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Opinion Arcadia’s Sarah Sneider wins 9 gold medals at the nationals By Harry Sneider The National AAU Championships in Powerlifting and Feats of Strength were held at Harrah’s Hotel in Laughlin, Nevada with competitors from around the world. Some came as far as India, Hawaii, Canada, Florida, Louisiana, and of course California besides other states. Organized by Martin Drake and Bill Weinstock, competitors ranged in age from 7 to 91 years old. Some of the greatest lifting that we have seen anywhere included John Gilmour who at 91 years old lifted 205 lbs in the Bench Press to set a new world record. Sarah won gold medals in the Bench Press, Farmer’s Carry, Strict Pushups, Strict Pullups, Weighted Pullups, Standing Long Jump, Tire Toss, Bench Press for Reps, and Deadlift for Reps. She won the Most Versatile Athlete Award for the women. Sarah gives her son, Rob, a lot of credit for her success. Rob, her personal trainer, is a 2 time All-American in volleyball, a terrific surfer, a great all-around athlete, and a background actor. His training, motivation and encouragement are superb. Harry and Sarah are coordinators for Powerlifting for the Pasadena Senior Games. Please look into the competition coming up this May-June at pasadenaseniorcenter.org. There are 25 events in the Senior Games which include cycling, tennis, swimming, powerlifting, softball, volleyball, basketball, track and field and other sports that you can participate in. This is not for elite athletes only but for everyday people who enjoy exercise and sports. Bill Weinstock from Sierra Madre will be the co-ordinator for the Pasadena Senior Games in Feats of Strength as well as other competitions in the United States. You can contact him at billw3941@ gmail.com. Bill did very
The Pasadena Police Department, numerous faith based organizations, and many non-profit and business sectors have joined together to facilitate the first Pasadena Gun Buy Back Program and Peace Source Fair, being held on Saturday, May 11, 2013. The goal behind our efforts is to remove unwanted firearms from the community, to educate the public on proactive gun safety, and to promote a safer community through the showcasing of area groups involved in violence prevention, intervention and resource assistance. During the Peace-Source Fair, civic, community and religious leaders will share insight into on-going efforts to reduce violence in our com-
munity. The Pasadena Police Department will host the Gun Buy Back Program between 11am- 3 pm in front of the police station, 207 N. Garfield Avenue. Attendees will be asked to remain in their vehicles with all firearms stored unloaded and in the trunk of their vehicles. Vehicle traffic will be directed southbound only on Garfield Avenue from Walnut Street. Law enforcement personnel will contact drivers in their cars, safely remove all firearms from the vehicle and after disposing of the firearms in a receptacle, deliver gift cards back to the driver, who will be directed out of the processing area southbound toward Ramona Avenue.
Gift certificates will be issued as follows: $50.00 for a non-working firearm, $100.00 for working handguns, rifles or shotguns, and $200.00 for functioning military style assault weapons. Weapons will be evaluation by on-scene firearms experts before gift cards are issued. The Peace-Source Fair is scheduled between 11 am - 2 pm and situated on Thurgood Marshall between Garfield Avenue and Euclid Avenue, north of Pasadena City Hall. The fair will feature speakers, live music, resource tables, and food trucks. Parking is available at Euclid Avenue and Walnut Street or Euclid Avenue and Union Street.
Arcadia firefighters inaugural ‘fill the boot’ Fundraiser nets over $6000 for MDA
Sarah displays her 9 gold medals with new grandson Julian and grandpa Harry. -Photo by Leticia Zapata Sneider
well in the National Powerlifting and Feats of Strength competition in Laughlin and received the Most Versatile Athlete Award for men. He has been a tremendous motivator for seniors as well as lifters and fitness people of all ages to get involved in these wonderful competitions that will keep you healthy and well. Give it a try!! Another competitor from Arcadia, Jack Lynch, finished as the Most AllAround Athlete in the very exciting competition. As a 69 year old, Jack did 68 perfect pushups, 24 strict pullups, bench pressed 215 lbs, 11 repetitions and the Farmer’s Walk carrying 125 lbs in each hand. Jack is truly one of the strongest men in the world for his age. These competitions particularly for seniors past the age of 50 are an outstanding way for you to motivate your-
self to keep healthy and well in the days ahead. Many experts have said that people at this stage in life can extend the QUALITY of their lives with exercise, sound nutrition, plus spiritual and mental habits that will bring them a joy of living. WHAT’S STOPPING YOU FROM BEING THE BEST THAT YOU CAN BE? Join hundreds of seniors who will be participating throughout the San Gabriel Valley in these sports fitness activities starting May 25 to June 30. Sarah began her competitions when she was 50 years old and now is a strong grandmother. She has shown what is possible by winning not only these 9 gold medals but inspiring people to stay healthy and well at any age. Harry and Sarah Sneider have been trainers for 50 years. Give them a call at 626-355-8964 or email harrysneider@earthlink.net.
MHS band fundraiser today at T. Phillips T. Phillip’s restaurant in Monrovia is hosting a fundraiser today, Thursday May 9th from 11 am to 9 pm. Present a copy of the flyer available on line at www.monorivamusic. org and 15% of the pur-
Pasadena gun buy back and peace-source fair this Saturday
chases will be donated to the music program at Monrovia High School. From 6:30 to 7:30 the Monrovia High School Jazz Band will be performing. They will be followed by the Gem City Jazz Cats
(a jazz band made up of MHS Alumni). This is the second annual such event. This is a chance to support music at the high school and enjoy good food, music and company at the same time.
Firefighters from the Arcadia Firefighters Association participated in their inaugural Fill the Boot for MDA on April 26. In just four hours, the Arcadia Firefighters raised $6,126.65 to benefit the local chapter of the Mus-
cular Dystrophy Association (MDA), an organization dedicated to finding a cure for muscular dystrophy, ALS, as well as other related diseases. The Arcadia Firefighters volunteered their time Filling the Boot for MDA at the intersec-
tion of Huntington and Baldwin in the city of Arcadia. The Firefighters proceeds benefit MDA’s programs and services including clinics, summer camps and funding scientific research