“No Bull”

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Becoming
the Beaver
How one rancher’s
unconventional approach
is bringing water back
to an arid landscape
by Haylie Shipp
The sweet peas are popping up
in north Phillips County, enjoying
the cool Montana spring before the
heat of summer puts them to rest for
another year. Birds chirp. The breeze
is cool, the air fresh.
And in the mind of Brian
Fox, the gears are turning. Will
the ranch improvements he’s
made in the last year equate to
the improvements he’s after? They
were unconventional, he’ll give
it that, but also natural in a way
that we may be just starting to
appreciate.
Fox has found himself at the
forefront of a unique conservation
effort aimed at restoring water levels
on his ranch. Upon purchasing a A group of volunteers hears from rancher Brian Fox ahead of a volunteer
portion of the property in 2012, work day. Said Haylie Shipp, “If you’d have asked me two years ago if I’d
inspection the next spring indicated be out weaving sticks in a creek bottom as part of my job, I’d have said you
he had a problem: beavers. were crazy. Nonetheless, it’s a powerful — albeit slightly quirky — tool that
continued on page 4 we’ve now used to help some of our region’s ranchers with water retention.”

Enjoy, cool
weather
returning
Wednesday
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West
northwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph
in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West
northwest wind 12 to 17 mph becoming east northeast 6
to 11 mph after midnight.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 8
to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 7pm.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind
around 10 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 7am. Mostly
sunny, with a high near 72. East wind 9 to 14 mph
becoming west in the afternoon.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 7pm.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind around
15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 7am.
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 15 to
21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 50% chance of precipitation with a low
around 32.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy,
with a high near 44. Breezy, with a north northwest wind
16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Wednesday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with
a low around 25. Blustery.
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Becoming
the Beaver
continued
With damage already
evident on trees, Fox hopped
quickly into action calling a
local trapper.
Traps were set. Beavers
were eliminated. Peace was
restored. Or was it?
As the year progressed,
Fox observed an ongoing
problem of water scarcity
exacerbated on the property.
A quick trip upstream told
the story as to why. While
beaver trapping activities
had removed some of the
rodents on his property, Rancher Brian Fox looks over a beaver dam analog constructed the previous year.
others had simply moved to less controversial territory. all the while wondering if you’re amazingly resourceful
“The beavers that we trapped out, they migrated or ludicrously wandering through your day. Wherever
further upstream and they just shut the water off to my that pendulum swings, Fox has not been alone in their
whole property right then,” said Fox, hands on his hips installation.
looking towards the creek. The spicket had been turned In a work day dedicated to BDA construction, over
off. 30 volunteers showed up including team members from
What could be done? A well was drilled, the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA), Pheasants
accommodating the most immediate need for livestock Forever (PF), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Montana
water while the rest of the pasture showed the telltale Conservation Corps, and Wild Rockies Field Institute. A
signs of water deprivation. A discussion with local Natural testament to collaborative conservation and on-the-ground
Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) personnel brought education, it emphasized that there is space for a multitude
up the possible, recently trending solution of beaver dam of solutions when it comes to ranch sustainability.
analogs (BDAs). That collaboration has made itself evident as Fox
These artificial structures replicate the functions continues to work with RSA, PF, TNC, and NRCS to
of natural beaver dams, slowing the flow of water. By enhance his property. Wildlife-friendly fencing has
strategically placing these structures along the existing been implemented to ease migration along the Woody
creek bed, Fox hopes to hold back some of the water that Island Corridor, one the largest intact antelope migration
would otherwise flow quickly downstream. corridors in North America. Now leaning into BDAs
It’s interesting work, becoming the beaver. It’s the sort as a means of water retention, the property has seen
of task where you’re equal parts engineer and six-year-old improvements beyond water availability for livestock.

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A beaver dam analog slows the flow of water on Brian
Fox’s ranch north of Turner, Montana.
Habitat has improved for a nearby sage-grouse lek, also
known as the “strutting ground” for breeding activities of
the near-threatened bird.
What started as a setback for Fox has transformed
into an opportunity for innovation and collaboration. His
unwavering determination to find solutions has not only
benefited his own ranch but has also sparked conversations
and encouraged others in the community to rethink their
approach to land management and conservation.
“You live and learn,” he said.
His stellar attitude and proactive efforts serve as a
reminder that even in the face of adversity, positive change
is possible and that by working together, we can create a Both intricate and rudimentary, beaver dam analogs
brighter, more sustainable future for all. mimic the form and function of a natural beaver dam.

A delicious
Night of Hope
Valley County HOPE Transform lives,
one patient
Project presents a “Night
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at St. Raphael’s beginning
at 5:30p.m. featuring local at a time.
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delight. Tickets are $30 each
with only 100 tickets being • Construction • Surgery Unit Clerk
sold. Contact Karla Zerbe, Maintenance Asst. • Emergency Medical
Willie Plouffe, Darla Larson, • Patient Access Rep. Technician
Becky Stein or Stacey • Dietary Aide • Surgical Scrub
Reddies, or call 406-263-
Technician
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The Valley County
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support neighbors in crisis
by helping pay expenses as a
result of a medical hardship.
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Trump Indicted For Taking More Chick-

fil-A Sauces Than He Actually Needed
ATLANTA, GA — What began as a seemingly
harmless visit to a local Chick-fil-A turned into a new
legal quagmire for former President Donald Trump, as
he was indicted on Wednesday for taking more sauces
than he actually needed for his order.
The news broke as Trump made headlines for his
positive reception at the popular eatery, with customers
and employees fawning over him as he ordered his food.
A spokesperson for the Department of Justice held a
press briefing to announce the indictment.
“We’ve got him this time,” the spokesperson said.
“What we saw at Chick-fil-A Tuesday was yet another
example of Donald Trump flouting authority, the rule
of law, and democracy itself by taking an exorbitant
number of sauce packets with his order. As part of
society, there are certain rules regarding courtesy and
human decency. Taking handful after handful of Chick-
fil-A sauce is something we cannot allow. He’s gone too
far this time.”
When asked about the latest indictment, Trump
was as defiant as usual.
“MORE PHONY CHARGES!” he said in a post
to his Truth Social account. “SLEEPY JOE BIDEN
AND HIS CORRUPT JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ARE
NOW CHARGING ME WITH TAKING TOO MANY
CHICK-FIL-A SAUCES. I TOOK THE CORRECT
AMOUNT. THE PERFECT AMOUNT, SOME
WOULD SAY. THE DEMOCRATS DON’T WANT ME
TO HAVE ENOUGH SAUCE OR AMERICA TO BE
GREAT AGAIN! WITCH HUNT!”
At publishing time, a source within the DOJ also
reported that the government is looking into allegations
that Trump double-dipped his chicken strip in a sauce
cup. ~ Babylon Bee, the fake news you can trust!
Scotties edge Sidney on the diamond, in Lewistown today
By Mike Brandt Wersal scored twice.
Getting a win on the softball field is important, no Martin took the loss, going the distance. She gave up
matter who it is against. Glasgow-Nashua-Hinsdale 11 earned runs and struck out six. She also had a stolen
recorded its second win of the season against Class A base and scored a run.
Sidney Tuesday night. This is the Scotties second win The Scotties committed 10 errors in the game. Conrad
against a Class A program. outhit the Scotties 13-11.
Glasgow (2-4) edged the Eagles 14-12. The Scotties Martin also had the only hit in an earlier game where
took a 5-4 lead after scoring four runs in the third frame Shepherd shutout the Scotties 25-0. The Fillies had 17 hits,
and one in the second. Sidney had scored two in the first while Glasgow had eight errors.
and two more in the third. Shepherd plated 11 runs in the fifth inning after
The Scotties plated five more runs in the top of the taking a 14-0 lead.
fourth for a 10-4 advantage. Sidney returned the favor with Donaldson took the loss, going the distance. She
five in the bottom of the fifth. The Scotties added two in allowed 10 earned runs and struck out two.
the sixth and two in the seventh, while the Eagles scored Glasgow is at the Lewistown Invitational today and
one in the sixth and two in the seventh. Saturday. Then Tuesday the Scotties travel to Havre for a
Brynn Donaldson came into the circle, relieving game with the Blue Ponies.
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Hayden Green 2 hits and 3 RBIs. CharLee McColly 2 hits,
4 RBIs and 2 runs. Tessa Miller had a hit and 3 RBIs.
Glasgow had a chance to win its first conference
game last Friday when the Scotties played two games in
Shepherd. The Scotties trailed Conrad 18-17 going into
the seventh inning. But the Cowgirls plated nine runs in
the top of the frame, then held the Scotties scoreless in the
bottom to get a 27-17 win.
Conrad also pushed nine runs across in the fourth for
an 11-7 lead. The Cowgirls added six more in the fifth for a
17-10 lead. Glasgow came back in the bottom of the sixth
to score seven runs, but Conrad had scored a run in the
top of the frame.
Nyquist led Glasgow with 4 hits with 3 doubles, 5
RBIs and 2 runs. Hunter 3 hits with 2 doubles, 3 TBIs and
4 runs. McColly 3 hits with a double, an RBI and 3 runs.
Green 2 hits with a solo home run and 3 RBIs. Miller 2 hits
with a double, an RBI anc 2 runs. Clampitt 2 hits an RBI.
Hillman had a hit, 2 RBIs and 3 runs. Eighth-grader Kelbi