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Show Wed/Thurs/Fri, May 2-4, 2018 The Park Record B-7 Businesses in Colorado mountain town prepare for plastic bag ban The ban is similar to the one enacted in Park City JOHN LACONTE Vail Daily AVON, Colo. — An owner of Pizza One in Traer Creek Plaza met with Town of Avon, Colorado, employees last week to ready for the townwide plastic bag ban that was set to go into effect May 1. He left the meeting with a free bundle of reusable bags to give to customers, provided by the town in partnership with Alpine Bank. “We wanted to make sure we knew how it was going to work,” Pizza One co-owner Tony Chalakov said of the bag ban. “They want us to charge 10 cents for paper bags, so people understand the idea.” Yes, Avon’s plastic bag ban comes with a mandatory charge on paper bags, which retailers will not be permitted to absorb. “The 10 cent charge must be collected,” according to the rules outlined on avon. org/bags. “For this reason, the number of paper bags provided and the amount of 10 cent charges must be shown on the customer’s sales slip.” Pizza One is now ready to charge the 10 cent fee with the push of a button, once they run out of free reusable bags. It’s a level of preparedness not shared by several other businesses in town. “It’s a little more difficult for us, saying bring your own bag if you want two liters of Coke or you’re going to get charged,” Chalakov said. “But we understand, it’s to deincentivize using a new bag.” Town-wide The plastic bag ban will apply to all retailers in Avon. And Avon has all variety of retailers, from City Market and Walmart, which give away millions of plastic bags per year in town, to the Haute Route outdoor shop, which only uses paper bags and ran out altogether for a few months last season without anyone seeming to notice or care. Light duty plastic bags — found by the roll in produce isles at grocery stores — will still be available. Businesses have had months to get ready, and several shops have timed it well. At Taqueria No Se Hagan Bolas, only a few dozen plastic bags were remaining in the restaurant as of Saturday, April 28. “We have been using paper already too if someone wants,” said Rene Gutierrez. “It’s expensive, but we have to do it.” Have a nice day In nearby Vail, a plastic bag ban has been in effect for years, however it only applies to the grocery stores. In passing Avon’s bag ban, which applies to all retailers, the town council considered the opinion of City Market 1990 manager Jeff Gentilini. Gentilini said if the plastic bag ban only applies to grocery stores, then grocery stores get the blame for the ban from customers. “In Vail, they promised in the next year, the next phase, to apply (the plastic bag ban) to the rest of the businesses in town, and it still hasn’t happened,” Gentilini said in September, as Avon was considering the bag ban. Jerry Calderon, who works the register at Beaver Liquors in Avon, said it makes sense that if a grocery store is subject to a plastic bag ban, a liquor store would be too. Beaver Liquors was down to their final stack of classic “Have a nice day” yellow smiley face bags on Saturday, April 28. Calderon has been telling the regulars to get ready for the ban. “If I know it’s someone who comes in often I’ll mention it to them if I remember,” he said. “Just trying to raise awareness a bit.” 2018 Introducing... Some of the petS at NuzzleS & Co. lookiNg for love These animals are available to be seen at the Nuzzles & Co. Adoption Center and Rescue Ranch. Our Adoption Center is open Monday through Friday from noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is located in the Tanger Outlets in Kimball Junction. Our Rescue Ranch is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed Sunday. The Rescue Ranch is located at 6466 N. Highview Road in Peoa. 435-645-7139 www.marketatparkcity.com Please look for our insert in today’s paper! Chesley Walnut Liesl Starmie Chesley is a 1-year-old cattle dog mix. He really wants to bond but is timid. Chesley is learning how to walk on a leash and loves to play with other dogs. He’s looking for a patient family who can help him gain some confidence and show him how good life can be! Walnut is a Shepherd mix and is about a year old. He’s a high-energy dog that loves to play and will need lots of exercise. He is working on his training and is a fast learner! He prefers a home without cats, but may do well with another dog with proper introduction. Liesl is a friendly 3-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix who is looking for an active home where she can let loose and just have fun. She is a young, energetic girl who’s smart and loves to play. Liesl will need a confident owner who is willing to continue training with her. Starmie is a 2-year-old cattle dog mix. This little angel is on the timid side and can be easily frightened by loud noises. She walks well on a leash, gets along with other dogs, and doesn’t mind cats. She loves to hike and is great on the trails! Koko Margarine Oro Schrodinger Koko is a shy senior gal who needs a loving home where she can feel safe and loved. She’s about 9 years old and has a soft and fluffy black coat. Koko would love a peaceful and relaxing home. She enjoys curling up in cozy beds and looking out the window. Margarine is a beautiful brown tabby Domestic Shorthair, and she’s about 2 year old. She can be shy at first, but she warms up with a bit of time and attention. Margarine would love a calm and peaceful home where she can spend her days lounging and relaxing. Oro is a handsome orange tabby Domestic Shorthair. He’s just shy of a year old, but he’s still got that kitten energy and spunk! He loves to play and chase toys. Oro also likes to snooze in cozy beds where he can curl up and nap the day away. Schrodinger is a big and beautiful ball of fluff! This 3-year-old black cat is a gentle and sweet girl who’s looking for her perfect companion. She may be a bit shy at first, but all she really wants is to find that special someone that she knows she can trust and love. LIZY MICHELLE JA N E L L E Deer Creek ooh la la 3.5” x 5”, b&w ad “Lash Extension Special” These Organizations are looking for volunteers. If you would like to include your group in this section, please email information to copyeditor@parkrecord.com. Please limit your entry to no more than 75 words Youth Enrichment Services YES, Youth Enrichment Services, is a not-for-profit organization of professionals who specialize in local small-business enrichment programs and services for children in the Park City community. The mission of YES is to provide parents with free information and resources while supporting local businesses. Check out Yespc.org. YES needs volunteers to help with a variety of projects. YES is flexible and would appreciate any time you could offer. The group is also looking for a high school/college intern to help with upcoming growth plans and events. Please contact Rebecca Tibbits at 718-916-7136 or rebecca@yespc.org. Alf Engen Ski Museum Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation is seeking volunteers to help with museum educational field trips. Responsibilities include guiding and educating students about the history of skiing, snow sports and the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Volunteers must enjoy interacting with elementary students and have a passion for ski and snow sports history. Educational field trips typically run either on a Wednesday or Friday morning. You can check out museum details at www.engenmuseum.org. If interested, please email cnelson@uolf.org or call Connie Nelson at 435-658-4240. Applegate Home Care & Hospice Applegate Home Care & Hospice is welcoming volunteers to join its team of caring professionals who dedicate their lives to helping others. The hospice volunteer offers service, compassion, and a listening ear to clients and their families. If you would like to volunteer or want to learn more about volunteering with Applegate, please contact the hospice volunteer coordinator at 800-871-0102 or visit applegatehomecare.com. that focuses on nurturing residents and fostering independence, is looking for caring and reliable volunteers to provide meaningful activities in an individual or group setting. These activities could include music, art, pet therapy, reading, current events, games, gardening ... the possibilities are endless! Please contact Colleen at 435-649-0977. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah We need dependable, consistent mentors to make a difference in the lives of local children. Volunteers are matched with children facing adversity who want and need the influence of a positive role model. Commitment is 12 months, 2-4 times per month. Flexible, fun, and rewarding. Contact us at 435-649-9366 for details, email us at lacey.cole-rae@bbbsu.org, or inquire online at bbbsu.org. Canines With a Cause Canines With a Cause is looking for volunteers interested in learning dog training and assessment skills. Volunteers will foster and train prospective service and companion dogs to be placed with veterans suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For more information please contact Cathy King at 435-640-9095. The Christian Center of Park City The Christian Center is looking for volunteers with a passion for helping the community. Open six days a week, the center needs volunteers (ages 16+) to help in the food pantry, boutique store, and thrift store, and with seasonal events throughout the year. Interested? Fill out an online volunteer application at www.ccofpc.org or contact Volunteer Coordinator Jenny Mauer at jenny@ ccofpc.org or 435-649-2260, ext. 15. Arts-Kids Help kids release their creativity and enjoy some terrific feedback by assisting artists and facilitators with after-school programs in Park City and surrounding areas or in the Arts-Kids office on Bonanza Drive. Programs run for two-and-a-half hours weekly during parts of the fall and spring semesters, so your time commitment can be small, but the benefit to the kids will be great. Please visit Arts-Kids.org or call 435-615-7878 to learn more. EATS Park City EATS Park City is dedicated to working with the school district and community to improve the school-lunch program using education as the foundation for change. School volunteers are needed to help with programs like lunchtime taste tests, cooking classes, and community events. Give an hour a week or a few hours a month to support interesting and fun ways to increase Park City children’s healthy habits. Contact eatspc@gmail.com to get involved. 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