| Speakers say Mini-Cassia economy looks bright
Speaker after speaker delivered glowing reviews and even brighter predictions about Mini-Cassia's economic future at a symposium held Thursday night at Morey's Steakhouse in North Burley, sponsored by Mini-Cassia Economic Development Commission (MCEDC).The only bad news of the evening was a discussion about how to find and train a workforce to take all the employment opportunities headed Mini-Cassia's way."You're hotter than a pistol and I don't think it's going to go away for awhile," said Jan Rogers, director for the Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization (SIEDO).Rogers described SIEDO as the marketing arm for the region and told gathered elected officials and business leaders they are targeting green-oriented business as well as culinary schools and vineyards.Steve Hartgen, representing Business Plus, said Twin Falls and the Magic Valley will see a lot of an estimated influx of 750,000 new residents in Idaho over the next 20 years.
Madison teachersnearer to award
MADISON - Two Madison City Schools teachers have been named as semifinalists for the 2008-2009 Alabama Teacher of the Year. Amanda Evans, a third-grade teacher at Columbia Elementary, and Jeanne Welt, who teaches seventh- and eighth-grade honors language arts at Liberty Middle School, are among the 16 semifinalists. It's the second time that Madison's teachers have earned semifinalist positions in the elementary and secondary teaching categories. Three years ago, Margaret Petty, a special education teacher at Rainbow Elementary School, was named the regional district's Elementary Teacher of the Year and went on to earn the State Teacher of the Year Award. Former culinary arts instructor at Bob Jones High School, Judy Brown, was also named the regional district's Secondary Teacher of the Year in 2005.
What's Happening - Fort Bragg-Mendocino Coast Calendar
- Mendocino Coast Hospital District board meeting, Thursday, March 27, 6 p.m., Redwood Room, Outpatient Care Bldg. - Big River Lecture Series program on road restoration, Thursday, March 27, 7 p.m., St. Anthony's Parish Hall, 10700 Lansing St., Mendocino. 962-0470. - Family Literary Night, Thursday, March 27, 5 to 8 p.m., Mendocino Grammar School. 964-0695. - MCDH Hospice Volunteer Training, begins Thursday, March 27, seven sessions, Mondays and Thursdays, 2 to 4 p.m., Redwood Room, Outpatient Care Bldg. 961-4617. - Mendocino Transit Authority board meeting, Thursday, March 27, 1:30 p.m., Willits Council Chambers, 111 E. Commercial St. 462-5765 ext. 108. - "Protecting Our Children" free conference, Saturday, March 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Larsen Hall, 201 E.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Fifty-nine Millbrook High School students in grades 9-12 who were nominated by the administration, faculty, and staff at Millbrook High School will be honored as Pioneer Spirit Award recipients at a ceremony at 8:15 a.m. April 2 at the school. The Pioneer Spirit Awards Program was the idea of a team of faculty members, students, and parents who wanted to see students recognized for behaviors that support the core character traits adopted by the Frederick County Public Schools. The core character traits are caring, integrity, honesty, citizenship, respect, responsibility, and empathy. Millbrook High has made it a practice to recognize students for achievement, leadership, and success in academics and athletics. This program does not replace any standing recognition programs, but compliments them.
Food notes for March 26
The Rhode Island Historical Society and 3 Steeple Street Bistro & Bar will host a Dining with History Walking Tour and dinner event Saturday at 4 p.m. beginning at The John Brown House, 52 Power St., Providence, and ending at the bistro for dinner. Learn about how Providence was a food town from the days of Roger Williams to the 18th-century open air markets. See www.rihs.org for the full menu. The cost is $50. For tickets, call (401) 272-3620 or e-mail info@3steeplestreet.com. Local 121, 121 Washington St., Providence, hosts a workshop tomorrow from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Shape Up RI co-sponsors "Health in the Balance: The Wonders of Olive Oil," presented by Mary M. Flynn of Miriam Hospital and Brown University, who has a Ph.D. in nutrition and is a registered dietitian. The event is free.
Italian minister eats mozzarella as health scare grows
Faced with a possible EU ban on one of its best-known culinary products, Italy's Agriculture Minister has demonstrated his confidence in mozzarella by eating it in front of reporters.
Paolo De Castro is keen to play down a health scare surrounding the cheese, amid reports that some of it may have been tainted with cancer-causing dioxins.
He said only 83 farms out of 1,900 are concerned and that their products have been immediately taken off the market.
"In any case, we are talking about limits very close to the threshold, which don't present health risks," he added.
But, taking no chances, the EU has demanded more details from Italy by this evening, failing which commercial penalties could be put in place.
A spokeswoman said:
"We just received some information from the Italian authorities.
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