NEW BUSINESS: BASKET BUSINESS OPENS

Gift Baskets & Candles Extraordinaire has opened at 1318 N. Kingshighway.The new business, owned by Tera Marvel and Nancy Mathes, offers a variety of candles -- triple-scented, Deer Creek and FDL fragrances."We also prepare specialty gift baskets for every occasion," said Mathes. The list of items can include bath and body powder, food, wines, chocolates and other items.Telephone orders at 332-1818 are accepted, and deliveries are free in Cape Girardeau.Stores hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.