2010 - 10 Years Ago

Lake Andes Fire Department provided Christmas gifts for children in the area.

The Andes Central National Honor Society collected toys and clothing for Christmas presents and outdid themselves with all they collected.

2000 - 20 Years Ago

Christmas Appreciation Day was held at Lake Andes.

Jerrod Rolston, Lake Andes, was among those graduating from the SDSU fall graduation exercises.

Ronald D. Reinschmidt was recently named a Certified Internal Auditor.

Andes Central elementary presented their Christmas Concert.

Warren Parker benefit was held at First Lutheran Church to help cover medical expenses.

The Andes Central Lady Eagles with a hard-fought volleyball championship trophy from the Lakota Nations Invitational Volleyball tournament.

Dean Swanson received his 25 year service plaque and medallion from the Lake Andes US Post Office.

1980 - 40 Years Ago

Paul Padrnos was chosen one of two students to represent South Dakota at the annual US Senate Youth Program in Washington, D.C.

Mark Huber was chosen for the Who's Who Among Students from South Dakota School of Mines & Technology.

1970 - 50 Years Ago

SPF Gary Carda was flying home from Virginia to spend the holidays with his parents.

A Zenith 23" giant screen TV was available for $579.88.

1960 - 60 Years Ago

Donna Nelson and Pat Kallas are members of Southern Teachers College choir.

1950 - 70 Years Ago

All the Wave's pages in this issue were green with red letters.

A Grand Opening was held at Lake Andes Motors, owned by D.W. (Dunk) Beemer.

1940 - 80 Years Ago

About 8,500 acres of state owned rural credit land sold in the state with the average rate per acre of $8.43.

1930 - 90 Years Ago

Ethel Fox quit her job in the read-to-wear department at G.F. Buche store to take a position in Madison, Wisconsin.

The county seat of Lake Andes was without a bank when Farmers & Merchants Bank, which started only in June, sold out to Security State Bank in Geddes.

A new Farmers Co-op Elevator was completed following the burning of the old one. It had a 25,000 bushel capacity.