LOCAL BUSINESS – Looking for specials on wine?  Then look no further than Hyco Marina.  Sharon reports that her distributor has offered some price cuts so she is passing them along to you.  Stop in and see their great selection and deals soon.  Also check out all the other local things you can buy there like Christmas mailbox wraps.  Support your local Hyco Lake convenience store this weekend or anytime while in the neighborhood.  We are lucky to have an American owned convenience store at Hyco.  More pictures at: http://www.hycolake.com/hycomarina/

 

Cell Tower Update –  I got my Christmas present early this year.  I got 5 bars!  The cell tower at Hyco Lake went live on Monday providing badly needed AT&T cell services to the surrounding area.  I can now leave work in Roxboro and maintain a cell phone all the way past Hyco Lake on Semora Road.  Last I heard, Verizon and US Cellular have not committed to co-locate on this tower as yet.  If you want to let Verizon know you aren’t happy with service, go to this link and rate them low – I understand they respond to this survey so the more people who do it locally, the better chance you have to improve services. https://survey.verizonwireless.com/vzwsurvey/

 

Also, on Monday night Dec. 6 at 7:00 PM, the County Commissioners will have on the agenda a Public Hearing to discuss the county cell tower ordinance.  The current ordinance was developed in 2002 when there was a concern about the proliferation of cell towers.  Of course since then, the economy has tanked and expansion by cell companies is mostly in large cities leaving rural counties “out in the dark” so to speak.  It is my belief along with a lot of other people that we need to adjust our ordinance to encourage cell tower development and expedite the process by reducing the over-regulations.  This also effects the future expansion of High Speed Internet Services in that presently the ordinance does not address these low height towers.  If you are not satisfied with current cell coverage or do not have high speed Internet Service, then you should be at the meeting Monday night.  A recent online poll at www.esinc.net resulted in approx. 83% of the respondents saying that they were not satisfied with cell coverage in Person County.  Only 9% said they were satisfied.

ENTERTAINMENT  - There are several upcoming events at The Flaming Star.  See more info on their calendar at: http://www.theflamingstar.com/schedule.htm   The annual Roxboro Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday Dec. 11th at 2 P.M.  This is always fun to watch so come on up to Main Street and Roxboro and enjoy the sites.

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 – The Roxboro Kiwanis Club 56^th Annual Pancake Jamboree is scheduled for Saturday, December 4, 2010 at the Person High School Cafeteria at 1010 Ridge Rd. in Roxboro, NC 27573.  Ticket prices are $5.00 in advance and $6.00 at the door.  You may purchase tickets from any member or you may call Leigh Woodall at (336) 597-8850 for advance sales or sponsorship information.  His email is lcwjr00@hotmail.com. Come early or late and they’ll have pancakes, sausage and drinks available all day.

 

Please make every gift count this holiday season.  More than 1,600 top stores (including Amazon, Toys R Us, Best Buy, Gap and more) will donate a percentage of virtually every sale to the Piedmont Community College Foundation!

 

Just go to GoodShop.com, designate the Piedmont Community College Foundation as the cause you support and then click over to your favorite store.  You pay nothing extra - and you can even save money as GoodShop lists thousands of money-saving coupons and free shipping offers!

 

Thanks to the Roxboro Rotary Club for establishing a new PCC scholarship in memory of our World War II Veterans.  If you would like to donate money to this worthwhile scholarship, contact Beth Townsend at PCC.

 

PERSONAL FAVORITE – Thanks to the Roxboro Fire Department for decorating the lamp post in Uptown Roxboro!

 

ADVISORY – Beginning 12/1/10 there are a few laws enacted you need to be aware of.  First, the “move over” law that applies to law enforcement vehicles now also applies to public utility vehicles so if you see Duke Energy working on the shoulder of the road, move over a lane or slow down – it’s the law!

Another law is that your license tag cannot have any of it covered up by a license frame.  I got behind a car yesterday with a Michael Jordan dealership frame and it was covering the “North Carolina” section of the tag.  This will get you a warning or ticket so look at your tags and make sure nothing is covered up!

 

ADVERTISER HIGHLIGHT – Oak Tree Spa at VIR – Have you heard about the Spa at VIR? It’s open to everyone so take a look at what they offer. You normally have to go to a distant resort to get this kind of service. They are running a special for December.  30 minute massage and 30 minute facial for $90.  Don’t know what to get your special lady, then here’s the answer!  See the ad on www.hycolake.com or visit their site at: http://www.experiencevir.com/amenities/oak-tree-spa.php Located near Milton, NC at VIRginia International Raceway  Call Livia today and make an appointment 434-822-9714

 

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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.  The lake level is back to normal.  The USGS webpage now shows you the elevation above sea level.  410.5’ is normal level.

 

Electronic Solutions, Inc. is now on FaceBook. Click here to sign up on our Fans Page.  We frequently let you know about breaking Internet issues or trends in the industry.  Christmas seems to have more scams going on so sign up so you’ll be the first to know from your hometown Internet Service Provider!

 

Quote of the Day – A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice. 
Bill Cosby 

 

More news later . . . .

randy@hycolake.com

 

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