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Peoria Journal Star

Peoria Central-Peoria Notre Dame basketball

Notre Dame's Drew Blumenshine fouls Central's Kevin Jordan (50) during a game on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at Peoria High School.
Notre Dame's Drew Blumenshine fouls Central's Kevin Jordan (50) during a game on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at Peoria High School.
Central's Deontray Dorsey (24) reacts as he is introduced in the starting line up during a game on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at Peoria High School.
Central's Deontray Dorsey (24) reacts as he is introduced in the starting line up during a game on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at Peoria High School.

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Happy Hanger closing after 30 years

There were more laughs than tears on Friday as Sylvia Straw, owner of Happy Hanger in Peoria Heights, prepared to close her store after 30 years in business. The store is closing due to retirement as the owner plans to walk away to focus on painting and traveling in her retirement. The store offered a special on Friday: $1 for a bag full of anything in the store except for clothes hangers or furniture.

Sylvia Straw, owner of Happy Hanger, hugs Julie Polonus, a long-time patron, during a retirement sale on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at the store in Peoria Heights. Straw is closing the store after 30 years to retire. She says she's looking forward to painting and traveling in retirement.
Sylvia Straw, owner of Happy Hanger, hugs Julie Polonus, a long-time patron, during a retirement sale on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at the store in Peoria Heights. Straw is closing the store after 30 years to retire. She says she's looking forward to painting and traveling in retirement.
Sylvia Straw, owner of Happy Hanger, interacts with a patron during a retirement sale on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at the store in Peoria Heights. Straw is closing the store after 30 years to retire. She says she's looking forward to painting and traveling in retirement.
Sylvia Straw, owner of Happy Hanger, interacts with a patron during a retirement sale on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at the store in Peoria Heights. Straw is closing the store after 30 years to retire. She says she's looking forward to painting and traveling in retirement.

Bradley basketball players visit Methodist Hospital

Payton McSimov, age 10, gives a high five to Bradley basketball guard Walt Lemon Jr. during Methodist Hospital's annual Christmas dinner on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, at the hospital. The players greeted patients at Methodist and signed autographs.
Payton McSimov, age 10, gives a high five to Bradley basketball guard Walt Lemon Jr. during Methodist Hospital's annual Christmas dinner on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, at the hospital. The players greeted patients at Methodist and signed autographs.
Bradley basketball forward Milos Knezevic shares a laugh with his teammates as they sign autographs during a visit to Methodist Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010. The team greeted patients in their rooms and signed autographs for employees and patients at the hospital's Christmas dinner.
Bradley basketball forward Milos Knezevic shares a laugh with his teammates as they sign autographs during a visit to Methodist Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010. The team greeted patients in their rooms and signed autographs for employees and patients at the hospital's Christmas dinner.

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Nutcracker

Malinda Martin, left, shares a laugh with Renee Spenny as Martin makes a few adjustments to Spenny's hair before her walk on role in the Peoria Ballet's performance of the Nutcracker on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, at the Civic Center.
Malinda Martin, left, shares a laugh with Renee Spenny as Martin makes a few adjustments to Spenny's hair before her walk on role in the Peoria Ballet's performance of the Nutcracker on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, at the Civic Center.
Ellen Cook, age 16, plays the role of Clara in the Peoria Ballet's production of the Nutcracker on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, at the Civic Center. Cook is a student at Metamora High School.
Ellen Cook, age 16, plays the role of Clara in the Peoria Ballet's production of the Nutcracker on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, at the Civic Center. Cook is a student at Metamora High School.