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Articles from the January 11, 2024 edition


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  • Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez|Jan 11, 2024

  • Braedyn Johnson Signs With Carroll College

    Christa Hardy|Jan 11, 2024

    Congrats to Class of 2024 Senior Braedyn Johnson on her commitment to run track for Carroll College post high school. Carroll College track coach and Badger alum, Harry Clark, made the trip to formally sign and welcome Braedyn as a future Carroll College Saint. Braedyn is a four year letter winner for the Badgers, four-time state qualifier, and a vital part of The Lady Badgers relay teams. Braedyn was District and Divisional Champion in the Triple Jump as a Sophomore and Junior, as well as Team...

  • Resolutions

    Edward Martin|Jan 11, 2024

    Whenever I head for Great Falls I always make sure I have my cell phone, my wallet, and my truck keys. Those are important. By the time I’ve been on the highway for even two minutes, I remember something else. I wish I had some eye drops with me. There is some micro-dust in the air between here and there that causes my eyes to feel irritated. It wouldn’t be advisable to put in eye drops while driving but, theoretically, if I had eye drops with me I could use some before I start driving and bef...

  • The Cascade Zoning Committee's First Meeting of the Year

    Jeb Boettger, The Cascade Courier|Jan 11, 2024

    The Cascade Zoning Committee held their first meeting of the year on Wednesday, January 3, at the town hall. Several topics were covered: Regulation of commercial use of short-term rentals (AirBNB, VRBO, etc.) This topic was discussed due to concerns about happenings related to short-term rentals in other states. Reviewing possible changes to residential and multi-family housing zones. Any changes were agreed to be tabled until any issues were resolved. Adjustment of a property boundary. This...

  • Upcoming EMR/EMS Class

    Glenna Sue Violette, Cascade County Disaster & Emergency Services|Jan 11, 2024

    Have you ever you wanted to give back to your community or do something bigger than yourself. Consider becoming a team member of your local QRU – Quick Response Unit (Team). The upcoming EMR/EMS class is starting February 6, 2024, and will continue every Tuesday and Thursday until the end of March (for EMR) and through the end of May for EMT. The training is *free for interested potential QRU members, purchase of book is required. Cascade County EMR/EMT Training Schedule 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Cascade Methodist Church (Education Room) 303 Cen...

  • Badger Basketball Weekend Wrap-Up

    Nick Ethridge, Coach, Cascade Public Schools|Jan 11, 2024

    The Badger boys were back on the court this past weekend. After a long holiday break, the Badgers loaded up Friday and travelled to Heart Butte to take on the Warriors. The JV started the evening off right with a great team effort. The young Badgers scored 63 points and the team had 21 assists enroute to a 63-35 victory. The team had its best rebounding effort of the season pulling in 61 boards. Trent Lane led the Badger scoring with 18 and added 13 rebounds. Lane Ethridge hit two 3 pointers and...

  • Lady Badgers Basketball - Weekend Wrap-Up

    Jeff Mortag, Coach, Cascade Public Schools|Jan 11, 2024

    Friday night The Lady Badgers traveled to Heart Butte to play a tough road game. Once again the Badgers used their quickness and tough defensive mentality to force 35 turnovers and win a good game 46-32. The Cascade Badgers got 20 steals and 12 assists as a team to create a great team win. The leaders in deflected passes were Braedyn Johnson with 8, Sophia Mortag with 5, and Mackenzie Hauk with 4. The rest of the individuals stats are in the first table attached to this article: Saturday night,...

  • Cascade PTSA Fundraiser

    Leah Costa, Cascade Public Schools|Jan 11, 2024

    The Cascade PTSA's annual gift basket silent auction is coming up soon! Baskets are made up of items brought in by the students. The class themes for their items are listed on the school website. Items are due by January 11th. Pictures and descriptions of the baskets will begin to be posted on the 'Cascade PTSA' facebook page starting Friday, January 12th. Be sure to like and follow our page so you don't miss anything! Bidding for the baskets will only be available in-person at our silent auction during the home basketball games on January...

  • Things You Might Not Have Known

    Nancy Royan, Librarian, Wedsworth Memorial Library|Jan 11, 2024

    Well, now... Here's something I bet you never knew before, and now that it is known, it is important to send it on to the more intelligent in the hope that they, too, will feel enlightened. Before the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the French, anticipating victory over the English, proposed to cut off the middle finger of all captured English soldiers. Without the middle finger it would be impossible to draw the renowned English longbow and therefore they would be incapable of fighting in the future. This famous English longbow was made of the na...