30 years ago – January 24, 1986
The Gilpin County School wrestling team has won three out of four dual meets, according to Coach Jack Curtis. The team has defeated Peyton, South Park and, Faith Baptist, but was defeated by the Lyons team. Curtis says that the team has “finished around the half way mark” in the number of team points in the tournament. At the Tuesday night practice of the 17 member team Curtis coached the team in a vigorous practice, including descriptions of various wrestling techniques. Two members of the team practiced one of these techniques under the direction of Curtis. A pancake breakfast was held by the Booster Club and wrestling team parents last Sunday to raise money to buy new mats. About $350 was raised and approximately 150 people attended. Dough Croce is one the seven on the team that has placed this year. He has one first and two second place wins. The team consists of Chad Lacey, Rusty Stringfellow, Ed Schrader, Chris Grau, Ron Stringfellow, Brook Anderson, John Rogers, Croce, Ray Nilsson, Steve Duval, Casey Blood, Shannon Blood, Kirk Hammond, Greg Petersen, Boe Nicholson, and John Roberts. Curtis says that “the team is growing and growing in experience and it is starting to pay off.” He would like to see more fans come to the competitions although fan turnout has been good. On February 4 the Eagles will be competing against Clear Creek. Prior to the meet, Curtis is holding a clinic about scoring, winning, and team points for people that would like to learn about wrestling.
There was a burglary at Ad Hoc Design last weekend, and the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Department is asking for your help in solving the case. Undersheriff David Martinez said the burglary took place between 4:30 pm Sunday afternoon and 8:30 am Monday morning. Ad Hoc Design is on Highway 119 in mid-Gilpin County, across from Colorado Sierra. Entry was gained by forcing open a plywood door to the basement of the south side of the building. Another door was forced open inside to gain entry to the first floor. Many new tools were taken and so was some money, Martinez said. The stolen hardware has an estimated value of $1,000 and there was more than $200 in property damage. The “burglary is believed to have been committed by two to three juvenile males,” Martinez said. At this time, a small reward is being offered for information leading to the conviction of the perpetrators. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call the Sheriff’s Department.
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