Louise Owens, left, celebrated 20 years as owner of High Prairie A&W with a cake and giveaways Sept. 13. Cutting the cake to give to customers is longtime employee Cynthia Pichay. Owens assumed ownership officially on Sept. 3, 2003. Owens had a similar celebration 10 years ago and says “High Prairie has been really supportive and been a great place. I have great customers.” Randy Anderson and Dwayne Taylor opened High Prairie A&W on Oct. 20, 1997 and celebrated its grand opening Feb. 28, 1998.
