The lake seems to be undergoing a number of changes including that it has still not yet fully frozen and that there is an open water hole near the deepest part of the lake.  In the article, Pam Walton, Vice President of the Chesterfield historical Society and former Secretary and Treasurer of the SLA noted that this is the second year that such a hole has appeared. She went on to say that "I can't find anyone who's ever noticed an ice hole on the lake prior to last year," and that "today [January 25^th] the temperature is 10 degrees and the hole remains open water."

While we’re extremely pleased with ticket sales to date, more would certainly be better for all concerned.  Larry Robbins, an SLA member and creator of the lottery, is urging everyone to remember that the deadline for ticket sales is February 15^th, and the proceeds really serve two great causes. 

Now that more than 100 tickets have been sold, the winner will take home more than $500.00, with the balance being split between the SLA and the Chesterfield Historical Society.