Happy 4^th of July – no it isn’t this weekend but next weekend but Hyco Lake goers start early to prepare for the 4^th!

 

LAKE LEVEL –Current lake level is 409.6’ so that means the lake is down almost a foot.  During this time of year, with no rainfall we can expect the lake to go down an inch about every two days.  You can always get real-time data on the www.hycolake.com web site from USGS or click here.  Just add 400 to the gauge reading and you will get actual lake elevation.  410.5’ is full lake.

 

LOCAL BUSINESSES – We went to Sis’s Café Thursday night (Formerly Mickie’s BBQ) in Semora and the place was packed along with a constant take-out line.  The fresh hamburgers and other dishes using hamburger are getting rave review so stop by and see Sharon and Carolyn soon.  Also try the homemade deserts – ummm good – the chocolate pie is GREAT.  Closed Sunday and Mondays. (336)234-0009

 

Work is moving fast on the former Lakeside Restaurant now.  They are targeting to open this Thursday July 3.  I stopped by yesterday to see them and they said their customers have been stopping by constantly to see when they are opening.  It is a completely remolded so come on out and see for yourself.   

 

King Bee 3 at Four Way which is the intersection of North Madison Blvd and North Main Street on the North end of town has added a “Beer Cave” which is essentially a walk-in cooler with all your adult beverages on display.  If you’ve ever been in a Sheetz store then you know what I am talking about.  So for the coldest adult beverages in town and low prices, go down to King Bee 3.  You might need a jacket if you ponder long on which brands to take home!  It’s 32 degrees inside.

 

Yoder’s Store is moving from near Milton to Yanceyville and will open July 1^st.  They are expanding and will have a fresh deli in the store.  They are locating in the building across from Hardees.  It should be on your list of stops when near the lake!

 

Baldwin Beef is located in Caswell County and offers all natural, grass feed beef for sell directly to the public.  They just won a state award and are growing by leaps and bounds.  We had some of their beef last weekend and it was great.  They are open 9-5 Monday thru Saturday.  Be sure to visit their web site for more info.  Take a cooler with you as their beef is flash frozen. www.baldwinbeef.com

 

ENTERTAINMENT

 

The Flaming Star continues to offer live bands every Saturday night so beat the heat, dodge the rain showers, avoid the  mosquitoes and meet your friends at The Star.  Ample room for everyone.  Brown bagging allowed and all your favorite beer and wine coolers on site. www.theflamingstar.com

 

Fireworks for the 4^th – There will be a parade in uptown Roxboro beginning at 10AM Friday the 4^th so come on out before hitting the lake to start off the 4^th right.  There will also be fireworks as usual at Person High School that evening.

 

Around the lake, I’ve heard of some fireworks displays scheduled.  If you have ones you know about, please send me an email of when and where they will occur. I know there is a party near the Power Plant Saturday night and I know they normally shoot fireworks – just look for all the boats.  Also there is normally a “boat parade” on the afternoon of the 4^th beginning near the restaurant.  More info next week as I get updates.

 

Birthday Party for “Coach” – there is a surprise birthday party for Coach (Bob Thompson) this Saturday at Charlie’s on 9^th street in Durham beginning at 7:00 PM.  Live music and food is provided.  For those who don’t know “Coach” he is the former Duke Women’s swim coach and lives on Hyco Lake. He is just a all-round fun guy and has been a main-stay on Hyco for years.  Come out and help celebrate Coach’s birthday Saturday.

 

Keep up with the latest entertainment and events on our Hyco Calendar.

 

ADVISORY – Local tomatoes OK!  I’m sure you’ve heard about the tomato concern of having Salmonella.  North Carolina tomatoes are not in this advisory so be sure buy “Got to be NC produce”!  We checked with some of our local produce stands and have this report:

Flat River Nursery – has greenhouse tomatoes, cabbage, cukes, squash and flowers. Hours Thursdays 3-7.    364-2460

Carver Farms – Squash and cukes. M-F 7:30-5  Sat. 7:30-1    599-4901

Rolling Hills – Squash, tomatoes from Johnston County, zucchini, cabbage, green beans, onions, watermelon. M-F 7:30-5:30  Sat. 7:30-4 Sunday 1-4     599-0385

 

 

Hope you have a great weekend

 

More news later . . . .

randy@hycolake.com

 

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