'Basho' returns amid tears

Post-Tribune (IN) | August 31, 2005| | Copyright

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Hugh Smith (left) received a replacement "Basho" lawn ornament from company owner Michael Stopka of Arlington Heights, Ill., after the original, a present from his late wife, was stolen from his yard recently.(PHOTO) (PHOTOS BY MICHAEL MCARDLE/POST-TRIBUNE) Basho was produced by Design Toscano of Elk Grove Village, Ill.(PHOTO)

Who says dentists are heartless? It didn't take long for the tears to start flowing when retired Gary dentist Dr. Hugh "Doc" Smith was reunited with a lawn ornament that was stolen over a week ago.

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