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Keizer is new 4-H advisor for Custer, Fall River counties

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:04:08 -0600

Brad Keizer has been hired as the new 4-H Youth Program advisor for Fall River and Custer counties. He began his duties Jan. 9.

Originally from rural Illinois, Keizer grew up in the 4-H program and participated in Rodeo Club activities. After graduating from Murray State University in Kentucky with a degree in outdoor recreation and youth agency-nonprofit management, Keizer Black Hills adventures began with the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks, working at the Cleghorn Springs Fish Hatchery. He later expanded his youth development background as a recreation specialist in Rapid Ci

Pamida, Shopko announce merger

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:06:32 -0600

Two of the nation’s leading Midwest-based general merchandise retail chains, Shopko Stores and Pamida, announced they will merge to create one of the largest U.S. retailers focused on serving smaller and rural communities. The combined entity will have nearly 350 locations in 22 states and plans for new store growth in the second half of 2012 and beyond. Financial details of the merger, which is expected to close in mid-February, were not disclosed.

Positive Directions Counseling, Inc. to open in Custer

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:05:43 -0600

A local woman is opening a new counseling service in Custer. Roxanne Domek, a therapist with more than 20 years experience in her profession, opened Positive Directions Counseling Jan. 9 in the Coldwell Banker building.

“I'm really excited to bring my skills to Custer through my own office,” Domek says. “Custer is a beautiful town. I'm really looking forward to giving back to the community where I've made my home for so long.”

Keating releases new book on history of music

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:04:33 -0600

Bernie Keating, the author of the popular local histories “The Buffalo Gap Frontier” and “Songs and Recipes: For Macho Men Only,” has just released his seventh book, published by Author House, Bloomington, Ind. Keating, who grew up in Buffalo Gap, is a retired executive and Naval officer now living in Sonora, Calif.

New West RiverBishop to visit St. John’s

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:05:08 -0600

The freshly ordained Bishop of the West River Diocese will pay a visit to St. John’s the Baptist Catholic Church this coming weekend, Dec. 10-11.

Bishop Robert Gruss was ordained in July, replacing Bishop Blaise Cuprich, who was sent to a Diocese in Washington. Gruss, who lives in Rapid City, is working his way to every West River parish in the Diocese to pay a visit.

Activities abound for Community Christmas

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:04:03 -0600

Work has begun on the myriad of details involved in the Custer Community Christmas Project, a multi-faceted program whose over-riding goal is bringing the entire community together to experience the spirit of giving and sharing. Three principal events—a Christmas dinner, the distribution of food baskets and Select-a-Gift, all taking place on Saturday, Dec. 17—bring the project to a culmination

Fennells honored by Rapid City YMCA

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:04:37 -0600

Gene and Linda Fennell of Custer were given the YMCA of Rapid City’s George Zeise Award at the YMCA of Rapid City’s Heritage Club Dinner Nov. 1 at the Canyon Lake Chophouse.

This award is named for George Zeise, who was the executive director at the YMCA for 20 years. During this time Zeise and the Board volunteers brought the YMCA organization from struggling to thriving. Zeise and the volunteers brought financial stability and introduced programs for kids and families.

‘Operation Christmas Child’ returning to Custer

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:06:47 -0500

While many Custer families are busy with holiday activities, a group of local volunteers is focused on filling empty shoe boxes with school supplies, toys, hygiene items and notes of encouragement for needy kids overseas. Custer families are participating in the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind—Operation Christmas Child—an effort that has hand-delivered 86 million gifts to kids worldwide since 1993.

This year-round project of Samaritan’s Purse is coming to its peak, as local businesses, churches and schools prepare to collect gift-filled shoe boxes during National Collection Week, Nov. 14-21. Volunteers may drop off their shoe box gifts at one location in the area to help kids in 100 countries know they are loved and not forgotten.

‘General Custer’ buffalo will call chamber office home

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:03:34 -0500

Last month the life-sized buffalo that graced downtown Custer all summer found new homes after the Custer Stampede Buffalo Art Auction. “The Rise and Fall of General Custer,” created by artist Karen Cade, was purchased by Jim Frank and Colleen Hennessy of Custer. Frank and Hennessy have recently announced that they are permanently loaning the buffalo to the Custer Area Chamber of Commerce, where it will stand at the visitors’ center, located at 615 Washington Street.

“We both feel this buffalo is an appropriate symbol for our town to publicly display; we are pleased to learn that many people agree. Besides being a beautiful work of art, it has educational value and contributes to community pride,” said Hennessy.

Local Custer man to audition for ‘America’s Got Talent’

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:03:46 -0500

Dennis Anderson loves to tell his jokes. He can often be found walking around town, or traveling to local events, and talking with people. If you don’t recognize this name, perhaps you know him better as his alter ego, Mrs. Doubtfire.

Anderson has been performing as Mrs. Doubtfire for almost a year now. It all started when he entered a 2010 Halloween costume contest as the title character from the 1993 Robin Williams movie. Anderson won the contest and took home $500.