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Gary Wayne Nelsen, age 70, of Conifer, Colorado, passed away peacefully in his sleep September 25, 2023. Gary was born in Pickstown December 5, 1952, the son of Lavon and Wayne Nelsen of Lake Andes. He graduated from Andes Central High School. After graduation he married Veronica Honomichl of Wagner, and entered training to become an x-ray technician. Gary and Ronnie and their two sons, Troy and Travis, moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he began his career with DuPont selling x-ray film. He later moved to Waukesha, WI, where he met and married Laura Gamboeck. In 1997 they moved to Greenville, SC and then to Colorado where he worked his way through several companies to become Vice President of Medical Sales of North America. After college, Gary’s sons relocated to Austin, TX. Gary remained close and was always proud of their accomplishments as they navigated their way through the music world in Austin.
Read moreThe library move of major materials is complete. The work of sorting, shelving, displaying and enjoying the new site is in the works. The library sign at 17 Park Ave. went up on the 9th and we opened for limited services on November 8th. The staff is adjusting to a new space, and we find the patrons who have visited us are doing so as well. In the near future we hope to host an open house for the community and have tours for the Andes Central student body.
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December 1st (Friday) has been set as the date for the annual Christmas Parade and Customer Appreciation Day in Lake Andes. Start now to plan a parade entry! “Christmas” is the theme this year for parade entries. Customer appreciation can be handled by each individual business and as they choose. The annual lighting of the Christmas Tree at the corner of 3rd Ave and Main Street is a highlight of the night. Drawings for hams and turkeys will also take place after the tree lighting. If you have a group that would like to organize a food sale or a craft fair that would be wonderful. Let’s make this the best Christmas Parade and Customer Appreciation Day to date!
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The Lake Andes Health Care Center celebrated Veteran’s Day on Friday, November 10th. The Andes Central Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) students honored the Veterans residing at the Lake Andes Health Care Center by presenting them with Veteran’s Day Baskets. The baskets included a snack, a drink and a handmade patriotic ornament made by the JAG students. The residents were excited to be honored and to have the JAG students come for a visit.
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This week’s featured Andes Central Senior is Anaias White Eyes. Anaias is the son of Natanee Patterson. During his high school years at Andes Central, Anaias has been involved in basketball, golf and the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program. He has also volunteered his time and helped the Feeding America project. Cheeseburgers with fries is Anaias’ favorite school lunch and his favorite teacher in high school has been Ms. Keizer.
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ANDES CENTRAL STUDENTS ATTEND 96TH NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION
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AVON PIRATES 2023 CLASS 9B STATE CHAMPIONS
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