Proud preparation

Jane Betzing with Animas Trading Co., 1015 Main Ave., creates a chalk drawing in front of the business Friday to highlight its role as a sponsor of the Four Corners Pride Festival. The festival’s River Float Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. today at the 33rd Street and East Third Avenue put-in. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, a picnic will be held in Rotary Park. For more information, visit http://4cglad.com/pride-festival.