Last lick at Lollypops

Chitwoods close the doors at local coffee shop/eatery after six years in business

On Oct. 30, just shy of their six-year anniversary of buying the business, Bobby and Danyel Chitwood, and daughters Dallys and Austyn, worked their final shift at Lollypops before closing the doors one last time as the owners of the nearly 30-year-old Valley institution.

"A lot of the questions have been, 'Are you happy?' 'Are you sad?' and I would just honestly say it's a bag of mixed emotions," said Danyel Chitwood.

The Chitwoods had officially purchased the ice cream parlor and restaurant from former owner Irene Mikkelsen on Dec. 4, 2012 and made their own mark on the business while attempt...

 

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