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Two wine carafes on the left from Poland priced respectively $66 and $44. The vase is from Romania and costs $29. The unique oval bowl is cut on a slant from crystal made in Poland. Its price is $55. (The photo does not do it justice.) 
Retired Republican state representative (73-81, 93-01). Began government career in the U.S. Budget Bureau (before it was called the Office of Management and Budget). Served as McHenry County Treasurer (66-70). Ran for GOP nomination for Congress in 1980. Ran for State Comptroller in 1983. Ran as Libertarian Party candidate for Governor in 2002. Web site archived by Library of Congress here. Won/loss record for public office is 19 and 4. Bachelor's degree in economics from Oberlin College. Master's degree in public administration from the University of Michigan. Graduate of Crystal Lake Community High School.