News

Happy (almost) New Year! When Adelade was about eight, we started the new year with a bang. We took the kids to Six Flags. We rode a lot of the big rides, and Adelade and Sawyer were terribly brave. They got on roller coasters. And during each wait in line, I noticed Adelade’s face getting pale. I recognized the white-knuckled way that she waited for each ride, butterflies probably beating their wings around her insides. She was putting on a brave front, but I could see she was scared. And, truthfully, that’s probably how half of the people standing around her felt as they got closer and closer to the front of the line. They knew they should want to ride. They knew it was what they were supposed to do at Six Flags. They even knew that they would probably enjoy it once they got on the ride. But the anticipation was almost too much.

Correction: In the Dec. 15 issue, Jaylee Bowers name was spelled incorrectly. The Enterprise regrets the error.

The Olney Chamber of Commerce strives to promote and meet the needs of business and industry and to create the best community in which to live, work, and do business. The organization serves its members and the larger community by cultivating an environment that promotes economic growth. In 2022, the Chamber saw an increase in memberships and very positive feedback from the community. The organization, comprised of one staff member, Executive Director Deidre Brown, and nine board members met together monthly to plan, discuss and take action when necessary to accomplish their goals. The board of directors voted in the December meeting to bring Sonja Grey on to serve for the next year in place of board President Anna Rogers. Rogers will be missed and played a crucial role in re-structuring the Chamber membership opportunities, as well as helping in the transition of directors of the organization.