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November 2013
Low Range Ramblin’
In this issue:
a publication of:
Roundup & Membership
Inland Empire
4 Wheelrs
October Minutes
Photos from the Jordon
Wedding
Captain Safety- I Rash It All
Save Johnson Valley Action
North Coyote Canyon Trip
Report
Calendar & Upcoming Events
Wedding Hangover Run
WHO IS IE4W?
The Inland Empire 4 Wheelrs is a family
oriented 4x4 club formed for the
enjoyment and preservation of 4
wheeling. We consist mainly of short
wheelbase vehicles such as Jeeps, Toyotas,
Suzuki’s although we do get an occasional
long wheelbase vehicle. If you have one of
these, expect to go some places where you
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could possibly sustain body damage. We
have monthly club runs that take us
from the deserts to the mountains. We
could easily easily end up in the snow,
rocks, or sand. As a club, we are
dedicated to the preservation of our
public lands and our family sport. We
welcome new members to join us!
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IE4W ROUNDUP
Come meet new friends! Bring your 4X4 ! All
Four Wheelers welcome, Old Timers and New. Bring
the family for dinner & enjoy it with new friends.
Find out where to go Four Wheeling! Learn the
newest tricks of Four Wheeling. Check out Radical
videos & vehicles. Vehicle Safety advice available.
Come Play On Our RTI Ramp! The articulation
ramp is a great tool for checking the effect of
modifications you have made to your vehicle. For
example, it can be used to check brake line length, if
your shocks are the correct length for your lift, etc.
From the North, take the Washington Street exit
off the Southbound 215 freeway and turn left at the
light. From the South, take the Washington Street
exit and make two left turns over the freeway.
Graziano’s is located on the left between McDonald’s
and Del Taco.
The IE4W Roundup is held
the 2nd Tues. of each
month from 6-9 PM at:
Graziano's Pizza Restaurant
1080 E Washington St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 824-2770
IE4W WANTS YOU...
TO BECOME A MEMBER!!
The Inland Empire Four Wheelers welcome all guests to participate in club functions
such as runs, business meetings, Roundups, and social gatherings. However, we
would also like to welcome in our guests as full time members. As an IE4W
member, you will enjoy certain benefits, just to name a few; you will be allowed to
purchase plaques to display on your vehicle, you will be allowed full voting rights for
bylaw changes and board of directors elections and look toward some new fun members
benefits in the coming months as our membership committee builds new ideas.
The followings are the requirements set forth by the IE4W bylaws for membership requirement: Each
prospective member must be 18 years or older, hold a valid driver's license, be the registered owner of
a 4x4 vehicle, have the minimum CA insurance coverage, have their vehicle safety inspected, and
attend 6 business meeting and drive his or her vehicle in at least 6 official runs (1 being an overnight
run and 1 Adopt-A-Trail work trip) within a 12 month period. An official club run consists of 2 or more
club members (with the exception of monthly club Runs). Each new member must sign the club's
Assumption of Risk Waiver and will pay an annual $69.00 fee which is used for land use and club
events. Each year new land disputes surface and every off-highway recreationalist is beckoned to
help support the fight. So, not only will your lE4W membership be a fun, fellowship filled experience,
you will also be supporting your right to enjoy off-highway recreational areas for years to come.
IE4W Club Website:
Http://www.ie4w.com Webmaster: Steve Owen
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IE4W Business Meeting – October 3rd, 2013
Open Meeting – Called to Order by President Randy Stockberger at
the Grand Terrace Community Center. The Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Dean Hilleman.
The guests stood and introduced themselves. The guests included
Kevin Rice of Phelan (up for membership tonight), Debbie Coffin of
Simi Valley, Mark and Peggy Ogaz of Highland, Mike and Monica
Ortega of Running Springs, Mike and Camille Rubio of Rancho
Cucamonga, Chris Taylor of Yucaipa and Robert Quinn of Chino Hills.
The roster sign in sheets started around. The secretary’s minutes
were approved for the September Meeting 2013 as published on-line,
on the website and in Low Range Ramblin’.
Reports
Treasurers Report - Mike Moore present – The club started August
with $22,812.15. During the month income was $640.00 and
expenditures were $2,015.21.
The club ended the month with
$21,436.94. Income included membership dues (204.00),
merchandise sales (170.00) raffle ticket sales ($209.00) and Sheriff’s
fines $($17.00). Preapproved bills were presented for the Installation
picnic, hospitality and a mobile upgrade for the website. The usual
bills for monthly and quarterly expenses were presented and
approved.
VP Report – Land Use - Loren Campbell present – Loren spoke
about the tour of the SBNF Watershed he attended with Scott
Tangenberg, head Mountain Top Ranger, in September. He learned
of the erosion problems facing our mountains. Big Bear Lake is a
major watershed. The skiing areas are also part of the erosion
problems. Road closures were discussed, but reopening of some
trails was also discussed. Plans for Holcomb Creek were also
discussed. A “Partnership for the Future” is planned.
Heather
Thomas, Don Alexander and Mike and Monica Ortega have formed a
new committee to work with Scott, in conjuction with AAT and Corva.
Please see the October newsletter for Loren’s full report.
Merchandise Report – Ashley Rist absent
Membership - Kevin Dahl present – Kevin has membership packets
tonight and at most Round-Ups. Kevin Rice is up for membership
tonight.
Hospitality Report – Tom and Sherie Thompson present – We’re
hospitable.
Forest Fest – Mike present– The line-ups for the runs will be
changing. Some runs may meet and leave from the Big Bear area.
We may become more involved with the BB Chamber of Commerce
next year. The may be a change to what we charge vendors. Mike
still no permit fee from this year’s event. Wende Owen has resigned
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Board of Directors
President
Randy Stockberger
[email protected]
Past President
Tom Thompson
[email protected]
Vice President
Loren Campbell
[email protected]
Secretary
Sue Sloan
[email protected]
Treasurer
Mike Moore
[email protected]
Membership Chair
Kevin Dahl
[email protected]
Hospitality
Tom Thompson
[email protected]
Newsletter
Loren Campbell
[email protected]
Big Bear Forest Fest
Chair
Mike Moore
[email protected]
Historian
Tim Kemp
[email protected]
Round Up
Bill Henry
[email protected]
Adopt A Trail
Jim Sloan, Jim Miller
[email protected]
Environmental
Affairs
Wende Owen and Loren
Campbell
[email protected]
Safety
Jerry Burgess
[email protected]
Web Site
Administration
Steve Owen
[email protected]
Public Relations
Barbara Bongiorno
Club Merchandise
Derek & Ashley Rist
[email protected]
Sheriff
Tim Kemp
[email protected]
Trail Boss
Randy Stockberger
[email protected]
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for the vendor chair. This job will be split up. Kevin
Dahl will help with a portion of this next year. More
Vendors will be allowed to lead their own runs.
Newsletter Report - Loren Campbell present – Loren
would like someone to take over the newsletter.
Round-Up Report – Bill Henry present – Bill reported
that Mark Ogaz won the word search contest at the
September Round-Up. Dick Gervais (Import Car
Experts) donated the prizes.
Justin Burke (IWC
Motorsports will donate the prizes for October RU.
Safety - Jerry Burgess present – First Aids kits –
Nunnally and Rist ?. Please bring to the next meeting.
Jerry’s topic this month was safety around “Rocks”.
Please see the October newsletter for Jerry’s full
report.
AAT Report – Jim Miller spoke about the awards that
were presented at the AAT Picnic. So Cal Broncos
received the award for the most club hours worked this
year. The IE4W received 2nd place. No AAT work can
be done during the government shutdown. Steve
Gardiner pushed membership for Cal $ Wheel.
Break – The refreshments were provided this month
by Ron Fleming. Next month the refreshments will be
provided by Jim Miller.
Upcoming Club Runs and Events – Jim Sloan
present – new job appointment
September runs – Randy Stockberger spoke about
his “Overnighter” run. His Jeep overheated on the way
to the event, so he rode with Kevin Dahl. He spoke
about the Friday night campfire, the Saturday “club”
run on Holcomb Creek, the defectors, and the Sunday
run on Dishpan. Video of Curtiss Freeman – AKA the
Yellow Tortuga is on You Tube.
October 12-15
October 12-15
October 20
Nov 8 – 10
November 27- 1st
December 7th
December 14th
December
Dec 26th – Jan 2nd
January 11th
January 17-19
February 14th-16th
February 12th
March
March 28th
Corva Southern Jamboree @
Spangler Hills / California City –
event location may be changed
to California City on private
property due to the government
shutdown.
Victor Valley 4 Wheelers Fun in
the Desert @ the Hammers
Steve Owen’s “Wedding
Hangover run” in Stoddard Wells
Desert Splash – Parker 4
Wheelers
Thanksgiving at Parker
IE4W Christmas party
Yucaipa Christmas parade
MONTHLY RUN OPEN
Sloan’s New Year ’s run to
Truckhaven Hills
19th Annual Corva Truckhaven
Challenge – Poker Run
Wende Owen’s Mojave Trail trip
– limited number of rigs allowed
Peterson’s run to Calico
King of the Hammers
Mallory’s Powderpuff run
Tierra del Sol
Website Report – Steve Owen absent
Scholarship – Carl Lhamon present – no report until
November
Historical Report – Tim Kemp absent
Public Relations – Barbara Bongiorno absent
Shyann Traven told the club that she is selling items to
be able to go to camp.
Old Business – Darryl’s Wheeling 101 – discussion
deferred.
New Business – Mallory Lhamon and Darryl Jordon
will be wed on October 19th.
Loren Campbell spoke of Corva’s need for additional
members and their request of $2,500 for a
membership data base. He asked that the club donate
a portion of this need. $500.00 was the motion; it was
approved by the members.
The yearly club photo will be taken at the next meeting.
No orange or fluorescent greens shirts, please.
Sheriff’s Report – Tim Kemp absent
Raffle – Justin Burke provided the prizes this month.
The Thompson’s will bring the prizes next month.
Closed Session – Kevin Rice was voted into the club,
again. Congratulations Kevin!
Submitted by Sue Sloan, IE4W Secretary
$154.25 collected for raffle ticket sales
$0
collected in merchandise sales
$0
collected for Sheriff’s fines
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Mallory and Darryl’s Wedding October 19, 2013
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Irrational or “irash-it all”?
Being the outdoor types like
we are, we get very close to
nature. We walk around
vehicles on forest obstacles
and water crossings, we take
photos standing at the edge of
bushes, or even use the bushes
for that 10-100 (Need to go to
Bathroom). The safety article
this month will familiarize you
with plants that have earned the
“extra distance” measure when passing through their
neighborhood. I have chosen our 3 most likely
encountered plants for this area. These 3 have been
encountered by me on numerous occasions and yes, I
have been stricken with their grief many times.
Poison Oak - Most
common, a shrub that can
be found in many canyons
and forest areas. Poison
oak can climb like a vine
through other trees or stay
low in rocky areas. Classic
oak leaves, shiny, and a set
of 3 separate leaves to a
single stem from the branch,
white berries. Urushiol is the
plant's chemical within the
sap that, when contacted by
skin, can cause a rash in
some people. Takes 1-2 days
to show up, lasts for 2 weeks until cleared. The oil can
be transferred from pants, shoes, pets, or vehicles to
you by contact at a later time. The rash has a relentless
itch that eventually forms water type blisters on the
skin. Medications will help suppress the urge to scratch.
It's best to wash with soap and water in the area of
contact sooner than later to prevent the urushiol from
reacting with your skin. Never burn the branches of
poison oak in a campfire, the fumes will carry the oil to
your lungs through the smoke.
Stinging Nettles – A
taller 2'-4' green plant
that thrives near sources
of ground water. Expect
to see this growing in
and along creeks and
low moist areas not in
dry or open hill areas.
The entire plant is
covered with tiny stiff
hairs, mostly on the
underside of the leaves
and stem, that release
stinging chemicals when
touched: acetylcholine,
histamine, 5-HT
(serotonin), moroidin, leukotrienes, and possibly formic
acid. The combination of these chemicals together react
instantly with the sensation as stinging allowing you to
know you have come into contact with the plant. The
stinging area intensifies to a burning feeling localized to
the immediate area which is soon reddened with a welt
at the injection points. The burn is still clearly
discernible 4 hours later but soon seems to fade away
without leaving any problems.
Poodle Dog Bush – Most
undesirable! An innocent
looking pretty purple flowing
plant that packs an incredible
bite. The plant is commonly
found in open areas
following a burn or forest
fire in Southern California
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and areas south. Plants
grow up to 6 ft with
stalks topped with blue/
purple bell shaped
flowers. Leaves are
jagged edged, and like
the stinging nettles, the
leaves and stems have small hairs that when touched to
skin, pass irritants that are derivatives of farnesyl
hydroquinone and 3-farnesyl-P-hydroxybenzoic acid.
This plant packs the combination of poison oak for
blistering and incredible burning at the contact site like
stinging nettles, but a miserable relentlessly lasting
irritation that doesn't let up for over 3 weeks (I know).
Redness is imprinted on your skin exactly as the plant
contacted you.
By Jerry Burgess, Safety Chair
Take Action Now to Preserve
Access to Johnson Valley!!
Your help is needed now, we need your phone
calls to both our state Senators; Boxer &
Feinstein. Please take the few minutes to let them
both know your thoughts. Place calls in the next 3
days.
ISSUE: The Marine Corps plans are to acquire
160,000 acres of BLM land next to Marine Corps
Ground Air Combat Center Twenty Nine Palms
that will eliminate most of the land available under
the California Desert Conservation Plan (1980)
available for off highway (OHV) recreation and
limits the use of 40,000 acres mostly used
impacting OHV activity and the local and national
economy.
RECOMMENDATION: Ask Senators to NOT
approve the transfer of land from the BLM but to
direct the Military to work with the Dept. of Interior
on permissive use of the BLM land by USMC
during exercises without live fire on the BLM land.
This will allow the USMC use of the land in a
manner consistent with internal directives.
Congressman Paul Cook, a combat veteran
Marine who served as the Inspector General at 29
Palms and knows it well, has proposed an
alternative for co-use that would allow everyone to
retain some equity in use of this land. This
proposal enjoys the support of the surrounding
communities and was supported by the entire
House of Representatives.
We urge the Senators to support a viable
compromise like the Cook proposal. We will be
very disappointed if they do not. Please pass this
information to them, they need to HEAR FROM
YOU.
Senator Boxer: Washington Office; 202-225-3121
State Office; 916-448-2787
Senator Feinstein: Washington Office;
202-224-3841 State Office; 415-393-0707
More talking points and information can be found
by visiting www.Corva.org
MAKE YOUR CALLS TODAY!!!
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North Coyote Canyon Trip Report Oct 27, 2013
Members:
Kevin Dahl - 2005
TJ - Xtreme - Trail
Leader,
Richard & Kathleen
Ventriglia - 2007
JKU - (w/ Jean
Jackson),
Bill & Rachel Bem 2010 JKU Rubicon,
Craig & Char Hart - 1997 TJ - Mid Gunner,
George & Kay Stauber - 2013 JKU - Rubicon,
Alex & (Daughter) Acilia Rodriguez - 1984
Toyota Pickup, Tail Gunner,
would make our own history as the run turned into a
adventure of the unknown.
Guests:
Mitch Hart & (Friend) Chris Totten - 2012 JKU Rubicon,
Steven & Amber Soliz - 1987 XJ,
Mark & Peggy Ogaz - 2013 JKU - Rubicon - Rock
Lobster,
Debbie Coffee & Maritta Aspen - 2011 JKU, Tim Glider, Sharla & Tiffany - 2009 JKU - Rubicon,
Morgan & Laura Hertel - 2013 JKU - Rubicon, Don Smith - 1991 YJ
Upper Coyote
Canyon Lies
along the San
Jacinto Fault
and divides the
Santa Rosa Mountains from the San Ysidro
Mountains. This is a deep canyon trail offers some
great scenery and desert quiet within the AnzaBorrego Desert State Park. The trail begins as a
paved road passing through settlements in the
Terwilliger Valley and it turns into a dirt road a little
distance away. You will not find any signs leading
the way in this place until you reach the park
boundary. This trail is one way in, one way out & is
broken up into upper, middle & lower sections due
to the middle section being closed to vehicles.
While on my way to our meet up point, I got a
phone call from our Trail Leader Tom Thompson.
Tom's radiator on Her TJ blew as he was driving on
the freeway. He was able to safely get off the
freeway in Temecula, CA & pulled into a shopping
center. He was able to seal it up with some JB Weld
& topped off the coolant. He made the decision to
attempt to limp it back home, & made it home
safely. So unfortunately Tom & Sherie were unable
to make it as the Trail Leader. Tom requested that I
(Kevin Dahl) take over as Trail Leader & asked if I
knew how to get to the trail. Of course this is one of
the trails I have never been on or knew any of the
trails history. I accepted the challenge with
directions to the trailhead from Tom over the phone
I felt I could find our way through the trail & we
This was an easy trail and was suitable for stock
rigs. This run was in Anza Borrego State Park and
the area is a cultural preserve. It is one of the least
traveled areas of Anza Borrego State Park. We
meet at Diner 371 on Highway 371 in Anza, (east
side of town), at 8 AM for breakfast and left at 9
AM for the
trailhead. In no
time flat we
were at the
trailhead airing
down.
This middle section consists of fragile riparian areas
and lies in Upper and Lower Willows. Between
June and September this section is closed to
protect the habitat of the rare peninsular bighorn
sheep that use it as a watering hole in peak
summer. You can also find many reptile and bird
species, including Bell’s vireo. A great place for
hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers,
vehicles are not allowed entry in the middle section.
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After you pass the houses at the Terwilliger Valley
the trail
turns
rough and
takes you
through
the San
Carlos
Pass. You
start
descending into the Coyote Canyon and some
amazing views greet you. The trail descends Anza
Ridge by the Turkey Grade, a shelf road that has
been cut by the Civilian Conservation Corps in as
far back as 1933. This road has an uneven surface
and only one vehicle can pass at a time, that too
with some
difficulty.
Your 4WD
faces deep
holes,
uneven
cambers
and loose
surfaces in
this section.
It does not
get much
better as
you reach the bottom. There is water all around and
it makes the trail even more difficult. If you choose
to do this trail in October, soon after it reopens, the
challenge is greater. There is no one to maintain
this track except the passing trail users.
When you do finally reach the bottom however, the
pressure eases. The ground turns sandy and after
you cross Tule Canyon and enter the main Coyote
Canyon it is good. A point to be noted: you may
require lowering your tire pressure to do this
stretch. Also you may be unable to choose the
correct path as the terrain alters after the rains,
especially the Fig Tree Valley to Baily’s Cabin track.
As we neared Baily's Cabin we made a right & head
to the end of Alder's Canyon. Stopping along the
way at a nice shady creek, then continue on to the
end of Alder's Canyon. As we all got turned around
we headed back out to Coyote Canyon, we made
the right back on to Coyote Canyon & a short
distance later arrived at Baily's Cabin for lunch.
The end of this trail is a short loop crossing Baily’s
Cabin. You can rest here for the night if required as
long as you keep it clean and neat. There is a small
cabin, a fire pit, a couple of picnic tables, a couple
of outhouse's (one's a little airier then the other), a
old abandoned water well, a old cistern & a couple
of old cattle / horse corrals.
After lunch we continued about another 100 yards
down to where the Upper Coyote Canyon meets
the Middle Coyote Canyon & is fenced off. As we
looped back up Upper Coyote Canyon, and neared
the climb back out, we took a right up what we
believed was Horse Canyon, we went quiet a ways
up into this canyon as it starts out pretty wide &
gets narrower & more rocky as we go deeper into
the canyon. We past a rock with 3 grinding bowls,
on the edge of the wash, traveled under some nice
shade trees, and threw a couple of nice obstacles.
We decided to turn around and head back out the
way we came in, due to the unknown of what lies
further up the canyon & not knowing anyway else
out off the canyon. Even though our curiosity &
since of adventure wanted to keep going.
We made our way back up & out. With no damage
or breakage on the trail. We reached the
pavement at 3:00 pm & aired up! Then all headed
or separate ways! Fun was had by all! (Well, except
Tom & Sherie Thompson w/ the blown radiator!)
Kevin Dahl
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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Kay Stauber
Shelley Biddlecombe
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Courtney McRae
4
Matt Martel
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IE4W Meeting
Parker
Desert Splash
Derek & Ashley
Rist
10Parker
Desert Splash
Ian Burke
11Veterans Day 12Roundup
Emily Burris
Jim Patterson
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Scott Krichbaum
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15
Ron & Randi
Labusch
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Mitchell Owen
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Chris & Val
Bedore
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Saturday
Parker
Desert Splash
John & Audrey
Harding
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Doug & Kellie
Russell
19
Johnny McRae
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21
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27Parker
Matt & Sue
Martel
28Thanksgiving
Kirstin Lynn
Tony Nunnally
29Parker
30Parker
Audrey Harding
Bonnie McNeill
Chris Bedore
Chaun & Dani
Goldberg
Upcoming Events
Thanksgiving at Parker
December - Open
January Sloan’s New Year’s Run at Truckhaven
Jan 11- Corva Truckhaven Poker Run
Jan 17-19- Wende’s Mojave Trail Run
February 14-16- Peterson’s Run to Calico
February 12- King of the Hammers
Mar 14-17 Sidewinders Desert Run
March- Mallory’s Powderpuff Run
March 28- Tierra del Sol
April 10-13 Parker Jeep Jamboree
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The Wedding Hangover Run
Trail Boss: Steve Owen
Tail Gunner: Bill Henry
Here is what people are saying about the Wedding
Members Present:
Hangover Run:
Ron Fleming
Trail Leader: Yeah, the trail goes this way. 11
Kevin Rice
vehicles is just about perfect, I may not win Trail
Bob Peterson
Boss of the year, but we made it home by 5(pm)
Mike Moore
Loren Campbell: That run was so good, I'm giving
Loren Campbell
away free Jeeps from Redland's Auto Plaza to the
FJ Curtis
Trail Boss and Tail Gunner.
Alex Rodrigues
Alex Rodriguez: Ehh? I only needed one transfer
The Mordorff's
case for that run.
Guests
Mike Moore: No Lunch?
Steven and Amber Soliz
Bob Peterson: Where is Karen, I need my sway bar
disconnected?
Bill Henry: Are you making this up as you go
along?
Ron Fleming: Yeah, that was a bit sketchy.
FJ Curtis: Who needs a jeep?
The Mordorff's: Awesome Trail.
Steven and Amber: Hang on, let me get a picture of
that!
Kevin Rice: I'm sure we could all survive Pumpkin
Eater too.
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Big Bear Forest Fest Platinum Sponsors
We Thank You for Your Support!
The Inland Empire Four Wheelrs meet the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Grand Terrace
Community Center on the corner of Barton Road and Vivienda, Grand Terrace, CA.
From the north on 215, get off at Barton Road (south of I-10) and make a left on Barton. The Community Center
will be on the left side of the road as you approach Vivienda.
From the south (north of Hwy 60) on 215, get off at Barton Road exit to the right and turn left on Vivienda after
the signal light.
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