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From the April 8, 2016 Climax CrescentWood Carving in Prairie Home Cemetery Is Complete
Wood carver Sam Dougherty has completed a chain saw wood carving in Prairie Home Cemetery the Climax Village Council commissioned him to develop out of a stump of an old Burr Oak tree that was removed last summer.
The Council had the tree removed after lightening placed a crack down the middle, creating a public safety issue.
Because the tree was so old, possibly older than the village itself according to the tree remover, the Council commissioned Dougherty, owner of Starving Carvist, to carve items in a 10-foot stump that was left with themes that have historical links to the Village of Climax, at a cost of $2400.
Dougherty’s carvings include an Indian bust, representing some of the earliest settlors in the village, a team of 20 horses pulling a combine, representing Hiram Moore’s first combine machine, a log school house, representing the first school house in the village that was located in the area of the cemetery, the Climax Cereal and Climax Crescent newspapers, representing the Village of Climax’ oldest business, and an impressive carving of a panther on top, representing the Climax-Scotts Community Schools’ mascot.
One C-S High School Wrestler, 4 Youth Place at MYWA State Tournament
Last weekend four youth wrestlers and one Climax-Scotts High School wrestler placed at the 2016 Michigan Youth Wrestling Association (MYWA) State Finals Tournament.
Climax-Scotts High School freshman Jordan Tutt placed sixth in the high school division.
Placing for the youth was Josh Roe (1st place), Jordan Roe (4th place), Kane Penney (4th place) and Logan Gilbert (6th place).
Climax Man Would Like to Acquire Village Owned Vacant Lot to Turn into Small Community Park
A Climax man shared a vision he has of creating a small community park at a vacant parcel of land currently owned by the Village of Climax at the regular Climax Village Council meeting Tuesday.
David Hamilton, of South 40th Street, would like to turn two vacant parcels of land currently owned by the Village of Climax that sits next to a building he owns at 110 South Main Street, into a small park.
He said he would like to install a white fence all the way around the two parcels. He also plans to install two benches, a picnic table, and plant trees, flowers and shrubs in one of the vacant parcels.
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From the April 13, 2001 Climax CrescentTravis Wade Sees Action in Two Games for Round Rock
Travis Wade, a Climax-Scotts High School graduate and son of Jim and Lou Wade of Climax, has already seen action twice for the Houston Astros’ Double A team in Round Rock, Texas.
The hard throwing relief pitcher earned the win for Round Rock in its opener April 6, a 9-6 win over Midland. Wade threw the final inning, giving up one run, one hit and he struck out one. He also hit one batter.
Wade was also in action for Round Rock April 8 in Round Rock’s 12-4 loss to Midland. He threw the final inning, yielding one earned run on two hits and he struck out one in one inning worked.
Wade and his family also enjoyed a nice outing recently when he received his championship ring from last year’s Round Rock championship season at a banquet in Kissimmee, Florida during spring training.
County Sheriff’s Department Outline Details Surrounding Triple Homicide;
Have Collected Some DNA Evidence
Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department authorities are hoping DNA evidence and a latent finger print of a possible suspect collected at the scene of the triple homicide in Pavilion Township Aug. 30, 2000 will be a key to putting the person responsible for the murders of Marinus and Sary Polderman and their daughter Anna Lewis, behind bars.
The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department released detailed information for the first time surrounding the triple homicide at a press conference Monday morning and the details are grisly.
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From the April 9, 1976 Climax CrescentGround Broken for New Plat in Climax
Ground was broken last week for Sunnymead Plat, a new plat to be developed in the Southwest section of the Village. Work is progressing to make a roadway to serve the first 20 lots, 19 of which will be for sale in approximately 2 months, price range is to be from $3950 to $4600. In accepting the plat the Village Council required that one lot be kept open for a second entrance-exit. Entrance is now gained from West Maple Street between the Paul Karl and Dale Mohney properties.
The property, 37 acres in size, was purchased in July 1974 by the Climax Development Corporation (a group of interested local citizens who joined together to form the Corp.) The following officers were elected from the Corporate membership; Bernard Cummins, Pres.; Mark Sinclair, Vice Pres.; Fred Sims, Sec.-Treas.; Board members-Wes Graham, John Collver and Wes Swarthout.
Sr. Citizens - Grandparents Day April 29
The annual Senior Citizens and Grandparents Day will be held at the Climax Elementary School on Thursday, April 29, 1976.
Since this is the bicentennial year of our nation, each class has chosen a theme from the past.
On Sale at Sinclairs Market - Climax
Beef Chuck Roast - lb. 99¢; Country Fresh Cottage Cheese - 57¢ 16 oz. CTN.; Spartan Jumbo Bread 24 oz. - 3 for $1.09; Ida Red Apples - 3 lb. pkg. 59¢; Maine Potatoes - 10 lb. bag $1.09.
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From the April 13, 1951 Climax CrescentBurglars Get $86 from Climax School
Burglars entered the Climax School early Tuesday morning by forcing open the front door and then jimmied the locked office door. They opened the safe by smashing the combination but found no money there. However they did get $86 from two locked filing cabinets which they forced open. An electric drill, used to drill out the safe combination caused a fuse to blow out and stopped the electric clocks at 3:12 A.M. The robbery was discovered at 7:00 A.M. when Fred Roof, Custodian, arrived for work.
State Police and the Sheriff’s Department made a thorough investigation. No fingerprints were found.
The Augusta and Vicksburg school also reported similar robberies happening the same night.
It seems to be established that the burglars are from Indiana and that police know who the members are. All they need is enough evidence for conviction.
On February 8 they robbed at Schoolcraft, Marcellus and Constantine. Early in March, Litchfield and Homer. March 27 they were at Bangor, Coloma, Stevensville. Baroda and Covert.
Discuss Community Building Project
A successful public meeting was held Wednesday evening at the Climax School for the purpose of further discussing the need and feasibility of a Community Center building in Climax. Wesley Graham, Chairman, very ably conducted the meeting.
The majority of opinion seems to be that we are in dire need of a gymnasium-auditorium type building in our community. The next question is raising funds to finance such a building. There are several ways in which this could be accomplished, but the main method will have to be individual donations.
The actual cost of such a building has not definitely been determined, but it is estimated that a goal of at least $75,000 should be set.
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From the April 9, 1926 Climax CrescentVillage Caucus Well Represented
The Climax Village Caucus held at the Council Rooms, Thursday, April 1st to nominate candidates for the various village officers to be elected at the special village election called for April 26 was well attended with plenty of competition, about thirty five being present. The main issue seemed to center on whether there should be a man or a woman nominated three of the women were nominated for members of the council.
This election has been made necessary by the failure to hold the annual spring election.
Following is a list of those nominated:
President - Sidney W. Clark
Clerk - Emery J. Beebe
Treasurer - Mrs. Alice Snyder
Assessor - George W. Lawrence
Trustee - Mrs. Artea Hibbard
Trustee - Mrs. Jette Wilson
Trustee - Mrs. Katherine Sinclair
