From the Files of the Lake Andes Wave
10 YEARS AGO
2015
Buffalo Wild Wings was proud to announce that $23,717.16 was raised during their fundraising event to show support towards the town of Delmont following the devastating tornado.
Pickstown held its annual 4th of July Celebration with a Freedom 5K Fun Run, a parade and a dinner in the park. The winners of the Freedom 5K Fun Run were Richard Langdeaux Jr. with a time of 15:55 and Julie Alderink with 23:02. Connor Garwood and Mieke Slaba finished in second at 20:19 for Connor and 24.33 for Mieke. There was also a men and women’s walk where Steve and Margaret Reiser both finished in first with a time of 38:37 and Noreen Laska finished in second at 39:06.
20 YEARS AGO
2005
Dr. Richard Honke was given the “Young at Heart Award”.
David Mack, Andes Central 2004 graduate, successfully completed National Guard basic training at Fort Jackson, SC.
A daughter was born to Troy and Angie Humpal. A son was born to Brock and Jody Foxhoven.
25 YEARS AGO
2000
Noreen Strid was recently honored for 25 years of dedicated service as an administrative assistant for the Charles Mix County Extension Service.
Austin Brunken and Penny Evans were united in marriage.
30 YEARS AGO
1995
Denise Stowells and Ronnie Klein were united in marriage.
Randy and Carla Winckler were proud to announce the birth of twin daughters, Krista and Kellie.
A son was born to Roger and Jenny Melmer.
40 YEARS AGO
1985
DonajeanDunnandThomasBureswereunitedinmarriage.
Robert Dillion and Tim Medicine Horn participated in the 1985 Jackrabbit wrestling camp.
Tracye Morrow and Daniel Krcil were married. Janice Morgan and Lloyd Wright announced their engagement.
55 YEARS AGO
1970
A new feature at the Randall Valley Racing was the Austrian Pursuit which was won by Gil Gau and Jody Vesley was 4th.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Otte reported the arrival of a baby boy. Maryl Ackerman and Patrick Hatwan exchanged vows.
70 YEARS AGO
1955
Governor Joe Foss announced the speed limits were staying the same, 60 mph during day and 50 mph at night.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Schrank celebrated their silver wedding anniversary.
90 YEARS AGO
1935
The population of Lake Andes was 845 (males, 428 and females, 417) and 42 residents from other countries.
At Buche’s, 4 rolls of toilet tissue were 15 cents; fly swatters 5 cents; a pound tin of salmon 11 cents.