Custer County Chronicle

Sheriff's Log Dec. 4-8

Published by admin on Thu, 12/23/2021 - 9:11am

Saturday, Dec. 4
The 911 Misdial of the Day: A person turned their phone off after it locked up and was rewarded with a false call to the emergency line. Who designs these things?
2:41 a.m.: A deputy checked an open gate at a state facility near the junction of Hwy. 385 and Hwy. 16. All was in order there.
9:03 a.m.: Bison were wandering on Hwy. 16 near North Pole Road. Their rancher got them back in the pasture before a deputy arrived.
3:22 p.m.: The North Pole Road bison were up to their tricks again. Again their owner rounded them up.

Jenny’s Floral to sell

Published by admin on Thu, 12/16/2021 - 9:17am

Jenny Behlings has an exit plan. And, while she is exiting Jenny’s Floral in the not-too-distant future, she’s not abandoning her “35-year-old baby. Rather, Behlings plans to move to the “next level” of the florist world, while fading more into the background at the building that boasts her name.
“I’m not going to get out of the business, it’s just going to change,” Behlings said. “(Her husband) Tim is retiring in June, and it would be nice to be a little more fluid and just be able to go if we want to go.”

Down Memory Lane Dec. 15

Published by admin on Thu, 12/16/2021 - 9:11am

10 Years ago, 2011 — The Custer School District Board of Education was updated on progress for the Common Core standards, a new education model in math and English...Over 180 children attended Christmas for Kids at the Custer Showbarn. Those in attendance were treated to an appearance by Fred and Barney of Flintstones Bedrock Village, magic shows by magician Duane Laflin and of course, a visit with Mr. and Mrs.

Eight Days in Custer County

Published by admin on Thu, 12/16/2021 - 9:09am

Thursday, Dec. 16
Lions Club, noon, Pizza Works
Lewis Realty Open House, 2-5 p.m., 14 Mt. Rushmore Rd.
Hermosa Community Food Bank, 3-5 p.m., Heartland Hair
Book Chat, 4:30 p.m., Custer County Library
Civil Air Patrol, 6:30 p.m., Custer County Airport

Friday, Dec. 17
Bingo, 7-9 p.m., Hermosa American Legion

Sheriff's Log Nov. 30 - Dec. 2

Published by admin on Thu, 12/16/2021 - 9:04am

Tuesday, Nov. 30
2:47 p.m.: A deputy gave advice to someone involved in a civil problem at a trailer park on Needles View Place.
Wednesday, Dec. 1
12:57 a.m.: Fussin’ and hollerin’ was reported at a house on Custer’s Homestead Drive. No one there was hurt and deputies separated the two people.
5:03 a.m.: The pair from the previous call was at it again on Homestead Drive. Deputies calmed everything down…again.
6:59 a.m.: The usual cow was out in the usual place on Hwy. 16/385 near Avenue of the Chiefs. A deputy got it back where it belonged.

Eight Days in Custer County

Published by admin on Thu, 12/09/2021 - 9:59am

Thursday, Dec. 9
Lions Club, noon, Pizza Works
Spice Club, 4:30 p.m., Custer County Library
Custer Area Chamber of Commerce Mixer, 5-7 p.m., Laughing Water Restaurant at Crazy Horse Memorial
Junior Kindergarten through Fourth Grade Vocal Concert, 6 p.m., Hermosa School Gym
ADD/ADHD Support Group, 6:30 p.m.,
Monument Health Custer Hospital Conference Room
Civil Air Patrol, 6:30 p.m., Custer County Airport

Fund started to help Dr. Sharon

Published by admin on Thu, 12/09/2021 - 9:19am

Sharon Seneczko, owner of Southern Hills Animal Clinic, has earned a reputation for compassionate care for her patients as well as their humans during her 22 years as a veterinarian in Custer. Now it is the animal doctor who needs help.
Dr. Sharon, as she affectionately is known in the community, contracted COVID-19 in late October. After spending more than two weeks in the hospital she has been diagnosed with bronchiectasis, an obstructive lung disease. Currently working toward recovery but still unable to return to work she faces mounting medical bills.

Down Memory Lane Dec. 8

Published by admin on Thu, 12/09/2021 - 9:18am

10 Years ago, 2011 — A letter with over 30 signatures of downtown business owners who wanted Custer Cruisin’ vendors from 6th Street was presented to the Custer City Council....Custer County Sheriff Rick Wheeler was urging people to drive sober during the holiday season...Mr. and Mrs. Claus, played by Arvon and Ann Hamilton, listened to children tell them what they wanted for Christmas at the YMCA holiday celebration.

Sheriff's Log Nov. 25-30

Published by admin on Thu, 12/09/2021 - 9:10am

Thanksgiving Day Thursday, Nov. 25
12:11 p.m.: A lost person was reported in the Custer area. After much messing around and searching various places, the call was resolved when the lost person showed up at their home safe and sound.
1:20 p.m.: A tourist from California reported a wounded bison on the Wildlife Loop Road in Custer State Park. Though the visitor attempted to give it water and “help it up” (this is not recommended), a park ranger eventually put the wounded beast down.

Eight Days in Custer County

Published by admin on Thu, 12/02/2021 - 10:22am

Thursday, Dec. 2
Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Custer Masonic Lodge
Civil Air Patrol, 6:30 p.m., Custer County Airport

Friday, Dec. 3
Chicken Cordon Bleu Dinner, 4:30-6:45 p.m., Hermosa American Legion
Bingo, 7 p.m., Hermosa American Legion