Anybody who enjoys governors and seismographs may want to be in Jerome on Wednesday.

In a series of Magic Valley appearances, Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter will observe a 3 p.m. Idaho Education Network demonstration of a new seismograph at the Jerome High School Library.

"We're one of 10 high schools in the state that are connected with a high-speed, fiber-optic system that allows us to interact with educational programs all over the world," Principal Eric Anderson said.

Because of an education grant, JHS is one of two schools in the state with high-tech seismograph equipment.

"We'll have a camera on our science teacher that we'll be transmitting to the high school in Weiser, so they'll at least get an idea of how it works, and we'll be able to share data with other schools. The governor is just going to observe the demonstration," Anderson said.

It's also part of an effort to expand the network of connected schools.

"Eventually, the state will connect more high schools. They've only had the funding for 10 so far," Anderson said, "but we hope to be connected to schools all over the nation."

In August, he said, the system was used for a less-educational purpose - providing JHS students with a virtual tour of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

Otter will also tour the Hilex Poly Co. plant at 10:30 a.m. in Jerome and address the Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce at noon in the Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center. The topic is "Building Our Economy: The Idaho Way."

Damon Hunzeker may be reached at dhunzeker@magicvalley.com or 208-735-3204.