Mountain Views News          Saturday, June 20, 2015

8 Mountain View News Saturday, June 20, 2015 AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY 8 Mountain View News Saturday, June 20, 2015 AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY 
“What’s Going On?”


News and Views from Joan Schmidt 

VICTOR ESPINOSA: 
A REAL WINNER ON AND OFF THE TRACK 



Four years ago, I couldn’t tell you the nameof any jockey let alone Victor Espinosa.
Twenty years ago, I chided my childrenfor going to Santa Anita. But an interviewat Ralph’s three years ago with jockey JoeTalamo changed all of that.

Now my hubby and I love going to the great Race Place, watching thehorses and cheering the guys on. Most recently, all the hype about theTriple Crown has kept us on the edge of our seats. After California Chromecame so close last year only to suffer defeat, it (Triple Crown) seem evenharder to achieve. 

Last year before Victor traveled to New York for the Belmont race, Imet him and was blown away.

excited till he crossed the wire; things can go wrong, by the 8th hole, I justwanted to make sure I crossed the wire.” 

“That moment changed my life forever…to win after so many years...
at Belmont I realized how special he is, a true champion…such a strongcampaign.”

“For the first race, (he) not really ready, but ran a strong race-I rode himharder, he needed that race to win the Triple Crown…I was proud of him.”

“In the Preakness, I had never ridden a horse in so much rain. He ran 
so well, I got so much confidence. He was outstanding in his last twoworkouts.” 

Victor went on and told us that he felt sooner or later someone would win 
the Triple Crown-it had been so many years. He saw American Pharoah atDel Mar last year and knew he

To me, he was the perfect role

was special-he wanted to ride

model. Success wasn’t easy. It

him.

was after a lot of hard work. 

 This humble man, one of 

What stood out to me was his 

twelve children, was raised 

donations and commitment 

on a small farm in Hidalgo,

to City of Hope-especially the

Mexico. Each morning he 

visits to the Children’s cancer 

had to get up early and led the

ward. When I asked him about 

cattle up the hill for grazing.

it, Victor was emotional and 

The Victor would come down 

said how it upset him to see

and go off to school. He had

these children suffering with

the “best childhood” and 

that terrible disease. 

“best parents’. At seventeen

This past Monday, Victor

he moved to Mexico City and

was home at Santa Anita and 

drove a bus to earn money for

the Press was invited. There 

jockey school.

were many questions with 

 Victor told us your “health”

detailed answers and then 

is the most important thing.

Victor repeated everything 

He works out hard every day.

in Spanish to include the 

Victor has a mechanical horse 

Hispanic Community.

and has videos of jockeys

Victor began telling us how

winning important races. He 

nice it was to be home (Santa

would put the videos in and go

Anita) after being on the roadfor a few weeks. He reallywasn’t ready for the win- all the publicity, excitement, commitments. Herecently had thrown the first pitch at Yankee Stadium and that was a thrill.
He was given #3=Babe Ruth’s number, but it represented the TRIPLECrown. 

Of course he was questioned about coming down the stretch in the raceand his feelings. He explained how much he “loved American Pharoahand felt good, even the last 1/16 of the mile”, but he “didn’t want to get 

on the horse and do what they

did.

 Victor’s advice was to “Set Goals. NEVER GIVE UP…keep workinguntil you achieve these goals…when you reach the top, work harder.
..everyone needs goals…mine is to win as many as I can.

Miguel Cabrera texted Victor, “Congratulations” and gave him his 
glove. Victor will probably give him his goggles.

Victor plans to stay at Santa Anita and ride here-immediate goal-getready for Del Mar. What an awesome man. 

WOMEN AT WORK 


Women At Work presents its most popular event, Employer Forum, 
Monday, June 29, 2015, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Southern California 
Edison, Energy Education Center – Irwindale, 6090 North Irwindale 
Avenue, Irwindale, CA 91702. The co-sponsors are Southern California 
Edison and Irwindale Chamber of Commerce. 
This event is ideal for anyone looking for meaningful employment. 
You can meet representatives from local companies, discuss 
employment opportunities and network. Representatives from a 
variety of industries and business sectors will be present and ready 
to share information about their companies and their employment 
opportunities.
Attendees should dress for business interviews and carry business 
cards. Bring lots of copies of your resume and consider making 
different versions to target different industries. Be sure to do your 
research about what companies do and what kind of positions they 
have available by checking their company websites. Frequently check 
the Women At Work website at www.womenatwork.org for the latest 
list of participating companies.
Come meet these employers:

Aluminum Precision Products 

Asplundh Tree Expert Co.

Athens Services 

Cable Aircraft Company, Inc.

Caltech 

Cintas Corporation

CitiStaff Solutions, Inc. 

CLP Resources, Inc. 

Community Bank

Decore-ative Specialties

H & R Block 

Henley Companies

Kaiser Permanente 

L.A. County Sheriff DepartmentLabor Ready, Inc.
Massage EnvyMTA 
Parent Educator, Our Parenting PlaceReal Estate Heaven 
Select StaffingSouthern California Edison 
Union Pacific 
…and more to come! 
Women At Work helps individuals reach their full employment and 
earnings potential in a supportive environment. Serving the greater 
Los Angeles area, Women At Work is supported by numerous 
community partners, such as members of chambers of commerce, 
other non-profit organizations and countless employers throughoutthe area. For more information, call 626-796-6870, email info@ 
womenatwork.org or visit www.womenatwork.org. 


HELP WANTED 
EXPERIENCED COOK 


40 hours per week 
at a residential care facility for seniors 
Ability to multi-task, cook, clean &serve with a smile. 
Must be friendly, energetic, a quick learner & patient 
with the elderly. Knowledge of therapeutic diets a plus. 
Live Scan Fingerprint clearance required. 


Apply at 647 Manzanita Ave., Sierra Madre 
or Fax Resume to: 626-355-7267 

HELP OUT – WE’RE IN A DROUGHT! 


Assemblymember Holden HostsDrought Workshop with Kidspace 

Pasadena – California is in the midst of a historic 
drought with no end in sight. 

That’s why Assemblymember Chris Holdenand Kidspace Children’s Museum in Pasadenaare teaming up for an evening of water-wise tipson living with the drought. 

Come and learn ways to outsmart the 
drought: learn about rebates available, see livedemonstrations and hear practical advice from: 

-Jet Propulsion Lab – the science behind thedrought 

-California State Water Resources Control 
Board 
-Pasadena Department of Water and Power 
-Theodore Payne Foundation 

Join us for interactive workshops for elementaryage kids and adults on water conservation,
drought gardening tips, household rebate 
programs and more

Each guest will receive a family pass to visitKidspace Museum.
Light refreshments provided. Bring your waterbottle! 

Kidspace Children’s Museum, 480 N. ArroyoBlvd. Pasadena, CA 91103, June 25th, 6-8 pm,
RSVP: 626-351-1917or Assemblymember.Holden@
assembly.ca.gov 


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