Culver Citizen

Culver park board passes long-debated items, moves forward on pier

June 7, 2013

Culver's park board passed several items of recent or longstanding contention last week during a meeting which also saw follow-up on the matter of a much-discussed public pier, and a round of spontaneous audience applause for the writer of a letter to the editor of The Culver Citizen concerning park board controversies.

Foresman, Silly Safaris next up in summer series at the park

June 6, 2013

The next concert in the park at the Culver town park will feature vocalist-guitarist Steve Foresman (steveforesman.com). Foresman plays "a mixture of rock, folk, classic country, and rhythm & blues (and) mixes a few original songs from the Foresman songbook, along with interpretations of artists such as Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Van Morrison, and the Beatles," according to his website. Foresman has opened up for The Doobie Brothers, Heart, The Beach Boys, REO Speedwagon and STYX.
Foresman will take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8. The performance is free and open to the public.

Birk awarded by Indiana Lions

June 3, 2013

Longtime Culver Lion Patricia Birk received the Presidential Award for Leadership at the Indiana Lions Convention on May 4 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The award was presented by the International Lions President, Wayne Madden, at the Saturday night banquet attended by approximately 400 Lions from across the state of Indiana.

CCHS recognized by US News & World Report

June 1, 2013

Culver Community High School was recognized last week by U.S. News & World Report in its evaluation of more than 21,000 public high schools in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Schools were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based on state proficiency standards and how well they prepare students for college.

CCHS was one of 105 Indiana schools receiving recognition, and was singled out for a bronze award.