1966: Grossmont College Dominates Cross-Country Racing in California

According to the Spring Valley Bulletin, here's what was happening this week in 1966:

 – A local sheet metal shop has shown "phenomenal growth" after starting only two years ago. The shop, located at Broadway and Massachusetts Avenue, was started by Ted Steele and Charles Foltz. It has expanded, and nearly doubled in size. After banking $19,000 in the first seven months, sales are expected to reach close to $100,000 in December. Steele and Foltz hae 37 years of combined experience.

 – The Valley Grove Council has a new president: Ms. Lillian Duncan of Spring Valley. Duncan has previously worn a lot of hats, serving as the president of the PTA, the vice president of the La Presa Women's Club, the citizenship chair of the southern District of the Federated Women's Club. In addition, Duncan served as the PTA of Kempton elementary for two years, the secretary of the Little League Avenue, and the secretary of the Spring Valley Bobby Sox League. She moved to Spring Valley in 1958.

 – The Grossmont College Griffins cross-country team has won the Long Beach Invitational for the third time, finishing far above the second-place team. Led by coach Ron Vavra, the Griffins were paced (ha!) by Erich Russell, Steve Bickley, Verne Wilkinson, and Fred Loegel. Wilkinson and Bickley are Mt. Miguel alums. Russell went to Helix High. Loegel, a Casa de Oro resident, went to Morse High School. And Bill Lawson, a freshman from El Cajon High School, all made significant contributions. A national running publication picked Grossmont as favorites for the State Junior College Championships.