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East gate security guard Sharon Snow appears on the television game show The Price is Right. Sharon Snow greets residents as they drive through the east
CL security guard wins truck on TV game show

BY PAT VAN DYKE
COLUMNIST, THE FRIDAY FLYER
East gate security guard Sharon Snow no longer
needs to ride her bicycle four miles to work – she re-
cently won a brand new truck on the game show The
Price is Right.
Some people spread joy wherever they are and make
the world a better place to be. In Canyon Lake, there’s
a person that makes the community a better place to be.
She is east gate security guard Sharon Snow.
Sharon spreads joy wherever she is, whether it be in
her home in Sun City, at the east gate greeting the resi-
dents of Canyon Lake, or on the top-rated game show
The Price is Right.
Sharon was hired in 2000 as a security guard greet-
ing residents and guests as they enter Canyon Lake.
For the first six years, Sharon was placed at the main
gate. In 2006, she began her duties at the east gate and
has been there ever since.
Most Canyon Lake residents know Sharon Snow as
“Snow” – a fitting name when one sees her beautiful
platinum hair and reads her name badge.
Sharon is also known for her love for the pets of
Canyon Lake. She estimates that in the past 18 years, PHOTO PROVIDED BY SHARON SNOW
she has purchased over 1,000 boxes of dog treats to
share with Canyon Lake’s furry residents. She shares a
special treat with each canine as they travel through the
gate with their owners.
The four-mile ride from her home in Sun City to Until her new vehilce arrives, Sharon continues to use her commute four miles to her job in Canyon Lake where she
Canyon Lake has always been an issue for Sharon. well-loved and cared for yellow bicycle “Bubble Bee” to works as a security guard.
The first years, her co-workers would give her rides;
however, for the past several years, Sharon has been Within a few short minutes, Sharon found herself Sharon on The Price is Right and posting the follow-
using her three-wheel bicycle to get to work. Equipped playing the game “Cover-up” for a possible win of a ing message: “To all of our Canyon Lakers.... if you’re
with one heavy duty flashlight strapped to the front of 2018 Nissan 4x4 King Cab and $5,000 cash. She chose familiar with the east gate then you are familiar with
her bicycle and three heavy-duty flashlights strapped the numbers and after a few moments settled on the Sharon. Check her out on the Price is Right today. Con-
to the basket in the rear of the bicycle, Sharon turns amount of $23,954. Within seconds, Sharon heard the gratulations Sharon. No one more deserving! No more
on her portable radio which resides in the front basket cheering of the audience as the correct amount was an- riding your bike to work, Sharon!”
and begins her dark, early morning ride to work. She nounced. Sharon had won the Nissan and the money. Other Canyon Lake residents quickly followed with
reports that she is never afraid because “The Lord is But the excitement did not end there. When it came greetings of congratulations both on Facebook and as
always with me,” but others have expressed concern time to spin the Big Wheel, a score of 75 earned Sharon they would drive past Sharon as she performed her
for her safety. a place on the “Showcase.” It was during the spinning duties at the east gate. Pattom Engelhardt shared, “So
This past October, Sharon and her daughter Kristie of the Big Wheel that Sharon had an opportunity to excited for you...you deserve the good fortune...you
Mills drove to CBS Television City in Hollywood to give a shout out to those who were closest to her. With- always offer such a cheerful greeting when we come
attend The Price is Right game show in hopes of get- out hesitation, Sharon shouted, “I wanna say hi to all in your gate.” Bailey Potter agreed by saying, “Well
ting on stage. my Canyon Lakers.” deserved! I love seeing her smiling face when I come
Sharon and Kristie arrived at the studio at 6:30 Sharon’s attempt on the “Showcase” was not as through the gates.”
a.m. and took their place in line. At 10 a.m., they were successful. She passed on an electric car and bar- At the present time, Sharon continues to commute
ushered into the studio to take their seats wearing the beque grill. The next showcase was $8,000, a trip to to Canyon Lake using “Bubble Bee,” her well-loved
colorful shirts that Kristie had created, which loudly Tahiti and designer luggage; however, Sharon’s bid of and cared for yellow bicycle, but those trips will soon
stated, “All this could be yours if you pick me to come $27,000 was in excess of $265. come to an end. She is expecting delivery of her Price
on down!” The next few minutes were filled with papers to sign is Right vehicle within the next few weeks.
A short time later, either the shirts or the fact that and a promise to make. Sharon and Kristie had to agree Sharon’s appearance on TV game shows may just be
Sharon had told the producer a few minutes earlier that that they would not tell anyone what happened on Big starting as she and her daughter are considering a trip
all she wanted to do is to “hug Drew” enabled Sharon Money Week, Season 46 Episode 100 until it was aired to the Let’s Make a Deal show in the next year. She has
to hear the words, “Sharon Snow, Come on down!” four months later on February 19, 2018. Agreements to wait 10 years to appear on The Price is Right again
As she reached “Contestant’s Row,” a trip to Sedo- were made and the waiting began. but she is hopeful. “I’ll be 80 years old but it would be
na, Arizona, was placed up for bidding. When asked Finally, this past month, Sharon was able to share fun to see a little old lady on the show.”
for her bid, Sharon replied, “What the heck, $1,000.” her exciting news with her family, co-workers and When asked about her main goal in life, she answers
Moments later, the price of $1,436 was announced and Canyon Lake residents. It wasn’t long after the airing with assurance, “My purpose in life is to reflect my
Sharon was up on stage giving Drew Carey a big hug. of the show that Facebook was ablaze with the news. Lord and Savior’s love with joy in everything I do…..
Her wish was granted. Toni Skane began the excitement by sharing videos of and it works!”