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Always an extravaganza, the Cascade Elementary Christmas Program of 2024 did not disappoint! From the opening number performed by the 5th-grade band to the grand finale, which included all classes from kindergarten to 5th grade, the entire program was thoroughly entertaining. Director Jeff Skogley and the elementary and kindergarten teachers did a great job preparing the children, and you could tell how proud they were of their classes as the students performed with enthusiasm. The program was...
Quiet Day Manor, located at 215 4th Avenue N in Cascade, is a senior low-income housing apartment subsidized by the federal government's Housing and Urban Development Division (HUD). According to their Facebook page, "This quaint apartment complex offers quiet, friendly neighborhood living." However, many residents have recently voiced concerns about changes to the House Rules implemented by the Manor's new management. Previously, the Manor was managed by Tamarack Property Management Company...
What Do You Call Someone Who's Happy on Mondays? Retired! Retirement is wonderful-it's doing nothing without worrying about getting caught at it. After 63 years of dedication and leadership at Stockmens Bank and in the Cascade community, Murry Moore was honored with a Retirement Celebration at the Wedsworth Hall last Saturday evening. Despite the bone-chilling weather, the hall was packed with well-wishers from town, the surrounding area, and even from out of state. This legacy of friends is a...
Congratulations to Cascade High School senior Nordika Göetze, who was recently featured in a KRTV report for winning the Cascade County Deputy Sheriff Association's license plate design competition. Her design, inspired by Montana's natural beauty, will become a statewide license plate option in 2025, pending state approval. Art teacher Christa Hardy expressed her pride in Nordika and her fellow students: "Super proud of Nordika-she is one talented artist with a bright future! We also had...
Kael Smith, a freshman at Cascade Public Schools, is set to compete for a saddle bronc world title at the Yeti Junior World Finals this week in Las Vegas at the Wrangler Arena. A dedicated rodeo athlete, Kael also excels in football and wrestling, showcasing his determination and versatility. Kael extends heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported him throughout the year, especially his sponsors: Montana Game Warden Association, Dana Ranch, Ox Bow Ranch, Sage DuBois Photography, YD...
A small group, including mayor Wes Seabolt and several city employees, gathered at Atkinson Park on Monday night for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The Girl Scouts were on hand at the gazebo, offering treats of hot apple cider, cocoa, and candy canes. Christmas music filled the air as the flag waved gently in the night breeze, adding to the festive atmosphere....
The Annual Ecumenical Pie Social, held on Sunday evening, was hosted by the LDS Church this year. BP Mark McKamey of the LDS Church conducted the event. Gail Ferguson opened the service with prayer, followed by talks from leaders of several local churches in Cascade: Pastor Dotti Behling from the United Methodist Church, Pastor Mark Nelsen from Canyon Life Church, the new priest from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Father Panickomveli, and Dave Riley from the LDS Church. Music was provided by...
The Northern C Volleyball Divisional Tournament was held in Fort Benton on Nov. 7th through 9th. These are the results as per 406mtsports.com. Thursday, Nov. 7 Match 1: Fort Benton def. Augusta 3-0, first round Match 2: Simms def. Chester-Joplin-Inverness 3-0, first round Match 3: Belt def. Centerville 3-2, first round Match 4: Big Sandy def. Cascade 3-0, first round Match 5: Chester-Joplin-Inverness def. Fort Benton 3-0, quarterfinal Match 6: Belt def. Big Sandy 3-2, quarterfinal Friday, Nov....
It's Tuesday, November 5th-ELECTION DAY! I set out this morning to see who would be the first person to show up and cast their vote. It was still dark when I parked in front of Wedsworth Hall and waited. A few minutes later, a couple of cars showed up and parked, but the occupants didn't get out right away. It wasn't cold outside, with the temperature still showing to be in the 40s in my car, but it wasn't 7 a.m. just yet. At 7 a.m., the guy parked in front of me got out; it was Lester Johnson....
Congratulations to the Lady Badgers for an AWESOME year! Going into the District 6C Tournament as the #2 seed, they came so close to making it into the Championship Match, giving the #1 seed Lady Huskies a scare Friday night. The Lady Badgers forced a game 5 and were ahead 13-12 before the Lady Huskies pulled ahead to win it. They missed the Championship Match by losing to the Lady Tigers from Simms, who were defeated by Belt in three straight sets. The 2024 Northern C Volleyball Divisionals...
This year, the Volleyball Championship Match for District 6C came down to Belt's Lady Huskies and Simms' Lady Tigers, held at the Cascade Public Schools North Gym on Saturday at 4:00 PM. On Friday night, #1 Belt triumphed over the #2 Lady Badgers in an exciting set that went to game five. Down 13-12 in game five, the Lady Huskies were able to dig deep and find that Husky grit to pull out the victory, sending them to the Championship Match against Simms, where they defeated them in three...
Editor's note: I sat down with Superintendent Collins Monday morning in an effort to obtain a statement in response to last Tuesday's regular School Board meeting where several parents, during Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items, expressed concern over the safety of their children due to alleged threats from another student. Because by law the Board cannot deliberate, debate or take any action on any matter presented during Public Comment, neither the Board nor Mr. Collins could respond to their...
Trail Life has experienced an exciting "Join the Adventure" season this fall, with 14,000 new members joining and nearly 100 new Troops being chartered since August! Here in Cascade, Trail Life Troop MT-2717 was officially launched on September 18th. We are thrilled to see so many people joining the trail, as we know Trail Life Troops are transforming lives and creating a powerful ripple effect in the families of the boys and men involved. Trail Life provides an incredible opportunity for your...
Congratulations to the Jr. Hi. Badgers football team for a perfect season! Always exciting to watch, Badger fans can look forward to a bright future of winning traditions! The team is coached by AD Jason Raether, Josh Munski, Jason Coates, and Lawni Raether, with manager Ellis Polich....
The Friends of the Library and Wedsworth Memorial Library held their annual Used Book Sale this past weekend. Do you need a good book to cuddle up with for the soon-to-come dreary, cold days of winter? The Book Sale had books for every taste and every age group at bargain prices. And if you happened to get a little hungry while book shopping, there were soups and other goodies available to satisfy your appetite for a small donation. I picked up my history books. What did you...
The Cascade Volunteer Fire Department held its Hot Cake Supper, an annual fundraising event, Saturday afternoon at Wedsworth Hall from 2:00 to 6:00. The supper consisted of hot cakes, eggs (scrambled or fried), and ham and/or sausage. Cascade turned out in force to support its volunteer fire department, as folks gathered with family and friends to enjoy the sense of community and the special bond that exists in small towns. A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to show their support, and...
Field trip! Sixty-three first and second-grade students from Cascade Public Schools went on a corn maze adventure at the Applestem Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch in Craig last Wednesday. Along for the adventure were teachers Mrs. Culp, Mrs. Allen, and Mrs. Pepos, as well as their aides and several parents. It was a beautiful, sunny day as the kids ran around, trying to take in as many of the exhibits as they could cram into 3 hours! This reporter tried to keep up with them and almost didn't make...
Cascade Farmer Market's soapbox last Friday was the Great Falls Area Community Foundation. Mission: To provide opportunities for visionary philanthropy in the Great Falls area by connecting people who care with causes that matter now and far into the future. Activities/Programs: The Great Falls Area Community Foundation believes in a thriving and connected community in the City of Great Falls and throughout Cascade County. Our hope is to catalyze that through immersive work and support with our...
Students gathered around the flagpole last Wednesday at Cascade Public Schools, participating in the national and international prayer event known as See You at the Pole. Student-initiated and student-led, they prayed for their school, their families, friends, and country. See You at the Pole (SYATP), an annual gathering of thousands of Christian students at school flagpoles for purposes of worship and prayer, officially began in 1990 in Burleson, Texas, when a group of teenagers gathered to...
With its mission being "to guide generations of courageous young men to honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure," Trail Life Troop MT-2717 held its official launch meeting last Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Cascade. Basically an orientation, an informational meeting for prospective "Trailmen" and their parents, the meeting was conducted by Trail Ministry Liaison, Pastor Steve Boettger, who welcomed the families in attendance. Trail Life USA is a...
If you haven't made it out yet to Cascade's Farmers Market this season, you'll have a couple of more Fridays to check it out. The last date scheduled for the season will be Oct. 4th. The Theme for this Friday, Sept. 27 will be "Beef Battle: Fill Your Freezer!", featuring the LeVeque Ranch, Sieben Live Stock, and other local producers. Papo's tacos will be preparing a specialty beef menu, and Travis Yost will be entertaining the crowd. Vendors will be cozy inside the Wedsworth Hall and, weather...
Cheryl Hutchinson of Hardy Creek was honored with a plaque at the Trailhead to Tower Rock State Park, located immediately off Hardy Creek, Exit 247 on Interstate 15, midway between Cascade and Craig. Tower Rock is managed by the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. Ms. Hutchinson was instrumental in preventing the land from being auctioned off as “state surplus property” in 2000. It is considered a sacred place to the Native people and is recognized as an important part of the Lew...
L-R, State Rep. Russ Miner, U.S. Senate Candidate Sid Daoud, and Senator Steve Fitzpatrick spoke about the importance of local Farmers Markets in bringing local products to communities and the importance of buying Montana beef....
Cascade Schools held their annual Badger Community Pep Rally last Thursday evening at the Badger Football Field. Speed C printed and gave away nearly 300 Gold Rush T-shirts that night, encouraging everyone to wear them to Friday's first home game, filling the stands with GOLD! Principal Michael Wilson welcomed everyone in attendance, and the coaches introduced their teams to the cheering crowd. It was a great night! Go Badgers!...
Fire departments from Cascade and Ulm responded to a fire south of Cascade last Wednesday. Lightning is the suspected cause....
