Mary Bartels:
CLASS OF 1978
Ft. Morgan High SchoolClass of 1978
Ft. morgan, CO
Kimball County High SchoolClass of 1978
Kimball, NE
Mary's Story
I have lived in Northern California since arriving here in 1983 to attend Graduate school. Just 11 miles north of San Francisco, the City and it's cultural world is a sneeze away, while outside my front door I am a step or two away from entering a very quiet, woodsy world that is full of hiking, biking, camping, and all kinds of outdoor opportunities.
Ten years ago I began riding a bicycle to - I suppose - deal with the mid-life, nearing 40-something crisis... Now I live for the long sunshine-filled after work hours and weekends when I can get outside on the bike. For 10 years I have ridden with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team-In-Training program, helping to train people of all sizes, shapes and abilities to complete an endurance event (a 100-mile bike ride) after 4 to 5 months of training. Oh yes, we also raise money to fund cancer research.
I love cycling so...Expand for more
much that in the summers of 2006 and 2007 I returned "home" to participate in the "Ride the Rockies" bicycle tours. Riding the bike in the Rocky Mountains by day and sleeping in a tent under the Colorado sky by night was terribly exciting even for this body that is nearing the BIG 5-0. You can bet that I will be back home to experience it again soon.
When I am not on my bike, I work as an Administrative Assistant in Special Education at a local school district. It's an interesting job where there never seems to be a dull or boring moment. For sure, I have gained a huge respect for teachers and administrators who try to do the best they can, while the funds and means only seem to diminish more and more each year....... Hummm.......
Did I mention that I enjoy riding my bike........? Hiking? Swimming? Camping? Anything outdoors! How about biking and curing cancer?
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