Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Nov 27, 2007 by Lara Jones

Midday Metro starts after the 10 a.m. news

In the ancient days of hunter-gatherers, a wrong food choice could be one's last, as a poison mushroom or toxic root could kill the most discriminating omnivore. Today, according to Omnivore's Dilemma author Michael Pollan, we face comparable dangers in the midst of plenitude. Pollan will be at the Sundance Tree Room Author Series this Saturday. Midday Metro gets a preview.

Telling the stories of the miners and farmers who settled Millard County, Utah, and White Pine County, Nevada, is expected to create economic opportunity. Midday Metro digs into the Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership with the group's president, Denys Koyl, whose great grandfathers were underground hard rock miners.

By 2025, the number of Utahns living with Alzheimer's will increase 127 percent - the largest increase in the nation. Alzheimer's advocates say Utah isn't prepared to deal with the special needs of these patients. Midday Metro learns more with Linda Blonsley of the Alzheimer's Association's Utah Chapter.

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