30 years ago – December 15, 1989
After collecting signatures from 140 citizens, Black Hawk Aldermen voted unanimously to support the efforts of Central City Preservation, Inc. (CCPI), to have limited gambling legalized in the two cities. Going door to door, aldermen polled 140 locals. The results show overwhelming support for the gambling proposal, with 126 in favor, 5 opposed, 8 not at home, and 1 out of the country. While polling the citizens, the aldermen heard various concerns and questions raised, all of which they intend to address. A similar poll is being conducted in Central City, and although the results are not yet complete, it appears that a similar majority of citizens there also would vote in favor of gambling in their community if it were placed on a state ballot. The straw polls were conducted at the request of State Senator Sally Hopper, who wanted to know how the citizens felt before guiding the pro-gambling faction through the legislative process. State Representative Sam Williams has also agreed to help light the way through the maze of government channels. CCPI hopes to have a constitutional amendment placed on the statewide ballot in next year’s general election to legalize limited gambling in specific areas of Central City and Black Hawk. The state legislature must approve placing the question on the ballot first, and if it does not, gambling proponents say they will try to have gambling legalized through the territorial charters of the two cities, both of which approve gambling. Before the Black Hawk aldermen voted on CCPI’s request for support, Alderman Herb Bowles questioned CCPI representative Lary Brown for at least 10 minutes on whether Black Hawk would be excluded from the gambling proposal because it is not a designated National Historic District. Not as far as CCPI is concerned, Brown said, and historic designation is not required by the resolution CCPI offered the city of by CCPI’s stated goals and objectives. Neither he nor CCP can control the actions of the legislature, Brown said, but Black Hawk is included in the proposal being promoted by the organization.
Gilpin School’s wrestling team placed first in the tournament it hosted Saturday, December 9. Lyons placed second, third place was taken by Denver Academy, Faith Baptist placed fourth, and South Park came in fifth in the meet. Coach Zane Miner was pleased with the win, noting that Lyons had placed higher than Gilpin in the previous tournament at Merino. He stated that team members are beginning to show the results of intensive practice. “It’s a nice start,” Miner said, “Now we need to build on it.” Standings by individual team members in the divisions were as follows: Tony Kervitsky, 3rd place; Chris Straub, 2nd; John Flesher, 2nd place, Danny Bartell, 3rd place; Mike Bauer, 1st place; Kaz Oba, 1st place; Fred Weber, 1st place; and Chuck White, 1st place. The wrestling team meets Denver Academy Thursday, December 14, at home, and will compete in four tournaments through the month of January. The season will end with the District Wrestling Tournament, held at Gilpin School in early February. The teams who place first and second in the eight-team tournament qualify for the state competition.
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