HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

LOCAL BUSINESS –  Have you had an opportunity to go by Bettie Yarboro (Jackson’s) new business Southern Treasures on S. Madison Blvd?  It’s just beyond Kimbrough’s Florist going south before Henry’s Quick Stop.  She has a store full of things to sell and I guarantee you can find some unusual things there for that person that has everything!  A lot of consignment items are offered and the inventory is every-changing.  Tell Bettie you heard about it on the Hyco Newsletter. 719 A Durham Rd.  Phone 336.322.1062

Shop our Local Businesses this Saturday 11/26/11 (and every Saturday!) This Saturday is a special day for our local businesses as they help you prepare for Christmas.  Please think about shopping local to help our small businesses.  The dollars you spend here stay here and support local jobs.

 

The Oak Tree Tavern at VIR Resort is still doing the Monday night Steak and Spud special for $8.  Call 434.822.7700.  Open to the general public.  Also the Spa is offering a holiday specials.  Need somewhere to have your company party this holiday season?  Think about having it at VIR.  They can handle groups of 4-500! http://www.hycolake.com/VIR_Ads/2011/HolidayFlyer911.jpg

Want to go out for a special holiday dinner?  Try VIR on Saturday 12/10 or Friday 12/16. The Roxboro Rotary Club is having their Christmas dinner at VIR this year.  Want to join us?  Just see a Rotary member and join us for a great time and celebrate Christmas. More info: http://www.hycolake.com/VIR_Ads/2011/HolidayFlyer911.jpg

12/10/11 – VIR Holiday Buffet Dinner http://www.hycolake.com/VIR_Ads/2011/HolidayFlyer911.jpg

 

Want to network with other businesses to sell your services or to find businesses offering services?  Then attend the next LEADS Meeting at lunch at The Mayflower Restaurant in the old Wal-Mart shopping center at 12 Noon on Weds 11/30/11.  Open to everyone to come and network while enjoying a great lunch.  The Mayflower has daily specials for $5 including beverage so go by and try their baby flounder and shrimp which I can report is very good!

ENTERTAINMENT    ANNUAL FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING PARTY! November 25th at both CLUB V2 & DALTON' SPORTS BAR & GRILLE featuring DJ J-KRISP in the upstairs banquet room, Atlantic Groove - Party Band from Salisbury, NC & Mike Brooks @ V2. $5 with a toy & $10 without. All proceeds to go to Person County Santa's Helpers. ONE ADMISSION GETS YOU INTO BOTH PLACES. Should be a great night in uptown Roxboro. Everybody is invited please re-post & help support a great cause.   Bar119 in Semora has THE 1st ANNUAL THANKSGIVING EVE PARTY hosted & music by: THE WORX center stage, DJ J-KRISP in the booth between sets. This Thanksgiving Eve come out and party with us at Bar 119!! This will be one party you don't want to miss!! Portions of this event will also be recorded by "Thicker Than Water Productions", so come at your best and link up with everyone coming home for this Thanksgiving Holiday!   Then on Saturday night, the biggest band in the area will fill the floor as The Pizzaz Band appears at Bar 119.   12/10/11 – Keith Henderson as “Elvis” brings his show to the Festival House. Dinner and show. Doors open at 6 PM and show starts at 7:30 PM. $30 single, $55 double. Sponsored by the Person County Fraternal of Order of Police Lodge #74. For info, call Chuck Gentry 336.597.0860 or John Byrd 336.504.8173.  Keith does a great job bringing "The King" back to life.  Enjoyable for every age.   Roxboro Uptown Christmas Parade Saturday Dec. 17 at 2:00 PM.  This annual parade is a throwback to the old days of local parades featuring fire trucks, old cars, bands, school groups and many more sights and sounds. Come line the sidewalks and watch this great local parade.

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 –  Our local Roxboro Rotary Club is having their annual fundraiser (products still available as of today 11/22/11).  They are selling Charmin bath tissue and Bounty Paper towels by the case.  Now I know every one of you use these products and have to buy them so why not help support our local causes by making a purchase?  I’ll make it even easier by doing it online at this link: http://www.roxbororotaryclub.org/orderform.htm  And, we deliver to you so what’s you excuse for not buying??  You can rest assured that there is no overhead, no cut going to a national organization or any other reduction in the funds used here locally.  Past donations have been with an organization that I’m sure you support like: Person County Rescue Squad, Roxboro Community School, PCC WWII Scholarship, Richie Jones Scholarship, Christian Help Center, Roots and Wings, 5^th grader dictionaries, Youth for Christ, Boy/Girl Scouts and many more. Order today!

 

The Roxboro Kiwanis Club 57th Annual Pancake Jamboree is scheduled for Saturday, December 3, 2011 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 Kiwanis member or you may call Leigh Woodall at (336) 597-8850 for advance sales or sponsorship information.  His email is lcwjr00@hotmail.com .  Come anytime between 5 AM and 7 PM for all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage and all the trimmings.  Your support for this event helps worthwhile charities right here in Person County.

 

Want to discuss an issue or voice your opinion to our County Commissioners?  Then attend an open forum session at the Kirby on Monday night, 11/28/11 at 6:30.  Open to everyone.

 

Other Community Functions
November 30^th & December 1^st – Santa & Me Photo Shoot - The Kirby Gallery – 6:30 pm – 8:30  pm - $25 package:  1 – 5x7; 2 4x5, 8 – Wallets -Proceeds benefit Special Olympics

Dec/ 1^st Hanging of the Ornaments on Veterans’ Christmas Tree - Senior Center – 6 pm

Dec. 1^st, 2^nd, 8^th, 9^th, 15^th, 16^th, Santa Claus House Open  - Person Plaza Shopping Center - 5 pm – 8 pm

Dec. 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th – Santa Claus House Open – Person Plaza Shopping Center - Noon – 4 pm

Dec. 8^th – JINGLE ON MAIN - Christmas Tree Lighting – Main Street Pavilion – 6 pm Community Choir singing;  Movie POLAR EXPRESS at The Kirby Theater at 7 pm.  Bring a canned food item for admittance; Bring a coat to get a free small popcorn; Bring a Toy for the SGA’s Collection of Toys for Tots

Dec. 9^th & 10^th – Person County Community Chorus – 7:30 pm - Roxboro Baptist Church

Dec. 13^th – Annual Lights of Love Christmas Tree – Person Memorial Hospital

Dec. 15^th & 22^nd – Music on the Courthouse Square 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Dec. 17^th – Movie Polar Express – The Kirby Theater 10:30 am

Dec. 17^th – Annual Jaycees Christmas Parade – 2:00 pm

Dec. 18^th:  SUNDAY AT THE KIRBY:  Reading of Twas the Night Before Christmas - By Dr. Larry Cartner – Refreshments served .  3pm – 5 pm - Reading at 3:15 pm…..3:34 pm….4:15….4:45

 

 

PERSONAL FAVORITE – Have you ever played “Disc Golf”?  Did you know we have a free course at PCC?  Well we do and people are enjoying playing. It’s easy to access behind the college.  For more info, see this link: http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=4376  For more info about PCC, see this link: http://www.piedmontcc.edu/

 

ADVISORY –  The North Carolina Gas Tax is already the third highest in the nation and was just increased by 2 cents per gallon (July 1, 2011). It is projected to increase another 4 cents per gallon (January 1, 2012). This increase will bring our gas tax to 39 cents per gallon, an 11% increase, making ours the 2nd highest gas tax in the nation! During this legislative session, House Bill 399, which would have capped our gas tax, was introduced and signed by 26 Republican House members. Unfortunately, this bill was not heard in either the House or the Senate. Immediately after Thanksgiving, legislators return to Raleigh. We need to send a strong message that struggling North Carolinians cannot take another gas tax increase. OUR GAS TAX MUST BE CAPPED!

Please TAKE ACTION by calling the office of Thom Tillis, Speaker of the North Carolina House, and Phil Berger, President Pro Tempore of the North Carolina Senate. Please ask Representative Tillis and Senator Berger to allow House Bill 399 to be heard and voted on.
The Honorable Thom Tillis
House Speaker (919) 733-3451
The Honorable Phil Berger
Senate President Pro Tempore (919) 733-5708

 

 

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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 USGS webpage now shows you the elevation above sea level.  410.5’ is normal level.  You can now get a text message or email if the lake level is at a parameter you set.  I’ve set my notice to occur at 411.5 feet which is 1 foot above normal.  This would be the time I need to remove stuff on the dock and make sure the boats are raised high enough to keep them on the lifts!  See the link on the USGS site or click here.

 

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Keep up with the cost of gasoline in Danville and Roxboro on our homepage with Gas Buddy.  Look at the bottom of our page at: www.hycolake.com

 

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.  There more scams going on so sign up so you’ll be the first to know from your hometown Internet Service Provider! Also the latest technology hardware and software is discussed on our Facebook site.  We might even let you in on some specials so sign up today.

 

Electronic Solutions, Inc. is also now on Twitter.  For the latest computer or Internet local news that may affect you, sign up for our tweets at: http://twitter.com/#!/esiroxboro  Bring in your computer or laptop today to get it running in top shape!

 

We also offer high speed Internet to Hyco, Mayo and most all of Person County now along with wireless broadband.  For the best rates, fastest speeds and best service, call us.  We do not require “bundling” to get our lowest rate.  We offer DSL anywhere CenturyLink does so contact us for personalized service! 336.597.2433 or send Bonnie a note at:  bonnieking@esinc.net

 

Quote of the Week - “We don't have a trillion-dollar debt because we haven't taxed enough; we have a trillion-dollar debt because we spend too much.” - Ronald Reagan

 

 

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