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DKS Mi INKS StATHY RKfilSTKH At'iM'ST I i. 5E Weddings After 150 miles, he didn't feel all that bad 4 1 A It was, by definition, a wimp's 150-mlle bicycle ride; that Is, I was able to finish it. I refer, of course, to the optional Matthew Meiners Steele Kline-Melneri Icon Anderson Sara Puotinen It was an interesting experience. Not one I want to repeat, but Interesting. Curt Christine Brown Brown Brown Embry Christine Embry and Curt Brown, both of Des Moines, were married May 18, The bride is the daughter of Thomas md Susan Embry of 1620 Leland Ave.

The groom is the son of LeRoy and Ruth Brown of 3821 Union St, The bride works for Hawkeye-Security Insurance Co. in West Des Moinei. The groom works for The Principal Financial Group. The couple will live in Urbandaie. Meiners Kline Stacle Nicole Kline of Dei Moinet and Matthew Wade Meiners of Geneva, were married May 29, The bride It the daughter of William and Debbie Kline of 3625 S.W, Third St.

The groom it the ion of Bob and Nancy Meiners of Geneva, III. The bride works for Buttrey-Wulff-Mam-minga Agency Inc. In Batavia, III. The groom works for Tenneco PCA in Wheeling, III, The couple will live in Batavia. Anderson Puotinen Sara Lynne Puotinen of Des Moines and Scott Thomas Anderson of Austin, were married July 6.

The bride is the daughter of Art and Judy Puotinen of 528 Valley West West Des Moines. The groom is the son of Darrin and Carol Anderson of Austin. Both the bride and groom are recent graduates of Gustavut Aldophus College in St. Peter, Minn, The couple will live in Claremont, Calif. loop that turned Wednesday of the recent Register' Annual Bicycle Ride Across Iowa-XXIV Into a 150-mile day.

By calling it a wimp's ride I don't mean to imply that It was easy for me. It wasn't, I assume it was If John Karras might have wondered if, after suggesting in a Sunday column that I might try it, I actually did complete the 150-mile loop, Yes, I did. And I had a lot of company. State Trooper Jay Ohlcnsehlen of Mt, Pleasant counted riders crossing the road where he was stationed on the 150 loop (he told me as I crossed that I was 150, which struck me as fitting). Of those, 1,087 signed in at an official check point.

There were 904 men and 183 women from 42 states and six other countries. About 1,625 did the optional 100-mile loop. Iowa had more loopers than any other state. Figures. AH this information came from Dave Young, the Lake Mills Ride Right chairman.

Yes, I did it, and actuully felt a lot less trashed at the end of It than I have at the end of a lot of much shorter rides. I didn't feel good, understand (I was not ready to skip and cavort with fair maidens), but I didn't feel unspeakably sore, either. There are several reasons, and a big one is the reuson for my calling It a wimp's 150 we had favorable winds for about 115 of the 150 miles (actually, by the time I rode up a hill to a pi rji hi fori wi church dinner and back, then out to our motel, I totaled 155 miles), and head winds for only about 35. Another big reason: The day stayed cool Uie thermometer in my watch never got out of the 70s, even in direct sunlight. The third reason, and perhaps the least important, waa that I had a plan of attack, First, I maintained a reasonable pace with the help of a heart monitor.

Second, to avoid long stopi off the bike, I carried my own food Fig Newtons for energy, dried apricots for potassium, an energy drink for electrolytes and ibuprofen to deaden the pain. I had two one-quart bottles on the bike, and enough of the energy drink in powder form to mix another six quarts. 1 drunk five quarts of the stuff (and may never touch another drop) in the ll-plus hours on the road, and my longest stop In the first 80 miles was 13 minutes. It was an Interesting experience. Not one 1 want to repeat soon, but interesting.

I also am sustained by the thought that I probably won't be around for Iowa's bicentennial. A double century in one day? It's been done, but not by me. JSk 'TU i ill" easy for the legiona who blasted by me, but not for me. At that, I'm certain I was the only 150-mile cyclist that day to stop In St. Ansgar on the way to Charles City to write a short piece for the next day's Register.

You didn't see it unless you got the short-run special RAGBRAl section because the story didn't make the regular Register. That's why I'm writing this now; not out of a need to brag about what actually is a somewhat dubious achievement (does one brag about but rather to let the half dojen or so who David Cassady Sheila Cassady Diane Knief Robert Knief Shannon Hubler Dsirdre Hublir Cassady Straight Sheila Marie Straight and David Michael Cassady, both of Des Moines, were married May 25. The bride is the daughter of Carroll and Janet Olney of Blockton. The groom is the son of Donald and Sandy Cassady of 3009 Fleur Drive. The bride is a student at the American Institute of Business.

The groom is a pharmacist at Cassady Pharmacy. The couple will live in Des Moines. Knief Jensen Diane K. Jensen of Slater and Robert L. Knief of Des Moines were married June 29.

The bride is the daughter of Lowell and Barbara Jensen of Slater. The groom is the son of Laurence and Darlene Knief of Waverly. The bride works for the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences. The groom works for EMC Insurance Co. The couple will live in Des Moines.

Hubler White Deirdre Shannon White of Portland, and Shannon Lee Hubler of West Branch were married June 29. The bride is the daughter of David and Nancy White of Waukee. The groom is the son of Ken and Kristeen Hubler of Conway, Ark. The bride works for Intel of Portland, Ore. The groom is an aquatic biology graduate student at Portland State University in Portland, where the couple will live.

50-Plus Anniversaries rpTa 7 rn 7.s?ci rxi rijl fy John Wagner Shari Wagner Jill Westholm Dan Westholm 1 Thomas Melanie DeWitt Corbin Corbin Corbln DeWitt Melanie DeWitt and Thomas Corbin, both of Des Moines, were married June 27. The bride is the daughter of Leonard and Marcia DeWitt of 1 6 1 1 Frazier Ave. The groom is the son of Sandra Corbin of Gladstone, Mo. The bride is a certified dental assistant at Des Moines Dental in Altoona. The groom is a self-employed certified carpet installer.

The couple will live in Des Moines. Adair William and Laura Garrett, 1007 Cedar, 61 years, Aug. 4. Adel Benn and Mary Nelson, 2583 59 years, Aug. 8.

Ankeny Dr. David and Marilyn McK-night, 405 S.E. Delaware 50 years, Aug. 15. Charles and Rose Medici, 7040 N.E, 16th 50 years.

Aug. 1 open house from 1 30 to 4 p.m. Aug. 18 at V.f.W. Post 9662, 1309 N.E.

66th Des Moines. Cambridge Noel and Leona Larson, 50 years, today. Charles City August and Darlyn Ger-berding, 300 S. Joslin 62 years, Aug. 13.

Dedham Clarence and Dorothy Roth-meyer, 60 years, Aug. 25. Des Moines Vincent and Jennie Mol-lenhoff, 689 36th 60 years, Aug. 15. Donald and Maxine Celander, 2824 Payne 50 years, Aug.

12. Virgil and Ilia Chappall, 50 years, Aug. 19. Tommy and Betty Deitrick, 3706 36th 50 years, Aug. 17.

Doyle and Barbara Jenkins, 5406 S.W. 20th 50 years, Aug. open house from 3 to 5 p.m. today at South-side Senior Center, S. Union St.

and Payton pes Moines. Jack and Jeanne Moore, 3711 S. Union 50 Weddings Guidelines Announcements art published AFTER years, Aug. 24; open house from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Southside Senior Center, S.

Union St. and Payton Des Moines. Edward and Betty Smith, SO years, today. Bill and Betty Snow, 3843 Leyden 50 years, today. Fred and Hazel Soroka, 6211 S.W.

Fifth 50 years, Aug. 10. Mike and Mary Versackat, 3320 4Bth PL, 50 years, Aug. 15. Indianola Rev.

Russell and June Van-derhoef, 1203 N. 50 years, Nov. open house from 1 tq 4 p.m. Aug. 1 7 at Maple Crest Lounge, Village Retirement Community, Indianola.

Nevada Jimmie and Thelma Stone, 50 years, Aug. 8. Newton Vern and Ruth Soderblom, 50 years, Aug. 15. Orient Wayne and Isai Sheriff, 1 05 Eugene P.O.

Box 65, 60 years, Aug. 16; card shower. Stratford Chester and Clara Carlson, Stratford Care Center, 69 years, Aug. 10; card shower. Windsor Heights Dennis and Ruth Brinkmeyer, 6435 Colby 50 years, Aug.

12. Wintarset Wilbur and Florence McNi-choll, 50 years, Aug. 20; reception from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 1 7 at The Shelter, Middle River Park, Wmterset.

Zearlng Arllnd and Dorothy (Noble) Edler, 18166 730th 50 years, Aug. 17. Wagner Johnson Shari Kay Johnson of Clive and John David Wagner of Stuart were married June 22. The bride is the daughter of Thomas and Sharon Johnson of Marion. The groom is the stepson and son of Eugene and Kathryn Fitzgerald of Stuart, and son of the late William Wagner.

The bride works for Allied Group Insurance Co. The groom is a student at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Mo. The couple will live in Clive. Westholm Hastings Jill Hastings of West Des Moines and Dan Westholm of Des Moines were married July 27. The bride is the daughter of Marvin and Betty Hastings of 105 N.E.

Sherman Ankeny. The groom is the son of Jim and Marilyn Westholm of Albert City. The bride is a teacher at Christ the King Elementary School. The groom works for The Principal Financial Group. The couple will live in West Das Moines.

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50304. No announcements by phone or fax. Call (515) 284-8029 for information. WttMLOO Banger Betts Melody Betts and Tim Banger, both of Coralville, were married July 13. The bride is the daughter of Gaylon and Linda Johnson of 553 Parkwood Pleasant Hill.

The groom is the son of Bob and Linda Banger of New Virginia. The groom teaches for Shetf leld-Chapin School District in Sheffield, where the couple will live. Chapman Deters Ami Deters and Brian Chapman, both of Des Moines, were married May 18. The bride is the daughter of Leo and Mary Deters of Norwalk, The groom is the son of Ralph and Jean Chapman of 4008 Bow-doin St. The bride is a recent graduate of Simpson College in Indianola, The groom is a mechanic for Midas in Tulsa, where the couple will live.

Seaman Otto Dianne R. Otto and Joseph A. Seaman, both of Des Moines, were married June 15. The bride is the daughter of Robert C. and Elizabeth A.

Otto of Johnston. The groom is the son of Louise A. Seaman of 4718 Pleasant and the late Joseph W. Seaman. The bride is an artist.

The groom works for Ryerson-Tull. The couple will live in Des Moines. mm mm EVZctrfcef mm 1 jpajrSJV'S 1 vhjJ1 Pay us a visit when you visit the Fair. Linda Kuhn David Kuhn I art pottery and Wt yt hi depression glassj LjJ! 'I And Collectibles Vv-k3 meet Register Publisher Barbara Henry on Saturday, August 10. talk to Register Editor Dennis Ryerson on Suturday, August 17.

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ask questions or give ideas about what you'd like to see in The Register. pick up free fans, notepads and bookmarks, wliile supplies last. Kevin Kimberly Baeth Baeth Baeth Morford Kimberly Ann Morford of Marshalltown and Kevin Ronald Baeth of West Des Moines were married July 27. The bride is the daughter of LeRoy and Pattie Morford of Marshalltown. The groom is the son of Ron and Jan Baeth of 1 1 42 20th West Des Moines.

The bride is membership and marketing director for the North Hennepin Chamber of Commerce in Brooklyn Park, Minn. The groom is a computer consultant for Anderson Consulting Inc. in Minneapolis, Minn. The couple will live in New Hope, Minn. Raeford Hoopes Linda Hoopes and Donald Raeford, both of Des Moines, were married July 30.

The bride is the daughter of Joan Hoopes of Fayette and the late Joe Hoopes. The groom is the son of the late Harrington and Jeanette Raeford. He works for Shamrock Computer Resources Ltd. in Omaha, Neb The couple will live in Des Moines. Kuhn Albaugh Linda M.

Albaugh and David A. Kuhn, both of Des Moines, were married May 18. The bride is the daughter of Jim Albaugh of Bella Vista, and Marilyn Albaugh of Anamosa. The groom is the son of Richard and Cheryl Kuhn of 4529 68th Urbandaie. The bride works for Preferred Risk Financial in West Des Moines.

The groom works for National Chiropractic Mutual Insurance in West Des Moines. The couple will live in Des Moines. quick Smith Debra K. Smith of Papillion, and Jason S. Quick of Omaha, were married Sept.

14. The bride is the daughter of Anthony and Lois Smith of Papillion. The groom is the son of Greg Quick of 4806 71st Urbandaie, and Nancy Quick of 741 40th St. The bride works for Methodist Hospital in Omaha. The groom is a student at the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

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