10 Years Ago
from the December 4, 2015
Climax Crescent
Study Relating To Historic Multiple Vehicle Crash Near Galesburg Last Winter Will Bring Safety Recommendations
On the morning of January 9, 2015 at approximately 9:20 A.M., first responders were dispatched to address a historic 193-vehicle pileup that occurred Jan. 9 near mile marker 90 along I-94 in Kalamazoo County near Galesburg.
Initial units arriving on the scene reported multiple strings of crashes located in all travel lanes as well as the center median and shoulders in both the eastbound and westbound directions. Further, fire was evident in the pile of vehicles located in the eastbound travel direction.
Dr. Tim Gates of Michigan State University worked with officials from the Michigan Department of Transportation and Michigan State Police to compile the audit that was presented to lawmakers Monday, Nov. 30.
State officials ordered the audit last February after Sen. Margaret O’Brien petitioned Gov. Rick Snyder’s administration to complete a study on the eastbound section of the highway near Galesburg, where the crash occurred, and offer recommendations on possible changes to the roadway.
Galesburg Business Owner, City Hopes To Secure Grant That Will Help Revitalize Downtown Area
A business owner in the City of Galesburg is working with the City on a program she hopes will lead to securing grant money for the restoration and remodeling of a historic building in Galesburg through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, while the City has joined another state program it hopes will spur economic growth.
Kathleen Fett, the owner of the old Goodwill building at 21 East Michigan Avenue, is working with the City of Galesburg and Revitalize, LLC out of Mason, to determine if she would like to pursue a Michigan Housing Development Authority Community Development Rental Rehabilitation program grant that is designed to renovate historic buildings to offer new affordable apartment rental space in the downtown area.
Climax Teenager Achieves Eagle Scout Rank
Daniel Elliott, 18 of Climax, has attained the rank of Eagle Scout.
He earned 27 merit badges and is a member of the Order of the Arrow.
Daniel is the son of Larry and Rhonda Elliott.
Daniel is a member of Scout Troop 265 in Galesburg. His Scoutmaster is Ralph Guitar.
C-S Senior Earns AP Division 7 & 8 All-State First Team Honors
Climax-Scotts High School senior Adam Audette is a team oriented football player first.
But the C-S center understood to achieve some team goals he and his teammates established before the season started, he would have to improve his own game.
Audette worked hard during the off-season and season, helping the Panther football team to a district championship and a 11-1 record.
The Panther starting center and his offensive line teammates helped open up holes for C-S backs that enjoyed 4,199 yards on the ground this year.
A lot started at the center position Audette played so effectively this season.
Audette was rewarded for his hard work last week by being named to the Associated Press Division 7 & 8 All-State first team as an offensive lineman.
25 Years Ago
from the December 8, 2000 Climax Crescent
Climax Resident Selected To Participate In Michigan Political Leadership Fellowship Program
Climax resident Sharalyn Davis was recently selected for the Michigan Political Leadership Fellowship Program 2001.
Davis, the Climax-Scotts Board of Education secretary/treasurer, was one of 75 candidates competing for 24 slots.
Proper Business Etiquette Outlined To C-S, G-A Students At Student Business Conference
What type of wardrobe would be proper for that big interview? What fork should I use first at that interview with a prospective employer that takes place at a restaurant? How important are first impressions?
All of these questions plus much more was covered at the fourth annual day long student business conference at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo Friday. Kalamazoo County Education for Employment (EFE) students that are enrolled in Business Services and Technology classes took part in the event, including students from Climax-Scotts and Galesburg-Augusta High Schools. A total of about 295 people were expected to attend the conference, including educators and 10th-12th graders from Greater Kalamazoo area public high schools.
50 Years Ago
from the December 6, 1975
Climax Crescent
Glenn Forney To Head Knights Of Pythias
The annual election of officers for Scotts Lodge No. 103 was held at the regular convention Monday Night and Glenn Forney was elected Chancellor Commander.
ATHLETIC BOOSTERS TO PLAY WKMI UNDERDOGS
Any Athletic Booster member that is interested in playing basketball against the WKMI Underdogs, please contact Coach Mark Whitney at the high school. Not a member, but you want to play, call Larry Leach and join the Athletic Boosters. . . the cost is just $1.00. . . or sign up at the home basketball game Friday against Galesburg-Augusta. The WKMI Underdogs game is scheduled for January 14.
LEACH TEAM WINS FRUIT CAKE CONTEST
L. J. Leach captained his team to a win in the Fruit Cake Contest as the winner was announced by General Chairman John Collver at Wednesday’s Rotary meeting.
The winners turned in $814.25 in sales during the contest. Bill Penny’s team came in second with a sale of $770.00 and Jack Prange’s team third with $559.75.
The winning team included: L.
J. Leach, Captain, Niles Hagelshaw, Don Ebinger, Gordon Eldred, Ken Hamlin, Bernard Cummins, Dave Adams, Gary Lipscomb, Orrie Myhre.
The losers will be treating the winners to a pot luck dinner on December 24th.
75 Years Ago
from the December 8, 1950
Climax Crescent
Third Generation Heads F. & A. M.
At the regular Annual Meeting and election of officers of Climax Masonic Lodge No. 59 F. & A. M. held Wednesday evening. December 6, Newell Sinclair was elected Worshipful Master, making the third generation as Master of Climax Lodge. Newell’s grandfather, Newell Kelsey, served as Master of Climax Lodge from 1873 to 1882 and was again elected and served from 1887 to 1892, sixteen years in all. George Sinclair served two years, 1918 and 1919.
Community Wide Christmas Lighting Contest
A community wide Christmas Lighting Contest for all residents of homes in Climax, Scotts and vicinity will be sponsored this year by the Rotary Club of Climax. It’s a contest that will provide fun for everyone and spread the spirit of Christmas by means of decorations and lights.
On Sale At Sinclairs Market - Climax - Christmas Candy
100% Filled - lb. 33¢, Hard Mix - lb. 29¢, Peanut Brittle - lb. 29¢, Mixed Nuts - lb. 45¢.
100 Years Ago
from the December 4, 1925
Climax Crescent
F.& A.M. ELECT OFFICERS
Climax Masonic Lodge No. 59 F & A. M. held their annual meeting and election of officers Wednesday evening. Following are the newly elected officers:
Bates Dewey - Worshipful Master; Fred Sanford - Senior Warden; Wm. Gibson - Junior Warden; Verney Martin - Treasurer; Ralph Parker - Secretary; Roy Eder - Senior Deacon; Wm. Israden - Junior Deacon; Willis Lawrence - Tyler
On Sale At Ira Barkley - Climax
Bath Robes - Just received a quantity of Ladies’ Bath Robes that you will find good values at - $4.50; Felt Slippers - Ladies Felt Slippers - $1.00, Men’s Felt Slippers - $1.25.
Scotts News
THE ROAD TO THE CITY
A four Act Comedy presented by the Senior Class of the Scotts High School at Union Hall, Scotts, Wednesday evening, December 9th at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Adults 35c, Children 20c
from the December 4, 2015
Climax Crescent
Study Relating To Historic Multiple Vehicle Crash Near Galesburg Last Winter Will Bring Safety Recommendations
On the morning of January 9, 2015 at approximately 9:20 A.M., first responders were dispatched to address a historic 193-vehicle pileup that occurred Jan. 9 near mile marker 90 along I-94 in Kalamazoo County near Galesburg.
Initial units arriving on the scene reported multiple strings of crashes located in all travel lanes as well as the center median and shoulders in both the eastbound and westbound directions. Further, fire was evident in the pile of vehicles located in the eastbound travel direction.
Dr. Tim Gates of Michigan State University worked with officials from the Michigan Department of Transportation and Michigan State Police to compile the audit that was presented to lawmakers Monday, Nov. 30.
State officials ordered the audit last February after Sen. Margaret O’Brien petitioned Gov. Rick Snyder’s administration to complete a study on the eastbound section of the highway near Galesburg, where the crash occurred, and offer recommendations on possible changes to the roadway.
Galesburg Business Owner, City Hopes To Secure Grant That Will Help Revitalize Downtown Area
A business owner in the City of Galesburg is working with the City on a program she hopes will lead to securing grant money for the restoration and remodeling of a historic building in Galesburg through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, while the City has joined another state program it hopes will spur economic growth.
Kathleen Fett, the owner of the old Goodwill building at 21 East Michigan Avenue, is working with the City of Galesburg and Revitalize, LLC out of Mason, to determine if she would like to pursue a Michigan Housing Development Authority Community Development Rental Rehabilitation program grant that is designed to renovate historic buildings to offer new affordable apartment rental space in the downtown area.
Climax Teenager Achieves Eagle Scout Rank
Daniel Elliott, 18 of Climax, has attained the rank of Eagle Scout.
He earned 27 merit badges and is a member of the Order of the Arrow.
Daniel is the son of Larry and Rhonda Elliott.
Daniel is a member of Scout Troop 265 in Galesburg. His Scoutmaster is Ralph Guitar.
C-S Senior Earns AP Division 7 & 8 All-State First Team Honors
Climax-Scotts High School senior Adam Audette is a team oriented football player first.
But the C-S center understood to achieve some team goals he and his teammates established before the season started, he would have to improve his own game.
Audette worked hard during the off-season and season, helping the Panther football team to a district championship and a 11-1 record.
The Panther starting center and his offensive line teammates helped open up holes for C-S backs that enjoyed 4,199 yards on the ground this year.
A lot started at the center position Audette played so effectively this season.
Audette was rewarded for his hard work last week by being named to the Associated Press Division 7 & 8 All-State first team as an offensive lineman.
25 Years Ago
from the December 8, 2000 Climax Crescent
Climax Resident Selected To Participate In Michigan Political Leadership Fellowship Program
Climax resident Sharalyn Davis was recently selected for the Michigan Political Leadership Fellowship Program 2001.
Davis, the Climax-Scotts Board of Education secretary/treasurer, was one of 75 candidates competing for 24 slots.
Proper Business Etiquette Outlined To C-S, G-A Students At Student Business Conference
What type of wardrobe would be proper for that big interview? What fork should I use first at that interview with a prospective employer that takes place at a restaurant? How important are first impressions?
All of these questions plus much more was covered at the fourth annual day long student business conference at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo Friday. Kalamazoo County Education for Employment (EFE) students that are enrolled in Business Services and Technology classes took part in the event, including students from Climax-Scotts and Galesburg-Augusta High Schools. A total of about 295 people were expected to attend the conference, including educators and 10th-12th graders from Greater Kalamazoo area public high schools.
50 Years Ago
from the December 6, 1975
Climax Crescent
Glenn Forney To Head Knights Of Pythias
The annual election of officers for Scotts Lodge No. 103 was held at the regular convention Monday Night and Glenn Forney was elected Chancellor Commander.
ATHLETIC BOOSTERS TO PLAY WKMI UNDERDOGS
Any Athletic Booster member that is interested in playing basketball against the WKMI Underdogs, please contact Coach Mark Whitney at the high school. Not a member, but you want to play, call Larry Leach and join the Athletic Boosters. . . the cost is just $1.00. . . or sign up at the home basketball game Friday against Galesburg-Augusta. The WKMI Underdogs game is scheduled for January 14.
LEACH TEAM WINS FRUIT CAKE CONTEST
L. J. Leach captained his team to a win in the Fruit Cake Contest as the winner was announced by General Chairman John Collver at Wednesday’s Rotary meeting.
The winners turned in $814.25 in sales during the contest. Bill Penny’s team came in second with a sale of $770.00 and Jack Prange’s team third with $559.75.
The winning team included: L.
J. Leach, Captain, Niles Hagelshaw, Don Ebinger, Gordon Eldred, Ken Hamlin, Bernard Cummins, Dave Adams, Gary Lipscomb, Orrie Myhre.
The losers will be treating the winners to a pot luck dinner on December 24th.
75 Years Ago
from the December 8, 1950
Climax Crescent
Third Generation Heads F. & A. M.
At the regular Annual Meeting and election of officers of Climax Masonic Lodge No. 59 F. & A. M. held Wednesday evening. December 6, Newell Sinclair was elected Worshipful Master, making the third generation as Master of Climax Lodge. Newell’s grandfather, Newell Kelsey, served as Master of Climax Lodge from 1873 to 1882 and was again elected and served from 1887 to 1892, sixteen years in all. George Sinclair served two years, 1918 and 1919.
Community Wide Christmas Lighting Contest
A community wide Christmas Lighting Contest for all residents of homes in Climax, Scotts and vicinity will be sponsored this year by the Rotary Club of Climax. It’s a contest that will provide fun for everyone and spread the spirit of Christmas by means of decorations and lights.
On Sale At Sinclairs Market - Climax - Christmas Candy
100% Filled - lb. 33¢, Hard Mix - lb. 29¢, Peanut Brittle - lb. 29¢, Mixed Nuts - lb. 45¢.
100 Years Ago
from the December 4, 1925
Climax Crescent
F.& A.M. ELECT OFFICERS
Climax Masonic Lodge No. 59 F & A. M. held their annual meeting and election of officers Wednesday evening. Following are the newly elected officers:
Bates Dewey - Worshipful Master; Fred Sanford - Senior Warden; Wm. Gibson - Junior Warden; Verney Martin - Treasurer; Ralph Parker - Secretary; Roy Eder - Senior Deacon; Wm. Israden - Junior Deacon; Willis Lawrence - Tyler
On Sale At Ira Barkley - Climax
Bath Robes - Just received a quantity of Ladies’ Bath Robes that you will find good values at - $4.50; Felt Slippers - Ladies Felt Slippers - $1.00, Men’s Felt Slippers - $1.25.
Scotts News
THE ROAD TO THE CITY
A four Act Comedy presented by the Senior Class of the Scotts High School at Union Hall, Scotts, Wednesday evening, December 9th at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Adults 35c, Children 20c
