10 Years Ago – 2014

Andes Central accepted “Rachel’s Challenge” which is an objective for schools to a create a safe learning environment for all students.

Aaron Tronvold and Joey Evans were featured as the senior spotlights.

Andes Central students won at the South-Central SD Science and Engineering Fair.

Andes Central students attended the Make It Happen conference that was held in Wagner.

The Modern Woodmen Cap #18045 provided $2,500 in matching funds to the Lake Andes Dakota senior meals program.

20 Years Ago – 2004

From thousands of entries, Sherry Myears and Dave Mack were selected as two of the Top Ten Poets in the high school division of the Young Poets’ Contest.

Twenty-four students from Marty Indian School attended the Indian Youth Conference 2000 at the Crossroads Inn in Huron.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher S. De Geest recently returned from a routine, scheduled deployment on board the USS Peleiu, homeported in San Diego, while assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit based out of Camp Pendleton, CA.

30 Years Ago – 1994

Grand opening ceremonies were held for the new Fort Randall Federal Credit Union building in Pickstown.

A son was born to Kevin and Sally Florey.

40 Years Ago - 1984

Leonard Nelson retired after serving 30 years with the South Dakota Extension Service.

Brandon Lane was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Myears.

Marilyn Conklin was a member of the South Dakota All-State Band.

50 Years Ago – 1974

The 695th Radar Squadron at Pickstown was assigned to the Sioux City Air Defense Sector has been selected to represent the 29th Air Division in competition for the 1963 ADC Radar Trophy.

Lucille Jones won first place in the Essay Contest sponsored by the Charles-Mix Rural Electric Association.

A miscellaneous bridal shower was held for Carol Jones.

70 Years Ago – 1954

Leslie B. Lewis has accepted a call to become pastor of the First Presbyterian Church.

After five years of service as minister of the Pickstown Community Church, the Rev. Robert E. Grimm will be leaving.

80 Years Ago – 1944

The first water-bath canners to be manufactured since 1941 will be made this spring for use in the season’s home canning, says the State College Extension Service.

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Moneke.

90 years Ago – 1934

Jacob M. Bender and Miss

Emma Roth were married at the Presbyterian parsonage.

100 Years Ago – 1924

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Sorenson, eleven miles east of this city reported the arrival of a baby boy at their home.

The Farmer’s Union has rented the Renner building on Main Street, just west of Skinners Jewelry Store, and will occupy the same with their cream station.

Lloyd Jackson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jackson, and Miss Enda Engel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theo Engel, were united in marriage.

110 Years Ago – 1914

Miss Kate Manley rented the Harding building and will open a millinery store.

L. Donovan informed the paper that he will open an automobile garage and repair shop in the Van Scoter building sometime the fore part of next month.