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Articles from the October 19, 2023 edition


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  • Gathering of Families

    Ray Castellanos|Oct 19, 2023

    According to the International Traditional Games Society, the "Gathering of Families" project/event came from their research with Native youth and their families from 2018-2020, where they expressed a desire to see culturally relevant activities for themselves and their families on and off the tribal lands. It expanded to include all people because of the positive past visitor responses to Native events hosted by them and their partners. There is a need in our communities to elevate Indigenous v...

  • Wolf Creek's Sacred Heart Mission Suspends Masses

    Ray Castellanos|Oct 19, 2023

    The Sacred Heart Mission Catholic Church of Wolf Creek, Montana will have its last Mass on October 21st at 3:00 pm. The Catholic Diocese of Helena explained that this was due to a shortage of Catholic priests. They did say that the church was not closing, only that there were no definite plans for the near future. They mentioned a possibility of maybe having a Rosary once a month, but could not confirm. In the book, "Dearborn Country, A History of the Dearborn, Wolf Creek, and Craig Areas",...

  • Ulm News

    Sandy Harshaw|Oct 19, 2023

    Not a ton of News in Ulm but fall has hit and it's a gorgeous place to be, even though were getting a little spooky already. bwahahaha ! Check out the pictures they're pretty fantastic. The Ulm Pinochle club met at Deb Hanson's house last Monday night to have a little fun. There were 5 subs as things were not working out for a few of us. Thank goodness for people willing to fill in for us. Juanita kicked some butt and got High score and 1000 aces, Deb gout a double pinochle and Kyle Baker (one...

  • Obituary: Sandra Mikita

    Oct 19, 2023

    Sandra O. Mikita of Helena, MT, formerly of Cascade, MT, died peacefully the morning of September 20, 2023. She loved painting and sewing and was an incredible cook. She was an incredibly kind and caring woman and, above all, the best mother anyone could ask for.She touched the lives of everyone who knew her and was loved by all who knew her even up until the end. Sandy is survived by her two children, Kathy (Jim) Best of Cutchogue, NY; Jess Canada of Helena, MT; one grandson, Corey Best of...

  • Obituary: Jean Craven

    Oct 19, 2023

    Jean Ann (Keeley) Craven passed away on October 10, 2023 at the age of 91. Jean Ann was born in Grand Forks ND on December 2, 1931 to David D. and Laverne (Boyd) Keeley and joined her older sister Colleen. Her younger sister Pauline soon followed. Jean Ann grew up in ND and on September 3, 1951 married Roy Thomas Craven Jr. She began to travel the world as Roy enlisted in the US Air Force in 1951, where many lifelong friends were made, when called to serve in the Korean Conflict. In their...

  • Nov. 13-20 Drop-off Locations to Open for Operation Christmas Child

    Samaritan's Purse|Oct 19, 2023

    Cascade​​, MT​​, Oct. 17, 2023 - More than 4,500 locations will open to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the Samaritan's Purse project. Volunteers are preparing to collect shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 13 ­– 20. Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts-filled with school supplies, personal care items and fun toys-to children worldwide since 1993. In 2023, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoeboxes...

  • Cascade Boasts a 9 Hole Mini-Golf Course

    Ray Castellanos|Oct 19, 2023

    Wedsworth Hall has been the place for families to meet for great family fun in Cascade, from roller skating, to Trivia Nights, and most recently, a new 9-hole mini-golf course! The brainchild of Cascade's Teresa Becktold-Blaylock, these family nights grew out of a vision of having wholesome family entertainment available in our small town where people can come out and enjoy a good time with friends and family in a safe environment, especially as we anticipate the approach of...

  • Lady Badger Seniors Honored

    Ray Castellanos|Oct 19, 2023

    Cascade honored its Lady Badger Seniors Friday night at the beginning of its game against the PDB Pirates. Senior Mackenzie Hauk was escorted by her parents, Carla and Matthew Hauk, and her grandparents, Don Hauk and Tom and Laura VandeBos. Her future plans are to become a dental hygienist. Senior Braedyn Johnson was escorted by her parents, Alissa and Trevor Johnson. Her future plans are to go into photography. The Lady Badgers beat the Lady Pirates three games to one. The scores were as...

  • Junior High Badgers End Season Strong

    Jason Rather, Photos by Ray Castellanos|Oct 19, 2023

    The Cascade Badger Junior High Football Team concluded their season last Thursday against division foe, the Ennis Mustangs. The Badgers came away victorious in the defensive battle on a wet day, scoring a 6-0 win. Defense was the story of the game for both sides all day long as neither offense could get much going in the 1st half. The Badgers held the Mustang offense in check allowing minimal gains while forcing four turnovers in the half. Isaac Edmundson intercepted two passes while Lane...