You are bidding on a gift certificate for $25 from Patsy's Candies.

Patsy's story begins in the late 1800's with Patsy Mehaney, an Irishman who made candied popcorn and taffy which he sold at county and state fairs and various events around Terra Haute, Indiana. He sold the candied popcorn business to a company called Cracker Jack before coming west. Patsy came to Manitou Springs Colorado in 1903, and across from the Manitou Spa, started Patsy's Candies.

In 1956 Howard Niswonger, wife Carolyn, and their son Wes, and daughters Ann and Jane bought the business. In the special Patsy's tradition, they brought forth new ideas and new confections. Their grandchildren and great grandchildren have all helped with this home town shop. They use no additives or preservatives.

Patsy's Candies have been a member of the BBB for 12 years and are located at 1540 S. 21st Street as well as at the Manitou Spa. They can be reached at 719 633-7215.