10 Years Ago •••••••••••••••
From the March 28, 2014 Climax Crescent
C-S graduate turning hobby of making baseball bats
into business venture
A 1993 Climax-Scotts High School graduate is combining a love for baseball, graphic arts and working with wood into a small business venture that continues to grow.
Travis Wade, the son of Jim and Lou Wade, of Climax, started making baseball bats on a wood lathe at his parents’ home as a hobby during a minor league baseball career that spanned 12 seasons.
The hobby continued after his career ended in 2009 and has blossomed into a small business for the C-S graduate, who is selling his bats to travel league baseball teams, indoor hitting facilities across the country and individual players under his company’s name of Wade Made.
Prairie Baptist student is essay contest winner
Ravennah Gray, an eighth grade student at Prairie Baptist School in Scotts, has been named a local winner in the 45th Annual America & Me Essay Contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance.
Ravennah will receive an award certificate for the achievement and her name will be engraved on a plaque for permanent display in the school.
Prairie Baptist School’s participation in the America & Me Essay Contest was sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance agent Clayton Hisler of Portage.
Eddie Sturm participates in three Special Olympic Events
C-S graduate turning hobby of making baseball bats
into business venture
A 1993 Climax-Scotts High School graduate is combining a love for baseball, graphic arts and working with wood into a small business venture that continues to grow.
Travis Wade, the son of Jim and Lou Wade, of Climax, started making baseball bats on a wood lathe at his parents’ home as a hobby during a minor league baseball career that spanned 12 seasons.
The hobby continued after his career ended in 2009 and has blossomed into a small business for the C-S graduate, who is selling his bats to travel league baseball teams, indoor hitting facilities across the country and individual players under his company’s name of Wade Made.
Prairie Baptist student is essay contest winner
Ravennah Gray, an eighth grade student at Prairie Baptist School in Scotts, has been named a local winner in the 45th Annual America & Me Essay Contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance.
Ravennah will receive an award certificate for the achievement and her name will be engraved on a plaque for permanent display in the school.
Prairie Baptist School’s participation in the America & Me Essay Contest was sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance agent Clayton Hisler of Portage.
Eddie Sturm participates in three Special Olympic Events
Eddie Sturm from Scotts, has had a busy 3 weeks participating in 3 events with Special Olympics.
On March 9, 2014 Eddie bowled at Continental Lanes in the Area 16 Bowling Tournament. Eddie received 2 red ribbons for his bowling games of 86 & 102. On March 15th Eddie played in Kalamazoo Area 16 Unified Basketball Tournament at WMU for Special Olympics. They won their first game, but lost the second game by 2 points. On March 16 they bowled at Continental Lanes again to do a Bowlathon for Area 16 Special Olympics. All the athletes raised over $3,000.00 for Kalamazoo County. On March 22, 2014 the Kalamazoo County Area 16 Soccer Teams went to Notre Dame and played 2 games with Notre Dame and the University of Michigan. The first game Eddie’s team played with Notre Dame and won and the other Kalamazoo team played the University of Michigan and won. Then the two Kalamazoo teams had to play each other and Eddie’s team won, so they got the gold medal.
Adam Audette is all-state powerlifter; Levi McClish finishes 16th
Climax-Scotts High School sophomore Adam Audette earned All-State status by finishing in the top 10 at the State Powerlifting Championships at Whitmore Lake March 8.
Audette, competing at the JV 242-pound weight class, placed 9th with a total weight of 995 pounds after bench pressing 215 pounds, squatting 340 pounds and deadlifting 440 pounds.
C-S junior Levi McClish also competed and finished 16th in the varsity 242-pound weight class. Levi made the 1000-pound club by recording a bench press of 200 pounds, squat of 355 pounds and deadlift of 445 pounds.
25 Years Ago •••••••••••••••
From the March 26, 1999 Climax Crescent
David Hills resigns from C-S Board Of Education
Stating he couldn’t continue to give the time needed to be an effective school board member, Climax-Scotts Board of Education President David Hills submitted his letter of resignation at the March 22 board of education meeting. Effective date of Hills’ resignation will be April 6.
C-S baseball is well represented in Michigan High School Record Book
Thanks to the diligent work of Mike Elwell surfing the net and leg work of former Climax-Scotts varsity baseball coach Robert Weessies, the Climax Crescent has learned that the baseball program is well represented in the Michigan High School Baseball Record Book.
The information Elwell retrieved from the Internet reveals that Kyle Weessies is third in the state for career triples with 12 (1995-1998), Jesse Eyre is third in career homeruns with 27 (1995-1998), Weessies is tied for fourth with 26 (1995-1998), Scott Stuck is eighth with 22 round trippers, and Kevin Gibson’s 20 career home runs places him tied for 10th (1982-1985). Eyre’s 22 homeruns in 1998 places him tied for third on the stat record list for homers in a season, Stuck’s 15 (1998) ranks him tied for sixth, Weessies’ 14 (1998) places him ninth on the list, and Gibson’s 12 (1985) ranks him tied for 11th.
The record book notes that Jesse Eyre’s three home runs against White Pigeon in 1998 tops the list for home runs in a game.
C-S is also well represented in the career walks category, with Weessies’ 82 walks from 1995-1998 ranking him sixth, and Stuck’s 75 walks (1995-1998) placing him seventh. Dave Harrison’s 31 walks in 1990 is tied for 10th for walks in a season. Kyle Weessies, who was hit by a pitch 12 times in 1998 and 23 times in his career (1995-1998) is second and first respectively in that category. Kevin Gibson’s .456 career batting average (1982-1985) is third in the state, and his .583 average in 1985 ranks him fourth for batting average in a season.
Two C-S students earn all-league academic team honors
A total of 17 student athletes from the St. Joseph Valley were named to the 1998-99 All-League Academic team. Adam Wagner, a senior student-athlete at C-S, was named to the first team. Honorable mention was given to senior student-athlete Shawn Kidd. Criteria for this award is a combination of athletics and academics.
David Hills resigns from C-S Board Of Education
Stating he couldn’t continue to give the time needed to be an effective school board member, Climax-Scotts Board of Education President David Hills submitted his letter of resignation at the March 22 board of education meeting. Effective date of Hills’ resignation will be April 6.
C-S baseball is well represented in Michigan High School Record Book
Thanks to the diligent work of Mike Elwell surfing the net and leg work of former Climax-Scotts varsity baseball coach Robert Weessies, the Climax Crescent has learned that the baseball program is well represented in the Michigan High School Baseball Record Book.
The information Elwell retrieved from the Internet reveals that Kyle Weessies is third in the state for career triples with 12 (1995-1998), Jesse Eyre is third in career homeruns with 27 (1995-1998), Weessies is tied for fourth with 26 (1995-1998), Scott Stuck is eighth with 22 round trippers, and Kevin Gibson’s 20 career home runs places him tied for 10th (1982-1985). Eyre’s 22 homeruns in 1998 places him tied for third on the stat record list for homers in a season, Stuck’s 15 (1998) ranks him tied for sixth, Weessies’ 14 (1998) places him ninth on the list, and Gibson’s 12 (1985) ranks him tied for 11th.
The record book notes that Jesse Eyre’s three home runs against White Pigeon in 1998 tops the list for home runs in a game.
C-S is also well represented in the career walks category, with Weessies’ 82 walks from 1995-1998 ranking him sixth, and Stuck’s 75 walks (1995-1998) placing him seventh. Dave Harrison’s 31 walks in 1990 is tied for 10th for walks in a season. Kyle Weessies, who was hit by a pitch 12 times in 1998 and 23 times in his career (1995-1998) is second and first respectively in that category. Kevin Gibson’s .456 career batting average (1982-1985) is third in the state, and his .583 average in 1985 ranks him fourth for batting average in a season.
Two C-S students earn all-league academic team honors
A total of 17 student athletes from the St. Joseph Valley were named to the 1998-99 All-League Academic team. Adam Wagner, a senior student-athlete at C-S, was named to the first team. Honorable mention was given to senior student-athlete Shawn Kidd. Criteria for this award is a combination of athletics and academics.
50 Years Ago •••••••••••••••
From the March 22, 1974 Climax Crescent
WKMI Underdogs to be here March 27th
The WKMI Underdogs Basketball team, with a 12-2 record, will play the High School Faculty at the C-S High School Gym here Wednesday, March, 27th at 8 p. m. The highly entertaining event will be sponsored by the Varsity Club. Adults $1.00. Students 50¢.
On sale at Sinclair’s Market, Climax
Turkeys - small - 5-8 lb., lb. 59¢; All Beef Franks - lb. 89¢; Turbot Fillets - lb. 79¢; Cool Whip - 9 oz. ctn. 49¢; Half & Half - pt. ctn. 29¢; Nabisco Saltines - 16 oz. pkg. 49¢
WKMI Underdogs to be here March 27th
The WKMI Underdogs Basketball team, with a 12-2 record, will play the High School Faculty at the C-S High School Gym here Wednesday, March, 27th at 8 p. m. The highly entertaining event will be sponsored by the Varsity Club. Adults $1.00. Students 50¢.
On sale at Sinclair’s Market, Climax
Turkeys - small - 5-8 lb., lb. 59¢; All Beef Franks - lb. 89¢; Turbot Fillets - lb. 79¢; Cool Whip - 9 oz. ctn. 49¢; Half & Half - pt. ctn. 29¢; Nabisco Saltines - 16 oz. pkg. 49¢
75 Years Ago •••••••••••••••
From the March 25, 1949 Climax Crescent
School board invited to talk over consolidation
The following article was taken from the March 24 issue of the Galesburg Argus.
Invitations to School Boards from Augusta and the Scotts-Climax schools were sent out last Saturday inviting these organizations with their respective building committees to attend a meeting at Galesburg concerning a large consolidated school centrally located between all towns. Tentative date for the meeting is Monday, March 28 at the Galesburg high school. No official word has been received from either School Board yet, and the date of the meeting might be changed if all parties concerned don’t find it convenient. However, replies to the invitations are expected.
This action on the part of the Galesburg; Rural Agricultural School Board is the result of a motion made at the public school meeting called on Monday, March 14, to consider enlarging local school facilities. No action was taken on school enlargement but the following motion was made by the group at the public meeting: “This group requests the local School Board and building committee to invite the School Boards and building committees of the Scotts-Climax school combination and Augusta school to meet with the local board to consult on consolidation and locating a high school outside of Galesburg in a geographically central location between all schools.”
On sale at Low’s - Climax
Manor House Coffee - 2 lb. can $1.07; Jello, all flavors - pkg. 7¢; Crackers - 1 lb. box 23¢; Athletic Supporters - 60¢ to $1.50; Spry or Crisco - 3 lb. box 95¢; Peanut Butter, Shedds - 2 lb. jar 59¢.
School board invited to talk over consolidation
The following article was taken from the March 24 issue of the Galesburg Argus.
Invitations to School Boards from Augusta and the Scotts-Climax schools were sent out last Saturday inviting these organizations with their respective building committees to attend a meeting at Galesburg concerning a large consolidated school centrally located between all towns. Tentative date for the meeting is Monday, March 28 at the Galesburg high school. No official word has been received from either School Board yet, and the date of the meeting might be changed if all parties concerned don’t find it convenient. However, replies to the invitations are expected.
This action on the part of the Galesburg; Rural Agricultural School Board is the result of a motion made at the public school meeting called on Monday, March 14, to consider enlarging local school facilities. No action was taken on school enlargement but the following motion was made by the group at the public meeting: “This group requests the local School Board and building committee to invite the School Boards and building committees of the Scotts-Climax school combination and Augusta school to meet with the local board to consult on consolidation and locating a high school outside of Galesburg in a geographically central location between all schools.”
On sale at Low’s - Climax
Manor House Coffee - 2 lb. can $1.07; Jello, all flavors - pkg. 7¢; Crackers - 1 lb. box 23¢; Athletic Supporters - 60¢ to $1.50; Spry or Crisco - 3 lb. box 95¢; Peanut Butter, Shedds - 2 lb. jar 59¢.
100 Years Ago ••••••••••••••
From the March 21, 1924 Climax Crescent
Electric light news in village
There has been installed at the Crescent Office an entrance Switch and ground wire of approved style and anyone who cares to look it over is invited to call.
We also have a blue print of the layout of the distribution in the village showing approximately where the poles will come which will be a benefit in planning a convenient entrance.
Some contractors might come into Climax, look over your wiring, tell yon that a lot of changes would be necessary, with a selfish motive in view in order to get work.
We are not saying that they are doing this, but we would like to have the citizens know when they are having some changes made whether it is necessary and required for safety or whether the change is being made for appearance and convenience.
The requirements for wiring are just the same now as it was stated before we cast our vote for electric service, a house properly wired for the other current is alright now with the exception of the entrance switch and ground, but the trouble why some houses need some changes is because it was not wired properly to begin with and that an inspection has never been made. Now Inspector Bersey of the Michigan Inspection Bureau states that he will not follow rigidly to the code rules, but will take into consideration, conditions as they exist and the safeguarding of life and property.
School Notes
The boys’ basketball team with Supt. Harrison will attend the basketball tournament at Kalamazoo Friday. Teams from southwestern Michigan of the A,B, and C classes will contest for a championship. Mrs. T.E. Sinclair will substitute for Mr. Harrison.
On sale at Ira Barkley’s - Climax
Colored Silkolines - 25¢ yd.; Brass Curtain Rods - 10¢ yd.; 30¢ All Linen Crash - 25¢ yd.; 25¢ All Linen Crash - 22¢ yd.
Just received 50 pairs of the latest style in Ladies Oxfords $3.25 to $4.00. 15 pairs of Ladies’ last year’s Oxfords Black or Brown worth $3.50 and $5.50 for $1.95 pair. Sizes 3 1/2, 4, 4 1/2. ... Men’s and Boy’s Spring Caps from $1.00 to $2.00.
Electric light news in village
There has been installed at the Crescent Office an entrance Switch and ground wire of approved style and anyone who cares to look it over is invited to call.
We also have a blue print of the layout of the distribution in the village showing approximately where the poles will come which will be a benefit in planning a convenient entrance.
Some contractors might come into Climax, look over your wiring, tell yon that a lot of changes would be necessary, with a selfish motive in view in order to get work.
We are not saying that they are doing this, but we would like to have the citizens know when they are having some changes made whether it is necessary and required for safety or whether the change is being made for appearance and convenience.
The requirements for wiring are just the same now as it was stated before we cast our vote for electric service, a house properly wired for the other current is alright now with the exception of the entrance switch and ground, but the trouble why some houses need some changes is because it was not wired properly to begin with and that an inspection has never been made. Now Inspector Bersey of the Michigan Inspection Bureau states that he will not follow rigidly to the code rules, but will take into consideration, conditions as they exist and the safeguarding of life and property.
School Notes
The boys’ basketball team with Supt. Harrison will attend the basketball tournament at Kalamazoo Friday. Teams from southwestern Michigan of the A,B, and C classes will contest for a championship. Mrs. T.E. Sinclair will substitute for Mr. Harrison.
On sale at Ira Barkley’s - Climax
Colored Silkolines - 25¢ yd.; Brass Curtain Rods - 10¢ yd.; 30¢ All Linen Crash - 25¢ yd.; 25¢ All Linen Crash - 22¢ yd.
Just received 50 pairs of the latest style in Ladies Oxfords $3.25 to $4.00. 15 pairs of Ladies’ last year’s Oxfords Black or Brown worth $3.50 and $5.50 for $1.95 pair. Sizes 3 1/2, 4, 4 1/2. ... Men’s and Boy’s Spring Caps from $1.00 to $2.00.
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