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Happy 20th to the James Beard Society, the national foodie organization whose mission is "to celebrate, preserve and nurture America's culinary heritage." Mark the milestone Sept. 28, when Denver joins 20 cities nationwide hosting celebration dinners. Among others cooking at Denver's event: Frank Bonnano (Mizuna), Elise Wiggins (Panzano) and Yasmin Lozada-Hissom (pastry chef at Duo). A portion of proceeds go to Operation Frontline Colorado. Tix are $125 and moving fast. | Call 303-395-2677 or e-mail office@heedum.com for tickets. | Tucker Shaw Peach shakes at Tami's: Just because school's back in session doesn't mean summer has to be over. Cure your end-of-summer blues with a cold, refreshing peach shake at Tami's Burger Haven. Fresh Colorado peaches make these shakes totally unbeatable and absolutely irresistible.|5380 W.
A penny saved is a penny concern for trustees
School board members wrangled over the fate of a penny at Decatur ISD's special meeting Thursday night.
The meeting was called to adopt the 2007-08 budget, set the tax rate and hold a public hearing on the issues. By a vote of 4-2, the board adopted a maintenance and operation (M&O) tax of $1.03 per $100 valuation.
Board member Alan White and Kevin Haney voted against the measure. They supported a rate of $1.04. Board member Laura Montgomery was absent.
"Will the world come to a halt if we set the tax rate at $1.03?" board member Jerry Howard asked Gary Micinski during the meeting.
Micinski, the assistant superintendent for financial services at DISD, had just completed a thorough analysis of the 2007-08 budget. His budget presentation was predicated on a M&O tax rate of $1.04 per $100 valuation.
Explorers of fire science
The explorers have arrived in Fountain Hills. But they are not mapping territory. These explorers, young men and women between the ages of 14 and 21, are mapping their future as firefighters and EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians). They are the Fountain Hills Fire Fighter Explorers. Founded in the early 1900s through Boy Scouts of America, the program was originally intended for life experiences for male youths and has morphed into a program that now offers young men and women the opportunity to "try out" fields such as fire fighting, law enforcement and culinary careers. The Explorer program was started in Fountain Hills in 1996 when Fred Roof, then chief, and Scott LaGreca, then deputy chief, had a strong desire to start an Explorer post.
Two years on and New Orleans still a city of homeless
NEW ORLEANS: As New Orleans yesterday mourned the huge losses inflicted by Hurricane Katrina two years ago, United States President George W. Bush sought to dispel lingering anger, vowing better days lay ahead.
Scores of tiny blue hand bells tinkled as city mayor Ray Nagin led a poignant memorial service to the 1500 dead across the Gulf Coast and remembered the devastation which destroyed entire communities.
Two years on, much of the city famed for its jazz and Creole cooking still lies abandoned after surging seas whipped up by the hurricane breached its levees on August 29, 2005.
Mr Bush, who was sharply criticised for failing to respond swiftly to the enormous tragedy unfolding before the nation�s eyes, yesterday paid his 15th visit to the city since the storm hit.
Communities mourn the loss of Michael Zapletal
Hundreds of people attended the Requiem Mass for Michael Zapletal at the Saint John Vianney Church in Maple Hill Saturday. And though his body hasn't been found, mourners are glad to know that Michael is in a better place. There were songs of grief - and words of distress... “We cannot say that there is no sorrow in the death of Michael, there is sorrow indeed. There is a great sorrow. There's a great loss," said Father Angelo VanderPutten during the service. .
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