May 7, 2008

Commentary

Tejon Ranch boondoggle sacrifices unmatched
wildlife resources without a public benefit

By JIM MATTHEWS
Outdoor News Service

LEBEC – The Tejon Ranch Company and a vast coalition of environmental groups and state government announced a plan on Thursday to destroy the historic ranch, its vast open spaces, and keep vast tracts of the land closed to the public. The onerous of back-room deal is reminiscent of the land grab and subsequent creation of the Los Angeles aqueduct that dewatered every stream in the Owens Valley and led to the drying up of Owens Lake.
Of course, that’s not the impression you’d get by reading the Los Angeles Times front page story in Thursday’s paper.
In return for allowing the Tejon Ranch Company to plop 26,400 homes, sprawling golf courses, hip boutiques, health spas and resort hotels on 32,000 acres of the 272,000-acre ranch in southern Kern County and northern Los Angeles county, the rest of the historic ranch would be “preserved” in a natural state for wildlife and public enjoyment.
Well, sort of.
First off, the two developments are proposed in some of the most environmentally important and sensitive lands on the Tejon. Centennial is the name for a 26,000-house disaster located adjacent to Quail Lake on the western edge of the Antelope Valley. Where those houses would be built is the home to the last population of pronghorn antelope in Southern California and at least two threatened or endangered species. Yet, the more onerous development is the Tejon Mountain Village, a sprawling upscale community of 3,400 multi-million dollar homes plastered across some of the last undeveloped oak grassland in California. The homes would be spaced across mountain ridges and meadows effectively wiping out one of the best California mule deer herds left in the state, and the trick-down impacts on everything from condors to badgers to mountain lions would be disastrous.
But the environmental groups who are signing off on this deal say the public is getting a vast natural area preserved forever. For the public.
Is it? Under the deal, 178,000 acres will be set aside and run by a newly created Tejon Ranch Conservancy. This conservancy will managed by 12 members “appointed by the company and its environmental partners,” according to the Times. In additional, the Tejon Ranch Company will fund the conservancy to the tune of $800,000 a year for seven years and then through payouts from home sales once development starts. Doesn’t that sound like a colossal payoff to the Sierra Club, Audubon California, the National Resources Defense Council, and the others? This will let them run the bulk of the ranch, with no guarantees of general public access, public oversight, or sound management. The public will be as locked out as they are today.
Another 49,000 acres will be offered to California for a state park and another 10,000 offered so the Pacific Crest Trail can be rerouted through ranch. With the state’s budget, those 49,000 acres will likely be kept closed and managed as part of the conservancy. Wilderness hikers will get to stroll through once the trail is finished – probably by the turn of the next century. There’s another 3,000 acres to be offered for state purchase, but I haven’t been able to figure out where or who will get charge of that land. Perhaps it’s for a new governor’s mansion or governors’ retirement community.
This little boondoggle is going to cost taxpayers in California a pretty chunk of change. And the public isn’t going to get anything out of it. Honest, good-hearted people who give money to the likes of the Sierra Club and Audubon and TPL going to have their money squirreled away into a chunk of ground they will never likely get to see and enjoy.
Oh, we’ll all be told it’s the right thing to do (like the L.A. Times article suggested today), and all of the slick magazines these environmental groups send out will have big stories with lots of beautiful pictures of the Tejon and its wildlife and how it’s been preserved for future generations.
I’m here to tell you that’s crap. They’ve been bought off and we’ve been sold out.
The Tejon Ranch is too precious and too important environmentally to be developed any more than it has already. Not another acre should be sold off. It’s also too beautiful not to be in the public trust. Not a private conservancy. Not a mismanaged, underfunded state park. It needs to belong to the public.
I’m not one of those who believe it should be a National Park (or even a National Preserve so hunting could be allowed). I think the Tejon Ranch should become the nation’s benchmark National Wildlife Refuge.
Why a refuge over a preserve or park? Management options. The Tejon, especially if combined with the 97,000-acre Windwolves Preserve (also run by a conservancy with limited public access) located on adjacent land on the west side of Interstate 5, would create one of the largest and most diverse wildlife refuges in the nation at nearly 370,000 acres.
The Tejon-Windwolves National Wildlife Refuge would have rich water supplies that could be used to mitigate for 100 years of wetland destruction throughout the San Joaquin Valley with creative wetland development (instead of watering pistachios and cotton). Grasslands could be maintained with a huge herd of tule elk (Windwolves already has over 200) and pronghorn. Maybe we could bring grizzly bears back to California. Of course, there would be hunting on the deer herd and for wild pigs, Rocky Mountain elk, tule elk, bears, waterfowl, quail, doves, and turkeys that exist here. There could be campgrounds and hiking trails and fishing on historic stock ponds and Tejon Lake. Conservative cattle grazing could continue (for fire suppression) and historic ranching exhibits and cattle drives be set up to preserve the memories of this dying culture and give folks a taste of that era. All of these things could pay for the refuge management – something National Park, state park, and conservancy managers just don’t get. But most of all, it would be open to the public and managed for wildlife and natural resources. National Wildlife Refuges do that more effectively than any of our underfunded resource agencies – state or federal.
Most of all, none of the Tejon should be sold off to the highest bidder or mis-managed by environmental elitists. Yet, sadly, that would be the result of the proposal that was advanced as the ranch’s salvation on Thursday.

[For more on the Tejon Ranch debacle, see Jim Matthews’ Outdoor News Service blog here.]

OUTDOOR CALENDAR

MAY 10 LOS PADRES FRIENDS OF NRA FUND-RAISER: The Los Padres friends of the National Rifle Association will have its annual fund-raising dinner and auction beginning 5 p.m., Saturday, May 10 at the Marriott Courtyard Hotel, 600 E. Esplande Dr., Oxnard. Cost is $45 per person. Keynote speaker is firearms attorney Chuck Michel. Contact Richard Lawson at 805-646-2350 or via e-mail at fnra@ojaisurplus.com. For an event flyer go to http://www.friendsofnra.org/eventdocs/California/LosPadresFlyer2008.doc
MAY 15 ORANGE COUNTY CWA FUND-RAISER: The Orange County Chapter of the California Waterfowl Association will have its third annual fund-raising dinner, raffle and auction beginning 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15 at Po Folks Restaurant, 7701 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. Tickets are $55 per person, $85 per couple. Contact: Frank Theodoropoulos at 714-227-3304 or visit the web site at www.calwaterfowl.org.
MAY 17 SPRING SMACKDOWN TROUT DERBY: The annual Spring Smackdown Trout Derby will be held at Diamond Valley Lake from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 17. Entry fee is $35 for adults, $10 for juniors. Top prize is $1,000. Proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Southwest. Contact: Last Chance Bait and Tackle in Hemet at 951-658-7410.
MAY 17-18 HESPERIA SNAKE AVOIDANCE CLINIC FOR DOGS: The High Desert Chapter of Quail Unlimited will be hosting two days of snake avoidance training for dogs at the Kingston Elementary School, 7473 Kingston Ave., Hesperia. The classes are run by Bob Kettle, an expert in this kind of training, and cost is $55 per dog. Appointments are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18. Space is limited so early registration is recommended. All proceeds are used to improve wildlife habitat in the West Mojave. Contact John Shaver at 760-956-8160 to sign up or for more information.
MAY 17-18 ONTARIO GUN SHOW: The Crossroads of the West Ontario Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 17, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at the Ontario Convention Center, Ontario. Admission is $10. The next Ontario gun show will be Oct. 11-12. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
MAY 17-18 CONCEALED CARRY WEAPON COURSE: A 16-hour California Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) course is being offered by Firearms Training Associates at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises this Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $180 per person. This course meets the state requirement for 16 hours of training to qualify for a CCW. Other dates for 2008 classes are June 21-22, July 12-13, Aug. 2-3, Sept. 6-7, Oct. 4-5, Nov. 1-2, and Dec. 6-7. Contact FTA at 714-701-9918 or 877-544-4867. The web site is www.ftatv.com.
MAY 18 UNITED ANGLERS FUND-RAISING BANQUET: The 17th Annual United Anglers of Southern California Fund-Raising Banquet and Auction will be held beginning 3:30 p/.m. Sunday, May 18, at the Harborside Pavilion (formerly Balboa Pavilion), 400 Main St., Balboa Village. UASC is the region’s preeminent saltwater fishing and marine conservation organization. It’s Bill Ray Memorial Award for long-term commitment to marine fishery resources will be presented to Bart Hall at this event. Tickets are $85 per person. For information, call 800-880-0421.
MAY 22 SOUTHWEST RIVERSIDE COUNTY FRIENDS OF NRA FUND-RAISER: The Southwest Riverside County Friends of the National Rifle Association will have its annual fund-raising dinner and auction beginning 6 p.m., Thursday, May 22 at the Pechanga Casino, Temecula. Cost is $75 per person. Contact Bill Burris at 909-260-9500 or e-mail Lissa Lee at llee@nrahq.org. For an event flyer go to http://www.friendsofnra.org/eventdocs/California/SWRivCoWeb08.pdf.
MAY 24 NORTH COUNTY FRIENDS OF NRA FUND-RAISER: The North County Friends of the National Rifle Association will have its annual fund-raising dinner and auction beginning 5 p.m., Saturday, May 24 at the American Legion, 321 S. Santa Fe Ave., Vista. Cost is $45 per person. Contact Hayden Perrine at 760-728-1151 or via e-mail at kr6ssy@hypowercommunications.com. For an event flyer go to http://www.friendsofnra.org/eventdocs/California/NorthCountyWeb08.pdf.
MAY 31 INLAND EMPIRE FRIENDS OF NRA FUND-RAISER: The Inland Empire Friends of National Rifle Association will have its annual fund-raiser beginning 6 p.m. Saturday, May 31, in San Bernardino. Contact Kurt Wampole at 909-586-5395 or request an event flyer by e-mail kcw911@roadrunner.com.
MAY 31-JUNE 1 SIERRA MADRE SNAKE AVOIDANCE CLINIC FOR DOGS: The San Gabriel Valley Chapter of Quail Unlimited will be hosting two days of snake avoidance training for dogs at the Sierra Madre Dog Park, 611 Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. The classes are run by Bob Kettle, an expert in this kind of training, and cost is $65 per dog. Appointments are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1. Space is limited so early registration is recommended. All proceeds are used to improve upland bird habitat in Southern California. Contact 866-206-9070 x6715 or e-mail sgvqu@onbox.com.
JUNE 6-8 RAAHAUGE’S SHOOTING SPORTS FAIR: The Raahauge’s Shooting Sports Fair will be held June 6-8 at Mike Raahauge’s Shooting Enterprises, Norco. This is California’s only hands-on gun show where you get to see and shoot firearm products from all of the nation’s manufacturers and importers. Shooting exhibitions and hunting seminars all three days of event. Hours are none to 6 p.m. Friday, June 6; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 7; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 8. Admission is $12 per person, parking $5. For more information, call 951-735-7981. For a $2 coupon go to http://www.outdoornewsservice.com/hogs/SportsFair2008.pdf.
JUNE 7 RANCHO CUCAMONGA HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Bass Pro Shop, Rancho Cucamonga. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. These free classes are held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. the first Saturday of each month at Bass Pro and limited to 40 people. Reservations by calling Bass Pro at 909-922-5500.
JUNE 7-8 BIG BEAR CARP BOWFISHING TOURNAMENT: The Fifth Annual Big Bear Carp Roundup will be held June 7-8 at Big Bear Lake. Sponsored by the Big Bear Municipal Water District, the two-day event has shore and boat categories for bowfishermen working in two-person teams. Entry fee is $40 per person, which includes entry, t-shirt, raffle ticket, mesh fish bag, and lunch at awards ceremony on Sunday. Prizes are $1,000, $500, and $300 for the top teams in each category. Contact Mike Stephenson at 909-866-5796. Entry forms available on line at Municipal’s web site at www.bbmwd.org.
JUNE 7-8 VENTURA GUN SHOW: The McMann’s Roadrunner Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 7, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 8, at Seaside Park, Ventura. Admission is $9. The next Ventura gun shows will be Sept. 6-7 and Nov. 1-2. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.mcmannsroadrunner.com.
JUNE 12-15 MARINA DEL REY BOAT SHOW: The 33rd Annual Marina del Rey Boat Show will be held June 12-15 at Burton Chace Park, Marina del Rey. Approximately 200 vessels will be displayed in the water on 2,000 feet
of floating dock. Show hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults, children 12 and under free. For show information call 949-757-5959 or
visit the show web site at www.marinadelreyboatshow.com.
JUNE 14 HOG HUNTING SEMINAR: There will be a two-hour wild hog hunting primer at Bass Pro Shop, Rancho Cucamonga beginning 10 a.m., Saturday, June 14. The free seminar will be conducted by Jim Matthews, editor of California Hog Hunter, a newsletter on hunting wild hogs, and Durwood Hollis, hunting book author and public land hog hunting expert. Information and reservations by calling Bass Pro at 909-922-5500.
JUNE 20-22 BLYTHE CATMASTERS FISHING TOURNAMENT: The West Coast Catmasters will have its second annual Blythe Flatmasters Gathering and Tournament June 20-22 at Mayflower Park, Blythe. Entry fee is $25 per angler with $20 going to the big stringer pot and $5 to the big fish pot. More information at www.westcoastcatmasters.com.
JUNE 21 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises, Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The remaining 2008 class dates are July 12, Aug. 2, 16, 23, 24, 30, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 1, Dec. 6. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
JUNE 21-22 VICTORVILLE GUN SHOW: The Victorville Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 21, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at the San Bernardino County Fair Grounds, Victorville. Admission is $9. The next Victorville gun show will be Sept. 27-28. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.victorvillegunshow.com.
JUNE 21-22 BAKERSFIELD GUN SHOW: The Central Coast Gun Shows Bakersfield event will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22 at the Kern County Fairgrounds, Bakersfield. The next Bakersfield gun shows will be August 30-31 and Nov. 22-23. Information at www.centralcoastgunshows.com.
JULY 5 RANCHO CUCAMONGA HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Bass Pro Shop, Rancho Cucamonga. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. These free classes are held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. the first Saturday of each month at Bass Pro and limited to 40 people. Reservations by calling Bass Pro at 909-922-5500.
JULY 12 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises, Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The remaining 2008 class dates are Aug. 2, 16, 23, 24, 30, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 1, Dec. 6. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
AUGUST 9-10 GLENDALE GUN SHOW: The Glendale Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, at the Glendale Civic Auditorium, Glendale. Admission is $9. The next Glendale gun show will be Nov. 15-16. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.glendalegunshow.com.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

The following is a list of hunting, shooting, and fishing clubs and organizations in Southern California with contact information and regular meeting dates:

976-TUNA ROD AND REEL CLUB: The 976-Tuna Rod and Reel Club meets 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Bass Pro Shops, Rancho Cucamonga. At the December meeting a free trip to Palmas de Cortez in Baja will be given away. Contact Phil Friedman at 310-328-8426.
CALIFORNIA STATE VARMINT CALLERS ASSOCIATION: The California State Varmint Callers Association meets 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Denny's just north of the 210 freeway at Irwindale Ave., Irwindale. Contact Steven Childs at 626-407-8826 or steve@sdchilds.com. Web site: www.csvca.com.
CANYON OAKS SPORTSMAN’S CLUB: The Canyon Oaks Sportsman’s Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at it’s clubhouse in Lakeview Terrace-Sylmar. The club has regular trap, skeet, smallbore, big bore, handgun, and Cowboy Action shooting events. Contact Gary White at 818-998-7240, Mike Totta at 818-362-2181 or Mike Nickoloff via e-mail at idpamike@yahoo.com.
CERRITOS ROD & GUN CLUB: The Cerritos Rod & Gun Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at Heritage Park in Cerritos. Contact Charles Sharp at 714-317-8290 or fish_90605@yahoo.com.
CLUB FISH: Club Fish, a 20-year-old fishing club, meets 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Izaak Walton League Clubhouse, Santa Ana. The clubhouse is located at the entrance to Riverview Gold Course. Contact Mike Cross at 949-854-5258 or m_r_cross@yahoo.com.

DEEP CREEK FLY-FISHERS: Deep Creek Fly-Fishers meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Izaak Walton League clubhouse in Fairmont Park, in Riverside. Go to www.deepcreekflyfishers.org to download a map to the club house. Contact Brett Browning at 909-793-8912.
HIGH DESERT FLY-FISHERS: The High Desert Fly-Fishers holds its monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month at The Apple Valley Fire Conference Center, 19235 Yucca Loma, Apple Valley. Contact John Rose at 760-247-5966.
HIGHLAND PARK SPORTSMEN'S CLUB: The Highland Park Sportsmen's Club meets at 8 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at 2035 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles. Contact Mauro Garcia at 323-254-0763 or incareal@juno.com.
NATIONAL VARMINT HUNTERS: The National Varmint Hunters meets 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Veterans of Foreign Wars club located on Grand Avenue, just west of 17th Street, Santa Ana. Contact Mark Harris at 714-655-6954 or mhitis1@yahoo.com or Terry Mathers at 714-299-9938 or coyote@jps.net.
NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION (HIGH DESERT CHAPTER): The High Desert Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meets 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Apple Valley Gun Club, 16699 Stoddard Wells Rd., Victorville. Contact Dave Recce at 760-956-7092 or Dave Halbrook at 760-553-2794.
NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION (ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER): The Orange County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meets 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at The Firing Line, 17921 Jamestown Lane, Huntington Beach. Contact Pat Ryan at 714-373-3688 or Casey Rasmussen at 714-377-5859.
ORANCO BOWMEN: The ORANCO Bowmen meet the second Tuesday of each month at the club range, 17504 Pomona Rincon Rd., Chino (Euclid Avenue one block north of the 71 freeway). The range is open to the public on Sundays 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 909-597-7582. Web site: www.oranco.org.
ORANGE COUNTY BASS CLUB: The Orange County Bass Club meets 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the Garden Grove Elk's Lodge. Contact Steve Pendergast at 949-651-8172 or prendergasts@netzero.com.
PLUNGE CREEK COWBOYS: The Plunge Creek Cowboys, a new Cowboy Action Shooting club in the Inland Empire, has shoots the third Saturday of each month at the Inland Fish and Game range on Orange Street in East Highlands. Authentic or replica firearms and garb required. Information: www.plungecreekcowboys.com.
PREDATOR CALLERS OF ORANGE COUNTY: The Predator Callers of Orange County meet 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at the Denny's restaurant, 7490 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach. Contact Rickey Macy via e-mail at rickmacey@juno.com.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (HIGH DESERT CHAPTER): The High Desert Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Apple Valley Gun Club. Contact Cruz Garcia at 760-949-6334 or fathercruz@verizon.net.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER): The Orange County Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Izaak Walton League Clubhouse (located at the entrance to Riverview Golf Course) in Santa Ana. Contact Craig Riedel at 714-282-1194 or criedel@mflex.com.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (RIVERSIDE CHAPTER): The Riverside Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Prado Olympic Shooting Park, 17501 Pomona Rincon Road, Chino (one block west of Euclid, just off the 71 freeway). Contact Ron Gibbons at 909-902-9814 or gibbent@gte.net. Web site: www.quriverside.com.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (SAN DIEGO CHAPTER): The San Diego Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at DFG Headquarters at 4949 Viewridge Rd., San Diego. Contact David Preddy at davidpreddy@cox.net or visit www.sdqu.org.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CHAPTER): The San Gabriel Valley Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Triple B Clays in El Monte. Contact Tim Bovard at 866-206-9070, ext. 6715 or sgvqu@onebox.com.
REDONDO ROD & GUN CLUB: The Redondo Rod & Gun Club meets 8 p.m. every Thursday of every month at its own clubhouse. The club has promoted hunting, fishing, sport shooting and the outdoors since 1948. The clubhouse is located at 2023 Vanderbilt Lane, Redondo Beach. Contact 310-379-7772.
RIVERSIDE VARMINT CALLERS: The Riverside Varmint Callers meet 7 p.m. the last Saturday of each month at Flo's Country Kitchen, Riverside. Contact Lance Cochrane at 909-919-4309 or Ray Gauthier at 951-785-4986. Web site:www.californiavarmintcallers.com/chapters.html/.
SAN DIEGO SPORTING DOG CLUB: The San Diego Sporting Dog Club meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Animal Medical Center, 600 Broadway, El Cajon. Contact Steve Sarmiento at 619-659-9393 or sssarmi@sbcglobal.net.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VARMINT CALLERS ASSOCIATION: The Southern California Varmint Callers Association meets 8 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Denny's Restaurant at Pioneer Blvd and Imperial Highway in Norwalk. Contact Granville Crow at 310-548-6221 or crowshot1@cox.net or Skip Gildner at 562-900-9020 or mtnhigh5@excite.com.
TEMPLE CITY SPORTSMEN: The Temple City Sportsmen meet the first Thursday of each month at the Temple City Civic Center in Temple City. Contact Jim White at 626-201-7782 or TCSPresident2006@yahoo.com.
TURNER'S OUTDOORSMAN ROD AND REEL CLUB: The Turner's Outdoorsman Rod and Reel Club meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Marie Calendar’s Restaurant, 2300 Foothill, Pasadena. Contact Richard Crowe at 626-960-9610.

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