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CELEBRATE milestones YOUR 1 a Life DAY L. Page 4 Tuesday, April 10, 2007 Clive Register GARY PHOTOS Children and their parents are set loose to collect candy and prizes at the 41st annual Easter egg hunt hosted by the Clive Firefighters Association at Linnan Park in Clive. W.M.5. HIGH MODPAGE 2003-04 LARS REGISTER Caroline McGowan, as Aunt Eller, asks Curly to dance at the box social. Stay healthy for opening, cast told The actors all have different abilities and experience.

For West Des Moines senior Sean Lee, who plays Curly, this is his first crack at musical theater. Lee relishes the opportunity to play lead role, and has thought hard about how to give a convincing performance. When he interacts with rival character Jud, played by Waukee sophomore Cody Lauterbach, Lee conjures up the necessary anger by picturing Lauterbach kissing his girlfriend. Lauterbach employs the same trick to get mad at Lee. That they can't summon the anger naturally is evidence of the friendly atmosphere on the set.

"The cast is really fun to work with," Dutcher said. "We've really gotten to know each other." "It's just kind of fun to get to Full of The Bes Moines Register DesMoinesRegister.com Delivered to your home! Call 1-800-365-4692. Frigid egg hunt in Clive draws fewer than planned Anne Shaklee, who orchestrated the day's activities, expected. "We usually have 100 more kids," Shaklee said, who then radioed to firefighters in the station to open doors for little ones to redeem specially marked eggs for prizes like jump ropes, sidewalk chalk, Play-Doh and bubbles. The fire department held different hunts for different age groups.

Toddlers were set loose on the park's tennis courts, some with buckets and baskets and some stopping to unwrap and eat their finds. Kristine Housley of Des Moines travels each year from the east side to attend Clive's Easter egg hunt. "This is our third year coming here. I like it because it is really organized, which allows you to keep a close eye on the HUNT, from Page 1 OKLAHOMA, from Page 1 Dutcher; Curly, Sean Lee; Ado Annie, Dani Neef; Will know all the upper-classmen," Parker, Paul Spooner; Aunt said Michael Phillips, one of Eller, Caroline McGowan; six freshmen in the cast. Ali Hakim, Joel Anderson; Wednesday's practice con- Gertie, Taryn Giese; Jud cludes before the actors get Fry, Cody Lauterbach; to the end of the play.

Kischer Vivian, Lexi Rainforth; warns that during next week's Fred, Jon Housholder; practices they'll run the entire Ellen, Rachel Nepp; Slim, play, no matter how late they Erick Pence; Kate, Kim have to stay. He instructs the Cooper; Mike, Grant Rutz; actors to do everything they can to stay healthy for openVirginia, Mackie Saylor; ing night. Joe, Alec Kersey; Sylvie, It's almost time for Dutcher Kaylee Pence; Armina, Ali to stop being Laurey for the McDonald; Aggie, Katie day and go recuperate, but Harrington; Ike Skidmore, Kischer has something to Nick Flynn; Eloise, Abby show her first. Masters; Andrew Carnes, For the scene following her Andy Petersen; Emma Lou, character's wedding, Dutcher Anna Rhebb; Cord Elam, will wear her mother's wed- Michael Phillips; Jean, ding dress, for no other rea- Anne Dutcher; Isabelle, son than it was the first one Bekah Noack; Alice, Laura she could find that would fit Dowell; Mary, Mara Lorber; her small frame. Abe, Kevin Mott; Hank, "She unsealed it after 30 Aaron Calvin; Willem, years and it fits perfect," Nicholas Warne; Lou, Alec Dutcher said.

Sundermann; Pete, Pat It's a nice enough story by Gulbranson. itself, but Kischer has discovered a coincidence in the script that illustrates why knowing Chorus: Jessica Meyer, the story of the actors will Hannah Wolff, Jackie make watching "Oklahoma!" Howell, Katie Fenimore, all the better. Nadia Torkzadeh, Hillary He reads the line of stage Smith, Zoey Miller, Emma direction to Dutcher for the LaValley, Lauren McGrath. first time: "Crowd starts to pour in Crew: director's assistant, Laurey wears her mother's Adam Vaught; Brandynn wedding dress." Boren, Ryan McAllister, Reporter L. Lars Hulsebus can Kelly Pierce, Jessica be reached at (515) 284-8525 or Baumeister.

cast Actors: Laurey, Kathleen Toddlers pick up candy from the tennis courts during the Easter egg hunt at Linnan Park. The Clive Firefighters Association set different hunts for different age groups. WEDDINGS ENGAGEMENTS The Res Moines Register BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES email: Special Moments in Life Deadline Monday 4 pm Celebrating the 515-284-8488 MileStones Advertising Feature ANNOUNCEMENTS CELEBRATIONS 85th Birthday The family and friends of Barbara Barnett wish her a Happy 85th birthday. Barbara has been involved in the Women's Garden Club of Iowa for over 40 years. She enjoys traveling all over Iowa representing Women's Garden Club as a licensed judge.

Her friends, family and activities at Westover Baptist Church have been very important to her over the past 50 years. Barbara has been an inspiration She takes great joy in being and holding to her family and to all who know her. the head of the Barnett family us all together. Please help us celebrate Barbara's birthday by showering her with cards at: Des Moines, 4503 Ovid Avenue, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother! We love you very much, Barb! Thank you for all you have done and what you mean to us. All our love, Your family kids," Housley said.

That's not easy for her, a mother of eight who invited three neighbor kids to hop into the 12-seater van and make the trek to Clive. Older kids were grouped by age and hunted in phases when their age was called. With each phase, firefighters tossed a new supply of candy in the open grassy area. Empty baskets in hand, 8-year-old Trey and 6-yearold Parker Wooters of Clive waited for their age groups to be called. "I just want the chocolate," Parker said.

His brother, Trey, chimed in, "I want the eggs that get prizes." Last year Trey's coveted prize was a water gun, and he was hopeful that this year would yield the same excitement. Their mother, Anne Wooters, said the crowd has certainly been bigger in years past. Sweet Sixteen Mallory Alisabeth Happy Birthday! You are such a brilliant young woman and talented photographer. We love you very much! Have fun driving! Always, Dad and Venus Blackford 50th Anniversary Jack and Martha Blackford will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary Sunday, April 15 at Wakonda Christian Church, Des Moines, Iowa 1:30 to 4 PM All family and friends are invited. No gifts please.

"Obviously the weather had been a deterrent this year," Wooters said. I. Her eldest child chose the warmth of home over egg hunting at the park. But Krystina Bender of Clive will never be too old to participate. Her father, Greg Bender, has been a Clive firefighter since she was born 19 years ago.

She's never missed the event. "It was such an exciting time for me," Krystina Bender recalled. "Now I bring my son." Her son, Trent, 2, was seemingly overwhelmed by the bustle of people, the baskets of candy and the prizes. "I got candy. I see the Easter Bunny," Trent blurted with chocolate in his mouth.

Pointing to the furry visitor in the fire station, his blond curly hair bounced as he jumped up and down. For little Trent the excitement his mother once experienced has transferred beautifully. MileStones Anniversary SPECIAL Call today to place your ad at or email to The Bes Moines Register DesMoinesRegister.com 80th Birthday Loraine Coles is celebrating her 80th birthday on April 14. Cards may be sent to: 916 Ashworth Road, Apt. 300, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265 Happy 80th Birthday Love Your Myers Culbertson Kristina Myers, of Ames, and Bret Culbertson, of Des Moines, are announcing their engagement and plans for a May 12, 2007 wedding at First Christian Church in Ames, Iowa.

The parents of the couple are Kevin and Val Myers, of Ames, and Rick and Pam Culbertson, of Des Moines. Myers is a 2003 graduate of Gilbert High School and is a senior at Mercy College of Health Sciences. She is employed as an RN on Birthways, at Mary Greely Medical Center. Culbertson is a 2004 graduate of Des Moines Lincoln High School and is a junior at Iowa State University majoring in Journalism and Mass Communication with an emphasis in Electronic Media Studies. He is a kicker on the ISU football team.

80th Birthday Merle Nieman Happy 80th Birthday! Celebrating a blessed and wonderful life! Your loving wife and family Crawford 20th Anniversary Keith and Roxanne are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary! Happy Anniversary and Congratulations on "beating the Best wishes and Love always, your kids and grandkids (both 2 and 4 legged).