The 2009 Gunlock Rodeo

By Sara Laub
The Gunlock Rodeo was a success again. The weekend was perfect with overcast skies for most of it, lowering the temperature a few degrees. There were no storms, fires or floods.
The steak and potato dinner Lin’s provided was exceptional.
Pictured above are children lined up for the Chicken Chase. Pictured below are the men who handled the cattle throughout the night.

Fundraising for the Fire House

By Rachel Campbell
The Gunlock Fire Department sold tee shirts as a fund raiser to raise money to build a new fire house at the Rodeo in July. At the NWSSD Fire Board meeting in June, it was discovered that the only grant big enough to cover the cost of a new fire station, is a Federal Grant which has to be monetarily met to a certain, but small, percentage.
In order to apply for other government grants, the fire station must have certain requirements which include things such as a bathroom and a hazardous material collection station that fire fighters that may come in contact with such materials can decontaminate in.
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Lightning Fires

By Kevin Laub
Lightning struck a hay stack at the Smith ranch. Fortunately it was discovered quickly by Ed Bowler and Jay Leavitt. They took care of it with some men who were there, by pulling down the hay bales that were on fire and spreading them out away from the stack. The Gunlock Fire Department was called and made sure the fire was completely out.
There were a couple other lightning strike fires in the Tobin Wash area that the fire department took care of until they handed it over to the BLM fire crews when they arrived.

Town Pond Fire

By Rachel Campbell
In the beginning of July, a small fire ignited next to the town pond due to fireworks. Four departments and a few representatives from the Department of Natural Resources were dispatched to the fire due to a glitch in the communication between the Washington County Dispatch and the Gunlock Fire Department. It has since been remedied.
Washington County Fire Warden, Shaun Jaca, was very explicit in his explanation to those in attendance that there are absolutely no fireworks in unincorporated areas, including small, seemingly harmless fireworks like flowers and sparklers. An example of an incorporated area would be those that have been voted cities, such as St. George, Ivins, Santa Clara, and Washington.
The fire department would like to remind citizens, now that fire season is upon us, to report any fires by first calling 911. If you, then, would like to call Kevin Laub, who is the fire captain, or any of the other three currently trained fire fighters, that is fine.

12th Grade Reading Test

TEST NO. 1
MR DUCKS
MR KNOT
0SMR
CMEDBD WINGS
LIB
MR DUCKS

TEST NO. 2
MR SNAKES
MR KNOT
SAR
CM BDI’S
LIB
MR SNAKES

TEST NO. 3
MR FARMERS
MR KNOT
SAR
CMMT POCKETS
LIB
MR FARMERS

TEST NO. 4
MR MICE
MR KNOT
SAR
CMEDBD FEET
LIB
MR MICE

TEST NO..5
MR PUPPIES
MR KNOT
OSAR
CMPN
LIB
MR PUPPIES

The Annual Gunlock Parade

By Sara Laub
The fire trucks drove up and down the street to alert everyone for the flag ceremony held at the town hall. After the ceremony, everyone enjoyed an excellent breakfast prepared by the Brackens.
Then, those in the parade prepared and lined up while those who watched found shade to observe from. Joseph Smith was our announcer this year. There were many treats thrown by those in the parade ranging from candy, fifty cent pieces and popsicles.
It did seem like there were more people in the parade than watching it, but that is what makes this parade fun. There were more treats to go around.

Back to School Crossword

Across
2. Nobody wants this- especially on the first day!
3. You need this for writing.
5. Some kids ride this to school.
7. Time to eat!
10. Reading, writing, and this...
11. A record of your progress.
12. A ________ for the teacher.
13. You may paint or draw here.
Down
1. Don't get sent to this person's office!
4. You sit at your...
6. The teacher will write on this
8. A class where you do experiments.
9. Everybody's favorite 'subject'