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Born: April 27, 1939; in Harrisburg, PA Died: Nov. 29, 2014; in Morris, IL Virginia “Ginger” Rae Larkin, 75, of Morris, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014, at home with her family by her side. Born in Harrisburg, PA, on April 27, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Nina (Spangenberg) Walden.

Virginia was raised and educated in Wichita, KS. At the age of 17, she moved to Morris.

Ginger worked for 38 years at Jefferson/Smurfit, retiring in 2001. She was also union president for many years.

Ginger was a member and volunteer at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She is a cancer survivor since the age of 32. Her hobbies included playing Euchre with her card club and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, James R. (Karla) Yard, Kevin Yard, Denise (Greg) Gillespie, and Keith Yard, all of Morris; grandchildren, Tara (Jeff) Wilson, Angela (Todd) Crose, Lucinda Yard, Jake (Christy) Yard, Jennifer Murdaugh; Mitchell, Natalie, and Ashton Yard; Chanda (Travis) Kinney, Ginger

(Ray) Hollenbeck, Benjamin Radigan; Leah (Dan) Peat; Mark Yard, Christopher (Katie) Yard, and Riley Yard. Also survived by many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and brothers and sisters, William (Alice) Walden of Andover, KS; Mariva Scherck of Bellville, IL; Charles (Margot) Walden of Vancouver, WA; and Sheila Walden of N.E. Prior Lake, MA. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Sr. and Nina Walden; infant son, Kenneth Eugene Yard, II; Kenneth Eugene Yard, and Bernard Larkin; and a sister, Gail Winkler.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2014, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home located at 301 W. Washington Street in Morris.

A Celebration of Virginia.s Life will be held on Friday, December 5, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Greg Gillespie officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Memorials may be made in Virginia’s name to the Cancer Society.

Arrangements have been entrusted with U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, 301 W Washington Street, Morris, Illinois. For further information visit the website at www.ucdaviscallahan.com or contact the funeral home at (815) 942-0084. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting the

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VIOLET STAVROVICH

Born: Feb. 7, 1922; in Chicago, IL Died: Nov. 29, 2014; in Morris, IL Violet Stavrovich, nee Kufrin, of Morris passed away Saturday evening, November 29, 2014, at the Regency Healthcare Facility in Morris. She was 92 years old.

Violet was born February 7, 1922, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Paul and Caroline (Misic) Kufrin. She was educated in Hinsdale Schools and graduated from Hinsdale High School with the class of 1941. On November 10, 1945, she married Thomas Stavrovich in Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Chicago.

She was employed with Crane Plumbing during WW II and then with Sears in Oak Brook, IL for over 20 years retiring in 1985. After retirement, she moved to Morris to live with her daughter and her family.

Violet was a member of Assumption Catholic Church in Coal City.

Surviving is one daughter, Carol (Allyn) Knight of Morris; one sister, Sylvia Quick of Lombard,IL; four grandchildren, Robyn (John) White

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County engineer Craig Cassem looks over preliminary plans for the Ridge Road project Tuesday at the Grundy County Highway Department in Morris.

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She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas in November, 1975; her only son, Thomas J. in October of 1999; two sisters, Rose and Caroline Kufrin; one brother, George; a sister-in-law, Rose Kufrin; and a brother-in-law, Lawrence Quick.

Visitation will be held Friday December 5, 2014, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the U. C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home located at 301 West Washington Street in Morris.

A Celebration of Violet’s life will take place at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 6, 2014, in the U. C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home with Father Edward J. Howe, CR, as Presider. Burial will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside.

Memorials may be made in Violet’s name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Arrangements have been entrusted with U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, 301 W Washington Street, Morris, Illinois.

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By NICK SAMUEL

nsamuel@shawmedia.com MINOOKA – A county project that will widen Ridge Road and the railroad viaduct over it is now in the engineering and design phase.

The road and viaduct improvement in Minooka is being managed by the Grundy County Highway Department and is one of the county’s largest projects.

The project costs about $13 million – $7 million for the construction of the new bridge and $6 million for the construction of the new road.

County Engineer Craig Cassem said the Illinois Commerce Commission, Illinois Department of Transportation and Wisconsin Central Railroad must approve phase two engineering plans early next year before the highway department can move to the construction phase.

“We’re replacing a bridge that’s owned by the railroad.

They’ll maintain that after it’s built,” Cassem said. “Hopefully, we’ll go out for bid for a contractor mid-next year.”

The engineer said the viaduct will be widened so Ridge Road can be expanded into a five-lane road.

Minooka Village Administrator Dan Duffy said the road will be widened to Route 6.

“The viaduct isn’t wide enough, and the road only has two lanes of traffic,” Cassem said. “Minooka saw a lot of growth and increased traffic in the 2000s, which is what prompted this improvement. Traffic is at the point where Ridge Road should be a five-lane road.”

Duffy said the project will help eliminate the traffic and safety issues.

He added the first step is to eliminate the “bottle neck” on Ridge Road on the north side of the viaduct.

“You’ve got four lanes that trickle down to two lanes going under the railroad overpass,” Duffy said. “Cars have to merge into those two lanes from fourlane traffic.”

Cassem said the county also will construct a bike path and

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Vehicles travel under the viaduct Tuesday at Ridge Road in Minooka. Grundy County and the village plan to widen the viaduct and the road during the next few years.

sidewalk at the road and viaCassem said the county has build the road. got some sources to look at and duct, which will help with pe- partially covered paying for the “We’re still trying to figure hope to figure out where it’s destrian safety. widening of Ridge Road and out where that money will come coming from in the next couple The viaduct and road are is $3 million short of funds to from,” Cassem said. “We’ve years.” near Minooka Junior High School, Minooka Elementary School and Minooka Community High School. of Morris “This is pretty important for the village because there’s no safe way to go under the viaduct without going on the road. $ $ There are schools right there,” Cassem said. “Our plan is to not ($300 value) ($60 value) only improve the roadway for cars and trucks, but to also provide access for pedestrians and bicyclists.” $ $ Grundy County previously received a grant from the ICC’s ($35 value) Grade Crossing Protection ($175 value) Funds for $4.35 million for the In Morris Illinois Licensed project.

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LOCAL NEWS Morris creates new catering liquor license

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD

hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – The city of Morris has added a new liquor license option that can be utilized by catering companies.

The Morris City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve the creation of a Class O Caterer Retailer Liquor License after being approached last month by Enjoi Bake Shop, Cafe and Catering.

“We’ve been in discussion with a caterer who wants a catering license,” said Alderman Don Hansen, chairman of the Judiciary and License Committee. “It’s the committee’s recommendation to create a Class O license.”

Mayor Richard Kopczick said the license is a liquor license that is only good for one day. Caterers would need to apply for each event being hosting in the city of Morris.

“When you have a party or wedding reception at a place like Jennifer’s Garden or the Morris Country Club, there is no caterer. If you go to the VFW or the American Legion, the facility serves the liquor under their liquor license,” Kopczick said. “This would be basically for a party in your backyard or if it is allowed in a fellowship hall at a church.”

The liquor can not be sold per drink, and no money may exchange hands between the person ordering and the bartender, Kopczick said. Instead the cost of the alcohol must be included in the caterer’s per plate cost.

The license will allow the caterer to serve alcohol on the day of the event the license was issued for from noon until 11:59 p.m.

Municipal Services Facility’s phone system at a cost of $5,345.

Alderman Randy Larson said the Black Box system has created a reduction in costs over the phone system that was in place at the old municipal building. At the old location, the city had to pay for each phone line that came into the building.

Kopczick said the cost of the lines at the old building was between $19 and $24 a line, where as the Black Box system creates numbers as needed when an employee calls out at the cost of 10 cents a virtual line.

Alderman Don Matteson asked the mayor why when someone returns a call to the city there is no answer.

“When you call back the number that shows up on your caller ID, there is no one answering it because no one can hear it ring. The number is created for the outgoing call,” Kopczick said.

He said that will continue to happen and residents wishing to reach someone at the building need to call the published number, 815-942-0103, and not count on their caller ID.

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Kopczick also said during the meeting that with the warm weather last weekend many people were out working in their yard and have placed yard waste at the curb to be picked up. But yard waste pickup always is suspended December through March, with pickup resuming the first week in April.

“Public works will pick up what is currently out there as they see it this week,” KopPhone savings czick said. “But the compostThe council also approved ing locations are closed so the an annual maintenance con- city will be forced to store it tract with Black Box for the until April ourselves.”

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Thirty-two years ago this wonderful tradition was born here in Grundy County, “The Operation St. Nick Radio Auction,” to help those families here that may not be able to have a Christmas because of financial difficulties.

Each year we have made “Christmas Dreams” come true for 150 plus children that are our neighbors and friends. This year we’ll assist those 150 plus children with gifts from their very own wish list up to $200 each plus $300 to $500 in food for their families to enjoy over the holidays.

This year’s Auction Brochure is available at any Standard Bank in Morris, Coal City, Gardner, Wilmington and Minooka. Pick one up and tune into WCSJ, 1550 AM or 103.1 FM this Sunday from 8am to Noon.

You may also view the brochure on Standard Bank’s website at standardbanks.com, to view, pick out an item or two ranging in price from $100 to $1,000 and call in between 8am and noon, a wonderful way to Christmas shop and help Operation St. Nick assist the less fortunate neighbors and friends right here in Grundy County.

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Home for the Holidays provides fun for all

By CHRISTINA CHAPMAN-VAN YPEREN

cchapman@shawmedia.com MORRIS – The Home for the Holidays weekend once again kicked off the Christmas season for area families, who could attend the House Walk, visit Santa and participate in numerous other family-friendly events.

About 870 people attended the annual Home for the Holidays House Walk Saturday, down some from last year, but still higher than 2012, said Julie Applegate, executive director of the Morris Downtown Development Partnership and chairwoman of this year’s Home for the Holidays committee.

Attendance was up for

some of the other weekend events, such as the lighted parade and the Festival of Trees, she said.

This year was the second year the House Walk was held the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Previously, it was always held Friday. It was moved to accommodate those who work Friday, and to allow people to shop on Black Friday and still attend the walk Saturday.

Along with the house walk, families could attend the Grundy County Historical Society’s Festival of Trees, visit Santa and his reindeer on the lawn of the Grundy County Courthouse, watch the Morris Community High School Madrigal singers and participate in other activities throughout the weekend.

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Bryce, Kylee and Brock Claypool of Morris meet with Santa Saturday on the lawn of the Grundy County Courthouse during the Home for the Holidays weekend.

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The dolls now on display at the Grundy County Historical Society Museum represent about a quarter of Jostes’ collection.

They range from the Civil War period to the 1950s. The display includes a premium doll given away by the Madowan Tea Company, a 1910 character doll by Gebruder Kuhnlenz, a Handwerck doll, Simon and Halbig dolls, a Tiny Tears and a Ginny doll.

Some of the earlier ones have leather, wooden or porcelain bodies. The hair can be mohair, or human hair mixed with goat hair.

The display will run through the end of February at the Grundy County Historical Society Museum at the CanalPort Community Center, 510 W. Illinois Ave., Morris. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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County in 2015. Meeting attendees also will be able to join the MORRIS – The Morris Commu- Y and take advantage of special Premier Membership oppornity YMCA will host one more Coffee with the YMCA informa- tunities. Complimentary child tional meeting Sunday to solicit watch services will be available onsite during the meetings, and community input and provide refreshments will be served. area residents with an opporThe meeting will be from 10 tunity to offer feedback on the to 11:30 a.m. Sunday in the types of programs and services community room at the Morris they would like to see the YMCA Municipal Services Facility, 700 provide.

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The Morris YMCA is currently To learn about the local YMCA, remodeling a temporary facility, visit www.jolietymca.org. which is scheduled to open in January in the former City Hall Grundy County museum building, 320 Wauponsee St. features doll display Open to all, the informational MORRIS – A special display of meetings will provide residolls collected over the past 20 dents with an opportunity to years by Rosalie Jostes will be meet with YMCA staff to learn on exhibit at the Grundy County more about joining the Y, view Historical Society Museum plans for the new temporary through the end of February. space and learn about the new Jostes operates the Dollmendprograms the YMCA will offer ers doll hospital at her home in at locations throughout Grundy Channahon, according to a news

MORRIS – County Board members have their eyes set on one candidate who possibly could fill the empty human resources director position for Grundy County.

The Personnel Committee unanimously approved a recommendation to the full County Board to offer the position to the candidate at Tuesday’s meeting. The name of the candidate is being withheld until the full County Board votes on the recommendation Dec. 9, David Welter, County Board chairman, said.

“I think we found a candidate we’re interested in, and we’re following the procedure to be able to offer the job,” Welter said.

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of the immediate past human resources director, Debra Johnson, Nov. 10.

Johnson has been working intermittently as human resources director up until Tuesday. But she will still help train the new hire on nights and weekends.

Johnson previously said she resigned because the Personnel Committee insisted it wanted a full-time human resources director instead of part-time.

Geiger said the county had reviewed 13 applications for the position, conducted four interviews and two second interviews.

“Our first job posting was several weeks before Deb was leaving. We’ve been working on the process for a month and have been anticipating her final day,” Geiger said.

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“We spent many hours discussing the pros and cons of different candidates, and we feel really good about this candidate,” Vicki Geiger, chairwoman of the committee, said.

“This candidate has strong experience in human resources.”

Geiger said other board members who aren’t on the Personnel Committee were in attendance to help with the decision to pick the most qualified candidate.

Members of the Personnel Committee also recommend to the Finance Committee the salary of the human resources director not to exceed $65,000 per year.

Finance Committee members will vote on the salary amount Monday.

The full County Board officially accepted the resignation

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MORRIS – Grundy County State’s Attorney Jason Helland recently released the following felony dispositions. The State’s Attorney’s Office often reaches plea agreements in cases following a careful consideration of the nature of the charges, the facts of the case, a thorough consultation with the victim, a review of the offender’s criminal history, and weighing aggravat-

ing and mitigating factors. The State’s Attorney’s Office makes no representation as to the accuracy of such information. In all cases, the official records of the court clerk should be consulted for confirmation.

• Dennis Anderson, 51, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, pleaded guilty to possession of more than 500 grams but less than 2,000 grams of cannabis, a Class 3 felony, and was sentenced to 30 months in the Illinois Depart-

ment of Corrections. Anderson was ordered to pay a more than $1,000 in court costs and fees.

• Allen Elmore, 19, of Wilmington, pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary to a motor vehicle, both Class 2 felonies, and was placed on five years probation and ordered to serve 154 days in the county jail. Elmore was ordered to pay more than $700 in court costs and fees.

• Frank Futia, 40, of Morris, pleaded guilty to burglary, a

Class 2 felony, and was sentenced to 150 days in the county jail and placed on two years of conditional discharge. Futia must pay more than $600 in court costs and fees.

• Tamara Rodriguez, 50, of New Lenox, pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer, all Class 2 felonies, and was placed on probation for three years. Rodriguez was ordered to serve four days in the county jail and must

complete 200 hours of community service. She also must pay more than $1,000 in court fees and costs.

• Skyler Roudis, 20, of Morris, pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property with a value of more than $300 but less than $10,000, a Class 4 felony, and was placed on probation for a period of 30 months. Roudis must pay restitution in the amount of $416

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Grundy Treasurer expands transparency through social media

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vide the most up-to-date information in a variety of formats I have created this Facebook The treasurer office can be found page, as well as a Twitter feed on Facebook at www.facebook. (@TreasurerGC). I will use socom/grundytreasurer and on Twit- cial media, as well as traditionter @TreasurerGC. al media to release information regarding the Treasurer’s Office, such as tax payment ple all at once and it’s free.” dates/deadlines, the treasurWerden created the Face- er’s report and much more. “ book page Friday, but started Grundy County Chairman posting as treasurer Monday David Welter said he thinks after she was sworn into office. Facebook is a good outlet to get Her first post said, “Good information to the public. morning. In an effort to pro“So many people get their

information from social media,” Welter said. “It’s awesome. I encourage other elected officials to do the same.”

Werden said she also had the county Web page updated and created an email hot button so people could reach her via email with one click.

Werden said she has seen how well Facebook works for others, including the Morris Fire Protection and Ambulance District and the Morris Police Department, so she wanted to add another level of

transparency.

“We will be posting things that happen that will be a benefit to taxpayers in a timely fashion,” Werden said. “Transparency leads to better government.”

Welter said to increase transparency he and Werden have discussed getting the county checkbook online, but some software upgrades are needed.

“I’d like to see that happen in the near future,” Welter said.

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Channahon considering loan program for local businesses

By JEANNE MILLSAP

The village made its first foray into lending to businesses when it loaned $36,447 to Lone Star Restaurant last month in a five-year, 1.8 percent interest agreement. Lone Star owners plan to make a major changeover from its current sewage septic system to the village sewer.

Trustees agreed establishing a formal program for other businesses that might be interested in bettering the appearances or function of their buildings would be good for business and good for Channahon. Village Administrator Thomas Durkin presented

a first draft of the new Business Improvement Program to trustees Monday at the village board meeting.

Maximum loan amounts, interest and other parameters were not spelled out in the draft, but Durkin said one possibility is for the loans to provide up to 50 percent of the costs of qualifying projects.

The dollars available could be set in each year’s budget when funds are available and would be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Applicants would have to demonstrate a need for participation in the program and

provide at least two detailed quotes from bonded contractors licensed in Channahon.

“The funds may not be available every year, or they may be reduced on occasion,” Durkin said.

Durkin added that, besides Lone Star, no businesses have approached him yet requesting low-interest loans for improvements.

It also was announced Monday the Channahon Tree Lighting Event will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday in conjunction with Three Rivers Public Library. This free event will be held at the Channahon

Village Hall, 24555 S. Navajo Drive, and will include a visit and pictures with Santa Claus, horse-drawn wagon rides, music from the Channahon Junior High School band and cookies and hot chocolate.

A portion of Navajo Drive will be closed for the event.

Those attending may park at the village hall parking lot or at Saint Ann Catholic Church.

The Channahon Village Board also approved contributing $5,000 to the Will County Center for Economic Development and renewing its agreement with PACE Paratransit for $497 for the upcoming year.

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During the mobilization, Grundy County sheriff’s deputies issued MORRIS –The Illinois Depart63 seat belt citations, five child ment of Transportation and the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office had car seat citations, 11 driving under a successful Click It or Ticket and the influence arrests, one felony arrest, six fugitives apprehended, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 10 driving while license suspended campaign last month. or revoked, 17 uninsured motorFrom Nov. 17 to Nov. 30, IDOT ists, 91 speeding citations and four supported enforcement to remind drug arrests. motorists to buckle up and not drive impaired, both day and Grundy among counties night, during the merged Click It or receiving funds Ticket/Drive Sober or Get Pulled SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Pat Quinn Over mobilizations, according to a announced last week investments

of more than $8.3 million for construction projects in northern Illinois, including in Grundy County.

The road and airport projects are in several other counties as well, including DeKalb, Jo Daviess, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle and Winnebago counties, according to a news release from Quinn’s office. All are part of the $31 billion Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program and address critical infrastructure needs in central Illinois.

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Grundy and LaSalle counties will receive $123,213 to do drainage improvements on Route 6, with

the work 1,773 feet east of Illinois Route 170 in Seneca. The bid went to D Construction Inc. of Coal City, the lower of two bidders.

Shaw Media Correspondent CHANNAHON – Channahon village trustees are looking into setting up a program that would offer low-interest loans to local businesses that want to make improvements in their facilities.

Qualifying projects could include façade improvements, new awnings, signage, architectural details such as cornices, new doors and windows, rooftop mechanical screening, and repair or replacement of building systems such as heating, cooling and electrical.

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pay more, too, for the convenience of ready-to-eat popcorn, said Jared Koerten, senior analyst at market research firm Euromonitor International. “A lot are gourmet products and very high end,” he said.

That consumers are reaching for already popped products isn’t a surprise; people are consuming more prepared foods in general, said Harry Balzer, chief industry analyst of NPD Group. Fancy flavors also provide a new way of experiencing a familiar snack, he added.

“We love new experiences, and popcorn is a way to get new experiences with different flavors,” Balzer said.

At the Sweet and Snacks Expo in Chicago this year, buyers sampled popcorn flavors as diverse as rogue blue cheese, chipotle caramel and pumpkin seeds, ginger and sweet orange,

and toasted sesame and seaweed.

Franklin Park-based Gary Poppins popcorn was among the vendors. The brand plays to the more indulgent side of the category, with 50 flavors that include black truffle, porcini mushroom and white chocolate Oreo mint.

The company’s sales have grown more than 300 percent in the past two years, and its workforce has grown from 30 people last year to 100 today, president and owner Brian Lipner said.

Gary Poppins’ best-seller also is a twist on the Chicago staple of cheddar and caramel corn, tossing in kettle corn rather than the traditional butter.

But a coffee and caramel mix, and a bacon caramel flavor also sells well, Lipner said.

“There’s just more snacking happening. People are on the go more than they have been in

the past. Also being perceived as a better-for-you type snack is helping to drive the growth also in the category,” Lipner said.

SkinnyPop Popcorn, which started in Skokie, is a pioneer in the healthier category, hitting shelves in August 2010.

“We were the first to go big in the ready-to-eat category in the better-for-you section. We had the world to ourselves for the first year,” said co-founder and senior adviser Andy Friedman. “We’ve got the name, the packaging and fantastic differentiated flavors that everybody is trying to copy. For the last three and a half years, the big guys have tried to knock us off. But we have not skipped a beat.”

Sales for the brand, available in more than 25,000 stores, quadrupled from 2012 to 2013, he said. He expects them to triple this year.

It’s fifth flavor, Hatch Chile, will roll out nationwide in the first quarter of 2015, with others later in the year, Friedman said.

The Popcorn Factory’s sales at retail stores have grown 75 to 100 percent over the past year, Petrik said. The 35-year-old brand is primarily known for Internet sales, but is available in Jewel grocery stores and department stores, such as Kohl’s, Burlington Coat Factory, T.J. Maxx and Marshall’s.

The company has about 15 different caramel corn varieties, including some with marshmallows and graham crackers.

think is special. Shake things up and make the alterations required to get out of a repetitive pattern. Once you take control, you will feel invigorated.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Consider gaining knowledge about something that interests you. If local schools don’t offer what you need at a convenient time or place, using an online education system may be the better route.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Prepare sufficiently for an interview. A geographic distance may not be as big an obstacle as you imagine. Don’t rule out broadening your search for a better position.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Don’t let others take advantage of you. Deal with your own responsibilities first, and don’t feel like you have to take on someone else’s task without receiving credit or recognition. Be your own advocate and speak up.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – A healthier lifestyle can be yours if you tackle it like any other project. Decide where you want to be, outline the steps to get there and take action.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Wise budgeting and self-discipline will help relieve stress. If money matters are preying on your mind, talk with someone who can

shed some light on current money-saving trends.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Be patient when helping elderly relatives. Health issues and changing times are challenging and fretful for everyone. Romance is looking good. Once your responsibilities are complete, celebrate with someone you love.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Don’t invest your hard-earned cash in someone else’s future. Instant returns seldom occur as promised. Personal change will be possible with the support of a trusted ally. Believe in yourself.

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CHICAGO – Popcorn company executive Alan Petrik knows on which side his business is buttered – think flavor combos that go far beyond the classic Chicago favorite of cheese and caramel corn.

“People are being very particular about their flavors and profiles that they like,” said Petrik, chief operating officer of The Popcorn Factory Inc., the Lake Forest-based subsidiary of 1-800-Flowers.com that sells popcorn gifts starting at $5 for a popcorn card and hitting $169 for a 12-month subscription to its Fresh Flavors Club, with monthly delivery.

He’s seeing the likes of bacon, wasabi and sriracha becoming popular. “It’s not just butter [or] cheese and caramel anymore.”

Indeed.

A boom in gourmet flavors coupled with a reputation for being a healthier snack food are boosting the ready-to-eat popcorn business, with sales growing faster than those of microwave brands.

According to Chicago-based market research firm, IRI, ready-to-eat popcorn and caramel corn sales were up by 25 percent, to about $941 million at multioutlet stores for the 52-week period ended Nov. 2, while microwave popcorn sales were down 4 percent to about $851 million.

Consumers are willing to

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TODAY – Refresh your skills and knowledge to keep up with the changing times and you will be considered for advancement. Redo your resume highlighting and marketing your skills for what’s considered a current demand in your industry. Invest in you and success will follow.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – A posting regarding a professional financial gain will not live up to expectations or resemble what has been advertised.

Abide by the rules and don’t try to cut corners.

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A worker fills tins with popcorn Nov. 5 at The Popcorn Factory in Lake Forest. Boosted by a boom in gourmet flavors and a reputation for being a healthier snack food, ready-to-eat popcorn sales are growing by bounds.

But the market for the more decadent flavors – chocolate drizzle pecan among them – is here to stay, as well, Petrik said Hitting retail shelves is a strategy to get more business outside of the third quarter, the snack’s busiest sales period, Petrik said.

“From the e-commerce side, we know we have national recognition. It was a logical step to use the capital that we have to get into these other channels,” Petrik said. In the spring, it launched a Lite Works Popcorn! line with wasabi soy and sriracha flavors to appeal to the health-conscious crowd.

Waukegan-based Cornfield’s Inc., whose G.H. Cretors brand is carried in about 3,500 stores including Jewel, Meijer and Whole Foods, is feeling the competition but is still betting on a 30 percent increase in sales next year.

“We’re seeing multinationals comes out with more popcorn SKUs, everything from Snyder’s to General Mills,” said Claire Cretors, president of Cornfield’s.

G.H. Cretors introduced a caramel apple flavor with chunks of apple and yogurt drizzle and recently launched an organic line of popcorn, which includes extra virgin olive oil and “simply salted” varieties.

Cretors said she expects the organic products to be big sellers in January when New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier kick in.

visitors or interruptions will throw your schedule off course. Don’t worry about sticking to your timetable. Use this time to entertain and enjoy the company of others.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Alterations to your appearance or image will bring renewed interest from a former partner.

Be firm with anyone trying to dictate what you can and cannot do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – You may not be able to see the obvious solution to a problem. Step back and distance yourself from a dilemma until you gain clarity. Impulsive action will lead to a mistake you’ll regret.

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POLICE REPORTS Note to readers: Information in Police Reports is obtained from local police departments and the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office.

Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

arrested by Grundy County sheriff’s deputies and booked into the Grundy County Jail Nov. 22 on a failure-to-appear warrant for possession of a controlled substance.

• Douglas J. Ruston, 27, was arrested by Grundy County sheriff’s deputies and booked Grundy County into the Grundy County Jail Nov. • John M. Olson, 43, of Morris, 22 on charges of possession of a was arrested by Grundy County controlled substance and driving sheriff’s deputies Nov. 23 on while license suspended. a charge of driving under the • Allen W. Vancura, 33, of influence. He was given a Dec. 22 Munster, Indiana, was arrested by court date. He also was cited for Grundy County sheriff’s deputies improper lane usage.

Nov. 23 on a charge of driving • Stephen C. Pustmueller, 58, under the influence. He also was of Essex, was arrested by Grundy cited for improper lane usage and County sheriff’s deputies Nov. 23 illegal transportation of alcohol. on a charge of driving under the He was given a Dec. 15 court date. influence. He was given a Dec. 22 • Joshua M. Acosta, 27, of court date.

Diamond, was arrested by Grundy • Timothy J. Schaus, 41, was County sheriff’s deputies Nov. 23 arrested by Grundy County sher- on a charge of driving under the iff’s deputies Nov. 22 on a Fayette influence. He also was cited for County warrant. disobeying a stop sign and illegal • Joshua D. Cortez, 21, was transportation of alcohol. He was

given a Dec. 29 court date.

• Alfred L. Coleman, 52, was arrested by Grundy County sheriff’s deputies on a failure-to-appear warrant for driving while license revoked. He was given a Dec. 23 court date.

• Anthony L. Williams II, of Keota, Iowa, was arrested by Grundy County sheriff’s deputies and booked into the Grundy County Jail on a Champaign County failure-to-appear warrant for burglary.

• Joseph R. Lazier, 28, was arrested by Grundy County sheriff’s deputies on a charge of driving under the influence. He was given a Dec. 15 court date.

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The Dead Sea in the Middle East lies 424 m (1,391 ft.) below sea level.

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Their liquid assets are frozen.

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(150,000 square miles).

The lake created behind a dam is called a “reservoir.”

Lake Titicaca in South America lies 3,812 m (12,507 ft.) above sea level.

Can you help this tourist get to the lake?

Why is it safe to bet on the edge of a lake?

It’s a shore thing.

For more information, check out these books: “Lakes (Mapping Earthforms) by Catherine Chambers (Heinemann) or “Lakes” by Emma Carlson Berne (Powerkids Press).

Lake Baikal in Russia is the deepest lake.

It is 1,620 m (5,315 ft.) deep at its deepest point.

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OPINION ANOTHER VIEW

After Hagel’s departure, America needs a solid defense secretary Between Thanksgiving and events in Ferguson, Americans might have missed the rhetorical gymnastics on display after Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced his resignation.

The White House and congressional Republicans flipped and flopped, jockeying for partisan cover and gain. Meanwhile, America’s ability to engage on an increasingly complex and chaotic international stage is compromised.

At the White House, President Barack Obama praised Hagel’s service at an awkward news conference. Everyone already knew, thanks to back channels, that Hagel had been fired.

Obama’s experiment with bipartisanship failed. He chose Hagel, a Republican, in part as an attempt to build bridges after the contentious 2012 election. Yet Hagel could not break into the president’s inner circle on foreign affairs. Whether that was his own inability or a White House not interested in divergent views remains disputed. A combination of both seems likely.

Congressional Republicans have been just as malleable.

They strenuously opposed Hagel’s nomination two years ago, undermining his ability to lead once he did have the job.

They grounded their criticism in discredited accusations.

The only attack that appears to have been on target came from Sens. John McCain and John Cornyn who said Hagel was unqualified and “inept.”

Today, that attack does not serve the GOP’s agenda. The party rallies around Hagel and criticizes Obama. McCain now insists Hagel was up to the job.

America needs better from its leaders as the administration looks for its fourth Defense secretary in six years. There is too much danger in the world.

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The Middle East remains a quagmire from which America appears incapable of extracting itself. We might finally be wrapping up in Afghanistan, but the military’s roles in Iraq and Syria are expanding to combat Islamic State terrorists.

Russian expansionism threatens to boil into open engagements that spill into our allies’ territory, demanding U.S. attention.

Parts of Africa are in turmoil as the Ebola outbreak shatters fragile institutions that had kept some semblance of order.

Closer to home, Obama still has not made good on his pledge to close the Guantanamo Bay detention center. Federal budget cuts will force tough decisions about military spending.

And within the military itself, problems with sexual assault still must be addressed.

These challenges will not pause while the next Defense secretary gets up to speed.

Obama must choose someone who has the skills and credibility that Hagel lacked.

If the president proves reasonable, the GOP must respond in kind, especially McCain, who will become chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee in 2015. It will have the first say on the nominee.

McCain lost to Obama in the 2008 presidential election and has frequently criticized the administration’s foreign policy decisions.

Republicans should respect the president’s historic privilege of having the cabinet he wants. McCain and new Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell must ensure that the confirmation process does not devolve into the bitter attacks based on falsehoods that tarnished Hagel and made it all but impossible for him to succeed.

– The Kansas City Star

There’s always something to be thankful for this season SPRINGFIELD – There is no place more miserable to be on Thanksgiving Day than in a buffet line in a Las Vegas casino. Trust me. I’ve been there.

Back when I was single and a reporter for the Las Vegas Sun, I found myself new in town and alone on the holiday in the middle of Sin City.

So I spent an hour and a half standing in line at the Texas Station Casino waiting for a helping of turkey and dressing. I found myself talking to the others in line. We were each in the same gravy boat: newcomers to town who were dining alone.

We regaled each other with stories of happier Thanksgivings that didn’t have slot machines ringing in the background.

For me, those happier times were on a farm south of Galesburg munching on turkey and pumpkin pie and quizzing my mother about why we couldn’t have ham instead of turkey.

She would patiently explain that turkey was what

REEDER REPORT Scott Reeder was served on the holiday.

And I in my adolescent angst would say, “But, Mom, we’re hog farmers.

Shouldn’t we have loyalty?”

At this point she’d put a dollop of mashed potatoes on my plate in hopes of filling my mouth with spuds rather than questions.

Thanksgiving is about family. We lost my mother last year to breast cancer.

And we miss her. But oddly enough it was Thanksgiving and cancer that opened a door in my life that I never expected.

Back in 2001, my mother was scheduled for a partial mastectomy the week after Thanksgiving. I was afraid.

A bit lost. I didn’t want to lose her.

And I didn’t feel like I had much to be thankful for.

A friend seeing that I was down in the dumps set me up on a blind date – three days before Thanksgiving.

I didn’t know what to expect, but life was raw back then. We arranged to meet at a local restaurant – Chili’s. I wasn’t trying to impress.

The woman, who had just graduated from veterinary school, had kind brown eyes and an easy smile.

Her Mom had breast cancer, too. The conversation didn’t revolve around the usual first date superficial small talk. We talked about what is really important: family. Five hours later, the restaurant manager asked us to leave – it was closing time. Five weeks later, we were engaged to be married.

We now have three daughters. Sometimes, love just sneaks up on you. It was the last thing I expected.

But one thing I learned that week of Thanksgiving: there is always something to be thankful for.

• Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse reporter and a journalist with Illinois News Network, a project of the Illinois Policy Institute. He can be reached at sreeder@ illinoispolicy.org

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Morris’ Evan Bjelland dribbles around the Seneca defense in the Redskins’ home opener on Tuesday in Morris.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: MORRIS 50, SENECA 42

Redskins score win over Irish in home opener

By ROB OESTERLE

roesterle@shawmedia.com MORRIS – After spending most of their Thanksgiving week in Coal City, the Morris boys basketball team was more than happy to return home Tuesday.

The Redskins took on Seneca in their home opener, and the familiar surroundings worked in their favor as Morris downed the Irish, 50-42, to improve to 4-1 on the season.

It took a little while for the Morris offense to get going, but the defense was strong all night. The Redskins led 14-9 after the first quarter and took a 28-12 lead into halftime after outscoring the Irish, 143, in the second quarter.

Seneca did come to life after halftime, as the Irish outscored Morris, 11-9, in the third quarter and pulled to within 48-40 with 32 seconds left. Ben Rohder hit three 3-pointers in the fourth for Seneca (0-5) and finished with a team-high 12 points.

Evan Bjelland led Morris with 13 points, despite not scoring until late in the first quarter. He did provide three assists in the early going, helping spark the offense. Griffin Sobol gave the Redskins 12 points from the post position, while Jake Walker scored seven and Austin Patterson delivered six.

Sobol also had a team-high eight rebounds.

Morris jumped out to a 5-0 lead on a basket by Jake

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Seneca’s Sean Baker drives to the basket in the Irish’s game against Morris on Tuesday in Morris. Morris won, 50-42.

Jurasits and a 3-pointer by Patterson. After Brody Harty got the Irish on the board, Sobol answered with a basket. Rohder hit a 3-pointer to make it, 7-5, but Morris got a putback from Sobol, a drive down the lane by Bjelland and a 3-pointer by Patterson to take a 14-9 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Bjelland started the second quarter with two straight drives down the lane for baskets. Alex Peterson scored underneath for Seneca before Bjelland and Sobol each scored for Morris, followed by a 3-point play on a putback basket by Cody Niewinski.

Bjelland ended the first half by hitting a long 3-pointer at the buzzer.

Seneca rallied a bit after halftime, starting with a

3-pointer by Brandon Viken.

The Irish also got 3s by McCormick and Sean Baker in the quarter, while Jake Walker scored five points in the period for the Redskins, who host Kaneland on Friday.

Morris built the lead to 4225 in the fourth quarter after a basket by Niewinski before Seneca caught fire. Harty scored down low before McCormick hit a pair of short jumpers. Rodher then hit a 3-pointer to make it, 42-34.

Morris got back on track with a basket by Sobol and a pair of free throws by Walker before Rohder hit another 3-pointer.

Sobol then got a steal and a basket , but Rohder answered with another 3-pointer. Bjelland capped the Morris scoring by htiting both ends of a 1-and-1 with 32 seconds left.

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what we have. When we play the right way, good things happen.”

Quenneville wasn’t able to give the status of Crawford until the team’s medical staff completed its evaluation. The goalie’s injury took place off the ice, said Quenneville, who did not provide details.

Raanta, who hasn’t played since Oct. 25, has stayed sharp, the coach said.

“That’s all part of it with goalies,” Quenneville said.

“You’re sitting on the bench, and all of a sudden you’re in there. It’s an unpredictable job.

I’m sure he’s excited to get back in, to get a chance to play.”

Sharp, who has been working out alone in Chicago, was excited to be back with his teammates. Even his family left town for Thanksgiving, expecting that he would have been on the road with the Hawks.

“Yeah, it’s just nice to see everybody,” Sharp said. “I’ve been here the last two weeks by myself, talking to myself, talking to the trainer. It was pretty lonely. My family left the day the team left to go back to Connecticut for Thanksgiving because they were unsure where I was going to be. I was supposed to be on that road trip.

It was a long couple weeks.”

Sharp – who only participated in light drills, not the full practice on Tuesday – said he doesn’t have an exact return date in mind.

“Just taking it day to day, really,’’ he said. “It’s going pretty good. Everything feels solid. Feels nice to be out there, catching and receiving passes, skating on a line with the players. It’s all about timing at this point.”

Considering how well the Hawks have been doing without Sharp, the upside with him is a very encouraging prospect.

“We all know what he does out there,” winger Patrick Kane said. “He’s got a great shot. He’s a great skater. He scores goals.

When you add anyone like that to a lineup, it’s only going to improve. When he’s ready, we’ll welcome him back with open arms. I’m sure he’ll fit right in with whoever he’s playing with at the time. We’ll be happy to have him.”

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Goalie Corey Crawford will miss the Blackhawks’ return to home ice because of a lower-body injury. And while Patrick Sharp skated with his teammates on Tuesday, the winger isn’t ready to return yet from an apparent right-knee injury that has sidelined him for 11 games.

And yet, when the Hawks play host to St. Louis in their first game at the United Center since Nov. 16, they won’t be singing the Blues.

Coming off a 5-1 Western road trip, coach Joel Quenneville will plug backup Antta Raanta into the net – and expect the Hawks skaters to keep rolling along, especially the line of Patrick Kane, Brad Richards and Kris Versteeg.

“I think we played the way we wanted to,” Versteeg said of the trip. “We hadn’t really played a full 60 minutes until this road trip.”

Quenneville liked the consistency he saw as the Hawks continued to climb in the Western Conference standings.

“Everyone had something different to bring to the table,” Quenneville said. “That consistency was something we were looking for going into the trip.

We came out of it excited about

“We all know what he (Patrick Sharp) does out there. He’s got a great shot. He’s a great skater.

He scores goals. ”

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The suit combination that usually works

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Henry Ward Beecher, a clergyman and social reformer who died in 1887, said, “Our days are a kaleidoscope.

Every instant a change takes place in the contents. New harmonies, new contrasts, new combinations of every sort.”

We see suit combinations at the bridge table every day. Most we have met before, but even then a few are misplayed with a fair frequency. In today’s deal, South is in three no-trump.

After West leads the heart queen and East plays the king, what should declarer do?

South has eight top tricks: one spade, one heart, three diamonds and three clubs. The ninth trick might come from hearts if they are splitting 3-2.

So South should duck the first trick.

Here, East will shift, presumably to a diamond. Declarer wins and cashes his heart ace to get the bad news.

So he needs two spade tricks. In isolation, what is the best play?

One should play first to the nine (hoping West has the jack and 10), then, if the nine loses to the 10 or jack, lead to the queen (hoping West has the king). This is exactly a 63 percent chance, but does not work here.

Instead, there is a much better play. South should cash a second high diamond and a couple of rounds of clubs. When everyone follows, declarer should take his third club and third diamond. Then he plays a spade to dummy’s nine (or covers West’s 10 with dummy’s queen). East wins and cashes a winner or two, but then must lead away from the spade king (or jack) into dummy’s ace-queen (or ace-nine).

Watch out for this endplay position with A-Q-10 or A-Q-9 opposite low cards.

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Photo gallery of perfection makes woman feel insecure Dear Abby: I was divorced three years ago and have had a boyfriend, “Roger,” for a year and a half. He is seven years younger, and he’s intrigued with women on the Internet.

He saves tons of photos of these girls on his cellphone.

These ladies are “perfect.”

They have big breasts and curvaceous behinds, etc. I have had two kids. I’m not overweight and I exercise and keep myself in shape, but I have a “Mom body.”

Roger has told me he loves my body and everything about me. But the feeling I get is that he wishes I looked like those girls.

I have asked Roger not to save these photos because it makes me insecure. If he’s

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips going to look, fine. But saving them is another thing. He promised me he wouldn’t, but some of them are still there.

So he not only makes me feel like a fatty, but he lies to me, too. He has more pictures of other girls than he does of me.

Now I no longer feel comfortable undressing in front of him. I leave my clothes half-on and turn out the lights when we have sex. He has made me unable to stand myself. What do I do? – Can’t

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Dear Can’t Compare: The first thing to do would be to stop

looking at your boyfriend’s cellphone. Then ask yourself whether he has been seeing other women or just collecting pictures. If it’s the former, you have something to worry about. If it’s the latter, it’s no reflection on you, and he has voyeuristic tendencies (men are visual).

Stop making comparisons. He says he loves your body. Unless you have a solid reason to think differently, believe him.

You are overdue for a frank talk with Roger, and when you do, tell him everything you have written to me.

Your problem may go deeper than his photo gallery and your lowered self-image. If you can’t trust what he tells you, the foundation of your

relationship isn’t solid.

Dear Abby: I’m carrying a heavy burden concerning my 14-year-old grandson. He told me in strictest confidence that he had sex with a 14-yearold girl. I have been his male support system, mentor, adviser, disciplinarian and friend for 12 years because his father is rarely in the picture.

He swore me to secrecy, which I want to respect, but I’m torn about telling my daughter.

She has a right to know that her son is sexually active and needs closer supervision. We discussed condoms (they used them), accidental pregnancy, possible criminal charges and responsibility, but I think he is more proud

than alert to the possible consequences.

If I share this with my daughter, I break a long-held trust. When I urged him to tell his mother, he refused.

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Squad District (District), to serve the A public service Mazon Fire Protection District (FPD) and Verona/Kinsman FPD, in message from the Grundy County, Illinois shall be Morris Daily Herald held at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, Deand the FTC. cember 16, 2014, in court room East in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Grundy County Courthouse, 111 East Washington Street, Morris, IL 60450. All persons residing Pictures increase within the territory proposed to be attention to your ad! organized into the District shall be given an opportunity to be heard on the topic of the necessity of organizing the District and to make suggestions regarding the boundaries of the District.

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Large Amount of Vintage Jewelry -100's maybe 1000's of pieces. 10K 14K Sterling Silver, Costume Jewelry-Bakelite Bracelets, Necklaces, Rings, Brooches, Earrings, Christmas Jewelry, Pocket Watches, Wrist Watches, Longines Wrist Watch, Watch Fobs, Gucci Watch Southwest Jewelry, and much More Vintage Toys - Talking GI Joe in Box, Star Wars Figures in Case, Star Wars Millennium Falcon, Toho Godzilla, Six Million Dollar Man, Johnny West in Box, Big Jim Sport Camper & Figure, Vintage Ghostbuster ItemsEcto-1 in Box, Ghost Zapper in Box, Figures, and other. Vintage Power Rangers, Barbie & Ken Dolls, Holiday Barbies, Marx Ride On Horse, Ertl John Deere 5020 Tractor and others, Tyco & Marx Train Sets in Boxes, Strombecker HO Race Track, Vintage Transformers, 100's of Hot Wheels & Matchbox Cars including some Redlines, Many Metal Toys including Tonka Dozer, Loader, Pickup Trucks, 5th Wheeler, Jeeps, Sanitary Truck, Road Grader, Hydraulic Dump and others all in very nice condition!!, Nylint Crane, Car Hauler, Structo, and Tru Scale toys, Tin BO Mustang, Fisher Price Airport, Airplane, Firehouse, Parking Ramp, Family House, Sesame Street, McDonalds, and Farm Sets, Bozo Talking Doll, Lunch Boxes, Vintage Games, Composition & Bisque Dolls, Raggedy Ann & Andy Dolls, Many Marbles including German Swirls & early Peltiers, and much more. Some nice Vintage Toys!!

Coin Collection - 1oz Gold Canada Maple Leaf 1985, 1 oz Gold Kruggerand, 1/10 oz Gold American Eagle, 10 oz Silver Bars, 1 oz Silver Bars and Rounds, 50+ Morgan & Peace Dollars, 100+ Silver Half DollarsSeated, Barber, Walking Liberty & Franklin, Silver Quarters-Seated, Barber, & Standing Liberty, Silver DimesBust, Seated, Barber, & Mercury Dimes, Buffalo Nickels, 3 Cent, 2 Cent, Half Dimes, Indian Head Pennies, Large Cents (12) from 1800-1830's, Wheat Pennies, Proof Sets, and more. A large collection of nice coins.

Vintage Clothes - Part 2 of our vintage cloth estate also a nice collection of 1950's-1970's clothes from a local estate. Many purses-Beaded, Mesh, and other, Hats, Shoes, Dresses, Shirts, Coats, and more. Many Military Uniforms from WW1-WW2-Korean War and other. Complete Uniforms, Medals, Badges, Patches, Helmets, Hats, & Misc. Military Items.

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