NewsAugust 23, 2009
Leah Kortmeyer has had a long love for Coca-Cola products. Kortmeyer enjoys a Coke almost every day.
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One of Leah Kortmeyer's many Coca-Cola trays.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com One of Leah Kortmeyer's many Coca-Cola trays.
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Collector Leah Kortmeyer in her Cape Girardeau kitchen Wednesday, August 19, 2009, with a few of her many Coca-Cola memorabilia items.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Collector Leah Kortmeyer in her Cape Girardeau kitchen Wednesday, August 19, 2009, with a few of her many Coca-Cola memorabilia items.
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Leah Kortmeyer uses her extensive Coca-Cola collection and knowledge to give presentations on the soft drink's history and impact.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Leah Kortmeyer uses her extensive Coca-Cola collection and knowledge to give presentations on the soft drink's history and impact.
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Leah Kortmeyer maintains a Christmas tree year-round to display some of her many Coca-Cola ornaments.  Kortmeyer believes that she has more than 1,500 Coca-Cola memorabilia items, including more than 150 bottles.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Leah Kortmeyer maintains a Christmas tree year-round to display some of her many Coca-Cola ornaments. Kortmeyer believes that she has more than 1,500 Coca-Cola memorabilia items, including more than 150 bottles.
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One of Leah Kortmeyer's favorite annual Coke collectibles is Christmas bottles with new Santa Claus designs.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com One of Leah Kortmeyer's favorite annual Coke collectibles is Christmas bottles with new Santa Claus designs.
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Leah Kortmeyer with one her more unique collectibles: a vintage vending machine.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Leah Kortmeyer with one her more unique collectibles: a vintage vending machine.
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Coke collector Leah Kortmeyer has several pocket knives made out of different items, such as this vintage vending machine.  Kortmeyer believes that she has more than 1,500 Coca-Cola memorabilia items.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Coke collector Leah Kortmeyer has several pocket knives made out of different items, such as this vintage vending machine. Kortmeyer believes that she has more than 1,500 Coca-Cola memorabilia items.
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Leah Kortmeyer's Coca-Cola collection at her Cape Girardeau home.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Leah Kortmeyer's Coca-Cola collection at her Cape Girardeau home.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
Leah Kortmeyer maintains a Christmas tree year-round to display some of her many Coca-Cola ornaments.  Kortmeyer believes that she has more than 1,500 Coca-Cola memorabilia items.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Leah Kortmeyer maintains a Christmas tree year-round to display some of her many Coca-Cola ornaments. Kortmeyer believes that she has more than 1,500 Coca-Cola memorabilia items.
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Leah Kortmeyer has had a long love for Coca-Cola products. Kortmeyer enjoys a Coke almost every day.

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