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Northeast Kansas Enterprise Facilitation Initiative Volume 5, Issue 11 Annual Holiday Gift Guide 2010 Holiday Shopping Guide Project Outcomes: (June 2, 2003 to November 1, 2010 ) Total Clients Assisted: 643 Businesses Started: 48 Businesses Expanded: 16 Jobs Created: 179 Businesses Retained: 8 Jobs Retained: 50 Tune-Ups of Existing Businesses: 62 E NTREPRENEUR S POTLIGHT Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list this holiday season by shopping these Enterprise Facilitation client businesses. We hope you all have a happy holiday season! You can find businesses under the following categories and pages listed below. Shop Local Northeast Kansas Businesses this Holiday Season For more information about Enterprise Facilitation, contact: Facilitator Teresa McAnerney (785) 364-0583 [email protected] or [email protected] Board Chair David Key (785) 336-2184 [email protected] Check out Northeast Kansas Enterprise Facilitation’s new website at: www.nekef.org Auto Freedom Auto Detail 19102 Hwy K9 Whiting, KS (785) 304-2730 [email protected] At Freedom Auto Detail, we are specialists in cleaning your automobile to perfection. We will customize a package for you. Whether you want a vacuum and wipe down or “The Works”, we will meet and exceed your expectations. Your automobile will be done within 24 hours as well as having delivery/pick up service within a 50 mile radius. Consider a gift certificate as a wonderful stocking stuffer! Call or email Kerry for an estimate. Category Page# Category Page# Category Page# Auto 1 Floral & Gifts 4 Lodging 7 Clothing 2 Food 4 Motivation Speaking 8 Donate, Volunteer and Support 2 Garden 4 Pets 8 Electronics 3 Hardware 5 Toys & Gifts for Children 8 Energy 3 Health & Wellness 5 Trading Post 9 Engraving 3 Home Décor 6 Wagons 9 Entertainment 3 Leather Goods 7 Welding 9

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Page 1: NEKEF Entrepreneur Spotlight Holiday Edition!

Northeast Kansas Enterpr ise Fac i l i tat ion In i t ia t ive Volume 5 , Issue 11

Annual Holiday Gift Guide

2010 Hol iday Shopping Guide

Project Outcomes: (June 2, 2003 to November 1, 2010 )

Total Clients

Assisted: 643

Businesses Started: 48

Businesses Expanded: 16

Jobs Created: 179

Businesses Retained: 8

Jobs Retained: 50

Tune-Ups of Existing

Businesses: 62

ENTREPRENEUR SPOTLIGHT

Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list this holiday

season by shopping these Enterprise Facilitation client

businesses. We hope you all have a happy holiday season!

You can find businesses under the following categories and

pages listed below.

Shop Local

Northeast Kansas

Businesses this Holiday

Season

For more information about Enterprise Facilitation, contact:

Facilitator Teresa McAnerney (785) 364-0583 [email protected] or [email protected]

Board Chair David Key (785) 336-2184 [email protected]

Check out Northeast Kansas Enterprise Facilitation’s new website at: www.nekef.org

Auto

Freedom Auto Detail 19102 Hwy K9 Whiting, KS (785) 304-2730 [email protected]

At Freedom Auto Detail, we are specialists in cleaning your

automobile to perfection. We will customize a package for

you. Whether you want a vacuum and wipe down or “The

Works”, we will meet and exceed your expectations. Your

automobile will be done within 24 hours as well as having

delivery/pick up service within a 50 mile radius. Consider a

gift certificate as a wonderful stocking stuffer! Call or email

Kerry for an estimate.

Category Page# Category Page# Category Page#

Auto 1 Floral & Gifts 4 Lodging 7

Clothing 2 Food 4 Motivation

Speaking

8

Donate,

Volunteer and Support

2 Garden 4 Pets 8

Electronics 3 Hardware 5 Toys & Gifts for

Children

8

Energy 3 Health &

Wellness

5 Trading Post 9

Engraving 3 Home Décor 6 Wagons 9

Entertainment 3 Leather Goods 7 Welding 9

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Clothing Practical Cents Consignment 414 Main Street Seneca, KS 66538 (785) 334-CENT Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Late on Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Practical Cents is a consignment store offering new and gently used clothing, household items and everything in between! Come in now and shop for children, men and women’s coats and other outerwear, formal and holiday wear, executive suits, ties, and a maternity section too! You are sure to find something for everyone! Wanting to clean out your closets? Bring in your gently used clothing and household goods and turn them into cash. After your shopping is done spoil yourself with a facial and some pampering with Mary Kay Cosmetics, you’ve earned it! Mary Kay is also available at Practical Cents. So your entire shopping list is covered! Special Black Friday Hours 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Up to 50% off Storewide Specials! Twelve Days of Christmas Give Away Participant! Stop in to register to win a 42 inch Flat Screen TV.

Donate, Volunteer and Support Jackson County Kid’s Closet www.jacksoncountykidscloset.org (785) 364-2506 Hours: Monday 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday and Friday noon to 4 p.m. Donation Accepted at the: Latino Community Center, 5th & Iowa in Holton

Jackson County Kid's Closet is committed to providing needy families in Jackson County clothing for their children, size preemie to large, FREE of charge, with the help of community donations and volunteers. New and gently used clothing items are welcome as are cloth baby items such as bibs, crib/pack n play sheets, burp cloths, and blankets. Monetary donations are also appreciated as are volunteers for upcoming events.

The Homestead 3181 Chautauqua Road Holton, KS - southwest Atchison County/ ¾ mile north of Highway 116 (785) 872-3719 Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment The Homestead is a nonprofit 501(c)3 community service provider licensed by Social and Rehabilitation Services since December 2001. Their program for adults with developmental disabilities offers training and employment in agricultural related enterprises. Sales of items produced by the special needs individuals support the expense of operating the program. Items for sale include a variety of wood birdhouses, critter feeders and benches. One of the best buys is the organic Top Secret Dog Cookies. Fresh brown eggs are also available for use in your holiday baking. They will also mail your order with the addition of a small delivery charge.

Stuff-n-Luv Create-An-Animal Workshop — Donate Some "Luv" this Holiday Season Contact: Linda Grier at (785) 742-1779 [email protected] Be an Angel this Holiday Season by donating some "Luv" to a child in the hospital! For a donation of only $20 a hospitalized child will receive a Stuff-n-Luv Animal Kit of your choice. Animal choices include: bunny, calico cat, cocoa bear, cow, dog, honey bear, husky, lamb, monkey, panda, penguin, pink poodle, tiger and purple unicorn (subject to substitution based on availability) The kit will include everything a child needs to make their very own stuffed animal - one 15-inch unstuffed animal skin, stuffing, birth certificate, wishing star and a gift tag including your name (no sewing required).

Donated Stuff-n-Luv kits can be donated to the following hospitals: Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City; Hiawatha Community Hospital, Hiawatha, KS; Sabetha Community Hospital, Sabetha, KS; Horton Community Hospital, Horton, KS; Nemaha Valley Hospital, Seneca, KS; Atchison Community Hospital, Atchison, KS; or Community Medical Center, Falls City, NE. If no hospital and/or animal is designated, one will be chosen for you. Thank you for helping make a child's hospital stay a bit brighter during the holidays.

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Electronics

GlobalTech 918 Main St. Sabetha, KS (785) 300-3000 Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to noon GlobalTech is proud to stock the following products A/V cables, Hexbugs, blank media, laptop accessories, Blu-ray and MP3 players, CB and scanners, CD players, network routers & adapters, clock radios, printers, computer parts and cables, surveillance systems, telephones, computer systems, TV antennas, Cuisinart appliances, flat screen TVs, digital voice recorders, weather radios, Webkins, geocaching supplies, wi-fi accessories, GPS devices, and XM radio. Computer diagnostic repair, computer upgrades, home network installation, business systems, and video and audio transfer also available. Gift cards are available if you aren’t sure what to get that special someone. Mention this ad and get 10% off any product under $100.

Energy RET-NEK, LLC (913) 370-1089 RET-NEK, LLC markets and installs PV solar systems, residential-sized wind turbines, Ground Source Heat Pumps, and solar water heaters, as well as many other energy saving products and devices. Call us to make an appointment to see some projects we have completed and to learn how we can will help you to save energy by doing everything from powering an entire home to recharging batteries for a laptop or calculator. Give someone on your list the gift of energy savings this holiday season!

Engraving

Country Images (785) 364-2873 www.cimages.us Country Images offers unique items customized for you including mirrors, wood, leather, tile, awards, lariat rope and western items. From the wood frame to the engraved mirror, allow Country Images to customize your next gift or award. Custom engraved Christmas ornaments capturing that special family memory are also available in leather, glass, acrylic, and wood. Check out the wooden wall tributes and ornaments designed to honor members of the military or other organizations! Tributes representing events and hobbies are also available. Photos of most items are available on the website and orders may be placed via phone, mail, or e-mail. You can visit a showroom by appointment.

Entertainment French Creek Farms Onaga, KS (785) 889-4206 [email protected] French Creek Farms, located near Onaga and owned by Don Honig, is a producer of excellent game birds for your hunting, dog training, and other outdoor needs. They also provide guided and unguided upland hunting excursions on 1,000 acres of cropland, woodlot, and grassland habitat. One and two day hunting packages are available, and they still have open weekends. French Creek Farms can also make arrangements for after season and chukar hunts at a nearby hunting preserve. Gift certificates are available for the hunter on your shopping list.

Total Entertainment Center 719 Oregon St. Hiawatha, KS (785) 742-3231

Total Entertainment Center is a locally owned and operated business specializing in movie and game rentals. They have over 2,000 titles to choose from and get new selections each Tuesday. Daily specials such as 49 cent category rentals on Tuesdays and Thursdays make it inexpensive to entertain the whole family this holiday season. Gift certificates are available, and Total Entertainment Center is happy to special order movies for you to buy and give to anyone on your shopping list.

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Floral & Gifts

Lemon Tree Floral & Gifts 826 Central Ave Horton, KS 66439 (785) 486-2584 Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon www.lemontreefloral.com and check them out on Facebook The Lemon Tree, Floral & Gifts, opened November 9, 1998. It has a live lemon tree that has been in the building for over 50 years. The tree produces lemons the size of grapefruits. Becky Hoffman is the owner and is a board member of Kansas State Florists Association, a Kansas Association of Floral Designers member, President of the Teleflora Heart of America Unit, Past-president of Horton Chamber of Commerce, board member of Horton Industrial Corporation, a member of Society of American Florists. The Lemon Tree is a full-service floral and gift shop. They have fresh flowers, plants, balloons, permanent botanicals. One of their unique gift items is concrete garden statuary. They also carry numerous lines of gift items. They also have their own brand – EBG Designs. Products of EBG Designs include decorative cupcake holders, vinyl wall wording, personalized etched glasses (orders only), expression tiles and mirrors, vinyl window decals. The Lemon Tree has been working with several local school organizations on selling window decals as a fund raiser. Their normal delivery area spans a 30-mile radius or they can send flowers worldwide through Teleflora or FTD.

Food

All Around Sweets 317 Pennsylvania Holton, KS (785) 364-3300 Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.allaroundsweets.com Let All Around Sweets take care of your holiday treats! Many homemade varieties of candy are available each day including fudge, caramels, and peanut butter balls. Need gifts for your family, friends, neighbors, employees, or customers? They can do tins, baskets, or trays. A large selection of pie is also available, whole or by the slice. Need cookies? All Around Sweets can make those as well. Call now with your holiday order! Come in out of the cold for coffee house espresso drinks including cappuccinos, lattes, mochas, hot chocolates and much more. While out shopping, don’t forget that All Around Sweets also offers cinnamon rolls, quiche, breakfast burritos, homemade soup, chili, and sandwiches for a quick breakfast or lunch. Remember, if All Around Sweets serves it, they made it!

C.A.B. Ice Cream Truck (816) 273-9678

Keep your ears open this Spring for the C.A.B. Ice Cream Truck in your neighborhood! When you hear the music come a runnin’. Parent’s be assured when you hear their tune, C.A.B. Ice Cream trucks are highly decorated with their logo, the licenses are clearly displayed, front and back, and the drivers all have identification showing and will be sporting the red C.A.B. uniform shirt that has the official logo on it as well. So no worries when cooling off with their famous “Sponge Bob” popsicles, king size ice cream sandwiches or the popular choco-taco! C.A.B. has trucks covering Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri. See you in the Spring!

Garden

Coleman Nursery & Tree Farm 16267 142nd Rd Hoyt, KS (785) 966-2127 or (785) 408-9581 Hours: The Nursery is open by appointment only during the winter months. The store will reopen in April on Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Give the gift of plants this holiday season! Coleman Nursery offers gift certificates that may be redeemed in the spring for a

wide selection of trees, shrubs, grasses, annuals, perennials, and vegetable starts. Or, let them plan your landscape and install

it for you! Firewood and free bids for tree trimming and removal are also available.

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Grimm’s Gardens 2991 Goldfinch Rd. Hiawatha, KS (785) 459-2586 www.grimmsgardens.com

Grimm's Gardens is a family owned and operated greenhouse facility and full service landscape contractor, specializing in water features, serving northeast Kansas, southeast Nebraska and northwest Missouri. They offer a full line of trees, shrubs, roses, perennials, annuals, potted plants, and everything else for your yard or garden! Gift certificates are available for holiday gift giving.

Holthaus Landscape (785) 294-2228 www.holthauslandscape.com

Holthaus Landscape is a full service landscape company serving northeast Kansas and southeast Nebraska offering landscape

design and installation, lighting, irrigation repair, lawn health care programs, seeding, sod, spring and fall clean-ups, grading

and drainage, and tree and shrub sales. Call them today to start planning your spring landscape project!

Prairie Place Designs LLC 903 South 14th Street Sabetha, KS (785) 284-2627 www.prairieplacedesigns.com

What a joy to give an inspirational and easy care landscape plan to a loved one. The outside appearance of your home should

be your pride and joy and also one of your biggest assets. Prairie Place Designs offers gift certificates to be used toward a

personal consultation at your home; CAD scaled drawing of your property; digital image; estimate of plant materials and labor

for installation; a care list for easy maintenance; and professional and caring advice. Call today or fill-out an online request to

set up an appointment for a beautiful yard you can enjoy every season of the year!

Hardware

Wilhelm Heating & Hardware 409 New York Holton, KS (785) 364-4991 Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to noon, and Sunday noon to 4 p.m.

Wilhelm Heating and Hardware can help with anything from a single nut & bolt to a whole house heating and air conditioning

system this holiday season and beyond! Kansas-made products in stock include KU and K-State rocks and Atom stovetop

popcorn poppers. Other items range from practical to whimsical and include Bunn coffeemakers, cast iron cookware, pressure

cookers, wind-up flashlights, copper spinners, and model car and truck banks. You’re sure to find something that will make

your life or that of someone on your holiday list a little easier!

Health & Wellness Bee Royal Products www.beeroyalproducts.com 1-866-698-2337

Give the gift of health and beauty this year! Bee Royal Products specializes in bee products including the finest quality royal

jelly and bee pollen. These products have long been known to increase health and wellness. Bee Royal also offers a complete

line of skincare and cosmetics under the Bee Luscious label. Ana and Jim encourage you to get luscious with Bee Luscious

this holiday season!

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Health & Wellness Continued Holle’s Studio 716 Oregon St., Hiawatha, KS, (785) 288-0132 [email protected]

Holle’s Studio offers group and private dance classes in jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, and hip hop for ages 3 and up. Year

round adult yoga and seasonal adult fitness classes are also available. We also do special classes for clubs and groups as an

activity for your monthly meetings.

Home Décor Cottage of the Seasons 515 Commercial Atchison, KS (913) 367-6171 www.cottageoftheseasons.com Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cottage of the Seasons is nestled downtown in historic Atchison, Kansas. They offer home and seasonal décor items; jewelry; the work of local artists; NYX makeup; religious and bereavement gifts; TRAPP candles; bird feeders, fountains, statuary, other garden items; a unique line of clothing and handbags; and many more items. Call to book your own private night of shopping! Altered art classes are offered on the first Monday of each month. Call for more information.

M.J. Bliss 321 St. Joseph Street Wathena, KS Information and Reservations: (785) 989-4911 Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The store offers a unique selection of home decor and seasonal items for your year round and holiday decorating needs. A wide selection of fabulous handbags, jewelry and ladies accessories are available. The tastefully decorated events room is available for any type of gathering you may wish, from birthday parties to baby and bridal showers and even small weddings! We can also provide the catering if you wish and we specialize in custom cake orders. If you are in need of linens for a special event, we have you covered with items for rental as well! Pay us a visit any time and treat yourself to a special destination shopping experience!

Muscotah Mercantile

107 West 2nd Street Muscotah, KS (785) 872-5000 [email protected] and check out their Facebook page Hours: Monday through Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

The next time you are in Muscotah stop by the newest business in town, the Muscotah Mercantile. You can find year round Christmas items, seasonal décor for your home, unique gift items, as well as convenience items all under one roof at the Muscotah Mercantile. Owners, LeeAnn Piini, CJ Hanson and Selma Tacker, offer items featuring their unique interests from handmade arts and crafts, home décor made in the United States and Christmas items available all year. The Mercantile also offers all those pantry and convenience items you are looking for! Out of bread, milk, eggs, most importantly chocolate? Make a quick stop at the Mercantile! Shop the Muscotah Mercantile and take care of everyone on your list! Muscotah Mercantile Holiday Specials: November 26 through December 1: 20% off all Snowmen; December 2 through December 8: 20% off all Angels; December 9 through December 15: 20% off all Santas, and December 16 through December 23: 20% off all ornaments. Join us every Saturday morning for coffee and goodies.

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Leather Goods The English Leather Shop 119 W. 8th St. Horton, KS Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon (785) 741-0128 www.englishleathershop.com

The English Leather Shop offers shoppers a variety of leather goods including wallets, belts, cell phone cases, boots, and

shoes. Luke also carries tack and other western supplies and does custom leather work. Other product lines include

secondhand furniture and Diamond brand pet foods.

Lodging

MuleSkinner Lodge 190th & W Rd Denison, KS (785) 935-2279 www.muleskinnerlodge.com

The MuleSkinner Lodge is a unique, rustic bed and breakfast retreat available for private getaways (sleeps 8) or gatherings of

up to 30. Outdoor space can accommodate picnics, tents, and weddings at the beautiful wisteria arbor. The property includes a

large water garden, hollow log wash basin, waterfall shower, wrap-around deck, abundant wildlife, hot tub, laundry facilities,

solarium, walking trails, and much more! Watch the woods fill up with snow while sitting in front of the cozy fireplace this

holiday season. Let Granny cook for you or handle it yourself. Open all four seasons by reservation only.

Sunflower Motel 406 North 1st Street Hiawatha, KS 66434-1899 (785) 742-4305 Low Weekly Rates and Daily Specials Offered

Under new management, the reviews are in! Clean, quiet and comfortable! The new owners have really spruced up this

motel. Rooms are tastefully furnished, extremely clean, and well equipped with a in-room coffee maker, mini-refrigerator,

microwave, free wireless internet, and cable TV! Downtown and restaurants are close by, including a Pizza Hut, Subway,

Sonic, McDonalds and Wal-Mart. The staff are very friendly and courteous. Come in and see for yourself! If you have family

coming in for the Holidays send them over, they will be very well taken care of at the Sunflower Motel in Hiawatha!

Werner Guest House Horton, KS (785) 548-5500

Don and Connie Werner are proud to announce the opening of Werner Guest House, a two-bedroom guesthouse on Mission Lake in Horton, Kansas. Connie has dreamed of being an innkeeper for more than 20 years, but timing is everything, and the time is right now. Werner Guest House is nestled between Mission Lake at the fore view and Werner Wagon Works, a historically rich wagon shop where, for more than 22 years, Don has been building new and restoring all types of horse-drawn conveyances. If you are interested in the history of wagon building, you are welcome to take a guided tour of the wagon shop. Werner House has two theme rooms--the Cowboy Room and the Country Room. Each has been refurbished and decorated to carry out its theme. Each room also has its own bathroom, television, DVD/VCR, coffee pot, microwave oven, refrigerator and queen-size bed. A wide selection of movies, including westerns, family-friendly features and kids' shows, is available, at no extra charge. In the commons area of the house there is a small library, a gift shop featuring the works of local artists, a place to sit and visit in front of the fireplace, a dining area and a public restroom. Guests may also sit and relax on the front porch, which has a lakefront view. A big country breakfast is served with that old-fashion service and a friendly smile. So if you're looking for a relaxing getaway, wish to go boating, water skiing, fishing, hunting or are here to see family and friends, please give Werner Guest House a visit.

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Motivation Speaking

Tiffany Eis- Motivational Speaker www.tiffanyeis.com [email protected]

Motivation speaker, Tiffany Eis, provides inspiration presentations to organizations across northeast Kansas. Three years after

nearly dying on her 30th birthday, Tiffany Eis begins sharing her tragic story of drug abuse and her brush with death. The

direct result of making bad choices with drug abuse was an infection, two stokes, both legs amputated below the knee and an

Aortic Heart Valve Replacement. Eis has recovered from her injuries and started a motivational speaking business in

Hiawatha. She speaks to different organizations about overcoming personal barriers to success, helping create communities

that are drug free, creating positive behavior changes, and how the decisions you make impact your family and friends.

Pets Homestead Pet Resort and Spa, LLC 3233 Chautauqua Rd Holton, KS - southwest Atchison County/ ¾ mile north of Highway 116 (785) 872-3200 www.homesteadpetresort.com Stop by our Open House on December 18 to get free photographs of your pet or you with your pet and Santa. Hot Chocolate, Spiced Tea and Cookies will also be served. Going away this holiday season and need someone to take care of your pet? Homestead Pet Resort and Spa provides an alternative to the standard boarding kennel. Staff is on site 24 hours a day. Dogs are divided into play groups according to size, age, and temperament. Large interior and exterior spaces provide exercise plus interaction with other dogs. At all times pet care givers monitor the activities to assure safety and security. Cats are boarded in a spacious room with a separate ventilation system from the dogs. Active cats have access to a large play area filled with entertaining toys. Make your reservation as soon as possible while space is still available! First time boarders receive a 10% discount. Holidays are a time for family photos that include the four legged family members. Or, perhaps your pet just needs a good bath and brush out before your guests arrive. Either way, be sure that Laddie and Lady look their best by scheduling a groom today! Call for special offers on baths and grooms.

Toys & Gifts for Children

Stuff-n-Luv Create-An-Animal Workshop http://stuffapal.com/store/affiliate.asp?aff=1082 (785) 742-1779 [email protected]

The Workshop offers a unique hands-on experience that lets you Stuff-n-Luv a new friend. There’s no need to travel to the city and wait in long lines at the mall when Stuff-n-Luv’s bear factory comes to you! Each animal kit comes with everything you need: plush skin, stuffing, birth certificate, and a wishing star. Both 8 and 15-inch animals are available as well as lots of outfits, sound chips, shoes, and accessories to add to your enjoyment. Stuff-n-Luv is great for holiday or birthday parties, scout troops, school events, daycares, nursing homes, family reunions, summer camps, sleepovers, rainy days, gift baskets, fundraising, and much more. Bulk kits are available.

Usborne Books and More 785-459-2249 or 785-547-5941

www.UsborneNEKS.com

Usborne Books and More is committed to putting books in the hands of children and providing a fun avenue for children to

discover the joy of reading. I am available to do various events and will work with you to make your event prosperous and

successful. Book Fairs, Reading Incentive Programs, Back to School night, Library appointments and Fundraisers as well as home shows and personal shopping appointments are some of ways I can help you provide the children in you lives these

awesome, award-winning books. You can order several great books with many titles to choose from with the average price of

our books being approximately $10. Orders placed from the website will arrive at your door within three to four days or if you

have loved ones away you can have your gift sent directly to them. While you are at the website, sign up for the daily drawing

for free products. Please be sure to check my website on Black Friday for some super savings! Many of the books will be on

sale for a substantial savings! Shop early while the selection is good!

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Trading Post

Lockhard’s Trading Post 502 Main Street Effingham, KS, 66023 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.newsleaf.com/LTP.htm and check them out on Facebook

Lockhard's is your local everything store! We are a trading post, a live bait shop, flea market, and old/rare coin dealer. We set our prices, but are always willing to hear your best offers, and trade items. We also have new inventory weekly. We are also your source for hard to find plumbing supplies, pipes, fittings etc. for all the vintage buildings in the area! Come and see us we have something for everyone!

Wagons Werner Wagon Works Don and Connie Werner (785) 486-3758 and Cell: (785) 548-5500 [email protected]

Werner Wagon Works “Preserving the Past for the Future”. Wainwright and Wheelwright.

If you are looking to purchase a wagon, Werner Wagon Works has been building new and restoring horse

drawn vehicles for over 22 years. We build from buckboards to stagecoaches and anything in between. In

visiting Werner Wagon Works you will learn the why’s and how’s of building a horse drawn vehicle. You will

also learn the history of our great country and the movement west. If you love history and want to take a

guided tour and visit our shop please call for an appointment time. Two dollar donation per person, please.

Welding Tork's Welding 105 Main St. Robinson, KS 66532 (785) 544-6635 or our cell at (785) 288-0580 Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We service Northeast Kansan’s welding and repair needs! Attention farmers, we can do on-site repair; service calls anytime during the week in the country and available weekends during harvest and planting season. We can custom build double trailers to haul two-1,000 gallon Anhydrous tanks and also designed a trailer to put one large-1,500 gallon tank on, and can custom build a trailer to serve your needs and terrain. General welding, stainless steel and Aluminum welding are no problem!