BLUE MOON - New Year's Eve

Ring in the New Year while enjoying the first Blue Moon* since July of '07. *BLUE MOON is when a month, in this case, December, has 2 full moons in one month.
Our recent blizzard, which was so far-reaching across the country, was hopefully, a snowstorm that occurs just "once in a blue moon."

At LAKEVIEW Resort we'll be serving up surf'n'turf dinners on NEW YEAR'S EVE. 6 oz. Poor Man's Lobster $8.95. An 8oz. Sirloin Steak $9.95. Or combine them--Surf'n'Turf for $14.95.

Bob will be singing Karaoke beginning at 9pm. Bring your friends and create a fun party for you and yours...

LAKEVIEW will be open at 7 am New Year's Day for breakfast (serving until 10:30 am), lunch and dinner specials available until 8 pm. Bar and C-Store will also be open all through the weekend.

Live Music this last weekend, AWESOME!

Just a quick look back at the live music experience we had LAKEVIEW this last weekend. The band, Crossroads made their debut and what an impression that 'class act' made on all that attended! They, (Jeff, Rod, Mike, Buck and Joe) are total professional musicians that come together to create a night of musical magic for all with their mix of classic rock, blues, and a few country and oldies.

We will be watching these guys as they are 'going places'. We'll keep you posted where you can see them for yourself. For bookings call Mike at 605-520-7178 or 882-5764. Hoping to have them back at our place, again, real soon...

Just for fun, below their logo (over to the left of this blog) I found a site that you can sign in to to listen to music (without charge) from the classic rock artists like Eric Clapton's "Crossroads". If you like music like this, you'll be amazed by the live band from South Dakota, Crossroads.

Did you hear on the news today that the Salvation Army of Watertown says, "thank you." They met and surpassed their holiday goal this year, (Yeah!) so the bell-ringers and red buckets will no longer be heard from for the rest of the shopping season. We, at LAKEVIEW, are proud that with your help, we silenced those ringing bells!
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf/vw-local/Home

$2 BEERS & 'WELL' DRINKS

At LAKEVIEW, we're lookin' out for you! We've sharpened our pencil and dropped the price. Effective immediately, $2 for all domestic beers and well drinks, all day, every day and night. Just in time for the Christmas Party this weekend!

DART Tournament this month will be the 4th Saturday night of the month, December 26th. Sign up is 7:00pm. Draw for your partner. $10 entry fee with 110% payback in prize money. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

Watch for New Year's Eve dinner specials and make plans to toast the bubbly and welcome in the new year, dancing and singing with Bob's Karaoke...

At LAKEVIEW, We're Lookin' Out for You...

At LAKEVIEW, We're lookin' out for You. This weekend you are invited to a Christmas Party featuring the area's newest band, CROSSROADS, playing classic rock, country, oldies and blues! They'll be playing two (2) nights, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18th and 19th beginning at 9pm (until 1:00 am.) both nights. No Cover Charge.
We've asked the Watertown SALVATION ARMY to provide a red bucket for our donations. While celebrating the holidays, we can help them continue their tradition of doing the most good, for those in need!
Since 1897, the Salvation Army has been in Watertown, providing Christian based assistance to those in need in our area. Americans have made the Salvation Army their favorite way to help others. Their outreach has been a long respected wonder of kindness and generosity. Help us help them aid those that have fallen on hard times now and throughout the year, by providing food, shelter, clothing, medical help and transportation.

ice on, snow blew through...

As of last weekend, under the full moon the lakes froze over. Yesterday the wind blew alot of snow around. Today, a clear sky with sunshine and single digits.
But don't let the cold dampen your spirits. It looks alot like Christmas...don't forget the tour of homes on the east side this Sunday.
And make plans to invite family and friends to the 2-night Christmas Party with a live band, CROSSROADS, at LAKEVIEW Resort, Dec. 18th and 19th. Donations to the Salvation Army's red bucket that we'll have on hand, will be appreciated. Remember to bring your own mistletoe!

Searching for Santa?

Santa will be in Arlington, tomorrow Dec.5th. Find a copy of the Arlington Area Visitor's Guide for more information.
Pick up a copy of the Hamlin County Republican for more information on Santa's whereabouts in Hamlin County. This Saturday morning (10am-noon)he will be in Estelline. Friday night, Dec. 11th, Santa will be in Bruce at 7pm. Dec. 19th will be a very busy day for Santa as he will be in Castlewood (1:30-3pm)Hayti (2-4pm), Lake Norden (2-5pm). Whew! Lucky he's got helpers for that schedule!

Also, look in Arlington for a LIVE NATIVITY, Saturday, Dec. 5th. Go to the Arlington website, www.arlingtonsd.com

Look for a Tour of Homes this Sunday, Dec. 6th in Castlewood from 2-5pm. And the Lake Poinsett Tour of Homes Sunday, Dec. 13th from 1-4pm.

And, don't forget the school programs. Area school children will begin performances this coming week for friends and families.

What a fun and busy time of year! Get out and just soak up all that you can this year and you will be merrier for it...

Shout out to Castlewood Warrior Marching Band!

Castlewood High School Band made South Dakota proud, playing in the Thanksgiving Parade in Chicago this year.

Over the River and To Lake Poinsett for a Holiday Tour of Homes

Over the River and
To Lake Poinsett...
For a Holiday Tour of Homes
East and Northeast Lake Drive, Lake Poinsett
Please Join Us Sunday, December 13, 2009
1:00 to 4:00 pm
$5 Tickets
Holiday Gift Basket Raffle
including baskets by Sonnies,
Tastefully Simple, and Stampin’ Up.
Tour These Homes:
7 miles straight West of Estelline.
Look for the Candy Canes!
268 East Lake Drive
244 East Lake Drive
230 East Lake Drive
188 East Lake Drive
132 East Lake Drive
118 Northeast Lake Drive

Update: Lake Level Ruling by State Water Management Board put Controversy on Hold

If you want to know more about the lake level hearing, The Brookings Register, this week, has the best written article I've seen about how this controversy stands, for now. The state decided to bar the Lake Poinsett Water Project District Board from raising a flood gate that only allows water to flow out from Lake Poinsett into the river. The LP Water Project District Board was seeking the option to allow (spring thaw) overflow water in from the Big Sioux River to supplement natural runoff to keep the lake at the full level.

I decided early on, not use this blog as an editorial page for this issue, as it is too emotionally charged for all concerned. I contend the ruling is part of a much bigger picture that I choose not to share from here...

NO CHRISTMAS PARTY?

Create Your Own Christmas Party!
Two nights of live music, CROSSROADS Band.
Playing Classic Rock, Country, Oldies & Blues.
Two Nights, Dec. 18th - 19th
Bring your own mistletoe!
LAKEVIEW RESORT,
Lookin' out for You!
Call 605-983-5966 if more information is needed.