Newsletter - 1/4/08
Happy New Year to everyone!
LAKE LEVEL - Well the rain last weekend
of around 2.5" resulted in the lake recovering approximately a foot
so now the level is at 408.20'. Normal level is 410.5 so we are
still 2.3' low. You can see that a couple more rains in the
2-3" range should put us back to normal. Duke Energy does
not release any water from the main lake as the Afterbay is the lake
that maintains downstream flow in Hyco River. The lake level is
mainly influenced by incoming river flow, rainfall and evaporation.
The power plant uses some water for plant losses (makeup), environmental
waste handling and drinking water. The cooling towers evaporate
most of the water used by the plant as you can see the plume from them
at times. The steam in the plant is a closed cycle so it is
condensed and reused. The hot water leaving the plant is traveling
through a condenser which is like a big radiator so it doesn't mix with
the plant water/steam. You can view the real-time lake level online at: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nc/nwis/uv?cb_00065=on&format=gif_default&period=31&site_no=02077280
SECOND PLANT CHIMNEY - The second new
chimney is now in use as unit 4 at the plant is now utilizing scrubbers
to remove Sulfur Dioxide from the flue gas. You can see the water
vapor plume emitting from it now. Last I heard, no decision has
been made to tear down the original chimneys including the two 800'
ones.
BURNING PERMITTED - The State has lifted
the state-wide burning ban since we had the rainfall last weekend.
Still be careful if you do burn due to the extended dry season certainly
created a lot of dead trees and brush. If you need fire
assistance, there are several volunteer fire stations around the lake
but they all are dispatched through 911.
LAKESIDE RESTAURANT - Lakeside is being
remodeled and will open under new management. As soon as we have
all the details, we will let you know. I sure will miss those
fried oysters and sautéed shrimp!
DSL NOW AVAILABLE - DSL high speed
Internet service is now available in the Shore Road and Whetstone area
of the lake. Give us a call or email bonnieking@esinc.net to
get setup today. We are the only ones who do turn-key installation
and can provide a WiFi network throughout your house and even down to
the boathouse with the DSL! Rates start at $34/month including
taxes and access fees. Others may advertise lower rates or bundled
services but read the fine print which adds taxes and access fees.
You can also contact us using our online form at: http://www.hycolake.com/contactus.htm
More DSL info at this link: http://www.esinc.net/internet/dsl.asp
CELL TOWER UPDATE - We are working with a
independent tower company to possibly locate a cell/wireless tower in
the lake area. I can't divulge any more information at this time.
I will update you as this process proceeds. I have dealt with this
company in the past and feel confident that if commitments can be
arrange with the cell carriers, the tower will be built.
MAIL LIST NEWSLETTERS - We have received
a lot of favorable comments about our previous newsletters so we have
now listed the previous ones on a link page. There is a short
description of what is contained in the newsletter in case you are
trying to recall specific information. The page link is listed on our
homepage at: www.hycolake.com
or click here: http://www.hycolake.com/Newsletters.htm
ROXBORO CHAMBER of COMMERCE - The Roxboro
Area Chamber of Commerce is very active in the business community and
works hand-in-hand with Tourism, Business Development and the general
public. They have recently added an electronic version of their
monthly report on line so you can view it. If you are not
currently a member, you can join the Chamber as a individual, business
or industry. This is a great way to network and learn what is
going on in our community. I am a member and as a business owner,
I can assure you that this is one of the best organizations to join.
You can join online at this link: http://www.roxboronc.com/racc_application.htm
The current newsletter is at this link: http://www.roxboronc.com/pdf/Chamber%20Report%20%20December%202007.pdf
HYCOLAKE.COM WEBSITE - The Hyco Lake web
site is the top rated site in this county for Internet traffic.
The average hits per day run from 2500 to 7000. This exposure not
only reaches local but regional and world markets. If you have a
need to advertise or would like to add your company info to our site,
please contact us. Our advertising rates are the best deal around
especially considering our market exposure.
More news later!
Randy King
randy@hycolake.com
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