Holmes, Eshelman engaged

Carter and Erin Holmes of Basalt and Roger and Amelia Eshelman of Carbondale are pleased to announce the engagement of Makenzie Holmes and Thaddeus Eshelman.
Thaddeus, a lifelong valley resident, graduated from Roaring Fork High School and now works for Terry Thompson Construction. Makenzie has lived in the valley for 11 years, and graduated from Basalt High School. She is
attending the University of Colorado at Boulder, and is finishing her degree in Spanish and education.
They will wed on Aug. 12 in Basalt, and plan to live in the valley.
Conservationists urge the public to disinfect all river gear after use, including waders, paddle boards, and kayaks
Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) such as zebra mussels, rusty crayfish, quagga mussels, New Zealand mud snails, and invasive aquatic plants have already caused lasting damage to rivers and lakes across the state.