Happy Labor Day! It may be the official end of summer but it’s not the end of the summer on Hyco Lake! 

 

BUSINESS NEWS – .  If you want to listen to the Person High Rockets game on Friday nights on the internet, go to WWW.RADIOROXBORO.COM.  Next, click on the link that says Rockets Live.  That takes you to the live broadcast page.  Look on the ball game lineups listed on that page and find the Person High School game and click on it.  You can also listen to previous Rockets' games that are archived by clicking on Archives when you get to that same page.

 

Grand opening of the Rocket Ironworks Fitness Center at the Person High School is Friday night 9/4 at half time at the game.  Come by for a free tour.  Built by the Rocket Club – join or donate to the Rocket Club today!

 

Cell Tower Progress -  It’s been a slow go but there is activity on a possible cell tower at Hyco Lake.  A contract survey crew was looking at sites last Friday on the lake.  Hopefully this will turn into an application and permit to build a tower soon!

 

ENTERTAINMENT –   Warm Waters will have entertainment Saturday and Sunday night this weekend.  Friday will be Karaoke night, with DJ Hollywood Saturday night and the Hip Pocket Band on Sunday night.  Also, next weekend will see local favorite The Pizazz Band on Saturday night 9/12/09.

 

The Southern Storm Band is performing this Saturday night at The Flaming Star in Semora.  Also, Colt Ford is coming Sept 19^th so be sure to check that out.  More info at: www.theflamingstar.com

 

For more local entertainment and tourism events, visit the tourism site at: http://www.visitroxboronc.com/calendar/ue-calendar.asp

 

ADVISORY – Watch out for those school buses as they are back on the road.  Be sure to slow down and stop when lights are flashing and the stop sign is out.  Watch for small children appearing without warning and don’t assume they see you as they may step out in front of your vehicle.

 

We’re constantly adding new vendors and services to our database so if you need a service that has been recommended by a customer, check out the list.  You can search for services at this link: Looking for Area Services – Click here.   Also if you have favorable reports of services, let us know and we will add it to our recommended list.

 

CIVIC ITEMS – The new Person County Recycling Center will hold open house next week.  On Friday 9/11 will be a ribbon cutting at 10, then tours and vendor booths.  On Saturday, activities will start at 9:00 and continue until 2:00.  Located at 741 Martin Street off Leasburg Road behind Ralph’s Auto Repair Shop.  Call 597-4437 for more info.  Items being accepted now are: aluminum cans, cardboard, steel cans, glass bottles, plastics, office paper, mixed paper, white goods.  No items should have food on or in them.

 

Thanks to everyone who turned out for the 30^th Personality Festival in Uptown Roxboro last weekend.  It was a success and everyone had fun!

 

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PERSONAL FAVORITE – This week I’d like to offer some of the area’s best pizza right downtown in Semora.  Next to Hamlett’s Convenience Store is Mickey Gentry serving up some great pizza.  Call ahead or just drop in.  I recommend the thin and crispy!  (336) 234-0008

 

LAKE LEVEL –You can always get real-time data on the www.hycolake.com web site from USGS or click here. 

More news later . . . .

 

randy@hycolake.com

 

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