Custer County Chronicle

Herman, Gramkow are GDD royalty

Published by admin on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 9:20am
Custer High School class of 2020 graduates Kelsey Herman and Shelby Gramkow have been named this year’s Gold Discovery Days royalty.
Herman has lived in Custer her entire life and says she “can’t remember the last time she missed” Gold Discovery Days.
“Gold Discovery Days is a great time for our community to get together and have a good time,” she said. “All activities throughout the week cater to so many people and there is something for everyone. I have participated in many of the activities offered and always have had a great time.”

Down Memory Lane July 15

Published by admin on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 9:18am
­­10 years ago, 2010 — Josie Thomsen was Gold Discovery Days queen ... Joyce and Roy Miller were Gold Discovery Days parade marshals ... The Custer Area Chamber of Commerce opened up a new office in Hermosa.

Eight Days in Custer County

Published by admin on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 9:17am
Thursday, July 16
Gold Discovery Days Carnival, 5-10 p.m., Washington Street
Civil Air Patrol, 7 p.m., Custer County Airport
 
Friday, July 17
Arts & Crafts Festival, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Washington Street between 4th and 5th streets
Gold Discovery Days Carnival, noon to 10 p.m., Washington Street
At the Hop Drive-In Concert, 7-8 p.m., Custer High School Parking Lot
Legends in Light Laser Show, 9:30 p.m., Crazy Horse Memorial

Sheriff’s Log June 25-July 1

Published by admin on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 8:56am
Thursday, June 25
4:23 p.m.: A lost driver’s license was reported near Sylvan Lake. It’s from one of those states that grows a lot of corn, so if you see it, drop it by. 
6:16 p.m.: A suspicious GMC Yukon was parked on Hazelrodt Cutoff. The sinister SUV turned out to be merely broken down. 
7:01 p.m.: Fussin’ and hollerin’ was reported on Oak Street in Fairburn. The dispute to be just a verbal one. 

Expecting the unexpected

Published by admin on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 9:21am
With 2020 already a busier than usual year for Custer County Search and Rescue (SAR) and thousands of people crowding the area on a holiday weekend for the July 3 fireworks at Mt. Rushmore, SAR director Rick March was geared up and ready for anything. However, in spite of all that, March said the long weekend turned out to be “fairly quiet.”
March admitted he hates to use the word “quiet” because things can change in an instant, but said “there were no serious incidents or major stressors” this past weekend.

The parade of marshals

Published by admin on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 9:20am
The man who rode as grand marshal in Custer’s annual Fourth of July Patriots Parade Saturday was not the person originally chosen for the honor by local veterans groups. In fact, John Culbertson is not even a military veteran. However, the former city council member, retired firefighter and 18-year Custer emergency medical technician turned out to be the perfect choice to preside over the parade which honored both military and first-responder heroes this year. 

Down Memory Lane July 8

Published by admin on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 9:15am

Eight Days in Custer County

Published by admin on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 9:08am
Thursday, July 9
Lions Club, noon, Pizza Works
Civil Air Patrol, 7 p.m., Custer County Airport
 
Friday, July 10
Quarantine Cruise and Pulled Pork Dinner,
6-8 p.m., Cruise begins at S&B Motor Parts, Meal at Custer State Farm
 
Saturday, July 11
Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Way Park
Buffalo Gap Blow Out Parade, 10 a.m., Main Street Buffalo Gap

Sheriff’s Log June 19-25

Published by admin on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 8:53am
Friday, June 19
12 a.m.: One UTV (also known as a side-by-side) fell on its side on Stockade Lake Drive. No injuries were reported there. 
1:48 p.m.: A deputy helped a stranded motorist on Hwy. 385 near Carroll Creek Road. 
5:15 p.m.: Deputies helped out with Custer High School’s belated but still awesome prom night. Apparently, a good time was had by all. 
8:04 p.m.: Deputies helped with an emergency medical call on Custer’s Ponderosa Street. 

Down Memory Lane July 1

Published by admin on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 11:29am
­­10 years ago, 2010 — Mike Bradeen won the Biggest Loser contest with a 40-pound  loss ... Clayton Sander grilled steaks over an open fire during the Old Fashioned Fourth ... McGas advertised fill-ups of propane for $1.19 a gallon.