LAKE LEVEL – Hyco Lake level is now normal at 410.5’.  We crested at 411.5’ on Sept. 7 thanks to the hurricane Hanna!  You can always get real-time data on the www.hycolake.com web site from USGS or click here. 

 

CELL TOWER UPDATE – The latest activity on possibly getting a cell tower on Hyco is that I am talking with a independent tower operator who has a tower that was moved from Cary.  If we can get cell companies to commit to co-locate on the tower, the operator would likely install the tower on Hyco.  I’ll advise if I need additional support from the community.  If you need more justification to help us justify our need, see this link: http://www.hycolake.com/TeleInfo.htm which is also located on the lower left part of our homepage.

 

I am also talking to a major cell carrier who is to make a site visit very soon.  This is laying the groundwork to possibly construct one and maybe two towers in the Hyco area.  I have supplied data to the carrier and they are very interested in evaluating the area for increasing their coverage in Person County.

 

ENTERTAINMENT – The annual Danville/Pittsylvania fair is starting tonight 9/19/08 and runs thru Saturday the 27^th.  Nightly entertainment including in admission.  The fair is probably the largest north of our own State fair and is worth the trip up just beyond Milton, NC.  They have music by Eric Church, the Bellamy Brothers and my favorite, Clarence Carter on Saturday night 9/27.  See complete info and schedule at: http://www.dpcfairgrounds.com

 

The “Tour for a Cure” motorcycle ride benefiting Person County Relay for Life is rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20.  See the latest information concerning area motorcycling on www.personharley.com and also check out the calendar for upcoming rides.

 

Also, the Third Annual Charity Ride for the Youth of Person County occurs this Saturday 9/20 being sponsored by the Carolina Faith Riders and Newborn Riders of Person County.  Register at 9:00 and leave at 10 from Westwood Baptist Church.  Ride includes meal.  More info at: www.personharley.com

 

The 27^th Annual Bright Leaf Hoedown is Saturday 9/27 in Yanceyville.  They have a day full of entertainment and crafts, exhibits, etc. so check them out.  The Part Time Party Band ends up the day at 6:30. Food and drink on site.  This is a great community festival and if you’ve never been, take advantage of our good weather and ride on up to Yanceyville to join 30,000 friends.  I also read that Yanceyville is getting a Bo Jangles!  See more info on the Hoedown on our State Tourism site: http://www.visitnc.com/Gtools_search_schedule_detail.asp?eventid=226599

 

I have a few tickets to Fridays at the Crossing in Danville for the Oct 3^rd event which includes 58 West along with a car and motorcycle show.  If you would like these tickets free, contact me.  More info at this link: http://www.visitdanville.com/event.asp?id=4895

 

The Flaming Star  has Thunder Band on Saturday night.

Shag and Line Dance Lessons Start October 2 - six week classes start at The Flaming Star for both beginners and intermediates.  Contact Piedmont Community College at 336-599-1181 to register.

 

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!

 

Keep up with the latest entertainment on our Calendar.

 

ADVISORY – The Red Cross is having a blood drive tomorrow 9/20 at Clement Baptist Church.  There is a need for blood in the Texas region that was hit by hurricane Ike last week.  Please remember the storm victims and donate blood.

 

PLANT INFO – High Water Levels – Well it is good to discuss high water levels for a change.  Many people ask why Duke Energy doesn’t just release more water before impending storms to give the lake more storage for the predicted rains.  Well, they can’t!  The lake is impounded by a main dam and spillway.  The original concrete spillway was at elevation 410.0’ and later raised to 410.5’ to increase storage.  One inch of lake level is equal to about 300,000 gallons so 6” would be 1,800,000 gallons.  The spillway functions as the control on lake level as water “spills” over this concrete structure.  The reason the lake level may temporarily exceed normal level is that the spillway cannot flow more water than is coming in from the rivers and streams so the level increases to some level above 410.5’ until the water can be spilled over.  I’ve seen water spilling over the spillway of some 3’ and back up the lake, levels will be greater than this because of the incoming flow.  The lake is “off-kilter” during this time.  It’s like pushing water with a squeegee – the highest level is right at the push point.  The Afterbay lake which is below the spillway is controlled by Duke Energy to maintain downstream water flow. There are large “tainter gates” and butterfly valves there to control the inrushing water from the main lake also.  Be sure to watch out for any remaining debris floating in the lake!

 

ADVERTISER HIGHLIGHT – Each newsletter, we highlight a paid advertiser on the www.hycolake.com website.  If it were not for these paid advertisements, the site would not be dynamic as it is and provide local information for Hyco Lake and Person County.  Please support the advertisers! 

This week, we are highlighting Sam Kennington for County Commissioner.  I’ve known Sam for a long time and have worked with him on several community projects.  Please look over his web site as it has just about anything you would want to know about Sam. www.samkennington.com

 

 

Hope you have a great weekend

 

More news later . . . .

randy@hycolake.com

 

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