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Chocolate Bliss and Kitchen Essentials A wonderland of holiday treats & kitchenwares! Fully stocked with Christmas Chocolates, Candies and the Newest Kitchen Gadgets Special Hours Mon–Fri ������ 10am-5:30pm Saturday ������������10am-4pm Sunday ���������� Noon to 4pm SHOP LOCAL SHOP SMALL On 4th Street in Huntingburg 812-639-2900 On the Square in Jasper 812-482-1617 No Checks 714 MAIN STREET • PETERSBURG 812-789-3054 • bathbombspetersburg.com Open Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or by appointment HOODIES & Sweatshirts (CHILDREN'S & ADULT SIZES) $ 23 50 includes design transfer Donald Duck • Huey, Dewey and Louie Mickey Mouse • and MORE PERSONALIZATION ALSO AVAILABLE from G I F T S H O P BathBombsPetersburg New selection facebook.com/ElementsJasper 623 Main Street, Jasper On the Square, north of the Courthouse 812-634-6017 OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 10 am - 5:30 pm SATURDAY 10 am - 4 pm embrace your own unique style home. boutique. custom framing. custom FRAMING Berry's Produce & Country Market 1415 W. Brumfield, Princeton (812) 386-6365 Homemade Noodles Apple & Pumpkin Butter Fresh Apples & Oranges Fall Squash & Turnips Homegrown Sweet Potatoes Fresh Farm Eggs Fresh Local Jellies & Honey Coffees, Teas & Hot Cocoa Variety of Meats & Cheeses Holiday Gifts & Decor Mon.-Fri.: 9-6 Sat.: 9-4, Sun.: 11-4 ORDER YOUR Thanksgiving Pies & Dinner Rolls! 104 N. Main St, Owensville 812-724-3501 or 1-800-440-4888 www.holdersfurniture.net STOREWIDE shop early! SAVINGS Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm • Saturday 9am-4pm hometown store 812-385-5757 1607 W BROADWAY, PRINCETON Owned and Operated by Debra Walker HOURS: Monday thru Friday 10am to 6pm Saturday 9am to 5pm • Sunday Closed SIDE-BY-SIDE 36" Wide, Counter-Depth, 18.8 cu. ft. FRSG1915AV Reg. Price $1,499.99 APPLIANCES, HOME FURNISHINGS & MORE! READY for delivery IN-STOCK $ 829 99 Save $ 670! The staff at Chocolate Bliss and Kitchen Essentials stands ready to serve you. Front row, (l to r): store owner Ann Knies and Vicki Hartke; back row: Janice Fuhs and Amily Jochim. Find delectable treats and more at Chocolate Bliss & Kitchen Essentials Chocolates, candies and the handiest kitchen gadgets are the main fare in Choco- late Bliss & Kitchen Essen- tials, located for more than eight years on the northwest corner of the Square in Jasper Square. Ann Knies opened Chocolate Bliss 16 years ago on Oct. 28, which is National Chocolate Day. She said, "Starting as a gourmet chocolate shop in 2005, we have branched out to offer something unique and special to our community. Our kitchen store is full of the coolest gadgets, helping you to furnish your home, while enjoying delectable choco- lates. Our current store is our third location in 16 years, due to outgrowing the previ- ous two. "We've been in this loca- tion for over eight years and it feels like home. I've always wanted to own a business and as I was making some chang- es in my life, I thought what is one more? "So, after some planning, I turned in my resignation, one of the scariest and most excit- ing days of my life. My pre- vious positions gave me valu- able experience that helped me succeed in owning my own business. I knew I want- ed to bring something differ- ent to the area, not just com- pete with an already existing business. When I traveled for business, I frequently brought back gifts and I focused on what were some of those items I brought back that we did not have in our area. A re- ally good specialty chocolate was one of those things. "Paying attention and lis- tening to customers' needs helped grow the business. I still look for the voids in prod- uct selection that we have in our area. Just because we live in small cities and towns, doesn't mean we can't have nice things. "We have a 12-foot can- dy case, where you can pick your favorite chocolates: Tur- tles, seas salt caramels, choc- olate-covered nuts, truffles, peanut butter squares, just to name a few. "There are so many choic- es. Christmas is especially magical. We have nostalgic feel-good candies and choco- lates, chocolate stars, ribbon candy, chocolate Santas from Germany, just to name a few. Then there is the fudge. "We make more than a ton of fudge every year. We have a large selection of whole bean coffees, hot chocolates and tea, Stonewall Kitchen jams, pancake mixes, salsas, pep- per jellies, digs and soup mix- es. Charcuterie boards con- tinue to be popular. We car- ry Boar's Head meats, chees- es and condiments to make an impressive display." Kitchen Essentials carries Wusthof knives, bakeware brands like USA pan and Air Bake, cookware, grilling items, bar ware, dish towels and every gadget imaginable are there to choose from. Knies said, "I've been blessed with a wonderful fam- ily and staff, which are fam- ily, too. I have two children, a son, Brook, and his beauti- ful wife, Melanie. A daughter, Cassy, and wonderful son-in- law, Luke. They have given me four grandchildren: Zane, Rayln, Mae and Jack. "They are so special, and yes, they get whatever they want in the store. I've been blessed with the best staff and customers." Knies explains, "For now, it's going to be two months in- volving me all the time. This is what I signed up for. I am off more in the summer, but right now is the time for business- es. The fourth quarter is big." She added, "This is our 17th Christmas and I'm thrilled to be providing sweet treats and kitchen wares to our wonder- ful customers." NEW HUNTINGBURG LOCATION Chocolate Bliss recently opened a new store in Hunt- ingburg, located on Historic Fourth Street. The store fo- cuses on chocolates, candy and consumable products. 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