Merry Christmas!

LOCAL BUSINESS –  This isn’t a local business but a video from T-Mobile – it’s a good Christmas cheer! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcmfCXwAFs4&sns=fb

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The Oak Tree Tavern at VIR Resort is closed until January.  Watch this spot for re-opening and exciting events next year!

 

Santa stopped by to see us here at ESI this morning and he brought me a bad of switches for some reason – said something about swinging from the chandelier.  He also sounded real similar to Eddie Moody down at City Garage.  Anyway, thanks go out to our hard working City employees who keep Roxboro clean and green. (And keep the water flowing both in and out!)

ENTERTAINMENT -  Bar 119 in Semora will start your Christmas right with the Pizazz Band performing Friday 12/23/11.  Then on Saturday night Dec. 31st, the Matt Boswell Band will ring in the new year.

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 12/22/11).  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!

 

Semora VFD Raffle - $20.00 Donation

One winner every month for a YEAR!!!

January 2012 – Browning X-Bolt .30-06

February 2012 – DPMS Sportical AR-15 .223

March 2012 – CZ Mallard over/under 12ga.

April 2012 – Marlin 917VSF .17HMR

May 2012 – Remington 700 SPS .308

June 2012 – Smith & Wesson M&P15 .22lr AR

July 2012 – Browning BPS Pump 12ga.

August 2012 – Winchester Ultra Shadow .308

September 2012 – Ruger M-77 Hawkeye (various cal.)

October 2012 – Thompson Center Venture .25-06

November 2012 – Beretta 390ST Automatic 12ga.

December 2012 – Ruger Mini-14ss wood stock .223

 

Winners chosen based on the Wednesday Night Virginia Pick 3 lottery in exact order. Winners will be notified by phone. Cash option is available. Prizes will be awarded through Double H Gunsmithing 102 Farmer Rd. Blanch NC 27212.         

For Tickets contact Clayton Myers at 336-234-8018, county125@hotmail.com or any SVFD fireman or firewoman!!!

 

Got any old luggage to donate?  Our local Rotary Club is collecting luggage to give to the Waccamaw Boys and Girls home so the kids will have a way to travel to relatives during the holidays.  If you have any to donate, feel free to drop off by Electronic Solutions and we’ll take care of getting them to Waccamaw.

 

PERSONAL FAVORITE –  I mentioned the fabulous Christmas light show at Casville just west of Yanceyville last newsletter.  Friends and us went Saturday night and I have to tell you it is simply worth the drive to see.  Just go about 8 miles west of Yanceyville on Hwy 158 West toward Reidsville and at the flashing light at Casville, turn left.  It will be about ½ mile on the left.  You can park and walk around all the little out buildings with displays or ride through the paved drive all way around the house and view from your car.  Either way it is enjoyable.

 

If you missed our Uptown Christmas Parade, then you missed a great time.  Plan to attend next year!

 

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

 

 

If you live in the northern sections of Person County and do not get good coverage with Verizon, then fill out their form at this link: https://survey.verizonwireless.com/vzwsurvey/

 

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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 - There are no strangers on Christmas Eve.
Adele Comandini

Read more:http://www.brainyquote.com/specials/christmas/christmas_quotes.html#ixzz1hHZ1SVOS

 

 

More news later . . . .

randy@hycolake.com

 

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