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From The August 7, 2015 Climax CrescentPoultry Ban Brings Disappointment For Local 4-Hers,
But Learning Process Continues
With the Michigan Department of Agriculture canceling all 2015 poultry and waterfowl exhibitions in Michigan because of the midwest’s current bout with HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza), the impact will be felt by many local 4-H students who will not be able to show their poultry and water fowl at the Kalamazoo County Fair August 10-15.
Disappointment surrounded the 4-H community when local 4-H students who had planned on showing poultry at the Kalamazoo County Fair, learned about the state mandate in June.
Movie In The Park Yields Positive Feedback
Overwhelming positive feedback combined with a turnout of approximately 100 people at last Saturday’s movie in the park event in the Climax Village Park has prompted organizers from the Revitalize Climax group to schedule a second event August 15, and hopefully a third.
Margaret O’Brien to Award Lawrence Memorial Library
with a Special Tribute Certificate
Margaret O’Brien our State Senator will be presenting the Lawrence Memorial Public Library in Climax with a Certificate and special tribute for being the only all-volunteer library in the state on Tuesday, August 25th at 6:30 p.m. at the library.
The public is invited to attend and is encouraged to watch as our own small town library gets this wonderful recognition from the state!
Controlled House Burn Brings Valuable Experience
To Local Fire Departments
Structure fires can be some of the most dangerous situations a firefighter can face, making training extremely important if a firefighter is confronted with that scenario.
But replicating what can take place in an actual structure fire can be difficult in a classroom instruction setting or training exercise at a fire station.
That’s why when members of the Climax, Leroy, Athens and Newton Township fire departments had the opportunity to participate in a controlled burn involving a vacant house and barn last Sunday on K Drive east of ½-Mile Road in Leroy Township, firefighters had a little extra anticipation for the training session.
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From The August 11, 2000 Climax CrescentCollins, White, Strong Receive Nod In Contested Climax Twp.
Primary Races; Road Millage Passes
Just over 20 percent of the active registered voters in Climax Township cast ballots to approve a road millage renewal, while a much smaller number voted in the township office races in the August 8 Primary Election.
While 21.59% of the 1709 active registered voters cast ballots for the road millage proposal, which passed by a 205-163 margin, 14.9% was the highest total of voters that voted for any of the township board position candidates.
Jim Collins received the nod in the Climax Township supervisor race, edging current township board trustee Rosemary Semonski, 203-148.
Curtis White, with 217 votes, and current board treasurer, Monique Strong, with 168 votes, were winners in the primary election for the two township board trustee positions open. Sharon Eldred, also running for a trustee seat, received 156 votes.
Danna Perrin, with 248 votes, and Connie Hunter, with 256 votes, were both running unopposed for the clerk and treasurer’s positions respectively.
Climax Township Firefighter Delivers Baby In Home With No Electricity;
Scott Smith Labeled A Hero By Father Of Newborn Child
It was a scene right out of a western classic. There’s no electric power; a mother goes into labor in her home, miles away from a hospital. There’s only her and her husband.
Instead of a doctor riding to the scene with a black bag on a white horse, Scott Smith, of the Climax Township Fire Department came to the rescue with flashing lights on a truck to the home of Chris and Laurie Audette of Climax early Monday morning, delivering the couple’s second child right in their home.
Smith, a Climax Township firefighter 12 years, delivered an 8 pound, 1 ounce, 21-inch healthy baby girl 4:40 a.m. Monday morning at the Audette home. To make matters worse, Smith, who was later joined by other members of the Climax Township Fire Dept., had to deliver the baby girl without any electric power after a storm whipped through the area earlier in the evening, knocking out power to a portion of Climax.
Not Many Saw Bush, But Local Residents Thrilled
Presidential Candidate Came Through Climax
Although there were only a small number of people who were able to catch a glimpse of Republican presidential candidate George W. Bush as his Victory 2000 Express train entourage came through Climax Saturday, many of the spectators that lined the two railroad crossings in Climax were just happy a potential president came through town.
After a first train came through and dropped off a packet of Bush-Cheney signs, the audience of approximately 75 that lined the tracks near both crossings eagerly clutched the signs, waiting for Bush’s arrival.
Not being a scheduled stop or possibly not knowing it was approaching a village, the Bush train understandably approached the Main Street crossing in Climax at a pretty good clip as it headed towards its next stop in Schoolcraft after a visit in Battle Creek.
Bystanders encouraged the train engineer to slow down, but when the last train car whizzed by the Main Street crossing there was no Bush or vice president candidate Dick Cheney visible. The train did slow down coming to a crawl as it went by the Maple Street crossing in Climax.
Viewers at the Maple Street crossing said Bush did come to the last car and wave shortly after it went by.
Three Players From Climax Help Little League All-Star Team
To Second Place Finish At State Tournament
Beau Langs, Scott Simmons and Lee Schoen, of Climax and members of the South Portage Little League All-Star team, helped their team achieve a second place finish at the 9-10-year-old Little League State Tournament in Petoskey, July 31-August 6.
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From The August 8, 1975 Climax CrescentKathryn Gibson Named Mother of Year By Little League
Mrs. Kathryn Gibson was honored with the Mother of the Year placque from the Little League teams at the Climax-Scotts American Legion Post 465 Little League banquet held August 2nd. This placque was given to Mrs. Gibson in sincere appreciation for her sales of handcrafted dolls and booths at Climax Homecoming to raise the funds to purchase uniforms for the four little league teams.
The winner of the hind quarter of beef was Mrs. Marion Jones of Otsego. This was a very successful project and we’d like to thank everyone for their cooperation and donations.
On Sale At Sinclair’s Market - Climax
Lamb Chops - lb. 99¢; Lamb Roast - lb. 79¢; Van Camp’s Pork & Beans - 31 oz. 47¢; Red Grapes - lb. 59¢; Michigan Celery - stalk 29¢; Sweet Corn - doz. 60¢.
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From The August 11, 1950 Climax CrescentAthletic Field Site Chosen By Voters
A report on the recent questionnaire where the voters listed their choice of where they thought a new basic school unit should be built, if and when it is made available.
Site No. 1. Basic School Unit in wooded area immediately West of Athletic Field on Knowles Farm received 256 votes.
Site No. 2. Basic School Unit centrally located at corner of P Avenue and 42nd Street on Braden Farm received 237 votes.
Climax Trounces Bears 10 To 3
The Climax Merchants Baseball team came through Wednesday night to defeat the Ramona Bears for the 2nd straight time this season. The score was 10 to 3, the same as when Climax defeated the Bears two weeks ago. Eddie Rossi starred on the mound for Climax as he held the heavy hitting Bears to 4 hits. Rossi also showed power at the plate as he banged out a double and a single in three trips, driving in 4 runs. Phil Crowell made a good showing with 3 singles in 5 times.
The Bears took an early lead when Rossi lost his control and they made 3 runs in the 2nd inning on 2 hits, 2 walks, and a wild pitch. The Bears held their lead until Climax tied it up in the 4th. Climax then scored at will during the rest of the game.
On Sale At Low’s - Climax
Betty Zane Pop Corn - 15¢; Wheaties - 12 oz. 20¢; Shedd Salad Dressing - qt. 49¢; Saltines - 2 lb. box 47¢; Rolled Oats - 5 lb. bag 43¢.
Martin & Peck Appliance, Climax
Spartan 16” Rectangular Tube (TV) - $239.95
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From The August 7, 1925 Climax CrescentBase Ball - Scotts
Last Sunday Scotts had a walk away with the Vicksburg I.O.O.F. team when they defeated them 13-2. Hayward is pitching excellent ball with good supports. Scott has a fast team and are going good. Their next three games will be away from home.
Goods At Reduced Prices At Ira Barkley - Climax
All Table Cloth Oil Cloth - .30 yd.; Boys $1.00 Play Suits - .89; Men’s $1.75 Overalls - $1.60; Men’s $1.75 Jackets - $1.60; All 25¢ Flannels - .21 yd.; Men’s $1.00 Work Shirts - .89.
