Bobbie Washburn Ruhnow Correspondent
CULVER — The first meeting of the year for Culver's Second Century Committee's general membership was held at the Culver Union Township Library recently.
SCC is a sub-committee of the Chamber of Commerce in Culver dedicated to long-range community planning.

Dick Brantingham, chairman, noted that six projects in process were developed as a result of a town wide survey held.
Committees have been appointed to address Community Communications, Gateway Redevelopment & Street Lighting, Recreation Path, Housing, Government Infrastructure, and Government Growth Initiatives.
Brantingham also reported that the majority of projects outlined in a 1998 charrette study have been completed. He thanked Dusty Henricks for his continuing work in assuring the hospitality pier at the beach is funded and thanked the merchants who support the maintenance by donations.
Brantingham acknowledged the Culver Volunteer Fire Department, which has agreed to post the summer/winter banners throughout the town.
After Rick Tompos, treasurer of the committee, gave his report, individual chairmen of the six projects outlined, spoke of ideas in progress.
Michael Doss, town manager, spoke briefly about his vision for a revitalization of Culver's downtown area.
He wants to encourage small business to the area and noted grants available for facade improvement.
Doss emphasized that communications are the key and asked that citizens attend the meetings of the council and planning and zoning boards with their ideas and concerns.
All chairmen requested anyone interested in joining their committees to contact them. The next general meeting of the SCC will be July 14, at noon at the Culver Public Library and the public is welcome to attend. The cost is $9 and catered by Gladie's Deli.