10 Years Ago •••••••••••••••
28-Day Sailboat Trip Down Mississippi, Ohio Rivers,
Large Lakes, Offers Former Climax Resident Many Memories
Former Climax resident Bill Soule must have felt a little like Huck Fin and the cast of Gilligan’s Island on a 28-day sailboat venture that took him across two large lakes, and down three major rivers on a journey that ended prematurely Nov. 7.
Soule, who was born on R Avenue and lived in Climax for 25 years with his wife Maris before the couple moved to Kalamazoo in 2001, said he gradually developed an ambition to sail from the couple’s current home in South Haven to Venice, Florida.
Zach Wortinger is MVP of G-A Tennis Team
The Galesburg-Augusta tennis team recently held its awards banquet where many accomplishments were noted by Coach Paul Ferguson. The team finished with an overall record of 4-5-1 and 0-5-1 in the KVA. The team finished 7th in the overall KVA standings and tied for 4th at the regionals.
Zach Wortinger was awarded the Most Valuable Player Award; Wortinger and Zach Reisterer were Most Dedicated Award recipients; Calvin Foote received the Best Sportsmanship Award; Andrew Buller was named the Most Improved Player; Sam Henby earned the Most Perseverance Award; and the Coaches’ Award went to Wortinger and Foote. Foote and Henby were named All-Conference Honorable Mention.
Large Lakes, Offers Former Climax Resident Many Memories
Former Climax resident Bill Soule must have felt a little like Huck Fin and the cast of Gilligan’s Island on a 28-day sailboat venture that took him across two large lakes, and down three major rivers on a journey that ended prematurely Nov. 7.
Soule, who was born on R Avenue and lived in Climax for 25 years with his wife Maris before the couple moved to Kalamazoo in 2001, said he gradually developed an ambition to sail from the couple’s current home in South Haven to Venice, Florida.
Zach Wortinger is MVP of G-A Tennis Team
The Galesburg-Augusta tennis team recently held its awards banquet where many accomplishments were noted by Coach Paul Ferguson. The team finished with an overall record of 4-5-1 and 0-5-1 in the KVA. The team finished 7th in the overall KVA standings and tied for 4th at the regionals.
Zach Wortinger was awarded the Most Valuable Player Award; Wortinger and Zach Reisterer were Most Dedicated Award recipients; Calvin Foote received the Best Sportsmanship Award; Andrew Buller was named the Most Improved Player; Sam Henby earned the Most Perseverance Award; and the Coaches’ Award went to Wortinger and Foote. Foote and Henby were named All-Conference Honorable Mention.
25 Years Ago •••••••••••••••
From The November 19, 1999 Climax Crescent
C-S JV Basketball Team Etches Its Name In
Panther Record Books With Perfect 20-0 Season
There are so many ingredients that go into a winning season, but when you go through an entire season without suffering a loss, there’s a lot that has to go right and most importantly, the team has to work hard and play well together.
The Climax-Scotts JV basketball team displayed all of the characteristics that are associated with an undefeated team, and the result was a perfect 20-0 season. The Panthers put the final touches on a remarkable season Nov. 11 with a 62-30 win over Centreville at C-S Jr./Sr. High School.
It is believed this year’s squad is the first Panther JV girls basketball team to go undefeated in a season since the mid 1970s when a C-S team posted a 12-0 record.
Panthers Can’t Overcome Slow Start In District Setback
Cold shooting for long stretches or one bad quarter have been the trademark of the Climax-Scotts varsity basketball team for most of the year, and the pattern continued Monday evening when Covert garnered a 54-46 win over C-S at C-S Jr./Sr. High School in a Class D District Tournament opener.
The Panthers, who complete the season with a 3-18 record, were led by Sallie Bowman’s 11 points. Christina Elwell scored nine points, Miranda Bishop added eight, Katie Moreland scored six points, Jodi Veenkant added four, Jeanelle Longman scored three points, Erin Bailey and Jamie Robbins each scored two points and Jessie Loegel scored one point.
C-S Board Receives Parent-Teacher Conference Report
The Climax-Scotts Board of Education, at its regular meeting on Monday, November 18th, received reports from the Building Principals on the Parent-Teacher Conferences held November 6th and 7th. The elementary schools reported over 95% attendance and the Jr. -Sr. High School had about 78% attendance. It was reported that both parents and teachers talked at this year’s conferences as being very successful.
The Board also received a report on the in-service meetings held October 24th. Teachers devoted the time to discussing student-teacher relationships and different ways of handling problems.
On Sale At Sinclair’s Market - Climax
Hen Turkeys - Spartan Grade A - lb. 59¢; Hen Turkeys - Butter Ball - lb. 69¢; Pork Sausage - Home made - lb. 99¢; Mario Stuffed Olives - 7 oz. jar 49¢; Libby’s Pumpkin - 16 oz. can 22¢; Sugary Sam Yams - 40 oz. can 59¢; Fresh Cranberries - lb. 29¢; Michigan Squash - lb. 10¢; Ocean Spray Cranberry Jelly - 35¢
The Harvester of Climax Restaurant
Monday Nights Only - Shrimp Platter - $1.95. With French fries, slaw, roll. Beverage extra.
C-S JV Basketball Team Etches Its Name In
Panther Record Books With Perfect 20-0 Season
There are so many ingredients that go into a winning season, but when you go through an entire season without suffering a loss, there’s a lot that has to go right and most importantly, the team has to work hard and play well together.
The Climax-Scotts JV basketball team displayed all of the characteristics that are associated with an undefeated team, and the result was a perfect 20-0 season. The Panthers put the final touches on a remarkable season Nov. 11 with a 62-30 win over Centreville at C-S Jr./Sr. High School.
It is believed this year’s squad is the first Panther JV girls basketball team to go undefeated in a season since the mid 1970s when a C-S team posted a 12-0 record.
Panthers Can’t Overcome Slow Start In District Setback
Cold shooting for long stretches or one bad quarter have been the trademark of the Climax-Scotts varsity basketball team for most of the year, and the pattern continued Monday evening when Covert garnered a 54-46 win over C-S at C-S Jr./Sr. High School in a Class D District Tournament opener.
The Panthers, who complete the season with a 3-18 record, were led by Sallie Bowman’s 11 points. Christina Elwell scored nine points, Miranda Bishop added eight, Katie Moreland scored six points, Jodi Veenkant added four, Jeanelle Longman scored three points, Erin Bailey and Jamie Robbins each scored two points and Jessie Loegel scored one point.
50 Years Ago •••••••••••••••
From The November 22, 1974 Climax CrescentC-S Board Receives Parent-Teacher Conference Report
The Climax-Scotts Board of Education, at its regular meeting on Monday, November 18th, received reports from the Building Principals on the Parent-Teacher Conferences held November 6th and 7th. The elementary schools reported over 95% attendance and the Jr. -Sr. High School had about 78% attendance. It was reported that both parents and teachers talked at this year’s conferences as being very successful.
The Board also received a report on the in-service meetings held October 24th. Teachers devoted the time to discussing student-teacher relationships and different ways of handling problems.
On Sale At Sinclair’s Market - Climax
Hen Turkeys - Spartan Grade A - lb. 59¢; Hen Turkeys - Butter Ball - lb. 69¢; Pork Sausage - Home made - lb. 99¢; Mario Stuffed Olives - 7 oz. jar 49¢; Libby’s Pumpkin - 16 oz. can 22¢; Sugary Sam Yams - 40 oz. can 59¢; Fresh Cranberries - lb. 29¢; Michigan Squash - lb. 10¢; Ocean Spray Cranberry Jelly - 35¢
The Harvester of Climax Restaurant
Monday Nights Only - Shrimp Platter - $1.95. With French fries, slaw, roll. Beverage extra.
75 Years Ago •••••••••••••••
From The November 25, 1949 Climax CrescentTooth Inspection In Climax Township Schools Completed
Dental inspections of all children in the Climax school and the Scotts school - 478 of them from kindergarten thru 12th grade has been completed by J. B. Johnson. D. D. S. Public Health Dentist and Miss Lorenza Holland Dental Hygienist.
18% of the children from Climax and 28% from Scotts have teeth which need emergency care. This means that their teeth are in such bad condition that they can no longer even be saved. In many instances the roots are all that remain in the mouth and these roots must be extracted to prevent possible infection.
An additional 32% from Climax and 35% from Scotts have teeth which need to be filled immediately. That means that they have holes in their teeth but the teeth can still be saved if the decay is stopped now. Given time to continue decaying these teeth also will soon be too bad to save.
Drive Out to Riley’s Farm Store and Shop the Modern Way
Large Cans Orange Juice - 29¢; American Family Flakes - 29¢; 5 lb. White Syrup - 49¢; Fresh Eggs - 49¢ doz.; Florida Juice Oranges, 2 dozen - 39¢; Mens Overalls - $4.95 pr.
100 Years Ago •••••••••••••••
From The November 21, 1924 Climax CrescentSchool Notes
Each of the girls basketball teams played a practice game with Augusta Tuesday afternoon. The first score of 25-18 and the second team 7-4.
Because of the Scarlet Fever breaking out the Grammar Room was closed for Thursday and Friday.
Horse Sale at the Climax Stock Yards
Saturday, November 22, 1924 commencing at 1:00 o’clock. Twenty head horses.
From three to eight years old. All Harness Broke. Will weigh around 1400 pounds. These are all good horses.
Terms of Sale - Six months time will be given on good bankable notes bearing interest at 7% from date of sale. Payable at the Climax State Bank.
