10 Years Ago •••••••••••••••
From the June 24, 2016 Climax CrescentC-S Graduate Secures Technology Job With Amazon
A class at the Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center (KAMSC) his sophomore year at Climax-Scotts High School and influence by his high school math teacher at C-S created a new interest in computer based technology for Tyler Dougherty. The 2012 C-S graduate followed his ambitions through his remaining years in high school and college, leading to a technology job with Amazon.
Brandon Haynes Is League MVP; Earns 2nd Team All-State Honors
Climax-Scotts High School senior Brandon Haynes was selected as the SCAA Most Valuable Player and secured spots on the SCAA, District and Regional first teams, but settled for All-State second team honors for the second straight year.
Haynes finished with a .442 batting average (38-86), a .515 on base percentage, a team high 35 RBI and 23 stolen bases.
Also named to the All-League first team was T.J. Gibson and Zach Harris and honorable mention picks were Adam Audette, Nathan Vickery and Zack Mobley.
Besides Haynes (infielder), the All-District selections included Gibson (infielder), Adam Audette (pitcher), Mobley (outfielder), and Joel Richardson (pitcher).
Haynes (infielder), Harris (utility player) and Audette (pitcher) were named to the All-Regional first team.
Earning Academic All-District honors was Dylan Butler, Brandon Haynes and Adam Schantz.
7 Players Earn SCAA Honors, Team Earns Academic All-State Honors
The Climax-Scotts varsity softball teams’ 20-9 record, SCAA West Division and overall league titles and a district championship certainly got the attention of league and area coaches.
Leading the way was senior Taylor Macomber, who was selected as the SCAA West Division MVP as well as being an All-League first team pick.
Joining her on the All-League first team are seniors Sydney Macomber and Lydia Swager and juniors McKenzie Hennessy and Harriett Swager.
Seniors Tacey Piper and Allison Kienast were named All-League honorable mention.
Taylor and Sydney Macomber, Lydia Swager, Hennessy, Harriett Swager, Piper and Allison Kienast were also named to the All-District team.
Sydney Macomber (center field), Taylor Macomber (third base), Lydia Swager (catcher), Hennessy (shortstop) and Harriett Swager (second base) were also All-Region selections.
Sydney and Taylor Macomber were named to the Battle Creek All Area first team and Lydia Swager, Hennessy, Harriett Swager, Kienast and Piper were honorable mention picks.
The Lady Panthers were also named Academic All-State as a team with a team GPA of 3.51. Seniors Sydney Macomber, Taylor Macomber, Tacey Piper, Amy Katthofer, and Cali Mussellman were also recognized as Individual Academic All-State selections with a 3.6 and above GPA.
Brandon Haynes Is League MVP; Earns 2nd Team All-State Honors
Climax-Scotts High School senior Brandon Haynes was selected as the SCAA Most Valuable Player and secured spots on the SCAA, District and Regional first teams, but settled for All-State second team honors for the second straight year.
Haynes finished with a .442 batting average (38-86), a .515 on base percentage, a team high 35 RBI and 23 stolen bases.
Also named to the All-League first team was T.J. Gibson and Zach Harris and honorable mention picks were Adam Audette, Nathan Vickery and Zack Mobley.
Besides Haynes (infielder), the All-District selections included Gibson (infielder), Adam Audette (pitcher), Mobley (outfielder), and Joel Richardson (pitcher).
Haynes (infielder), Harris (utility player) and Audette (pitcher) were named to the All-Regional first team.
Earning Academic All-District honors was Dylan Butler, Brandon Haynes and Adam Schantz.
7 Players Earn SCAA Honors, Team Earns Academic All-State Honors
The Climax-Scotts varsity softball teams’ 20-9 record, SCAA West Division and overall league titles and a district championship certainly got the attention of league and area coaches.
Leading the way was senior Taylor Macomber, who was selected as the SCAA West Division MVP as well as being an All-League first team pick.
Joining her on the All-League first team are seniors Sydney Macomber and Lydia Swager and juniors McKenzie Hennessy and Harriett Swager.
Seniors Tacey Piper and Allison Kienast were named All-League honorable mention.
Taylor and Sydney Macomber, Lydia Swager, Hennessy, Harriett Swager, Piper and Allison Kienast were also named to the All-District team.
Sydney Macomber (center field), Taylor Macomber (third base), Lydia Swager (catcher), Hennessy (shortstop) and Harriett Swager (second base) were also All-Region selections.
Sydney and Taylor Macomber were named to the Battle Creek All Area first team and Lydia Swager, Hennessy, Harriett Swager, Kienast and Piper were honorable mention picks.
The Lady Panthers were also named Academic All-State as a team with a team GPA of 3.51. Seniors Sydney Macomber, Taylor Macomber, Tacey Piper, Amy Katthofer, and Cali Mussellman were also recognized as Individual Academic All-State selections with a 3.6 and above GPA.
25 Years Ago •••••••••••••••
From the July 6, 2001 Climax CrescentGrand Marshals Of Parade Have Seen Many Changes In Scotts
They remember when there was one K-12 school right in the heart of Scotts and the small town was a thriving small community with several small businesses. Or when a train would take riders from Scotts to Climax and back.
The K-12 school, and passenger train service by rail are gone and only a few businesses remain, but Gilbert and Florine Russell still enjoy Scotts because it has maintained a quiet, small town atmosphere where people remain friendly.
“That’s what I like,” said Gilbert Russell, who will join his wife Florine of 63 years as the grand marshals of the Scotts parade July 14.
50 Years Ago •••••••••••••••
From the July 2, 1976 Climax CrescentJohn Halasz Named On AP All-State
John Halasz, pitcher and third baseman for the ‘76 C-S Panthers, was named to the Associated Press All State team. John made the first team as an infielder. John had 43 hits, 3 home runs, 33 RBI’s, 8 doubles, 28 stolen bases. As #1 C-S Pitcher, he was 12-1, with 108 Strikeouts, a 1.27 ERA in 88 innings pitched. John also picked 5 men off second.
The AP named Dave Twiss to the special mention list.
David Twiss Named On UP All-State
Dave Twiss, second baseman for C-S this season, received an infield position on the United Press - Coaches ‘76 All State Class D team.
Dave was the Captain for this year’s State Champs. The Panther lead-off hitter batted.341, on 29 hits, 3 doubles, 13 RBI’s, and stole 15 bases. Dave was in on 7 double plays and took 5 pick offs at second.
The UP-Coaches named John Halasz to the 1976 second team.
BASEBALL CHAMPS TO BE HONORED AT COMMUNITY PICNIC
A Community Picnic will be held to honor the 1976 Championship Baseball Team Sunday, July 11 from 4 - 6 p.m.
On Sale At Sinclairs Market - Climax
Hamburger - lb. 99¢, Spartan Hot Dogs - lb. pkg. 79¢, Hamburg or Hot Dog Buns - doz. 38¢, Minute Maid Lemonade - 5 for $1.00 6 oz., Watermelons - each $1.49.
Special At Climax Standard Service - 134 N. Main St.
Grease job, oil change, filter - $9.95.
75 Years Ago •••••••••••••••
From the July 6, 1951 Climax CrescentLose 2 Games
Last Friday night Climax was defeated 7 to 1 by Curly Dalton’s Battle Creek Eagles. D. Drallette hurled for Climax and allowed 10 hits. Climax bats were weak as they managed to get only 5 hits.
On the 4th of July, Climax was defeated 3 to 1 by a strong Oakwood A’s team. Ed Rossi was on the mound for Climax and allowed only 4 hits. Climax executed 4 errors.
On Sale At Low’s - Climax
Ivy Dry - 69¢, Pepto Bismol - 59-98¢, Manor House Coffee - lb. 87¢, V-8 Vegetable Juice - 46 oz. 35¢, Elbo Macaroni - lb. 16¢.
On Sale At Sinclairs Market - Climax
Jello - Assorted Flavors - 3 for 25¢; Candy or Gum - Popular Brands - 3 for 13¢; Maxwell House Coffee - lb. can 85¢; Nestle’s Semi Sweet Chocolate - pkg. 25¢; Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup - can 19¢.
On Sale At Misner’s Market - Climax
Pork But Steak (tender) - 59¢; Big Pork Chops (Eye Appeal) - 73¢ lb.; Pork Roasts (tenderloin ends) - 55¢ lb.; Carton Lard (Rosebud) - 25¢ lb.
100 Years Ago •••••••••••••••
From the July 2, 1926 Climax CrescentHARDWARE VISITED BY ROBBERS
Thieves visited the F. L. Willison Hardware Store, Wednesday evening.
Money was what they were apparently in search of. The safe was unlocked and a sign hanging on the handle that there was no money in it. This however did not seem to satisfy them and with a jimmy they tore off the door to the safety box where various papers were kept. The Sheriffs Office was notified and Deputy Frank C Moerdyk was detailed on the case. It was probably the same thieves who were heard and seen trying to get open the door to Denver Harrison’s Garage the same evening.
Fred’s New Sign
Climax took its initial step towards aiding Aviators, Thursday when F. M. Sanford painted the name of Climax in large white letters on the roof of his garage with an arrow pointing north. This was a request sent out from the President’s Office of the Fora Motor Co.
The Ford Motor Co., are interested in the promotion of air service and stated that if each Ford dealer would paint the name of his town and an arrow pointing north on their roof it would be a wonderful help to all flyers in keeping their bearings.
FULTON TO CELEBRATE
The second Annual Homecoming of Fulton will be held at that place on Monday, July 5th. The Union City Band will furnish the music.
There will be sports of all kinds.
There will be a game of baseball between Fulton and Climax. Let’s go and help the home team win.
There will be a pot luck dinner served at noon on the Methodist parsonage lawn.
Ford Cuts Prices Again - F.M. Sanford, Climax
Touring - new price $412.80, old price, $453.68; Coupe - new price $520.32, old price $561.38; Roadster with Delivery Body - new price, $413.22, old price, $454.19; Truck chassis with Starter - new price $398.68, old price $453.68.
