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Cascade Schools presented the JH/HS Christmas Concert this past Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the North Gym, featuring 6th, 7th, and 8th grade bands, as well as the Cascade Concert Band. Special guests again this year were the Christmas Tuba Players. Along with Traditional Christmas music, there were also German and English Carols, as well as a Japanese Folk song and a little Salsa duet. One of the highlights of the night was a beautiful flute solo rendition of "Silent Night" by 6th grader Madison Jennin...
Although change is a constant, there’s one thing I can count on. Every day my 5 year old grandson will ask, “How many days until Christmas?” Everything beyond about three days is, to him, an excessively long amount of time. On the Christian calendar, we’re in Advent. It’s the season of anticipation and preparation for the birth of Jesus. Different groups down through history have traditions associated with this time. At least one actually included fasting! Thankfully, that horror was never pop...
The Prophet Isaiah answers the question raised by the favorite Christmas Carol, “What Child is This?” He is “Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace,” (Isaiah 9.6). Each name unlocks aspects of our Messiah’s character. Wonderful means astonishing or extraordinary and describes the accomplishment of a difficult act or feat. Counselor is legal term describing an advisor in the king’s court or a planner. Some scholars combine these two words which literally mean a wonder of a counselor. Mighty God is a statement o...
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...
Congratulations to Georgia Mortag on graduating from MSU-Bozeman! Georgia received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from MSU-Bozeman during the Fall Commencement on 15 Dec 2023. She graduated with honors. Prior to commencement, the Nursing Pinning ceremony was held on December 14th....
Just outside Wolf Creek, Montana, a new establishment has emerged. Catering to the needs of the states avid hunters and outdoor enthusiasts; Bob the Butcher, a recently opened wild game processing business, is making waves with its commitment to quality, expertise, and a touch of small-town charm. Nestled against the backdrop of Montana's rugged landscapes, Wolf Creek has long been a haven for those seeking the serenity of the outdoors. With the opening of Bob the Butcher, the town now boasts a...
The Badger High School boys were back on the court this last weekend. Friday the team headed to Big Sandy to take on the Pioneers. The JV started the night strong for the boys and used their full court press to take the game over early. The game ended with all players getting extended minutes enroute to a 72-34 victory. Lane Ethridge led the scoring with 23 points and added 5 assists. Trent Lane had another great night scoring 18 and grabbing 13 rebounds. Peyton Hauk continued to show off his al...
Friday The Lady Badgers went to Big Sandy to play a tough Pioneers team. The Badgers fought hard but lost 58-34. Badgers held their own in the first half down by 10. Defensively Mackenzie Hauk did a good job against their best player. She held her to only 8 points in the first half. The Badgers held their own on the boards having the advantage 31-30. However, turnovers let Big Sandy go on a run in the second half. The Badgers did force Big Sandy into 28 turnovers. Aubrey Hamlett did shoot 4-4...
Have you been guilty of letting the cat out of the bag? Or did you spill the beans? How many have turned a blind eye to something? Well-known phrases baffle some, especially the young who don’t hear them that often anymore. There are fascinating stories behind many ever day phrases. We all know that turning a blind eye means pretending not to see something. Generally, we think of terms of wrongdoing when we turn a blind eye. But where did this phrase come from? Research finds it dates back to 1801. Admiral Horatio Nelson sailed into battle as t...
With the science fair in Belt approaching in mid January students are trying their hardest and best to get their projects done and done well. The science fair is a yearly event that seems to be on all students’ minds around this time of the year. Just last year there were over a grand total of 305 students from 22 different schools participating in the regional science fair. The science fair is important and meets many learning objectives such as finding answers to questions through experimentation, data organization, working on critical t...
Aim Higher is a MHSA sponsored program started in 1989 as a drug and substance abuse prevention program. It has grown over the years to become a forum for young leaders to make a difference in their schools and communities. Participating school send two student leaders from each high school class to attend. On December 6th, Belt students went to Great Falls for the experience and to share ideas with students from a round the region. Seniors Jeremy Nebel and Trinity Tinsen were chosen, juniors Declan Bergstrom and Macy Brigmon were Belt’s u...
Scholarship Details: ABCD will award five, one-time, $2,000 scholarships to students who write a brief essay and come up with a design dedicated to the question: What does "Alcohol Responsibility Matters" mean to you and your community? To qualify, students are required to be in good academic standing with their current institute of learning. The funds will then be deposited with their school/apprentice program/certificate institute of higher learning. How to Apply: Want to secure your scholarship? Simply click the button below for the...
There was basketball action Saturday morning at Cascade Public Schools, as elementary basketball teams from the towns of Cascade, Belt and Fairfield met for some friendly competition. Teams were divided into 1st - 2nd grade, 3rd-4th grade, and 5th grade. Ability, of course, varied from each age group. The little ones were fun to watch; they just wanted to have fun, not knowing much of the rules, and depending on their coaches for direction (one even ran toward the wrong goal with the ball!)....
