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The GVAWL

By Garrett Brauch

Have you worried about stray dogs and cats in Gunnison? This is why I like the GVAWL. For starters, you can help out if you care about animals like myself. I think it’s a good idea. You can volunteer for a good cause by being a foster parent for a dog or cat. Second, you could make a new friend. You could go to the GVAWL and meet the animals and take home a new buddy. Last you can help out your community by adopting a pet. I think you should adopt a pet from the GVAWL because it will let you get in on the fun of owning an animal that needs a home. In conclusion you heed this advice, “I want you to help your local animal shelter”.

Beetle Kill in Colorado

By Jacob Sparks

Who knew that a little bug could cause so much damage? In the forests of Colorado there is a beetle that lives in trees that does cause so much destruction and death.

To begin, the mountain pine beetle is one of the causes of beetle kill in the forests of Colorado. The Mountain Pine Beetle has killed over 16 million hertacers of forests in Colorado. The Mountain Pine Beetle develops through four stages which are egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

Also, often beetles kill trees and then the trees become really dry. Fires could happen more and the fire would spread fast because the wood of the trees would be dry. Dry wood can cause the flame to get bigger and burn more hot and if that fire is not contained then forests fires could be even more destructive.

Next, beetle kill can be relived in a small way. Freezing the beetles kills the beetles and then some trees can be saved because of the cold climate.

Finally, beetle kill can be good because the trees they kill can still have some uses. Beetle kill wood can be used for making furniture and the furniture can sell for a lot of money. Donated money can go to help finding ways to stop beetle kill.

Those are some facts about beetle kill in Colorado and other places in the world.

The Awesome

Rec Center

By Tristan Tunis

They have lots of events at the rec center.To begin, here is an event that happened in late Fall. Fright Night happens every year on October 30th from 5:30 to 7:30pm. It has a pumpkin patch in the pool, a haunted swamp ride, face painting, costs $5 per person and they have a Haunted House, halloween games, caramel apples & costume contests.

Next, another event that happened is breakfast with Santa. It was Saturday, December 19th from 9:00-11:00 am. At $5.00 it was fun for the entire family who enjoyed breakfast with Santa, Christmas crafts, cookie decorating, a bounce house, and other christmas festivities.Call 970-641-8060 for more information about upcoming events. In conclusion, the rec center has lots of fun and exciting events.

Interview With Gunnison Muffler and Pipe

By Brenden Roy

Brenden: Hello Bret and Regina. I heard that you guys own a business. What is your business's name?

Bret and Regina: Yes we do.

our business's name is gunnison muffler and pipe.

Brenden: Okay did you guys own another business somewhere else?

Bret and Regina: No we didn't, but I wish we did.

Brenden: Where Is your location and have you guys move the location of the business?

Bret and Regina: Well right now we are at 303 South 11th, and yes we have moved the location of the business.

Brenden: What do you do a gunnison is the muffler?

Bret and Regina: What we do is mufflers trailer wiring almost anything on trailers welding also portable welding and we come to you for that.

Brenden:What kind of jobs does your business do in the winter?

Bret and Regina: In the winter we repair snow plows, snowblowers, and anything to do with winter.

Brenden: Okay that's enough about that. Why did you guys start your business?

Bret and Regina:We were tired of working for other people so decided to work for ourselves.

Brenden: Where guys the original owners or did you guys buy it?

Bret and Regina: We bought it from my previous owner.

Brenden: How many people do you guys employe?

Bret and Regina: Well right now we employ 5 people.

Brenden: How many cars would you say you work on in a month?

Bret and Regina: Right now I don't know the exact answer but I would say round 40 cars per month.

Brenden: Okay one more question, how long have you guys on your business?

Bret and Regina: We have around 20 years going strong.