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Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, April 6, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019 AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY RACING RETURNS TO SANTA ANITA AND ANOTHER TRAGEDY By Joan Schmidt Racing resumed at Santa Anita on Friday March 29, and all went well. It was great to have trumpeter Jay Cohen back after three months, out with Bell’s Palsy. It’s been a long hard journey to recovery for him. Sixty-two horses went out that day and all returned. A sigh of relief. Victor Espinosa got his first win on St. John’s Bay. Other notable weekend wins were Tyler Baze on Epical, Ruben Fuentes on Ohio, and Geovanni Franco on Secret Spice. ` However, tragedy did strike on Sunday, March 29. Arms Runner fell on the dirt track crossover, and had to be euthanized. Another horse, La Sardane, tripped over Arms Runner, but got up and was okay. This was the 23rd death since this Meet began on December 23. There have been changes: medication-the amount of lasix given on the racing day has been reduced, and elimination of other drugs on racing days, and use of the whip unless in danger. There are so many theories why there are so many deaths. I believe the main one has to be the amount of rain. Del Mar had trouble in 2016, and they redid their track. People have pointed out that the deaths occurred in different track areas, some during training. Prior to the races, I visited with Fernanda, wife of Tiago Periera and their precious daughter, Valentina. They’re from Brazil, and Fernanda is actually a Vet who loves animals, especially horses. It’s a difficult time for all the workers at the track, not for just the Jockeys, but all those whose livelihood depends on it. My former student’s mom is a Hostess at Frontrunner and I know this is affecting her. I saw in the Pasadena Paper that Senator Feinstein and Congresswoman Chu want to ban horseracing from California. Do they have any idea of what the repercussions would be to workers in the Industry, let alone to the local economy? Before any decisions can be made, the complete autopsies of the horses need to be carefully reviewed. I would like to know the death rate of horses at all other tracks. SENATOR DIANNE FEINSTEIN WEIGHS IN ON SANTA ANITA TRAGEDIES In a letter to the state’s horse racing board, Sen. Dianne Feinstein called for racing to be suspended at Santa Anita Park after the deaths of 23 horses since late December. Feinstein asked for racing to be suspended until the cause or causes of the horse deaths can be fully investigated in her letter sent Tuesday to the California Horse Racing Board, which hours later scheduled a special meeting to consider relocat-ing races to other tracks. “The death of a single horse is a tragedy, but as a lifelong lover of horses, I’m ap-palled that almost two dozen horses have died in just four months,” Feinstein wrote in her letter. Nearly two dozen horses have died at the Arcadia racetrack, most recently on Sunday – just two days after Santa Anita Park reopened after a nearly month-long hiatus. Racetrack officials have not been able to pinpoint any one factor causing the deaths, investigating everything from the effect of unusually heavy rain this winter on the track to race-day medication. Before Santa Anita Park reopened, the state horse racing board discussed new rules that could ban or restrict the use of whips and riding crops. One rule that went into immediate effect reduced the use of a medication called Lasix, a diuretic that helps prevent horses from hemorrhaging. SUPERVISOR BARGER OFFERS $10K REWARD FOR INFORMATION ON SWASTIKA VANDALISM IN SAN DIMAS LOS ANGELES COUNTY – Supervisor Kathryn Barger will ask the Board of Su-pervisors to approve a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the perpetrator(s) involved in the burning of swastikas on a lawn of a residence in San Dimas. The two 3-foot-high symbols were burned into the synthetic grass in front of a home in the 1400 block of Greenhaven Street Wednesday night or Thursday morning. Two other swastikas were burned into the pavement of West Tudor Street, about a block away. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's San Dimas station is investigating and has not received any viable clues regarding this crime. Supervisor Barger expressed deep concern over the crime and hopes her reward might encour-age witnesses to come forward and provide information to this investigation. “These are bla-tant symbols of hate and violence that have a serious and troubling impact on everyone in our community,” she said. “Those responsible should be held fully accountable for their actions.” Supervisor Barger encourages anyone with information about this crime to contact Sergeant Rob Galbraith at (909) 450-2700. REP. SCHIFF ANNOUNCES 2019 STUDENT ART COMPETITION WITH ONLINE VOTING FOR “PEOPLE’S CHOICE” WINNER Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) announced that he will host the annual Congressional Art Competition Forum & Exhibit for the 28th District, featuring students’ artwork from the 28th Congressional District on Monday, April 15, 2019. The Congressional Art Competition receives submissions from all across the country. The winner from each Congressional District has their work displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. This year, 47 students from 23 schools participated in the competition. In addition, for the last several years, Rep. Schiff hosts a “People’s Choice” award, which will be decided through an online vote. To vote for the “People’s Choice,” constituents should go to Rep. Schiff’s website under Art Competition. Voting will be open Tuesday, April 2nd through Thursday, April 11th. To Vote go to: https://schiff.house.gov/help/art-competition “Each year, I am blown away by the talent and creativity displayed in the submis-sions from students across the District. This year is no exception – I look forward to seeing all of the incredible artwork and welcoming young artists from our commu-nity to celebrate their accomplishments with their friends and families,” Rep. Schiff said. “I’m also excited to see which piece of art our community members choose to win the ‘People’s Choice’ pick, so don’t forget to visit my website and vote!” The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to provide the opportunity for Mem-bers of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constitu-ents. Since then, hundreds of thousands of high school students have participated in the nationwide competition. The first place winner’s artwork will hang in the U.S. Capitol for one year, the piece awarded second place will be displayed in the Congressman’s Washington, D.C. Office for one year, the piece awarded third place will hang in his Burbank District Office for one year and the “People’s Choice” winner’s artwork will be displayed in Rep. Schiff’s Holly-wood District Office. The winners of the contest will be announced at the 28th Congressional Art Competition Forum & Exhibit on Monday, April 15. All student participants will receive a Congressional Certificate of Recognition. The exhibit will be held at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge at Van de Kamp Hall located at 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011. Parking and admission to Van de Kamp Hall are free. Exhibit viewing will begin at 5:00 pm and the Forum and Awards Presentation will take place at 7:00 pm. Light re-freshments will be served. Get out and enjoy all the beauty & tranquilitySierra Madre has to offer! In the last two years, I personally experienced the myriad of emotions and steps that clients face throughout all sides of real estate transactions. Since 2017, we leased out our Sierra Madre home of 18 years, purchased and sold a house in Eagle, Idaho, and returned to our Sierra Madre home. I understand the realities of selling your family home. 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All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Owned by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Spring is here! LETTER CARRIER FOOD DRIVE It's that time of year to support our wonderful letter carriers in their nationwide "Stamp Out Hunger" food collection event! This event is the largest single-day food drive and is scheduled in May each year to help keep food pantries stocked during the summer months when the kids are home all day from school! This event is a great opportunity for youth and adult volunteers! Last year, over 300 volunteers assisted letter carriers by unloading, sorting and packing food at participating local post offices. Foothill Unity Center, Inc. received over 200,000 pounds of food from this event! Pasadena Altadena Arcadia 600 Lincoln Ave. 22741 N. Lake Ave. 41 Wheeler Ave. Pasadena, CA 91109 Altadena, CA 91001 Arcadia, CA 91006 Monrovia/Duarte San Marino Warehouse 225 Ivy Ave. 2960 Huntington Dr. 790 W. Chestnut Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016 San Marino, CA 91108 Monrovia, CA 91016 Letter carriers and volunteers make a huge difference in the work Foothill Unity Center, Inc. does in distributing this food to low-income families and the homeless population in eleven communities in the San Gabriel Valley. “The world is hugged by the faithful arms of volunteers” by Terry Guillemets If you are not available to volunteer for this event, please consider donating resources. Thank you for all your support and for being the heart of change in your local communities! Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: editor@mtnviewsnews.com Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com | ||||||||||||||||||||