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by DENISE M. BARAN-UNLAND

The only way to own an original Sue Shetina gnome doll is to attend one of shows at the Festival of Gnomes on Dec. 5 and buy a chance to win one.

"I figured this makes them unique," said Shetina, of Joliet.

"Billie always calls me each year to tell me who adopted the babies. Sometimes I know the winner and sometimes I don't since the festival attracts people who live outside the area. It's nice to know people are enthusiastic about the dolls and willing to take a chance on them."

Dolls are raffled separately during the Festival of the Gnomes held at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park. Tickets are available during the 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. shows at the park theater, 201 W. Jefferson St. Tickets are 50 cents each or three for $1....

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