Only a couple more days left in March and today is a rainy one! Will it “go out like a lamb?” The ice went off Lake Maxinkuckee the weekend of the 15th and the next day the “lake workers” were already busy putting boat lifts in the lake! They are lined up on the West Shore and are making their way around the lake. I guess with the hundreds of lifts to put in the lake they can’t waste any time! Remember when we used to tie up our boats to the pier and would run out and put the boat covers on when we saw a storm coming if we weren’t lucky enough to have the neat old boat house to put our speedboat in? I remember when “dipping out” the fishing boat and sponging every drop of water out between the slats was an important job for me as a kid! The major storms in the 1970′s created a whole new market for the then up and coming boat lift companies. After piers being ripped out and boats damaged by the wind and waves by some freak storms, it seemed suddenly that everyone had a new lift at their pier. And, it has certainly helped with “peace of mind” when a huge storm happens in the middle of the night!

The other big change on the lake are the number of homes and condos for sale. There are over 30 lake properties for sale…unheard of and so sad! It was always rather unusual to even see a “for sale” sign on a home on the lake and now they seem to be everywhere! Hopefully, times will change soon and people will be able to keep their beloved cottages and legacies.

I am looking forward to a gorgeous Spring and perfect Summer! See you at the lake….can’t wait to get back on my little sailboat!

Aloha!

Sherrill Fujimura
Broker-owner
Aloha Realty, Inc.
574-542-4218
www.culveraloharealty.com

I hope this message finds you all enjoying mid winter and good health! We have had a really decent winter here in Culver. We have had our cold, but not too bad. Had the snow, but not too much! And now it is beginning to take on a “February Thaw” feel. I am watching for robins!

I have been busy helping at our Culver Center for History museum at the library. As you know, this is sponsored by the Antiquarian and Historical Society. If you have not been to the museum you should put it on a “must see” for you and your friends. Right now there is a fantastic display on Lincoln plus a Tri Kappa display, basketball in Culver, ice house display and the Indians. It is really remarkable to think we have this wonderful center in our town. Also, the Academy museum and gift store has opened where Mary’s Shoppe used to be. It is terrific, too. The displays are always changing so one must make frequent trips to both places.

Well….something new to check out when everyone returns for lake fun! Please return safely to our wonderful corner of the world!

Mahalo! Sherrill Fujimura
Aloha Realty, Inc. 765-749-9814 (cell)
286 South Shore Drive

The Culver Academies is a wonderful private boarding school. Winter school is grades 9-12 and in the summer it becomes a fabulous camp for ages 9 and up. Children come from the far corners of the world to attend. For more information click on this link for the Culver Academies.

Culver Cove is a unique condominium complex on the west side of Lake Maxinkuckee. Started in 1988, the Cove consists of 80 condominiums. The condos are individually owned and share the common areas, which consists of 2 lovely beaches, indoor pool, sauna, exercise room, and tennis courts. The owners also have the option of putting their condo in the onsite rental program. I have been selling the condos at the Culver Cove since 1988 and am quite familiar with the history and concept of the Cove. Please call for what is available to purchase at the Culver Cove. It is an affordable alternative to owning a cottage. Visit the Culver Cove site, too!

Marshall County has lots to offer! Visit the tourism site to learn what is happening throughout the year.

The Culver Chamber of Commerce promotes businesses and activities in Culver. Their site reveals many interesting things for the newcomer to the area.

Culver is fortunate to have a very vital library. There are many interesting programs that have been sponsored by our library. Check out the library site for the many events taking place there and enjoy our local library!

When I was a kid it seemed Culver was a village of gas stations! I can recall at least 8 just off the top of my head! Not only did they pump your gas (no self-serve) and wash your windshield and check your oil, but they were also full service garages. Most had candy, etc. that you could buy. Hatten’s Garage was across the street from the school (there is a car wash there now) and was a popular place for the kids to run across the street to buy wax lips and other candies at the noon hour. Now we have 2 gas stations, and lots of great restaurants!

People travel to Culver just to eat! We have about every variety of food offered that one can think of! Each restaurant has its own ambience and flavor. Papa’s Restaurant is noted for their outstanding pizzas and steaks, City Tavern has sushi and a Chicago flair, Cafe Max is great for breakfast, Corndance Cafe features buffalo burgers and great dinners, China Buffet has traditional Chinese cuisine. The Marmont Grill has a huge variety to satisfy the pallet, Edgewater Grille is a great gathering place close to the park.
Sit in your car and enjoy a burger and root beer at the Original Root Beer Stand or have fresh brewed coffee at Culver Coffee Company. The TenSpot has a great layout and available for large crowds for parties. This is just a few of the eateries available and it seems more are opening all the time. Make Culver your destination for dining out.

My hometown is rather unique. It isn’t just the little town of Culver. It actually needs to be characterized as four sections combining together to make a special blended community.

The town limit of Culver is not really all that large and the population of the town seems to average around 1500 to 2000 year around residents. Adjacent to the town is the Culver Academy. This world renown private boarding school is over 100 years old and has educated children from all over the world, some quite famous. The students from the local school and the academy compete in sports and share special friendships. The school has many wonderful activities that the local folk are also able to enjoy. Thirdly there are the lake residents that swell the population in the summer. And lastly (but not least) we have a wonderful farm community. The four different populations blend together to make a nice melting pot of interests and activities for the area residents.

One can be busy in town at our interesting shops and wonderful eateries, go to parades, hockey games, polo or Woodcraft Council Fires at the Culver Academy, spend the day fishing or sailing, and go to an ice cream social at one of the country churches.

It has been interesting for me to have grown up in Culver and gone to the local community school, but also had friends at CMA, lived on the lake and also had grandparents that lived in the country. Now the cycle has continued, my children attended both the Culver Community School and graduated from Culver Military Academy, we live on the country farm and continue to own our lovely lake home. As such, it is fun for me to help people looking for real estate in all the surrounding areas of Culver.