Pick up a Penny John Webster – Mini-Cassia Economic Development Commission When was the last time you picked up a penny?  You probably cannot recall because if you are like most, the bother of bending over to pick one up is not worth the inconvenience.  Ironically, we typically get rid of the “inconvenience” at a “convenience” store by donating them to the – round out your purchase kitty – located next to the cash drawer at C-stores.    The value of a penny – 1 cent – is often worth so little to us that we hate to be troubled with…

Lately we often hear the phrase renewable energy or green energy and the favorable impact these alternative energy sources have upon the environment. However, we’re now hearing about sustainable energy and although the terminology is new, the meaning is about the same.  Sustainable energy’s goal is to meet current consumer requirements without compromising future needs. Further, sustainable energy distinguishes itself as the ability of energy sources to continue providing energy. As with renewable energy, sustainable energy typically includes wind, solar, geothermal and bio-materials power.  Southern Idaho is poised to produce all of these power sources and meet consumer demands for…