TREATES, GIFTS FEATURED AT MR. BULKY; SPECIALTY IS A VARIETY OF JELLY BELLYS

Mr. Bulky Treats and Gifts is now open in West Park Mall.

Bob Basler is owner of the franchise for the candy and gift store, one of more than 90 franchise operations in the Mr. Bulky Treats and Gifts chain.

In addition, Mr. Bulky operates another 90 company-owned stores.

"We have everything from chocolates, hard candy, nuts and Jelly Bellys to trail-mix, low-calorie and sugar-free candies," said Kevin Buelow, manager of the new store. "Our specialty is the wide variety of Jelly Bellys."

Buelow, of Cape Girardeau, is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. He has several years of experience in business management.

"One of the big items in the store's gift department is a troll," said Buelow. The store has a variety of party goods, including acryllics; pinatas; trolls; gift bags; plush, stuffed animals; and other decorations.

Kathleen Basler is assistant manager of the store.

The store is in the Venture concourse.