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Down Memory Lane Jan. 25

Published by admin on Thu, 01/26/2023 - 1:15pm

10 years ago, 2013 — A group of gun enthusiasts gathered at Southern Hills Tactical for a Gun Appreciation Day rally, an event led by gun-rights advocates who encouraged people to go to their local gun stores or gun ranges to show support for the Second Amendment, while also expressing opposition toward tighter gun regulations being proposed by Washington, D.C., which many see as an infringement on their Constitutional rights. Some at Custer’s rally came with a sidearm on their hip...The first official weigh-in for the Custer County Chronicle “Biggest Loser” contest was set.

Eight Days in Custer County

Published by admin on Thu, 01/26/2023 - 1:09pm

Thursday, Jan. 26
Custer Area Chamber of Commerce Mixer, 5-7 p.m., Dacotah Bank
Life Struggles Suicide Prevention Group, 6 p.m., Custer VFW
Civil Air Patrol, 6:30 p.m., Custer County Airport

Friday, Jan. 27
Monument Community Appreciation Event, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Custer Beacon

Monday, Jan. 30
Mile High Garden Club, Call 673-2344 or Jane Faulstich 673-4598 for more information

Sheriff's Log Jan. 9-12

Published by admin on Thu, 01/26/2023 - 12:59pm

 Monday, Jan. 9
7:34 a.m.: A deputy kicked off the week’s school patrolling in Custer.
10:58 a.m.: Theft of prescription pills was reported at Custer’s Valley-Hi Apartments. A suspect was identified and charges may be pending.
12:25 p.m.: A deputy helped an out-of-state agency with a case in the Custer area.
5:29 p.m.: A deputy helped with an emergency medical call on Beaver Creek Road.
6:47 p.m.: Deputies arrested a 24-year-old Custer male for a probation violation at a Custer tavern.

Down Memory Lane

Published by admin on Thu, 01/26/2023 - 9:00am
5 YEARS AGO, 2018

Teacher Profile: Alan Grinsteinner

Published by admin on Thu, 01/26/2023 - 8:42am
Grade/Subject:
High School Science (Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics)
Where did you grow up and go to college?
I grew up in Dickinson, N.D. After graduation from Trinity High School I attended Dickinson State University. Since my undergrad I have taken courses from the University of Central Florida, University of Wyoming, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Black Hills State and Northern State.
How long have you been a teacher?

Down Memory Lane

Published by admin on Thu, 01/19/2023 - 4:33pm
5 YEARS AGO, 2018
— Danielle and Eric Lind took over the helm of Krull’s Market from the previous owners, Stacia and Jason Peters.  Danielle’s parents, Dennis and Kim, owned Krull’s Market for 20 years, and her experience growing up in Hill City led to her wanting to come back. She always loved the people when she would work in the store. They became like family, and a lot of the employees are still the same ones that were at the store when Danielle worked there. She shared that it was nice to be back in a place she calls home.
10 YEARS AGO, 2013

Hill City School District teacher profile: Faye Schmidt

Published by admin on Thu, 01/19/2023 - 4:23pm
Grade/Subject: Fifth Grade
 
Where did you grow up and go to college?
I grew up in a small town south-central Minnesota, near the city of Hutchinson, which is about 45 minutes west of the Twin Cities. I went to college at South Dakota State University in Brookings, graduating in 2019 with a degree in Early Childhood Education, along with an endorsement in Elementary Education (birth-eighth grade) from Dakota State University in Madison. 
 
How long have you been a teacher?

Down Memory Lane Jan. 18

Published by admin on Thu, 01/19/2023 - 10:35am

10 years ago, 2013 — Officials from the Custer School District, City of Custer and Custer County were set to meet to review and discuss the school district’s security policy in the wake of the mass shootings in Newtown, Conn., that left 26 dead, including 20 children.

Custer man named Show Trainer of the Year

Published by admin on Thu, 01/19/2023 - 10:35am

Doing what he’s passionate about is paying off for Custer horse trainer Randy Guggisberg. He will travel from his place on Pleasant Valley Road west of Custer to Fort Pierre on Saturday where he will be honored as the 2022 Legacy Show Trainer of the Year for South Dakota.
Guggisberg, who runs Sliding G Performance Horses, raises and trains performance horses, mainly reining and rope horses. He also rides them in shows across the nation for his clients.

Eight Days in Custer County

Published by admin on Thu, 01/19/2023 - 10:18am

Thursday, Jan. 19
Soup and Pie, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Custer Senior Center
Hermosa/Fairburn Community Food Bank, 3-5 p.m., Hermosa Town Hall
Civil Air Patrol, 6:30 p.m., Custer County Airport

Friday, Jan. 20
Cinnamon Rolls, 9 a.m., Custer Senior Center (orders can be placed by calling 605-673-2708)
NARFE Federal Employees, 11:30 a.m., Sentinel Federal Credit Union
Baked Potato Bar, 4:30-6:45 p.m., Hermosa American Legion
Skate Night, 5:30-8:30 p.m., YMCA Bingo, 7-9 p.m., Hermosa American Legion