10 years ago, 2011 — When the preliminary 2010 U.S. Census results were released, the City of Custer was shown to have a population of 2,067, up 11 percent from the 2000 census of 1,860 ... The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks was seeing a recent uptick in wolf sightings .. Competition was fierce in the Custer County Chronicle’s “Biggest Loser” contest, as all 31 contestants returned for their second weigh-in, with nearly all of them losing weight in the first month. Casey Trandem was the biggest loser, shedding 5.80 percent of his body weight.
Thursday, March 4
Civil Air Patrol, 7 p.m., Custer County Airport
Friday, March 5
Virtual Storytime, 10 a.m., Custer County Library Facebook Page
Saturday, March 6
Custer County Historical Society, 2 p.m., Custer County Courthouse Annex
Buffalo Gap Community Dance, 7 p.m., Buffalo Gap Community Center
Sunday, March 7
Custer Community Action Team Food Distribution, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., CAT building, corner of N. 6th and Lincoln streets
Wednesday, Feb. 17
5:32 p.m.: A person on Wolf Lane reported they were contacted by scammers posing as the Publisher’s Clearinghouse organization. The alert reporting person was not fooled by this sad routine.
10 years ago, 2011 — Landover Estates held an open house to celebrate its 20 years of existence ... Cold Discovery Days returned to Custer after a successful run the previous year ... The Custer City Council discussed putting historical stamps on certain sidewalks around downtown, consisting of a short paragraph about the historical significance of the building or area near the building if the property owner wanted it.
Saturday, Feb. 6
The 911 Misdial of the Day: A child got control of a phone and dialed the emergency line. No emergency was taking place there.
12:59 a.m.: A deputy helped with an emergency medical call on north 4th Street in Custer.
6:38 a.m.: Burglar alarms blared at the Custer school compound. A deputy and a school maintenance man found the alarms to be false.
Custer has been home to Todd Fish for more than 35 years, even as he was world-hopping as a member of the U.S. Army and Reserves. But now he has finally come home to stay and recently took over the job of county veterans service officer.
After growing up in Arlington, Fish enlisted in the Army in 1984 and purchased property here the next year. His parents, David and Jean Fish, left the farm at the same time and have lived here ever since.
10 years ago, 2011 — Custer School District was facing up to $1 million in cuts ... Lo-Ru West Dance Studio presented its presentation of “Swash Buckled” with a cast of 48 dancers ranging in age from 4 to 17 ... The county agreed to pay Scull Construction $29,520 after reaching a settlement for time lost on the renovation and expansion of the Custer County Courthouse after contamination was found in the soil in the area where the elevator shaft was being constructed.
Thursday, Feb. 18
Custer Area Chamber of Commerce Mixer, 5-7 p.m., Custer Beacon
Civil Air Patrol, 7 p.m., Custer County Airport
Friday, Feb. 19
Custer Senior Center Cinnamon Roll Sale, 9 a.m., Custer Senior Center
Custer Community Theatre Casting Call, 6 p.m., Custer Senior Center
Saturday, Feb. 20
Battle Mountain Humane Society Fundraiser, 6 p.m., Buffalo Gap Community Center
Wednesday, Jan. 27
4:47 p.m.: A deputy and the county coroner dealt with a death on Morris Place. Foul play is not suspected at this time.
5:37 p.m.: Cows were reported out of their pasture near Custer Highlands. A possible owner was called to corral them.
7:42 p.m.: Deputies investigated a loud music complaint at a trailer park west of Custer. No loud music was heard.
Thursday, Jan. 28
1:28 a.m.: A deputy checked out an abandoned vehicle parked behind a semi-popular Custer convenience store. The derelict ride may be towed by the management.
