Four red ribbons were cut in half on Friday afternoon (May 10) as the Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce welcomed four businesses or organizations to their membership.
The afternoon’s celebrations started just outside of Comstock at the Dowse Bunkhouse, where Ron Dowse put the scissors to ribbon. Dowse’s family owns the historic sod house many from the area and beyond have visited for decades. He explained the Bunkhouse and the area it sits on offers a wide variety of relaxation and entertainment.
“It is a good resort for family and you can come here and relax and you can go fishing, hiking, hunting, and it’s just a good place to bring kids,” said Dowse.
In addition to the bunkhouse living quarters that sleeps seven, the property features playground equipment, camper hookups, river frontage, and even a handmade two-flagstick chipping golf course. Those interested in booking can call 308-215-0365.
Ribbon cutting two took place on South E Street in Broken Bow, site of the Free Methodist Church of Broken Bow. Pastor John Parsons explained the journey to their current site.
“I had been the appointed Pastor at the Ringgold Free Methodist Church, which is about an hour and fifteen minutes to the West for some time. We moved back to Broken Bow about two years ago and we were asked to start a service here. We started at various placed. We were at the library conference room for a short time and then we shared another church for part of a year, and then we had the opportunity to start here at the old First Baptist Church building, and we’ve actually been in this building now for just one year,” said Parsons.
During the Summer months, Sunday school begins at 4 PM ahead of a 5 PM service. After the time change, Sunday school shifts to 3 PM before a 4 PM service.
A small crowd gathered at the Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce office for ribbon cutting number three, for Hazel & James online boutique. Faith Thomas talked about her business’s journey.
“I started my business in 2021 when my first daughter was about six months old. I started just making the beaded items, pacifier clips, teething toys for her and then my friends wanted some and I started a little Etsy shop. It kind of just kept growing as she kept growing. And then I changed my name, it was just my name, and now it’s Hazel & James for my kids.”
Those interested in buying from Hazel & James can visit ShopHazelandJames.com.
The final ribbon cutting of the day took place at Melham Park for LuLu Can Do.
Lori Klein filled everyone in on her business, “It started a year ago. I had, kind of, some life changes. I have three children that are still in school, they’re all in high school now. So with their busy schedules, and then I was a caretaker for my aunt. So I needed a job that would offer some flexibility, and kind of something that I could control the hours and everything.”
Klein said a casual idea from her husband about mowing lawns sparked the beginning. Her enjoyment of mowing lawns made the decision to start easier. The business offers edging, small cleaning jobs, and power raking in addition to mowing. Those interested in hiring Lulu Can Do can visit the Facebook page or call 308-643-9301 or email [email protected].
