Weavers Way Monday, Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. stores will be OPEN LABOR DAY to 3 p.m. NEW HOURS IN CHESTNUT HILL STARTING SEPTEMBER 8: MT. AIRY IS OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY, 7 A.M. - 9 P.M. • SUNDAY, 8 A.M. - 9 P.M. 8 A.M.-8 P.M. EVERY DAY The Shuttle September 2015 Vol. 43 No. 9 Community-Owned, Open to Everyone

GM’S by Jon Roesser, ANNOUNCING CO-OP BASICS Weavers Way CORNER We’re cutting prices on more than 100 products to assure you of good deals General Manager on things you buy every day. Check out some of them: here did summer go? Cer- Wtainly this has been a busy sea- Our Co-op Everyday Everyday Everyday son here at the Co-op, in no small part Old Basics Low Price Low Price Low Price due to our preparations for our latest Price Everyday with 5% with10% with 15% initiative, the Co-op Basics program. Low Working Senior/ combined Senior/ If you’ve been in the stores the last few Price Member Food For All Food for All/ days, you’ve probably already noticed discount discount Working Member all the purple signs that have popped discount up in every department. Koch’s ground turkey $5.75/lb $4.99/lb $4.74/lb. $4.49/lb. $4.24/lb. In industry lingo, Co-op Basics is an “EDLP” — Everyday Low Price — Westfield Nature’s Yolk eggs (dozen) $3.15 $2.79 $2.65 $2.51 $2.37 program. EDLP programs are nothing $ $ $ $ $ new to any of us, but Co-op Basics is Natural by Nature Organic Milk (gallon) 4.95 4.45 4.23 4.00 3.78 the most comprehensive of its kind the Baby Carrots (1-lb. bag) $1.75 $1.25 $1.19 $1.13 $1.06 Co-op has ever launched. Spinach (8-oz. bag) $2.99 $2.49 $2.37 $2.24 $2.12 Like all grocers, small or large, natural or conventional, cooperative, Field Day Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1 liter) $14.29 $12.99 $12.35 $11.69 $11.04 nonprofit or for-profit, Weavers Way grapples with getting our offerings Field Day Wheat Squares (7-oz. box) $2.95 $2.69 2.56 2.42 2.29

$ $ $ $ $ (Continued on Page 27) Field Day Organic Black Beans (15-oz. can) 1.69 1.49 1.42 1.34 1.27

BOARD Jon Roesser Is Weavers Way’s New General Manager CORNERby Chris Hill, President, ing in a GM. They, too, were impressed. to define clear goals, then holds them Weavers Way Board of Directors Jon has been at Weavers Way for near- accountable for those goals. ly seven years. In that time, besides do- ●● He’s a fast learner who knows his s many of you may already have heard, the ing a terrific job in Human Resources, he limitations, and seeks assistance when he Weavers Way Board of Directors has hired Jon A has acquired a wealth of experience in the needs it. Roesser as the Co-op’s General Manager. We chose Jon, ways of the Co-op — experience that we who was working as Interim General Manager, and had know will be invaluable as we navigate ●● He has the trust and respect of the staff. been the Co-op’s human resources director, after a na- the challenges ahead. (If you are interest- ●● He has already helped facilitate solutions tional search assisted by Carolee Colter, a consultant ed in reading a little more of his resume, to long-term problems. with Cooperative Development Services. The Board check out the press release, on the website concluded that Jon was most definitely the best person at www.weaversway.coop/news-releases.) ●● He’s a clear and effective communicator, to step into Glenn Bergman’s shoes, and he took over at both in writing and in person. the end of July. Here are some of the qualities we ad- Jon Roesser mire, which we’ve seen in action: ●● He knows how to hire and orient talented The Board is excited about having Jon as our new ●●Jon shares with the Board an expansive vision for what people. The Board has been impressed GM. Why? We all feel he has exactly the right tempera- by his two new hires this summer — new Marketing and ment and skills to guide us successfully through this in- the Co-op can and needs to be if it is to thrive and Human Resources directors. (Read more about them on teresting and challenging period of growth and competi- grow the cooperative and local economy in this region Page 26.) tion we’re facing … and the staff agrees. We invited them — tempered by an even-keeled pragmatism and good to participate in three group interviews with Jon, and rate business sense. And, oh yeah, he loves the Co-op. him on a set of critical skills and qualities we were seek- ●● He’s a great delegator. He works with staff members [email protected]

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What’s in Store 2 Co-op Specials/Co-op Basics 14-15 Five Things ...... 3 Weavers Way Farms 16-17 Weavers Way Community Programs 4-5 The Passionate Gardener 18

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED REQUESTED SERVICE CHANGE Education Committee 9 Weavers Way Calendar 22

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559 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119 PA Philadelphia, Lane, Carpenter 559 Health and Wellness Committee . . 11 Chef’s Corner 24 Weavers Way Cooperative Association Cooperative Way Weavers Environment Committee 12 Cooperator of the Month 26 New on the Shelves

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Editor’s Note What’s in Store at Weavers Way by Mary Sweeten, Editor, Weavers Way Shuttle here are so many ex- New on the Shelves Tciting things going on around the Co-op — Co-op Basics! A new gener- al manager! Fresh Market just about to by Karen Plourde, Weavers Way All Wellness & Good open! — but I want to write about some- Chestnut Hill Grocery Staff thing else this month: The Pope. Stock up for school with Onyx & Green. Deep Steep is new and on Even though I feel like I already said Bulk & Beyond sale. a lot of what I wanted to say about him in my April column. (What? You missed Raw bulk agave is a sweet More earth-friendly school and office it? Tell me you’re April Fooling.) Main- alternative. Cask 25 balsamic supplies can only be a good thing, ly about how, since he’s an economic-jus- returns. right? Onyx & Green essentials are made tice guy, Francis is always kvelling about If you’ve been considering a switch to of bamboo, cornstarch-based plastic co-ops, because they provide an econom- and recycled materials. Stop into Across On the veggie front, tomatoes are ic model that helps curb the amassing of the Way or Next Door to see the whole making room for local cauliflower, money in a few hands. collection. broccoli and spinach. Oh, the possibilities—stir-fry, soups, gratins . . . He was at it again on his visit to South America this summer, which you might Meat & Fish Market not have noticed because of the local non- stop Popepocalypse coverage. (Really? New littlenecks from down the Who thinks 2 million people are go- shore, specials on cod and beef. ing to make it to the Parkway on FOOT? A trio of clammers from Egg Harbor, agave from sugar, the Incredible Bulk But don’t get me started.) European-style NJ, went co-op a couple years ago, in Mt. Airy has made it easy to give it a producer co-ops, of which he was main- and now their Eventide Littlenecks try. Wholesome Sweeteners raw agave ly speaking, can be HUGE — Mondrag- are available in the meat and fish syrup is now available in bulk. Agave’s on, the famous Spanish cooperative “busi- cases of both stores. Heritage Shellfish glycemic index is less than half that of ness group,” reported about $13.5 billion Cooperative harvests their cultivated granulated sugar. in revenue last year and counts 74,000 em- clams by hand with a rake in waist- or ployees — but then, I just read somewhere In other Incredible Bulk news, Cask 25 chest-deep water year-round. A three- that Donald Trump collects $40 million a balsamic vinegar has returned to Fusti pound package is $19.99. year in rent alone . . . speaking of which, Row. Cask 25, from Modena, Italy, is And more good news, fish fans: Samuels the founder and chairman of Fresh Market, aged for several years using a series of & Son cod fillets are $8.99 a pound all Ray D. Berry, just bought an apartment high quality barrels of different sizes. Fill month. from The Donald. The penthouse at 59th up a container, try it with your favorite and Park went for $21,383,250, according oil and compare. to the New York Times. But I digress. Or do I? Ray Berry has certainly made a lot of Goings-On in Grocery money selling groceries. And soon he’ll be Sukhi’s sauces simplify Indian selling them in Chestnut Hill. Just saying. Deep Steep bath and hair products cooking. Talluto’s fresh pastas ■ arrived at Next Door in the middle land in the Hill. of the summer, and we’re taking 20 I wanted to set something straight Yearning for some vindaloo but pressed percent off in September so you’ll give from last month. Jean Friedman-Rudovsky for time? Sukhi’s, a San Francisco area- them a try. They’re non-GMO, vegan emailed: based Indian foods company, now and gluten- and cruelty-free. “It was great to see my dad David has its pastes, sauces and chutney Rudovsky profiled as the August in Mt. Airy to help make homemade Picks in Produce But meat eaters needn’t despair: Aspen 2015 member of the month. Indian food a real option. Pick up a Apples are back. So are local Ridge chuck roast and steaks are on sale However, your piece says he joined few packets, your meat of choice or winter veggies. for $6.99 a pound in September, and in 1983 with his two sons. This is not potatoes and vegetables and get ready 5-pound bags of Bell & Evans chicken correct, as I am his daughter, born in for a great weeknight dinner. The end of summer is sad, for sure. But pieces are still available in Chestnut 1980. . . . There is no need to print a now the apples have returned — the Hill: whole legs, $12.49; wings, $17.99; correction; it's not a big deal.” local array that gets better the deeper thighs, $11.99. we go into fall. Get ready for crunch. But the Shuttle regrets the error any- way. It’s partly that whole Weavers Way thing of trying to get it right about our members. Plus, biography is really hard. Thanks, Jean, for the heads-up. [email protected]

The Shuttle is published by Weavers Way Cooperative Association. Statement of Policy For those clamoring for fresh pasta, the The purpose of the Shuttle is to provide information wait is over in Chestnut Hill. Talluto’s about co-ops, healthy food and other matters of interest to Weavers Way members as consumers of the Italian Market and Folcroft, and citizens. Delaware County, has three varieties in Weavers Way members are welcome to submit the first refrigerator case, ready for your articles or Letters to the Editor. Editorial copy is favorite sauce — which might be their due the 10th of the month before publication, e.g. Dec. 10 for January. Articles should be 500 words own spinach cream. or less; letters should be 200 words or less. Articles express the views of the writers and not those of the Co-op or its Board, unless identified as such. No anonymous material will be published, and all submissions must include an email or phone number for verification. The Shuttle retains the right to edit or refuse any article or Letter to the Editor. Submit to [email protected]. Advertising Advertising for each issue is due the 1st of the preceding month, e.g. Dec. 1 for January. Ad rates are available at our stores, online at www. weaversway.coop/shuttle, via email at advertising@ weaversway.coop or by calling 215-843-2350, ext. 314. Advertised products or services may not be construed as endorsed by Weavers Way Co-op.

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What’s in Store at Weavers Way

MT. AIRY TAPS INTO KOMBUCHA or a fizzy flavored drink with no proven health ombucha, that ancient Chinese fermented benefits. It’s fermented by a Symbiotic Colony Of K tea that flies out of the drink cases, is now Bacteria and Yeast, a/k/a a SCOBY or “mother.” on tap! Yes, there is now a Kombucha Kegerator upstairs at the Mt. Airy store. Proponents of raw food swear by the stuff. It is low in calories and sugar, and contains a chunk of B Available in two flavors, our draft kombucha is the vitamins. And “it’s been taste-tested by staff,” says Karma! creation of Food and Ferments, a husband-and- Mt. Airy store manager Rick Spalek. wife company that started in Philly and relocated by Neal Fordham, Weavers Way Mt. Airy to Ithaca, NY, about a year ago. (Carly Dougherty, Flavors at the tap will change every few weeks. For Coffee Buyer the wife half of the operation, is also behind the the freshest pour, we have three sizes of bottles to Stinky Girl handcrafted, all-natural deodorant and choose from — 12-ounce, 16-ounce and growlers. et me catch the eye of you non-coffee body care products we carry Next Door and Across Or BYOB! We’ll also have prefilled bottles stocked in Ldrinkers — you healthy teetotalers who look the Way.) the downstairs beverage case. down upon the java addicts! Depending on where you look and whom you ask, — Karen Plourde Please try and picture karma in your mind. I kombucha is either the key to health and wellness see it as a gigantic wheel that very slowly turns one way or the other depending on whether good or evil is occurring. Local roaster Matt Adams of Backyard Beans turns the wheel with every bag of coffee he creates, because he always sources beans from responsible farms. The wheel turns — let us say clockwise is positive, so Backyard Beans? Clockwise. Now we turn to Equal Exchange. They are work- ing to change the direction of the wheel that has been spinning counter-clock- wise in central Africa for too long. From the Equal Ex- change website : The Congo Coffee Project was created by Equal Exchange in partnership with the Panzi Foundation to support the medical programs of Panzi Hospital in the D.R. Congo. The Panzi Hospital provides lifesaving treatment, counseling and aftercare programs to more than 2,000 survivors of sexual violence each year. Here are some taste notes from EE, as I have yet to sample the coffee: An inspirational blend of East African Coffees that is smooth and balanced, with rich chocolate, sweet vanilla, brown spices and a hint of fresh berry. We’re getting the Congo Coffee from Equal Exchange, and for each bag I order, $1 goes to the Panzi Foundation. I’ll buy a bag myself each week or so to take home to brew. Just buying this coffee is a way to help the world be a little better. Hear the wheel begin to click in the proper direction again, please! Read more about this project at equalexchange. coop/congo-coffee-project.

New in coffee: Backyard Beans: Nicaragua Segovia, Decaf Ethi- opian (bulk) La Colombe Workshop: Haiti Savan Zombi [email protected] mpany’s coming Check in the stores and online at www.weaversway.coop/catering for our menu of Rosh Hashanah specialities and other good stuff to put on your holiday table. What’s in Store at Weavers Way

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For Pre-Teens, a Better She Learned She Wants Way to Participate To Come Back by Jackie Schrauger, WWCP Program Director by Alison Love, WWCP Haverford College Summer Intern hanks to the hard work and creativity of Tour energetic seasonal farm apprentice Liam Miller, his summer I had the opportunity to work at Weavers Way Community Programs has been able to roll TWeavers Way Community Programs. I mostly out a new program this summer for the pre-teens at Sten- worked at the Awbury Arboretum farm, the Stenton Fam- ton Family Manor. ily Manor Hope Garden and the Martin Luther King High Stenton Family Manor is Philadelphia’s second-larg- School garden. At first, I assisted est emergency homeless facility, and the only one that al- with the student group tours at Aw- bury; by the end of the summer was lows men to stay with their families. WWCP has been able to lead lessons myself. I also working at Stenton since 2009, when we began maintain- helped with Garden Club at Stenton ing a garden, teaching the children ages 5 and up about gar- by writing lesson plans and working dening and healthy eating, and donating fresh produce to with the kids. the kitchen. Our programming has since expanded to three days a week, with Garden Club for the little ones and Hope While spending time with the Alison Kitchen, a healthy cooking class for the adults. However, students, I learned along with them we noticed that some of the older children were being left as they acquired a new appreciation out: they were too old to get excited about the same Gar- for plants and local and fresh food. Farm work, like weed- den Club activities as the little kids (and frankly were often ing, hoeing, trellising, preparing beds and harvesting, was annoyed by them!), and wanted to feel more like grown- also a substantial and rewarding part of the internship. ups without being relegated to babysitting duty. Working in a small organization, I appreciated getting to know everyone, learning from the staff and feeling valued We began thinking about ways to give those pre- for my work. Being able to work alongside such dedicated teenagers some meaningful, age-appropriate garden ex- Jackie Schrauger photos and knowledgeable people while seeding kale, pruning to- periences. From those brainstorming chats at our staff The older pre-teens found Garden Club projects like putting matoes or making gazpacho was one of my favorite parts meetings, we developed a pilot program for the pre- together a picnic table were more their speed. of the experience because of the strong sense community teens: having them work on projects that involve han- chairs, and were so dedicated to getting the task done that shared by the staff as well as Co-op farmers. dling tools and cooperating to get things done together, they didn’t want to go inside for lunch until they could Since grant-writing is essential for nonprofits, there starting with just one day a week. see their finished product. The sense of pride in their is a space for us to share stories from the farm and talk to We could not have predicted the level of enthusiasm work was palpable. donors, which helped remind me of the importance and that the big kids had for the programming we’ve provid- broader context of our day-to-day work. We hope to be able to continue providing opportuni- ed this summer! I learned so much from working at WWCP and will ties for these youth as we move forward into our school- Liam worked with the group (usually 5 to 8 of them) miss the staff, students, hard work and fresh produce when year programming schedule at Stenton, and are excited to each week on a different project, including small con- I head back to college this fall. But I am eager to extend struction projects and garden maintenance like weed- see how we can best serve them. my experiences with farming and education in the future whacking. One week, they assembled picnic tables and [email protected] and hopefully continue to work with WWCP! September 2015 THE SHUTTLE 5

WEAVERS WAY’S TENTH ANNUAL

Give $2 to WWCP! Every 2nd URBANpresented by Lindy FARM Communities BIKE RIDE Tuesday Every Month

Saturday, Sept. 19 • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. When you shop at the Co-op on the Pedal your way through Philadelphia’s vibrant neighborhoods second Tuesday of the month, please and visit many of the city’s unique urban farms along the way. consider adding $2 to your total bill For details and tickets: www.weaversway.coop/bikeride to support WWCP programs and THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: services. Your support enables WWCP to provide a wide range of farm education and nutrition programs to local children. WEAVERS WAY Why I Ride… and Why You Should Too! COMMUNITY PROGRAMS by Anna Danusiar, WWCP course, the local fresh fruit pick-me-ups, food and inspire them to make healthy CONTACT US Eastern University Summer Intern fair-trade trail mix and power-lending Clif food choices. 608 Carpenter Lane bars along the way. Plus, there’s also much I make this ride work as a part- 215-843-8289 www.weaversway.coop/wwcp hat drew me in at first were to be learned for our own gardens at home. time low-wage employee and full-time Wthe people — young and hipster, Sometimes, we even get to meet children university student because I see what Executive Director older and old-fashioned; young and old- from the neighborhood — our presence Jill Fink good — what light — these green spac- [email protected] fashioned, older and hipster. seems to make them even more es are, growing in the heart and limbs of These people and their bicycles curious, and a spin on our bicy- Philadelphia. Program Director had come together intrigued by cles brings smiles. Jackie Schrauger The invitation is open—come join [email protected] the same things: cycling togeth- As riders, we share food er and hearing from a new kind us at the forefront of changing lives and Development & Operations Associate together while we hear from of farmer. having fun. The 10th Annual Urban Farm Angela Faranda inspiring urban farmers and Bike Ride is Saturday, Sept. 19, starting (8 [email protected] This was two years ago. community gardeners who are a.m.) and ending (4 p.m.) at Philadelphia Youth Education Coordinator Today, I’ve been so inspired by Anna growing food in many places Brewing Company in Kensington. Your Tara Campbell what I’ve seen that I interned throughout the city. Some of ticket gets you snacks along the way, a T- [email protected] with Weavers Way Community those places are bleak concrete shirt, and pizza, salad and beer at the end. Farm Educator Programs this summer and am taking part deserts and these farms are an urban oa- Bring along some cash—some of the stops Melissa Powell in the Urban Farm Bike Ride for a third sis of hope and food. The farms provide have farmstands! For tickets, visit www. [email protected] year. Now in its 10th year, the ride, orga- those in their neighborhoods the chance weaversway.coop/bikeride. Farm Manager nized by WWCP, raises money to support to learn how to grow what they eat and Andrew Turner the nonprofit’s farm and nutrition -educa how to share it in a new way. Our par- See you then! [email protected] tion programs. ticipation in this ride funds programs that Other reasons I ride include, of empower individuals to grow their own upcoming events september

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ometimes dreams become reality. And some- Stimes reality exceeds the dream. A case in point is Jim Bear of Germantown, who dreamed up “G-Town Radio,” the community-run, inter- net-only radio station eight years ago. Now his project is about to take a huge leap forward by embracing an old technology: over-the-air radio. The Federal Communications Commission has home, they remained. The result was G-Town Radio, which debuted in granted Bear’s station a permit to build a low-power FM “It was when we bought a house, which was a block 2007. “When it first started, G-Town Radio was literally radio station, and G-Town Radio is conducting a fund- away from our first apartment, that we really started to a computer that sat under the desk in our office,” Bear raising campaign to get on the air by the summer of 2016. get engaged with Germantown itself. That’s when we said. “It was strictly a music format run out of the com- “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Bear started to think about being in the community and do- puter for the first eight, nine months.” said. “Having this sort of platform out there for people ing stuff in the community. I wanted to start applying But the idea took hold. “The more I let people know to share information and debate topics and come together some of those values and ideas and sense of community about this, the more interesting things I found about the is irreplaceable.” to where I was living.” community, and the more people came forward to get in- volved with it.” For Bear, bringing a radio station to Germantown is Around this time, Bear had become involved in a the culmination of a journey that began when he was a project to start an internet radio station in West Philadel- Today, G-Town Radio is run out of a studio in Maple- child. He grew up in the Montgomery County communi- phia. The concept was simple: Stream eclectic program- wood Mall in “center city Germantown,” just off Chelten ty of Roslyn, but his grandparents lived in Germantown ming geared for and created by the community. In 2006, Avenue. Programming is diverse, including jazz, hip-hop and he would visit them. he broke his jaw in a bicycle accident, and the recupera- and gospel music, as well as informational programming “We would make regular trips up here,” Bear said, tion gave him plenty of time to think, and to dream. about such topics as alternative medicine, helping pris- “and this was like a strange, mysterious and even a little oners with reading and life skills, social justice and fi- “I started to recognize,” Bear recalled, “that if peo- nancial literacy. bit scary place for some kid from the suburbs.” ple in West Philadelphia could do something like this, Bear’s love of Germantown fully blossomed in there’s no reason that the people of Germantown would “We had a poetry show, where people could call in and 1997, when he and his then-girlfriend, now wife, Maura not want to get involved in something like this as well. read their poems as part of the show,” Bear said. “We had a Heidig discovered the neighborhood as they searched for And that’s when I started to really get to know people in wide-open-door policy. So anything that people brought to an affordable apartment. When they were ready to own a the community, and started to make contact with people.” (Continued on Next Page)

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This is the swell that’s hopefully going to build Mt. Airy Art Garage Launches into a wave . . . people will actually have Campaign to Find New Home “ some momentum behind these community initiatives, to do the things they’re doing now better. by Linda Slodki, for the Shuttle —Jim Bear e at MAAG have something important to share with Wour members, fellow artists, our Weavers Way friends and the Northwest community. The Mt. Airy Art Garage’s lease at 11 W. Mt. listen to the radio.” Airy Ave. will expire next August and, unexpectedly, we have not been G-Town Radio granted the option to renew it. But as with” any new venture, funding is a hur- (Continued from Preceding Page) dle. G-Town Radio has received a $5,000 grant This means that, as we look toward next year, MAAG will need to from an Illinois philanthropy, the Juday Fund, and find a new home. It’s a big challenge, one we have every intention of us, we tried to help them turn it into a show.” Bear hopes to match that with a local campaign meeting, with your support. That open-door spirit will continue as G- now taking place on the crowd-funding website In 2015, we undertook more socially engaged art projects and cre- Town Radio prepares to expand with its hot-off- Indiegogo. To reach the campaign, dubbed “Drive ative thinking than ever before — “My Son Matters!” the “Gender the-press FCC construction per- for the Sky,” visit www.indiegogo.com and Weave Project” with Moore College, “Make Art Grow Food” and a host mit for a low-power broadcast search for “G-Town Radio.” of events, concerts, classes and gallery exhibitions. Next year will see station. The money will go toward a a citywide quilt and fiber show. There will be more music, more mu- Want to Get Involved? transmitter, antenna and other “The FCC a few years ago rals and rain barrels and more community projects. And that’s just for G-town Radio streams 24 hours equipment. starters. relaxed the rules. That allows a day at gtownradio.com. To Bear says the transfor- more places to have low-power learn more about the campaign So we are launching a campaign to help us find a new home and mation of G-Town Radio into FM stations. They were never to fund the infrastructure to pay our staff. You helped us get started six years ago. With your help an actual radio station comes permitted in large media mar- transform it into a low-power and commitment, together we can do this. at a “critical point” for the kets before,” Bear explained. FM station, visit the Drive By the time you read this article, we will have hosted our first community. Bear says the new station, for the Sky Campaign: Visit community meeting to launch this campaign. We have created search, WGGT-LP, will broadcast on indiegogo.com and search “This is the swell that’s fundraising and event committees, have expanded our marketing team 92.9 FM. It will have a 100-watt “G-Town Radio” (igg.me/at/ hopefully going to build into and are growing our board. Here’s what you can do right now to help: gtownradio/x/1755781). a wave,” he said. “Things that signal covering a 3-5 mile radi- ●●Plan on attending ArtBash, Saturday, Sept. 19, starting at 6 p.m., are very hard for us right now us, more than enough to reach featuring artist and educator James Dupree and music by Dena will get easier, and people will Germantown residents. Bear be- Underwood. Proceeds benefit MAAG. lieves it will reach many who don’t know about the actually have some momentum behind these or- internet version of G-Town Radio. ganizations and community initiatives, to do the ●●Become a member or renew your membership. Donate. Become a things they’re doing now better, and to do things volunteer. Are you a fundraiser? A marketing maven, video artist, “Internet radio is not new, but in a commu- that weren’t possible before. word noodler, connector? Strategic planner, real-estate professional, nity like Germantown, where we don’t have re- accountant or architect? Got corporate skills? We need you all now. ally great internet penetration, it’s a very foreign “And I think that’s a very important reason to concept to people still. Radio, on the other hand, have a community radio station.” For more information, visit mtairyartgarage.org or call is ubiquitous. Radio is a medium that people get, Email Jim Bear, G-Town radio founder and 215-242-5074. people understand. They don’t have to be taught to station manager, at [email protected] Linda Slodki is MAAG’s president and cofounder.

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TChestnut Hill begins its season in “Twelfth Night.” ●● Tony nominee “The Seafarer,” by celebration of American playwrights with “If music be the food of love, Conor McPherson, is a chilling Theresa Rebeck’s “Mauritius.” play on!” Thus begins Shakespeare’s black comedy about the sea, In this sharp and keen-witted dark comical romp of misunderstandings, Ireland and a mysterious stranger. comedy-thriller, half-sisters Jackie and mistaken identities and misplaced OAPs 500th production, it runs Mary try to figure out what to do with a affections swirling around the ship- March 4-20. spectacularly valuable stamp collection wrecked twins Sebastian and Viola. ●●The award-winning all-audiences left by their mother. As the two contend Performances are Fridays and “You’re a Good Man, Charlie over its disposition, their dispute gets Saturdays running Sept. 11-12, 18- Brown,” with music and lyrics by them involved with stamp sharpies, con 19 and Oct. 2-3 at 8 p.m. and Sun- Clark Gesner, runs April 22-May 8. days Sept. 13 and Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. artists and a shady collector. ●● The season closes with Edward (no shows Sept. 25-27 due to papal Playwright, television writer and novelist Q&A Albee’s funny and harrowing visit). Rebeck (b. 1958) has written close to two doz- session will be held after the Friday, 1963 Tony Award winner, “Who’s en full-length plays. Several of her titles may Oct. 2, performance. Other shows slated for the Old Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” running be recognized from their presentations in the Tickets are $17 online (no service Academy Players’ 2015-2016 season June 10-26. are: Philadelphia area: “Bad Dates” (2003), “The charge), $20 at the door. 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Most comes in bags lined with last decade of his life, he suffered from from Yale found non-Hispanic blacks, chemicals like perfluoroalkyls, dementia. Mike Pyle, whom I knew from the least educated, the unemployed and What can you do? I ask myself this perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and Latin class, was no dummy. I remember those in poverty were exposed the most question since dementia is so common. perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), him as smart, handsome, and a gentle- to pollution. As a runner, I choose to run in the park man. He is one of the many former play- whenever possible to avoid running be- which make the bags fire-resistant Air pollution is made up of different ers who sued the NFL, asserting it had side traffic. Cyclists might choose to ride and prevent grease from soaking chemicals suspended in air. Particles are disregarded cognitive dangers from foot- on Sundays or other times when there is through. These chemicals, which defined as coarse to fine to ultrafine, with ball collisions. less auto exhaust. fuse into the popcorn you eat, diameters 1/50th or less than a strand of are termed “likely carcinogens” by I wonder if one day there will be hair. To me, it’s like in a previous cen- One situation I had not considered plaintiffs suing the fossil-fuel industry the U.S. Environmental Protection tury, when people didn’t understand the previously is to avoid idling cars. (The and pesticide manufacturers, since air Agency, and are implicated in a threat of viruses or bacteria because they Mother Jones article notes that trucks, pollution appears to be another risk factor host of health problems, including couldn’t see them. school buses, and fire engines use an es- thyroid problems, high cholesterol for dementia. In May, Mother Jones mag- timated 6 billion gallons of fuel by idling Our sense of smell was probably and bladder cancer. azine published a review of the grow- their engines, causing about 5000 tons of developed to protect us, with our nasal ing evidence that air pollution is bad for particle pollution.) Philadelphia has an And that yummy butter smell? That’s nerves linked directly to the brain to let our brains. (Read the full story at www. anti-idling regulation, enforced by the diacetyl butter flavoring. Diacetyl us respond instantly to dangers like pu- motherjones.com/environment/2015/05/ Parking Authority, which forbids motor has been linked to lung problems, air-pollution-dementia-alzheimers-brain.) trid food or fire. vehicles to idle for more than 3 minutes. specifically “popcorn lung,” an A 2012 study in the Annals of Inter- When we inhale, coarse particles are The Clean Air Council has a reporting irreversible disease characterized nal medicine, based on the famous long- usually caught by the millions of special- system at IdleFreePhilly.org by fixed-airway obstruction that term Nurses Health Study, showed that ized cells in the nose and upper lungs some workers in microwave A physician friend of mine distrib- women who lived in areas with the worst where they may be emitted by coughing popcorn factories (and even some utes a fact sheet to educate about the dan- air quality scored lower on tests of mem- or sneezing. 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The change fall and again in the spring. by Sheila Weinberg, for the Shuttle of pace is palpable as kids get back to school and vacations Valley Talk: September Work Days hen I moved back to Philadelphia and rejoined the Co-op after are memories. with FOW Wan absence of 23 years, one of my longtime friends invited me and my hus- band, Maynard, to join an environmental study and action group called “Be the Birds also make a shift as Naturalist Trail Sign Removal Change.” In the last three years, we have read and discussed many articles and the summer ends, and many of Scott Extravaganza! Satur- books, attended demonstrations and strategy meetings and lovingly supported each them pass through the Wissa- day, Sept. 12, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. hickon Valley in their fall mi- other to struggle with how we can respond to what author and activist Naomi Klein Weidensaul Meet at Valley Green Road grations. On Sept. 24, Friends calls “the war our economic model is waging on the earth.” Upper Lot. New trail signs of the Wissahickon is hosting a Thursday, Sept. 24, are being installed and the 6 p.m. Klein, author of global bestsellers “The Shock Doctrine” and “No Logo,” has a “Valley Talk” lecture at Valley old ones need to come out! Valley Green Inn new book, “This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate” (Simon & Schus- Green Inn with one of the coun- We're going to need as ter, just out in paperback). It is the clearest and most powerful of the many books try’s leading naturalists. Author much help as we can get in we have read, and covers a wide range of content from Scott Weidensaul will discuss order to tackle this project. ‘This Changes totally inspiring to heartbreaking and grief-inducing. all aspects of migration, as well We're also going to need to As individuals, it is tempting to look away from the as simple, effective ways we carpool for this one, so let full scale of the crisis. 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We need your on natural history, including the Pulitzer help to clean up around the Walnut Lane Big Blue Marble bookstore and Interfaith Power and Prize finalist “Living on the Wind,” about Light, it will be held at the bookstore, 551 Carpenter Bridge. We don't want the Pope to see the bird migration. His newest, “The Peterson mess! Lane. The group is open to all and there is no cost. Reference Guide to Owls of North Ameri- Please contact John Holback at Klein says, “If there ever has been a moment to advance a plan to heal the planet ca and the Caribbean,” will be published in [email protected] to register. that also heals our broken economies and shattered communities, this is it.” October. He lives in the mountains of east- ern Pennsylvania, where he studies the mi- Erin Mooney (erinrosemooney@ This is the moment of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris gration of hawks, owls and hummingbirds. gmail.com) is the FOW publicist. Nov. 30-Dec. 11. 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(Continued from Preceding Page) LOAM intends to begin by install- ing a pocket park, and expand from there. MT AIRY Germantown Ave. According to Charlene Samuels, As we proceed we’ll attract grants, vol- co-president of Logan EPIC Stakehold- unteers, in-kind donations, and even print Broad St. ers, “The Logan neighborhood can’t our own credits. We will address large is- The area Roosevelt Blvd. wait another 20 years for a developer to sues like regional food security, unem- bounded build ‘mixed housing’ on the land. If it ployment, energy efficiency, homeless- by 11th Street, were easy they’d have built it years ago. Loudon Street and ness, crime and global warming. . . . The LOAM proposal can start right Logan Roosevelt Boulevard is envisioned as away. It provides us fresh food, low cost Mary Seton Corboy, founder of Greensgrow Farm on a former brownfield 76 Triangle a collection of site- senior housing, health care, and a great appropriate small way to connect our children to nature.” on E. Cumberland Street, looks forward buildings and green spaces. to collaborating to revive this land. “We Katrice Cheaton, a community ad- hope this project, like Greensgrow’s work vocate from the area, declared, “LOAM in Kensington, can help revive a blight on “The city doesn’t need another dis- ●●Tax-deductible donations. has the potential to empower Logan res- our whole city. The scope is large but the count superstore — it needs to support ●● Endorsement letters and emails to idents with the tools and resources they iconic, innovative land uses that will need to improve their quality of life as problem is large. Logan neighbors are Councilwoman Cynthia Bass and the build social infrastructure, benefit the lo- well as help the environment. It’s a win- bringing growing ideas where there have Redevelopment Authority. cal economy, and rehabilitate our envi- win model.” only been sinking homes,” she said. ronment. It would be hard to find a use for ●●Most importantly, the participation and Rachael Griffith, landscape archi- Across Loudon Street from the Tri- this tract of land that would satisfy these approval of Logan neighbors. tect with the Land Health Institute, is an angle lives Ralph Brogdon, who says, criteria better than the LOAM initiative.” To get involved or for more informa- advisor to the design team. “Implement- “There are thousands of young men roam- tion, email [email protected], call 215- ing a project such as LOAM could be At this stage, LOAM seeks ing around here with nothing to do. This 805-8330 or tweet #groups/logan.loam. will start to repair the neighborhood.” His just what this community and the city has ●●Professional site and detail designs. son, Ralph Jr., is a government worker been waiting for,” Griffith said. “It will Paul Glover is founder of the ●●Teams focused on housing, budget and permaculture/agriculturalist. “Learn- reactivate an area that has been blighted Philadelphia Orchard Project; Ithaca and fundraising; jobs and training; ing green skills, not only in agriculture/ for decades in a unique and productive HOURS community currency; and a food production; recreation grounds; aquaculture/high tunnels, but in techni- way that will provide greatly needed jobs dozen other organizations. He taught cal aspects such as solar and wind gener- and community services and attract agro- publicity. urban studies at Temple University. Visit ation, will add much-needed job skills for tourism, without triggering gentrification. ●●Commitments of volunteer labor. his website at paulglover.org. Check out Weaversway.coop/deals member specials

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Summer at Saul The Henry Got Crops CSA farm at Saul High School hosted students from a number of local high schools for 6-week paid internships funded through the Philadelphia Youth Network. Run by Weavers Way Community Programs, the program focuses on nutrition education, developing job skills, and farming, of course! Each student was responsible for their own section in the raised beds closest to the road at Henry Got Crops. The students participated in field trips, including the Youth Growers Market held at Eakins Oval in July. Youth growers from around the city gathered to share skills, meet one another and sell their produce at the annual youth-only market. And the students have been busy helping in the field, making sure the vegetables that go into CSA members’ shares are planted on schedule. Thanks and have a good year in school!

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The Henry Got Crops tractor takes a rare break (left) from chores that grown in Crew 2015 PHILADELPHIA include holding up the screen on Movie Night and helping They Also Serve Who Haul with the green roof in the sheep pen. And Lift and Burn Diesel by Burl Blackwood, I waved to the farmer operating the Pseudonymically for the Shuttle tractor and she slowed the engine and raised the power spader from the brown t takes a lot of things to make a earth. I told her I was there to inter- Ifarm — land, seed, water and sun, to view the tractor for the Shuttle. As she name a few. The farmers are the coordi- climbed down and ran off to do other nators, the manipulators, the engineers. farm chores, she said, “Make it quick. Their tools represent the evolution of the some of the oldest tools known to man- There’s a storm a coming.” kind. Hoes, shovels, rakes and knives I had done my homework; I knew are all essential on the farm, and the about this tractor, I had my questions plow is a relatively new tool. Tractors ready. Introductions, idle chit chat, nice are the newest. The tractor has certain- day, storm a-coming, now to the grit, ly changed the way we farm worldwide, what the readers want to know, the dirt, and this is true at Weavers Way. and there was a lot. The tractor was This reporter jumped at the chance covered from loader to spader with it. I to spend a few hours away from the old jumped right in. Smith-Corona, in the field with our own Even in the winter, when it’s 7 de- Mr. Kobata. You’ve been here at the farm for grees? The loader nodded up and The farm was a busy place when I three years? The loader nodded up down, a bit slower, probably for effect. arrived, with farmers who looked like and down. Do you like your co-workers? The farmers, cooperators who looked like I was told your hour meter is ap- loader nodded up and down, quickly city people, and students, who were proaching 1,000 hours. The loader this time. easy to identify — they washed their nodded up and down. You depend on them like they de- hands a lot. Is it true you have a diesel engine pend on you? The loader smiled. In the midst of all this activity was a The farmer was headed back. There small orange tractor. There was an odd- with nearly 40 horsepower? The was work to be done. A storm was a looking implement attached to the hitch loader nodded up and down. coming, the tomato stakes needed haul- and the power takeoff was rotating this I read that your loader can lift over ing and there was compost to spread. implement at a steady rate. This power 1.200 pounds — is that true? The The tractor was soft-spoken and spader, I later found out, could prep a loader nodded up and down. 120-foot-long, 4-foot-wide bed in only difficult to interview. But I sensed a 6 minutes. It would take a farmer with a Your work schedule seems tough. spirit of loyalty and pride about being shovel six hours, a student with a shovel Do you work every day? The loader a member of the farm team, making who knows how long. nodded up and down. things better.

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Get Involved in Harvest on Henry by Stephanie Kane, Weavers Way Local Product Coordinator

his year is the fifth annual THarvest on Henry Farm Festival, and now is a more exciting time than ever to be involved in our farms! If you’ve thought about looking for a way for your business or organization to support Weav- ers Way’s involvement in the local com- munity and in small-scale sustainable ag- riculture, there are a number of ways you can contribute. If you’ve driven up Henry Avenue, you’ve likely experienced the hidden gem of Saul — 130 acres of farmland at a Phila- delphia public high school. Saul is the site of the 2 1/2-acre Henry Got Crops CSA farm. The farm which not only provides great fresh produce to more than 100 com- munity supported agriculture subscribers and countless more folks who shop the Saul farmstand and the Co-ops, but has also evolved into a close partnership of Ellie Seif photo Weavers Way, Weavers Way Community Pumpkin painting is just one of the all-ages Programs and Saul High School. Saul pro- activities at Harvest on Henry vides its students with a unique agricultur- Interested in giving a little more? al education in a major metropolitan city, and we are proud to be part of it — not to Harvest on Henry sponsors’ names will mention that it is often a lot of fun. be featured prominently throughout the festival. Supporting Sponsors get their Which brings us to Harvest on Henry! It’s a day of fun on the farm, to celebrate company’s name on the festival T-shirt, the end of the season but also to raise mon- worn by the Saul students volunteering ey for our farm operations. It’s everything that day and available for sale. Festival you’d expect from a fall farm festival — Sponsors also get their logo displayed hayrides, a petting zoo, games, pumpkins, on the Weavers Way and the Philadelphia apples, cider and, of course, a pie contest. School District websites for 6-8 weeks Have a slice of homemade pie with during our promotion of the festival. Our student-made ice cream while you enjoy Major Sponsor and Urban Farm Spon- the live music. Test your skills in pump- sor levels come with even more oppor- kin bowling or make a vegetable car. Stroll tunities to get your name out there as a the farm. And place your bets on Cow Plop supporter of our farming work, including Bingo —you could walk away with your a free ad in next month’s Shuttle. Urban wallet heavier than when you arrived! Farm sponsors can have a company ban- Harvest on Henry is run with the sup- ner displayed on the fence of our farm port of volunteers from the Co-op, our along Henry Avenue. CSA shareholders and Saul teachers, staff and, of course, our terrific Saul students. Of course, all sponsor levels are wel- come to have a table at Harvest on Hen- The vendor and exhibitor area is a great way for local businesses, nonprofits, ry. (Since Henry Got Crops is a for-prof- crafters or artisans to reach the estimat- it farm, donations are not tax deductible, ed 1,000 attendees the day of the festival. but your contribution will provide much Booth rentals are only $25 if you register needed support to our farm operations.) by Sept 15, and the fee is waived for non- For more information on how to profit organizations. If you specialize in contribute, contact Weavers Way Out- a craft that lends itself to demonstration, reach Coordinator Bettina de Caumette at come share your talents! Vendors may sell services and crafts and other goods, [email protected]. but not food. [email protected] 18 THE SHUTTLE September 2015

The Passionate Gardener When renewing your lawn, don’t forget about this September Lawn Care by Ron Kushner, for the Shuttle When reseeding bare patches, first re- of the soil is too high or too low. Improp- move all dead and unhealthy grass within er pH reduces the availability of nutrients fter the hot, dry summer, many and around each spot. Top-dress the area to be taken up by the roots. Your lawn soil Alawns are in need of repair. Fall with a 2-inch layer of compost or humus is germinating. should have a pH of 6.8 to 7.0 for best re- is the perfect time to plant a new lawn, plus a dusting of starter fertilizer. Gen- sults. Test your soil and use lime to raise Seed should sprout within two to renovate an existing lawn or ensure the tly tamp down the soil so it is level with the pH or sulfur to lower it as needed. three weeks. After this germination peri- health of your lawn for next season. Sep- the surrounding earth. Lime if necessary. od, lawns should be watered infrequently Mowing tember’s cooler air, still-warm soil tem- Sprinkle grass seed sparingly over the spot but deeply (about 1 inch per week). Avoid peratures and (usually) more consistent and rake the seed under about 1/8th of an Mowing is a critical part of lawn daily watering as this will encourage shal- rainfall are ideal for lawn establishment inch. Tamp the soil again, then water. Cov- care that is often overlooked. The big- er the spot with salt hay or chopped and low root development. When grass is 3-4 or renovation. By next spring, your lawn gest mistake is cutting the grass too short. shredded straw to retain moisture and keep inches tall, it is ready for the first mowing. will be lush and healthy. Mower blade height on our cool-season birds from getting to the seed. grasses should be about 3 inches. Mow If you are not reseeding and you want Fertilizing Where an old landscape design has frequently, never removing more than a to treat your lawn organically, now is the been radically changed, an entirely new Established lawns should be fertil- third of the grass blade. If you wait too time to spread corn gluten meal on the lawn lawn may need to be established. Add ized twice during the fall. The first appli- long between mowings, the grass be- for both fertilization and weed control. This organic material and fertilizer as stated cation should be in late September when comes stressed and will thin out, making is also a good time to spread a product like above and mix or till into the top 6 inch- the weather has started to cool. The sec- room for weeds. Leave the clippings on Espoma’s organic lawn “winterizer.” es of soil. Lime if necessary and rake the ond feeding should be around Thanksgiv- the lawn. They will return valuable nu- earth level and smooth. Seed can be sown ing. A fertilizer containing phosphorus and trients to the soil. Make sure your mow- Seeding by hand but a calibrated lawn spreader is potassium is recommended. Phosphorus er blades are sharp. A dull blade shreds Grass seed germinates quickly in much more efficient. Lightly rake the seed promotes root growth and potassium helps the plants instead of cutting them, leaving early fall. First, make sure you use a high- into the surface and again, cover lightly. with cold tolerance and disease resistance. them more susceptible to disease. quality grass seed. Seed type will depend For questions or comments: ron@ The first watering should be -thor pH on the amount of sun or shade and foot ough; keep the area moist thereafter by primexgardencenter.com or traffic the area receives. watering lightly and gently while the seed No fertilizer is effective if the acidity www.ronsorganicgarden.com.

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The Schuylkill Center at 50 The Health Benefits of That Walk in the Woods by Anna Lehr Mueser, for the Shuttle At the Schuylkill Center, we take this research seriously. It’s the grounding for our Nature Preschool, now in its third n early fall, the air smells dry like the first yel- year, and other nature-immersion programs for kids. It also Ilow leaves and damp like the cool soil on the forest floor provides the impetus for our health and wellness program- where mushrooms are returning. The relief from ming for adults. summer heat draws you outside. You immerse This fall, we’re trying a new way to con- yourself in the woods and you feel better. Wellness Day nect adults with nature: Wellness Day, Oct. 3. In recent years, researchers have been ex- Saturday, Oct. 3 The event takes a holistic approach, with a mix amining why we feel so good when we get out- 8 a.m.-1 p.m. of activities to give people the time they need in side. The results are remarkable. Being in nature Info & to register: nature. Katy Hawkins will start the day off with isn’t just a peaceful and relaxing experience, a www.schuylkillcenter. yoga; psychotherapist Isaac Garfield will offer chance for some exercise or personal medita- org/ blog/event/ seated and active meditation practices. April Pe- wellness-day tion; being in nature offers measurable health drick, Weavers Way wellness buyer, and Stepha- benefits. And it’s not simply the physical exer- nie Kane, the Co-op’s local products coordinator, cise. A walk anywhere can invigorate, but that will lead a class in making herbal remedies. walk surrounded by nature comes with lots of other good stuff. We believe that connecting health and wellness with na- Studies have shown a significant reduction in cortisol, ture is one of the most important next steps for individual and the human stress hormone, for people who take a break out- public health. As Gail Farmer, the Schuylkill Center’s Direc- side. In Japan, pioneering researchers are experimenting with tor of Education, puts it, “The connections between people “forest bathing,” where people simply spend time surround- and nature come from a deep place within us. We need nature ed entirely by trees. This relaxed time in nature appears to provide more than relief from anxiety and elevation of mood in a fundamental way.” — studies in 2006 and 2009 demonstrated a significant in- Anna Lehr Mueser is the Schuylkill Center’s Public crease in cancer-fighting cells in people who spent just 30 Relations Manager. Reach her at anna@schuylkillcenter. Schuylkill Center photo minutes in the woods. org. Visit the center’s website at www.schuylkillcenter.org.

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CALENDAR of EVENTS ALL MONTH LONG OUR FARMSTANDS HENRY GOT CROPS, 7095 Henry Ave., at Saul High School , 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesdays/ 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays WEAVERS WAY FARMS AT HEADHOUSE, 2nd & grown in Lombard streets, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays PHILADELPHIA WEAVERS WAY COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, outside the Chestnut Hill store, 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays

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Weavers Way Monthly Board of Directors Meeting Go Mt. Airy photo The September meeting will be held at the Chestnut Hill Community Center, 2nd floor conference The scene started early last year, and just kept rolling into the night. room, 8419 Germantown Ave., across from the Chestnut Hill store. (October’s meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 6.) RSVP: [email protected]. Wednesday, Sept. 2 7-9 p.m. Mt. Airy Gets Set for Street Fare 2015 Food in Jars Canning Series: Low-Sugar Spiced Plum Jam Love jam but don’t love all that sugar? Author and Food in Jars blogger Marisa McClellan will show treet Fare: Sip, Savor, Stroll you how to use Pomona’s Pectic to make delicious low-sugar jam. She’ll also walk you through the brings tasty bites and beverages back steps of safe preserving and how to process the jars so they’re shelf stable. $30. Chestnut Hill Friends S Street Fare Meetinghouse, 20 E. Mermaid Lane. Info and to register: www.weaversway.coop/homesteading. to Mt. Airy on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Stroll the Avenue for fam- Thursday, Sept. 17, 6-10:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7 All Day ily fun, live music and handmade crafts, Germantown Avenue in Mt. Airy Labor Day and enjoy gourmet eats and drinks from Mt. Airy USA’s annual food, fun and Weavers Way stores are open 9 a.m.-3 p.m.! more than 50 of the region’s best gour- music street festival. Thursday, Sept. 10 Noon-3 p.m. met food trucks and local restaurants sta- La Salle University Fair Trade Fair tioned along Germantown Avenue, be- Weavers Way regularly connects with area colleges to help promote awareness of the fair trade While strolling along historic Ger- movement, environmental sustainability, health and nutrition and the local economy. At this pop- tween Sedgwick and W. Mt. Airy Avenue. mantown Avenue, shop from artisans up marketplace on the campus in Logan (20th Street and Olney Avenue), we’ll be joining some of Street Fare is organized by Mt. Airy USA with handmade crafts organized by Re- the area’s most interesting and exciting non-profits and vendors featuring the very best Fair Trade and annually attracts over 15,000 people. naissance Craftables. Enjoy fun for the products our area offers. Be sure to stop by our table! “Street Fare brings a night of en- whole family inside our Family Area, Thursday, Sept. 10 6:30-8 p.m. tertainment to Mt. Airy while showcas- featuring locally designed temporary tat- Weavers Way Health & Wellness Committee Meeting ing our vibrant community to thousands toos from Mt. Airy’s Kadillac Tattoo and We’re back on task after a summer break. The meeting is in the Community Room, 555 Carpenter of hungry visitors,” said Mt. Airy USA’s other arts and crafts for the young ones. Lane (adjacent to the Mt. Airy store). All are welcome! new Executive Director Brad Copeland. Entertainment will include live music on Friday, Sept. 11 7:15-9:30 p.m. “We’re thrilled to be able to bring the two stages from School of Rock, Re.Live, Free Movie Nights at the Farm: ‘The Wizard of Oz’ event back to Germantown Avenue this Bethlehem & Sad Patrick, Hennessey Grab the kids, a picnic meal and a blanket, and join us for an evening under the stars at the Henry year.” Got Crops Farm at Saul High School. The screening will start at sunset, which should be around 7:15 Bonfire and more. p.m. Come early to shop the farmstand until 7 p.m., and spend some time exploring the fields. 7095 Street Fare pairs award-winning mo- “The night of Street Fare, German- Henry Ave. bile food vendors with notable local restau- town Avenue is filled with an incompa- Wednesday, Sept. 16 6:30-8:30 p.m. rants. Mt. Airy restaurants and businesses rable energy,” said Commercial Corridor Welcome Meeting for New Members will include Earth Bread + Brewery, Herb Revitalization and Business Association Scott Catering, Jyoti Indian Bistro, Trolley Let us introduce you to all that we are. You’ll learn about how to make the most of your Co-op Manager Jamie Shanker. “We know our Member-Ownership and earn two hours credit toward working member status. This month, meet Car Diner and the new Mt. Airy bar Alma neighbors and businesses are looking for- us in Chestnut Hill, on the second floor of the Chestnut Hill Community Center at 8419 Germantown Mater. Food-truck participants include ward to being a part of the excitement Ave., 19118. Please RSVP: [email protected] or call 215-843-2350 x 119. Philly Fry, The Cow and the Curd, Foolish again!” Wednesday, Sept. 16 7:30-9 p.m. Waffles, The Flying Deutschman, Dump Weavers Way Environment Committee Meeting N’ Roll, Mac Mart Cart, Mompops, Dos For event updates and addition- As usual, we’ll be in the Community Room at 555 Carpenter Lane (adjacent to the Mt. Airy store). All Hermanos Tacos, The Pizza Wagon, Sweet al information about Street Fare, visit are welcome! Box Cupcakes, Surf and Turf Truck, The gomtairy.com, call 215-844-6021, follow Thursday, Sept. 17 6-10:30 p.m. Tot Cart, Undrgrnd Donuts and Chef Don- @gomtairy #stfaremtairy on Twitter and Mt. Airy USA Street Fare te’s Delicious Dishes. like “Go Mt. Airy” on Facebook. Stroll Germantown Avenue for free family fun and live music, sip and savor eats and drinks from more than 50 of the region’s best food trucks and local restaurants between Sedgwick and Mt. Airy. Don’t miss the scene — last year, Street Fare attracted over 15,000 people. Info: gomtairy.com/ PLYMOUTH MEETING FRIENDS SCHOOL events/seasonal-events/street-fare. Saturday, Sept. 19 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 2015 OPEN 10th Annual Weavers Way Urban Farm Bike Ride HOUSES Check out the Philadelphia farming scene from the seat of your bicycle and see what “local” is in its purest form — right in our own backyards! Riders of all levels welcome. Proceeds benefit Weavers Way Community Programs, the non-profit arm of the co-op. The ride begins and ends at Thursday, Oct. 8 Philadelphia Brewing Company in Kensington. Info and to register: www.weaversway.coop/bikeride. 9:30am Sunday, Sept. 20 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 Mt. Airy Village Fair 2:00pm See www.mtairyvillage.com/mt-airy-village-fair.html for the lowdown on how this year’s fair is shaping up — you won’t be disappointed! The Village has plenty of good ol’ favorite games and Pre-K - 6th grade contests lined up and exciting new stuff too! Mark your calendar and plan to bring the whole family, RSVP: rain or shine, including the dog! Check back on the Mt. Airy Village website (www.mtairyvillage. com/mt-airy-village-fair) and Facebook pages often — updates are fast and furious! [email protected] or call 610.828.2288 Tuesday, Sept. 22 6-8 p.m. ext 226 Hometown Herbs How-To: Oils and Salves Learn to steep the beneficial properties of herbs and flowers into oils, then turn them into salves for a variety of purposes. You’ll be glad you have them around for the colder months for dry hands! $5 materials fee. Henry Got Crops Farm at Saul High School, 7095 Henry Ave. More info and to register: www.weaversway.coop/homesteading.

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CHEF’S CORNER Kitchen Confidence: They Have It by Bonnie Shuman, program. Our mission is to promote the self-sufficiency Weavers Way Executive Chef of able-bodied, low-income adults through training and placement in a commercial kitchen. The food used dur- ast month, I spoke to the most recent grad- ing training is surplus collected from area businesses, Luating class at the Philabundance Community and meals that are prepared by trainees are distributed Kitchen culinary program. Philabundance is mostly to the emergency food and shelter system. known as an outfit that distributes food to organizations How has this program has effected change that help the needy. And around here, it’s known as the place Glenn Bergman went! What many people may for the graduates? not know is that Philabundance also runs a culinary ed- Our program is 15 weeks long, and I have wit- ucation program for adults in North Philadelphia. nessed firsthand graduates change their lives within I was really inspired by the work Philabundance those weeks. One student may be totally green in the is doing with their students. A lot of the people in this food-service industry, attend our program, complete training and a two week internship with one of our program have had a hard time and are trying to put solid partners, remain in contact with staff here, then their lives back on track. Graduation selfie break: Bonnie, program director Jennifer next time you turn around that same student is now en- Williams and JT. I brought along my own “student,” Jonathan Tay- tering management level at his place of employment. lor, whom we hired several months ago. JT has his own Graduates who were once on government assistance Greg already possessed initiative, ambition and drive story about getting his life back on track and I thought are now living independently with full compensation before attending PCK. However one mistake caused it would inspire the students. I was greatly impressed packages. Some graduates further their education after him to obtain a felony charge and serve time. As ex- and proud of JT’s poise and honesty as he spoke, and I our training program. . . . I have watched graduates go pected, seeking gainful employment even with a pre- think he stood as a living example of someone who is into business for themselves and maintain their busi- vious strong work history was challenging. So he at- determined to learn and change his life for the better. nesses, hire graduates or host them as interns. tends PCK, graduates valedictorian and receives his I asked Jennifer Williams, Employment and Re- I see unemployed students become marketable and Managerial Food Protection ServSafe certificate. tention Specialist at Philabundance, for more informa- employable. I watch students turn a passion into a ca- I placed Greg at the Hard Rock Café for his two- tion about the culinary education program. reer. I witness students discover their niche and go after week internship. Within one week he impressed the it in the industry. Ex-offenders who have made mistakes GM so much that he was offered a position. By one Can you describe the program’s mission? attend our program and become gainfully employed. year, I was referred to Greg as the go-to person for in- The Philabundance Community Kitchen is an adult Here’s one success story: Greg Headen was actu- (Continued on Next Page) culinary arts vocational training and meal production ally a student in my first class in the summer of 2011.

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terviewing students for internship opportunities. With- in four years, Greg was proposing new menu items, Bonnie Shuman photo and became a sous chef and kitchen manager. In addition to climbing the ladder at work, he de- cided to attend the Arts Institute for further culinary courses, in addition to classes in life skills, job readi- training. He has since stepped into his latest role as ex- ness, computers and math. Our objective is to develop ecutive chef at the well-known Crow and the Pitcher. graduates who are familiar with and capable of meet- ing the constantly changing standards and expecta- So you follow the students after they leave. tions of the food industry. I follow each student for a two-year period, dis- PCK graduates come out with a high respect cussing current employment, housing, benefits, inter- for cleanliness and a solid understanding of proper viewing tips, etc. If they need assistance with appli- cations, cover letters, updating resumes, they can get practices. help. There is no expiration date on our services. We train our students to always follow directions, but to take the initiative in the kitchen, and the impor- What are the most prominent challenges you tance of being a student of the craft. We are sticklers face with the program? regarding time; we definitely require a high level of Recruiting like-minded employers and producing accountability of our students. We train them to know solid partnerships, and encouraging students to make ownership is key in this business and in life in general. behavioral changes if they are indeed interested in the Bottom line: Our students graduate with a hunger to next level. The most displeasing part of my job is when a learn and a desire to be the best! What do you like/dislike most about the job? graduate becomes noncompliant, meaning we have lost Read more about the Philabundance Community contact and are unable to serve that graduate. We really What I love about what I do is the ability to play a Kitchen at www.philabundance.org/programs-2/ look forward to witnessing our students succeed. role in someone’s life who is seeking change and some philabundance-community-kitchen/ encouragement to thrust forward to the next level. I Why should I hire a graduate of the [email protected] love how our team works endlessly and selflessly for Philabundance culinary program? * ServSafe is a food and beverage safety training and the betterment of others. That is such a rewarding feel- certificate program focusing on foodborne illnesses, ing, especially when a student moves on to the next Our students complete 15 intensive weeks of non- sanitation and prevention, administered by the National level in their career. paid training, attend ServSafe* and safe food handling Restaurant Association.

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MEMBERSHIP Cooperator of the Month MEMBERSHIP Here’s to the Numbers— Big Ones! CORNER by Kirsten Bernal, Weavers Way I would Membership Manager love to mention. Each month, we host a New Member Welcome Meeting. Many of you remember he word that you may hear oft repeated late- when these sessions were mandatory; since we relaxed Tly in the Membership Office is “strong.” Specifical- that requirement, making the meetings “strongly encour- ly, week after week, we are talking about the “very strong aged,” attendance declined. This is a trend we have long numbers” that continue to add up. At the end of July, mem- hoped to reverse. The Welcome Meeting is an important bership reached an important milestone — the total num- step in belonging to the Co-op. It is informative and enter- ber of active member households surpassed 5,500, the taining. We talk about the history of the cooperative move- largest number Weavers Way has ever seen. If we assume ment, cover essential and useful aspects of membership at two people per member household (lots of households Weavers Way and have the opportunity to meet and learn have more), this translates to more than 11,000 members! more about our newest members. Afterwards, I am always left with a deep sense of satisfaction and promise. Each Kathleen Carll The even better news is that the strong numbers show meeting is a reminder of everything that is great about the Joined Weavers Way: 2003 no sign of slowing down. Even during the lazy days of Co-op: community, cooperation, keeping it local. summer, we have been welcoming, on average, 20 new Lives in: East Mt. Airy Despite that, we have been challenged with get- member households a week. During July, 92 member ting new members out to the meetings. However, August Current job: Associate director of the Judaic households joined the Co-op. Those are tremendous num- brought a pleasant surprise. Usually, we get 12-15 new Studies program at Drexel University bers, and I believe it is safe to say it is not a fluke. people participating; I am thrilled to report that we had 33 Co-op job history: “I stuck with doing deli This is generating much enthusiasm among staff members in attendance. It was standing room only! The for years, because I understand it. Last year members. It is so satisfying for all of us to see so many crowd provided critical mass that made for a great meet- … I found two [farm shifts] in a row in a support the Co-op and join our team. As the summer winds ing. So, if you are a new, or new-ish, member, and have morning in late September, and it was, like, down and fall approaches, I am eager to watch as our num- not been to a Welcome Meeting, consider an RSVP today. the best.” bers continue to grow. There is no doubt that we are stron- September’s meeting will be on Wednesday the 16th at Less-than ideal Co-op shift: “One time I ger together. So, if you love the Co-op as I do, tell your 6:30 p.m., at the Chestnut Hill Community Center, 8419 did cookie packing, and that’s just way too friends and tell your neighbors that Weavers Way is the Germantown Ave. (across from the Chestnut Hill store). hard, because you want to eat the cookies place to be! Hope to see you there. the whole time.” Since we are talking numbers, there is one more that [email protected] Favorite Co-op product: Prepared foods’ basil pesto (vegan or regular), Mary’s Gone Crackers, Martin’s chicken sausage. She also buys most of her pet food here. Picture This Lara is a member of the grocery staff at Weavers Way Many of you admired the painting Why she’s a member: “I like the products. I Chestnut Hill. To see more of of Weavers Way Mt. Airy store that like a small store, I like a local business … her art, visit laracantuh.com you do feel that sense of connectedness and used to hang in the Chestnut Hill store. Well, it’s hanging at Glenn’s investment … you feel like you’re part of it.” house now. But before our old general “Weavers Way” Why she’s a working member: “First of all, manager got his going-away present, 12”x12”signed artist’s prints I want the discount. And second of all, it’s we collaborated with the artist, Lara $ not hard to do the Co-op shifts. And third Cantu-Hertzler, to produce prints of 24 To purchase, ask a cashier. of all, I’ve generally had a great time.” this iconic scene. Also New to the Weavers Way Executive Suite . . .

eavers Way’s new Market- herice Sargent is Weavers Wing Director is Crystal Pang. SWay’s new Human Resources Di- Crystal is a Northeast Philadelphia na- rector. She began her career in IT, then tive and graduate of the University crossed into human resources by way of Pennsylvania and Northeast High of volunteering to mentor new staff at a School. She spent the first part of her previous job. Realizing the compatibility career at JPMorgan Chase, where she of the field with her personality, Sherice held multiple marketing and operations went to Temple University to pursue a roles within the Card Services Divi- degree and obtain a knowledge base. Af- sion. During her time there, she devel- ter working in a for-profit business, she oped expertise in branding, advertising, shifted her career focus to nonprofit or- product management, and customer- ganizations and small business (includ- centric marketing. She has always had ing startups) to better support the staff a desire to leverage her passion for and feel more engaged in operations. marketing to improve the Philadelphia A Philadelphia native who hails Crystal Pang: Marketer and singer. Sherice Sargent: Passion for community. community, and was drawn to Weavers from a large family (she is the oldest Way because of its commitment to the local food. She is a strong believer that of six siblings), she has two children are supporting community and business triple-bottom-line philosophy and sus- and is pursuing a graduate degree at tainable food. food is heavily intertwined with culture development and youth and education and wouldn’t want it any other way. Thomas Edison State College. So she initiatives. She lives in South Philadelphia often is balancing busy days between with Ed, her significant other. Outside Crystal is thrilled to be a part of work and family, but she always tries Sherice plans to team up with the of work, Crystal sings with Southbound the Weavers Way team, and is excited to make time for fun. She enjoys trav- Weavers Way staff to energize the envi- A Cappella and the Philly Belle Tones. to grow the customer base and further eling, fitness activities (basketball, run- ronment, engage its customers and con- She also loves traveling to other coun- strengthen the Co-op’s community of ning and yoga are her favorites), cook- tinue its success within the community tries, where her first priority is always committed members. ing and food sampling. Her passions and in education about healthy options.

Weavers Way Fall General Membership Meeting Walk & Talk in the Woods SATURDAY, OCT. 10, 4 P.M. SaveSaveSave TheTheThe DateDateDate The Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road September 2015 THE SHUTTLE 27 GM’s Corner At our soon-to-open, (Continued from Page 1) for-profit competitor’s store right for the majority of our customers. The Co-op Basics program is the third in Horsham, dark-meat The small size of our stores makes this “ ground turkey (from who particularly challenging for us — for ev- knows where, fed who knows ery new product that comes in, something component of our comprehensive what) sells for $6.99 a pound. has to come out. Period. (And don’t get me start- ed on their all-grain-fed beef — But one thing that is fundamentally pricing strategy, along with Senior important to us is that we want to remain as if that’s a good thing.) a full-service natural grocer, not morph An inside tip just for you in- into a specialty or gourmet store. Our Discount Tuesdays, for Weavers Way trepid readers who’ve gotten this customers should be able to do the bulk far into my column: We will have of their grocery shopping at the Co-op if a Member Appreciation Week that they so choose. members 65 and over, and Food For will coincide with the week Fresh The Co-op Basics program is de- Market opens its Chestnut Hill store signed specifically for the “grocery shop- All, for members on assistance. — so that will be yet another 5 per- per,” the customers who buy their staples cent off, in addition to whatever dis- at Weavers Way. counts you already get. Many of the products that are part For now, when you walk into ei- of Co-op Basics are under the Field Day ther store, grab a copy of the Co-op brand. Last month, we signed an agree- Basics list to see what’s on it. (You ment with our largest grocery wholesal- can also find the list on the website at er, UNFI, which will allow us to take ad- www.weaversway.coop/deals.) ” math. Or consider this example: vantage of significantly better deals on sents the third component of our com- I hope those purple shelf signs Field Day products, allowing us to pass prehensive pricing strategy: In February Koch’s dark-meat ground turkey get your attention – and I hope you are the savings along, as they say, to YOU. we launched Food For All, a needs-based (all natural, all local feed, no antibiotics, pleased with the prices you see. Keep in program that gives members who qualify from Schuylkill County) was previously Field Day essentially represents our mind that this is a brand-new program, 10 percent off their purchases every day; selling for $5.75 a pound. Under the Co- grocery “house brand,” similar to Whole so the product list will be tweaked over in May, we started our Senior Discount op Basics program, the price has dropped Food’s 365 brand or Acme’s Wild Har- time. As you can imagine, picking the vest. The Co-op has been carrying Field Tuesdays, giving members 65 and over to $4.99 a pound. For working members, right products is a challenge. Where you Day for some time, but with the Co-op 10 percent off their purchases one day a the working member discount takes it to think we picked wrong, I welcome your Basics program, the number of Field week. $4.74 a pound. And for working mem- feedback. Day-branded products in the stores has Both Food For All and Senior Dis- bers in the Food for All or Senior Dis- increased significantly. count can be stacked with our 5 percent count programs, the price drops to $4.24 See you around the Co-op. The Co-op Basics program repre- Working Member discount. You do the a pound. [email protected] What’s What & Who’s Who at Weavers Way

Weavers Way Board OPEN EVERY DAY The Weavers Way Board of Directors represents www.weaversway.coop [email protected] member-owners’ interests in the operation of Mt. Airy main number: 215-843-2350 Chestnut Hill main number: 215-866-9150 the stores and the broader vision of the Co-op. The Board’s September meeting is 7 p.m. Mt. Airy Chestnut Hill Across the Way Next Door Tuesday, Sept. 1 at the Chestnut Hill 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Community Center, 8419 Germantown Ave. 559 Carpenter Lane 7 a.m.-9 p.m. 610 Carpenter Lane 8426 Germantown Ave. The October meeting is set for Tuesday, Oct. Sunday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. 215-843-2350, ext. 276 215-866-9150, ext. 221/222 6, in Chestnut Hill. Check www.weaversway. 8424 Germantown Ave. coop for location. For more information about board governance and policies, visit HOW TO REACH US www.weaversway.coop/board. Board members’ email addresses are at General Manager Membership Manager Next Door Manager Deli www. weaversway.coop/board-directors, Jon Roesser, ext. 131 Kirsten Bernal, ext. 119 Amira Shell, ext. 220 (MA) Shawn O’Connell, ext. 109 or contact the Board administrator at [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] or Controller Outreach Coordinator Mt. Airy Wellness Manager (CH) Matt Budenstein,ext. 209 215-843-2350, ext. 118. Nancy Pontone, ext. 116 Bettina de Caumette, ext. 118 April Pedrick, ext. 114 [email protected] 2014-2015 Weavers Way Board [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Meat, Poultry & Seafood President: Chris Hill Purchasing Manager Mt. Airy Store Manager Pet Department Manager (MA) Dale Kinley, ext. 104 Vice President: Joshua Bloom Norman Weiss, ext. 133 Rick Spalek, ext. 101 Anton Goldschneider, ext. 276 [email protected] Treasurer: Emmalee MacDonald [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (CH) Ron Moore, ext. 205 Secretary: Laura Morris Siena [email protected] At large: Megan Seitz Clinton, Larry Daniels, Marketing Director Chestnut Hill Store Manager Grocery Produce Lisa Hogan, Stu Katz, Joyce Miller, Linda Shein, Crystal Pang, ext. 121 Dean Stefano, ext. 212 (MA) Kathryn Worley, ext. 140 (MA) Jean MacKenzie, ext. 107 David Woo [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] HR Director (CH) Riley Luce, ext. 217 Executive Chef (CH) Mike Herbst, ext. 211 Sherice Sargent, ext. 132 [email protected] The Shuttle Bonnie Shuman, ext. 218 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Prepared Food Editor (MA) Dave Ballentine, ext. 102 Floral Buyer Mary Sweeten, 215-843-2350, ext. 135 Farm Manager [email protected] Ginger Arthur, ext. 317 [email protected] Nina Berryman, ext. 325 [email protected] [email protected] Art Director Annette Aloe, 215-843-2350, ext. 130 [email protected] Weavers Way Welcome Meetings Advertising [email protected] We encourage new members to attend one Karen Plourde, Advertising Coordinator Attend a Weavers Way Welcome Meeting, 215-843-2350, ext. 314 orientation meeting. Learn all about our Get 2 Hours Work Credit! Virginia Herbaugh, Advertising Billing cooperative market, the benefits of buying in, 215-843-2350, ext. 315 the resources that become available to you and Meetings start at 6:30 p.m., in Mt. Airy in the Wi Hotspot how co-ops contribute to local communities Community Room, 555 Carpenter Lane, or Connect to the network WW_PUBLIC Proofreaders for this issue: Jenny French, in Chestnut Hill upstairs at the Chestnut Hill around the world. Meet staff and other member- Use the password weaversway Nancy Morris, Andrea Moselle, Kara Tennis Community Center, 8419 Germantown Ave. owners and share in some refreshments and Contributors for this issue: Kirsten Bernal, RSVP: [email protected] or Follow Anna Danusiar, Sandra Folzer, Neal Fordham, conversation. Bring your questions, your 215-843-2350, ext. 118. us ! curiosity or your experience with other co-ops. Chris Hill, Stephanie Kane, Ron Kushner, Alison NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, Sept. 16 Working members will receive two hours credit Love, Marsha Low, Karen Plourde, Jon Roesser, Chestnut Hill Advertise Lawrence Schofer, Jackie Schrauger, Mary Sco- for attending. We look forward to meeting you! in the Shuttle field, Bonnie Shuman, Sheila Weinberg [email protected] 28 THE SHUTTLE September 2015 ? ? SING SING

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