Steven Schmieder Support Letter

Transcription (Hand-Written):

July 17, 2002

To Whom It May Concern:

I am a 69 year old man.  I have been part of the Bakersfield College Fitness Exercise Program for 14 plus years.  I have tapered, added muscle, and increased my stamina.  I still lift weights, swim, do warm-ups, yoga, and can walk a brisk 2 miles.

In spite of a stroke 7 years ago and a hip-replacement 10 years ago, the program was geared to my needs and free, because it was a community college and had a goal of wellness for limited income, social security, seniors.

During that time, 1988 till the present, the stadium got rebuilt, an Olympic swimming pool was built, and a weight-exercise room as donated by dedicated Adventists, who believe in the program.  As a matter of fact, this is the only course that utilizes all the above facilities on a year-round basis.

In 1994 I met Ron Jones, who has become our fitness trainer and confidant.  His knowledge, leadership and teaching skills were very important to kept he program and sustain it.  He alone kept it all year long and kept all facilities up and used.  No other athletic program got so much from its senior wellness conception.  The program improved its content and cut its costs under a careful management style of Mr. Jones.  A healthy American is an asset to the community.

Sincerely,

Steven Schmieder

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