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From The July 17, 2015 Climax CrescentOwners Of Bowman’s BBQ & Meat Market Hoping For September Opening At Old Sinclair’s Store
Some minor challenges combined with large equipment additions and time consuming renovation projects has pushed the anticipated opening of Bowman’s BBQ And Meat Market at the old Sinclair’s Market building in Climax, to September.
Frank and Sue Bowman of Climax, purchased the old Sinclair’s Market store from Mark and Ann Sinclair in January, 2015 and immediately started the lengthy process of renovating the store to tailor their vision of offering multiple services under one roof.
Besides operating their catering business out of the location, the Bowman’s plan to have a retail store, selling many basic grocery items, a meat market featuring Bowman’s processed meats, a deli area, a bar where beer and wine will be available to enjoy, and an ice cream parlor, featuring 16 flavors of hand dipped ice cream along with shakes.
Climax Township Board Reviews 2035 Master Plan Draft
The Climax Township Board unanimously approved a motion to send a notice of intent to plan the 2035-year master plan with inclusion of board recommended additions to any township, village, or city located within or contiguous to Climax Township where there is no planning commission, the County Planning Commission, railroads and public utilities and any governmental entity registered with the township at its regular meeting Tuesday.
There is little change in the 2035 Master Plan draft, however some notable proposed changes are included.
Planning Commission Chairman Dixon Brubaker said one change on the proposed draft map included changing a small section of land near the railroad tracks in the town of Scotts that was labeled residential to non-residential.
He adds the master plan draft notes a recreational area near Lefevre Lake is no longer in existence.
Some additional open space areas were added to the master plan draft that follows low lying areas such as wetlands that cannot be built on.
There was also language in the proposed master plan draft that calls for connecting a bike trail from the Climax Village Park to Cold Brook County Park with the Township and Climax Village Council working together if the interest and funding was present. Included in the bike trail item is discussion of making the road wider in the village or township when connecting two bike trails with a lane being designated for bikes only.
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From The July 21, 2000 Climax CrescentWWMT’s Mike Bridges Gives Senior Citizens Group Insight About Television Reporting
An audience of 34 were the recipients of an interesting program by WWMT TV 3 sports reporter Mike Bridges Tuesday at the monthly Senior Citizens meeting at the Climax United Methodist Church Education Building.
Bridges, who has been at WWMT for five years, reviewed his career with the large contingent, as well as discuss many of the positive aspects of being a television sports journalist along with a few frustrations that come with the job.
C-S Band Director Jennifer Nofs Leaving
The unexpected departure of band director Jennifer Nofs came as an unfortunate surprise to the Climax-Scotts school system. Miss Nofs has been a part of the C-S Schools instructional staff since she was an intern teacher here, under the supervision of former band director, Diane Stoddard, three years ago. During the past two years as band director, Miss Nofs has been carrying on a tradition of excellence that far exceeds what is usually considered normal for a school band program in a district of this size.
Sarah Ball Continues Barn Theatre Appearance With Role In Evita
Sarah Ball, a 1999 graduate of Climax-Scotts High School who recently completed an appearance in “Grease” and “It Runs In The Family” at the Barn Theatre, will remain at “The Barn” in the International Hit Musical, “Evita,” July 18-30.
Sarah, who recently completed her first year at Western Michigan University, majoring in the Musical Theatre program, plays a role as one of the People of Argentina in “Evita.”
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From The July 18, 1975 Climax CrescentAttends Student Trooper Program
Again this year the Climax-Scotts American Legion Post 465 was able to send a student from our school district to Lansing to participate in the “Student Trooper” program.
Our representative this year was Dan Slager, who along with 57 boys and 4 girls took part in a weeks’ condensed course in Michigan State Police training.
Attends Boys State
This year the Climax-Scotts Post 465 of the American Legion selected two young men from our school district as their representatives to “Wolverine Boy’s State’’ which was held in Lansing at Michigan State University from June 11 to June 18, 1975. The young men chosen this year were Joel Prange and David Twiss.
Bill Twiss Re-Elected Pres. School Board
The Climax-Scotts Board of Education held its annual Reorganization Meeting on Monday, July 14th and re-elected George (Bill) Twiss President. Howard Simmons was elected Vice-President; Robert Lichtenheld was elected Secretary and Mahlon Roe re-elected Treasurer. Fred Sims was appointed as Legislative Representative for the Board and Williams Langs was appointed voting delegate to the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Open House To Honor State Champions
An Open House to honor the 1975 State Champion Baseball team will be held Sunday, July 20th, from 4 - 7 at the Bruce Taylor home on McGinnis Lake. Picnic supper at 5:00. Bring own meat, dish to pass and table service. Charcoal grills will be available if you want to grill meat. Bring your bathing suits and have a cool swim.
Bring your snapshots and pictures to share as we celebrate this fine achievement with the team.
Foreign Student Returns For Visit
Stig Stomner, 21, of Norway, a foreign exchange student who attended school here during the 1970-71 school year and made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schmitts, returned to Climax last Friday for a short visit. Accompanying him were his brother Per Olai Stomner, 25, and Egil Skomedal, 22.
Stig and Egil attended Wednesday’s Rotary Club meeting before leaving shortly afternoon to continue their tour of the U. S.
On Sale At Sinclairs Market - Climax
Frozen Turkey Roast, boneless - lb. 69¢ all dark; Ring Bologna - lb. 99¢; Oven Fresh White Bread - 20 oz. 39¢; Cole’s French Bread - 16 oz. 49¢.
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From the July 21,1950 Climax CrescentMusic In The Park
For a change from the usual routine, come over to the park on Tuesday evening from 8:00 to 9:00 for a free program of recorded music. Bring a camp stool or blanket and enjoy an informal hour of music from Bach to Bing.
In case of bad weather the program will be postponed.
Promoted To Captain
Dr. Robert Pierce, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Pierce, received official notification Monday of his promotion to Captain. U. S. Air Force Medical Corps. He will leave Friday morning, July 21, for Warren Air Force Base, Cheyenne, Wyoming for active duty.
Roelof Dairy On Air July 25
Dr. Willis Dunbar will feature Roelof Dairy of Galesburg, Tuesday, July 25th, at 7:05 p.m. over WKZO on his program “Western Michigan at Work.” This program is sponsored by White Sales Corp. of Scotts.
Climax Merchants Win Two Games
The Climax Merchants Baseball Team had a hectic weekend as they managed to win two out of three games Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The best game of the three was when Climax defeated Reichert Steel 7 to 5 on Friday night. Crittenden hurled for Climax. C. Dalton slammed out two home runs.
Saturday night Climax defeated the Albion Malleabe Giants 20 to 8. Rossi and Wahley hurled for Climax. Crowell exploded at the plate with 3 triples, a double and a home run.
Sunday night Climax played their worst game of the season and took a 25 to 9 defeat at the hands of Clark Equipment Co. Crowell, R. Dalton, Paladino, C. Dalton and E. Rossi hurled for Climax. Tom Krupa teed off for a terrific home run to help the feeble Climax cause.
Chicago Giants And Memphis Red Sox Will Play In B. C.
Battle Creek, July 20—Chicago Giants and Memphis Red Sox, currently locked in a neck-and-neck struggle for second place in the Negro American League, will face each other at Bailey Park, Battle Creek, Tuesday evening, July 25 in the next big feature attraction at the southern Michigan diamond.
Only the fine patronage at these games plus the fine playing facilities have enabled Battle Creek authorities to book several of the regular league games during the year, thus eliminating the frequent complaint about exhibition games that the competing teams do not put forth their best efforts.
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From The July 17, 1925 Climax CrescentAirplane Races August 28, 29 And 30
Battle Creek, July 15.— Eyes of the flying world will look down on Battle Creek, Michigan. August 28, 29 and 30th, when the Battle Creek Air Transportation Association will stage the first flying meet to be held in southern Michigan.
The Battle Creek Association has been assured the cooperation of the flying division of the United States Army as well as the support of the leaders of the flying world and when the first plane takes off, there will be fifty others tuning up to participate in the different events.
The meet proper will be divided in to two parts, the races for commercial pilots and the stunts by the United States Army fliers.
There will be speed races for different makes of planes, Pony Express races will be run over the Battle Creek Climax road.
Army fliers will be present from three fields, Chanute, McCook and Selfridge bringing with them some of the fastest planes in the army. Five of these fast planes will come from Selfridge Field under the command of Major Lamphier.
BASE BALL
The Climax Regulars certainly did themselves honors when they defeated the fast Mendon team last Sunday in a score of 4 to 2. Climax lead off in the first inning with 2 scores which was soon tied by Mendon. The game then went scoreless until the last half of the ninth inning when Reed with two men down, two strikes and no balls singled over short scoring a runner from 3rd to 2nd.
They will go to Mendon, Sunday, July 26. We understand that this was the first game that Mendon has been beaten this year.
PRIMARY ELECTION
Balloting at next Tuesday’s special primary election will determine whether or not Kalamazoo County voters are seriously concerned with having a representative at Washington. The general support of Kalamazoo County voters will win for Charles E. Farrel the Republican nomination, and will give to Kalamazoo its first real opportunity of the present century to elect a congressman.
On Sale At Ira Barkley - Climax
6 lbs. Rolled Oats - .25; Red Boy Red Salmon - .25; 35¢ Rub-No-More - .25; 35¢ Gold Dust - .25; 3 lbs. Argo Starch - .25; 2 Large Bottles Catsup - .25.
On Sale At Campbell’s
Delite Coffee Now 46¢ lb.; Best Red Old Tavern Salmon - 30¢ Can; Three Bars Swiss Rose Soap - 20¢; Elgin Nut Still 4 lbs. - $1.00; Special - Genuine Indian Shopping Baskets - Choice $1.
