Arizona
On Saturday, April 19th, hundreds of Friends & Fans attended the “Wild Western Gala Gathering” Benefit Event, hosted by Gary Martinson at his world class Bison Museum located at 16641 N. 91st St., in Scottsdale and showed their support for Arizona’s #1 Cowgirl Performer, Paula Saletnik {aka: Pistol Packin’ Paula}. 100% of All Proceeds went directly to Paula’s Medical & Rehabilitation Fund to get her “Back in the Saddle Again!”
Special Thanks go out to the “Best in the West” line-up of Performers who graciously “Donated” their Talents to Paula’s event. Singer/Songwriter Tom Hiatt... the McNasty Brothers, John “Lucky” Robinson & Wild Bill LeFever... the Whistle Stop Bluegrass Band... Jeff “Justus” Harrison... Arizona State Historian, Marshall Trimble... Banjo Wizard, Joe Bethancourt... Cowboy Poet, Jan Michael Corey... Master Magician, Gary West... Award Winning Artists Gary Kotula & Moses Provencia... Celebrity Look-A-likes, R.H. Doudell as “Gabby Hayes”, John Anderson as “The Duke”, Dennis Keogh as “Sean Connery 007" and Bob Phillips as “Barney Fife”... & the One Man Wild West Showmen, Jon “Hotshot” Mincks.
Another “Big” Thank You to all of the generous Businesses and Private Parties that Donated All the incredible Silent & Live Auction items. Guests were able to bid on a variety of things, ranging from Original Artwork, Jewelry, Vacation Get-Away’s, Clothing, Custom Made Hats, Collector Items to a One-Of-a-Kind Celebrity Signed Martin Guitar.
The evenings “All” volunteer staff, comprised of an array of Cowboys & Cowgirls from DR Buck Productions and The Bison Museum, went the extra mile to insure that guests enjoyed all the entertainment, Live & Silent auctions, food provided by Frances Frybread & More Catering , refreshments and libations provided by AZ Nights Bartenders and of course, tours of the world class Bison Museum that houses Arizona’s Premier Bison & Western Collections.
The Gala Event was made complete by having the “Lady of the Hour”, Miss Pistol Packin’ Paula herself, not only in attendance to meet & greet, but she also surprised & delighted the crowd with a small impromptu performance. Proving that “Ya Can’t Keep This Cowgirl Down!”
Paula’s Doctors say that her recovery is moving along as scheduled, but that injuries, such as those suffered by Paula will take not only time, but also something that Paula is brimming over with...Determination!.
Paula wishes to Thank not only Everyone who attended the Benefit, but also All who have contributed or want to donate in the future to her ever increasing Medical costs { Donations can be made at any Bank of America, ask for the: “Paula Saletnik Medical Fund}. She told me personally that she will be forever grateful and guarantees to pay all her friends and fans back the best way she knows how...”with the Best One Woman Wild West Show ya ever saw!”
Paula plans on making her public debut at Dr Buck’s 4th Annual Wild Western Festival September 26, 27 & 28th, 2008, at Avondale’s C.J.S. Film Studios..keep checking the official website, www.wildwesternfestival.com for up-dates & details.
On behalf of Paula Saletnik {aka: Pistol Packin’ Paula}, Gary Martinson, Bison Homes & Museum and Dr Buck Montgomery, DR Buck Productions, Entertainment & Production Co....
Thank You again for your continued help & support of One of Arizona’s premier entertainers. With your help, she’ll be “Back In The Saddle Again” real soon and...“Ride’n Your Way!”
For further information on the “Paula Saletnik Medical Fund”, contact Tammy Youngs at DR Buck Productions. Phone: {480} 703-6702...Email: TLYoungs@cox.net or DRBuc@cox.net
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