Community & Lifestyle

Hagerman Valley Source of Alligator and Trout for Restaurants

Alligator is a unique meat that is just another product of the Hagerman Valley.  The springs and geothermal water in the Hagerman Valley make it ideal for raising a variety of fish also.  I’ve seen trout from Buhl, Idaho on menus  in our nation’s capital and recently in San Diego.  Sometimes we forget about the by-products of this special this valley, that not many areas can boast.

A recent article in the Idaho Statesman about Sweetwater’s Tropic Zone Restaurant talks about their use of  Hagerman alligator:  “The most fun and unique dish is the alligator chili ($12 lunch and dinner), served with thin-sliced fresh jalapenos, a healthy dollop of sour cream and the option of a fried egg on top. The alligator comes from right here in Idaho – thanks to a geothermal hot spring that gives Hagerman its own tropic zone.”  Read more …

Hope for Reopening Pacific Ethanol’s Mini-Cassia Plant

Rueters. com reports that pending approval of bankruptcy court in December that “Pacific Ethanol aims to restart Idaho plant” in January.  This would be a boost for the area economy. Read the entire article at Reuters

140 W Orchard, Hagerman, Idaho 83332

Comfortable home close to schools, stores, and library with hot tub on private, fenced deck.  This would be a great starter home, rental, or get away to Hagerman’s milder climate.

Gooding Elementary School Honored

What an honor for one of our local schools to be the first in the nation to receive this honor: “An official from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be in Idaho to recognize Gooding Elementary School for efforts to improve the health, nutrition and fitness of students.”  Read more…

RISE Flyfishing Film in Boise

RISE Flyfishing Film-Nov. 17th in Boise.

This is for all those who love fly fishing & rafting Idaho’s rivers, traveling, or have a passion for the outdoors. Portions of the proceeds will go to Trout Unlimited and Idaho Rivers United. The better the turnout the more support can be given to preserve our Idaho Rivers and Fish!!!!   Read more …

Jayo expected to hire 30 workers in Twin Falls

I was just reading  in the Idaho Business Review that Jayco Inc. is expecting to hire 200 workers and increase production in Twin Falls and Indiana.   Although their are only talking about hiring 30 workers in Twin Falls, it will still help with unemployment even though they laid some off last fall.  Any new jobs will help to boost the economy.  Read this article.

Gooding County’s North Canyon Hospital Progress Update

The construction of North Canyon Hospital in Gooding, Idaho is on schedule for ribbon cutting in February 2010.  This new facility will be a great asset to Gooding County and the surrounding area with the availability of surgery, and a more specialty disciplines offered.   They are putting on doors, …

Chili Cookoff

I know it is just October, but it is time to start thinking about the annual Hagerman Fire District Chili Cookoff. It will be held – Saturday, November 7, from 6-8:30pm at the Hagerman American Legion Hall. Start practicing on your recipes and bring your best to Hagerman. …

Vehicles and Deer Don’t Mix

I heard a television advertisement one day that stated “that if you decide not to hit a deer you won’t”.  At the time I thought that it is really something that you don’t have much control over.  As I drove to McCall to visit my dad, the comment returned to my mind.  No, I didn’t have a close encounter with a deer or even seen any on the way, but my awareness level was up.  I am usually cautious when driving in deer country, but that ad gave me pause.  Because of it I was even more vigilant and I drove up the beautiful canyon watching for the slightest movement along the sides of the road.  I still believe that  a collision with deer cannot always be avoided, but vigilance on the part of the driver could  definitely reduce the chances of a collision.

North Canyon Hospital Progress

The construction of North Canyon Hospital in Gooding, Idaho is on schedule for ribbon cutting in February 2010.  This new facility will be a great asset to Gooding County and the surrounding area with the availability of surgery, and a more speciality diciplines offered.   They are putting on doors, doing tile work, and starting the landscaping.  Parking lot asphalt is also complete.

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