CALDWELL, Idaho — At 85 years old, Canyon County local Jan Pedersen wasn't about to let another birthday pass without fulfilling a lifelong dream. After years of waiting — including a pandemic that stole her 80th birthday plans — she decided this milestone birthday was her moment to finally take flight.

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"You know, I've always wanted to do it—and I couldn't when I was 80 because of COVID. I'm getting older, and if I wanna do it… how many days do I have left? I need to do these things," Pedersen said.

Her granddaughter, Cassi Dowling, couldn't help but admire her grandmother's zest for life.

"She's more fun than most people my age—and younger," Dowling said.

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