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Show Volume XXVIII Issue VI The Ogden Valley News Page 13 February 1, 2021 Twenty Years Ago: Ogden Valley January 2021 Skyhawks of the Month “Trustworthy” Business Association Being Formed By Clair C. Beasley and Paul Judd Over the past several years, different individuals and groups within the Ogden Valley business community have discussed forming an Ogden Valley Business Association (OVBA). The goal of such an organization is “to bring the collective energy and talents together of local businessmen and women in an effort to better serve the business needs of Ogden Valley residents and guests.” Recently, a small but diverse working group of business associates have undertaken the necessary steps to establish this Ogden Valley Business Association. Their role has simply been to identify the necessary organizational GRADUATION cont. from page 1 my life was half over and I needed to set some goals. I called them ‘Ten things to do before I die.’” She then listed them for me: 1. Read the Book of Mormon 2. Organize my closets 3. Write a children’s book 4. Go to Norway to visit my ancestral homeland. 5. Get a 45 score playing 9 holes of golf 6. Lose weight 7. Build a cabin 8. Learn new things 9. Go on a mission 10. Graduate from college She then adds, “I completed all of the above except my golf score; I will die with that goal not accomplished. As you can now tell, I’m a lousy golfer!” What’s most admirable about Mary’s accomplishment, to me, is that she didn’t need to earn a degree for any work-related reason—only to finish something that she had set out to do so long ago, and also for the love of learning. It took Mary four years—pretty much beginning from scratch—to complete this goal through the BYU-Pathway—now BUYPathway Worldwide program. Mary retired from a great career with the U.S. Forest Service in 2000. She noted, “I worked for the government for 27 years. For most of those years, I worked as an aircraft and fire dispatcher for the Forest Service after earning my license as an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher. I loved my work and traveled a lot with it.” Mary was born in Wisconsin but grew up in Ogden, Utah. She says her parents always wanted her to finish Nursing School and were disappointed that she decided to quit and get married. As fate would have it, it was her husband and grandchildren who were the inspiration that made her want to go back to school. When asked what her nine grandchildren had to say about her when she graduated, she replied, “They call me ‘bad-ass’!” When asked about the most difficult part of returning to school, and the most rewarding, she stated that the best thing was “learning all the new steps, and then draft bylaws and a proposed charter. Once the staff work necessary to develop the draft is completed, all Ogden Valley businesses will be invited to join as charter members. An election of officers will be held by the membership and the charter and bylaws will be implemented. It is anticipated that the draft charter and bylaws will be ready for review by mid-March 2001, ratified by early April, election of OVBA officers in mid May, and the complete implementation of the organization by early June 2001. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Paul Judd at 745-6000 or Clair Beasley at 745-3021. things, and I enjoy writing essays. I always thought of it as, ‘I get to’ study… not ‘I have to’ study. I looked forward to doing my homework every day. “The most difficult part of returning to school was my lack of knowledge about the computer. Without my children and grandchildren, I would not have been able to manage all of the programs that I had to learn. One of my grandchildren tutored me in a math class and the family got a big kick out of that!” I asked Mary if she had anything to say to others who may be considering going to college— regardless of their age. She emphatically stated, “Go for it! We only have one life. Make the best of it and do what you always wanted to do. The Pathway Program is a wonderful way to start back to school and makes college a little more affordable. You are only too old when you are dead! However, formal education is best accomplished when you are young, as it opens many doors. I only wish I had realized that earlier.” Mary summed up the conversation with a quote from Earl Nightingale who stated, “We are not born equal; we are born unique. Finding our strengths, our unique powers should be the purpose of the journey of life.” “I like this quote because we all have different goals and strengths; I’m still trying to find my strengths.” The joyous thing about it… it’s an ongoing, unfolding, timeless, adventurous search. Mary says her main goal now is “to happily endure to the end….” Congratulations, Mary, for a job well done. The Ogden Valley News is looking for Ogden Valley and Ogden Canyon historical biographies, stories, and photos to use in its publication. Please mail, email, or call Shanna at 801-745-2688 or Jeannie at 801-745-2879 if you have material you are willing to share. Back Row: Leah Page, Lillie-Kate Davenport, Eveline Malmborg, Gage Clark, Baylor Johansen, Grace Garcia, Darci Hayes, and Zara Caron. Front Row: Nancy Madetzke, Davis Ferrin, and Emma Kaufman Not Pictured: Olivia Post Snowcrest Skyhawks Recognized for Academic Achievement Second Term 2021 Highest Honor Roll 4.0 9th Grade: Maiya A. Creager, Garrett M. Graves, Reagan P. Harrison, Addison P. Hone, Gracelyn D. Lowe, Eveline Malmborg, Ashlynn A. Peterson, Gunner M. Rasmussen, Sunee M. Shaw, Halie Weston, and Isabella G. Willie 8th Grade: Sophia T. Brammer, Scarlet S. Buttars, Noah M. Harris, Aeva A. Haun, Penelope J. Miller, Leah A. Page, Avary G. Post, Olivia J. Post, Sophie M. Riggs, Rosalie F. Songer, Macy A. Vine, Piper A. Williams, Taytem J. Willson, and Leah C. Yoggerst 7th Grade: Sabrina R. Froerer, Mattie A. Fuller, Venice I. Goff, Sara K. Good, Darci Hayes, Mason W. Roylance, Noah H. Stapp, Solomon M. Stewart, and Sophie L. Willie High Honor Roll 3.8 to 3.99 9th Grade: Henry D. Ashton, Olivia R. Boswell, Eden K. Burton, Mason K. Canfield, Lily M. Chessler, Gage H. Clark, Gabriel S. Colquitt, Isabelle Crookston, Cami L. Cvitkovich, Ivie S. Froerer, Kellen A. Froerer, Kylie J. Hilton, Weston C. Holm, Baylor Johansen, Destiny Johnson, Easton W. Mcgrew, Allie H. Minor, London G. Owens, Hinckley H. Page, Hunter M. Schenck, Sage F. Stevenson, and Parker R. Story 8th Grade: Kate Barrong, Trey B. Beardall, Wyatt Cummens, Haley K. Davenport, Alex J. Farr, Sydnie J. Fonoti, Sophia M. Greenwood, Jake C. Hone, Lucy M. Hyatt, Brynlie K. Marriott, Ella D. Montgomery, Jaida L. Owens, Crew M. Phelps, Samuel G. Phipps, Kole V. Sanders, Abigail L. Sayer, Allister G. Trejo, and Tanner B. Warnes 7th Grade: Jonah T. Bowles, Zara V. Caron, Olivia Colquitt, Davis M. Ferrin, Star L. Green, Luke J. Hale, Ella J. Hill, Emery Hogge, Aspen J. Olsen, Colton B. Satterthwaite, Jared G. White, Parker D. White, and Zyler M. Williams Honor Roll 3.5 to 3.79 9th Grade: Ty R. Bailey, Julia K. Bingham, Allie R. Clark, Brett T. Corbin, James D. Halliday, Rhett J. Hogge, Stetson Hogge, Leyla M. Householder, Easton K. Jones, Nancy M. Madetzke, Payton P. Martinez, Derek M. Mauric, Samantha Messerly, Madalyn A. Montgomery, Spencer D. Parson, Earl J. Robins, Preston B. Rumsey, Flint A. Wangsgard, and Bridger C. Wilcox 8th Grade: Sawyer J. Archuleta, Tanner Booth, Tyler J. Dunn, Ava M. Erickson, Kambell J. Haymond, Owen J. Hirschi, Madison D. Savitt, Kali A. Swenson, Ridge R. Torman, Noah S. Wayman, and Micah R. Zabokrtsky 7th Grade: Annie K. Ashton, Case N. Bailey, Arianne B. Davenport, Samuel I. Eavenson, Jase O. Erickson, Jaynann P. Hewitt, Kai B. Hjelde, Mack Jensen, Weston E. Lewis, Gib J. Lowe, Colton K. Messerly, Tylee J. Shupe, Truman J. Songer, and Austin Summers |