April 12, 2012

 

LOCAL BUSINESS –   The Oak Tree Tavern at VIR Resort has April specials so check out our homepage for the details at: www.hycolake.com  Also during the month of April on each Friday night the Oak Tree Tavern will have dinner music from 5:30 to about 9:00.  Come on out and enjoy the tavern or dining room with a great meal and refreshments! Check our calendar at www.hycolake.com to see who the other performers are.  The Brown Brothers from Rustburg will be there this Friday night – they always provide an upbeat music set and are fun to be around. See more info at: http://www.hycolake.com/VIR_Ads/AprilOakTreeMusic[1].JPG

 

Don’t forget that Monday nights at Oak Tree Tavern at VIR is still doing the Steak, Spud and Suds dinner special for only $9 – we went this past Monday and it is great.  We also went to the Tavern a couple of weeks ago and had dinner with friends – it was really, really good and the service great – thanks Ava!

 

ENTERTAINMENT -  Bar 119 in Semora is having The Pizazz Band this Saturday night.  Expect a huge crowd for one of the areas finest bands. Check them out at: http://www.bar119nc.com/   Looking for a delightful place to have “Dinner by the Lake” at Hyco Lake with someone else doing all the work while you relax and enjoy??  Then contact The Burleigh Plantation for information on the first event on "Friday, June 1, 6:30 pm, 'Dinner by the Lake' @ Burleigh Plantation, with chef Lucindy Willis and Iron Gate Winery.  Call 336-234-8475 for reservations.  Website www.BurleighPlantation.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 –  

The Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce is having their annual “Running Wide Open” Kart event at VIR Raceway on Friday night April 13^th starting at 5:30.  12 five member race teams will compete for trophies and bragging rights.  Call the Chamber to enter your team or if you just want to enter, call them and there may be a place on a team. 336.599.8333  $100 per participant.  Pizza and subs included.  Spectators also invited to watch and food tickets available for $8.  This was a fun event last year and it should be even better this year with more fun!  Ladies invited to participate also – I hear PCC has two ladies on their team and one has a Bulls Eye on her back – now would that be Doris or Beth??

 

 

One Stop Voting Starts April 19^th. See more info and dates/hours voting is open at: http://www.personcounty.net/index.aspx?page=616

 

Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours at The Gardens – new housing on Chub Lake Street.  Call the Chamber to attend for food and refreshment count. 599-8333

 

3^rd Annual Shred Day at Roxboro Savings Bank. Saturday April 21 from 8:00 to 11:00AM at the South Main location.  Also having canned food drive to benefit the Christian Help Center and the Food Pantry along with items for the Person County Animal Shelter.  Bring up to 100 pounds of paper for shredding. (No business records please)  Rain or Shine. Items needed: canned meats, jellies, jams, non-perishables, dog collars, dog leashes, cat litter, old or used towels.

 

Administrative Professionals Day is coming up April 26.  Treat your hard working professionals to a lunch with speaker by calling the Chamber to reserve your seats at 336.599.8333

 

Family Style Blue Grass Festival at Willow Oak Park April 26, 27 & 28^th  See details at: http://www.willowoakpark.com/index_bluegrass.html

 

April 28^th Hurdle Mills VFD Annual BBQ 4PM until. $7 plate eat in or take out.  Help support local fire departments.

 

Our local Habitat for Humanity is having their annual yard sale on Saturday May 5^th.  Located at Beulah Baptist Center at 203 S. Morgan Street (Old Coke Cola Building)

 

Fundraiser for Michele Auttenburger Council on May 11^th at Palace Pointe. Doors open at 6:00. Mike and Ron DJ Service, Odd Hours Band, Jamie Lee Thurston and top bill, Ray Scott. $30 donation. See Donna K at WRXO or Walker Insurance, T&O Drug Store for tickets.

 

First 2012 Alive After 5 at Merritt Commons in Uptown Roxboro May 16th.  The Switch Band is our headliner. Whether it’s Classic Rock, Hip Hop, Top 40s or Beach music you crave, The Switch will be sure to deliver. The band’s addictive interaction with the crowd creates an experience that the crowd will not soon forget and will keep you coming back for more! Call Roxboro Development Group for advertising opportunities or visit www.historicroxboro.com

 

Every Thought About Having a Remote Controlled Boat Lift?  Dock Demo Day: Sat May 26^th from 10am to 4pm

 

A Computerized Remote Controlled Boat Lift Switch has been designed, patented and is being built by a local Hyco Lake resident, Don Legun.  He will be at his dock doing demonstrations, providing information and taking orders on this new product over the Memorial Day weekend.

 

The switch is a replacement for the dock’s manual switch and provides remote operation with a key FOB that can be attached to your boat key ring.  It has programmable stops, senses changing water heights and even has a remote light switch so that you can turn your dock lights on from your boat or house. 

 

To experience a demonstration stop by his dock on Sat. May 26^th from 10am to 4pm.  A backup weather date will be Mon. May 28^th from 10am to 2pm.  For a one on one appointment, street directions or to get a phone number for more information, email don at: don@mysideofdepression.com

 

Click on the following link for a map of the location of this Demo (dock No. 2296):

http://www.google.com/maps/ms?msid=206027511706180919977.0004bd57e5c2a60ce6c77&msa=0&ll=36.480915,-79.103451&spn=0.011887,0.016437

 

PERSONAL FAVORITE –  Have you stopped by Warm Waters Restaurant and Bar at Hyco? They now have boneless wings which are one of my favorites.  Try them with “Jen’s” mix of hot sauce and BBQ sauce!  Guaranteed you will like them.

 

AT&T is scheduled to add service in the Semora/VIR Track area soon as a new cell tower has been erected in Caswell County just off of Hwy 57 between Semora and Milton on the left.  I don’t have an in-service data as yet but this will certainly improve cellular coverage in the VIR area – as long as you are an AT&T customer!

 

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/

 

 

ADVISORY –  Be aware that on March 31^st you will have to dial the full 10 digit phone number in the 919 area code. 

ADVERTISER HIGHLIGHT – Bar 119 has been a sponsor of us for a long time.  If you haven’t been to Bar 119 lately, then you are in for treat.  They are packing in large crowds to what is now one of the premiere facilities in this region.  Take my word and try them out soon for a fun time and great bands. The Pizazz Band will be there on April 14^th and this will be a sellout.  Pizazz brings in a somewhat older audience so keep that in mind for April 14^th.  Kent Zimmerman will entertain and rock the house.

 

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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

 

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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

 

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