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From the March 18, 2016 Climax CrescentCarl Newton Honored for 37 Years of Service
on Galesburg-Charleston Fire Department
Even though he officially retired as a member of the Galesburg-Charleston Fire Department at the beginning of the year, it was still difficult for Galesburg resident Carl Newton to take a look at a group of firefighters he worked with for years without getting a little emotional.
Newton, who served on the local fire department 37 years, was honored at an open house reception Sunday at the Galesburg City Hall.
5 Jr. Wrestlers Medal at Portage Northern Tournament
Five members of the Climax-Scotts Jr. Wrestling team placed at the Portage Northern Tournament last week.
Logan Gilbert earned a first place finish, Cole Reitz placed second, Hunter Stermer placed third and Cameron Murray and Xavier Stermer each placed fourth.
G-A Seniors’ Video Entered into Greg Jennings Foundation Contest
Galesburg-Augusta High School seniors Sinque Ezbenko, Nate Wilson and Carter Way have completed and submitted a video they made for the “What Makes Our School Great’ video competition offered through the Greg Jennings Foundation.
The three G-A seniors are hoping to secure a $1000 grant for the school and hopes to learn by March 31 if their video is selected as one of the winners.
C-S Elementary School Raises $3,009 for American Heart Association
The Climax-Scotts Elementary School raised $3,009 for the American Heart Association, the best year the local school has had for the Heart Association fundraiser.
Galesburg Troop #265 Member Achieves Rank of Eagle Scout
Carter Way, 17, of Charleston Township has attained the rank of Eagle Scout.
Carter is a member of Scout Troop 265 in Galesburg.
He earned 31 merit badges and is a member of the Order of the Arrow. In addition, Carter has earned his Light of Christ Catholic Scout Religious Medal and a Historic Trail Hike Medal. He also served on summer camp staff at Rota-Kiwan Scout Reservation.
Adam Audette, Zach Tullis Earn All-State Status at State Powerlifting Finals
Climax-Scotts High School senior Adam Audette earned an All-State medal at the varsity level and sophomore Zach Tullis earned an All-State Medal competing in the JV competition last Saturday at the Powerlifting State Finals at Muskegon Mona Shores.
The top 10 finishers earn All-State medals.
Audette, competing at varsity 275, finished 9th with a total lift of 1195 pounds. He finished with a squat of 415 pounds, bench press of 300 pounds and dead lift of 480 pounds.
Tullis, competing at the JV 165-pound weight class, was also a ninth place finisher for an All-State finish. Tullis finished with a school record squat of 345 pounds, a bench press of 195 pounds, a deadlift of 390 pounds and had a total weight of 930 pounds.
Logan Hunter Signs Letter of Intent to Play Football at Division Ill School
The Climax-Scotts high school football coaching staff and Panther fans are well aware of the dedication and work ethic that is part of senior Logan Hunter’s make up.
Hunter’s hard work mentality combined with his talents on the football field got the attention of Olivet College and the Panther senior has selected the Div. III
college as his destination to continue his football playing career and academic endeavors.
Hunter signed a letter of intent to play football at Olivet College March 10 at C-S High School.
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from the March 23, 2001 Climax CrescentC-S Board of Education Takes a Look at Ways yo Present Bond Issue
With just over five weeks before holding a special bond election, the Climax-Scotts Board of Education began outlining ways it wishes to present the two proposals on the ballot to residents in the district at its working session Monday evening.
The April 30 ballot will have two proposals totaling $2,090,000, a 2 mill increase for both options. Option 1 calls for a request for $1.2 million for roof replacement at all three schools in the district, updating unit ventilators and exhaust systems for proper air flow at the Jr./Sr. High and Intermediate Schools and a new boiler system at the Intermediate School. Option 2, with a price tag of $890,000, includes an all-weather, 8-lane track and field events area, a performing arts upgrade at the Jr./Sr. High School cafetorium (sound, lights and curtains), and an industrial arts technology facility (3200 square foot prefabricated steel building) that will house the district’s current wood shop and a work area for the maintenance staff.
C-S Forensics Earns Third Place Trophy
At Kalamazoo Central’s Forensics Tournament March 17, Climax-Scotts placed three entries in semifinals and received the third place sweepstakes trophy for C/D schools.
Jody Weller competed in Sales semifinals and placed eighth after receiving two and a three in preliminary rounds.
Carrie O/Donnell was also in Sales semifinals, finishing 12th. She received two 3’s in preliminary rounds and another three in semifinals.
After Storytelling semifinals Jessie Loegel finished 14th out of 34 contestants. She received a one and two 3’s in preliminary rounds.
The Duo Open of Trina Hegedus and Ben Taylor received a 2 in preliminary round.
Receiving a three in a preliminary round were Michael Lindeman in Prose, Sarah Simmons in Poetry and Mandy Stephenson in Prose.
Also representing C-S were Jessica Mockaitis and Jessi Sims in Duo 9-10, Steve Ashby in Poetry and Davida Bristol in Prose.
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from the March 19, 1976 Climax CrescentClimax-Scotts Honor Students
Frederic J. Hirzel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph William Hirzel, 1559 C. Drive South, Climax, has been named valedictorian of Climax- Scotts High School class of ‘76.
Renee’ Hiscock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hiscock, 11546 2 Mile Road, Climax is salutatorian.
Climax Boys in B.C. Floor Hockey Play-Off
This is the second year a group of boys from Climax have organized a hockey team, which plays in Battle Creek.
These boys have done a fantastic job for Climax.
They go by the name of the Climax Panthers.
Under the coaching of Rod Boyette and Ken Yeager they have come through with a 8 win - 1 lost record.
The boys that make up this team are: Daryl Boyette, Rick Boyette, Brad Johnson, Todd Kloack, Gayle Mazur, Dan Miles, Kevin Milnes, Hayden Roe, Joe Thompson, Andy Vosburg, Jay Weessies, and Dave Yeager.
Good luck boys, we hope you make it to the International Tournaments played in Battle Creek April 9th and 10th.
On Sale at Sinclairs Market - Climax
Spartan Bacon - lb. Pkg. 99¢; Hawaiian Punch - Red - 3 for 99¢ 46 oz. Can; Low Fat Milk - 1/2 Gal. 59¢; Fresh Broccoli - each 49¢; California Oranges - Doz. 49¢.
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from the March 23, 1951 Climax CrescentInspect Schools in Detroit
Several members of the Climax Township Unit School Board and the building committee motored to Wyandotte and looked over a number of schools that the architect, Mr. Campbell, had built in that vicinity which were very similar in principal to the plans voted on here.
It gave the group a chance to look over the different types of construction that would best fit the needs of this district.
The location of the Scotts school has been pretty well settled to build on the east side of the present building and buy two more acres to the east. This was rather hard to decide as the architect advised against building over the old foundation and the new building will have a 177 foot frontage. The identical building at Climax will be built in the northwest corner of the athlete field or on ground to be purchased from Mr. Knowles to the west.
Plans for the Shop and Ag. room haven’t been completed.
On Sale at Sinclairs Market - Climax
Ham - Hammond’s Rosebud & Armour’s Star Half or Whole - lb. 69¢; String End - lb. 49¢; Bacon - Dickory or Banner - lb. 55¢; Pork Roasts - Boston Butts - lb. 55¢; Pineapple Juice - 46 oz. Can 41¢; Yams - For your Easter Dinner 2 lbs. 29¢.
On Sale at Misner’s Market - Climax
String Half or Whole Ham - 69¢ lb.; Ham Butts (4 to 5 lb. Avg.) - 59¢ lb.; Shank End Ham (3 to 4 lb. Avg.) - 49¢ lb.; Sail Toilet Tissue (Double Soft) - 2 rolls 19¢.
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from the March 19, 1926 Climax CrescentSCHOOL NOTES
The juniors now feel so important and essential to the school that the other day they had a class meeting and decided upon colors for their class (green and white, which we think very good), a class motto and a class flower. In the latter they chose Lily of the Valley!
Now the seniors may not be very well educated, but they never heard of such a species of plant as this.
We would like to ask the juniors where it could be found.
On Sale at Ira Barkley - Climax
32 inch Ginghams - 30¢ yd.; 36 inch Percales - 25¢ yd.; Brass Sash Rods - 5¢ each; Men’s Hard Pan Work Shoes - $2.75 and $3.50 pair; Caps - New spring caps for men and boys $1.00 up to $2.00.
