The annual Fish Days celebration was held June 6th – 8th. The theme was “Hunting for A Good Time”. Parade Marshalls were Harold and Anita Miller.

Fish Days Queen was Jacie Braun and runner up was Sydney Myears.

Kristina Kranig announced her candidacy for Charles-Mix auditor.

FormerNFLplayerwhopunted for the New Orleans Saints, Brian Hansen, spoke at the Andes Central athletic awards banquet.

Nichole Dvorak and DiMera Dvorak were awarded Academic All-State for Cheer.

The All-Sport Eagle Award was awarded to Nichole Dvorak.

20 Years Ago – 2004

Brandi Gravatt was crowned 2004 Fish Days Queen and Araya Cournoyer was chosen as the 2004 ‘Lil Miss Fishy.

Brian Johnson and Kathy Ronfeldt are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Baylee Rae Johnson.

Jim Nelson and Amber Solko announced their engagement.

Seven candidates seeking to fill the Andes Central School Board seats are John Brooks, Anthony Bruguier, Russel Gall, Faith Spotted Eagle, Charon Asetoyer, Mary Carda and Mary Payer.

Andes Central Eagles place five events at the State Track Meet.

30 Years Ago – 1994

Anna Bouza was honored on her 85th birthday.

Samantha Dion was the 1994 Fish Days Queen.

Marie Parker placed fourth in the 1600-meter run at the State Track Meet.

40 Years Ago – 1984

Brenda Slaba and Robert Holm were married.

50 Years Ago – 1974

Debra Larson and Jay Van Der Werff were married.

Dave Nincehelser was at his best as the Lakers defeated Parkston 3-2. He struck out seven and gave up eight hits.

60 Years Ago – 1964

Robert Haar was honored on his 79th birthday.

The Lake Andes Radio and T.V. Repair shop opened for business. Harold Carda is the new proprietor and will locate in the building formerly occupied by Maruska Jewelry Store.

Terry Carda hurled a one hitter as Lake Andes defeated Winner 13-0 in a seven-inning contest. Harold Johnson and Rich Assam were the leading hitters.

Sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kunz, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Douglas and Dr. and Mrs. Donald Ellis. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Terry Holden.

70 Years Ago – 1954

The First Lutheran Church congregation held a farewell dinner in honor of Pastor Wigdahl and family.

Steve Johnson was named manager of Pete’s Texaco Station.

A new addition was added to Pete’s Café and 4 ½ upholstered booths and an air conditioning system have been installed.

The Lake Andes Legion team defeated Pickstown 23-9. Tom Brokaw was the catcher for Pickstown.

80 Years Ago – 1944

Clifford Horner and Dorothy Brooks were married.

America was aroused early Tuesday morning by the announcement that the Allied Army and Navy had begun a long-expected invasion of Germany and its armed forces were now entrenched in northern France.

The command is under General Eisenhouer, a Kansas citizen who is considered the world’s greatest strategist and soldier.

At the regular meeting of the City Council, the permanent paving of main street and other city streets were discussed.

To show what promising weather conditions has been on demand for land, an unimproved 160 acres of land five miles north of Lake Andes sold at auction for $6000. Anton Kisely was the purchaser.

90 Years Ago – 1934

Sheriff Coles, his deputy and four federal officers stopped down on moonshine stills in the county and brought in a truck load of boilers, coals, heaters and accessories. At one farm in Moore Township, they found a hundred gallon still, pressure tank and 600 gallons of mash. The famer was taken to Mitchell to explain the situation to the federal officers.