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Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012
Linda Maiden, top photo, local State Farm agent and her grandchildren, Avery Stritt and Ricky Filon, greet Rory McCarthy as he completes day 31 of a 64-day ride across the United States. Other riders, including Ambassador Paul "Jerry" Bremer, far left, welcome the shade of the canopy at McCook's Days Inn while Dale Stewart, owner of the Chief Restaurant carries in a bowl of fruit for the riders, who relax in the air conditioned lobby at Days Inn, enjoying refreshments supplied by the Chief, Walmart and Schmick's Market. Homemade desserts were provided by Mary Frandsen, Dennis Kennely, Frannie Chambers and Cheryl Collins.