This chapter basically covers Old Ranch Country Club from 1978 through the remodel of 1988. During this time the club underwent great change as it continued to grow under general managers Dean Kring and Harry Davis, and the tennis side continued to expand under Bob Litrich and his new assistant Lynn Stiles. But like all clubs, Old Ranch faced financial challenges. Fewer younger members joined due to increased competition for the recreation dollar due in no small part to the phenomenal growth of youth sports, but also to the equally phenomenal growth in the number of television channels.
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Larry – I have both your Seal Beach: A Brief History books and the Seal Beach Centennial magazine. I’m working on a project for St. Anne Catholic Church on the 300-block of 10th Street in Old Town SB from the 1930’s to the 1960’s. I could use your experience and expertiese. I’m sure we could work our some sort of stipend for you assistance. Let me konw how we can talk, and I’ll fill you in some more. – Donald Miller Email: donald@corinium.com
PS: I move to SB in 1972 and started by renting an apartment on 8th Street.