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  • Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

    Kim Boettger, First Baptist Church of Cascade|Oct 24, 2024

    For over 10 years, First Baptist Church, located at 215 3rd Ave N in Cascade, has been hosting an alternative to traditional Halloween festivities. With other options for parties, gatherings, and celebrations available, why has the church continued to invest its time and resources in providing an alternate celebration? As a Bible-believing, Bible-teaching church, the body of First Baptist Church believes that God has created all the time we are given. “Then God said, ‘Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day fro...

  • Fresh Perspective from Newly Appointed Mayor

    Kim Boettger|May 23, 2024

    The Cascade Town Council held a very organized and focused meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Attendees of the meeting witnessed the introduction of new Mayor Wes Seabolt and Ward II Councilor Douglas Clinger. In addition to the Mayor and Councilor Clinger, Town Council members present were Ralph Schneider, Ward 1 Councilor, Kristin Riley, Ward 1 Councilor, Jodie Campbell, Consultant, Melanie Bissell, Clerk. There were 4 community members present, including the representative from The Cascade...

  • "Rome"-ing about at Christmastime

    Kim Boettger, The Cascade Courier|Dec 21, 2023

    I must admit, I have always had a small case of wanderlust. I love to see new places, meet new people, and experience new things. Recently, I was blessed to travel with two of my adult kids to Italy. If you know me, I am certain you have grown weary of hearing about our trip. It truly was the trip of a lifetime. We were in Rome, Italy for ten days. We did a tremendous amount of touring the city and the churches in those ten days. We didn't even come close to exhausting all that Rome had to...

  • First Baptist Church of Cascade's Operation Christmas Child 2023

    Kim Boettger, First Baptist Church of Cascade|Nov 23, 2023

    The First Baptist Church of Cascade spent last Wednesday learning about giving and doing for others during the annual Operation Christmas Child box packing party. This is the 12th year that the church acted as a drop off location and relay center for other churches to bring their boxes. If you, your organization, or your church would be interested in packing show boxes for next year, feel free to reach out to Kim Boettger (406)468-4093....

  • Cascade Town Council Hearings/Meetings Recap

    Kim Boettger|Nov 16, 2023

    Bulk Water Hearing The Hearing took place to discuss the increase of the bulk water dispenser from $1.50 for175 gallons to $2.00 for 175 gallons. According to Mayor Moore: “We did a lot of math and as far as we can tell the $2.00/175 gal is about what most residents are paying. The bulk water guys were getting water cheaper than the people who live here. So, we’re just trying to get it equalized. No more, no less.” Community members commented that the last time the bulk water was discussed, Joe Voss commented (with regard to Prairie Water...

  • Hold Your Horses

    Kim Boettger, The Cascade Courier|Nov 9, 2023

    With all the conversations about "short-term rentals" going on around Cascade, it is unlikely anyone has considered the ideal vacation rental for horses. Yes, this is a reality. Yes, it is right here in Cascade, Montana. Perched like a crown jewel, up high over the town, The Paard Yard Horse Resort is a gem for the horse community to discover. Owner and Cascade resident, Kelly Speidel is the horse loving owner of this unique facility. The Paard Yard is not a typographical error,but a very...

  • 25 Years Young

    Kim Boettger, The Cascade Courier|Nov 2, 2023

    Who would have dreamt that a very unlikely place, such as a gas station or a grocery store, could be a thing of beauty? 25 years ago, Judy Myers, the owner of The Mop Shop Beauty Salon in Cascade, must have seen the potential for what could be. Judy opened the doors to The Mop Shop on June 03, 1998. Prior to Judy taking up the gauntlet, there was a previous salon at the location. Judy stepped in and made the place her own. In the 25 years she has been conducting her successful business at the...

  • Cascade Courier College Congrats!

    Kim Boettger, The Cascade Courier|Jun 8, 2023

    Reading The Cascade Courier really pays off! Over the past 2 years The Cascade Courier ran ads for an opportunity that was available through Fort Peck Community College. FPCC, located in Poplar, MT, was offering prospective students a unique opportunity to earn their Associates degree. The opportunity included free tuition, books, laptops. Local residents, Jeb Boettger and Sarah Boettger, worked hard via distance learning and each earned their 2 year degrees. Congratulations to Jeb and Sarah!...