*** Person County Planning and Zoning Board Approves Hyco Lake Cell Tower ***

April 15, 2010 – American Tower received unanimous approval to build 3 new cell towers in Person County last night.  One tower is to be located on Hyco Lake on Wagstaff Road.  The next step is to appear before the Person County Board of Commissioners for final approval.  The tentative date for this meeting is May 3^rd and will be confirmed in a later email.  Thanks to all who have supported this effort and please make plans to attend the Commissioner meeting to show support for the final approval!

 

LOCAL BUSINESS – Grandpa’s Marine will hold their Demo Day and Boat Sale on Hyco Lake on Saturday May 1^st.  This will be held at the Marina docks.  Boats on demo are: Malibu, Moomba, Regal, Fourwins and Hurricane Deck Boats.  Boats will be on hand for you to view and ride.  Representatives will be on site to answer questions and give you the best deals.  For more info, see: www.grandpasmarine.com or call 336 375-3500.  This is a great opportunity to see and experience these boats on Hyco.  They will be at the Marina from 10AM until 7:00 PM.

 

Thinking about starting a new business?  How about surviving in today’s business economy?  Want some coaching by a professional speaker for free?  Then join Tom Shay on May 11^th at PCC.  Call the Chamber to register at 599-8333 or more info.  See more about Tom Shay at this link: http://www.profitsplus.org/   This is a lifetime opportunity to hear one of the most respected business counselors around!  Even get a one-on-one meeting with Tom before the seminar.

 

The Long’s Store Cell tower is under construction with the antennas and coax being installed this week.  It shouldn’t be much longer before the tower will be operational with AT&T service.

 

ENTERTAINMENT – The Flaming Star is having a special benefit tonight for Sarah Morton who is fighting cancer. Jim Quick and Coastline Band along with Atlanta Groove will be performing. Tickets prior to the event $15 and $20 at the door. First band at 7:30.  Call Brian Crews to reserve a table at 504-4144.  Check out their schedule for other events at: www.theflamingstar.com/schedule.htm

April  22 - 24, 2010

Bluegrass Music Festival

The tradition continues with the family friendly Bluegrass Music Festival at Willow Oak Park in Roxboro NC. 3-Day ticket available for $50 before April 1st. Camping available. Bands include: Marty Raybon & Full Circle; Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out; Lou Reid & Carolina; The James King Band; NewFound Road; Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice; Deeper Shade of BLue; The Hagar's Mountain Boys; Big Country Bluegrass; Mashville Brigade; Melvin Goins; Constant Change; Danny Pailsey & the Southern Grass; Grasstowne. Willow Oak Park - 965 Blalock Dairy Road

 

April  24, 2010

Clash of the Carts

A most unique event involving home-made carts that a driver races against the clock down a hill in uptown Roxboro. A team consists of 5 people - one driver/rider and 4 to push off the cart. Entertainment is provided by the teams prior to their race and fun is had by all!  See more info a entry form at: www.historicroxboro.com Race time 10AM

 

2^nd Annual Shrimp Fest is scheduled for May 6^th by the Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce.  Tickets are on sale now at the Chamber.  This was a huge event in 2009 and everyone enjoyed the great food and entertainment.  The Castaways Band will perform from 6-9. Contact the Chamber now to reserve your tickets. See this link for all the details: http://www.roxboronc.com/images/stories/2010_shrimpfest.pdf

 

Keep up with the latest entertainment on our Calendar on the homepage at www.hycolake.com   We’ve updated the calendar on the site so check it out for local events. Click on an event to get more detail.

 

COMMUNITY FUNCTIONS –  2010 Census - I know you’ve heard about the 2010 Census.  You should have your form and sent back by today.  It is simple and has no personal data.  Please fill it out and return it.  For every person not counted in Person County, we stand to lose $1500 in benefits and may lose representation in Congress.  If you do not complete the form, census takers will come to your home to get the information. You should count everyone living in the home as of April 1^st.  If someone is at college, then they will get counted there.  I’ve had to use the census data extensively the last few months in applying for a Broadband Grant for Internet Expansion in Person County.  I can attest to the importance of this information being accurate – please fill out and return the form!!

 

Family A-Fair is this Saturday at Huck Sansbury 4/17 10-2.

 

Early voting has started so you can go by the polling place on Morgan Street to early vote.

 

PERSONAL FAVORITE – Don’t forget that April 22^nd is Administrative Professionals day in Roxboro.  There is a recognition luncheon with a great speaker so sign up your valued administrative employees today.  Contact the Chamber to reserve your places. 599-8333

 

ADVISORY – The Person-Caswell Lake Authority reminds you to pick up your new boat dock tag at the office.  All docks have been reassigned new numbers so you’ll have to get the new tag and put it up.  West and Woodall has volunteered to go get your tag and put it up if you can’t get up here soon to do it or if you don’t have the means to mount the tag.  It is suppose to be located in a place that can be viewed from the water.  Call or contact West and Woodall at: (336)322-5800 or email to: whit@westandwoodall.com  Thanks West and Woodall for providing this as a service to the Hyco community! The numbering system use the logic of starting at the North Hyco Hwy 57 bridge going counterclockwise around the shoreline and ending up back at the bridge so if you are near St. Georges, your number may be single digits and if near Tommy Middleton, then 2400 or so.

 

New boating law May 1, 2010 requires anyone under 26 years old to take boat safety course for operating boats or jet skis or anything with over 10 HP engine.  (Click here for the NC Wildlife bulletin)

 

I know there has been a lot of news concerning sex offenders of late.  Did you know that you can get a email notification if a sex offender moves into your neighborhood in North Carolina?  I am on the notification list for Roxboro and almost weekly get a email with a description and photo of the sex offender who has moved.  You can sign up also at: Sex Offender notifications - http://sexoffender.ncdoj.gov/  You can also search this area for information about sex offenders living in Person County.

 

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 highlight Brian Brenner at Hyco Lake Vacation Rentals. Brian has a rental property on Hyco Lake for your short or long term enjoyment.  If you have an interest or know of someone who is looking for a nice rental, contact Brian at: http://www.hycolakerental.com/

 

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

 

Electronic Solutions, Inc. is now on FaceBook. Click here to sign up on our Fans Page.

 

Quote of the Day – “If we love our country, we should also love our countrymen.”
Ronald Reagan

 

More news later . . . .

randy@hycolake.com

 

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