July 2008,Vol. 37, No. 7

Manager’s Corner Ogontz Store Open for Business, Grand Opening Set for July 1 by Glenn Bergman, General Manager by Jay Winston BY PHOTO We have all worked hard over the last

Weavers Way Ogontz, the Co-op’s new J few years to make this co-op a viable busi- OSH location in West Oak Lane, is now open for ness for our members, but also for our G business. Two weeks prior to the July 1 IGLIN community here in Mt. Airy and the North- Grand Opening, Store Manager Luis Cruz west section. I am proud when I read about and Assistant Manager Anton Goldschnei- all of the grants given out through our En- der opened the doors for a soft opening. vironment Committee to many neighbor- While they have been working out the kinks hood groups that are not asking for a lot, and ironing out the wrinkles, word about but just want to get out there on a Saturday the new store has quickly spread. Business or Sunday to clean a park, plant trees, or has been somewhat erratic, but at times just help make their neighborhood better. customers have lined up out the door. With The vast number of people who have sent the help of new Weavers Way Ogontz their plastic and cardboard recycling to our staffers Bernadette Jackson, Marcus once a month collection site have helped Spencer, and Renee Champion, Luis and make this program work. People from all Anton have kept things moving smoothly. walks of life and different socioeconomic “The enthusiasm has been great,” says levels working together and getting a Cruz. “We’ve already had repeat customers, chance to interact and mingle, even for only and even requests to open Sunday, so a few minutes. Teaching our kids that recy- maybe we’ll think about that some more, a cling can be done as a community event, STORE MANAGER LUIS CRUZ (R) AND ASSISTANT MANAGER ANTON little bit down the road.” and that we are not alone. GOLDSCHNEIDER (CENTER) LEEP UP WITH A STEADY STREAM OF CUSTOMERS “At this stage it’s more about building a This month, after many years, the AT THE NEW WEAVERS WAY OGONTZ STORE. rapport with the community than building Weavers Way recycling program comes to lot of feedback from the customers already, all the great, healthy food and fresh produce. sales,” says Josh Giblin, who has been an end. The city says it will be accepting and we’ve already made some changes Weavers Way Ogontz is located at 2129 working hard getting the store ready for plastic and cardboard. Let’s hope they will based on that. We’re trying to respond to 72nd Ave., at the corner of 72nd and Wal- opening. “But sales have been growing.” and that this works well. I am sure that the requests as quickly as possible.” nut Lane, just off Ogontz Avenue. Hours The product lines carried at the small WW Environment Committee will want to Cruz reports strong interest in member- are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Sat- store are still being tweaked and adjusted. hear from you about the program and make ship among shoppers at the new store, but urday. “We’re definitely still revamping the prod- sure that we are not giving up something mostly people are still just enthusiastic about For more information, call 215-276- uct lines,” explains Cruz. “We’ve received a (continued on page 4) having the store open and having access to 0706. Lively Debate on Bylaw Changes at Ground Broken at MLK Farm Spring General Membership Meeting BY PHOTOT HT YROBIN BY PHOTO S OL L EVY C ANNICLE

AFTER ENJOYING A LAVISH SPREAD AND A CHANCE TO CATCH UP WITH EACHOTHER, MEMBERS HEARD A PRESENTATION ON EXPANSION AND VOTED ON BYLAW CHANGES AND NEW BOARD MEMBERS by Jay Winston nouncements, including the information that a sign language interpreter will now be On Sat., May 17, as Weavers Way held available for Co-op meetings as needed, its Spring General Membership Meeting at and approval of minutes from the fall 2007 Summit Presbyterian Church, Co-op Presi- General Membership Meeting. Co-op Pur- dent Stu Katz emphasized the importance BREAKING GROUND AT THE SEEDS FOR LEARNING FARM (L-R): EMILIO MATTICOLI, chasing Manager Norman Weiss then paid of keeping a vision of our ability to change CHIEF OF STAFF, FOUNDATIONS, INC.; CHARLES IRELAND, HOUSE PRINCIPAL, tribute to Weavers Way founder Jules the world. At the same time, some mem- MARTIN LUTHER KING HIGH SCHOOL; PENNSYLVANIA STATE REPRESENTATIVE Timerman and presented an inscribed bers may have found themselves agreeing WIGHT VANS CHOOL EFORM OMMISSION HAIRWOMAN ANDRA UNGEE bench in his honor. The bench is now in D E ; S R C C S D with the sentiments of the first song played front of the store. GLENN; FOUNDATIONS, INC. CEO RHONDA LAUER; OARC PRESIDENT AND CEO during the meet, eat, and greet, “You Can’t Getting into the business of the meet- JACK KITCHENS; FOUNDATIONS, INC. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL SERVICES Always Get What You Want.” While the ing, Vice President Nancy Weinman meeting was largely harmonious, with pre- SHERRINE WILKINS; AND WWCP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RACHEL MILENBACH. brought up proposed changes in Co-op by- sentations on expansion and the Weavers sounds clearly drew the attention of atten- laws, initiating the some of the liveliest and by Barbara Sherf Way farm and board member elections, dees and the array of television crews, re- most contentious discussions of the As groundbreaking ceremonies for the strong disagreements and concerns were porters and photographers on hand. evening. Most of the recommended Seeds for Learning program at the Martin voiced concerning changes in bylaws. “No, you don’t have to duck,” said changes involved minor and largely uncon- Luther King High School in Germantown The meeting began with general an- Sherrine Wilkins, Executive Director, got underway June 13, the “pop, pop, pop” (continued on page 6) School Services, Foundations, Inc. as the audience jumped at the sound of the bal-

Weavers Way Cooperative Association Presorted Standard loons popping due to the heat. “This is a 559 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119 U.S. new era at Martin Luther King High. You Inside: www.weaversway.coop POSTAGE will see firsthand the growth here, the seeds Product News 3 PAID of change through the Seeds for Learning Philadelphia, PA Permit No. 2658 program.” She thanked the media for cov- Election Results 7 ering a positive story in the neighborhood Film Series 8 where television crews typically arrive fol- lowing a shooting or violent crime. Others Suggestions 24 echoed her remarks.

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Editor’s Note BY PHOTO by Jonathan McGoran D AVID

We have a new store Z ELOV in West Oak Lane, a new farm at Martin Luther King High School, a new Farm in Full Summer Swing board of directors, but the big news is ...stinkbugs. Not just any by David Zelov, Weavers Way Farmer $6,600 in 2008. This is old stink bugs, because that wouldn’t really Summer is here, and with it comes heat mainly due to three be news; I’m talking about those big Chi- and an abundance of fresh produce from things: growing many nese stinkbugs that first showed up in my the farm. Yes, that’s right; you’ll no longer greens we did not grow house three years ago. We found a picture have to subsist on greens and root crops last year, having more of them in my son’s “big book of bugs.” alone! In fact some of the greens will be space to grow early in Shield bugs, they were called, and they disappearing until the cooler fall tempera- the season, and selling at BY PHOTO were cute, in a buggish kind of way. The tures arrive, but will be replaced by green farmers’ markets (where S book didn’t say anything about them being beans, carrots, eggplant, okra, onions, pep- we get retail price for OL L stink bugs or exotic invasives. And it didn’t pers, and 15 varieties of heirloom toma- our veggies). We had EVY tell us that they would be soon be climbing toes, certain to please the most discerning record sales during the up curtains, bouncing off light fixtures, palate. Hopefully the weather will continue first couple weeks of the and falling into un-watched beverages. to be seasonally appropriate and these Headhouse market – Yecch! crops will grow well. over $1,100 in one par- I did a little research and was shocked Though we had a warmer than usual ticular day (over the to learn they were an invasive species and April, May brought with it some wonderful course of about 2 ½ that in a few short years they had spread spring-like temperatures and rainfall that hours, actually). Not all across most of Pennsylvania in great num- gave us gorgeous greens and beautiful of the produce vendors bers. Suddenly, they seemed downright sin- broccoli, and also kept the flea beetles at were selling yet, so we ister. And I hadn’t even smelled them yet. bay. Regular intervals of rain helped to were almost the only That treat didn’t happen until just a keep the soil moist for direct-seeded root source of fresh greens, couple of months ago, on one of those, crops and also helped establish our spring and we sold just about FARM INTERN NICOLE SUGERMAN DELIVERS PRODUCE TO “There’s a Blackhawk helicopter buzzing planted summer crops. We planted most of every item we showed THE READING TERMINAL MARKET VIA BIKE CART (TOP), around our bedroom that somehow van- these at our annual Planting Day on May up with. Being in AND ON PLANTING DAY, MAY 10, MORRIS DANCERS WEL- 10. After a rousing performance by the Philadelphia, we enjoy a ishes any time I turn the light on” nights. COMED THE GROWING SEASON (BOTTOM). After the third failed attempt to find the Kingsessing Morrismen, about 20 volun- little bit warmer climate damn thing, I gave up (making a mental teers stayed to plant all of our tomatoes, than those farmers in few items to market that aren’t available in note to sleep with my mouth closed). Lying summer squash, cucumbers, and the pep- the surrounding counties. Using a rototiller the Co-op so stop by and see us. If you in the darkness, breathing through my pers that were ready to go in. Some particu- and hand labor, we are able to get into the happen to be downtown, you can also find nose, I was suddenly overwhelmed by a larly energetic volunteers also helped to lay field earlier in the season than those with our produce at the Fair Food Farmstand at strong smell, like citronella, garbage and black plastic on the beds – no easy task larger tractors that will get stuck in the the Reading Terminal Market. Recently, turpentine. Damn thing was crawling when done without use of a tractor. The mud. Both of these factors combine to give Nicole, who lives in West Philly, has been across my pillow, and it stunk. So did my black plastic will keep the weeds down and us a jump on the season. delivering our produce there via bike cart. pillow case. And as I picked him up, I real- the soil warm, and will increase the yield of Other sales outlets are, of course, the This goes a long way towards cutting back ized that now my hands stunk, too. tomatoes. Co-op on any day of the week, and the on fossil fuels in farming, but it has its lim- I know there are much worse invasive Speaking of yields, we tripled our May Weavers Way farmers’ market on Thursday its. We’ll need a fleet of these things if the species out there, but how many of them sales compared to last year! $2,300 in 2007, afternoons from 3-7 p.m. We often bring a orders get much bigger. come into your house and stink up the joint? Having learned by then that Weavers Way Farm a Popular Education Destination stinkbugs are buoyant enough to “ride out HTSBY PHOTOS the flush,” I draped him with a single square of toilet paper and held the handle S down, smiling as it surfed the circular sep- OL L tic swirl to the great stinking beyond. EVY Served him right. The Shuttle is published by Weavers Way Co-op Deadlines for each issue are the first of the preceding month. e.g. August 1 for September issue

Statement of Policy Articles should be under 500 words and can be submitted neatly typed, on disk, or e- mailed to [email protected]. Be sure to include your name, phone num- ber, and membership number. Drop them off by THESE STUDENTS FROM WEST OAK LANE CHARTER SCHOOL ARE SUCH REGULAR VISITORS, NOT ONLY DO THEY KNOW THE the deadline to the Shuttle mailbox on the sec- ond floor of the Co-op. The purpose of the ANSWERS TO DAVID SILLER’S FARM QUESTIONS (LEFT), BUT THEY ALSO KNOW ALL THE MOVES TO HIS FARM DANCE (RIGHT). Shuttle is to provide members with information by David Siller, Farm Educator We’re selling at several smaller organic and full-season apprentices and I, the students as well as education about co-ops, health food These days, East Germantown is very locally minded health food stores, including practices, and other matters of interest to the from MLK are all very grateful for the op- members as consumers and citizens of the fortunate to have two flourishing farm op- Mariposa food coop in West Philadelphia, portunity to create this space outside of the community. erations. June, being the beginning of the Almanac Market in Fishtown, Cornerstone school. We are all bonding really fast and I Articles express only the views of the writ- peak growing season, the harvests at the Produce Market in Northern Liberties and am hoping that the students will continue ers and not those of the Co-op or the board of Martin Luther King High school have al- Peas in the Pod Market in Glenside. Our to uncover some of the passion we bring to directors, unless identified as such. Articles, let- ready started. We made our first sales at the mantra is often that “marketing is half the farming throughout the season and bring ters, comments, criticisms, and suggestions are city’s newest farmers’ market at City Hall. job.” Members can eat only so much mus- away the knowledge of what they have welcome and should be directed to the editor. With the students by our sides, we are con- tard greens and bok choy during the spring achieved in their own personal growth and Space limitations require that the editor has the right to edit all articles. Ad rates are available sidering our options for how to best market and tomatoes, eggplant and peppers during the impact they have had on beautifying upon request, in the advertising mailbox on the and sell all of the wonderful abundance the summer. their school land and making a livelihood second floor, or at www.weaversway.coop. All that nature gives us. We have been toying The Martin Luther King High School from it at the same time. ads must be submitted electronically, or cam- with the idea of starting a CSA so we can farm was in the spotlight several times dur- The Weavers Way Farm education pro- era-ready with prior arrangement, and should better form relationships with the people in ing the month of June. With a growing in- grams have been active in June as well. be submitted with payment. Products or servic- the surrounding neighborhoods of the terest in local food coming from all over During the school year, we’ve hosted stu- es advertised in this paper should not in any school. We’ve also been selling to the new the city, the media has been encouraged by dents during the mornings and worked with way be construed to be endorsed by Weavers our story of taking a vacant piece of land at Way Co-op. Weavers Way Ogontz store at 72nd Avenue the MLK students during the weekday and Walnut Lane. With the increase in the school and working with the students to evenings. Now that the school year is end- The Shuttle abundance from both farms, the interns, turn it into a productive third of an acre ing, I want to personally thank all of the is printed on 100% David Zelov and I have been working dili- overflowing with produce and flowers. wonderful students I have met over the recycled paper gently on increasing outlets for the product. Together with the Weavers Way Farm’s (continued on page 10) JULY 2008 THE SHUTTLE PAGE 3

Making Cheese the Old Fashioned Way Glossary by Margie Felton, Deli Manager I grew up in a small town in southern meat in the deli, I soon learned they were CERTIFIED ORGANIC: Food that has been USDA certified to be raised free of pes- Chester County. Surrounding our town not strong enough to stir the milk for more ticides, hormones, and sub-therapeutic antibiotics. were farms, cornfields, creeks, and woods. than a few minutes at a time. Once the Housing developments were just beginning curds separated from the whey and the CHEMICAL FREE: Crops (including produce and animal feed) grown entirely with- and there was only one mall. Today, the milk reached the proper temperature, the out the use of chemicals. beautiful old farm houses are surrounded whey was siphoned off into buckets where CONVENTIONAL AGRICULTURE:A resource intensive agricultural system, relying by newly constructed mansions instead of it would be used to feed pigs. Our next task heavily on machinery and chemicals to raise crops and live stock. pastures, most of the trees have been cut was to press the curds into molds and top down and the cornfields are strip malls. the molds with weights. After half an hour FREE-RANGE/FREE ROAMING: Animals that have been raised for all of their lives A few months ago, at a tasting of local we flipped the cheeses in the mold so they in systems where they may freely move about in an unrestrained manner. cheeses, I was invited to make cheese with would press evenly. The cheese would then GRASS-FED: Animals that have been raised entirely on grass and are fed little or no Susan Miller at Birchrun Hills, her farm in age for a few months in the humidity-con- grain.This term applies specifically to ruminant animals like cows that are meant to Chester County. I drove out of the city trolled aging room in the basement. The eat grass. with another Co-op member who was also cheese we made was called Alpine Swiss. interested in learning how to make cheese. Susan also makes a blue cheese called HORMONE & ANTIBIOTIC FREE: Animals that have been raised without the use We left the city, passed the new treeless Birchrun Blue. Susan marked the cheese we of growth hormones or sub-therapeutic antibiotics. suburban housing developments and cor- made so in a few months we can sell it in LOCALLY GROWN: Farm products raised within approx. a 150-mile radius of porate centers and entered an area of the store. In the mean time, she sent us Philadelphia. northern Chester County where farmhous- home with a beautiful wheel of Swiss and es are still located on farms and cows hang two wheels of blue. Look for the Birchrun PASTURE:-RAISED/PASTURED: Animals that have never been confined to a feedlot out in pastures eating grass. It was great to Farms cheeses in the specialty cheese sec- or feeding floor and have had continuous and unconfined access to pasture see that not everything was cut down and tion of the prepared food case. throughout their lives. rebuilt. To complete our day in the county, we The cheese making actually took place had lunch at Kimberton Whole Foods store SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE: A holistic method of agricultural production and at a neighboring farm that was better and stopped at Seven Stars Farm where our distribution that strives to be ecologically sound, economically viable, and socially equipped for this process. We entered a yogurt is made. just for present and future generations. room where the raw milk from Susan’s There are many new terms being used VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS: Farm products that have been processed in some farm was being stirred in a large stainless at the Co-op and other places to describe way such as jam, jelly, pickles, and pies. steel vat (cultures and rennet were already the food you buy. The list to the right is added). The milk had to be stirred for one from the Philadelphia local food guide co- SUB-THERAPEUTIC ANTIBIOTICS: (I added this because it showed up in a few of hour while it was slowly warmed. We took ordinated by White Dog Community En- the above defintions) Use of antibiotics for anything except sickness.Antibiotics are turns stirring the milk and although I terprises and I thought it might be helpful often used as growth promotes or to compensate for confined and unsanitary living thought my arms were strong from slicing in making purchasing decisions. conditions or feeding animals an unnatural diet. For more information go to www.serconline.org/antibiotics/faq.html Second Floor News July’s New and hot “off” the shelves!! by Martha Fuller, Second Floor Manager non-biodegradable disposables. The label Hidden Treasure in the Deli states that the products absorb an amazing Mrs. Meyers You may have noticed amount of water – one source of info re I don’t know if this is hidden but it is defi- that our the shelf unit for the Mrs. Meyers this company stated that the sponge ab- nitely a treasure. Michele’s Tofu Tahini Dip was products has doubled in size – cool, eh? We sorbs 15 times its weight in liquid and the created by Michele of Michele’s Originals, but consolidated all Mrs. M. products and have towels can sop up to ten times their weight. it is now made by Helen’s Pure Foods in Chel- added four new ones. The Baby Blossom Equal Exchange We had their Organ- tenham, PA. Scent has been a hit with our shoppers – ic Fair Trade Co-op Blend coffee beans on This dip is great with chips, vegetables, those with children or those who don’t the deep discount CAP sale in June and crackers or as a spread on sandwiches. For have kids. They use, to quote their litera- what a hit it was. I’d like to remind you that those of you that are tired of hummus give ture, “the blossoms of Spring wildflowers, it can be a hit all year ‘round and here’s how this healthy and delicious dip a try. butterfly violets and honeysuckle with a it can be: For every pound sold, Equal Ex- One of my favorite sandwiches (sometimes teeny bit of apple, lemon and mint.” We are change donates $0.25 to their “Small Farm- sold in the prepared foods case) is Le Bus carrying the laundry detergent, stain re- ers. Green Planet” multigrain bread with Tofu Tahini, baked tofu mover, freshening fund. The money (from Fresh Tofu Inc.), roasted peppers, cu- Michele’s Tofu Tahini Dip spray and liquid hand raised by consumer cumber slices and sprouts. soap. co-ops like ours goes Seventh Genera- directly to their small tion We have loved Fiddlehead Ferns farmer co-op partners their products for in Mexico, Nicaragua by Bonnie Shuman, Prepared Foods Manager many years and have and Colombia to sup- Well, by the time you are reading this, carried their products port their environ- the topic of this article will be out of sea- on the second floor mental rehabilitation son, but I am so excited by my first-time and the first floor. projects. I believe that experience with it that I wanted to share it When you are on the we, as Weavers Way with you anyway. What, you ask, could be second floor, look for Co-op members, can so exciting to write about even though it all our new products play an integral role as will be old news by the time it is published? from them: Free & advocates for the My first time making and eating fiddle- Clear All-Purpose campaign and play a head ferns. Fiddleheads are young fern Cleaner, Natural Tub role in raising aware- fronds that have not yet opened. The ferns & Tile Cleaner, Auto- ness of the amazing projects small farmers get their name for their close resemblance matic Dishwasher Lemon Gel, Natural are taking on to address climate change. As to the curled ornamentation on the end of Kitchen Cleaner, Natural Shower Cleaner, Equal Exchange wrote in their letter to us, a fiddle. Once the fern has opened, it is no Toilet Bowl Cleaner in the Emerald Cypress “It’s astounding to think that we in the longer edible. Some of you may have no- & Fir scent and Natural Carpet Spot and United States have so much impact on the ticed them in the store for a few weeks in Stain Remover. world and yet are doing so little to decrease May. Sadly though, fiddlehead ferns are Sunblocks and Insect Repellents our environmental impact, and small farm- only around for those short few weeks, so While I have a limited space here for writ- ing communities who are barely surviving, you have to get them while the getting is ing and we have oh-so-many products, let or you can briskly wash the ferns to remove are taking steps to reverse these astronomi- good – and fiddleheads are damn good. me invite you to scope out the summer sec- the chaff. I also trim the brown part of the cal problems. We hope our partners are as The fiddlehead fern is also known as tion. There are some of your old “friends” stem where the fern was picked. The fiddle- inspiring to you and your consumers as the ostrich fern or the pohole fern. The in the products you will find as well as head is a versatile vegetable and can be used they have been to us.” While I know and ferns we carried were probably from New some brand new items. in a variety of ways, from soup to grilling. I trust that many among us do thoughtfully England, but they grow as far north as EcoTowl and EcoSponge These am a purist and prefer to eat them very sim- go about our daily lives considering our im- Canada. When buying fiddlehead ferns, you products can keep cleanups EcoFriendly. ply as I don’t like a lot of other ingredients pact on the environmental status of what want to look for ferns that are tightly coiled They are made of sustainable, plant-based competing with their delicate flavor, which we do, we can, by buying certain coffee and not too moist. The fern will have a materials and provide a durable, machine- is often compared to that of asparagus. (I beans, find some ways to impact the world brown, thin, paper-like coat called the washable, alternative to paper towels and in a loving and healthy way. chaff. You can remove this gently by hand (continued on page 4) PAGE 4 THE SHUTTLE JULY 2008

Managers Corner would be going up over 42 Monthly Health Care Costs for Weavers Way (Aetna 5.2) plan Fiddlehead Ferns (continued from page 1) percent! The same plan! (continued from page 3) That would mean a bill over for budgetary reasons only. $135,000! It does not end Premiums Employee Cost happen to think they taste more like arti- For those of you who have recycled on here. Single $419 $42 chokes.) a monthly basis, thank you, and for those After many discussions Emp +child $747 $219 The I made fiddleheads the first time is of you who volunteered to make this pro- between a study group led Emp + children $747 $219 the way I still make them, so here is my gram work, we all thank you for your dedi- by Dave and a staff meet- Couple $964 $436 recipe. I hope you will try them next year in cation and community dedication. ing, management decided Family $1,230 $652 early May, when we will republish this arti- Health Care Expenses cle. Perhaps the brevity of their season is so to improve the health care *For the WW employee the Co-op picks up 90% of the premium Hurt the Co-op coverage and to assist staff short it adds to the mystique of this beauti- Our fiscal year ended June 30 and a new with family coverage so they would see no dedicated older staff who have worked to ful vegetable — but once you taste a fern year started July 1. Last year we had just increase in the cost of the coverage (it was fulfill our mission, but because they are ex- break over your taste buds, you’ll know it’s over 30 staff members enrolled in the Aet- already high). Let’s go to the numbers. (See periencing some medical bills that might be all about their subtle and unique flavor. na health care coverage. It is not a bad plan, box). high, it does not seem fair to be hitting the it is not a great plan (a great plan would be The effect of getting a better coverage Co-op instead of spreading this expense Sautéed Fiddlehead Ferns a national health system that was easy to plan that our staff can afford and helping over Aetna’s entire population. We have use and had a focus on prevention, support the staff pay for the increases (42 percent) paid our medical insurance year after year 1 pound fiddlehead ferns for our medical community, and efficiency that Aetna is forcing on us means that our after year. We do not know what our true 2 tablespoons olive oil, or grapeseed oil through continuum of care services work- health care bill for 2008-09 fiscal year has utilization is of the system since Aetna does 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped ing together and not competing). What I just jumped by another $90,000 or a total of not provide this data to us. We, as are all 1/2 cup white wine have found is that each year for the most about $180,000! purchasers of health care coverage, are in a 3 tablespoons lemon juice part our bill either goes up or our staff can No other expense for the Co-op is go- situation were we are purchasing a service 3 tablespoons butter (optional) not afford to use the system. For example, ing up that quickly (food prices are rising at and have no idea what we are getting for one great, hard-working staff member had four to five percent, labor at 12 percent). this coverage. We have no idea what Aetna Trim the dark ends from the stem of a shoulder problem. He had surgery and This increase will erode about 1/3 of our pays for the utilization that they have “ne- the ferns and remove any of the remaining then went for physical therapy. The doctor percent profit. I had just put a budget in gotiated” on our behalf (give me a break). chaff. Heat oil in a skillet over medium wanted him to go a few times a week, but front of the board that showed a 2.5 per- It is also worth noting that while raising heat. Add the ferns and cook for five to 10 when he (and we) found out that each time cent profit, but with this increase we will our rates 42 percent, Aetna is reporting net minutes, depending on how firm you like he went the cost was $50 for the co-pay, he have to show a profit of less than two per- profits for 2007 of $1.83 billion, up 7.6 them, stirring them so both sides get direct said he could go once a week, but anymore cent. All this work we do and the money we percent from 2006 profits of $1.7 billion. exposure to the heat. (I cook mine on the and he could not afford the co-pay. So, he raise from selling product, and the profit is Many of the staff have talked about longer side as I like them to brown). When did not go. only a few pennies. I am required to show protesting. I support that fully. Perhaps we ferns are just done add the garlic (I also This is one example how the present your board a two-percent profit to help should have paid work release time to allow use shallots in addition to the garlic some- system keeps utilization down: just make the keep the cash flow positive after all invest- staff to go to the insurance company doors times). Let the garlic cook for about a hurdles a little too high for average working ments in the business each year. I am now and Congress to protest and help force minute then pour in white wine and lemon people (who play by the rules). They might forced to go back to the budget and look at change. So do not be surprised if we report juice. Let the liquid reduce for a few min- need more intervention later after missing what has to be cut or held up for imple- in our quarterly financial results this year a utes. Finish with butter, and salt and pepper follow-up treatment, but maybe they will mentation. This is a direct effect of our below the line charge for “Insurance to taste. not go. Health care by mathematical formu- medical costs. Protest Costs” – it might be one of the Co- Sublime, I tell you, sublime. las and profit! I know that our members want to make op’s better investments for our future. The year that just ended had the Co-op sure that our staff (hourly and manage- paying out $93,000 to cover just over half ment) are taken care of for their health care of the staff. The staff paid on top of that coverage and retirement plan (which we also their share of the co-pay premiums and increased the contribution of for next year), more. In April, HR manager Dave Tukey but I cannot help thinking that Aetna is tak- came to me to tell me that the current plan ing advantage of our situation. We have

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Pet Store News Post-Recall Scrutiny Pays Off When Manufacturers Change Packaging, But Little Else by Kirsten Bernal rice, animal fat, corn gluten meal, chicken “healthy.” I would not feed my pets these that have been producing quality all along. Most of us are aware of the increasing liver flavor, you are left with a product con- products and I hope others will follow suit. That its first ingredient was not a by-prod- scrutiny prompted by last year’s pet food sisting of by-products, food fractions, fat Hill’s is a huge corporation interested in uct seemed to be a move in the right direc- recalls. It has become a sort of symbol of from unknown sources, and corn gluten, what most corporations are interested in: tion. the changing perspective towards pet food. which is indicative of a heavily grain-laden money. As the rep went on about vitamins and The event provided an opportunity to en- poor quality product. A consumer could While I have been unhappy with this minerals, I agreed to begin stocking this rich the public’s awareness of the benefits purchase a bag of Purina with very similar product all along, I have chosen to continue new product and I thought that possibly we of choosing better quality pet foods. I per- ingredients for half the price. Though I am to stock it because there are still many could replace the whole line with the more sonally will not look at a pet not sure that pet owners members who purchase it. I did however “natural” option. I thought of it as the less- food label in the same light are purchasing Science have a recent experience er of two evils. On Mon- again. This process has Diet with the knowl- that has prompted me to day when the delivery ar- served to educate me and edge of what it contains reconsider. It seems that rived, however, I was provide me the ability to due to the exceptional Hill’s is involved in a great forced to revise my plans make the best choices for the reputation that this deal of restructuring with- as I was confronted with Co-op pet store. Over the company has achieved. in their organization. It is the reality of big business. last year, we have made in- What bothers me most no wonder, given the im- Hill’s’ new product is formed changes to the prod- about the Hill’s Corpo- pact of the climate in the called Nature’s Best. It is uct line reflecting our values ration is not that they pet food industry. The re- displayed in packaging that and the standard that they are making a poor quali- sult was that I received a illustrates grassy fields and imply. Part of these changes ty product but that they visit from our new – and, is presumably meant to have included cutting back are passing it off as top as she explained, possibly evoke a feeling of nature. on the amount of Science Diet inventory of the line. They are boasting health bene- temporary – sales representative. It was This product is very cleverly aimed at carv- we carry in the store. We no longer carry fits that simply cannot coexist with the in- somewhat of a change, as the old rep was ing out a neat little profit from what adver- their dog food products, with the exception gredients that are used. The company has not very involved. She was pleasant and tisers perceive as the “health nut, granola of the jerky treats, and we have streamlined long taken advantage of their status and personable. She offered information on and Birkenstocks” crowd that, after the re- the feline products to include only the most reaped the rewards by capitalizing on deliv- what was going on within the company and calls, decided not to use Science Diet any popular formulas. ering much less than their promise. Veteri- what we might expect in the months to fol- longer. The front of the bag boasts “Ocean Just after the recall began, I con- narians are still recommending Science low. She wanted to introduce the new prod- fish is the first ingredient.” What it fails to tributed my first article to the Shuttle.In Diet. Hill’s manufactures “Vet only” formu- uct line, which is clearly Hill’s’ response to advertise is that the second ingredient is that article I wrote that Hill’s Science Diet la’s meant to treat animals with sensitivities the recalls and its aftermath. She gave me maize gluten meal. This for me is really the products were not necessarily the best op- and illnesses. These formulas contain ingre- the literature and, while I didn’t believe that defining element. Changing the word corn tion. The truth is that Science Diet is a far dients no better than the regular line. They Science Diet was making a huge transfor- to maize does not change the fact that it is inferior product than most of what we car- too are loaded with by-products and fillers. mation, I did feel as if the new product filler. This is so plainly deceptive that it is ry in the pet store. The very first ingredient I am not a veterinarian, but I am naturally could serve as a happy medium, that it bordering on offensive. These two ingredi- is chicken by-product meal. When you add suspicious of a product meant to promote might come a bit closer to the standard be- that to ground whole grain corn, brewers health that contains nothing remotely ing set by the independent food companies (continued on page 18) PAGE 6 THE SHUTTLE JULY 2008

Membership Meeting BY PHOTOS (continued from page 1) R OBIN troversial matters of language. C A number of current proposed ANNICLE changes, however, were significant and, in some cases, controversial. Before raising the proposed changes for consideration, Nancy explained that con- trary to a statement at the last general membership meeting that the board was considering changes to the bylaws relating to committees and membership require- ments, the board concluded that it is not ready to make any recommendations for changes on these issues at this time. Nancy said that the board will be engaging mem- bers and committees in further discussions and will make a proposal when a decision has been made on what changes would be in the best interest of the members. The FARM EDUCATOR DAVID SILLER GIVES A PRESENTATION WEAVERS WAY BOARD PRESIDENT DELIVERS THE first two changes brought up for considera- UPDATING THE MEMBERSHIP ON ALL THAT’S GOING ON AT THE PRESIDENT’S REPORT AT THE SPRING GENERAL tion at the meeting involved giving more WEAVERS WAY FARM. MEMBERSHIP MEETING. members the opportunity to vote. First of these resolutions were adopted by near- staff members will now be treated like any bers on the board are elected by the general these was a new section allowing members unanimous votes. other members of the Co-op in running membership rather than specifically by fel- to vote without attending general member- A number of proposed changes involv- for seats on the board. In other words, low staff members. Thus, as it is, they are ship meetings and instead providing the op- ing the makeup of the board of directors there will no longer be a requirement for not necessarily representatives of the inter- portunity to submit ballots. Second, a pro- were then introduced, which caused a bit the board to include members of the staff. ests or opinions of the staff. In addition, posal was made to use ballots rather than a more disagreement. The board will now in- This change inspired some debate among their dual roles as staff and board members show of hands at general membership clude a designated slot for the immediate the assembled membership, some of whom create potential conflicts. Josh Giblin re- meetings voting on changes in bylaws. In past president of the board if he or she is felt strongly that staff representation on the sponded to a member’s question concern- both cases, ballot boxes would be placed in willing and able to serve and from nine to board was important and needed to be pro- ing the potential lack of staff representa- Co-op stores and at least 75 ballots would 11 members elected at large, a maximum of tected. tion, pointing out that, while serving simul- have to be received for the vote to be con- two of whom may be Co-op employees. At Board member and staff representative taneously as board member and staff mem- sidered an act of the membership. Both of the same time, it was recommended that Dave Tukey pointed out that staff mem- ber, he found himself in an ambivalent po- sition as a director advising the general manager for whom he works. In addition, DIVERSIFIED SERVICES he argued that the requirement for staff SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE membership on the board may put pressure Anything Organized to serve on the board on staff members Packing for Moving who do not want the responsibility. It was Unpacking and Setting Up Party Help emphasized that, in fact, staff members, Cat-Sitting w/TLC rather than being forcibly disenfranchised Companion Care by this change, support it. Senior Services To give a bit more perspective, Dave references available/25 years experience Debbie Ansell (continued on page 7) 215-844-2280 JULY 2008 THE SHUTTLE PAGE 7

Membership Meeting BY PHOTO Spring 2008 Board Elections Results (continued from page 6) R OBIN and Bob Noble pointed out that a C ANNICLE John Adams 16 votes number of different models exist at other co-ops. At some, staff mem- Edward Case 47 votes bers are elected by the board, rather Sylvia Gentry 33 votes than the staff or general member- Chris Hill 59 votes (1-year term) ship, to represent staff interests; Bob Noble 74 votes (2-year term) one co-op has half of its board Jim Peightel 29 votes made up of staff; some worker co- Sue Wasserkrug 60 votes (2-year term) ops have staff-elected boards; and Nancy Weinman 75 votes (2-year term) others do not allow staff members on their boards at all. In the end, Dave Tukey 88 votes (2-year term) after much debate, the motion was carried with 40 votes for, 14 op- 113 ballots counted / 8 ballots discarded posed. ON HAND TO INTERPRET THE MEETING WERE Another recommendation in- MARILYN KASS JARVIS (L) AND JULIE MAROTHY Is There a Board Vacancy? volved increasing board member terms from two to three years. Due to the that using less restrictive language follows by Bob Noble up to four. If five at-large candidates had learning curve necessary for board mem- the example of other co-ops. Ultimately, it A mistake in the ballot for the recent been elected, then the size of the current bers to work up to their full potential, it is up to the members to hold the board ac- Weavers Way elections has the board now board would have been eleven—the same was argued that experience provides more countable and board members must hold scratching its collective head trying to fig- as the previous board (and the maximum efficient utilization of Co-op resources. each other responsible for making sure that ure out if there is a vacancy on the board. allowed by the Bylaws as they existed at the Currently, with two year terms, half the executive session is not called unless it is The problem arose when the ballot was time). But because of the mistake, the size board changes each year, creating a disrup- unavoidable. The motion passed. prepared for initial publication in the April of the current board is now ten. tion in terms of both continuity and effi- Once the business of bylaw changes Shuttle. There were eight at-large candidates The board considered a couple of op- ciency. Under the bylaw changes, any mem- was done, the meeting’s focus shifted to and the intention of the Leadership Com- tions at its June 3 meeting. One option was bers who do not wish to serve out or meet Weavers Way’s ongoing plans for expan- mittee (composed of volunteer members to the possibility of holding a special election the responsibilities of an entire three year sion. The opening of the Ogontz store, lo- oversee the elections) was to allow voting by the membership; but given the fact that term may resign, leaving their slots open cated at 72nd and Walnut Lane, was de- for up to five, but the ballot said to vote for the current board size is still with the range for the remainder of the term. This pro- scribed as a kind of “detour” as it is not ex- specified in the bylaws, it was decided that posal also stirred a bit of controversy, but pected to do much to fulfill the goal of the cost and effort were not justified. The was passed. drawing business away from the current board also considered treating the 11th Another proposal involved the proce- store. It does, however, have great visibility, board seat as a vacancy and filling it accord- dure by which the board of director can go access to public transportation, and can ing to the method prescribed in the bylaws, into executive session. Under executive ses- serve a badly underserved population. The i.e., by board appointment. At first glance sion, anyone who is not a board member is staff for the store were introduced, includ- the question of whether or not there is a excluded. This is considered necessary ing Luis Cruz who will serve as manager. A vacancy on the board might seem obvious. since, at times, the board needs to discuss soft opening in June, to coincide with the However, during the meeting we noted that matters that are considered confidential, in- jazz festival, was announced, along with a our bylaws specify a range (9 to 11 at the cluding staff conflicts, personnel reviews, grand opening scheduled for July. time of the election) rather than a specific negotiation of contracts, causes for mem- Weavers Way’s major plans for expan- number of board members. Moreover, our ber expulsion, or other instances in which sion, meanwhile, are currently focused on bylaws do not define what constitutes a va- people might not want their names record- Chestnut Hill. There the Co-op is currently cancy. Since the question was important, ed in meeting minutes. Until this point, the looking at the Kurtz Roofing building and but not particularly urgent, the board decid- board has been going into executive session negotiating for half of its space, or 12,000 ed to seek legal counsel before making a without a policy in place. One member sug- feet, to open a substantially larger store decision. The board will report develop- gested that the amendment should be set which would be expected to shift 15-20 ments to the membership as they occur. aside until the board can provide a specific percent of the Co-op’s business away from list of instances in which executive session may be called. It was argued to the contrary (continued on page 21)

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SCENE FROM “MONTGOMERY TO MEMPHIS” by Larry Schofer Martin Luther King – From Montgomery to bus boycott comes alive. Montgomery, Sel- Memphis. It’s hard to know what to say ma, Chicago, Memphis. The story is unbe- about this film, which was shown in the lievable. Weavers Way Education Committee film Then comes the ending. At his funeral, series in May. I lived through this period, the tape of his last sermon was played – and I have read a lot of books about Dr. and it was a eulogy by Martin Luther King King and about the civil rights movement, Jr. about the death of Martin Luther King but this film goes beyond all that. Jr.! This is truly an inspirational film. For- I think kids in the schools should see get about the flaws in King’s character; for- this film, to see what parts of America were get about the political maneuverings in the like back then. It wasn’t so long ago, and Southern Christian Leadership Conference; things are quite different now – though we forget about all those things – just focus on still haven’t made it to the Promised Land. the man! The film shows what an inspira- The documentary won an award in tional figure he was. 1970. The original was 180 minutes; this is The documentary is unusual in that 103 minutes. The entire original film is not The animated tale about the round-headed child, Oblio, born into there is no documentary; it consists entirely commercially available. The film is available a world where everything and everyone has a point, and his faith- of film from the 1950s and 1960s. Most of for rental at the Video Library, where we ful dog Arrow, narrated by Ringo Starr and featuring the Harry the speaking is by King himself, with a few show our monthly films. Nilsson song “Me and My Arrow.” snatches from other people, both in oppo- Singer/songwriter Harry Nilsson wrote and produced this touch- sition and in support. The Montgomery ing animated tale in 1971, and contributed some classic songs for the soundtrack.The soft Liverpudlian lilt of ex-Beatle Ringo Starr narrates the tale, telling the story of Oblio:A sad outcast from the village of “Point.” largely eschewed by the local villagers due to his round head.The adventures of Oblio and his trusty sidekick dog Arrow subsequently take shape in the “Pointless Forest,” a wonderland filled with colorful characters and some enchanting secrets. Ringo Starr’s narration, especially when he takes the role of a father reading the story of Oblio and the Land of Point to his son, is amusing. The message about accepting diversity is clear without being pushy or strident. The Point is suitable for children and will entertain adults. While there is child to child unpleasant- ness between Oblio and the Count’s son, and Oblio’s banishment from home is sad, there is no violence or threat of violence, and the bizarre denizens of the Pointless Forest are benign.

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The High Point is “the Place” IEPHOTO FILE by Peter Samuel Weaver’s Way, here as in Seattle. I actually prefer to train and liked the way new people myself so I don’t have to wres- We often overlook how one person can the Co-op was tle with habits they may have learned some- make a difference in the community. the unifying fac- where else.” In Mt. Airy, Meg Hagele, manager of tor in Mt. Airy.” There is a wonderful busy buzz in the the High Point Café on Carpenter Lane, Hagele, now orange and green painted space and clearly has brought an energy and enthusiasm that 36, spent her everyone is happily engaged in conversa- has resonated with many people in our childhood a few tion, including people gathered outside. neighborhood. blocks away and “I have an interest in creating commu- “She is the Queen of Mt. Airy,” says went to German- nity, and Mt. Airy is an extraordinary place Co-op General Manager Glenn Bergman. town Friends for that,” she says. We are sitting at one of “We couldn’t live without the High Point School through the eight cozy tables in the café, “after the and the way it has given Co-op members a eighth grade. morning rush,” although people are still pa- place to go and socialize.” People may re- tiently lined up at the counter waiting for If you shop at Weavers Way, it would be member her their coffee drinks and beautiful pastries. difficult not to notice how the High Point lemonade stand Meg is often interrupted by customers who has become a presence in the neighbor- at the corner of greet her warmly. It is obvious that she has hood, and in very short time given the retail McCallum and made lots of friends here and people seem area surrounding the Co-op a much needed Allen Lane that to brighten when they catch the glow of boost and focus. she ran for three her good-natured smile. “I go there two or three times a day,” years when she HIGH POINT CAFÉ PROPRIETOR MEG HAGELE, STANDING “I estimate 98 per cent of my cus- says Nick Gregory, a professional juggler was a kid. “I AT THE SOCIAL EPICENTER OF WEST MT. AIRY tomers are regulars,” she confides. “It’s who lives a short walk from the café. “At guess I have al- great being the place. Couples come here seven in the morning there is a bit of a cof- place to start a coffee shop. ways been something of an entrepreneur,” for special occasions; kids want to have fee clatch there,” he tells me. “I have come Her husband Curtis Coyote is an artist, she explains. their birthdays here. It’s wonderful to be to depend on their espresso – it has some- and has helped with things like creating the After getting a degree in theater from the center of things.” thing to do with their attention to detail sign over the window, and is also in charge Whittier College, and a short stint manag- She tells me how she discovered her that makes it so good.” of the bi-monthly art shows that adorn the ing a theater company with her brother in prior pastry chef, Jim Flail, through Craig’s Hagele (pronounced ‘Hay-Glee’) sits walls of the café. “They are all shows of lo- Ithaca, she moved to Seattle. With jobs List and how phenomenal he was in pro- down on a Sunday afternoon to tell me cal artists. We don’t charge a commission, ranging from barrista to bookkeeper at the ducing foods that helped the High Point about herself and the café which she start- and we are currently booked through local coffee shop, she eventually opened develop a reputation all over the city. “We ed just three years ago, but ends up talking 2009,” Meg says. “We also put up kids’ her own business with a partner and they have gotten to be known for everything: more about community and how important work, like from the Henry school, for a called it Café Besalu. There too, her shop pastries, quiche, and even our crepes that I it is to her and her business.. week before the next local artist show goes helped bring life to a neighborhood. thought would just be a sideline,” she ex- “When we returned from Seattle we up.” After ten years away she got the urge to claims. “And of course there is our coffee.” spent a lot of time looking for a store She catches her breath after the active return to her family in Philadelphia. She When she and her husband were in front, and we were so happy when this pace behind the counter and seems grateful brought her future husband with her, they Seattle, Meg encouraged one of her friends building opened up,” Meg says. “Growing to sit for a while. Her crew doesn’t miss a got married here and then she looked for a up I was always a member and a real fan of beat as she turns things over to them. “The barrista culture is not as well established (continued on page 23) PAGE 10 THE SHUTTLE JULY 2008

Partnership Recycling Grants Awarded by Weavers Way Environment Committee by Sandy Folzer Enrivonment Committee Chair This year’s Weavers Way The Environment Partnership Recycling Grants were Committee of Weavers Way Co-op awarded awarded to the following programs: grants to a number of • Neighborhood Interfaith Movement community programs in May. The money is de- • Ned Wolf Park Project rived from the Weavers • Waterview Recreation Center Way recycling endeavor • Penn Knox Community Garden which receives funds for • Houston Playground recycling from the • Springside School Philadelphia Partnership • Urban Tree Connection Recycling Program. The majority of the • Northwestern Stables grants will be used to • Hansberry Garden & Nature Center purchase garden-related • Pleasant Playground supplies such as perenni- • Friends of Carpenters Woods al plants, tools, supplies for composting, benches, and fencing. Funds will AT THE CITY HALL FAMRERS’MARKET, MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER IS AMONG enable one grantee to acquire a garden wa- ty to improve the environment. tering system; and others to create a chil- There are some Partnership Recycling THE FANS OF THE PRODUCE FROM WEAVERS WAY FARM AND SEEDS FOR dren’s garden and to acquire educational funds remaining; grants will be awarded in LEARNING FARM AT MLK HIGH SCHOOL. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ARE, MLK supplies. One project funded will distribute 2009 as well. Since the City of Philadelphia STUDENT CHARLES MAPP, WEAVERS WAY FARM EDUCATOR DAVID SILLER, Healthy Homes toolkits. A total of $6,110 will begin its single stream recycling MAYOR NUTTER, FARM INTERN CANDACE MOORE, AND WWCP EXECUTIVE was awarded. throughout the city on July 1, the last date DIRECTOR RACHEL MILENBACH. The Weavers Way Environment Com- for Weavers Way recycling will be on Satur- Farm Education Programs different tastes like sour, sweet and spicy. mittee commends these programs, which day, July 19. are doing such good work in the communi- (continued from page 2) During the month of June the farm was visited by these schools and groups. Wyn- spring. It’s amazing to see the experiences cote Academy high school, West Oak Lane that students from every background have Charter School, Drexel University, and the at the farm... from the smallest kinder- Intercommunity action mental health facili- gartener who puts leaves around plants as a ty in Roxborough. We’ve also continued weed mulch and then helps to plant toma- our friendship with the Saul Agricultural toes only to get enchanted by all the worms High School students. Two students from on the way, to the high school student who that school as well as three MLK students reaches towards a weed to examine pest will be joining for several hours each week damage and then learns that plants are during the summer. grouped into families and is fascinated by Monthly Recycling to End July 19 With expanded single-stream recycling coming to Philadelphia, the Partnership Recycling Program is no longer distributing grant money, and there is no longer a need for monthly recycling. Thank you to everyine who has participated all these years, diverting countless tons of landfill and raising thousands of dollars for many worthwhile projects and caus- es. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.(sharp) in the parking lot behind the firehouse at Germantown Ave and Carpenter Lane, but ONLY UNTIL JULY 19

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Coming to a Neighborhood Near You:The Dreaded Brown Marmorated Stinkbugs! by Brenda Malinics inch, and are shades of brown on both the It is not known whether this species will My house has been under siege for the upper and lower body surfaces. They are become an agricultural pest in Pennsylva- past year. When I suspected that I had what the typical “shield” shape of other stink nia. In its native range, it feeds on a wide the Dept. of Agricultural was hoping had bugs, almost as wide as they are long. To variety of host plants including apples, not yet reached Philadelphia County, I distinguish them from other stink bugs, peaches, figs, mulberries, citrus fruits and caught and dispatched one of the odd- look for lighter bands on the antennae and persimmons. It has also been reported on shaped bugs that was crawling in dis- darker bands on the membranous overlap- many ornamental plants, weeds, and soy- turbingly large numbers over the exterior ping part at the rear of the front pair of beans. Even though these insects do not and interior of my house. I preserved the wings. They have patches of coppery or harm humans and are not suppose to re- bug in alcohol as instructed, and sent it off bluish-metallic colored small rounded de- produce inside structures such as houses, for analysis. I soon got a call that the bug pressions on the head. The name “stink they are a real nuisance. If many of them was in fact the dreaded brown marmorated bug” refers to the scent glands located on are squashed or pulled into a vacuum clean- stink bug, Halyomorpha halys, an insect not the dorsal surface of the abdomen and the er, their smell can be quite apparent. previously seen in North America but one underside of the thorax which truly is an Please do not put the bugs outside goods or other natural products in the that was invading Pennsylvania since it was unpleasant order. One of my cats took one where they will breed and spread. I don’t home. Although aerosol-type pyrethrum accidentally introduced into eastern Penn- into his mouth, immediately spit it out, and like to kill insects, but these bugs are an in- foggers will kill stink bugs that have sylvania in the fall 1998 in Allentown. As of drooled. By now none of my cats will even vasive threat. I also don’t like crushing amassed on ceilings and walls in living ar- April 2008, the nuisance brown marmorat- touch the stink bugs with their paws. I bugs, so I use the same quick-kill method eas, it will not prevent more of the insects ed stink bug has been recorded in 26 Penn- have resorted to designating “stinkbug” that I use to on fleas. I keep a dish with from emerging shortly after the room is sylvania counties. catch tissue and locating them in different soapy water available to toss them into. aerated. For this reason use of these mate- We have had other stink bugs in our rooms throughout the house. And by the way, I can tell you from experi- rials is not considered a good solution to area, but not the brown marmorated stink It is suspected that this species has a ence that these bugs don’t drown if thrown long-term management of the problem. bug. It is known as an agricultural pest in its single generation per year in Pennsylvania. into the toilet. Spraying insecticides, directed into cracks native range of China, Japan, Korea and However, in parts of sub-tropical China, Web sites report that to prevent the and crevices, will not prevent the bugs from Taiwan where it destroys crops and invades records indicate from four to possibly six bugs from entering a building, one should emerging and is not a viable or recom- residences. I usually catch seven or eight generations per year. In Japan (and it is an- seal cracks around windows, doors, siding, mended treatment either. bugs per day/night. They have shown up in ticipated in Pennsylvania), adults emerge utility pipes, behind chimneys, and under- Although a great nuisance, these my dresser drawers, in my linen closet, in from overwintering during the beginning of neath the wood fascia and other openings stinkbugs aren’t poisonous, they don’t sting my clothes and shoes... they land on my June. They mate and lay eggs from June should be sealed with good quality silicone or bite and they don’t carry diseases (at face when I’m reading... they dive bomb me through August. The eggs hatch into small or silicone-latex caulk. Damaged screens on least that we know of). As I like to say, in the shower... they fall on my head when black and red nymphs that go through five doors and windows should be repaired or much to my family and friends’ dismay, “It I’m sleeping... they seem to be everywhere. molts during July and August. Adults begin replaced. Even if you use an insecticide could always be worse.” They are awkward and sluggish flyers that to appear in mid August (but in my house such as the recommended pyrethroid, it will have the courtesy to buzz in flight so at there are adults 24/7, 12 months of the be broken down by sunlight, and may not least I know when they are near. year). 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Sunscreen and Safety by Sandra Folzer, Environment Committee We do know that skin cancer can be David Biello claims more research is need- versions of the caused by an overexposure to the sun. ed to identify possible risk factors when re- same com- However, we don’t know if sunscreens pre- ducing chemicals to nanoscale, which can pounds are safe, vent skin cancer. The two most popular in- “dramatically alter their physical properties. so more studies gredients, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, Pencil lead, for instance, becomes stronger are unnecessary. are thought to block UVA and UVB. Re- than steel when reduced into nanosize Consumer Re- member when lifeguards had a blob of atomic clusters.” Neurotoxicologist Belli- ports did their own white on their noses; that was zinc oxide. na Veronesi of the EPA found that pho- study in July, 2007 and con- To absorb and look better, sunscreen man- toactive titanium dioxide nanoparticles in- cludes that since the safety of ufacturers began using nanoparticles. This filtrated the microglia causing them to pro- nanoparticles is not clear, their use should is possible due to nanotechnology, whereby duce free radicals, charged oxygen particles, be avoided. They found nano-ingredients ban atoms and molecules are manipulated to which can stress healthy cells. But Veronesi created free radicals that damage DNA and on the use make them very small. One nanometer is says sunscreens would likely coat this mate- low exposure to nanoparticles of titanium of nanoparticles in one billionth of a meter. A human DNA rial to deflect sunlight. While only one of dioxide can damage the lungs of animals if sunscreens until more safety strand is about 2nm, while a human hair is 15 studies showed that nanoparticles were inhaled. They also suggest that nanoparti- studies are done. They surveyed 128 com- 80,000 nm. absorbed by the skin of rabbits, there cles are more likely to be absorbed when panies, but only 38 agreed to participate. Of Because of their increased mobility, haven’t been enough studies to know how skin has been damaged by acne, sunburn or these, only nine said they did not use nanoparticles can enter vital organs, tissues, these chemicals react with other chemicals. shaving nicks, even through hair follicles. nanoparticles. These nine include: Alba and cells, possibly causing damage to our No one but the manufacturers know the Consumer Reports suggests choosing sun- Botanica, Aubrey Organics, Avalon, Black DNA. Industry studies are not publicly exact ingredients of their products. The screens that don’t list titanium dioxide or Opal, Blistex, Bull Frog, Allergan, available. And manufacturers won’t allow FDA regulates the active ingredients like zinc oxide on their label. Their tests found Schwarzkopf & Henkel and Tattoo Goo. their products to be tested by others for zinc oxide, but not the inactive ingredients, no correlation between effectiveness based Others, like L’Oreal No-Ad and Neu- fear that something negative might be such as preservatives. on the presence of these ingredients. Their trogena PCA did not respond, so nanopar- found, that their products could be taken The Royal Society in the U.K. advocat- top product, Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry- ticle composition is unknown. For Friends off the market. and it could harm the in- ed peer-reviewed, publicly accessible safety Touch SPF 45, did not contain either. of the Earth’s full list of sunscreens, go to: dustry. studies for any cosmetics using nanoparti- Friends of the Earth has called for a www.foe.org/nano_sunscreens_guide/Nan In Scientific American (Aug. 20, 2007, cles. The U.S., in contrast, claims that larger o_Sunscreens.pdf.

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New Ambassadors Take to the Trails Mural Drawings on View at Along the Wissahickon Woodmere Art Museum MG OREYOF COURTESY IMAGE HT OREYOF COURTESY PHOTO W OODMERE F INSO THE OF RIENDS A RT M W USEUM ISSAHICKON

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by Heike Rass-Paulmier such works were out of favor. The artist’s The Depression-era revival of mural studies, nevertheless, survive and are dis- painting for public buildings that today is played once again to remind visitors of the AMONG THE FOW’S FIRST CLASS OF TRAIL AMBASSADORS: FIRST ROW: DMITRI ZORINE, most closely associated with the treasures Philadelphia needs SHELLY BRICK, JACK COLEMAN, CYNTHIA TURECKI, SARAH WEST. SECOND ROW: FOW Works Progress Administration Woodmere Art to save. (W.P.A.) largely bypassed The Woodmere Art Mu- VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR KEVIN GROVES, MERRITT RHOAD, MARIANA MORRIS, PATTY Museum presents Philadelphia, where printmak- Education and seum, located at 9201 Ger- MCMENAMIN, LISA ANN FIELDS (FROM SECOND AMBASSADORS CLASS). ing and posters held greater mantown Avenue in Philadel- by Debbie Carr, Director of Environmental Education, about the Wissahickon’s 1,800 acres and 57 sway. In the late 1930s, howev- Life: Lost Murals phia, has since 1940 exhibit- Fairmount Park, and Kevin Groves, Volunteer miles of National Recreation trails will be a er, one very young artist, a stu- by Leon ed, collected, and interpreted Coordinator, Friends of the Wissahickon primary role of the Ambassadors. To train dent at Simon Gratz High Sitarchuk, the art of the Philadelphia re- The Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) the Ambassadors for this role, FOW and School, gave Philadelphians a on display gion. Hours are Tuesday in partnership with the Fairmount Park Fairmount Park staff created an eight-week taste of what could be done through Saturday, 10 a.m. to Commission launched the new volunteer training course on Wissahickon history, wa- with murals in a context that June 22 through 5 p.m., and Sundays, 1 to 5 Trail Ambassadors program in Wissahickon tersheds, current park projects, wildlife, ge- wedded art and education. The Sept. 7, 2008. p.m. Admission to the Muse- Valley Park in March 2008. Outfitted with a ology, plants, park rules and regulations, three wall paintings he pro- um is free. Call 215-247-0476 unique uniform sporting logo patches of and first aid/CPR. duced are no longer with us, having been or visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org for both organizations, Trail Ambassadors took Twelve enthusiastic and knowledgeable destroyed in renovations decades ago, when more information. to the trails in late May, talking with Wis- volunteers graduated from the first class in sahickon park users and answering ques- late April, and a second class will be fin- tions about wildlife, plants, historical points ished with training by July. FOW is excited of interest, and park rules and regulations. about this first group of volunteers who The Ambassadors will be stationed at vari- you will meet in the park this summer—all ous places around the park, with Valley are long-time park users and bring a wide Green Inn as a focal point. The program is spectrum of expertise and experience to similar to the National Park Service volun- the program. teer program. Trail Ambassadors work closely with Fairmount Park Rangers, reporting any problems they see and acting as additional eyes and ears in the Wissahickon. In addi- JEWELRY tion to hiking the trails, Trail Ambassadors WEARABLE ART will staff information tables at FOW out- CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS reach events, lead tours of the Wissahickon Valley, and conduct surveys of park users Tues. - Sat. 11 to 6 First Friday Open til 8!! and wildlife. Providing information to park visitors 7151½ Germantown Ave./215-248-2450 www.artistagallery.info PAGE 14 THE SHUTTLE JULY 2008

Parkway Peace Students get a Breath of Fresh Air at Fellowship Farm by Deepa Vasudevan and Laura Richlin HT OREYOF COURTESY PHOTO On May 28, the Peace Program at Park- softer, and our turbid trail proved to be cult but seemed way NW Peace High School led a student more than just an “ew” factor. The stu- less of challenge trip to Fellowship Farm, a training center dents’ shoes were sinking quickly into the as the students al- for human relations located in Pottstown, deep mud, and one of the kids even lost a ready felt that they P PA, thanks to generous funding from the shoe. Despite the setbacks, students helped had accomplished ARKWAY

Kate Svitek Memorial Foundation. For the each other across, fished out the sunken so much. NW P past three years, Fellowship Farm’s 120 shoes, and warned the others in the back to Before we be- EACE acres of land have provided Parkway stu- find a new route. The group split, each gan dinner, the H dents with a beautiful and friendly space for finding its own obstacles along the way. students learned IGH S personal growth and team-building. This Ashley Brown, Junior at Parkway Peace HS, about the rich his- CHOOL year, teachers worked together to select a wrote in her reflection that the mud trail al- tory of Fellowship group of students who were already show- lowed her to face her fears. “I learned a lit- Farm, originally ing signs of leadership in the classroom. tle more about myself,” she wrote, “that if I created in More than half of the students whom the just stayed focused and think of my future Philadelphia to teachers invited were already working on rather than just now, these thoughts act challenge segrega- group projects through EarthForce, a more or less like motivation, that my peer tion practices in unique service-learning curriculum de- supporting me, of course.” As we finally the city. We spent signed for science classrooms. reached the campgrounds the two groups, the rest of the Many students were excited about the which we later named “team mud” and evening playing opportunity to experience an overnight trip, “team thorn,” converged. After the trip, group games that though they were hesitant about the em- Devon Walton, an 11th grade student, allowed students phasis on working in the outdoors and wrote “I think that was important, because to get to know PARKWAY NW PEACE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ENGAGING IN working with classmates they did not know. as teens we start to realize the importance one another bet- ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE LEARNING AT FELLOWSHIP FARM As advised by their teachers, the students of moving forward, rather than worrying ter. Once it was came ready in jeans and sneakers, though about our sneakers and clothes.” Being able dark, we created a campfire. For many stu- which reminds both children and adults to they had no idea what to expect in the fol- to overcome the obstacles on the trail, the dents, this was their first campfire experi- appreciate the people in our lives who work lowing days. We arrived at the farm just in group had already become stronger, more ence. The students sang, danced, read and hard and make sacrifices for our happiness. time for a delicious lunch provided by the cohesive, and more confident about them- made their own S’mores. The highlight of The following morning, the students Fellowship Farm staff. selves. the night for many students occurred when met Fellowship Farm facilitators, who led With bellies full and some rest time on At the campgrounds, we assigned the the hostess of the farm, Marta Martinez, the students for the rest of the day through the grounds, we were ready for a hike. Our students areas that needed clearing for an came to the campfire and shared two sto- group discussions and team-building activi- first adventure led us across part of the upcoming children’s program. Though ries. The first was a ghost story about the ties. All of the activities encouraged trust farm to a relatively remote cabin site. most of the work was simple manual labor, farm, which undoubtedly left students and cooperation amongst the students. The Though our destination was going to be the some of the tasks demanded more than (even the tough ones) with a shiver down initial games prepared students for the low site of our service project, the journey itself just individual thinking. The students quick- their spines. The second one, however, be- ropes course. The rope course was a series became a test of group cooperation, trust, ly designed creative strategies to work to- came the backbone for the rest of the trip. of obstacles that challenged students to and leadership. As we climbed up our first gether and finish their assignments. The She ended the night by reading The Giving create solutions together. Akeem Patterson, hill, we realized that ground was becoming walk back to the living area was just as diffi- Tree, a children’s book by Shel Silverstein, (continued on page 15) JULY 2008 THE SHUTTLE PAGE 15

Parkway Peace Students The Simplicity Dividend (continued from page 14) Back to the Future: Energy Crises Then and Now ninth grader, commented afterwards, “I learned how to develop trust in other peo- by Betsy Teutsch ple [on this trip]. My teacher told me before Much of what I heard and learned in Here we are again. After years of you can trust somebody, you have to trust high school in the ‘60s has held up. For ex- rising gas prices having little effect on yourself.” Participating in some of the chal- ample, cloth grocery bags were touted as citizens’ behaviors, the tipping point lenges required encouragement and positive more resource-efficient by William Prox- has occurred. I haven’t noticed any feedback from everyone. The students each mire, Gaylord Nelson, and other original glut of parking places or an apprecia- faced the obstacles differently, but when Earth Day activists. And here we are, near- ble decrease in traffic, but economists they were finished, they all felt more posi- ly 40 years later, with billions of thin plastic tell us that driving has decreased by tive about their capabilities. Reflecting on bags littering the planet, choking marine about one percent, and mass transit the ropes course experience, Shante Jarvis life, and even aggregated as a floating island use has increased by single digit per- wrote, “I quit saying that I can’t, and I no of plastic refuse. In those days, following centages all over the country. There longer fear heights…You bond and come the work of Rachel Carson, environmental- are countless articles on how to get as one together at Fellowship Farm.” ism was primarily defined as saving “na- better mileage and lower your energy By the end of the trip, many of the stu- ture,” something external. There was not bills all around. stops and starts) will improve your mph, dents wanted to stay longer. They had made yet a sense of global ecology, fossil fuel-in- One strategy left over from the ‘70s is but the best way to save gas: do not drive. new friends and adjusted to a new environ- duced climate change, or oil wars. to drive slower; indeed, speed limits were After nearly a hundred years of having cars ment, and many had a new appreciation for In 1973, we experienced a genuine en- lowered nationally from 65 to 55. I recently at our disposal, and fairly limited mass tran- the outdoors. Kendall Wilkerson said, “Two ergy crisis, provoked by OPEC’s decision experimented with driving 60 mph on a trip sit options, we’re all in for a rocky transition days without electronics really helped me not to export oil to countries that had sup- up the NE corridor. Normally the maxi- period. What virtue and lecturing did not think. The fresh air during the day and ported Israel in the Yom Kippur War (in mum I can go on a tank of gas is about 320 accomplish, motivating the bulk of the crickets and stars at night changed my per- September 1973). The experience was not miles. To my amazement, my tripometer population to decrease energy consump- spective on the world. I would love to come primarily one of a run-up in oil prices, but made it over the 400 mark on one tank. It tion, pricing has achieved. Gas at $4 a gal- back, even if it’s my vacation.” Akua an actual gasoline shortage. Lines at gas wasn’t even registering empty, but I pulled lon? Someday we’ll look back at that low Whitaker, 10th grader, commented, “I have stations snaked along streets and people over to refuel because I really couldn’t be- price nostalgically! Case in point, there is a friends who have never been out of the generally felt a great sense of relief and ac- lieve the gauge was correct. I wasn’t terri- glut of used SUVs on used car lots. Some- city, let alone to a camping ground. On a complishment when they managed to fill bly popular, perhaps; lots of people passed day we’ll reminisce with our grandchildren, regular basis, we are not exposed to these their gas tanks. Eventually a rationing sys- me, as you can imagine. On the other explaining that people used to drive those kinds of activities. I was able to learn more tem was enacted. Drivers were only al- hand, some didn’t, and I wondered if they things. about myself and my classmates while hav- lowed to fuel up on alternating days, deter- realized I was helping them improve their Please share your tips and strategies for ing fun.” mined by whether their last license plate mileage, also. using less energy! [email protected] For more information about Parkway digit was odd or even. Hence, if you ran Of course driving your car at an opti- Betsy Teutsch,blogs about sustainability at Peace High School, contact Peace Program out of gas on the wrong day, you had to mal speed under optimal conditions (no www.moneychangesthings.blogspot.com Coordinator Laura Richlin at 215-248-6669 make alternative arrangements to drive any- or at [email protected]. where. Too bad OPEC relented. Refusing Check out Fellowship Farm’s website at to supply us would have been the best thing www.fellowshipfarm.org our dealer could ever have done for us and for the planet! PAGE 16 THE SHUTTLE JULY 2008

New Book on Humanistic Education by Co-op Couple #15 A healthy dose of idealism and practical wisdom in a new book by seasoned Mt.Airy educators by Debbie Lerman “Project Learn has been working on With their new book, The Humanistic take both of our 50-year ca- humanistic teaching for the last four Teacher: First the Child, Then Curriculum,Jerry reers,” Donna says, especially decades,” says Donna, “and the school con- and Donna Allender, Mt. Airy residents the impassioned letters the sistently turns out kids who not only go to since the 1960s and Weavers Way members Allenders have written to the best high schools and colleges (if that’s since the Co-op’s inception (with member- their now five-year-old grand- what your focus is), but also know how to ship #15!), send up a beacon of hope at a son, Dylan. learn and pursue their own interests and time when schools, parents, and educators When asked how the let- passions.” And, Jerry chimes in, “many pro- seem bogged down in a morass of testing ters to Dylan fit into the fessors of education send their children to standards, accountability measures, and per- book’s overall vision, Donna Project Learn because it actually puts into formance indices. smiles and says, “It was a way practice the educational theories that have Even as the educational system increas- for us to express our deep been shown to foster individual growth and ingly seeks to impose rigid external stan- concern for all children and fulfillment as well as responsible member- dards on schools and classrooms, Donna especially our own grand- ship in one’s community.” Allender (a veteran teacher and practicing child, to be educated in a hu- “Sure, it’s not always smooth sailing,” psychotherapist) and Jerry Allender (an au- manistic way. Plus,” she adds Donna says. “There are always problems thor and retired professor of education at with a smile, “something that and difficulties facing teachers. But this Temple University), bring the focus back to touches the heart goes a long book is about not losing sight of what the core of what education is all about: the way.” makes teaching such a great challenge. It’s infinitely variable and exciting interaction The Allenders held their about the small steps every teacher can take between teachers and their students. first book signing and reading to get closer to what brought them to In their book, the Allenders use the at the Project Learn School teaching in the first place.” Project Learn School in Mt. Airy – which on May 31. Additional events “And with one small change today, and they helped to found nearly 40 years ago – are planned for September at another next week,” Jerry adds, “soon you as living proof of successful humanistic ed- Head House Books in Society get bigger and bigger changes.” ucation. Combining personal anecdotes Hill and October at the Big It’s this interplay of idealism and real- with reviews of key educational theories of Blue Marble Bookstore in Mt. ism that makes The Humanistic Teacher such a the 20th century, they demonstrate through Airy. compelling educational treatise. What their experiences at Project Learn and in The book will be available makes it a great read are the personal sto- schools all over the world how humanistic in bookstores in September. ries and reminiscences of the Allenders’ teaching works. For more information, call “combined 100 years in education – if you Donna Allender at 215-848- 4656. DONNA AND JERRY ALLENDER WITH THEIR GRANDSON, Janet Ames DYLAN, IN FRONT OF THE PROJECT LEARN SCHOOL IN Note for full disclosure: The Realtor®, ABR, ALHS MT. AIRY, WHICH THE ALLENDERS HELPED FOUND author of this article is the mother NEARLY 40 YEARS AGO, AND WHERE DYLAN WILL BE [email protected] of two current Project Learn stu- STARTING KINDERGARTEN NEXT YEAR. Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors dents. Chestnut Hill Sales Office 14 W. Evergreen Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118 Not Getting the Office: 215-247-3750 Direct 215-248-6558 Fax 215-248-9876 Cell 610-308-0802 Weavers Way E-News? You’re missing out! Summit Children’s Program Sign up online at - Fall Openings in Pre-k, Pre-school, & Toddler Classrooms www.weaversway.coop 18 months - 5 1/2 year olds and you’ll always know what’s going on

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News from the Environment Committee Pet Store ing to one of our other lines, and during (continued from page 5) the transition I will make available as many by Sandy Folzer, Environment Committee Chair public so that they recycle curbside.One samples as possible. There are several bene- Weavers Way recycling will come to an tentative plan is to educate children about ents are quickly followed up by more food fits to this option. Most important is that end on Sat., July 19, with a last collection. the need to recycle. fractions. Again Science Diet benefits from you will be choosing better products that After that date you will be able to recycle *We are looking possibly at creating a their reputation and counts on the fact that will benefit your pet’s health. California the same items at your curb. “bike co-op” of sorts so that community consumers won’t read the label. So what Natural and Innova, among others, are This means that the Environment members would learn how to fix bikes. It will you pay for this product that is basically great alternatives. These options are eco- Committee will have to find creative means would be modeled after Neighborhood a slightly re-vamped version of the old for- nomical in that in some cases they are less to raise money to give future environment Bike Works in West Philadelphia. We wish mula? An outstanding $22 for a six-pound expensive, but even more so because with grants. Presently, we have enough saved to promote cycling as an environmentally- bag! A six-pound bag of Innova cat food is better nutrition your pet often eats less and from our recycling efforts to give grants friendly means of transportation. only $14 dollars and is a far superior prod- has an improvement in health, which can one more year. *We wish to address the spraying of uct manufactured by an independent com- save on vet visits. Continuing to support The committee has always been in- harmful herbicides and pesticides along the pany that has been and remains committed the Co-op is another advantage and sup- volved in many other projects besides recy- Wissahickon and elsewhere. to quality. porting the smaller companies makes a cling, so our work continues. Presently we *We are investigating the possibility of This experience has solidified my im- statement about what we as consumers val- are considering initiatives in the following recycling #5 plastics and other items. pression of Hill’s Science Diet as a compa- ue. In the last year and a half I have defi- areas: We believe there are endless possibilities ny interested in making a profit rather than nitely seen proof of this trend. The *We wish to educate the Philadelphia for protecting the environment. making quality pet food. My inclination to amount of inventory that we are receiving drop them from our product line in the pet from Best Friend, our distributor of Natura store has strengthened and I have spoken products, has more than tripled. This is with many members who agree. I do not pleasing to me because both Best Friend feel that it is worth supporting this compa- and Natura are terrific companies who de- ny any longer when their values are so serve continued support. What is also evi- clearly at odds with those of the co-op and dent is that, contrary to advertising statis- our members. My hope is not to inconven- tics, all types of consumers from all differ- ience any of our many members who are ent social and economic groups are inter- using these products. While I am aware that ested in health and wellness, not only for Science Diet is widely accessible, my hope themselves but for their pets as well. is that our members may consider switch- JULY 2008 THE SHUTTLE PAGE 19

The Neighborhood Gardener July Garden Notes by Mark Goodman, The Neighborhood Gardener Vegetable Fillers. For bare spots in fall blooming. Here are some tips for your garden this the vegetable garden, consider quick grow- Pots. Potted plants July. ing, heat tolerant greens such as arugula, dry out more quickly Vacation Watering. We are in the most curly cress, and mustard greens. Another than plants rooted in the stressful season for gardens and plants – good filler for July planting is bush beans, garden. On hot days, summer. If this summer follows the pattern which come in green, yellow, and purple. you may have to water of the last 20 years, we can expect at least Pruning. There are some shrubs that sun-dwelling potted one period of drought. So if you are plan- will bloom a second – and sometimes a plants more than once. ning a vacation of a week or two or longer, third – time after pruning. These include A covering of shredded or even if you go away for weekends, con- spireas, especially the pink flowering vari- mulch in the pots will sider setting up a soaker hose or sprinkler eties such as “Anthony Waterer,” “Neon help protect the plants attached to a timer. If you’re lucky, you can Flash,” Little Princess,” and “Shirobana.” from drying out too find a reliable friend, neighbor, or family You can also get multiple blooms from quickly. member to water your garden for you. weigelas and roses. The trick is to prune Grass. July is a good However, do not rely on the “I hope” right after the previous blooms wither. For time for liming your method (“I hope it rains”) or you will likely roses, prune to a stem with 5 or more lawn. Lime makes the return to a collection of dried and withered leaves. The second benefit is that you can soil more alkaline – which grass prefers – of the finest arboretums in the country, and leaves and stems where your flowers used also keep these plants from getting too but does not burden grass plants the way it’s right in our back yard. to be. large. So if you have these shrubs, and fertilizers can in the summer. Summer grass Garden Book Recommendation. Annual Fillers. One way of dealing they’ve finished blooming once, and you uses its energy to combat heat; it does not One of the handiest books in my gardening with bare spots in your garden is to fill in haven’t pruned them yet, prune them now. want to expend energy to assimilate fertiliz- library is How to Grow Almost Everything,by with annuals. I recommend those that stay Chrysanthemums. If you have been er. (Think of your preference for light Stanley Schuler. It covers tree, flowers, in bloom continuously until fall frosts. For pinching (cutting) the stems of your meals on hot days.) shrubs, and vegetables. I don’t know if it’s sunny areas, these include petunias, vinca chrysanthemums so they will not grow too Morris Arboretum. One way to spend still in print, but through the wonders of roseum, and marigolds. For shade, try im- leggy, mid-July is the time to stop. Then a July morning or evening is to visit the the Internet, you’ll be able to pick up a patiens, begonias, and coleus. they will fill out solidly for late summer and Morris Arboretum in Chestnut Hill. It’s one copy. NEED HELP FOR YOURSELF OR FAMILY? Traditional Acupuncture Susan Bloch, M.Ac., R.N. Board Certified in Acupuncture Acupuncture Detox Quit Smoking programs

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WEAVERS WAY FARM EDUCATOR DAVID SILLER AND STATE REPRESENTATIVE BY THE TIME OF THE OFFICIAL GROUND-BREAKING CEREMONY, SIX WEEKS AFTER DWIGHT EVANS DISCUSS THE EDUCATIONAL POSSIBILITIES OF THE SEEDS FOR THE FIELD WAS CLEARED, CROPS WERE ALREADY BEING HARVESTED AND SOLD AT LEARNING FARM AT MARTIN LUTHER KING HIGH SCHOOL. THE CITY HALL FARMERS’ MARKET.

Seeds for Learning Farm pile of compost,” Siller noted, wearing a School in April, making King the seventh experience firsthand the benefits of being straw hat, shorts and t-shirt. “Now the stu- good stewards of the earth and of them- (continued from page 1) school – and the first high school – in- dents pass by the farm on their way to foot- volved in the program, which initiates and selves. We also hope that the community “Five years ago, I would have been ball practice. The kids I work with couldn’t oversees school-based, student-run food spirit and self-confidence they gain from scared going into this high school,” ac- be more into it.” co-ops selling locally-produced snacks to the program will encourage them to contin- knowledged Jack Kitchens, president and The students sold their second harvest students and teachers. ue working toward their diplomas and then CEO of Ogontz Avenue Revitalization in the center square of City Hall last “We are the first comprehensive high on to college and careers.” Corporation (OARC). “But now, when I Wednesday. Eventually, they hope to sell school in Philadelphia to participate in a In addition to guiding students through enter, students look me in the eye and ask if their fresh produce on-site. program like this,” Rhonda H. Lauer, CEO the entire farming process, Weavers Way’s they can help me or direct me to the office. “The plan is to have the farm stand of Foundations, Inc., said of the farm. staff and a host of community groups sup- right on school grounds where the kids will “With the new skills and healthy eating “While the ceremonies progressed, it was (continued on page 21) clear that behind the speakers ground had work over the summer to sell what they’ve habits they will acquire, these students will already been broken six weeks earlier, on grown,” said Weavers Way Communica- what was once a vacant lot. Row after row tions Director Jonathan McGoran. “It’s Are you ready to take your life back from stress, poor eating habits & unhappiness? pretty cool.” of produce was apparent on the three- Do you feel like you could use a “Wellness Overhaul?” quarter of an acre tract, as well as an irriga- Brian Fergusan, an 11th grader and stu- tion system. dent farmer, agreed. “I used to walk by this State Representative Dwight Evans lot and saw that it was not being used. I was toured the fenced-in lot as Weavers Way so happy when our school was picked. It’s been a fun experience and I hope to contin- farm educator David Siller showed him presents 3 Life Changing Workshops: what he and the students had planted and ue to learn about farming and selling the harvested. produce in the future.” “Just a few short months ago this was a The Weavers Way Marketplace Program debuted at Martin Luther King High · Balancing your life to be the best you! July 12, 2008 11am-12:30 p.m. · Don’t let Stress steal your joy or your health! August 2, 2008 11am-12:30 p.m. · What is “eating at you” that is keeping you overweight and unhealthy? August 16, 2008 11am-12:30 p.m.

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Seeds for Learning Farm knowledged that a lot had happened in a Membership Meeting without the responsibilities. Stu responded (continued from page 20) short period of time. (continued from page 7) to this saying that, in fact, only members of “We hired Rachel and told her she had a the Co-op will be allowed to vote, and that port King students in learning the business week to put together the proposal. She did the overtaxed store at Carpenter and fully certified members of the Ogontz side of the venture, including how to calcu- and with available staff we got this thing Greene. Should this plan be successful, the store will have exactly the same priviledges late costs, keep accounting records, and going. We didn’t expect it to happen in 12 store could open in 18 to 24 months. While and responsibilities as fully certified take orders. Among the partners in the short weeks. We’ve had two harvests al- plans for expansion were received with less Weavers Way members. project are Foundations, Inc., OARC, Enon ready and we expect many more,” she said. controversy than at the fall general meeting, Finally, presentations were given on the Tabernacle Church, and Awbury Arbore- Although the current school year will some misgivings were expressed. In partic- Weavers Way farm, Weavers Way’s efforts tum. soon be over, students from Martin Luther ular, a member cautioned that Weavers Way to promote co-ops in other communities “We’re thrilled about the programs at King School will work part-time over the needs to proceed carefully to avoid a repeat and the Co-op’s community education pro- Martin Luther King High School,” said summer as paid farmers, cultivating the of the failure of its store in West Oak Lane. grams. The meeting ended with board WWCP executive director Rachel Milen- land and caring for the crops with the help Additionally, a number of concerns member and acting leadership committee bach. “The students are very excited about of interns from the Weavers Way Farm and were raised about the Ogontz store and the chair Sylvia Carter announcing Board re- both the Farm and the Marketplace Pro- volunteers from Enon Church. place of shoppers there within the Weavers sults, with Nancy Weinman, Bob Noble, gram, and working with Foundations, Enon For more information about the pro- Way community. In particular, when it was Sue Wasserkrug, and staff representative Baptist, and our other partners is really gram go to www.weaversway.coop or announced that a ballot box would be Dave Tukey elected to two-year terms, and what community partnerships are all www.foundationsinc.org. placed in the Ogontz store, members asked Chris Hill elected to a one-year term, with about.” Barbara Sherf is a publicist, writer and speech whether this meant that Ogontz shoppers 113 ballots counted. In her remarks, Elizabeth Werthan, coach. You can contact her at Barb@Communica- would have the rights of Co-op members Vice President of the Weavers Way Com- tionsPro.com. munity Program’s Board of Directors, ac-

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High Point pets,” she says, referring to the pet parade (continued from page 9) that has now become a fun addition to the fair. to go into the coffee roasting business, and “I think people are realizing they don’t Attention Weavers Way Members: today still uses beans from the business want to go to the mall anymore. It’s nice if there, called “True North.” they can find what they want in their own Her connection with the Co-op is mul- neighborhood.” More recently Meg has The Co-op Needs Your Help! ti-faceted. The café gets their supplies been encouraging some of her friends to through a Weavers Way institutional ac- establish a regular flea market on Carpenter count, and the Co-op sometimes holds As of July 1st, health care premiums for Weavers Way employees on the weekends in front of Henry school. are set to increase a whopping 42%. meetings in the café. There is a certain syn- She shows me around the kitchen, and chronicity. “I think we have almost been the pungent fragrance that comes from a embraced as an extension of the Co-op,” We all know that the healthcare system in this country is seriously broken. large pot bubbling on the stove is filling the What is happening to Weavers Way is happening to hundreds of thousands of she says. room. “We make our own chai,” she tells “When members socialize at the High individuals and small companies across the country. But we also know that me. Weavers Way is unique. Point, there are less people clogging up the It’s a small space with a couple of sinks, aisles here at the Co-op,” says Bergman a stove, and some commercial-type ovens. Members, we all know what a turn-around our Co-op has made in recent years. with a chuckle. “If we ever develop another It’s astounding what can be created in not store, we would definitely consider working That turn-around required sacrifices and hard decisions on the part of the mem- very much space. bership. But Weavers Way has become a dynamic presence in the Northwest. Our Meg into the plan as part of it,” he says. “We are still thinking about our next Meg’s interest in building community pioneering urban farm, opened just two years ago; our farmstand program in part- steps,” she says. “A second location, a nership with Martin Luther King High School; our Marketplace initiative now in- and promoting Mt. Airy doesn’t stop at the wholesale bakery? As you can see, it is not door of her café. She helped start the Vil- volving seven local schools; and our new Ogontz store, all fill vital needs in our practical to expand our current shop. I have community. With $1.87 billion in profits last year, Aetna does not need the extra lage Fair that has now run for two years on never liked the idea of an upstairs/down- the second Sunday of September at the in- money this increase will bring in.The programs we sustain, and the communities stairs thing, and we are out of room here.” and schools we serve, do. tersection of Greene and Carpenter. “I As I say my goodbyes, a few more of think that has done exactly what we wanted the ‘regulars’ come into the café and I see What You Can Do: for the community. It celebrates our village, them giving Meg big hugs. Yes, it is defi- and is for everyone – kids, adults and even Call Aetna today at 1.800.872.3862 and ask to speak to CEO Ron Williams.Let nitely nice to be “the place.” him know what an exceptional place Weavers Way is, and how vital our Co-op is to our communities. Demand Aetna drop its proposed increase.Together,we can make this happen! Apartment for Rent Available in July • Weavers Way-owned apartment for rent Home Delivery • 2 bedroom with great kitchen space Available to all members • Live above the Pet Store Delivering Mon. & Weds., 12-2 p.m. • Rent: $925/month: includes all utilities (water, other times available by arrangement electric, gas) except telephone/internet/cable. • Requires first, last, and security deposit. call 215-843-2350, ext. 309 E-MAIL: [email protected] Call 215-843-6552, ext. 3# FAX: 215-843-6945 CO-OP INFORMATION Main Store Board of Directors Managers/Department Heads President General Manager 559 Carpenter Lane Glenn Bergman, ext. 123 [email protected] Nancy Weinman (2008 - 2010) [email protected] 215-843-2350 Purchasing Manager Monday-Friday 9-8 Vice President Norman Weiss, ext. 103 [email protected] David Woo (2007 - 2009) [email protected] Saturday-Sunday 9-6 Operations Manager Secretary Rick Spalek, ext. 101 [email protected] Bob Noble (2008 - 2010) Finance Manager Susan Beetle, ext. 110 [email protected] Weavers Way Ogontz Treasurer Fresh Foods Manager 2129 72nd Ave. Chris Hill (2008 - 2009) [email protected] Dale Kinley, ext. 104 [email protected] 215-276-0706 Immediate Past President Prepared Foods Manager Monday-Saturday 10-6 Stu Katz (2007 - 2009) [email protected] Bonnie Shuman, ext. 102 [email protected] Second Floor Manager Martha Fuller, ext. 114 [email protected] Shuttle Staff At-Large Human Resources Manager Sylvia Carter (2007-2009) [email protected] Editor & Advertising Manager Dave Tukey, 215-843-6552 [email protected] Josh Giblin (2007 - 2009) [email protected] Deli Manager Jonathan McGoran Garvey Lundy (2007 - 2009) [email protected] Margie Felton, ext. 112 [email protected] Advertising Billing Sue Wasserkrug (2008 - 2010) [email protected] Cashier Dept. Manager Susan Beetle Dave Tukey (2008 - 2010) [email protected] Susan McLaughlin, ext. 311 just call her Communications Director Advertising Assistant Committee Chairs Jonathan McGoran, ext. 111 [email protected] Angela Allen Flowers Diversity & Outreach VACANT Proofreaders/Editors Education Larry Schofer Catherine Niallon, ext. 317 [email protected] Mikael Elsila, Al Erlick,Emily Law Environment Sandy Folzer Membership Manager Robin Cannicle, ext. 303 [email protected] Finance Ned Case Contributors Board Coordinator Glenn Bergman, Kiersten Bernal, Farm VACANT Karly Whitaker [email protected] Debbie Carr, Margie Felton, Leadership Bob Noble Grocery Manager Membership Sylvia Carter Sandra Folzer, Martha Fuller, Chris Switky, ext. 113 [email protected] Merchandising Support VACANT Mark Goodman, Dale Kinley, Produce Manager Operations Support David Baskin Jean Mackenzie, ext. 107 [email protected] Denise Larrabee, Brenda Malinics, I.T. Jonathan McGoran, Ronda Throne Board members and committee chairs have mailboxes Tanya Rotenberg, ext. 105 [email protected] Murray, Bob Noble, on the second floor of 559 Carpenter Lane. Pet Store Purchaser Heike Rass-Paulmier, Laura Richlin Kirsten Bernal [email protected] Peter Samuel, Larry Schofer, Farm Manager Bonnie Shuman, David Siller, Co-op Meetings David Zelov , 215-983-1616 [email protected] Chris Switky, Betsy Teutsch, Board: 1st Tues., 7:00 p.m. WWCP Executive Director Norman Weiss, Deepa Vasudevan, Education: 3rd Wed., 7:30 p.m.• Environment: 1st Wed., 7:30 p.m. Rachel Milenbach [email protected] David Zelov Finance: 3rd Thurs., 7:30 p.m • Diversity: 3rd Tues., 7:15 p.m. Weavers Way Ogontz Store Manager Photographers Operations, Membership, Merchandising,and Leadership Committees Luis Cruz [email protected] meet as needed. All meeting schedules are subject to change. Committee Robin Cannicle, Josh Giblin, Repair & Maintenance/Environment meetings are held at 610 and 559 Carpenter Lane and at members’ Steve Hebden, ext. 304 [email protected] Sol Levy, Jonathan McGoran, homes. Board meetings are held at Parlor Room of Summit Presbyterian Church. For more information about committee meetings, e-mail boardad- Ronda Throne Murray, David Zelov [email protected] or call the store. PAGE 24 THE SHUTTLE JULY 2008

cellent. Thank you!” r: (Chris) Thanks, we’ll try to make Marketplace Students End the Year With room for them in our cracker section. Ice Cream Party at Trolley Car Diner

s: “Do you ever have drunken goat BY PHOTO cheese any more? I used to get it some- J times but I haven’t seen it in a long while.” ONATHAN r: (Margie) We had drunken goat in the

specialty case about a month ago. It’s not a M C G

big seller so I only get it in occasionally. I’ll ORAN Why don’t order a wheel next week. s: “Sell “poop bags” (biodegradable) in we carry... the pet store!” r: (Kirsten) We do sell biodegradable waste bags in the pet store, left side of the Suggestions toy shelving. by Norman Weiss Greetings and thanks for writing. As s: “I don’t like the new turkey hot dogs, usual, suggestions and/or responses may and I miss the chicken dogs we used to have been edited for clarity/brevity and/or have. How about bringing back the chicken comedy. dogs and maybe trying another brand of We’re seeing many price increases turkey (Wellshire Farms or other). No come through. Wholesalers seem to pass preservatives and lower salt if possible.” THESE MARKETPLACE STUDENTS FROM JENKS AND MARTIN LUTHER KING on price increases and fuel surcharges r: (Dale) Whole Foods bought the SCHOOLS WERE AMONG THOSE WHO GATHERED FOR A YEAR-END ICE CREAM monthly. There has been much in the press rights to the “Wellshire” brand, and chick- PARTY AT THE TROLLEY CAR DINER AND ICE CREAM SHOPPE, COURTESY OF about this, and about what the causes are, en dogs have not yet been available under WEAVERS WAY CO-OP, WEAVERS WAY COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, AND THE which include rising petroleum costs, di- the replacement label, “Garrett County” TROLLEY CAR DINER. AFTER A YEAR OF HARD WORK AND LOTS OF LEARNING, version of corn to ethanol production, (same products, still produced by Well- THE STUDENTS ENJOYED MEETING THEIR COUNTERPARTS FROM THE OTHER draught, etc. I’ve also been attending meet- shire). The turkey hotdogs are supposed to ings lately where access to healthy foods is be the same recipe. MARKETPLACE SCHOOLS, AND COOLING OFF WITH SOME FREE ICE CREAM. discussed, and high price is sometimes cit- ed as one of the many things that limit ac- s: “Just a suggestion- no need to re- Equal Exchange cess to healthy foods. I talked last month spond- canned mackerel. Very good for July Coffees of the Month that if you eat basic, whole foods, price you!” does not have to be a limiting factor to eat- r: (Norman) But how is it for the Organic Fair Trade Midnight Sun ing well, and can combat the rising cost of mackerel? Crowded!- not much room to This exclusive Equal Exchange blend has a food. I want to reiterate it this month. swim in those cans. And cut off from bold, syrupy body, and striking acidity .99 Here’s an example: take ¼ lb of organic friends and family. $6 /lb. Reg. $9.33/lb. rolled oats ($.21) and add a banana ($.35 for Fair Trade one), a small apple (about s: “Is there any way we can get non-or- Organic Fair Trade $.35 for a local IPM one), and top it off ganic (i.e. cheaper) dried mango?” .33 with some nuts and maple syrup (another r: (Chris) The organic bulk mango is a Café Nica Medium $8 /lb. $.60) and you have a complete meal that is very popular item, I doubt we’re gonna Reg. $9.99/lb. extremely healthy for about $1.50. Even if drop it at this time. (Norman) Organic A light roast accentuates the sweetness and the price of oats doubled to $1.70/lb, the mango is expensive but it is vastly superior cleanliness of this stellar cup of coffee. meal would still be a cheap $1.72. There in taste and quality to the non-organic we are many other foods that are still very sometimes get when the organic is not cheap and have high food value, most available. Also, to echo my earlier point whole grains and beans are under $1.00/lb. about food expense, if you consider organ- Welcome to Weavers Way Cooperative Association after they are cooked. Potatoes, onions, ic mango a treat, at $10.42/lb it is much Dear Neighbor, carrots, broccoli, peanuts, sunflower seeds, cheaper and more nutritious than, for ex- If you are not already a member of Weavers Way Co-op, you are invited to many other vegetables and a few fruits are ample, Green & Black Chocolate, which at join. Weavers Way is a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative. Our bylaws all under $2.00/pound, even for organic. $3.08 for a 3.5 oz bar ends up $14.08 per require that in becoming a member, someone from your household attend an You might also note that these foods are pound. orientation meeting, where details of membership will be explained. Meetings also all very nutritious. This example may are held at the Germantown Jewish Center (GJC), Lincoln Drive and Ellet be oversimplifying, but it does illustrate s: “Why don’t we sell motor oil? For Street, and at Church of the Annunciation (CA), Carpenter Lane and Lincoln Drive. Upcoming Orientation Meetings are on the following dates: that food cost does not have to be a barrier my car, it’s a staple, in a week I go through to healthy food access, and that even if more motor oil than milk!” DAY DATE TIME LOCATION commodity prices double (like wheat just r: (Norman) Just curious, is your car did, from $.53/lb. to over $1/lb.), if you burning oil or dripping it? If dripping, why Wednesday Jul. 2, 2008 6:45 p.m. GJC Wednesday Aug. 6, 2008 6:45 p.m. GJC are eating basic whole foods, the impact is not consider rigging a catch tray under Saturday Sept. 6, 2008 10:30 a.m. CA not really that great, at least so far. The im- your engine and you can just put the leaked pact starts to appear when those com- oil back. If burning, try driving in reverse modities start to have “value added” to so the oil smoke will get sucked back into Meetings start promptly and last about 1¼ hours. Latecomers cannot be them, i.e., made into packaged, more ready the air intake of your engine and be reused. admitted. Written reservations are required, so please fill out the tear-off to eat items or used as feed for animals. That way the co-op won’t have to stock sheet below and return it to the store. At the close of the orientation meeting, OK, end of this month’s “sermon on the motor oil and can save precious shelf 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. back page.” space for more valuable items like Varra Valley Truffle Infused Honey at $10.76 for Robin Cannicle, Membership Manager Suggestions and Responses: 4.2 oz ($41/lb.!).

s: “Please try to get sweet coated fennel Working Cycle Coming up? seeds found in Indian restaurants- usually PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION TO WEAVERS WAY as you’re leaving.” r: (Chris) We have no source for sweet Don’t forget to Someone from my household will attend the orientation meeting on fennel seeds. We can look for a source if wear closed-toed we get many requests- any more requests? (Norman) We could whip up a batch of shoes. Name (please print) sweat coated fennel seeds, but have had no requests. Maybe we’ll try sampling some to Also, if your cycle includes Phone Number stimulate demand. And to top the service at Indian restaurants, ours will be available May or June, please sign up as you’re arriving too. during those months – we Address (including ZIP code) are always short of cooper- s: “Suzie’s spelt/gluten free crackers- she has a new line of them and they are ex- ators.Thanks!