LOCAL BUSINESS –  Don’t forget that the tax-free weekend has started. Do you need a new computer or laptop?  Want to save 7.75% tax and get a great deal?  Come by and see the folks at Electronic Solutions, Inc. today or Saturday from 9-12. We offer all brands of laptops including Lenovo, HP, Toshiba, Compaq, Sony, Acer and more.  See the hottest selling netbooks and ask us questions to insure you get the ideal system to suit your needs.  ESI will setup your PC or laptop, install software and provide high speed Internet to get you in business quickly.  ESI is the only business that can do it all and provide service after the sale!  Shop your local computer and Internet company today and get something you can’t get anywhere else – SERVICE.

ENTERTAINMENT  - 11th Annual Flem Whitt Beach Music Festival is coming Saturday August 7th.  For one price hear the finest bands around including: Band of Oz, The Castaways, Hip Pocket and Jim Quick and Coastline. Free Budweiser beverages included in price.  Gates open at 11:00AM and first band on stage at 12 Noon.  Must have valid ID! Come support the worthy causes supported at our Roxboro Jaycees at this event.  $20 advance and $25 at gate.  See web site for ticket sales and local outlets. www.flemwhitt.com The weather sounds good so get your tickets today!   Personality 2010 in Uptown Roxboro is Friday and Sat August 27th and 28th.  Kick off the festivities Friday night with the Atlantic Groove Band at Merritt Commons.  There will be something for everyone.  Rides, food, booths, displays, give-a-ways and more.  This is the 26th year and it just keeps getting better.  Rain date Sunday 8/29/10.  Come support your community and enjoy the sights and sounds of this huge festival.  For more info, visit the Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce web site at: www.roxboronc.com

 

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 - Thanks to Dave Zook and Clyde Kelly for the fireworks along the ski course – also others near the Person/Caswell line that I met at a party over the weekend.  Fantastic show!

 

PERSONAL FAVORITE –  Since the last newsletter, I’ve had the opportunity to visit around some surrounding restaurants.  Here is what I found!

Azariahs Olde Storehouse – 28 West Main, Yanceyville, 694-6016 Tues-Fri lunch and dinner F&S – very worth time to go over.  Larger room for groups.  Call for reservations.  Steak, chicken, seafood, sandwiches, wines, beer, nice atmosphere. 

 

Bonnie won a gift certificate filling out the Reader’s choice survey in the Caswell Messenger so we stopped by to take picture and went by Yoders Country Market – hard to find stuff and have homemade chocolates made in store.  Dried apples, sharp hoop cheese and pickled okra – yum.  See more info at: http://www.yodersmart.com  It’s worth the trip!

 

Steaks on the Square in Yanceyville.  I mentioned that Bonnie won a gift certificate and it was for Steaks on the Square.  We went last Saturday night and had a great meal.  They cook using hickory coals and you can really tell it.  I had the 10oz Ribeye and it was very tender and tasty along with garlic red mashed potatoes and salad bar.  Their salad bar was well stocked and even had my favorite sardines!  See more info at: http://www.steaksonthesquare.com/

 

This past Monday night, we went to the Oak Tree Tavern at VIR Raceway.  On Monday nights, they have a steak, potato and beer or wine for only $6!  And, the steak was very tasty so that’s hard to pass up this kind of deal.  Don’t be intimidated by going to the facility near Milton, NC.  You enter the main entrance down to a guard post where you just tell them you are going to the restaurant.  Then turn right at the bottom of the hill, go about ½ mile past registration and turn right up the hill to the Oak Tree Tavern.  They also have great dinners and specials other nights.  We frequently eat in the bar and Ryan does a nice job waiting on us.  I recommend you try it out especially on this Monday night! http://www.virnow.com/food-dining/oak-tree-tavern.html

 

 

ADVISORY – Several citations for drinking while operating a boat of late on Hyco – please get a designated driver or do not get on the lake while drinking!

 

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)

 

ADVERTISER HIGHLIGHT – Wallace Bradsher for D.A. – I’ve known Wallace for several years and worked several civic functions with him.  I’ve also used him in applying for a grant for expanding high speed Internet in Person County.  Wallace is a dedicated father and Christian that would serve Person and Caswell Counties well as our D.A.  Please give Wallace you careful consideration and support for election to our D.A.  This is an important job and will affect our livability in this area in the future.  See more about Wallace at this link: http://www.bradsher4da.com/

 

I’ll have to give a shout out to this past edition of Hyco Lake Magazine!  Even though I had an article in there about the cell tower progress at Hyco, it is one fine publication for our area.  Great job Tracy and Janna.  If you don’t get a hard copy, you can read it online at: http://www.hycomagazine.com/  It’s not just about Hyco but about our community at large.

 

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

 

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Quote of the Day – “All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.” 
Thomas Jefferson

 

More news later . . . .

randy@hycolake.com

 

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