. The the close of the orientation meeting, you will be expected to pay your initial dollars you spend here stay here, either $30 annual investment (check or cash). We look forward to seeing you and invested in the co-op and the community, or welcoming you into the Co-op. distributed right back to the members who support us. Although we are owned by our members— PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION TO WEAVERS WAY and membership is important to what Someone from my household will attend the orientation meeting on ______we do—we are very much open to the public: everyone is welcome to shop, and Name (please print) ______everyone is welcome to join. Phone Number______You can learn more about Weavers Way at www.weaversway.coop, or better yet, stop Address (including ZIP code) ______in for a shop, or just to look around, at our ______stores in West Mt. Airy, West Oak Lane, or coming soon to Chestnut Hill. E-mail: ______