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- Everyone has a story. Whats yours? -
on his (Jordan’s) day off from the mines. We didn’t
have to rely on a sitter, but this, in turn, meant
that we didn’t have any days off together. And
unfortunately this wasn’t enough time to fulfill my
duties as a manager, so I ended up moving over
to Desert Ray, which was bought from Suzy’s. So,
a lot of the same people, it was the same salon
I started at, but, a different name. In 2008 we
had our second son. We decided, why not, we’re
going to try for a girl! Well, in 2010 we ended up
with twins (boy and girl)! I cried, four kids in four
years was wild. In 2013 the owner of Desert Ray
told me she was selling and closing down. But at
this time, my aunt was not the owner of the East
End Mall. So, I approached her asked if she had a
spot to lease for a salon It took her awhile, but she
finally said yes. And so, October 2013 we opened
Graffiti. It’s busy but it’s a fun place to go. Being
the youngest, in the salons I worked at in the past,
they were able to teach me so much and I wanted
to be that to some of these new stylists who
were coming out. Not to be just about the hair or
money but about the relationships.”
Good word, Melissa! It’s always about
relationships and the people! Is that why you
love doing what you do so much? “The guests
who sit in my chair, who have great faith in me
and my abilities, we have great conversations.
We genuinely enjoy each other’s company and
that’s how I stay passionate. I strive to be the best
I can be behind the chair” she elaborated with
tears in her eyes, “so when they leave, they feel
my passion in my work. My goal is to have them
feel confident, sophisticated, unique anyway
they need to feel in order to express themselves.
I feel like we have a friendship; they push me to
be a better person and a good example. I feel
like I owe it to them to be a spunk in their day, a
compliment when they least expect it, and an ear
when they want to talk.”
It sounds like you’re loved and appreciated by a lot
of people, Melissa! Now, as I’ve admitted before
Toki Ona has been a local favorite
since 1990 when the restaurant
first opened. Our restaurant and
bar is known for serving fresh,
never frozen, beef, lamb, pork,
chicken and seafood entrees in
both Basque and American style
dishes. We pride ourselves with
serving large portions, making sure
you leave full and happy. All beef
is IBP Choice or Certified Black
Angus Choice. Toki Ona has a
full service bar where you can sit
and chat with friends or family in a
nice and quiet environment.
Here at Toki Ona, our main priority
is customer satisfaction. Our
friendly and happy staff treats
every dinner as if they are family.
STOP IN, LET US COOK FOR YOU!
Enjoy our delicious Steak and Lobster or
Basque Style Baked Lamb and wash it
down with a Picon Punch or Kalimotxo.
775-778-3606 | 1550 Idaho Street, Elko
www.eattokiona.com
Open 7 days a week 6:00am-9:30pm