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The Return of Pizza
In 1998, a group of six families joined together to open a pizzeria in downtown Fairfield known as Jim Dandy's Pizza Pub. Over the last 25 years, other local families have taken their turns running the restaurant until 2020. For the last three years, the building has sat unused, waiting for various ideas to find their way into reality. A few short months ago, the building was purchased by Beth Harrington, a well known face in the community. She has worked many years at Soldier Creek Brewing, as well as providing massage therapy at her home. "I've been thinking about the pizza place for many years. It was sad to see it empty. When the opportunity came to buy the building, it was just the right moment." On Labor Day weekend, Beth opened the doors to 3 Girls Pizza & Pasta, and quickly sold out everything she had. It's been a fast paced ride for the last month as she and her staff have learned how to make a great tasting pizza crust, what toppings to have on hand, and what hours to be open. Along with the classic "cheese" pizza, 3 Girls serves a Meat Lovers, a Hawaiian, and a Margarita (tomatoes, mozzarella and basil), or build your own. If (for some unknown reason) pizza is not your thing, order up a plate of Fettuccine or Italian Sausage Bowtie. 3 Girls is located at 505 Soldier Road and open Beth measuring out dough Monday thru Friday from 11 to 9, and on Saturdays for the day's pizza. from 3 to 9. You can call in your order to 208-764-3639.
Addressing the Shortage of Veterinarians in Rural America
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan) introduced bipartisan legislation to address a critical shortage of veterinarians in rural communities. The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act would provide tax benefits to veterinarians to encourage them to practice in rural communities. This will not only increase the care available to livestock and poultry, but also address food safety and public health concerns in these communities. “Veterinarians in rural areas are crucial in maintaining animal health and welfare, and ensuring ranchers and farmers have access to care for their livestock,” said Crapo. “By addressing the overly-burdensome taxes on the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program, we can improve access to rural veterinary care while strengthening local economies and protecting the safety of our national food supply.” continued on page 6... “Quality veterinary care is essential to the agricultural economy...
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
October 4, 2023
Vol 47 Num 40
Parts of Snake River Closed by Quagga Mussel Larvae
Last Friday morning (September 29th), the Idaho Fish and Game Commission met via conference call and voted to close fishing, hunting and trapping below the high-water mark of the Snake River around Twin Falls where quagga mussel larvae were detected. The closure will span approximately 23 miles of the Snake River, from the waterfall known as Twin Falls to the Highway 46 bridge, also known as Ken Curtis Bridge. The Fish and Game Commission's action is a companion reinforcement action supporting the overall closure put in place by the Idaho Department of Agriculture. The Idaho Department of Agriculture is the lead agency for aquatic invasive species, and as such, is the primary point of contact for all public information about quagga mussels on their website. Quagga mussels are one of the most aggressive invasive species infesting the United States. These mussels spread easily to new areas through the movement of watercraft or any other gear (e.g., decoys, fishing gear, waders, boots, etc.) that comes in contact with water that contains microscopic quagga mussel larvae. But it isn't just boats and kayaks that assist in spreading the quagga larvae — dogs, too, can also spread the larvae. "We're seeing a lot of dogs in these waters, whether folks are taking them for a riverside stroll or training their dogs for waterfowl hunting,” said Terry Thompson, Magic Valley Regional Communications Manager. Idaho Department of Agriculture's direction states that a dog must be quarantined for 30 days if they've been in contaminated waters; the same goes for other equipment that has been submerged in the water, including boats, kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, oars, waders, boots, lifejackets, fishing gear, buckets, nets, decoys and more. In addition, the Fish and Game Commission also granted additional authority to Fish and Game Director Jim Fredericks to adjust Fish and Game-related closures in conjunction with any Idaho Department of Agriculture closure area modifications.