RIDERS SADDLE UP FOR DEDICATION OF NEW TRAILS IN THE NORTH COUNTY.Byline: Romy Jacobson Daily News Staff Writer Brisk morning winds did not prevent the more than 150 equestrian enthusiasts of all ages from attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony and horseback ride, held at Totem Pole totem pole Carved and painted vertical log, constructed by many Northwest Coast Indian peoples. The poles display mythological images, usually animal spirits, whose significance is their association with the lineage. Each figure represents a type of family crest. Ranch in Palmdale, to commemorate the opening Saturday of several new sections of trails. The festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. , which were organized by the Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley Trails Recreation and Environmental Council and the Acton-Agua Dulce Trails Council, were kicked off with a pancake breakfast. Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich Michael Dennis Antonovich (born 1939 in Los Angeles, California) is a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors representing the Fifth District, which covers northern Los Angeles County, the Antelope, Santa Clarita, Pasadena, and parts of the San Fernando and San led the horseback ride, which benefits trails councils and north county trails. ``This raises funds for the maintenance of our parks and trails,'' said Antonovich who has been participating in the biyearly bi·year·ly adj. 1. Happening every two years. See Usage Note at bi-1. 2. Happening twice a year; semiyearly. adv. 1. Every two years. 2. Twice a year; semiyearly. Adj. trail rides for six years. ``It's an opportunity for the community to learn about the other trails in our system.'' According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Los Angeles County Director of Parks and Recreation Rodney Cooper, there are more than 330 miles of trails open to horse enthusiasts. ``There's a lot of equestrians in Los Angeles County. We want to encourage use,'' Cooper said. ``There's a lot of cowboys here, and cowgirls too.'' Members of the Palmdale Future Farmers of America (FFA FFA free fatty acids. ) were on hand with their adult supervisor, Palmdale mayoral candidate Kevin Carney. ``I think this is a very good positive event,'' Carney said. ``I'm really proud of these young people.'' ``We're here to support the Totem Pole Ranch,'' said 17-year-old Lewis Garibay, a four-year member of FFA. ``This is a great experience for me to be a part of this great event,'' said four-year FFA member, Jamie Tekulve, 17. Participants were treated to barbecues including a tri-tip steak and chicken lunch and an evening barbecue featuring a deep-pit whole hog. The Muddy Boots Band provided entertainment throughout the afternoon and early evening. ``This really brings a lot of people out here to support the trails and horses,'' said Costa Mesa resident Jim Washington, who attended the event with his wife, Ann. ``It's nice to see the support from the horse community.'' There will be a ``play day'' at the ranch beginning at 9 a.m. today, followed by a hamburger lunch. For more information, call (626) 821-3218. CAPTION(S): Photo PHOTO (color in AV edition only) More than 150 horseback riders took part in Saturday's trail dedication. Jeff Goldwater/Daily News |
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