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a 4 “ " li y Serving m. _Western Oklahoma at 4 Since 1901. SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2024 Weekend Editio: Geez Louise Dog Big Splash Owners Announce Closing Grooming Opens By Sheryl Ponce them for everything they have done to make it a better Self-Service Dog Wash After 13 years of perfecting place. Brooks and Matheson the art of food service and original recipes, Evan Brooks also thanked their customers. “To our customers, we will and Montana Matheson an- never be able to express how By Sheryl Ponce nounced their decision not grateful we are for the patron- to reopen the restaurant the age you have given us over It has not been long since morning of July Sth, The the last 13 years. Day in and Raelynn Day opened her own notice came after taking off day out people have support- dog grooming business locat- a month to spend time with ed us and our family without ed at 19658 Rt. 66 in Elk City. their families. hesitation, and for that we are She began the self-service dog The partners said, “It is forever indebted and grateful. wash on July 2nd, so people with a heavy heart that we We will miss serving good could take their animals to use have decided to not re-open food for good people” their the professional sink, stand, the restaurant. Although this announcement said. and dryers, in addition to her has not been an easy deci- Big Splash was on the list of grooming business. sion, we have an opportunity “Best Things in Oklahoma” Day has been grooming dogs that we could not pass up. in 2022, which was powered for the past nine years, and ‘This is a better opportunity by AmericanTowns Media, previously was grooming at for us personally, but also a found on bestthingsok.com. Circle M Veterinary Clinic. She much better opportunity for ‘They said that Big Splash was is originally from Gunnison, our families.” one of “The Nine Best Spots Colorado, but has made her ‘They thanked their em- for Wings in Oklahoma” home in Elk City. Her business ployees, Shelina, Haley, and They identified the local is named after her black lab, Tracey for their dedication Louise, who may greet custom- to the business, and thanked See CLOSING page 7 ers with her loud bark, but she warms up to people readily. Dayis joined by Natalie John- son, who is her office manager, Raelynn Day and Natalie Johnson with Day’s black lab, Louise.Photos by Sheryl Ponce | Elk City News as well as doing just about any- thing else that needs to be done Day continued. around the shop. Although the first day, she “We do full service, groom- had one person bring in her ing, haircuts, anything like that, boyfriend’s two dogs to bathe. just normal things. That in- They provide the shampoo, cludes nail trims and ear clean- which is included in the price, ing. We also can paint nails, if but if they have to clip the nails, that is something the owners itis an add-on price. want) Day said. ‘The self-service wash is on a The self-service dog wash is first come, first serve basis, with an option for customers to do no appointments necessary. Montana Matheson and his family and Evan Brooks with his family. it themselves for a lesser price. ‘They begin at 9 a.m., and end at ‘They have brushes, combs, and 4 pam. Day requires all dogs be nail clippers for customers to vaccinated with rabies, distem- KECO’s 10th Annual Kids Fishing Derby use, but if they want to do their per/parvo, and kennel cough. own full haircut, they need to Owners must bring their up- Family Day at the Park Coming Soon bring their own supplies. to-date records with them to “For one hour it is $15 to use make sure they have a healthy By Sheryl Ponce ‘The event will start at 8 a.m., the self-service, and then for environment for all pets. and run to noon at Ackley two hours it is $27, That makes Day also requires all dogs Families need to mark their Park. the second hour about ten per- remain on a leash during their calendars for July 27th, to at- Once again, they will have cent off. If the customers realize visit. This also helps to main- tend the tenth annual KECO “Hook a Hundred,’ which is they need longer, it is an addi- Kids Fishing Derby and Pre- tional $5 for every 15 minutes.,’ See WASH page 2 Self-service wash bay and stand. sidio Family Day at the Park. See DERBY page 2 Sayres Dust Bowl Days and Wild Chamber Names July Business of the Month By Sheryl Ponce Plum Jam Approaching ‘The Elk City Chamber of Commerce announced the business of the month of July By Sheryl Ponce as Play on Main, located at 916 S. Main St. The indoor A weekend of celebrating the past and those who playground and party center weathered the storm of the Dust Bowl is planned is owned and operated by for Friday, July 19th through Sunday, July 21st, in Tara Price. She opened the Sayre. The theme, “For the love of the land? de- playground in 2022 to bring scribes the intent and purpose of the weekend’s a facility that families could Dust Bowl Days Farm and Ranch Festival. find in larger towns to her ‘The three days include the First Annual West- hometown. ern Equipment Antique Tractor Cruise-In, Friday Price and her husband, evening at 5 p.m., the Third Annual Wild Plum ~N Josh Price, found the per- Jam Saturday, at 7 p.m., and the Fourth Annual i I ari vis fect place in the old Gather- Sunday Singing Dinner on the Ground on Sun- day at7 p.m. Beginning at the Broadway Center/Museum Hulciigall Hutch ing Place, just as an indoor playground in Edmond had closed their doors. This gave area on Friday at 5 p.m., the tractor cruise-in will begin. Along with the cruise in, there will be i THEIGREA them the perfect opportunity YLER WILWEIN*I Tp to purchase equipment for Cowboy Bingo and Bar-B-Que, an open corn CARO the playground. hole tournament, outdoor games for all ages, LINE’GRACE Her vision for the facility smores, campfire songs, storytelling, and star was to have a variety of ac- Tara Price gazing. The night will end at 10 p.m. r SCANFOR tivities that were safe, secure, could play, as well as a place continuation of Price’ dream, ‘The next morning, Sat., downtown on Main x Sd TICKE, and clean. She said that she parents could get together for they seemed to have succeed- wanted parents to be able play dates. See DUST page 2 a #200 to relax while their children Since the inception and See BUSINESS page 8 ee, os al l oas7a "13151 tomorrow c= Vol. 120, No. 28 75 cents, Mail delivery 580.225.3000 View online elkcityoknews.com