Page 34 RAIN May/June 1984 place this measure on the November ballot so that the people of Oregon can make these changes. Forelaws on Board and friends must collect 62,000 signatures before July 1,1984. If you'd like to help get signatures or just want to know more about this measure or the history of radioactive waste disposal in Oregon, contact Lloyd Marbet, 19142 South Bakers Ferry Road, Boring, OR 97009; 503/637-3549. Producer-Retailer Matching Since we reported on the "Buy Oregon First" project last winter (see RAIN IX:3, page 32), the project's first- year success is providing encouraging prospects for 1984. The Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) received a $35,000 grant from U.S. Bank's "Are You With Us?" program to diversify Oregon's economy. Using the idea that preventing "leakage" of capital outside Lane County can create jobs and new local business ties, NEDCO made a 1,830% to 5,392% return on each dollar spent in developing the program. That translates to new capital investment by local business worth $1.58 to 1.68 million and the creation of 60 to 92 jobs. NEDCO figures a meager $378 to $578 was spent per new job. (Typically, set-up costs for a new job amount to the one-year salary that would be paid for the job.) One match is developing that will allow a local manufacturer to purchase parts locally instead of from Taiwan. Not only will one to two jobs be created, but the manufacturer will not have to wait 60 days to fill orders. Better yet, the outlay for parts wilt be recycled many more times through other producers, retailers, residents, and banks. On a larger scale. Chef Francisco has been buying chickens out-of-state for its cooked chicken parts, but expects to begin purchasing them locally from Willamette Poultry. Willamette Poultry was not prepared for such a market, so it is building a new plant that will employ 60 to 90 people. Last year, the program received 66% public financing. This year,, NEDCO is seeking private funds to support a program it feels has benefits for the entire state. For information, contact NEDCO, 341 Van Buren, Eugene, OR 97402; 503/ 343-7712. Greening of B.C. The British Columbia Green Party met in Victoria, February 25-26, and the 130 participants developed policies and political objectives for the upcoming federal election. Dr. Wilhelm Knabe, cofounder of the West German Green Party, told the convention, "Our wilderness and wildlife in Europe have disappeared. Yet you in BC have priceless jewels such as Meares Island, South Moresby, and the Stein which aren't even protected, and you slaughter your wolves." The party members elected Adriane Carr, professor of geography at Vancouver Community College, as president. She noted that "every vote cast for the Greens is a message to the other parties that we all must place peace, the earth's ecology, and a conserver economy first in our priorities." The convention ended with a commitment to ongoing participation in local communities and the upcoming federal election. The Greens hope to enter about 17 candidates in the races. Get the finer points from the Green Party of British Columbia, 214- 1956 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J1Z2, Canada; 604/733-9009. NW Publications Winter Gardening in the Maritime Northwest, by Binda Colebrook, 1984, 170 pp., $9.50 (WA tax .71) from: Maritime Publications PO Box 527 Everson, WA 98247 Pacific Northwest gardeners will be excited to hear that Binda Colebrook has put out a second edition of Winter Gardening in the Maritime Northwest. It is about 95% new copy and is definitely one of the best experiential year- round gardening books I've seen. An extremely informative section on climate, soils, seeds, and diseases is followed by an extensive section covering usual and unusual vegetables in great detail. She has even included a section on cold frames and cloches, which is quite comprehensive; surprisingly, however, some of the types she dismisses are those that some groups have found to be ideal. Overall, a highly recommended book, one that contains pertinent info for gardeners at all levels of experience. —Collette Gardiner Collette Gardiner teaches gardening and landscaping classes in Portland. Gardening Under Cover, by William Head, 1984,104 pp., $9.95 from: Amity Foundation PO Box 11048 Eugene, OR 97440 This is an exciting book. It's a comprehensive guide to using solar greenhouses, cold frames, and cloches in the Pacific Northwest. Gardening Under Cover contains basic uses as well as many designs for cold frames and cloches. Information is specifically geared to gardening in the Northwest, although much of the info would be useful anywhere. This book will enable Northwest gardeners, blessed with a mild climate, to make the most of their gardens. Head also includes a great deal of info on solar greenhouses and a section on hydroponics. The wealth of solid information enables beginners to extend their gardening techniques, but this book also goes beyond the basics by offering good ideas for advanced gardeners. An excellent book for anyone interested in undercover gardening. — Collette Gardiner
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