Dec. 821)an. 83 RAI Page 34 Northwest Publications This is a nicely done SUmmilry of the process for setting up a food buvingclub, down to the level of speci fic local regulations, as well as ,1 directory to Purtktnd area food wholesalers and' food buving c1u~. . How Does Your Utility ROle Solar Washington Sept./Oct. 1982 issue, $1.50 This issue of Solar Washill~toll has a detailed analysis of utility companies in Washington, induding descriptions of their energy cOllser,'ation and renewabl energy programs, and the method for public input into decision-making. A comprehensive guide on how to dev('lop a food sillvage or ~leaninp; pmjcct. lAne County Groups Register Eugene Switchboard Inc. 795 Willametle Eugene, OR 97401 503/342-HELP $6.00, 1982 ),'l'oup"', uniuns, ectuCiltllln groups, hum,ln service d elive n'r~, Ct)() pt!rative ;1..1rpnralion<, ;md <;uprllrt gwups. The list is also nViu];.1ble 111 mailing label fonn for 525 95. Oregon Self-Help Projects Rick Rhoades Mid-Columbia Community Action, Inc. 312 E. 4th Street The Dalles, OR 97058 This brief publication describes self-help projects supported bv the Community Food and Nutrition Programs, which were in part, until recentlv, supported bv Federal money. The directory describe~ quite a collection of innovative self-help projects - all shape and size of gleaning and food bank projects, food buying clubs and community gardens, a food preservation equipment lending librar, and more. People's Power Guide: A Manual ofElectric Utility Policies For Consumer Activists From: POWER 419 Security Bldg. Olympia, WA 98501 $5.00 ppd., 1982, 54pp. While this guide is especially useful tor Washington residents, it also covers the effects and potential<; of the Northwest Power Act and the Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA). Perhaps the most valuable section outlines a stepby-step approach for ratepayers and citi ?en groups to organize .1 productivt! ratt! campaign in any state. Th('re is also .1 "campaign checkJist." Each campaign step is referenced with background infoonation found elsewhere in the guide. Food Buying Groups in Greater Portland Kathleen Cornett, Mary Kiernan Portland Action Committees Together, Inc. (PACT) (and) Earthtone Magazine 3534 S.E. Main Street Portland, OR 97214 Oregon Guide to Medifl Services The Media Project PO Box 4093 Portland, OR 97208 $5.00,1981,42 pp. Thie; is a \'CfV useful directory to media services in O're~on, inciuding'listings for publiC rela tions agencies, a variety of prod uction ~rvices and technicians, animatit1n, cinwnatographerr., ~ditors, "pecial effects, video pmduction, sound studios. still photographer~, unions, and labor organizations. TI,e din>ctory ie; well designed and easy to U<;I:'. The 1983 edi tion is LIp ilnd coming, and the Media Projli'ct is accepting ad" ilnd directory entries now. (prepublica tion special on 19&3 t!ditilll1, 54.00) The Media Project also offer<; films at Northwest filmmakers for rent. TIWir cil talog of films is available for the ,·vril1Il~ . At last word they ",!ere offerin~ a dic;(ount up to "iOOio on film rentill.,. Food Salvage Guide Oregon Food Share 718 W. Burnside Portland, OR 97209 $5.00,1982 Oregon State Legislative Research in Progrf!SS Legislative Research S420 State Capitol Salem, OR 97310 503/378-8871 The Le~ic;lati ve Research Office has an nounced research in progress upon request by state legislators for the following topics: • Monitor legislation in other states regarding rcligiouc; cuJts • Compare federal and state licensing low head hydro applications • Evaluate acti\'ities in other states that encourage cottage industries, includiJ1g lllOing illld land use laws • Develop a profile of saJaries paid in regon industries • Ev" luate lhe Depilftment uf Environmental Quality's capability to encourage new growth Worki"g Together Available from: William Kendrick Superintendent of Schools Salem Public Schools PO Box 12024 Salem, OR 97309 o;vstems. Seattle City Forest: An Owner's Manual Compiled by U.S. Forest Service and City of Seattle Available from: Municipal Engineering Dept. City of Seattle Seattle, WA 98104 Masters & Moonlighters Melinda A. Glenn Glenn-Haley Press 2726 N. E. 13th Avenue Portland, OR 97212 $6.95,1982,96pp. Simple ide" and well-e>.ecuted. It's .l bound portfolio summar,' of 65 peapl The subtitle spells Ollt the idea further, "il n?Sllurcl' directorv of c;clf-employed profesilm,lls, artists ,lnti tr,'despeople of !ortlw,'est Oregon." You can find out abou t ,lstroll)gers or computer analYSis 'il'r,ices, thl' Ecolopian Brass Ensemble, qUOllity woodworking and edible 1<lOdslape.... I..luiltmaking, pi,mo tuning, mime, <1nd mallV others.
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