The Courier
NEWS Farmhouse Grocery in Shoshone
In 2017, Jason and Emily Pollard decided to return to their hometown of Burley and purchased the Farmer's Corner convenience store. They transformed it into small grocery store complete with fresh produce, a take-out deli and more. In 2019 they were offered a chance to buy the Sawtooth Market in Shoshone, but because they had just expanded their business with a store in Oakley, the declined the offer. Then, just a year ago, they had another opportunity to take over the Shoshone store. This time they were ready, not only for Shoshone, but to get out of the convenience stores and go all in with the grocery business. Jason even became a member of the Board of Directors for Associated Food Stores, a company that supplies food to over 400 independent grocery store throughout the Intermountain West. As member of AFS and the owner of the Farmhouse Grocery, Jason is committed to helping the local economy by supporting and marketing local artisans, growers, and producers who in turn hire more local workers and infuse money into the local economy. At the Farmhouse Grocery you will see butter from High Desert Milk, milk & cream in glass bottles from Cloverleaf Creamery, Sun Valley Idaho Potatoes and other locally grown produce. They are also starting their own bakery department with fresh baked goods. And... what would a grocery store be without a top notch meat department. Jason and Emily, along with their three children: Beckham, Lily & Layla, are excited to become part of the Shoshone community. It is a great place to be. Oscar Hernandez is the store manager, but you will see Jason there everyday making sure the Farmhouse Grocery is serving your needs.
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
November 23, 2022
Vol 46 Num 47
Cultivating a Thankful Heart
Recently, my daughter shared her thoughts with me regarding Thanksgiving. Like many of our college students, she will not be home for at least three more weeks, but reading her insightful words makes a world of difference. -- -- --
As a college student, I often find myself caught up in schoolwork and rarely having time to read books (a favorite pastime). Nevertheless, I managed to get my hands on a book here recently and have been reading it for enjoyment. For curious minds, the book I have been reading is Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky. It is a heavy story about a man who tells of his spiteful nature (for light reading, you may want to pass on this recommendation). In relating the book to my understanding of the world and my eagerness for the holiday season, I can note a few commonalities between Dostoevsky’s social commentaries and modern attitudes toward American holidays - in particular, Thanksgiving. One specific theme that I have gotten out of the book, so far, is the idea of gratitude or the lack thereof. While I understand some of the controversy surrounding Thanksgiving, I think it is a shame that people can no longer be bothered to set aside one day out of the year to reflect on one’s blessings. So many are preoccupied with the issues of the world. Often to the point where the notion of being thankful is seen as an idealistic and naive practice. November 24th is the... On the contrary, it seems to me, true thankfulness comes in knowing the fullness of reality and its harshness by which people learn to be appreciative of the simple Dust off your running (walking) shoes and register today for this things in life. Not that I wish for anyone to endure year's Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk in Gooding. Race begins tragedy, but it certainly helps one to understand the at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday Morning at North Valley Academy (906 significance of gratitude. Main Street). Medals and Prizes for the winners! In short, thankfulness is born out of realizing that life has Registration is at 7:00 a.m. Forms are available at the Wild Mane salon (124 5th Street West) the potential of being absolutely unbearable, and yet, I know or online at www.eventbrite.com Entry Costs are: $25 (13+), $10 (6-12), and 5 & Under are Free. If you have questions, contact Emily Graybeal 208-539-1235 or find them on Facebook at I smile and laugh each day. How can I not be grateful?
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