10 Years Ago - 2014

The Andes Central Chapter of the Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) participated in a National Project titled, “Share our Strength, No Kid Hungry”.

Nathan Herrold was named Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week by KSFY- TV.

Senior members of the Andes Central choir sang to the residents of the Lake Andes nursing home.

A card shower was requested by the family of Helen Birger in honor of her 91st birthday.

Several Andes Central students job shadowed Dr. Cati Beaty D.V.M. with Lakeview Veterinary Clinic as part of a shadowing program organized by Mitchell Area Development Cooperation.

The Wave had a reprint of an article about Wagner Police Chief Tim Simonsen and Yankton Sioux Tribal Police Chief Chris Saunsoci; it was about their strong working relationship when dealing with crimes committed in one jurisdiction, and the offender hiding out in the other’s jurisdiction.

The Charles-Mix 4-H shooting sports program was set to start on December 28th at the 4H center in Lake Andes.

A community meeting was held to begin discussing the possibility of an Andes Central and Dakota Christian School sports cooperative.

20 Years Ago – 2004

Lake Andes Mayor Merritt Stegmeier submitted his resignation.

Jim and Amber Nelson were the new owners of Sunset Casino in Lake Andes and had a grand opening on December 18th.

Patrick Pesicka rolled his opponent over to pin for the win.

Jessica Walder and Tina Gau tied red ribbons on vehicle antennas to help raise awareness of 3-D: Drinking and Drugged Driving Prevention month.

30 Years Ago – 1994

Andes Central Eagles boys’ basketball topped Colome 54-47.

The Andes Central Eagle wrestlers faced Scotland- Menno in their season opener at home. Greg Nielson was the standout for the Eagle team with the lone pin as Scotland took the win.

40 Years Ago – 1984

Verlyn and Alona Ebright celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary December 15th.

Edgar Dumdei and Robert J. Peshek retired from the Corps of Engineers.

50 Years Ago – 1974

Eagles won over Armour 58-51. Dan Pipes scored 18 points. Joe Kelley and Ken Carda made 10 tallies each. The B game ended with a score of 45-42.

60 Years Ago – 1964

A son was born on December 19th to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Kirchevel.

Lake Andes boys’ basketball won over Bristol 49-40.

The Pickstown Engineers nipped the Andes Eagles 5150 in overtime.

70 Years Ago – 1954

The senior class elected Walter Houseman as cheerleader for the basketball season. The junior class elected Harold Jerman as cheerleader for the basketball season.

The girls’ basketball team defeated Fairfax 30-20.