Lloyd Gobourne Nov 5, 2009
He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed coin collecting. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Gobourne; mother, Amelia Gobourne; daughters, Deanna Sinks-Hinkle and Cheryl Lewis; stepdaughter, Linday Moody; stepson, Kenny Covington; sister, Marlene Colbert; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Damien commemorative a no-show at coin show Nov 2, 2009
Kendrick said his own interest in coin collecting began when he was selling newspapers at the old Hickam Air Field main gate during World War II and a customer gave him an 1866 nickel. Intrigued, Kendrick studied up on the coin, igniting an interest in collecting that has followed him his entire adult life. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Does Cathedral of Learning host a ghost? Oct 31, 2009
The working spinning wheel and antique coin collection in opposite corners are wonderful pieces of Americana. And the room's 9-foot-long cooking fireplace, crafted more than 70 years ago from 200-year-old handmade bricks, is about as cool as they get. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Victory honors Vietnam vets Oct 19, 2009
Bob McDuffie, a Vietnam veteran, brought his coin collection, as well as scrapbooks of war propaganda that were distributed in Vietnam during the war. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, and served from 1972 to 1973. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
10 Tips to Understanding Asperger's... Oct 11, 2009
Common obsessions include computers, gaming, electronics, coin collecting dinosaurs and household gadgets. Language Problems and Asperger s Syndrome. (Suite101.com)
Trial starts tomorrow in killing of ex-chief, his wife Sep 20, 2009
They contend that he stole 37 pieces of jewelry and a rare coin collection valued at $15,000 from his mother's home and sold it to the Springers in early 2008. Police said that to hide his theft, recover his mother's items and rob the Springers, Mr. Szakal obtained a handgun with help from three former co-defendants and fatally shot the couple. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Brookedale gets 'wild' for annual charity event Sep 16, 2009
A variety of other activities are also scheduled for that day, including an auction of donated items to include West Virginia University football tickets, certificates for dinner-for-two at numerous area restaurants, ski lift tickets from Canaan Valley, coin collection sets, gift baskets, and more. A raffle for $250, $150 or $50 will also be held, with the winner to be announced at approximately 4 p.m. A new attraction this year will be the opportunity to have someone jailed, with the intention... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Police catch alleged thief after car crash Sep 11, 2009
He told police he d had a coin collection, including 250 rolls of quarters ($2,500), stolen from the cabinet. Another witness told police they had observed a green Chevy Lumina, with a female operator, male passenger and a young child with a Mohawk sitting in the backseat, parked in the resident s driveway three hours earlier. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
No sunset yet for golden teen Oudin Sep 6, 2009
Doubtful that Roger Federer, playing and winning in the arena next door, gives a thought to sweaty garments or how many millions are stacked in his coin collection. But they were in the same playground for a while, and for a while No. 276 Witten was doing as well as No. 1 Federer. (Boston Globe)
McKinney Police Reports - McKinney Courier-Gazette Sep 5, 2009
VICTIM (Business) of Burglary Of Coin-operated Or Coin Collection Machines Ma , at N. Mcdonald St, Mckinney, TX, between 17:30, 08/14/2009 and 08:30, 08/17/2009 Reported. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
On the Books for Aug. 31, 2009 (24) Sep 1, 2009
She is accused of taking a rifle, coin collection and other items from a home where she was babysitting on July 28. Korang is on house arrest pending further proceedings. (Montana Standard, MT)
Obituaries for Monday, Aug. 17, 2009 Aug 17, 2009
He enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting, golfing, camping, coin collecting and most of all watching and videotaping his grandchildren in sports. Survivors include his wife, Joycelyn; and his daughter, Lynn (Andy) Anderson of Spring Grove. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
McKinney Police Report Aug 11, 2009
VICTIM (W M, 35) of Burglary Of Coin-operated Or Coin Collection Machines Ma , at N Central ... Stolen Property: RINGS , NECKLACE , WALLET , COIN COLLECTION. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
George Hanson Aug 9, 2009
George had many hobbies, including coin collecting, woodworking, hunting, fishing, as well as his love for many sports, especially basketball, baseball, bowling and golfing. George was a member of the Williston Bowling Association Hall of Fame, the American Legion, and Moose Lodge; a past member of the Elks, as well as a member and past-president of Williston Area Woodworkers Club, and past member of American Petroleum Institute. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Math Skills with FaceBook's FarmVil... Aug 7, 2009
By clicking on a fully grown plot, players can harvest and watch their coin collection grow. Clicking on an empty plot gives players the option of plowing the land, for 15 coins, and then planting it for the cost of the seeds. (Suite101.com)
Show Me The Money Aug 6, 2009
The event also includes seminars on coin collecting and an introduction to ancient Greek and Roman coinage. At 1201 S. Figueroa St., (213) 741-1151 or. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Alaska man's death sentence overturned Jul 31, 2009
Prosecutors said the three abducted Poage as part of a scheme to burgle his mother's home when she was on vacation and killed him so there would be no witnesses to their theft of a Chevrolet Blazer, stereo, television, coin collection, video game and other items. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
National Gold Exchange seeks court protection Jul 28, 2009
filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition on July 24, two days after seized its multimillion-dollar gold coin collection as collateral on $35 million in loans. The coin company, located at 14309 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa, estimates its assets at $10 million to $50 million, and its liabilities at $50 million and $100 million, court records state. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
POLICE REPORTS: July 9 (24) Jul 13, 2009
Reports said two Civil War pictures, a china plate, two shotguns, two handguns, a musket, safe, coin collection, jewelry, tool box and a DTV converter box, worth an estimated $5,370, were taken. Police said the burglar pried open the door to the apartment to gain entry. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Longing for a trip back to childhood Jul 12, 2009
There was some regional Cub Scout thing that every troop was required to do, and unfortunately for them, I was more familiar with Mary Martin and her high Cs than coin collecting and the more renowned high seas. I d been told to prepare the boys for a demonstration. (Boston Globe)
Michigan government auctions offer more than cars Jul 10, 2009
The state also wrapped up bids this week on a coin collection that included Lincoln wheat pennies from 1940 to 1958. The set, which was confiscated stolen property, also includes some vintage U.S. coins dating back to the 1940s and Canadian coins from the 1980s. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Family history is on file at Mesa research center Jul 9, 2009
The world's third most popular hobby, after stamp and coin collecting, genealogy can yield fascinating fruits, its students say. Don Benham of Gilbert found a family witch. (AZCentral -- News)
Learning Singapore's history through its money Jul 5, 2009
like old folks who suffer from illness like dementia and that they might get lost," said Yip Pak Ling, senior VP and director of the Singapore Mint. Aimed at tourists and students, the museum also aims to generate awareness about coin collection. "Coin collection is not a single generation business. The value actually escalates typically after 40-50 years. (Channelnewsasia.com)
MARSHFIELD PASTIMES: Preparing for the celebration Jul 3, 2009
50 Coin Collection $5. 85 New members are: Mrs. A.R. Damon and Mrs. A.L. Creed. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
What's in a name? Jun 20, 2009
I like skeet [clay pigeon] shooting, I like to ride my motorcycle, I've got a coin collection - and I'm getting into stocks. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is released in the UK on 19 June. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
James Franklin Vinoski Jun 4, 2009
James enjoyed hunting, Muskie fishing, coin collecting and antiquing. James also loved traveling to Sweden where he and Diane have made four trips. (The Herald-Palladium)
Abandoned assets worth millions go unclaimed Jun 3, 2009
Another woman recently retrieved a coin collection belonging to her late father. The budget department s outreach team, comprising a half-dozen state employees, regularly appears at public venues to educate the public about lost property. (Pacific Business News, HI)
How NOT to move in together May 29, 2009
And you'll never ever throw out his Franklin Mint Star Trek Intergalactic coin collection. Well, unless he really pisses you off. (CNN)
Jeopardy Ann Pogue May 19, 2009
According to police reports Pogue stole property from the home of family members, including a coin collection, jewelry, and electronics. Police say Pogue admitted to selling the items to a pawn shop. (FOX 11, AZ)
US Mint unveils new Lincoln penny in Indiana May 15, 2009
Most of the pennies were sold at face value to coin collecting fans who could get up to six rolls, but several hundred of the new coins were given away as souvenirs to young people. U.S. Mint Director Edmond C. Moy says about 700 million of the Indiana pennies will eventually be in circulation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Moore, Richard May 15, 2009
He enjoyed coin collecting, collecting stoneware, refinishing antique furniture, collecting antiques and going to auctions. Butch loved the outdoors, fishing and carpentry work. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Lethal injection law is outdated, governor says (43) May 5, 2009
Page and two other young men killed Poage in the Black Hills so that there would be no witness to the theft of a Chevy Blazer, stereo, television, coin collection, video game and other items from the victim's home. As Poage begged for his life, the three men made him take off most of his clothes and forced him into an icy creek. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Pair sentenced for robbing couple, pot dealer Apr 28, 2009
Burgoyne and Forness stole laptops, cell phones, cameras, a coin collection, ATM cards and PINs and a wedding ring ... Forness also had sold the couple's coin collection to a pawnshop, and left her signature on a form. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Stolen computers raise red flags (38) Apr 17, 2009
- A resident in the 18200 block of Lucas Avenue reported that between April 1 and April 11, someone entered her house and stole a five-pound silver bar valued at 700, a silver coin collection valued at 1,500 and a derringer valued at 200. Tuesday, April 14. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
• Events calendar Apr 10, 2009
He tries to get it back by scheming with two petty crooks to steal the coin collection of the wealthy man who bought the American Buffalo ... He tries to get it back by scheming with two petty crooks to steal the coin collection of the wealthy man who bought the American Buffalo. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Conning and cunning Apr 10, 2009
A clash between business and friendship, it revolves around Don and his teenage friend Bob, who plot how they can steal the coin collection of the wealthy man who bought the American Buffalo and thereby cheated them out of the opportunity to make it in society. A third friend, Teach, lends his questionable expertise, even as he questions young Bob's inexperience and loyalty. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
1973 Pee Wee football, coin collection not lost Apr 3, 2009
A unique motor vehicle accident prevented the showing of a rare coin collection that year. A trailer loaded with several thousand dollars of rare coins was detached from the truck hauling it and overturned in a ditch on Hwy. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Bogue Chitto home burglarized Apr 3, 2009
In between, the burglars seemed to have taken everything they could get their hands on, he said, most importantly a safe that contained the Sassers' marriage license, birth certificates, Social Security cards, a gold and silver coin collection and Ashley Sasser's grandmother's antique diamond engagement ring. "They must have thought the safe was full of money," Sasser said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
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1973 Pee Wee football, coin collection not lost ... A unique motor vehicle accident prevented the showing of a rare coin collection that year. (Atmore Advance, AL)
WATER PURIFICATION A CONTINENT AWAY Mar 29, 2009
To mark UN designated World Water Day and Lynchs campaign, students have placed coin collection containers and posters in every classroom and are selling water bottles at school events to highlight the need for clean water ... To mark UN designated World Water Day and Lynch s campaign, students have placed coin collection containers and posters in every classroom and are selling water bottles at school events to highlight the need for clean water. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Three arrests follow shoplifting attempt Mar 20, 2009
They later found a woman who said the coin collection and one of the digital cameras had been taken from her home. Police arrested Miller and Burch, along with a third man, Michael Downing, who is accused of lying to police about his name even though officers knew him from previous contacts. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
World mints report soaring demand for gold coins Mar 15, 2009
com offers a large selection of U.S. Gold Coins and coin collecting supplies. Get great service, quick delivery and low prices. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
State police hunt for Girard safe burglar Mar 8, 2009
The safe contained cash, checks and a coin collection. The theft occurred overnight Thursday. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Regaining its shine Mar 5, 2009
net in Dormont, with his gold coin collection. An enduring symbol of wealth and an object of fascination since the dawning of recorded history, gold has outshined its peers in the troubled investment world and is once again selling near its all-time high. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Bang for his buck: Man sunk by gun in bag of coins Feb 21, 2009
Camden police Capt. Scott Rosson said many of the nickels were from a stolen coin collection. The Ouachita County Jail said Friday that the man was charged with resisting arrest and possession of a firearm. (Fresno Bee)
Pistol in sack gives teller hint Feb 21, 2009
Camden police Capt. Scott Rosson said many of the nickels were from a stolen coin collection. The Ouachita County Jail said Friday that Porchia was charged with resisting arrest and possession of a firearm. (KSLA.com, LA)
Coining it in? Feb 17, 2009
Rich Clamp, 25, is fairly new to the coin collecting game. He started his collection at the turn of the millennium when he saw a commemorative set of coins for sale at the Post Office. (BBC News -- UK)
Singapore Mint collects S$5m worth of coins in exchange exercise Feb 16, 2009
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Bombers bite Dogs, but result takes a back seat to bushfire cause Feb 14, 2009
Western Bulldogs forward Robert Murphy, who is still recovering from off-season knee surgery, was swamped by fans, while nearby Bolton swung a coin collection bucket. "I came along on behalf of our sporting community in Sydney and it's good to be involved," Bolton said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Nurturing love: Readers share tales of people and their actions who affected their lives Feb 14, 2009
"Every summer during the school break, we would take two weeks and travel by car to places all over the United States. She would begin hobbies with me such as rock collecting, stamp collecting, coin collecting and shells from various beaches. We were sure to see each capital building of each state we traveled through. "Thelma put me through college, where I earned my teaching degree and taught fifth grade. The thing she is most proud of is that I married a minister and have raised my two... (Modesto Bee, CA)
House & Home Feb 8, 2009
Some people stumble on a priceless coin collection or a family heirloom when they spring clean their homes. Invented as an antidote to the Depression, Monopoly quickly became the world's favourite board game. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
