10 Years Ago •••••••••••••••
From The August 22, 2014 Climax Crescent
New Climax, Scotts Postmaster Looks Forward
to Next Journey in Long Postal Career
After spending 19 years working in larger post offices, new Climax and Scotts Postmaster Scott MacMillan admits there will be an adjustment working in two of the smallest offices he’s ever worked in, but he’s looking forward to his latest career move. MacMillan started his first day as Climax and Scotts Postmaster Monday.
C-S Board of Education Approves
Wrestling Co-op Arrangement with Martin
Because Athens dissolved a co-op arrangement the Climax-Scotts and Athens wrestling teams have worked under the last two years, C-S has been left searching for other co-op options in an effort to fill out a complete wrestling squad.
A unanimous approval by the Climax-Scotts Board of Education at Monday’s regular meeting that will allow the wrestling program to enter into a co-op arrangement with Martin moved the program closer to solving the dilemma.
Athens dissolved the co-op arrangement because the Big 8 league Athens is a member of, would not recognize Athens or C-S wrestler’ accomplishments at league events as long as they were participating as a co-op.
High Speed Trains Could Begin Passing Through Galesburg In 2015
The process to accommodate high speed Amtrak trains through the City of Galesburg with infrastructure adjustments is well underway, but Galesburg residents aren’t likely to begin seeing the high speed trains pass through the City until sometime in 2015 according to a Michigan Department Of Transportation spokesperson.
MDOT Spokesperson Michael Frezell said while there are stretches of the Amtrak line from Detroit to Chicago that can already accommodate high speed rail traffic, there is a significant amount of rail that still needs the infrastructure adjustments similar to what is nearing completion in the City of Galesburg. To accommodate high speed train traffic in the City, MDOT raised the south side rail about four inches to create a slight curve.
Frezell said current stretches of railroad that can handle high speed trains that reach 110 mph, are west of Kalamazoo to Porter, Indiana.
New Avalon Farms Veggie Barn is Now Open
Avalon Farms has opened a new Veggie Barn at the Avalon Farms complex located at 14302 E OP Ave., Climax, that will offer a more visible location and added convenience for all of its customers.
The new veggie barn, which opened Monday, features an 8’xl6’ cooler and 450-square foot retail sales space for walk in sales along with a convenient location for Share of the Farm program customers to pick up their locally grown products.
Avalon Farm owners Larry and Brigette Leach, their daughter Kelly, a manager of the retail operation, and Larry’s mother, Norma, who works regularly at Avalon Farms, are very excited about this new opportunity for their customers.
Many in-season, locally and Michigan grown products are currently available in the new veggie barn, but the Avalon Farms staff will continue to rotate more items into the new retail store.
Bar coding Project is Nearly Complete At Galesburg Memorial Library
Library patrons and checkout attendants at Galesburg Memorial Library will both benefit from a new computer and software setup along with a bar coding system that is nearly complete.
The bar coding project and computer system were purchased in part through a Library Services Technology Act (LSTA) grant totaling $25,000 the library received through The Library of Michigan.
Climax Man Starts New Church
There is a new church in Climax. Services at Peace Wesleyan, pastored by Denny Veen Kant, of Climax, are currently being held at the home of Denny and Karen VeenKant, 220 Sunflower St., Climax, each Sunday at 11 a.m. in an open and relaxed setting. VeenKant invites the public to attend services at his home. Future plans call for the worship services to be held in the Climax Mobile Home Park Community Room Oct. 3.
Travis Wade Earns Two Saves
Climax resident Travis Wade rebounded from his first shaky outing of the season to pick up two saves for the Auburn Doubledays, the Class A affiliate of the Houston Astros of the New York-Perm League.
Wade, the son of Jim and Lou Wade and graduate of Climax-Scotts High School, picked up his eighth save of the year in the Doubledays’ 7-4 victory over Batavia August 10. He struck out two of the three batters he retired. Wade duplicated the feat Aug. 14, striking out two in one inning worked for his ninth save of the season in Auburn’s 7-6 win over Jamestown.
In 21 relief appearances. Wade has compiled a 1-1 record, with a 2.10 earned run average and nine saves. ‘The Big Nasty” has struck out 42 batters in 30 innings pitched, given up seven earned runs, 20 hits and walked 11.
Scotts Landmark to be Razed
The 100-year-old Union Hall, sometimes called the Opera House, will be torn down for lumber.
Despite its dilapidated appearance, the building holds many memories for area residents who recall movies, dances, roller skating, basketball games, box socials, alumni meetings, graduations, farm meetings, fairs and Christmas parties held there in the last century.
New Pastor at Methodist Churches
The Rev. Paul D. Mazur, 39, has been appointed pastor of the Climax and Scotts United Methodist churches. His first Sunday in the pulpit will be September 8.
The Rev. Mazur attended Nyack Missionary College. Nyack. New York; Hillsdale College. Hillsdale. Michigan; and Methodist Theological School, Delaware. Ohio.
On Sale at Sinclairs Market - Climax
Round Steak - lb. $1.39; Ring Bologna - lb. 79¢; Country Fresh Low Fat Milk - 1/2 gal. 53¢; White Paper Plates - 100 count 59¢; Diet Faygo Pop - 16 oz. btl. 10¢; Spartan Bread - 20 oz. 3 for $1.00; Ball Park Franks - lb. 99¢.
Big Home Coining September 2, 3, 4, 5
Plans are taking shape fur a gigantic Home Coming for the Labor Day weekend, September 2, 3, 4, 5. As a result of the co-operative efforts of Bob Eberstein, the Rotary Club, Bertus Sines and other interested persons, the people of this area will have four days loaded with entertainment. This is sure to be the biggest Labor Day celebration we have had in many years. The program is packed full of attractions that you won’t want to miss. For the baseball fans there’ll be 8 ball teams battling for the championship. That means a doubleheader each day for 4 days, and some mighty good games too. On top of that there’ll be such added attractions as a Horse Pulling Contest, Tractor Pulling Contest, Horse Show, Children’s Events, Barber Shop Quartette, Chair Saw Artist. There’ll be something going on all the time.
On Sale at Low’s - Climax
Gits Slide Pocket Knife - 69¢; B&B Ball Point Pen with Refill - 98¢; Right Angle Flash Lights - $1.75; Plastic Banks, Independence Hall - $1.00, Toni Home Permanent (plus excise tax) - $2.00; Fly Ribbons - 4 for 10¢; Scholl’s Air-Pillo Insoles - 60¢.
Big Attractions at Climax Homecoming and Electric Light Celebration
Plans are no rapidly being completed for the Big Celebration August 29th and 30th at Climax.
The Bush’s Band of Hastings has been hired. A merry go round and ferris wheel has been practically secured. The sports have been decided and the bills and programs are out. The horse races, trap shoot, horse shoe pitching, greased pig, greased pole, boxing and baseball are all drawing cards and with that Callithumpian parade a heavy crowd is looked forward to both days.
New Climax, Scotts Postmaster Looks Forward
to Next Journey in Long Postal Career
After spending 19 years working in larger post offices, new Climax and Scotts Postmaster Scott MacMillan admits there will be an adjustment working in two of the smallest offices he’s ever worked in, but he’s looking forward to his latest career move. MacMillan started his first day as Climax and Scotts Postmaster Monday.
C-S Board of Education Approves
Wrestling Co-op Arrangement with Martin
Because Athens dissolved a co-op arrangement the Climax-Scotts and Athens wrestling teams have worked under the last two years, C-S has been left searching for other co-op options in an effort to fill out a complete wrestling squad.
A unanimous approval by the Climax-Scotts Board of Education at Monday’s regular meeting that will allow the wrestling program to enter into a co-op arrangement with Martin moved the program closer to solving the dilemma.
Athens dissolved the co-op arrangement because the Big 8 league Athens is a member of, would not recognize Athens or C-S wrestler’ accomplishments at league events as long as they were participating as a co-op.
High Speed Trains Could Begin Passing Through Galesburg In 2015
The process to accommodate high speed Amtrak trains through the City of Galesburg with infrastructure adjustments is well underway, but Galesburg residents aren’t likely to begin seeing the high speed trains pass through the City until sometime in 2015 according to a Michigan Department Of Transportation spokesperson.
MDOT Spokesperson Michael Frezell said while there are stretches of the Amtrak line from Detroit to Chicago that can already accommodate high speed rail traffic, there is a significant amount of rail that still needs the infrastructure adjustments similar to what is nearing completion in the City of Galesburg. To accommodate high speed train traffic in the City, MDOT raised the south side rail about four inches to create a slight curve.
Frezell said current stretches of railroad that can handle high speed trains that reach 110 mph, are west of Kalamazoo to Porter, Indiana.
New Avalon Farms Veggie Barn is Now Open
Avalon Farms has opened a new Veggie Barn at the Avalon Farms complex located at 14302 E OP Ave., Climax, that will offer a more visible location and added convenience for all of its customers.
The new veggie barn, which opened Monday, features an 8’xl6’ cooler and 450-square foot retail sales space for walk in sales along with a convenient location for Share of the Farm program customers to pick up their locally grown products.
Avalon Farm owners Larry and Brigette Leach, their daughter Kelly, a manager of the retail operation, and Larry’s mother, Norma, who works regularly at Avalon Farms, are very excited about this new opportunity for their customers.
Many in-season, locally and Michigan grown products are currently available in the new veggie barn, but the Avalon Farms staff will continue to rotate more items into the new retail store.
25 Years Ago •••••••••••••••
From The August 20, 1999 Climax CrescentBar coding Project is Nearly Complete At Galesburg Memorial Library
Library patrons and checkout attendants at Galesburg Memorial Library will both benefit from a new computer and software setup along with a bar coding system that is nearly complete.
The bar coding project and computer system were purchased in part through a Library Services Technology Act (LSTA) grant totaling $25,000 the library received through The Library of Michigan.
Climax Man Starts New Church
There is a new church in Climax. Services at Peace Wesleyan, pastored by Denny Veen Kant, of Climax, are currently being held at the home of Denny and Karen VeenKant, 220 Sunflower St., Climax, each Sunday at 11 a.m. in an open and relaxed setting. VeenKant invites the public to attend services at his home. Future plans call for the worship services to be held in the Climax Mobile Home Park Community Room Oct. 3.
Travis Wade Earns Two Saves
Climax resident Travis Wade rebounded from his first shaky outing of the season to pick up two saves for the Auburn Doubledays, the Class A affiliate of the Houston Astros of the New York-Perm League.
Wade, the son of Jim and Lou Wade and graduate of Climax-Scotts High School, picked up his eighth save of the year in the Doubledays’ 7-4 victory over Batavia August 10. He struck out two of the three batters he retired. Wade duplicated the feat Aug. 14, striking out two in one inning worked for his ninth save of the season in Auburn’s 7-6 win over Jamestown.
In 21 relief appearances. Wade has compiled a 1-1 record, with a 2.10 earned run average and nine saves. ‘The Big Nasty” has struck out 42 batters in 30 innings pitched, given up seven earned runs, 20 hits and walked 11.
50 Years Ago •••••••••••••••
From The August 23, 1974 Climax CrescentScotts Landmark to be Razed
The 100-year-old Union Hall, sometimes called the Opera House, will be torn down for lumber.
Despite its dilapidated appearance, the building holds many memories for area residents who recall movies, dances, roller skating, basketball games, box socials, alumni meetings, graduations, farm meetings, fairs and Christmas parties held there in the last century.
New Pastor at Methodist Churches
The Rev. Paul D. Mazur, 39, has been appointed pastor of the Climax and Scotts United Methodist churches. His first Sunday in the pulpit will be September 8.
The Rev. Mazur attended Nyack Missionary College. Nyack. New York; Hillsdale College. Hillsdale. Michigan; and Methodist Theological School, Delaware. Ohio.
On Sale at Sinclairs Market - Climax
Round Steak - lb. $1.39; Ring Bologna - lb. 79¢; Country Fresh Low Fat Milk - 1/2 gal. 53¢; White Paper Plates - 100 count 59¢; Diet Faygo Pop - 16 oz. btl. 10¢; Spartan Bread - 20 oz. 3 for $1.00; Ball Park Franks - lb. 99¢.
75 Years Ago •••••••••••••••
From The August 26, 1949 Climax CrescentBig Home Coining September 2, 3, 4, 5
Plans are taking shape fur a gigantic Home Coming for the Labor Day weekend, September 2, 3, 4, 5. As a result of the co-operative efforts of Bob Eberstein, the Rotary Club, Bertus Sines and other interested persons, the people of this area will have four days loaded with entertainment. This is sure to be the biggest Labor Day celebration we have had in many years. The program is packed full of attractions that you won’t want to miss. For the baseball fans there’ll be 8 ball teams battling for the championship. That means a doubleheader each day for 4 days, and some mighty good games too. On top of that there’ll be such added attractions as a Horse Pulling Contest, Tractor Pulling Contest, Horse Show, Children’s Events, Barber Shop Quartette, Chair Saw Artist. There’ll be something going on all the time.
On Sale at Low’s - Climax
Gits Slide Pocket Knife - 69¢; B&B Ball Point Pen with Refill - 98¢; Right Angle Flash Lights - $1.75; Plastic Banks, Independence Hall - $1.00, Toni Home Permanent (plus excise tax) - $2.00; Fly Ribbons - 4 for 10¢; Scholl’s Air-Pillo Insoles - 60¢.
100 Years Ago •••••••••••••••
From The August 22, 1924 Climax CrescentBig Attractions at Climax Homecoming and Electric Light Celebration
Plans are no rapidly being completed for the Big Celebration August 29th and 30th at Climax.
The Bush’s Band of Hastings has been hired. A merry go round and ferris wheel has been practically secured. The sports have been decided and the bills and programs are out. The horse races, trap shoot, horse shoe pitching, greased pig, greased pole, boxing and baseball are all drawing cards and with that Callithumpian parade a heavy crowd is looked forward to both days.
