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

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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./">

Why Cook Tonight?

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Eat well while eating out--fresh salads, finest ingredients, made from scratch items and we do the clean up! A winning combination to delight all tastes.

TONIGHT...Look for Dee's salad bar along with FRIDAY SPECIALS-Poor Man's Lobster or Filet Mignon!

Weekend's Specials & Events Reminder

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Crossroads Band, Saturday, Jan. 28th beginning at 8:30pm.
Meet the Artist on Saturday from 6-9pm. and Sunday 3-6pm.
Restaurant Specials:
Friday Night-'poor man's lobster' or filet mignon
Saturday Night-country style ribs or prime rib
Both Friday & Saturday nights - Dee's Salad Bar is back!
Come on out and enjoy!!

See the article in last week's Hamlin County Republican and Estelline Journal about the wall mural painted by Susan Fisher at LAKEVIEW. Watch for this week's ad in those same papers.

Quiet Moment of Reflection, Thank God for Snow

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As we begin the Poinsett Pounder's weekend, in a quiet moment reflect on how fragile life can be and thank God for the beauty of our Poinsett area lakes, now covered in a crisp white blanket of snow. Safe travels, have fun and let the games begin!!

From the Poinsett Pounders

An email also received, today:

Greetings All.

I would like to let everyone know that due to unsafe ice conditions, the Pounder’s / KWAT ice fishing tournament set for this Friday January 20th has been cancelled. We had extensive discussions with KWAT and the decision to cancel was made due to safety reasons.

All other events are a GO…I look forward to everyone showing up and helping make this year’s Games a success!!

As we are talking safety…..with the current cold temps and possibly snow, the ice on area lakes can potentially be more dangerous than earlier this year. If the water which has previously been open now freezes and is covered with snow, there is no way to know how thick the ice is! If anyone plans to ride snowmobiles or ATVs during this year’s poker run, please STAY OFF THE ICE!!

If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact me @ 605-880-1586. Thanks. dug

Poinsett Update from Rick Smith

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Passing on an email we received today:

-----Original Message-----
From: Smith, Richard - Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 11:38 AM
Subject: Poinsett update Jan 18,2012

Poinsett weather has been anything but normal. A November, December and first 1/3 of January that averaged 20 to 30 degrees above normal. While those here have enjoyed the southern like temps, it has caused some real dangers to those participating in winter lake ice activities. Monday, Lake Poinsett claimed the life of an ice fisherman that drove his ATV into open water after becoming disoriented at dark during a small snow squall that passed through the area.
The Annual Poinsett fishing contest has been cancelled for this weekend in hopes of not repeating a tragedy similar to Monday's. The Poinsett Pounders Snowmobile activities will continue this weekend utilizing the 1-2 inches of snow currently on the ground and is probably safe with temps back to normal subzero levels for this week.


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

Too late to warn this fisherman of thin ice & open water on Poinsett.

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http://www.ksfy.com/story/16534073/ice-fisherman-presumed-drowned-in-eastern-sd-lake

Dawn of a New Day

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This past week is a benchmark for the LAKEVIEW crew. Looking back,
we have now been back in business for as long as we were out of business due to the flooding (4-1/2 months). With that in mind, we want to thank all of our loyal customers for your support as we have put the pieces back together and once again made a ‘go of it’.

We also need to share our appreciation to ‘Mother Nature’ for extending our beautiful fall weather (beyond anyone’s expectations) way past the date on the calendar that marks the official first day of winter (Dec. 22nd- a.k.a. winter solstice). None of us can control the weather, but thank you for the part you played in keeping our doors open. The combination of blessings made for a great re-opening!

So now we are dawning on a new day. Looking ahead, the weather seems to be cooperating now for celebrating winter and the accompanying fun. What could be more exciting than the Poinsett Area Lakes of SD coming alive with the Poinsett Pounders Snowmobile Club’s annual winter activities? Friday, January 20th is the fishing tournament. Don’t miss the spectacular fireworks at dark on Saturday night. Poker runs and fun for the kids. For more information, go to their website: poinsettpounders.com

While we’re on the subject of outdoor winter fun, the date for SNOLF – golf on snow – at LAKEVIEW is Saturday, February 11th. Anyone who has attended this event will tell you it’s a blast for the participants and those that just want to watch and be affectionately known by a term we’ve adopted, as the “window lickers” (referring to man’s best friend). Everybody is welcome to come and join in the ‘after party’. The fun starts in the afternoon and goes long into the night. At the top of this page, in the search box you can type in snolf for stories from previous years.

Saturday and Sunday, January 28th and 29th we have a special event planned at LAKEVIEW. To commemorate the dawning of a new day, we have had the privilege of a hosting local artist painting a mural on the wall in our dining room. See the event at facebook: lake-poinsett's-lakeview-resort
https://www.facebook.com/events/277485375639139/

Her lovely depiction of our region, our Poinsett area lakes of South Dakota, will be the highlight of a ‘meet and greet the artist’ event, Sunday from 3:00 – 6:00 pm.

Susan will also be on hand from 6-9 pm. Saturday night, Jan. 28th, and we thought a musical treat would also be appropriate and have arranged for our favorite band out of Watertown to return and entertain us once again. CROSSROADS Band, a real 'class act, will be rocking the house with your favorite rock, blues and country hits beginning at 9pm.

Indulge yourself while showing your support and appreciation for the arts. Mark the last weekend of January on your calendar and share with your friends. Spend some time at LAKEVIEW finding common ground with a painter and some musicians that truly enjoy making our lives and times together, richer and more colorful.

Your New Year's Resolution

As we look ahead and realize New Year's Eve is this Saturday, it causes one to ponder what should we expect not only for the weekend but for the new year. And at the same time, it becomes a time of reflection on the previous year.

The words, "whatever you are doing on New Year's Eve, you are destined to do for the rest of the year". I don't know where that came from originally, but I heard it about five years ago. It has put a different spin on my new years since.

So just this morning as I got ready to sit down to write, I was racking my brain to remember what we did last New Year's Eve. And then it hit me. We were shoveling, like most of you, what felt like mountains of snow. Not only were we snowed in, but we were snowed out of LAKEVIEW on New Years! Now we've never traditionally, planned for huge New Year's Eve parties. With all the competition from the other businesses, private parties, freezing cold temperatures, and the fear of sobriety checks, we've determined our niche is to provide an evening of early diners and a cozy evening of karaoke sing-a-longs with family and friends, those that want to avoid the loud and rowdy blow-outs.

But to be closed on New Year's weekend was, what we later found, to be the beginning of a devastating year for all of us who live and do business within the Poinsett Area LakeS. And so those words have never rang more clearly, "whatever you are doing...you are destined to do for the rest of the year".

So join us in welcoming in the New Year by making sure that what you are doing this weekend, is what you want to see yourself doing throughout 2012. And maybe that's a New Year's Resolution we can all live with.

We at LAKEVIEW, hope that stopping in at LAKEVIEW for a drink, (be it coffee, hot cider, juice or a beer), a sweet treat (candy, pie, ice cream or pop), munchies (Old Dutch or Dakota style chips, nuts, jerky or sunflower seeds), live bait and tackle, or a hot meal (breakfast, lunch or supper) is at the top of your NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION-TO DO LIST- every week you're here at the lake. Stop in and see us soon, we'll be looking out for you!
Happy New Year to You!

Christmas and LAKEVIEW

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Holiday Hours at LAKEVIEW
Closing at 3pm Saturday, Christmas Eve
Closed all Sunday, Christmas Day
Open 7am -3pm, Mondays
Open New Year's Eve and
Open Sunday, New Year's Day!

Dear God,
During this extremely busy time of year, as we squeeze in time for family and friends to
 Shop for
 Visit with
 Write to
 Bake for
 Send & receive pictures
 Share stories
 Cook for
 Create new and practice old traditions
With your help may they find us staying grounded and cheerful.

May this season of joy find you keeping your heart warm and looking for the little gifts from God all around us. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.

Lake Poinsett Update of Dec 19, 2011

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I wanted to share this informative email, forwarded to us, this week by Sue Peters:

-----Original Message-----
From: Smith, Richard - NRCS-CD, Hayti, SD [mailto:richard.smith@sd.nacdnet.net]
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 4:44 PM
Subject: Lake Poinsett Update Dec 19,2011

Checking in one last time for 2011.
For many Lake Poinsett residents 2011 will be one they would like to forget, but no doubt never will. No predictions of next year yet, but a few items that will have an impact on water issues. The watershed is in a far different position than last year. Hamlin county is officially listed as experiencing a drought which started in July and continues. The soil profile is extremely dry versus last year being in a saturated condition. The small sloughs and wetlands are empty with only the larger ones having surface water at freeze-up time. The upper lakes have quit overflowing or nearly so, which adds some early capacity. Summing this all up, it will take a lot more snow and/or rain than last year's near record amounts to create a repeat of 2011 problems.

Always in need of a good story to relate to others, may I provide you with some material. Don't try to read all this on your Blackberry.

From the first time I experienced flooding conditions at Lake Poinsett I was always suspicious about why it took so long for water to exit Poinsett and get into the Big Sioux River. Water would rise in March often peak in April and then stay above flood levels until late July or August or later. Looking at the topography and elevation drop from the outlet of Poinsett to points below Estelline, one can understand that it is relatively flat and maybe that explains enough it. Knowing that the Big Sioux River already flowing full makes it difficult to fill the river even more from Poinsett gives reason for the slow outflow also. Some surmise that the reason is the roads and bridges between Poinsett and the Big Sioux River that throttles back the flow, although we never see evidence of water blockage (higher on upstream side vs. downstream side) at any of those suspected sites. Others comment that because the channel is filled with vegetation it causes a slow down, but the water moves in a definite channel with adequate capacity and it does not have vegetation in the main channel. Even the gate system is sometimes blamed, but again, we never see any elevation difference of up or downstream water at the gates when open. Something I did discover this Fall and received supplemental information on was that the Ordinary High Water Mark established on Lake Poinsett is truly determined by a high point in the outlet channel nearly 3/4 of a mile downstream from the flood gates. Yes, the lake shore used to go that far and still does when full. An old line of rock mark this site which is visible north of the bridge 1/2 mile North and 3/4 mile East of the flood gates. This realization dismisses any thoughts that the sill of the flood gates impedes the flow or that a deeper channel to the lake would make a difference. The water would still have to climb that natural ridge to get out and water doesn't climb!

I'm going to give Darvin Holter (North Lake Drive) credit for putting me on to something else. He suggested that something at the point of where the Outlet channel of Poinsett and the Big Sioux River met may be causing a problem, although he didn't really know what the nature of the problem was other than the way the river and channel bend together. In early June I hiked into the general area which is approximately one mile from any road, but with the flood conditions it all just looked like one large lake and was even hard to distinguish where the channels were located. Later in the summer I found aerial photos taken in 2010 (with lower water levels) showing an abrupt change in the direction of water as it entered the Big Sioux River. Because the Big Sioux River water was muddy and the Poinsett water was clear, one could see that Poinsett water was meeting Big Sioux River water head to head before they both turned and went down the river mixed. In September after finding that information I contacted the landowner for permission to access the site by field roads and in turn he drove me back in and offered some fascinating information.

Prior to 1911, Sioux Falls Power and Light owned the property. I was able to confirm that through the Register of Deeds, but no mention of anything else as far as improvements or structures when the property changed hands in 1911. The landowner related an old family tale that the power company had built a diversion dam across the Big Sioux River to channel water into Poinsett in the spring and then it would supply the Big Sioux River throughout the summer months with water to run water wheels and generators all along the river going south. This information coming after hearing of all the low head dams that still exist on the BSR (several drowning attributed to them), it was completely believable.

When we approached the site in September with low water flows, it was obvious that indeed a rock structure was present but the extent of it didn't impact me until I realized it was some 8 ft plus in height and over 100 ft long. The landowner said that he was told that farmers dynamited a large portion of it across the river to get rid of it at one time. Much of the rest of it had for years silted in was barely visible without probing the grass to find the rock. Since no rock exist for several miles in this area, one can only imagine the work to bring all the rock in by horse and hand place each of the 20 to 50 pound rocks used. Some old wood pilings still remained and no doubt provided some sort of additional gating. While the portion across the BSR was either gone or not visible, it was still plain to see that water was deflected so that it had to try to flow against the BSR to get out of the outlet channel.

It would have been interesting trying to calculate the hydrologic effect from the energy dissipated from the two water forces meeting. Only through some type of modeling will we ever know the measurable effect as the structural impact was removed last Wednesday. While it only took a day to dismantle, the paperwork and contacts with Corps of Engineers, USDA, Cultural Resource, Northern Prairies Land Trust, East Dakota Water Development District and the Lake Poinsett Water Project District took a couple of months until I could give the contractor a go ahead.

Going forward the only thing to expect (or hope for) from this endeavor is to shorten up the time that flood conditions remain on Poinsett after a flooding event. Nothing has changed in the elevations of Ordinary High Water, how deep the outlet channel or Big Sioux River is or even maximum height that Poinsett might reach during a quick fill.

Season's Greetings to All of You and Hope for an Enjoyable New Year!

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

Local Teen Paralyzed while Hunting-Benefit Tonight at Hamlin High

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Tyler Tascher Benefit tonight at the Hamlin High School gym - bid up the new, fine hand-tooled leather scoped rifle case, the LAKEVIEW $25 gift certificate or beer donations. When Bob was hurt at 16, in 1971 in a car rollover while out bird hunting, the community of Salem raised $10,000. Our hope is that the Hamlin county area can do as well for this young man, paralyzed when a tree fell on his tree stand while hunting. Tyler is now at the Craig Rehab Center in CO, a place close to Bob's heart. Good luck, to Tyler and his family!

We Give Thanks

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The LAKEVIEW will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. As we approach the three-month anniversary date of our re-opening November 24th, the crew of the LAKEVIEW will be taking advantage of the Thanksgiving holiday to reflect and give thanks. We'll be spending time as a family, doing what families do on Thanksgiving day, feasting, relaxing and watching lots of football.
Friday morning, we'll be back at it at 7am. and will be there until closing (sometime after 11pm.)
Please keep us in mind for your holiday plans whether it be a gift certificate or Christmas party for friends or co-workers. Maybe a breakfast or lunch date at the lake, before shopping or cookie-making. How about a night out for supper and a cocktail with friends for an impromptu holiday gathering. You bring the party and we'll keep it festive with good company, drink and your favorite foods. (And we'll cheerfully do the clean-up!)

Feeling Inspired this Veteran's Day?

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Did you know, on this Veteran's Day, 11-11-11, there are more than 22 million living American Veterans? Let us humbly Thank You for your service. May God Bless You and the USA!

If you feel like you want to do something to help, check out these links from the recent Parade section in the newspaper.

cellphonesforsoldiers.com Donate your old phones and this organization will pay for an hour of talk time for troops overseas.

operationgratitude.com/volunteer This service group sponsors an annual campaign collecting clothing, food and more for holiday gift boxes for service members.

dvds4vets.org Donate your DVD's to your local VA facility or mail them to this organization and they will distribute them where needed.

Want more ideas? For additional links on other ways to help veterans, go to this link and scroll down: http://www.leathercarry-abouts.com/forum-blog

And go to You Tube with this link to watch a beautiful tribute to our veterans with music by Lee Greenwood "God Bless the USA" http://youtu.be/1T7V5vMi-FI

Christmas 2011 -- Birth of a New Tradition?

An email recently received, definitely worth repeating as we begin gathering our holiday shopping ideas.

"As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high
gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods --
merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This
year will be different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine
concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift
giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands. Yes,
there is!

It's time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in
a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper?
Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates
from your local American hair salon or barber?

Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some
health improvement.

Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, American owned
detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a
book of gift certificates.

Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plonking down
the Benjamins on a Chinese made flat-screen? Perhaps that grateful gift
receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or
driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course.

There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift
certificates. And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about
a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint. Remember, folks this
isn't about big National chains -- this is about supporting your home town
Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open.

How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or
motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American working guy?

Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a
local cleaning lady for a day.

My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is
struggling to get his repair business up and running.

OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people spin
their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery
and beautiful wooden boxes.

Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave
your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at
your hometown theatre.

Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.

Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand Chinese
lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of light, about
fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those kinds of bucks to
burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip.

You see, Christmas is no longer about draining American pockets so that
China can build another glittering city. Christmas is now about caring about
US, encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging away to follow
their dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we care about our
communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn't imagine.
THIS is the new American Christmas tradition.
Forward this to everyone on your mailing list -- post it to discussion
groups -- throw up a post on Craigslist in the Rants and Raves section in
your city -- send it to the editor of your local paper and radio stations,
and TV news departments. This is a revolution of caring about each other,
and isn't that what Christmas is about?"

Marking 2nd Month Since Re-opening

Today marks two months since re-opening August 24th. Taking this opportunity to say, thank you for another great month!

Sportsmen's Delight

Whether pheasant hunting or walleye fishing, this last weekend's weather provided the perfect fall experience for many people out making the most of our numbered nice fall October days. Having grown 'used to' a white Halloween over the last few years, there is a nagging feeling of dread in the air. Forecast is calling for freezing temperatures overnight this week. So far we've avoided a hard freeze and the late ripening tomatoes are now just turning red.

Pool & Dart Seasons Kick Off with wins for LAKEVIEW

Hamlin County Dart & Pool Seasons begin this week. LAKEVIEW's pool teams both won their matches last night and will play each other next Wednesday. Tonight begins the dart season with LAKEVIEW's teams scheduled with a bye and one playing away. See the entire schedule at United Games web site: http://www.unitedgamesinc.com/POOL.LEAGUES.htm

Forty Days Open Since the Noah’s Ark Party that moved to Badger!

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LAKEVIEW has been open now for 40 days, so thought it a good time to reflect and once again send our thanks to everyone for the continued support, good wishes and even gifts!
The Grand Re-Opening/Customer Appreciation Event this last weekend was very well-attended and very fun. Good times!

Grand Re-Opening & Customer Appreciation

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Join us this weekend. We'll have the salad bar available both Friday and Saturday evenings. Friday night beginning at 9:30 we've arranged for Unique Entertainment to entertain you with a karaoke/dj show. To show our appreciation to you, our customers we're offering to you, Happy Hour Prices on Saturday from 7am until close. That means any restaurant/bar beverage will be $1 off all day. Order an appetizer and we'll take a dollar off the regular price all day, Saturday. Come out and enjoy!

Glad to be back at it!

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Everybody that has come back and congratulated us on the improvements made, reminds us why we love being in this business in this awesome lakes area! We'll keep you posted as we plan for a grand re-opening weekend. Thank you all for your continued support!

LAKEVIEW NOW OPEN!!

Lake Poinsett's LAKEVIEW Resort

It's official, the long-awaited opening of the doors to LAKEVIEW happened yesterday, August 24th, four months since the doors closed April 15th.

The S.S. LAKEVIEW set sail yesterday on her maiden voyage with a new face-lift. Open from 7am. to 10pm. (or later) seven days a week for food, adult beverage, games, and convenience store. Stop in soon and see the "new" LAKEVIEW. A grand RE-OPENING to be announced...