RIDERS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR JOHN WAYNE CENTER.Byline: Daily News The Spirit of the West Riders will perform in a fund-raiser for the John Wayne Cancer Institute at next week's Santa Clarita Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival. The Riders will perform Saturday and Sunday afternoons at Melody Ranch, the main festival venue. With their authentic and colorful portrayal of the equestrians of the Old West, the team pays tribute to John Wayne's legacy of the American West, and to the center that bears his name in its quest to find a cure for cancer. The Wayne center opened in 1991 in Santa Monica Santa Monica (săn`tə mŏn`ĭkə), city (1990 pop. 86,905), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1886. Tourism and retailing are important, and the city has motion-picture, biotechnology, and software industries. , endowed en·dow tr.v. en·dowed, en·dow·ing, en·dows 1. To provide with property, income, or a source of income. 2. a. by the Hollywood legend's family. Wayne died of cancer in 1979. The 16 Riders portray the men and women who tamed the wild frontier of the 1840-1920 period. Each of these equestrians embodies the spirit of the American Frontier with their colorful, old-time outfits, saddles and gear. All dedicated historians and top equestrians, they and their horses are completely outfitted in authentically reproduced clothing and equipment. The group is led by Phil Spangenberger, who has served as historical consultant to such stars as Will Smith for his upcoming movie ``Wild, Wild West,'' and Mel Gibson Noun 1. Mel Gibson - Australian actor (born in the United States in 1956) Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson, Gibson U.S.A., United States, United States of America, US, USA, America, the States, U.S. for his role in ``Maverick.'' Other Riders are co-organizer Jim Nichols, attorney and founder of the Cowboy Lawyers Association; Group Deputy Marshal Larry Brady, who serves on the board of directors of Catalina Caballeros and Los Caballeros; Shannon Meyer, an ink and paint artist in the animation industry and a reserve deputy with the 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 Sheriff's Department's Mounted Posse; Linda Spangenberger, an accomplished equestrian who performs along with her husband, Phil, in wild west shows; and Denise Darr, a breeder of Missouri fox trotter The Missouri Fox Trotter is an American breed of horse with a unique four beat gait. It was bred in the Ozark Mountain foothills, and used by settlers who valued its smoothness. horses. |
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