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-Robin, 828-284-8823
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AFTERMATH
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Diana Donovan
Diatoday@msn.com
After my experience in the flash flood on 6/25, I contacted Yancey Emergency Mgt. They say that flash floods are more likely since Helene and there is an app called Yancey County Sheriffs Office that will let you know if the National Weather Service has issued a flash flood alert. Of course, this won’t always be accurate, but it is a help. Here’s the relevant part of an email I received from Chris Sigmon on this topic. It is shared with his permission.
Flash Floods will be more prevalent until the mountains revegetate. Yancey County lost 62,000 acres of forest during Helen. I would also think the large tract of land along Highway 80 that was clear-cut, just below the parkway, didn't help the situation. Runoff from that property will hit the South Toe River quickly during periods of heavy rainfall.
The Yancey Cnty Sheriff's Department has an app that sends out push notifications when there are weather alerts impacting Yancey Cnty. If you don't already have the app, please download it to your phone. That is our early warning system for such things. That said, it's only as good as the National Weather Service's ability to predict storms from radar.------------------------------
EVENTS
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Ed Seel
seel615@gmail.com
Join us for an evening of poetry, conversation, and community at Plott Hound Books, 102 W Main St in Burnsville on Thursday, July 11, 2025 – 6pm! We’re thrilled to welcome two celebrated local poets – Britt Kaufmann & Pat Riviere-Seel – for a special reading and discussion. Both poets will share selections from their recent books, offer insights into their writing processes and take questions. Whether you’re a long-time lover of poetry or just curious to hear something new, this is a night you won't want to miss.
Light refreshments will be served. Click here for more information.
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Cheyenne Dancey
marketing@parkwayplayhouse.com
Tickets are on sale now for Bloodletting in These Hills at Parkway Playhouse. More than 7,500 strikers walked out of more than 90 mines in the Paint Creek and Cabin Creek coal fields of West Virginia during the bloody 1912-1914 labor war. Bloodletting in These Hills is the story of one family caught in the crosshairs of that struggle. Written by Walter Thinnes, it was the winner of Parkway Playhouse’s 2024 Appalachian Playwriting Festival. This show is directed by Elizabeth DeVault. Showing August 1-10, 2025. Tickets are available at www.parkwayplayhouse.com/tickets or by calling 828-682-4285.
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Pana Columbus
pana@thriveappalachia.org
828-559-5840
Join THRIVE Appalachia this Wednesday July 9th, 5-7:30pm at Homeplace Nonprofit Night. Homeplace will donate 10% of all food and beverages purchases to THRIVE Appalachia. First: The world premiere of 16-year-old Kayla Cody’s new 10-minute play, “The Peanut Butter Story," reveals how to find the magical and the meaningful in everyday life. Then our Americana string band, under the direction of Kevin Scanlon, will delight with fiddle tunes and a variety of old-time favorites. Hope to see you there!
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Elizabeth Peverall
peverall@gmail.com
Holy River music duo house concert
Thursday, July 10 from 7:00-8:00
The Peverall's home -136 Heron Cove.
Please see their website, www.holyrivermusic.com. "Høly River is a musical duo known for their ethereal pop soundscapes, transcendent melodies, and environmental activism". Please bring a donation for them.
Since the flood, there are steep areas and the river has a strong current. Please watch your step. All children must be under direct supervision of a responsible adult at all times. Come early enough to secure parking and situate yourself for full enjoyment!
Directions: 2 miles from either end of Hall's Chapel Rd. on the South Toe River. Best to use 2025 Hall's Chapel Rd for GPS. Do not go up their drive, but look down the road for the Heron Cove sign. Come 0.1 mi. to a green house with grey trim on the river. We'll have signs for parking. If GPS says to go down Lower Browns Creek, DO NOT. You will end up on the other side of the river.
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Jimmie Bowen
jimmie@nchighpeaks.org
Fit, experienced hikers are invited to join High Peaks on Friday, July 11 for a challenging, 9.5 mile hike up the Overmountain Trail and AT to Hump Mountain. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Park 'n Ride lot on US 19E east of Micaville at the intersection with NC 80 North and we'll carpool. Please let Jimmie know if you plan to attend.
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Dig In! Yancey Community Garden
olivia@diginyancey.org
The long awaited Dig In Tool Sharing Library will be launching this Saturday, July 12! Come to St. Thomas Episcopal in Burnsville from 2-4 PM Saturday to learn how the tool library works, view our tools, and/or become a member. Our website with more info is now live: www.diginyancey.org/tool-sharing-library/ The launch event will also be a Repair Cafe where we fix and maintain broken tools; feel free to bring some of your own repairs, and we will see if we can fix them together.
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Mountain Indivisible
events@mountainindivisible.org
Thursday, July 17 - It's time to get in Good Trouble
The next big protest is coming up on the anniversary of the death of John "Good Trouble" Lewis. Please keep an eye on the website for more details as the day gets closer. https://goodtroubleliveson.org/
Please email communications@mountainindivisible.org to sign up for our mailing list so you can receive all our updates.
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Ron Greene
events@rlgreene.net
Micaville Music's July concert is coming to the Burnsville Town Center on Thursday, July 10, 6:00p-8:00p. The talented duo, "Sound Traveler", are the performers. They present an eclectic collection of pop songs from several decades, and feature a variety of musical instruments. It should be an enjoyable evening; only $5.
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STUFF
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Vicki Aderman
vickiaderman@gmail.com
Thousands of daylilies ready to dig up and remove from my garden. All fancy and some quite expensive to buy. None of them are the ubiquitous orange daylily. Anyone can grow daylilies. Email if interested-take one or take all. Flower colors will be mostly a surprise. I’m tired of letting the deer eat mine. They’ll just have to be satisfied with the hosta and phlox.
One caution: all parts (including pollen) of most plants in the lily family are deadly toxic to cats. Think—cat that would never eat a plant, wandering around in your garden-gets some pollen on its fur and licks it off—very sick, possibly dead cat. Yikes.
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Richard Reese
Call or text 360-912-1962
I am looking to buy a used Toyota Sienna - there are some listed on the online sites but I would much prefer to buy my next vehicle - and likely my last vehicle in this life - from an individual rather than a commercial site. I will be paying cash so no need for a financed loan to buy the vehicle.
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Lucy Doll
lucydoll@fastmail.com
Going to Indiana?
I won $1 on a scratch-off lottery ticket from Indiana. I meant to turn it in for another, but I forgot to do that while I was still there, and won't be driving there again. Promise if you turn it in for another, and win big, you'll share with me. :)
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Alma Rouse
arosaleerouse@gmail.com
ISO:
National Geographic rocket launcher air bag toy.
Polaroid camera
Willing to pay.
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Richard Reese
richardcedar@gmail.com
I learned last week that groundhog grease (after rendering ) helps topical salves be more effective. I have been making an arnica-based salve that has been effective at healing skin and easing pain. I am interested in seeing the effect of GG on this salve. If you have some you are willing to share I can come pick it up in July.
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Buzz Coren
buzzcoren@gmail.com
One more mattress: Colton Heirloom king size in great condition, two-sided, from a smoke free home. Free for pickup....bring muscle, it's a beast.
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Kaitlyn Varnot
kvarnot@hotmail.com
(203)260-0224
Ashley Sleep Essentials 12 inch twin mattress - in excellent condition, only lightly used. Very plush and comfortable. Smoke and pet free home. $100. Please contact me for photos and more details.
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Isa Bailey
Larib28@gmail.com
941-320-8144
I have several items for sale due to an upcoming move. If interested, I can send photos.
1) Standing Desk : Flexispot standing desk; crank adjustable, Model #H1B; 48’’ by 24’’; 28" - 47.6"; adjustable height. White color. Purchased in 2022. Still under 5 year limited warranty. Asking $111.
2) Bed Frame/Headboard: Likimio Queen bed frame with storage headboard and 11 strong support legs, no box spring needed. Purchased in 2022 for the guest room, used with above mattress. Perfect condition. Asking $175.
3) Artwork: I have 4 abstract, one of a kind pieces, made by an artist/friend. Also a framed mirror. Pay what you wish.
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Lucy Doll
lucydoll@fastmail.com
Three 5-gallon white plastic paint buckets, and some earthworms. Will trade for a like-new high-dollar pitchfork.
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Bonnie Paulson
kvpal@sbcglobal.net
630-220-0256
Remodeling kitchen and buying new appliances. The old ones work just fine. Don’t want them to go in the landfill. Electric stove, washer and dryer. You haul.
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Leo Peters
Text 828.284.2500
Three monitor heaters stored for a couple years, $50 ea
Glass display case w light, 30"x22"x40" - $100
Kohler Elliston toilet - $100
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Claire Wygand
Call or text 704-650-5789
New in the box Hava model T01 US small portable washing machine (wash capacity 6.6 lbs.) with hose. Sells for $229. Asking $150. Great for a tiny house or small apartment. Also a new metal folding clothes rack goes with it.
Beautiful antique walnut dresser (heavy) fully refinished. 44 3/4" wide by 22" deep by 38" tall. Asking $250 Photo available.
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Wylie Fox
call or text 828-208-7100
Seasoned firewood for sale all mixed hardwood oak, hickory, ash and hard maple some locust, don't wait until winter time, full size Chevrolet long wheel base load is $180
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Sharon Winters
swinters3455@gmail.com
Electric Black & Decker Edge Hog, 2 in 1 landscape edger & trencher, 3 speed; runs fine; retails new for $110; $20 cash. Pick-up off Cane Creek Road, east of Bakersville
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Steve North
steve.north@mac.com
Here is the exciting Week 4 list:
Store bought power strips are weak and boring compared with this power strip!!! Connect to a 30-Amp 125/250-Volt NEMA powered power strip featuring 10 110 volt outlets and 1 3 prog 240 volt outlet.
Are you building a small structure but want to make sure it is sturdy? These THREE 51’ lengths of 9 1/4 x 1 3/4 engineered wood will make sure your tree house can hold the entire soccer team.
Finally, three pairs of thick rubber gloves. Probably size LARGE. Keep your hands safe from all kinds of things.
Still available…
ONE 45” x 30” x 3/8” slightly oval shaped glass desk top covers.
ONE 24”x 20” x 3/8” rectangular glass desk top cover.
Please email to claim. Pick up in Spruce Pine. If no response, they are gone.
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Ivy Fields Farm
678.984.4153
We have the utmost respect for the animals we raise to nourish our community. As such, we feel immense responsibly to utilize all parts of the animal. Right now Ivy Fields Farm is offering pork offal cuts at $3/lb (that is basically at cost) through the end of July.
Pork Offal (kidney, liver, spleen, heart) is great for dog/cat raw, and raw supplementation, diets. Our pigs are pasture raised with no Vaxs ever- so u know u are giving ur pets clean, wholesome nutrition.
Text me at 678.984.4153 to coordinate purchase and convenient pickup in the Burnsville area.
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Jennifer Dorfield
jkdorfield@gmail.com or 413-883-0589
ISO about 3 yards brown rawhide or leather cord for my sun hat, glad to pay: thanks!
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Anna Early
annavearly@gmail.com
For Sale: 2011 Subaru Impreza, Hatchback, 2.5i Premium, 134k miles, $7,500
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Jonathan Polgar
Jonathanpolgar@gmail.com
SEEKING boots to borrow. I'm performing in the Parkway Playhouse dinner theater later in July and I'm looking for a pair of cowboy boots size 11 to borrow till the end of the month. Preferably black , but could do with brown in a pinch Thanks!
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Ben McCann
675-6012
Nice fridge, inexpensive. Kitchenaid brand. ivory color, side by side, cool upside down rotating cheese drawer. works well. $45. Pick up in Celo, if no response, it's already claimed.
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Mila Roeder
hello@milaroeder.com
Open to offers:
2 Elgato Key Light Air lamps - LED panels w/adjustable brightness and temperature. Great for product photography
Greenworks 8” Cordless Pole Saw - New in box, no battery or charger
Free:
16oz Amber Boston Round bottles w/caps - from Fillmore Container. Three small boxes full, used but all clean
Benjamin Moore Matte Exterior Paint - leftovers from a mural in Spruce Pine, varying amounts. 2123-01 Mediterranean Teal, HC-189 Chrome Green, 2170-40 Coral Spice, 2112-10 Mink, 553 Richmond Green, 2163-70 Winter Sky, 567 Balsam
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Louise Grenell
Lrgrenell@gmail.com
828-467-2290
New 36” Unfinished BiFold Louvre Door with hardware. $70.00
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SPACES
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Justin Shyle
justinshytle12@gmail.com
828-301-1029.
My name is Justin Shyle, I currently live in Weaverville but am looking for a RV lot space to rent in Yancey, I have a 26-foot Winnebago Minnie, I'd like to find something pretty soon. Please feel free to reach out to me! I need a spot that has septic, power and water. I also can trade some rent for work around the property, like mowing, car repairs, etc.
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HELP WANTED/JOBS
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Kenneth Thomas
828 284 3746
Wanted to: Someone to stack wood . Already split
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Danielle Wright
Text 828-280-8125
We are in search of a pet sitter/house sitter for the weekend of July 25th-28th. We have 4 very sweet dogs and live in the micaville area. Paying a good daily rate. Text if interested. Thanks!
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Bill Horne
828-380-1440 (Cell)
Expert Needed
”Burnham, Forced Hot Water by Oil, with Tankless coil, Two Zones.” Fuel tank was empty, couldn't restart after tank filled: Needs repair.
If those words make sense to you,and you're able to fix my boiler, I want to hear from you.
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David Rose
Call or text 540-577-0073.
ISO a dog sitter and house sitter from Friday July 25 to Sunday July 26. Two dogs 🐶, one Jack Russell mix and one Golden Retriever. Very mild mannered but HATE to be alone for an extended amount of time. $50.00 a day.
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Emma Goldrick
egoldrick22@gmail.com
Asheville young adult volunteer program Hands & Feet is seeking their next Executive Director, application due July 18: https://www.handsandfeetavl.org/apply-today Email Board Chair Emma Goldrick, egoldrick22@gmail.com, with the application or any questions related to the job.
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OTHER
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Kiesa Kay
8283577434
kiesakay@gmail.com
lake James is closed and still full of debris and lake lure is closed is and still full of debris. familiar swimming holes on the river are different now. where is the nearest clean lake?
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Alyssa Allegretti
aromaticalyssum@gmail.com
As many parents know, school is cancelled half the winter in Yancey County. This winter, I would like to offer drop-in childcare and remote learning facilitation for elementary age children. Because I live in a tiny apartment, I would need to find a community center or other suitable space with reliable wifi to host. If this is something your family needs, send me an email so we can have a community meeting about how to structure this service.
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David Hastings
dwhastings@gmail.com
text 727-692-7795
I am house / dog sitting in mid July for friends who live near Celo and hope to drive my EV up from FL to WNC. I know there are chargers in Burnsville, but I'm looking for a home charger in or near Celo that I might use. I am happy to reimburse for the electricity I use, if I could charge a few times, ideally overnight.
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CRITTERS
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Marilyn Cade
Text: 828.284.0855
Three doelings, age four months, $50 each. Saanen, Nubian, Alpine. Registered, disbudded, mothers on site. Mountain Farm on Halls Chapel Road.
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Emily
Happyhensandhighlands@gmail.com
828-208-5015
Barred Rock Pullets — $20 Each
Hatched May 28 2025
Barred Plymouth Rocks are a dependable dual purpose breed known for their calm nature, good size, and excellent egg production. They typically start laying between 18 and 22 weeks of age and produce around 200 to 280 large brown eggs per year.
These pullets are healthy, fully feathered, and ready to move into your chicken coop. Buy 5 or more and get a free rooster (while supplies last).
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Lisi Szymczyk
lisiszymczyk@gmail.com
text/call 828-467-0422.
I am ISO a dream trail horse. This horse will be pampered, loved and have the sweetest mare as a pasture and trail companion. My ideal horse would be 7-12 years, experienced trail horse, settled enough for my beginner friends but willing to move on request for more advanced riders. If you are needing to rehome a horse but are having a hard time parting with please know that I am a private owner, will not be reselling and you can have visitations on request. I can provide references re: my horse ownership!!
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Barbara Schierer
828-504-0877
Golden Husky, male, intact, about a year old, we have socialized him well with a variety of people, dogs, cats, and chickens. He will attach fully to owner and will seek to be a constant companion. He is paper trained in house (if you truely must leave him), and house broke as well. Listens to commands. Protective. He was dropped off to us after the hurricane washed away all that he loved.
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Catherine Dyer
336-817-5525
Hello - we lost our golden today (7/4) at 11am. Shes a 6 month old golden retriever named Tully and weighs 50 pounds. She was last seen at 143 Sully Lane in South Toe. You can reach me at 336-817-5525 or the other owner, Mason Todd, at 704-564-8862! Large reward if found! Thank you!
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CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
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Moriah Childers
moriahchildersyoga@gmail.com
Yoga for Every Body @ CCC
6-7pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays
Donations welcome
Connect with your breath through movement, as a tool to align and focus your body, mind and spirit. This will offer a lot of insights to personalize and improve your practice and well being. All ages, skill levels, and stages of life are welcome. Please bring a mat and any props to assist you.
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Lori
Mindfulhoopdanceyoga@gmail.com
Community Yoga Monday 7/7, 9:00 am at Celo Community Center, 5:30 pm at St.Thomas Episcopal Church, $10 recommended donation
Hoops 4 Hollers:A FUNdraiser
Wednesday 7/23 from 3:00-4:30 pm at Bald Creek Reliefwith special guest instructor Anah Reichenbach “HOOPALICIOUS”
No minimum donation to participate. ($20-$50 appreciated) Raising funds for Bald Creek Relief and MIND & MVMT pop up programming lead by Lori & Nicol
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Double Island Studio
doubleislandstudio@gmail.com
Savvy Surfaces with Liz Zlot Summerfield, July 19th-20th
In this hands-on workshop, Liz will guide participants into rethinking their approach to surface by sharing many simple techniques that create a complex design, including stamping, slip trailing and stenciling. We will also make and apply terra sigillata. These techniques may be used at any temperature on functional and sculptural works.
$375: This fee includes the workshop, materials provided by the instructor, and a $20 non-refundable registration fee.
July 19th, 10am-5pm, July 20th, 10am-4pm.
Designed to accommodate clay enthusiasts from advanced beginner and beyond. Ages 18+ welcome
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FOOD SERVICES
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Michael Holland
m.oliver.holland@gmail.com
This weeks meal:
Southwestern corn chowder (the best you’ve ever had)
Wedge salad
Smoky spiced walnuts, pickled onions, cucumber, blue cheese dressing
Garlic bread
Nectarine ginger upside-down cake
$20 per meal $5 for dessert
Pickup at the Celo tiny market Friday 4:00-5:00pm
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August Wilson, Deadpan Bakery
augustdwilson@gmail.com
New Schedule
Bread, Pastries, Coffee, Saturday July 12, 9-12pm
I’m no longer doing Friday afternoons, so find me on Saturday mornings at the market area next to the Goldfinch Farm Stand on the Celo Inn grounds. I will have delicious treats, hot and iced coffee, and of course bread. Come try my new morning buns!
Sourdough pan loaves made with local whole grains and a selection of pastries.
We may have some flowers for sale, if you would like to reserve a bouquet email irisanna23@gmail.com.
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SERVICES
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Alyssa Allegretti
www.alyssaallegretti.com
I've got a biweekly light housekeeping spot open. This includes basic housekeeping (not deep cleaning, just support with maintenance); tidying up, dish washing, laundry, wiping main surfaces, vacuuming main living areas, taking trash out. You can make a list each week or I can just step in and work my magic. 4 hours for $120. Non smoker, non toxic cleaning supplies, care and presence. You can inquire through my website.
I'm also offering a la carte deep cleaning services. Complete list here.
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Alyssa Allegretti
aromaticalyssum@gmail.com
I am a mother of two, former Mary Poppins level nanny, former substitute preschool assistant, and current domestic service professional offering childcare services for any local families with babies, toddlers, and preschool-aged children who need 1-2 days per week of care or occasional date night babysitting. Contact me to discuss specifics and schedule a teatime to see if we're a good fit! I have my own kids with me half time and could work from your home or my home depending on scheduling and preferences.
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Heather Queen
girlmom4life89@gmail.com
In the Wind Landscaping & More is now taking clients for regular lawn care and maintenance. We also offer Landscaping, Pressure Washing, Mulching, Minimal Tree Trimming, Land Clearing & Firewood Delivery. Can also quote small odd jobs around your house or property as needed. Please contact Drew McMahan at 828-405-4556 by call or text with your inquiries. Or check out our Facebook page
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Healthy Plantet Homestead, Rachel Haimowitz
healthyplantet@gmail.com
healthyplantet.com
Come visit our downtown Burnsville honor farmstand stocked with hyper-fresh, hyper-local, organically managed produce grown by staff earning a living wage. Under the carport at 128 Academy St, open during all daylight hours (though on Saturday mornings we're at the Farmer's Market), current seasonal items include squash, potatoes, garlic, salad and cooking greens, and more. Plus jams, jellies, pickles, fruit vinegars, and freeze-dried treats and bath and body products. Some items go very fast; email to reserve.
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Wilson Window Washing and More
wilsonexteriorcleaning7@gmail.com
980-622-2029
Free estimates, fully insured. 10% discount if you refer a neighbor!
Services offered:
Interior and exterior window cleaning.
Gutter Cleaning
Window tinting,security film, privacy film, solar film, anti fade and glare film.
Free Screen wipe-downs with any purchase of window cleaning
Skylight cleaning
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SPEAK OUT
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Yancey County Commissioners
Jeff Whitson, chair: jeff.whitson@yanceycountync.gov
Other commissioners emails can be found here.
US House of Representatives
Chuck Edwards: (202) 225-6401 or email here
US Senate
Thom Tillis: (202) 224-6342 or email here
Ted Budd: 202-224-3154 or email here
NC Senate
Ralph Hise: (919) 733-3460, Ralph.Hise@ncleg.gov
NC House
Dudley Greene: 919-733-5862, Dudley.Greene@ncleg.gov
White House
Comments: 202-456-1414, whitehouse.gov/contact/
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