Front1 Ready to ride citizen photo/jeff kenney BELOW, LEFT: Chris Chambers, owner of Rideon In Brief Bicycles on Lake Shore Drive, relaxes outside the his shop, which rents, sells, and repairs a variety of bicycle Miss Max sign-ups styles and makes. Tonight Sign ups for the 2013 Miss Maxinkuckee pag- Cuddly customer eant will take place Thurs- citizen photo/jeff kenney day, June 27 at the Lake BELOW, RIGHT: Tonya Hauptli, left, and co-partner Colleen Stephenson, center, spend some quality time Thursday, June 27, 2013 Vol. 120 Issue No. 25 50¢ Shore Drive train sta- with “Gracie,” a golden doodle puppy owned by Sharon Serving Culver • Lake Maxinkuckee • Monterey since 1894 tion-depot in Culver. Sign- Hartz (right) of Culver, one of the customers at TLC to the up for Princess (ages 4 to Max. The dog grooming, training, and “day care” facility 6) and Little Miss Max- opened recently at the corner of State Roads 10 and 17 inkuckee (ages 7 to 10) in Culver. will be at 7 p.m., and sign- up for Junior Miss (ages 11 to 14) and Miss Max (ages 15 to 18) will be at 8 p.m. For more information call Barb Johnson, 574-356- 6210 or Jean E. Overmyer: 317-513-5216. The Miss Max pageant will be held at the West Pavilion in the Culver Town Park Friday, July 19 at 6 p.m. Lake Max Challenge SUP event this wkd The Lake Max Chal- lenge Stand Up Paddle- boarding (SUP) event will take place this June 28 through 30 at the town park. This year’s event (de- tails are available at www. lakemaxchallenge.com) will include Friday night racing, short course heat races, and a paddle stroke clinic Friday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., for those hoping to improve their SUP tech- nique. Races will also take Taking doggie care ‘to place Saturday and a food Helping Culver to ‘Rideon’ festival and live music will the Max’ be on hand as well. New business parlays passion for pooches The town park has des- Chambers turns love of bicycles into community endeavor ignated Saturday as a free By Jeff Kenney into destination for Culver pet owners day for swimming and Citizen editor By Jeff Kenney parking as well. Those It's officially the first day of summer -- and the most active day of registration for Citizen editor with questions may con- Culver Summer Camps -- and that means, despite the alternating steamy heat and cloud A first-time visit to Culver's newest retail venture, TLC tact Sail22 at info@lake- cover, that Chris Chambers of Rideon Bicycles is busy. to the Max "pet spa" at 1125 N. Lake Shore Dr., Unit B maxchallenge.com or 574- That's no surprise. At 630 E. Lake Shore Drive, in one of the historic buildings along (that's the corner of State Road 17 and Lake Shore Drive) 889-0022. what has always been a busy hub of Culver's retail life due to its proximity to the town might hold some surprises for the newcomer, but most can Tri Kappa Chairs for beach (and in earlier days, the railroad), Rideon is at ground zero for summer fun in Cul- be summed up by noting that when business partners Tony ver. Add this to the fact that he's one of a few places in the area offering access to outdoor Hauptli and Colleen Stephenson call their operation a "pet Charity Saturday recreational opportunities -- including rentals -- and there's bound to be a fair amount of spa," they're not kidding. Culver Tri-Kappa’s foot traffic into the shop, whether it's dropping off a bicycle for repair or maintenance, That is to say, for starters, that the place might defy ex- bi-annual Chairs for Char- renting one for a day or weekend, or purchasing either a bike or one of the wide array of pectations of a typical kennel or animal boarding space. ity returns Saturday, June bike and outdoor-related supplies available. It's bright, cheery, clean and even fragrant. Hauptli and 29 at the Culver Cove re- Chambers' Culver connection goes back to his kindergarten years, when his father was Stephenson say they aim for something more along the sort on Jefferson Street. offered a job at Culver Academies as a swim coach and history teacher (he also worked lines of a "slumber party" atmosphere for the dogs they The evening begins with in real estate here for several years, with Lake Realty). The Chambers family left in 1985, board (and yes, at this point, it's only dogs, for the san- a reception, hors d’oeu- and Chris himself returned briefly around 1990, when he helped build the Culver Cove ity of the humans involved as well as any potential fe- vres, and silent auction. Resort on Jefferson Street. lines or other pets): the animals have their own "bedroom" At 8 p.m. the live auction He returned for his present stint in 2006, then as now specializing in painting and plas- and are only crated if the owner says that's their comfort begins.Chairs, donated by ter, though he says he does "a little bit of everything," including roofing and flooring. As zone. And indeed, rather than a row of cages or crates, Tri-Kappa members and he did so, he noticed Culver had little to offer in terms of entertainment and recreation. TLC is comprised -- besides a greeting area just inside and artists in the Culver com- He saw boats and bicycles as one obvious way to address the shortage, "for locals and grooming area in the back -- of small but pleasant rooms munity, are artistically al- people who come in from out of town." for the dogs, besides an outdoor space to run and play. tered to create artistic con- After approaching several people before her, Chambers says he finally found some If the slumber party analogy sounds like a stretch, Haupt- tent in a variety of themes. interest in the notion from Elizabeth Thompson-Beauchamp of Elizabeth's Garden on li and Stephenson may just convince you. First off, they're The chairs are displayed in Plymouth Street. passionately exuberant about the animals in their care and various businesses around "She said, ’When do you want to start?' You can use the (Elizabeth's Garden) building may resemble doting aunts as much as hired hands, as they town for two weeks lead- here and I have (a) garage you can store the bikes in.' She was a big supporter and part remark on the attributes -- both in appearance and person- ing up to the event. Pro- of me getting going." ality -- of each dog. ceeds from the event go Rideon Bicycles was born with 10 rental bikes and one tandem, though the venture Secondly, it's evident from even a brief observation that to area children’s educa- soon led to people asking if Chambers would also fix those and other bicycles. they know whereof they speak, and backing up all that af- tion and other communi- "It was supply and demand," he explains. "Within a year I had to move out of the (stor- fection is grounding in real experience, training and work- ty needs. Please contact age) garage and to here." ing with dogs. Kathy Rich bkrich@cul- Though it's been home to a variety of businesses over the course of the 20th century, Stephenson's 22 years of dog etiquette background are com.net or Dorothea Rags- Rideon's present home was most recently Renfrow's Rock evident in her handing of the dale, dnoyesragsdale@ & Roll Cafe, though Culver Coffee Company owner Dawn See Rideon page 2 dogs and navigation of the See TLC page 2 hotmail.com. Culver High School reunion Saturday Swimmer’s Itch cases reported at town beach Lake Max Triathlon slated for The Culver High School Reviving a nui- (CHS) reunion will take sance which struck Aug. 10, will bring hundreds place Saturday, June 29, at Culver's beach last the cafeteria for the Culver summer, swim- Community Schools Mid- mers last week to Culver dle School/High School. The Lake Max Triathlon is back for its second year, and once again report- if the first event is any indication, the morning of Satur- Doors will open at 6 p.m. ed symptoms of and close at 9 p.m. Please day, August 10 should see an event greater showcasing of Swimmer's Itch, Culver to hundreds of visitors, as well as a collaboration forward requests for tick- a non-lethal skin ets (and .jpg files of pho- between various local entities to especially benefit service rash caused by an and charitable groups in town. tographs such as those allergic reaction mentioned above via CD) Once again under the banner of, "Swim the Max, Bike to parasites which the Max, Run the Max, Party at the Max," the USAT-cer- to: Thomas L. Curtis, infect some mam- 464 Lake St., Culver, IN tified triathlon (lakemaxtriathlon.blogspot.com and face- citizen photo/jeff kenney mals and birds, ac- 46511-1315, or e-mail tl- book.com/LakeMaxTriathlon) begins and ends at the Na- The possibility of swimmers’ itch didn’t deter these beach volleyball cording to an entry val Building on the Culver Academies campus. Once again [email protected] players enjoying the recently-installed net on the west end of the on the Centers for or call 508-369-1506. the course is a 400-meter swim around the Naval Pier, 10 beach this past weekend. Disease Control miles of biking around the lake, and a five-kilometer run Lake Patrol golf out- and Prevention meandering through town. The distance is perfect for both website (www.cdc.gov/parasites/swimmersitch). experienced and novice racers. Teams are welcome. ing, hog roast July 5 More technically known as cercarial dermatitis, the microscopic parasites "are released A Lake Patrol benefit Over 250 people participated in the 2012 triathlon, from infected snails into fresh and salt water (such as lakes, ponds, and oceans)," accord- which was a collaborative effort between Culver Acad- golf outing, sponsored by ing to the site. The parasite may burrow into human skin, causing the rash, which in most the Lake Maxinkuckee As- emies, the Culver Lions and Kiwanis Clubs, the Culver cases does not require medical attention. Club of Culver, and several other local entities, liasoning sociation, will take place The Town of Culver posted news last Tuesday that a few cases have been reported at Fri., July 5 at Mystic Hills with the Culver Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds from the beach, though a casual survey of activity there suggests it hasn't deterred the many the event were shared equally by the collaborating clubs Golf Club. The event, swimmers continuing to utilize the water there, and apparently does not affect all swim- which is open to the pub- following last year's triathlon. mers. Academies Wellness director and primary organizer of lic, starts at 1 p.m. for reg- Swimmer's Itch is more common in shallow water, and immediate towel drying or istration, with range balls the event Dana Neer said earlier this year that the event showering following swimming may be effective in removing the parasites before they was conceived as a "cultural climate changing" commu- available at 1:30 and Flor- can burrow in. If the rash is contracted, it should fade within a week or two on its own. ida scramble at 2. Register nity event with four goals, including creating "a special Town clerk Karen Heim recommends prevention tips found online here: www.swim- wellness event at a great location," to liaison with the that day at Mystic Hills. mersitch.org/faq.html#FIRSTOUTBREAK The LMA will also host Chamber of Commerce and businesses so the community Notably, one means of increasing prevention is for humans not to feed ducks, geese, would profit from the event, See Briefs page 5 and other waterfowl in the area, which may propagate Swimmer's Itch in the feeding area. to see Culver Academies al- See Triathlon page 8 www.culvercitizen.com E-mail: [email protected] www.facebook.com/culvercitizen Obits2

Page 2 OPINIONLOCAL Thursday, June 27, 2013 • Culver Citizen Chairs on parade J.C. and Company bluegrass next These and a host of other artistically rendered chairs are available for view- up in concert in the park series ing around town in preparation for Saturday evening’s Chairs for Charity The summer concert in the park series at Culver’s town Event, which takes place at the Culver park continues Saturday, June 29 at 7 p.m. with Elvis, Cove, with hors d’oeuvres and silent Martin, and Sinatra impersonator Jerry Armstrong. The auction at 6:30 and live auction at 8. next concert will take place Sunday, July 7 at 3 p.m. with Proceeds from the event go to area chil- J.C. Company and Band, a bluegrass band from the North dren’s education and other community Judson area. needs. Contact Kathy Rich bkrich@cul- On June 26, a craft time for age groups of 11 to 15 is com.net or Dorothea Ragsdale, dnoyes- scheduled fort 10 a.m. at the West Pavilion, and on July 2 [email protected] with questions. and 5, pick-up volleyball continues at 7 p.m. TLC from page 1 personality conflict between one the dog...preserving the dog." pooch and another, here and there. And if you'd like an exclusive photo of your For her part, Hauptli brings 10 "baby," newly groomed, photographer Kaitlyn years of pet grooming experience Hollar is on hand shooting photos, with customers to the table. given the option to purchase a few prints, the entire "I call Colleen 'the dog whisper- disc of photos, or anything in between. er,'" jokes Hauptli of her partner's TLC to the Max is open Monday through Satur- doggie etiquette prowess, describ- day from 8 to 5 officially, though Stephenson says ing a large and somewhat unruly it's not unusual for one or both ladies to be at the dog Stephenson managed to con- shop by 6:30 a.m. to meet a customer's schedule, vince that a bath was "his idea." and they're "here `til the last dog goes home," even Stephenson says Hauptli "not at 7 p.m., or possibly even taking boarded dogs only does the proper cut for every home with them, as needed. dog -- and a lot of people don't "We're tired," she quips, "but we're not com- have the proper cut, by breed plaining." standards -- but she will also per- Hauptli and Stephenson say they're "really hap- sonalize it for people. She was a citizen photos/jeff kenney py" with their business' location and their landlord, LEFT: Lynn David and “Gigi” had the distinction of being hairdresser for 20 years also; so TLC’s very first customers. ABOVE: Hauptli grooms a Rod Jamieson, owner of Jamieson's Town & Coun- she looks at their (dogs') faces as furry friend. try Package Liquors, a few doors to the east. Ste- if they were people! She kind of phenson notes with a small that Jamieson is some- designs a hairdo for them." driving an ever widening array of custom- times called upon to play the part of a "stranger" for The two have spent some years in their field in the South ers their way. a dog in manners training. Bend area, though each lives within 10 minutes of Culver. Hauptli and Stephenson say customers have been com- "He never knows what he's walking into -- so far, he "We thought Culver needed us more," says Hauptli. "I ing in steadily every day -- so much so that, "We roll into hasn't complained!" always come here to eat and shop. I knew there was no our homes at 7 or 8 p.m. every night," notes Hauptli. Surely most customers don't know it, but TLC's found- dog grooming and boarding except what the vet offers. "We're very, very lucky," she adds. "We go home and ers say they're still improving the space they're in. They "This is our retirement," she adds. "We have a passion say, 'That was a great day!' We have a blast. Each dog laid down 18,000 pounds of pea gravel for the dogs' out- for animals. We eventually want to do rescue and every- has a unique personality...we're more concerned about door play area by themselves. thing else." their well-being than ours! And we don't muzzle unless There's that tiredness quotient again. TLC to the Max opened May 31 (look for them on Face- we have to." But the joy Hauptli and Stephenson take in their work book), and so far business has been remarkably robust. Stephenson recalls one dog for which TLC was "his last is apparent. Defying their expectations, the two say the bulk of their step before going to the pound. Now he's getting training, "I go home at night and my husband is like, 'You are clientele so far has been year-round, rather than summer so we feel very good about this. We do our best to make always so happy now.' You feel like you really did some- residents, though they note word of mouth seems to be the customer happy, but we're really into what's best for thing good at the end of the day." Rideon from page 1 Minas Brockey had been using some of its space in con- which goes back to his childhood. take another victim. I like to take them and get them on nection with her business. "I never had a bad time taking a bike ride," he says of the road. These bikes were made to last, but water, espe- Chambers says he handled renovation of the building his affection for the vehicles. As a child in Culver, he cially, is the cancer of bicycles. It breaks them down to himself, including adding the present dividing wall be- raced BMX bicycles, though those wound up hung up in where they can't function anymore." hind the sales counter, with work wrapping up in 2007. his garage when the driver's license years came along. As Rideon also finances the purchase of bicycles. Cham- Initially, he offered parts and service in addition to bi- the years passed, says Chambers, he would find old bicy- bers notes $200 is probably a minimum cost for a good cycle rentals, though he began calling bicycle company cles while working in homes and would "be in awe of the quality bike, and the $500 to $600 price tag for many very Electra out of San Diego, California, in hopes of becom- craftsmanship and detail, of the quality." good models "is a lot of money for a bike. I'd rather see ing a dealer. After three years, he was given an account Homeowners would frequently give the bikes away, or someone out pedaling around than (the bike) siting here in and also became a dealer of New York-based Worksman sell them for $20, and over time Chambers built up stor- a short season. I sell a lot more bikes that way. People can Cycle's products ("They're one of the last bicycle compa- age building full of old bikes. As he'd take one for a spin pay weekly or monthly." nies in America; they've been making them since 1898," and park it somewhere for a bite to eat, Chambers began Bicycles can be rented by the hour, the week, or the he notes). to notice the bicycles would be stolen when he was fin- month, on a pro-rated basis ("The longer you have it, the Electra, he says, specializes in flat-foot and -for ished. cheaper it is," he explains). ward-pedaling technology. "There's a big interest in them," he says. "They've start- And to clear up any confusion, Rideon is out of the "The pedaling is in front of you verses below you, so ed becoming collectible." kayak and paddleboard renting business. As much as it you're not straining," he explains. "They sell themselves Of course one down side to the increasing phenomenon seemed like a natural fit for his location and clientele, after a ride. I don't sell them. I've had more mountain of vintage bicycle collecting is that, "Now, because it's an Chambers says it also took away from his ability to con- bikes traded in on those." old bike, everybody believes it's worth something. There centrate on the bicycle end of things (he's quick to note And yes, Rideon does accept trade-ins and sells used are really only a handful worth much money." there are several area entities which rent or sell boards bicycles as well as new. He also restores vintage bikes, Regardless of their place on the collectability scale, and/or kayaks, including Jeff's PWC, the Culver Marina, Chambers has a passion and Saill22 -- so there's no dearth in the market). for restoring quality vin- Rideon Bicycles is open daily except Wednesdays tage bicycles, which like- from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sundays until 3 p.m.), and may be ly involves hunting down reached by phone at 574-842-4788. original decals and parts on Chambers will also be visible next month, as he's en- Ebay and elsewhere. When tering his second year of heading up the L'Max bike ride, he's done, he says, "they're a fairly recent (this is the 6th annual) addition to Culver's as good as or better than Lake Fest, on Sunday morning. In the past few years he's new." also coordinated with the Culver Elementary School and He's taken the childhood others to assist with distribution of bicycle helmets for 3rd bicycles of several Culver graders there. He has ambitions to spearhead some other area residents -- from as bicycle-related events in Culver in the future as well. far back as the 1950s -- and "A town needs something like this," he says of his busi- made them like new. ness. "You have to have a variety of business to give it Chambers often uses the character and culture. I'd like to maintain that and pass it term "rescue" in reference on to my kids. We say that (son) Ethan will one day do the to bicycles he says are paperwork and Daniel will work on those bikes! headed to scrap yards or "I do this," Chambers adds, "because it's good for the "left to let Mother Nature community - it's good for the town. There are local kids here that didn't have bikes, that I've given bikes to. People donate bikes and I give them away. When I see them around town on those bikes, it's very rewarding." Community3

Thursday, June 27, 2013 • Culver Citizen LOCAL Page 3 Obituaries Jeffery Lee Hyndman Barbara S. Ritter Oct. 17, 1958 - June 17, 2013 Dec. 9, 1947 - June 21, 2013

CULVER — Jeffery “Jeff” Lee Hyndman, 54, of Macy, formerly of Culver, died June SOUTH BEND — Barbara Sue Ritter passed away at Memorial 17, 2013 at 7 a.m. at his residence following an unexpected illness. Hospital, Friday, June 21, 2013 with her husband and family by her He was born Oct. 17, 1958 in Plymouth to Neil R. Hyndman and Dorothy I. (Bell) side after being hospitalized for an unexpected medical emergen- Hyndman. He lived in Macy the last three years, coming from Culver. He was a logger/ cy. She was born Barbara Sue Mikesell in Argos on Dec. 9, 1947 timber buyer for Indiana Wood Products. He was a member of Northern Indiana Horse to Oscar and Violet Mikesell. She lived in South Bend, until the Pullers Association. family moved to Culver in 1960. Barbara graduated from Culver He is survived by his son – Nicholoas Hyndman and wife Jill of Culver; daughter – High School but lived and worked in the Mishawaka-South Bend Alyssa Hyndman of Culver; stepchildren – Jennifer Ann Smith and husband TJ of Roch- area her entire adult life. ester; Stephen Joshua Streets of Culver; and Deanna Marie Hinsey and husband Robert She worked for Valley American Bank for many years and then of Culver; five grandchildren – Cole, Austin, Gabrial, Anna, Ava; and sisters – Neala later earned an associate degree in interior design where she ap- Hyndman of Macy; and Lisa Hyndman of Logansport. plied her design skills at Piser-Thanos as an interior designer. Bar- He was preceded in death by his parents. bara also gave back to the community by volunteering her time Friends visited with the family Wednesday June 19, 2013 from 4 – 8 p.m. at the as a mentor to young girls in the South Bend Community School Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, 208 N. Michigan St., Argos. Graveside services were at system and as a volunteer at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She attended Trinity 10:30 a.m. Thursday June 20, 2013 at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos where burial Evangelical Free Church in South Bend. took place. Barbara married Louis Jenkins in 1970, who later passed in 1980. She married Ron Memorial contributions may be made to Northern Indiana Horse Pullers Association; Ritter in 1990, who survives her. Barbara is also survived by her son, Todd Jenkins of 3640 W. 700 S. Kewanna, IN 46939. South Bend, grandchildren, Kyle, Carl, Kathryn, Alex and Isabella; mother, Violet Mae Electronic condolences may be sent to the family at: www.earlgrossmanfuneral.com. Mikesell of Plymouth; sisters, Joyce Kowatch (Jack-deceased) of Monterey; Vicky Huys Arrangements have been entrusted with the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. of Plymouth, and Dee Florea (Rich) of Granger. Barbara also has many loving nieces and nephews who also adored her. She was preceded in death by her brother, Douglas Mikesell in 1972, and father, Oscar Mikesell in 2005, both of Culver. REAL Meals menu Family was the center of Barbara's life. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, serv- ing daughter, adoring grandmother and irreplaceable sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, To share a meal at REAL margarine, Mandarin oranges. roll, pineapple cup, pudding. who was so very loved by all. Barbara also loved nature, flying with her husband Ron Meals, call Ruth Walker at the Friday, June 28: Chicken Wed., July 3: Beef and pep- in their plane, and was a wonderful advocate for animals. Barbara will be sorely missed nutrition site (the Culver beach pot pie, salad and dressing, din- pers over mashers, peas and by her Maggie! lodge) before 11 a.m. the day ner roll, cobbler. carrots, roll, margarine, and Visitation was from 4 - 8 p.m. Monday, June 24, at the Palmer Funeral Home-Guising- before for reservations, at 574- Mon., July 1: Stuffed baker holiday treat. er Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St., South Bend, and one hour prior to services at 11 a.m. 842-8878. A donation is sug- with sloppy Joe meat, cheese Thur., July 4: Closed for the Tuesday at Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 61770 Miami Road, South Bend. Crema- gested for each meal. and onion, broccoli, muffin and holiday. tion occurred, and her final resting place will be at the Culver Masonic Cemetery, Culver. Thur., June 27: Beef and pears. Friday, July 5: REAL Ser- Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com mushroom in gravy over rice, Tues., July 2: Chicken stir vices will not be serving food Brussels sprouts, bread and fry, low mein noodles, dinner today. Letters to the editor

Movie shooting an opportunity for Culver On the 4th, remember those who served The news that a full-fledged Hollywood movie may be ceeded Rector's and/or Bill and Margaret Washburn's The As we hear the sounds of our National Anthem accom- filmed in Culver brought back memories of my childhood Barn, maybe water-skiing. panied by fireworks this 4th of July, we have to remember in the early 1930s when I recall seeing the filming of a Too bad the Randy Carmichael appearance is slated too that 'the rockets red glare, bombs bursting in air' has a parade for the movie "Tom Brown of Culver." early for the July 9 start of filming. I'd suggest reschedule whole other meaning for those who have and are serv- Jeff Kenney's Citizen story pointed out that producer events such as the corn roast (an event where I met one of ing their country, whether it be in the United States or the James Simmons stated Culverites' ideas could be imple- my first loves) if possible. Chances are all this already is many places of service overseas - especially in the battles mented into the script. What an opportunity for Culver!!! underway. of Iraq and Afghanistan. I would hope that by the end of May a Culver Creative One other suggestion--- the title "Little Savages" does Also, remember that those who are serving now have Committee be formed, three, four or five with different not reflect the Culver I remember. Too bad "The Spirit of families here who are also 'serving' as they are keeping viewpoints on what would promote the community, and Culver" has been used. the 'home fires burning' while their loved ones are away. briefly sketch a half dozen or so snippets. Although I left Culver in 1948 when ink in my blood Some of those serving have babies here that they have Simmons also said the movie will be inspirational and drove me to a journalism career elsewhere, the Culver in yet to see, many of those serving missed graduations and reflect the benefit of people working together. I might sug- my blood never left to the point it's where I vacation every receptions, even weddings of members if there families. gest a Little League scene be incorporated into the film, summer. Let us remember those who fought for it to fly your flag perhaps an Afghanistan returnee being welcomed, the on Independence Day. That day is not just for picnics and Vonnegut exhibit, teens as we did in the late '30s slurp- Russ (Puddy) Leonard fireworks - it is about honoring those who have fought and ing chocolate marshmallow sundaes at whatever has suc- Indianapolis are fighting for our country and those who never made it home alive - 'all gave some, some gave all'. Celebrate Park and Recreation Month in Culver Mary Lou Wise, Americanism Chairman July is Park and Recreation Month! Since 1985 America BBQ lunch or dinner in the park, push your kids on the Ladies Auxiliary, VFW 6919 Culver has celebrated July as the nation's official Park and Rec- swings and throw a Frisbee. Then after a long day of ac- reation Month. tivities take a blanket, sit down and enjoy some tranquili- America has become a "plugged in" nation. Every- ty and peace of our natural serenity; take a listen...there's Summer Homecoming correction where you look kids and adults alike are too busy on their some great music playing or a movie on a big screen, look tablets, laptops, video games and iPhones'; they are Twit- up, there's some awesome fireworks over the lake. Culver Summer Schools’ Homecoming weekend will tering and texting, everything electronic. It's rather sad Lakefest is coming soon as well as the Corn Roast and take place July 17 through 19, not the following weekend you don't see children playing outdoors like it used to be the Firemens' Festival. Take a walk or short drive and sim- as reported in our Summer Calendar (June 13 edition of not so long ago. Let's take this month and start enjoying ply take the day off and spend some quality time with your The Culver Citizen). Related to that, the special Friday a bit of nature. families! Come on down to the park and help celebrate night scheduling of that weekend’s Council Fire perfor- Culver has such a beautiful asset to it's city and that is National Park and Recreation Month! mance will take place at 9 p.m. Friday, July 17 as well. our fabulous beach on Lake Maxinkuckee and a beautiful clean park. We need to start enjoying and taking advantage Donna McKee of what we have right in front of us. There is so much you Culver Park Activities Director can do here; take a swim in the lake, relax on the beach, Community4

Page 4 OPINIONOPINIONLOCAL - HISTORY Thursday, June 27, 2013 • Culver Citizen

“Culver History Corner” is a semi-regular­ feature sponsored by the Antiquar- ian and Historical Society of Culver. whose quarterly newsletter is also sponsored in The Culver Citizen. Vonnegut traveling and Lake Maxinkuckee exhibits at Culver museum The Center for Culver Lou Bailey (née Mueller). History is hosting the Kurt Inspiring to young and Vonnegut Memorial Li- old alike, the exhibit is fur- brary's traveling exhibit this ther proof that the Culver summer through July 20. area has produced world- The exhibit celebrates the class cultural figures and life and work of Indiana’s thinkers. The exhibits are premier social critic and free and open to the public, writer, and features interac- and the museum Gift Shop tive displays and replicas of will have copies of Majie Kurt, Jr.’s typewriter, Pur- Alford Failey's memoir of a ple Heart and more. young Kurt, Jr., "We Never Running along with the Danced Cheek to Cheek," Memorial Library display A special available for a suggested is an exhibit curated by the exhibit on Kurt donation. museum which focuses on Vonnegut Jr. The Center for Culver the four generations of Von- and his family’s History is open from noon neguts who built, worked impact on Lake to 6 p.m., Tuesdays to Fri- and played on the east shore Maxinkuckee days, and on Saturdays (including the of Lake Maxinkuckee from Vonnegut from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For the 1870′s. Display items Orchard, left) more information, see our and objects include generous is available at website at http://culverahs. loans of turn of the centu- the Center for com or call (574) 842 2941, ry orchard equipment from Culver History ext. 218, and you can follow Bryce and David Bigley, through July 20. us on Facebook, AhsCulver, an antique cider press from or Twitter, @culverahs. Gary and Katy Lewallen, and Vonnegut family photographs graciously donated by Janie If these walls could talk: 514 W. Mill St. By Jeff Kenney dozen heat transfer garments daily. Shirt Since launching this column, Shed had launched in 1973, and presi- we've wandered "virtually" dent Jim Moore noted he chose Culver through Culver's downtown and as an additional plant due in part to his headed along Jefferson Street. familiarity with the area and past work at This week, we're making our Culver's Ben Franklin stores. The plant last stop on Mill Street on the was expected to hire 100 to 150 mostly western edge of town, an area female employees at the outset. we visited last time out to take Shirt Shed offered to pay for extend- a look at the former McGill's ing the sewer and water lines to the plant and Walker-Tennaco plant, and (which didn't expect to use a great deal today we'll make our last stop of water), and hoped to open its Culver on that street, the closest thing plant that November (the actual opening nowadays Culver has to an "in- was delayed until 1980). dustrial park." An Oct. 11, 1979 article in the Citizen Reader Jack Houghton com- made note of the remarkable amount mented on Facebook, in re- of construction going on in Culver that sponse to the article, that Walk- year, and indeed, a number of longstand- er-Tennaco actually occupied ing entities besides Shirt Shed came to be the building for 13 years instead in 1979-1980, including Miller's Merry of nine as reported in this col- Manor nursing home, the (now defunct) umn. He left in 2000, when the bowling alley on State Road 10, the plant shut down, so the date of EMS ambulance garage, and the Culver occupation would have been ABOVE: 514 W. Mill Street under con- Comm. High School Building Trades 1987, which makes more sense struction (top), as The Shirt Shed (cen- program's very first house, among other given that we know McGills be- ter), and more recently as Portside projects. gan discussing sale of the build- Marina (lower). If Shirt Shed had seemed a boon to lo- ing with Tennaco as early as 1985 cal industry, it didn't last long. On March (so 1991 is a lengthy delay before 30, 1983, Tim Creasy, plant manager a sale). at the factory, announced that the plant would close its "I walked out on May 31, 2000 and I was one of the last doors after three years in Culver. Nexus, which owned the ones out the door," Jack writes. "I sure miss the folks I plant, cited declining demand for apparel lines produced worked with; it was a great group of people." in Culver as the reason. One employee at the facility told Directly across the street, at 514 W. Mill, an August, a Citizen reporter at the time that the closing came as a 1979 Culver Citizen article announced members of the “complete surprise” when it was announced to workers. town board, plan commission, Chamber of Commerce, Shirt Shed had employed 156 persons as of late 1982. and local businesspeople visited the Shirt Shed Inc., plant Your editor well remembers as a youngster receiving a at Wabash to learn more about the planned establishment treasured "Scooby Doo" t-shirt his mother purchased at of a new plant at Culver. The firm, wrote the Citizen, was some sort of sale at the plant. Those who, like your edi- in the process of purchasing six acres of land north of Mill tor, lived near the plant, continued to call the structure the Street "across from the new street garage." The then-own- "Shirt Shed" building for years, if not decades, in spite of ers of the land, Everett E. and Catherine Easterday, peti- the brief longevity of that business' occupation there. It's tioned the plan commission to rezone the land from Sub- parking lot, empty for some years after, provided a fantas- urban "S" to Light Industrial "M1." tic space for bicycle riding, though personal experience Shirt Shed printed, by heat transfer, slogans and pictures on my part dictates it wasn't a good idea to "jump" one's on t-shirts, though it also had a complete printwear pro- bicycle at fullest speed possible off the hill at the north gram including infant, toddler, and juvenile wear, as well edge of the lot, facing the trailer court. That hill has since as men's, boys, girls, and ladies wear, producing over 7,000 been graded, but at the time made See Walls page 9 Name that Culver ‘citizen’ Last week’s Mystery Citizen re- Kassie Crum, Glennie Cooper, Mike Rouse, Marizetta ceived several correct “guesses,” Kenney, Megan Felda, Charlotte Hahn, and Alice Lutz. which is no surprise since he hasn’t This week’s Mystery Citizen was a longstanding part of changed all that much since high a prominent local institution for many years, and remains school (and it hasn’t been as long a Culver resident today. for him since then as for some of Guesses may be emailed to culvercitizen@gmail. our mysteries!). He was Andrew com or call Baker, surely best known for his BELOW: Last week’s the editor Mystery Citizen, role as unsurpassed guru of all Andrew Baker, then at 574-216- things computer at the Culver Pub- and now. LEFT: 0075. lic Library. Winners of free parking This week’s Mystery in downtown Culver included Judy Baker, Justin Croy, Citizen. Community5

Thursday, June 27, 2013 • Culver Citizen LOCAL Page 5 Police remind Culver golf cart drivers of rules, regulations The Culver Police Department would like to remind cit- serial number of the cart. The sticker must be affixed to passengers than seating allows may ride and passengers izens of the town's golf cart regulations. the rear of the cart. The golf cart must have a rear view must be seated at all times while the cart is in operation. Please be aware that in order to operate a golf cart in mirror and regulation size slow moving vehicle emblem, Golf carts are not allowed in the town park and carts must town, you must obtain a golf cart registration and sticker. which should be attached to the rear of the golf cart. When abide by all state traffic laws. This can be done at Town Hall during regular business necessary, it also should have working head lamps and A complete copy of the golf cart ordinance is available hours (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and tail lamps/red flashing light visible from a distance of 500 at Town Hall or on the golf cart registration. Please call Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m.). feet. Town Hall at 574-842-3140 with any questions. The cost is $25. Please provide proof of proper or ade- The golf cart operator must be a licensed driver and be quate insurance on the cart, as well as the year, make and able to provide proof. When operating the cart, no more Briefs from page 1 a Lake Patrol benefit hog roast and auction the same day, ver’s town hall and public library or they may call 216- bgcculver.org or call Jessye Gilley at 574-250-0103. with cash bar open at 6 p.m., dinner at 7. Children 12 and 280-5065. Residents are asked to request help by July 27 under eat free (with ticketed adults). Adult tickets are $25 so volunteers can acquire necessary supplies. Volunteers Culver A Capella group launching this month and there is a $500 grand prize cash drawing (each ticket may sign up as far as the day of the event at the same For those who love to sing….just not in front of any- is an entry in the drawing; you do’t have to be present to number. one, the Aubbeenaubbee A Cappella singing group is win). This event will take place at the Maxinkuckee Coun- open to people 16 and over who want to sing, just for try Club, 1641 East Shore Drive. LMA is an IRS 501 c (3) Lake Fest here July 19-21 fun. Those interested are encouraged to have fun, improve Non-Profit Charitable Organization. Contact Jane Grund, Culver’s Lake Fest returns on the weekend of July 19 their health (really!) and meet new friends while making [email protected], 574-298-1690 with questions. through 21, with a theme of “ A Community That Serves.” beautiful music together. Beginning June 11, thr group Returning are food, crafts, and games; the canoe-kay- will meet in the St. Mary of the Lake Church basement Vacation Bible School at Wesley through ak-SUP poker run; the Miss Maxinkuckee pageant; Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. For more information, contact the”Gong Show”; the Lake Fest Run, L’Max Bike Tour, Beth Paré at 574-274-7097 or [email protected]. July firemen’s waterball tourney, burnout contest, bass fishing Culver Wesley United Methodist Church will have a tournament, kids’ games, Sunfish Regatta, live music, Culver Farmer’s Market open Vacation Bible School, Renew your Summer, every Tues- spectacular fireworks over the lake, and more. Details are The Culver Farmer’s Market has opened for the sea- day evening in July from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Parents can drop son each Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the corner of off their kids-preschool and up, and then meet with Pastor available at www.culverlakefest.com. Jefferson and Ohio Streets (across from CVS Pharmacy). Jacob to discuss the same topics. If you have any ques- Interested produce and flower vendors are encouraged to tions, email Tracy Gordon at [email protected] or Lakeside service, new schedule at Wesley call Barb at 574-842-2648. Mary McDaniel at [email protected]. Wesley United Methodist Church has transitioned to a new summer schedule. The lakeside worship service will CUTPL Adult Summer Reading program Upcoming at Lakehouse music series begin at 8:30 a.m. at the depot/train station at the town Culver-Union Township Public Library’s Adult Sum- Acoustic band Sum of 3 will perform live this Saturday park. This service will be less formal and will last approx- mer Reading is open to adults of all ages, with programs, night, starting around 9 p.m., the latest in the Lakehouse imately 37 minutes. The Sanctuary service will start at prizes, book discussions, and special events. Programs Grille’s Saturday night live music series. There is no cov- 10 a.m. It will be a more traditional service that lasts ap- include “Making Your Garden Grow” with Master Gar- er charge. Other upcoming performances include Seldom proximately an hour and three minutes. During this sum- dener, Bob Yoder (June 27, 1 to 3 p.m.); a book discus- Told (July 6), Kevin McDaniel (July 13), Sum of 3 (July mer schedule, there will be no Sunday School or child- sion of “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald (June 20), and Half Track (July 27; there will be a cover charge care provided during worship. 22, 1:30 p.m.); screening of “Everglades of the North,” a that night). The Lakehouse Grille is located at 620 Lake documentary about the Grand Kankakee Marsh (July 8, 6 Shore Drive in Culver. Town hall Saturday hours p.m.); a Q and A with one of the film producers (July 15, 6 During June, July and August, Culver’s town hall will p.m.); “Digging for Your Roots: A Beginner’s Genealogy Coaches needed at Culver Comm. High be open Saturday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. in addition Workshop” with genealogist Monty Peden (July 23, 1 to to the regular weekday hours. Call 574-842-3140 with 3 p.m.). The program begins June 3 and will run through School questions. The following paid coaching positions are in need of August 2. filling at Culver Comm. High School for this fall: varsi- Great Purse Extravaganza returns Summer food program ty assistant football, head cross country coach, and head The “Great Purse Extravaganza” to raise funds for The Culver Community Schools summer food program softball coach. Please contact Andy Thomas at 574-842- “Hello Gorgeous” in Culver returns this sum mer, with the offers free meals for children 18 years of age and younger 3391 or [email protected] with questions or in- purse sale event to take place at the Culver depot during and people with disabilities (regardless of age) who par- terest. this year’s Lake Fest, July 20, 2 to 5 p.m. “Hello Gor- ticipate in special education programs. Adults may eat, geous,” sponsored by Michelle’s Headquarters in Culver, but breakfast is $1.50 and lunch $3. All meals must be Vonnegut exhibit at museum creates a special day of hair and spa treatments and a wel- The Center for Culver History will host the Kurt Von- eaten on site. Locations include: Culver High School (en- come party for women battling cancer. Used purses may ter through middle school doors), June 3 through August negut Memorial Library’s traveling exhibit as well as lo- be dropped off at Michelle’s, Culver Coffee Co., or Fisher cal history and memorabilia of the Vonnegut family on 9. Breakfast: 7:45 to 9 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. & Co., in Culver before June 31. Call 574-842-2662 with Former Monterey Elementary, June 3 to July 12. Lunch the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee. The exhibit will run questions. through July 20, and is free. The Center for Culver His- noon to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Culver Pub- tory is located in the lower level of the original Carnegie Summer Reading activities lic Library, through Aug. 1, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. (Tues. library in downtown Culver. Visit www.culverahs.com for Summer Reading activities at the Culver-Union Twp. and Thurs. storytelling and craft). Aubbeenaubee Twp. more information. Public Library in the next few weeks include live animals Community Bldg., through July 26. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to with Indiana Wild! (Tues., July 2, 1 p.m.), Dirt Day (Wed., 12:30 p.m. Ora Gospel Chapel Church basement, June 3 Quilts on display in July July 10, 3 p.m.), moon sand making (Fri., July 19, 10:30 to June 28. Lunch: 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. EST. All sites will The Susanna Circle Quilters, a circle of the United a.m.), terrariums to make and take (Mon., July 22, 3 p.m.), be closed on July 4 and 5. Those with questions may con- Methodist Women, will have a quilt display at the Culver wire mummy making (Wed., July 31, 4 p.m.). Summer tact Carin Clifton, food service director, at 574-842-3391 Union Township Library during the month of July. Stop reading ends Fri., Aug. 2. Ongoing in the library’s chil- ext. 3113. by during the regular hours to see some lovely qults. dren’s area will be story times -- including stories, songs, Duff exhibit at Crisp Gallery Blood drive July 10 and crafts -- on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. The Culver Academies’ Crisp Art Center is hosting two The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Weds., Free lunches will be served at the library Tuesdays and exhibitions in its Wolfe and Deer-Zink Galleries. Now on July 10, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the ground floor Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. for any child under 18. Lunches view is The Charles T. Duff Faculty Memorial Exhibition, meeting room of the Culver Public Library, 107 N. Main are provided by the Culver Community School Corpora- which recognizes the career and artwork of one of Cul- Street in downtown Culver. tion. Check www.culver.lib.in.us for more activities. ver Academies’ beloved master instructors of fine arts, as Apps available for BIRD service help CBGC summer program moves to middle school well as a selection of paintings from the Culver Collection The student-run community service organization BIRD The Culver Boys & Girls Club summer program will be addressing the broad subject categories of People, Plac- (Building, Inspiring, Recreating and Discovering) is plan- open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Fri- es, and a Few Things. Exhibits are open Wednesdays and ning a one-day community service event August 3, which day. This year’s program includes field trips to Amish Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. will spread volunteers throughout homes of elderly, dis- Acres and the Water Park as well as weekly visits to the abled and financially unstable to provide at-home services local beach and library. This summer, the program will to those who cannot do, or afford it, themselves. Appli- be held at Culver Community Middle School. For more cations for those wishing service may be found at Cul- information on the program and fees, please visit www. Community6

Page 6 EDUCATIONOPINIONLOCAL Thursday, June 27, 2013 • Culver Citizen CCHS band takes home silver

By Daniel Aguilar, Culver Comm. Middle School LEFT: CCHS The Culver Middle School Band was recently part of the seniors pose in ISSMA (Indiana State School Music Association) contest front of the La in April at the Knox Middle School Gym. The 27 CCMS Quinta Inn in students in the Middle School band were well prepared by Florida. band teacher Jason Crittendon and played three songs in all: “The Crossing,” “Forward March,” and “Imperium.” photo provided/john Three judges judged players on tempo and how well ahlenius. they worked together over-all as a band. The band came away with a silver medal and aims to achieve gold next year. Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in The Caval Crier, Culver Comm. High School’s monthly news- paper, and is reprinted here by permission of Crier editor Dana Wireman and faculty sponsor Vickie Benner.

Library news CCHS senior trip heads to Orlando, Florida By Dana Wireman, Culver Comm. High School ories we made were priceless." ‘Everglades of the North’ The 2013 Culver Community High School senior trip The trip’s chaperones included teachers Chris Stevens, adventure was a success as 19 students traveled to Orlan- Theresa Hammond, asistant principal Brett Berndt and his programs at CUTPL do, Florida, in late April. While there, the students enjoyed wife Andrea Berndt. Most of the seniors agreed that leav- Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, Magic Kingdom, Uni- ing Florida was the worst part of the whole trip. As part of the 2013 Adult Summer Reading Program, versal Studios, Hollywood Studios, Cocoa Beach, and Ca- Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in The the Culver-Union Township Public Library will hold pone's Dinner Theatre. Caval Crier, Culver Comm. High School’s monthly news- a screening of “Everglades of the North: The Story of Senior Michelle Elam said, "Senior trip was complete- paper, and is reprinted here by permission of Crier editor the Grand Kankakee Marsh,” a 2012 documentary. The ly indescribable. How often can you go to Florida with a Dana Wireman and faculty sponsor Vickie Benner. screening will take place Monday, July 8 at 6 p.m. in the large group of friends? Not to sound cliché, but the mem- large meeting room. As a follow-up to the screening, a question and answer session and discussion with one of the film producers will be held Monday, July 15 at 6 p.m. Marshall County in the large meeting room. “Everglades of the North: The Story of the Grand Kanka- Farm Bureau donates kee Marsh,” reveals the diverse ecology, illustrates the as- tonishing history, and explores the controversial saga of books the Grand Kankakee Marsh in how people have used and perceived this wetland for more than 10,000 years (kanka- CITIZEN Photo/JEFF KENNEY keemarsh.com). LEFT: Marshall County Farm Bureau These programs are free and open to the public. For donated the books, “Corn in the Story of Agriculture” and “Corn, an A-Z Book” to more information, please contact Reference/Adult Ser- Culver Union Township Library just in time vices Librarian, Laura Jones, at 574-842-2941 or ljones@ for its summer reading program recently. culver.lib.in.us . The two books are part of the Awesome Agriculture for Kids series and are on the American Farm Bureau Foundation for ‘Harvey Girls’ at book-film club Agriculture’s Accurate Ag Book list. Books CUTPL’s book/film group, “A Novel Approach,” will make the list based on having accurate meet Wednesday, July 3, at noon in the library’s large and up-to-date information, not conveying stereotypical depictions of rural life and meeting room to “The Harvey Girls” by Lesley Pol- not portraying unsafe situations in pictures, ing-Kempes, which will take the reader back to the early graphics or text. railroad days in the US. Stopping to rest and refresh at one “We are happy to donate books that offer of the Harvey Houses and Restaurants made traveling on a realistic account of farm products and farming.” said John Childs, Marshall County Farm Bureau Union Township The Santa Fe line very appealing. Coast to coast rail travel President (right), seen here donating the books to Ali Gaskill of the library’s Youth Services area. “The kind of factual in the 1880’s could be quite exhausting. depictions of agriculture that these books provide increases the borrower’s understands of farmers and farm life.” The film version stars Judy Garland, Angel Lansbury, For more information about Marshall County Farm Bureau educational programs, contact John Childs at 574-936-9262. Ray Bolger, and John Hodiak. Copies of the selection are available for checkout and may be reserved by contacting the library at 574-842- Turner graduates from US Naval Academy 2941. Patrons are encouraged to bring their lunch to eat while Marine Corps 2nd Lt. James A. Turner, a 2009 graduate ate of the Naval Academy, Turner completed a four-year, they enjoy the movie and the discussion afterwards. of Culver Academies, recently graduated from the United total-immersion program where a strong, balanced aca- States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, and was com- demic program focused on the educational needs of the missioned to his current rank. Navy and Marine Corps, is superimposed on a strict, pro- Turner successfully completed four years of intensive fessional military training environment emphasizing the academic, physical and professional training. As a gradu- development of leadership skills. Community7

Thursday, June 27, 2013 • Culver Citizen EDUCATION Page 7 Academies choir on the way to Rome to sing at Vatican, other sites The Culver Academies choir, under the direction of Sta- vitation to sing in the Festival and, after approvals were Churches at which the choir has performed take up free- cey Warren, left Friday for Rome where they'll participate granted, began rehearsing the extensive repertoire for the will offerings, and students have been serving and work- in the Festival Corale Internationale di Roma. The group trip, including songs in Latin and Russian. A total of 28 ing towards earning funding for the trip. Other choirs com- will travel to Italy for six nights and eight days, singing Culver people are making the trek, including 20 students, bining to create the Festival Choir of approximately 150 in a Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican June 24 as five choir parents, one recent choir alum, and two chap- voices include Partners in Praise Girls Choir, Brooklyn well as a final concert in Basilica di Santa Maria Sopra erones. In anticipation of and preparation for the trip, the Center, MN; Richard Montgomery High School, Rock- Minerva, the only Gothic church in Rome June 25. The choir initiated a program called “Churches for Rome, “ ville, MD; Tucson High Magnet School, Tucson, AZ; and trip will also include tours of Rome, Florence and Siena, modeled after the previous “Singing for Salzburg” pro- Williston Federated Church Senior Choir, Williston, VT. with the group returning June 28. gram, during which the choir traveled to various European Readers may "follow" the choir online via a web-blog Approximately 18 months ago, the choir received an in- sites. chronicling the trip at dolcemusica.wordpress.com. Culver students named SCILL Center Students of the Month Dehning attends Music Clinic recipients of the SCILL Center's Stu- Caleb Dehning, son of the Rev. K.C. and Terri Dehning dent-of-the-Month award for the month of Culver, attended the Indiana University Summer Music of April 2013. Clinic June 9 through 15 at Indiana University, Bloom- Other recipients were Tyler Middle- ington. The Summer Music Clinic offered approximately born from Knox High School and Mi- 200 high school students from across the United States and chael Day from Plymouth High School around the world a musically challenging experience. (a.m. class recipients). The 2013 Indiana University Summer Music Clinic fea- The Student-of-the-Month is chosen tured a faculty that ranks among the finest of any music by the AutoTech instructors Rodney camp of its kind in the United States. Comprised of na- Dawson and Mark Anderson, based on tionally and internationally recognized conductors, instru- the student’s test scores, class partici- mentalists, and teachers, these leaders in their respective pation, attitude, attendance and initia- fields provided the students with an unparalleled opportu- tive in the shop. nity for musical and personal growth. Classes were offered The SCILL program has been opera- in Conducting, Composition, Leadership, Music Theory, tional since 1996. It was created by the Double-Reed Making, Jazz Improvisation, Woodwind En- Starke County Economic Development semble, Brass Techniques, String Ensemble, Percussion Foundation to assure that a qualified Ensemble. workforce was available to employ- At the conclusion of the week, Dehning received a Cer- Devon Binion, left, and Hayden Haimbaugh were named Students of the ers in Starke County. To find out more tificate of Recognition for Outstanding Contribution to the Month at the SCILL Center in Knox. about the Auto Tech program or the Summer Music Clinic. He was also one of only six stu- other continuing education programs dents to receive an invitation and half scholarship to attend KNOX — Devon Binion and Hayden Haimbaugh both SCILL has to offer go to www.scill.org or call 574-772- from Culver Community High School were the p.m. class the 2014 Summer Music Clinic. The award letter reads in 8001. part, “This award is based on your remarkable work this week, and the faculty and conductors have unanimously recommended you for this tremendous honor awarded by the Summer Music Clinic.” Culver Comm. Middle School honor roll Dehning will be a senior at Culver Community High School where he plays the tuba in the CCHS Concert Culver Community Middle School has announced its Band and sousaphone in the marching and pep bands. He honor roll students for the fourth quarter and second se- Fourth quarter also performs with the Manchester Symphony Orchestra, mestr. A Honor Roll, grade 7: Jasmynne Fowler, Dylan Pi- which is affiliated with Manchester University. Semester 2 tera, Reilly Reinhold, Cody Rieckhoff, Jake Rodgers, A Honor Roll, grade 7: Dylan Pitera, Cody Rieckhoff, Cody Russell. Jake Rodgers. A/B Honor Roll, grade 7: Mackenzie Barnhart, Lance A/B Honor Roll, grade 7: Mackenzie Barnhart, Lance Beaver, Emily Bradley, Nichole Cooper, Pierce Ellert, Morrison attends Conn Selmer Beaver, Emily Bradley, Pierce Ellert, Jasmynne Fowler , Kolton Fairchild, Kristin Heise, Logan Kephart, Collin Culver Elementary School teacher Kim Morrison at- Kristin Heise, Logan Kephart, Collin Knowlton, Dylan Knowlton, Dylan Lewandowski, Tracey Lindvall, Payton tended the Conn Selmer Institute at Bethel College from Lewandowski, Tracey Lindvall, Payton Lowry, Ben My- Lowry, Ben Myers, Sydney Pritz, Lindsey Proskey, RT June 9 through 13, her second year representing Culver at ers, Lindsey Proskey, Reilly Reinhold, RT Roberts, Cody Roberts, Kaitlyn Santiago, Raymie Shoop, Brianna Smith, the event. Russell, Dillion Salyer, Raymie Shoop, Ethan Shuman, Macee Strycker, Haley Wilkinson. Led by Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, Conn-Selmer Institute is Haley Wilkinson. A Honor Roll, grade 8: Erin Bendy, Brennin Bet- the preeminent event focused on music education. Across A Honor Roll, grade 8: Brennin Betts, Brandon Hav- ts, Brandon Havron, Hailey Jones, Morgan Keen, Josh North America, over 15 million students learn music and ron, Morgan Keen, Josh Krsek, Sierra Salerni. Krsek, Sierra Salerni. life lessons as part of a school music program. They are A/B Honor Roll , grade 8: Erin Bendy, Mikayla Felda, A/B Honor Roll, grade 8: Mikayla Felda, Katie Gar- led and taught by professional music educators who are Katie Garland, Alexandria Harris, Hailey Jones, Brianna land, Alexandria Harris, Brianna Kinyanjui, Garrett Re- charged with all details of organizational management, Kinyanjui, Garrett Reinhold, Josie Ross, Courtney Salyer, inhold, Jack Rich, Josie Ross, Courtney Salyer, Duncan and providing clear educational guidance to every indi- Duncan Trau, Roman Vantwoud, Jordan Wynn. Trau, Roman Vantwoud. vidual student. By providing resources and opportunities that enhance the classroom experience, we hope to provide music ed- Subscribe to the Citizen! Call 1-800-933-0356 ucators with more time to focus on performance, more positive outcomes for teachers and student, and overall or visit www.thepilotnews.com and click “subscribe.” growth in music education opportunities. Community8

Page 8 OPINIONLOCAL Thursday, June 27, 2013 • Culver Citizen Standup paddleboarding making waves at Culver Marina By Adam Freymiller required the supply of boards to double each year in the photo/adam freymiller Correspondent four years that the Marina has sold them, to the extent that CULVER — Sir Isaac Newton once they ran out of their paddleboarding inventory mid-sum- wrote, “If I have seen further it is by mer last year. standing on the shoulders of giants.” LEFT: Some stand- Aker also explained that a number of customizable fea- Generations later, we can literally up paddleboards tures on the end of each board make fishing possible. In now see further — through the emer- on display at the addition, a number of conventional exercises can be per- gence of standup paddleboarding. This Culver Marina. The formed on the board, which amplifies abdominal strength. aquatic phenomenon originated in Ha- sport of standup I was generously offered a chance to take the board out waii, was reintroduced to the modern pad - dleboarding for a few minutes on Lake Maxinkuckee and was amazed sports world with the help of profes- is gaining popular- by how easily the mechanics could be learned and im- ity, and the marina sional surfers such as Laird Hamilton, will host a challenge proved upon, even by a landlover like myself. and has seen a rapid surge in popularity on Saturday and Keeping balance was relatively simple on a wider board, in the past few years, according to Cul- Sunday, June 28-29, and the paddle was extremely light, making changes in di- ver Marina Vice President Gary Aker, featuring demonstra- rection in a few strokes more feasible. It was an enjoyable Jr. tions and competitive half hour, and the view across the lake was picturesque. The sport created a host of competi- racing. For those interested in standup paddleboarding, the tions, with the most recent Internation- Lake Max Challenge will be held on Friday and Saturday al Surfing Association-affiliated world June 28 and 29 at the Culver town beach, and will feature championship occurring in Peru be- demonstrations and competitive races. More information tween February 24 and March 2 earlier can be found at www.lakemaxchallenge.com. this year. The Culver Marina will also be hosting a demonstration Why standup paddleboarding? says Aker. day Sunday, July 7, with a number of free events for the “Because it’s fun and great exercise — it’s a blast,” By his estimates, demand for standup paddleboards has public to participate in. Historic signs up at area cemeteries MARSHALL COUNTY — The ing the location of the LaPaz Lions Club, celebrating its 70th sign, and signature of year as part of Lions Clubs Internation- the cemetery owner is al, recently erected 14 more cemetery required, and must be signs in Center, North, Polk, Union approved before the Walnut, and West Townships. sign is made. Much Over the past year and a half, the of the information is Club has provided signage for 39 cem- available on a special eteries in the county. Every township state website. has at least one sign from the Indi- The overall state ana Historical Bureau. Funding for program is called the the project has come through a grant Cemetery Heritage from the Marshall County Community Initiative, and is part Foundation, township trustees, and the of the Indiana Historic LaPaz Lions. Marker program ad- The cost of each sign and the con- ministered by the Bu- struction materials is about $250. citizen photos/jeff kenney reau. Lions Phil and Many citizens of Marshall County have ABOVE: Among local cemeteries now marked with informational signs were the old Union Township cemetery (directly adjacent Chris Cox have led expressed their appreciation for the ef- to Culver’s Masonic Cemetery), LEFT, and the Washington Cemetery on the east shore of the lake. The work was part of a the sign construction forts of the LaPaz Lions in marking the county-wide effort thanks to the Lapaz Lions Club, Marshall County Community Foundation, and township trustees. and erection part of the cemeteries. project. Since completing the project two weeks ago, an ad- Marshall and Kathryn Weissert. Both of these women After watching the erection of the first sign at Mount ditional application for signage at Bethel Cemetery has have died in the past year, but their legacy lives on in Zion Cemetery on Tyler Road, crews of LaPaz Lions been submitted for approval. the county with the bequests they left to the Historical set out across the northern part of the county with signs According to the Indiana Department of Natural Re- Society. and bags of concrete while one crew headed south for sources Cemetery Registry, there are 74 cemeteries in Spearheading the project and completing the necessary McGrew Cemetery in Walnut Township. Funding for Marshall County. Of these, approximately 40 were un- paperwork is Lion Dr. Don Balka, also a trustee and trea- the project has come through a grant from the Marshall marked. Initial efforts to locate, identify, and collect data surer of the Historical Society. Each sign is purchased County Community Foundation, township trustees, and about all of the cemeteries were done by long-time trust- from the Indiana Historical Bureau. An application con- the LaPaz Lions. The entire project is expected to cost ees of the Marshall County Historical Society, Elizabeth taining the exact location of the cemetery with longitude $10,000. and latitude, date of establishment, photograph show- citizen photo/jeff kenney

Adams, Alexia, and students' local history lessons LEFT: Marcia Adams of Culver (seated at center) read excerpts from her juvenille novel, "Glowing Fire - Adventures of A Lake Maxinkuckee Girl & A Potawatomi Indian Boy," alongside descriptions of Potwatomi and 19th century Hoosier life in the Culver area which she researched to write the 2011 book, the second in her "Alexia" trilogy. Listening, besides Sandy Wakefield (left) of the Friends of the Culver-Union Twp. Public Library, which sponsored the program, are student mem- bers of the Culver Boys & Girls Club, some of whom attended the after-school event recently in the children's area of the Culver Public Library. "Glowing Fire" was the sequel to 2009's "Adventures of Alexia: A Lake Maxinkuckee Girl 1885 by Marcia Adams." The final story in the trilogy, "Valley of the Springs," was published earlier this year. All three are available at the Center for Culver History, the museum and research center located in the lower level of the library. Triathlon from page 1

photo/jan garrison, culver academies communications ABOVE: The first wave of triathletes take off in front of the Naval Building on Culver Academies’ campus during last year’s Lake Max Triathlon. ums to return to the area (which he said many did), and to team up with local civic orga- nizations to give the event a "humanitarian emphasis."­ The triathlon was also intended to showcase the entire Culver community, according to Neer. While the races started and ended on the Academies' campus, the cycling portion of the event was intentionally routed through the town of Culver, with the intention of showcasing it to newcomers as well as Academies alums who may not have visited in a while. Options for team participation and various divisions of the event were purposefully geared towards allowing participants of virtually all levels to be an active part of the action, Neer noted. Neer noted the triathlon committee's original goal was 150 participants, a "high bench- mark," he said. Once pre-registration numbers reached 250, organizers realized they didn't have enough food or volunteers to add many more participants in the running, biking, and swimming event. Sixty people were turned down, he said, by the time the event took place. Volunteers, many of whom were derived from service clubs in Culver, were repeatedly complimented following the 2012 triathlon, Neer added. This year, Neer said participa- tion of 500 people isn't an unrealistic goal. This year’s event will again include a live band, a chef-prepared full-course meal, free massages, dry-fit shirts, and post-race energy drinks and beers after the race. All proceeds collected are donated to the local Lions, Kiwanis and Culver clubs to help with their humanitarian causes. Those interested in par- ticipating may register online at active.com or by downloading the regis- tratiion form at the triath- lon website. Anyone reg- istering for the event will be given a free seven-week triathlon training series, which actually started last Friday, June 21. Participants should meet the next six Fridays from noon to 1 p.m., starting at the Academies Fitness Cen- ter lobby. Community9

Thursday, June 27, 2013 • Culver Citizen LOCAL Page 9 Culver firefighters help battle SR 10 blaze

By Ed Scherer-Berry no particular safety violation “We have no choice, however. The only alternative is to Correspondent for The Pilot News or lack of procedure on the part do nothing and let the entire pile be consumed.” of the company,” he continued. Although a pallet company can sell some of the black, ARGOS — Sunday afternoon “It is just the situation—the burned chips, there is not a large market for them, so the brought firefighters from four de- only solution would be to move company definitely loses money in inventory. partments to a large blaze at North the pile, and there is nowhere to To fight this fire, tanker trucks from four area fire depart- Central Pallets, Inc., located at move it.” ments responded to the emergency call. Units responding 13990 SR 10 between Argos and The large pile is located were from Argos, Culver, Plymouth and Tippecanoe. Culver. on top of a marshy area. You Each tanker was soon depleted of water, and had to be The fire affected a huge sawdust would think that the dampness refilled at a hydrant located several miles away at Vanad- pile there and was thought to be would discourage a blaze. co Signs on the corner of SR 10 and U.S. 31. Due to “Not so,” said Dean. “The the size of the combustible pile, units were on hand for started by instantaneous combus- photo/ed scherer-berry tion, very similar to a fire or explo- dampness underneath causes several hours getting the blaze under control. With hot Fire fighters work on suppressing a fire within sawdust the wood chips to deteriorate and humid weather and the heat from the blaze, company sion in a grain elevator. piles at North Central Pallets Sunday afternoon. Crews “This is at least the 20th time this were still on scene Monday morning. faster, creating an atmosphere officials were on scene handing out bottles of water to the year we’ve responded to a similar ripe for combustion. In fact, the firefighters. Additional manpower was also dispatched to fire at this same location,” said Mark Dean, Argos Fire water we are putting on the pile may be exacerbating the the scene at about 7 a.m. Monday morning to continue fire Chief and Incident Commander for this fire. “There is situation. control efforts there. L’Max Bike Tour returns for Lake Fest 2013 The Culver Lake Fest-accompanying L'Max tires will be available "within reason," to help ing riders south through Culver and west to, and around, Bike Tour will return this year for its sixth bikers get back on the road to enjoy one of Bass Lake (where there is another SAG stop).Each SAG run, just in time for the 30th annual festival, four distances to choose from on the ride: stop will provide food and drinks, plus restroom facili- and Chris Chambers of Rideon Bicycles on 10 miles, 30 miles, 63 miles, and 100 ties. There will also be SAG wagons traveling each route Lake Shore Drive is marking his second miles, all starting at the Culver beach to help riders in distress, although all riders are asked to year spearheading the event. On-site regis- lodge. make sure they can take care of their own minor repairs, tration for the Sunday, July 21 ride begins The 10 mile ride will go around Lake such as replacing chains or patching/replacing tubes. at 7 a.m. Pre-registation is open now, with Maxinkuckee, while the 30 mile ride will Riders are asked to be prepared for the distance they forms available online at www.culverlakef- go out to the Chief Menominee Monu- choose to ride, and helmets are required and must be worn est.com. It should be noted that before July ment on Peach Road (where there will be during the ride. 1, entry fees are $20 per individual or $40 per another SAG stop) and loop back. The 63 Questions about the tour may be directed to Chris family,and after July 1, entry fees are $25 per mile ride takes riders up to and around Ancilla Chambers at 574-216-6228 or via Rideon Bicycles at individual and $50 per family. Free t-shirts are only College (site of one more SAG stop), over to the 574-842-4788. guaranteed to those who register before July 1. Menominee Monument, and back to the beach lodge. The Chambers notes emergency supplies such as tubes and 100 mile ride will encompass all of the above before rout- Walls from page 4 for a very painful, bloody, and bicycle-destroying lesson. Four years later, Tom Heineman, who had come to side had begun selling pontoon and ski boats, and manu- In August, 1991, the building saw new life when D.W. Culver in 1985 to work at the Culver Marina, partnered facturing piers, eventually purchasing the property -- as Wallcovering moved from Starke County to Culver. D.W. with fellow Marina worker Glenn Bailey to launch Port- demands for storage space increased -- that autumn. had outlets in South Bend and Warsaw as well, and was side Marina, renting out the 8,000 square foot building. Of course, Portside continues to make 514 W. Mill a a Christian-owned (by David Weinberg) business whose By that fall, with 75 boats in its care, Portside had well vibrant and productive space, even if the lot is far less workday started with a collective staff prayer. The compa- exceeded its goal of maintaining 50 boats, and the crew conducive to riding -- and wrecking -- bicycles. ny relocated to Louisville, Kentucky, in 1998. winterized over 250 boats that same year. By 2003, Port- MCCF grant orientation, application deadline in coming weeks Grant applicants or those who want to learn more about community evaluate proposals and conduct site visits during this funding opportunity, an application which is available the grant process at the Marshall County Community Foun- a competitive application process. online at marshallcountycf.org is required as are signatures dation are invited to attend a grant orientation from 7 to 8 Applications are due by 4:30 p.m., Thursday, August 1. of the designated officials noted on the form. p.m. on Thursday, July 11. The free grant orientation and Applications will then be reviewed by the MCCF Grants Funding for the semiannual grants awarded by MCCF is help session will be held at MCCF offices in KeyBank, 2701 Committee and final decisions will be made by the Board made available through earnings on the Foundation’s Gener- N Michigan Street, Plymouth. MCCF representatives will of Directors during their September meeting. While applica- al Endowment. Donations to the MCCF General Endowment give a brief presentation covering frequently asked questions tions that target educational needs in Marshall County con- Fund from individuals and corporations are always welcome at 7 p.m.; they will also be available to answer individualized tinue to remain important to the MCCF, all proposed projects and provide a way to make a permanent investment in the questions after the session. will be reviewed on their merits and how they meet a variety community for ever-changing needs. For more information, Applications are now being accepted for the General of needs in the community. contact Jennifer Compton, Director of Donor Services, and Endowment, the grant making fund of the Marshall Coun- Applicants must be organizations with 501(c)(3) IRS sta- Marshall County Community Foundation at 574.935.5159 or ty Community Foundation (MCCF), the most flexible and tus or organizations with 501(c) IRS status whose request is visit the MCCF website at marshallcountycf.org. responsive of the Foundation’s 298 funds. Grants from this charitable in nature for: start-up costs for new programs or endowment fund address needs throughout Marshall County the expansion of needed pro- typically focusing on the arts, education, health and human grams; one-time projects or services, recreation and the environment. Members of the needs. To be considered for Community12

Page 12 OPINIONLOCAL Thursday, June 27, 2013 • Culver Citizen History of boats on Lake Max at July 13 A program on the history of the "Launches of Lake Maxinkuckee" will take place Saturday, July 13, as part of the Antiquarian and Historical Society of Culver's annual meet- ing, which begins at 10 a.m. in the large meeting room of the Culver Public Library, The steamer The Peerless at Culver Academies’ Naval School 107 N. Main Street in dock circa 1900. Culver. The audio-visual program, which includes extensive historical photos and video clips, will be presented by Jeff Kenney of the AHS, and will trace the history of boats on the lake, starting with the Indians and earliest settlers and moving through the teeming steamboat era, the age of the Maxinkuckee tour boat, and will include discussions of various launches of the Culver Academies' fleet. The program is free and open to the public. For more information email historyof- [email protected] or call 574-842-2941 and ask for the Center for Culver History, the AHS' museum and research center, located in the lower level of the library. The historic launches -- and related artifacts -- are also part of the Center's exhibits, and attendees to the program are invited to tour the museum afterwards and view the current Kurt Vonne- gut, and Vonneguts of Lake Maxinkuckee exhibit at the museum.

photo provided Culver Lions more ‘international’

than usual ABOVE: The Culver Lions were honored to have as guests Past District Governor Bill Wallace and wife Jane of Plymouth and their friends Phyllis Nash and Gordon Beck of England. Phyllis will short- ly become President of the Ruislip, England, Lions Club. Pictured are Nash and Beck as Culver Lions Club president Don Freese presents appreci- ations from the Culver Lions for being their guests.