LAKE LEVEL –Someone asked recently how the lake level today compares to what we had a year ago since we saw an extreme drought last year.  Today, we are currently at 408.68’  and last year on this date, we were at 408.85’ so we’re just a little lower than last year.  We need rain to get us back up to normal and at this time, it would take about 8”.  I’m not hoping for a hurricane but that’s all it would take to put us back to normal. You can always get real-time data on the www.hycolake.com web site from USGS or click here. 

 

LOCAL BUSINESSES – The wine tasting was successful last Friday and Sharon at Hyco Marina and Store reports she sold more wine than the previous event.  Another wine tasting will occur on August 29^th so put that on your calendar.  I met a lot of the subscribers to this newsletter that I hadn’t met before at the tasting.  One subscriber ask me how I get all this information and I told him it was from many resources including: being a member of the Roxboro Rotary Club (found out the subscriber was a member of Alamance club), member of Roxboro Development Group, Chamber of Commerce, lake resident, uptown business owner, 23 years at Duke Energy and many other contacts in the community.  Also, we plan to feature Hyco Marina and Store in the coming weeks so look for that soon.

 

Bonnie and I met a few members of the Rotary Club last night on a project and ending up eating at Vesuvio’s II in uptown.  Everyone had a great meal including: pizza, spaghetti, salads, hot wings, hamburger and beverages.  I had the Italian sub and it was fantastic.  The place has a great atmosphere so if you haven’t been lately, stop by the Abbitt Avenue location of Vesuvio’s II across from the Courthouse.  They are really willing to please you so don’t be afraid to ask – Bonnie did and got all “flappers” in her hot wings!

 

Also got word that a new business named “Create a Critter” is opening this Saturday in the Lowes Foods shopping center.  These are custom, handmade critters that the person receiving will treasure.  So if you’ve run out of ideas, stop by there to get a custom made critter.  For any age 3-100. (336)330-0869

 

ENTERTAINMENT – I have a subscriber that has 2 tickets for sale to the concert at Walnut Creek this Sunday featuring Journey, Heart and Cheap Trick.  They sold for $123 but will sell for $75.  If you want them, call (336)592-1959.

 

The Flaming Star has Southern Storm performing Saturday night.  TFS has added two 12’ HD projection screens and pool tables for your enjoyment.  Stop in to see them and enjoy the music and entertainment.  More info at: www.theflamingstar.com

 

Haven’t heard of any music at Warm Waters Restaurant this weekend so come out and enjoy the food and view.  I heard the pan-seared Tuna and oysters Rockefeller were to die for!  Also had the chicken Quesadilla and it was as good as you’ll find.

 

Listen to Bill Lester's Saturday Afternoon Beach Party on WKRX 96.7FM for your favorite beach and shag music.  Call Bill at 336-599-0266 for request – now if we could only make a cell call from the boat on Hyco and Mayo!

 

Personality in Uptown!  Roxboro has always been known for personality but the annual Personality Festival will occur September 5^th and 6^th.  The Castaway’s will perform Friday night so put that on your things to do list.  More info at the Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce web site: www.roxboronc.com

 

Keep up with the latest entertainment on our Calendar.

 

 

RELAY for LIFE MOTORCYCLE RIDE – The annual “Tour for a Cure” motorcycle ride for Person County Relay for Life will occur on Saturday September 6^th.  Last year there were over 180 motorcycles participating.  You can pre-register by printing the form on our site: www.personharley.com Or just show up at 8:30 on the 6^th at Eaton Corp on 501 South of Roxboro.   Help support this worthwhile event and enjoy seeing many other motorcycle enthusiast from the area.  Lunch and door prizes included.

 

NEW PERSON COUNTY MANAGER – Meet Heidi York and Amy Wehrenberg this Monday (8/11/08) at 5:30 at Vesuvio’s II.  Heidi is the new County Manager and Amy is the new finance director.  This event sponsored by the Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce and BB&T.  The general public is invited.

 

ADVISORY – You should be aware that today is 08/08/08.  So, what is the significance of this you ask? .08 is the legal limit of BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) that you can have while operating an auto or boat.  Tonight, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol is having a state-wide road stops so if you’ve been consuming, don’t drive!  Also be aware that if a boat is stopped on the lake by a law officer, then you as a passerby should slow to a no-wake speed and idle by.  You should not cause a wake that will interfere with the officers.

 

SECURITY INFO – There was a rash of incidents over the last several weeks where items were stolen from boat houses and even some homes broken into.  I have found a small camera and DVR available that you can install most anywhere or even just sit on a shelf.  It is a little larger than a pack of cigarettes and is battery and AC operated.  It can record on motion detection.  I have one in stock so if you would like it, contact me.

 

Hope you have a great weekend

 

More news later . . . .

randy@hycolake.com

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