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From The July 3, 2015 Climax CrescentDelton Man Turns Old Ford Show Room In Galesburg Into Location To Display Classic Cars
A Delton man who has a love for classic cars, has converted an old automobile showroom and dealership in Galesburg that has been vacant for years, into a location to house his classic cars for the public to enjoy.
Ron Daniels, the owner of Go Go Auto Parts, an auto salvage company in Delton, said the location he was storing his personnel collection of classic cars at near his business in Delton, was getting full, so he started searching for a location.
He wanted to open a place to not only house his collection of 35-40 classic cars, but offer others a chance to view the cars at no cost.
He discovered the old building that used to house the Galesburg Ford dealership on Michigan Avenue, and purchased it in about March, 2014.
Second Earth Quake In Less Than 2 Months Startles Many In Area; Possibly An Aftershock From May 2nd Quake
California residents may be used to feeling minor earth quakes throughout the year. Maybe residents in Climax, Scotts, Galesburg and the surrounding area should start getting used to regular tremors also.
After residents in the area were startled by an earth quake that measured 4.2 on the Richter scale May 2 that had an epicenter near Scotts, another earth quake on a smaller scale rattled the area again Tuesday with two tremors.
The U.S. Geological Survey Tuesday confirmed that a 3.3 magnitude earthquake affected the State of Michigan seven miles northeast of Union City at 11:42 a.m. Tuesday.
Assessments are still ongoing, but there are no reported injuries or damages at this time.
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From The July 7, 2000 Climax CrescentFiesta Balloons Are Unique, But They Can Be Costly To Operate
Each year when the U.S. Nationals Hot Air Balloon Championship & Air Show returns to the area, it gives us another unique opportunity to learn about this colorful, popular sport. It also gives us a chance to learn something interesting about the pilots and their crew.
The larger, fiesta balloons naturally draw plenty of attention and create an added interest to this colorful event.
Kenny Weiner, of the Seasons Balloon Team, headquartered out of Akron, Ohio, with Celebration Aviation corporate offices in Tampa, FL, is a pilot of one of the four unique balloons the Seasons Balloon Team brings to Battle Creek - the Mr. Winter, Mr. Pumpkin, Miss Daisy, and Sunny Boy balloons.
Weiner, who is in his ninth year as a balloon pilot, said a typical balloon is filled with about 120,000 cubic feet of air, but Miss Daisy takes on about 200,000 cubic feet of air, weighing about 1000 pounds in the bag.
And ballooning can be expensive. Weiner, who has acquired over 275 hours as pilot in command and is participating in his fifth Hot Air Balloon Championship air show in Battle Creek, said a typical balloon can cost between $20,000-$25,000, but the larger fiesta balloons can have a price tag anywhere from $60,000-$100,000, and even go as high as $250,000. He notes the more complex the balloon and the more the shape gets away from the general round form, the price increases.
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From The July 4, 1975 Climax CrescentGary Hayward Heads Rotary Club
The new officers took over their duties this week as we start a new Rotary year. Gary Hayward will head the club as president; Ken Hamlin, vice president; Bernard Cummins, secretary; and George Webster, treasurer.
The following chairman appointments have been made by Pres. Hayward: Gary Lipscomb, Club Service; L. J. Leach, Community Service; William Penny, International Service; and Chuck Schmitts, Vocational Service.
Past President Gilbert Collver reviewed the goals set at the beginning of his year and the progress made on each. He then turned over the gavel to the incoming President Hayward and suggested that the gavel in use since the Club was first organized be preserved on a placque and displayed in memory of Dewayne Drallette, Sr.
On Sale At Sinclairs Market - Climax
Hygrade Franks - lb. pkg. 79¢; Hamburg - lb. 99¢; Chicken in a Basket - 2 lb. pkg. $1.99; Ice Cream - Vanilla gal. $1.28; Watermelons - each $1.79; Sunkist Lemons - 6 for 59¢; Southern Peaches - lb. 39¢; Hot House Tomatoes - lb. 69¢.
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From The July 7, 1950 Climax CrescentReport From The Chief Of Fire Bureau On Scotts School
On June 9, 1950, we stated in the Crescent that the State Fire Marshall inspected the school at Scotts and ordered it closed and we would follow with his official letter the following week.
This information was given us through our local fire marshall, Harold Smith, who said that the second floor could not be used at all and the lower floor only by installing an outside heating system.
The official letter did not arrive until this past week, so could not be published sooner.
Those who were out to defeat the school building plan made very good use of this fact for propaganda purposes as you probably personally know.
On Sale At Low’s - Climax
Ivy Dry-for poison ivy - 59¢; Miracloth - 15 ft. roll 75¢; Ben Gay Balm - 69¢; Wildroot Liquid Cream Shampoo - 57¢; J&J Baby Oil - 49¢-98¢ plus tax; Sunshade Cap - 29¢; Air Wick - 69¢.
WKZO- TV Joins Network July 9th
Western Michigan’s new television station - WKZO-TV - will begin transmission of regularly scheduled programs July 9, John E. Fetzer, President of the Fetzer Broadcasting Company, announced yesterday.
The station has been televising test patterns and afternoon movies for the last two months.
In serving the area with a full schedule of programs WKZO-TV will become a basie station in the Columbia Broadcasting System, but a few programs will be picked up from the other national net-works.
Being designated as a basic CBS television outlet means that the local station will become one of 20 key network stations selected to carry all top CBS programs, Fetzer said.
All CBS network programs wil be transmitted to Kalamazoo through a series of relay towers.
Programs seen here will be picked up from the coaxial cable running into WJBK-TV in Detroit. From there the programs will be beamed to two relay towers and finally to the local transmitter tower located four miles east of Plainwell.
Stuart Haas Appointed Pavilion Supervisor
Appointment of Stuart N. Haas as the Supervisor for Pavilion Twp. to succeed Hartman Kakabaker has been made by the township board. The appointment will take effect immediately.
Mr. Kakabaker who has served at the supervisor for Pavilion Twp. since 1931 resigned that office so as to be eligible for appointment as a member of the County Road Commission.
Leslie J. Webster has been appointed Justice of Peace to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation ot Mr. Haas.
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From the July 3, 1925 Climax CrescentBASE BALL - CLIMAX
The ball game last Sunday with the Clover Leaf Giants of Battle Creek proved tough going for the locals.
The Giants a fast colored team from the Food City seemed to be able to hit the ball regardless where it came or what kind of stuff Budrow had on it and coupled with errors, gave them ten runs while the locals made three.
Luck has been breaking bad for the local boys lately, the last two games which would ordinarily have been won by the home team were both dropped by a heavy score, but they are due for a break in their favor which will put them in a winning column.
Climax Bakery
Nizer Iceless Cabinet - Electrical kept Ice Cream is always in perfect condition. We are now able to carry a better variety of Cream.
We have HOME MADE BREAD by the Battle Creek Cookie Company.
ROLLS, A good assortment of Cookies, Hostess Cakes, wrapped in wax paper, Crackers in Boxes and by the pound.
Wright’s Salad Dressing, Thousand Island, Mayonnaise and French Dressing
SOME CANNED GOODS
Candies and Cigars
Meals and Lunches
LATEST MAGAZINES FOR SALE
Also Chicago American Daily.
CLIMAX BAKERY - MRS. AGNES COBURN, Proprietor
