MISSION Accomplished!

Minnow swallowing Success: Bob, PJ and Judy raised over $1000 for the Belly Can Challenge.  Congratulations Participants and Thank you Contributors!

1980's Theme Party--BJ from OUTLAW Entertainment orchestrated the musical karaoke show and trivia contest. Sunglasses and 80's attire made the night extra special.

The Live Minnow Swallowing Fundraiser began at 10 pm. at LAKEVIEW. Participants swallowed minnows for a good cause. They had been collecting pledges to raise money for the handicapped accessible dock project on Lake Poinsett. Over $1000 was raised by the three brave participants!

Bob getting minnow

PJ getting hers, eek!

Judy's ready for her minnow

Judy and Marvin wrote: “Linda and Bob, thanks for hosting such a fun event. We hope there will be more to come, well, maybe not eating a minnow. I'm hoping someone got a couple good pictures and they somehow can get in our area local newspapers. I just realized this morning that a handicap dock is not just for handicap folks but for anyone not fortune enough to have a dock to sit on and enjoy the view and water. Perhaps with more newspaper exposure we can get more groups to participate. If we can help in any way let us know. Here is a list of my donors:  Melissa and Matt Nofziger, Cael, Cade and Coby Nofziger, Sarah Nofziger, M. L. Nofziger, Donna and Mike Vardsveen, Korrie and Nick Wallin, Out of State Friends and Relatives”

Pj wrote: "Thanks so much to the crew at Lakeview for a fun, fun nite at the 80s Party and for hosting the handicap dock fundraiser. Can't believe I ate a live minnow!! Thanks to Craig Schoen, Bob Quigley, Lowell Richardson, Marv Nofziger, and Chris Fischer from the Lake Poinsett Area Development Assoc for over $300 in donations, and to Don Lappe, Norma Halvorsen, Jim and Vicki Pantzke, Daryl Lovre, Jim and Rena Martin, Sunflower Salon and Spa, Cheryl McClemans and Bob Anderson, and Terry Turner for supporting my Norwegian sushi meal. It was worth the $500 that went toward the over $1000 raised last nite! Way to go Lakeview!!"

80's Bob and Linda

Bob and I want to thank those donating almost $400 by challenging Bob in the minnow swallowing contest: Bob Mader, Rick Popkes, Theresa Hauschildt, Marv Nofzieger, Larry Langenfeld, Chuck, the Damn Brothers, Doug Sieck, Jeff MeGill, Terry Popkes, Kelly Johnson, Kevin Thomarassen, Bob Quigley, and Gary/Susan Fisher.

Local Artist, Susan Fisher

Thank you to everyone who got involved in the First Annual event, including the kids that went on the scavenger hunt and also those that helped to decorate LAKEVIEW with colored pictures of pelicans. Be sure to stop in and see their artwork displayed.

For more pictures, visit facebook.

This event was a fun opportunity to bring people together that share a common vision, enjoy a good time and love our lakes.  Thank you Deb Klebanoff for sharing the idea, Susan Fisher for the pelican artwork, Karen Brake for the party decor and to all three of you for your support and ideas while we brainstormed what we could accomplish this year! I wouldn't have done it without you and I hope you are looking forward to the next one! And to Jackie Baldwin and LPADA for getting behind us in promoting the idea, thank you.

Saturday, April 28th: Celebrate Spring & Return of the White Pelicans to our area lakes!

Scavenger Hunt

Interested in forming a team of kids and/or adults to participate in a scavenger hunt?

Teams (minimum of three people to a team) will gather at LAKEVIEW at 3:30, April 28^th, for instruction and the send off. You will need a vehicle, a driver, and a camera phone. Start time is 3:30 and it will take about an hour to complete the hunt. 

The Pelican--'Its Beak Can Hold More than Its Belly Can'

The 'Belly Can' CHALLENGE

Celebrating the Return of the Pelicans to Lake Poinsett Area Lakes

The CHALLENGE hosted by the LAKEVIEW of Poinsett,
will be held at 10pm.Saturday night, April 28, 2012. 
All are welcome to come watch as the Participants try to
accomplish the Mission.

Mission of theCHALLENGE:
The named Participant will successfully swallow a live minnow
to satisfy the pledges previously collected by the Participant. Read more on the
Pages of this Blog.

Color Me Happy.....Kids Coloring Pages--Celebrating Spring & Return of the Pelicans

This is for the Kids!

Hey Kids!
Help us decorate LAKEVIEW for spring.  Color the pelican pages (included as pdf. pages in this blog for downloading or pick up your copy at LAKEVIEW) and return them to LAKEVIEW by April 28th so we can hang them.  

Use your imagination and any medium to color the pages.  We left the back blank for you to add any information about yourself that you choose (ex. name, age, town or city, school etc.) to include with your 'masterpiece'. 

The first twenty kids that return their colored page(s) will receive a $2 gift certificate from LAKEVIEW. We will display the colored pelican pages until June 21st.  If you want your page(s) back, you can pick them up at LAKEVIEW June 22nd until July 1, 2012.

Thank you for your help to celebrate spring and the return of the American White Pelicans to the Poinsett Area LakeS. And we'd like to take this opportunity to thank artist, Susan Fisher for contributing the hand-drawn pelican pages for coloring and also the photo of  the pelican wearing sunglasses.

Looking Back...

As the date April 15th, is fast approaching, taking a few minutes to reflect on what a difference a year makes. All of us who lived through last year's flood

will never forget where we were last spring at this time. Follow the link for an album of photos collected at that time. Counting our blessings and thanking God for rainbows, today.

New Look for Blog and Website

It's been a very busy winter and early spring here at the lake.  The weather has been unbelievably mild all winter. And for the last month we've been enjoying springlike weather most days.  There are many signs of spring and quick posts to Facebook have documented some of that activity.

You may have noticed the new look for this blog.  There are other changes as well.  Along with an updated look to the LAKEVIEW website, there is now an item in the menu of the website that takes you directly to this blog. There is still more to do, but that nice weather is pulling me outside and away from my desk. Now that much of that technical work is behind me, and I've streamlined the process, I hope to reach out to you through the blog and email more often about what's going on at the lake.

So in the meantime, take a few minutes and browse the new pages of this blog and see what you think of the updated LAKEVIEW website. Check out the links.  They are full of information.  If you have trouble opening any of them, please let me know by emailing:  lakeviewresortsd@hotmail.com  I appreciate your feedback.

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

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.

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.

SNOLF this weekend

Link to LAKEVIEW's Facebook page/http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lake-Poinsetts-LAKEVIEW-Resort/105961866100885

Annual SNOLF -- Winter Golf -- this weekend,
February 11th, Saturday afternoon with an 'after party' to follow.
Practicing Safe SNOLF this year. No worries about going on the ice--using the beach instead--and guaranteed a fun time whether playing or just watching from inside. Sign up begins at 1:00./">