Ol' Glory Bret Quinn of Camden brought in an American Flag with 48 stars. He said he wanted to learn how much it was worth and learn about its history. Dell Bartlett and his son, Colby, evaluated the flag to determine it was made between 1930 and 1950. Comet photo by Debbie Lowe Unexpected weather took a toll on participants, onlookers and appraisers at the second Appraisal Fair, held to benefit the Carroll County Historical Society, Sunday afternoon in the Carroll County Courthouse Rotunda. Fair organizer and former Teddy's Emporium owner Cindy Knoth said the event was three to four months in the planning. Volunteer appraisers, both local and regional, spent the afternoon talking to the approximate 100 brave individuals who tightly wrapped their unusual and/or antique items securely before dashing through the rain and wind from the street to the rotunda.

"No one wanted their goodies to get rained on," Knoth said.

Historical museum curator Phyllis Moore said there was no specific financial goal for the event and thanked the 16 to 19 volunteers who helped to plan and implement the event.

Danke Schon! Cindy Knoth holds a German "Master Stein" or "Krug" for local auctioneer Don Hickman and area dealer Don Burkhalter to appraise for a customer. Hickman said the beer stein piece was most likely purchased in Germany during World War II. Comet photo by Debbie Lowe Pretty and clear Illinois appraiser Howard May helped Royal Center resident Barbara Allison learn about a crystal pitcher and bowl she inherited from her great-great-grandfather. "I just wanted to know what it was," she said. Comet photo by Debbie Lowe