Culver Citizen

Culver Christmas traditions through the years

December 24, 2012

Typical Christmas reports in the late 19th century pages of the Citizen focused on visits of residents to family members' homes for Christmas, as well as elaborate Christmas productions or services at one of Culver's churches, most commonly Grace Reformed (today Grace United Church of Christ) or the Methodist Episcopal Church on Main and Washington Streets.

By 1930, Culver had a "community Christmas tree," annually erected on the corner of Main and Jefferson Streets.

Park board talks skating rink in the park, survey results

December 21, 2012

Culver's parks and recreation board lacked enough members in attendance to merit a quorum -- which meant no official votes could be taken -- at its Dec. 5 meeting, but that didn't prevent informative discussion from taking place.

Among topics discussed: the possibility that Culver's park could see an ice skating rink, possibly even yet this winter season.

Culver Chamber honors Munroe, Sellers, firemen

December 16, 2012

The Culver Chamber of Commerce packed the Lakehouse Grille on Lake Shore Drive with its annual awards banquet, which as in years past honored three individuals or organizations in the Culver area.

Fund-raisers help community support Schrimshers in health battles

December 8, 2012

There's nothing new about Culver family and friends rallying around well-known, lifelong Culverites David and Bobbi Schrimsher, but the community is focusing its support even as the focus of David's health becomes more pointed. Part of that is a bake sale to help the family offset expenses -- organized by longtime friend and classmate Anna Neher -- scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 15, starting at 8 a.m. at Park N Shop in Culver.