take up to 160 million gallons of spring water a year,
according to grassroots organizer Meredith Cocks with
BARK, a watchdog group that monitors natural resource use
in the Mount Hood National Forest area.
“A bottling plant doesn’t belong in a national scenic
area,” she says. The group is also concerned about impacts
on water temperatures in the creek, which feeds into the
Columbia River and could affect salmon in the area.
She says Nestlé has a bad track record in other places
such as Michigan, where one of their bottling plants had
adverse effects on ground water.
“They’re not necessarily someone we want to trust
automatically to do what is best for the public interest with
water resources,” Cocks says.
A Mother’s Day protest aimed at Gov. Kitzhaber was
organized by BARK, WaterWatch of Oregon and Resources
for Health. H2Origami, a youth activist group from Resources
for Health, sent 1,000 origami cups to Kitzhaber on Earth
Day asking him to act on the plant’s permit process before
Mother’s Day. He did not. So, on May 13 they showed up at
the capitol and delivered a mix of another thousand origami
cups and various wildlife with testimonials asking him to
stop the plant’s development.
“The objective was basically to expose the governor for
his lack of willingness to stand up for water resources,” says
Cocks.
For more on BARK’s campaign against Nestlé go to
www.bark-out.org
— Ted Shorack
The Willamettans Family Nudist Resort,
where all you need to wear is a smile.
June is here with Fathers Day on the 17th honoring them with a BBQ
and karaoke on Saturday the 16th, but we aren’t stopping there. On
Saturday the 23rd we will have a welcome to summer OPEN HOUSE from
10am to 4pm that is free for the public to attend. Then our Redneck Festival
June 29th to July 1st with fi reworks on Friday night, the southern rock band
No Way Out rocking us on Saturday night and then more relaxing by the pool
on Sunday. The sooner you visit the more of these activities you can attend.
Swimming Pool • Tennis Courts • Horseshoes • Camping or Rentals
541-933-2809
Saturday, June 16th 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Saraha Dharma Center (formerly Unitarian Church) 477 E. 40th Ave.
*Singing with Solala and friends
*Awakening of Heart/Spirit Ceremony ~ Alan
PERSONAL EVOLUTION IS NOW!
*Sweet Treats - cake and chai!
*featuring MANTRAYANA
A musical journey that inspires, heals and delights the mind, body and soul
STOREWIDE BOOK & DVD SALE 25% OFF
CLEARANCE TABLE @ $1.99 • JUNE 16th to 20th
willamettans.com
aanr.com • 1-800-TRY-NUDE
FREE INFO SESSION & EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
Sustainable Building
Advisor Certificate
Program
Convenient classes held one Friday
& Saturday per month for 9 months
beginning in October
BES
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EXPRESS
FUN!
Lots of local veggies and fruits
Northwest Energy
Education Institute at
Lane Community College
FREE INFORMATION SESSION
Tuesday, June 19th 6-7pm
Eugene Public Library, Singer Room
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(541) 463-3154
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Tasty marinades
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Don’t forget dessert!
theatre tour
N ORTH C ORVALLIS
With stops at Sweet Cheek’s Winery, Red Agave
and Lord Leebrick Theatre
APPROVED BY AIA FOR 100 CES LEARNING UNITS
With stops at Ninkasi Brewery, The Humble Beagle Pub
and Mac’s Restaurant & Lounge
QUESTIONS? VISIT WWW.NWEEI.ORG OR CALL
100% grass fed beef
blues tour
To attend, RSVP @ 541-463-3154
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veggies
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