JIM HINES MEL PENDER

<BODY TEXT=#00FFFF LINK=#80FFFF VLINK=#00FFFF BGCOLOR=#0000FF > <BASE TARGET="_top"> <DIV class=s0 style='margin-right: 80mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV class=s168 style='margin-right: 81mm;'> <TABLE WIDTH="80%" BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" > <TR> <TD WIDTH=10% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;'><B>SCROLL TO </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;'><B>PICS </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;'><B> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;'><B>| </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;'><B>| </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;'><B>| </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;'><B>V </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;'><B></B></FONT></DIV> </TD> <TD WIDTH=100% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s168 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:12pt;'><B>  </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:11pt;'><B></B></FONT><FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:18pt;'>Mel Pender </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:18pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:18pt;'></FONT><FONT style='color:#FF0000;font-size:14pt;'>FOR MORE THAN 50 METERS HE HAS BEEN FIRST. TWO OLYMPICS 100 METERS FINAL RODE: TOKYO 1964 - MEXICO 1968.  </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:14pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:12pt;'></FONT><FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:13pt;'>Full name: Melvin "Mel" Pender, Jr. </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:13pt;'>Gender: Male </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:13pt;'>Height: 5'5" (165 cm) </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:13pt;'>Weight: 150 lbs (68 kg) </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:13pt;'>Born: October 31, 1937 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:13pt;'>Affiliations: U.S. Army </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:13pt;'>Country: USA United States  </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:12pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:14pt;'></FONT><FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:12pt;'>Melvin ("Mel") Pender, Jr.  is a former American athlete, winner of gold medal in 4x100 m relay at the 1968 Summer Olympics. </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:12pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:12pt;'>Mel Pender was a decorated Vietnam war combat veteran, serving in the U.S. Army for 21 years and retiring at the rank of captain in 1976. While in the U.S. Army, early in his service, Pender took up athletics, where his incredible quickness was noticed in camp football games. His progress was remarkable and he was selected to the 1964 Olympic Team but hampered by injury he did not medal. </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:12pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:12pt;'>At the Mexico Olympics, Pender made it to the 100m final where his explosive start and exceptional acceleration brought him to the lead mid way through the race. But he faded slightly and finished sixth. In the relay he was chosen to run the second leg and he performed that duty exceptionally. The American 4x100 m relay team won the gold medal in a new world record of 38.19. </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:12pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:12pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:12pt;'>Now is  a retired Captain and Vietnam War Veteran who became ill with Agent Orange Disease.  This disease caused him to have Leukemia and Prostate cancer at the age of 63.  His treatment was successful, and the experience gave him much compassion for people struggling with major illnesses.  It was in taking on total care and responsibility of both of his elderly parents that gave him a true appreciation for the service that care professionals provide.  </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:12pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:12pt;'>"We look after our parents because they have taken care of us.  We can't leave them stranded without our support.  I had to find a way to balance my life while caring for my parents and needed the help of others to do this.  Finding the right person who fit my standards of care was a challenge.  I believe in giving excellent customer service and it is my hope that Helping Hands Senior Services will provide that for you."  </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:12pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:12pt;'>Mel   </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:12pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:12pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:12pt;'>Personal Bests: 100y – 9.3 (1965); 100 – 10.15 (1968). </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s168> <FONT style='color:#00FFFF;font-size:12pt;'></FONT></DIV> </TD></TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH=10% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#FFFF00;font-size:17pt;'><B> </B></FONT><FONT style='color:#FFFF00;'><B>Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games. </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#FFFF00;'><B>The 100 meters final. </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#FFFF00;'><B> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#FFFF00;'><B>Mel Pender is on the left. He</B><B> will finish 7th. </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#FFFF00;font-size:17pt;'><B> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#FFFF00;font-size:17pt;'><B> </B><B>  </B></FONT></DIV> </TD> <TD WIDTH=100% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV class=s168>  </DIV> <DIV class=s168>  </DIV> <DIV class=s168> <IMG SRC="pagina_web_i00048c.jpg" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=737 HEIGHT=471 > </DIV> <DIV class=s168> </DIV> </TD></TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH=10% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> </TD> <TD WIDTH=100% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> <DIV class=s1> <IMG SRC="pagina_web_i0005c8.gif" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=700 HEIGHT=566 > </DIV> <DIV class=s1> </DIV> </TD></TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH=10% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> </TD> <TD WIDTH=100% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> <DIV class=s1> <IMG SRC="pagina_web_i0005c9.gif" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=800 HEIGHT=579 > </DIV> <DIV class=s1> </DIV> </TD></TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH=10% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> </TD> <TD WIDTH=100% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> <DIV class=s1> <IMG SRC="pagina_web_i0005ca.gif" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=580 HEIGHT=800 > </DIV> <DIV class=s1> </DIV> </TD></TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH=10% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> </TD> <TD WIDTH=100% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> <DIV class=s1> <IMG SRC="pagina_web_i0006f5.jpg" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=806 HEIGHT=588 > </DIV> <DIV class=s1> </DIV> </TD></TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH=10% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#FFFF00;'><B>Mel Pender receiving 4x100 relais gold at Mexico City Olympic games 1968. </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#FFFF00;'><B> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#FFFF00;'><B>F</B><B>rom right: </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#FFFF00;'><B>Ronnie Ray S</B><B>mith, </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#FFFF00;'><B>Mel Pender, </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#FFFF00;'><B>Charlie Greene, </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#FFFF00;'><B>Jimmy Hines</B></FONT></DIV> </TD> <TD WIDTH=100% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> <DIV class=s1> <IMG SRC="pagina_web_i00048d.gif" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=300 HEIGHT=198 > </DIV> <DIV class=s1> </DIV> </TD></TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH=10% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> </TD> <TD WIDTH=100% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> <DIV class=s1> <IMG SRC="pagina_web_i0004ee.gif" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=310 HEIGHT=400 > </DIV> <DIV class=s1> </DIV> </TD></TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH=10% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#FFFF00;'><B>Mel Pender after receiving 4x100 relais gold at Mexico City Olympic games 1968. </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#FFFF00;'><B> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#FFFF00;'><B>F</B><B>rom left: </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#FFFF00;'><B>Ronnie Ray S</B><B>mith </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#FFFF00;'><B>Mel Pender </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#FFFF00;'><B>Charlie Greene </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#FFFF00;'><B>Jimmy Hines</B></FONT></DIV> </TD> <TD WIDTH=100% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> <DIV class=s1> <IMG SRC="pagina_web_i0005aa.gif" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=645 HEIGHT=378 ></DIV> </TD></TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH=10% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;text-indent: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#FFFF00;'><B>Mel 40th years later <script 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