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From The November 28, 2014 Climax CrescentRetirement Open House For Longtime
Galesburg Librarian Donna Kowalewski
A retirement OPEN HOUSE will be held at the Galesburg-Charleston Memorial District Library (188 East Michigan) in honor of Donna Kowalewski, on Saturday, December 6 from noon until 4 p.m. Donna has been our librarian for the past 23 years, and she will be retiring at the end of this year.
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From The November 26, 1999 Climax CrescentVillage Council Continues To Look At Loitering Ordinance
After reviewing sample copies of loitering laws and further information from its attorney, the Climax Village Council tabled the issue of creating a loitering ordinance at its last meeting Nov. 16 and will continue to discuss the issue at its next meeting Dec. 7 at Lawrence Memorial Library.
Trustee Shawn Messner said the council wanted to review all of the extensive information from the village attorney before closing in on a decision.
Early Deficit Too Big For G-A To Make Up In Championship Game
A suffocating defense by Olivet frustrated the Galesburg-Augusta varsity basketball team most of the first half and the Rams never recovered in a 67-45 setback to Olivet (21-2) Nov. 19 in the championship game of the Class C District Tournament at Olivet.
Olivet, behind an effective full court press, held the Rams to just four points in each of the first two quarters for a 19-4 lead after one quarter and i comfortable 37-8 advantage at halftime.
G-A played a much better second half, outscoring Olivet 37-50, but could not make much of a dent in its large deficit. The Rams trailed by a 49-25 count at the end of three quarters.
Colleen Callen whipped in 20 points to pace the Rams, Lindsey Daniels chipped in with 13 points, Sally Nuyen and Jennifer Garrett each scored four points and Ellie Blake and Tara Adkins each scored two points. The Rams complete the season with a 5-17 record.
Pavilion Township Supervisor Passes Two Polygraph Tests;
Pat White No Longer Center Of Investigation
Of Threatening Letters And Faxes
Less than one week after he passed a polygraph test he paid for at his own expense, Pavilion Township Supervisor Pat White passed a second polygraph test given at the Michigan State Police Post in Paw Paw according to his attorney.
William Fette, White’s attorney, said his client passed another polygraph test Monday at the Michigan State Police Post in Paw Paw.
Detective Sgt. Michael Spring of the Michigan State Police Post, Paw Paw, said he could not divulge the results of the polygraph test, but added he is looking at other possible suspects and White is no longer the center of the investigation of threatening letters and faxes that have been sent to individuals the last four months.
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From The November 29, 1974 Climax CrescentMark Greenman Named Tri-Captain Of Hornets
Mark Greenman, son of Mr. and Ms. Greenman, a 1972 graduate of C-S, was among 37 members of this year’s Kalamazoo College Hornet football team to receive varsity letters for the 1974 season.
Girls Win District Tournament
The C-S Girls won the 1974 District Basketball Tournament. The first game was held at Schoolcraft on November 21 and C-S played against Gobies. They won by a score of 39 - 38. Pam Halasz was high scorer with 17 points. Chris Gibson and Cal Swarthout each had 4 points. Lise Longman and Karen Roe each had 2.
The second game of the tournament was held on November 23, at Schoolcraft, where C-S played against Schoolcraft. Pam Halasz was high scorer for this game also. She had 11 points. Sally Scramlin, who was moved up to Varsity from J. V., had 8 points. Other points were scored by Chris Gibson 5, Cindy Valkner 4, Cal Swarthout 3, and Lise Longman had 2 points.
All - Area Football Selections
The Climax-Scotts Panthers put four players on the all-area team. There were seven teams involved with the voting, ranging from class B to class D.
Marshall Eberstein and Milt Greenman were selected to the offensive team. Marshall was picked for his split end position, and also his co-champion job in scoring. Milt Greenman was picked as quarterback. Milt led all other quarterbacks in the area in passing, touchdowns thrown, and percentage of passes caught.
The other two players were Mark Kinsey and Mark Seybert. Mark Kinsey played outside linebacker all year for the Panthers. Mark was second in the area in tackles with 103. Mark did a fine job all year for the Panthers.
The other players selected to the defensive unit was Mark Seybert. Mark played middle linebacker most of the year, but was selected at defensive end. Mark was third in the area with 95 tackles. The Beacon headed up the committee to choose the two teams. The Beacon also gave a breakfast banquet to honor the all-area teams.
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From The December 2, 1949 Climax CrescentHome Christmas Lighting Contest
The Rotary Club is sponsoring for the second year a Home Christmas Lighting Contest. Cash prizes will be awarded again.
The Rotary Club erected the Christmas lights on the four corners last Friday.
Telephone Lines Repaired
Work was completed last week to put into service the new permanent cable extending a mile south of the village and the new open wire lines continuing on the next mile. These new lines replace the plastic cables which were put up for temporary service after the existing lines were wrecked by the sleet storm last January.
This event marks another step in the progress of the Climax Citizen’s Telephone Company pro-gram to provide it’s customers with improved telephone service. 11 lines serving 95 customers are now completely rebuilt for these 2 miles and plans are to begin in the early spring to rebuild the next mile to the south.
The new cable was spliced by A. J. Lewis of Burr Oak, Michigan who is a retired Michigan Bell Telephone Co. cable splicer.
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From The November 28, 1924 Climax CrescentHarrison Neighborhood
Our school is very proud of the fact that we had 100 percent attendance this month. Forest Roe, teacher
On Sale At Ira Barkley - Climax
$4.75 Plaid Blankets - $4.25; Men’s Mackinaw Coats - $8.00; Men’s Leather Coats - $10.00; Ladies 4 Buckle Over Shoes - $3.50; Ladies 4 Strap Overshoes - $4.00
