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Values- Open Member/Owner Empower Economic Control Driven Membership Community People Environment Democratic Spreading the Co-op Model Developments: Page 7 • • • • • We want to hear from you: www.weaversway.coop/expansion The Shuttle July 2015 Vol. 43 No. 7 Community-Owned Food Markets Open to Everyone Good Wishes Sun’s Out. Now What? and Goodbye Skin cancer is a real concern, Meanwhile, vitamin D deficiency is related to At Spring GMM but so are some sunscreens. And then cardiovascular conditions and hypertension as well by Karen Rueda, for the Shuttle there’s vitamin D to consider. as cognitive problems and cancer. A National Can- cer Institute analysis of 95 research studies suggests T MIGHT HAVE BEEN A RECORD FOR by Sandra Folzer, Weavers Way that low vitamin D3 levels might be implicated in 13 Ithe number of times anyone was called Environment Committee percent of deaths in the United States. out by name at a Weavers Way meeting: Weavers Way is doing great, in large ON T SUNBATHE Dubious Claims of Sunscreens ’ . part thanks to Glenn Bergman. Weavers D Do get out in the sun — you need the vi- Most people today recognize the dangers of Way’s future looks strong, even without tamin D. too much sun, so they turn to sunscreens for pro- Glenn Bergman, thanks to Glenn Do wear a hat and put on sunscreen. tection. Used properly, sunscreens do prevent sun- Bergman. We ap- burn, but it’s believed the sun’s UVB and UVA rays Don’t think you can stay out in the sun longer proved the new By- Election may still damage skin DNA without burning. because you’re using sunscreen. laws and elected results, In fact, there are no convincing new members to Yes, it is confusing. Too much data that sunscreens alone reduce the Board of Direc- Page 26 sun can give you cancer, but we tors, which is in the need sunlight to get an adequate the risk of skin cancer, accord- ing to the Environmental Work- midst of a search amount of vitamin D, the fat-solu- effort to replace Glenn Bergman. And fi- ing Group’s report “Skin Cancer ble hormone necessary for healthy Environment nally, we love and will sorely miss Glenn bones. on the Rise.” (Read it at www. Bergman! Committee ewg.org/2015sunscreen/report/ Two million Americans get “Glenn Bergman” dominated the skin-cancer-on-the-rise.) skin cancer each year: most involve Spring General Membership Meeting on basal and squamous cell carcino- Some studies suggest that sun- May 31 at Morris Arboretum. That eve- ma, which are not dangerous if removed. But mela- screen users have a higher rate of melanoma, pos- ning, Glenn served the last hours of his 11 years as Weavers Way General Man- noma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, has been sibly because they stay out in the sun longer, while other studies suggest that sunscreen users have ager before moving on to become Execu- increasing each year, especially among teenagers tive Director of Philabundance, effective lower rates of melanoma. and young adults, according to the National Can- June 1, the very next day. cer Institute. The EWG report also objects to the current Of course, business was discussed. The exact cause of melanoma is unclear; factors FDA rules that allow sunscreens to claim “broad We have stores to run, fields to farm and linked to melanoma include family history, indoor spectrum” protection and to claim to play a role in programs to coordinate! tanning, number of moles, fair skin, ultraviolet ra- preventing skin cancer. The meeting opened with a personal diation and severe sunburns, according to the Cen- Tanning Salons welcome from Bob Gutowski, Director of ters for Disease Control and Prevention. And while Public Programs for Morris Arboretum, we do know that sun exposure increases the risk, the Presumably everyone now understands the link who recounted how he met his wife stock- cancer does not necessarily appear where one gets between lung cancer and smoking. Less but less well ing items at a cooperative in West Phila- most exposure. I had a friend, now deceased, who is that tanning tanning beds present a major risk of delphia. He reminded us “partnerships are found melanoma on the bottom of his foot. skin cancer, according to the American Cancer all about people getting together with peo- ple,” and encouraged the Co-op’s mem- (Continued on Page 10) bers to keep on working together. Board President Chris Hill reported (Continued on Page 16) INSIDE What’s in Store . 2-3 Weavers Way Calendar . 20 Weavers Way Community Programs . .4-5 . Suggestions . 21 . General Manager’s Corner . 7 . Weavers Way Farms . 24 Letters . 9 Board Corner . 26 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED REQUESTED SERVICE CHANGE Health and Wellness . 11 . Cooperator of the Month . 26 www.weaversway.coop www.weaversway.coop Environment Committee . 13 559 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119 PA Philadelphia, Lane, Carpenter 559 The Passionate Gardener . 15 Staff Celebrity Spotlight . 27. Weavers Way Cooperative Association Cooperative Way Weavers Five Things . 19 . Co-op Specials . .28 . New on the Shelves 2 THE SHUTTLE July 2015 Editor’s Note What’s in Store at Weavers Way by Mary Sweeten, Editor, Weavers Way Shuttle AST STORY ABOUT GLENN, I New on the Shelves promise. This is news you can L Lucia Says: use: How to make an Uncle Glenn. by Karen Plourde, Weavers Way Local corn hasn’t yet peaked, but it’s still awesome. Shuck it and stuff it in the pot, I hate this harness because As reported recently in the Inquir- Grocery Staff now my mother can er, our former GM’s nephews invent- or roast it on the grill to bring out its control me. ed a cocktail named the Uncle Glenn. sweetness. I love my mother, It’s kind of a gin and tonic, kind of a though. negroni. (Surprisingly, given Glenn’s Goings on in Grocery obsession with dumplings, no doughy Califia Farms juices quench a bundle of any nationality is involved.) summer thirst. Glenn is hoping the Uncle Glenn will The departure of local apple cider make it into cocktail programs region- in early spring opened up space in ally if not nationally. I wouldn’t know the refrigerated case at Weavers Way about that. But since we are a coopera- Chestnut Hill, and that space has now tive, and we pretty much do what we been filled with seasonal offerings from want, nothing is preventing you from Califia Farms of California’s San Joaquin making the Uncle Glenn at home. Valley. Look for lemonade and lemon- Forthwith, the directions (some pho- All Wellness & Good limeade, along with two flavors of their tos courtesy of Rick Nichols; Campari Dr. Bronner’s toothpaste settles in Agua Fresca line — watermelon ginger from my personal collection): Finds for the Furry & Feathered Across the Way. lime and strawberry basil. (Don’t worry ● Fill a glass with ice. — cider will return when it’s time.) Head collars and harnesses lessen Do you know what’s in your toothpaste? the stress of walkies. ● Add a shot of gin and a splash of Dr. Bronner’s All-One, now at both stores, Thanks to the folks at PetSafe, the Pet Campari. has no fluoride or synthetic detergent Store Across the Way in Mt. Airy offers foaming agents. It’s vegan, cruelty-free leashes and collars that dogs and and available in three flavors. owners can agree are an upgrade from typical gear. The Easy Walk harness and Gentle Leader head collar keep pressure off Poochie’s neck, ending pulling for you and gagging for them. They come in a variety of sizes. The Fromm Family of Mequon, WI, has ● Top off with tonic and a lemon been producing high-quality pet food wedge. since the 1940s, and now you can find it here as well. We carry 5-pound dry dog food for an array of stages, including a grain-free variety, and a 2-pound size of Among Friends mixes make dry cat food in two flavors. baking easy. People say they don’t bake in summer, Has an attack of poison ivy left you ● Stir and enjoy. but being gluten-free means you itchy and blotchy? Reach for some sometimes have to. Among Friends Tecnu Original outdoor skin cleanser to baking mixes, now residing upstairs at remove the oil and give you some relief. Mt. Airy, make that task easier. They offer It’s now back Across the Way. gluten-free blends for cookies, cakes and Powdered boosts in bulk, now crisps. You can also find traditional mixes on the second floor, including scones Next Door. Wheatgrass is known to from King Arthur and Hogan’s. pack a ton of good stuff in its blades, and vitamin C is no stiff on the nutrient squad, either. So anyone looking to add We don’t have a cocktail program at those to their smoothies will love that the Co-op, but we do sell tonic — genu- Next Door now carries wheatgrass and ine, bona-fide quinine water. Combined vitamin C powders in bulk. Both come with a program of Bti mosquito dunks, from Frontier; the wheatgrass powder is you sure won’t have to worry about ma- organic. laria this summer. Thanks, Glenn. Picks in Produce [email protected] Stone fruit, baby! And local corn The Shuttle is published by just keeps getting better. Weavers Way Cooperative Association. Local peaches and nectarines hit their Statement of Policy stride in July, getting bigger and juicier The purpose of the Shuttle is to provide information about co-ops, healthy food and other matters of all the while.