The Alpaca Shop recently opened in downtown Princeton at 411 S. Main St.

“We’ve got a whole wall full of alpaca socks, plus hats, scarves, clothing, blankets and rugs,” read a Facebook post by Tiskilwa Farms Alpacas, LLC. Customers also can choose from their selection of yarns to make their own items.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. The store can be reached at 815-646-1300.

Tiskilwa Farms Alpacas has around 150 alpacas and offers alpaca sales, breeding, shearing and boarding services, according to its Facebook page.

Small engine repair shop closes in Peru

Jimmie’s Motor Rebuilding, 3350 Becker Drive, Peru, closed March 31, upon the owner’s retirement.

The small engine repair shop, which specialized in automotive, air cooled and light truck engines, was opened by Jimmie DeMattia 80 years ago. Donald E. Klein went to work for him in 1957. He bought the business from DeMattia in 1976 and his son, Don, joined him in the shop. He retired in 1993 and his son has owned the business since.

When asked what he would miss, Klein responded “everything.”

“I’m going to miss it, but it’s time.” he told the NewsTribune.

He thanked his loyal customers for their business over the years.

Kramer’s Guns & Supplies celebrate 30 years

Teri and Chris Kramer opened Kramer’s Guns & Supplies, 16927 3200 East St., Spring Valley, when they saw a need for a personal, community-based sporting goods store.

They’re celebrating 30 years since they opened their Spring Valley store.

“Thirty years later we did not have a clue the great experiences and amazing people we would have encountered,” the Kramers said.

The Kramers said their business also offers them the opportunity to fundraise for local organizations, such as veterans organizations, police and fire departments and area sportsman’s clubs.

Kramer’s stocks new and used firearms and also buys and trades firearms. For more information, call 815-894-2239 or visit kramersguns.com.

Ottawa garden center opens for season

Garden’s Gate Garden Center and Landscaping, 611 Dayton Road, Ottawa, opens for the season Monday, April 11.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

The garden center sells annuals, perennials, shrubs and ornamental trees, houseplants, gifts, home and garden items, and also offers professional landscaping services. For more information, visit shopgardensgate.com or fb.com/ottawagardensgate.

Sheridan garden center opens for season

Redbud Creek Farm, 2930 N. 4351st Road, Sheridan, has opened for the season.

The hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

The garden center sells annuals, perennials, vegetables and herb plans, shrubs and ornamental trees, garden and nature-related books, gifts and local honey, according to its Facebook page. For more information, visit redbudcreekfarm.com or fb.com/RedbudCreekFfarm.

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