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Dressed in her Christman sweater vest, Mrs. Strobach (Erna) holds a glass that comes in a set of four, along with a small ice bucket. They are from Krosno, Poland. The cost is $144. 
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.