VIEW from LAKEVIEWSD: February 2012

Friday, February 17, 2012

Poinsett Update Email Received

One year ago I started giving heads up on the flooding potential. This year the outlook is much brighter for avoiding flood conditions. Our snow amount (we don't have any) could change, but the dry soil conditions, shallow ground frost and available storage area in numerous wetlands will contain a substantial amount of precipitation if it does come.

The one concern is the normal 'ice out method'. With large areas of Lake Poinsett already open and yet very hard 12 inch plus ice on the rest of it, this could be a different 'ice out condition'. Usually we hope for a warm up that honeycombs the ice long before we get open water. Open water allows the wind to really drive ice. Worst case is that we get those high winds before the ice has even begun to melt and it drives hard ice onto shore. The photos sent are to emphasize the unique situation happening currently on Lake Poinsett with the ice.

Rick Smith
Lake Poinsett/ North Central Big Sioux
Watershed Coordinator
PO Box 165
Hayti, SD 57241
605-783-3353

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Valentine's Week for All Your Loved Ones...

Treat your Valentines! Use Valentine's Day as an excuse to spread the love all this week. Treat your Valentines! Say 'I Love You' to all your loved ones with an invitation to join you for some good time & reasonable priced meal, sometime this week...

This week, special for Valentines-treat your loved one(s) to Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp, Filet Mignon, Ribeye dinner or anything else on the menu they may desire.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Rules of SNOLF

There are SNOLF Rules to follow. The particulars are explained fully by our SNOLF Leader from the PPP during registration. What you need to know to participate:
1. Registration is at 1:00 pm. on a 'first come' basis. Don't be late.
2. Come dressed to be outside for a couple of hours or more. (Using the bathroom before you go out is recommended).
3. Come ready for a fun-filled event. Having a DD lined up is a good idea, as drinking is encouraged. Forget your cares for a day and enjoy child-like play.
4. Teamwork and good sportsmanship is required. Don't get caught cheating on your score.
5. Each SNOLFer should bring one golf club and a tennis ball. There is a minimal ($5.00 or less) registration fee with 100% payback in prize cash.
6. Attending the 'after party' (including the awards ceremony, door prize drawings, & snacks accompanied by your favorite adult beverage, is not optional.
7. No whining.