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from the March 25, 2016 Climax CrescentRoller Skating Offers New Form Of Physical Activity,
Fun For C-S Elementary School Students
A physical education teacher is constantly trying to introduce new programs to promote physical activity and encourage participation in class. Climax-Scotts Elementary Physical Education instructor Nicholas Frisbie has found a winner in roller skating.
Frisbie said he first learned about bringing roller skating into the physical education curriculum when he was student teaching in the Grand Rapids Public School system. Recalling the experience as a student teacher he had working with Skatetime, a company out of Illinois that started working with schools in 1985 bringing roller skating as a new form of physical activity into P.E. classes, Frisbie said he wanted to try the program at the local elementary school.
C-S School Board Approves Move For Athens to Join SCAA
The Climax-Scotts Board of Education approved a request by Athens to compete in the SCAA in athletics at its regular board meeting Monday by a 6-0 vote (Marian Lodes was absent).
C-S Wrestlers Participate in MYWA Regional Tournament
This past Sunday, March 20th, 11 of the Climax-Scotts MYWA wrestlers and two C-S High School wrestlers participated in the 2016 MYWA REGIONAL Tournament held at Wings Stadium.
The C-S group came home with ten medals and nine State Qualifiers.
C-S High School MYWA medal winners included Trey Gower (1st place) and Jordan Tutt (2nd place). Other C-S MYWA medal winners included Jordan Roe (1st place), Josh Roe (1st place), Cole Reitz (1st place), Hunter Stermer (1st place), Logan Gilbert (1st place), Cameron Murray (2nd place), Kane Penney (2nd place), and Xavier Stermer (5th place).
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from the March 30, 2001 Climax CrescentLocal Residents That Saw Bush Liked What They Heard
From his 10-year, $1.6 trillion tax cut proposal to his makeup and the way he presented himself, local residents who were fortunate to hear President George W. Bush’s speech in person at Western Michigan University’s Student Recreation Center Tuesday were impressed with the president.
Gilbert Collver, owner of CTS Communications, Climax, sat at a table in front and even got an opportunity to shake the president’s hand after he delivered his 25-minute speech.
Mark Drallette, of Climax Township and an insurance agent for Hayward Insurance Agency, Vicksburg, was in attendance as well and also gave the president’s speech a thumbs up.
Former C-S Student Had Plenty of Support from Area During Gull Lake’s Run to State Semifinals
Although he has worn a Gull Lake jersey since he transferred out of the Climax-Scotts School district after he was in fourth grade here, Climax is still very much on the mind of Kurtis Marlowe, who had an abundance of support from the Climax-Scotts area during Gull Lake’s run to the Class B high school state semifinals where the Blue Devils were defeated 53-44 by Detroit Crockett last Friday.
Marlowe, the son of Mark and Laura Marlowe and a senior at Gull Lake, is quick to point out he appreciates the fan support he has received this year and throughout his high school athletic career.
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from the March 26, 1976 Climax CrescentGalesburg Museum Ready to Receive Exhibits
The Galesburg Historical Museum building on Church St. in Galesburg, given by the Kalamazoo Savings and Loan Bank with storm windows by The First National Bank has been fitted for housing artifacts and memorabilia. All of this has been through the generosity of Men’s Service Clubs, Women’s Organizations, Churches, Merchants and Individual Citizens in town and outside. It is ready to receive gifts for exhibit from 10 A. M. to 3 P. M. Saturday, April 3rd, 1976.
Panther Follies ‘76 March 26 & 27
The Climax-Scotts Music Department announces the presentation of The Panther Follies, 1976.
This band follies production will lift its curtain at 8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. March 26 and 27. It will be held in the high school gymnasium. The Panther Follies is being sponsored and produced by the Music Department of the high school, however, the performers are from the senior high student body. Each act in the follies has been prepared by the students themselves. They got together, auditioned, and are now working hard at rehearsing their various performances. Included in the follies are singers, dancers, chorus lines, and all types of music.
On Sale at Sinclairs Market - Climax
Round Steak - lb. $1.29; Turkey Drumsticks - lb. 37¢; Turbot Fillets - lb. 89¢; DelMonte Catsup - 32 oz. btl. 59¢; Ice Milk - 1/2 gal. 59¢; Lumberjack Bread - 20 oz. loaf 49¢; Head Lettuce - each 29¢.
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from the March 30, 1951 Climax CrescentTownship Purchases New Siren
The new siren purchased by Climax Township arrived Wednesday, according to Fire Chief Harold Smith.
This new piece of equipment is a Champion Siren, powered by a 5 h. p. motor, turning up to 3300 R. P. M. and has an approximate range of 5 miles.
It will be mounted on top of the old Fire Bell Tower as soon as possible. It is planned to test it a week from this Saturday at 12:00 noon, if completely installed. or it may be used before April 7 in case of an actual fire.
Controls to set off the siren will be located in the Telephone Office and the Fire Station.
This new system should make a fire alarm plainly heard throughout the Village and surrounding area. It will be very useful for a signaling device for air raid alerts if needed, also.
On Sale at Climax Hardware Co.
Shady Lawn Mixture Grass Seed - 70¢ lb.; Open Lawn Mixture Grass Seed - 90¢ lb.
On Sale at Low’s - Climax
Flash Light Batteries - 2 for 25¢; Joy - For dishwashing 32¢; Climax Wallpaper Cleaner - 39¢; Gummed Tape - 90 ft. 25¢.
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from the March 26, 1926 Climax CrescentThe Masonic Minstrels a Complete Success
Everything went over fine in the Masonic Minstrels, a big crowd attending both shows. The big crowds that attended both nights sure seemed to enjoy it. The boys took their different parts in fine shape.
The jokes they cracked were taken with a big applause. Singing and dancing acts were good. In fact, the show was as good as anything seen here in some time.
The Masonic Minstrels was put on by the Climax lodge, No. 59, and they are planning on showing in Scotts the first part of April. Many who missed the show on account of sickness are planning on attending at Scotts. It was the first time any of the boys ever appeared in public to show what they could do, and they sure went through good. Plan on seeing them at Scotts. Watch the bills for date.
Saturday, March 27th - Van Middlesworth’s Store - Scotts, Michigan
220 Weight Blue Overalls - $4.35; Rope Stripe - $1.60; 25¢ Percales - 22¢; 25 Pairs Men’s Work Shoes $3.75 value $2.75; 15 Pair Ladies Pumps and Oxfords $4.00 values - $3.00; Stock Salt - $1.00 per Hundred; Oyster Shells - $1.25.
