Dear Friends and Customers, 

                Wow, another 10 years have passed and the “Good Times” tradition carries on with the help of three generations of family. Most of you have had the pleasure of watching the Fabini, Kelleigh, Waldecker and Strazewski children grow up, and now they are about to embark on their own careers and college. Who knows what their future holds? 

 What significant events have occurred over my twenty years as owner?  We experienced a devastating fire in 1992. We were closed for one year and it took two and a half years to completely rebuild. My sister and I stopped working together in 1993 after 15 happy and continuous years. That was a huge adjustment, and I am happy to report that Ramona is, and always will be, fabulous. New traditions have been erected. The planting tradition of 10,000 impatient flowers and 2 organic gardens is being carried on by the grandchildren. Don and Gloria Fabini have been happily retired for many years and are enjoying winters in Florida and quality time with family and friends. My brother Don… is still Don.  

As for me, I have a love affair with our amazing town and The Good Times Restaurant. 2008 marks my 20^th year as owner. I am humbled. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you, your families and your friends. With any luck this tradition will carry another 35 years!           

Around 1940 the building was turned into a town tavern. Over the next thirty years two different families conducted Business. In 1973 the building was converted into a full service restaurant, “The Good Times Lakeview Restaurant.” Owned and operated by the same family for thirty five years.  

In 1890 a retired sea captain built the house and farmed the land. During the years of prohibition a local investor purchased the building to be operated as a rooming house. Prostitution, gambling and speakeasy were activities carried out. It is well known that the gambling machines were frequently dumped into the lake to hide from police raids. Evidence of these machines was recently uncovered with the aid of a side scan sonar device employed by nearby Union college in a study of the lake. 

Throughout time this exact spot has a tradition of social gatherings and spiritual rejuvenation. As you dine at your table and you relax in the seat can you feel the past mystery of today’s magic? Imagine the great Indian harvest feast celebrations taking place on the ground you’re admiring today, smoking peace pipes by the lake front shores. The legacy lives on as you absorb yourself in mental relaxation and magical hospitality. Ask yourself why you have chosen this as your personal gathering ground. As you observe the people around you, ask what force has driven them to make the journey?

Thank you,   Desiree