Lisa Anne Mulchek, St. Louis, and Kyle Zwicker, Maryville, Ill., were married July 27, 2012, at The Falls, Columbia, Ill. The Rev. Justin Couch officiated the 6 p.m. ceremony. The reception was held at The Falls. The bride is the daughter of Charles and Donna Mulchek, St. Louis. The groom is the son of Marv and Leslie Zwicker, Orion. Maid of honor was Denise Quante. Best man was Zachary Miller. Bridesmaids were Rachael Thurman, Kelsey Zwicker, Alyssa Meyer and Jennifer Kingsbury. Ringbearers were Colin Mulchek and Ethan Beach. Groomsmen and ushers were Kory Zwicker, Seth Atkinson, Bobby Aarestad and Paul Mulchek. Lisa graduated from Notre Dame High School, St. Louis, and Illinois State University, Normal. She is employed as a unit leader at Headway Clubhouse for Crider Health Center, St. Charles, Mo. Kyle graduated from Orion High School and Illinois State University. He is employed as a sales representative at Central Illinois Trucks, Troy, Ill. The honeymoon destination was Riviera Maya, Mexico. The couple's new address is Maryville, Ill.
Today is Wednesday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2013. There are 223 days left in the year. 1863 -- 150 years ago: Large quantities of ice from LaCrosse and Lake Pepin are beingshipped on ice boats, towed by steamers to St. Louis and points below. 1888 -- 125 years ago: With the Mississippi River at 18 feet above the low water stage,Rock Island is waging a valiant fight to keep the river from flooding the entire city. 1913 -- 100 years ago: Approval has been given by the city commission for paving 45thStreet between 7th and 11th Avenues. 1938 -- 75 years ago: Herndon Wright, of East Moline, has won the discus-throw title, by aheave of more than 140 feet, to set a new high school record at Champaign. 1963 -- 50 years ago: With the Selective Service Law recently extended by Congress forfour more years, Mrs. Hazel Doris reminded young men that they must register withinfive days after attaining their 18th birthday. 1988 -- 25 years ago: Over 500 Quad-Cities area retired volunteers were honoredrecently for their community services at a Retired Senior Volunteer Program luncheonat Palmer Auditorium in Davenport. Guest speaker, William Moffitt, director of productengineering of Deere & Co., spoke about leadership and stressed the importance ofcommunity volunteers.