What turns a person interested in toy trains into a “model railroad enthusiast/collector?” If you ask Jim Hoeppner, it’s 60+ years of knowledge, time, and collecting. As a regular customer and friend at The Train Shoppe, he kindly welcomed us into his train paradise.  "When I was around five years old, ...

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Q. Does Gardner Village put the SWEET in sweetheart? A. Totes!   This time of year, Chocolate Covered Wagon and Happy Camper Deli and Bakery at Gardner Village are your go-to spots for Cupid-level cuteness.   DON’T GO BREAKIN’ MY HEART Actually… on second thought… a little heartbreak will add some serious fun to Valentine’s Day gift giving ...

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