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DIRECT SALES MODEL FOR GENESIS JUICE? Fool’s Search by James Ulrich Genesis Juice has shut down production and all’s quiet at the bottling plant on West 3rd Ave. The phones still work and people are still around, answering ques- tions, dealing with book- keeping and other tasks, and waiting to see what happens next. The business could be sold, says Melissa Druck, one of the four worker/owners, and/or Genesis could try a new distribution model and sell directly to the public. Genesis has been under pressure from the federal Food and Drug Administration to pas- teurize or otherwise ster- ilize their raw juice products, but FDA rules only apply to juices sold in relatively large volume through retail stores. Druck says the co-op has “always been considering a CSA thing where people can come here to pick up juice or we could have neighborhood drop-offs.” CSA refers to com- munity supported agriculture, a business model where farmers bypass grocery stores and contract with consumers through buying groups. Are enough people interested? That’s the big question for Genesis. Druck says the co-op would like to hear from their customers. People can call Genesis at 344-0967 or send an e-mail from www.efn.org/~genesis Meanwhile, Druck says the business is try- ing to collect on accounts past due. “A lot of people owe us lots of money,” she says, money that is needed no matter what direction the company goes. — TJT ULRICH PAINTINGS STOLEN FROM LCC Three framed paintings by James Edward Ulrich, who died in late 2001, were stolen from an exhibit at the LCC Art Department Gallery Friday, Feb. 13. Ulrich’s widow, Kathleen Caprario, is offering a $500 reward and no questions asked for information lead- ing to the return of the artwork. The three pastels on paper depicted “im- ages of the fool,” says Caprario. She describes them as “very expressive, highly dramatic and allegorical,” and says they were major pieces in the exhibit. The smallest is about 8 X 12 inches, the largest is about 19 X 25. She says their combined monetary value is about $4,000, but their value to family and friends far exceeds their material worth. Caprario had just given a talk about the ex- hibit in the gallery a few days before the theft. “This is very bizarre,” she says. “Perhaps it was an impulsive act. The work resonates for many people. But it’s beyond my imagination to understand the personality of the per- son who would steal these paintings.” The paintings were apparently taken when left unguarded for a short time. Anyone with information about the missing paintings can call the Eugene Police Department, the LCC Art Department at 463-5409 or Caprario at 741-8285. — TJT NEW FORESTRY PICKS TIED TO TIMBER Gov. Kulongoski in late January made three appointments to the State Board of Forestry without any input or consultation with Oregon’s environ- mental community. Each of the ap- pointees, confirmed by the Senate over protests from environmentalists, have strong ties to the timber industry, according to Jed Jorgensen of the Oregon Conservation Network. The appointees to the board A panel discussion with Spencer, are Barbara Craig, a profes- Kara Steffensen, Rob Bolman, sional forester, and natural Deborah Brady and Jon Belcher resources attorney with will discuss a number of local the Stoel Rives law projects, strategies and organi- firm in Portland; zations. For example, a River Stephen Hobbs, an Road group is organizing to OSU forestry profes- promote socializing, garden- sor and research dean; ing, communications and busi- and Jennifer Phillippi, ness development. In the forest land owner and Friendly Street neighborhood, business manager of Rough residents are organizing around & Ready Lumber and Perpetua voter registration. West of downtown, Ted Kulongoski Forests Company. locals are gathering support for an “The appointments indicate “Intersection Repair” project. Kulongoski’s unwillingness to find common Following the panel, UO adjunct environ- ground,” says Sybil Ackerman, conservation mental studies professor Chet Bowers will director for the Audubon Society of Portland. talk about political language, civic goals and “It is a very strong signal and symbol, and it’s values, and a strategy to “repair many of the telling us we have to look for a voice in some consequences of our increasingly privatized, other way.” natural resource intensive, corporate manu- The forestry board oversees state forests factured culture.” and manages logging regulations on private For more information, call 686-6761. lands, and is now represented by a majority who favor timber industry positions, says ACTIVIST ALERT Jorgensen. The other board members are • The Eugene premiere of the documentary Larry Giustina, a timber executive; Chris film Unprecedented: The 2000 Election will Heffernan, a rancher and farmer; Diane show at 11 am and 1:30 pm Thursday, Feb. 19 Snyder, executive director of the nonprofit in Room 308, Building 17, at LCC. Wallowa Resources in Enterprise; and Filmmaker Joan Sekler will answer questions William Hutchison, a Portland lawyer. following the 50 minute showing and Charles The Senate confirmed the appointments by O. Porter, former Oregon congressman, and a vote of 23-6. The six senators voting in op- John Cougill, co-chairmen of the Committee position were Vicki Walker and Bill to Impeach the Rehnquist Five, will present an Morrisette of Lane County; Ginny Burdick, update on their lawsuit against the Supreme Avel Gordly and Frank Shields of Portland; Court justices over conflicts of interest in their and Charlie Ringo of Beaverton . — TJT 2000 election decision. • The local chapters of Physicians for PROGRAM FOCUSES Social Responsibility (PSR) and Beyond War ON NEIGHBORHOODS are presenting “The Health Effects of War What rates high in determining Eugene and SMART Alternatives” at 7 pm Tuesday, Feb. 24 at The Shedd, 285 E. Broadway. “quality of life?” A recent survey in the River Road area found most residents giving high Speakers will include Dr. Catherine Thomasson, board president of Oregon PSR. priority to “neighborhood-based community, networks and local culture.” SMART is an acronym for a national security policy that is a Sensible, Multilateral, “People want fun and positive interaction with people they live near,” says local orga- American Response to Terrorism, “focused on preventing war, and acts of terrorism, and nizer Jan Spencer. With this survey in mind, the Eugene Permaculture Guild is offering a demonstrating U.S. global leadership through international cooperation and collab- free program focused on neighborhoods, “the Commons” and how to create local culture. oration and adherence to the rule of law.” For more information, call 896-3996 or e-mail The event will begin at 7 pm Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Harris Hall. shalima@attglobal.net • Friendly Neighbors for Peace is begin- ning its non-partisan door to door voter regis- tration drive from 10 am to 2 pm Saturday, Feb. 21. The group will be going door-to-door to register people in the neighborhood. They meet at Washington Park Community Center on Washington Street for an orientation. For more information, call 687-6879 or 344-7133. • A free talk on “The Great Green Hype: Genetic Engineering and Our Food” will be given by biologist and educator Craig Holdrege at 7:30 pm Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the Eugene Waldorf School Great Hall, 1350 McLean Blvd. Holdrege will look at what is driving the genetic revolution in agriculture, and will discuss the questions of safety, regu- lation and the lack of mandatory labeling. CHIEF’S AWARD IGNORES SCANDAL In the midst of one of the worst scandals to rock the Eugene Police Department in its history, the Eugene City Manager and City Council have lavished high praise on the po- lice chief under whose watch the scandal oc- curred. Two former Eugene police officers are being prosecuted for multiple charges of co- ercing women into sex while on duty, but de- parting Police Chief Thad Buchanan got a hero’s farewell last week from his bosses. “Great job, Thad,” said Mayor Jim Torrey. At least five other councilors also joined in congratulating Buchanan for the “com- mendable,” “admirable” and “tremendous” job they said he did as chief. City Manager Dennis Taylor handed Buchanan a large framed “Certificate of Appreciation” for “the highest quality of public safety services to the community.” There was no mention of the coerced sex charges against two of the officers Buchanan was supposed to have led and supervised to provide that “exemplary” police service. — Alan Pittman CORRECTIONS/ CLARIFICATIONS In last week’s “Quickest Way to the Heart” feature story, a wrong number was given for the Institute for Culinary Awakening. The correct number is 686-8443. FEBRUARY 19, 2004 7
