General Membership Meeting Agenda Sunday, November 15 • Welcome • Work option update 5:30 pm Meet & Greet; • Approve minutes • Financial report October Special 6:00 pm Business Meeting • President’s report • WWCP update All local apples 99¢ on Wednesdays 8400 Germantown Avenue • General Manager’s report • Vote on bylaw change • Expansion update • Questions & answers
October 2009 Vol. 38 No. 09 The Shuttle Serving the Co-op and the Northwest Community since 1973 Environment Committee Receives Final Check from Partnership Recycling Program by Sandra Folzer, October is Environment Committee Phoebe Coles, Executive Director of Keep Philadelphia Beautiful, attended the Co-op Month Environment Committee’s meeting on Weds. night, Sept 2. She presented a check by Jonathan McGoran, for $10,761.15 to the committee. This is Shuttle Editor the last payment for our recycling efforts, which ended in July, 2008. The commit- October is Co-op month, and in the tee gave grants totally $4700 this year and world of co-ops, there are many exciting is pleased to be able to continue giving developments to report, both locally and grants at least through next year. nationally. Keep Philadelphia Beautiful is part of In the Philadelphia area, we have the national Keep America Beautiful pro- seen a surge in interest in food co-ops. gram. Ms. Coles spoke of her endeavor In addition to our own expansion into to keep recycling active, despite budget Chestnut Hill, there are a number of problems in the city. She is involved vis- other co-ops starting up all around us, itoing schools to educate children about and Weavers Way has actively supported Pictured here at the check ceremony were (front row, l-r) Environment Committee Members the importance of recycling, as well as not Rebecca Yamin, Carolyn Scott, Sandra Folzer, and Helen Seitz, and Executive Director of Keep littering. Philadelphia Beautiful, Phoebe Coles, and behind them, Environment Committee members (continued on page 27) Stevik Kretzman, Pat Brotman, and Priscella Becroft New Mural Goes Up at Ogontz Store Proposed Changes to by Jenny French Weavers Way Bylaws The Ogontz Avenue branch of by Nancy Weinman, Weavers Way is a block away Weavers Way Co-op Board President from the PennDot driver license center. I know because I went Under the current bylaws of the Co-op, Board proposes the following changes to to renew my license the other notice of membership meetings must be the bylaws to allow notice to be given by day, and there was the familiar mailed to members. Generally, this re- mail or hand-delivery. Recognizing that green Weavers Way awning, quirement has been met by placing notice some members, wishing to save trees, may with goods out on the sidewalk of the meetings in the Shuttle, which, until prefer to receive notice via e-mail, our pro- for passersby. On the side of the recently, was mailed to all members. This posed change would also authorize e-mail building facing the end of the past year, in an attempt to increase circu- notice of meetings to members who elect block is a compact garden filled lation and improve on delays often asso- in writing to receive notice electronically. with ripening tomatoes and ciated with third-class mail, management Members are encouraged to approve these flowers, and above that—a huge arranged for the Shuttle to be hand-deliv- proposed changes at the General Member- mural is going up. ered to almost all addresses in designated ship Meeting on Nov. 15, 2009. areas. The Shuttle continues to be mailed The mural is a product of to members outside of those areas or not the Mural Corps, the educa- photo by Jennie French accessible by hand delivery. So that we can Turn to page 6 MAP artist Keir Johnston (l) and assistant Kim Alsbrooks continue to use the Shuttle as a vehicle to (continued on page 9) in front of the new mural at Weavers Way Ogontz give notice of membership meetings, the for Proposed Bylaw Revisions
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 Farm News 2 New Electric Bike Store in Mt. Airy 13 Philadelphia, PA Permit No. 2658 Product News 3 Bread & Roses Tribute to Change 18 Manager’s Corner 5 “The Price of Sugar” Documentary 19 Recipe Share 5 Acupuncturists Without Borders 19 Proposed Bylaw Changes 6 Fall Fun at Morris Arboretum 20 Healthcare Day of Service 7 Art Tours in NW Philly 21 Chestnut Hill Construction Update 27 Nature for the Young at Schuylkill Center 23 Suggestions 28 Whispers Along the Wissahickon 23 2 The Shuttle October 2009 Editor’s Harvest Celebration at Stenton Family Manor Farm Note by Jonathan McGoran, Shuttle Editor by Jonathan McGoran “Hope Garden: Growing in Philadel- phia,” a quarter-acre farm at Stenton Fam- October is many things. It is Co-op ily Manor (SFM) created in partnership month and Fair Trade Month. It is also with Weavers Way Community Programs Halloween, which is all about tricks and (WWCP), celebrated the end of a remark- treats and pretending to be something you able summer with a Harvest Celebration on are not. August 25. The farm itself was the back- drop for the event, which featured VIPs and On Halloween, kids all over will be a dance performance by young residents getting made up to look like zombies and of the facility who had been attending the ghouls before going out trick-or-treating, facility’s day camp and working, learning which seems like a waste of time because and playing at the farm all summer long. after a couple of hours trudging across the Other highlights included the premier of neighborhood and binge-eating Skittles a video documentary on Hope Garden by and candy corn, they’ll be looking like the Devonna Harrison, as well as plenty of undead anyway. photo by Sol Levy food, including grilled Panini with vegeta- Lots of food and lots of fun at the Stenton Family Manor Harvest Celebration These days, though, kids aren’t the bles; tomatillo salsa; and tomato, basil, and only ones pretending to be something they mozzarella salad, all made with produce WWCP Board Member Bob Noble, Pau- in part, by support from the Rubenstein are not. The treats are, too. Nothing new grown on site at the farm. latte Bailey, from the office of State Sen. Charitable Foundation, Children Can about unhealthy treats pretending they’re Among the speakers was Elder Rob- LeAnna Washington, who has been a big Shape the Future, the Bill Coleman Fam- healthy, but in this issue we have healthy ert Harrison, executive director of Mt. supporter of the farm, and Steve Kinsey ily Foundation, the Weavers Way Envi- ones trying to pass themselves off as junk. Airy Stenton Famioly Manor, who spoke from the office of State Rep. John Myers. ronment Committee, and the Pennsylvania And it’s not just food that’s disguis- about the amazing accomplishments of Throughout the summer, Stenton Horticultural Society. ing itself; beverages are, too, especially the children who had worked on the farm, Family Manor Summer Camp attendees Stenton Family Manor is a handicap- bottled water. Some brands of spring wa- and the adults who had worked together worked with the farmers to plant, form accessible homeless shelter exclusively ter are being accused of specious claims of to make Hope Garden a reality. Other fea- beds, and move compost. They learned for families in transition. It was estab- environmental sensitivity, or “greenwash- tured speakers included Philadelphia Di- to make salads with farm ingredients, vis- lished in 1991 as a place where homeless ing.” I will no longer buy those brands rector of Sustainability Katherine Gajew- ited the nearby Weavers Way Farm, and families could find shelter, security and of water; not because of the deceit, I just ski; Bishop Ernest C. Morris, CEO and participated in other gardening activities. the promise of a future. Stenton Family don’t want to drink water that has any- founder of Mt. Airy Bethesda, Inc., which Other SFM residents also helped out at Manor offers temporary housing on the thing to do with anything called “green- operates Stenton Family Manor; WWCP the farm, as did WWCP staffers and many condition that its inhabitants actively seek washing.” Executive Director Rachel Milenbach, volunteers. The farm was made possible, independent living and self-sufficiency. Other healthy foods are trying to al- ter their image through other means, such as body art. And no, I’m not referring to navel rings on oranges (that’s so passé). The latest fad involves “laser tattooing” Beautification at Henry Got Crops! Women in of fruit. I’m not sure if these tattoos have by Nicole Sugerman, Weavers Way Farmer any special meaning, but I’ve noticed that Agriculture rather than hanging around in bunches, more and more bananas are hanging out by Nicole Sugerman, in gangs. Weavers Way Farmer Some folks will argue there’s no harm in a tasteful little tattoo, but it’s not like It feels kind of like the elephant in the a sticker that you can peel off and throw room. It’s not that we don’t talk or think away. That cute little flower might seem about it around here—indeed, we do both, like a good idea when you are a fresh, rather frequently. But rarely do we dis- juicy plum, but it’s going to look a little cuss it with others. For some reason, it’s wilted once you’re a prune. not the kind of subject that is discussed all that openly. Instead, it’s alluded to sub- The Shuttle is published by Weavers Way Co-op tly, in a manner that just confuses me at Deadlines for each issue are first, until I remember that this is a little the first of the preceding month. unusual. e.g. November 1 for the December issue “You don’t look like a farmer,” peo- For information about advertising, ple say when I tell them my profession. contact [email protected], or call 215-843-2350, ext. 135 “What do you mean?” I reply, never able to let an issue go, “Oh, I don’t know,” photo by Dave Tavaniu Statement of Policy they reply, “You’re just little. You don’t Articles should be under 500 words and Weavers Way farmer Nicole Sugerman, working at Henry Got Crops! look like you ride a tractor.” It still takes can be submitted neatly typed, on disk, or e-mailed to [email protected]. me a minute to put it together. (Why do On Thursday, August 26, the atmosphere amount during beautification day. Split- Be sure to include your name, phone num- you have to be “big” to ride a tractor? ting up into small teams, students, teach- ber, and membership number. Drop them off was (even) more bustling than usual at the Why do you have to ride a tractor all the ers, and Weavers Way farm staff spread by the deadline to the Shuttle mailbox on the Henry Got Crops! Weavers Way Farm at time to be a farmer? What does it mean to second floor of the Co-op. The purpose of the the concrete for the driveway, repainted a Saul Agricultural High School. Around not “look” like someone who does ride a Shuttle is to provide members with informa- 45 students, incoming first years, donned building, built three compost bins, cleared tion as well as education about co-ops, health tractor?) Until I realize, oh, they mean be- work gloves and protective eyewear. Con- a hoophouse of waist-high weeds (Oops… food practices, and other matters of interest cause I am a young woman. At this point, how’d those get there?), painted informa- to the members as consumers and citizens of tractors surveyed the site. Painters primed. I never know quite what to say. “I ride a the community. tional signs for our crops in the fields, and Nina and I quickly sawed plywood into tractor sometimes,” or, “Yep, well, I am.” Articles express only the views of the writ- harvested a row of string beans. A contrac- sign-sized pieces. The subject changes. But I am constantly ers and not those of the Co-op or the board tor commented that she had never been on of directors, unless identified as such. Articles, The morning was wildly productive. reminded that to be a female farmer is a site where kids operated the machinery letters, comments, criticisms, and sugges- Dubbed ‘Beautification Day,’ the event something a little out-of-the-ordinary, to tions are welcome and should be directed to to spread gravel! Even though they’ve was a kick-off work party to start putting work at a farm site staffed almost entirely the editor. Space limitations require that the only been at Saul for a few weeks during infrastructure improvements into place by women, even more so. So I decided to editor has the right to edit all articles. Ad rates a summer orientation week, these students are available upon request, in the advertis- for a $28,000 grant from the WaterWorks express my thoughts about some of the in- are already pros. Our inaugural season has ing mailbox on the second floor, or at www. fund. The Henry Got Crops! project is one tricacies of women in agriculture. weaversway.coop. All ads must be submitted of three community agriculture projects in the Henry Got Crops! farm off to a suc- electronically, or camera-ready with prior Lately, I hear a lot about female farm- the U.S. to receive funding from the grant, cessful start. As days grow shorter and arrangement, and should be submitted with chillier, we dream of the enhancements ers as a “new trend.” According to the payment. Products or services advertised in along with a community farm in Chicago 2007 census, one or two out of ten farms this paper should not in any way be construed and a garden in Atlanta. At Saul, the fund- next season will bring, spurred in part by to be endorsed by Weavers Way Co-op. this grant and—as notably illustrated by is now operated by a woman. However, ing will support the construction of a green the “trend” part is hard to track, and seems roof, rainwater collection cisterns that can the success of this day—the exceptional community energy from the students, the to me to obscure some history of women The Shuttle be used to water our crops, an improved, who have always been involved in farm- ecologically constructed wash station, and high school, and Weavers Way. is printed on 100% ing. Female farmers have been historical- a recycled concrete driveway. ~ [email protected] recycled paper We accomplished a remarkable (continued on page 25) October 2009 the shuttle 3 Steep Discounts on Second Floor October Hidden Treasure by Martha Fuller, Wellness, Personal Care & General Merchandise Manager Arora ready-to-eat, Indian chicken and rice dinners. The dinners come in three varieties: Vindaloo, which has a nice kick; Curry, You may have noticed that the Last Chance Corral has moved. To and Tikka Masala, my favorite. They are made without preserva- say it’s in a better place means that tives and other unwanted additives and make a good quick meal. the humor of a few staff colleagues These dinners can be found in the prepared food refrigerator has rubbed off on me. (They know near the samosas and curry sauces. who they are.) We created a new area formerly occupied by the cof- fee bar. You’ll see “on-sale” mer- chandise on a wire shelf that was refurbished by our wonderful Mar- keting and Merchandising Manag- er, Josh. Come by, check it out, and grab some good values. We place items in this area that may be out of season or were not steady sellers here at Weav- DISCOUNT ers Way. We do not have items for sale on this rack because they have DEALS gone out of date. [email protected] “Get ‘em while you can!” Produce News Fair Trade Month in the Deli by Jean Mackenzie, Produce Manageer by Margie Felton, Deli Manager
October is fair trade month and to cel- cheese case next to the rice and chocolate ebrate, the deli is featuring fair trade hot puddings. It is a delicious and healthier chocolate, dried cranberries, and roasted version of the traditional treat. Papadums pecans from Equal Exchange. These items are back! It’s a new brand called Tiger Ti- will be on sale for the month. ger. If you try them, let a deli staff person Fresh Mozzarella will migrate back know what you think. They are located on to its original home for the fall and win- the shelf next to the meat case with the Pa- ter months. This summer, the deli staff tak chutneys and Arora Indian spices. decided to try selling fresh mozzarella ~ [email protected] self-serve-style from a bulk container. Price of Tomatoes: Keeping We did this because we just couldn’t keep up with the demand, and found it impos- How ‘Bout Them Apples? Slavery Alive in Florida Wednesday sible to keep the case stocked with fresh CommonDreams.org, an online, pro- Weavers Way Farmer mozzarella and It’s October, which can only mean one gressive citizens’ organization, published still stock other items, cut lunchmeat, Local Sale Day thing ...Okay, two things. First, all or most an article last spring about the exploita- etc… This change was met with both of our apples are local, low-spray, and In conjunction with the tion of undocumented workers harvesting positive and negative comments. Fresh sustainably grown, from Solebury Or- tomatoes in Florida. It says, in part, “Im- produce department’s Mozzarella sales seem to decrease to a chards in Bucks County, or Three Springs mokalee [Florida] is the tomato capital of Wednesday apple sale, the more manageable level after everyone has Orchard and Beechwood Orchard, both the United States. Between December and depleted their supply of garden tomatoes deli is going to feature a in Adams County. Fresh cider is back, as May, as much as 90 percent of the fresh in the fall, so we will return to packag- sale on a local item(s) every well as our favorite once-a-week produce domestic tomatoes we eat come from ing the mozzarella for you. Next summer, Wednesday. Look for specials treat, apple cider donuts. The first Gin- south Florida, and Immokalee is home the cheese may migrate to the lower shelf on local cheeses and other ger Golds, Buckeye Galas, Jonamacs and to one of the area’s largest communities again. items that might taste great Honeycrisp—all of which started in early of farmworkers. According to Douglas A few new items in the deli. Vegan with your local apples. September—have been just wonderful: Molloy, the chief assistant U.S. attorney brown rice pudding is now available in the crisp, juicy, and full of flavor. based in Fort Myers, Immokalee has an- And second, the Annual Fall Festival other claim to fame: It is “‘ground zero for at Morris Arboretum is on Sunday, October modern slavery.’ ...When asked if it is rea- 4. We will once again be selling lots of lo- sonable to assume that an American who New From Martin’s Sausage cal apples, pears, pumpkins, and cider. It’s has eaten a fresh tomato from a grocery a great way to spend a Sunday, and support store or food-service company during the by Dale Kinley, Meat and Seafood Deprtment Manager both your co-op and the Arboretum. winter has eaten fruit picked by the hand Mid-Week Specials of a slave, Molloy said, ‘It is not an as- Martin’s Sausage is sumption. It is a fact.’ ” Have you noticed the specials in the now making antibiotic- The article describes the experiences Produce Department on Wednesdays and free sausage. The choices of men who come to Florida to harvest to- Thursdays? Do you wonder why? For one are a little limited, as they matoes in hopes of earning enough money thing, the weekends are very busy and are gradually changing to support families back in Mexico, but crowded at Weavers Way, and I wanted a their labeling. Currently, find themselves held in virtual slavery way to encourage more shopping at mid- we are stocking: pork to crew bosses. It also details efforts to week, when there are no crowds and no breakfast links, pork mild, prosecute those responsible, organize the lines. More importantly, a lot of our fresh, turkey breakfast links, workers, and bring pressure to bear on the local produce comes in on Tuesday after- chicken sun dried tomato largest buyers of Florida tomatoes. noon, and on Wednesday and Thursday. I and basil, chicken apple, want to show it off, and I want you to get As I write this, we are up to our necks and chicken feta and spin- the best selection. There are some items, in beautiful, juicy tomatoes from our own ach. Martin’s gets its meat especially from some of our smaller farm, from Chester and Lancaster Coun- from a number of local farms, that we may only have on Wednes- ties, from New Jersey, and from our own farms, including Koch’s Turkey Farm, servatives or additives. They have quite a days or Thursdays. yards and gardens. But by the end of Oc- where we get our Christmas turkeys and variety of flavors, all of which are really tober, we will once again be relying on If you haven’t shopped our midweek our ground turkey. We are now stocking tasty. They are great on the grill, added Florida for most of our tomatoes. both white and dark ground turkey meat. to sauce or stuffing, or sautéed with specials yet, please give them a try. I think you’ll be happy with the selection, fresh- You can read the entire article your- Martin’s Sausage is a third-genera- greens— just a few ways to enjoy them. ness, and prices. And if you have a sugges- self, at http://tiny.cc/c3hwM. Thanks to tion family business, originating in South As Martin’s expands their line of tion for something you’d like to see us add member Marlena Santoyo for bringing Philly. About five years ago, they moved antibiotic-free choices, we will too. Hope to our “Specials” list, please let us know. this article to our attention. across the bridge to N.J. to a state-of-the- you enjoy them. ~ [email protected] art facility. Their sausages have no pre- ~ [email protected] 4 The Shuttle October 2009 Manager’s Corner What’s the Board Thinking... The Continuing Healthcare Saga About Diversity? by Glenn Bergman, Weavers Way General Manager by Dave Tukey, Weavers Way Board Member At-Large
I would like to return, for a moment, to a Weavers Way, we offer 40 percent health The Mission Statement of the Co-op ar- versity be significant to the Co-op itself? topic I raised a few months ago about the benefits for part-time staff and 80 percent ticulates the vision held by the member- I phrase the question in this manner be- cost of health care to our small business, for full-time staff. This is costly, but it is ship. As a Board member, I have recently cause the Board’s primary responsibility and why it is crucial that we level the play- the right thing to do! been exploring one particular sentence of is the Co-op’s viability in a business sense ing field, provide a national plan, and make I visited the store that one applicant that mission: “We embrace the diversity even if the Board endorses a broader so- sure that the government (or a similar non- worked for in Philadelphia, early in the of Mt. Airy, and seek to reflect that diver- cial agenda. Why is it in the Co-op’s best profit entity) is involved. As I mentioned morning (7 a.m.), when it was not crowd- sity in our membership.” Two things are business interests to be diverse? before, last year our monthly invoice was ed, so I could observe the staff setting up. evident in that sentence. First, the mem- One reason is strategic. According to about $27,000 a month for covering about I checked prices and observed the staff, bership views diversity as a defining char- the Food Trust (Food Geography: How 50 of the 75 staff working at Weavers Way, thinking, “They are here early, they set acteristic of Mt. Airy. Second, the mem- Food Access Affects Diet and Health, p. the farm, and the community programs. up the store, and they make the profits for bership wants that same kind of diversity 1) Philadelphia has the second lowest We made some changes to the contribution this big company, but now I know that the to be a defining characteristic of the Co- number of supermarkets per capita in the by staff, offered different types of plans, odds are that the person I am looking at is op’s membership. To paraphrase the senti- United States; many residents go out of and today our monthly invoice is around making lower than a living wage and is ment: Diversity is important to our neigh- their neighborhoods to buy food, or buy $21,000. That means we will spend about most likely not covered by the company’s borhood, and we want that diversity in our convenience food that is less healthy. $200,000 annually on insurance. That is health plan. Co-op as well. One remedy to this situation is member- the cost of doing business right now and I went to the deli and purchased some Exactly how diverse are West Mt. owned, community-based co-ops. We can will take away from our ability to do other Airy and the Co-op? According to the well imagine Weavers Way playing a con- projects. We are, however, at a big disad- sliced meat for my kids’ sandwiches, but when I looked at the prices, I realized we U.S. Bureau of the Census, West Mt. siderable role in this regard. vantage when we compare ourselves to Airy is approximately 40 percent African- other grocery stores, both large and small, are much, much lower. The Dietz & Wat- But expanding the Co-op successfully son ham was $8.99 a pound; at the Co- American. In contrast, surveys conducted to underserved neighborhoods means the who make it very difficult or impossible in 2006 and 2009 indicate that Co-op for their staff to obtain this benefit. op it is $6.99 s pound. I decided to wait. Co-op will need to take into account the However, on my drive home an hour later, membership is only 10 percent African- shopping patterns and cultures of persons In September, we conducted inter- I started to think about our prices and our American. As a 1998 research report different than those of the Co-op’s cur- views for the Chestnut Hill store manager personnel costs. We operate at a very high states: “Weavers Way Co-op ... dispro- rent membership. We simply can’t clone position. We interviewed a few internal percentage of personnel costs and yet we portionately appeals to white shoppers” ourselves, plunk down in a neighborhood, staff and a few from outside the co-op, also have thousands of cooperator hours. (Cityscape: A Journal of Policy Develop- and expect things to work out unless we from both the conventional grocery and If we added these hours into the mix and ment and Research, Vol. 4, Num. 2, 1998, know how to serve that neighborhood and natural foods worlds. What I learned made assigned them a dollar value, we would p. 47). With respect to other analyses of its needs. Predominantly white and afflu- it clear that we do an excellent job provid- be out of business in a few months. that report, we can say that Co-op mem- ent Chestnut Hill reflects current Co-op ing coverage for our staff. While we al- bership exhibits the kind of racial imbal- membership, so quite naturally we expect ways want to do more, we are clearly bet- So, we either have to charge more, ance prevalent in the 1950s in West Mt. cut back on benefits and starting pay lev- to do well there. But expansion into Ger- ter than the conventional grocery business, Airy while after that, the neighborhood mantown or East Mt. Airy, let alone into which works staff hard, underpays them, els, or ensure that the cooperator work became significantly more diverse. program remains a vibrant program. neighborhoods more removed from West and provides little if any benefits to the en- The historic demographic trends in Mt. Airy, would present far different cir- try level staff. I have decided that we must maintain lower prices, make the cooperator mem- the neighborhood, in contrast to the Co- cumstances. Let me offer one example I learned ber work program important, and always op’s membership, put the sentence from Fortunately, we do not need to risk of what I believe is a horrific way to treat keep our mission of the triple bottom line the Mission Statement in an interesting opening a new store in such areas to learn staff. Two assistant store managers from as our guiding light. light. “We embrace the diversity ... and what it might be like to attract and serve two different grocery chains applied and seek [it] in our membership as well.” In the needs of a racially different customer we interviewed them separately. In one Over the next few months, the health essence the members said, we are glad care policy of this country must change base. We have a learning opportunity right case, we learned that this assistant manag- West Mt. Airy became more diverse over here in West Mt. Airy. As we strive to at- er of a large 50,000-sq-ft store doing over so workers and businesses are treated the the years; we want that diversity in our same and all are covered regardless of tract and satisfy more African-Americans $45 million a year in business has over 70 Co-op, too. from our own neighborhood as members, cashiers on payroll. When asked how they full- or part-time status. It is not right that we pay for health care and others attempt Aside from issues of social equity, we will learn a great deal in the process. can afford so many they said, “All of them why might the question of the Co-op’s di- are part-time and none receive benefits for to keep people off such important basic the first few years.” On top of that, they services. We must level the playing field (continued on page 6) start these cashiers below $8.50 per hour! at once with a national government option Staff are not encouraged to join the health or comprehensive plan if we are to com- care program. Management is told to re- pete locally and globally. tain as many part-time staff as possible to save money and keep people off the plan. Linda J. Baker MD CCH Classical Homeopathy for Children and Adults “How can this be?” I thought. At Consultative Holistic Pediatrics www.lindabakermd.com
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If these are might have called for whole milk, but Thin (3/4 inch wide) sliced fresh Grains Council website: foods you haven’t tried yet, how about ex- you’ve been making it with skim or soy jalapeño, minced milk and it comes out great. Maybe you’ve Quinoa perimenting with them and, when you’ve ¼ tsp. turmeric, cumin, and curry substituted healthy vegetable oil for butter got a dish you like, send us the recipe? powder (Chenopodium quinoa) These are nutrient-dense, delicious, and in another recipe or replaced butter with Fresh ginger to taste or replace with ¼ versatile foods, so the experiments will sesame oil with broiled asparagus, sesame Quinoa (keen-wah) comes to us tsp. dried be fun. To get you started, I have included seeds, and lemon. In baking, have you re- from the Andes, where it has long been one of our family recipes for quinoa (to placed refined grains like white flour with Thyme, sprinkled to taste cultivated by the Inca. Botanically a rela- the right). If you’re experienced at cook- whole grains such as whole-wheat pastry 2-3 cups shredded fresh cabbage and tive of swiss chard and beets rather than ing with these marvelous seeds, please flour in some great bread? carrot (bag “cole slaw” works) or as a “true” grain, quinoa cooks in about choose a favorite to submit. We’ll post it desired 10 to 12 minutes, creating a light, fluffy This is a great time of year to think side dish. It can also be incorporated into on the website and enjoy trying it. And it Fresh basil as desired of cooking with the end of summer and soups, salads and baked goods. Com- will be there for all of us to find at some start of fall fresh produce at Weavers Way 1 cup cooked quinoa (approximate - future point—like Thanksgiving—when mercially, quinoa now appears in cereal and the farmers’ markets. Building the as desired) flakes and other processed foods. Though we want to try something new to comple- Co-op recipe base, we’ll share in the cu- 1-2 medium baked potatoes cut into ment favorites. much of our quinoa is still imported from linary gifts and traditions of talented Co- bite-sized pieces South America, farmers in high-altitude In the spirit of the holidays, we’re op members and add community cooking Red wine vinegar (or other), to taste areas near the Rockies are also beginning also looking for these foods in celebration pleasure to the seasons. 2 Tbsp. water to cultivate quinoa. mode. We’d welcome recipes featuring So, we welcome your experimenta- Adapt as desired: vary spices, add buckwheat, which is native to Southeast Quinoa is a small, light-colored tions and submissions. Please include additional veggies (red bell pepper, Asia, for dishes such as kasha for the Jew- round grain, similar in appearance to ses- your name and any family stories you’d winter squash, mushrooms, lima, fava, ish High Holidays. We’d also love to re- ame seeds. But quinoa is also available like to share. We’d love to hear whether or other beans), add fruits (apple, ceive your recipes that feature amaranth, in other colors, including red, purple and your recipe is entirely new or comes cinnamon, and cloves, raisins, dried native to the Andes, and quinoa, native to black. Most quinoa must be rinsed before from grandparents. Just be sure to send cherries, currants, or cranberries, Mesoamerica, for Thanksgiving. Do you cooking to remove the bitter residue of them in soon, so we can use them for walnuts, almonds, pine nuts, or have recipes for whole grain hallah or for saponins, a plant-defense that wards off the upcoming holidays! Please send cashews) insects. Botanists are now developing sa- apple, carrot, potato, herring, or turkey them to Robin Cannicle, Weavers Way dishes you just adapted in September for Instructions ponin-free strains of quinoa to eliminate Membership Manager, at member@ this minor annoyance to the enjoyment of Rosh Hashanah or pre-fast/post-fast Yom weaversway.org. Start with garlic, red onion, and chile Kippur meals? Or do you have berry, corn, quinoa. We hope you will enjoy this quinoa (and fresh ginger if available), in pumpkin or winter squash, bean, chile, medium-sized saucepan. Health bonus: The abundant pro- potato, or lentil dishes for Thanksgiving? recipe. My family loves it! tein in quinoa is complete protein, which Add spices, cabbage, and basil. Mix. Recipes featuring cranberry and other ber- means that it contains all the essential ries? Potato and fish dishes for the solstice Add vinegar and water and cook amino acids our bodies can’t make on celebrations? Special healthy dishes or together for just a few minutes, until their own. red onion and cabbage are tender but crunchy, too. Stir to prevent sticking. www.wholegrainscouncil.org/ whole-grains-101/whole-grains-a-to-z Mix in quinoa and potatoes and serve. Serves 2-3. Easily doubles.
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Proposed additions are formatted bold and underlined. Proposed deletions are Article IV, Section 8. Notice of Nomination and Election of Directors and of formatted crossed out and bold. Committee Chairpersons. No later than sixty (60) days prior to the Spring Article IV, Section 3. Notice of Meetings. The notice of regular and special membership meeting the Chairperson of the Leadership Committee shall post a meetings of the Members shall state the date, time, place and purpose of the notice of elections in a conspicuous place at the principal place of business of the meeting. Notice of all regular and special meetings of the Members shall be Co-op, which notice shall state the date of the elections, the positions for which given by the Secretary as follows: elections are to be held and the procedure for nomination of candidates for the a. by mailing or hand-delivering the notice, not less than twenty days before positions. The notice shall also be published in the Co-op newsletter or another the date of the meeting, to each Member at the Member’s last known publication generally circulated distributed to all members. Nominations of address, and candidates for positions on the Board of Directors and for Committee b. by posting notice in a prominent place on the Co-op’s website and in each Chairpersons may be made by any person in a member household by submitting Co-op store. the name of the nominee(s) to the Chairperson of the Leadership Committee of For purposes of (a) above, notice shall be deemed to be mailed to a Member the Co-op within sufficient time to permit notice of the nomination to be The secretary shall mail a written notice of each meeting of the Members, disseminated to the membership by mail in accordance with these by-laws. setting forth the date, time, place, and nature of the business of the meeting Representatives of the Leadership Committee shall contact each nominee and to each Member at the Member’s last known address, not less than twenty determine the nominee’s willingness to serve. days before the date of the meeting. Such notice shall be deemed delivered if Article V, Section 1. Election of Directors. The election of Directors shall take deposited in the United States mail with at least third-class postage affixed and place at the Spring membership meeting. All voting for Directors shall be by addressed to the latest address provided by the Member or if e-mailed to the written ballot. Notice of the election, including the names of the candidates, the latest e-mail address provided by a Member who elects in writing to receive Board positions being filled, and a copy of the ballot shall be published in the Co- notice of meetings by e-mail in lieu of regular mail or hand-delivery. The op newsletter or another publication generally circulated mailed to Members at notice shall also be conspicuously posted at the Co-op. least 30 days before the meeting at which the election will occur and shall be Article IV, Section 6d. Voting by Ballot. All voting for Directors shall be by posted in a prominent conspicuous place in each Co-op store and on the Co-op ballot in accordance with Article V of these By-laws. In addition, the Board may website throughout the twenty (20) days immediately preceding the date of the authorize voting by ballot on any other issue that properly may be brought to the election, and there shall be an opportunity in the same publication for brief Members for a vote, including but not limited to any proposal to amend these statements relating to each candidate. As set forth in Section 6d of Article IV of Bylaws. Whenever voting is conducted by ballot, the following rules shall apply: these By-laws, to be counted, the ballots must be received by the Co-op by the (1) All votes shall be submitted by ballot and no voice votes will be counted; (2) adjournment of the meeting at which the election is held, must be returned in the form of the ballot shall be prescribed by the Board; (3) a copy of the proposal accordance with the instructions on the ballot, and must meet certification or ballot to be voted upon and the date and time by which the ballot must be standards set by the Board to ensure confidentiality, authenticity, and validity. received by the Co-op in order to be counted (the “Ballot Due Date”) shall be published in the Co-op newsletter or another publication generally circulated mailed to Members no less than 30 days nor more than 60 days before the Ballot Due Date and shall be posted in a conspicuous place in each Co-op store and on the Co-op’s website throughout the 20 days immediately preceding the Ballot Due Date; (4) the Ballot Due Date shall not be later than the adjournment of the In short, we need to expand our mem- meeting at which the issue described in the ballot is being considered; and (5) the Diversity bership in the interests of not only diver- ballot shall set forth the instructions for returning the ballots, which shall include sity and being a good neighbor, but sound as one option depositing the ballot in a ballot box located in any Co-op store. (continued from page 4 ) business practices as well. If we can reach Each Member household shall be limited to submitting one ballot on each voting the goal of a racially diverse membership occasion. To be counted, ballots must be received by the Ballot Due Date, must Put another way, the first expansion into with our current store, we will be in a bet- be returned in accordance with the instructions on the ballot, and must meet racially diverse areas ought to be closer to ter position to say to other racially diverse certification standards set by the Board to ensure confidentiality, authenticity, and home—West Mt. Airy itself. neighborhoods that our cooperative model validity. Three persons designated by the Board shall count the ballots in a Such an expansion of our member- and business practices will be successful manner designed to preserve the confidentiality of the Member’s vote. The vote ship within West Mt. 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President Obama proclaimed June 27, the Weavers Way Ogontz Store, which is membership. Several 2009 National Health Care Day of Ser- located across the street from the Senior seniors were already vice. Americans came together across center, to share its commitment to health members of WW and the country—in community health cen- and well being.” two volunteers joined ters, outside of supermarkets, in local Using the Organizing for America the Co-op that day. schools—to serve together and improve website tool and with assistance from the Gilbert Ferblan- health care in their community. While Weavers Way membership department, tier, a masseuse and serving their neighborhoods, Americans we organized an event that consisted of 11 Weavers Way mem- raised their voices and built momen- volunteers (six Weavers Way members) ber, said, “It was a tum to finally fix our broken health care in three weeks. It cost $36 in products blessing to serve the photo by Robin Cannicle system. This day was organized through from the Ogontz location and the rest in seniors and teach Co-op member Gilbert Ferblantier (l) donated his services for the Organizing for America, the successor or- volunteer efforts. We converted the space the volunteers about National Health Care Day of Service at West Oak Lane Senior Center. ganization to Obama for America, which in the Senior Center lounge into a holistic massage and healthy is building on the movement that elected healing space with fountains, reading ma- living. I love to help to give a big thank you to Jason, store President Obama by empowering commu- terials, candles and aromatherapy. As an people and this was a happy, uplifting manager of Ogontz location, for provid- nities across the country to bring about an added pleasure, Dr. Karen James, a mem- event. I want to do this again next year and ing all of the giveaways. We promoted agenda of change. ber of Weavers Way who is a certified in I was proud to represent Weavers Way. I Senior Day Tuesdays at the Ogontz loca- Melanie Jones, a Weavers Way mem- homeopathic medicine, gave a presenta- love the Co-op.” tion, which was the brain child of Weavers Way employee Renee Champion.” A high ber, decided to contribute to this day by tion on arnica, its benefits and where to Sharline Waller, director of the West percentage of seniors use the Ogontz lo- volunteering at the West Oak Lane Senior purchase it in the Co-op. “It was a very Oak Lane Senior Center said “The seniors cation and Jason is committed to adding center giving hand and foot massages. enlightening day!” said James. “This was thought the event was a blast! It was a more products that would be of benefit to “I am so impressed with how the an excellent start for future workshops at day for everyone to be in tune with them- them in the store. community has revitalized this area. I Weavers Way. This event brought aware- selves…mind, body and spirit. The se- have been a member of Weavers Way for ness of alternative ways of healing to all niors who thought they would have never Melanie is the director and founder of seven years and was recently named Di- that participated.” gotten a massage in the past, tried it for the the Pachamama Healing Garden, a non- versity and Outreach Chair, so I wanted to President Obama asked Americans first time. They also appreciated the giv- profit holistic healing center serving peo- reach out and give back. When President to sign a three-point healthcare reform ing spirit of the volunteers and the aromas ple with disabilities, seniors, and people Obama proposed the National Health Care declaration. We gathered 31 signatures, from the natural scents.” of size. She is also the Advocacy Chair for the Consortium for Latino Health. Day of Service in our communities, as a spoke about natural ways of wellness Seniors received free Emergen-C For more information, contact Melanie at volunteer with Organizing for America, and referred people to Weavers Way to packets,Ad_051109.qxp flowers, tomato plants,05/11/09 and fruit 9:34 PM Page 2 [email protected]. I thought how awesome it would be for purchase these items and interest them in provided by Weavers Way. “I would like
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Book Review Inquiries Into the Nature of Slow Money by Woody Tasch Reviewed by Margaret Lenzi, Weavers Way Board Member At-Large
Is money moving too fast? Slow down entrepreneur, posits that the problems we Even the experts don’t know where the moting the fertility of the soil. and enjoy the earth. Join the Slow Money face with respect to soil fertility, biodiver- money comes from, where it is going, and The good news is that the amount of Movement (SMM) where money is in- sity, food quality, and local economies are whether any of it represents real value. We Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) is vested as if food, farms, and fertility mat- not primarily problems of technology but all recall the startling response from for- on the rise. From 1995 to 2005, SRI rose ter. This is the message of a timely new rather finance. A system that is organized mer Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin who from $639 billion to $2.29 trillion. During book by Woody Tasch, Inquiries into the only to optimize the efficient use of capi- said, “No one knows” what the outcome that same period, the number of socially Nature of Slow Money (published Jan tal produces cheap chemical-laden food, of the credit crisis will be. screened mutual funds rose from 55, with 2009 by Chelsea Green Publishing Com- millions of acres of genetically modified The relationship between capital, assets of $12 billion, to 201, with assets of pany). When I was on vacation this past corn, billions of food miles, widespread community and regions has been broken. $179 billion. One SRI promoter, The In- August, I attended a book talk by Mr. degradation of soil fertil- In this post-industrial age vestors Circle, is a nonprofit network that Tasch and much to my amazement, also ity, dying Main Streets, kids of unsustainable profiteer- has facilitated the flow of $130 million realized that Weavers Way is very much who think food comes from ing, Tasch calls for a “re- to 200 sustainability-minded, early-stage part of the SMM. Hopefully, the SMM can supermarkets, and obesity storative economics” that companies and venture funds. On the local grow in the years to come, with Weavers epidemics concurrent with propounds a new concept of scene, the Reinvestment Fund is an SRI Way right in the thick of it, so that we can persistent hunger. fiduciary responsibility, one group that finances neighborhood revital- all have a more sustainable, healthy world The speed with which that cares for our common ization, including Weavers Way’s recent in which to live. money currently moves assets, sense of place, cul- expansion efforts. Unfortunately, SRI is So what is the Slow Money Move- through our financial sys- tural and biological diversi- paltry in relationship to the total amount ment? It is a movement that seeks a new tem divorces the investor ty, and nonviolence. While of investment in this country, which rose economy grounded in quality products, from the product and causes the rate of return from this from $7 trillion to $24.4 trillion from 1995 human relationships, and protecting the detachment from people, investment model may not to 2005. But those proportions can change land. Its aim is to build new capital mar- places and culture. The book be as high as those gar- for the better. kets around preservation and restoration, has many statistics that drive nered from the speculative Already in motion are myriad small rather than extraction and consumption. home this point. For instance, from the products that caused the country’s finan- actions taken by consumers, farmers, and It targets smaller, independent enterprises beginning of human history to the year cial meltdown, growth would be steady, enterprises to channel their resources. that have traditionally been excluded from 1900, the global economy grew to $600 slower, and more in tune with the natural Closer to home, the Weavers Way Mem- conventional markets, venture capital, and billion in annual output. Today, the world commodities that the new products would ber Loan Campaign is an example of philanthropy. It is investment based on economy grows by this amount every fund. As the title suggests, the Slow Mon- investing our money in local food enter- the triple bottom line- People, Planet and two years; $3 trillion circulates through ey Movement is in its infancy and needs prises. Many of us lent money to Weav- Profits. It seeks to preserve and restore lo- currency markets every day, and trading a multitude of approaches to succeed in ers Way to fund the expansion of our lo- cal food systems and local economies. volume on the New York Stock Exchange catalyzing substantial new capital flows to cal food co-op and will receive one- to Author Woody Tasch, a seasoned ven- grew from three million shares a day in enterprises that create economic opportu- ture capitalist, foundation treasurer, and 1960 to five billion shares a day in 2007. nity while respecting, protecting and pro- (continued on page 16) Avenue Art & Framing Your neighborhood shop for quality custom framing
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(continued from page 1 ) tional branch of the Mural Arts Program Keir told me that for six weeks this (MAP) of Philadelphia, the acclaimed summer, he was helped by 10 teens at- nonprofit that has decorated this city like tending Martin Luther King High School no other. Philadelphia has more murals a few blocks away. It was their summer than any other major U.S. city. Of these, job, funded by the Pennsylvania Depart- over 2,800 were produced by MAP or the ment of Community and Economic De- Corps. The mastermind of this particular velopment. Mural Corps offers free af- mural is Keir Johnston, a young artist, but ter-school classes to teens as well as the a veteran of the program. summer programs that help them develop I was introduced to Johnston by skills for their future. You can visit mural- Ogontz store manager Jason Price. JOhn- corps.org to see photos, an interview, and ston clambered downfrom his bright information about the Weaver’s Way mu- yellow scaffolding and held out a latex- ral as well as many more. The MAP pro- gloved hand covered in paint (luckily, it grams serve nearly 2,000 youth at over 50 was dry). Johnston studied art at Califor- neighborhood sites in Philadelphia. nia State University, Northridge, but pre- When I returned to the Ogontz store ferred to learn his trade working on ac- to take snapshots, a sidewalk gathering tual walls. He is equally thankful for the had engaged Keir in a discussion about teaching of graffiti artists and more main- the mural and how to improve the garden stream practitioners of public art. Graffiti next to it. Said Sabrina Holloway, who artists, he says, were fast and efficient. works nearby, “All murals are good for After ten years of doing murals, Keir is all neighborhoods, especially if there’s a an expert in his craft. Working with him vacant lot” that it uses—as happened in photo by Jennie French on the scaffolding was trusty assistant and this case. Her sister, Denise Holloway, In front of the mural in-progress are Al Dorman, Ogontz Avenue Revitaization Corporation fellow artist Kim Alsbrooks. concurred. Al Dorman, Business District (OARC) Business District Manager; Mural Arts Program muralist Keir Johnston; and Jason Price, Weavers Way Ogontz store manager. Keir has been turning the stucco Manager for the Ogontz Avenue Revi- wall into a sylvan scene of various folks talization Corporation and the unofficial mayor of West Oak Lane, added that there frolicking around and peeking out from vegetables. On Tuesdays from 2 to noticed, as the light turned green, that it was community input to initiate the mu- behind London plane trees (more famil- 6 p.m. there is a farmers’ market run was Martin Luther King High School, at- ral. At a neighborhood meeting where iar as a kind of sycamore, which lines by two Amish families. A member of tended by ten of the young mural painters. Keir showed a draft of the mural, it was the stretch of Ogontz Avenue near the Weavers Way plays some sax or clari- It has its own mural, with birds flying and decided that he should add a wise elder store). In the background arches a bright net to add to the for ambience. a quote from Langston Hughes: “Hold fast directing the young subjects. Keir joked sunset. The whole work is done by paint- When I left Ogontz Avenue the to dreams/ For if dreams die/ Life is a bro- that Mr. Dorman was their quality control. ing the wall surface with colored codes first time, new driver’s license in my ken-winged bird/ That cannot fly.” And in like paint-by-number, then filling in with The Ogontz store is reminiscent of pocket and a bag of groceries in my my last glimpse, I saw a flock of birds ris- sponge strokes that look spotty up close, Carpenter and Greene, but smaller. Jason hand, I took Walnut Lane toward ing up from the lawn into the sunshine. like pointillist art, but meld together from Price says its specialty is produce. The home. It ended at Stenton Avenue the usual distance a mural commands. store tries to offer the freshest fruits and across from a big brick building. I
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We know this is the October column and blogs about cooking all 524 recipes in we have we chosen for you this month. esteak for good measure. The pork was we are supposed to be watching zombie just 365 days. Child is, of course, exqui- You’re probably thinking something perfectly fine, but the cheesesteak was a exploitation flicks and drinking Bloody sitely and hilariously embodied by Meryl French, but you are oh-so-wrong! We’re revelation. It was just the perfect ratio of Marys! Our deadline, however, was in Streep. Amy Adams, generally a charm- here to talk to you about cheesesteaks. meat to cheese to onions to grease. And August--the same month that Julie & Ju- ing comedienne in her own right, is given When Margie met the real Julia Child at this whole fine mess was snugly nestled in lia opened! We couldn’t turn our palates the thankless role of Julie Powell, a young an elegant dinner party, Julia’s first ques- a perfectly chewy-though-substantial, ses- away from the biggest food movie of the woman with a bad haircut and a testy per- tion was “What is this cheese steak I keep ame-seeded Italian roll. It instantly shot to year. Especially, not when Margie had met sonality (in Joanna’s opinion only). Mar- hearing about?” Just take a moment to pic- the top of our Philly favorites. Julia Child 12 years earlier! This is a case gie actually likes her hair and her person- ture the scene and the cheesesteak inquiry When we decided to write about of opportunity knocking: we are grabbing ality - when she isn’t whining. The story in Julia’s adorably ridiculous voice. Mar- John’s as the perfect companion for Julie the coattails of this charming movie just as parallels the lives of the two women, but gie and her friends explained how thin-cut & Julia we knew we needed another taste Julie Powell rode the apron strings of the this kitchen smack-down is a little unfair. beef was cooked on a flat griddle with just to be sure. Short of calling in sick to incomparable Ms. Child. Julia bravely plunges her knife into a lob- fried onions and cheese and served in a work, our only option was to make our The movie cuts back and forth be- ster while Julie flees the room and lets her chewy Italian roll. They encouraged her to South Philly pilgrimage as soon as John’s tween two women who realize their am- husband hold down the lobsters in the pot. try one while she was in Philadelphia and opened--before work. We were done with bitions through cooking. We follow the Although we’re willing to let Julie win they each offered a favorite local joint. our steaks and pointed back towards Mt. small triumphs of Julia Child’s early this round because “Psycho Killer” was We know that many of you have taken Airy before 7:30 a.m. There’s something culinary career in Paris and the smaller playing in the background as the lobsters sides in that philosophical argument about unspeakably civilized about sitting at a triumphs of Julie Powell in the cramped lunged out at a very game Mr. Powell. The whether Pat’s or Geno’s is Philly’s reign- picnic table munching cheesesteaks in the kitchen of her Queens apartment. Child bottom line is that if you appreciate good ing cheese steak, but Joanna and Margie early morning light. South Philly’s still so eventually writes the classic, Mastering food, but can’t pronounce beef bourgui- both agree that John’s Roast Pork is their quiet and bleary-eyed that you can hear the Art of French Cooking, and Powell gnon then this is the movie for you. new local favorite. yourself think, “do I prefer the 50 cent hot The real question is what restaurant Our first visit to John’s was for the fa- grilled peppers or the free and standard mous roast pork. Cheesesteaks are a dime banana peppers?” a dozen in this town, but good roast pork The film should not make you want is more elusive. We read up on John’s and to run down the corner for Philadelphia’s Wanted: headed south (and then south some more). most famous sandwich. It should chal- John’s is located in a tumbledown shack lenge you to chop the perfect onion, mas- tucked aside sprawling mall complexes ter your French food pronunciations, and Your artistic mural talents! and old brick factories. It is only open worship butter until the end of time. But The Co-op is looking for Co-op member artists to beautify the from 6:45 a.m. until 2 p.m. and the line Margie will never again eat a cheesesteak façade of our building at 555 Carpenter Lane. The mural you usually spills out and down the street. We without thinking of her conversation with design and create needs to be on a panel(s) that we will mount in first visited during the busy lunch hour Julia, and hoping she satisfied her cheese- the spaces of the front shown whited out in the picture. The brick work surrounding the mural will be painted a tan color similar and waited an eternity. We ordered our steak curiosity. to our 557 building to the left. The materials you choose to use Italian pork and decided to split a chees- need to be durable and weatherproof. The winning design will incorporate elements of what you think best reflects our co-op life and community values. The winner will be chosen from entries received from Co-op members in good standing at the store by Saturday, October 24. The Co-op will cover the materials costs for the winning mural. E-mail: [email protected]. Summit Presbyterian Church elebrates 125 years of ProclaimingC God’s Love in Mt. Airy “Books through Bars” needs books to send to prisoners. Come Join Us! They request the following types of books Anniversary Banquet (paperbacks preferred): Saturday October 17, 6:30 p.m. (Tickets $35) • Dictionaries • Mexican and Puerto Rican You may drop off books • GED and ESL study guides history and fiction Service of Worship on Saturday, Oct. 17 • High school textbooks • Books in Spanish Sunday October 18th, 10:00 a.m. or Nov. 21, between (all subjects) • Drug and alcohol addiction 10-1 at the garage • College textbooks (intro level) recovery where recycling #5’s • African and African American • Spirituality, yoga and Reverend Cheryl Pyrch, Pastor is occurring, history and fiction meditation 6757 Greene St. (corner of Westview) • 215-438-2825 • www.summitpres.net 542 Carpenter Lane. NOT NEEDED: fiction in hardback, out-of-date texts, reference books, or books in poor condition. Books Through Bars, at 4722 Baltimore Ave. in Philadelphia, invites volunteers to package books on Tuesday evenings and Saturdays. (215 727 8170)
October 2009 the shuttle 13 PA’s First Electric Bicycle Store Opening Across from Weavers Way by Jonathan McGoran, Shuttle Editor
Starting October 1, Weavers Way form of transportation (except to borrow has a new neighbor at Green Street and her parents’ car on rare occasion), says she Carpenter Lane, Philly Electric Wheels is grateful and continually amazed by how (Phew!), the first store in Pennsylvania to many grocery bags she can pile onto her sell and service electric bicycles. Located electric bike. right across Carpenter Lane, in the “Green Weavers Way shift manager Bill on Greene” building (formerly Mt. Airy Quern uses his electric bicycle for routine Moving Arts) the store was founded by commuting and for recreation. “I just like Co-op member Afshin Kaighobady, who the feeling of being on a bike,” he says. lives just down the block. PHEW willl Bill says that being able to use his electric celebrate its Grand Opening on Thursday, bike for daily transportation gave his in- Oct 15, from 1 to 7 p.m. jured knees a chance to heal enough that While electric bicycles are a lot of fun he could continue Morris dancing. to ride, Afshin emphasizes that they are Seniors may be interested to know as much for sensible transportation as for that some electric tricycles are slim recreation. They are both convenient and enough to negotiate grocery aisles. And affordable, powered by a quart-size bat- with cool designs and batteries that are as tery that easily slips out of its basket for re- easy to re-charge as a cell phone, e-bikes charging. Most e-bicycles (and tricycles) are perfect transportation for teens (the can go 10-20 mph, although some can go cycles are designed for ages 16 and up). faster). They can travel a distance of 10 to Electric Bikes will allow some families 30 miles between charges, and many mod- to save money by getting by without that els allow you to turn the motor off when second car. not needed and pedal like a regular bike photo by Pam Rogow for as far as your legs will take you. The Afshin is a mechanical engineer, en- cycles cost a penny a mile to operate. ergy auditor who has been studying bi- Afshin Kaighobady and Bill Quern and one of the models to be sold at the store cycle design for a decade and can service Electric bikes let you ride undaunted the bikes himself, along with his experi- by heat or hills, and they let you travel to enced maintenance staff (the Phew Crew). your favorite destinations without worry- Cycles will sell for $500 to $3,000.For ing about parking spaces or feeding me- more on Phew! visit www.ph-ew.com or Mt. Airy ters. And if you usually leave your favorite 267-591-9135. For a trial ride, you need to parking-spot-challenged destination with be 16 or older and bring your I.D. Mt. Airy Psychotherapy grocery bags full of great Co-op food, fear Moving Arts studio (MaMa) still operates not: Weavers Way member Eliza Callard, in the building. Participants enter thru the Practices who uses her electric bicycle as her sole driveway. Catherine White, LCSW, Mindfulness & Adult ADHD Genie Ravital, LCSW, Overcoming Depression and Anxiety Eda Kauffman, LSW, Healing from Abuse & Addictions Lauren Kahn, LSW, Child & Family Therapy Lenore Jefford, LPC, GLBT & Adolescents Robin Witts, MSW, HIV & Couples Althea Stinson, MSW, Anger Management 7149 Germantown Ave.; 2nd floor (between Mt. Pleasant & Mt. Airy Aves.) www.mtairypsychotherapy.org 215-242-5004
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Just because a product says it is “green” their water. Both Obama and Gore were at to prove the benefits of their Pom Pome- file photo doesn’t make it so. functions where Fiji was displayed, sug- granate.) TerraChoice, which reviews eco- gesting they advocate drinking it. Lynda Resnick boasts of Fiji Water’s labeling for the Canadian government, Fiji Water is America’s leading im- efforts to preserve the rainforests. The claims that only two percent of “eco” ported water. It is no surprise that they bottles claim they protect 50,000 acres of products make completely legitimate spend millions on marketing. However, rainforest, yet they have yet to obtain a claims. The other 98 percent committed at their marketing does not mention that lease to do so. Lynda says, “we only use least one sin of “greenwashing” or false half the people in the Fiji islands, which biofuels,” but the Fiji plant runs on die- advertising about environment practices are ruled by a military junta, sometimes sel generators. The bottles are made from or benefits. Beginning with the most com- have to rely on emergency water supplies. Chinese plastic, which is then shipped mon, these “sins” include: Typhoid and parasitic infections occur thousands of miles to ecologically minded 1. One environmental issue is empha- because the water to which people have consumers. sized while more serious concerns access is unclean. This is because David Other water bottle companies are no are ignored. Paper is not preferable Gilmour, the founder of Fiji Water, ob- better. Since 2000, Dasani from Coca- just because it comes from a sus- tained a 99-year lease on land atop a large Cola has been pumping groundwater near tainably harvested forest. aquifer to which Fiji Water has nearly ex- Kerala, India, After people protested be- clusive access. Japan because toxic paint chemicals were 2. No evidence is given that environ- cause their wells were dry, Dasani ignored found in the water. Wal-Mart’s Sam’s mental assertions are true. Fiji Water gives its carbon footprint them as well as two government orders to Choice was found to contain carcinogens. online, claiming their water travels on install wastewater treatment and provide 3. Descriptions are vague, like “All ships that would be crossing the ocean drinking water to locals. They were forced In short, an environmentally sound Natural.” Even arsenic is natural. anyway, The company brags that it will be to close in 2004, but reopened the next water bottle is an oxymoron. 4. Claims on label are false, like carbon negative by offsetting emissions year. We are fortunate to shop at the Co- “fights global warming.” by conservation and energy projects. The Nestle’s Deer Park pumps water from op because the staff tries to look for those 5. Claims are irrelevant, like “CFC- online journal ClimateBiz says that Fiji Florida’s Madison Blue Spring State Park, products that are environmentally sound. free” since CFC’s are banned, Water uses “forward crediting,” taking a drought area. Officials granted a permit Still, as consumers we need to be wary of credit for carbon reductions that will hap- to pump for 14 years for no fee except a all advertising claims. (Along the same 6. It is the lesser of two evils, like or- pen in the coming decades. lines, a new industry-driven label , “Smart ganic cigarettes. $230 permit. They also get $1.7 mil in tax Presently, Fiji Water is owned by subsidies. Choices” is “designed to help shoppers 7. Manufacturers say their product is easily identify smarter food and bever- Lynda and Stewart Resnick, agribusi- Nestle’s Ice Mountain pays nothing, Energy Star certified when it is not. ness billionaires who also control one of age choices.” (N.Y.Times, 9/5/09). The list aside from an $85 fee, to pump from a includes foods such as Froot Loops and For example, Mother Jones (Sept/Oct the largest underground water reservoirs Mecosta County, Michigan spring. Citi- 2009) reviews the practices of Fiji Wa- in California, the Kern Water Bank, built Cocoa Krispies. According to Michael Ja- zens sued because the plant would hurt cobson, formerly part of the Smart Choic- ter, who claim you will help stop global with public funds in 1999 to help buffer nearby waterways. Nestle’s appealed to warming if you drink their bottled water. the effects of droughts. The Resnicks are es’ panel, “You could start out with some win the right to continue pumping up to sawdust, add calcium or Vitamin A and Somehow they have convinced many peo- the largest growers of almonds, pistachios 200 gallons/minute. ple from Mary Bilge and Mariah Carey to and pomegranates in the world. (They meet the criteria.” Brad Pitt, who have been shown drinking have spent over $23 million for research Danone’s Volvic has been recalled in October 2009 the shuttle 15 The Simplicity Dividend My Laundry List: Eco-Strategies by Betsy Teutsch
Laundry is an extremely resource-inten- more selective about how frequently you The new front-load- sive pursuit. Each load we throw into the wash items. ing washers use far less water—a worthwhile wash consumes: detergent and any addi- One of the most liberating things I upgrade if you’re in the tional inputs people opt for; water; elec- learned from my mother-in-law, a frugal position to buy one. The tricity to run the washing machine; gas to immigrant from Germany, is that it’s fine clothes are more wrung heat the water (if you don’t go with cold to change bed linens every other week; out, too, so it cuts drying water); and electricity and gas to run the she totally goes for the least laborious ap- time. They use specially dryer. Of course, laundry consumes a lot proach. Changing sheets biweekly does formatted detergent, in of time, too. That’s probably why it’s of- not seem to shorten lifespans or result in even smaller quantities ten found piling up in the laundry room. the Board of Health citing you for Bad than conventional wash- “Wash Day” was a very literal de- Housekeeping. Likewise, if towels are as- ing machines, providing scription, in times past. Standards for signed and freshly showered people use for even more resource file photo housework escalated with the advent of them, who says the towels are dirty? reduction. I find cold water cleans just one really needs is a horizontal pole, an “labor-saving” devices across the home, Now, to the laundry. First, reduce fine; other members of my family think extra set of hangers, and doors to throw and laundry is no exception. My mother packaging by buying detergent in a large that warm water does a better job with sheets over, along with some clothespins, grew up in a prosperous 1920’s house- container, and if it’s “x2”, that means it’s specific tasks. Another advantage of using perhaps. When the garments or items are hold where each diner was assigned one concentrated, so use just half of what you cold water: clothes are less likely to come mostly dry, but still just a tad moist, I run large damask napkin for the week; mono- did with the older product. My experi- out different colors or sizes than they were them through the dryer for 5 to 10 min- grammed napkin rings served as IDs. Peo- ence is that for normal loads you can use when you put them in! utes. The wrinkles disappear—no ironing! ple didn’t throw clothes into the hamper less than they recommend. After all, the Line-drying takes more time but has just because they’d worn them once or au- detergent makers’ job is to maximize the Clotheslines are actually illegal in many virtues. It consumes no energy other tomatically toss towels and linens in after amount of detergent you buy. I never use some locales; it seems they look too prim- than your own, and it reduces wear and a single use. The easiest thing you can do fabric softener at all; to me it’s just inject- itive for the likes of some suburbs and tear on clothes and linens, so they last to save resources and time is simply to be ing more chemicals into the system. condo associations. If you want to join the longer. Some people enjoy hanging their fight for line-drying, check out Laundry laundry outdoors; since we are paranoid List.org. about pollen, we hang everything inside. You can read Betsy’s blogs at There are a variety of clever racks and www.MoneyChangesThings.blogspot.com gizmos to accomplish this task, though all
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Don’t put away your gardening tools fresh greens over the winter, you can four-percent returns, with payouts in five the near future. Also starting soon will be just yet. You can still plant some beauti- build a cold frame. A cold frame is really to ten years. Another example is a group the Slow Money Alliance, whose mem- ful shrubs and trees now with fall color a mini-greenhouse. With scrap wood, you of customers in New Hampshire who lent bers will include leading food entrepre- or that will be colorful in winter. Winter- can construct a small (2 ft. x 2 ft. x 2 ft. money to a local organic milk-processing neurs, farmers, investors, and philanthro- berry hollies (ilex verticillata) are popular or larger) base, with the back end taller farm to expand. More of these opportuni- pists. The inaugural national gathering of because of the bright red berries along the than the front, and an open top. Having ties are springing up around the country. this Alliance was scheduled to take place branches. Unlike most hollies, winterber- the frame slanted allows more sunlight to The SMM hopes to incubate next- this past September. For more information ries are deciduous, so the berries stand penetrate the inner portion. generation socially responsible invest- about the SMM and to support it, go to its out even more. If you want berries every The lid can be an old window sash or ment strategies. Tasch envisions more website: www.slowmoneyalliance.org. year, you must plant a female plant for the a piece of Plexiglas. Windows work well financial vehicles to fuel this move- The beauty of the Slow Food Move- berries and a male plant as a pollinator. because the wooden window frame al- ment—such as slow money bonds, small ment is that it gives us a way to engage “Sparkleberry” is a reliable cultivar for lows you to attach a hinge for easy open- business portfolios for investors, a new our ideals that is proactive and celebra- this area. ing. The cold frame should be set against asset class, and a Main Street Exchange. tory. We can put our money where our be- Fothergilla is a shrub with scintil- a heated building and face south. This movement is in its infancy and liefs are and support things like the small lating fall leaf color. They will be in full Greens that grow well in cold frames needs lots of support from people who farmer, biodiversity, local businesses, display at the nurseries, so you can see are lettuce, kale, mustard, spinach, col- agree with its principles. In January 2008, CSAs, and more food co-ops. As Tasch the range of oranges, yellows, and reds.. lards, arugula, Swiss chard, and parsley. 16 individuals gathered at the founding exhorts us to imagine: You’ll be rewarded in the spring, too, with retreat of the Slow Money Movement. “We don’t have to keep sending our white bottlebrush flowers. In addition, you For more detailed information on cold frames, visit the web site www. The SMM has convened a series of insti- money into distant, invisible portfolios, can still get some nice beautyberry shrubs tutes and regional workshops around the while wondering why Main Street is dy- (callicarpa) with attractive purple berries doityourself.com/stry/oldwindowsuses or Google motherearthnews.coldframe. country. A new NGO, Slow Money, was ing, our food is irradiated, and geneticists on the spreading branches. formed and capitalized with seed capital in China are breeding square apples. We If you’re looking for shade trees with If you’re not handy, there are reason- from 35 individuals and two foundations. can find ways to build the soil of the local eye-catching fall color, consider the Octo- ably priced ready-made cold frames avail- A Slow Money Fund is set to launch in food systems.” ber Glory or Red Sunset maple trees. They able. Consult Primex Garden Center in both have exquisitely colored reddish Glenside. leaves that will brighten any yard or street. For questions about October plants or For spring bulb lovers who want to cold frames, contact The Neighborhood move beyond the traditional daffodils, tu- Gardener at [email protected] or lips, hyacinths, and crocuses, puschkinia call 215-248-1676. is an attractive alternative with its white flowers and subtle blue streaks. Another appealing choice is scilla siberica, or “squill,” a low grower with blue flowers that does well in bare spots around trees. These are not to be confused with the scilla campanulata, also known as wood hyacinth or Spanish bluebells, which are taller (12 - 18 inches) and flower in blue, pink, and white. Cold Frames: If you want to grow
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Eileen Flanagan is a teacher and a in the United States, a job that taught her people develop this trust,” Flanagan says. writer. But more than that, she is an activ- “much about the dynamics of influencing A few people interviewed in the book ist for the soul. Any notion to the contrary change.” A few years of full-time activist that you might have heard of include: Dan Book Discussions will be quickly dispelled upon reading work made Flanagan realize the impor- Gottleib, family therapist and radio talk her latest book, The Wisdom to Know the tance of spiritual grounding, so she became Eileen Flanagan will be appearing at show host, who shares what he learned the following venues to talk about her Difference: When to Make a Change–and a resident student at Pendle Hill, a Quaker about accepting the things he cannot When to Let Go. retreat center in Wallingford, where she latest book The Wisdom to Know the change from the car accident that left him Difference: When to Make a Change– Released from Tarcher in September, began to write, something she had enjoyed paralyzed; since childhood. and When to Let Go. the book turns the Serenity Prayer into H i l a r y a practical guide to a more Big Blue Marble Bookstore, Beard, who Oct. 1, 7 p.m. peaceful and productive explains how life. Flanagan interviewed she developed Chestnut Hill Borders, many fascinating people the courage to Oct. 8, 7 p.m. about how they figured out leave a dead- Pendle Hill, Wallingford, what they needed to change ening job to Oct. 10, 2 p.m. in their lives or in the world fulfill her -pur around them and what they Haverford Township Library, pose as a best- Oct. 13, 7 p.m. needed to just accept and let selling author; go. The book talks about all and Hal Tau- Falls of Schuylkill Library, kinds of personal issues like sig, founder Oct. 19, 7 p.m. divorce, career change, ill- of Untours, ness, as well as topics with who shares a broader social impact, such how going differences between Christianity, Judaism, as racism. bankrupt as a and Islam’s teachings on taking action and Flanagan’s second book, cattle rancher letting go; and Rob’Bin White Morton, a it is already receiving praise. prepared him Katrina survivor who describes learning “Chock full of Quaker wis- to found “The inner peace the hard way. dom and everyday stories Most Gener- Flanagan’s writing is smooth and un- that become parables in Fla- photo courtesy of Eileen Flanagan ous Business obtrusive, peaceful and unencumbered. nagan’s hands, this is one in America.” There is no flash evident, just thoughtful Flanagan is an example of someone of those rare books that give us as read- rumination, with an excellent command of who lived the Serenity Prayer and learned Other individuals interviewed in the ers permission to be--to fully and com- her craft. She weaves between and among early to have the courage to make changes. book include: Melvin Metelits, who ex- pletely ‘be,’” says Phyllis Tickle, author stories effortlessly, creating a crescendo Raised Catholic in the Philadelphia area, plains how surviving cancer helped him of numerous books on spirituality. Su- that culminates in a picture of the resilien- she left the church in her freshman year of find serenity and reconnect with the in- zanne Farnham, who founded Listening cy of the human spirit. For example, Fla- college when she realized she wasn’t sure sights of his Jewish tradition; Malik Mu- Hearts Ministries and co-authored Listen- bashshir, who finds the similarities and ing Hearts and Grounded in God, writes, she “believed everything in the profession (continued on page 18) “Down to earth with strong spiritual un- of faith.” For several years she felt closest derpinnings. This book draws from actual to God in the woods, but eventually found situations of real-life people as they strug- her spiritual home with the Quakers. Inter- gle to become their true selves.” estingly, her husband is Catholic and they are raising their children both Catholic Flanagan, a mother of two, leads work- and Quaker. shops on spirituality and teaches in the Lib- eral Arts Department of the University of “When you live from a place of trust, the Arts. She spent time in Africa with the every aspect of your life becomes easier. Peace Corps, where she experienced the You waste less time stressing about a flat “great inequalities of the world.” She also tire or a cranky toddler, and have more en- worked for a non-profit organization that ergy to spend where it can make a differ- advocated for a national health care system ence. The purpose of my writing is to help
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Over nagan writes about Hilary Beard, who had comprehensive book on the Wissahickon sure access to fresh, healthy, and local the course of his career, Harvey has put a successful corporate career, but wanted when the Friends of the Wissahickon food; and to a broader commitment to eco- his camera’s eye on local social justice to pursue something creative, like writing, (FOW) presents authors Carol Franklin nomic and social justice. Being a member movements and organizing and, in the that was totally opposite from the vision and David Contosta on Wednesday, Octo- of Weaver’s Way, for me, has also been a process, helped to broaden its impact and her family had for her. ber 21, 2009, at 6 p.m. for a discussion at way to support parallel movement toward its meaning. Harvey was also a co-founder Flanagan continues: “Meanwhile, in Valley Green Inn. Their book, Metropoli- a just way of eating and living. of Bread & Roses. her spiritual support group, Hilary was tan Paradise: Philadelphia’s Wissahickon learning new spiritual principles, like the I know I am not alone. Indeed, I’m At the Tribute, more than 75 of Har- Valley, 1620—2020, documents the social, idea that how you think affects what you hopeful that many of us in the Weavers vey’s best photos will be on display, along political, and ecological shifts that have manifest in your life. She decided to test Way community will be present this Octo- with new work from nine emerging pho- shaped the lower Wissahickon Valley. this concept by imagining the life she re- ber 15, at the National Constitution Cen- tographers who are following in his foot- This corridor includes Wissahickon Val- ally wanted as a writer, making a collage ter, to honor my friend Harvey Finkle. The steps. ley Park, the much beloved 1,800-acre that represented her dreams, and forming Bread & Roses Community Fund’--creat- forested gorge that is part of the 9,200 acre There will also be première of a a group with a few work colleagues who ed at about the same time Weavers Way short video about Harvey’s contributions Fairmount Park system in Philadelphia. was first getting organized--is an alterna- also wanted to change their lives. “We got to our local movements, which includes together and applied business strategic tive fund that raises money from people interviews with local activists like Sister like us to support grass-roots groups in the planning to our personal lives,” she ex- Mary Scullion, Henry Nicholas, and Cheri plains. “I created objectives, goals, strat- Delaware Valley that work on issues of Honkala. Birds of the economic and social justice. egies, and measures of success for every With drinks, food, and a veritable area of my life.” Going through her objec- October 15 is Bread and Roses’ annu- who’s who of Philadelphia’s progressive Wissahickon tives, she realized that she had the skills al Tribute to Change, an opportunity once community in attendance, this year’s Trib- and self-confidence to achieve everything a year to recognize social activists in the ute to Change is an event you won’t want by Denise Larabee she wanted. The only problem was that Delaware Valley whose work has helped to miss. Join me, and many of your Weav- she didn’t really trust that God would sup- to make real change possible. This year, ers Way friends, in honoring Harvey and port her if she became an artist.” it’s Harvey. supporting social justice. Buy tickets now The Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) Many members of Weavers Way, as Leaving behind a successful career in at www.breadrosesfund.org. are sponsoring Birds of the Wissahickon, well as others, will enjoy this book, which a slide-illustrated presentation by Ruth chronicles the way people like you and Pfeffer, expert birder and photographer me make some of the toughest decisions and the owner of “Birding with Ruth,” as in our lives. This book is a testament to well as a teacher at the North Penn Con- the human spirit, and Flanagan is the ideal tinuing Education Center. She has been author. She doesn’t get in the way of the leading birding expeditions in the U.S. writing or the subjects, nor does she try to and abroad since the 1990s. Her thrilling force her opinion on the reader. She leaves bird calls and beautiful photographs are enough spiritual space for readers to go on hallmarks of her presentations. their own soul-searching journey, to re- The lecture will take place on Thursday, flect on their own strength of character. October 15, at 7:00 p.m. at New Cove- This quiet space for thoughtful rumination nant Campus, 7500 Germantown Avenue, is a gift for any reader, especially given Founders Hall, Room 1A. A walk supple- the cacophony of shrill voices in the me- menting the talk will take place on Satur- dia that are mainly ego-driven. Flanagan’s day, October 17. Meet at 8 a.m. at Forbid- gift should be enjoyed by everyone. den Drive and Bell’s Mill Road. For more information on the Friends of the Wissahickon visit www.fow.org
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Blum Sterrett Group Merrill Lynch One Liberty Place, 1650 Market St. 29th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-587-4714 or 1-800-339-3395 [email protected] October 2009 the shuttle 21 This October, Trek the Art Trail through NW Philly Arts by the Studio Tours on October 10-11 feature 15 Artists in Chestnut Hill, Mount Airy & Germantown River in by Dan Oliva Schedule of Official Events: East Falls The Northwest Artists Collective was Artists from The Northwest Artists’ by Gina Snyder, Executive founded in 2005 after many local artists Blowout Birthday Party Collective (NAC) will be opening their Director, East Falls Development studios and showcasing their work in a met through the Philadelphia Open Stu- Friday September 25, 5 to 10 p.m. dio Tours (POST) program. POST is a Corporation variety of locations throughout Chestnut The Institute of Contemporary Art at Hill, Mt. Airy and Germantown; such as program of the Center for Emerging Vi- 36th and Sansom East Falls is proud to present its Fourth Infusion Café and Earth, Bread & Brew- sual Artists (CFEVA), a nonprofit career- development organization that creates Kick off the POST season with a party Annual Arts by the River, Saturday, Octo- ery. Meet the artists in their studios and ber 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring the talk with them about their work and the opportunities for artists to reach their pro- at the ICA: Cake, candles, drinks, fessional goals. As the largest annual tour entertainment by Jasa Li, Tsirkus Foto- work of area artists and craftspeople—in- art-making process, and purchase art from cluding glass, textiles, fine art painting and the source. of visual artist studios in Philadelphia, grafika, and projected video installa- POST brings visitors right to the source of tion of and by participating artists. This photography, as well as apparel and sculp- This year, the Open Studio Tours is our city’s impressive art scene. This year is one you don’t want to miss! ture—this event offers a great opportunity happy to feature the following members marks the 10th Anniversary, so join us in to find unique gifts for the holiday season, of the Northwest Artists Collective: Artist Studios as well as activities, great food, and live the celebration of this milestone Tour. East of Broad Street Elaine Bass, Debs Bleicher, Eleanor entertainment are all part of the festival, CFEVA is working with Mount Airy Day, Melissa Maddonni Haims, Helene The weekend of October 3-4, 2009, all right along the Schuylkill River. Last Contemporary Artists Space and Profiles Halstuch, Gail Kotel, Jennifer Monahan, noon-6 p.m. year’s event drew over 3,000 people, and Fine Art Printmaking Studio as Commu- Sherman Oberson, Daniel Oliva, Barbara even more people are expected this year. nity Partners to provide support and infor- Visit artists working in South Philly, Rosin, Ellie Seif, Dr. Valarie Ena Swain, mation about the event. Visit philaopen- Bella Vista, Queen Village, South This year, we will also be coordinat- Don Harrison, Elfie Harris, Anne Boysen. studios.org for more information about Street, Center City, Old City, Northern ing with Philadelphia Open Studio Tours The Northwest Artists’ Collective participating artists and community part- Liberties, Kensington, Fishtown, and (POST) and the Center for Emerging Vi- (NAC) is a group of over twenty painters, ners. Port Richmond. 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While we come together for prayer, study, and cel- will include three meetings in October, so This class is for people who did not will concentrate on the period 1882-1924, ebration on Jewish holidays and every we can celebrate Sukkot and Simchat To- celebrate their B’nai Mitzvah as thirteen- earlier experiences will be considered Shabbos (Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) rah with the children. year-olds or who did not find their B’nai where relevant. In order to put a human in our light and spacious space in Summit Mitzvah meaningful and would like to ex- • Saturday morning October 3 – Suk- face on broad historical forces, the lives of Church--Community Wing, 6757 Greene kot! plore Jewish tradition deeply and celebrate key historical figures will be studied. The St., one block from our favorite Co-op, their connection to Judaism at a Shabbat course will be taught by Harold Gorvine, Weavers Way! • Saturday morning October 10 – pre- service. The class will be taught by Rabbi who taught history and Jewish studies at pare for Simchat Torah. Linda Holtzman, the senior rabbi at Mish- Our prayer-style is musical, celebra- Akiba Hebrew Academy for 38 years. Fee tional and participatory, blending Hebrew • Saturday morning October 24, – a kan Shalom. Number of sessions depends is $36. special Noach and the Ark program on the needs of class members. For infor- and English song and chant with reflec- Jewish Mindfulness Practice tion, meditation, learning and sharing. including songs by Malka Goodman mation contact Rabbi Linda at 215-508- and Paul Zim. 0226 or [email protected]. The Shabbos morning Children’s pro- Weds., Oct. 28 - Jan. 13 , 6:15-8 p.m. • November and December dates: Nov. Understanding Islam & Muslims gram at P’nai Or is an outgrowth of our At the very core of Jewish tradition is desire to include children in the unique ex- 14 and 28; Dec. 12 and 26. through History and Scripture shema—the call to listen, to pay attention, perience that a P’nai Or Shabbos morning Costs: We welcome all children to to be aware. This course will explore the Sunday, October 11, 2 to 4 p.m. service offers. participate in our wonderful program. If ways in which mindfulness practice and (10 sessions) Every Shabbos we have a special you are a guest or an occasional visitor, Jewish teachings interconnect and inform your child is lovingly invited to join us. This course will approach Islam from each other. We will engage with bibli- family and children “pray and play” rug with cushions and child-size seats in our After Shabbat, you can make any dona- a historical and scriptural perspective, cal and mystical texts on the practices of tion you are moved to make. covering the foundations of the religion Shabbat and kashrut as well as other ritu- room, so parents and children can have a Parents who expect their children to and then building on the economic, politi- als and practices. which help focus atten- special place to sit during the service. participate regularly are making a contri- cal and cultural institutions that arose in tion and expand awareness. The course Twice a month, our “pray and play” is bution of at least $100 for the year. Muslim societies. It will cover the Golden will be taught by Rabbi Yael Levy, who further expanded to include a ninety-min- Age of Muslim civilization and then dis- has served the Mishkan Shalom com- ute special program for young children in For more information call 215-248- cuss its decline. Contemporary issues munity for 15 years. She also serves as a our adjacent Children’s Program Room. 2981 or e-mail Rodi Steinig at huppa- faced by Islam and Muslims will be cov- spiritual director at the Reconstructionist This is scheduled to coincide with the [email protected] ered. A final unit will be the involvement Rabbinical College and has worked with more adult-level prayer, study or medita- The High Holy Days Children’s Pro- of the U.S. in the Muslim world and its the Institute for Jewish Spirituality. The tive time in the main service. gram includes childcare and varied chil- ramifications. The course will be taught fee is $72. This year we welcome Malka Good- dren’s Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur by Iftekhar Hussainn Chair of the CAIR- man, Jewish educator extraordinaire, who activities during the adult services. See PA Board of Directors and a member of will teach the children in her famous, High Holidays on our webpage, www. the Executive Committee of CAIR-PA warm, loving, spiritually infused way, pnaior-phila.org. Philadelphia Chapter. Fee is $54. with songs, story-telling, Torah, Hebrew, prayers, holidays and more! Our own
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‘Nature for the Young’ is series of pro- Nature for the Young: Leaf grams for curious young naturalists-to-be Collages between the ages of 18 months and 4 years old and their caregivers. For more infor- November 20, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. mation: www.schuylkillcenter.org. $8 members/$10 nonmembers Nature for the Young: Autumn colors and shapes will be our in- Down on the Farm spiration as we read the story ‘Leaf Man’ by Lois Eckhert, and then go on a nature September 18, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. ramble to collects leaves of different $8 members/$10 nonmembers shapes and colors. We will create a collage of leaves as a take home project. Join us on the journey of food! From the forest, to the farm, to our table; we will Nature for the Young: explore parts of plants and make connec- The Bird Tree tions between the plants that are grown and the foods that we are used to purchas- December 18, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. ing and eating from the supermarket. A $8 members/$10 nonmembers photo courtesy of Friends of the Wissahickon tour of The Center’s new Market Garden Nature prepares for winter in many ways! Frankie Joy Murphy, from Wissahickon, and Clarese Matheny, of Mt. Airy, take a break from all the fun at last year’s Whispers Along the Wissahickon. Farm is sure to please the little ones! We will talk about the seasons and collect materials to decorate a ‘bird tree’ for the Nature for the Young: Welcome the fall season with a haunt- Valley. FOW restores historical structures winter birds of the Schuylkill Center. The Pumpkin Patch ingly fun party. The Friends of the Wissa- throughout the park, eliminates invasive hickon (FOW) will be hosting their popu- plant species, partners with multiple lo- October 16, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. lar autumn fund-raiser Whispers Along cal organizations to monitor watershed $8 members/$10 nonmembers: the Wissahickon on Friday, October 23, management issues, and is working on a additional $5 fee for Pumpkin Picking 2009, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Wissa- multi-year plan to restore trails through- and Hayride hickon Environmental Center (Andorra out the park system. Their work protects Fall is the perfect time for pumpkin pick- Tree House), up the hill from the intersec- the Wissahickon watershed and preserves ing and for learning about seeds. We will tion of Forbidden Drive and Northwestern the natural and historical features of this explore the Schuylkill Center’s property Avenue. spectacular urban wilderness for future looking for seeds of all kinds. We’ll take This family-friendly fall celebration generations. a hayride out to The Center’s pumpkin offers spooky hayrides, scary face paint- Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 patch and pick a pumpkin of our own, as The Hearing Garden ing, awesome magic, live music, and cre- for children. Price includes food, bever- well as dissect one to look for seeds! 7517 Newland St., Roxborough ative crafts for hands-on fun. Everyone is ages, beer, and wine. Tickets are Limited, 215-279-8961 encouraged to come in costume. so buy your tickets early. This is a rain or www.need2hear.com Proceeds from Whispers Along the shine event. Wissahickon will benefit the Friends of For more information or to purchase WEAVERS WAY MEMBER WORKSHOPS the Wissahickon, a non-profit organization tickets, call FOW at 215-247-0417 or visit dedicated to maintaining the Wissahickon www.fow.org. Free Workshop: Seeing Autumn Like An Artist Many artists have celebrated the glories of fall. In this workshop, we will use nature as an inspiration Saturday, October 3 for our drawings. You can create a colorful landscape 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Morris Arboretum from your imagination, life, or a photo, or a closely observed drawing of leaves or other objects. If you’ve Mindy Flexer Art School always wanted to draw but think you can’t, this is your in Germantown, 5225 Greene Street chance! You can come by yourself, bring your children, (just south of the corner of Greene or leave them to do the class by themselves. Children and Queen) under five years old need a chaperone. Mindy Flexer, a professional artist and certified art teacher. I taught art for eight years at Greene Street Friends School, and currently teach art at my studio and selected venues, and pursue my own work as a painter and a potter. I love sharing my passion for art with students of any age, and am excited about inviting people into my studio to share the journey with me!
Children Folk Song Exchange! Saturday, October 10 Gwynne Sigel will lead the first of a two-part chil- dren’s music workshop. You will learn some folk songs, 10 am to 12 noon lullabies and a few other favorites. We will invite 555 Carpenter Lane 2nd Annual participants to share songs they know with the group. Children welcome! Gwynne Sigel has taught and performed children’s music for many years.
Is Solar Power A Good Fit for my Home or Business? Do you know that you PECO bill will increase over- night on January 1, 2011. Do you know it could be as Thursday, October 22 design contest much as 20-30% ? Do you want to learn how invest- 7 pm to 9 pm Scarecrow ing in solar can be an effective and sustainable hedge against the impact of our future utility cost increases? 555 Carpenter Ln. More than 25 original designer scarecrows displayed along Bruce Murray works with Solaris Energy providing the Oak Allée from Saturday, October 3rd through Sunday, public education and professional solar training for October 18. Dont miss it! PV electric and thermal heating applications for residential and commmmercial retrofits. He shows people how to know when solar fits and what the Federal incentives and State rebates And enjoy spectacular are for solar PV and hot water systems. fall color while you visit. In this workshop he will talk about the typical solar systems and walk the group through their own need analsysis and system sizing. Bring your current PECO bill, roof size and an overhead photo of your property. You can get your photo online at bing.com and go to “Microsoft Live Maps”. You will leave knowing if solar is a good investment for your property. www.morrisarboretum.org • 215-247-5777
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Those small and sometimes inconve- off or changed, offering a way to trace the nient sticky labels on produce mayeven- fruit back to its original source. tually be replaced by laser ‘tattoo’ tech- This permanent etching into the fruit nology now being tested by Agricultural peel does not increase water loss or the Research Service (ARS) and University of entrance of food pathogens or posthar- Florida (UF) scientists. vest pathogens if the laser label is covered Called laser etching, the new technol- with wax. ogy puts a tattoo on grapefruit and other Further testing shows the wax may be Naima Oyo and Nashel Dillette of M&T Bank present John Ungar of Mount Airy Revitalization produce so it can be identified at the su- unnecessary, since the tiny holes etched Corporation with a check for its Community Outreach Team. This program identifies and permarket checkout lines. into the grapefruit peel are effectively provides assistance to homeowners at risk of foreclosure and senior citizens in need of supportive services. The technology was invented by for- sealed by the carbon dioxide, preventing mer UF scientist Greg Drouillard, now decay and food pathogen entry. with Sunkist Growers. Grapefruit has al- However, wax coverage is recom- ways been labeled with sticky paper labels mended to eliminate water loss. In testing that mar the fruit and stick to one another for fruit decay, the fruit was inoculated in storage. with decay organisms and then etched The labels are also easily removed, with the laser. No pathogens were found making it more difficult to track a piece in the peel or the fruit interior. of produce back to the source if the need Narciso and Etxeberria found that the arises. laser cauterizes the peel, much like when Microbiologist Jan Narciso at the a laser is used on human skin. ARS Citrus and Subtropical Products The cauterized area is impenetrable Laboratory in Winter Haven, Fla., and to pathogens and decay organisms and re- UFL researcher Ed Etxeberria investi- sists water loss. Testing is also being con- gated laser technology as an alternative to ducted on tomatoes, avocado and other sticky paper labels. citrus fruits. The process would have to A carbon dioxide laser beam was be approved by the Food and Drug Ad- used to etch information into the first few ministration before it could be used com- outer cells of the fruit peel. mercially. The mark can’t be peeled off, washed
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(continued from page 2 ) ly underreported and under-recognized. Additionally, as farmers age, their sion, I believe, is a complex combination fumbling to further whatever ingrained The U.S. census records only one operator land is more often being taken over by of socialization, culture, and genetics. Not ideas they have of women being bad with per farm, the deed holder. As the major- wives, daughters, or other female family being able to divorce these things from power tools. It gets rather angsty. I do not ity of land is officially owned by men, members. Interestingly, as making a living each other, I find it frustrating and coun- want to speak for all female-bodied farm- this renders invisible all female partners as a farmer becomes ever more difficult, terproductive to base ideas or logic on ers, but I think many of us feel like we who manage farms with their husbands or it becomes women’s work. At a farmer’s what men or women are “naturally” like have something to prove. I have to re- families. Worldwide, between 65 and 75 market I frequent, one of the farms is a or good at doing. That said, I acknowl- mind myself sometimes that just because percent of all food is grown by women, hundred-acre conventional New Jersey edge my shortcomings, like a lack of con- I can’t shovel compost as fast or carry a who own only one percent of the world’s farm that sells corn, tomatoes, squash, and fidence with machines and power tools. wheelbarrow quite as full of watermelons, land (Making Contact, Nov. 2003). Main- tree fruit. The farm is run by two early Part of this is completely personal, gender doesn’t mean that I am not strong or not a ly operating as subsistence growers, this middle-aged sisters who recently took aside; I happen to not be good with power good farmer. We work together. And any- food production is often conceptualized as over management of the farm from their tools, whereas I know many women who way, we all can handle wheelbarrows that “domestic work,” obscuring recognition 80-year-old father. I was excited to see are. However, there is a gendered aspect are pretty darn full. of these female farmers worldwide. Still, a farm run by women of a slightly older to power-tool-confidence. My sister re- We never intentionally created a fe- the visibility of female farmers, at least generation, so I asked them their thoughts. cently visited me in Philadelphia, and male dominated farm here at Henry Got within the U.S., is growing. For all its lim- “Most of the time, other farmers treat us came to work with me on the farm. When Crops. Most of our applicants for intern- itations, the census has recorded a more okay,” they told me, “although if we do I asked her what she wanted to work on, ships and apprentices just happened to be than doubling of farms operated by wom- something wrong, it’s, ‘oh those girls.’ she replied, “anything with power tools,” female, and most of those qualified ended en between 1978 and 2005, from 100,000 We bring along [our brother] to market explaining that she recently volunteered up being women. We have three female to 250,000. (http://www.feministing.com/ sometimes; he doesn’t know a thing about recycling old doors for a green-decon- apprentices, two female interns, and one archives/003517.html). farming, but people just want to talk to struction non-profit with a male friend of male intern. (We now have another—a As the country’s farmers age, a new ‘the man in charge.’” They took over the hers. When the staff person trained them, big welcome to Ed, who is newly work- “back to the land” movement, fueled farm, they told me, because their husbands he offered a power drill to help, but spoke ing with us this fall!) I am glad, though, to partly by desires to put personal politics and brothers had to get “better” jobs that about it and handed it only to my sister’s be able to offer a positive view of women into action and an increasing disillusion- brought in more money. Without the ex- male friend. Finally, the friend asked my as strong, hard, workers to the students ment with the job market and traditional pectation of being primary breadwinners, sister if she, too, would like to use the here at Saul; I want the female students concept of careerism for young people, is they were left as the ones who could keep power drill. My sister did, and had a great to know that they can be farmers if they encouraging a new crop of farmers, many the family farm alive. time. My insecurity with machines and want, or anything else they aspire toward. of them women. We new farmers often In both conversation and personal tools has several layers. I am not good at One of our Saul summer interns brought farm under nontraditional arrangements thought about females and farming, I want them, I suspect, because I was never en- her boyfriend out to work with her one —co-farmers are often platonic manag- to be careful to avoid gender essentialism. couraged to use them, so I never gained morning. “How did he like it?” I asked ing partners instead of the heterosexual I do not want to make generalizations comfortability through practice. Now, her the next day. “I brought him out so he husband-wife team of the past—meaning like, “women make good farmers because I am afraid to practice because I am not would see how hard I work,” she replied. women are more often recognized as farm they like to nurture the earth,” or, “men good, and I do not want other people to “He said it was fun, but really hard. He owners or principle managers. are better with machines.” Gender expres- notice and use their observations of my said he couldn’t do this every day.” I have to admit, I was pretty proud. ~ [email protected]
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What about keeping up with your kids and to the bank to get a massage.” Weavers Way’s recipe crew got together BY a matter of minutes. Keep in an airtight 1/2 cup honey R Spread celery sticks with peanut butter or baseball practice? Stressed out with exams Dr. Brett Cardonick, a chiropractor in to discuss ways to make healthier choices ACHEL container. and graduations? Valley Green Bank has the Chestnut Hill/Mt. Airy area since 1993, 1/2 cup butter low-fat cream cheese. Top with raisins. while maintaining a festive atmosphere. M the perfect remedy: Cardonick Chiropractic specializes in musculoskeletal pain and 6 cups popped popcorn ILENBACH Slimy Smoothie At our house, we are visited each year by If you have children, you are probably al- 1 cup shelled peanuts will be giving free chair massages as part of headaches as well as many other injuries. ready dreading the bucket of sugary sweets Serving Size : 4 (need to do a little math the Witch Fairy. Before bed on Hallow- First Thursdays at Valley Green Bank. He takes a holistic approach in helping pa- they will haul home, many of which will Heat honey and butter in a saucepan until to increase the serving size) een night, my children will sort through On Thursday, May 7, Susan Brown, a li- tients achieve optimal health, utilizing both be artificial. Whether you will be trick-or- well blended. Cool. Combine 2 cups (475 ml) ice cubes their loot. They set aside all of the items censed massage therapist and member of hands-on and non- force techniques. Care treating or hosting a party, we wanted to popcorn and peanuts in a large bowl. that they would like to leave for the Witch Dr.Cardonick’s staff, will be at the Chestnut plans for patients are designed with an em- Pour honey mix over popcorn, stirring as 5 heaping scoops vanilla frozen yogurt (1 Fairy. I encourage them to include the gather helpful alternatives to make your 1/4 cups) Hill branch at 23 W. Highland Avenue from phasis on correction, prevention and well- holiday a spooktacular success. Here are you pour. When popcorn and peanuts are “junkiest” candy. They then leave their se- 10:30 to 12:30 and from 1 to 3 p.m. she will ness care. Additional therapies include nu- some of the recipes and ideas we came up well coated, spread in a pan in a single 2 cups (475 ml) orange juice lection out over night for the fairy to whisk be at the Mt Airy branch at 7226 German- trition counseling, massage therapy, stress with: layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 to 10 1/2 peeled banana away and leave a small gift in its place. I town Avenue. In addition to giving sooth- management, psychological counseling, minutes or until crisp but not brown, like this approach because we still get to 1 tsp (5 ml) natural green food coloring ing and comforting massages, Susan will be personal/life coaching, as well as other stirring several times. The difference be- participate in the fun of trick-or-treating providing information on health and well- complementary health modalities provided Put all ingredients into blender. without having to keep all of the sweets ness. “This is a good opportunity for peo- by licensed and certified practitioners. Blend for about 20 seconds on high speed and the children don’t feel cheated. Be- ple to better understand the benefits of Valley Green Bank is a locally-owned Dental Arts of Chestnut Hill, LLC or until smooth . sides, who wouldn’t love the Witch Fairy! massage for managing both physical and and operated Pennsylvania commercial stress issues.” said Dr. Brett Cardonick, the bank. The Bank was formed by community 8625 Germantown Ave. Tel. 215-242-6630 owner of Cardonick Chiropractic located at and business leaders who make customer At VPhiladelphia,alley Green Banks’ PA s19118 April First Thursday Event, WFaxeavers 215-242-6633 Way Farmers 23 E. 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Expansion Update to keep the door open and it’s not like Suggestions tofu, where there is a savings in packag- (continued from page 28 ) ing. You’re just not going to get more Construction Starts than two balls in one package no matter rying cinnamon raisin bread, the original how many you want. It’s also terribly by Glenn Bergman, Weavers Way General Manager flavor as either bread or muffin, black located and takes longer than tofu— bottom cupcakes, walnut muffins, and I see why the products seem like they could be treated the same way, but re- After months of planning, meetings, to carry on the renovation of this impor- onion poppy sandwich rolls by Spice of permit requests, reviews by community tant Chestnut Hill structure in a manner Life Bakery. Another gluten-free bread ally not.” boards, and working hard to secure the that respects the residents behind, beside, option is the white rice bread stocked r: (Margie) Thanks for your input. We sell necessary funds to make this expansion above, and in front of the store. I also plan on the bottom shelf of the drink case so much fresh mozzarella in the sum- to Chestnut Hill a reality, we have made to meet with the local businesses to dis- by the check out line. For another tasty mer we couldn’t keep up with the pack- a major leap forward by securing a gen- cuss our hours and product line, and to treat, check out the Liz Lovely cookies aging (we sell about 120—140 pounds eral contractor (GC) to begin the work on make sure any concerns they might have in the Deli department—although not a week!). Some people like the new sys- the site. A bid meeting was held at the end are reviewed by our team. all flavors are gluten-free, your options tem, some do not. In the fall, we will include chocolate fudge, ginger molas- of August and four weeks later, on Sept. It is our goal to bring more shoppers probably go back to the old way but ses, and chocolate chip cookies. 10, we opened up the sealed bids. By the to the Avenue who will go to different this seems to work best in the summer. time you read this, we will have chosen a If you need help or would just like the shops while they are there to shop. We s: “Please offer more gluten-free products. contractor for our new store. I am confi- Deli to package Mozzarella for you, we hope that we can stay open later at night (8 I go regularly to an amazing nutrition- dent that work will begin soon, but as of would happy to help. or 9 p.m.), that other shop owners might ist who is curing very serious diseases, the writing of this column, I do not have try this, and local residents, instead of go- things that are stumping most M.D’s. s: “Can we please stock PEZ, I’ve heard a date. ing to a mall that is open late, will stay or His advice is for everyone to stay clear PEZ can cure many ailments better than Management has been informed come to Chestnut Hill to shop and support of wheat, stating that 90 percent of the homeopathy. And PEZ dispensers are that construction will take three to four these locally owned businesses. population is allergic. this means that more fun than those blue tubes.” months, so we will be into 2010 for an While all of this is going on, we are wheat (for 90 percent of people) will r: (Norman) Glad you asked; PEZ is a opening. Perhaps we can have a Valen- working to meet the challenges set by the damage immune system and nervous hot topic right now. The country’s main tines Day Equal Exchange--Fair Trade Board and members to create a member- system (and other things).” supplier of natural foods, UNFI (used to chocolate celebration in February for all ship structure that would allow working r: (Chris) We would love to offer more be “United Natural Foods Inc.”, motto to attend. and nonworking members. We are also gluten-free items, but space is very is “Driven By Nature”), lists 39 PEZ A hiring team will have selected a working to ensure that working members limited, and, despite your nutritionist’s items in their latest catalog (which, by new store manager by the time you read receive fair value for their involvement in opinions, many people like wheat in the way, lists over 26,000 items). So this column, and that person will begin the Co-op or in community programs that their diet. There are many gluten-free what is PEZ doing in a natural food cat- working with the current Weavers Way are supported by the members. items available as pre-orders, often in alog? Is PEZ natural? Not even close, team and hiring the new team to run the small quantities, see Norman or Chris it’s mainly sugar, artificial flavor and Chestnut Hill location. This is not an easy for details. color, hydrogenated oil and a few other task, as we are growing the Co-op by 50 select ingredi- s: “For those of us that do not eat milk and percent in size, adding over $4 million to ents from a Co-op Month meat together, could you carry hot dog our current $8.5 million. By this time next chemistry set. rolls that are not made with milk? All year, we hope to have a co-op that is hit- (continued from page 1 ) The natural Pepperidge Farm bread products are ting about $12 million or more in sales. foods industry, made with milk. (You now have Arnold That means more local product, coordi- many of them. Most notable is Creek- once “driven” Hamburger rolls that do not have milk. nating more farmers, more local produc- Side Co-op in Elkins Park, which Weav- by people with Thanks). It’s great that you have kosher ers, and getting to know what this com- ers Way has worked closely with as they principles who hot dogs, but I still have to go to the su- munity wants in their store. have quickly built a membership of 1,200 cared about permarket to get buns.” The next steps are to meet with the households. CreekSide anticipates open- how food is r: (Rachel) You’re in luck! Not only do we residents near the store to make sure that ing for business early next year. There has produced and have some milk-free kosher buns from they are informed about the construction been plenty of other food co-op activity in what it con- Arnold Bakery, but also from Vermont and have a person to call if there are any our area, as well. tains and what Bread and The Baker. If you need help issues with noise, traffic, etc. It is our goal The October issue of Cooperative it does to your locating these products, please ask a Grocer magazine profiles the many co- body and en- staff person for assistance. op start-ups in the Philadelphia area, and vironment, is now “driven” C O - O P Weavers Way’s support of them. In ad- s: “Can we carry frozen peppers, prefer- mostly by peo- I N F O R M A T I O N dition to CreekSide Co-op, there are The ably organic?” Kensington Co-op, Lehigh Valley Food ple that seem r: (Chris) First request for this item. Any Co-op, Chester’s Community Food Co- to care more Mt.Airy others? op, and the Bella Vista Food Co-op. about harvest- 559 Carpenter Lane, 215-843-2350 ing cash. Monday-Friday 9-8 While Philadelphia is proudly in the s: “Please go back to pre-packaging the Saturday-Sunday 9-6 forefront of the latest surge in food co- mozzarella! It’s a huge waste of energy Ogontz ops, the impact of co-ops nationally, and 2129 72nd Ave., 215-276-0706 in a wide range of sectors, is similarly im- Monday-Saturday 10 - 6 pressive. Shuttle Staff According to a March 2009 economic Editor & Advertising Manager impact study completed by the University Jonathan McGoran of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives, Advertising Billing nearly 30,000 U.S. cooperatives operate AdvertiseAdvertise inin thethe ShuttleShuttle Susan Beetle A ordable and E ective! at 73,000 places of business in the U.S. Advertising Assistance • 20,000 circulation $8 / column inch Ilene Cohen These cooperatives own more than • Highly targeted $32 / business card Graphic Designer $3 trillion in assets, generating more than • Extended Internet presence Many Sizes Annette Aloe $500 billion in revenues, and paying over • Inserts available Discounts Available Proofreaders/Editors Susan Stasiorowski, Alayne Joanne Wood $25 billion in wages. Extrapolating from Call 215.843.2350 ext. 135 Contributors the sample to the entire population, the Susan Anderson, Richard Baron, Glenn Bergman, study estimates that cooperatives account Kirsten Bernal, Robin Cannicle, Susan Crane, Pat for nearly $654 billion in revenue, more Evans, Margie Felton, Sandy Folzer, Jenny French, than two million jobs, $75 billion in wag- Martha Fuller, Mark Goodman, Chris Kaiser, es and benefits paid, and a total of $133.5 Dale Kinley, Denise Larrabee, Margaret Lenzi, billion in value-added income. Americans ’ Jean Mackenzie, Jonathan McGoran, Rachel hold 350 million memberships in coopera- ! Milenbach, Jonna Naylor, Cat Niallon, Dan tives, which generate nearly $79 billion in ’ Oliva, Joanna Poses, Marcia Prager, Janice Risch total impact from patronage refunds and Bonnie Shuman, Gina Snyder, Lisa Sonneborn, dividends. Nearly 340 million of these Rick Spalek, Nicole Sugraman, Chris Switky, memberships are in consumer coopera- GUESS WHO’S – Betsy Teutsch, Dave Tukey, Helen Webb Nancy tives. TO Weinman, Norman Weiss, The report argues that, since co-ops COMING Photographers are concerned with more than just the bot- DINNER? John Barone, Robin Cannicle, Jenny French tom line, these numbers, as impressive as they are, only scratch the surface of the Sol Levy, Rachel Milenbach, Cat Naillon, Dave Tavani impact co-ops have on the country. www.weaversway.coop ~ [email protected] 28 The Shuttle October 2009 the way some people can turn their scowl s: “Could we please stock tamarind paste, is still available in quarts, or you could and moral indignation on to one person we use it for bhazergan. Now we have consider pre-ordering a case of the half who mistreated animals whilst ignoring to go to Whole Foods to get it. Thanks.” gallons. the systemic, institutionalised massacre r: (Chris) We’ll keep an eye out for a s: “Thanks to whoever discovered Field and mistreatment of animals by the ‘ac- source for tamarind sauce, and get it as Roast gourmet vegan sausage. They are ceptable’ meat industry. They grow ani- soon as one is found. delicious.” mals purely for the sake of death; their r: bodies are purposely malformed, they are s: “We usually buy about five half-gallon (Margie) Thank you. We discovered this bunched together in intolerable condi- containers of Silk soy milk a week and product at the Natural Foods Expo show tions, they are forced to endure excruciat- are disappointed that you are phasing it in Boston last year. ing lives and painfully slow deaths. Now out. The new soy is less rich and con- s: “Sharwoods Papadums. You have had meat eating is normal. But animal welfare tains more sugar. Please bring back them in the past. Could you get them is a complete afterthought in the corpo- Silk!” again?” rate era, and the only determinant of pol- r: (Chris) Sorry to disappoint. Dean icy is their own bottom line.” For people r: (Margie) Our distributor discontinued Foods, owners of Silk Foods, switched them and I haven’t been able to find that care about animal welfare, choosing their product from “Organic” to “Natu- grass-fed meat from people you know is them through any other distributor. Suggestions ral” (but not organic) and did not com- Sorry. a way to act consistent with your values. municate this change to its customers. by Norman Weiss, Suggestions & Responses: And—surprise!—they did not lower s: “I am so happy to see the gluten-free Purchasing Manager the price! We switched to Organic Val- baked goods across from the deli. s: “I noticed that you carry Arnold white ley in order to support a company that They’re very good. Thank you!” sandwich bread, which is great because has an excellent track record of produc- Greetings and thanks for writing. As r: (Rachel) I’m glad these gluten-free it contains no high fructose corn syrup. usual, suggestions and responses may ing organic foods and supporting small goodies are contributing to your emo- But recently I have only seen Pep- have been edited for clarity, brevity, and/ farms, rather than a company that pulls tional well-being! We’re currently car- peridge Farm white (which contains or comedy. In local and national news this sneaky moves in order to maximize HFCS). Is there a day I can count on past month was our local football team profits they can make from shoppers Arnold white? Or can I suggest you signing Michael Vick. What is interest- looking for healthy foods. Silk soy milk only carry Arnold white since HFCS is (continued on page 27) ing about this to me is that the Eagles unnecessary and harmful, thanks. (The are named for an animal and engaged in thin sandwich white, not the Country a sport that is a lot like fighting, the out- white. My kids loved it!)” come of which some people routinely bet on. One difference between football r: (Nancy) Arnold delivers Mondays Member and dogfighting seems to be that football around 10 am. Also Thursdays and Sat- players are not killed at the end of the urdays. I will have to check to see if he $1,000,000 Our target stopped that item. is $1,000,000 Loan battle when they lose. Also, the human $750,000 Eagles voluntarily choose to “fight” their s: “Is there any way to get back that opponents. So, maybe what is wrong with $500,000 Campaign wonderful Blueberry Sherbet (Natural Current member dogfighting is not dogfighting itself, but Choice)? Hardly anything is enough to loan number is rather the fact that dogs are not given a $250,000 make you forget chocolate- but this is! $443,000 choice, are not well-compensated, don’t (This request is meant for sooner rather wear protective padding, and after the Thank you! than later although later is better than game, don’t get a whirlpool. All of this never).” is easily fixed, so maybe dogfighting just $0 needs a little tweaking to be legit. Maybe r: (Chris) It’s gone. Natural Choice some legislation would be in order. Since stopped making it. Sorry! it could involve betting, Ed Rendell here’s Welcome to Weavers Way s: another chance for Pennsylvania to take “Please order Good Earth Green Tea w/ the lead and generate some income. Lemongrass—it’s so delicious and you Cooperative Association have not had it recently. Thanks!” Speaking of animal cruelty issues r: raised by the Michael Vick signing, here’s (Chris) This item was out-of-stock for a Dear Neighbor, a random quote I found online expressing few weeks. It’s back now. If you are not already a member of Weavers Way Co-op, you are invited to an interesting view: “But I am astounded join. Weavers Way is a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative. Our bylaws require that in becoming a member, someone from your household attend an orientation meeting, where details of membership will be explained. Meetings are held at the Germantown Jewish Center (GJC), Lincoln Drive and Ellet Street, at Church of the Annunciation (CA), Carpenter Lane and Lincoln Drive, and at Grace United Methodist Church (GU), 7101 N. 20th St, in West Oak Lane. Upcoming Orientation Meetings are on the following dates:
Day Date Time Location from PRODUCER CO-OPS to EQUAL EXCHANGE, A WORKER-OWNED CO-OP to CONSUMER FOOD CO-OPS. Wednesday Oct. 7, 2009 6:45 p.m. GJC Saturday Oct. 17, 2009 10:30 a.m. GU Wednesday Nov. 7, 2009 6:45 p.m. GJC Saturday Nov. 21, 2009 10:30 a.m. GU
Meetings start promptly and last about 1¼ hours. Latecomers cannot be ad- San FErnando co-opErativE, pEru Equal ExchangE WorkEr-oWnEd co-opErativE Your local Food co-op mitted. Written reservations are required, so please fill out the tear-off sheet www.equalexchange.coop below and return it to the store. At the close of the orientation meeting, you will be expected to pay your initial $30 annual investment (check or cash). We look forward to seeing you and welcoming you into the Co-op. October Coffees of the Month Robin Cannicle, Membership Manager
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