Week of May 1, 2025
Week of May 1, 2025
"They tore down the school greenhouse?? WHY would someone do such a thing? Don't they know the history of it?" We've heard it all-and yes, we second-guessed some decisions. But we are thrilled to announce that Cascade FFA's new greenhouse WILL BE OPEN this spring! In 2023, Barb Byrne and Parker Greenhouses collaborated with Cascade FFA and generously donated an 18 ft x 48 ft greenhouse. Although we had high hopes of opening in spring 2024, circumstances prevented that from happening. However,...
The Cascade Senior and Community Center is currently calling on community members to lend a helping hand. The nonprofit is in need of morning volunteers to assist in the kitchen - and possibly help with meal deliveries - between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. The Center, a cornerstone for local seniors and a hub for community support, depends heavily on volunteers to keep its essential services running smoothly. Recent changes in volunteer positions have left a gap in the kitchen, and staff...
Cascade County — In a solemn annual tribute, flags across the nation are expected to be flown at half-staff on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in honor of the 70 firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2024. An official presidential proclamation is anticipated from President Donald Trump recognizing National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day, which coincides with the annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. Since 2023, the memorial weekend has been observed in May rather...
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the below statement following a new report from the Ethics and Public Policy Center about the alarming effects of the abortion pill on women. “The science is clear: the abortion pill is not safe for women, and it never has been. This recent study is proof that pro-abortion advocates care more about promoting their radical agenda than they do about women’s health. I urge the FDA to reinstate safety protocols for mifepristone, so that we can protect the health of women and uphold the...
BOZEMAN, APRIL 28 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers that FSA offers farm ownership and farm operating loans to beginning farmers and ranchers. Beginning farmers and ranchers who cannot obtain commercial credit from a bank can apply for FSA direct or guaranteed loans. “Farming and ranching is a capital-intensive business and FSA is committed to helping producers start and maintain their agricultural operations,” said Lance Wasson, FSA Acting State Executive Director in Montana. “FSA...
